Root without KNOX Counter (0x0) - Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General

What is the effective way to root without tripping KNOX?
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Kingroot

They said that it is not safe and others got KNOX counter too
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I used kingroot and it's completely safe
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Can it be changed to supersu?
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jimbomodder said:
I used kingroot and it's completely safe
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Are you on lollipop? They said that it is not safe
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jimbomodder said:
I used kingroot and it's completely safe
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Are you on lollipop? They said that it is not safe

Brocker7 said:
Are you on lollipop? They said that it is not safe
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Yup, my phone came on lollipop, i used it to root and had no issues. Flashing custom recovery trips Knox so you'll be fine

jimbomodder said:
Yup, my phone came on lollipop, i used it to root and had no issues. Flashing custom recovery trips Knox so you'll be fine
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Are you sure about that? I would only like to root my phone, I will not flash some recovery **** to it.

Brocker7 said:
Are you sure about that? I would only like to root my phone, I will not flash some recovery **** to it.
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Positive, Knox is only tripped when installing custom recovery via Odin or an app, also using cf-autoroot via Odin will trip Knox too.
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jimbomodder said:
Positive, Knox is only tripped when installing custom recovery via Odin or an app, also using cf-autoroot via Odin will trip Knox too.
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Thanks :laugh::good: already rooted my phone my problem now is that I cannot install V4A. I already installed busybox and selinuxmodechanger to set it to permissive, why is it that the driver is not installed?

Brocker7 said:
Thanks :laugh::good: already rooted my phone my problem now is that I cannot install V4A. I already installed busybox and selinuxmodechanger to set it to permissive, why is it that the driver is not installed?
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Not sure on that, try again and reboot

After King Root, use Super Su Me to remove King root with its slightly alarming permissions and replace with Super SU - worth the small price.

Eserim said:
After King Root, use Super Su Me to remove King root with its slightly alarming permissions and replace with Super SU - worth the small price.
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Haha thanks sir
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jimbomodder said:
Not sure on that, try again and reboot
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I even uninstalled busybox and selinuxmodechanger but nothing worked
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I successfully rooted my A3 (A300FU) with KingRoot then removed and replaced to SuperSU with this method: http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-and-replace-kinguser-with-supersu-app/
We need to slightly modify the script due to different mount points, but after SuperSU installs and updates flawlessly. And the best of it: phone keeps rooted after reboot, and KNOX isn't affected. (0x0)

Will flashing through recovery trip knox? My device got bootloop after I accidentally uninstalled GLTools, I will be flashing the uninstall_gltools.zip that GLTools created
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Brocker7 said:
Will flashing through recovery trip knox? My device got bootloop after I accidentally uninstalled GLTools, I will be flashing the uninstall_gltools.zip that GLTools created
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If you flashed a custom recovery before, then your KNOX is already tripped. If you haven't I suggest to reflash a stock rom from samsung-updates.com or sammobile.com with ODIN. Anyway I dont know if it's possible to apply zip updates via stock recovery, I haven't tried it yet.

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paleee said:
If you flashed a custom recovery before, then your KNOX is already tripped. If you haven't I suggest to reflash a stock rom from samsung-updates.com or sammobile.com with ODIN. Anyway I dont know if it's possible to apply zip updates via stock recovery, I haven't tried it yet.
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Found a way! Using flashfire

I have used Kingroot on my A3 (SM-A300FU) and KNOX flag is 0. If you don't trust on Kinroot (like me) you can remove then.
I have used the second method and works fine: https://www.droidmen.com/remove-replace-kingroot-kinguser-with-supersu
Best Regards.
Brocker7 said:
They said that it is not safe and others got KNOX counter too
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Related

Has anyone tried towel root with Knox not tripping?

It supposed to root with just an apk and not trip Knox.
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RubenEsp said:
It supposed to root with just an apk and not trip Knox.
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Works rooted this morning from stock NC5 .. no issues still have knox 0x0
kosmo42o said:
Works rooted this morning from stock NC5 .. no issues still have knox 0x0
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Have you installed a custom recovery and did that trip the Knox counter?
No still stock but rooted
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JimSmith94 said:
Have you installed a custom recovery and did that trip the Knox counter?
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Mr. Smith,
There are basically three things that KNOX checks whenever you start your phone:
Bootloader:
KNOX will check the bootloader and make sure that it is completely stock.
Recovery:
KNOX also checks the Recovery to make sure it's fully stock. Having any type of custom recovery will trip KNOX when you try to boot your phone (even if it's already rooted).
Kernal:
KNOX will check the Kernal to make sure it's not modified in any way. Thankfully, you can have root access without modifying the Kenal, so this isn't an issue in terms of tripping KNOX.
The issue was that the traditional ways of rooting included modifying one (or more) of the three above, so you'd have to trip KNOX in order to obtain Root. Towelroot apparently has found a method that does not utilize the kernal, bootloader, or recovery, so you can now have root access without tripping KNOX. This means you can install SuperSU, wireless tethering apps, and other apps that require root (Titanium Backup, XPosed, etc). This can give you unparalleled control over a stock phone.
If you want to install a custom ROM, you're going to have a much harder time. As of now, there is only one way to install a custom ROM without tripping KNOX. If a ROM developer creates a ROM that uses the stock kernal, you can install a TAR file in ODIN and it shouldn't trip KNOX. The issue with this is that very few dev's are willing to do this, because the kernal restrictions will tie their hands in terms of which mods, etc they can implement in their ROM. It also only appeals to a relatively small subset of XDA users, so it's more difficult to justify the amount of work that it would take. Also, finding someone with a 0x0 phone willing to test a ROM would be a bit difficult.
Anyways, I hope this helps your understanding of what you're getting when you root with towelroot.
Sprint note 3 nc5 I went ahead and did this one click root thing and all went well.
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Rooted tonight. Did not trip Knox. Having trouble updating the SU binaries since I cannot flash the update from the Chainfire website. Any ideas?
geebee1932 said:
Rooted tonight. Did not trip Knox. Having trouble updating the SU binaries since I cannot flash the update from the Chainfire website. Any ideas?
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I have the same problem with the binaries on super su.
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Cant you just update super su on the playstore?
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I tired to update via the play store but the SU app there is out of date. Flashable zip on Chainfire website but I have no way to flash it via the standard recovery. I do have SU access thought and have tested Titanium backup. Can anyone make the Zip file into an apk? I usually use root to remove all of the crap-ware that is on the phone.
geebee1932 said:
I tired to update via the play store but the SU app there is out of date. Flashable zip on Chainfire website but I have no way to flash it via the standard recovery. I do have SU access thought and have tested Titanium backup. Can anyone make the Zip file into an apk? I usually use root to remove all of the crap-ware that is on the phone.
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You do have su previlages, but the thing is you can only grant or deny apps.
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Just Download the root checker and xposed and youll be good
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DeejayBaca said:
Just Download the root checker and xposed and youll be good
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That's what I did.
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kaice30 said:
That's what I did.
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They fixed super su this morning. Can now update binaries.
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Download the zip from chainfire site unzip it and install the apk under the common folder that's how u update su
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SU update this morning worked for me as well. I was able to update the binaries. This root method has been near perfect for me!
Sounds like an effective way to root. I've already rooted my GN3 with cf auto root but I might as well try this with my Galaxy s5.
Worked for me! Knox did not trip! Donation coming

Can I towel root without a computer

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I'm on firmware and currently.If it is possible to root my Gs5 the towel root method without a computer would somebody please explain the process. Thanks In advance!!!
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I'm on firmware ane6.
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O.k. I just towel rooted my Gs5.Is there away to add a recovery for I can flash rims without a computer. Is yes could someone please explain, help me out a little bit. Thanks
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Yes it's possible. You can go to the towelroot site on your phone and click the lamda to download the apk file. Then browse to that file on your phone, install and run.
Note: You will need to have install from unknown sources checked. It may prompt during the install to adjust that setting. Otherwise, you may need to do that before.
Computz said:
Yes it's possible. You can go to the towelroot site on your phone and click the lamda to download the apk file. Then browse to that file on your phone, install and run.
Note: You will need to have install from unknown sources checked. It may prompt during the install to adjust that setting. Otherwise, you may need to do that before.
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Yeah I got my phone towel rooted can I flash a recovery without a computer? If yes how? Thanks
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Glad you got it rooted. I'm still researching the custom rom option because everything I read says that any install of a custom recovery App will trip the knox counter. On my old AT&T S5 with a locked bootloader, I had Safestrap recovery installed which seemed to get around this issue and allow custom roms to be loaded without tripping knox.
Computz said:
Glad you got it rooted. I'm still researching the custom rom option because everything I read says that any install of a custom recovery will trip the knox counter. On my old AT&T S5 with a locked bootloader, I had Safestrap recovery installed which seemed to get around this issue and allow custom roms to be loaded without tripping knox.
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I figured it out I'm using twrp. Thanks, bud.
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Too bad TWRP trips Knox as far as I understand.
Computz said:
Too bad TWRP trips Knox as far as I understand.
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Lol
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I've tried many root processes without computer but all of them say my phone isn't compatible,I also have gs5 sm-g900t

[Q] soft bricked note 3

HI I updated my sprint note 3 sm-n900p to 5.0 lollipop when trying to root with all the recommends it boots and stops at the sprint yellow screen did this 2 times had a hard time getting back to 5.0 again had to do a complete factory reset its back unrooted how can I root without bricking not ready to buy another phone. thanks inadvance
Cf auto root
Odin twrp then flash supersu. Very easy.
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jlechner said:
Odin twrp then flash supersu. Very easy.
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ok I see to responses thanks which version of TWRP and version of cf-autoroot somehow i must used the wrong version of cf-autoroot cause thats what softbricked phone i dont see one for lollipop 5.0 there is one for kitkat 4.4.4
gtuck1002 said:
ok I see to responses thanks which version of TWRP and version of cf-autoroot somehow i must used the wrong version of cf-autoroot cause thats what softbricked phone i dont see one for lollipop 5.0 there is one for kitkat 4.4.4
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I don't mess with cf. Never have, it's too much work when compared to just using odin to install twrp and then flash supersu. Google twrp, get the latest one for our decide, then Google supersu-update.zip and install that with twrp.
This will break your knox warranty btw.
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I don't mess with cf. Never have, it's too much work when compared to just using odin to install twrp and then flash supersu. Google twrp, get the latest one for our decide, then Google supersu-update.zip and install that with twrp.
This will break your knox warranty btw.
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thanks my knox was broke for the first root with kitkat will try that
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gtuck1002 said:
thanks my knox was broke for the first root with kitkat will try that
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thanks to all that responded finally after 3 tries with odin and twrp i'm back to root on my note 3 will this work on a note 4 that never been rooted

need help here please.........

does rooting have side effects on the performance of the phone in any way...
just rooting and nothing else..
im planning only to use greenify and titanium backup..
does this effect the performance and battery life of my phone in any way.
please reply..
Yes I'm a NOOB.
please help me out guys.
GUYS you might find me a lot frustating......
you may tell why dont you google it out.
but i had done it
but couldnt get any satisfactory answers..
ASH6521 said:
does rooting have side effects on the performance of the phone in any way...
just rooting and nothing else..
im planning only to use greenify and titanium backup..
does this effect the performance and battery life of my phone in any way.
please reply..
Yes I'm a NOOB.
please help me out guys.
GUYS you might find me a lot frustating......
you may tell why dont you google it out.
but i had done it
but couldnt get any satisfactory answers..
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No side effect at all..it will help you to increase your performance and you will have full control over your system..
only demerit is,your warranty will be lost but it can be restored after flashing stock rom again
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unkown rockstar said:
No side effect at all..it will help you to increase your performance and you will have full control over your system..
only demerit is,your warranty will be lost but it can be restored after flashing stock rom again
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you are a grand 2 user right ??
if yes,,
Is it safe to downgrade from nk1 to nh6 inorder to avoid tripping of knox counter.
plz reply..
ASH6521 said:
you are a grand 2 user right ??
if yes,,
Is it safe to downgrade from nk1 to nh6 inorder to avoid tripping of knox counter.
plz reply..
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Yes i am using a grand 2 also.
Knox tripper will work with all firmware..even if you don't use the knox tripper provided,it can be done with supersu app also..after you flash the root,when the phone boots,wait for 5 min. then open supersu app,it will ask you to disable knox..select yes and it will be done,if gives error,restart phone and open supersu app again..done.
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unkown rockstar said:
Yes i am using a grand 2 also.
Knox tripper will work with all firmware..even if you don't use the knox tripper provided,it can be done with supersu app also..after you flash the root,when the phone boots,wait for 5 min. then open supersu app,it will ask you to disable knox..select yes and it will be done,if gives error,restart phone and open supersu app again..done.
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so bro you are telling me that
even if i downgrade to nh6 flash supersu and flash custom roms.. and do stuff.
and after all this return to stock nk1 will find my knox counter tripped..
Did i get what you are trying to tell me ?
ASH6521 said:
so bro you are telling me that
even if i downgrade to nh6 flash supersu and flash custom roms.. and do stuff.
and after all this return to stock nk1 will find my knox counter tripped..
Did i get what you are trying to tell me ?
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Whenever you flash stock rom via odin(no matter which firmware) everything comes to official..knox will work well after you flash the stock rom via odin
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Note 5 N920C Root

First of all, all the thanks go to the developers, this is not my work.
I was just looking for a way to root my mobile without changing the kernel.
By pure luck i found out i can root the device.
I downloaded n920ci 4.3 philz touch 6.59.0 from arter97 post and chainfire BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
arter97 post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/arter97-kernel-galaxy-note-5-t3189907
chainfire BETA-SuperSU-v2.49
https://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
Flash the recovery via Odin then flash the SuperSu from the recovery.
Hi. I have n920c. Is there any problem with your device? Your root is still there? Any reboot on call issue? Can you give more info? Thank you
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Thanks for the info a.bakir, I rooted my Galaxy S6 in a similar fashion but I had problems with battery life and the phone not allowing sleep mode until a fix came out. Are you experiencing any battery issues after this root?
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Hi. I have n920c. Is there any problem with your device? Your root is still there? Any reboot on call issue? Can you give more info? Thank you
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alikum alsalam
I'm using the Turkish ROM 920CXXU1A0H2, so far I didn't face any problems and no rebooting during call.
SamStone said:
Thanks for the info a.bakir, I rooted my Galaxy S6 in a similar fashion but I had problems with battery life and the phone not allowing sleep mode until a fix came out. Are you experiencing any battery issues after this root?
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You're welcome.
I'm not experiencing any problems.
this method is causes bootloop for me. What i did:
1) activated oem lock from developer settings
2) flash cwm as linked, with odin
3) flash su 2.49 zip file.
phone stuck at bootloop, recovered to stock rom with kies. Device fixed.
is there something wrong brother?
umudeus said:
this method is causes bootloop for me. What i did:
1) activated oem lock from developer settings
2) flash cwm as linked, with odin
3) flash su 2.49 zip file.
phone stuck at bootloop, recovered to stock rom with kies. Device fixed.
is there something wrong brother?
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You need custom kernel to root. I was surprised too by reading this bcoz stock kernel doesn't boot when I tried with prerooted rom.
May be op already have custom kernel when he flashed supersu.
I like to here from op too regarding this.
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dr.ketan said:
You need custom kernel to root. I was surprised too by reading this bcoz stock kernel doesn't boot when I tried with prerooted rom.
May be op already have custom kernel when he flashed supersu.
I like to here from op too regarding this.
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Yes i have arter97-kernel-n920ci-4.3 installed, but flashing the recovery and the SuperSu fixed the rebooting problem.
a.bakir said:
Yes i have arter97-kernel-n920ci-4.3 installed, but flashing the recovery and the SuperSu fixed the rebooting problem.
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That's why you got root access. If you were on stock kernel you will have got bootloop. (still your reply is confusing, I din't get you HAD kernel at time of flashing or not) So better you mention this step in OP that you also requires custom kernel.
(You said in OP that you wanted to root without changing kernel,)
a.bakir said:
First of all, all the thanks go to the developers, this is not my work.
I was just looking for a way to root my mobile without changing the kernel.
By pure luck i found out i can root the device.
Flash the recovery via Odin then flash the SuperSu from the recovery.
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And finally I was not able to understand is there already existing root for N920C or not?
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juliano76 said:
And finally I was not able to understand is there already existing root for N920C or not?
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It's there if you do these
1.flash custom recovery
2 . flash custom kernel
3.flash supersu 2.49
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Can you guide us with this process with needed files
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Can you guide us with this process with needed files
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205073
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a.bakir said:
Yes i have arter97-kernel-n920ci-4.3 installed, but flashing the recovery and the SuperSu fixed the rebooting problem.
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you just kidding, isn't it?????? is this your way "to gain root , without changing kernel !!!"
So funny. Whatever...
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