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So i have the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710.14) and i want to root it. But! There is no root that i have so far for 4.1.1 jelly bean. Every root i have tried has not been accepted by the phone and so im still stock.
Please help!! CWM Super user 3.0.7 doesnt work for me with rooting. Clock work recovery, nothing. No root. (Checked with root checker.) I want to root! please help me?
The process to root Jelly Bean is the same as it was for ICS. I used the Team Epic Root From Recovery method and it is super easy.
Make sure that you do the battery pull and boot into recovery after flashing CWM from Odin so that you can flash the Team Epic root file.
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For others: you can also try this if you don't want to trip your flash counter. It worked for me.
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I got an S3 a while back (sprint sph-l710) and I tried to root it and I had troubles so I am a bit sensitive to try it again.
I've read the first post and a couple of the last but didn't want to read all 11 pages...can someone let me know what is the most reliable method to root a phone using android 4.1.1 and without tripping the flash counter? I want to have the root access to make changes I want but I'd like to modify it as little as possible to get there.
I've also read one post that suggests to wipe phone first. I didn't understand what this would do. Is it necessary?
Last, is there any type of backup I can do before starting the root process so that I can revert JIC I have troubles again?
Thanks.
RIKIL said:
I got an S3 a while back (sprint sph-l710) and I tried to root it and I had troubles so I am a bit sensitive to try it again.
I've read the first post and a couple of the last but didn't want to read all 11 pages...can someone let me know what is the most reliable method to root a phone using android 4.1.1 and without tripping the flash counter? I want to have the root access to make changes I want but I'd like to modify it as little as possible to get there.
I've also read one post that suggests to wipe phone first. I didn't understand what this would do. Is it necessary?
Last, is there any type of backup I can do before starting the root process so that I can revert JIC I have troubles again?
Thanks.
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Then you want this. As easy as it gets w/ no changes other than root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963812
Watch this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoEVDgjTTdg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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RIKIL said:
I got an S3 a while back (sprint sph-l710) and I tried to root it and I had troubles so I am a bit sensitive to try it again.
I've read the first post and a couple of the last but didn't want to read all 11 pages...can someone let me know what is the most reliable method to root a phone using android 4.1.1 and without tripping the flash counter? I want to have the root access to make changes I want but I'd like to modify it as little as possible to get there.
I've also read one post that suggests to wipe phone first. I didn't understand what this would do. Is it necessary?
Last, is there any type of backup I can do before starting the root process so that I can revert JIC I have troubles again?
Thanks.
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Watch the video I posted above to root. And here is a video to unroot if you decide to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypmqJbZqOaU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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GiantJay said:
Watch this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoEVDgjTTdg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Watch the video I posted above to root. And here is a video to unroot if you decide to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypmqJbZqOaU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That will give a custom recovery too. They want root with little changes elsewhere. Didn't see you didnt want to trip the counter(although its easily reset). To root without tripping go here no wipe needed and wont change recovery. To unroot just flash the unrooted version in the same place
Bstali broad
billard412 said:
Then you want this. As easy as it gets w/ no changes other than root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963812
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Thanks everyone, I ended up using this method since resetting the counter is easy. Was done in ~20 seconds. Will any root keeper do?
Now will the root access allow me to use a sprint hot spot or turn off that annoying camera sound? Or would I need to go to the next step with my phone and installing software?
RIKIL said:
Thanks everyone, I ended up using this method since resetting the counter is easy. Was done in ~20 seconds. Will any root keeper do?
Now will the root access allow me to use a sprint hot spot or turn off that annoying camera sound? Or would I need to go to the next step with my phone and installing software?
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There was a thread floating around somewhere about how to remove the camera sound, I believe it involved simply renaming the .ogg file
As for the hotspot, check out Wifi Tether for root users, its in the Play Store and you can also get it from their google code page. This app does not warn your carrier that you are tethering, I've used it on multiple devices including the Evo shift 4G and Evo 4G on Sprint
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The native sprint hotspot hasn't been hacked yet but you can add a shutter sound toggle to the camera by changing a line in the feature.xml file located in system/csc
CNexus said:
There was a thread floating around somewhere about how to remove the camera sound, I believe it involved simply renaming the .ogg file
As for the hotspot, check out Wifi Tether for root users, its in the Play Store and you can also get it from their google code page. This app does not warn your carrier that you are tethering, I've used it on multiple devices including the Evo shift 4G and Evo 4G on Sprint
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The shutter sound option is cooked into many roms if you plan on going down that path. Also check out the morphology thread in the themes and apps section for a lot of options.
I used the Kingo root method, went well was even able to install TIBackup and a few other applications.
However, I've looked and there are posts that "show" the Knox status in startup mode but where do I find it? IF I didn't flash a custom recovery to NOT trip knox, how do I verify that Knox is still 0x0?
I am hoping I am not asking a repetitive question because I did do a search on the Q&A forum first and found lots of posts "about" Knox and various other posts about this but, and PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I DIDN'T FIND IT AND AM ASKING A REDUNDANT QUESTION, how do I confirm I haven't tripped Knox?
Thank you in advance.
Look up how to put phone in download mode and u will see it
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3
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Look up how to put phone in download mode and u will see it
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3
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Thank you, much obliged. I swear this was driving me nuts.
FYI, in case anyone else is wondering, Kingo works great on the T-Mobile Note 3 root and no Knox trip.
Now to remove bloatware...
sanjsrik said:
Thank you, much obliged. I swear this was driving me nuts.
FYI, in case anyone else is wondering, Kingo works great on the T-Mobile Note 3 root and no Knox trip.
Now to remove bloatware...
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i read on another thread that they worked out the security issues with kingo. i used it to root and it was quick and easy. havent experienced any side effects. it doesn't trip KNOX
I hate knox!!!
I just do not understand WHY they felt the need to put this Knox crap in the software. IJS
sanjsrik said:
Thank you, much obliged. I swear this was driving me nuts.
FYI, in case anyone else is wondering, Kingo works great on the T-Mobile Note 3 root and no Knox trip.
Now to remove bloatware...
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Be careful. I just used the kingo app on my stock note3 and it tripped my knox warranty. So be very careful. Just proves you can't believe everything that you read.
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Edit: The kingo program installed clockwork mod recovery on my phone during the rooting process.
Troy1 said:
Be careful. I just used the kingo app on my stock note3 and it tripped my knox warranty. So be very careful. Just proves you can't believe everything that you read.
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Edit: The kingo program installed clockwork mod recovery on my phone during the rooting process.
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The Kingo program installed supersu on my device and that's it. I still have 0x0 Knox. So, no idea what happened with yours. I don't even think CWM is included in Kingo.
Troy1 said:
Be careful. I just used the kingo app on my stock note3 and it tripped my knox warranty. So be very careful. Just proves you can't believe everything that you read.
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Edit: The kingo program installed clockwork mod recovery on my phone during the rooting process.
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Kingo does not load a recovery, just a copy of supersu to provide root access. You did something to cause cwm to be installed. Perhaps a different process or you loaded cwm afterwards yourself?
I can confirm Kingo does not trip Knox, unless you did something afterwards or maybe you do not have original T-mo phone, I think the new bootloaders are locked and will trip flag, but I think T-mo should still be on MI7.
pete4k said:
I can confirm Kingo does not trip Knox, unless you did something afterwards or maybe you do not have original T-mo phone, I think the new bootloaders are locked and will trip flag, but I think T-mo should still be on MI7.
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I thought it was weird also. But the only thing I did was verify the bootloader version at MI7 and ran the program. I watched the program run and freaked out when I saw the cyanogen robot. I didn't even have that recovery anywhere on the phone where the program could access it. I'm not sure how our why it happened. I'm new to that program and this phone but not new to flashing. I was trying to preserve all warranties and remain stock. Just wanted root. Hopefully someone will figure out how to revert knox one day.
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I just read the kingo changelog and as of version 1.1.7 there are scripts added to use a custom recovery to inject root. On their Facebook page it even says to be aware of the risks involved in flashing a custom recovery. I used version 1.1.8 and at no time did it say it was going to install a recovery nor did it give me the option to choose not to. I am trying to get sold off the people that developed the app but cannot find an email address on the website. I'm glad that the program has worked for so many. Sad that it didn't for me. If anyone could tell me if I did something wrong it would be appreciated. Seems like I am the only one this has happened to.
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Sorry to hear that, when I get home tonight I'll verify which version I used, but I just double checked and my Knox flag is not tripped yet. To be fair there was at least one huge warning in red letters saying I will loose my warranty and brick my phone by using this program, so I was actually sort of expecting to trip the flag. Also it seems T-mo does not check Knox flag, or at least I have not seen one T-mo customer claiming his warranty was refused yet, due to that.
It would be nice to figure out why it didn't work for you, when it worked for many others, so we can post warning.
pete4k said:
Sorry to hear that, when I get home tonight I'll verify which version I used, but I just double checked and my Knox flag is not tripped yet. To be fair there was at least one huge warning in red letters saying I will loose my warranty and brick my phone by using this program, so I was actually sort of expecting to trip the flag. Also it seems T-mo does not check Knox flag, or at least I have not seen one T-mo customer claiming his warranty was refused yet, due to that.
It would be nice to figure out why it didn't work for you, when it worked for many others, so we can post warning.
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I agree. And thank you for the info regarding tmobile. I just can't figure out what I would have done wrong. The warranty could be an issue but I'll deal with that if it ever arises. I was just trying to keep the phone as stock as possible. Thank you for your assistance.
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I used Kingo 1.1.8.1835, no problems, what's your version? And how do I check if they installed CF recovery?
pete4k said:
I used Kingo 1.1.8.1835, no problems, what's your version? And how do I check if they installed CF recovery?
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I used 1.1.8. I just powered down and then used volume+,power and home to bit into recovery. The cool thing out of this if there is anything, is that the cwm recovery is the touch version. I had never used that version before.
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Stock recovery on mine and we used same version, strange
Worked PERFECTLY!
Just completed the process of rooting my new GN3...FLAWLESS! Now on to some custom ROMs!!! :victory:
Is there a way to undo root of in use kingo. I will probably want to take the kitkat ota when it released, but want to root to use some xposed mods till then.
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I think you just hook your phone up, start up Kingo and press unroot. I have not tried it myself but the option should be there. As a matter of fact there is nothing I read so far to want me upgrade and many to not.
sanjsrik said:
I used the Kingo root method, went well was even able to install TIBackup and a few other applications.
However, I've looked and there are posts that "show" the Knox status in startup mode but where do I find it? IF I didn't flash a custom recovery to NOT trip knox, how do I verify that Knox is still 0x0?
I am hoping I am not asking a repetitive question because I did do a search on the Q&A forum first and found lots of posts "about" Knox and various other posts about this but, and PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I DIDN'T FIND IT AND AM ASKING A REDUNDANT QUESTION, how do I confirm I haven't tripped Knox?
Thank you in advance.
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boot into download mode holding home+power down button+power
I just bought a T-Mobile Note 3 (N-900T) with 4.4.2 out of the box and have been looking through a billion posts trying to figure out how to root it. Some of the things I read suggest that something else might have been done first, because I'm joining in the middle of the ball game. So far I think I've found four ways to root:
1. Root de la Vega (for 4.4.2?).
2. Install TWRP (Installs Recovery and su?).
3. CF Auto Root (trips Knox?).
See how confused I am? I lost the fourth way. I can't figure out if any actually work on a new 4.4.2.
My desire is root and Recovery, no custom ROM and no Kingo/Vroot.
Comments please.
Frank
I agree with you. I have been researching this subject and still not sure what to use to ROOT. I rooted my Note 2 using Kingo Android Root and that was so simple.
Don't really know if I can use Kingo Android Root for 4.4.2?
Frank Westlake said:
I just bought a T-Mobile Note 3 (N-900T) with 4.4.2 out of the box and have been looking through a billion posts trying to figure out how to root it. Some of the things I read suggest that something else might have been done first, because I'm joining in the middle of the ball game. So far I think I've found four ways to root:
1. Root de la Vega (for 4.4.2?).
2. Install TWRP (Installs Recovery and su?).
3. CF Auto Root (trips Knox?).
See how confused I am? I lost the fourth way. I can't figure out if any actually work on a new 4.4.2.
My desire is root and Recovery, no custom ROM and no Kingo/Vroot.
Comments please.
Frank
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I used CF auto root. look into something called triangle away.
I plan to keep my phone regardless, and I take care of it. There's always odin if you screw up so...
I built this tread just because I have answered this question about 4 times in the last two days. It is a work in progress but I hope to help others with their rooting questions. Hope this helps and if you have questions please ask it in my thread so I can make updates. Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704340
To OP - why don't you want to use Kingosoft?
I use Kingosoft, no KNOX trip, work just fine for almost 1 month now. Also, I can unroot easily if I want to. In my past experience with Samsung phones, unrooting can be as complex as rooting it in the first place, so I appreciate the ability to unroot easily with Kingosoft.
lanwarrior said:
To OP - why don't you want to use Kingosoft?
I use Kingosoft, no KNOX trip, work just fine for almost 1 month now. Also, I can unroot easily if I want to. In my past experience with Samsung phones, unrooting can be as complex as rooting it in the first place, so I appreciate the ability to unroot easily with Kingosoft.
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Just as a clarification:
You have 4.4.2, rooted with that method, and it didn't trip the Knox counter?
As far as I understand it, there is currently no way to root a 4.4.2 Note 3 which doesn't trip Knox. There is some trickery where you can attain root on 4.4.2 without tripping Knox using Mobile Odin Pro, but that process requires that you to start on 4.3.
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Just as a clarification:
You have 4.4.2, rooted with that method, and it didn't trip the Knox counter?
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Oh crap, I didn't know you have 4.4.2. Sorry, Kingo won't work with Kit Kat.
I have 4.3.
Once your are on 4.4.2, there is currently no way to root it without tripping the KNOX. There are several ways to root but all will trigger the KNOX flag.
FFTony said:
I built this tread just because I have answered this question about 4 times in the last two days. It is a work in progress but I hope to help others with their rooting questions. Hope this helps and if you have questions please ask it in my thread so I can make updates. Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704340
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Thanks for your posting and info. Read it and you go into a lot of detail.
I guess I am too lazy to try to go through so many steps to root. I personally am looking for a program that will Root without all the additional things to download and install, etc. Until that program is identified, I will remain Stock and unRooted. Personally I am not worried about tripping Knox as I keep my phones for 1 year then pass them down to wife or kids when I upgrade.
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imaleecher said:
Once your are on 4.4.2, there is currently no way to root it without tripping the KNOX. There are several ways to root but all will trigger the KNOX flag.
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I am not worried about tripping KNOX. Is there one program like Kingo Android Root that I used on my Note 2 to Root the Note 3? If so, please let us know what it is. Thanks!
Look up CF-Auto-Root. That is a more simplified way to root. My way is if you are also looking to add a custom recovery.
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FFTony said:
Look up CF-Auto-Root. That is a more simplified way to root. My way is if you are also looking to add a custom recovery.
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That procedure is not complex. Install TWRP and it installs SuperSU as a bonus. The deterrant for some people, I think, is the need to use Odin to install TWRP. Maybe they will get that problem with GooApp fixed and TWRP installation will get easier. But if Odin is the problem then CF-Auto-Root is the same.
Frank
FFTony said:
Look up CF-Auto-Root. That is a more simplified way to root. My way is if you are also looking to add a custom recovery.
sm-n900t: Powered by X-Note V13
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Don't mean to be stupid, however, CF-Auto-Root has many different versions such as:
1. hite-hitexx-smn9005
2. t03g-to3gxx-9tn7100
3. mo-moxx-fti9300
all of which are ZIP files.
I have Model SM-n900T using Android 4.4.2 T-Mobile Stock.
Does it matter which one of the three above that I would use?
I ASS U ME that I would use 1 since it is 9005?
Thanks for all your help. Maybe I am beyond help. LOL
asctony said:
Don't mean to be stupid, however, CF-Auto-Root has many different versions such as:
1. hite-hitexx-smn9005
2. t03g-to3gxx-9tn7100
3. mo-moxx-fti9300
all of which are ZIP files.
I have Model SM-n900T using Android 4.4.2 T-Mobile Stock.
Does it matter which one of the three above that I would use?
I ASS U ME that I would use 1 since it is 9005?
Thanks for all your help. Maybe I am beyond help. LOL
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1 is correct that is the model of your phone. *Actually SM-N9005 is the international model and sm-n900t is the tmobile variant but it should work*
If you just want root then CF auto root is good. If you are planning on adding a custom recovery or ROM I would recommend following the root options provided in the link a few comments above.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
FFTony said:
1 is correct that is the model of your phone. *Actually SM-N9005 is the international model and sm-n900t is the tmobile variant but it should work*
If you just want root then CF auto root is good. If you are planning on adding a custom recovery or ROM I would recommend following the root options provided in the link a few comments above.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
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FFTony: Thank you very much for your suggestions. I have flashed roms on many of my previous phones and tried so many that it got to the point that I was flashing daily and returning back to stock. I do customize my Note 3 and have done so on many of my other phones. So, I think I will just root to uninstall bloatware. Some of the apks that I use are:
Android Assistant,
Calendar Status
Clean Master
Dolphin Browser Mini
EvernoteGo SMS Pro
HD Widgets
Kingsoft Office
MXPlayer
n7Player
Next Launcher
QuickPic
Swipe Home Button
Swipe Dialer Pro
Tunein Radio Pro
Various News Apks (News360 my favorite)
Titanium Backup Pro (when rooted and on my Note 2)
Just to name a few.
Tried many more but go back to these favorites.
So, Thank again!!!!
You are welcome. I was never into rooting until I purchased the note 3 and this is a phone that is a must to root if you want to take full advantage of all that it can do. I am also glad to give back to this community that helped me learn so much.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
FFTony said:
You are welcome. I was never into rooting until I purchased the note 3 and this is a phone that is a must to root if you want to take full advantage of all that it can do. I am also glad to give back to this community that helped me learn so much.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
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Totally agree with your comments regarding this community. They have helped me over the years, too.
I Unzip CF-Auto-Root and now have the following files:
TMAX.dll
Zlib.dll
ODIN3-V3.07.Exe
Odin3.ini
CF-Auto-Root-hite-hitexx-smn9005.tar.md5
Where do I go from here? I assume that I would connect my Note3 via USB and execute ODIN3-V3.07.exe.
All these unzipped files are in one folder.
Thanks again!
asctony said:
Totally agree with your comments regarding this community. They have helped me over the years, too.
I Unzip CF-Auto-Root and now have the following files:
TMAX.dll
Zlib.dll
ODIN3-V3.07.Exe
Odin3.ini
CF-Auto-Root-hite-hitexx-smn9005.tar.md5
Where do I go from here? I assume that I would connect my Note3 via USB and execute ODIN3-V3.07.exe.
All these unzipped files are in one folder.
Thanks again!
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Yes, open Odin place the .tar file in the PDA section. Make sure you do not check any boxes on the left. The only ones that should be checked is auto reboot and F. Reset Time. Then hit start.
This conversation is growing silly, I don't know to fault the carriers, manufactures, Google, or us the consumers. This is stupid. It's our device we shouldn't need to do all this to gain certain features. I wouldn't need root if you stop putting all this bull ish on my device, restricting r/w to external sd etc just pathetic. I'm not worried about tripping KNOX, I pushed her down on purpose !
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bipoler said:
This conversation is growing silly, I don't know to fault the carriers, manufactures, Google, or us the consumers. This is stupid. It's our device we shouldn't need to do all this to gain certain features. I wouldn't need root if you stop putting all this bull ish on my device, restricting r/w to external sd etc just pathetic. I'm not worried about tripping KNOX, I pushed her down on purpose !
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Agree! So, what is your suggestion?
I really new to android and switch from apple to android But I saw the risks of flashing to get root vs with apple Ive never seen a hard brick happened. I was wondering if I should wait till theres an app/application to root my samsung galaxy tab S 10.5 or flash a rooted rom to get root? I also heard that Android L is gonna be out soon so.. should i wait till Android L is out to root also? Im scared to flash because I dont want to turn my tab s a brick D: Like some how i seem to mess the easy stuff up.
Thanks!
p.s Im not sure if im posting this in the right place or... yeah. Pretty new to android.
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
I really new to android and switch from apple to android But I saw the risks of flashing to get root vs with apple Ive never seen a hard brick happened. I was wondering if I should wait till theres an app/application to root my samsung galaxy tab S 10.5 or flash a rooted rom to get root? I also heard that Android L is gonna be out soon so.. should i wait till Android L is out to root also? Im scared to flash because I dont want to turn my tab s a brick D: Like some how i seem to mess the easy stuff up.
Thanks!
p.s Im not sure if im posting this in the right place or... yeah. Pretty new to android.
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I would wait if you are new to the scene. It seems that depending on your current OS version, 4.3 (open) vs 4.4.x (locked), we have a looked bootloader. So flashing sth might leave you with a bootloader that denies loading the images because of failed hashes.
As to really bricking it, I don't think it is that easy as long as you know your way with software and IT. But DON'T flash sth or toggle some switch you don't know about. simple. I tried flashing TWRP to the recovery partition and rooting from there with SU as suggested in a thread here, BUT it wouldn't accept TWRP because of a lock...still tripped the KNOX though
JoeRifle said:
I would wait if you are new to the scene. It seems that depending on your current OS version, 4.3 (open) vs 4.4.x (locked), we have a looked bootloader. So flashing sth might leave you with a bootloader that denies loading the images because of failed hashes.
As to really bricking it, I don't think it is that easy as long as you know your way with software and IT. But DON'T flash sth or toggle some switch you don't know about. simple. I tried flashing TWRP to the recovery partition and rooting from there with SU as suggested in a thread here, BUT it wouldn't accept TWRP because of a lock...still tripped the KNOX though
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Oh Didnt know all that stuff until now All this is very different from jailbreaking which I know alot of. Thanks for the help! I only plan on getting root and not any of the custom roms yet since im trying to not get knox tripped and the fact that i cant return my tab s for any reason because of walmarts 15-day return. I guess ill stay unrooted for now thanks again
It sucks that they try so hard to cage us in but just wait a bit, people will find out how to root even the new OS 4.4.x. Although I am not sure whether it will ever be possible to do it without KNOX tripping. Maybe you can somehow restore a tripped KNOX to 0 though...but that is over my head If you are @4.3 Android though, you might just try going ahead and flashing TWRP with Odin, and then install appropriate SuperUser .zip. Your call
JoeRifle said:
I would wait if you are new to the scene. It seems that depending on your current OS version, 4.3 (open) vs 4.4.x (locked), we have a looked bootloader. So flashing sth might leave you with a bootloader that denies loading the images because of failed hashes.
As to really bricking it, I don't think it is that easy as long as you know your way with software and IT. But DON'T flash sth or toggle some switch you don't know about. simple. I tried flashing TWRP to the recovery partition and rooting from there with SU as suggested in a thread here, BUT it wouldn't accept TWRP because of a lock...still tripped the KNOX though
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Are you sure you know what you're talking about? All our Tablet S came with Android 4.4.2, and they are rooted just fine.
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DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Oh Didnt know all that stuff until now All this is very different from jailbreaking which I know alot of. Thanks for the help! I only plan on getting root and not any of the custom roms yet since im trying to not get knox tripped and the fact that i cant return my tab s for any reason because of walmarts 15-day return. I guess ill stay unrooted for now thanks again
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You're being given wrong info. Rooting is easy, as is installing a custom recovery. But yes, if you don't wish to trip knox then there is currently no way to do so.
kenkiller said:
Are you sure you know what you're talking about? All our Tablet S came with Android 4.4.2, and they are rooted just fine.
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Well, I thought I was sure, wouldn't have said it else. My Tab S did not come with 4.4.2, as it installed some OTA when first connected.
You're being given wrong info. Rooting is easy, as is installing a custom recovery. But yes, if you don't wish to trip knox then there is currently no way to do so.
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Please share your info on how to root it or install custom recovery. If I was babbling away, being mostly PC/new tab user, please correct my mistakes. No harm intended.
EDIT: Thinking about it. Do you by chance mean flashing the CF Auto t800 image from the development thread? That is not a t805 image so it did not really appeal to me, and it said in the same thread that it is not needed...since you can odin TWRP...which did not work for me. Mean that?
JoeRifle said:
Well, I thought I was sure, wouldn't have said it else. My Tab S did not come with 4.4.2, as it installed some OTA when first connected.
Please share your info on how to root it or install custom recovery. If I was babbling away, being mostly PC/new tab user, please correct my mistakes. No harm intended.
EDIT: Thinking about it. Do you by chance mean flashing the CF Auto t800 image from the development thread? That is not a t805 image so it did not really appeal to me, and it said in the same thread that it is not needed...since you can odin TWRP...which did not work for me. Mean that?
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Read through the thread again.....many reports from users who got T805 rooted using the T800 cf-auto files without any problems.
kenkiller said:
Read through the thread again.....many reports from users who got T805 rooted using the T800 cf-auto files without any problems.
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you are right. I did not find the image "elegible" as it was not based of a t805, and I tried the "other", "slicker" method which did not work. The only reason I could see as to why it did no accept the flash, INet research confirmed suspicion too btw, was that 4.4.x has a hash check at boot up. This would make it extremely hard to root/install TWRP by flashing w/out overcoming this check first.
My comments were based on these assumptions. So sry for the confusion @DUHAsianSKILLZ
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you are right. I did not find the image "elegible" as it was not based of a t805, and I tried the "other", "slicker" method which did not work. The only reason I could see as to why it did no accept the flash, INet research confirmed suspicion too btw, was that 4.4.x has a hash check at boot up. This would make it extremely hard to root/install TWRP by flashing w/out overcoming this check first.
My comments were based on these assumptions. So sry for the confusion @DUHAsianSKILLZ
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If 4.4.2 has this so called hash check at boot up, why would it not matter in using cf-root for T800 then using Flashify to install TWRP? Think about it.
@DUHAsianSKILLZ
flashing the CF Auto for the t800 from the dev thread did the trick for me too. Rooted and can't seem to find problems. Knox tripped oc. Check this thread for more info if you like http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...cf-autoroot-t800-t2802916/page17#post54769521
@kenkiller
I don't know. It should detect changes to system partition...at least.
kenkiller said:
But yes, if you don't wish to trip knox then there is currently no way to do so.
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Is any way to delete trip knox? How about warranty after tripping knox?
szfagir said:
Is any way to delete trip knox? How about warranty after tripping knox?
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Worrying about warranty? Don't root.
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JoeRifle said:
@DUHAsianSKILLZ
flashing the CF Auto for the t800 from the dev thread did the trick for me too. Rooted and can't seem to find problems. Knox tripped oc. Check this thread for more info if you like http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...cf-autoroot-t800-t2802916/page17#post54769521
@kenkiller
I don't know. It should detect changes to system partition...at least.
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Don't assume next time.
kenkiller said:
Worrying about warranty? Don't root.
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Now know that
kenkiller said:
Are you sure you know what you're talking about? All our Tablet S came with Android 4.4.2, and they are rooted just fine.
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You're being given wrong info. Rooting is easy, as is installing a custom recovery. But yes, if you don't wish to trip knox then there is currently no way to do so.
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Yeah I thought so to since I saw the thread about rooting the tab s. I'll guess I'll wait till there's a one click app to root like towel root since towel root isn't gonna be updated no more.
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Yeah I thought so to since I saw the thread about rooting the tab s. I'll guess I'll wait till there's a one click app to root like towel root since towel root isn't gonna be updated no more.
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You're gonna be in for a long wait.
kenkiller said:
You're gonna be in for a long wait.
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Wow this was long ago... I rooted a week later after this thread was made.. . I do not regret tripping Knox. Ive installed many many roms and built one myself. I learned a lot since I got my tab s. Just wanted to say thank you and everyone else for their help I've done so many things and know a whole lot about Android now Currently working on a theme now. I can't believe I was still subscribed to this thread
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Can this method be used Straight out of the box?
Hey guys, just wanna make sure that this method can be used straight out of the box? only ever rooted LGs so just want to check that I'm doing the right thing here?
Thanks
As long as you have the Samsung usb drivers installed on your pc you're good.
ashyx said:
As long as you have the Samsung usb drivers installed on your pc you're good.
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Great stuff Thanks, got a bit confused with the CFAutoRoot page saying I needed to unlock the bootloader first, then I stumbled on your Method.
Thanks
AgentCP said:
Great stuff Thanks, got a bit confused with the CFAutoRoot page saying I needed to unlock the bootloader first, then I stumbled on your Method.
Thanks
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Only Verizon and AT&T models have locked bootloaders. If you don't have one of these you should be fine.
Why root wifi only device?
I have rooted a couple of devices. I get it's purpose of unlocking hotspot, modifying cpu clock, adblocking, etc. I have the Tab S 10.5 and I am trying to find the benefit to rooting this device. Looks simple enough. But What will I gain? I think I have already answered my question though, maybe. I am rooting my note 3 so I can use that for a hotspot for this. But it seems the only real benefit is adblocking? Am I missing something. It has been a while since I have done this so maybe I have...
Anyways, thanks for the input.
Bdozier said:
I have rooted a couple of devices. I get it's purpose of unlocking hotspot, modifying cpu clock, adblocking, etc. I have the Tab S 10.5 and I am trying to find the benefit to rooting this device. Looks simple enough. But What will I gain? I think I have already answered my question though, maybe. I am rooting my note 3 so I can use that for a hotspot for this. But it seems the only real benefit is adblocking? Am manufacturers I missing something. It has been a while since I have done this so maybe I have...
Anyways, thanks for the input.
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The way to look at is that rooting gives YOU control over your device not the manufacturer. Think of it as like administration rights on a PC.
Would you like it if pc manufacturers told you what you could and couldn't install on your pc?
Rooting allows you to install custom recoveries so you can back up your device, fix problems, try new custom or stock software, install root only apps such as titanium backup. You can modify system files and add back functionality that the manufacturer has decided to remove or disable. Add new functionality, maybe something that is found on another device. Speed up your device by overclocking to make it run smoother.
Change how things look and install apps such as xposed which reveals a ton of hidden features allowing you to customize your device to your liking.
Once you realise what root can do you'll never want a another device that isn't.
Confused
Hi, I have downloaded the file for the T800. However, when I unzip it there are only two files :cache.img & recovery.img. Am I missing something? Please excuse my ignorance, newbie!!
Blythlad said:
Hi, I have downloaded the file for the T800. However, when I unzip it there are only two files :cache.img & recovery.img. Am I missing something? Please excuse my ignorance, newbie!!
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Yep you certainly are a nooby as you made the rookie mistake of not actually reading the first post.
Go back to the original thread and read the bit under the smiley face.
ashyx said:
Yep you certainly are a nooby as you made the rookie mistake of not actually reading the first post.
Go back to the original thread and read the bit under the smiley face.
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Sorry, I read that bit,downloaded odin as well, however, I recall reading something somewhere about needing a .tar file? Maybe some full instructions would be nice for us new to rooting a device. Thanks for the reply
Blythlad said:
Sorry, I read that bit,downloaded odin as well, however, I recall reading something somewhere about needing a .tar file? Maybe some full instructions would be nice for us new to rooting a device. Thanks for the reply
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The tar file is the file you have downloaded.
Just leave it as it is and flash with Odin.
I shouldn't have to provide step by step instructions, this is what XDA search and Google is for. This info is everywhere.
Basically:
Install Samsung usb drivers.
Disable Samsung kies if installed.
Boot your device into download mode - Hold POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME.
Run ODIN , connect USB cable, look for 'added' message.
Load the tar file into the AP slot, click START.
Wait for flash to complete, device will reboot and root.
Enjoy your rooted device with custom recovery.
New build posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-cf-autoroot-twrp-t800-t3079488
I tried on my t800 running latest BRI firmware and worked fine. Thanks a lot.
Cannot complete root on T-800 (Lollipop 5.0.2)
I've tried rooting twice on my T-800 running 5.0.2. In both cases ODIN says passed. However, I do not see either supersu or TWRP. When I ran root validator I got the following:
Root Unavailable
su/id/echo did not execute
I had installed the supersu app manually, but even that says the binaries are not installed.
However, Knox says it has been tripped. (using Knox Status app). So looks like I have the worst of both worlds here (well, other than bricking). Is there anything I can do different? Thanks,
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I've tried rooting twice on my T-800 running 5.0.2. In both cases ODIN says passed. However, I do not see either supersu or TWRP. When I ran root validator I got the following:
Root Unavailable
su/id/echo did not execute
I had installed the supersu app manually, but even that says the binaries are not installed.
However, Knox says it has been tripped. (using Knox Status app). So looks like I have the worst of both worlds here (well, other than bricking). Is there anything I can do different? Thanks,
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Have you actually read the original thread? The answer is in that thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60324046&postcount=33
Works now!
Thank you for the reply. I had read that, but did not understand how it applied to me, root works now.
For anyone else in my shoes, here's what I did:
1) unchecked auto reboot
2) Once I got the Pass! message in Odin rebooted using Power+VDOWN+HOME
3) Kept pressing Power+VUP+HOME till it rebooted, at which point it says installing TWRP
4) Kept pressing Power+VUP+Home till it restarted again, and this time it goes to TWRP
5) In TWRP, I said reboot to recovery, it then asked to install SuperSU and root.
chanukya said:
Thank you for the reply. I had read that, but did not understand how it applied to me, root works now.
For anyone else in my shoes, here's what I did:
1) unchecked auto reboot
2) Once I got the Pass! message in Odin rebooted using Power+VDOWN+HOME
3) Kept pressing Power+VUP+HOME till it rebooted, at which point it says installing TWRP
4) Kept pressing Power+VUP+Home till it restarted again, and this time it goes to TWRP
5) In TWRP, I said reboot to recovery, it then asked to install SuperSU and root.
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That did it! Thanks bro, made my night!
Sent from my Galaxy S5
chanukya said:
Thank you for the reply. I had read that, but did not understand how it applied to me, root works now.
For anyone else in my shoes, here's what I did:
1) unchecked auto reboot
2) Once I got the Pass! message in Odin rebooted using Power+VDOWN+HOME
3) Kept pressing Power+VUP+HOME till it rebooted, at which point it says installing TWRP
4) Kept pressing Power+VUP+Home till it restarted again, and this time it goes to TWRP
5) In TWRP, I said reboot to recovery, it then asked to install SuperSU and root.
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Did you see the red android after rebooting?
Supersu should have already been installed before booting into twrp.
chanukya said:
I've tried rooting twice on my T-800 running 5.0.2. In both cases ODIN says passed. However, I do not see either supersu or TWRP. When I ran root validator I got the following:
Root Unavailable
su/id/echo did not execute
I had installed the supersu app manually, but even that says the binaries are not installed.
However, Knox says it has been tripped. (using Knox Status app). So looks like I have the worst of both worlds here (well, other than bricking). Is there anything I can do different? Thanks,
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I have an apology to make. Your troubles seemed to have been due to the SuperSu script not running because it had become corrupt. I realised something was wrong when you said you had to install SuperSu with TWRP.
All fixed now.
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No clue... any help?
Sorry for the questions....
I have SM-T805 with 4.4.2 and build KOT49H.T805XXU1ANH1...
1 - Can i root without tripping knox? (i've done it on GS3 and GS4, no issues on knox, counter remains 0x0);
2 - The cf.auto root files are locked at specific builds? Or can i use the sm-t805 on chainfire page?;
3 - Can i update to lollipop or any other official firmware? And without tripping knox?
Thanks, in advance.
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Sorry for the questions....
I have SM-T805 with 4.4.2 and build KOT49H.T805XXU1ANH1...
1 - Can i root without tripping knox? (i've done it on GS3 and GS4, no issues on knox, counter remains 0x0);
2 - The cf.auto root files are locked at specific builds? Or can i use the sm-t805 on chainfire page?;
3 - Can i update to lollipop or any other official firmware? And without tripping knox?
Thanks, in advance.