ROOT [KNOX 0x0]
Did you update to NB4 and are on the verge of rooting but really do not want to trip that eFuse?
Well thanks to @geohot and his wonderful work of art over at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157 we now have a
KNOX 0x0 root ability!
Step 1: Go to www.towelroot.com on your Galaxy S4 Device from T-Mobile and click the Logo in the middle (Lambda or upside down Y)
Step 2: Install the app (Google will try and halt you from installing just click next)
Step 3: Once App is installed tripple click on "Welcome to TowelRoot" Header.
Step 4: Once Text Box pops up enter the values "1337 0 1 7380 4 0" close keyboard and then press "Make it Ra1n"
There should be about a 10 Second wait and a dialog should pop up and say you are successfully rooted!
**Check your KNOX by going into download mode!
So shoot on over to his thread and give him a big thumbs up or even better... Donate!:good:
- I do not take any resposibility if your devices decides to melt in your hand like a hershey kiss on a 100 degree day nor if your late to work because your alarm clock stops working! Neither does geohot im sure. So beware you do this at your own risk.
Mine
Worked for me!!
Worked for me. Big thanks for modstring!
Dude....it's awesome to see @geohot again at work. He's an awesome guy with extreme skills. Good to see he moved away from video game console hacking to mobile phones. :victory:
If only there was a way to find a way to reverse the trip counter on already rooted phones.
brian117 said:
Dude....it's awesome to see @geohot again at work. He's an awesome guy with extreme skills. Good to see he moved away from video game console hacking to mobile phones. :victory:
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I first knew about him from jailbreaking iOS and unlocking the first iPhone, he was wasn't just into game console but it is good to see him with android, that dude is a beast!
serio22 said:
I first knew about him from jailbreaking iOS and unlocking the first iPhone, he was wasn't just into game console but it is good to see him with android, that dude is a beast!
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Yeah that too. He will always be known for jailbreaking iOS, and hacking the PS3 and getting "sued". He's had a crazy life . He even attempted working on hacking the Nintendo 3DS. But he might've moved away from that. All I know is, geohot is awesome and extremely knowledgable. Good to see him advancing with more technology.
Towelroot is awesome and all, but if you can find a way to flash recovery without tripping Knox let me know.
Does this work with the AT&T version of the S4?
Caferacer said:
Does this work with the AT&T version of the S4?
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It should
add another success! first time i tried towel root all it did was reboot my phone . this worked.! verified with root checker and Knox is 0x0 !
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It should
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Confirmed working for NB1 build brand new AT&T S4. The new build was giving me hassle since she just got her phone. Thanks!
wanted to see how far i could push it.
installed SU and let it disable Knox, ok , knox 0x0 still good booted n=into download mode and confirmed
installed rom manager and flashed clockwork knox 0x1 so don't flash any custom recovery. it will trip Knox.
hope that helps anyone who actually needs a knox to be 0x0. i didn't
merchant2112 said:
wanted to see how far i could push it.
installed SU and let it disable Knox, ok , knox 0x0 still good booted n=into download mode and confirmed
installed rom manager and flashed clockwork knox 0x1 so don't flash any custom recovery. it will trip Knox.
hope that helps anyone who actually needs a knox to be 0x0. i didn't
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Thank you guys it works!!
I'm just wondering though now that I have root, can I use some app to start removing bloatware from my phone safely? (Including KNOX, I'm talking about the app not the efuse) can I disable things like Carrier IQ without tripping the Knox fuse too now?
Thanks again! just trying to get an idea of what I can do without tripping the flag as I do want to have warranty on this guy for 6 more months. (last 2 replacements were defective and had to use warranty, still got 6 months left)
mansilla.jb said:
Thank you guys it works!!
I'm just wondering though now that I have root, can I use some app to start removing bloatware from my phone safely? (Including KNOX, I'm talking about the app not the efuse) can I disable things like Carrier IQ without tripping the Knox fuse too now?
Thanks again! just trying to get an idea of what I can do without tripping the flag as I do want to have warranty on this guy for 6 more months. (last 2 replacements were defective and had to use warranty, still got 6 months left)
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Km not sure about Carrier IQ, but you can't remove KNOX (it's at the system level, basically); but you can remove bloatware.
In regards to your warranty, as long as your device is bootable, you can get back to a stock state, with KNOX not tripped (there's various guides, though the S4 forums aren't the most organized, so it might take some digging).
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Does this work on encrypted device?
Safe?
Hello Guys,
Works great and I did it on my device. But my Avast Antivirus detect it as a Trojan. It's ok if it had detected as a hack tool or something like that, but as a trojan.... That got me scary... So I went to virustotal.com and got same results from other AVs...
Is it a safe apk or it's just an false positive? What you guys have to say about that? My device is safe to sensitive information as Bank app, email, etc?
lsmmello said:
Hello Guys,
Works great and I did it on my device. But my Avast Antivirus detect it as a Trojan. It's ok if it had detected as a hack tool or something like that, but as a trojan.... That got me scary... So I went to virustotal.com and got same results from other AVs...
Is it a safe apk or it's just an false positive? What you guys have to say about that? My device is safe to sensitive information as Bank app, email, etc?
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It's safe.. Look up what a trojan is.. I also accidently pressed the thanks button so you got a free one
Thanks!
serio22 said:
It's safe.. Look up what a trojan is.. I also accidently pressed the thanks button so you got a free one
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So, thank you twice!
This did not work for me on NB4 - phone just reboots. Any suggestions?
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Hello,
Fairly new to android and rooting. Only rooted one phone (Dad's gs2 bc it had firmware and camera issues) but I was successful.
Using a virgin Galaxy S4 on tmobile since april only mild battery issues. Was waiting for uodate and shocked that we only get jellybean instead of 4.4 kitkat??!!
So question:
Upgrade and lock bc of KNOX and just wait?
OR
Dont upgrade and root and add kitkat now?
Is it worth the upgrade?
Galaxy s4 on Tapatalk
KNOX doesn't lock your phone. Its builtin to the 4.3/4.4 bootloader and if you root or flash roms, it trips the flag and voids your warranty. That is all. If you don't care about the warranty, flash away. You can root your current firmware and flash the 4.3 or 4.4 roms that are on thr forums that have KNOX removed. I'm on 4.2.2 and Ive upgraded using flashable roms and came back without having to worry about KNOX
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Thanks, do you happen to have a link to a How to?
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95gsrturbo said:
Thanks, do you happen to have a link to a How to?
Galaxy s4 on Tapatalk
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That would be handy, as bouncing around the threads on the update and the initial ROMs being developed leaves a lot of questions and there are a number of soft bricked devices because of it.
Apparently, if you want to stay totally away from knox, you cannot simply flash the new radio as-is, as without having loaded the new knox bootloader, a number of functions will not work. And if you just flash the new OTA based ROMs, you can have problems also,
Work is being done to de-knox the radio, but I don't know where that stands. Nor am I sure if when that is done if you will be able to flash and use the new OTA ROMs and also revert to 4.2.2 without having to first revert to previous radio.
So again, a guide on living with knox would be helpful.
gaww said:
That would be handy, as bouncing around the threads on the update and the initial ROMs being developed leaves a lot of questions and there are a number of soft bricked devices because of it.
Apparently, if you want to stay totally away from knox, you cannot simply flash the new radio as-is, as without having loaded the new knox bootloader, a number of functions will not work. And if you just flash the new OTA based ROMs, you can have problems also,
Work is being done to de-knox the radio, but I don't know where that stands. Nor am I sure if when that is done if you will be able to flash and use the new OTA ROMs and also revert to 4.2.2 without having to first revert to previous radio.
So again, a guide on living with knox would be helpful.
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I'd like to know whether, if I upgrade to 4.3 using Kies (I'm on rooted 4.2 stock), I can re-root and remove Knox (as I've done in 4.2). I know I can re-root, and permanently void the warranty, but I don't know if Knox is removable in 4.3.
ubizmo said:
I'd like to know whether, if I upgrade to 4.3 using Kies (I'm on rooted 4.2 stock), I can re-root and remove Knox (as I've done in 4.2). I know I can re-root, and permanently void the warranty, but I don't know if Knox is removable in 4.3.
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If you upgrade to 4.3 via Kies you will trip KNOX if you change ANYTHING. Once it's tripped, you can't clear it.
The only way to avoid tripping the KNOX flag is to use a rom with KNOX removed
Can someone clarify something for me. Does having the 4.3 bootloader and knox 0x1 prevent you from flashing CM/GE/AOSP/Non-TW4.3+ ROMs? I've been staying on the old bootloader and am considering just updating. If the knox 0x1 only affects warranty and not flashing of any ROM I want, then I don't care if I have 0x1
95gsrturbo said:
Thanks, do you happen to have a link to a How to?
Galaxy s4 on Tapatalk
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Use the thanks button
Synergy510 said:
Can someone clarify something for me. Does having the 4.3 bootloader and knox 0x1 prevent you from flashing CM/GE/AOSP/Non-TW4.3+ ROMs? I've been staying on the old bootloader and am considering just updating. If the knox 0x1 only affects warranty and not flashing of any ROM I want, then I don't care if I have 0x1
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Only voids warranty afaik. Why not stick with the old bootloader and just flash new roms without the new knox bootloader? Best of both worlds.
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xdapowerapps said:
Only voids warranty afaik. Why not stick with the old bootloader and just flash new roms without the new knox bootloader? Best of both worlds.
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I was considering it only because I thought the new bootloader made a difference. Thanks for the reply
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I was considering it only because I thought the new bootloader made a difference. Thanks for the reply
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Np. In my honest opinion, this new bootloader is just another middle finger to the consumers under the false pretense of solidifying security measures for the few coorporations that have actual need for KNOX. This is Samsungs way of avoiding responsibility for failed hardware. Okay enough ranting lol. New bootloader serves only as a way to inform Samsung or the store you are returning to that your warranty is void.
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He put it in a better way:
Skipjacks said:
As for upgrading to 4.3 you do not need the 4.3 bootloader and you don't want it. It has a way to show that you've previously rooted the device that cannot (as of yet) be reset.
Just flash 4.3 ROMs in recovery. Anything you find in the development section will work fine. But if you want Wifi Calling you HAVE to use a T Mobile specific Touch Wiz ROM. You cannot use just any Touch Wiz ROM or any AOSP ROM at all.
If you want the T Mobile Wifi CAlling on the stock 4.3 rom and don't want all the other BS that comes with it, use this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546024
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xdapowerapps said:
Np. In my honest opinion, this new bootloader is just another middle finger to the consumers under the false pretense of solidifying security measures for the few coorporations that have actual need for KNOX. This is Samsungs way of avoiding responsibility for failed hardware. Okay enough ranting lol. New bootloader serves only as a way to inform Samsung or the store you are returning to that your warranty is void.
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Umm, many people with real jobs have security requirements for their mobile devices. KNOX has nothing to do with Samsung attempting to avoid responsibility for hardware failures. They have nothing to do with each other. Where did you get this BS from?
I guess it is the interwebs so people can make up anything they want.
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Use the thanks button
"Thanks button"???
:good:???
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jcbofkc said:
Umm, many people with real jobs have security requirements for their mobile devices. KNOX has nothing to do with Samsung attempting to avoid responsibility for hardware failures. They have nothing to do with each other. Where did you get this BS from?
I guess it is the interwebs so people can make up anything they want.
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I specifically stated in my first sentence that it is my personal opinion. I also stated that corporations do use KNOX but not to the extent that everyone needs to have it pushed out to them without a choice. Quit getting your panties in a bunch and learn to read.
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I specifically stated in my first sentence that it is my personal opinion. I also stated that corporauselesso use KNOX but not to the extent that everyone needs to have it pushed out to them without a choice. because toing your panties in a bunch and learn to read.
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My panties are not in a bunch. KNOX has nothing to do with the samsung warranty in the case of hardware failure. Your opinion is useless if it is based on garbage. Make sure you know what you are talking about instead of making stuff up when giving advice.
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My panties are not in a bunch. KNOX has nothing to do with the samsung warranty in the case of hardware failure. Your opinion is useless if it is based on garbage. Make sure you know what you are talking about instead of making stuff up when giving advice.
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You're not reading anything I wrote and are living in your own bubble. Your arrogance precedes you. I've stated the facts and I've stated my opinion, if you can't connect two and two, you shouldn't be responding in the thread. Now kindly be quiet and bring the thread back to topic.
Is anyone working currently working on a solution to this catastrophe? I'm one of the unfortunate individuals that happened to acquire an S4 with this build preinstalled. Needless to say, I'm pissed.I'm curious as to if it's even possible to bypass Knox. I'd love to liberate my Galaxy from Touch Wiz and install a the official GE ROM.
I'm more interested in the updated LTE modem that seems to be tied into the 4.3 knoxed up bootloader since I'm still on 4.2.2.
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Is anyone working currently working on a solution to this catastrophe? I'm one of the unfortunate individuals that happened to acquire an S4 with this build preinstalled. Needless to say, I'm pissed.I'm curious as to if it's even possible to bypass Knox. I'd love to liberate my Galaxy from Touch Wiz and install a the official GE ROM.
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there is nothing to solve. you may install CWM/custom ROM as normal.
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there is nothing to solve. you may install CWM/custom ROM as normal.
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If you care about your warranty this may trip a counter "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0X1" or something like that. But anyway, the part about voiding you warranty is a theory. In some cases I've read where a device was repaired in store with a simple re-flash of stock firmware, resetting the counter. Other cases have reported sending them in to either be fixed for free or sent a bill for tripping the counter. So the choice is your, just be informed of the concequences before you make your decision. This phone is damn near $700.
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If you care about your warranty this may trip a counter "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0X1" or something like that. But anyway, the part about voiding you warranty is a theory. In some cases I've read where a device was repaired in store with a simple re-flash of stock firmware, resetting the counter. Other cases have reported sending them in to either be fixed for free or sent a bill for tripping the counter. So the choice is your, just be informed of the concequences before you make your decision. This phone is damn near $700.
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Exactly. I don't know about anyone else, but I'd prefer to keep my warranty intact as well as the resell value. By the time I'm ready to sell it, I'm sure people will start caring about having the manufacturer's warranty still intact.
dcd1182 said:
there is nothing to solve. you may install CWM/custom ROM as normal.
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The latest build prevents users from gaining root access.
What build ? CM?
My S4 Is Insane
DEVIANT DEVELOPMENT MEMBER
aka_word said:
The latest build prevents users from gaining root access.
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I was able to run CF-Autoroot after taking the update via Kies. I haven't installed Knox but I am on the MK2 bootloader. I don't believe it prevents root access...
aka_word said:
The latest build prevents users from gaining root access.
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totally irrelevant.
re: gaining root
aka_word said:
The latest build prevents users from gaining root access.
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I just wonder where you read that rumor. LOL
You must be google'ing way too much!
Misterjunky said:
I just wonder where you read that rumor. LOL
You must be google'ing way too much!
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This is drawn from my own experience.
Hey, as my Note II is still under warranty for a long time, I'm looking for a 100% sure way to root without my files getting lost and the KNOX counter going up.
Right now:
Fully stock Note II running 4.3 (N7100XXUEMJ9, updated via Kies)
What I want:
Rooted stock ROM and stock kernel, just to use apps that require root access.
Warranty not void
Thanks!
martinlink said:
Hey, as my Note II is still under warranty for a long time, I'm looking for a 100% sure way to root without my files getting lost and the KNOX counter going up.
Right now:
Fully stock Note II running 4.3 (N7100XXUEMJ9, updated via Kies)
What I want:
Rooted stock ROM and stock kernel, just to use apps that require root access.
Warranty not void
Thanks!
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you can look here.
i personally not tried it yet.
sora9009 said:
you can look here.
i personally not tried it yet.
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Wasn't the kingo thing found to be a malware of some sorts? I found that thread too but remembered from somewhere that it starts connecting to some chinese servers on its own or something...?
martinlink said:
Wasn't the kingo thing found to be a malware of some sorts? I found that thread too but remembered from somewhere that it starts connecting to some chinese servers on its own or something...?
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yeah and thats why im not using it yet.better safe than sorry mate..
sora9009 said:
yeah and thats why im not using it yet.better safe than sorry mate..
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking...
So currently, no "safe" way to root a 4.3 note II without raising KNOX counter, yeah?
martinlink said:
Yeah, that's what I was thinking...
So currently, no "safe" way to root a 4.3 note II without raising KNOX counter, yeah?
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yup..
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yup..
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I have PM'd a few Mod's who had closed threads concerning rooting without tripping knox, who from their post history at least, looked like they where in on the discussion on whats going on.. Nothing back from any of them yet (even asked for direction to the proper thread to get updates)
Sadly, as the last thread I saw was closed on NOVEMBER 6th due to IMEI and HTTP concerns, there have been 4 new release's for the Kingo software, and yet I cannot find a single XDA thread (admittedly 20min~ is about my limit for the site search engine) about if any of those 4 updates resolved the issues XDA had with the root tool...
I desire to simply remove the bloatware, not void my damn warranty... screw you Samsung for disabling the DISABLE feature for BLOATware...
So this is odd.. Since yesterday a few things happened:
-If I search for apps I have in the play store, I cannot find them. Search results turn up VERY little results.
-If I search for 1 app specifically and click the app icon (so not searching by text field) it says the app is not compatible with my device.
-If I do the same with apps I already have, it says my device is not compatible with this version of the app (even though I have it!)
-My device is gone from the google play store website..
-If I go to my apps in the play store, about 15 of my 200 actually show up, the rest is gone.
I already cleared Google Services Framework yesterday, and after a night, still not fixed..
Now what?
I was planning on flashing a new rom today, will that auto fix it? Because I don't want to flash the new rom, if after that I cannot use the play store to find all the apps I have right now..
Which rom are you running at the moment?
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Which rom are you running at the moment?
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Stock with built in root (also stock recovery). Had it for at least a year now without updating, but I felt it was time for kitkat.
Wow this sucks. I did this, the ultimate wipe and reboot 1 second after:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377514
And after rebooting, my play store keeps getting the same error "no connection". On wifi and 3g even though my internet browser works fine. So I guess that made it worse.. Going to try this now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273994
Didn't work, still no connection.
Now rebooting after deleting play store data.
Will the new rom flash solve this anyway? If so I'll just do that.
Delano.888 said:
Stock with built in root (also stock recovery). Had it for at least a year now without updating, but I felt it was time for kitkat.
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Have you already updated and is device name still GT N 7100?
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Have you already updated and is device name still GT N 7100?
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No I wanted to do that today but I won't if I can't install my apps after that.
I'm on 4.1.2 and my device name is still correct.
Not easy to predict and give a guarantee, but on the other hand: what to loose if you already have those problems?
I would give a try.
Not to forget the most important thing: If you update, you will get knox-enabled bootloader, so you could loose warranty by Samsung with rooting your device.
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Not easy to predict and give a guarantee, but on the other hand: what to loose if you already have those problems?
I would give a try.
Not to forget the most important thing: If you update, you will get knox-enabled bootloader, so you could loose warranty by Samsung with rooting your device.
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Oh yeah didn't think of that, I was going to go for this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504016
But that does seem to come with knox. Guess I'll look around a bit more.
Delano.888 said:
Oh yeah didn't think of that, I was going to go for this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504016
But that does seem to come with knox. Guess I'll look around a bit more.
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For that rom you need at least MJ5 bootloader as for all new KitKat roms.
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For that rom you need at least MJ5 bootloader as for all new KitKat roms.
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Which comes with knox, correct?
But roms can come de-knoxed, right? And this one isn't.
I already have root so warranty is not that big of an issue.
Delano.888 said:
Which comes with knox, correct?
But roms can come de-knoxed, right? And this one isn't.
I already have root so warranty is not that big of an issue.
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Yes comes with knox but not enabled so there is no knox counter saying warranty void 0x1.
All custom roms come deknoxed, nothing to fear about knox.
BTW: Knox is in fact only an application to run on business devices of companies. No use and importance for private users.
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Yes comes with knox but not enabled so there is no knox counter saying warranty void 0x1.
All custom roms come deknoxed, nothing to fear about knox.
BTW: Knox is in fact only an application to run on business devices of companies. No use and importance for private users.
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Okay thanks.
I'm not planning on updating any time soon and I want 4.4 doesn't REALLY matter which rom.
Can you advise me which rom is most done atm? So I don't have to update in a month again?
Most roms are still in development and change their bases as soon as new firmware is available.
Many of them deal with new S5 features and also Note 3 goodies are inbuilt.
It is totally your choice - not mine - what you need and prefer :good:
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Most roms are still in development and change their bases as soon as new firmware is available.
Many of them deal with new S5 features and also Note 3 goodies are inbuilt.
It is totally your choice - not mine - what you need and prefer :good:
Take a look around HERE
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Okay thanks going to install ditto and hope it fixes my issue as well, if not I'll be back here.
Guess I messed up some stuff, have to open a new thread.
P.S. @Delano.888 if ur play store has no connection, use a root browser and delete the host file from the etc folder, Just a pro tip for u
N7105 rocking AOSB with AGNi kernel,
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P.S. @Delano.888 if ur play store has no connection, use a root browser and delete the host file from the etc folder, Just a pro tip for u
N7105 rocking AOSB with AGNi kernel,
Sent from a small country named Singapore.
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I did that 3 times because that tip is all over the internet but it didn't help. The new rom did fix the problem though so this thread is no longer needed.
Hey guys. So I just got a Samsung galaxy tab pro 8.4 and it's full of crap. I also read that installing a new rom will mess your warranty right? Will rooting it also mess it?
ValdoNunes said:
Hey guys. So I just got a Samsung galaxy tab pro 8.4 and it's full of crap. I also read that installing a new rom will mess your warranty right? Will rooting it also mess it?
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yes both rooting and flashing puts an end to your warranty
the first thing you can do which will make quite a difference is go to settings / general /application manager and tap on each one of Samsung's bloats - there must be more than 30- and see which ones can be disabled. they are quite plenty. disable them you will end up with a much lighter touchwiz
it is totally harmless and needs no rooting.
off course after rooting you can freeze all of them but first things first
oh and enjoy your tab!
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Thanks!
I already deactivated some of them, but I'm a bit afraid of deactivating something I shouldn't. Is there a list of what I can deactivate?
I also installed nova launcher and the same icon pack I use on my phone.
EDIT: also, how do you add/remove widgets on the lockscreen?
It will definitely not remove the hardware warranty...
rchtk said:
It will definitely not remove the hardware warranty...
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wut? the rooting or installing new rom?
Why not install towel root (depending on what firmware you have) then su pro and then install titanium backup and remove or freeze the bloat Ware. If anything goes wrong just reflash the original firmware for your region and all is good again. That's exactly what I have done mate and it didn't trip knox either.
The problem is that I heard that it eliminates all warranty..
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The problem is that I heard that it eliminates all warranty..
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Towel root does not trip knox.
Cheers,
Rich
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Really? I thought there was no way to do it.
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Both. You'll find nothing that states this nor I the contract you so signed or on Samsungknox website. That's a myth.
And even if it was this wouldn't apply in Europe or in the US..
Was is removed is Knox warranty. Meaning that the device has been tampered with.
rchtk said:
Both. You'll find nothing that states this nor I the contract you so signed or on Samsungknox website. That's a myth.
And even if it was this wouldn't apply in Europe or in the US..
Was is removed is Knox warranty. Meaning that the device has been tampered with.
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So what is even the Knox warranty? You're telling me that it will be known that the device has been tampered with, but i can still send it to warranty and get assisted ?
ValdoNunes said:
So what is even the Knox warranty? You're telling me that it will be known that the device has been tampered with, but i can still send it to warranty and get assisted ?
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Knox is like secureboot with PC it creates a chain of trust from bootloader up to ROM. If anything of this chain is modified Samsung will not feel responsible for any software related bugs or software security concerns.
Hardware warranty is lost only if the manufacturer can prove that your software modification resulted in damage. Over clocking or playing wih thermal threshold are such cases. Rooting or flashing is not..
rchtk said:
Knox is like secureboot with PC it creates a chain of trust from bootloader up to ROM. If anything of this chain is modified Samsung will not feel responsible for any software related bugs or software security concerns.
Hardware warranty is lost only if the manufacturer can prove that your software modification resulted in damage. Over clocking or playing wih thermal threshold are such cases. Rooting or flashing is not..
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Oh. Greatly explained. Thanks!
rchtk said:
Rooting or flashing is not..
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I could confirm that:
Towel root does not trigger any visual flags
Flashing a ROM (like CM11) does trigger "Kox Warranty Void" flag but not "Knox" flag.
So if one likes to play safe from ServiceCenter point of view, rooting is a bit safer option...
can't you temp root it?
then you can remove the bloatware and when you restart, you are not rooted!