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[Q] screwed up with Samsung SCH-S960L

Im new to all this so I rooted my Samsung SCH-S960L with a friend and i guess we did something wrong along the way.
The root worked fine, I then wanted to place a rom on it so we used rom manager and got CyanogenMod as it looked like the most popular and safest one. The problem is that it now says my phone is metro pc and the model number is SCH-R530M and I dont have a google play store (could not get it to download). I Just want to figure out how to get it back to normal and its hard to find many forms for sch-S960l or SCH-R530M

If you downloaded a CM rom you also need to flash gapps package. The google apps are not allowed to be used with those types of rom, or built into them because google apps are proprietary and cm is not licensed to use them in the rom. So you have to find and download the appropriate gapps package then you will have play store and other essential google apps.
Somewhat ambitious to jump right to that instead of playing with some TW roms first.
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edfunkycold said:
If you downloaded a CM rom you also need to flash gapps package. The google apps are not allowed to be used with those types of rom, or built into them because google apps are proprietary and cm is not licensed to use them in the rom. So you have to find and download the appropriate gapps package then you will have play store and other essential google apps.
Somewhat ambitious to jump right to that instead of playing with some TW roms first.
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thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.

sirhccarpenter said:
thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.
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Yeah why would it say metropcs... Hang on i will get you link. Flash this rom after wiping cache, wiping dalvik and doing factory reset. Sorry I will get you link asap. I'm on Mobile now so having difficulty finding it.
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edfunkycold said:
Yeah why would it say metropcs... Hang on i will get you link. Flash this rom after wiping cache, wiping dalvik and doing factory reset. Sorry I will get you link asap. I'm on Mobile now so having difficulty finding it.
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Thank you so much im just afraid ill play around with things to much and mess things up to bad

Im not sure if its relevant but im pretty sure the ROM is also made it so I cant get a 3/4G connection. all i can do is call and text.

Anyone have a SAFE root for the galaxy s3 sch-s960l?
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isn't you're s3 the TracFone/Net10/Straight Talk model???? yes just use Philz recovery (which has root option) for the D2lte which you can flash via Odin V3.09 or you can use Towel Root

sirhccarpenter said:
thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.
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It seems like you flashed a CM built for a different device. Not all SGS3's are the same!!
Another possibility is that you need to update your APNs. There is a flashable universal APN fix for Boost S3 (I'm on Boost), so it couldn't hurt to check around and see if there is one for your carrier.

6th_Hokage said:
isn't you're s3 the TracFone/Net10/Straight Talk model???? yes just use Philz recovery (which has root option) for the D2lte which you can flash via Odin V3.09 or you can use Towel Root
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Im sorry but could you explain that? Like how to set it up/etc.
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SLUDER4 said:
Im sorry but could you explain that? Like how to set it up/etc.
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which part?

6th_Hokage said:
which part?
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I have been trying to learn the "terms" or words i guess involved with rooting and custom roms and such. How would i set my phone up for rooting and how would i use your method to root it? Is there any problems found with this root while installing something else such as a rom? I have yet to find a perfect root. Sorry for the long message
Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!

SLUDER4 said:
I have been trying to learn the "terms" or words i guess involved with rooting and custom roms and such. How would i set my phone up for rooting and how would i use your method to root it? Is there any problems found with this root while installing something else such as a rom? I have yet to find a perfect root. Sorry for the long message
Rooting noob. Help would be greatly appreciated!
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there will be a root method that will always work for your specific S3....that being said i have noticed that even in the SIII L710 one root method never works 100% of the time for every one hence why there are a couple of way to do so.......now if you look at my device history you can see i have been rooting different ones and each one except for my s3 could be rooted with Kingro Root.....and i used Towel Root to root my S3 the first Time around its an app the works on basically every phone but i had to manually install SuperSU and Busy Box from the play store this method should work on your phone especially if your on 4.4.2

6th_Hokage said:
there will be a root method that will always work for your specific S3....that being said i have noticed that even in the SIII L710 one root method never works 100% of the time for every one hence why there are a couple of way to do so.......now if you look at my device history you can see i have been rooting different ones and each one except for my s3 could be rooted with Kingro Root.....and i used Towel Root to root my S3 the first Time around its an app the works on basically every phone but i had to manually install SuperSU and Busy Box from the play store this method should work on your phone especially if your on 4.4.2
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So the towel root will work with sch-s960l? I have seen those 2 apps alot of times on these forums. What are they? Also my phone is running 4.1.2..Never could figure out how to update it.
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

SLUDER4 said:
So the towel root will work with sch-s960l? I have seen those 2 apps alot of times on these forums. What are they? Also my phone is running 4.1.2..Never could figure out how to update it.
--Rooting noob. Help would be greatly appreciated!--
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i believe it will but first update to the latest stock rom your phone has to offer you can check through Samsung Kies 3 and which 2 apps?

6th_Hokage said:
i believe it will but first update to the latest stock rom your phone has to offer you can check through Samsung Kies 3 and which 2 apps?
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Ok ill check it out. The super su and busy box. What are they for exactly? Will that root harm my phone if i cant ypdate the rom?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

SLUDER4 said:
Ok ill check it out. The super su and busy box. What are they for exactly? Will that root harm my phone if i cant ypdate the rom?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--
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i personally don't know if it will work/harm on JB since when i used it my S3 had already been updated to KK and SuperSU will help regulate what apps have root access by giving you a prompt when a app asks for root access and SuperSU also updates your "Root/SU Binary" so it's on the latest one and Busy Box will also ask SuperSU for root access and will install Busybox 1.22.1 which allows you to use some other root apps like Viper4Andriod

6th_Hokage said:
i personally don't know if it will work/harm on JB since when i used it my S3 had already been updated to KK and SuperSU will help regulate what apps have root access by giving you a prompt when a app asks for root access and SuperSU also updates your "Root/SU Binary" so it's on the latest one and Busy Box will also ask SuperSU for root access and will install Busybox 1.22.1 which allows you to use some other root apps like Viper4Andriod
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Did you have the sch-s960l model?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

SLUDER4 said:
Did you have the sch-s960l model?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--
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nope the boost model but im sure it should work on basically any 4.4.2 rom since it has worked for other s3 owners on other carriers and other phones but you'll never know unless you try

6th_Hokage said:
nope the boost model but im sure it should work on basically any 4.4.2 rom since it has worked for other s3 owners on other carriers and other phones but you'll never know unless you try
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Yeah true but could it damage my phone?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

[Q] [Help]Sprint S4 Mini latest update root

I cannot get my sprint S4 Mini to root using kingo app. KNOX pops up and says unauthorized access or something like that. My first phone I had from sprint would root using kingo app. But I had to get a replacement and it came with the "WiFi Calling" update or whatever. How can I get it to root now?
Model number: SPH-l520
Android Version: 4.2.2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2489097

You're in the wrong forum sport.
This is for the Sprint Galaxy S4

leaderbuilder said:
You're in the wrong forum sport.
This is for the Sprint Galaxy S4
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There is no spot for the Sprint S4 mini. So this is the second best spot

You could contact chainfire or check his thread to see of it works.
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longtrenton1242 said:
There is no spot for the Sprint S4 mini. So this is the second best spot
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Yes there is and I moved it here.

Anyone know how to help? I've tried contacting chainfire but he/she did not answer me

If the device in question is indeed the mini.. Your Op has the wrong model number for the sprint version. Starts with L- not I and I think that's what was thrown off. However, don't use Kingo these days you must search. It's in here I'll check.
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No help yet, sorry I don't know.
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justlovejoy said:
If the device in question is indeed the mini.. Your Op has the wrong model number for the sprint version. Starts with L- not I and I think that's what was thrown off. However, don't use Kingo these days you must search. It's in here I'll check.
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No help yet, sorry I don't know.
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I have L. it is just not capital. little l big L

If chainfire won't help, then there is no help. I've been asking around to no avail. My Mini is getting returned. Done with Samsung.
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Saferoot is what I think most use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1

justlovejoy said:
Saferoot is what I think most use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1
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It has been patched in the latest s4 mini for sprint update

longtrenton1242 said:
It has been patched in the latest s4 mini for sprint update
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Dang, I'm not sure of what will work for you but did you fix it already?
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justlovejoy said:
Dang, I'm not sure of what will work for you but did you fix it already?
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The only fix is for someone to create a way to root via odin that bypasses knox, and since nobody cares about this phone, that's not happening any time soon. It's already been EOL'd so it's not going to gain any traction. I just returned mine. Not worth having at this point.

Root Works
I got mine rooted today after coming back to stock from custom ROM. I have my KNOX Tripped which i dont care about and if you dont care about tripping it either ill let ya know how i did it. LMK

Do tell. I just ordered a return kit to send mine back. If I know I can root it after each update, I might keep it.

dbpaddler said:
Do tell. I just ordered a return kit to send mine back. If I know I can root it after each update, I might keep it.
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You have to flash a custom Recovery via Odin. This will Trip KNOX to 0X1! Here is a link to the file. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d1q1dzelglf093/recovery.tar.md5
Once you have flashed the recovery reboot into Recovery and install from ZIP. the zip file you need to flash is. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xpoc279um1b6uf9/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94%5B1%5D.zip
Once that is complete reboot and go to SuperSU App and Bam you are rooted.

dominique.j.lopez said:
You have to flash a custom Recovery via Odin. This will Trip KNOX to 0X1! Here is a link to the file. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d1q1dzelglf093/recovery.tar.md5
Once you have flashed the recovery reboot into Recovery and install from ZIP. the zip file you need to flash is. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xpoc279um1b6uf9/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94%5B1%5D.zip
Once that is complete reboot and go to SuperSU App and Bam you are rooted.
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Where'd the custom recovery come from?
Ugh...decisions decisions...Keep or return.

dbpaddler said:
Where'd the custom recovery come from?
Ugh...decisions decisions...Keep or return.
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The recovery was used from S0be's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2669991. I used his recovery-serranoltespr_cwm_based_6.0.4.7.img link and converted to MD5.

I just got a used one in the mail today that was already on NA7 and factory reset it just to be safe. So we can now root even on NA7?
Any chance of bricking it using the custom recovery?

Possible but not probable. The only issue we have now I believe is no NA7 tar to fall back on.
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[Q] T-Mobile Note II is only partially rooted.

Hi All,
Recently I tried to root my T-Mobile Note II running stock 4.3 with a few of the one ctick root apps. I've tried framaroot (no go), towelroot (not supported) rootmaster (vRoot) I think that's where the partial root came into play. It installed an app called kinguser (that says I'm not rooted WTH!). It also installed it as a system app, so now I can't uninstall it. I installed supersu which has to update binaries, but it won't disable Knox. Rootchecker also says I'm rooted somewhat. The 1st paragraph under congratulations says I'm rooted. Everything else says no I'm not. User and group ID is not returning or something to that effect. When I learned about the one click apps I thought it was a Godsend because I don't have a computer. I've tried so many things to try to get around Knox, nothing is working. Installed it then deleted it like I read somewhere, tried the su pm com.sec.knox.seandroid on terminal emulator still no go. I even tried to play around with the commands for knox on terminal emulator atill no go. I don't know if its something security related with the phone or what. I used towelroot on my girlfriends Sgh t999L with stock 4.3 and it worked. So now I'm really pissed! I've searched the web for anything like this and couldn't find nothing. I know I'm not the only one this has happened to. I used some app cant remember the name, but it did ask me to use root access for something. But it wasn't through supersu. Plus it wasn't a root type of app so I refused access. I'm trying remember everything before I post this, dont wanna post it and remember something right after I do. I know its a lot of great minds on hear hopefully someone will be able to help me out with this situation. Thanks in advance XDA members..
PS. Does anyone know what modstring. I can use to maybe get towelroot to work? Or of any other terminal emulator commands for knox.

Just Odin flash the root66 tar from MrRobinson. You'll end up rooted and running fine...
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Coug76 said:
Just Odin flash the root66 tar from MrRobinson. You'll end up rooted and running fine...
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Thanks for the prompt response Coug76. I read several of the route66 posts. It appears that this method is for the sgh t999 variants. I was able to acquire root access with towelroot for this phone. I didn't find any mention of the note 2 sgh t889 in any of those posts. I know that you are supposed to use methods for the particular model. I don't know if this is a universal method or what. I ran a different rootchecker app and it says that I have root but not root access. I understand the gist of that, but it isn't helping my situation. Is it safe to use this method for my phone, or could you please recommend something else that I can use? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the quick response. Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance.

J3D1mineTR1X said:
Thanks for the prompt response Coug76. I read several of the route66 posts. It appears that this method is for the sgh t999 variants. I was able to acquire root access with towelroot for this phone. I didn't find any mention of the note 2 sgh t889 in any of those posts. I know that you are supposed to use methods for the particular model. I don't know if this is a universal method or what. I ran a different rootchecker app and it says that I have root but not root access. I understand the gist of that, but it isn't helping my situation. Is it safe to use this method for my phone, or could you please recommend something else that I can use? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the quick response. Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance.
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There is a sticky in the Development Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
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Coug76 said:
There is a sticky in the Development Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
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:good: :good: Thanks for your assistance and pointing me in the right direction. Since I don't have a computer, I'll have to wait til Monday to try this at the library. Thanks again, very much appreciated...

J3D1mineTR1X said:
:good: :good: Thanks for your assistance and pointing me in the right direction. Since I don't have a computer, I'll have to wait til Monday to try this at the library. Thanks again, very much appreciated...
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While I prefer pc Odin, mobile Odin from Chainfire should take care of you. The only thing it won't flash in a Samsung tar is the bootloader. You already have the mk7 bootloader so you should be fine.
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Thanks again Coug76, your help is both needed and appropriated. I just purchased and tried [Root] Mobile Odin Pro. First time it asked for superuser permission. The next few times it gave me an "couldn't detect phone model" error message. So, apparently I need superuser permission to run the app (I'm not sure) . I got a refund after a few tries..
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Appreciated (type-o), apologize for that.
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J3D1mineTR1X said:
Appreciated (type-o), apologize for that.
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There is a free version if Mobile Odin available on XDA FWIW. You would need root to make it work though. Brainfart there from yours truly.
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LOL! Thanks again my friend. I see there's wisdom in your words. Quick question: If mobile Odin ever comes around again to its former glory. What would be the steps to take to install what's needed? Once again thanks. As you see I'm still not rooted but I still purchased the XDA Premium 4 app. Mainly because of my correspondence with you my friend. Thanks again, can't say that it enough. You've given me hope when I thought all hope was lost.
*What good is knowledge, if its not to be shared* Read that on the back of a cereal box, naw I didn't. LOL!
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Did you manage to get it rooted?
I can't get my Note 2 rooted either. I must have rooted over 50 devices over the last 5 years and never ran into so much difficultly. I have tried the root66 method, various other links around. None of them work. I was on stock 4.3 as well. And I think that's the problem. These are very old links from 2 years ago and I think since I already had 4.3, I can't just go straight to a rooted 4.3. For me, the root only works on the first boot. The next time I boot, root is gone. I have tried different versions of SuperUser - 1.91, 1.99r4, 2.01. Nothing's worked. Tried installing superuser zip from TWRP and CWM. Same problem.

os2baba said:
I can't get my Note 2 rooted either. I must have rooted over 50 devices over the last 5 years and never ran into so much difficultly. I have tried the root66 method, various other links around. None of them work. I was on stock 4.3 as well. And I think that's the problem. These are very old links from 2 years ago and I think since I already had 4.3, I can't just go straight to a rooted 4.3. For me, the root only works on the first boot. The next time I boot, root is gone. I have tried different versions of SuperUser - 1.91, 1.99r4, 2.01. Nothing's worked. Tried installing superuser zip from TWRP and CWM. Same problem.
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did you remove knox? I have heard of it messing with root

mattlowry said:
did you remove knox? I have heard of it messing with root
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No. But I had never enabled it. The icon was still on the phone. Plus the ROM I downloaded has Knox removed from it. So it should have worked. It does get root on the first boot. But it's lost after a reboot.

os2baba said:
No. But I had never enabled it. The icon was still on the phone. Plus the ROM I downloaded has Knox removed from it. So it should have worked. It does get root on the first boot. But it's lost after a reboot.
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When you open supersu app does it give an error?

mattlowry said:
When you open supersu app does it give an error?
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Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.

os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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I'm in the same boat. I'm partially rooted myself. Im the one posted the question. I tried to root my T-Mobile Note II running stock 4.3 today with heimdall (think that's spelled right) for mac. Files were uploaded phone rebooted, no root. I got my partial root from a one click apk called vRoot or rootmaster. I have root but not root access. I've never had the luxury of being rooted at all. I've tried different things to disable knox with no luck. I really think samsung and tmobile did something extra with that update. Don't understand how dam near every other phone with 4.3 can be rooted. But this one presents a slew of problems. My rootchecker pro reads exactly like yours. Except my group and user ID's don't return anything. Other than that it's word for word everywhere else. If you come up with a solution please let me know, or rather share. I don't have a computer so it's hard for me to try anything. Good luck and thanks in advance if you get it done. Thanks again.
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The bootloader info is located in the about device area. Mine is T889UVUCMK7. Yours should be the same. Only difference between my phone and yours is mine started out on 4.1.2. Another thing with my phone is: whenever I try to load something through recovery mode by way of upload by external sd card. I always get a red "E" signature error and it doesn't put it on my phone. Hopefully the bootloader info is right. Someone with a bit more understanding about this stuff passed it on to me. My next attempt was going to be with route66, guess I don't have to try it out now being as though our situations are so similar.
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os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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What version of TWRP are you using?

os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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Finally got it working. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54157011&postcount=663

How do I root a tmobile sm-n900t (4.4.2)?

Can anyone help point me to the right links and directions please.
Every single post has outdated steps or bad downloads and my girlfriend needs her phone for work in the morning! Thanks in advace
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PhxDroid86 said:
Can anyone help point me to the right links and directions please.
Every single post has outdated steps or bad downloads and my girlfriend needs her phone for work in the morning! Thanks in advace
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Simply flash the CF-autoroot TAR using Odin for full root access.
Here is the direct download link:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t.tar.md5
In case you need Odin, here is the direct link to it:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/Odin85.zip
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
Simply flash the CF-autoroot TAR using Odin for full root access.
Here is the direct download link:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t.tar.md5
In case you need Odin, here is the direct link to it:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/Odin85.zip
Good luck!
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links are marked as malicious.. Should I trust them?
Do you have something newer

Yes, you can trust this.
This method only takes seconds to root your device.

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Anonymously_Unknown said:
Yes, you can trust this.
This method only takes seconds to root your device.
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Will this work with NF4 update? Ive seen that some had to flash back to "NE6" (or something like that) in order to get it to work.... Thanks for the help

It worked fine for me on stock NF4
What you need to get is MrSkip's Android Toolkit to make the process fool-proof (literally). If I find it, I'll post it.
Edit: http://www.skipsoft.net/?wpdmpro=skipsoft-unified-android-toolkit-v1-2-8
This is the answer to all your rooting problems. Just download it on a Windows PC and follow the onscreen steps. You won't mess this up even on the latest firmware.

The whole NE6 issue is when you DON'T want to trip Knox. If you have already done it, or don't care, then you don't need to worry about that method.
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Will this work with NF4 update? Ive seen that some had to flash back to "NE6" (or something like that) in order to get it to work.... Thanks for the help
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Used MSkip with the Note 2... worked really good so glad to see his work here as well
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[q] sph-l710t?

ok this may sound stupid but i had a boost version of the S3 from spirnt before i had it rooted and what not ... but i dont recall it haveing the T on the end of the L710 if i try to root it useing the CF auto root for SPH-L710 will it brick my phone? i feel stupid for asking this question but i googled it and littearly came up with nothing lol...

dev-meepo said:
ok this may sound stupid but i had a boost version of the S3 from spirnt before i had it rooted and what not ... but i dont recall it haveing the T on the end of the L710 if i try to root it useing the CF auto root for SPH-L710 will it brick my phone? i feel stupid for asking this question but i googled it and littearly came up with nothing lol...
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root: there are several methods to root first and mostly recommended flash Philz recovery for the D2Lte in Odin just make sure your on the latest one then root your stock rom with the option under Philz settings called Re-root(SuperSU) or you can use any recovery and flash the SuperSU zip from Chain fire or you can just use TowelRoot for the actual rooting process then download SuperSU and BusyBox from the PlayStore

6th_Hokage said:
root: there are several methods to root first and mostly recommended flash Philz recovery for the D2Lte in Odin just make sure your on the latest one then root your stock rom with the option under Philz settings called Re-root(SuperSU) or you can use any recovery and flash the SuperSU zip from Chain fire or you can just use TowelRoot for the actual rooting process then download SuperSU and BusyBox from the PlayStore
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I have the SPH-L710T...TowelRoot doesn't work. I suspect this configuration of S3 is still too new. SRSRoot One Click didn't work either.

Not_Be_That_Guy said:
I have the SPH-L710T...TowelRoot doesn't work. I suspect this configuration of S3 is still too new. SRSRoot One Click didn't work either.
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what is SRSRoot One Click? and have you tried the First method?

Peeps please ive seen him numerous times answer root questions with the same answer. Read current posts on rooting and his posts will help you out. Search is a powerful tool. USE IT
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Not_Be_That_Guy said:
I have the SPH-L710T...TowelRoot doesn't work. I suspect this configuration of S3 is still too new. SRSRoot One Click didn't work either.
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Towelroot worked in my case. Threw an error near the end and closed but root checker said i was rooted. Philz took care of the rest
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jbnorton0524 said:
Peeps please ive seen him numerous times answer root questions with the same answer. Read current posts on rooting and his posts will help you out. Search is a powerful tool. USE IT
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Towelroot worked in my case. Threw an error near the end and closed but root checker said i was rooted. Philz took care of the rest
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When I did root checker on Towelroot it came back as not rooted. Same with SRS. I'll look into Philz this weekend when I can spend a whole day making sure it's done correctly.

Philz will do it guaranteed. Just gotta install supersu from play store
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The only thing I've succeeded in doing is voiding my warranty. Still not rooted.

Not_Be_That_Guy said:
The only thing I've succeeded in doing is voiding my warranty. Still not rooted.
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did you uncheck the Auto-Reboot in Odin and manually turn off your phone and then booting it manually into Philz Recovery and then using the option under Philz settings called Re-root System (SuperSU) ?

6th_Hokage said:
did you uncheck the Auto-Reboot in Odin and manually turn off your phone and then booting it manually into Philz Recovery and then using the option under Philz settings called Re-root System (SuperSU) ?
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Yes.

So you have philz recovery loaded and you still cant root?
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Not_Be_That_Guy said:
The only thing I've succeeded in doing is voiding my warranty. Still not rooted.
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I picked up one of the Spark enabled S3s as well, I Odin'ed the latest Philz set to check for root and to root in Phil's, rebooted and installed SuperSU on the play store. Had zero issues getting root on stock. Which version of Philz are you using? Have you tried to flash any ROMs? There are a myriad of AOSP based ROMs too choose from.

Do you believe it will work for my version? Could you post the links you used to get everything please? You were successful and i just want to be suren
Also. Im usint Haimdall on Linux Mint. Anyone know od any issues or special procedure.
Thanks you guys for all the help
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deadeyesystems said:
Do you believe it will work for my version? Could you post the links you used to get everything please? You were successful and i just want to be suren
Also. Im usint Haimdall on Linux Mint. Anyone know od any issues or special procedure.
Thanks you guys for all the help
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so here is the Philz recovery
if Philz doesn't work, since you'll have it installed here is the Stock NDC pre-rooted rom that you can use Philz to flash

jbnorton0524 said:
So you have philz recovery loaded and you still cant root?
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I tried several times and nothing changed.
mattzeller said:
I picked up one of the Spark enabled S3s as well, I Odin'ed the latest Philz set to check for root and to root in Phil's, rebooted and installed SuperSU on the play store. Had zero issues getting root on stock. Which version of Philz are you using? Have you tried to flash any ROMs? There are a myriad of AOSP based ROMs too choose from.
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I don't remember at this point. When I went to the page to DL the Philz data there were several versions, I grabbed the one with the highest number (appearing to be the most recent).

Not_Be_That_Guy said:
I don't remember at this point. When I went to the page to DL the Philz data there were several versions, I grabbed the one with the highest number (appearing to be the most recent).
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The latest is philz_touch_6.48.4-d2lte.zip make sure it's that one since it's the one I used

I've tried all these
http://www.itsaboutmobile.com/2013/10/android-rooting-software.html
Except the ones that cost. No dice. Philz could stand one source with a more detailed instruction set than "Load, run, done". I just want to eliminate certain intrusive apps without having to become an Android master programmer in the process..

Suggestions on custom ROMs for SPH-L710T
Any one have any ideas. I heard Conquest Singularity 9.4 is great, BUT there are radio and MMS issues. I also heard about the axis coming UN calibrated. Any ideas? I have rooted with Philz Touch latest no problem. I would tell anyone now with this model that it is safe to root with Philz. I used JODIN the online variation of ODIN. Worked no problem. It wanted a PIT file. I downloaded the PIT from the phone using Heimdall. Then I loaded SuperSU Pro 2.01 and again, no problem. I really only need the HotSpot to work now. I would like a custom ROM that is leaner and faster, but at least a working HotSpot.

deadeyesystems said:
Any one have any ideas. I heard Conquest Singularity 9.4 is great, BUT there are radio and MMS issues. I also heard about the axis coming UN calibrated. Any ideas? I have rooted with Philz Touch latest no problem. I would tell anyone now with this model that it is safe to root with Philz. I used JODIN the online variation of ODIN. Worked no problem. It wanted a PIT file. I downloaded the PIT from the phone using Heimdall. Then I loaded SuperSU Pro 2.01 and again, no problem. I really only need the HotSpot to work now. I would like a custom ROM that is leaner and faster, but at least a working HotSpot.
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Singularity is a awesome rom. I ran it for quite a while with minimal problems(most was just user error) As for AOSP I have been using the CM11 M10 Snapshot, will excellent results.

Philz will root it. Why hes havin issues, is beyond me. I just rooted 4 710t's with philz via odin.
Yes, the rotation is jacked up with everything but stock. Theres a bunch of guys workin to find a fix. Tried various kernels and such but a solution hasnt been found that im aware.
Hotspot- wifi router 6.0 in playstore works. Thats verified, on stock. Its not free, but its cheap.
Hope that helps.