4.3 and root - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I heard that 4.3 was already released. Is that true? If so is there any way to keep root?

SirBash said:
I heard that 4.3 was already released. Is that true? If so is there any way to keep root?
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I think are talking about the S4 and not the S4 Active. For the S4 Active we have no way to keep root for 4.3

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Here's a schedule for Samsung devices and various carrier release dates.
http://www.androidguys.com/2013/10/...active-s3-note-2/nexusae0_wm_samsung_release/
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[Q] News about official JB 4.2

That's it. Has any of you read about Android 4.2 coming to our i8190? Stop hearing news a month ago
i stopped waiting for official updates and using cyanogenmod ROM instead. I have android 4.3 on my SIII
tilman36 said:
i stopped waiting for official updates and using cyanogenmod ROM instead. I have android 4.3 on my SIII
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there is no 4.3 for S3 MINI
He knows that he said S3. Not S3 mini...
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UPDATE Reading some facebook page, I found that over december our device would get android 4.3 instead of 4.2
I know it's hard to believe, but waiting didn't kill anyone.
You trust Facebook ? And would is different from will ...
macrolex said:
UPDATE Reading some facebook page, I found that over december our device would get android 4.3 instead of 4.2
I know it's hard to believe, but waiting didn't kill anyone.
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Nah, we all know samsung takes forever to release newer version of android
But at least samsung realese updates for their phones, not like my previous phone sony...
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No news on this yet?
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I don't know if there is already any official thread about it, but we could let this one for everyone to contribute with news and rumors about android updates from Samsung.
For what I've seen there is a bunch of people expecting JB 4.3. Seems more possible everyday!
macrolex said:
I don't know if there is already any official thread about it, but we could let this one for everyone to contribute with news and rumors about android updates from Samsung.
For what I've seen there is a bunch of people expecting JB 4.3. Seems more possible everyday!
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If that's true... will it be an official update?
From what Samsung has said, it will be an official update. Its on there Samsung updated twitter.
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youStolemylaptop said:
From what Samsung has said, it will be an official update. Its on there Samsung updated twitter.
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Agreed we will be getting 4.3 since it meets our phone basic requirements
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youStolemylaptop said:
From what Samsung has said, it will be an official update. Its on there Samsung updated twitter.
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Link? Proof?
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ppero196 said:
Link? Proof?
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https://mobile.twitter.com/SamMobiles/status/360368071732510721?screen_name=SamMobiles
It doesn't officially say they'll update our phones to 4.3, but I'm pretty sure thats what that tweet means.
when i see it here http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I8190
then i will believe it
until then i am not going to bother hoping, assuming or even justifying that this phone will get 4.3
Don't know if I wanna believe it or it just makes sense, but android 4.3 is not a really big update. Actually, it looks that google is releasing it in order to decrease the fragmentation problem. So it's not insane that Samsung wants to skip 4.2 and go straight to 4.3.
just chillax guys! ...the important is, we will have an update! .... why not enjoy rooting your phone, try all custom roms and themes while waiting for this update?
youStolemylaptop said:
It doesn't officially say they'll update our phones to 4.3, but I'm pretty sure thats what that tweet means.
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Sammobile is not Samsung's official twitter. It's sammobile, the Samsung fansite. Is there an official source for this rumour yet?
macrolex said:
Don't know if I wanna believe it or it just makes sense, but android 4.3 is not a really big update. Actually, it looks that google is releasing it in order to decrease the fragmentation problem. So it's not insane that Samsung wants to skip 4.2 and go straight to 4.3.
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[Q] Kingo Android Root possible?

Theres a new one click root solution floating around called Kingo Android Root. The website states it works on all version up to & including 4.3. It also includes a good number of sammy devices in its supported list. Im wondering if it will work for the ATT note 3 which doesnt have a root solution yet. Im willing to guinea pig it when I get my device but was just wondering if anyone happened to try it on a different version?
Bump...im still waiting on mine but if anyones brave....
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Bladerunner1825us said:
Bump...im still waiting on mine but if anyones brave....
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If the bootloader is locked it isn't going to work until an exploit is found.
Looking into it on other forums its said to be working on several bootloader locked phones specifically the xperia z. I dont see how the bootloader would affect it as its not tryingnto install recovery or anything other then granting superuser access.
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This root method works on the S4 with locked boot loader. Of we can't get recovery at least root access for ROM tool box will be nice.
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REDFOCZ said:
This root method works on the S4 with locked boot loader. Of we can't get recovery at least root access for ROM tool box will be nice.
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Yea? Im on MF3 on my s4 with safestrap but really just running stock rooted cuz theres still some kernel bugs that need to be ironed out but if i can get it to root the note 3 ill be perfectly happy
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tried it, it gets blocked on the phone the knox notification gives a warning
blewis540 said:
tried it, it gets blocked on the phone the knox notification gives a warning
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I wonder if you can disable or force stop knox through the app manager and then try to do it. Hopefully mine gets here today so I can mess around with it. I live like 2 blocks away from an AT&T store if something goes wrong haha
I want to use the gameplayer to modify game!! Hope someone figure out method to root!
takki83 said:
I want to use the gameplayer to modify game!! Hope someone figure out method to root!
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lol same
nigerson said:
lol same
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Itll come soon enough. We have the best and brightest on these forums so im not worried at all.
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4.4 kitkat on AT&T Note 3?

Will this method work on my Note 3 with Safestrap?
http://wccftech.com/update-t-mobile-galaxy-note-3-to-android-4-4/
No. It will not work.
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ZOOPidy said:
Will this method work on my Note 3 with Safestrap?
http://wccftech.com/update-t-mobile-galaxy-note-3-to-android-4-4/
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I'm with NightHawk. I believe since CM uses it's own Kernel this will not work. We will get KK soon enough. People need to slow down and wait.

SRS Root?

SRS Root claims via their twitter and website that KOT49H.N900AUCUCNC2 is now rootable as of 1-April. Has anyone tried this method?
Note: This is the OTA update downloaded from AT&T.
If it was rootable, we would be well aware. Can you provide a link?
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I found the tweet he is talking about.
https://twitter.com/srsroot/status/451181022227738624
I hope it's true
graydiggy said:
If it was rootable, we would be well aware. Can you provide a link?
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I found this under the "Tested Models" tab ( http:// www srsroot com/).....but I'm not sure its for the AT&T version of ROM.
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENC2 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENB7 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENB4 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005VJUENB4 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENB3 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENA6 4.4.2
baddison said:
I found this under the "Tested Models" tab ( http:// www srsroot com/).....but I'm not sure its for the AT&T version of ROM.
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENC2 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENB7 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENB4 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005VJUENB4 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENB3 4.4.2
samsung SM-N9005 KOT49H.N9005XXUENA6 4.4.2
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I see where they have it under tested devices. SM-N900A is specifically the AT&T version right?
samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N900A KOT49H.N900AUCUCNC2 4.4.2
nowise said:
I see where they have it under tested devices. SM-N900A is specifically the AT&T version right?
samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N900A KOT49H.N900AUCUCNC2 4.4.2
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yes
SAMSUNG-SM-N900A JSS15J.N900AUCUBMJ5 4.3 msm8974
samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N900A JSS15J.N900AUCUBMI9 4.3 msm8974
samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N900A JSS15J.N900AUCUBNB4 4.3 msm8974
samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N900A KOT49H.N900AUCUCMLG 4.4.2 msm8974
samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N900A KOT49H.N900AUCUCNC2 4.4.2 msm8974
samsung
This is what I found but i'll have to study this a little more. Searching google I haven't found anybody that used this since we got the update and knowing we just got this special bootloader with the 4.4.2 update.
on their site under Last Actions by our Users, it does show someone rooting our device, but who knows... tempting to try maybe
http://www.srsroot.com/
YrrchSebor said:
on their site under Last Actions by our Users, it does show someone rooting our device, but who knows... tempting to try maybe
http://www.srsroot.com/
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I saw that but they were on 4.3 version. Tried to look again but when you click on the home page it keeps changes the users and devices.
I tried it did not work on 4.4.2
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jerrycoffman45 said:
I tried it did not work on 4.4.2
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Thanks for trying though!
YRC123 said:
I saw that but they were on 4.3 version. Tried to look again but when you click on the home page it keeps changes the users and devices.
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yeah, i just updated it and it changed, but maybe it's just updating to the newest activity? when i saw it it was definitely the KitKat NC2 firmware that was supposedly rooted
YrrchSebor said:
yeah, i just updated it and it changed, but maybe it's just updating to the newest activity? when i saw it it was definitely the KitKat NC2 firmware that was supposedly rooted
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when i ran it it said it worked but when i check for root i didnt have it
jerrycoffman45 said:
I tried it did not work on 4.4.2
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Same here. The app says successful but no root on the phone.
Tried to download it... Got this.... FYI
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This is possibly part of the method the software uses to gain root access...
I have never heard of this before. Things like this make me nervous. I like recognized XDA developers showing me how to root. Got a screen shot of NC2 being rooted.
Could be real... but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122682
[Tool][Windows]SRSRoot: New FREE Root tool[Version 4.6]
MOD Edit: Unfortunately this rooting tool contains uncredited work of other developers....sorry but thread closed.
LanceM said:
Could be real... but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122682
[Tool][Windows]SRSRoot: New FREE Root tool[Version 4.6]
MOD Edit: Unfortunately this rooting tool contains uncredited work of other developers....sorry but thread closed.
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looks like a complete sham! in addition, many other people were reporting it didn't even work on their supposedly supported devices.
I knew it was fake.
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will lollipop update brake root

will lollipop update brake root & unlocked bootloader on t mobile note 4
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most likely.
This is the plague we're not wanting.....buckle up!
K4get said:
will lollipop update brake root & unlocked bootloader on t mobile note 4
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T-Mobile doesn't lock their bootloader. Is there some reason to believe that will change with Android 5.0? It certainly will undo root.
RiverCity.45 said:
T-Mobile doesn't lock their bootloader. Is there some reason to believe that will change with Android 5.0? It certainly will undo root.
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Ive been a HTC guy. new to Samsung and I have the at&t version, I want to return it and get T mobile again. I just wanted to know if this was going to be for nothing, after the lollipop update.
It's been so mush fun hex editing, s-off and all that stuff. and if it will continue after the update. from what I've read they are changing the way the kernel boots up.
thanks for the help.
again I am just a 55 year old fart who wants to customize my $700.00 phone the way I want not at&t's way.
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RiverCity.45 said:
T-Mobile doesn't lock their bootloader. Is there some reason to believe that will change with Android 5.0? It certainly will undo root.
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there might not be any other way; after all, 5.0 encrypts your entire phone, so one could assume the bootloader has to be locked for that to happen..
we'll see in a few weeks, most likely
wase4711 said:
there might not be any other way; after all, 5.0 encrypts your entire phone, so one could assume the bootloader has to be locked for that to happen..
we'll see in a few weeks, most likely
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if I am not mistaken if we are rooted we can block the OTA updates. is this correct?
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well, no one HAS to take an OTA update, and, if you are rooted, make sure you do NOT take the update..
If you are rooted and on a custom rom, the odds are you wont even get a notification that there is an update..
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well, no one HAS to take an OTA update, and, if you are rooted, make sure you do NOT take the update..
If you are rooted and on a custom rom, the odds are you wont even get a notification that there is an update..
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ok I've made up my mind. I will return this att note 4 and switch to the
T-Mobile model. thanks guys
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wase4711 said:
well, no one HAS to take an OTA update, and, if you are rooted, make sure you do NOT take the update..
If you are rooted and on a custom rom, the odds are you wont even get a notification that there is an update..
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I don't see any setting to not check for updates like there used to be going back to froyo. How do you prevent an update being downloaded if you're not rooted?
Great choice. T-Mobile is the way to go. Welcome.
K4get said:
ok I've made up my mind. I will return this att note 4 and switch to the
T-Mobile model. thanks guys
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Wrap it in aluminum foil. J/k...just be extra careful not to have quick fingers when and if you do receive an Ota.
hdad2 said:
I don't see any setting to not check for updates like there used to be going back to froyo. How do you prevent an update being downloaded if you're not rooted?
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In past TMO Samsung phones, custom recovery changed the Current Binary setting from Samsung Official to Custom. That alone disabled OTA updates. I suspect it's the same on the N4.Perhaps someone who rooted prior to the NJ7 update can confirm.
RiverCity.45 said:
In past TMO Samsung phones, custom recovery changed the Current Binary setting from Samsung Official to Custom. That alone disabled OTA updates. I suspect it's the same on the N4.Perhaps someone who rooted prior to the NJ7 update can confirm.
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I am on the NJ7 and can confirm any update check comes back with the "custom software, no updates for you" message.
Well I returned the AT&T version and brought home a t mobile note 4.
What are your thoughts about taking the t mobile update. Can we still root and unlock the bootloader if we take the update
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t mobile bootloader is already unlocked
and yes ,you can still root after you take the update; all the new roms are based on the updated firmware anyways..
wase4711 said:
t mobile bootloader is already unlocked
and yes ,you can still root after you take the update; all the new roms are based on the updated firmware anyways..
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Thanks brother. I thought I seen a couple people having trouble after the update.
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its all good, super easy to root, to flash TWRP, and to flash a new rom...there are about 5 or 6 already, and they all run really well!
K4get said:
Thanks brother. I thought I seen a couple people having trouble after the update.
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Just be sure to read the posts about s-health and private mode. If you can, don't use s-health until after you root and if you plan on using it, disable secure storage in wanam. Otherwise you're going to get some annoying lag.
Also if you're going to flash a custom ROM and want to use the fingerprint scanner, make sure you use the scanner on the stock ROM first. Folks are having issues on custom ROMs if they've never used the scanner beforehand.
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Just be sure to read the posts about s-health and private mode. If you can, don't use s-health until after you root and if you plan on using it, disable secure storage in wanam. Otherwise you're going to get some annoying lag.
Also if you're going to flash a custom ROM and want to use the fingerprint scanner, make sure you use the scanner on the stock ROM first. Folks are having issues on custom ROMs if they've never used the scanner beforehand.
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could you tell me what wanam please
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