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Root question(s)

There's a lot of info floating around out there so I figured I'd try to set the record straight. And I can't be the only ones with these questions, so it might be good to have the answers all in one place.
From what I understand, the root for the note 3 on other carriers is working, even though some are still listed as untested. What would happen if one was to try the procedure on the at&t variant?
Next question is more of just a general outlook for the rooting future of this device. Is it looking like its doable, a hell of a challenge, or just plain impossible?
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Plug it in and click! I'm "rooting" for you!!!!
At&t Note III...& At&t G Pro

Same goes for the Rogers Wireless SM-N900W8 version in Canada... Usually anything that works for the AT&T perks for us so I'm just waiting....
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From everything that I have read over the past couple of days AT&T has a locked bootloader. The TMobile version doesn't have one. The reason why root works for it is because it flashes a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP and then roots it from there. That is not possible with a locked bootloader. I would rather get the TMobile version of the Note 3 and just SIM unlock it and use it on AT&T but coming up with $700+ dollars is not an option for me. So I can only hope an exploit is found for the AT&T version.
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AboveAverage said:
From everything that I have read over the past couple of days AT&T has a locked bootloader. The TMobile version doesn't have one. The reason why root works for it is because it flashes a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP and then roots it from there. That is not possible with a locked bootloader. I would rather get the TMobile version of the Note 3 and just SIM unlock it and use it on AT&T but coming up with $700+ dollars is not an option for me. So I can only hope an exploit is found for the AT&T version.
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There will always be a workaround. The phones only been out a little while so it's always best to wait and be patient. Yeah it sucks but early stuff can be unstable. No matter how hard it gets lock down it's not going to be "unlockable". It's just a matter of how much work it's going to take to unlock it.

Well its pretty much going 2 be a hell of a challenge. I'm coming from att Galaxy S4 & it has been crazy over there as far as this bootloader locking with att. U do have root but things haven't been easy by no means so I'm sure it'll be no easier with this device, if not more difficult. But hey I'm optimistic, if we can just get root I'll be happy...
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I find the loki recovery to be easy on the S4.. remember Sprint and Verizon also will have lock bootloaders.
I doubt the two largest networks (Vzw, AT&T) will be left in the dirt.
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YoungAceAtlanta said:
I find the loki recovery to be easy on the S4.. remember Sprint and Verizon also will have lock bootloaders.
I doubt the two largest networks (Vzw, AT&T) will be left in the dirt.
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Not with 4.3
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Everyone thought the same about the S4 with the mf3 update then it got rooted with safestrap to load roms. Everyone thought you couldn't reverse it but it is now reversible. There is even a one click app to root it. Just give it some time.

AboveAverage said:
From everything that I have read over the past couple of days AT&T has a locked bootloader. The TMobile version doesn't have one. The reason why root works for it is because it flashes a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP and then roots it from there. That is not possible with a locked bootloader. I would rather get the TMobile version of the Note 3 and just SIM unlock it and use it on AT&T but coming up with $700+ dollars is not an option for me. So I can only hope an exploit is found for the AT&T version.
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Cf-auto-root does not flash a custom recovery. It just roots.
At&t Note III...& At&t G Pro

Anyone Still Using KingoRoot??

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I'm still rooted with kingo. Until they find something definitively wrong with it I don't feel like going through the hassle of wiping my phone and starting from scratch.

I had already rooted using it. As soon as they come out with an actual reason to not use it I'll unroot immediately. Until then I'm fine with a working root .
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nope not after what happened with me
i think there is something up with kingo. i had some weird issues with it when i tried it. for one i couldnt get the custom icon off the screen no matter what i did with kingo root. kingo root kept stuff running in the back ground which i didnt like at all. all my firewall and antivirus software went crazy and flagged, blocked, and deleted it right away. i went back to the first root method with root de la vega and after the first try my custom icon is gone and nothing is flagged or suspicious

I'm still using it. It's working perfectly and flawlessly for me. Until I see hard evidence I don't see a point in switching especially since I do not want to wipe. If I get bored and decide to re flash for the hell of it I'll use de la Vega obviously but as of now I'm content.
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I had Kingo until all this stuff about it being dangerous. My phone ran great with it but I got kinda freaked out.
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I am still using it, as soon as the Kingo thread got locked I contacted Kingo on their website and emailed back and forth a few times about security and XDA concerns. I was more than satisfied with their openness and response. BTW this thread will probably be locked since there have been about 10 Kingo threads in the past few days.

seano666 said:
I am still using it, as soon as the Kingo thread got locked I contacted Kingo on their website and emailed back and forth a few times about security and XDA concerns. I was more than satisfied with their openness and response. BTW this thread will probably be locked since there have been about 10 Kingo threads in the past few days.
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You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly? That said. I'm still rooted with it. I won't recommend anyone to use it until everything Is situated though just to possibly save someone in the future.
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Anthonok said:
You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly? That said. I'm still rooted with it. I won't recommend anyone to use it until everything Is situated though just to possibly save someone in the future.
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Kingo devs immediately contacted XDA admins and are already working on a new version of the app that conforms to XDA standards (see the last modpost here). They also responded immediately to my concerns with exactly what information was collected and what it was used for. In my opinion, they are not "planning some crazy malware attack". I mean there is always a chance, but there is a chance in anything custom you do to your phone, you just have to gather all the information and weigh your options. Then make your own decision on it.

Anthonok said:
You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly?
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You misunderstand the purpose of asking them for an explanation. It was not done in the expectation of a confession if the software had indeed been malicious. Rather, it was done to find out if a plausible, benign reason for the IMEI behavior exists. And their reply does offer such a reason. In fact, it's difficult to think of a plausible HARMFUL use of the IMEI.

seano666 said:
Kingo devs immediately contacted XDA admins and are already working on a new version of the app that conforms to XDA standards (see the last modpost here). They also responded immediately to my concerns with exactly what information was collected and what it was used for. In my opinion, they are not "planning some crazy malware attack". I mean there is always a chance, but there is a chance in anything custom you do to your phone, you just have to gather all the information and weigh your options. Then make your own decision on it.
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Gary02468 said:
You misunderstand the purpose of asking them for an explanation. It was not done in the expectation of a confession if the software had indeed been malicious. Rather, it was done to find out if a plausible, benign reason for the IMEI behavior exists. And their reply does offer such a reason. In fact, it's difficult to think of a plausible HARMFUL use of the IMEI.
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Understood and agreed. I'm just going by the thoughts of how evil everyone thinks they are. Yes it's shady they were collecting data but oh well. And like you said, what could they possibly do with that data anyway.
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I'm rooted with it and sticking with it.
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same here, sticking with it, and used their app to root my LG G Pad 8.3 (literally just released) and it's running great.

I was using it for a quick minute but have since moved on..

I'm still using it and it appears to be running great. I've not received any hard evidence that it is anything but good rooting software.

Dose the kingo install any apps on the phone beside the su and the supersu?
If it collect the IMEI what is the point from formatting/unrooting or flashing the phone? It already done!!

(Q) Can't remove custom status after running Kingo root.
I have used Kingo root, installed exposed installer and Wanam exposed, changed to fake system status but cannot rid the device of Custom status. Did I miss something?
TIA

Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus. Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone .Just my 1.2 million cents.
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drakeymcmb said:
Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus. Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone .Just my 1.2 million cents.
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You can't be serious....
alemkr said:
I have used Kingo root, installed exposed installer and Wanam exposed, changed to fake system status but cannot rid the device of Custom status. Did I miss something?
TIA
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I had to reboot mine several times in order for the custom status message to go away. Is everything still checked when you go back in to the Wanam settings?

drakeymcmb said:
Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus.
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Your "computer" detected it? Which anti-virus software are you using? And what steps have to taken to find out if it's a false positive?
Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone
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You guarantee it? What compensation are you prepared to offer Kingo and their users if your guarantee is false?

Bounty Thread in Verizon forum tallying ATT exploit

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52145867
Come on guys go over there and kick in some money. I'm returning mine tomorrow and I'm still kicking in 50.

I pledged $35, although I may raise that after some thought.
Come on guys! If you are at all interested in pitching in for a bounty to find an exploit for rooting our S5, head on over and pledge any amount!

I pledged $50 but in two weeks im going to up mine to $100

Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?

MattMJB0188 said:
Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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Yea if you want outright buy the phone you can, its very simple if you can afford it

MattMJB0188 said:
Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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Perhaps some people don't feel like paying $700 upfront, plus other charges to sim unlock.

I don't understand the logic of offering a bounty in a forum for a different phone. Yes, Verizon has locked their bootloader as AT&T has, but there is no reason to believe that one hack would work for the other.
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dibeachdude said:
I don't understand the logic of offering a bounty in a forum for a different phone. Yes, Verizon has locked their bootloader as AT&T has, but there is no reason to believe that one hack would work for the other.
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Since both bootloaders are locked and root will depend on a kitkat exploit there is a better chance that it would work for both than you think.
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Greycloak42 said:
Since both bootloaders are locked and root will depend on a kitkat exploit there is a better chance that it would work for both than you think.
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I think it would depend on the exploit. If the exploit has to do with the hacking the key used to encrypt the bootloader, the assumption that it would work in both versions would rely on another assumption that they are both signed with the same key. Either way, it may prove to be difficult, it it may take so long that nobody will really care anymore because most people will have moved on to a different phone.
I bought mine after owning an S4 Active. A root exploit exists (for now), but the bootloader is still locked after almost a year. Flashing a ROM on that phone involves using Safestrap, which is tedious. I hope you're right, and I hope that someone finds an exploit. I miss being able to simply flash a new ROM using CWM or TWRP.
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Greycloak42 said:
Since both bootloaders are locked and root will depend on a kitkat exploit there is a better chance that it would work for both than you think.
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Exactly. Plus, that thread has expanded to the AT&T version as well.

MattMJB0188 said:
Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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The MetroPCS version is $649 at best buy and works as well.

cpufrost said:
The MetroPCS version is $649 at best buy and works as well.
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I think I'll just keep using the AT&T phone that I already own and hope that root is achieved. Thanks anyway.

dibeachdude said:
I think I'll just keep using the AT&T phone that I already own and hope that root is achieved. Thanks anyway.
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It'll be achieved, it's just a matter of time.
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barondebxl said:
It'll be achieved, it's just a matter of time.
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That's my thoughts. I've been waiting on the s4 active (unlock bootloader) for a yr almost. Lol.
Now it's time for a upgrade , I'm not sold on the s5 yet there are a couple phones out there I might consider.. What phones are not locked anymore with AT&T.?
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JEZZEJAMEZ said:
That's my thoughts. I've been waiting on the s4 active (unlock bootloader) for a yr almost. Lol.
Now it's time for a upgrade , I'm not sold on the s5 yet there are a couple phones out there I might consider.. What phones are not locked anymore with AT&T.?
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Maybe not the bootloader unlock but at least a root method.
The thing is with the active, many factors are the reason why the bootloader was not unlocked.
1. It was a side version of the popular S4, not too many ppl got that phone since they already had the S4.
2. It was only available on AT&T and wasn't a major release
3. There wasn't a huge bounty like there is for the S5
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Kael ruch said:
Is there a reason why anyone can't just get the T-Mobile S5 and unlock it for use on AT&T?
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Upwards of $700 for the phone + whatever charges you incur to SIM unlock. A lot of people don't feel like dishing out that much money upfront...and rightfully so.

karmuh said:
Upwards of $700 for the phone + whatever charges you incur to SIM unlock. A lot of people don't feel like dishing out that much money upfront...and rightfully so.
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I just bought a T-Mobile S5 for $550 . Plus $30 for the unlock.
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barondebxl said:
I just bought a T-Mobile S5 for $550 . Plus $30 for the unlock.
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Which I'm sure is a rare case. Either way, it's still too much. I paid $52 for my AT&T S5 and will gladly wait for the inevitable root, instead of forking over $600-700 upfront.

karmuh said:
Which I'm sure is a rare case. Either way, it's still too much. I paid $52 for my AT&T S5 and will gladly wait for the inevitable root, instead of forking over $600-700 upfront.
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You paid $52 because its on contract. Off contract prices are between $550 -700 right now depending on condition, accessories etc... Those are regular prices. Is it a lot of money? Yes. But its the regular price.
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barondebxl said:
You paid $52 because its in contract. Off contract price are between $550 -700 right now depending on condition, accessories etc... Those are regular prices. Is it a lot of money? Yes. But its the regular price.
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I know that. Obviously. As I said, it's still not worth it for me. I'll gladly pay that $52 and wait for the root than to have to fork over $600-700.

Wow still no root

I'm so surprised there's still no root for the ATT s5..im losing hope

Alternative: You can buy a T-Mobile S5, sim unlock and use on AT&T. T-Mo has unlocked bootloader...I did this and it works perfectly.

judicious said:
I'm so surprised there's still no root for the ATT s5..im losing hope
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it may take some time but it will get unlocked.

roughmouth said:
it may take some time but it will get unlocked.
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See people on the Galaxy S4 that are still looking for an exploit. It's highly unlikely bootloader unlock happens. Root is quite the long-shot as well.

judicious said:
I'm so surprised there's still no root for the ATT s5..im losing hope
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I wish there was a more active way to contribute despite having no developer background.
I know I'd be more than willing to do some seriously tedious code checking among other things if i knew it would help the cause.
Maybe buy some dynamite see if i can blow off the bootloader lock.. who knows?

Root will happen. It's not a matter of if, but when.

karmuh said:
Root will happen. It's not a matter of if, but when.
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Exactly.
Personally I went for the T-Mobile version and will unlock it to use it on AT&T.
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You can buy a T-Mobile S5, sim unlock and use on AT&T. T-Mo has unlocked bootloader...I did this and it works perfectly. also.

What are my choices if I bought the att s5 can I sell it for the same price as a t-mobile s5 and just buy one or should I try to get someone to trade with me?
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
What are my choices if I bought the att s5 can I sell it for the same price as a t-mobile s5 and just buy one or should I try to get someone to trade with me?
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The T-Mobile S5 is worth more because of the unlocked bootloader. You can sell the AT&T S5 for about $550 and get a mint T-Mobile S5 for the same price if you're lucky and negotiate on Swappa. Then you'll have to unlock it for about $30. Its all worth it in my opinion.
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The thing is the T-Mobile S5 will almost always show a full signal bar. When I had the TMO S5 it would show 4-5 bars with a -100-110 dbm signal. ATT signal is much stronger and therefore it will almost always show five bars with a -90, -80-dbm signal.

MattMJB0188 said:
The thing is the T-Mobile S5 will almost always show a full signal bar. When I had the TMO S5 it would show 4-5 bars with a -100-110 dbm signal. ATT signal is much stronger and therefore it will almost always show five bars with a -90, -80-dbm signal.
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Great..so like the thread states what update do you have about root?
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Martinjv71 said:
Great..so like the thread states what update do you have about root?
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Absolutely nothing. I personally don't think any developers even picked up the G900A because they knew it would be locked down. My advice: gt the TMO version and unlock it.

Lol
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Gotta love the doom and gloom. I would hate to see how some of you guys would act waiting nearly half a year for an iPhone jailbreak...every single year.

MattMJB0188 said:
Absolutely nothing. I personally don't think any developers even picked up the G900A because they knew it would be locked down. My advice: gt the TMO version and unlock it.
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Lol...TMO...Lol..I want a phone from a company that's going be around in 5 years.
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This phone will find root.
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karmuh said:
Gotta love the doom and gloom. I would hate to see how some of you guys would act waiting nearly half a year for an iPhone jailbreak...every single year.
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Been there, done that, many times haha.
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Lol...TMO...Lol..I want a phone from a company that's going be around in 5 years.
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I can see your point on this one. If the phone is unlocked then you'd be fine. You would be getting service with AT&T, not T-Mobile or Sprint lol.

What I'm kinda worried about is that the S5 becomes a phone with wasted potential kind of like the Optimus G was due to lack of root
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You can also buy a metropcs galaxy s5 its more cheaper than the tmobile version and unlock and also you can flash the T-Mobile stock Odin and flash T-Mobile custom ROM ...
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I have never understood the mentality of "just go buy it from another carrier." Some do not have $650 just laying around to make that happen. Another thing I don't seem to understand is all the dislike of subsidiaries. I have been with AT&T for over 10 years and never had an issue. My bill does not seem to be affected when I get an upgrade either, so I don't see the logic of paying full price for a phone from another carrier and remain on another one. It would seem like I am paying more out of pocket that way.

Root w/o Tripping Knox??

So there's a method of rooting the stock Note 3 without tripping Knox => http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-to-root-nf4-knox-0x0-effortless-nf4-t2846142
Wondering if there's been a way yet for the Note 4 for this to happen?
Thanks.

djpharoah said:
So there's a method of rooting the stock Note 3 without tripping Knox => http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-to-root-nf4-knox-0x0-effortless-nf4-t2846142
Wondering if there's been a way yet for the Note 4 for this to happen?
Thanks.
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That thread has been around since August. I would venture to say if there was a way, we would have it here. It's unfortunate, but it really doesn't cause nearly as many issues as people think it would. There have been plenty of members to make warranty claims and return their devices to T-Mobile and a word hasn't been said. Most workers at T-Mobile probably don't even know to look for it; they have so many phones they deal with on a daily basis that checking for knox being tripped isn't on their priority list.

I'm using it on ATT though and bought off contract.
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I'm using it on ATT though and bought off contract.
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I can't speak for the AT&T version, however I don't believe anyone has found a way to root without tripping knox. It kind of became accepted that to root you'll trip it.

Cool. I did that on my old Note e
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Asked and answered numerous times.
Short answer: Nope
Reason why: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54709275&postcount=5234

Search on Tapatalk is horrible. Thanks.
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djpharoah said:
Search on Tapatalk is horrible. Thanks.
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Agreed. Tapatalk is terrible for searching.

Use Google instead

RiverCity.45 said:
Asked and answered numerous times.
Short answer: Nope
Reason why: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54709275&postcount=5234
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I have read that there are Tmobile Note 4 with Rent A Center firmware installed and people are able to install "normal " Tmobile firmware without tripping Knox. That would mean that there is a way to keep Knox at 0 and install modified firmware. I just wonder if that requires special equipment to flash those phones to RAC modification or simply people didn't discover "trick" yet?
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I'm really disappointed. Was waiting for someone to get towel root to work.
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darekz said:
I have read that there are Tmobile Note 4 with Rent A Center firmware installed and people are able to install "normal " Tmobile firmware without tripping Knox. That would mean that there is a way to keep Knox at 0 and install modified firmware. I just wonder if that requires special equipment to flash those phones to RAC modification or simply people didn't discover "trick" yet?
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Interesting. Didn't even know this existed.
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DPMAce said:
I'm really disappointed. Was waiting for someone to get towel root to work.
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Me too!
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DPMAce said:
I'm really disappointed. Was waiting for someone to get towel root to work.
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I've been waiting for this too but looks like no one is working on it

And it seems like after rooting, we must flash a custom rom or else some of the features will not work.
I hope to be getting a job in a couple of months, and would love to use my note 4 there. But not sure if they will let me use a phone with Knox tripped.

Rent a center is considered as... Sort of a provider. They have an agreement with Samsung which enables them to install custom firmware, which if it is similar to their laptops, allows them to "lock" the device if their RIDICULOUSLY expensive payments are not made. Its fraud insurance in a way.
I am not sure how you would go about getting around knox. But I wouldn't hold my breath. Its looking like it might be a little while...
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My friend bought his note 4 with rent a center it does have a firmware different than tmobile, my friend updated using kies and it installed all of the tmobile bloat and basically the stock rom, with knox already Tripp when he bought it