I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
awdrifter said:
I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
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Yes. AT & T Note 3 is rootable. However, bootloader is still locked.
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Yes. AT & T Note 3 is rootable. However, bootloader is still locked.
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That just means I can't flash custom roms right? I just need to be able to get superuser rights and use Titanium Backup. Thanks.
awdrifter said:
That just means I can't flash custom roms right? I just need to be able to get superuser rights and use Titanium Backup. Thanks.
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You can still use titanium. The easiest way to root is to use kingo. It's a 1 click program that will not trip knox. You can also flash roms by using safestrap
awdrifter said:
I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
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you might want to wait for the s5, maybe theres something there that you like. although the note 3 is a beastly phone and i love it. there's an announcement on it tomorrow.
pham818 said:
you might want to wait for the s5, maybe theres something there that you like. although the note 3 is a beastly phone and i love it. there's an announcement on it tomorrow.
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I want a phablet, the S5 will probably be too small.
awdrifter said:
I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
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As far as I know, there hasn't been a HW revision on the note, only a couple of firmware updates. If you buy the Note 3 from a store today it will most likely have the MJ5 version installed, which is rootable via Kingo. A small patch was released in the past day that takes the phone to NB4. I have seen several posts from users that were able to re-root (again using Kingo) the NB4 baseband.
The Kit Kat 4.4.2 update is expected very soon. All bets are currently off on that one.
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I want a phablet, the S5 will probably be too small.
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Just reading up on it and it's got a 5.1in screen. No bump in resolution but a 16mp cam and a fingerprint scanner. Other new cool thing is the hearbeat sensor in the camera... I'm glad I didn't wait for it...lol
ReggieSmith said:
As far as I know, there hasn't been a HW revision on the note, only a couple of firmware updates. If you buy the Note 3 from a store today it will most likely have the MJ5 version installed, which is rootable via Kingo. A small patch was released in the past day that takes the phone to NB4. I have seen several posts from users that were able to re-root (again using Kingo) the NB4 baseband.
The Kit Kat 4.4.2 update is expected very soon. All bets are currently off on that one.
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Just got the Note 3 today. How do I find out which firmware version it has? I checked the about device screen, but it doesn't have the firmware information.
Edit: Just as my luck has it, I got an unrootable device again. I tried Kingo ROOT and it says Root Failed.
You should have MJ5. When I tried kingo it took several times before it finally rooted
Butch and his Big ol Note3
So I was able to root it on another computer yesterday. But the phone automatically updated itself to NB4! ****!!! Now I lost root access. I'm going have to wait for NB4 to be cracked. But is there a way to disable automatic firmware updates? Thanks.
Edit: I tried rooting again with Kingo on the computer that was able to root it yesterday, however Kingo says rooting failed. Can I downgrade it back to MJ7? Or does anyone offers a downgrading service like for PS3? Thanks.
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I was trying to downgrade to 4.3 so I can root my Note 3 but then it start to bootloop, it also vibrates twice when I turn it on.
samerjak said:
I was trying to downgrade to 4.3 so I can root my Note 3 but then it start to bootloop, it also vibrates twice when I turn it on.
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I had my Note 3 AT&T bricked and stuck in bootloop too, from Android 4.4 KitKat OTA upgrade too. The method linked below helped me to unbrick it, but note that it's based on the KitKat version leaked from AT&T in January, and it will not take the official OTA upgrade, nor can you downgrade from it to any lower version. Folks are working on a way to upgrade it to the official OTA, and independent work is done on rooting, I'm sure, but for now I'm stacked with the "leaked KitKat". Nevertheless it works very well, no issues with it whatsoever. Even my biggest complaint against version 4.3 - the GPS issue, is fixed now. Read more about this unbrick method at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51572014#post51572014
Greg
gregko1980 said:
I had my Note 3 AT&T bricked and stuck in bootloop too, from Android 4.4 KitKat OTA upgrade too. The method linked below helped me to unbrick it, but note that it's based on the KitKat version leaked from AT&T in January, and it will not take the official OTA upgrade, nor can you downgrade from it to any lower version. Folks are working on a way to upgrade it to the official OTA, and independent work is done on rooting, I'm sure, but for now I'm stacked with the "leaked KitKat". Nevertheless it works very well, no issues with it whatsoever. Even my biggest complaint against version 4.3 - the GPS issue, is fixed now. Read more about this unbrick method at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51572014#post51572014
Greg
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Sorry man, it didn't work. I cant find anything about unbricking a 4.4.3 Note 3.
Use the OP.
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samerjak said:
Sorry man, it didn't work. I cant find anything about unbricking a 4.4.3 Note 3.
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might be because there are no 4.4.3 note 3 there are 4.4.2 note 3 but if you are trying to downgrade the 4.4.2 nc2 ota it cant be done if you are trying to downgrade the leaked version use the mj5 restore in the general section
i just got a s4 active and i need to revert it to mk3 or something because i want to root it and it seems the newer firmware wont let it be rooted for some reason also i need to unlock it i got it second hand so att wont give me what i need to do it ive been searching for info on how to do this stuff but i havent found any answers that work for me so if someone here can tell me what i need to do that would be awesome
btw - there is no best buy around here so i cant do that cause the only one close is like 100 miles away
current build number - jss15j.i537ucubml2
ws623 said:
i just got a s4 active and i need to revert it to mk3 or something because i want to root it and it seems the newer firmware wont let it be rooted for some reason also i need to unlock it i got it second hand so att wont give me what i need to do it ive been searching for info on how to do this stuff but i havent found any answers that work for me so if someone here can tell me what i need to do that would be awesome
btw - there is no best buy around here so i cant do that cause the only one close is like 100 miles away
current build number - jss15j.i537ucubml2
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First off, MK3 is not a firmware version for the i537, so I'm not sure where you got that from. Second, all i537 firmware can be rooted regardless of whether it's official firmware or not. You can find all the firmware and root methods in the i537 Firmware Thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093).
As for unlocking, search for Region Away. Good luck, and keep reading.
Devo7v said:
First off, MK3 is not a firmware version for the i537, so I'm not sure where you got that from. Second, all i537 firmware can be rooted regardless of whether it's official firmware or not. You can find all the firmware and root methods in the i537 Firmware Thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093).
As for unlocking, search for Region Away. Good luck, and keep reading.
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ok i think i just typed it wrong i just want to get this phone back to an older firmware i meant one of the MF versions
Hi everyone,
I have a stock Tmobile Galaxy S6 that I bought on release day and that I haven't touched since while waiting for the 40 days to elapse so that I can unlock it and use it on AT&T. Unforunately Tmobile screwed something up and it's been 2 months now and I still can't unlock it through the unlock application and I'm not receiving the emails their customer service is supposedly sending me.
The phone keeps nagging me for OTA updates, I haven't done any yet. If I do accept the ETA, does that close any doors or make rooting more difficult? My goal is to eventually flash the unified G92xF/I/T Galaxy S6 Universal Deodexed Mod edition ROM.
Thanks!
Maybe a little more difficult than 5.0.2, but you just gotta follow the correct steps. It will however, trip knox. Did you try searching for the email manually? I had that problem once and had to search manually because they didn't show up for some reason
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Maybe a little more difficult than 5.0.2, but you just gotta follow the correct steps. It will however, trip knox. Did you try searching for the email manually? I had that problem once and had to search manually because they didn't show up for some reason
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I did search for the email and never received it. The tricky part is I had my friend bought it for me so all customer service calls go through him. I'm about to leave on vacation abroad and at this point I don't care if it's unlocked because I won't be roaming anyway, I just want the latest official fixes and enhancements without jeopardizing my ability to flash custom roms when I get back. The reason why I'm not flashing the custom ROM yet is because I think they get rid of the Tmobile unlock application which I'll need in the future when Tmobile gets their act together.
Sounds good! When you say it will trip Knox, are you saying that in regards of having to flash a custom recovery for the ROM I mentioned? If so whether I stay at 5.0.2 or update to the latest firmware wouldn't change that right?
If you are planning to flash a 5.1.1 rom then yes you will have to trip knox on 5.0.2 or 5.1.1 bootloader. Updating to full 5.1.1 firmware is recommended for this, otherwise fingerprint reader will not work. Now, there is a way to not trip knox on 5.1.1 but you will lose that fingerprint functionality. There is also a method to not trip on 5.0.2 and retain fingerprint functionality but you can only flash 5.0.2 Roms
I was just browsing the forum and came across a post that linked to a new way for unlocking the Tmobile S6 using Android SIM Unlocker. It looks very promising so I may actually be unlocked within the next 24 hours. So you recommend that no matter what I let the OTA update my phone to 5.1.1 before flashing anything in order to retain fingerprint reader functionality? I intend on running 5.1.1 and not staying on 5.0.2.
The ROM instructions say: "If you're experiencing ANY issue, then first make sure that you're on the latest bootloader/firmware (see post #4 for latest one for your model), and that you've done an clean install (data/factory reset before installing the ROM)."
Yes
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serio22 said:
There is also a method to not trip on 5.0.2 and retain fingerprint functionality but you can only flash 5.0.2 Roms
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Could you elaborate on this?
EncryptedCurse said:
Could you elaborate on this?
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Follow the same procedure for rooting and flashing 5.1.1 without tripping Knox but flash a 5.0.2 rom after you are done
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I am having trouble rooting my S5 (SM-G900A) . I tried using the Towelroot method with the different codes, it always said that the phone is currently not supported. Since I really don't know that much about rooting, it would reaally be helpful for me to have an easy-to-understand explanaition on how to get this thing rooted.
Root S5 At&T
Hi, I have the same problem, I have an S5 from ATT with lollipop 5.0, I tried to root it and now is showing me a notification that says that I have to take the phone to an ATT center to undo whatever was done, but no root, if you had any help with this topic please letme know, thank you
If you have lollipop installed, there is no root method and no way to downgrade. Boot loader is locked down like fort Knox as well. Not many devs use this 2 year old phone anymore.
super duper easy root
Grubbah said:
I am having trouble rooting my S5 (SM-G900A) . I tried using the Towelroot method with the different codes, it always said that the phone is currently not supported. Since I really don't know that much about rooting, it would reaally be helpful for me to have an easy-to-understand explanaition on how to get this thing rooted.
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flash back to 4.4.2, root with towelroot. THen use flashfire to flash a prerooted version of 5.0 lollipop. BAM rooted lollipop
CorporalCactus said:
flash back to 4.4.2, root with towelroot. THen use flashfire to flash a prerooted version of 5.0 lollipop. BAM rooted lollipop
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You can't flash back. If you have taken the 5.0 or later update, THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO ROOT OR DOWNGRADE CURRENTLY.
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stew1411 said:
You can't flash back. If you have taken the 5.0 or later update, THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO ROOT OR DOWNGRADE CURRENTLY.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
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ah he didnt specify that he took an OTA update to 5.0. thanks for the clarification
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
Grubbah said:
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
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What is your kernel date?
Grubbah said:
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
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also which towel root version did you use v3 is the easiest it doesn't require Internet access.
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Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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Unlocked is unlocked. You can't lose that by flashing.
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mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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Try giefroot
NavSad said:
Try giefroot
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This is for Samsung Galaxy S5. Giefroot sems to be designed for Sony devices only.
mastertupa said:
This is for Samsung Galaxy S5. Giefroot sems to be designed for Sony devices only.
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Actually Giefroot works on any device below 5.0 . Proof: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-7911 ( this is one of the exploits that Giefroot uses.)
Upgrade to Lollipop
I have the exact same problem. I want to root and update my AT&T Galaxy S5. I am using this phone on Tmobile network so my build is G900AUCU2ANG3. I found this XDA link. I am such a newbie I do not even understand step 1 about NG3 update over OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
Could someone please help me how I should follow this link or update my phone to Lollipop.
Thanks !!
mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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lookatami said:
I have the exact same problem. I want to root and update my AT&T Galaxy S5. I am using this phone on Tmobile network so my build is G900AUCU2ANG3. I found this XDA link. I am such a newbie I do not even understand step 1 about NG3 update over OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
Could someone please help me how I should follow this link or update my phone to Lollipop.
Thanks !!
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You can't do the OTA update anymore because its not available anymore. But you could download the OTA update file and sideload it.
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You can't do the OTA update anymore because its not available anymore. But you could download the OTA update file and sideload it.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know someone knows about this stuff. Just couple more questions if you could help.
1. Will the link mentioned by me in previous post work to root my phone with build G900AUCU2ANG3 and kernel date of July? http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
2. How could I download the OTA update file to sideload it. Is there a link to download?
Thanks again for your help.
lookatami said:
Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know someone knows about this stuff. Just couple more questions if you could help.
1. Will the link mentioned by me in previous post work to root my phone with build G900AUCU2ANG3 and kernel date of July? http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
2. How could I download the OTA update file to sideload it. Is there a link to download?
Thanks again for your help.
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1. Yes, you don't need the OTA because you are already on NG3 so just start from step 2.
It works! Thanks so much. Now I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 on running Android 4.4.2. Baseband G900AUCU2ANG3. Phone was originally from AT&T, unlocked and rooted, currently being used on T-Mobile.
1- How do I upgrade to a current Android version?
2- How can I remove all AT&T bloatware and have an unbranded phone?
Thanks.
This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!
i think yes following this steps
1-root it using pinpong root
2-unlock the boot loader using ADB on pc
3-install twrp
4-install SU
watch the video it did it with a note 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoxWDDEFJxQ
johnnyrichter said:
This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!
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No.
No bootloader unlock at all.
Therefore no non stock based custom roms.
Root is available via ping-pong on very early lollipop builds, but unless you specifically know you are getting an old, non updated device, it's not likely this will be an option. Some newer builds of lollipop can be rooted by a tethered method. There is a root method for some MM builds. Think one is under development that has yet to be confirmed or released for N.
Very strongly do not recommend ATT version of this device if rooting and custom ROM's are important to you.
If you're looking at an international, rather than att model, then you're in the wrong forum.