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So I'm a new N3 owner and currently at N900AUCUBNB4 on the handset, and I'm trying to root my phone.
From what I'm reading, Kingo is broken unless you've previously rooted, which I have not. Does anyone have any working alternatives that don't trigger knox until an updated Kingo build releases? My ultimate goal is to root and then flash a kitkat rom to the handset.
Whatever you read is wrong...
Look in the general section.
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Kingo worked on my NB4. I used version 1.1.8. I had to reflash my note 3 since I used the AT&T bloat remover and followed the link below. Kingo rooted my note 3 faster then the first time I did it. I think a virgin pit and image made a huge difference.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
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graydiggy said:
Whatever you read is wrong...
Look in the general section.
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I can confirm that what he said is correct. I just rooted using 1.1.5 this morning, and it took the first time.
Coming from where the wind begins.....
xfaega said:
Kingo worked on my NB4. I used version 1.1.8. I had to reflash my note 3 since I used the AT&T bloat remover and followed the link below. Kingo rooted my note 3 faster then the first time I did it. I think a virgin pit and image made a huge difference.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
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So here's what I ultimately did, which worked flawlessly:
1) Went through the MJ5 restore (and root step) detailed here.
2) Updated to OTA NB4.
3) Downloaded Kingo 1.1.8 from here, installed, and rooted NB4 successfully.
4) Confirmed rooted on NB4 and no knox trip!
Thanks for the input, everyone. :good:
Glad you were able re root.
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Nb4 root
I can also confirm a first time root immediately after the nb4 OTA update. Brand new handset. Kingo 1.2 failed but 1.15 worked first time. FWIW I had to use the USB 3 cable.
1.1.8 did not work
NB4 and 1.1.8 did not work for me. Tried twice with it failing both times. USB debugging and Unknown sources both enabled. Can't seem to find 1.1.5 does anyone have the link?
Also what's all this about Kingo being a sketchy root application?
Hat Trick said:
NB4 and 1.1.8 did not work for me. Tried twice with it failing both times. USB debugging and Unknown sources both enabled. Can't seem to find 1.1.5 does anyone have the link?
Also what's all this about Kingo being a sketchy root application?
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Kingo is not a sketchy root application.
I have seen people say that the newest version of Kingo will be able to root NB4
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This is a root I recently came across online by a dev. I'm new to android so wanted to make sure this is safe to perform on my AT&T Note 3? Any suggestions. Go to this link to see the root provided: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474422
check this thread your question has been answered there, i linked to the particular post
Designgears is a great dev. If he says it's safe then it's safe.
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As long as you understand what you are doing at each step of instructions, it's safe. DG never goes wrong.
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As long as you understand what you are doing at each step of instructions, it's safe. DG never goes wrong.
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Agreed. I don't understand what to do hence why I have not rooted yet. Once I read and re-read all these subjects then I may give it a shot.
Does anyone know if this root method will prevent future OTA updates? I had my Note 2 rooted and had to go through hell and high water to search and install rooted/deodexed updates each time they were pushed out, as a result of rooting the device.
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Does anyone know if this root method will prevent future OTA updates? I had my Note 2 rooted and had to go through hell and high water to search and install rooted/deodexed updates each time they were pushed out, as a result of rooting the device.
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Rooting won't stop the updates but it will allow you to install titanium backup and freeze the services that the updates rely on.
You just have to remove the ota app. It's only an app on pretty much all android phones that actually controls ota updates.
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Thanks for the responses. To clarify... I *want* OTA updates. I don't mind the stock ROMs (as long as I have root to freeze bloatware) pushed from AT&T. Note 2 rooted changed the device to "modified" and when OTA updates were available, they could not be downloaded or installed. Hence, I had to search for stock ROMs that had been rooted and deodexed.
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Rooting won't stop the updates but it will allow you to install titanium backup and freeze the services that the updates rely on.
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actually.... Root de la Vega should stop ota updates already because it has a build number that samsung should never release a ota for.
Where is the guide on how to root the att note 3?? best method noob friendly or a video to follow as I don't want to brick my phone.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QibUbKlrkOk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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So I won't be able to install a rom since there won't be a recovery?
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lulu217783 said:
So I won't be able to install a rom since there won't be a recovery?
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You can't flash on this phone but you can use Safestrap to fake flash. There is a huge thread on it in the development section for this phone.
Which thread I wasn't able to find it
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Which thread I wasn't able to find it
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Not sure where all the people have gone that have an ability to search anymore, but here. It is even stickied in the development thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
lulu217783 said:
Where is the guide on how to root the att note 3?? best method noob friendly or a video to follow as I don't want to brick my phone.
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Even works on new updated firmware At&t pushed out.
N900AUCUBMJ5
Kingo is updated http://www.kingoapp.com/. They have more updates coming.
Lot of people now trust this method and It is one of the only ways to root right now.
I am using this method and have been since it came out.
11/26/13 On a warranty replacement with latest Kingo Root and firmware.
No problems what so ever, phone is perfect so far.
This method is so much faster and works perfectly.
Confirmed and working great on AT&T Note 3.
Does not trip the knox counter.
(It does show Custom Status but you can change it)
No factory reset, and no wiping data !!!!!!
One Click and your done.
SUPERSU
After that you can install XposedInstaller and WANAM.
There are some kool things you can do with that.
For one > Make it show Official Status instead of Custom.
My phone is sicker now !!!!!!! SWEET
Wanam Xposed
I have rooted my SM-N900A with Kingo root. I installed Exposed. And I have installed the Wanam module for Xposed. Under Security hacks, I have checked Fake system status. However, on reboot, it still says custom. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Or what else I might need to do?
Make sure Wanam exposed is checked off inside of xposed installer under the modules section that will fix your problem if not try updating installer then will work "you do know you need installer correct
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Sorry I over read part where u said u had installed installer
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yammizz said:
Make sure Wanam exposed is checked off inside of xposed installer under the modules section that will fix your problem if not try updating installer then will work "you do know you need installer correct
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Yes. I installed it first. Downloaded .apk from XDA. Then downloaded Wanam from Play store. I checked the wanam module in Xposed. Rebooted. Still said custom. Went in and unchecked Fake system status. Rebooted. Checked Fake system status. Rebooted. Still shows custom. Should I uninstall wanam module, reinstall, and check it in xposed before trying to make any changes? Thank you for your help.
I'm trying to think what I did but how I explained in post I swear worked for me cuz I had same problem sorry can't be more of assistance
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I'm trying to think what I did but how I explained in post I swear worked for me cuz I had same problem sorry can't be more of assistance
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Not a problem. You did help. You told me about activating the module in Xposed. But I did fix it. I uninstalled wanam, downloaded and installed from the play store again. Then I checked it in Xposed, opened wanam, checked fake status and rebooted. It works now. Thank you for your help.
Glad you got it working
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all those who used kingo root. what will happen when 4.4 comes out in a few weeks? will we be able to update? im on the most recent release with kingo root.
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No one knows yet...
Best bet would be upgrade your super user to pro and tell it to attempt to hang onto root when upgrading.
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Has it been confirmed we will get 4.4 soon?
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all those who used kingo root. what will happen when 4.4 comes out in a few weeks? will we be able to update? im on the most recent release with kingo root.
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From what I heard 4.4 is several months away for AT&T users. AT&T is usually about 6 months behind the initial release of an Android version.
As for the root, King can be uninstalled simply bu going into settings for Super User. Once uninstalled the phone is returned to non-root stock. Then you can run the OTA once it comes. After the update, re-rooting will be the big question. Will Kingo still work? Who knows. Maybe AT&T will lock us down even tighter with that release.
Hi. In preparation for the soon to be released kitkat update I decided to return my phone to stock in order to have a seamless update on the day of release. I first uninstalled all my mods, then I did a phone reset, and as suggested my another member I did a "full unroot" using super user. The phone no longer has root access and appears to be stock, but when I reboot it the boot screen has a lock on it. How do I reset completely to stock and get rid of this lock problem.
Triangle away. It's in the playstore
You will have to re root for triangle away to work though.
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I don't see the att variant listed under supported devices. Can you guys confirm that triangle away works with the newest NB4 update?
Yes it works
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For this purpose you must used triangle way app which is available on play store it`s work fine , i already implemented this.
Get it for free here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/2013-10-04-triangleaway-v3-10-t1494114
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Where can i find kingo root 1.18? I tried the latest version and it fails detecting my device. I've heard that people have had success using the older version though. Thanks in advance.
UPDATE: Found v1.12 online and it worked fine with the NB4 update
Now that we have root for 4.4, I'm planning to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4, but I haven't come across any simple method to do it. Mazdamiata has a method to do it, but it requires downgrading to MJ5, which would be a huge inconvenience. My update fails at 27% even with all the original apps restored and unfrozen. I have Xposed installed and my device is rooted with Kingo. Any suggestions?
I'm with you! I sat down and wanted to upgrade to kit Kat but following those directions were not easy for me. I am now stuck on 4.3 until there is an easier way to get there. What stinks is there isn't even a YouTube video to show how to go back to mj5 and the upgrade
Isn't there any other solution to safely upgrade without reverting to MJ5?
here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712039
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Thanks, but it's not a simple method and has steps to install other components which increase the complexity.
Is the best way just to factory reset my device, retain the root and then try to upgrade?
Factory reset then upgrade to kit kat then root with towelroot
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Factory reset then upgrade to kit kat then root with towelroot
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I don't think it's that easy. Please try and let us know if factory reset they update works?
It won't there is a thread in the general section that tells you how to do it
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Factory reset then upgrade to kit kat then root with towelroot
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Did that work for you?
No I didn't do it exactly that way....I wasn't rooted at all
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You could go to a best buy and request them to reflash it for you.
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You could go to a best buy and request them to reflash it for you.
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I went to best buy and they said since I was rooted the could not re flash
Unroot?
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doesn't Kingo give you the option to UnRoot?
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I've wondered if we undid whatever frozen apps ect then used the kingo unroot if we would get the ability to upgrade.
Kingo renamed some files and installed a few
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I've wondered if we undid whatever frozen apps ect then used the kingo unroot if we would get the ability to upgrade.
Kingo renamed some files and installed a few
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thats exactly what im currently trying. i went into tibu, did a batch unfreeze, then used kingo to unroot. restarted and am now downloading the update. hopefully it will get me up to kitkat and let me root again with towelroot.
Let us know if it works then all I have to do is unfreeze the updater apo and unroot with kingo
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nope didn't work... it would download, then when it tries to install the update, it stops at about 24%, reboots and gives an error saying update interrupted.
I tried manually doing it also by putting the update file on SD card and applying in recovery mode... it starts, errors, and wiped my data....
the only way seems to be the harder way heh
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There is a thread that talked about what files to rename and delete but nobody ever got it written down perfectly
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I've never had any hiccups rooting any galaxy always choosing chainfire method .
Just picked up s6 and updated to 5.1.1
As I'm looking around posts it's not telling me a lot about root options without any issues ..I see more about issues on 5.1.1 camera issues etc...after root and having to flash boot.bin ?
What is the current safest method to root the 5.1.1 update ,Is it still using chainfire 5.0.2 root
Last thing I want is problems .
A link and quick rundown would be awesome
Like i mentioned I've never felt the need ever to ask about rooting any galaxy s4 S5 etc.... except this time seems necessary
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Same boat
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Do you care about KNOX?
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I am having the same issue as OP. I don't know how he feels about it, but I don't care about KNOX! Help! Pingpong seemed the safest alternative after multiple attempts using ODIN always resulting in soft brick. Pinpong apparently isn't updated for the S6 even though I got the link in the T-mobile thread for the S6
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If you do care about KNOX:
Look up "engineer boatloader" on the forums. I have never used this method before, so beware. Fingerprint scanner might not work!
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I thought that method only gives you a temp root as it causes issues with calling and/or wifi, so you use it just to unlock then revert back to gain functionality?
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I thought that method only gives you a temp root as it causes issues with calling and/or wifi, so you use it just to unlock then revert back to gain functionality?
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The first method jeffrelyn_ posted is what you need if you don't care about Knox. Issues with calling were only when the method was first created, but has been patched for a while now so no issues, and it is a permanent root
The engineering bootloader is the only method that has a problem because the fingerprint reader does not function
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The whole process looks like a sh!t show. Which is why I'm just gonna stick with stock.
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jeffreylin_ said:
Alright, if you don't care about KNOX:
Get the correct version of TWRP for your device. Flash using ODIN. Might as well flash the latest bootloader and modem if you haven't done so already (flash entire firmware package if you can't find the modem/bootloader only).
Now, grab the latest Unikernel from the Unified Development forum. Flash using ODIN/TWRP, your choice (pick the right one!).
Download SuperSU from the Play Store. ??? Profit!
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If you do care about KNOX:
Look up "engineer boatloader" on the forums. I have never used this method before, so beware. Fingerprint scanner might not work!
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I already have the correct version of TWRP for my phone but I don't know how to go about flashing it with ODIN. I'm kind of new to Samsung and ODIN and I am kind of ignorant to this whole process, but I want to learn!!
So I just flash TWRP directly?
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I mean flash it to the phone using ODIN directly as I do not have root yet. Which I thought would make TWRP useless
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Justbwantd to add I rooted with unikernel tar like 5 days ago and all went fine .Finger scanner works too..
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