I have a rooted Note 3 and was wondering is it possible to do a factory reset and keep root? I am considering selling my note so I want the phone to be completely wiped of my personal information but have it retain root as I think that will help the resale. I have not flashed roms I am still using stock but am using things like xsposed installer. Thanks.
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Yes...... You should keep root! I personally have factory reset my device a few times and never lost root!
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Thanks! I did a factory reset and kept root!
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adam13141 said:
I have a rooted Note 3 and was wondering is it possible to do a factory reset and keep root? I am considering selling my note so I want the phone to be completely wiped of my personal information but have it retain root as I think that will help the resale. I have not flashed roms I am still using stock but am using things like xsposed installer. Thanks.
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elo guys since I wanna ask the same question about this, what build number are you right now when u factory rest your device?adam? thinking of doing it because of this android os battery drain wishing it will fix the problem, same stock here rooted and wnamexposed
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I have the build number ending in NB4.
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Hello...
i am thinking of rooting my phone , for any reason if i want to factory default restore the phone is that restoring will disable the rooting or that rooting will be permanent ?
thanks a lot...
The only permanent thing you can do is unlock the bootloader.
Rooting, or any other change can usually be undone...
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so i can unroot the device by factory default of something else?
Thanks alot for your reply
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The only permanent thing you can do is unlock the bootloader.
Rooting, or any other change can usually be undone...
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so i can unroot the device by factory default of something else?
Thanks alot for your reply
Root will be available after a factory reset, rooting apps mostly come along with unroot functionality.
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Basically, once rooted, you can change the ROM on your phone to any compatible one you can find, including the original one...
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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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lulu217783 said:
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
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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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hallettguy said:
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.
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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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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mrkhigh said:
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 need to return my phone to out of the box fresh. I've been reading and searching and I'm finding info about Odin and MJ5, but I'm not sure which I need to do. The only thing I've done to my phone is root it (then unroot it) with Kingo. I unrooted it, so I could apply the stock 4.4.2 upgrade, but it fails. So now I want to return it to its original state so I can try the upgrade again. I want to keep it close to stock, because I need to use phone encryption so I can use it for work as well. I really need someone to point me in the right direction.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701062
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701062
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Thanks!! It's really involved, but I completed and it and now my phone is running 4.4. If anyone else tries it, makes sure you follow every step.
This my sound like a dumb question, but I am going to as any way. I bought a used note 3 and the previous owner had rooted it and installed saftystrap and installed a rom to the stock slot but made no back up. I searched but could not find stock 4.2.2 firmware. Any one know where I could find it. My phone is working great but would still like the option of having the stock files just incase. thanks in advance for the help.
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This my sound like a dumb question, but I am going to as any way. I bought a used note 3 and the previous owner had rooted it and installed saftystrap and installed a rom to the stock slot but made no back up. I searched but could not find stock 4.2.2 firmware. Any one know where I could find it. My phone is working great but would still like the option of having the stock files just incase. thanks in advance for the help.
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i dont think the note 3 had 4.2.2 software just 4.3 and 4.4.2
Opps sorry fast fingers I ment 4.4.2
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jjr3211 said:
Opps sorry fast fingers I ment 4.4.2
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this is as close as you can get no odin flashable version is avalible http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786043
Ok thanks that explains why I could not find one. I have another note 3 if I make a back up of that can I use it on another phone?
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So I have been a little out of touch with Xda for a while now. I'm still on mi9 and have the one click exe to restore if necessary. I have safe strap installed with stock mi9, knoxraid, and X note in my slots.
What's the safest way to upgrade right now? I'd like to be in a similar situation with an Odin to restore to or at least a one click or something after upgrading. Thanks in advance.
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So I have been a little out of touch with Xda for a while now. I'm still on mi9 and have the one click exe to restore if necessary. I have safe strap installed with stock mi9, knoxraid, and X note in my slots.
What's the safest way to upgrade right now? I'd like to be in a similar situation with an Odin to restore to or at least a one click or something after upgrading. Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51782624
You can downgrade back to mi9 anytime using kies and enjoy kk experience without locking yourself to a non-downgradeable bootloader.
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