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[Q] Kitkat 4.4.2 Root?

Hey there.. was using Knoxraid.. a new Alliance ROM hit and I installed it. Nope.. I did not go back to Jellybean first so I had an endless NFC quit working message on my phone when I tried to boot. Couldn't go back to KR because the root wasn't showing up in recovery and I don't have an SD card. Long story short.. I reinstalled stock Kitkat 4.4.2 through ODIN and now the phone is not rooted. Kingo root doesn't do it. Is there a method yet to root 4.4.2?
thx!
j

@ttnote3 said:
Hey there.. was using Knoxraid.. a new Alliance ROM hit and I installed it. Nope.. I did not go back to Jellybean first so I had an endless NFC quit working message on my phone when I tried to boot. Couldn't go back to KR because the root wasn't showing up in recovery and I don't have an SD card. Long story short.. I reinstalled stock Kitkat 4.4.2 through ODIN and now the phone is not rooted. Kingo root doesn't do it. Is there a method yet to root 4.4.2?
thx!
j
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You have to get back to jb
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I'm on KitKat 4.4.2 official. It's not rooted.. can't figure out how to go back to MJ5 (JB) from this. Any ideas?

@ttnote3 said:
I'm on KitKat 4.4.2 official. It's not rooted.. can't figure out how to go back to MJ5 (JB) from this. Any ideas?
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Unfortunately stock roms can't go back. Builds ending with NC2 can't revert to NB4, MJ5, nor MI9. Once root is obtained we'll be able to install safestrap and have more options then. But we have to patiently wait for root access.

440bro said:
Unfortunately stock roms can't go back. Builds ending with NC2 can't revert to NB4, MJ5, nor MI9. Once root is obtained we'll be able to install safestrap and have more options then. But we have to patiently wait for root access.
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thx.. just to make sure we're on the same page, my Build Number is KOT49H.N900AUCUCMLG
does the same apply?

@ttnote3 said:
thx.. just to make sure we're on the same page, my Build Number is KOT49H.N900AUCUCMLG
does the same apply?
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that is the leaked version you can use the restore to mj5 in the general section to go back to jb

jerrycoffman45 said:
that is the leaked version you can use the restore to mj5 in the general section to go back to jb
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that's actually great news.. I'll look for the thread.. I'm not seeing it yet.. but, finally some positive news.
thx!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715

jerrycoffman45 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
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thx so much!

No Texts
So, I'm back up and running on MJ5 -- everything seems fine.. except:
The phone constantly says roaming not on and
I cannot send or receive texts.
When I check mobile networks -- CDMA settings are there.. when I search for APNs -- I find them and the ATT settings appear to be right.
any ideas?
thx

Helpp!
I tried the MJ5 restore with my build number ending in MLG but my phone gets stuck on the Samsung Note 3 logo! I tried to wipe the data and factory reset but it doesn't work. I always have to use the oneclick to go back to MLG I want to root but there is no available way to nor can I flash roms. I'm stuck and I think its because of my bootloaders! Does anyone have a fix?

[Q] I brick my phone on kitkat....plz help....

i had install the apk from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783240 and successfully root.
i reboot my phone again and its stuck in the boot animation.
please help asap!!!!!!!!!!
my phone is currently on official kitkat for months without any problem. Will it be due to the apk that I installed?

Pull the battery, see if it boots after that.
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Knight-Rider said:
Pull the battery, see if it boots after that.
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Its not working...but i successfully flast MLG into the phone and Im stucked in MLG. Can MLG update to NC2?

elvin92 said:
Its not working...but i successfully flast MLG into the phone and Im stucked in MLG. Can MLG update to NC2?
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I'm in the same boat, stuck on MLG

elvin92 said:
Its not working...but i successfully flast MLG into the phone and Im stucked in MLG. Can MLG update to NC2?
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LuckRocks said:
I'm in the same boat, stuck on MLG
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Did you try to root MLG with towelroot? I am not sure if it will work or not, but it should. If you can root it - install busybox, and then Safestrap. With SafeStrap, you will be able to switch over to a custom ROM.
UPDATE : Carl1961 updated his post of the MLG downgrade from NC2. He added a kernel install from odin that will enable towelroot to work on MLG.
So head back over to his post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006&page=1 , download the fix and install via odin, root via towelroot, download and install busybox from the playstore, and lastly install SafeStrap. Now you can switch over to a custom rom.

did u bricked ur phone and installed MLG via download mode right? becausei bricket mine to and idont care if i im on MLG... but i want my phone back im just on Boot animation too... im just downloading the MLG 1.4GB... hope i can do it good this time

[Q] Note3 SafeStrap 3.72 - N900AUCUCNC2 - restore back to factory

All,
This has already been asked, but I have been unable to find it. Any help in step by step directions, or a link to the thread I have been unable to find would be appreciated.
I have the AT&T Note 3
Safestrap version 3.72
Android Version 4.4.2
Baseband Version N900AUCUCNC2
Kernel Version 3.4.0-722276
Build 49H.N900AUCUCNC2
I rooted my phone according to http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-attverizon-galaxy-note-3-on-android-4-4-2/
After rooting, I am no longer able to encrypt the phone.
When I go into Safestrap and select Stock ROM, it tells me unable to mount /system, /systemorig.
I have tried to use Odin to reinstall, but get an error when trying to write.
All the instructions mention to reinstall from MJ5 partitions and upgrade, but I am not sure if I can since I have already upgraded (some threads hint at this)
Here is where I DLed the files for Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
What I would like to do, is wipe the phone to factory including the bootloader.
Thanks in advance.

you are on the wrong safestrap .you need to be on 3.75 . Also if im reading your post correctly your on the ota kitkat and your trying to restore to mj5 which is jelly bean and you cant go back if your on the new bootloader if thats the case then the restore will never work .
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shane1981 said:
you are on the wrong safestrap .you need to be on 3.75 . Also if im reading your post correctly your on the ota kitkat and your trying to restore to mj5 which is jelly bean and you cant go back if your on the new bootloader if thats the case then the restore will never work .
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I do not want to go back, I want the factory kitkat. I tried updating the safestrap to 3.75, but was unable to.

Were you on jb and took the ota to get kitkat . Uninstall the old ss and delete all signs of the old ss then download and install 3.75 and it should work
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shane1981 said:
Were you on jb and took the ota to get kitkat . Uninstall the old ss and delete all signs of the old ss then download and install 3.75 and it should work
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Yes, started from JB, then got kitkat. Uninstalling old ss does not remove from reboot, and installing new does not changed recovery version of ss.

You cant do a restore to mj5 if you took the update because of the new bootloader that came with it thats for people who are still on the old bootloader . how i got 3.75 was i first uninstalled 3.72 then deleted it then rebooted without any ss then i downloaded 3.75 then installed it then rebooted and it worked .maybe try that . Read some more on this forum cause i think there are some posts from people having that issue that may help if what i said doesnt work.
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[Q] How to root my AT&T note 3 N900A 4.4.4?

Hi
I searched forum and got really confused how to root 4.4.4 all the instruction I find is kind all about 4.4.2
i search on galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/
the direction point AT&T N900A to 4.4.2 link not 4.4.4. so i am totally lost, i tried download towelroot it says device not supported. so i am completely lost, I rooted my S1 and S3 before no problem but when I just got my note 3 and updated to 4.4.4 I am completely lost
Please help me
Thank you!

4.4.4 is tricky.
You need to use the Odin software to go back to 4.4.2 nc2 firmware.
Then you install and run towelroot.
Then you install safe strap.
Then busybox
Now you download the update from this
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57729221
Now you boot into safestrap to apply the update.. The update is 4.4.4 with old kernel
Then you install the kernel for 4.4.4 via Odin.
Note: I haven't done this yet since I just stayed on 4.4.2.
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mrkhigh said:
4.4.4 is tricky.
You need to use the Odin software to go back to 4.4.2 nc2 firmware.
Then you install and run towelroot.
Then you install safe strap.
Then busybox
Now you download the update from this
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57729221
Now you boot into safestrap to apply the update.. The update is 4.4.4 with old kernel
Then you install the kernel for 4.4.4 via Odin.
Note: I haven't done this yet since I just stayed on 4.4.2.
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OMG thanks for the heads up... looks like alot hard work lol.... not i am regret to get 4.4.4 now should have stayed in 4.4.2...or look at this place update it, i think i will try roll it back to 4.4.2 and root it and stay that way, any link for the instructions?

That's what I've done. So yeah good plan.
Use this link it isn't exactly what you want but it shows how to use Odin and has the nc2 file hiding in there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51572014

Sorry forgot the link.... Fixed now.
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Anybody know how to root verizon 4.4.4? My odin wont let me flash to 4.2

savior02 said:
Anybody know how to root verizon 4.4.4? My odin wont let me flash to 4.2
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Have you tried a different version of Odin?

Help needed..

OP update: fixed! Thanks! Fix was posted
My brother has a S5 g900a.. he's stuck on 4.4.2, ND3.. won't allow the OTA which is only the small 170mb (which from what I read was a ssmall bug fix blah blah blah.. well 4.4.4 is out OA1, well he can't update to it cuz the only OTA available is the small 170mb update which downloads fine but fails the install.. no 170 update means no 4.4.4 update.. can he Odin back to NCE to fix the OTA issues?? Anyone had luck with this? We even tried to use the stock recovery - update.zip from ext SD OA1 and when he did and it rebooted it still showed 4.4.2 as his FW.. I've read and read and all I see are people having issues but no good answer.. thanks guys (BTW I'm not accustomed to ATT nor the S5. I'm TMo Note 2 (and other phones) awaiting my Note 4 arrival tomorrow)
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HoustonsBirdman said:
My brother has a S5 g900a.. he's stuck on 4.4.2, ND3.. won't allow the OTA which is only the small 170mb (which from what I read was a ssmall bug fix blah blah blah.. well 4.4.4 is out OA1, well he can't update to it cuz the only OTA available is the small 170mb update which downloads fine but fails the install.. no 170 update means no 4.4.4 update.. can he Odin back to NCE to fix the OTA issues?? Anyone had luck with this? We even tried to use the stock recovery - update.zip from ext SD OA1 and when he did and it rebooted it still showed 4.4.2 as his FW.. I've read and read and all I see are people having issues but no good answer.. thanks guys (BTW I'm not accustomed to ATT nor the S5. I'm TMo Note 2 (and other phones) awaiting my Note 4 arrival tomorrow)
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i unrooted my s5 before and i went to accept that same update it downloads fine but whwn my phone would **** off to install it it would fail after 42%. so i did a factory reset and then redownloaded it and it installed fine. try it

Joehen873 said:
i unrooted my s5 before and i went to accept that same update it downloads fine but whwn my phone would **** off to install it it would fail after 42%. so i did a factory reset and then redownloaded it and it installed fine. try it
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He's factory reset it a few times already. I just instructed him to download NCE and flash via Odin. He did and is on NCE now, he checked for updates and of course there is a update.. he's updating now, I'm sure he'll have to go update to update til he gets back to where he was on 4.4.2 and then we'll see if the update he was originally trying but kept failing actually goes thru this time.. he's gonna text/call be soon with the results. I'll update with his progress soon.
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He ODIN'd back to NCE and OTAs still fail. So he's on a older version that he even started with the OTA issues.. don't make no sense. Told him to take it to Best Buy with a Samsung Experience team and have them flash the latest 4.4.4 .. what a bunch of BS. Glad I'm on TMo and my Note 4 arrives tomorrow. From the sounds of all the problems my Note 2 is better than a AT&T S5. Locked Bootloaders too? They screwed y'all. :thumbdown:
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HoustonsBirdman said:
He ODIN'd back to NCE and OTAs still fail. So he's on a older version that he even started with the OTA issues.. don't make no sense. Told him to take it to Best Buy with a Samsung Experience team and have them flash the latest 4.4.4 .. what a bunch of BS. Glad I'm on TMo and my Note 4 arrives tomorrow. From the sounds of all the problems my Note 2 is better than a AT&T S5. Locked Bootloaders too? They screwed y'all. :thumbdown:
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hes gotta go from nce to ne4 for it to even recognize the available ota.

Here
You need to make sure to search first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120

XsBones2 said:
You need to make sure to search first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120
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OK.. what I gathered was:
Downgrade to NCE (using the downgrade_to_nce file) via odin
Then just sideload the nce_to_ng3, then the ng3_to_oa1 via stock recovery ..
That should bring him to the latest stock unrooted OA1? Or will he have to go back and flash the kernels as well ? I got him doing the downgrade and side loading the other 2 otas right now. So I guess we'll find out soon enough.. what a bunch of BS you gotta go through on the S5 AND its a locked bootloader?? SO glad I got a N4 instead of a S5 lol
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how are we suppose to unrooted. i been having issues restoring to factory.

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My brother has a S5 g900a.. he's stuck on 4.4.2, ND3.. won't allow the OTA which is only the small 170mb (which from what I read was a ssmall bug fix blah blah blah.. well 4.4.4 is out OA1, well he can't update to it cuz the only OTA available is the small 170mb update which downloads fine but fails the install.. no 170 update means no 4.4.4 update.. can he Odin back to NCE to fix the OTA issues?? Anyone had luck with this? We even tried to use the stock recovery - update.zip from ext SD OA1 and when he did and it rebooted it still showed 4.4.2 as his FW.. I've read and read and all I see are people having issues but no good answer.. thanks guys (BTW I'm not accustomed to ATT nor the S5. I'm TMo Note 2 (and other phones) awaiting my Note 4 arrival tomorrow)
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I think that you are over complicating the process of upgrading to 4.4.4 . Mine originally failed trying to pull the OTA from AT&T. However my phone was extremely de-bloated stock rom(NG3). Muniz's safestrap upgrade to 4.4.4 worked flawless for me. As long as you are confident using safestrap I recommend that, and plus it will be rooted when you are done.

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I think that you are over complicating the process of upgrading to 4.4.4 . Mine originally failed trying to pull the OTA from AT&T. However my phone was extremely de-bloated stock rom(NG3). Muniz's safestrap upgrade to 4.4.4 worked flawless for me. As long as you are confident using safestrap I recommend that, and plus it will be rooted when you are done.
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We got it working.. Went to the Troubleshooting portion of the OP in the How-To-Root.. basically my brother couldn't do OTA update.. from ND3 forward.. So we downgraded to NCE per the file suggested, then we manually sideloaded the other 2 OTA files.. Thanks y'all. Sorry I wasn't comprehending it. I DO read and search just sometimes don't get my head wrapped around it. Thanks!
BTW: we are stock unrooted and wanted to keep it that way
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HoustonsBirdman said:
We got it working.. Went to the Troubleshooting portion of the OP in the How-To-Root.. basically my brother couldn't do OTA update.. from ND3 forward.. So we downgraded to NCE per the file suggested, then we manually sideloaded the other 2 OTA files.. Thanks y'all. Sorry I wasn't comprehending it. I DO read and search just sometimes don't get my head wrapped around it. Thanks!
BTW: we are stock unrooted and wanted to keep it that way
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Glad you got it fixed, but you know you will go back to root LOL...I use to tell myself that I would never root bootloader phones unless there is a current firmware available to restore with ODIN in case I **** up. However I stopped caring when all the roots out don't trip KNOX and if it comes down to it I can just have a AT&T store reload my firmware after playing stupid..did that once lol..

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Glad you got it fixed, but you know you will go back to root LOL...I use to tell myself that I would never root bootloader phones unless there is a current firmware available to restore with ODIN in case I **** up. However I stopped caring when all the roots out don't trip KNOX and if it comes down to it I can just have a AT&T store reload my firmware after playing stupid..did that once lol..
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LOL. I never leave phones stock.. this was my brothers phone, he was on ND3 and couldn't receive OTA updates, was essentially stuck on 4.4.2 and upset cuz 4.4.4 is out already and awaiting 5.0 hopefully. So he was a bit ticked off lol. I'm still on my TMo Note 2 running Lollipop, my Note 4 will be here tomorrow.. me and my bro have our own houses and weren't near each other, and he never rooted or flashed before so it was a figuring it out, communicating to someone.who doesn't flash issue
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