So I just bought my note 4 and from what I've been seeing there is now way to root this phone on att. Is there anyway around that?
Dude, go to the ATT Note 4 forums and read through the threads.
We currently have temp root that resets after each reboot, and devs are still working on permanent root.
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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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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.
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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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Cf-auto-root does not flash a custom recovery. It just roots.
At&t Note III...& At&t G Pro
It seems unusual or at least that's how it's coming across that no developers are interested in rooting mj5. Am I not aware of the reason for this, or is there something going on? I've never seen this quiet a forum for an AT&T phone in terms of development (apart from the bootloader issue) and rooting.
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I think there's a root available I just got the note 3 and it was already rooted
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Root with kingo. I did. I definitely have high battery drain that may or may not be from that.
The development for this phone is weak in general, locked bootloader will do that. At&t has sheisty coverage and locked bootloaders..I dunno how they keep so many customers. I'm out right after the holidays
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Rippley05 said:
Root with kingo. I did. I definitely have high battery drain that may or may not be from that.
The development for this phone is weak in general, locked bootloader will do that. At&t has sheisty coverage and locked bootloaders..I dunno how they keep so many customers. I'm out right after the holidays
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Sheisty coverage? Try tmobile or sprint and see how well their coverage is. Virgin and all others just borrow towers from the larger entities. Good luck.
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Sheisty coverage? Try tmobile or sprint and see how well their coverage is. Virgin and all others just borrow towers from the larger entities. Good luck.
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I had sprint for years. I had no 4g so that's why I left, but as far as coverage..they killed at&t where I live. That's the thing, our locations obviously vary and signal strength won't always be the same. Common sense I thought. Sprint never dropped a call, had GPS drop out repeatedly or drained my battery in about 8 hours looking for a better signal.
I agree with t mobile. Verizon may be in my future..at least there's development there and my job has a Verizon tower and discount. I just hate their nickel and dime ways..but it's looking like my only option.
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Root MJ5 with Kingo.
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Root MJ5 with Kingo.
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I would have, if there weren't security concerns around using Kingo. Root De La Vega was so easy? Why isn't there another simple method to root mj5?
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incisivekeith said:
I would have, if there weren't security concerns around using Kingo. Root De La Vega was so easy? Why isn't there another simple method to root mj5?
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There is no security issue with Kingo.. That was just hype over the early version. If you read their TOS it sates they do not receive any data from your device or PC. So if they are caught sharing anything then they are violation of their own agreement and then subject to law suit.
I also have use it on MJ5 and notice no change in performance other then athe custom padlock at boot which does not bother me.
I rooted with kingo.
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Should I get the note 3 or wait for the note 4 to come out end of this year? What are some suggestions here? I can't stand this phone anymore... No root really sucks
Dude, no root is due to locked bootloader and the fact that all current exploits are for 4.3 and below. If you get a non carrier S5 now thats awesome. Good luck though. I bet the N4 is going to be a killer
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note 3 on the last version of 4.3, and all on 4.4.2 are not rooted.
you can basically count on all Samsung carrier phones on ATT and VZW being locked and non rootable.
My wife has note 3 and it has locked bootloader and knoxed up. She's running stock 4.4.2 TW on it.
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Yes, new AT&T Note 3 owners with Kitkat are in the same boat as the S5, but there is this. You could also do the same thing with the S5. Unlocked..root...freedom...
There is a sticky to discuss other devices
Please use that
Thanks
FNSM
If there is not a chance of rooting or putting a custom rom on my note 3 then what's the purpose of even having this thing. It's nice but my note 2 has much more options as far as putting a custom rom on it. What has Samsung done? Are they in competition with HTC as far as locking us out of our own devices that we pay several hundreds of dollars for. I figured 1 of these devs would have already had this figured out and if they can't then we are pretty screwed
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If there is not a chance of rooting or putting a custom rom on my note 3 then what's the purpose of even having this thing. It's nice but my note 2 has much more options as far as putting a custom rom on it. What has Samsung done? Are they in competition with HTC as far as locking us out of our own devices that we pay several hundreds of dollars for. I figured 1 of these devs would have already had this figured out and if they can't then we are pretty screwed
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Sometimes reading helps. towelroot.com
daredevil061305 said:
If there is not a chance of rooting or putting a custom rom on my note 3 then what's the purpose of even having this thing. It's nice but my note 2 has much more options as far as putting a custom rom on it. What has Samsung done? Are they in competition with HTC as far as locking us out of our own devices that we pay several hundreds of dollars for. I figured 1 of these devs would have already had this figured out and if they can't then we are pretty screwed
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If you did your research you'd find that root is available and that you can install custom roms via safestrap.
Also Samsung isn't the one limiting the note 3 by locking the bootloader. It's at&t. Don't be hatin on Samsung.
root it right now go to www.towelroot.com and than download superuser..... it works flawlessley
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arlenesboyfriend said:
root it right now go to www.towelroot.com and than download superuser..... it works flawlessley
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No need to even download Superuser. I just installed the apk and viola, root!
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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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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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