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[GUIDE]Root AT&T i537 4.3 And Install Safestrap!

THIS DOES NOT WORK ON THE OFFICIAL OTA UPDATE TO 4.3 (ML2).
Hey everyone !
Here the guide to root 4.3 leaked and install safestrap on it !
First of all!
Install 4.3 leaked from here if you dont have it :https://mega.co.nz/#!akZB0KjD!Mi50q06hc3x4RB-ud48VlUHpchkfYTaEJZjur1MoD44 (The mi2 leaked one)
1.Power off your active
2.Enter Download mode (vol down+home+power key)
3.Fire up the odin one click
4.Click start wait until it finish
5.Done !
How to root 4.3 using VRoot:
1.Download vroot from here:http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
2.connect your active to pc
3.Go to Settings->More>About Phone->Click on bulid number 5 times
6.Dev Settings activated -> Enable Usb Debugging
5.Click on root on Vroot
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6.Wait Until it done (Your phone will reboot dont worry)
7.Done!
Note:You will have a wired superuser app but it dosent matter .
How to install Safestrap(thanks Hashcode):
1.Download the latest version :http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/jflteatt-active/safestrap/Safestrap-JFLTEATT-ACTIVE-3.71.apk (v3.71)
2.Find the APK using a Filemanager tool and open it on your device, then click "Install".
3.Once installed, open up the Safestrap application as you would any other app.
4.Agree to the disclaimer that you won't try to sue me and hunt me down with a rifle if you manage to break your phone..
5.Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the
"Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
6.From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
7.That's it for the installation!
(For more :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448942)
Reboot Your phone !
Here a picture from my phone:
Done! :good:

THIS DOES NOT WORK ON THE OFFICIAL OTA UPDATE TO 4.3 (ML2). THIS ONLY WORKS ON THE LEAKED 4.3 ROM (MI2). THIS METHOD HAS ALREADY BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE MI2 ROOT THREAD.
TO REPEAT, THIS DOES NOT WORK ON ML2, ONLY WORKS ON MI2. IF YOU UPDATE TO ML2 YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ROOT. PLEASE UPDATE THE OP TO REFLECT THIS INFORMATION, IT IS A VERY IMPORTANT DISTINCTION.

I was wondering about that.
Sent from my......

Thanks for sharing, very good information

another misleading post.. mods should sticky a note or something to inform people on the difference between Official OTA 4.3 and the Leaked 4.3.

xAjCx said:
another misleading post.. mods should sticky a note or something to inform people on the difference between Official OTA 4.3 and the Leaked 4.3.
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I edited the post .. its will not work on ML2 but on MI2 works perfect for me

Devo7v said:
THIS DOES NOT WORK ON THE OFFICIAL OTA UPDATE TO 4.3 (ML2). THIS ONLY WORKS ON THE LEAKED 4.3 ROM (MI2). THIS METHOD HAS ALREADY BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE MI2 ROOT THREAD.
TO REPEAT, THIS DOES NOT WORK ON ML2, ONLY WORKS ON MI2. IF YOU UPDATE TO ML2 YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ROOT. PLEASE UPDATE THE OP TO REFLECT THIS INFORMATION, IT IS A VERY IMPORTANT DISTINCTION.
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This thread on forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 has a list of successful roots but the Galaxy S4 I537 isn't listed. I have the official OTA android 4.3 on mine. I bricked a previously factory unlocked android 4.2.2. An AT&T tech resurrected my dead I537 with the official AT&T 4.3 OTA. I don't have root access like I did on 4.2.2. If anyone knows how to keep my 4.3 OTA upgradable (by AT&T push) to 4.4.2 android, AND have root access while waiting for the OTA upgrade, please let me know.

namitutonka said:
This thread on forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 has a list of successful roots but the Galaxy S4 I537 isn't listed. I have the official OTA android 4.3 on mine. I bricked a previously factory unlocked android 4.2.2. An AT&T tech resurrected my dead I537 with the official AT&T 4.3 OTA. I don't have root access like I did on 4.2.2. If anyone knows how to keep my 4.3 OTA upgradable (by AT&T push) to 4.4.2 android, AND have root access while waiting for the OTA upgrade, please let me know.
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Try sunderwear method i got this on my device running 4.4.2 rooted

Galaxy S5 Device Nickname?

Hey people, so I just ditched my galaxy s3 for an s5. I noticed a few things.
1. There are no AOSP based ROM'S for the Galaxy S5
2. There isn't a device nickname, my galaxy s3 was d2att what is this one called?
3. This phone is easy to root since June 2014 so why such low development?

greysonofusa said:
Hey people, so I just ditched my galaxy s3 for an s5. I noticed a few things.
1. There are no AOSP based ROM'S for the Galaxy S5
2. There isn't a device nickname, my galaxy s3 was d2att what is this one called?
3. This phone is easy to root since June 2014 so why such low development?
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Locked bootloader
klteatt
Locked bootloader
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Thanks for the device ID
Wow locked bootloader? People can still root the phone though. Do you think anyone will ever manage to find a workaround?

greysonofusa said:
Hey people, so I just ditched my galaxy s3 for an s5. I noticed a few things.
1. There are no AOSP based ROM'S for the Galaxy S5
2. There isn't a device nickname, my galaxy s3 was d2att what is this one called?
3. This phone is easy to root since June 2014 so why such low development?
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Wrong section but whatevs.
1) correct.
2) the nickname is AT&T Galaxy S5
3) Such low development because there's only so much you can do with a device with a locked bootloader. Only ROMs using then stock kernel, which only Touchwiz ROMs can use. AOSP and such require a different kernel, which cannot be flashed with the locked bootloader.

@greysonofusa
Check my ALL IN ONE thread about ATT S5 SM-G900A http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51438774 from root....safestrap custom recovery.....odin back to stock......custom rom...[emoji41][emoji106]
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ted77usa said:
@greysonofusa
Check my ALL IN ONE thread about ATT S5 SM-G900A http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51438774 from root....safestrap custom recovery.....odin back to stock......custom rom...[emoji41][emoji106]
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Thanks, I guess I am okay with touchwiz for now. Samsung usually slow down when they update the OS. I'm thinking I will want to root when they update to 4.4.4 or L.

If you think you might want to root "ever", you may want to do it now. The latest OTA kills root and ther is no fix yet.

Sgt.CM said:
If you think you might want to root "ever", you may want to do it now. The latest OTA kills root and ther is no fix yet.
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Downgrade flash via Odin to the stock image will allow root and safestrap recovery....
No worries getting back to a rooted device if needed....g

I highly doubt they will keep the bootloaders locked when the 1 year warranty is up.
Looks like petitions for unlocking the AT&T variant are just two votes away from actually getting noticed by AT&T.
I doubt they will budge though. The hacking bounty will get it done.

[Q&A] Rooting ATT Samsung Galaxy S5

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rooting late version AT&T S5
Check your firmware . it probably ends in NG3, for towelroot to work you need to flash the kernal only from NC3. There is a specific thread,for that, ill try to find it and post a link. Have you installed KIes? If you do you'll get the latest driver, and in kies under tools you can update that driver. You may also be able to use Mobile Odin, but I gave not used it. You may want to pykk the battery and the cable, pkug the battery in, and boot into dowload. Holding power, home, and volume down. Press volume up at the prompt.
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Duh, you already had the link, are you sure you pressed volume up at the first prompt when entering download mode"

I thought that the AT&T S5 can't be rooted because it was encrypted. Am I missing something here?

citron2k1 said:
I thought that the AT&T S5 can't be rooted because it was encrypted. Am I missing something here?
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It can be rooted we just can't flash custom kernels or AOSP Roms.
The device is an excellent one rooted and debloated and there's several excellent T/W Roms available.
"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"
Sent from my G900A powered by Pyrana Rom

citron2k1 said:
I thought that the AT&T S5 can't be rooted because it was encrypted. Am I missing something here?
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Here little read for u.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55133105
Samsung unlock Bootloader on SM-870A.

s5freak said:
It can be rooted we just can't flash custom kernels or AOSP Roms.
The device is an excellent one rooted and debloated and there's several excellent T/W Roms available.
"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"
Sent from my G900A powered by Pyrana Rom
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i just got a new s5 and i think it came with the newer firmware on it that prevent towelroot from working. I tried it and it says my device isnt compatible. I even tried tapping the logo 3x and changing the values but to no avail. I figured since its been over a year since ive done a root, that id ask some advice on what method you recommend to root my AT&T S5 and what i should do to debloat the thing? i need to get brought up to speed. Seems from what ive seen online thus far, that its been difficult to root this phone until recently. Im glad to see that its possible to use some custom roms on it at least. So , where do i start lol?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

SinisterDev said:
i just got a new s5 and i think it came with the newer firmware on it that prevent towelroot from working. I tried it and it says my device isnt compatible. I even tried tapping the logo 3x and changing the values but to no avail. I figured since its been over a year since ive done a root, that id ask some advice on what method you recommend to root my AT&T S5 and what i should do to debloat the thing? i need to get brought up to speed. Seems from what ive seen online thus far, that its been difficult to root this phone until recently. Im glad to see that its possible to use some custom roms on it at least. So , where do i start lol?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Here is the only method to rooting G900A with NG3 firmware it's very easy to follow and to implement. Read all steps carefully and don't skip. Read entire OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2862299
"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"
Sent from my G900A powered by Pyrana Rom

Thanks so much! and sorry for posting in here. I went perusing through the forums and found that thread! im in the process of rooting it now!
Any recommendations on the best way to debloat the s5?

SinisterDev said:
Thanks so much! and sorry for posting in here. I went perusing through the forums and found that thread! im in the process of rooting it now!
Any recommendations on the best way to debloat the s5?
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I use this app from play store myself others use Titanium Backup that's a good app as well
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Firmware Available!!!

Here it is guys!
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920T/

Anyone try this out? I'm wondering if the cell standby battery drain is fixed

Odin2347 said:
Anyone try this out? I'm wondering if the cell standby battery drain is fixed
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DL now.. did you try doing the factory reset and/or turning VoLTE off? or are you just wondering if it is fixed all together?

I'm assuming this is the same build that I'm running?
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ledvedder said:
I'm assuming this is the same build that I'm running? View attachment 3254394
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Looks to be so..
Model-SM-G920T
Country USA (T-Mobile)
Version Android 5.0.2
Changelist 4351281
Build date Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:56:12 +0000
PDA G920TUVU1AOCG
CSC G920TTMB1AOCG

just flashed my semi bricked tmo S6. used odin 3.10. its perfect. nox STILL TRIPPED.

chotabk said:
just flashed my semi bricked tmo S6. used odin 3.10. its perfect. nox no longer tripped.
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Lier!

chotabk said:
just flashed my semi bricked tmo S6. used odin 3.10. its perfect. nox no longer tripped.
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Pics or cut it out[emoji4]
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jzero88 said:
Lier!
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i stand corrected. checked again. nox still tripped.

50 kbp/s is brutal :crying: thanks for the link though!

Isn't this the update we did out of the box ?

I'm hosting a mirror: http://cheatersedge.org/android/G920TUVU1AOCG_G920TTMB1AOCG_TMB.zip
Should be a bit faster, but it is hosted out of Europe, so speeds will be subject to your ISP and their international data links.

I think the update was only a couple megs

Thanks OP for posting this. Yes this is the same firmware as the OTA update is when you first get your phone. Nice to have this firmware in case of any issues. The download takes 2 to 3 hours so be patient

Hola
Can someone please confirm that given that Knox is still tripped even after flashing stock firmware, what this actually means for warranty /returns?
I understand that Samsung Pay is unavailable and similar security features are not going to work with Knox being off when we root, but I do worry if Samsung will deny any support even if we go back to stock firmware.
"So what you want me to do 'bout that?"

QAM said:
Hola
Can someone please confirm that given that Knox is still tripped even after flashing stock firmware, what this actually means for warranty /returns?
I understand that Samsung Pay is unavailable and similar security features are not going to work with Knox being off when we root, but I do worry if Samsung will deny any support even if we go back to stock firmware.
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As far as I understand from reading around on these forums, Tmobile itself doesnt care for if knox is tripped.. Samsung on the other hand is likely to not have any support for a "modified" device.
Now as far as warranty for Tmo, a nice "accidental drop" that shatters something will be under your warranty if you have insurance on your phone through Tmo.

T-Mobile or Assurant couldn't care less about a tripped Knox flag. However, it's always a wise idea to return exchange/ jump upgrade a phone with its stock recovery. Often times, they'll factory reset the phone in front of you and you really don't want TWRP popping up doing the wipe.
I have heard of people returning galaxy phones running CM, but again that is not the wisest of ideas.

How edge firmware gets released soon

Note 8 Sprint RooT

Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!

Samfail V3 on the main Note 8 Forums. Check there. Read everything.

MuTaLiZeD said:
Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!
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Yea look at samfail page.
Verify what softwear version you are on and use appropriate version,
There is no root for 8.0 so you will have to downgrade to a older U3 bootloader to root if on 8.0

Ok Im on oreo 8.0, I have never rooted this phone but looking at the steps on samfail its 3 different versions of it and what im getting is you have to flash them in order but someone says just flash samfailv3, can some one please tell me what bootloader i need, the proper steps, just a complete walkthrough because i dont wanna mess my phone up and i wanna make sure im doing this correctly, thanks in advance or at least tell me what all i need instead of directing me to samfail thread, its alot going on in that thread and my brain cant process it all.

Saafir said:
You should not root.
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Y not, just asking?

Saafir said:
What are you trying to acomplish with root first?
What would you do in a bootloop situation?
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If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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This is essentially a RTFM situation. You won't find much help unless you can actually demonstrate something. If you were stuck at a particular step, someone could help you, but you are asking for a walk through for just the first step.
Yes those mods are available to rooted note 8's but do you know how to apply them, or would you be right back here asking for a step-by-step guide for that as well?
Please don't think I (or anyone) is trying to be mean here. You just need to do your own research and figure it out, and if you brick your phone, you brick your phone. That is how many of us learned.
Come back with some actual questions and you will get actual answers. That said, your "how-to" has already been written here
Basically you need to figure out which firmware you have installed, downgrade via ODIN if not compatible, follow the rest of the steps using ODIN, and you'll have root. If you've rooted a Samsung device before this should not be difficult for you.

STAYING STOCK and safe.

Over the years, the only two reasons I would root my Android phone:
Get rid of ads
Hotspot
With the Note-8, you can modify the settings and get hotspot to work w/out rooting...........there's a thread out there for instructions.
I found an app that controls/eliminates the ads via VPN, runs in the background with very little battery drainage if any at all.

You can also download DnsChanger(Open Source) from the PlayStore and use these DNS Servers from AdGuard to block advertisements, tracking, and phishing globally on your phone.
176.103.130.130
176.103.130.131
Or use IPv6 addresses
2a00:5a60::ad1:0ff
2a00:5a60::ad2:0ff

Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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jhunt75 said:
Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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Yes. That will always be a thing unless the bootloader gets unlocked.

that 80% thing definitely makes it a no go for me

kingjay2013 said:
If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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There's no advantage to root unless you have a custom recovery. Also you don't need root to run custom ROMs, a custom recovery will do all you need, plus most ROMs come rooted.
Point is, I'd rather have a custom recovery over root. The custom recovery will fix a bootloop, flash ROMs, themes, apps and maybe one or two things I'm forgetting.
Lastly, I'm not seeing any custom recoveries for carrier locked Note 8s. Heck, unless I'm missing something, I'm seeing anything for unlocked ones.
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