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I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
awdrifter said:
I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
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Yes. AT & T Note 3 is rootable. However, bootloader is still locked.
SunnyOK said:
Yes. AT & T Note 3 is rootable. However, bootloader is still locked.
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That just means I can't flash custom roms right? I just need to be able to get superuser rights and use Titanium Backup. Thanks.
awdrifter said:
That just means I can't flash custom roms right? I just need to be able to get superuser rights and use Titanium Backup. Thanks.
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You can still use titanium. The easiest way to root is to use kingo. It's a 1 click program that will not trip knox. You can also flash roms by using safestrap
awdrifter said:
I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
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you might want to wait for the s5, maybe theres something there that you like. although the note 3 is a beastly phone and i love it. there's an announcement on it tomorrow.
pham818 said:
you might want to wait for the s5, maybe theres something there that you like. although the note 3 is a beastly phone and i love it. there's an announcement on it tomorrow.
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I want a phablet, the S5 will probably be too small.
awdrifter said:
I'm about to buy a new Note 3 from AT&T with 2 year contract, is that particular version of the phone still rootable? Do I need to find a specific revision or stock rom version for it to be rootable? The reason why I ask is because I got a Fujitsu M532 a while back that was not rootable. Before I bought it I just briefly browsed the forums and it seems to be rootable, but I got a model/revision that was not rootable. If anyone bought a US AT&T Note 3 in the past month please let me know if you're able to root it. Thanks.
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As far as I know, there hasn't been a HW revision on the note, only a couple of firmware updates. If you buy the Note 3 from a store today it will most likely have the MJ5 version installed, which is rootable via Kingo. A small patch was released in the past day that takes the phone to NB4. I have seen several posts from users that were able to re-root (again using Kingo) the NB4 baseband.
The Kit Kat 4.4.2 update is expected very soon. All bets are currently off on that one.
awdrifter said:
I want a phablet, the S5 will probably be too small.
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Just reading up on it and it's got a 5.1in screen. No bump in resolution but a 16mp cam and a fingerprint scanner. Other new cool thing is the hearbeat sensor in the camera... I'm glad I didn't wait for it...lol
ReggieSmith said:
As far as I know, there hasn't been a HW revision on the note, only a couple of firmware updates. If you buy the Note 3 from a store today it will most likely have the MJ5 version installed, which is rootable via Kingo. A small patch was released in the past day that takes the phone to NB4. I have seen several posts from users that were able to re-root (again using Kingo) the NB4 baseband.
The Kit Kat 4.4.2 update is expected very soon. All bets are currently off on that one.
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Just got the Note 3 today. How do I find out which firmware version it has? I checked the about device screen, but it doesn't have the firmware information.
Edit: Just as my luck has it, I got an unrootable device again. I tried Kingo ROOT and it says Root Failed.
You should have MJ5. When I tried kingo it took several times before it finally rooted
Butch and his Big ol Note3
So I was able to root it on another computer yesterday. But the phone automatically updated itself to NB4! ****!!! Now I lost root access. I'm going have to wait for NB4 to be cracked. But is there a way to disable automatic firmware updates? Thanks.
Edit: I tried rooting again with Kingo on the computer that was able to root it yesterday, however Kingo says rooting failed. Can I downgrade it back to MJ7? Or does anyone offers a downgrading service like for PS3? Thanks.
I am having trouble rooting my S5 (SM-G900A) . I tried using the Towelroot method with the different codes, it always said that the phone is currently not supported. Since I really don't know that much about rooting, it would reaally be helpful for me to have an easy-to-understand explanaition on how to get this thing rooted.
Root S5 At&T
Hi, I have the same problem, I have an S5 from ATT with lollipop 5.0, I tried to root it and now is showing me a notification that says that I have to take the phone to an ATT center to undo whatever was done, but no root, if you had any help with this topic please letme know, thank you
If you have lollipop installed, there is no root method and no way to downgrade. Boot loader is locked down like fort Knox as well. Not many devs use this 2 year old phone anymore.
super duper easy root
Grubbah said:
I am having trouble rooting my S5 (SM-G900A) . I tried using the Towelroot method with the different codes, it always said that the phone is currently not supported. Since I really don't know that much about rooting, it would reaally be helpful for me to have an easy-to-understand explanaition on how to get this thing rooted.
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flash back to 4.4.2, root with towelroot. THen use flashfire to flash a prerooted version of 5.0 lollipop. BAM rooted lollipop
CorporalCactus said:
flash back to 4.4.2, root with towelroot. THen use flashfire to flash a prerooted version of 5.0 lollipop. BAM rooted lollipop
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You can't flash back. If you have taken the 5.0 or later update, THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO ROOT OR DOWNGRADE CURRENTLY.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
stew1411 said:
You can't flash back. If you have taken the 5.0 or later update, THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO ROOT OR DOWNGRADE CURRENTLY.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
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ah he didnt specify that he took an OTA update to 5.0. thanks for the clarification
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
Grubbah said:
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
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What is your kernel date?
Grubbah said:
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
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also which towel root version did you use v3 is the easiest it doesn't require Internet access.
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Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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Unlocked is unlocked. You can't lose that by flashing.
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mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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Try giefroot
NavSad said:
Try giefroot
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This is for Samsung Galaxy S5. Giefroot sems to be designed for Sony devices only.
mastertupa said:
This is for Samsung Galaxy S5. Giefroot sems to be designed for Sony devices only.
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Actually Giefroot works on any device below 5.0 . Proof: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-7911 ( this is one of the exploits that Giefroot uses.)
Upgrade to Lollipop
I have the exact same problem. I want to root and update my AT&T Galaxy S5. I am using this phone on Tmobile network so my build is G900AUCU2ANG3. I found this XDA link. I am such a newbie I do not even understand step 1 about NG3 update over OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
Could someone please help me how I should follow this link or update my phone to Lollipop.
Thanks !!
mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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lookatami said:
I have the exact same problem. I want to root and update my AT&T Galaxy S5. I am using this phone on Tmobile network so my build is G900AUCU2ANG3. I found this XDA link. I am such a newbie I do not even understand step 1 about NG3 update over OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
Could someone please help me how I should follow this link or update my phone to Lollipop.
Thanks !!
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You can't do the OTA update anymore because its not available anymore. But you could download the OTA update file and sideload it.
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You can't do the OTA update anymore because its not available anymore. But you could download the OTA update file and sideload it.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know someone knows about this stuff. Just couple more questions if you could help.
1. Will the link mentioned by me in previous post work to root my phone with build G900AUCU2ANG3 and kernel date of July? http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
2. How could I download the OTA update file to sideload it. Is there a link to download?
Thanks again for your help.
lookatami said:
Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know someone knows about this stuff. Just couple more questions if you could help.
1. Will the link mentioned by me in previous post work to root my phone with build G900AUCU2ANG3 and kernel date of July? http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
2. How could I download the OTA update file to sideload it. Is there a link to download?
Thanks again for your help.
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1. Yes, you don't need the OTA because you are already on NG3 so just start from step 2.
It works! Thanks so much. Now I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 on running Android 4.4.2. Baseband G900AUCU2ANG3. Phone was originally from AT&T, unlocked and rooted, currently being used on T-Mobile.
1- How do I upgrade to a current Android version?
2- How can I remove all AT&T bloatware and have an unbranded phone?
Thanks.
Hello, I have a ATT Note 3 Android 4.4.4 , (baseband version N900AUCUDNL1), (Kernel 3.4.0-3032228). I followed the directions of each rooting method. I have ran Kingo root method and ran Odin v.309 and v.3.10 root method several times and both these rooting methods have FAILED. Can anyone please help and advise me on how to root and install a recovery on this device. I appreciate any help.
I'm not 100% sure but I believe you need to be on NC2 in order to root.
mikelets456 said:
I'm not 100% sure but I believe you need to be on NC2 in order to root.
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Thank You mikelets456, I can I tell whether I'm on NC 2 on not ?
wilspeak said:
Thank You mikelets456, I can I tell whether I'm on NC 2 on not ?
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Thank you
use towelroot after flashing to 4.4.2
https://towelroot.com/
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I'm new to rooting devices. I have rooted my At&t Note 3 (SM-900A), but I need help installing a custom recovery like TWRP or CMW. How do I find my custom recovery and install TWRP or CMW for At&t Note 3 on 4.3 Jelly Bea
If the bootloader is locked, you cannot install cwm or twrp.
audit13 said:
If the bootloader is locked, you cannot install cwm or twrp.
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How do I unlock the bootloader?
wilspeak said:
Hello, I have a ATT Note 3 Android 4.4.4 , (baseband version N900AUCUDNL1), (Kernel 3.4.0-3032228). I followed the directions of each rooting method. I have ran Kingo root method and ran Odin v.309 and v.3.10 root method several times and both these rooting methods have FAILED. Can anyone please help and advise me on how to root and install a recovery on this device. I appreciate any help.
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Towleroot doesn't work on 4.4.4 you need to back date to 4.4.2 kk then towleroot will work install busybox and j. Rummy root checker, safestrap 3.75 install ST mind you it will say not active until you install a custom rom in one of the slots I believe you can just activate slot one without installing a rom and it'll put safestrap in a active State. Droidveiws is a good place to get the 4.4.2 firmware get the AP BL CP files the install via doing 3.09 it's simple. Me personally I like kk better than lollipop.
Madeulook2 said:
How do I unlock the bootloader?
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you cant but you can use Safestrap its virtually the same as twrp
go here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
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Just an fyi Safestrap does limit us to stock based ROMs
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This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!
i think yes following this steps
1-root it using pinpong root
2-unlock the boot loader using ADB on pc
3-install twrp
4-install SU
watch the video it did it with a note 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoxWDDEFJxQ
johnnyrichter said:
This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!
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No.
No bootloader unlock at all.
Therefore no non stock based custom roms.
Root is available via ping-pong on very early lollipop builds, but unless you specifically know you are getting an old, non updated device, it's not likely this will be an option. Some newer builds of lollipop can be rooted by a tethered method. There is a root method for some MM builds. Think one is under development that has yet to be confirmed or released for N.
Very strongly do not recommend ATT version of this device if rooting and custom ROM's are important to you.
If you're looking at an international, rather than att model, then you're in the wrong forum.
Hello!
The main reason I picked the Huawei P9 Plus was that I had read online that Nougat was coming to the P9 Plus. But now, people have had it since March and I still don't have it! lol
So I've got a couple of questions about trying to install it manually.
1) South Korean banking apps quit working if they detect that you have root access. Is there a manual install method that doesn't require root or a way to hide root access from them?
2) Can I install the European update (the only one I seem to be able to find online) on a South Korean phone? I've got the VIE-L09 and I'm currently running VIE-L09C627B140.
The latest for C627 is B140 in Firmware Finder.
You can debrand your phone to get an European firmware. You will find guides here on XDA.
masze said:
The latest for C627 is B140 in Firmware Finder.
You can debrand your phone to get an European firmware. You will find guides here on XDA.
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Would that require root or somehow else block apps that check for root access?
doulos05 said:
Would that require root or somehow else block apps that check for root access?
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You need to do it twrp, so you need to unlock bootloader and gain root excess.
Debrand
Lock bootloader and close root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-plus/how-to/vdo-guide-how-to-debrand-huawei-phone-t3410046
masze said:
You need to do it twrp, so you need to unlock bootloader and gain root excess.
Debrand
Lock bootloader and close root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-plus/how-to/vdo-guide-how-to-debrand-huawei-phone-t3410046
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I don't think there is a working TWRP for C627. I tried with all versions of TWRP for P9, none of them work.
junhuy said:
I don't think there is a working TWRP for C627. I tried with all versions of TWRP for P9, none of them work.
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So is there no way to debrand? Sorry, I intended to test this about 2 weeks ago and then life happened. Stupid life.
doulos05 said:
So is there no way to debrand? Sorry, I intended to test this about 2 weeks ago and then life happened. Stupid life.
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it seems so, at least until a working twrp for c627 is out.
doulos05 said:
So is there no way to debrand? Sorry, I intended to test this about 2 weeks ago and then life happened. Stupid life.
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I managed to install twrp after flashing the c432 rom following this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/guide-debranding-to-c432-updating-to-t3551523. with the hybrid rom of c900, you can install twrp with SRKTool. After that, you can flash anything you want.