Hi everyone.
I've had my tab for about a month now and I'm looking at rooting it with z4root 1.3.
Im new to rooting android devices and I've just got a few questions for those that have already rooted their tabs.
1 – Does it wipe existing data ?
2 – Will I have issues with updating with official firmware at a later stage?
3 – Are there any other potential problems I should be aware about?
Thanks
Rooting - getting superuser/admin access to all files in the tab.
Unroot - user access to certain/controlled assigned files that you can see but cannot edit or delete them.
Eg. Those pre-installed apps that you may want to delete.
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Hello guys, I have some questions I am hoping you experienced people can answer for me.
After doing a bunch of research, I am left a bit confused since a lot of the posts are older, and things have changed over the last few months, especially with locked bootloaders and such.
My current phone is:
-Samsung S4 (Fido based) SGH-i337M
-Android Version 4.3
-Baseband Version i337MVLUEMK6
I only want to ROOT the phone, so I can remove a bunch of excess Samsung bloatware that I never use, I am not really interested in custom ROM's at this time.
1. What is a Custom Recovery exactly?
I keep reading about Custom Recoveries but I don't really know what they are exactly... . Is this just a Firmware mirror that I can go back to at any time AFTER I root the device? Do I need to root the device to CREATE the Custom Recovery?
2. CAN I go back to "Stock" easily? Can I just find the original 4.3 Samsung FW and load it up?
3. I know that moving to 4.4 will require another Root when it becomes available later this month from Samsung, however can I go to the Default Android 4.4 ROM at this time, skipping all the Samsung Stuff?
4. I see a programmed called KINGO offering to root my phone for me, but then somebody said something about there not being a Custom Recovery available for it, which goes up to my original question. Can I not just revert back to unrooted status after?
Thanks to anybody who can help me with these noobish questions, I appreciate it.
I don't have your model so don't want to guess at rooting.
But:
Do not remove Bloatware after rooted. Get Titanium BackuP from the Market. The paid version (support devs) and just freeze the apps until you know they have no negative impact after freezing.
Do a Nandroid ASAP and put a copy on PC also.
Read this on your Recovery question:
http://freedupthoughts.com/2013/04/what-is-custom-recovery-why-should-i.html
You have an unlocked bootloader with the i337m
Someone else can address correct rooting for your specific device and get the correct recovery for it. I prefer TWRP.
I just got the Note 3 and as usual the huge amount of info / threads is making it hard to get some basic overview even after hours of reading the subforums and I have xda experience ever since I had the original Galaxy S.
If we can get these Q's answered in a short summary, it might also help others who are just getting started with this device and don't have more than a day to spend on setting up their Note 3 the way they need it:
4.3 to 4.4 KitKat - pro's & con's ?
My SM-N9005 shipped with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, if I update OTA or with Kies to 4.4 KitKat, will I have any disadvantage at all at this stage? Will it prevent me from doing something, especially in relation to KNOX, custom ROMS or recoveries, rooting, etc?
Rooting: CF-Auto-Root or De La Vega?
The Note 3 subforum has a "Root Info" tab and it refers to the CF-Auto-Root method, which I understand works for both 4.3 and 4.4 as long as the correct version is flashed with Odin. Seems to be the No. 1 choice.
In the Subforum however another Rooting thread is stickied instead, refering to the "De La Vega" method. What are the pro's & con's?
KNOX summary / current status?
From what I could gather there is no way yet to hide the fact that there was ever a custom ROM or recovery on this device, not even if you flash back to stock, correct?
Rooting however can be undone.
Getting rid of the "My Magazine" when pressing home button - wtf?
Only when you have an internet connection can you get into the My Magazine app to enter the settings and disable it to launch when pressing the home button, without internet connection to disable the Terms & Conditions, the app won't even start, so you can't get to the menu to disable it, is there any other way?
Using an alternative launcher seems to help.
What stable ROM should a privacy & security minded person use, who still wants to ensure not to miss out on the features and performace of the camera & the S Pen ?
If I want to get rid of at least most of the google and Samsung stuff that clogs up my RAM and "phones home" to Samsung and Google servers, but still don't wanna deprive myself of Google Play and Google Maps for navigation (got lost too much using OSM) and I want to be more of a power user having root, using Titanium backup and otherwise running AFWall firewall, VPN, and lots of cool open source privacy stuff, what would be the recommended ROM for my Note 3?
To bump and to further clarify:
I installed Kies 3 and it's asking me to update my Note 3 as follows:
Current firmware version : PDA:MJ7 / PHONE:MJ7 / CSC:MJ1 (VIA)
Latest firmware version : PDA:NB4 / PHONE:NB1 / CSC:NB1 (VIA)
If I update, will it have a disadvantage? I still can't figure out how to root it, and if there is a way to flash custom ROMs or recovery without triggering the KNOX flag.
This is a German phone, I am not sure if it's locked to a certain carrier and not sure how to find out.
I'm in the same situation as you - don't have the links at hand but yet I know that it's better to not upgrade to 4.4 because you'll get a new bootloader that gets you a hard time using custom roms after rooting the device.
This is the link I got asking for a safe rooting Note 3 without tripping Knox [No Warranty Void] Safe Root Android 4.3 for Samsung Galaxy S3..., remember to stay with Android 4.3!
For support in your native language this one was helpful for me too http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/category/2003626/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Forum
To remove standard apps from Samsung/Google installed on the device take a look at Samsung GALAXY Note 3 Cleaner
Hope I could help a little
I own a rooted Note 3. (Take a look to the attached screenshot)
An OTA upgrade has been notified and downloaded. But I haven't installed yet because I think I'll lost my root if I do that thing.
Is that right?
Is there a "safe" way to upgrade my Note's firmware without loosing root?
This thread is about Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development? what is being shared?
Elsewhere, there is a sub forum named, Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Hi all,
Apologies for the newbie question that I'm sure if I looked hard enough is listed in previous posts!!!
I am a recent convert from iphone.
I always jailbroke my devices so was used to installing jailbreak and cydia etc.
However, moving to android has confused things due to the amount of apparent ways to root my device!!
Essentially, I have an s4 on vodafone UK. I9505
Anyone on voda will appreciate the stupid amount of bloatware and issues (currently IMS framework) etc
I want to root my device so I can install a stock androidOS.
I would like a step by step guide to rooting and installing the OS.
Just links would be fine to sites/programs that have been tried and tested.
I am an android noob so I need some very basic steps.
I have no need (yet) to make major changes to my device and mess around with specific root app etc. I literally just want to install a cleaner, non bloated OS!!
Any help appreciated!!
rootromnoob said:
Hi all,
Apologies for the newbie question that I'm sure if I looked hard enough is listed in previous posts!!!
I am a recent convert from iphone.
I always jailbroke my devices so was used to installing jailbreak and cydia etc.
However, moving to android has confused things due to the amount of apparent ways to root my device!!
Essentially, I have an s4 on vodafone UK. I9505
Anyone on voda will appreciate the stupid amount of bloatware and issues (currently IMS framework) etc
I want to root my device so I can install a stock androidOS.
I would like a step by step guide to rooting and installing the OS.
Just links would be fine to sites/programs that have been tried and tested.
I am an android noob so I need some very basic steps.
I have no need (yet) to make major changes to my device and mess around with specific root app etc. I literally just want to install a cleaner, non bloated OS!!
Any help appreciated!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a search bar on the right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=root i9505
rootromnoob said:
Hi all,
Apologies for the newbie question that I'm sure if I looked hard enough is listed in previous posts!!!
I am a recent convert from iphone.
I always jailbroke my devices so was used to installing jailbreak and cydia etc.
However, moving to android has confused things due to the amount of apparent ways to root my device!!
Essentially, I have an s4 on vodafone UK. I9505
Anyone on voda will appreciate the stupid amount of bloatware and issues (currently IMS framework) etc
I want to root my device so I can install a stock androidOS.
I would like a step by step guide to rooting and installing the OS.
Just links would be fine to sites/programs that have been tried and tested.
I am an android noob so I need some very basic steps.
I have no need (yet) to make major changes to my device and mess around with specific root app etc. I literally just want to install a cleaner, non bloated OS!!
Any help appreciated!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. Root ur device: HERE
2. You can remove manually your bloatware: HERE
Many thanks
Now rooted.
Last week I received a brand new S5 G900F, no carrier, and want to have administrator privileges in order to remove bloatware. Plus, it would be nice to have adblock and apps to back up the entire system, both which aren't available in the phone's stock form, and maybe a custom ROM and Kernel.
I have never rooted a phone nor messed with its system files, so I'm a complete newbie on this. Also, I haven't connected it to the Internet yet, so that the phone is in its stock form before rooting it.
What's the simplest, safest yet effective method for rooting my phone? Afterwards, can I just update the phone to the latest version using the regular system settings menu, or should I do it externally (downloading the update on the PC)? Any particular tips on what to do next, such as what apps to remove, which to install and so on, if possible while keeping it simple? I read that CM 12.1 (ROM) + Ktoonsez (Kernel) is the way to go.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Avensvvvvvv
The best, safeest way to Root? - Have a look in the Q&A Forum, its mostly all here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Some people use TowelRoot...
I used CF Auto root and found it easier. You can find here at XDA or at http://droidors.com/2015/03/24/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900i-android-lollipop-5-0/ be aware that this link is for the g900i ot the g900f.
As for updating etc....a lot of the latest ROMS come with OTA (over the air) updates. Which ROMS? There is kind of a rule here that you dont ask which ROM is best because the idea is that you do loads of reading and try them out for yourself Lately Ive been playing around with PhoeniX ROM, Alliance ROM and some of the CM stuff...but all are good. Removal of Bloatware is pretty straight forward using Titanium Backup - or some ROMS supply their own method for doing do. Just be sure to not mess around with any of the system files while your still learning. Search Bloatware and you should find some good advice.
Thats about it mate - the main thing is to read, read, read and ask lots of questions before you do anything. Otherwise you'll have a very expensive paperweight on your desk Most of the people here are cool with Noobs asking questions in the correct forums....by the way this post should really be posted in the Q&A forum
Good luck flashing and rooting...and most of all....have fun!
Mugsyfied
You have a good answer in the above post.....
But in future, you need to give us more information about your device so that we can offer advice that is suited more exactly to your circumstances....
The version of Android currently running on your device is one critical bit of info you didn't provide.....
Some things to bear in mind about your phone....
1) Samsung have included something called Knox on these phones....it is basically an un-resettable 'eFuse' which 'tripps' when you flash any custom software to your device. Samsung are using it as an indicator to allow them to deny warranty claims.
2) when you root your phone you WILL trip knox, this will probably prevent you from receiving OTA updates to your device....and even if (by some miracle) you did get an OTA, it will remove your root access, and you'll have to start again....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg