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[Beginners Guide]How to root Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Hello XDA,
I know there are lot of guides on how to root the Galaxy Note 2,but unfortunately I have not seen a guide that is clear enough to beginners that know nothing about Android. So, after hard work I have done a guide on how to root the Samsung Galaxy note 2 and put it in your hands.
Note:I Have Also Made A Picture Full Guide So, IF This Guide Wasn't Clear For You, You Can Go HERE
Introduction:
Today, I will guide you on how you can root your Samsung Galaxy Note 2.This method is the most easiest, safest and the fastest method up to date. To start off, the method will take little time but it’s more guaranteed to work on any Galaxy Note 2.
Disclaimer:
I’m not responsible if something went wrong on your phone(Usually nothing goes wrong), you’re doing this on your own responsibility. Rooting your phone will void your warranty so don’t root your device unless you know what you are doing.To know more about rooting check What is rooting and it’s top 10 benefits.
Method: Rooting using Odin: [Recommended]
This method works for almost all Galaxy Note 2s,and it will only root and install busybox.
All credits go for Chainfire for making the CF-autoroot make a look at the Original Thread
Requirements:
1-Download these files:
1-CF-Autoroot Depending on your model number which could be found in Setting-> About Phone:
A) For N7100 Model go HERE.
B) For N7105 Model go HERE.
C) SHV-E250K Model go HERE.
D) SHV-E250L Model go HERE.
E) SHV-E250S Model go HERE.
F) SPH-L900 Model go HERE
G) SGH-I317 Model go HERE
H) SGH-I317M Model go HERE
I) SGH-T889 (T-Mobile version) Model go HERE
IF you didn't see your model number above don't try this method because it might brick your phone.
2-Odin 3.07 From HERE.
3-Samsung USB Drivers from HERE and then install them.
4-Make sure to fully backup your device.Check our post on How to Backup Every Android Mobile Phone.
5-Make sure to backup your EFS file immediately after rooting your device.
Step1:Extract the CF-Autoroot until you got a file with .tar.md5
Step2: Extract odin307.zip then run Odin3 v3.07 as administrator.
Step3:Shutdown your Note 2 completely. Then, hold down the volume down button+ the home button then press the power button for 5 seconds, after you will see a warning screen just press volume up.
Step4: Now click on “PDA” and choose the .tar.md5 file we downloaded earlier. Then connect the USB cable to your computer then to your Galaxy Note 2. Now Click on “Start”.
Step5: Once it successfully finishes you will see “Pass” in the above table of the “ID:COM”
* In Some cases Knox disabled SuperSu to work probably.So,if SuperSU wasn’t working probably for you.Download the latest version of SuperSU from the Play Store.Then on launch it will ask you to disable Knox and you should accept.Hope that solve it.
Conclusion:
That's it! Easily rooted. to unroot your device and reclaim your warranty visit How to Un-root Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

Bump.
I think ketan's guide is very good enough. It's just a bit difficult to find.
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UtkarshGupta said:
Bump.
I think ketan's guide is very good enough. It's just a bit difficult to find.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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Well maybe for you but trust me a lot of people find ketan's guide is hard....am talking about the beginners that doesn't know what CWM is..!!
Am I right?

Thank you for this. I'll attempt to root my Note 2 in a couple of weeks so this is certainly appreciated.
Is this the latest method to root? All I want to do is gain root so I can use apps like titanium backup, ad away, cerburus and maybe tasker.
Can I just gain root and use all of those while sticking to the stock rom? And also can i still get the phone repaired under warranty should it develop any faults later on?

Very straight forward instructions, thanks!
One question, which method is preferred? I see Method 2 is 'Recommended' -- why is it then not Method 1?
Is there any downside to either method? From a stock rom, which would you say is the 'slickest' method?
Thanks!!

xmob101 said:
Thank you for this. I'll attempt to root my Note 2 in a couple of weeks so this is certainly appreciated.
Is this the latest method to root? All I want to do is gain root so I can use apps like titanium backup, ad away, cerburus and maybe tasker.
Can I just gain root and use all of those while sticking to the stock rom? And also can i still get the phone repaired under warranty should it develop any faults later on?
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Hopefully these methods are the latest.And yes you can root and stick to the stock rom,for that I advise you to follow method 2.And when you root your galaxy note 2 your warrenty is void so you should before going to Samsung Service Center to uninstall all root apps and unroot your device.
swiftrok said:
Very straight forward instructions, thanks!
One question, which method is preferred? I see Method 2 is 'Recommended' -- why is it then not Method 1?
Is there any downside to either method? From a stock rom, which would you say is the 'slickest' method?
Thanks!!
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Method 2 of course because it will only root your phone and keep it as stock as possible (CF-Autoroot)unlike method 2 that will either flash a pre-rooted sytem image or root the phone using CWM (custom recovery)which is for some people is better since they want to root and install ClockWorkMod recovery.But,I think method 2 is recommended because it has less disadvantages and keeps your phone as stock as possible.

kalo0osh97 said:
Method 2 of course because it will only root your phone by installing a kernal (CF-Autoroot)unlike method 2 will either flash a pre-rooted sytem image or root the phone using CWM (custom recovery)which is for some people is better since they want to root and install ClockWorkMod.But,I think method 2 is recommended because it has less disadvantages and keeps your phone as stock as possible.
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Who said it flash kernel?

I think dr. Ketan's guide is more than enough for all Galaxy users !!
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2

Don't feel bad and not to disappoint you but when you providing guide its your duty to explain detail about pros and cons of each method as well prepare yourself to provide correct and detail information as much as
Hopefully these methods are the latest.And yes you can root and stick to the stock rom,for that I advise you to follow method 2.And when you root your galaxy note 2 your warrenty is void so you should before going to Samsung Service Center to uninstall all root apps and unroot your device.
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just unrooting won't revoke warranty you need to do more
Method 2 of course because it will only root your phone by installing a kernal (CF-Autoroot)
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it won't flash kernel
Note:I Have Also Made A Picture Full Guide So, IF This Guide Wasn't Clear For You, You Can Go HERE
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you can attach image here too, why XDA members needs to go to third party web site to see just image
Hope you can correct earliest in favor of newbies

As I said ketan's guide is enough.
And ketan it would be not wrong to say that your guide is difficult to be found by people.
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UtkarshGupta said:
As I said ketan's guide is enough.
And ketan it would be not wrong to say that your guide is difficult to be found by people.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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yeah utkarsh but that is already sticky
but after your y'day comment i have already edited title, as well one my sticky thread in general also edited and added link to main guide to root N7100.

Cm'on guys how difficult is to just google dr. Ketan !!
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2

Oh ! ha ha ha
then you can find other aspect than XDA too !!

dr.ketan said:
Don't feel bad and not to disappoint you but when you providing guide its your duty to explain detail about pros and cons of each method as well prepare yourself to provide correct and detail information as much as
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You're right its my fault and I will try to try my best to make my guide perfect. and thank you for your corrections ...
xperiax10.awesome said:
I think dr. Ketan's guide is more than enough for all Galaxy users !!
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
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UtkarshGupta said:
As I said ketan's guide is enough.
And ketan it would be not wrong to say that your guide is difficult to be found by people.
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Guys nobody is forcing you to follow my guide. And if you liked Dr.ketan's guide that is your opinion.
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Thanks for the guide. Very straight forward.
Had mine rooted in no time. Now to find a good rom to put on it as I have a N7105.
Gumboot

Ynt: [Beginners Guide]How to root Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Thanks for your patience work but dr's thread is enough. It is just hard to find in some ways.
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About 2 week's old with my Note 2 and this is my first Android device (Sprint Sero user ) so I am total noob here.
I just checked my phone and it is SPH-L9000 with Android 4.1.1
Which rooting method can I use? Most likely above methods wont work for me, am I correct? Any advise here plz. Just point me to the correct thread. Thanks

I thought CF auto root wasn't safe due to SDS risk?

jayeshkavathe said:
About 2 week's old with my Note 2 and this is my first Android device (Sprint Sero user ) so I am total noob here.
I just checked my phone and it is SPH-L9000 with Android 4.1.1
Which rooting method can I use? Most likely above methods wont work for me, am I correct? Any advise here plz. Just point me to the correct thread. Thanks
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Ok then I have just updated the Main post.Now you can root your phone using method 2.

My model number is SGH-I317M and the baseband version is I317MVLBMA3. What method should I use to root? Thanks.

[Q] Root clarification

Hey all, I'm an old viewer of XDA, but I just recently created an account to post comments and create posts.
I just need to get a confirmation that devices running JB and ICS can't be rooted through an application on the phone that's standalone.
Can someone please confirm?

AmroEssam said:
Hey all, I'm an old viewer of XDA, but I just recently created an account to post comments and create posts.
I just need to get a confirmation that devices running JB and ICS can't be rooted through an application on the phone that's standalone.
Can someone please confirm?
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I may be wrong but I haven't seen anything that can be ran on the phone itself to root. Its probably something a lot of dev's are considering, as PC's and laptops are on the decline these days, with a lot of people moving to smartphone/tablets. Below are links to two different methods which will get you rooted.
CF AutoRoot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Galaxy S4 toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226263
Root - Linux (no Odin)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378289

gsmyth said:
I may be wrong but I haven't seen anything that can be ran on the phone itself to root. Its probably something a lot of dev's are considering, as PC's and laptops are on the decline these days, with a lot of people moving to smartphone/tablets. Below are links to two different methods which will get you rooted.
CF AutoRoot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Galaxy S4 toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226263
Root - Linux (no Odin)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378289
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I understand that, but I'm looking for a confirmation that not a single app can root your JB or ICS phone. I know this used to be done on GB and Froyo, but I need a confirmation that it's not there for JB & ICS

AmroEssam said:
I understand that, but I'm looking for a confirmation that not a single app can root your JB or ICS phone. I know this used to be done on GB and Froyo, but I need a confirmation that it's not there for JB & ICS
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Had a look on Google and there appears to be an apk root method, but its for the Galaxy S4 Active model.
http://phandroid.com/2013/07/02/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-root-apk-download/

[Q] Bricked(?) Galaxy S4 AT&T SGH-I337

I successfully rooted my phone with saferoot, then began following the steps of this video ("CyanogenMod 11 (CM11) on the Samsung Galaxy S4! (Install, Setup, First Look, and etc)" on YouTube by wwjoshdew) and when I got to the part where I boot into recovery to begin installing cyanogenmod, a message appeared on the screen saying "System software not authorized by AT&T" and I cannot boot into Android or get past this screen. I have tried using Kies to restore my phone, but Kies says that my device is not supported even though I used it to create a backup before I started all of this. I have also heard that Odin can be used to restore, but I don't have a stock AT&T ROM to flash. What should I do to restore my phone to the point where I can use it, or to finish installing cyanogenmod? Either of these options would be fine by me.

Solved
I fixed this but I'm not sure how, sorry. If anyone would still like to walk me through a safe way to install cyanogenmod, I would appreciate the help! I have full root access still and am running Andoird 4.3 on AT&T. I'm not sure if my bootloader is unlocked however.

FastSloth said:
I fixed this but I'm not sure how, sorry. If anyone would still like to walk me through a safe way to install cyanogenmod, I would appreciate the help! I have full root access still and am running Andoird 4.3 on AT&T. I'm not sure if my bootloader is unlocked however.
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Yes, your boot loader is locked. You can only flash 4.3 based touchwiz Roms.
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how did u fix
FastSloth said:
I fixed this but I'm not sure how, sorry. If anyone would still like to walk me through a safe way to install cyanogenmod, I would appreciate the help! I have full root access still and am running Andoird 4.3 on AT&T. I'm not sure if my bootloader is unlocked however.
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plz tell me how u fixed it im stuck with same thing watched same video

imtootatted said:
plz tell me how u fixed it im stuck with same thing watched same video
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Probably this thread can help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279

FastSloth said:
I successfully rooted my phone with saferoot, then began following the steps of this video ("CyanogenMod 11 (CM11) on the Samsung Galaxy S4! (Install, Setup, First Look, and etc)" on YouTube by wwjoshdew) and when I got to the part where I boot into recovery to begin installing cyanogenmod, a message appeared on the screen saying "System software not authorized by AT&T" and I cannot boot into Android or get past this screen. I have tried using Kies to restore my phone, but Kies says that my device is not supported even though I used it to create a backup before I started all of this. I have also heard that Odin can be used to restore, but I don't have a stock AT&T ROM to flash. What should I do to restore my phone to the point where I can use it, or to finish installing cyanogenmod? Either of these options would be fine by me.
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The video you watched was not for your version of the S-4. Likely an international or Google Play edition, or even Sprint version. The At&t version is MK2 with a locked boot loader with KNOX software. Much of what you know about flashing CWM, custom kernels, Cyanogen Mod is meaningless now & will likely brick it or trip KNOX. Ah but do not despair. Look what I found with my trusty XDA search button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
Once you've restored your phone, read this guide to learn how to root, install Safestrap recovery & flash a dizzying amount of available roms for 4.3 Jellybean & now 4.4.2 Kit Kat.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221.
You tube videos brick phones & reading forums on XDA Developers saves them
Good luck & happy reading.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825
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Root Sprint S5....Step-by-Step

Root Sprint S5 step-by-step....the following is for the Sprint SM-G900P (S5) and SM-860P (Sport S5) Updated 10/20/2014
*The SM-G900P method has been confirmed to work on the Virgin Mobile branded S5. However, do this at your own risk*
-----> If you would rather watch a video of how to root the S5 check out qbking77's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52587088&postcount=1
Please thank the owners of the threads in the links for the work put in to post the necessary files to obtain root/hotspot
**As always, I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. Just follow the easy steps and all will be good.**
*Before you proceed, if you have not taken the official ND2 or NE5 update from Sammy yet and want to then do that now. It is easier to do the update before obtaining root.
STEP 1 - DRIVERS
Download the Samsung S5 driver and install on your Windows PC: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-G900PZKASPR
--->If you are using Linux no additional driver download is required.<---
After you install the drivers, plug in your phone to the PC and make sure it detects your device and loads the drivers properly. Should be able to access your storage. If not, don't proceed because chances are Odin will not recognize the device either. If this happens, try a different usb port, re-booting PC, cable, etc.​
STEP 2 - OBTAIN ROOT SM-G900P (S5)
**Disclaimer.....using CF Auto Root method will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device. Towelroot method in itself does not trip the Knox counter.**
There are 2 options for root. Pick whichever you are more comfortable with (my preference is towelroot because it is a faster and safer one click method):
Option 1: **According to the latest info from towelroot thread, this will only work with Kernels dated prior to June 3rd, 2014. May work on newer but chances are not good due to Google supposedly patching the exploit.**
This can be done without the use of a PC. Go HERE, click the symbol, and download the towelroot apk.
After download, install and run. Then, go to Play Store and download/install SuperSU. Run to update binary. Done.
---->For More Adventurous Users....if you want to utilize mod strings for towelroot, install recovery without a PC using Mobile Odin, etc. see HERE Courtesy of fergie716
Option 2: Download Chainfire's S5 Autoroot (Odin included in package): http://download.chainfire.eu/408/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip
Then go here and just follow the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51421067&postcount=2​
STEP 2 - OBTAIN ROOT SM-G860P (Sport S5)
**Disclaimer.....using the following method to root (currently the only available) will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device.**
Download Chainfire's Sport S5 Autoroot (Odin included in package): http://download.chainfire.eu/460/CF-...ts-smg860p.zip
Then go here and just follow the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51421067&postcount=2​
STEP 3 - CUSTOM RECOVERY SM-G900P (S5)
**Disclaimer.....flashing a custom recovery will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device.**
Download the latest PhilZ CWM Advanced Touch .tar.md5 file (custom recovery): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706253
Take this .tar.md5 file and put in your Odin folder. If you don't have Odin yet then download from here: forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
Then just follow the Odin directions on this page under "How to install with Odin". Just remember you are installing PhilZ and not TWRP but steps are still the same: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51450356&postcount=1[/URL]​
STEP 3 - CUSTOM RECOVERY SM-G860P (Sport S5)
**Disclaimer.....flashing a custom recovery will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device.**
Download the modified CWM recovery here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/development/recovery-cwm-s5-sport-sm-g680p-t2907945​
STEP 4 - NANDROID BACKUP
Don't skip----> Now that you have root and a custom recovery, first thing you should do is make a backup in recovery just in case something goes wrong in the future. (hold press Vol Up + Home + Power when powered off to boot into recovery) **I strongly recommend that you backup EFS as well. Keep the backup in a safe place afterwards** Or, you can go HERE, download the tool, and backup EFS with the app. Make sure you have Busybox installed first and put the produced backup in a safe place such as PC hard drive, cloud storage, etc.​
Optional:
Now that you are rooted what is a flashaholic to do?
For a comprehensive list of mods, roms, and add-ons click here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52456762&postcount=1​
Done. Flash away.

Thanks man . Glad u took the time to post this for us. Makes it easier for us workaholics lol. Thanks again
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I vote for a sticky
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2nd the sticky. i have tried to root my phone all week. several posts here due to things going wrong. Even though these are the same instructions i have followed throughout my journey.. it didnt work til this time for some reason. Thanks for having everything I wanted in one place!

Nice, weird how u had a problem, roots very quick all I have done, but atleast your rooted thats all that matters.
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miracast?
I have a question everybody. just wanted to know if I were to root my galaxy s5 would I still be able to connect my phone to a miracast dongle. I have a measy aws mriacast dongle and use ez cast app I have heard a lot of people saying that this feature breaks once you root and needed some advice before I did anything to my phone

unsupported dev_type
phone is stuck in odin mode it makes it about 1/4 of the way though help

Does anybody know if this will work on the newly released but identical boost/virgin S5s? Maybe too early lol.

carnivalrejectq said:
Does anybody know if this will work on the newly released but identical boost/virgin S5s? Maybe too early lol.
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I would post this over in the CF-AutoRoot thread. If there isn't one yet you can make a request. See post #3 for current model compatibility: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537

carnivalrejectq said:
Does anybody know if this will work on the newly released but identical boost/virgin S5s? Maybe too early lol.
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The new Virgin S5 appears to be the "same" as the Sprint S5:
Model: SM-G900P
Firmware: G900PVPU1AND2
That having been said... I'd rather not be the first to confirm the Sprint root method works on Virgin as-is. :cyclops:

Okay...
The Sprint root DOES indeed work on the VM phone.
No problems. Same model. Same firmware.

Download links dead
Can someone create mirrors, the download link of all the requirements are dead

I just clicked them, they all worked fine. Maybe clear your cache on your browser
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Can i still receive and upgrade with OTA updates if i am rooted?

BigBeard86 said:
Can i still receive and upgrade with OTA updates if i am rooted?
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In order to root you have to have cwm, which is custom recovery. OTA upgrades flash through stock recovery only, so no, it will fail if you try to accept it. You have to be 100% stock to take ota upgrades
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Emoji trouble
After rooting my s5 my emojis no longer go through. People recieve them as black squares w/ questions marks and vice versa. Anyone else experience this?

khpatel4991 said:
Can someone create mirrors, the download link of all the requirements are dead
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I have just went through all the links and downloaded the required files. No issues at all.

jdsingle76 said:
In order to root you have to have cwm, which is custom recovery. OTA upgrades flash through stock recovery only, so no, it will fail if you try to accept it. You have to be 100% stock to take ota upgrades
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Thanks for the reply.
Does anyone know if we should be expecting another OTA update anytime soon?

BigBeard86 said:
Thanks for the reply.
Does anyone know if we should be expecting another OTA update anytime soon?
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I would think not. KK is the latest thing out, and I haven't heard anything in the tea leaves about an update to the S5.
Edit: I stand corrected. Looks like there may be something on the horizon.
http://m.ibtimes.com/android-443-ki...g-galaxy-s5-galaxy-s4-lte-android-442-1590375
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Family share plan
If I root my new s5 will I still be able to add people to my family share plan using my family ID#??

[Q] S4 will not root

I have a brand new Galaxy S4 for AT&T and nothing will work to root this phone. Tried motochopper. When I run adb file as administrator the black box pops up for about 2 seconds and then its gone. Doesn't install SuperUser.
Also tried Odin 3.09 and the ID box says ):[COM4] and is always blue instead of yellow. Tried reinstalling the drivers restarting etc and its the same. When I hit "Start" it always fails.
Also tried the Kingo ROOT, it gets the phone into download mode and at the Recovery step, it fails.
Even Tried Terminal Emulator and once again, it would fail saying it couldn't find files even though they were on the SD card and it was formated correctly
I'm really stuck here and ready to give up. Please help!
Phone is SGH-I337, running Android 4.4.2 Kernel 3.4.0-1125940

What files are you using to root your s4?

grizzlywon said:
I have a brand new Galaxy S4 for AT&T and nothing will work to root this phone. Tried motochopper. When I run adb file as administrator the black box pops up for about 2 seconds and then its gone. Doesn't install SuperUser.
Also tried Odin 3.09 and the ID box says ):[COM4] and is always blue instead of yellow. Tried reinstalling the drivers restarting etc and its the same. When I hit "Start" it always fails.
Also tried the Kingo ROOT, it gets the phone into download mode and at the Recovery step, it fails.
Even Tried Terminal Emulator and once again, it would fail saying it couldn't find files even though they were on the SD card and it was formated correctly
I'm really stuck here and ready to give up. Please help!
Phone is SGH-I337, running Android 4.4.2 Kernel 3.4.0-1125940
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Since you just purchase the s4 you must be on build NB1 which there is no single method to root developed. To root your phone you need to downgrade to MK2.
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And which recovery are you using?
You can try to flash the standard Galaxy S4 rom (non-branded) via Odin, and then try to root that rom
Did you try to flash a pre-rooted custom rom? This might also help, and you might get a better rom (performance/battery-life)

bassie1988 said:
And which recovery are you using?
You can try to flash the standard Galaxy S4 rom (non-branded) via Odin, and then try to root that rom
Did you try to flash a pre-rooted custom rom? This might also help, and you might get a better rom (performance/battery-life)
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Its not about root the latest phones comes with a version that the bootloader its locked. This phones are limited to Touch wiz roms due to the new decision of AT&T to lock the bootloader. There is nothing we can do until some body find a way to do it.
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Have you read this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298508
I hope it helps you out..
Some brands just don't want us to get the maximum out of our phones..
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bassie1988 said:
Have you read this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298508
I hope it helps you out..
Some brands just don't want us to get the maximum out of our phones..
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That's not the way---more problems will be encountered--
If you are nb1 look at these and read and read as netomel suggested--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
there is no nb1 root at this time and maybe never--bootloader is not unlockable
ted77usa is a great source to help you
do not go back and use 2013 threads and motochopper will not work for you
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rugmankc said:
That's not the way---more problems will be encountered--
If you are nb1 look at these and read and read as netomel suggested--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
there is no nb1 root at this time and maybe never--bootloader is not unlockable
ted77usa is a great source to help you
do not go back and use 2013 threads and motochopper will not work for you
:good:
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What if im NC1? same thing?

dude52 said:
What if im NC1? same thing?
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Same thing--I am on the original phone so not an expert on SafeStrap. Just know you need to not use any old methods and start reading in General/Q&A on any thread about nc1/nb1 and SafeStrap. I would post on there for advice from members like ted. There has also been a lot of similar questions on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320430
and people are there to help
Wish I had the exact answers, but am not in your situation. Just want to get you to the correct threads and people to get you sorted--

Now why would AT&T make it so hard / impossible to modify your device? They don't gain any advantage of it do they?
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The main advantage is you can't use custom rooms to get around some of the blocked features. That way they can charge for those features.
It also allows them to go after the corporate contracts that want a more locked down device. The Government has been looking for a successor to the BlackBerry.
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