Hello everyone and thanks for helping me out in my last post. OK so I wait and get my mja update, which by the way fixed all the bugs on the gs4. Now I am thinking I want to root but I can't find a guide online anywhere, a Lil help would be appreciated.
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You haven't searched or read much. You can use CF auto root.
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No I have done my research CF doesn't work with sprint gs4 Mja build
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hm I did cf auto root, and it worked just fine for me.
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It made knox go 0x1 right?
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yep
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It made knox go 0x1 right?
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The only way to root MJA is to use CF and trip the Knox counter.
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OK just a few more questions. So in the distant future will it be possible to turn knox back to 0x0 and unroot phone?
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OK just a few more questions. So in the distant future will it be possible to turn knox back to 0x0 and unroot phone?
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Maybe. But it doesn't matter. At this point in time, it has been confirmed that Sprint will not be denying service for devices with the Knox counter tripped.
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Maybe. But it doesn't matter. At this point in time, it has been confirmed that Sprint will not be denying service for devices with the Knox counter tripped.
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Where did you get this information from? Source please.
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OK just a few more questions. So in the distant future will it be possible to turn knox back to 0x0 and unroot phone?
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I told you it works.
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Yep your right. Only thing I'm having trouble with now is where is my cwm to flash cyanogenmod.
I also have great news for all gs4 users who aren't rooted yet and running mja. I ran cf auto root on my pc with all anti-virus turned off and everything worked perfect, no SU or knox problems at. I was on sprint mja build.
Read up, make sure u have the right software and drivers and you should be fine.
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leaderbuilder said:
Where did you get this information from? Source please.
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From galaxys3man30:
Mr.kennyglass123 just got some confirmed info that sprint will repair/replace your phone with the knox counter set 0x1 so that's some positive news. I've have been able to successfully root and add a custom kernel to 4.3 without any issues and it's not as bad as it seems just people where making the mistake of trying to go back to a earlier update and with the new bootloader that just not possible right now. So, it's not that scary to do this update but I can understand where ur coming from thou buddy. I will be here to help you with it if you need me buddy I have successfully remove all of knox from the ota rom so far so it's that hard to get removed and such. Just trying to give some encouraging info buddy.
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From galaxys3man30:
Mr.kennyglass123 just got some confirmed info that sprint will repair/replace your phone with the knox counter set 0x1 so that's some positive news. I've have been able to successfully root and add a custom kernel to 4.3 without any issues and it's not as bad as it seems just people where making the mistake of trying to go back to a earlier update and with the new bootloader that just not possible right now. So, it's not that scary to do this update but I can understand where ur coming from thou buddy. I will be here to help you with it if you need me buddy I have successfully remove all of knox from the ota rom so far so it's that hard to get removed and such. Just trying to give some encouraging info buddy.
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An important clarification, Sprint will do this! Samsung will NOT!!!! It is very important you understand the difference. If you are paying for Sprint TEP (Total Equipment Protection), Best Buy Protection, or even Square Trade Insurance then the Knox flag shouldn't be a problem. If you do not have any of the insurance packages and you are solely relying on the Samsung warranty for your phone than you should know that Samsung will reject any warranty claim if the Knox flag is tripped or they can tell that you rooted it. They will fix your phone for a fee.
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Does anyone know if its possible to remove the knox bootloader from a phone that applied the update?
Why can't we just odin an older stock tar? Will that not work?
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Not currently possible to rollback the bootloader, however there are a number of "un-knox'd" ROM's available.
You have some reading to do.
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Would running an un knoxed rom trip the warranty fuse knox enables? Are there any aosp/cm un knoxed roms out that u know of?
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All aosp/cm roms are unknoxed. That has nothing to do with the bootloader. Once an S4 has been upgraded to MJA or newer software you have the knox enabled bootloader and the only way not to trip the knox warranty flag is not to root it. This flag is pretty useless and means nothing to most users. It has no affect on your phone usage or modding ability. All it does is let Samsung know that you rooted the phone if you send it in to them for warranty work. They may or may not choose to work on your phone under warranty. It doesn't affect your ability to go to Sprint and have them fix your phone. It only matters if you are going to ship your phone to Samsung to fix. If you have insurance (TEP), best buy, square trade, or any other program than you are good, Just use your damn phone and enjoy it!
Oh good to hear thanks
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Found this out in a google search... anybody try it? says its for Verizon, but will work on sprint..Im a chicken to try it, was just hoping others have been here, done it
http://www.droidviews.com/root-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-on-android-4-3-vruemk2/
Just found another link
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/12/Safe-Root-Android-4.3-Galaxy-S3-S4-Note-No-Warranty-Void.html
I've used safe root on verizon forums to root my sprint gs4. And not trip Knox. Its still 0x0 for me.
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daniel4653 said:
I've used safe root on verizon forums to root my sprint gs4. And not trip Knox. Its still 0x0 for me.
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daniel4653,
Which method did you use?
Thanks
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daniel4653,
Which method did you use?
Thanks
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I've already stated. Safe root.
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Another option is Kingo root. I used it to successfully root my sister-in-law's stock MK2 without triggering Knox.
I've used SafeRoot on my Verizon S4. Great method, great Dev
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Is this a full root?
Also, Anybody else confirm this?
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What do you mean by full root? There's only one type of root lol
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Can I root my note 3 9005 not sure what the knox means and will that mess my phone up any help much greatful. Here's my phones details
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denny1970 said:
Can I root my note 3 9005 not sure what the knox means and will that mess my phone up any help much greatful. Here's my phones details
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I rooted my n9005 running 4.3 a few days a go. I just flashed cf root by odin.
I have heard it trips knox and warranty is voided.
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denny1970 said:
Can I root my note 3 9005 not sure what the knox means and will that mess my phone up any help much greatful. Here's my phones details
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Yes you can root it but you will trip knox to 0x1 from 0x0 meaning you lose warranty in some countries, the UK for certain
OK thanks for the reply s done that also mean I can no longer unroot after knox has be tripped!
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denny1970 said:
OK thanks for the reply s done that also mean I can no longer unroot after knox has be tripped!
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Correct no going back as of today ...the future who knows
Rooted for like not a bad thing is it lol
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Rooted for like not a bad thing is it lol
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I havent rooted yet amd im still on 4.3. Which is the best method to root without tripping? I just tried Kingo and it gave me a prompt about voiding warranty so i didnt go ahead. However, i was told that kingo does it fine with 4.3 and doesn't trip knox. So now i'm left conused :/
Yeah I was gonna try kings but read a bit 1st on there Facebook page they say kit kat 4.4.2 not supported! So gonna have to read up to do it manually fc-auto root looks OK but I need to know before I dive in and go ahead with it!
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Yeah I was gonna try kings but read a bit 1st on there Facebook page they say kit kat 4.4.2 not supported! So gonna have to read up to do it manually fc-auto root looks OK but I need to know before I dive in and go ahead with it!
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Just to clarify, you can unroot but you can't reset Knox warranty void to 0x0...
If you are on KK then make sure you use the LATEST cf-autoroot or you will get a soft brick... If you use ODIN 3.09 you put the cf-autoroot file in AP, if you use any lower then put the file in PDA...
Cheers don't suppose you got the fc-auto root link not sure if you can put up a link in here cheers
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Or do you no wait the latest FC - auto root?
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denny1970 said:
Or do you no wait the latest FC - auto root?
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U can get cf autoroot from his thread at note 3 original android development.
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So cf auto root by chainfire, on kitkat 4.4.2, doesnt trigger knox? in the cf root thread it says it does. Im confused!
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So cf auto root by chainfire, on kitkat 4.4.2, doesnt trigger knox? in the cf root thread it says it does. Im confused!
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It will trip. No safe method in kitkat. At least yet. Dunno future
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From what people say. There is an e-fuse for the knox switch. Once you Flash, the switch goes from 0x0 to 0x1. The e-fuse apparently cannot be reset.
But there has been instances where rooting has not toggled the knox switch
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From what people say. There is an e-fuse for the knox switch. Once you Flash, the switch goes from 0x0 to 0x1. The e-fuse apparently cannot be reset.
But there has been instances where rooting has not toggled the knox switch
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On newer bootloader, if I m not wrong mj3 nd above on n9005, confirm it will trip. No possibilities for not triggering knox 0x1.
I have tried on several devices.
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How can I rest knox guys and binary pin plz
Would Tringal away works?
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soqrates666 said:
How can I rest knox guys and binary pin plz
Would Tringal away works?
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Nope, you can reset the status to official with Triangle Away but NOT reset the KNOX warranty void flag atm.
Someone told me just flash stock rom and everything will reset is it truth if now how can I claim warranty back plz
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Someone told me just flash stock rom and everything will reset is it truth if now how can I claim warranty back plz
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You cannot reset the knox 0x1 flag, once tripped your warranty is gone mate
Ok tell me how can I root without trading my knox I didn't root yet but my question if there is anyway to root without flag knox
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you are already flagged, so it doesn't matter any more, choose the root which goes with your android build
I did t flaged it yet I didn't root but I want to root without flag knox is it possible
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You said Knox is already flag, so how you do not want to flag it ?
I didn't root yet Bro but I want to know how to root without flaging the knox I was to use dongol over otg and it need rooted device so I want to root my device without flaging my knox is there is anyway to do that mate
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I didn't root yet Bro but I want to know how to root without flaging the knox I was to use dongol over otg and it need rooted device so I want to root my device without flaging my knox is there is anyway to do that mate
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If you are on 4.4.2 MJ4 or newer you cannot root without KNOX beeing tripped. Period It will remain 0x1 wether you flash once or 50 times.
Well I'm on old kitkat version
Now can I root without getting flag
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Well I'm on old kitkat version
Now can I root without getting flag
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Where i live the N comes after the M alfabeticaly so you will get flagged.
URDLV http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498850 :
What devices are supported?
Just about every Samsung device with KNOX! (Excluding Exynos based devices)
Samsung has caught on and has started patching bootloaders, you can still root, but you will trip KNOX.
If you are running MJ4, MJ7, MK1, MK2 or higher you can still root, but you will trip KNOX!
Is there is any way to make my 3g dongol over otg work without rooting
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Where i live the N comes after the M alfabeticaly so you will get flagged.
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What devices are supported?
Just about every Samsung device with KNOX! (Excluding Exynos based devices)
Samsung has caught on and has started patching bootloaders, you can still root, but you will trip KNOX.
If you are running MJ4, MJ7, MK1, MK2 or higher you can still root, but you will trip KNOX!
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when u r flag, u r flag , and will stay flag
Man I Been telling u I'm not flaged knox yet man I didn't root yet man !!!
Was question if knox 0x1 flaged a possible way to rest it I didn't flaged my phone yet
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Yes,Root without knox is possible
Hi newbie,
I was new like you once and its daunting to read through tons of posts to root your phone.
This link here will help you with rooting,it updated all the time so you don't have to worry about outdated root methods.
http://tinyurl.com/y8ufsnp
Hope this helps
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Man I Been telling u I'm not flaged knox yet man I didn't root yet man !!!
Was question if knox 0x1 flaged a possible way to rest it I didn't flaged my phone yet
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Look here for something usefull https://www.google.com/search?q=usb...#q=usb+over+otg+without+root&safe=off&spell=1, you might have found that too if searched a bit.
U give me YouTube music like I brat lol
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But all in all, what you are asking is posted on xda and on the web a million times already.
I don't get it why do people even respond to such questions.
My advice, don't even try rooting and flashing.
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My warranty just ended and i wanted to try a one click root method. I saw a lot of samsung users on youtube using towelroot so I decided to try that. I downloaded the app, the first time i clicked make it rain, it read, phone is not currently supported. In the video discription it gave a different modstring for sprint model s4's. So i tried that, and i got the same message. None of the modstrings seem to work and ive tried many other root apps but i prefer towelroot. I dont have a computer on hand to use odin and i really want to use a one click method. How far away will the next update be to fix towel root and if not any other one click apps??
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If you took the NG2 update, Towelroot won't work. That loophole is currently closed.
And don't ask when something will be updated. The devs here do this for free and have personal lives to worry about. They'll get updates out when they get updates out.
Ok man chill. Thanks for the response
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why bother with towelroot? flash twrp. flash supersu.. disable knox.. profit..
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Ok man chill. Thanks for the response
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I am chill. You're new and probably didn't realize that asking for update etas is a big no no.
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why bother with towelroot? flash twrp. flash supersu.. disable knox.. profit..
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Because he doesn't have a computer to Odin in a custom recovery at the moment.
Sorry man i diddint realize the devs were so busy. Thanks for the insight
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Aee there any other one click apps that work with the new update???
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