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I recently updated my Nexus 7 to 4.1.2. I rooted it and reinstalled all my app. However, Shadowgun THD would not install despite using superuser temp unroot. The Play Store kept claiming my Nexus was incompatible. I had never experience this before nor did I find any1 with a similar experience. For people who experience this issue, this is due to any modifications done in the root directory or other folders requiring root. My issue came from installing AVAST Anti Theft. Once any traces were removed of having root access (In my case, I removed AVAST Anti Theft), you can simply use temp unroot option in superuser and I assume SuperSU. Hopefully, this helps anyone else having trouble.
And you posted this in development because?????
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WHY...IS...THIS...HERE?!...."read the rules before posting"! oh, forgot this is a rule....lol
J-Miah said:
I recently updated my Nexus 7 to 4.1.2. I rooted it and reinstalled all my app. However, Shadowgun THD would not install despite using superuser temp unroot. The Play Store kept claiming my Nexus was incompatible. I had never experience this before nor did I find any1 with a similar experience. For people who experience this issue, this is due to any modifications done in the root directory or other folders requiring root. My issue came from installing AVAST Anti Theft. Once any traces were removed of having root access (In my case, I removed AVAST Anti Theft), you can simply use temp unroot option in superuser and I assume SuperSU. Hopefully, this helps anyone else having trouble.
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Are you running a different kernel? Any UI mods or Changes to navigation bar? I'm rooted 4.1.2 (stock) and just installed it with no problems.
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throcker said:
WHY...IS...THIS...HERE?!...."read the rules before posting"! oh, forgot this is a rule....lol
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Why harass someone for posting a question in the q&a section?
kieso said:
Are you running a different kernel? Any UI mods or Changes to navigation bar? I'm rooted 4.1.2 (stock) and just installed it with no problems.
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No I have the stock kernel. I had previously modded my build.prop file but I restore it when I flashed 4.1.2. The AVAST app has a feature for rooted device which installs the anti-theft portion in the root directory so that if it gets stolen a hard reset wouldn't prevent me from remotely locking and wiping the device. Once I uninstalled this portion, I had no problem installing Shadowgun THD. My theory is that if you modify anything in the root directory such the anti-theft portion of AVAST or even a simple build.prop mod, the play store would not allow you to install Shadowgun THD even if you select temp unroot.
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HI all,
I've just used Wug 1.6.0 toolkit and Unlocked + Rooted (with flash cutom recovery - I dont know what it means ) successfully my 4.1.2 Nexus 7.
But I feel my Nexus a bit "slow dow" after the rooting. And the worst thing is in the past few days, when use chrome surfing websites, I randomly cause "vertical line" appears on my screen, it just appears and goes away immediatlt, fast but still noticiable and annoying.
I heard that if update to 4.2.1 can fix the "vertical line" problem. Is this true ? If so, I want to update to 4.2.1
So may I ask: If I download OTA Root Keeper application on Market Play -> Protect Root. Then update OTA to 4.2, then to 4.2.1, will I:
1. keep the root after update?
2. keep my free apps after update?
3. keep my "not-free & not paid" apps after update?
4. keep my data (movies, ebooks etc....) after the update ?
A rooted device shouldn't have affect on it's performance.
When you update to 4.2.1, you will lose root so you will have to re-root again. Yes, you will still maintain your ALL apps, music, movies and etc.
All you have to do is re-root. I don't think Wug will work until a new update comes out.
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4.2.1 is just a minor update because users were missing December in the calendar app. So thus, the new update adds it.
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scream4cheese said:
All you have to do is re-root. I don't think Wug will work until a new update comes out.
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Wug has already been updated for 4.2.
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ossdcs Formen
So the OTA rootkeeper doesn't work ?
OTA rootkeeper works fine. I updated through 4.2 and 4.21 and kept root and my custom cwm recovery.
Groid said:
OTA rootkeeper works fine. I updated through 4.2 and 4.21 and kept root and my custom cwm recovery.
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Did you update from 4.1.2 (rooted) ?
Use caution.. Read more ..
If i remember correctly when you update from 4.1.2 to 4.2 you will loose root (root keeper will not work. Because it pushed a new Boot-loader.
from 4.2 to 4.2.1 the ota root keeper does work..
with you lack of android knowledge (no disrespect intended ). Your best best might be going into the Developer threads and looking for a full 4.2.1 version of Android and flashing that with the Custom recovery... I think someone posted on there. If not the tool kit should be able to d/load and install for you .. Just be careful and read well before you move forword..
We really do not want you making a new thread im BRICKED HELP...
Good Luck. Tool Kits can get you into trouble if you do not know what they are doing.. if you do not understand a function do not click the button..
Erica Renee
Hello everyone. I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 on the AT&T network. I want to root it to open up the capabilities and such. I have tried rooting this phone via the motochopper method and the "format micro sd card exFAT/unzip/run command cd /mnt/extSdCard..etc) when i get to the ./pwn I get permission denied. I have tried searching and come up with nothing. I am running Android 4.3 build. SGH-I1337 MK2 platform. I am ready to pull my hair out. I spent all day yesterday trying to resolve this. Please help.
PS: If I missed something I apologize I did try to search.
Thanks,
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Hello everyone. I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 on the AT&T network. I want to root it to open up the capabilities and such. I have tried rooting this phone via the motochopper method and the "format micro sd card exFAT/unzip/run command cd /mnt/extSdCard..etc) when i get to the ./pwn I get permission denied. I have tried searching and come up with nothing. I am running Android 4.3 build. SGH-I1337 MK2 platform. I am ready to pull my hair out. I spent all day yesterday trying to resolve this. Please help.
PS: If I missed something I apologize I did try to search.
Thanks,
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the only root method is vroot and that is suppose to be pretty questionable as far as security goes.
And if you are okay with that there is still no custom recovery for mk2 so you will not be able to flash custom rome onto it yet
btp54 said:
the only root method is vroot and that is suppose to be pretty questionable as far as security goes.
And if you are okay with that there is still no custom recovery for mk2 so you will not be able to flash custom rome onto it yet
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I was able to root my AT&T S4 running MK2 with KingoRoot 1.1.5. It's a very simple 1-click root tool.
suprahp95 said:
I was able to root my AT&T S4 running MK2 with KingoRoot 1.1.5. It's a very simple 1-click root tool.
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Thanks alot for the information guys. My question is I hear about this VROOT and KingoRoot why are there security risks with these? I will be more than happy to use them but whats the risks involved? Also once rooted with KingoRoot or VROOT I cant do custom roms and such?
Thanks,
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Thanks alot for the information guys. My question is I hear about this VROOT and KingoRoot why are there security risks with these? I will be more than happy to use them but whats the risks involved? Also once rooted with KingoRoot or VROOT I cant do custom roms and such?
Thanks,
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Use kingo, it uses vroot method without the virus/trojan and ripping off your emei
I should add i confirmed with them that vroots malicious code was removed from kingo root latest release. Google it for download. I used it, knox safe root even for my i377m
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azuziel said:
Use kingo, it uses vroot method without the virus/trojan and ripping off your emei
I should add i confirmed with them that vroots malicious code was removed from kingo root latest release. Google it for download. I used it, knox safe root even for my i377m
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Again thanks for the information.
After I do this can I do the custom roms like everyone else? Are there any limitations or is it the same as everyone elses root access?
Thanks
Kit_Kat said:
Again thanks for the information.
After I do this can I do the custom roms like everyone else? Are there any limitations or is it the same as everyone elses root access?
Thanks
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I dont believe you can run custom recovery, might soft brick. Mk2 is locked i believe, maybe safestrap. Again tho double check. If cant run custom, install xposed framework, can do all rom customization on stock, only does it in memory, without changing apks or system and what not, cool stuff. Anyway install busybox installer from play store. Then xposed is apk you can find with Google, once xposed running, download the modules u want from within xposed and play around. All mods can be turned off in xposed if it causes problems.
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I think on 4.3 all you can do is root, its possible there's a recovery script or something. It should be in the general of att s4 forums
mf3 rooted SHOstock
There is no recovery and no custom ROMs that can be installed.
Looks like the lot of you have no idea what is going on. With this device, a maybe can end up with a $600 paperweight.
Please be 100% sure of your info before posting.
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graydiggy said:
There is no recovery and no custom ROMs that can be installed.
Looks like the lot of you have no idea what is going on. With this device, a maybe can end up with a $600 paperweight.
Please be 100% sure of your info before posting.
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Thanks alot for the info, I am kind of kicking myself because I had a phone before this one that I rooted no problem but then the phone started dropping calls and such so I returned it and now apparently I got one that is not rootable as of now. I am sure the developers are working on it and a workaround will be out soon.
Again thanks,
It is rootable. Just no recovery or ROMs
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I have tried Vroot 1.1.5 about a dozen times and always fails. I have debugging checked and drivers are OK. I can connect adb with no problem. At times adb and root will say device offline. I also got the connect message on my sgh-I337 Att Mk2 and checked always, then OK. Any info or suggestions.
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Try kingo root.
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Try kingo root.
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First I made a mistake as it was Kingo root ver 1.1.5. I never got any superuser or supersu message on my i337, I did see the notice on Kingo to allow supersu when it came up. Kingo goes thru connecting, downloading, sending script to device, waiting on device and sometimes I see device offline, then Kingo will connect and do it's thing. At the end alli get is root failed. I will do it again in a couple hours and try to get better information. One question I do have is what state is the I337 to be in booted up and lock screen unlocked, recovery or fast boot? I have only tried in booted up and lock screen unlocked. Oh I have tried root also but it failed also. On Knox, some thread it was mentioned to have Knox disabled to run Kingo. I ask there but was reminded that I wasn't on a Kingo thread... even tho some 8 others had ask questions or input on Kingo. So found this thread. Thanks for any advice.
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UPDATE!!!! Do ask me why but after 2 more fails with Kingo, I started a program that I had to use with Hisense Sero pro tablet to root it called Snappea. It doesn't root but needed to be connected to the Sero while rooting. So I brought it up and let I connect to my ATT SG4 I337 and the ran Kingo1.1.5. Kingo ran thru the steps fast, installed supersu, rebooted i337 and checked it, rebooted again and was done. Rooted. Thanks for your help
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irisou and
ALD3 said:
First I made a mistake as it was Kingo root ver 1.1.5. I never got any superuser or supersu message on my i337, I did see the notice on Kingo to allow supersu when it came up. Kingo goes thru connecting, downloading, sending script to device, waiting on device and sometimes I see device offline, then Kingo will connect and do it's thing. At the end alli get is root failed. I will do it again in a couple hours and try to get better information. One question I do have is what state is the I337 to be in booted up and lock screen unlocked, recovery or fast boot? I have only tried in booted up and lock screen unlocked. Oh I have tried root also but it failed also. On Knox, some thread it was mentioned to have Knox disabled to run Kingo. I ask there but was reminded that I wasn't on a Kingo thread... even tho some 8 others had ask questions or input on Kingo. So found this thread. Thanks for any advice.
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UPDATE!!!! Do ask me why but after 2 more fails with Kingo, I started a program that I had to use with Hisense Sero pro tablet to root it called Snappea. It doesn't root but needed to be connected to the Sero while rooting. So I brought it up and let I connect to my ATT SG4 I337 and the ran Kingo1.1.5. Kingo ran thru the steps fast, installed supersu, rebooted i337 and checked it, rebooted again and was done. Rooted. Thanks for your help
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So now that you are rooted there are still not recovery or custom roms for this particular phone right? One of the main reasons I would be rooting is for the custom roms.
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I can't wait to get a new rom. the MK2 broke a lot of my apps. Any apps I had hidden are no longer accessible. It's rootable but I want to get away from this ATT Garbage.
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I can't wait to get a new rom. the MK2 broke a lot of my apps. Any apps I had hidden are no longer accessible. It's rootable but I want to get away from this ATT Garbage.
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So which builds are rootable? I am just curious if developers are working on the ATT MF2 or we are forever doomed. I ask because one of the reasons I got this phone was because I wanted to root it.
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Kit_Kat said:
So which builds are rootable? I am just curious if developers are working on the ATT MF2 or we are forever doomed. I ask because one of the reasons I got this phone was because I wanted to root it.
Thanks,
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Might help to read... You will find your answers quite easily.
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Kit_Kat said:
So which builds are rootable? I am just curious if developers are working on the ATT MF2 or we are forever doomed. I ask because one of the reasons I got this phone was because I wanted to root it.
Thanks,
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Like graydiggy said do some searching and reading. Here's a hint. Google "root mf3 xda"
jd1639 said:
Like graydiggy said do some searching and reading. Here's a hint. Google "root mf3 xda"
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Okay you guys got me. Now for my question what is the difference between MF2 and MF3? Is that a different bootloader or firmware because I understand it, it is not a different android version.
Thanks,
Hi. Is Kingo the only way to root the Note 3 with the MJE build? Just got my phone the other day and i want to put CleanRom on it. Is there any other ways to root besides vroot and kingo? All the info on here seems like it may be for previous builds and dont wanna hose up my new phone. Thank you
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Hi. Is Kingo the only way to root the Note 3 with the MJE build? Just got my phone the other day and i want to put CleanRom on it. Is there any other ways to root besides vroot and kingo? All the info on here seems like it may be for previous builds and dont wanna hose up my new phone. Thank you
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Yes it will root the MJE build and is currently the only way.
airmaxx23 said:
Yes it will root the MJE build and is currently the only way.
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Thank you. That seems to be what I got out of it. Just making sure.
airmaxx23 said:
Yes it will root the MJE build and is currently the only way.
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Vroot works.. Not sure if you were implying it didn't or not.
Kingo was not working for the previous 4-5 days because (I think) of a server error.
I rooted with Vroot 2 nights ago and was relatively painless.
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Vroot works.. Not sure if you were implying it didn't or not.
Kingo was not working for the previous 4-5 days because (I think) of a server error.
I rooted with Vroot 2 nights ago and was relatively painless.
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I havent tried vroot yet, but i think that im gonna do it soon. Kingo is not working for me either.I guess that I will just have to replace the chinese su with supersu then. Thanks
kenmorgan said:
I havent tried vroot yet, but i think that im gonna do it soon. Kingo is not working for me either.I guess that I will just have to replace the chinese su with supersu then. Thanks
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The other thread discussing Kingo has a lot of good info on how to use VRoot.
Specifically I used the info in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49961907&postcount=26
Of course, as with everything, it required some on the fly troubleshooting as well
I suggest reading that entire thread, especially the posts from the last week and then you will have a good idea of how to use VRoot and remove all the chinese crapware from phone and pc.
Tried Kingo this evening all I get on MJE is ROOT Failed! NotSupport!
vroot is the only one works on stock MJE. kingo doesn't work it out for me..
I am about to try the Vega method which doesnt involve sketchy chinese sites. I havent heard anyone say it doesnt work. You should look into it. Stay away from vroot and kinga isnt working.
shutin said:
I am about to try the Vega method which doesnt involve sketchy chinese sites. I havent heard anyone say it doesnt work. You should look into it. Stay away from vroot and kinga isnt working.
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Pretty sure vega trips knox
Update to my original post !! I ended up getting root using VROOT. Very simple, worked within 2 minutes. I downloaded SuperSu from play store and installed it. I then downloaded Titanium Backup thru play store and uninstalled the chinese app, or you could just freeze it.
All is good in da hood now. I installed safestrap, and later today I will finally put the best rom known to mankind on my new note3....... that being CleanRom. I had it on my GS3, and I'm gonna put it on my Note 3. Thanks for all the help.
I just got my note 3 and rooted with Vroot. Everything seems to have worked, except I cannot get SuperSu to update the binary. First try, it got stuck at installing for over 5 minutes. Every time after that, it says "Installation Failed" and recommends rebooting the device, but that does nothing. Superuser by CWM fails instantly telling me to email the dev a log, but I cannot find the log.
Does anyone know any solutions?
Ratiocination said:
I just got my note 3 and rooted with Vroot. Everything seems to have worked, except I cannot get SuperSu to update the binary. First try, it got stuck at installing for over 5 minutes. Every time after that, it says "Installation Failed" and recommends rebooting the device, but that does nothing. Superuser by CWM fails instantly telling me to email the dev a log, but I cannot find the log.
Does anyone know any solutions?
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I've never had an issue updating the binary with SuperSu through TWRP
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Pretty sure vega trips knox
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It does, but I don't care at this point. I'd rather use an open source rooting method than have the Chinese NSA install my root binary. I kid!
Does vroot trip Knox on MJE (4.3)?
By the way, my attempt at using Vega failed big time. I flashed the modified firmware and it failed, leaving me in Download mode permanently (until I flashed an unmodified copy of the firmware). Not sure what I'm going to do to achieve root.,
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It does, but I don't care at this point. I'd rather use an open source rooting method than have the Chinese NSA install my root binary. I kid!
Does vroot trip Knox on MJE (4.3)?
By the way, my attempt at using Vega failed big time. I flashed the modified firmware and it failed, leaving me in Download mode permanently (until I flashed an unmodified copy of the firmware). Not sure what I'm going to do to achieve root.,
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VRoot did not trip my knox counter. I just followed somebodys walkthru from thisforum somewhere. Worked great.
kenmorgan said:
VRoot did not trip my knox counter. I just followed somebodys walkthru from thisforum somewhere. Worked great.
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That is good to know, I thought Kingo was the only one to NOT trip Knox.
Hopefully Vroot will be able ot help us out once Kit Kat finally makes it's way to us.
I have a at&t note 3 model N900A and today when I took it to best buy to update to kitkat the kind gentlemen told me my phone was rooted. I looked for how to tell if the phone was rooted and someone poinred out this 'supersu' app wich I have in my phone. I need help on how to install kitkat or how to install ROMS and also what does the supersu app do? How do I use it? any help would be appriciated please be patient I am a beginer with this step by step would be appriciate it. I need to upgrade to kitkat need my gps to start working need it for work lol. I really want to be able to learn how to isntall roms and flash updates thank you.
For starters, this forum is for international Note3, you have separate at&t note 3 forum, search there as it will have specific rooting info for your model. If you pick up ROMS here you could brick your phone. Supersu is like a supervising program granting permission to access restricted areas and running in administrative mode. If any program requests privileged access, Supersu will ask you if it should grant it. Of course giving privileged root access to virus or some badly behaving program could be very bad idea. I guess you got phone from somebody else, since it's rooted and you don't know about it?
Actually there is a program in Play Store that can check if you have root or not, or you can try to access system files using ES file explorer and see if it works. I'm not sure if having Supersu by itself means you have root ATM, previous owner could have root and maybe he brought it back to stock unrooted leaving Supersu behind?
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PS.
I would strongly suggest for you to do some serious reading in this forums and have full understanding of everything before installing custom ROMS etc. there is very good chance of bricking your device, not covered by warranty, by making even seemingly trivial mistake.
thank you I appriciate the help.
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For starters, this forum is for international Note3, you have separate at&t note 3 forum, search there as it will have specific rooting info for your model. If you pick up ROMS here you could brick your phone. Supersu is like a supervising program granting permission to access restricted areas and running in administrative mode. If any program requests privileged access, Supersu will ask you if it should grant it. Of course giving privileged root access to virus or some badly behaving program could be very bad idea. I guess you got phone from somebody else, since it's rooted and you don't know about it?
Actually there is a program in Play Store that can check if you have root or not, or you can try to access system files using ES file explorer and see if it works. I'm not sure if having Supersu by itself means you have root ATM, previous owner could have root and maybe he brought it back to stock unrooted leaving Supersu behind?
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I would strongly suggest for you to do some serious reading in this forums and have full understanding of everything before installing custom ROMS etc. there is very good chance of bricking your device, not covered by warranty, by making even seemingly trivial mistake.
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Thank you so much for the help I think I posted on the correct forrum. Yes I bought mg phone of cl w a cracked screen im experienced changing phone screens and fixing them so I did it with the note 3 just didnt know it was rooted I think it is.