Kingo Root Repeatedly Failing - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've tried using Kingo to root my Verizon Note 3 multiple times, and nothing I've tried has worked. I've used different cables, different computers (Win 7/8), made sure USB debugging was on, unchecked verify apps via USB, etc etc. Anybody have any suggestions? I'd really appreciate it, as this is getting really frustrating.

tannerrblake said:
I've tried using Kingo to root my Verizon Note 3 multiple times, and nothing I've tried has worked. I've used different cables, different computers (Win 7/8), made sure USB debugging was on, unchecked verify apps via USB, etc etc. Anybody have any suggestions? I'd really appreciate it, as this is getting really frustrating.
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I tried it when I first got my Note3 also, and it failed. Just use CF AutoRoot and live without Knox Warranty, or don't root.

I flashed a custom recovery via odin, then flashed a superuser zip inside recovery.. takes minutes
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Since you've been trying Kingoapp your Knox is probably already bung....

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I installed update and Kingo wont Root my device...Help!

Is there another root method I could use to root my device. Kingo goes through the whole process then fails.
Thanks!
stu5797 said:
Is there another root method I could use to root my device. Kingo goes through the whole process then fails.
Thanks!
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Suggestions:
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled. Shut down and do a battery pull and re-try.
I haven't tried Kingo with the new update, but the battery pull seemed to help on MJ7 and I have seen where others successfully used Kingo after the update.
I did have USB debug enabled. Kingo goes through the whole process then says root failed
It worked. Forgot to turn off anti virus on computer
stu5797 said:
Is there another root method I could use to root my device. Kingo goes through the whole process then fails.
Thanks!
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already answered
az_biker said:
already answered
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so is kingo safe???
jrocc24 said:
so is kingo safe???
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If you are ALREADY on MJE, root with Kingo, then install safestrap
If you are still on MI9 or MJ7, boot into odin and install MJ7 tar, accept MJE OTA, root with Kingo, install SS, profit.
With the exception of the above info, check out my SIG and see the detailed step by step!
but i mean with that whole stealing IMEI and all that... just a worry and not a reality?
jrocc24 said:
but i mean with that whole stealing IMEI and all that... just a worry and not a reality?
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After gaining root with Kingo, there are steps in my SIG instructions how to install Chainfire's SuperSU which overwrites Kingo's superuser. Also, once rooted, I would uninstall Kingo app from pc, run quick anti-virus scan... I know dozens of users who have done this with ZERO issues, including myself.
As with ANYTHING when rooting your phone, it is YOUR call and your responsibility to change, add or remove anything related to your phone. But I can tell you, I have not heard of ONE verifiable incident of erroneous data collection or anything similar related to the use of Kingo.
Follow my steps, and enjoy! Don't forget to hit THANKS if this helped you and pass the word to others who would benefit from the step by step...
thanks man!! i hit thanks twice ill keep it in mind when i need it for tethering once they totally block it... once again thank you
Kingo is SAFE.
You also need to set your screen timeout to be 10 minutes and swipe to unlock your device to get to your home screen and leave it there while it installs.
You don't need to remove any PIN's or passwords you have, just get into the phone because Kingo will ask you to install a few programs on your device to get it to root.
RypeDub said:
Kingo is SAFE.
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I don't think ANYBODY can state that 100% although it does seem relatively low risk at this point.
jmorton10 said:
I don't think ANYBODY can state that 100% although it does seem relatively low risk at this point.
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Technically nobody can say ANY program that uses an exploit is 100% safe. Uninstall kingo from pc immediately (anti virus scan) install Chainfire's superSU immediately after root (overwrites kingo superuser)...
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got my new Note 3 today, i let it install the newest MJE update right away. Followed the directions with latest Kingo 1.1.5, it just sits there and says it can't connect over and over and does this little flashing between the orange and red icon on the Kingo client. Running on Windows XP, going to try again on a different pc with Windows 7 this evening. Yes USB debugging enabled and screen timeout set to max (10 minutes). Tried two different cables too. Tried different USB ports, tried rebooting phone and pc.
neyenlives said:
got my new Note 3 today, i let it install the newest MJE update right away. Followed the directions with latest Kingo 1.1.5, it just sits there and says it can't connect over and over and does this little flashing between the orange and red icon on the Kingo client. Running on Windows XP, going to try again on a different pc with Windows 7 this evening. Yes USB debugging enabled and screen timeout set to max (10 minutes). Tried two different cables too. Tried different USB ports, tried rebooting phone and pc.
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Turn off you anti virus
Can't, I'm on a work pc right now. Will try later on my laptop at home.
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neyenlives said:
Can't, I'm on a work pc right now. Will try later on my laptop at home.
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Make sure display timeout
is over 10 min, disable pc anti-virus. Retry even if kingo fails..took me 3 attempts
Check link in my sig for step by step
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It was the anti-virus I guess, worked fine first time at home on my laptop after disabling MSE real time protection.
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Glad you're up and running
Notorious 3
Just to confirm a few things:
Was running MJ7 rooted w/ Beans build 4
installed stock MJ7 tar through Odin
rebooted
Took MJE OTA
rebooted
rooted via Kingo
installed Chainfire's SuperSU
Installed Safestrap
restored MJ7 rom (Beans Build 4)
NOT a single issue after re-rooting with Kingo
MJE running MJ7 Rom
VERIFIED KNOX 0x0 and 0x0

[Q] Rooting w/Kingo App Question

Please forgive me if this has been discussed elsewhere. I could not locate it. Anyways, I have the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the latest software...Android 4.3, build MJE. My goal is to hopefully root the device and then install SS to add a ROM. Previously I have the Galaxy S3, which was running a custom ROM. I had no problems with my S3. Since the boot loader of the Note 3 is locked, it's not as easy to do. I keep reading about using Kingo but I'm not sure if it will actually will work with this phone. Has anybody out there successfully rooted their phone with Kingo? Please respond if you have. I have a free day and would love to spend it customizing my phone.
Thanks!
tss01 said:
Has anybody out there successfully rooted their phone with Kingo? Please respond if you have. I have a free day and would love to spend it customizing my phone.
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Yes. It was really not difficult although it took me a few tries to successfully get SS working. Although Kingo kept saying I was rooted, SS said I was not rooted and it did not have SU access. I just removed SS and SU and un-rooted and tried again. The 3rd time it just worked. In hindsight I think I was having a problem with the cable, that came with the phone, maintaining a USB connection.
Rooting w/Kingo
Hi,
I went ahead to gave it a shot. First I made sure my anti-virus was disabled then I started Kingo and following the onscreen prompts. I automatically downloaded needed drivers. It then told me to re-connect my phone. I did and within a couple of minutes I get "ROOT Failed Not Support". I tried it two more times with the same result.
Any suggestions on my next step cuz I'm out of ideas.
Thanks!
I used it successfully last night, but on MJ7, not MJE.
I didn't read very carefully and had my phone in download/Odin mode.
Kingo recognizes that and attempted exploits against the bootloader - which failed.
So I booted the phone (with ADB / USB debugging on), and Kingo automatically recognized that and succeeded.
Just mentioning in case that's what is going on.
I've used it twice now, most recently about 12 hours ago. Haven't had a problem doing it. Worked first try both times. Normally booted with USB debugging enabled, connected and ran the program. Windows 8.1 laptop. Verizon GN3 fresh odin of MJE and am now rooted with SS installed and running Beans B6 on the stock slot.
Did you get this situated OP? We would love to help get you up and running so you can customize away.
Rooting w/Kingo
There must be some special trick to get Kingo to work properly. I did disable my anti-virus on my computer. I forgot that I have an anti-virus program on my phone as well. Should I disable that also? Is there some special way that I need to install my drivers? I'm really lost right now.
Thanks, for any help.
tss01 said:
There must be some special trick to get Kingo to work properly. I did disable my anti-virus on my computer. I forgot that I have an anti-virus program on my phone as well. Should I disable that also? Is there some special way that I need to install my drivers? I'm really lost right now.
Thanks, for any help.
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Kingo should install the drivers for you. As far as the anti virus on your phone that could be a problem. I've never tried when I wasn't bare bones stock before I installed anything. Are you adverse to doing a factory reset and trying from scratch, I mean thats what you are doing after you root anyways right?, or are you wanting root to use titanium or whatever to backup everything before you use SafeStrap?
I would reboot everything, disable both Anti-Virus, make sure USB debugging is enabled and run Kingo again. You may have to run as administrator. Keep watching during the process and your phone will prompt you to allow USB debugging for your computer and then it will prompt you again to allow unknown source installs and then after the reboot the phone will prompt one more time for root right to finalize the process.
I was able to root with Kingo on the latest built MJE. It worked for me on the first try. Try another computer if you can.
Does anyone know if there is a way to remove the Custom text with the padlock from the splash screen?
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mexiking713 said:
I was able to root with Kingo on the latest built MJE. It worked for me on the first try. Try another computer if you can.
Does anyone know if there is a way to remove the Custom text with the padlock from the splash screen?
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Use Wanam and check "fake system status" reboot a couple times and it will be gone.
GrandMasterB said:
Use Wanam and check "fake system status" reboot a couple times and it will be gone.
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I tried that but it didn't work. I rooted while on the official MJE with Kingo. I installed SafeStrap recovery and I'm running CleanRom. It's no big deal but it would be nice to be able to get rid of it.
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Just as a note for people using this method. I tried it it told me it failed but it actually worked. I don't understand the reasoning behind it but all I know is that it worked. Way easier than de LA Vega. Which used to be easy. Lol. I still prefer Odin and CF auto root. But kingo works
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mexiking713 said:
I tried that but it didn't work. I rooted while on the official MJE with Kingo. I installed SafeStrap recovery and I'm running CleanRom. It's no big deal but it would be nice to be able to get rid of it.
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You made sure to install/activate Xposed framework, then reboot, then activate the Wanam Module and reboot again? Just asking because I've never had it not work for me and I've done it a dozen times or more between the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 and now the Verizon Galaxy Note 3.
GrandMasterB said:
You made sure to install/activate Xposed framework, then reboot, then activate the Wanam Module and reboot again? Just asking because I've never had it not work for me and I've done it a dozen times or more between the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 and now the Verizon Galaxy Note 3.
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I have other mods running from Wanam right now but that particular one doesn't work. Bummer
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tss01 said:
Hi,
I went ahead to gave it a shot. First I made sure my anti-virus was disabled then I started Kingo and following the onscreen prompts. I automatically downloaded needed drivers. It then told me to re-connect my phone. I did and within a couple of minutes I get "ROOT Failed Not Support". I tried it two more times with the same result.
Any suggestions on my next step cuz I'm out of ideas.
Thanks!
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If you're still having issues, check the link in my sig. Step by step instructions to get you up and running. Basically fool-proof
MJE TAR File - Question
Hello again:
I'm alittle confused about the need to Oden the MJE Tar file. I am already at MJE (from Verizon) and wonder why I would need to install this? I am Jelly Beans Build 6 installed and it appears to be working just fine. I also have HyperDrive installed and it appears to be working "ok" so far but time will tell. I did have a problem getting my phone to connect to my car via bluetooth but will try this again when I go out this morning.
Thanks!
tss01 said:
Hello again:
I'm alittle confused about the need to Oden the MJE Tar file. I am already at MJE (from Verizon) and wonder why I would need to install this? I am Jelly Beans Build 6 installed and it appears to be working just fine. I also have HyperDrive installed and it appears to be working "ok" so far but time will tell. I did have a problem getting my phone to connect to my car via bluetooth but will try this again when I go out this morning.
Thanks!
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If you're already running MJE no need to reflash it in Odin. The Odin step isvfor those still on Mi9 or Mj7.
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Can't Root Note 3 (on MJE) with Kingo Root- HELP!

I just recently did a manual update of my Note 3 with Odin and am now on MJE. Every time I plug the Note in and run Kingo Root it never recognizes the phone but the computer does!
I have tried using a different USB port, re-installed Kingo, I'm sure my drivers are correct because again, I can connect to the PC with no problem.
Anyone have any idea how to get Kingo going? I am familiar with it since I used it to root my Note 3 when on MJ7 previously.
PLEASE HELP! I have a lot of apps that depend on root access that now I can't run any more.
Thanks.
P.S. - Sorry if this has already been covered somewhere here on the forum. I did several searches but came up with nothing.
What worked for me was turning on automatic updates in windows. I always have it disabled so I can control the windows update process.
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Reilly1812 said:
What worked for me was turning on automatic updates in windows. I always have it disabled so I can control the windows update process.
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Thanks for the info. I'm currently at work, and it appears that Windows automatic updates are already on and set to update once every week. However, all of these settings are actually greyed out so I assume that only my administrator can make any changes to these settings.
When I used Kingo before I was at home, so maybe I'll have more luck when I get there but surely welcome yours and anyone else's ideas on this.
See if vroot will do the job for you.
I'm having a Similar issue, I have the MJE update, however no matter what I do, I'm getting a "Not Support" error when trying to root, and I've tried multiple cables, ports, and two PCs now, getting the exact same error. I googled around but wasn't able to see ANYONE with this error, and all Kingo says to do is keep trying when the root fails.
Edit: i've even tried wiping my phone and resetting to defaults, but still, i get this error, my PC at home was windows 8 enterprise, and the PC i tried at work was XP, i'm going to try a win7 PC next, but this is really frustrating.
In the same boat, for the most part.
Got the phone three days ago. Shipped with MI9. Odined to MJE.
Tried every combination of Kingo 1.1.6, 1.1.7 and 1.1.8, along with several cords, all available USB2 and USB3 ports, along with setting the phone up as MTP, PTP and Media device USB3 mode. USB debugging is ON, every PC given authority on the phone popups. Unknown sources CHECKED. Antivirus off on PC. Display on phone set to 10 minutes. Rebooted phone and PC between installations of Kingo, between attempts at rooting, between driver installations and uninstallations. Let Kingo install drivers, pre-installed through XDA links to drivers on Sam's site. You name it, I've tried it. In all, I've spent about 4 hours trying over 100 permutations of variables I could think of. Goose eggs.
ZachPA said:
In the same boat, for the most part.
Got the phone three days ago. Shipped with MI9. Odined to MJE.
Tried every combination of Kingo 1.1.6, 1.1.7 and 1.1.8, along with several cords, all available USB2 and USB3 ports, along with setting the phone up as MTP, PTP and Media device USB3 mode. USB debugging is ON, every PC given authority on the phone popups. Unknown sources CHECKED. Antivirus off on PC. Display on phone set to 10 minutes. Rebooted phone and PC between installations of Kingo, between attempts at rooting, between driver installations and uninstallations. Let Kingo install drivers, pre-installed through XDA links to drivers on Sam's site. You name it, I've tried it. In all, I've spent about 4 hours trying over 100 permutations of variables I could think of. Goose eggs.
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I'm wondering if where it pulls files it needs is having issues or something and isn't pulling the dependencies we need to properly root?
So it's not just me. Bummer
int3gr4l said:
I'm wondering if where it pulls files it needs is having issues or something and isn't pulling the dependencies we need to properly root?
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And yet, there are plenty of reports here and elsewhere of folks with Verizon Note 3's on MJE having no troubles at all rooting using Kingo. FMITGA.
ZachPA said:
And yet, there are plenty of reports here and elsewhere of folks with Verizon Note 3's on MJE having no troubles at all rooting using Kingo. FMITGA.
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That's why I'm curious if their site is having issues with us downloading the files using the root. It fails for me with the not support error immediately after saying downloading the dependencies.
Just some added confusion... I did the same method... Odin to MJE... Root with kingo... Get same fail message... Try again but this time noticed that it actually rebooted the phone... Same fail message again... Check with root checker and I'm rooted... Install safestrap and update superSU... Good to go... Kingo says fail but I'm rooted and all root access apps working and rom slots flashed.
Lucky SOB.
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having the same issue here. just got my note yesterday and been trying but no luck. getting NotSupport right after the 2nd "downloading requisite dependency files". would love some insight on this.
privy said:
having the same issue here. just got my note yesterday and been trying but no luck. getting NotSupport right after the 2nd "downloading requisite dependency files". would love some insight on this.
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I really am wondering if it's the Kingo site. Whenever I try to navigate to the site it's taking quite a long time to load, as if they're having some issues with hosting, and when it goes to download the second set of files, it's unable to get through to the site to pull them.
Same here Privy
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I had this issue when using a USB 3.0 port. Once I switched to USB 2.0, my device was recognized by the software.
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Same issue here, was having some issues with play store so back to stock with odin. Tried everything just like everyone else here. It has to be an issue with the kingo site. Redownloaded kingo and it tool an hour. Thats way too long and i bet root is timing out. Has to be it, at least i hope so.
Just an FYI I was on the stock OTA MJE with my note 3 and I rooted with Kingo and it literally worked the very first time I did it. Click, click boom rooted. Couldn't of been easier.
Point being it's doable on the rom, and easily. So keep it up
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The first time I rooted with no problem but after I went back to stock with odin I can no longer root with Kingo.
Just got my Note 3 yesterday, and have spent easily an hour installing and reinstalling drivers trying to get Kingo to work, but no luck.
As privy said: "having the same issue here. just got my note yesterday and been trying but no luck. getting NotSupport right after the 2nd "downloading requisite dependency files". would love some insight on this."
That's exactly the issue I'm having too.

i need help with my new n900v

hello there
i did a mistake and buy note 3 n900v
my rom is based on mje
and my device is very slow and the tw luncher is not smooth like n9005 even that they share the same cpu and gpu
i want to change my rom to one is clean from everyrhing from verizon (like apps and bootanimation)
i have root access and i dont want to brick my device
can i install n9005 rom?
someone can help me please ?
lidor578 said:
hello there
i did a mistake and buy note 3 n900v
my rom is based on mje
and my device is very slow and the tw luncher is not smooth like n9005 even that they share the same cpu and gpu
i want to change my rom to one is clean from everyrhing from verizon (like apps and bootanimation)
i have root access and i dont want to brick my device
can i install n9005 rom?
someone can help me please ?
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Questions should be in Q & A. That's what its there for.
Buying a 900V is a big mistake if your not on Verizon. No, you cannot flash N9005 roms on this device. Your best bet would be installing one of the roms in the development section here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/development
lidor578 said:
hello there
i did a mistake and buy note 3 n900v
my rom is based on mje
and my device is very slow and the tw luncher is not smooth like n9005 even that they share the same cpu and gpu
i want to change my rom to one is clean from everyrhing from verizon (like apps and bootanimation)
i have root access and i dont want to brick my device
can i install n9005 rom?
someone can help me please ?
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how do you rooted your mje n990v? i can't
huess113 said:
how do you rooted your mje n990v? i can't
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Kingo... worked on mine
shiftr182 said:
Kingo... worked on mine
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I don't know if there is a scamware version of Kingo going around or something, but I've never been able to get it to work.
I can use ADB without any problems on my SM-N900V. I then run Kingo and it does nothing, just sits there "waiting" for the devices. Windows Firewall disabled, No AV software, Trying Kingo w/Admin permissions and without. Nothing works.
After wasting hours with this, I finally decided I'd try a vanilla Windows 8 install, nothing on it but Kingo. Still didn't work.
Brought my phone back to my PC, ADB works just fine -- tried Kingo again -- nothing.
...On a related note...
After searching the forums for some time, there is one question I just can't determine definitively:
Can the SM-N900V (Verizon Galaxy Note 3) be truly "unlocked" with a custom recover (or) are we still limited to Safestrap options?
Thank you in advance,
RKM
rkmFL said:
I don't know if there is a scamware version of Kingo going around or something, but I've never been able to get it to work.
I can use ADB without any problems on my SM-N900V. I then run Kingo and it does nothing, just sits there "waiting" for the devices. Windows Firewall disabled, No AV software, Trying Kingo w/Admin permissions and without. Nothing works.
After wasting hours with this, I finally decided I'd try a vanilla Windows 8 install, nothing on it but Kingo. Still didn't work.
Brought my phone back to my PC, ADB works just fine -- tried Kingo again -- nothing.
...On a related note...
After searching the forums for some time, there is one question I just can't determine definitively:
Can the SM-N900V (Verizon Galaxy Note 3) be truly "unlocked" with a custom recover (or) are we still limited to Safestrap options?
Thank you in advance,
RKM
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I had the same problem with Kingo initially. I don't remember how I fixed it, but it was a simple fix.... something stupid. Now it works with no problem.
In regard to the recovery, if you have a retail Note 3 from Verizon you will brick it if you flash a recovery other than safestrap. The bootloader will recognize the recovery is not stock, your knox will void you warranty and the phone will not boot. The only available recovery option for retail is safestrap.
shiftr182 said:
I had the same problem with Kingo initially. I don't remember how I fixed it, but it was a simple fix.... something stupid. Now it works with no problem.
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I've tried all of the crazy suggestions that people have claimed will make it work. Setting screen timeout to 10 minutes, allowing untrusted & disabling app inspection, everything.
I can even use ADB directly from the Kingo directory, no problem.
And here's the real kicker .. if I delete the token allowing ADB access to my phone, Kingo will not trigger the phone to prompt for one. So Kingo is *not* even attempting to run ADB.
Not to mention, if you look at the logs, the entire time Kingo is communicating with Chinese servers. Sure, it might not be doing anything to root the phone, but that's not going to stop them from sending loads of data to China in the process.
At this point I think I think I'm best to chalk up the 12+ wasted hours on Kingo and give vRoot a try. What a nightmare, I've never had such a bad experience with an Android tool, whether it be for S-OFF, Rooting, etc.
rkmFL said:
I've tried all of the crazy suggestions that people have claimed will make it work. Setting screen timeout to 10 minutes, allowing untrusted & disabling app inspection, everything.
I can even use ADB directly from the Kingo directory, no problem.
And here's the real kicker .. if I delete the token allowing ADB access to my phone, Kingo will not trigger the phone to prompt for one. So Kingo is *not* even attempting to run ADB.
Not to mention, if you look at the logs, the entire time Kingo is communicating with Chinese servers. Sure, it might not be doing anything to root the phone, but that's not going to stop them from sending loads of data to China in the process.
At this point I think I think I'm best to chalk up the 12+ wasted hours on Kingo and give vRoot a try. What a nightmare, I've never had such a bad experience with an Android tool, whether it be for S-OFF, Rooting, etc.
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Any luck with vroot?
I wish you could recall the "something simple" to make Kingo work. Where can I get "Safestrap?"
I just got a Verizon SM-900V with MJE yesterday. I need root to be able to use ARUnchained with my AppRadio 2. I tried Kingo, and it just kept switching between "connecting" and "downloading drivers" it never would connect to the phone. At this point, I'm not to concerned about custom ROMs, nor am I concerned about voiding the warranty. I just need to be able to obtain ROOT without bricking my phone. All of the threads on successful rooting of this device are from around November of last year. So, is there a way to successfully root any more? Thanks in advance!
please help.. I have 900v upgraded to 5.0.1....lost pics and voice recorded files...
please help with my note 3
rkmFL said:
I've tried all of the crazy suggestions that people have claimed will make it work. Setting screen timeout to 10 minutes, allowing untrusted & disabling app inspection, everything.
I can even use ADB directly from the Kingo directory, no problem.
And here's the real kicker .. if I delete the token allowing ADB access to my phone, Kingo will not trigger the phone to prompt for one. So Kingo is *not* even attempting to run ADB.
Not to mention, if you look at the logs, the entire time Kingo is communicating with Chinese servers. Sure, it might not be doing anything to root the phone, but that's not going to stop them from sending loads of data to China in the process.
At this point I think I think I'm best to chalk up the 12+ wasted hours on Kingo and give vRoot a try. What a nightmare, I've never had such a bad experience with an Android tool, whether it be for S-OFF, Rooting, etc.
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Root without a USB 3.0 port

I just got the note 3 and tried rooting via Kingo and it doesn't connect and I found that I have USB 2.0 ports on my HP laptop.
I then tried to root with a vroot that was all in Chinese and it seemed to work but loaded a cap load of Chinese stuff. And then when I went to replace the Chinese SU to chainfires it fails to disable knox.
I don't want to trip the knox counter...is there a way to root it without USB 3.0 ports???
Also should I do a factory reset to get rid of any Chinese things that were loaded??? I uninsulated all that I could see....
Thanks
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I'm not sure what the problem was in your case, but it wasn't you using USB2, I always use USB2 for everything including Kingo rooting and never had a problem.
Which cable do you use?
Also want to check for driver install it says that everything passes but samsung_android
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So finally got root and safestrap installed!!!!
I used the English version of Vroot then i used a howto video on Youtube to remove the chinese SU and replace.
Thanks

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