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[Q] Known good MF3 root and recovery?

I am reading a lot of folks who are having issues with the Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T MF3 build and I don't want to become one! Can some users that has been using "known good" methods for a bit confirm what root method and recovery you are using, please?
Thank you, Moniker
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Search for the exFAT card reader method its very easy for root.some people are also using kango root exploit as well
Search Safestrap for its making flashing ROMs safe and easy for most.
That's the only options available for our ATT I337 S4
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Is there a compatible official firmware (odin flashable) that I can revert to, not finding any for the MF3.
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you can root on mf3. there are guides in general i think. you can not unlock your bootloader though, only the pre mf3 gs4s can.

It is kingo root. It is easier than the exFAT method.
There is no Odin for MF3. Look for Safestrap.
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graydiggy said:
It is kingo root. It is easier than the exFAT method.
There is no Odin for MF3. Look for Safestrap.
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Wow I knew somebody was going to correct me but not you.I used the exFAT cause at the time "KINGO" was not an option.it was very easy as well
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jball said:
Wow I knew somebody was going to correct me but not you.I used the exFAT cause at the time "KINGO" was not an option.it was very easy as well
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Yeah kingo is more noob friendly, run program > hit root (pushes supersu) > enjoy :3

Hope I was no imposition.
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So I can't return to stock and reset the flash counter if I needed to!?! I am only familiar with flashing Samsung devices with the official firmware via Odin and using triangle away to achieve that...
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What is Knox and do i need it?

Hi there! I recently got my Note 3 and i want to root it! I'm always been rooting my devices. But i've never had a Samsung before.. and i read about Triangle Flasher, Odin and the new thing Knox? I want to root my Note 3, what disadvantages do i get by that? It's a European SM-N9005! How can i root it in a safe way? Do i need Knox? And what happens if i trigger the knox limit and the triangle flasher limit?
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Streykatorato said:
Hi there! I recently got my Note 3 and i want to root it! I'm always been rooting my devices. But i've never had a Samsung before.. and i read about Triangle Flasher, Odin and the new thing Knox? I want to root my Note 3, what disadvantages do i get by that? It's a European SM-N9005! How can i root it in a safe way? Do i need Knox? And what happens if i trigger the knox limit and the triangle flasher limit?
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If you trigger knox, your warranty is void. Nothing else happens. The warranty can't be recovered by unrooting your device again. Therefore it is important to keep Knox untriggered, if you want to be able to use ur warranty in the future. You can root without triggering knox, but you have to be VERY careful when you root. You have to pick a root method that doesn't trigger Knox. And even then you can't install a custom rom, otherwise knox will get triggered. There is a possibility that knox will get figured out and we can do everything without worrying but no one knows for now.
I haven't heard about the triangle flasher limit yet. What is it and what does it do?
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Rallerbabz said:
If you trigger knox, your warranty is void. Nothing else happens. The warranty can't be recovered by unrooting your device again. Therefore it is important to keep Knox untriggered, if you want to be able to use ur warranty in the future. You can root without triggering knox, but you have to be VERY careful when you root. You have to pick a root method that doesn't trigger Knox. And even then you can't install a custom rom, otherwise knox will get triggered. There is a possibility that knox will get figured out and we can do everything without worrying but no one knows for now.
I haven't heard about the triangle flasher limit yet. What is it and what does it do?
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What about software updates?
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Hello,I have a note 3 AT&T and I don't see Knox anywhere on my device. Where would I look for it
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Streykatorato said:
What about software updates?
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What about it?
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Rallerbabz said:
What about it?
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Will i be able to do normal software updates, like when KikKat comes for the Note 3?
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Streykatorato said:
Will i be able to do normal software updates, like when KikKat comes for the Note 3?
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If knox is triggered? Yeah, sure. It's just about your warranty.
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Chainfire said something about that samsung knox firmware will be unavalable to update.. but knox is in every update?
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And warranty depends on carrier and retailer? like hardware damage! And then knox won't be a problem
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Rallerbabz said:
If knox is triggered? Yeah, sure. It's just about your warranty.
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So im safe to root?
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Streykatorato said:
So im safe to root?
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You are safe to root if you DON'T CARE about your warranty, yes.
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I feel left out! Lol
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Rallerbabz said:
You are safe to root if you DON'T CARE about your warranty, yes.
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Then it's rooting next then!
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irokgalaxy said:
Hello,I have a note 3 AT&T and I don't see Knox anywhere on my device. Where would I look for it
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There should be an app called Knox somewhere. I'm on a European Note 3, sorry. I know nothing about US carriers.
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Ok thanks
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Yeah....
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Rallerbabz said:
You are safe to root if you DON'T CARE about your warranty, yes.
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Yeah.. that worked.. can't do updates anymore..
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Streykatorato said:
Yeah.. that worked.. can't do updates anymore..
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While it has disabled OTA, it doesn't mean you can't flash the newest software. You will always be able to download the latest firmware and flash it.
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Rallerbabz said:
While it has disabled OTA, it doesn't mean you can't flash the newest software. You will always be able to download the latest firmware and flash it.
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With Odin?
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What about Kies then?
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N9005 16gb

How can N9005 16GB flash Kitkat and root without break the KNOX?
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cecc500 said:
How can N9005 16GB flash Kitkat and root without break the KNOX?
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Have a look around, there is several threads with this information in it. We cannot spoon feed everyone who is too lazy to look!

radicalisto said:
Have a look around, there is several threads with this information in it. We cannot spoon feed everyone who is too lazy to look!
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Seems there are no method to flash Kitkat without break the knox.I dont really want a custom rom.I want a official rom
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You'll have to wait for the HK update.

Will flashing the CWM trip the KNOX?I find a way in other post but it need to flash a CWM
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cecc500 said:
Will flashing the CWM trip the KNOX?I find a way in other post but it need to flash a CWM
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Have some patience young grasshopper. I'm willing to bet you warranty is more important than your immediate itch to get Kit Kat.
Simply getting Kit Kat will not improve your life in any sense, whether it be family, work or school.

root and custom recovery for att note 3 with kitkat

now that the att note 3 has kitkat, how close are we to getting root and custom recovery?
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Alleredy there
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now that the att note 3 has kitkat, how close are we to getting root and custom recovery?
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Ehm,
Alleredy both there from day one?
Just rooted my Note 3 after kitkat update other day. But not knox safe if that is what you want.

are u on att?
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kenny1991 said:
Ehm,
Alleredy both there from day one?
Just rooted my Note 3 after kitkat update other day. But not knox safe if that is what you want.
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can you send me a link or info on how to root KitKat on an att sm-n900a Note 3? i refuse to update unless i find a root for it forst lol :laugh:

[root] RegionLock Away

Works great, but, if I update my firmware, to let's say kit kat, does my unlock / region unlock still remain?

Network unlock? Yes yes.
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Neroga said:
Network unlock? Yes yes.
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Region unlock is different. I'm not sure if it would work but I wouldn't even try because there isn't a root capability for kk yet.
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altrikdout21 said:
Region unlock is different. I'm not sure if it would work but I wouldn't even try because there isn't a root capability for kk yet.
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There's a guide here in the general section and one in the DynamicKat thread that'll show ya how to up to 4.4 while keeping root. :3
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Neroga said:
There's a guide here in the general section and one in the DynamicKat thread that'll show ya how to up to 4.4 while keeping root. :3
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On the official kit kat build? Did not know that...
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altrikdout21 said:
On the official kit kat build? Did not know that, thanks!
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Nope. Still can't do that.
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