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upgrade to kitkat with root and 0x00 knox?

hello, I have a question and I would like to know if I can take a someone hand and more than one website called HTCMania. we read a German web that claim that you can climb from 4.3 to 4.4.2 with root and knox 0x00. Us! not understand the steps and asked for help to a post of xda t-mobile note 3 which confirms that did well but did not help us as we refer here. espermos that someone here has tried it and can tell us right steps and if with stock firmware 4.3 mj7 without being root, you can do well without putting knox to 0x01. thanks and sorry for my bad English. a greeting. put the link so you know what I mean ......http://www.mobtivity.com/de/news/galaxy-note-3-update-auf-android-kitkat-mit-root-und-knox-0x0.html

mapache73 said:
hello, I have a question and I would like to know if I can take a someone hand and more than one website called HTCMania. we read a German web that claim that you can climb from 4.3 to 4.4.2 with root and knox 0x00. Us! not understand the steps and asked for help to a post of xda t-mobile note 3 which confirms that did well but did not help us as we refer here. espermos that someone here has tried it and can tell us right steps and if with stock firmware 4.3 mj7 without being root, you can do well without putting knox to 0x01. thanks and sorry for my bad English. a greeting. put the link so you know what I mean ......http://www.mobtivity.com/de/news/galaxy-note-3-update-auf-android-kitkat-mit-root-und-knox-0x0.html
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English?
I do not see any here but what you are reading now...

do not understand what I wrote?
is traduccion for google jijijij. I sorry
check out the link and if someone has done to help me, and explain the steps and if you can do from 4.3 mj7 without being root

mapache73 said:
do not understand what I wrote?
is traduccion for google jijijij. I sorry
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I was just being an ass.
I did. I am looking too, if I find anything I will let you know.
Talk soon.

mapache73 said:
hello, I have a question and I would like to know if I can take a someone hand and more than one website called HTCMania. we read a German web that claim that you can climb from 4.3 to 4.4.2 with root and knox 0x00. Us! not understand the steps and asked for help to a post of xda t-mobile note 3 which confirms that did well but did not help us as we refer here. espermos that someone here has tried it and can tell us right steps and if with stock firmware 4.3 mj7 without being root, you can do well without putting knox to 0x01. thanks and sorry for my bad English. a greeting. put the link so you know what I mean ......http://www.mobtivity.com/de/news/galaxy-note-3-update-auf-android-kitkat-mit-root-und-knox-0x0.html
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The site seems to describe the Mobile Odin Pro (MOP) upgrade procedure from a (rooted, knox 0x0) 4.3 to a (rooted, knox 0x0) 4.4.2.
If you look in the MOP thread that we have here (or in the MOP product thread itself) you can see that the procedure was originally suggested to Chainfire by me and it was first added to MOP 4, and then other people tested it and confirmed that the upgrade works if done correctly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49452031#post49452031
The problem remains that you need to have a ROOTED device in order to use Mobile Odin Pro.

xclub_101 said:
The site seems to describe the Mobile Odin Pro (MOP) upgrade procedure from a (rooted, knox 0x0) 4.3 to a (rooted, knox 0x0) 4.4.2.
If you look in the MOP thread that we have here (or in the MOP product thread itself) you can see that the procedure was originally suggested to Chainfire by me and it was first added to MOP 4, and then other people tested it and confirmed that the upgrade works if done correctly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49452031#post49452031
The problem remains that you need to have a ROOTED device in order to use Mobile Odin Pro.
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There were a couple of knox friendly root methods that worked on 4.3 so if they are lucky enough to be on 1 of those FWs then it will be easy for them. If not then well they will be able to upgrade to KK but rooting will trip Knox as AFAIK there is no knox friendly root method on KK.
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I bone that i have 4.3 MJ7 without root, i can't do it. thanks

Guide to root note 3 required

Hi all,
I have a note 3 and wish to root it.
I read about cf auto root but am unsure.
If someone could please post a guide i would appreciate it.
I also need to know how to back up imei please.
Cheers

warranty
i also would like to root but worrying about warranty so my advice to you wait until your warranty end

Android Noobie said:
Hi all,
I have a note 3 and wish to root it.
I read about cf auto root but am unsure.
If someone could please post a guide i would appreciate it.
I also need to know how to back up imei please.
Cheers
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1. Read carefully. We aren't here to spoonfeed everyone, we're here to develop new ideas and share contributions on XDA.
2. With what info are we prepped with? Model number? Android version? *#1234# codes?
3. You need TWRP 2.7.0.0 recovery and you can backup your EFS there.

Ap:N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC:N9005XSADMJ2
Android 4.3

nicholaschum said:
1. Read carefully. We aren't here to spoonfeed everyone, we're here to develop new ideas and share contributions on XDA.
2. With what info are we prepped with? Model number? Android version? *#1234# codes?
3. You need TWRP 2.7.0.0 recovery and you can backup your EFS there.
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Man I made a guide, it's linked in my sig but nobody reads it and they just keeping making new threads....Smh
Sent From My SM-G900F-Morphed SM-N9005 With XNote Goodness To All You Wonder Nobodies!!
Due to the lack of mods, trolls can ruin the XDA forum's. Don't feed them...Instead report them.
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Thanks mate I see it now.
Ok my note 3 AP is N9005XXUDMJ7.
My CSC is N9005XSADMJ2.
So with my csc mj2 if I root it will not trip my knox is that correct?
Also I have been told that I should update to 4.4.2 before I root but am worried it will update my csc also.
I just want to make sure I do it correctly and don't trip knox.
I thank you in advance.

Android Noobie said:
Thanks mate I see it now.
Ok my note 3 AP is N9005XXUDMJ7.
My CSC is N9005XSADMJ2.
So with my csc mj2 if I root it will not trip my knox is that correct?
Also I have been told that I should update to 4.4.2 before I root but am worried it will update my csc also.
I just want to make sure I do it correctly and don't trip knox.
I thank you in advance.
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Not the csc
Urs is mj7. It will trip.
Why u have been told to upgrade first before root? Because if u root then upgrade, u will need to reroot again.
Any stock flashing will auto unroot ur device again. So why do twice?
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try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423

Towelroot rooting fails

Hello everyone,
After getting my S5 yesterday one of the first things I did was try to root it via towelroot. Unfortunately it said phone not currently supported which is weird seeing as I found out it worked for others.
Anyway is it because I'm running too updated firmware or anything else of which I am not yet aware. If so I'd love to find out which version I need to flash and where I can find it. I also tried the automated towelroot with EasyRootToolkit(v12) and others but it got stuck on creating VM.
If anyone could help out I'll greatly appreciate it.

lyubor said:
Hello everyone,
After getting my S5 yesterday one of the first things I did was try to root it via towelroot. Unfortunately it said phone not currently supported which is weird seeing as I found out it worked for others.
Anyway is it because I'm running too updated firmware or anything else of which I am not yet aware. If so I'd love to find out which version I need to flash and where I can find it. I also tried the automated towelroot with EasyRootToolkit(v12) and others but it got stuck on creating VM.
If anyone could help out I'll greatly appreciate it.
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If your firmware is ANGx Towelroot doesn`t work. Downgrade to an older version like ANE2 or follow this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-triggering-knox-2nd-method-t2843044.

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Sorry about that, I was trying to find out more general information before going into specifics.
Anyway, my model's information's below
Model: SM-G900F
Version: 4.4.2
Build: KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANG9
Kernel: 3.4.0 ~ Fri. Jul 25 2014

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I have the same problem.
I purchased mine a few days ago, and the kernel is from August. The model is 901F. It doesn't look like there's any older version to download.
How can I root it?

HippyBob said:
I have the same problem.
I purchased mine a few days ago, and the kernel is from August. The model is 901F. It doesn't look like there's any older version to download.
How can I root it?
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Maybe Towelroot will be updated to a newer version for the NGx kernels in the future, for now there is only CF Auto Root for root which will trip the KNOX void warranty flag. Check if the 901F is supported by CF Root first.

gee2012 said:
Maybe Toewlroot will be updated to a newer version for the NGx kernels in the future, for now there is only CF Auto Root for root which will trip the KNOX void warranty flag.
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Ah I see. As long as I can use the phone with the rom of my choice, along with having root access, I don't need the Knox void warranty flag to be intact. I had a look around yesterday, and CF Auto root didn't support 901F iirc. Would it still be safe to try without bricking it?
Edit: Ah I see you edited your post. Will just have to wait I guess.

HippyBob said:
Ah I see. As long as I can use the phone with the rom of my choice, along with having root access, I don't need the Knox void warranty flag to be intact. I had a look around yesterday, and CF Auto root didn't support 901F iirc. Would it still be safe to try without bricking it?
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I would wait on Chainfire for a file suited for your device, you can (soft) brick a phone with the wrong file. You could also Google around for a compatible custom recovery for your device and then flash the latest superSU.zip file for your device to get root.

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fffft said:
You didn't look very hard. There are firmware builds going back to May.
Use Odin to write an older firmware version, then Towel root will prevail.
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Well I searched for firmwares for 901F. I found ones for other models such as 900F. Would I be able to use a 900F firmware on a 901F model?

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fffft said:
You attached your post to a thread discussing the 900F and Towel root. Instead of hijacking someone else's thread, you should start your own. Particularly because you have a different, derivative model further confusing the subject under discussion.
The 900F has firmwares dating back to May. Your 901F doesn't. An extended search is your best option. As a very recent model and running 4.4.4 as well as a new kernel build you will have to see what exploits are found for your device. You might want to post some information in the CF-Autoroot thread to see if your device can be accommodated. Or you can wait it out and see what Chainfire, Geohot, et al can do with your model.
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Ah sorry, just didn't want to add more threads when the subject would be pretty much the same. Will create one next time. I will play the waiting game and just endure TouchWiz.

HippyBob said:
Ah sorry, just didn't want to add more threads when the subject would be pretty much the same. Will create one next time. I will play the waiting game and just endure TouchWiz.
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Or install Nova, Apex or any other launcher and a different icon pack from Play and turn off apps/widgets you don`t use

Hi,
I had very same problem with GS3. I solved problem with a Windows based Kingo ROOT software. No need ti downgrade etc. Everything went so smoothly and easy.

Just got the Telus sm-g900w8 - Want to be 100% sure before i root it

Hi Everyone,
I just got the sm-g900w8 model of the Samsung Galaxy S5 from TELUS (Canada)
Is this "kltecan" ? Where can i confirm that
I've had some issues with lag and wanted to give a pure stock/AOSP rom a try
I'm experienced with modding android phones but i'm new to the samsung space
Before i brick my phone, i wanted to be 100% sure that i can follow this thread with the model i'm using
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699648
That will give me root and recovery
Will i need to use Odin to flash everything or can i unlock the bootloader and use fastboot/recovery
is there any benefit to TWRP over CWM? I've been using TWRP for a while and want to continue using it...
Then what AOSP rom can i try out?
I see forums for each of the american mobile providers but dont know which one in particular would be best suited for Telus and/or g900w8
Thanks!!

Just found the CF-auto-root specific to the sm-g900w8
http://download.chainfire.eu/406/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltecan-kltevl-smg900w8.zip
So:
1. boot into download mode on the s5 (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot)
2. plug it into my windows machine
3. manually install the drivers
4. open odin.exe (included in cf auto root zip)
5. select the cf-auto-root.tar.md5 file in the PDA section of odin and tell it to flash
on a successful flash, the phone should reboot automatically
let it boot up to normal android, and i should have root
to flash twrp i follow the above steps again but now select hte md5 for the twrp recovery instead
correct?

bump!!

Oh canada. How I feel for it's users. Silly variants stopping users from the main draw of android, roms and mods! If I lived there I'd buy imports

lol its just samsung and their weird hardware deployments

@non4 said:
Oh canada. How I feel for it's users. Silly variants stopping users from the main draw of android, roms and mods! If I lived there I'd buy imports
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What in the h*ll are you talking about?? The 900w8 is a Qualcomm variant and is able to flash ALL ROMs and mods. So shut it buddy
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zoltrix said:
lol its just samsung and their weird hardware deployments
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Man don't make us Canadians look stupid! If you would of just done even a tiny bit of research you'd know that you were able to flash whatever. Come on!!!!

thatsupnow said:
What in the h*ll are you talking about?? The 900w8 is a Qualcomm variant and is able to flash ALL ROMs and mods. So shut it buddy
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Man don't make us Canadians look stupid! If you would of just done even a tiny bit of research you'd know that you were able to flash whatever. Come on!!!!
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That's why flashing the sprint 5.0 leak is working so well for people, is it, or does that g900 not count towards the 'anything' as you claim? Its great that you want to pipe up with incorrect information and look like a jerk off in multiple threads, but you're still wrong. So quit making Canadians look like assholes, and quit giving advice that will fu(k peoples phones. Hit the search tab for once, maybe even read a thread or two, and find out what happens when you flash the wrong boot loader for the wrong device.

Bye 0x0
zoltrix said:
Just found the CF-auto-root specific to the sm-g900w8
http://download.chainfire.eu/406/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltecan-kltevl-smg900w8.zip
So:
1. boot into download mode on the s5 (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot)
2. plug it into my windows machine
3. manually install the drivers
4. open odin.exe (included in cf auto root zip)
5. select the cf-auto-root.tar.md5 file in the PDA section of odin and tell it to flash
on a successful flash, the phone should reboot automatically
let it boot up to normal android, and i should have root
to flash twrp i follow the above steps again but now select hte md5 for the twrp recovery instead
correct?
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And not forgetting to say goodbye to knox 0x0. Good luck

sha3818 said:
And not forgetting to say goodbye to knox 0x0. Good luck
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So from my quick google search, the 0x0 comes up after root and is some kind of warranty flag?
any way to restore it back?
EDIT: the 0x0 flag turns to a 0x1 once the phone is rooted. Some people apparently have been able to keep the 0x0 flag after using towelroot?

zoltrix said:
So from my quick google search, the 0x0 comes up after root and is some kind of warranty flag?
any way to restore it back?
EDIT: the 0x0 flag turns to a 0x1 once the phone is rooted. Some people apparently have been able to keep the 0x0 flag after using towelroot?
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Once the Knox warranty bit has been tripped, there is currently no known way to reset it. There are root methods that don't trip Knox, but I've not yet actually rooted my S5, so won't advise specifics on that one. You will want to look for 'no Knox trip' or some such thing if the warranty issue concerns you.

BCSC said:
Once the Knox warranty bit has been tripped, there is currently no known way to reset it. There are root methods that don't trip Knox, but I've not yet actually rooted my S5, so won't advise specifics on that one. You will want to look for 'no Knox trip' or some such thing if the warranty issue concerns you.
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Good to know thanks
See, this is why i made this thread!

Wait, so now i have to re-ask, but i assume that simply going to https://towelroot.com/ and downloading the APK will work for my model correct?
android 4.4.2 as well i believe
And if so, obviously i dont need to use Odin to flash the cf-auto-root anymore!
but i still need to use odin to flash TWRP
root must be done first?
Or can i flash TWRP without root?

zoltrix said:
Wait, so now i have to re-ask, but i assume that simply going to https://towelroot.com/ and downloading the APK will work for my model correct?
android 4.4.2 as well i believe
And if so, obviously i dont need to use Odin to flash the cf-auto-root anymore!
but i still need to use odin to flash TWRP
root must be done first?
Or can i flash TWRP without root?
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Sorry dude I can't help with that knowledge. I haven't done it and don't want to give bad advice. I do know that towelroot is only supported up to a specific firmwares. (Example: nf1)

zoltrix said:
Wait, so now i have to re-ask, but i assume that simply going to https://towelroot.com/ and downloading the APK will work for my model correct?
android 4.4.2 as well i believe
And if so, obviously i dont need to use Odin to flash the cf-auto-root anymore!
but i still need to use odin to flash TWRP
root must be done first?
Or can i flash TWRP without root?
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Flashing TWRP will trip Knox as well, if you need to keep knox 0x0 then there are threads helping you to keep it that way, but you will always be jumping through hoops to keep it that way and be some what limited to what you can do.
0x0 root info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53881284
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54719865
More options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51494717
Good general info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51502514
And for every thing you can ever need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51949790
Hope this helps give you a good knowledge base to start your new rooting experience.
SM-G900W8, 0x1

i love you

ragz said:
Flashing TWRP will trip Knox as well, if you need to keep knox 0x0 then there are threads helping you to keep it that way, but you will always be jumping through hoops to keep it that way and be some what limited to what you can do.
0x0 root info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53881284
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54719865
More options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51494717
Good general info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51502514
And for every thing you can ever need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51949790
Hope this helps give you a good knowledge base to start your new rooting experience.
SM-G900W8, 0x1
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Not rooting..
whenever i try to root my Samsung SM-G900W8 it says Custom Binary (recovery) Blocked by R/L.
How can i get around that to root my phone??
please help thank you.

Rodigal said:
whenever i try to root my Samsung SM-G900W8 it says Custom Binary (recovery) Blocked by R/L.
How can i get around that to root my phone??
please help thank you.
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Use instructions step 8,
Here's a link to my folder on my google drive just use the most recent files.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwAzZC3h29ddVjJ4cS1VWHlvVFU
You can use any ROM that is ktle. Im currently using cm 14 in the unified android thread. If you want something more stable but like cyanogenmod then go with the cm 13 in the albinoman thread. I use the smaller version of gapps like nano.
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Thanks but I figured it out why I was getting that error.
I had to go to settings>security>reactivation lock and unchecked reactivation lock...

[Q] Can this be safely rooted ?

Sorry if this is a repeat question, but I have spent hours on XDA trying to find my answer, So I decided to try here.
Can my device be safely rooted, I did try rooting using the CF method, but it keeps failing, I get this error : recovery is not seandroid enforcing
I have also tripped Knox 0x1, The handset is on H3G (Three Mobile UK)
I just need to be sure if I can or not, Many thanks in advance.

Have a read through this thread, it's looking more and more likely that BOD3 firmware is locking devices from rooting/custom anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/custom-recovery-protection-samsung-t3135004

*Detection* said:
Have a read through this thread, it's looking more and more likely that BOD3 firmware is locking devices from rooting/custom anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/custom-recovery-protection-samsung-t3135004
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Many Thanks, will have a read.