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[Q] First time Rooting on a Samsung device Advice plz

I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol

Dooms87 said:
I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol
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Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.

thegamerdarkseid said:
Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.
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I'm not 100% sure what version or what part of the build your looking for so here is a picture please let me know how i should proceed from here
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Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx

Dooms87 said:
Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx
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Thanks for checking and sharing that pic. You're on MJE. Look for the kingo root app online. There's no link on xda. The app is pretty straight forward from what I remember. If she just wants bloatware gone she can download Titanium Backup once rooted and get rid of some bloat.
Found a kingo video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fldtAhJCLiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent by Darkseid from Apokolips

Samsung S3 Neo Android 4.4.4 KitKat Official Update

Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo (GT-I9300I) has finally received the long-awaited Android 4.4.4 KitKat with a host of bug-fixes and performance optimisations.
Some of the key improvements added into the latest KitKat update include a more fluid interface, transparent status bar and faster performance.
Android 4.4.4 KitKat I9300IXXUBNH3 Firmware Details
Model: GT-I9300I
Model name: GALAXY S III
Country: Kazakhstan
Version: Android 4.4.4
Changelist: 2299480
Build date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:05:43 +0000
Product Code: SKZ
PDA: I9300IXXUBNH3
CSC: I9300IOXEBNH3
MODEM: I9300IXXUBNH3
Steps to Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update on Galaxy S3 Neo I9300I
Step 1 -Mod Edit link removed
Step 2 -Download ODIN v3.09 which is needed to install Android 4.4.4 on Galaxy S3 Neo.
Step 3 – Power off your phone and boot it into Download mode. To do so, press and hold Volume Down and Home buttons together, and then hit Power button till you see the construction Android robot and a triangle. Then tap Power again to confirm progress into Download Mode.
Step 4 - Ensure Galaxy S3 Neo USB drivers are installed on your computer.
Step 5 - Launch ODIN on computer and connect your phone to it while your phone is still in Download Mode.
Step 6 - Once the phone connects successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step may be time consuming.
Step 7 - Now choose the files that need to be flashed / installed on your phone, which can be found among the extracted files in Step 1.
Click on 'AP' and select file named 'CODE'.
Click on 'CP' and select file named 'MODEM'.
Click on 'CSC' and select file with CSC' in its name.
Click on 'PIT' and select the .pit file.
Note: Ignore the last three steps if the files are missing.
Step 8 - In ODIN, select the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. But, the Re-Partition option must be checked ONLY if you chose a .PIT file in the above step.
Step 9 - Now click on the Start button in ODIN and the installation process will begin. It should take just a few minutes to complete.
Step 10 - After the installation is completed, your phone will restart. When the home screen appears, just unplug your phone from the computer.
Your Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo has now been updated to Android 4.4.4 build XXUBNH3 OTA firmware. Go to Settings > and change Language as you prefered because it is set Kazakhstan's Language as Default ,and then again go to settings About phone to verify the firmware installed...Thats it...:good:
Here is the ScreenShot of my Device:
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Here is the Video Tutorial Link how to Update it but the video is recorder for Samsung Galaxy Grand I9082L but process is same and you can follow it.:silly:
Video Tutorial
PRESS THANKS if you like it :good:

If any Problem please feel free to ask...

shoeb786 said:
If any Problem please feel free to ask...
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Tried to instal, soon i\ll make review.

Vladislav7able said:
Tried to instal, soon i\ll make review.
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Go ahead bro[emoji106]
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Vladislav7able said:
Tried to instal, soon i\ll make review.
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Go ahead bro
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Vladislav7able said:
Tried to instal, soon i\ll make review.
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good

There is already a thread about this since september 7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/android-4-4-4-kitkat-official-update-t2870255

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[Solved] Screen Mirroring (aka Allshare Cast, Miracast) working rooted device

SCREEN MIRRORING WORKING!
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I'd like to share with everyone here the solutions already working / verified to work to use Screen Mirroring in our rooted devices!
I post this because i searched for a lot of time for an answer to this problem and couldn't find anything!
Finally I found an anwer on another topic (Link here) thanks to @THEDEVIOUS1, so in order to have any other answer concentrated in 1 topic for everyone to find it in an easy way, here's the info:
SOLUTION 1 - Edith build.prop (thanks to @THEDEVIOUS1)
For this method, we only need our favorite file manager with root permisions or a build.prop editor
Open the file: build.prop (located at /system/build.prop)
Add at the end of the file this: wlan.wfd.hdcp=disable
Save changes
Reboot your device
DONE! Screen Mirroring working !
VERIFIED WORKING ON:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / N900W8 / Stock odexed ROM 4.4.2
[*]Samsung Galaxy Note 4 / 910T / Stock odexed ROM 5.0.1
[*]Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2" / P900 / Stock odexed ROM 4.4.2
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SOLUTION 2 - Uninstall AllShare Updates (thanks to @chief10rules)
For this method, we only need to follow this steps:
On your Note Pro/Tab Pro find All Share Cast from Samsung and UnInstall all the updates. Then click Force Close, all of this should be done in Application Manager.
Restart your Note Pro/Tab Pro (Very Important)
Using two fingers pull down the main screen from top down to unveil the controls menu. Touch Screen Sharing while the Miracast or other screen sharing service (Wifi Direct etc) is activated on Your TV.
Let it auto find it and auto connect..........Viola!
VERIFIED WORKING ON:
Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2" / P900 / Stock odexed ROM 4.4.2
If any of this solutions worked for you, it would help a TON everyone here if you tell us your:
- Device
- Model
- ROM tested on
to add this info to the list of working devices
If you want to share any other solution, feel free to share it with us using a format like the used on this post and if it's confirmed working for anyone else, we will gladly add this to the main post !
Have a nice day! Hope this info helps anyone ^^

LionheartSilver said:
SCREEN MIRRORING WORKING!
I'd like to share with everyone here the solutions already working / verified to work to use Screen Mirroring in our rooted devices!
I post this because i searched for a lot of time for an answer to this problem and couldn't find anything!
Finally I found an anwer on another topic (Link here) thanks to @THEDEVIOUS1, so in order to have any other answer concentrated in 1 topic for everyone to find it in an easy way, here's the info:
SOLUTION 1 - Edith build.prop (thanks to @THEDEVIOUS1)
For this method, we only need our favorite file manager with root permisions or a build.prop editor
Open the file: build.prop (located at /system/build.prop)
Add at the end of the file this: wlan.wfd.hdcp=disable
Save changes
Reboot your device
DONE! Screen Mirroring working !
VERIFIED WORKING ON:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / N900W8 / Stock odexed ROM 4.4.2
If any of this solutions worked for you, it would help a TON everyone here if you tell us your:
- Device
- Model
- ROM tested on
to add this info to the list of working devices
If you want to share any other solution, feel free to share it with us using a format like the used on this post and if it's confirmed working for anyone else, we will gladly add this to the main post !
Have a nice day! Hope this info helps anyone ^^
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This fix got rid of the hardware error, but now it keeps saying to restart screen mirroring after update. No update downloads and it never connects after turning on again. Same message keeps appearing. Any clue how to get past this hurdle?
BTW, I have an AT&T Note 2 running 4.4.2 AGNI kernel.
Thanks

[Q] Root and S-OFF phone requirements (kernel?, knox?, build number?

Hi All,
In the past I successfully rooted, S-OFF and installed custom ROMs in my previous phones (HTC Desire, Galaxy 2 & 4 if not mistaken) with the help of this forum, thanks all!
Since last summer I have a Galaxy 5 (I changed homes and Verizon is the only carrier that provides reliable service in my area, so I had to "upgrade" (sarcasm) from my Galaxy 4)
Now I want to root and (if recommended) S-OFF my phone following the instruction provided here, but before starting I want to know what are the minimum requirements (if any!) in terms of Kernel, Build Number, KNOX version... etc to succeed.
I'm attaching screenshots showing the info displayed under the "About phone" menu
If someone that had gone through this process wants to share his/her own experience, please do it. It was quite a long time ago since the last time I embarked in those tasks, so please be as explicit as possible
Thanks in advance for your support.
Pegaso1
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S-off is only for HTC devices, so it doesn't apply here. I believe you need to follow the instructions in this guide but start at step 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546

landshark68 said:
S-off is only for HTC devices, so it doesn't apply here. I believe you need to follow the instructions in this guide but start at step 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
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Thanks!
I checked that, but it says : "**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**"
Mine is not rooted yet, can you direct me to a post with proven instructions to do that?
Warmest regards!

Pegaso1 said:
Thanks!
I checked that, but it says : "**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**"
Mine is not rooted yet, can you direct me to a post with proven instructions to do that?
Warmest regards!
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Like I said in my previous reply, start with step 4. Read step 4 first and go from there.

Now I got it, you mean point 4 in the notes section!
I'll check that when at home, but I checked the link to download the file and it says "Samsung Galaxy 4"... would it be valid for my phone?
Rgds!
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Pegaso1 said:
Now I got it, you mean point 4 in the notes section!
I'll check that when at home, but I checked the link to download the file and it says "Samsung Galaxy 4"... would it be valid for my phone?
Rgds!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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Oh, yes sorry. Point 4 in the notes. I read that the file is just improperly named. It is the correct file for the galaxy S5.

About ROM file
landshark68 said:
Oh, yes sorry. Point 4 in the notes. I read that the file is just improperly named. It is the correct file for the galaxy S5.
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Hi Again!
In point number 1 of the procedure (1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).), to which ROM does it refer? The procedure ask to download 2 files right before that, both with ROM names on it:
- G900V_OC4_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G900V_OC4_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Which one should I place in my device?
Rgds!:good:

I would recommend the one that say stock rooted if you don't plan on theming or using xposed. If you plan on using either of those choose the deodexed one.

Update - Job done!
Just a quick update
I can confirm that the procedure described here worked for my Verizon SG5 under Android 5.0. Thanks to all that made that possible!
I would just comment that in order to disable KNOX, you can follow the procedure posted here
Now I'm working in removing the bloatware of my phone (hopefully without removing any required component to keep the phone working!). Any advise in that sense will be appreciated.
Rgds!
Pegaso

[ROM] Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 E313 EMUI 3.0 Dev. Stable

EMUI 3.0 For Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 E313
Note : Do Not Download ROMS Outside XDA Or Any Other Websites They May Add Harmful Applications in Rom.
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How To Install
Instal PhilZ Recovery - Click Here To See Procedures
Download E313_EMUI_3.0.zip
Go To PhilZ Recovery
Simply Install Zip
Done
Features
All Nine Sensors Working
GPS Working
Better Battery Life
Better AF In Camera
PlayStore Preinstalled
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Notes :-
You Need To Calibrate Battery.
Do Not Use DTS In Audio Player And Video Player.
Do Not Use GPS Tag Feature In Deafult Camera.
Advance Setting Is Deleted Becoz It Is Of No Use.
If Default Camera Stops Randomly Just Open Google Cam (Preinstalled).
Default Camera Will Start Working
Use Quick Pic Or Any Other App For Gallery
Credits
Huawei
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[ROM] Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 E313 EMUI 3.0 Dev. Stable, ROM for E313
Contributors
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ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
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Status: Beta
Created 2015-11-24
Last Updated 2015-11-24

the error am getting is this ................... cant open or damaged ..unable to update

Thanx for the rom
Warning don't download this ROM it contain Ghost Push Trojan and two more malware's. I scanned them from stubborn Trojan remover and from malwarebytes.

after i did flashing my phone wont charging i have to keep my phone switch off and then i have to charge

rahulraj143 said:
the error am getting is this ................... cant open or damaged ..unable to update
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What can it not update? When r u getting this error? While installing?

Thank you sir
:good::good::good::good:
but how do we remove these viruses.
stubborn trozan and malwarebites are not able to remove these
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Warning don't download this ROM it contain Ghost Push Trojan and two more malware's. I scanned them from stubborn Trojan remover and from malwarebytes.
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Ok!! you need to root this ROM to delete the viruses
Follow these simple steps.:-
1>Download custom recovery (TWRP) from here "https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7mx6HGxfsYDLTlYbHB3WHhNYm8/view
2>Download Scatter file from here "https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7XZ28NE_EaKVjdBVTNMb1p2SzQ"
3> Download sp flash tools (search google)
4>Shut down the device , remove battery.
5>open sp flash tools search for scatter file.(place recover.img and scatter file in same folder)
6>select download only option in sp tools.
7> tick mark recovery option in sp tools(if not auto selected)
8> Now click download button and connect USB cable to mobile. DONE!!!!!!
9>Flash superSU from chain fire
10 use Es file Explorer(root permission required) for removing the viruses manually( locate virus location from antivirus results)
11> there is one more virus in this rom detected by kaspersky internet security.
Give me THUMBS up :good::good::good::good: if this helped you
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but how do we remove these viruses.
stubborn trozan and malwarebites are not able to remove these
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