Alright, as many know, we can root our phones with this method ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730144). Of course, I used the third post and everything is running fine and dandy. No problems at all. My question is, is there a possible unroot method for this specific occasion? If not at the moment, please post here when found. Thanks. [emoji106]
The safest way is to flash full Odin nb1 stock located on post 2 of the following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
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Is it possible to fully unroot to back to mf3 stock so I can update to 4.3? I have looked everywhere. I need to know A.S.A.P
Yes. If you use the files in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003 it will restore you to stock (unrooted) 4.2.2 MF3. Then you can run the OTA update to 4.3. That was what finally worked for me after trying everything else. (I was running rooted MF3.)
Do I download the files in the first link? And where are the instructions?
You need odin 3.07 and the mf3 tar files.
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I just read in a different thread that if rooter mf3 owners revert to stock and run the official update than said owner will not be able to root. The actual words used were "permanently unrooted" this is a loose term, perm until proven otherwise. Based on this, make sure you understand this.
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nash2000 said:
I just read in a different thread that if rooter mf3 owners revert to stock and run the official update than said owner will not be able to root. The actual words used were "permanently unrooted" this is a loose term, perm until proven otherwise. Based on this, make sure you understand this.
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Correct until a new root method for mj9 is acheived.
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I remember reading about a root method for 4.3. I'll see if I can find the link.
Edit: It seems as though I was mistaken.
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HORiZON I recall the same but the possible method I saw was the questionable method from recent verizon update.
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Hi there,
Sorry, I am new to XDA.
Is there a root available for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 which have been upgraded to 4.3 OTA. The build number ends with MK2 ?
I have looked at other threads but can't seem to find one of those straight forward tutorials for 4.3
Can anyone guide me in the right direction. Thanks.
whizzykash said:
Hi there,
Sorry, I am new to XDA.
Is there a root available for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 which have been upgraded to 4.3 OTA. The build number ends with MK2 ?
I have looked at other threads but can't seem to find one of those straight forward tutorials for 4.3
Can anyone guide me in the right direction. Thanks.
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somone can correct me if i'm wrong, but i dont think there is a safe way to do it right now. There is only vroot kingo, which are both unsafe as one pulls your binaries from your computer and the other pulls your IMEI and sends it to the china server.
Root for 4.3 mk2
eric303 said:
somone can correct me if i'm wrong, but i dont think there is a safe way to do it right now. There is only vroot kingo, which are both unsafe as one pulls your binaries from your computer and the other pulls your IMEI and sends it to the china server.
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Yes there is. I just Rooted mine yesterday. Go to kingoapp.com and download ver. 1.1.5.1792. I had to run through it twice, but now I can utilize the apps I couldn't before, like SuperUser & AdBlock.
chameleonic said:
Yes there is. I just Rooted mine yesterday. Go to kingoapp.com and download ver. 1.1.5.1792. I had to run through it twice, but now I can utilize the apps I couldn't before, like SuperUser & AdBlock.
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Isn't that the same as the Chinese vroot, but in English? Idk if I trust a commercial rooting program.
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Hey I post a similar thread and u heard it was male ware so I wouldn't try it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531153
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Mal-Ware exists on vRoot, not KingoApp. It's clean and I have root.
So if i root with kingo will i be able to flash a rom? or does at&t have a locked bootloader?
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So if i root with kingo will i be able to flash a rom? or does at&t have a locked bootloader?
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It is still locked, so no ROMs.
Dont bother with broot or kingo.I suggest chilling out patiently and wait for a safe method..NO RECOVERY AVAILABLE (BOOT LOADER) LOCKED...here is info backing what I just SAID..PERIOD!!!!!!
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http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/
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r1tesh said:
Dont bother with broot or kingo.I suggest chilling out patiently and wait for a safe method..NO RECOVERY AVAILABLE (BOOT LOADER) LOCKED...here is info backing what I just SAID..PERIOD!!!!!!
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http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/
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It's an opinion that root is usless.i have root and am patiently waiting for what comes next.no reason to come off so hard
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Kingo works
I tested also and it works on MK2 4.3:good::laugh:
Kingo Android Root worked just fine for my MK2 build S4. The easiest way on any Android device I've ever rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
worked for me on mk2 att
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
worked for me on mk2 att
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Please follow this link. Kingo, vroot etc. aren't worth the worry. This method is fast and efficient. Anyone who tells you root isn't worth it doesn't know what they are talking about. At the very least you can delete the bloatware!
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I need help with updating my Galaxy S4. I tried the search but still confused.
I have rooted Galaxy S4 with MF3 and want to update to MK2 but since my phone is rooted with custom recovery (TWRP), I am not able to update OTA. What is the best way to update my phone to MK2 and root it again?
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I used the Odin mf3 tar files to go completely back to stock then flashed the mk2 update.img found in the att general section. Make sure you use it in the stock recovery...volume up when booting to get there. Then you can use safe root to get root back. Pretty easy actually. All posts are in the general thread. First page.
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Merry xmas.
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I have a similar question: I just bought S4 I337 on Ebay, and it has 4.2.2 (MF3) firmware, and SuperSU installed. I have root access. OTA software update from AT&T fails at 25%.
Does root access prevent the update? I tried "disabling and hiding" Superuser option in SuperSU settings, but it didn't help.
I'm getting ready to try permanent unroot, please let me know if there are any other options.
DevilDog512 said:
I used the Odin mf3 tar files to go completely back to stock then flashed the mk2 update.img found in the att general section. Make sure you use it in the stock recovery...volume up when booting to get there. Then you can use safe root to get root back. Pretty easy actually. All posts are in the general thread. First page.
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Merry xmas.
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I was thinking of doing that but thought there might have been another way.
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Thanks for the info.
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michaelsb123 said:
I have a similar question: I just bought S4 I337 on Ebay, and it has 4.2.2 (MF3) firmware, and SuperSU installed. I have root access. OTA software update from AT&T fails at 25%.
Does root access prevent the update? I tried "disabling and hiding" Superuser option in SuperSU settings, but it didn't help.
I'm getting ready to try permanent unroot, please let me know if there are any other options.
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There is a way to keep root but I'm not sure how to do it. I think it's enable survival mode and uninstall root. But yes, root access will prevent ota. The mk2 safe root is incredibly easy and safe. Just need a computer. A lot better than the damn sd card 4.2 root.
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I'm a tad confused as to how I'm supposed to go from mf3 to kit Kat while keeping root. If anyone could help out it would be great. I'd also like to know if staying on mf3 BL is better incase the bootloader is exploited again. Or is the work being done on current BLs.
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I'm a tad confused as to how I'm supposed to go from mf3 to kit Kat while keeping root. If anyone could help out it would be great. I'd also like to know if staying on mf3 BL is better incase the bootloader is exploited again. Or is the work being done on current BLs.
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Your best bet is to go to MK2. Work is taking place across different bootloaders, but a good amount of work is on MK2 including Hashcode's kexec exploit which functions on the root method for MK2 that allows the kernel memory to be modified. You can sideload the MK2 OTA or just flash the ODIN files if you don't mind wiping the internal data/storage. Once that's done, install Safestrap, and using the different guides you can either go to KeepRoot OTA to put yourself on the stock system with root or flash any 4.4.2 TouchWiz ROM with the KitKat Magic Toolkit.
Links? I'm searching but would appreciate the help.
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KitKat magic tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
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HI
The KK Magic Tool.. tripping KNOX counter? Via Mobile ODIN and via PC ODIN
I'd rather like to avoid that
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The magic tool doesnt trip Knox counter. You have to use PC odin
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The magic tool doesnt trip Knox counter. You have to use PC odin
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●●?Thanks, I appreciate for the reply to my question, I did saferoot on my I337 AT&T and still have the KNOX in 0x0 and would like upgrade to KK. But the KNOX Remain in 0x0.
●●Since you did it, what ROM you use?
I have tested all the Roms given in the all things att thread (link given earlier) and all of them work. I am now using black box 3.0 for its AOSP look and feel.
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Please understand I've gone from an atrix hd to this. While I understand adb and fast boot I am unfamiliar with Odin. I have downloaded the mk2 tar and extracted it.im I have odin 3.9.a tutorial on how to move from mf3 to mk2 without breaking my handset would be nice. I'm on mf3 with root nothing frozen no xposed.
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jmjoyas said:
I have tested all the Roms given in the all things att thread (link given earlier) and all of them work. I am now using black box 3.0 for its AOSP look and feel.
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Ok men.. Thanks a lot.. ?
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Please understand I've gone from an atrix hd to this. While I understand adb and fast boot I am unfamiliar with Odin. I have downloaded the mk2 tar and extracted it.im I have odin 3.9.a tutorial on how to move from mf3 to mk2 without breaking my handset would be nice. I'm on mf3 with root nothing frozen no xposed.
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●●Sorry but my English is not very good and I do not know if this can help. Please read carefully I'm not responsible what happens to your Cell.
>>Search that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
TTLayland said:
Please understand I've gone from an atrix hd to this. While I understand adb and fast boot I am unfamiliar with Odin. I have downloaded the mk2 tar and extracted it.im I have odin 3.9.a tutorial on how to move from mf3 to mk2 without breaking my handset would be nice. I'm on mf3 with root nothing frozen no xposed.
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Since you have MF3, you have a locked bootloader and so lot of things are restricted. We do not have a direct root method for kitkat and so the only go is to install a pre-rooted kitkat rom.
Your best bet is to odin flash MK2, root, install safestrap and use the kitkat magic tool to install a kitkat rom.
Using Odin is simple.
Run odin in admin mode (right click and select "run as administrator")
Under options, only "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" should be selected.
Click on "BL" button and select the "BL_I337UCUEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5" file from the MK2 extract.
Do the same for AP, CP and CSC
Put the phone in download mode
"adb reboot download" or
power-off the phone and press power, home and volume down buttons together. Hold it till you get the warning screen where you have to press volume up key.
Connect it to the computer. Odin should recognize and you should see an "Added!!" message in odin.
Hit the start button.
You should now have a clean stock MK2 firmware. Remember that this will wipe all your data.
Root: Use saferoot to root.
Safestrap: Install Safestrap v3.72 APK. Open the app and select install recovery.
Note: Safestrap is a special recovery that is available during the normal boot process. The stock recovery is still available and can be entered by pressing home and volume up when powering up the phone.
Entering safestrap recovery: Reboot the phone and when you see the safestrap screen, press the capacitive menu button (touch screen doesnt work).
Follow Kitkat magic tool and install the choice your rom from the All things AT&T MK2 and NB1 thread.
jmjoyas said:
I have tested all the Roms given in the all things att thread (link given earlier) and all of them work. I am now using black box 3.0 for its AOSP look and feel.
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So you can use Black Box 3.0 on your AT&T i337? I saw on the list that it says "XXUFNB8 -- i9505" and figured that it would be risky to run it on my i337. Are there any extra steps that you have to take to get it to work?
I haven't made the jump from mf3 yet but Black Box 3 is looking pretty tempting.
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So I downloaded the MK2 AIO Tar file and then placed each file into their respective slots.
I keep encountering this error:
Invalid Percent of Drawing download progress bar!
Now this is happening every single time I use Odin 3 V 3.09.
I am redownloading the MK2 files and instead picking the download with the 4 separate players.
Hopefully this is resolved with the new download but if you guys have any suggestions lets me know.
Trying again now with the multiple file version. Seems to be working like a charm.
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So you can use Black Box 3.0 on your AT&T i337? I saw on the list that it says "XXUFNB8 -- i9505" and figured that it would be risky to run it on my i337. Are there any extra steps that you have to take to get it to work?
I haven't made the jump from mf3 yet but Black Box 3 is looking pretty tempting.
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Any ROM listed in the All things AT&T MK2 and NB1 thread will work on ATT I337. The thread is for this phone.
You have to first upgrade to MK2 by flashing the full odin image from the thread and then use KitKat magic tool to install kitkat Roms.
Wifi isn't working. I flashed the mk2 modules but Nada. Do I need nc1 modules and if so where do I download it.
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figured it out. thank you guys.
Missed android so I traded my iPhone 5 for an S4. It was already updated and on NC1. Need root for an app that I use at work a lot through the day. Can someone either guide me step-by-step or give me the links to do it? Thanks in advance.
Look in the general forum for index, all things mk2, nb1. Treat nc1 just like nb1. You'll have to down grade, install safestrap and then flash a rooted rom.
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