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ROOT P605 4.3 BMJ9 and keep Knox 0x0 using Towelroot

Hi all
I have just rooted P605 4.3 BMJ9 with TOWELROOT by Geohot, Note is rooted and Knox is 0x0. Root problem solved. It was released today for S5. According to Geohot, it should work for several android phones. I have not tested it on 4.4.2 but it's likely to work. I will use Mobile Odin pro to update firmware to 4.4.2 and then flash bootloader separately just in case.
PS: I was on 4.4.2 NEE but downgraded to 4.3 NEE and then back to my region BMJ9 BTU.
Here is the xda thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
The website is: Towelroot.com
Use SuperSU from:
http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
Thanks a million Geohot!!!
Edit: Towelroot works on 4.4.2 NEE. Rooted and Knox 0x0.

I just rooted my SM-605V on Android 4.4.2 using this method and it works great.

WORKS , just rooted my P605 , installed Xposed cause that all i want from root
Knox 0x0
Thanks

Anyone try with p600 4.3/4.4?

Also curious if anyone with P600 has rooted with this?
Sent from my SM-P600

Tried on a p600 and unfortunately it did not work for me

Well that is a damn shame.... Are you running 4.4.2 or 4.3 hawkeye680?
'Should support all phones < jun 3 2014'
"if this doesn't work on your phone
e-mail my gmail geohot+towelroot
with "adb logcat" output and build
and we'll see what can be done"
Perhaps we can get a few logcats going and see if he could add support for the Exynos or Galaxy Note 2014 at some stage...

Freakstyler said:
Well that is a damn shame.... Are you running 4.4.2 or 4.3 hawkeye680?
'Should support all phones < jun 3 2014'
"if this doesn't work on your phone
e-mail my gmail geohot+towelroot
with "adb logcat" output and build
and we'll see what can be done"
Perhaps we can get a few logcats going and see if he could add support for the Exynos or Galaxy Note 2014 at some stage...
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Stock 4.4.2. Sorry, I don't know how to do a logcat. I've rooted my OG Droid, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Vzw Note 3 though so I can follow instructions if I can find some.

hawkeye680 said:
Stock 4.4.2. Sorry, I don't know how to do a logcat. I've rooted my OG Droid, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Vzw Note 3 though so I can follow instructions if I can find some.
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No problems, thanks for your help.
I haven't needed to collect any logs before, but there is a decent tutorial here that mentions the several methods.... It can be done under ADB or various apps in the Playstore can also do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238
I will also look into the root on my 4.3 version with Towelroot and get the logs to send to Geohot, in the next 24hours.

hawkeye680 said:
Tried on a p600 and unfortunately it did not work for me
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I too failed to root with this new method. I have a p600 (US) on 4.4.2.
Has any one on P600 that's still on 4.3 tried?
Is it possible to Odin a p600 back to 4.3?
Sent from my SM-P600 using XDA Free mobile app

This worked with my SM-P607T!
Towelroot just rooted my SM-P607T. Knox Warranty Void remains 0x0. Android 4.4.2.
SuperSU has issues. Won't download / install the binary. Says "Installation Failed!" even though apps are requesting and I am authorizing Root. I installed SuperUser by ChainsDD in the meatime.
I installed Wanam, enabled 4-way reboot menu. Working lovely.
Gotta hand it to GeoHot.

drExel said:
Towelroot just rooted my SM-P607T. Knox Warranty Void remains 0x0. Android 4.4.2.
SuperSU has issues. Won't download / install the binary. Says "Installation Failed!" even though apps are requesting and I am authorizing Root. I installed SuperUser by ChainsDD in the meatime.
I installed Wanam, enabled 4-way reboot menu. Working lovely.
Gotta hand it to GeoHot.
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Same here: P605 on NEE 4.4.2, said it rooted, Knox still 0x0
Maybe the binary can be manually installed?
Has anyone removed the Knox stuff as suggested by SuperSU?

drExel said:
SuperSU has issues. Won't download / install the binary. Says "Installation Failed!" even though apps are requesting and I am authorizing Root.
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Try the latest version from Chainfire's site - http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip Open or extract the file and go to the "common" folder; the SuperSU apk is there. I had to do this for my Note 3.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk

ewok666 said:
Has anyone removed the Knox stuff as suggested by SuperSU?
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When I initially ran SuperSU (before the Binary update failure) it recommended silencing / disabling the Knoxx stuff otherwise it would complain there-after. I did so --- no issues so far.

drExel said:
When I initially ran SuperSU (before the Binary update failure) it recommended silencing / disabling the Knoxx stuff otherwise it would complain there-after. I did so --- no issues so far.
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Knox still nicely at 0x0?

ewok666 said:
Knox still nicely at 0x0?
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Absolutely.

drExel said:
Absolutely.
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Thanks!

SAMSUNG so WROOOOOONG
And in my "noobness", Samsung said that ANY attempt to root or mod the tablet, KNOX counter will be set to 0X1 and Geohot proof them wrong BIG THUMBS UP 4 U:good:.... Pitty this root method is a bit to late for me LOL!!!! im sitting on 0X1, hope some1 will proof Samsung even more wrong about setting 0x1 to 0x0, I know I read about the "e-fuse" and all but one never know the brilliance of the other. Once again good job Geohot.

TOWELROOT
Confirmed Samsung Galaxy Note P605 LTE 4.4.2 NEE rooted successfully! KNOX is 0x0. Amazing!
Great Work by GEOHOT.
Thank you for Sharing.:good:

Just wanted to report that this works flawlessly on my P605 LTE 4.3 BMJ4. Knox counter remains 0x0!

Successfully rooted without tripping knox!!!!

just wanted to let u know that I successfully rooted my sm-p905 with geohot's rooting method without tripping knox!!!
its just a simple apk installation procedure....!!!
I bet all the TNT/ V guys will be happy to hear that......
have fun!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=206285968

snir2 said:
just wanted to let u know that I successfully rooted my sm-p905 with geohot's rooting method without tripping knox!!!
its just a simple apk installation procedure....!!!
I bet all the TNT/ V guys will be happy to hear that......
have fun!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=206285968
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A PHOTO

snir2 said:
A PHOTO
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Can I ask a huge favor? Can you write a simple list of steps you did. That thread is chaos from people who have 10 different devices. Like a simple
1. step a
2. step b
I don't want to screw up the device I just bought yesterday lol.

Jpfan01 said:
Can I ask a huge favor? Can you write a simple list of steps you did. That thread is chaos from people who have 10 different devices. Like a simple
1. step a
2. step b
I don't want to screw up the device I just bought yesterday lol.
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sure,
1. downloaded the file from towelroot.com
2. installed the apk file
3. Run the app
4. the device rebooted
5. installed supersu from the play store
done....

snir2 said:
sure,
1. downloaded the file from towelroot.com
2. installed the apk file
3. the device rebooted
4. installed supersu from the play store
done....
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Wow, Ok I thought there would be more haha. You said you were on a sm-p905, I wonder if this will go as smooth on an sm-p900. I'm on the wifi not lte version. Any guess?
Thanks for summarizing that though.
edit: seeing mixed results related to the Exynos chips from people's s4s and s5s. hmm.

snir2 said:
just wanted to let u know that I successfully rooted my sm-p905 with geohot's rooting method without tripping knox!!!
its just a simple apk installation procedure....!!!
I bet all the TNT/ V guys will be happy to hear that......
have fun!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=206285968
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Can you please tell more details about your SM-P905
AP, CP, CSC (These can be found at least on SM-P905 by opening dialer, then type *#1234#)
Kernel version (Settings - General - About device)
And for any else of you, if you try this method, report please how did it go, did you got root? did it trip KNOX flag and what firmware version you were using, thanks

I have the international SM P905 this method did not work. Tried it twice
Sent from my SM-P905 using Tapatalk

Jpfan01 said:
Wow, Ok I thought there would be more haha. You said you were on a sm-p905, I wonder if this will go as smooth on an sm-p900. I'm on the wifi not lte version. Any guess?
Thanks for summarizing that though.
edit: seeing mixed results related to the Exynos chips from people's s4s and s5s. hmm.
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anyway from what i have read so far there is no harm in trying...... In the worst case scenario it will not work....

SM-P900 On KOT49H.P900XXUANC4
Does not work, but did not trigger knox. So no harm no fowl. Shame, really got my hopes up.

Spere said:
Can you please tell more details about your SM-P905
AP, CP, CSC (These can be found at least on SM-P905 by opening dialer, then type *#1234#)
Kernel version (Settings - General - About device)
And for any else of you, if you try this method, report please how did it go, did you got root? did it trip KNOX flag and what firmware version you were using, thanks
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here

snir2 said:
here
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Thank you..
Anyway, I pulled the trigger and tried this on my SM-P905, it kinda worked.. I'll post my device info later since I didn't have time for that, had to go to work just after rooting..
SM-P905
AP: P905XXUAND1
CP: P905XXUANA7
CSC: P905NEEAND1
Kernel verison: 3.4.0-1131235 (April 3 2014)
Okay then..
I installed and ran tr.apk
Then after reboot I checked recovery
KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0
System status: custom
Then I installed SuperSU (v1.94 if I remember right) from play store (and paid version also)
When I open SuperSU, it asks me to install binary. Since I got stock recovery, I can't use that option and instead choose normal way.
SuperSU says: install failed, please reboot your device
Anyway my device is rooted since Greenify and couple other root apps worked (and SuperSU asked to grand or deny access for those apps)
But because I cannot install that binary, I cannot open SuperSU to change settings etc..
There is v1.99r4(?) of SuperSU, but that is flashable .zip file, and how I'm supposed to install that with stock recovery. And I'm sceptic about flashing anything, in case of triggering KNOX.
Okay, as #snir2 said, I downloaded SuperSU from HERE (was v1.99r5). I unzip that and took Superuser.apk from there and installed it on my NP 12.2. After that SU updated binary using normal method like it should and everythings ok
And after all this odin mode still shows this:
System Status: Custom
KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0
Will do some tests tomorrow and if there comes anything interesting, I'll post some info..
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Spere said:
Thank you..
When I open SuperSU, it asks me to install binary. Since I got stock recovery, I can't use that option and instead choose normal way.
SuperSU says: install failed, please reboot your device
But anyway my device is rooted since Greenify and couple other root apps worked (and SuperSU asked to grand or deny access for those apps)
But because I cannot install that binary, I cannot open SuperSU to change settings etc..
There is v1.99r4(?) of SuperSU, but that is flashable .zip file, and how I'm supposed to install that with stock recovery. And I'm sceptic about flashing anything, in case of triggering KNOX.
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JUST OPEN THE Zip.
U will find the apk file inside...

milan188 said:
I have the international SM P905 this method did not work. Tried it twice
Sent from my SM-P905 using Tapatalk
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did u check with "root checker"?
at first the binaries weren't installed for me, but, when checking with "root checker" I did have root.
the supersu in the play store is not the last version of the app... u need to download it from chainfire's site:
download.chainfire.eu/supersu
then it will install the binaries

snir2 said:
JUST OPEN THE Zip.
U will find the apk file inside...
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Thank you, that did work!!

Spere said:
Thank you..
Anyway, I pulled the trigger and tried this on my SM-P905, it kinda worked.. I'll post my device info later since I didn't have time for that, had to go to work just after rooting..
SM-P905
AP: P905XXUAND1
CP: P905XXUANA7
CSC: P905NEEAND1
Kernel verison: 3.4.0-1131235 (April 3 2014)
Okay then..
I installed and ran tr.apk
Then after reboot I checked recovery
KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0
System status: custom
Then I installed SuperSU (v1.94 if I remember right) from play store (and paid version also)
When I open SuperSU, it asks me to install binary. Since I got stock recovery, I can't use that option and instead choose normal way.
SuperSU says: install failed, please reboot your device
Anyway my device is rooted since Greenify and couple other root apps worked (and SuperSU asked to grand or deny access for those apps)
But because I cannot install that binary, I cannot open SuperSU to change settings etc..
There is v1.99r4(?) of SuperSU, but that is flashable .zip file, and how I'm supposed to install that with stock recovery. And I'm sceptic about flashing anything, in case of triggering KNOX.
Okay, as #snir2 said, I downloaded SuperSU from HERE (was v1.99r5). I unzip that and took Superuser.apk from there and installed it on my NP 12.2. After that SU updated binary using normal method like it should and everythings ok
And after all this odin mode still shows this:
System Status: Custom
KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0
Will do some tests tomorrow and if there comes anything interesting, I'll post some info..
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium HD app
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mine says: "System Status: official"

snir2 said:
mine says: "System Status: official"
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I'm not worried about custom status because if I'm right:
- I cannot accidentally update phone since OTA is not possible with custom status
- I can fake status back to official using Wanam Xposed
- I can get status back also by flashing stock rom again, if I need to

Does this work on WiFi only version?
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milan188 said:
I have the international SM P905 this method did not work. Tried it twice
Sent from my SM-P905 using Tapatalk
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For those who can't root for P905 (LTE version), I have found a solution.
1. Update the kernel to NC1 or newer through Download Mode
(like this one at the bottom of OP)
2. Root with towelroot. This time if you see those wordings after pressing "Make it ra1n", it works!
I have P905ZSUANB1/P905XXUANA7/P905OZSANB1 on my tablet and after I update the kernel to NC1, I got it rooted! YAY!
BTW I get "System status: Official" in both Download Mode and under Settings, and also 0x0 for the f**king KNOX thing

One4mNoWhere said:
Does this work on WiFi only version?
Sent from my SM-N900P using XDA Free mobile app
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maybe try reading the previous posts.. no it doesnt.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk

Broomfundel said:
SM-P900 On KOT49H.P900XXUANC4
Does not work, but did not trigger knox. So no harm no fowl. Shame, really got my hopes up.
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Seconded, on SM-P900 this did not work. Tried twice. Though I had my hunch it would not.

ROOT+SuperSU+Xposed P605 4.4.2 without tripping KNOX

The why
A lot of this has been said in other threads, however I decided to gather all the up-to-date (as of Jun 17, 2014) instructions and info in this thread to alleviate fears of the infamous 'KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x1' and help people with the process. People with tripped KNOX can of course use this as well, however it won't untrip their devices, duh.
The cheers
First of all big cheers for Pinkie Pie (person who discovered the Linux kernel vulnerability that makes rooting without tripping KNOX possible), geohot (person that used the vulnerability to make a rooting app), chainfire (developer of SuperSU), rovo89 and Tungstwenty (developers of Xposed). Go and donate to these guys if you can!
The what
This post will tell you how to upgrade your P605 to 4.4.2, if you haven't already. And how to install SuperSU and Xposed all the while keeping your KNOX counter at 0x0, CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official and SYSTEM STATUS: Official!
Note: The versions in this text are just for reference - telling you what versions already worked. New ones will surely also work, so you should usually download the newest available.
The how
Firmware
4.4.2 NEE P605XXUCNE2 (any of the current 4.4.2 firmwares should be fine, although Samsung might use an updated kernel for the future versions, disabling towelroot)
From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53092676&postcount=1
Simple instructions available here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=30325 (you can also download the firmware from here, but download is slow for free accounts)
Root
From http://towelroot.com
No special instructions (it's a 1-click root)
SuperSU
Version 1.99.rc5 from http://download.chainfire.eu/448/SuperSU/
Extract Superuser.apk (in 'common') from the zip, install and run
Answer yes to the Disable KNOX prompt (don't worry, KNOX will not be tripped)
Xposed
From http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer (version 2.6.1)
No special instructions
The victory
Congrats! Now you should be on a rooted, SuperSUed, Xposed KitKat with warranty left intact! However before sending it to Samsung, e.g., for repairs, you should flash your original firmware, of course.

Can this be made to work with the SM-P600 on Android 4.3 unrooted? Any help will be appreciated. This would be a dream.

no.0ne said:
SuperSU
Version 1.94 from Google Play (Jun 17, 2014)
Answer yes to the Disable KNOX prompt (don't worry, KNOX will not be tripped)
At the end it will say it failed, however it will be working!
If you are annoyed by the 'failed' message for some reason, download an updated version from http://download.chainfire.eu/448/SuperSU/ (you'll have to flash it manually though) which supposedly fixes it.
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Just Download specified zip and extract superuser.apk from common folder and install as normal program, don't download play version

İ am gonna try and write my appreciate ) thanks in advance
It did work . Thanks to you and that steps i have rooted kitkat knox is 0*0 what i was waiting for last 5 months. Thank you so much now i can use my tablet in full capacity
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Eudeferrer said:
Can this be made to work with the SM-P600 on Android 4.3 unrooted? Any help will be appreciated. This would be a dream.
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It seems that so far people have had no success using towelroot on P600. Wait and hope it will change...

Hello, i want to do this on clean tablet, so i want to do clean install , how can i clean it all had before, from odin? And is nee nordic kitkat rom suitable for all p605 , i am frightened about boatloader problem and soft brick before i done i wanted to ask. Thanks in advance.

yararli said:
Hello, i want to do this on clean tablet, so i want to do clean install , how can i clean it all had before, from odin? And is nee nordic kitkat rom suitable for all p605 , i am frightened about boatloader problem and soft brick before i done i wanted to ask. Thanks in advance.
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You can wipe the tablet from recovery:
Turn tablet off
Turn it on holding Volume Up + Power Button until you see something on the screen
Wipe data/factory reset
Reboot
NEE will be fine for all P605, however I don't know if it works with something like P605V (US Verizon).

no.0ne said:
You can wipe the tablet from recovery:
Turn tablet off
Turn it on holding Volume Up + Power Button until you see something on the screen
Wipe data/factory reset
Reboot
NEE will be fine for all P605, however I don't know if it works with something like P605V (US Verizon).
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Should i do this before or after kitkat installation ? And where can i find usb installation of p605 when it is taken into download mode for pc to recognize the tablet.
I have no windows pc now im gonna do that on thursday ı was waiting this topic for 4 months thank you so much
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yararli said:
Should i do this before or after kitkat installation ? And where can i find usb installation of p605 when it is taken into download mode for pc to recognize the tablet.
I have no windows pc now im gonna do that on thursday ı was waiting this topic for 4 months thank you so much
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First you wipe then you flash
You can download the driver from the Samsung website, e.g., http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-P605VZKEVZW (don't worry that it is on the US page, the driver is the same for all Samsung devices)
Glad I can help. I waited for root quite long myself :victory:

In the thread discussing towelroot on P605, people claimed installing xposed would change your binary to custom. That's holding me back for now, can you confirm that it stays official?

Matthias.ja said:
In the thread discussing towelroot on P605, people claimed installing xposed would change your binary to custom. That's holding me back for now, can you confirm that it stays official?
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It only makes it custom inside of the ROM. In download mode it shows Official. You can also use the Wanam xposed module to change it back to Official in the ROM.

valexi said:
It only makes it custom inside of the ROM. In download mode it shows Official. You can also use the Wanam xposed module to change it back to Official in the ROM.
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alright, thanks!
so if i have some warranty issues, wiping everything from recovery or re-flashing the unrooted stock ROM would make everything official again, right? I know I sound like a scared little girl, but I just really don't want to risk my warranty on this rather expensive device

Heyy its wonderful i did it but there is a problem about kitkat rom i saw a little lags and the biggest problem is whatsapp says it is not compatible with this device also twitter in playstore what should i do thnx for your all help
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valexi said:
It only makes it custom inside of the ROM. In download mode it shows Official. You can also use the Wanam xposed module to change it back to Official in the ROM.
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So i just tried and installed xposed, and funnily enough, my system status stayed official, even inside the ROM. I won't complain though..

Hello i should restore system defaults how should i do directly by using recovery mode can i clean systam cache and ... Or before it should i unroot from su?
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To make sure; unroot and then factory reset

Matthias.ja said:
So i just tried and installed xposed, and funnily enough, my system status stayed official, even inside the ROM. I won't complain though..
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As long using stock recovery and it will stay Official. Just custom recovery will give custom.

dt33 said:
As long using stock recovery and it will stay Official. Just custom recovery will give custom.
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No it doesn't. You dont seem to understand difference between "system status" in Download mode or inside of the ROM.
Here is couple of pictures to make you understand.
In the picture below you can see system status official. This will change, if you install CUSTOM ROM or CUSTOM RECOVERY. Towelroot does not change any of these data here:
In the picture below you can see Device status "custom". This can change to custom if you ROOT the device and/or install SuperSU or Xposed framework. This has NOTHING to do with the status in the Download mode as seen in the first picture.
I hope that people wouldn't mix these things, because they are rather easy to understand. Talking about things that you dont really understand will cause confusion and makes people asking more stupid questions.
Thank you!

valexi said:
No it doesn't. You dont seem to understand difference between "system status" in Download mode or inside of the ROM.
Here is couple of pictures to make you understand.
In the picture below you can see system status official. This will change, if you install CUSTOM ROM or CUSTOM RECOVERY. Towelroot does not change any of these data here:
In the picture below you can see Device status "custom". This can change to custom if you ROOT the device and/or install SuperSU or Xposed framework. This has NOTHING to do with the status in the Download mode as seen in the first picture.
I hope that people wouldn't mix these things, because they are rather easy to understand. Talking about things that you dont really understand will cause confusion and makes people asking more stupid questions.
Thank you!
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Pls, explain how come it stays Official after rooted with towelroot, installed SuperSu and Xposed?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53452193&postcount=33

dt33 said:
Pls, explain how come it stays Official after rooted with towelroot, installed SuperSu and Xposed?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53452193&postcount=33
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I'm not quite sure, but it seems that in some cases the ROM can detect if it's rooted.
For me it changed to "Custom" after rooting with towelroot and SuperSU installation. I changed it back to Official with Wanam xposed.

[share] about knox , root and odin firmware [please read before posting]

Hey friends:
im a normal member and everything above is only sharing
So you may get upset because of this thread
but i'll make things clear, everytime i open Q&A forum i see repeated questions everywhere
so here ill put some repeated answers about those stuff above
1. knox: well when you buy a new galaxy s5 the knox state will be 0*0 , but when you root your phone, flash custom recovery,custom kernel or custom rom this will trip knox and the knox state will be 0*1 and your warrenty will be void.
P.S: flashing firmware via odin will not trip knox
- so if you want to root without tripping knox you can go to this website : http://www.towelroot.com install apk by pressing the sign.
you will be able to root your phone quick from the phone itself but only if your phone on firmware from 3rd june or less
or your phone will not be rooted, but you can also root it by chainfire method from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
you can also use mobile odin to flash firmwares but be carefull to be sure about your phone model.
you can install the app from playstore or from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
P.S: firmwares can be downloaded from here : http://www.sammobile.com
i hope you Moderators understand me and dont get angry or close this thread because im only sharing and thought it will help my friends and the new forum members.
and at last im a member and i have the right to post what it usefull to xda community
hope that i helped.

Is is possible to use any Odin (I have 3 or 4 on my downloads) to flash stock over unlocked O2?

swipermusic said:
Is is possible to use any Odin (I have 3 or 4 on my downloads) to flash stock over unlocked O2?
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to flash firmware you can use computer odin v3.09 and then extract the md5 file from the firmware zip and put it in AP in odin (and maybe different version of odin says PDA)

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What about "System Status", in recovery I have a "System Status: Custom", knox 0x0 though, I'm rooted and use Xposed, what does this mean? how can I reverse it to "OFFICIAL", is this important when it comes to warranty?
THANKS! :highfive: :good: :fingers-crossed:

aguarello said:
What about "System Status", in recovery I have a "System Status: Custom", knox 0x0 though, I'm rooted and use Xposed, what does this mean? how can I reverse it to "OFFICIAL", is this important when it comes to warranty?
THANKS! :highfive: :good: :fingers-crossed:
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well i think its not so important.
and look in settings>>about>>states
is it official or custom?

Galaxy_Guy said:
well i think its not so important.
and look in settings>>about>>states
is it official or custom?
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Custom

aguarello said:
Custom
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means your system has been modified and no OTA's will be available

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wajiman said:
means your system has been modified and no OTA's will be available
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I don't care about OTA's, but how does this impacts warranty? Can be reversed to "Official?
Thanks man I really appreciate your help.

aguarello said:
What about "System Status", in recovery I have a "System Status: Custom", knox 0x0 though, I'm rooted and use Xposed, what does this mean? how can I reverse it to "OFFICIAL", is this important when it comes to warranty?
THANKS! :highfive: :good: :fingers-crossed:
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Use Triangle Away by chainfire, the system status will be reverted to Official.

This Thread - Fully redundant

pda4g said:
This Thread - Fully redundant
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but its usefull for some new S5 users, its not necessary to be usefull for you.

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Luckzao said:
Use Triangle Away by chainfire, the system status will be reverted to Official.
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Will this be permanent or the status will be just "faked"?
thanks! :victory:

aguarello said:
Will this be permanent or the status will be just "faked"?
thanks! :victory:
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AFAIK it will be fake, the only way to officially convert it to original is, uninstall root reboot and then reinstall root and SuperSU to user directory, not to system. This method worked for Roms prior to 3rd June.

wajiman said:
AFAIK it will be fake, the only way to officially convert it to original is, uninstall root reboot and then reinstall root and SuperSU to user directory, not to system. This method worked for Roms prior to 3rd June.
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Ughhhh should have know that before updating and installing SuperSU to system... So no way to revert it if ROM is posterior to 3rd June? Even flashing official ROM again without root? :crying:
THANKS!

aguarello said:
Ughhhh should have know that before updating and installing SuperSU to system... So no way to revert it if ROM is posterior to 3rd June? Even flashing official ROM again without root? :crying:
THANKS!
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Yes you can downgrade, i downgraded from NG2 to NE2 myself without problems. Just flash the NE2 rom with Odin and data factory reset afterwards. Then use TR to root again.

gee2012 said:
Yes you can downgrade, i downgraded from NG2 to NE2 myself without problems. Just flash the NE2 rom with Odin and data factory reset afterwards. Then use TR to root again.
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Downgrade is possible without tripp knox,without problems?

AEkiz said:
Downgrade is possible without tripp knox,without problems?
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Yes, KNOX is still 0x0 for me after the downgrade and the bootloader is downgraded to the NE2 one.

gee2012 said:
Yes, KNOX is still 0x0 for me after the downgrade and the bootloader is downgraded to the NE2 one.
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Thanks for your reply
maybe I'll try tomorrow

gee2012 said:
Yes you can downgrade, i downgraded from NG2 to NE2 myself without problems. Just flash the NE2 rom with Odin and data factory reset afterwards. Then use TR to root again.
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THANKS! To downgrade you just have to flash the NE2 rom? No more files? Sorry I'm kind of a noob

aguarello said:
THANKS! To downgrade you just have to flash the NE2 rom? No more files? Sorry I'm kind of a noob
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Yes, i only flashed the older firmware without a extra PIT file or bootloader file. Make sure to untick Auto Reboot first in Odin, after the flash pull the battery, wait for 10-20 seconds, boot into recovery and do a data factory reset and then the phone should boot normal and both the firmware and bootloader are downgraded to NE2 and KNOX remains 0x0. At least it worked for me this way and i expect it to work for others the same way

Rooting stock rom w/o tripping Knox and w/o modded rom

I know how to root S5 w/o tripping knox but it requires to install modded roms. Is there a way just to root an maintain stock rom(unmodded) while having knox 0x0? lets say I am using UK BOD3

Anyone knows any chance?
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amnher said:
I know how to root S5 w/o tripping knox but it requires to install modded roms....
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really? please send a link to some tutorial!

There is a way.
You need a specific kernel, but first you must be on a stock KitKat rom for your device.
Then you can root your phone with towelroot app.
Then you can use either mobile Odin or flashfire and update your stock rom to lollipop (sammobile again) with the option of keeping root.
Congratulations you should have a rooted lollipop device and not have tripped Knox.
Edit - you can find a more detailed and descriptive guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61367355
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Thanks a lot, I'll give it a try!

Perhaps I shouldn't...
What samsung has shipped with BOD3?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3135004

Im using rooted android 5 with knox 0x0
first of all backup your files
downgrade your device to 4.4.2 (Some devices: NE2 and some devices: NF6) flash it with odin and wipe data/cache from recovery
root it with towelroot, install supersu from google play store and update binary
install flashfire to your device https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BySFnd9JR36VTDRRZDdndU9KMTg&authuser=0
download android 5 for your device from sammobile and copy it to your device
open flashfire grant root access, tap + and select firmware then select your android 5 firmware
check all boxes (You can't check Bootloader partitions) and press √ from top right and select No from new window
After that dont touch anything and tap flash botton from bot left side
and enjoy your rooted lollipop knox 0x0 rom

What firmware was your LP? The problem ist CFROOT seems not to work since BOD3. Flashing custom recoveries was reported as impossible either....

You wasn't able to download flashfire because it was private now i changed it
Im using BOC2