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[Q] Root for S4 i337 MK2?

Does anyone know if there's a legit way to root s4 i337 MK2? I keep getting conflicting info.

I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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This is a paid service?

Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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Ok I don't see i337 supported, which model did you choose?

root!
i just used this and it worked! THANK YOU VERY MUCH IM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT BEING ROOTED:laugh:

rightcue805 said:
i just used this and it worked! THANK YOU VERY MUCH IM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT BEING ROOTED:laugh:
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What did you use? I don't see a link or anything else

Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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In the mf3 thread they said kingo is not recommended. Is there a reason it's not? I used kingo on mf3 and if it works on mk2 without problems I'd like to use again as I don't need custom recovery or roms. But I'm afraid of att updating again and it screwing my phone,

At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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HiTideBlastoise said:
At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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So again, is there a safe way to root my i337 with MK2? Running 4.3

HiTideBlastoise said:
At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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Jeesh. It worked so well too. Wish it could be reversed engineered to see what they did to root.

To answer your question, No there is no verified safe method to root MK2 if you are not already rooted prior to update.

joeybear23 said:
To answer your question, No there is no verified safe method to root MK2 if you are not already rooted prior to update.
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Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?

Kingo works for MK2. I can confirm it worked with no added instability or apparent issues on the 2 I337 devices I've messed with. But is it reliable? Well, it does send your IMEI to a Chinese server for some unknown reason. You can try Vroot if you want but it's definitely not as 'user friendly' if you catch my drift.

fnkyscotty said:
Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?
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So this definitely works? Now I've never had it rooted so this would be a first time root. Can you post a link
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fnkyscotty said:
Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?
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I am sure somebody is... not me though.

fnkyscotty said:
So this definitely works? Now I've never had it rooted so this would be a first time root. Can you post a link
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XDA evidently considers Kingo malware, so no link from here. But just type "kingo galaxy s4 root" into Google and it should be the top result. Their website states that it is for the i9500, but it has been confirmed for the i337. As always, USE THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

We have a safe new root method if you guys want to try it. This is confirmed working on the VZW S4 but should work for you guys too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
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Can anyone confirm whether or not this works on i337?

Surge1223 said:
We have a safe new root method if you guys want to try it. This is confirmed working on the VZW S4 but should work for you guys too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
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I'm AT&T who is willing to test?
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fnkyscotty said:
I'm AT&T who is willing to test?
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I'm trying to get it to work im on MK2 stock....I'm at work though so i'll report back if I get it done.

Safe MK2 root and keep knox intact?

Found this out in a google search... anybody try it? says its for Verizon, but will work on sprint..Im a chicken to try it, was just hoping others have been here, done it
http://www.droidviews.com/root-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-on-android-4-3-vruemk2/
Just found another link
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/12/Safe-Root-Android-4.3-Galaxy-S3-S4-Note-No-Warranty-Void.html

I've used safe root on verizon forums to root my sprint gs4. And not trip Knox. Its still 0x0 for me.
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daniel4653 said:
I've used safe root on verizon forums to root my sprint gs4. And not trip Knox. Its still 0x0 for me.
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daniel4653,
Which method did you use?
Thanks

mcvoss said:
daniel4653,
Which method did you use?
Thanks
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I've already stated. Safe root.
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Another option is Kingo root. I used it to successfully root my sister-in-law's stock MK2 without triggering Knox.

I've used SafeRoot on my Verizon S4. Great method, great Dev
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Is this a full root?
Also, Anybody else confirm this?
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What do you mean by full root? There's only one type of root lol
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Help on rooting my note 3 9005

Can I root my note 3 9005 not sure what the knox means and will that mess my phone up any help much greatful. Here's my phones details
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denny1970 said:
Can I root my note 3 9005 not sure what the knox means and will that mess my phone up any help much greatful. Here's my phones details
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I rooted my n9005 running 4.3 a few days a go. I just flashed cf root by odin.
I have heard it trips knox and warranty is voided.
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denny1970 said:
Can I root my note 3 9005 not sure what the knox means and will that mess my phone up any help much greatful. Here's my phones details
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Yes you can root it but you will trip knox to 0x1 from 0x0 meaning you lose warranty in some countries, the UK for certain

OK thanks for the reply s done that also mean I can no longer unroot after knox has be tripped!
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denny1970 said:
OK thanks for the reply s done that also mean I can no longer unroot after knox has be tripped!
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Correct no going back as of today ...the future who knows

Rooted for like not a bad thing is it lol
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denny1970 said:
Rooted for like not a bad thing is it lol
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I havent rooted yet amd im still on 4.3. Which is the best method to root without tripping? I just tried Kingo and it gave me a prompt about voiding warranty so i didnt go ahead. However, i was told that kingo does it fine with 4.3 and doesn't trip knox. So now i'm left conused :/

Yeah I was gonna try kings but read a bit 1st on there Facebook page they say kit kat 4.4.2 not supported! So gonna have to read up to do it manually fc-auto root looks OK but I need to know before I dive in and go ahead with it!
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denny1970 said:
Yeah I was gonna try kings but read a bit 1st on there Facebook page they say kit kat 4.4.2 not supported! So gonna have to read up to do it manually fc-auto root looks OK but I need to know before I dive in and go ahead with it!
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Just to clarify, you can unroot but you can't reset Knox warranty void to 0x0...
If you are on KK then make sure you use the LATEST cf-autoroot or you will get a soft brick... If you use ODIN 3.09 you put the cf-autoroot file in AP, if you use any lower then put the file in PDA...

Cheers don't suppose you got the fc-auto root link not sure if you can put up a link in here cheers
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Or do you no wait the latest FC - auto root?
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denny1970 said:
Or do you no wait the latest FC - auto root?
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U can get cf autoroot from his thread at note 3 original android development.
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So cf auto root by chainfire, on kitkat 4.4.2, doesnt trigger knox? in the cf root thread it says it does. Im confused!

lvnatic said:
So cf auto root by chainfire, on kitkat 4.4.2, doesnt trigger knox? in the cf root thread it says it does. Im confused!
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It will trip. No safe method in kitkat. At least yet. Dunno future
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From what people say. There is an e-fuse for the knox switch. Once you Flash, the switch goes from 0x0 to 0x1. The e-fuse apparently cannot be reset.
But there has been instances where rooting has not toggled the knox switch
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LiMz said:
From what people say. There is an e-fuse for the knox switch. Once you Flash, the switch goes from 0x0 to 0x1. The e-fuse apparently cannot be reset.
But there has been instances where rooting has not toggled the knox switch
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"Skate where the puck’s going, not where it’s been.”
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On newer bootloader, if I m not wrong mj3 nd above on n9005, confirm it will trip. No possibilities for not triggering knox 0x1.
I have tried on several devices.
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New note 3 user - What are my options? (Device details inside)

Hi guys, i would like to root my phone without tripping Knox. What are my options? Also, after i do root, can i then upgrade to KitKat without loosing root?
Build number: JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
Kernel Version:3.4.0-2019540
Baseband version:N9005XXUDMJ7
Android version: 4.3

I'm new to this myself but I was just told that once you root nothing you can do about knox kicking in! But like I say I'm a newbie hope that helps
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denny1970 said:
I'm new to this myself but I was just told that once you root nothing you can do about knox kicking in! But like I say I'm a newbie hope that helps
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I haven't rooted yet. There are ways to do it without tripping knox so long as you arent using kitkat (which i am not). However, i was first told to use kingo and it told me that it was going to use the ODIN method that will void my warranty so i didnt do it yet. :/

**** I'm on kit kat can I down grade?
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LOL... If the JB you are using is higher than MJ1 then you will trip Knox no matter what method you use.... This has been stated SOOOOO many times I can't believe you guys didn't see it...
You can root KK using cf-autoroot, just make sure it is the latest, and PC ODIN... And no, you can't go back to a JB firmware from KK...

OK thanks :thumbup:
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denny1970 said:
OK thanks :thumbup:
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If your Bootloader version > MJ3, you can't root without tripping Knox.
You can find your Bootloader version by using my app Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (download link in my signature).
Here you can find many other useful information.
P.S: Please be noted that Bootloader version may not always be the same as PDA version.

tripster69 said:
Hi guys, i would like to root my phone without tripping Knox. What are my options? Also, after i do root, can i then upgrade to KitKat without loosing root?
Build number: JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
Kernel Version:3.4.0-2019540
Baseband version:N9005XXUDMJ7
Android version: 4.3
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You can root and then upgrade but you'll have to root again so may as well upgrade and then root to save a step.
Only way to root Mj7 is cf-autoroot. You need the old version to root your current firmware and the latest version to root 4.4.2.
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I haven't rooted yet. There are ways to do it without tripping knox so long as you arent using kitkat (which i am not). However, i was first told to use kingo and it told me that it was going to use the ODIN method that will void my warranty so i didnt do it yet. :/
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Kingo contains malware. Best not to use it.
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if ($bootloader > 'MJ3') {
echo "KNOX sure trip";
}
else {
echo "KNOX will safe with URDLV";
if ($wantupgrade == 'Y') {
echo "Have to reroot after upgrade";
if ($reroot == 'Y') {
echo "KNOX will set to 0x1";
}
else {
echo "Enjoy ur non rooted Kitkat!";
}
}
else {
echo "Enjoy ur old rooted rom till you want to sell ";
}
}
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Tripped mine so what it's all about having a different phone from the norm right!!!!
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denny1970 said:
Tripped mine so what it's all about having a different phone from the norm right!!!!
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Hehehe. Now u can flash recovery nd flash custom rom.
Or if u don't want, at least with just rooting u can acceess the system files and use those good apps which need roots. Like greenify?
Enjoy!
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Don't think I back up my ffs think it's called lol have no problems flash a room smooth I have that greenify I need to read up on it cheers
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Sph-l720 Not Rooting With Towel Root

My warranty just ended and i wanted to try a one click root method. I saw a lot of samsung users on youtube using towelroot so I decided to try that. I downloaded the app, the first time i clicked make it rain, it read, phone is not currently supported. In the video discription it gave a different modstring for sprint model s4's. So i tried that, and i got the same message. None of the modstrings seem to work and ive tried many other root apps but i prefer towelroot. I dont have a computer on hand to use odin and i really want to use a one click method. How far away will the next update be to fix towel root and if not any other one click apps??
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If you took the NG2 update, Towelroot won't work. That loophole is currently closed.
And don't ask when something will be updated. The devs here do this for free and have personal lives to worry about. They'll get updates out when they get updates out.

Ok man chill. Thanks for the response
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why bother with towelroot? flash twrp. flash supersu.. disable knox.. profit..

MegaMoose2000 said:
Ok man chill. Thanks for the response
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I am chill. You're new and probably didn't realize that asking for update etas is a big no no.
bryguy9021 said:
why bother with towelroot? flash twrp. flash supersu.. disable knox.. profit..
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Because he doesn't have a computer to Odin in a custom recovery at the moment.

Sorry man i diddint realize the devs were so busy. Thanks for the insight
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Aee there any other one click apps that work with the new update???
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