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So my friend told me to root my new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon), but I am a complete noob and do not want to mess up my new phone.
He told me to be careful so I don't brick my device, and too read the forums. I have spent all day reading the forums and still don't know what I should do.
I saw a video explaining how to get root by going to towelroot.com, but this seems too easy to be true and safe.
Can I get root and not have to worry about bricking or tripping knox with towelroot?
If towelrool is ok to use then I will just go ahead with that, but If there is something better, could someone please point me in the right direction with what I need to download.
Thanks for any help and here is some of my device info if that helps...
Latest Software update: update_SM-N900V_MJE_to_NC4
Model Number: SM-N900V
Android Version : 4.4.2
Baseband Version N900VVRUCNC4
Kernel Version 3.4.0
Hardware Version: N900v.07
Security Software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2

what you should do....
iEpic said:
So my friend told me to root my new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon), but I am a complete noob and do not want to mess up my new phone.
He told me to be careful so I don't brick my device, and too read the forums. I have spent all day reading the forums and still don't know what I should do.
I saw a video explaining how to get root by going to towelroot.com, but this seems too easy to be true and safe.
Can I get root and not have to worry about bricking or tripping knox with towelroot?
If towelrool is ok to use then I will just go ahead with that, but If there is something better, could someone please point me in the right direction with what I need to download.
Thanks for any help and here is some of my device info if that helps...
Latest Software update: update_SM-N900V_MJE_to_NC4
Model Number: SM-N900V
Android Version : 4.4.2
Baseband Version N900VVRUCNC4
Kernel Version 3.4.0
Hardware Version: N900v.07
Security Software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
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For those of us who took the OTA, ... That app http://towelroot.com/ is the only exploit that provides root access for VZW N3.
yes. i am going to sound confusing now so hold on...Towel root is what it is... download. install. click.. your phone will reboot with root access ... it is a one click method... however, the bootloader and recovery is still locked on your device, and if you try to install CWM or TWRP, at this time you will trip KNOXX and void your warranty. Install SafeStrap instead from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53701934&postcount=1298.. then flash only one other file from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760380 thanks to the DEVs that have been working on this the whole shebang seems almost too simple, like you said... i agree.. i did everyrthing in that post as i installed Jasmine Rom. why? because the DEV is kickass, with the updates, i like the S5 themes, and its pretty simple to set up compared to what you've probably read up on..
and its really close to stock, which, of course, ive tried out a couple of other roms since then, and it still works (the phone)
Regarding KNoXX , your device will still read 0x0 , but it will say "custom" status .. you can fix this
if you root your phone and your status says "custom"..a flashable zip file here will fix that http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu you can find links to Safestrap, "unified files" and step by step instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760380 some more on what i mean by "custom" http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/2014-01-15-triangleaway-v3-26-t1494114 This does the same , maybe better http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473938
Towel root will not "hard brick" your phone ,,, meaning your phone is basically an expensive paperweight... ii gave you thseds links because its what worked for me... however, you know whats best for you..

[Q] Note 3, impossible to custom rom?

I must be terribly impatient or not understanding what I'm doing, probably both actually but I cannot for the life of me find a working method for loading a custom rom on my phone. Could someone PLEASE point me to a resource that will work for my phone? Info provided below:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Provider: Verizon wireless - USA
Quoted info from settings > About Phone:
Model number: SM-N900V
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900VVRUCNC4
Kernel version: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 MON April 28 16:42:37 KST 2014
Build number: KOT49H.N900VVRUCNC4
Hardware version: N900V.07
Security software version: MDF v1.0 release 2
I have root access thanks to towelroot
I have supersu as well. Every guide I've found for different rooms has been busy. I've only tried safestrap methods because I know I can switch back to the stock rom slot and have a working phone again. Im weary of methods that wipe out the stock rom as I really don't want to end up with an unbootable brick.
Ive tried cyanogenmod, and a TouchWiz room who name I can't think of at them moment. Both roms simply booted to a black/blank screen.
I really like the simplicity of cyanogenmod and it is my preference but I'm open to others. Can anyone please advise me on my options please, I've about reached my words end here. Why must these companies make it so hard to make the devices we pay hundreds of dollars look/act/be the way WE want them to be as the now owning consumer?!?
Thank you for your time, help, and guidance, I have nothing but respect for all the developers in this community, wish I understood the system better so I could be of more help as well.
-Mike

Do we need NC 2 and how would we install it?
Lynkd34d said:
I must be terribly impatient or not understanding what I'm doing, probably both actually but I cannot for the life of me find a working method for loading a custom rom on my phone. Could someone PLEASE point me to a resource that will work for my phone? Info provided below:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Provider: Verizon wireless - USA
Quoted info from settings > About Phone:
Model number: SM-N900V
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900VVRUCNC4
Kernel version: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 MON April 28 16:42:37 KST 2014
Build number: KOT49H.N900VVRUCNC4
Hardware version: N900V.07
Security software version: MDF v1.0 release 2
I have root access thanks to towelroot
I have supersu as well. Every guide I've found for different rooms has been busy. I've only tried safestrap methods because I know I can switch back to the stock rom slot and have a working phone again. Im weary of methods that wipe out the stock rom as I really don't want to end up with an unbootable brick.
Ive tried cyanogenmod, and a TouchWiz room who name I can't think of at them moment. Both roms simply booted to a black/blank screen.
I really like the simplicity of cyanogenmod and it is my preference but I'm open to others. Can anyone please advise me on my options please, I've about reached my words end here. Why must these companies make it so hard to make the devices we pay hundreds of dollars look/act/be the way WE want them to be as the now owning consumer?!?
Thank you for your time, help, and guidance, I have nothing but respect for all the developers in this community, wish I understood the system better so I could be of more help as well.
-Mike
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I'm in a similar sitch. I have rooted my phone after the NC4 assault using towelroot. Note to those who plan to use it: there are some hijacks out there. Don't go to towelroot.net for example. I have downloaded a couple of safestrap apk files and have been reading up on how to install safestrap. Once installed, then what? I think I need to install the NC 2 kernel but how? What's a kernel anyway? How is flashing a kernel different from flashing a rom? How is an android kernel different from a linux kernel? I can't see a way to run linux commands anyway...

Hi guys! There's a ton of guides on the forums that answer your questions. If you need help you are best of posting the exact steps you took up to that point and at what point you are stuck. Wikipedia also has a ton of information on the basic computer science stuff (what's a kernel? etc...)
Good luck

[Q] [QA] Been googling/searching... confusion on rooting AT&T i337 UCUFNI1

I'm not trying to be lazy. I've spent time searching for how to root my S4 i337, but for a newb like myself the process is extremely confusing since there seems to be so much different information out there, and not a lot about i337. From what I've discovered Towelroot no longer works as an option after I upgraded to 4.4.2 and I've tried other approaches which have failed as well. So without further ado
Is it possible to root a galaxy AT&T galaxy s4 i337 running 4.4.2 baseband I337UCUFNI1 ? If so, could someone share the links I should look at to accomplish this task?
Maybe I need to revert back to an earlier android release ? which I'm fine doing assuming something like this link should work: http://www.teamandroid.com/2014/03/30/update-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-android-442-kitkat-goldeneye-rom/2/
After I revert (assuming it's needed) could someone recommend the next steps(links/threads) to get me to either a custom rom or latest 4.4.2 stock build (I'd prefer a custom rom for fun, but i'm fine with whatever is easiest.)
I have Odin installed and understanding getting to download mode, but deciding which "link" to follow out there for instructions is not easy for a beginner so any recommended 'easiest' approaches for my device would be appreciated.
TIA

rickcr said:
I'm not trying to be lazy. I've spent time searching for how to root my S4 i337, but for a newb like myself the process is extremely confusing since there seems to be so much different information out there, and not a lot about i337. From what I've discovered Towelroot no longer works as an option after I upgraded to 4.4.2 and I've tried other approaches which have failed as well. So without further ado
Is it possible to root a galaxy AT&T galaxy s4 i337 running 4.4.2 baseband I337UCUFNI1 ? If so, could someone share the links I should look at to accomplish this task?
Maybe I need to revert back to an earlier android release ? which I'm fine doing assuming something like this link should work: http://www.teamandroid.com/2014/03/30/update-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-android-442-kitkat-goldeneye-rom/2/
After I revert (assuming it's needed) could someone recommend the next steps(links/threads) to get me to either a custom rom or latest 4.4.2 stock build (I'd prefer a custom rom for fun, but i'm fine with whatever is easiest.)
I have Odin installed and understanding getting to download mode, but deciding which "link" to follow out there for instructions is not easy for a beginner so any recommended 'easiest' approaches for my device would be appreciated.
TIA
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Subscribe to All Thing AT&T. It has all the information needed, including how to root NI1.

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=55537351
look there for instructions. it works . Flash the older kernal using odin, if it fails to flash the first time. Repeat. After u get it to flash. Then run towelroot. After u install towelroot. Flash the ni1 kernal. You will keep root. Thats how I did mine.

[Q] Best ROM For Galaxy S4

I currently have a AT&T Galaxy S4:
Model number
SAMAUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version
4.4.4
Baseband Version
I337UCUFNJ4
Kernel Version
3.4.0-2960651
[email protected] #1
Fri Oct 17 22:42:06 KST 2014
Build number KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ4
SE For Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337_4.4.4_0032
Wed Oct 15 17:06:37 2014
Secureboot status
Type: Samsung
Security software version
MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 2
My phone likes to reboot when ever the hell it feels like it and it drives me crazy!!! I would like to know what the best ROM is for this phone. I had my phone rooted and then it was having problems so i factory reset it and flashed the factory Package (I got off the Samsung file site listed on this forum). Then after that my phone did a OTA update to 4.4.4 and it has been crappy ever since. So if anyone could please point me in the direction of a really good ROM and directions on how to install it on this phone i would greatly appricate it. I see a lot of people talking about bootloader locked and TWPL something like that and I have no idea what that is so this is why I ask for directions I have rooted multiple phones and tablets and have used ODIN a few times so I can follow directions just can't figure it out on my own.
Thanks

I am running the google play edition. Since the boot loader is locked on at&t i337, the only recovery you can use is safestrap. There is a thread showing you how to root and flash all Roms compatible with safestrap. Until the boot loader is unlocked, the only Roms available are touch wiz based Roms and the one that I am running, which is linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2837239

furry_pineapple said:
I am running the google play edition. Since the boot loader is locked on at&t i337, the only recovery you can use is safestrap. There is a thread showing you how to root and flash all Roms compatible with safestrap. Until the boot loader is unlocked, the only Roms available are touch wiz based Roms and the one that I am running, which is linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2837239
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Yeah, I second this. I've been running the GPE rom for a few weeks now and it's not bad. Although there a a few hiccups, overall it's a daily driver. Plus, I cant stand TW anymore.

furry_pineapple said:
I am running the google play edition. Since the boot loader is locked on at&t i337, the only recovery you can use is safestrap. There is a thread showing you how to root and flash all Roms compatible with safestrap. Until the boot loader is unlocked, the only Roms available are touch wiz based Roms and the one that I am running, which is linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2837239
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TouchWiz is horrendous. No other way to describe it. I have found that with installing Nova Launcher Prime on my S4 that I can tolerate it. That being said, I've been running GPE 4.4.4 for some time now, and while there are a few hiccups (random vibrations for no apparent reason being the most annoying), it is definitely a VERY well polished ROM. I am currently downloading a couple of the de-bloated stock images, just to give them a run.
If you're looking for a good, solid daily driver however, you can't go wrong with the GPE ROMs

insideoute1 said:
I currently have a AT&T Galaxy S4:
Model number
SAMAUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version
4.4.4
Baseband Version
I337UCUFNJ4
Kernel Version
3.4.0-2960651
[email protected] #1
Fri Oct 17 22:42:06 KST 2014
Build number KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ4
SE For Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337_4.4.4_0032
Wed Oct 15 17:06:37 2014
Secureboot status
Type: Samsung
Security software version
MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 2
My phone likes to reboot when ever the hell it feels like it and it drives me crazy!!! I would like to know what the best ROM is for this phone. I had my phone rooted and then it was having problems so i factory reset it and flashed the factory Package (I got off the Samsung file site listed on this forum). Then after that my phone did a OTA update to 4.4.4 and it has been ****ty ever since. So if anyone could please point me in the direction of a really good ROM and directions on how to install it on this phone i would greatly appricate it. I see a lot of people talking about bootloader locked and TWPL something like that and I have no idea what that is so this is why I ask for directions I have rooted multiple phones and tablets and have used ODIN a few times so I can follow directions just can't figure it out on my own.
Thanks
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Best of lists are frowned on here as it is rather offensive to the many different developers here at XDA. The moderator will likely delete this thread. I hope he does. "Best of" is a matter of personal preference. Some like a custom rom, some want a de-bloated stock rom. Here is a great guide with all the roms that have been tested and confirmed to work on our device. You can't go wrong with any one of them , I should Know I've flashed them But try them yourself & see which fits your needs and preferences best. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

There is no BEST ROM...all ROMs are the best for those people using them because that is what works for their phone, their usage, their setup, their location, their preference. You really need to read through the development threads and try some things to find what is BEST for you.

Thanks
Thank you all I am going to try the GPE ROM and tesat drive it for awhile...... I was having a problem with connecting my phone to my computer and found i had to dial *#0808# and change the setting to MTP two days trying to install drivers and trying to install and connect through kies it was hell wish i would of knew this sooner.:cyclops:

Found the right thread to ask the question about safestrap so i deleted my question here and you can delete this post please.

Sprint S4 4.4.2 Super Noob help

I'm ok to admit, I'm an ultra noob to android roms/rooting/ etc. and am asking for any help.
I've taken a few days and been plowing through videos and threads beyond what I can now feel comfortable and/or comprehend.
My end goal is to get native Hotspot on my phone, so my son can use his Tab 4 for wifi access.
Here are my stats of what I'm currently running on my phone :
Software version
L720VPUFNG2
Hardware version
L720.08
Model number
SPH-720
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version
L720VPUFNG2
Kernerl Version
3.4.0-2162929
Build number
KOT49H.L720VPUFNG2
Non-Rooted
So far, I believe I need to root and then proceed with replacing the services.jar and services.odex files.
I am clueless which Root program I should use for starters (odin, cf auto, kingo, cryanogenmod, motochopper).
Then also if anyone per-2016 has had success with Hotspot wifi on their Sprint S4, same version as I have.
Thanks of course in advance for any assistance or guidance.