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VRoot for Note 3

Hi. Universal Root de la Vega's threat was clsoed and Op recommended us to use VRoot instead.
I found this Chinese VRoot and it looks very easy to do. Please see link below (in Chinese language, but you can use Google to translate)
http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
I just want to confirm if anyone had tried this and if it is KNOX 0x0 Root?
Thanks.

It do work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502967
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Does it work on the new MJ4 rom workout triggering knox?

klau1 said:
Does it work on the new MJ4 rom workout triggering knox?
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Just got my N3 yesterday, mine is MJ7... Will VRoot work with the latest OTA already installed? I've done quite a bit of searching on getting this thing rooted but xda "banned" KINGO cause everyone is freaking out about some Chinese server or exploit threat or whatever, supposedly La Vega won't work after MJ7 OTA... Even though I've been rooting a while, this all has me confused on what really works and what just made it to the forums first but might not work... Any help with legit root and recovery methods would be MUCH APPRECIATED!

az_biker said:
Just got my N3 yesterday, mine is MJ7... Will VRoot work with the latest OTA already installed? I've done quite a bit of searching on getting this thing rooted but xda "banned" KINGO cause everyone is freaking out about some Chinese server or exploit threat or whatever, supposedly La Vega won't work after MJ7 OTA... Even though I've been rooting a while, this all has me confused on what really works and what just made it to the forums first but might not work... Any help with legit root and recovery methods would be MUCH APPRECIATED!
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If you're worried about Chinese root method than you better stay away form vroot. Even the interface is in Chinese. Kingoapp, has addressed the concerns that some people had with their latest version, 1.1.2. You can check out their facebook page where they explain it all.
Understand that if you plan on using a custom recovery or ROM it will trip Knox and vroot and Kingoapp are probably not the way you want to go. You might look at CF Root instead.

mvansomeren said:
If you're worried about Chinese root method than you better stay away form vroot. Even the interface is in Chinese. Kingoapp, has addressed the concerns that some people had with their latest version, 1.1.2. You can check out their facebook page where they explain it all.
Understand that if you plan on using a custom recovery or ROM it will trip Knox and vroot and Kingoapp are probably not the way you want to go. You might look at CF Root instead.
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Where did CF Root say it's method won't trip KNOX? serious question.
RDLV is the only one isn't it?

klau1 said:
Where did CF Root say it's method won't trip KNOX? serious question.
RDLV is the only one isn't it?
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CF Root will trip knox. What I was saying is that if you want a custom recovery or rom, you might as well go with CF Root because it is going to trip knox anyway. vroot and Kingoapp doesn't trip knox because you don't get a custom recovery or rom as part of the root. They let you use apps that require root and do modification on the stock rom (if you know what you're doing).

Will De Vega Work?
so will the de la vega root method work for the latest VRUBMJ7 update? If not, what other root method will work that will not trip KNOX? Thanks in advanced

mvansomeren said:
CF Root will trip knox. What I was saying is that if you want a custom recovery or rom, you might as well go with CF Root because it is going to trip knox anyway. vroot and Kingoapp doesn't trip knox because you don't get a custom recovery or rom as part of the root. They let you use apps that require root and do modification on the stock rom (if you know what you're doing).
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So even with the canadian version unlocked bootloader you cannot install TWRP without tripping knox? Guess i can just use TBU to backup everything instead.

If you do root with one of these methods be careful. They are a security risk. I'd use mobile Odin to reflash my stock firmware after rooting and maybe even factory reset, just to be sure that I'd nuked any naughty apps. Mobile Odin will allow you to retain root.
Sent from my beastly Note 3

vichet007 said:
Hi. Universal Root de la Vega's threat was clsoed and Op recommended us to use VRoot instead.
I found this Chinese VRoot and it looks very easy to do. Please see link below (in Chinese language, but you can use Google to translate)
http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
I just want to confirm if anyone had tried this and if it is KNOX 0x0 Root?
Thanks.
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English
http://www.mgyun.com/en/GetVRoot
It still was NOT easy to use, but I can confirm positively that it can work and in my case did not trip knox. I had to reboot the phone manually at one point because it appeared stuck and I tried a 2nd time. The 2nd time the windows app rebooted the phone and it did get rooted.
UPDATE:
Thanks to cubarican84, I used the following SIMPLE solution to clean up the chinese superuser mess: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/11/How-to-Remove-Replace-VRoot-Chinese-superuser-with-SuperSU.html?m=1

sticky on ROOT for 9506

after a LONG search I found this link, hidden in about 1300 threads in the General section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529064
can anyone confirm this is working for the 9506 snapdragon 800 version? I got my device last night, and now for initial testing I JUST want root. I've not upgraded to 4.3.
there are only 13 threads in this section. wouldn't it be nice to get a tested and working [ROOT] sticky in this section? Root is a basic requirement for us developers (although it has been some time I've cooked something myself )

Flash a pre rooted v4.2.2 stock rom @
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597058
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8monochrome said:
Flash a pre rooted v4.2.2 stock rom @
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597058
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I had read that thread, but I also read that there were some issues with it (permissions, at least with the 4.3 image). So I don't want to go with that option just yet. I prefer for now the stock ROM.
I am merely trying to get root (and just root) by creating a simple root guide in this forum as a sticky.

dXsL said:
I had read that thread, but I also read that there were some issues with it (permissions, at least with the 4.3 image). So I don't want to go with that option just yet. I prefer for now the stock ROM.
I am merely trying to get root (and just root) by creating a simple root guide in this forum as a sticky.
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If your on 4.2.2 use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566509
Simple and works!

bumax said:
If your on 4.2.2 use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566509
Simple and works!
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as far as I know, and depending on who you trust, KingoApp and VROOT have not been able to produce evidence that they are NOT harvesting IMEI numbers. The last I read is that XDA admins remove all download links to KingoApp and VROOT software. In the past several warnings have been posted about both apps. Unless anyone know that these apps are ok now?

dXsL said:
as far as I know, and depending on who you trust, KingoApp and VROOT have not been able to produce evidence that they are NOT harvesting IMEI numbers. The last I read is that XDA admins remove all download links to KingoApp and VROOT software. In the past several warnings have been posted about both apps. Unless anyone know that these apps are ok now?
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I read from xda and KingoApp facebook page and they claim all of those things have been removed from their app.
Cant say it 100% sure but I am happy that root works with their app. :silly:

bumax said:
I read from xda and KingoApp facebook page and they claim all of those things have been removed from their app.
Cant say it 100% sure but I am happy that root works with their app. :silly:
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in the "old days" we could use something like RootKeeper... i.e., for example root an older version of android (like 4.2.2), upgrade to a newer version (like 4.3) and subsequently lose root, and then restore the root with RootKeeper. Is that possible with this phone?

dXsL said:
in the "old days" we could use something like RootKeeper... i.e., for example root an older version of android (like 4.2.2), upgrade to a newer version (like 4.3) and subsequently lose root, and then restore the root with RootKeeper. Is that possible with this phone?
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I havent test with i9506 but with Xcover2 (GT-S7710) I have updated two phones via OTA and root has remain after update.
Possible with i9506 I bet root wont remain, atleast with 4.3 update cause KNOX.

How I managed to root my I9506:
Note: If you updated to 4.3 via OTA, it is very likely that you wont be able to flash custom recovery via Odin.
1) Reflash the full 4.3 firmware that i got mine form sammobile via odin
2) Follow through the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529064
Warning : After rooting through the steps above my phone KNOX Warranty Void : 0x1
(Not sure if this is due to the SuperSU disabling the KNOX or the actual rooting process)

dan079 said:
How I managed to root my I9506:
Note: If you updated to 4.3 via OTA, it is very likely that you wont be able to flash custom recovery via Odin.
1) Reflash the full 4.3 firmware that i got mine form sammobile via odin
2) Follow through the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529064
Warning : After rooting through the steps above my phone KNOX Warranty Void : 0x1
(Not sure if this is due to the SuperSU disabling the KNOX or the actual rooting process)
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Hey!
Like in other treads, like galaxy S3 I9xx was talked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597774, the 4.3 and later have already KNOX installed and if you install custom recovery or root your device, you probably fire the KNOX warranty to 0x1. Still there no one who was able to reset this KNOX warranty to 0x0, like TRIANGLE AEAY is resetting your flashing counter.
Then DONT install any CUSTOM RECOVERY or try to ROOT your device in 4.3 or later, if you want your warranty(ofcourse if there is already have the way, how to reset KNOX).
PEACE FOR ALL!!!

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!

[Q] root for latest s 5 sm g900h frimware please

hello friends
can some one tell me how can i root s 5 sm g900h variant with latest stock frimware {XXU1ANG3}
cos i was not able to root it with cf auto root file that i used earlier
it stoped on cache in odin and i have to reflash frimware again to make my phone alright again
also what will happen if i check re partition in odin before flashing stock rom
i mean will it completely reset phone cos after failed root when i reflashed latest frimware i got frimware flashed but i had all same settings and even wallpaper from before { i did not have to set up my phone again like entering email and clicking yes
thanks in advance :good::good:

Still not searching before posting, my friend?
Back up your phone. Then revert to an earlier stock build of 4.4.2 for your 900H that is still amenable to the CF auto root exploit.
You should know by now that there are no assurances of retaining root when upgrading. Since you seem set on upgrading, buy Mobile Odin Pro or Super Su Pro and use their features to (usually) retain root after an upgrade. For best results you should be doing the upgrade manually, not OTA.
Good luck.
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fffft said:
Still not searching before posting, my friend?
Back up your phone. Then Install a pre-June 3rd build of 4.4.2 100% stock firmware for your 900H. Root using Towel root.
You should know by now that there are no assurances of retaining root when upgrading. Since you seem set on upgrading, buy Mobile Odin Pro or Super Su Pro and use their features to (usually) retain root after an upgrade. For best results you should be doing the upgrade manually, not OTA.
Good luck.
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bro thanks for replying but as much i remember towel root does not work on h variant as i tried last time
and what will repartitioning do ??

sharingan said:
as much i remember towel root does not work on h variant as i tried last time
and what will repartitioning do ??
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Apologies for the typo on my part. Disregard the Towel root /pre-June 3rd part. I meant to say revert to an earlier build of 4.4.2 firmware that CF auto root will still work on since you have a 900H.
I'm not sure what you mean by repartitioning though. Who suggested repartitioning?

fffft said:
Apologies for the typo on my part. Disregard the Towel root /pre-June 3rd part. I meant to say revert to an earlier build of 4.4.2 firmware that CF auto root will still work on since you have a 900H.
I'm not sure what you mean by repartitioning though. Who suggested repartitioning?
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nobody suggested repartitioning but when i reflashed rm from odin it had same screen and apps installed
i mean it was not ike next next and yes which we have to do when we got our phone new

how to root galaxy tab 4 SM-T530

I have buyed a Galaxy tab 4 and have root with towelroot in one click.
Last I have update the samsung software and the root was not avaible. Towelroot don't root again. I get the message; The phone isn't currently supported.
I have tried Kingo Root and SRSroot but all does not work and root the tablet.
How can I root my Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T530 T530XXU1ANJ2 by other ways?
I don't want brick the tablet and want the right tutorial for this.
Can anybodey help me?
Thanks

delimavi1981 said:
I have buyed a Galaxy tab 4 and have root with towelroot in one click.
Last I have update the samsung software and the root was not avaible. Towelroot don't root again. I get the message; The phone isn't currently supported.
I have tried Kingo Root and SRSroot but all does not work and root the tablet.
How can I root my Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T530 T530XXU1ANJ2 by other ways?
I don't want brick the tablet and want the right tutorial for this.
Can anybodey help me?
Thanks
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First read it topic and ask questions later

Where? I have found nothing for T530XXU1ANJ2
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First read it topic and ask questions later
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delimavi said:
Where? I have found nothing for T530XXU1ANJ2
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Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785869
and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55405627&postcount=95
and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55645651&postcount=118

thanks for your reply but towelroot works fine before samsung update, after the update towelroot does't work with current T530XXU1ANJ2
the links you sent I can't find anything about root T530XXU1ANJ2 SM-T530
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Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785869
and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55405627&postcount=95
and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55645651&postcount=118
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topic can be closed
cf-autoroot worked fine for me

delimavi1981 said:
topic can be closed
cf-autoroot worked fine for me
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No no please wait!
It's is important to tell everything about this.
Which software build do you use?
CF-Autoroot impact Knox?

I have update to latest samsung ota firmware. towelroot works fine before but after update it doesn't work.
this worked for me:
http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-sm-t530
Maxximo88 said:
No no please wait!
It's is important to tell everything about this.
Which software build do you use?
CF-Autoroot impact Knox?
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Maxximo88 said:
No no please wait!
It's is important to tell everything about this.
Which software build do you use?
CF-Autoroot impact Knox?
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Yes that will trip knox.

I don't exactly know about trip knox
It's void waranty only or are there more to know about?
I have root with cf-autoroot because that was the only solution I found for my tab 4
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Yes that will trip knox.
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delimavi1981 said:
I don't exactly know about trip knox
It's void waranty only or are there more to know about?
I have root with cf-autoroot because that was the only solution I found for my tab 4
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Yes it only voids your warranty that's all. You could of tried towelroot v3 to root by opening the app and tapping at the top where it says towelroot v3 three times then put this number in 1337 0 1 7380 4 0 but if you aren't worried about warranty CF-Autoroot works just fine.

yes I have tried with towelroot v3. First time works great but after update it doesn't work for me.
I have tap 3 times and changed also to different codes. I have read there are 3 different codes.
It does not matter if its voids warranty for now, because all works fine for me.
Is there a solution to unroot, to get warranty or can I never use my waranty because I root the tab 4 with cf-autoroot?
Savagerun said:
Yes it only voids your warranty that's all. You could of tried towelroot v3 to root by opening the app and tapping at the top where it says towelroot v3 three times then put this number in 1337 0 1 7380 4 0 but if you aren't worried about warranty CF-Autoroot works just fine.
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delimavi1981 said:
yes I have tried with towelroot v3. First time works great but after update it doesn't work for me.
I have tap 3 times and changed also to different codes. I have read there are 3 different codes.
It does not matter if its voids warranty for now, because all works fine for me.
Is there a solution to unroot, to get warranty or can I never use my waranty because I root the tab 4 with cf-autoroot?
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Once you trip knox you can't go back and undo it. Nobody has figured out a way to reset it yet.

Savagerun said:
Once you trip knox you can't go back and undo it. Nobody has figured out a way to reset it yet.
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I'm more interested in completely removing knox software, I know the related system apps to remove in TiBu and searched and deleted anything "knox" in a root-enabled browser, but I also noticed knox coming up in the build.prop, specifically the following lines:
Code:
ro.build.knox.container=
persist.sys.storage_preload=1
ro.securestorage.knox=true
ro.config.knox=1
Is it worth changing any of these lines or am I blundering my way towards bricking my device?

I wouldn't recommend for you to remove ANY lines of code that may or may not brick your device
You could always just re-flash a ROM or make a backup with TWRP
??
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