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[Q] Best way to Root on KK 4.4.2

Hey all, I just got my new Note3 in the post today.
First thing i did was turn it on and update to KK 4.4.2, so my device is not knox triggered and completely stock atm.
I don't want any custom rom yet but i do want to root it.
I've seen that a couple of safe methods to root stopped working since KK update.
What would be the best and most safe way for me to root my N-9005 (i have the european version)
Thanks in advance !
Cheers

martyzzz said:
Hey all, I just got my new Note3 in the post today.
First thing i did was turn it on and update to KK 4.4.2, so my device is not knox triggered and completely stock atm.
I don't want any custom rom yet but i do want to root it.
I've seen that a couple of safe methods to root stopped working since KK update.
What would be the best and most safe way for me to root my N-9005 (i have the european version)
Thanks in advance !
Cheers
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Can't safely root and keep KNOX once you're on KK. - There's plenty of threads with this exact same question
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If you wanna root regardless, use CF-Autoroot - it'll trip KNOX

Thanks for the tip.
Ill just do a CF root than
Cheers

[Q] I'm rooted...now what?

So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!

If you need to ask these questions you should not have rooted. Look in the general forum.
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jd1639 said:
If you need to ask these questions you should not have rooted. Look in the general forum.
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I freely admit that I'm new to this, so no reason to point that out. There are other reasons to root besides flashing custom ROMs, and I don't see any reason why I shouldn't have rooted. Every time I look through threads for my build, people just say that it can't be rooted (which is obviously no longer the case, since I'm successfully rooted). I just want to know what kind of capabilities I should look into, and as I understand it, the best way to do that and start tinkering is by using Safestrap.

Safestrap will allow you to flash touch wiz based roms. What firmware are you on?
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jd1639 said:
Safestrap will allow you to flash touch wiz based roms. What firmware are you on?
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I'm running 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0-1125940.

go4bacon said:
I'm running 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0-1125940.
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What's your baseband?
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jd1639 said:
What's your baseband?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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I think it's I337UCUFNC1.

go4bacon said:
I think it's I337UCUFNC1.
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You're on nc1 firmware. Look for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
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go4bacon said:
So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
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Safestrap 3.72...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/udgft6eu2d0fv8r/Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
Make sure you read read read.
After flashing a rom such as Goldeneye inrecovery dont reboot system go back to the home and flash the proper kernel modules and super user.zip. If on golden eye..As far as i know you cannot flash custom kernels

spirodave said:
Safestrap 3.72...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/udgft6eu2d0fv8r/Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
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This is so frustrating. I installed the .apk successfully, but tapping "Install Recovery" doesn't seem to work. I get a "Installation Complete" pop-up, but it still shows as uninstalled and I can't boot into SS. I haven't heard of anyone having this problem before.

go4bacon said:
So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
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As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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go4bacon said:
This is so frustrating. I installed the .apk successfully, but tapping "Install Recovery" doesn't seem to work. I get a "Installation Complete" pop-up, but it still shows as uninstalled and I can't boot into SS. I haven't heard of anyone having this problem before.
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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spirodave said:
As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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These are links .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 this is for Nb1_Stock_Rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 this is to downgrade
If all else fails then downgrade and get to stockrootednb1. You should have no issues using safestrap with NB1

spirodave said:
As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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These are links .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 this is for Nb1_Stock_Rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 this is to downgrade
If all else fails then downgrade and get to stockrootednb1. You should have no issues using safestrap with NB1
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Lmfao or you could get SELinux Mode Changer and set to permissive and not go through any of that and safestrap will install perfectly on 4.2.2 NC1

dude52 said:
Lmfao or you could get SELinux Mode Changer and set to permissive and not go through any of that and safestrap will install perfectly on 4.2.2 NC1
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Thought NC1 was 4.4.kklmao on this end now
But good to know ..So SElinux mode changer will fix the safestrap issue on NC1 ?. could have saved me a whole night .. I have been cramming all this info in in one week bieng i just bought this device .. Gues that is what happens reading outdated threads.. Coming from a tmobile gs2 flashing world to this BS locked boot loader has been an experience .. What next your gonna tell me i can install a custom kernel to over clock with this Bl. Can I? lol..No but im serious

Hey, OP. Did you get everything working? I was curious if you got ss 3.72 working on NC1. I need to reflash my ROM (Hyperdrive RLS16) and was thinking I would update from NB1 to NC1 during the process if it was possible. Thanks.

SELinux Mode Changer fixes SafeStrap for NC1
Guedeaux said:
Hey, OP. Did you get everything working? I was curious if you got ss 3.72 working on NC1. I need to reflash my ROM (Hyperdrive RLS16) and was thinking I would update from NB1 to NC1 during the process if it was possible. Thanks.
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Works fine. Just finally rooted my S4 and TWRP backed up without having to wipe/reload/restore anything at all.
TowelRoot + Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk + ModeChanger = easy peasy Root & Restore

[Q] root i9506 kitkat using towellroot

i found this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150 to root the phone without flagging know., I'm looking for the new nee 4.4 kernel and the old 4.3. I need them to test the procedure.How can i extract them?

sibellius said:
i found this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150 to root the phone without flagging know., I'm looking for the new nee 4.4 kernel and the old 4.3. I need them to test the procedure.How can i extract them?
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If you want the kernel, download the full stock Rom, unzip until you have a .tar.md5 file and then unzip again with 7Zip. Now you get more files, one of them should be kernel.*
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But in our case we have a different scenario.
We don't have a 4.4.2 kernel that works with towelroot, on Note 3 there are some kernels where you can use towelroot and the newer ones the app don't works, so they put a older kernel (for 4.4.2 too) and after towelroot they can flash the newer kernel...
...we just have 4.3 kernel where the towelroot works

no easy root on 4.4...but on 4.3 on other hand it easy.
Its like this. Yeah no easy root on 4.4...but on 4.3 on other hand it easy.
So downgrade is needed or just wait.
But if nothing is in the works...then wIting is not an option.
So we need action. That is what is available like downgrade thing.

Yes there is: download chainfires supesu 2.01-2.02 from chainfires web site. Put it in your sd card or extsd card. Then download knox out.zip. from xda or it can be found in google. That in sd card also. Install cwm with odin, boot to cwm and install supesu 2.01.zip and reboot. Then download busybox and install busybox. Then reeboot to recovery and install knox out.zip. Thats it. Rooting doesn't need any special files. Those two are everything you need.
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And there is also available cm-auto root that won't trigger knox. 4.4 and 4.3 bootloaders are different. In completely different.

Dude! terve! asiaa ois.
Voiko postittaa laitteen sinulle_
So you can do this, Ill put 20e in with that?
im quite the scary pants guy to try it, But eventually i will!
kiitos thanks dude

rooted
Oh man took me like a year to reply but i rooted almost instantly after the post.
all is good.

[Q] Root S5 Lollipop without computer? Possible?

Just recently bought an S5 which has 5.0 installed and my notebook won't boot so I have nobaccess to a computer, Is there any way to root my S5 and install a custom rom?
Tried a few apps but no luck

ryanraven said:
Just recently bought an S5 which has 5.0 installed and my notebook won't boot so I have nobaccess to a computer, Is there any way to root my S5 and install a custom rom?
Tried a few apps but no luck
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if your phone can handle mobile odin than your ready to go

Not that I'm aware of, afaik CF Auto Root is the only method for Lollipop, If you'd been on KitKat you could have used Towelroot
Not know anyone else with a PC you could borrow?
Library computer?
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ad0dh67 said:
if your phone can handle mobile odin than your ready to go
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He'd need to be already rooted for Mobile ODIN to allow flashing a ROM, and it doesn't work on Lollipop anyway last time I checked

*Detection* said:
Not that I'm aware of, afaik CF Auto Root is the only method for Lollipop, If you'd been on KitKat you could have used Towelroot
Not know anyone else with a PC you could borrow?
Library computer?
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He'd need to be already rooted for Mobile ODIN to allow flashing a ROM, and it doesn't work on Lollipop anyway last time I checked
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jep your right, well then he has to find someone with a pc lol

Thanks everyone, managed to make a XP bootable USB and wipe netbook, just rooted S5 now to find a good ROM to use KK of course since LP has memory leak

Hi Everyone,
I did a little thread cleaning. Please remember to always post respectfully and that there is nothing wrong with walking away from an argument...or reporting and issue and then walking away from it. It is really easy for things to be misconstrued and then an argument (or worse) breaks out.
Thanks!

Is it necessary to give flash CF auto root????? Yesterday i went official rom of samsung galaxy s5 and rooted also with out CF auto root. I face a problem. I didn't use mooded play store.... It was crashing...... please tell me something........

Go to a website and download host editor
Then enter the app after download and press and hold the 2 different bars
After that there should be a # with arrows around it
Tap on it and then go back to play store.
Need root

Need support rooting samsung verizon galaxy s5 sm-g900v 4.4.4

Hello, before now i have rooted htc my touch 4g and moto razr xt912 i have also installed a couple of roms on both those phones so i am familiar with rooting and installing roms.
But I had no idea that rooting and installing roms on galaxy s5 will be this tricky so please bear with me as i tell you guys what i know so far. So i know that geohot's towelroot apk isn't working on my phone because it is of a higher firmware right? So what i need to do is downgrade my phone to a version that makes the towelroot apk work right?
The things I'm having major issues understanding are what is samsung knox exactly? also what is the full form of NE9 and N12? I also realize that i cant install clockword mod recovery so what should i use to back up the current rom on my phone incase i mess up?
Please point out if I'm asking the wrong questions and any and all help is very much appreciated so thanks in advance.

I'm guessing your not using a dev edition s5 so your bootloader is locked and also guessing your on the nk2 build (find in settings/about phone...), correct?
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Also what is your end goal? Ex. Looking to be rooted on lollipop with the native tether app working. If so you simply need to downgrade your kernel, use towel root v3, install busy box then safestrap, update SU and re flash the kernel you started with. That will bring you right back to where you are now but with root and ability to make a back up. Detailed explanation with software links found here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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Just scroll down to "How to root NK2" and follow the instructions step by step. All the links for the software you need are below that. Just make sure you have a copy of the kernel you have now to flash back to after your done with the downgrade, root, and safestrap install. Also don't worry to much about screwing up Odin is going to be your new best friend and there is a copy of the original software on that page to restore your phone from a softbrick

Mad.Matt said:
I'm guessing your not using a dev edition s5 so your bootloader is locked and also guessing your on the nk2 build (find in settings/about phone...), correct?
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Also what is your end goal? Ex. Looking to be rooted on lollipop with the native tether app working. If so you simply need to downgrade your kernel, use towel root v3, install busy box then safestrap, update SU and re flash the kernel you started with. That will bring you right back to where you are now but with root and ability to make a back up. Detailed explanation with software links found here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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Just scroll down to "How to root NK2" and follow the instructions step by step. All the links for the software you need are below that. Just make sure you have a copy of the kernel you have now to flash back to after your done with the downgrade, root, and safestrap install. Also don't worry to much about screwing up Odin is going to be your new best friend and there is a copy of the original software on that page to restore your phone from a softbrick
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Well my build appears to be n12 and yes the bootloader is locked on my verizon galaxy s5.
I'm looking to root my phone and remove all verizon apps and try the roms that are available. So how can i downgrade my kernel and back up my current rom? do i have to use odin? is there a specific version of odin software for galaxy s5?
Thanks a lot for your reply.

Start with following that link I gave you and get rooted install busy box and safestrap then up date your SU and flash back to your existing kernel make a backup and you can go from there with no fear ...
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Mad.Matt said:
Start with following that link I gave you and get rooted install busy box and safestrap then up date your SU and flash back to your existing kernel make a backup and you can go from there with no fear ...
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The correct order would be get root with towelroot, install supersu from playstore, update it's binaries. Reboot, then install busybody and lastly safestrap.

Yes and no I prefer to use safestrap to install the SU update rather than playstore which you will find in the instructions I provided with the link ... just follow them explicitly and you will find a quick and easy solution to your request ... not to mention the fight with fc you have to endeavor to do it his way ... but I digress. Don't take it from just me, follow the links instructions and ask any questions you need to along the way
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Thanks a lot for the help that was provided to me I am happy to announce that because of you guys assistance I was able to root my phone, thanks again.

Newbee with a question
Hi, I'm Maypo1, Ihope I'm not out of line in this forum,but I read it and have 1 question. I have an S5 SM-900V Kit Kat 4.4.4 with firmware ending in ANK7,because I had a fat thumb and mistakenly downloaded the first of 2 downloads to Lollypop. ? does this screw up my chances of downgrading and rooting to N12 or NGC I have already downloaded odin 3.10, and both roms from SamMobile on my laptopand am ready to try this all out.
Thank's in advance Maypo1

Maypo1 said:
Hi, I'm Maypo1, Ihope I'm not out of line in this forum,but I read it and have 1 question. I have an S5 SM-900V Kit Kat 4.4.4 with firmware ending in ANK7,because I had a fat thumb and mistakenly downloaded the first of 2 downloads to Lollypop. ? does this screw up my chances of downgrading and rooting to N12 or NGC I have already downloaded odin 3.10, and both roms from SamMobile on my laptopand am ready to try this all out.
Thank's in advance Maypo1
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I think you should create a new thread to ask a question.