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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] Cannot Get Phone to Root

So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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Did you try https://www.towelroot.com/

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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The root methods you have listed are intended for older versions. The only functioning NC1 root method is towelroot. Please check the all things NC1 thread prior to posting. All info can be found there. The person above has given the link to towelroot. If you go to the galaxy s5 forums, you can get a tutorial on it, but it's pretty straightforward. Enjoy your rooted device.

Remember that the phone has a locked boot loader. So, the stock kernel and recovery cannot be replaced. The only working recovery is safestrap. There is also restrictions on the Roms that can be flashed.
More info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

All Questions and Help issues belong in Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section
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You can use TowelRoot for your phone

Need Help Rooting Samsung-SM-G900v on G900vvru2bok3 with 3.4.0 kernel

yes i have been floowing jrkruse guide on how to root the verizon samsung galaxy s5 on lollipop 5.0 on the g900vvru2bok3 baseband version on the 3.4.0 kernel version well i fallowed his steps to the t and something very very wired happened when my phone rebooted after installing his custom bok3 baseband version my phone was supost to have deleted all apps well it did not delete them king root says i don't have root acess even after restting the phone like he suggest could some one please make a youtube video of this and what to do if you end up in my sucation and how to fix someone please help me

What to do with a rooted, MDL, 4.2.2, AT&T S4?

I almost feel bad asking, since I know some people would love to have an S4 that is still on MDL. However...my S4 needs an update and it is in fact still on android 4.2.2 and baseband MDL.
Anyway, I bought my S4 back in late June/early July 2013 and right before the locked/non-exploitable firmware's rolled out. So, I used the "CASUAL w/TWRP Recovery" method to root it and then I froze the update apps using Titanium Backup (AT&T SW Update v42, FWUpgrade 1.2.0, LocalFOTA v2). My intention at the time was to flash different ROMs on it, etc. Only...I never did.
So here I am, 3+ yrs later, no need for a "new" phone...but desperately wanting to update my phone to a new android release at the very least. So, I need some input and advice.
1. What is the latest version of android that AT&T pushed an OTA for? Is it only a version of Lollipop?
2. If AT&T is only at lollipop, what are the pros/cons of going to a stock AT&T Lollipop rom vs. a Marshmallow or Nougat unofficial rom?
3. I will be leaving AT&T (at least postpaid) for either an AT&T Go plan, or for T-Mobile, Cricket, or H2O wireless. Will that affect my android version / rom choice? (Note: I am not SIM unlocked yet, but well qualified for AT&T to give me the code with no issues.)
4. A friend with an S5 Active on AT&T has WiFi Calling available on his phone. Is that available on the S4 with newer android versions or alternate roms?
5. Similar question re: using the S4 as a mobile hotspot...is that an android version or rom setting?
Honestly, given the fact that I never ended up flashing roms, I'm tempted to just get it to stock AT&T even if that means I give up my exploited and rooted status. I feed bad saying that since so many here are just the opposite, but that is just the way things worked out.
Thanks for any feedback / guidance that you can give.
Phone INFO (v3.25)
Device Type: jflteatt
Knox Warranty Void: Warranty bit not found
Bootloader: I337UCUAMDL
Baseband Version: I337UCUAMDL
PDA Version: I337UCUAMDL
CSC Version: I337UCUAMDL
Android Version: 4.2.2
Build Number: JDQ39.I337UCUAMDL

Well, no one ever replied, but here is what I've done:
1. updated my recovery to TWRP 3.0.0-0 by JDCTeam
2. did my various backups...though as for apps, there are quite a few I probably won't bother to reinstall
3. flashed JDCTeam's 7.1.1 LineageOS (20 Jan) w/gapps
4. had an initial issue with SuperSu but was able to fix
I'm still on bootloader MDL.
I'm still on baseband/modem MDL.
I may experiment with a newer modem but haven't yet.
I have my SIM Unlock code from AT&T but don't have an alternate SIM to pop in yet.
I'm still figuring out how things work/where they are in this build, and the real test will be when I get out to my car to make sure bluetooth pairs. But so far, so good.

texasniteowl said:
Well, no one ever replied, but here is what I've done:
1. updated my recovery to TWRP 3.0.0-0 by JDCTeam
2. did my various backups...though as for apps, there are quite a few I probably won't bother to reinstall
3. flashed JDCTeam's 7.1.1 LineageOS (20 Jan) w/gapps
4. had an initial issue with SuperSu but was able to fix
I'm still on bootloader MDL.
I'm still on baseband/modem MDL.
I may experiment with a newer modem but haven't yet.
I have my SIM Unlock code from AT&T but don't have an alternate SIM to pop in yet.
I'm still figuring out how things work/where they are in this build, and the real test will be when I get out to my car to make sure bluetooth pairs. But so far, so good.
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Ah, so that was your Reddit post.
You should be set. 7.1.1 will inevitably have its issues, but who knows, my Nexus 5 is running it fine (not a great comparison but whatever ).
I'm actually on the MF3 baseband (bootloader-locked S4) in order to use AWS (3G+) bands under T-Mobile, but the MDL baseband should work fine for that. There's nothing you need to do besides never flashing a stock >MDL ROM.

negusp said:
Ah, so that was your Reddit post.
You should be set. 7.1.1 will inevitably have its issues, but who knows, my Nexus 5 is running it fine (not a great comparison but whatever ).
I'm actually on the MF3 baseband (bootloader-locked S4) in order to use AWS (3G+) bands under T-Mobile, but the MDL baseband should work fine for that. There's nothing you need to do besides never flashing a stock >MDL ROM.
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lol! yep! that was me!
7.1.1 is looking good so far. I had no problems pairing with my car for phone calls today and the battery life so far is great. I hope I don't find any serious problems!
I figure if I made 3+ years on stock 4.2.2 TW rom, surely I can make it a couple more years running 7.1.1. I'm pretty much over constantly upgrading phones. It basically looks like a new phone right now considering the change from 4.2.2 (jelly bean?) to Nougat! :laugh:

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texasniteowl said:
I almost feel bad asking, since I know some people would love to have an S4 that is still on MDL. However...my S4 needs an update and it is in fact still on android 4.2.2 and baseband MDL.
Anyway, I bought my S4 back in late June/early July 2013 and right before the locked/non-exploitable firmware's rolled out. So, I used the "CASUAL w/TWRP Recovery" method to root it and then I froze the update apps using Titanium Backup (AT&T SW Update v42, FWUpgrade 1.2.0, LocalFOTA v2). My intention at the time was to flash different ROMs on it, etc. Only...I never did.
So here I am, 3+ yrs later, no need for a "new" phone...but desperately wanting to update my phone to a new android release at the very least. So, I need some input and advice.
1. What is the latest version of android that AT&T pushed an OTA for? Is it only a version of Lollipop?
2. If AT&T is only at lollipop, what are the pros/cons of going to a stock AT&T Lollipop rom vs. a Marshmallow or Nougat unofficial rom?
3. I will be leaving AT&T (at least postpaid) for either an AT&T Go plan, or for T-Mobile, Cricket, or H2O wireless. Will that affect my android version / rom choice? (Note: I am not SIM unlocked yet, but well qualified for AT&T to give me the code with no issues.)
4. A friend with an S5 Active on AT&T has WiFi Calling available on his phone. Is that available on the S4 with newer android versions or alternate roms?
5. Similar question re: using the S4 as a mobile hotspot...is that an android version or rom setting?
Honestly, given the fact that I never ended up flashing roms, I'm tempted to just get it to stock AT&T even if that means I give up my exploited and rooted status. I feed bad saying that since so many here are just the opposite, but that is just the way things worked out.
Thanks for any feedback / guidance that you can give.
Phone INFO (v3.25)
Device Type: jflteatt
Knox Warranty Void: Warranty bit not found
Bootloader: I337UCUAMDL
Baseband Version: I337UCUAMDL
PDA Version: I337UCUAMDL
CSC Version: I337UCUAMDL
Android Version: 4.2.2
Build Number: JDQ39.I337UCUAMDL
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You have the same phone I do! MDL bootloader for the win! To answer your questions:
1. Lollipop for the s4....s5 and s6 have marshmallow and nougat.
2. This is a user preference, some like touch wiz others don't.
3. It shouldn't as long as you're sim unlocked.
4. Not too sure on this one, I would say it's Samsung or at&t adding in that feature.
5. I also think this is an at&t or Samsung thing because my s3 has this feature and it's stuck on stock Android kit kat 4.4.2