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[How-To] Update to G900P_OA6-5.0 and KeepRoot w/Knox(0x0)

**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!**The process below is only for the Sprint G900P S5 Variant! Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick.
Download:
- G900P_OA6_Stock_Rooted_ROM (File removed for safety reasons. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61362280&postcount=94)
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" settings.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Sprint splash screen for about 1 - 2 minutes before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Notes:
1. This process will not affect your knox warranty flag.
2. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OA6.
3. As of 5/7/2015 no need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you are currently unrooted and on a non-"Towelroot-able" firmware version you must a)downgrade to NE5 using Odin, b)root using Towelroot then proceed with the above process.

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I'm curious to see if this works...unfortnately, i can't try it right now though.

i may attempt this later today. ive been wanting to put other roms on it. so i guess if it does trip knox, thats ok.

Has anyone done this? Success? Failure? I've always read that you can't flash firmware/modem via mobile Odin.

I am currently 4.4.4 and stock unrooted. I have to downgrade to 4.4.2, use towelroot, install Mobile Odin and then I will be able to try this out.

muniz_ri said:
***I initially put this ROM together for a User in another thread who theorized that you can update to Stock, Rooted, OA6 using Mobile Odin while maintaining your knox warranty flag at 0x0. Unfortunately he inadvertantly flashed TWRP before testing this method and tripped his knox warranty flag. I am putting this out there if anyone else that currently has a knox warranty flag of 0x0 is brave enough to try it***
Prerequisites: You can begin this process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and MobileOdin Pro installed.
1. Place the G900P_OA6_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM onto your ext-sdcard.
2. Using Mobile Odin select the ROM from the OTA/Zip slot.
3. Uncheck "Everoot", "Inject SuperSu", and "Inject Mobile Odin."
4. Select to Reboot to Download Mode then Flash the ROM.
5. Once the Flash is complete and you are in Download Mode flash the G900P_OA6_Stock_Partitions using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+). Done!
Notes:
1. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OA6.
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I am willing to give this a try right now. However, I have not rooted since updating to 5.0 What is the best way to establish a Knox trip-free root? Will kernel downgrades and towelrooting still work?
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Ramer said:
Has anyone done this? Success? Failure? I've always read that you can't flash firmware/modem via mobile Odin.
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I can actually confirm that flashing stock firmware is possible with Mobile Odin Pro as far back as the Galaxy S3 However, I have honestly never tried a stock firmware flash via Mobile Odin since Samsung's introduction of Knox..

MooreAJr said:
I am willing to give this a try right now. However, I have not rooted since updating to 5.0 What is the best way to establish a Knox trip-free root? Will kernel downgrades and towelrooting still work?
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I can actually confirm that flashing stock firmware is possible with Mobile Odin Pro as far back as the Galaxy S3 However, I have honestly never tried a stock firmware flash via Mobile Odin since Samsung's introduction of Knox..
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I'm really interested in knowing your results. With Kitkat on the Sprint S5 it never seemed successful because of the modem. Thanks for "taking one" for the team.

MooreAJr said:
I am willing to give this a try right now. However, I have not rooted since updating to 5.0 What is the best way to establish a Knox trip-free root? Will kernel downgrades and towelrooting still work?
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I can actually confirm that flashing stock firmware is possible with Mobile Odin Pro as far back as the Galaxy S3 However, I have honestly never tried a stock firmware flash via Mobile Odin since Samsung's introduction of Knox..
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You will need to Odin flash the previous "towelrootable" firmware, root, install mobile odin then follow the above process.

muniz_ri said:
You will need to Odin flash the previous "towelrootable" firmware, root, install mobile odin then follow the above process.
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Wait, but I thought flashing an entire previous firmware resulted in hard-bricks because of Knox and its bootloader? I am not willing to try a flash of an old firmware if it risks bricking my device.

MooreAJr said:
Wait, but I thought flashing an entire previous firmware resulted in hard-bricks because of Knox and its bootloader? I am not willing to try a flash of an old firmware if it risks bricking my device.
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You can flash any stock tar without hard bricking. I've went from 4.4.4 to 5.0 and back prior to running the latest Android version with no problems

MooreAJr said:
Wait, but I thought flashing an entire previous firmware resulted in hard-bricks because of Knox and its bootloader? I am not willing to try a flash of an old firmware if it risks bricking my device.
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banccalif said:
You can flash any stock tar without hard bricking. I've went from 4.4.4 to 5.0 and back prior to running the latest Android version with no problems
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Correct, all G900P firmware aboots allow for downgrading to any of them via Odin. As for the above process, even though there is no risk of permanent damage to your device it would help Everyone if someone with enough experience attempt it so that we can get accurate results. There is no point in someone with little experience trying it and doing it incorrectly then reporting back that it did not work.

banccalif said:
You can flash any stock tar without hard bricking. I've went from 4.4.4 to 5.0 and back prior to running the latest Android version with no problems
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Alright, sounds good then. I'll give it all a go

muniz_ri said:
Correct, all G900P firmware aboots allow for downgrading to any of them via Odin. As for the above process, even though there is no risk of permanent damage to your device it would help Everyone if someone with enough experience attempt it so that we can get accurate results. There is no point in someone with little experience trying it and doing it incorrectly then reporting back that it did not work.
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I can confirm that you guys method totally works! I always thought the process was simple enough but was worried about downgrading after reading about hard-bricks on the forums. I downgraded to stock firmware version G900PVPU1ANE5 and applied towelroot. I then followed your instructions and I am now rooted on OA6 with a 0x0 Knox counter. System status shows custom of course so no chance of an OTA update, but this method is awesome! Thank you!
Screenshots below...

MooreAJr said:
I can confirm that you guys method totally works! I always thought the process was simple enough but was worried about downgrading after reading about hard-bricks on the forums. I downgraded to stock firmware version G900PVPU1ANE5 and applied towelroot. I then followed your instructions and I am now rooted on OA6 with a 0x0 Knox counter. System status shows custom of course so no chance of an OTA update, but this method is awesome! Thank you!
Screenshots below...
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Nice! I will find the name of the guy that theorized this would work and give proper kudos. Thx for testing!

No problem, anytime!

Excellent!!! Props to Bryanu and you for taking the risk! Thanks so much!!!

Sprint S5 Stock 4.4.2 ROM(towelroot rootable)
Is Here: http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...)/Stock ROMs/NE5/Original TAR/SM-G900P_NE5.7z

bads3ctor said:
Is Here: http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...)/Stock ROMs/NE5/Original TAR/SM-G900P_NE5.7z
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What does this have to do with this thead?

muniz_ri said:
What does this have to do with this thead?
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If you are on any Stock ROM above 4.4.2 and are unrooted, the only way to get rooted and still have Knox 0x0 is to downgrade to 4.4.2, root with Towelroot, and then do your flashes.
MooreAJr said:
I can confirm that you guys method totally works! I always thought the process was simple enough but was worried about downgrading after reading about hard-bricks on the forums. I downgraded to stock firmware version G900PVPU1ANE5 and applied towelroot. I then followed your instructions and I am now rooted on OA6 with a 0x0 Knox counter. System status shows custom of course so no chance of an OTA update, but this method is awesome! Thank you!
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You might want to put this in OP so your thread is not filled with questions about how to go from an unrooted Stock Lollipop to a Knox 0x0 rooted Stock Lollipop.
Edit: I can verify that after downgrading from Stock Lollipop to 4.4.2 using the link in my post above does indeed downgrade with Knox still 0x0 as MooreAJr has stated in his post.

Trying to root desperatly Galaxy Note 3 already under Lollipop

Hello everybody
I have Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (purchased in France), That has never been rooted, and which is already under Lollipop (regular updates by Samsung)
I would like to root it in order to be able to use some apps that only work under rooted devices.
I went through all the forums, tried all I could, but didn't succeed.
I tryed :
Towelroo
t, but it seems it doesn't have the stratedy for this version or this android version
Kingroot, but it seems it doesn't have the stratedy for this version or this android version
Via Odin, CF-auto-root, but I always get a "FAIL"!
Via Odin, CWM- recovery , but always get a "FAIL" or Odin bugs..
Via Odin, Twrp, but always get a "FAIL" or Odin bugs..
I'm not an expert at all, but really tried my best... I seems there ar elots of things to root a GN3 under Kikkat, but it is more difficult to root when it is already under Lollipop..
Would you have any advice?
Thanks in advance,
Christian

kri72 said:
Hello everybody
I have Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (purchased in France), That has never been rooted, and which is already under Lollipop (regular updates by Samsung)
I would like to root it in order to be able to use some apps that only work under rooted devices.
I went through all the forums, tried all I could, but didn't succeed.
I tryed :
Towelroo
t, but it seems it doesn't have the stratedy for this version or this android version
Kingroot, but it seems it doesn't have the stratedy for this version or this android version
Via Odin, CF-auto-root, but I always get a "FAIL"!
Via Odin, CWM- recovery , but always get a "FAIL" or Odin bugs..
Via Odin, Twrp, but always get a "FAIL" or Odin bugs..
I'm not an expert at all, but really tried my best... I seems there ar elots of things to root a GN3 under Kikkat, but it is more difficult to root when it is already under Lollipop..
Would you have any advice?
Thanks in advance,
Christian
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Update drivers on pc and the latest odin also make sure your cf is for lollipop and your reactivation lock is off failing that try the latest firmware or a prerooted one
HYBRID

Yeah make sure the drivers are installed on PC! If you are on an updated version of Windows 7 or 10 as soon as you connect the phone to your PC the drivers will be automatically downloaded for your phone, unless you have Windows auto update disabled.
When you are connecting the phone to Odin you SHOULD see the connection confirmation message as in com0, com1 or whatever. See the attached screenshot if that helps.
And I have no idea about those root methods, but for rooting a N9005 it's extremely easy. Just download TWRP from here, https://twrp.me/ Flash it with Odin. Download the .tar image obviously as you are using Odin. Then download this Super SU zip and flash via TWRP, https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

A bit better..
Hello.. Thanks to both of you.. There is a little bit progress..
Indeed, there was an issue with the reactivation lock.. Then I succeeded in installing some files.. some failed some succeeded.
I tried the CF-auto-boot and CWM. Then I also tried to run the SuperSU file..
However, I'm not sure all is working ok..
- When I use the Root Checker Basic, it says "Congratulations!, Root access is properly installer on this device.
- However, I installed Titanium backup, and a windows ask me "Requete Super Utilisateur"... However, I cannot click on neither "Refuse" or "Authorize"...?? (Same issue with Greenify!)
So At the end, I don't really what is installed, what is not, what is working! How should I proceed to make sure I can use such app, such as Titanium backup, Greenify, JuiceDefenders, etc?
- When I press Start/Home/VolDown, I get :
"Odin Mode
Product name : SM-N9005
Current Binary : Custom
System status : Custom
Reactivation Lock : Off
Knox Warranty Void : 0x1 (4)
Qualcomm Secureboot : Enable (CSB)
RP Swrev S2, T2, R2, A3, P3
Secure download : Enable
UDC Start"
- When I press Start/Home/VolUp, I get the file attached.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Christian

SAMSUNG SM-g900f (INTERNATIONAL)

Well I finally made the switch from Apple to android. I could no longer take the incompatibility with different toys at home. I used to work at RadioShack and I have rooted quite a few phones. I recently purchased a s5 international version, I need to root the phone for mirror play with my appradio. I have spent a few hours reading and trying, I took it to a droid friend of mine and he attempted with no joy. What info do you guys need from me to make thei happen. It says 5.0 (guessing lollipop)....... I tried rooting with Odin.
Thanks for any help guys

Flash TWRP then try flashing SuperSU.zip
budro574 said:
Well I finally made the switch from Apple to android. I could no longer take the incompatibility with different toys at home. I used to work at RadioShack and I have rooted quite a few phones. I recently purchased a s5 international version, I need to root the phone for mirror play with my appradio. I have spent a few hours reading and trying, I took it to a droid friend of mine and he attempted with no joy. What info do you guys need from me to make thei happen. It says 5.0 (guessing lollipop)....... I tried rooting with Odin.
Thanks for any help guys
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^+1
Agree with previous poster, but you need to flash *specifically* twrp 2.8.7.0 klte......
For some reason, this version is the only one that works with some LP firmwares....
And make sure 'Reactivation Lock' is switched off before you start.
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Thanks I'll try that version. I kno I've tried flashing twrp 10x. When I try to enter twrp mode it never works. It goes to the normal page. I'll do it again tonight when I get home so I can give very clear data regarding what I'm running into.

I have followed the instructions posted by others step by step and it either boots into recover mode as if twrp was never installed or freezes and goes into a boot mode flux. Wish I could just pay someone to root this phone..... I am beginning to think it can not be rooted..... Does anyone have a link for updated instructions bc the ones I'm using are from March 2015...... I am using Odin 3.09.

Did you try CF Auto Root first?
I don't see it mentioned
And try ODIN 3.10.7

He mentioned trying to root using Odin, I guess he tried CF method using the tar file.
*Detection* said:
Did you try CF Auto Root first?
I don't see it mentioned
And try ODIN 3.10.7
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Have inboxed you
budro574 said:
I have followed the instructions posted by others step by step and it either boots into recover mode as if twrp was never installed or freezes and goes into a boot mode flux. Wish I could just pay someone to root this phone..... I am beginning to think it can not be rooted..... Does anyone have a link for updated instructions bc the ones I'm using are from March 2015...... I am using Odin 3.09.
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|QUOTE]Have inboxed you[/QUOTE]
Why inbox? Why not offer your potential solution to everyone?
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

androidtweaker1 said:
He mentioned trying to root using Odin, I guess he tried CF method using the tar file.
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Flashing TWRP from ODIN then SuperSU from TWRP is another way to root using ODIN
But also, some people have no clue what they are doing, and try flashing all sorts from ODIN - without CF actually mentioned, we are guessing

Even with Lollipop, you can still root your Galaxy S5 using CF Auto Root. It is flashable via Odin.
When you install custom ROMs or recovery like TWRP, make sure Reactivation Lock is disabled or else it will block any custom binary it would detect.
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trouble
hi,
i root my s5 g900f and installed xtrolite rom and now i want to install miui or liquidrom i cant goto recoverymod it shows some block by reactivationlock i treid to format erase but there are issues in settings.
now i m stuck in xtrolite rom.
someone please guide me what shall i do nothing is working. as per whole net world i tried but now m looking hopeless.

Juzer zoaib said:
hi,
i root my s5 g900f and installed xtrolite rom and now i want to install miui or liquidrom i cant goto recoverymod it shows some block by reactivationlock i treid to format erase but there are issues in settings.
now i m stuck in xtrolite rom.
someone please guide me what shall i do nothing is working. as per whole net world i tried but now m looking hopeless.
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Download a stock firmware from sammobile.com, preferrably ANE2 KitKat build. Flash it via Odin then once the firmware works, go to Security settings then disable Reactivation Lock. You should be able to flash a custom recovery and boot to it then.
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How to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Stock Marshmallow 6.0.1

Plz Help to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F stock Marshmallow 6.0.1

I'm interested too. If it was also knox 0x0 would be perfect.....

@yassinmixpro, did you try @Azar_98's suggestion? If yes, does it work well? Thanks.

It works very well ever since.
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Is it possible to install supersu with flashfire while keeping knox 0x0?

IceBlizzard said:
Is it possible to install supersu with flashfire while keeping knox 0x0?
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flashfire needs root, how do you want to grant flashfire root access if you don't have root?

Tkkg1994 said:
flashfire needs root, how do you want to grant flashfire root access if you don't have root?
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Flash alexandr 4.4 old version, root it, use flashfire to install 6.0 and keep root? It worked for me before 4.4 to 5.0 0x0 knox and xposed and root etc

IceBlizzard said:
Flash alexandr 4.4 old version, root it, use flashfire to install 6.0 and keep root? It worked for me before 4.4 to 5.0 0x0 knox and xposed and root etc
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M is different, requires a modified bootloader.
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I had root on my g900f on 5 but flashed 6 and lost root - if i flash twrp and superuser files from above will i b atight ? Thanks in advance

NexusCrazy said:
I had root on my g900f on 5 but flashed 6 and lost root - if i flash twrp and superuser files from above will i b atight ? Thanks in advance
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Just flash this trough odin. https://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Wipe the ****ing cache before asking questions!
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yassinmixpro said:
Plz Help to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F stock Marshmallow 6.0.1
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https://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Flash this trough odin. Add it to AP then while phone is is download mode plug it to pc and hit start
Wipe the ****ing cache before asking questions!

Hi i want to root Stock 6.0.1 mm and keep stock recovery. So do we have to flash TWRP in order to root stock 6.0.1 mm? Or just flashing the cf-root file via odin alone will give root access? Thanks
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CF-root via odin will root your device and you'll keep stock recovery.
I wonder what's the point of keeping stock recovery by the way

vorta251 said:
CF-root via odin will root your device and you'll keep stock recovery.
I wonder what's the point of keeping stock recovery by the way
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Thanks, i tend to use stock samsung rom always, but just like root to remove crap, titanium backup and some apps that require root permissions. Btw what options on odin do we tick when flashing the cf-root file?
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Hmm, I guess if you never need to flash anything then keeping the original could be OK.
I'd say trwp is still useful to perform backup (entire rom at a time).
Well normally, you don't need to tick any options (the useful ones are ticked already).
So, only auto reboot and F.Reset time should be ticked.

vorta251 said:
Hmm, I guess if you never need to flash anything then keeping the original could be OK.
I'd say trwp is still useful to perform backup (entire rom at a time).
Well normally, you don't need to tick any options (the useful ones are ticked already).
So, only auto reboot and F.Reset time should be ticked.
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When i had the S4 a few years ago, i had clockworkmod recovery which was great and i was familiar with, but was not ever a fan of twrp even then, so decided to stay stock with the s5 but thanks for the help mate.
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vorta251 said:
Hmm, I guess if you never need to flash anything then keeping the original could be OK.
I'd say trwp is still useful to perform backup (entire rom at a time).
Well normally, you don't need to tick any options (the useful ones are ticked already).
So, only auto reboot and F.Reset time should be ticked.
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Hi mate, just rooted my s5 via odin and cf-root file. However every time I reboot the phone, i get a "Set warranty bit" message in yellow at the top of the screen, I did do a wipe cache after I rooted. How do i remove that message? thanks

To my knowledge, you can't get rid of this message which was tripped by the rooting process.
But it doesn't make any difference anyway so you might as well leave it!

Then, you can run the root to the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Android 6.0.1 and Kernel of May 31, 2016 without triggering this blessed knox 0x1?
I still have not figured out if it is feasible, and if you can do as you progress? Towelroot works?

ExileTM said:
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It doesn't. I installed all these automatic upgrades and tried to use towelroot, but it said, that the device isn't supported. :crying: :crying: :crying:

do i need to unlock the boooader before or after
do i need to unlock the boooader before or after?
or not at all?
obviously the first file that i need to flash (twrp) is the custom recovery.
do i unlock the bootloader before this?

n900A (at&t) null imei

Null baseband, imei, etc. Tried flashing with 3 different roms via odin. I cannot connect it into abd mode when powered on, only via odin, otherwise I would try samsung tool pro or samfix.
download mode:
current binary samsung official
system status custom
knox warranty void 0
When booting it shows "custom" at the bottom with an unlocked padlock. despite searching for original firmware. I have flashed back to the nl1 (4.4.2) but I still get the custom logo, even after ticking nand erase and re partition while adding a pit file. Perhaps I should try to downgrade to the NC2 or upgrading to a new original? Does anyone have a link to the newest original? I searched for hrs. This phone has to be one of the least supported models out there. So far I have flahsed: n900aucudnL1, n900aucueoc2, and lastly N900AUCSEOC3_CL4335446_QB11749532_REV03. I have flashed a couple modem files as well.
Flashing a new original probably won't work as this is an efs issue. I thought about rooting and flashing a custom rom since sometimes they can restore the efs. This phone has many steps to root from the posts I found so if there's an update let me know, if not, I'll have to follow suit.
Any helpful ideas on repairing this would be appreciated. Thanks.

Root using Towelroot
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What is your build number? If you are on Kitkat you can use towelroot and it doesnt involve alot of steps you load the apk click it and root is installed. Make sure you have busybox installed before installing towelroor. I would then find the correct version of Safestrap recovery.
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This is not the forum for your model .
Suggest the AT&T forum .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3