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Guide for Rooting LG Nitro HD P935/Telus?

Any true root for our devices or any out that are 'proven' to work for ours and sorry if I have missed it, I know there are many or at least one that some have been helpful in pointing out as root guides but need some proof that the Canadian devices have root too please? I am on the latest 4.0.4 ICS and ready to perm-root/CWM or TWRP if thats what I use for recovery, please lead me/us in the right direction?:crying:
Thanks

I used the method listed in these forums for rooting for the bell p930. Worked fine. However you will not be able to install cwm unless you unbrick (back to gingerbread)
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waxinpoetic said:
I used the method listed in these forums for rooting for the bell p930. Worked fine. However you will not be able to install cwm unless you unbrick (back to gingerbread)
Sent from my LG-P935
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You can treat me like a newb in this matter cuz I am stock 4.0.4 ICS not rooted 'yet' so what do you mean about the 'unbrick' thing, is there a rooting method that will work that will give me CWM or TWRP recovery like I want to do everything all at once in like one day in possibly 1-2hrs? lol

TheCrow1372 said:
You can treat me like a newb in this matter cuz I am stock 4.0.4 ICS not rooted 'yet' so what do you mean about the 'unbrick' thing, is there a rooting method that will work that will give me CWM or TWRP recovery like I want to do everything all at once in like one day in possibly 1-2hrs? lol
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If you are on stock ICS you have to go through the unbrick guide to be able to install CWM or TWRP. There are a couple here on the first page, they all essentially do the same thing with slightly different methods, and i would assume they take about a equal amount of time. Just make sure you download the required software and read through the instructions once at the very least before you attempt to begin the process.
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[TUTORIAL] How To Root the Sprint Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710)

I was recently asked to post some threads here on XDA with the tutorials I have on my site. As time permits I will be posting a series of threads here to the Q&A section that will hopefully answer most questions that might come up.
If you can't find your answer in one of my threads I would highly recommend BluesRulez One Stop FAQ Thread. It is an awesome resource and has answers to just about every question I've seen come up!
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This thread details the process of how to root your device without having to flash a full stock ROM. This method works for the Sprint, Boost and Virgin Samsung Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710, SPH-D710BST and SPH-D710VMUB).
This method uses an Odin One-Click Kernel to install a kernel that includes a Custom Recovery. Once booted into the Custom Recovery you can then flash Superuser which will root your phone and give you Superuser access.
Prerequisites:
A PC running Windows with the Samsung Mobile Drivers Installed. The Samsung Mobile Drivers are available here.
Any One-Click Kernel (preferably from the Android version you will be using, i.e. GB, ICS or JB).
All Sprint One-Click Recovery kernels can be found here.
For this particular tutorial I used the following kernels:
Gingerbread: Chris41g's EL26 Stock CWM5 Repack
Ice Cream Sandwich: Agat63's tFI27 Stock Recovery Repack (rev 2)
Jelly Bean: Agat63's Source-Built GB27 Recovery​
Superuser (or SuperSU, MIUI Security, and etc) in a flashable zip, saved on your Internal or External SD Card.  For this method I used SuperSU v1.25 (but any SU in a flashable ZIP should work). You can download several different versions here.
Although not required it is recommended that you have Samsung Kies installed on your PC as well. You can download Samsung Kies here.
Side-Effects:
This method will trigger the Yellow Triangle upon start-up and will increase your Odin count.
It will also change your startup screen to look like the International GS2 startup screen.
Both of these side-effects are very easy to overcome due to the hard work of Chainfire and Garwynn. You can get TriangleAway from Chainfire's thread here.
For the rest of the tutorial please visit my site: www.rwilco12.com
Enjoy!

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First..well 2nd to you!! Awesome work RW ..your time and dedication is GREATLY appreciated my friend!

Will any of these methods work with FL24? I'm new to rooting Samsungs and am used to simply rooting via exploits through ADB. I have the phone rooted (temp rooted?) via the exploit in Framaroot and am trying to get a custom recovery installed next to flash a ROM. Thanks!

DevonL said:
Will any of these methods work with FL24? I'm new to rooting Samsungs and am used to simply rooting via exploits through ADB. I have the phone rooted (temp rooted?) via the exploit in Framaroot and am trying to get a custom recovery installed next to flash a ROM. Thanks!
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Yes it works.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app

Does this exe. push the kernel/rom for me to flash automatically, or do I add that to the sdcard before I start?

KitWasHere said:
Does this exe. push the kernel/rom for me to flash automatically, or do I add that to the sdcard before I start?
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The Kernel One-Click flashes the kernel and recovery together. They are combined on the E4GT.

hey first of thank you for your great work. but Im having issues. Once I reboot ,i had superuser app but nothing has root access. Im wondering what i did wrong. i have sph-d710vmub. Im trying to flash in recovery mode and nothing is working for me. I was told to flash a rooted rom but still anything that i try doing says installation aborted.. Please help;

yogurts said:
hey first of thank you for your great work. but Im having issues. Once I reboot ,i had superuser app but nothing has root access. Im wondering what i did wrong. i have sph-d710vmub. Im trying to flash in recovery mode and nothing is working for me. I was told to flash a rooted rom but still anything that i try doing says installation aborted.. Please help;
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You might have to turn SU on depending on which version you flashed. Open the app and see if under settings you see something like "Enable SuperUser" and make sure it's enabled.
If that doesn't fix it we may need to try another zip with a different set of symlinks. Either way, we're here for you and will get you squared away.

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You might have to turn SU on depending on which version you flashed. Open the app and see if under settings you see something like "Enable SuperUser" and make sure it's enabled.
If that doesn't fix it we may need to try another zip with a different set of symlinks. Either way, we're here for you and will get you squared away.
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what if flash the rooted stock rom that you have for sph-d710vmub on your website. will that help?. because i am about to flash it.
Ok i installed the rooted stock rom fj12 now i have rooted access. But my phone is asking me for an update. Cam i go ahead and update yes or no.?
Ok nevermind i updated to see what happend and it got me to fl26. No root access again. So im learning the hardway.

yogurts said:
what if flash the rooted stock rom that you have for sph-d710vmub on your website. will that help?. because i am about to flash it.
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That'd do it too.

rwilco12 said:
That'd do it too.
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Worked like charm. Now I need one piece of advice from you. Can i flash any sph-d710 to vmub?

yogurts said:
Worked like charm. Now I need one piece of advice from you. Can i flash any sph-d710 to vmub?
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In theory yes. I'd recommend backing up your NV data just in case.

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gfunk0311 said:
no
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No?

yogurts said:
Worked like charm. Now I need one piece of advice from you. Can i flash any sph-d710 to vmub?
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If you're asking - Can I flash VM builds on the Sprint D710, the answer is - yes. Did it when I tested the builds and everything worked properly.
If you're asking - Can I flash a VM build and be on VM service? Obviously you'll need to be activated to their service and provisioned properly. That's when you'd need to make sure that mmsc/apn/nv data is captured. I don't know if VM is a byod provider. (write that shiz down)
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In theory yes. I'd recommend backing up your NV data just in case.
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No?
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Maybe??..

Couple Q's
Has anyone done this yet and how is it working out?
I am already rooted but on the stock FL24 and stock kernel, is that a problem?
Thanks for all this, I have been searching for 2 days and pulling my hair out to get this done. :good:

EVObastard said:
Couple Q's
Has anyone done this yet and how is it working out?
I am already rooted but on the stock FL24 and stock kernel, is that a problem?
Thanks for all this, I have been searching for 2 days and pulling my hair out to get this done. :good:
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Yes. Many, many people have used this method successfully.
There's nothing wrong with a stock kernel, it just doesn't have a custom recovery packed into it or any kernel tweaks.
But I am confused... If you're already rooted why are you pulling your hair out?

rwilco12 said:
Yes. Many, many people have used this method successfully.
There's nothing wrong with a stock kernel, it just doesn't have a custom recovery packed into it or any kernel tweaks.
But I am confused... If you're already rooted why are you pulling your hair out?
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Well mostly because I'm a noob lol. I heard also that if you do a factory reset with stock kernel you will brick it. But I want the extra options anyway. and really want to flash aJB ROM. Thank you very much for quick response, I shall give this a go in the morning.:thumbup:
Sprint GS3 Rooted, DaRTHSTAULKER X

EVObastard said:
Well mostly because I'm a noob lol. I heard also that if you do a factory reset with stock kernel you will brick it. But I want the extra options anyway. and really want to flash aJB ROM. Thank you very much for quick response, I shall give this a go in the morning.:thumbup:
Sprint GS3 Rooted, DaRTHSTAULKER X
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K. Before you dive in too much further I would recommend doing a little more research. This device had had issues in the past that have made it very easy to brick. You should be very careful.
As a side note - This thread is a how to root thread but it sounds like you're already rooted. I don't know that there's any reason to reroot your device. You don't actually have to be rooted to get on JB either. You could just flash a one-click of a JB ROM.

Odin -Failed- during PDA

Guys I sold my old HTC One X for a used Galaxy s3 so I'm very happy with how it's been so far and I'm not regretting it at all.
It's firmware is 4.0.4 and I wanted to root my phone.
Galaxy model I'm using is the i747
I followed this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJss1...b3AMT1POhpYeXG
I did tried the step by step guide and video but I always got stuck and problems at the PDA section. It says FAIL.
I did tried searching for a fix but it seems even though I'm not the first neither the last with this problem I had no idea how to fix it.
I also tried the MACosx version with Heimdall and exactly the same, it fails during the PDA part.
What is my solution?
Thank you so much!

That link doesn't appear to be working. It could a bad file download. Maybe try downloading the root file(s) again. If you're doing this from Windows, there are several root methods to choose from in the general section I believe

xBeerdroiDx said:
That link doesn't appear to be working. It could a bad file download. Maybe try downloading the root file(s) again. If you're doing this from Windows, there are several root methods to choose from in the general section I believe
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Alright that link got down but here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJss1_dZZeY&list=PLIB9nMQ3IBuXuTz3PQJb3AMT1POhpYeXG

Harkadenn said:
Alright that link got down but here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJss1_dZZeY&list=PLIB9nMQ3IBuXuTz3PQJb3AMT1POhpYeXG
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That's the rooting process for the international version of the GS3...
You want to root the i747 unless you have the international version i9300... In that case you are in the wrong forum.
Edit...
If you do have the i747 than all the steps and instructions and files you need for rooting is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35327104
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

KorGuy123 said:
That's the rooting process for the international version of the GS3...
You want to root the i747 unless you have the international version i9300... In that case you are in the wrong forum.
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If you do have the i747 than all the steps and instructions and files you need for rooting is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35327104
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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Thank you, the one I'm using is the i747.
I also heard there's a newer rooting update.

Things may fail if you do not use the original cable that came with the phone.

Before I start rooting it... what back programs you guys recommend me?
I tried titanium but titanium requieres rooting and my phone is not yet rooted.
Back up of all phone.

Harkadenn said:
Before I start rooting it... what back programs you guys recommend me?
I tried titanium but titanium requieres rooting and my phone is not yet rooted.
Back up of all phone.
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Once you root you'll install recovery and backup everything in recovery.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Perfect!
Thank you very much, have a nice evening.

[Q] screwed up with Samsung SCH-S960L

Im new to all this so I rooted my Samsung SCH-S960L with a friend and i guess we did something wrong along the way.
The root worked fine, I then wanted to place a rom on it so we used rom manager and got CyanogenMod as it looked like the most popular and safest one. The problem is that it now says my phone is metro pc and the model number is SCH-R530M and I dont have a google play store (could not get it to download). I Just want to figure out how to get it back to normal and its hard to find many forms for sch-S960l or SCH-R530M

If you downloaded a CM rom you also need to flash gapps package. The google apps are not allowed to be used with those types of rom, or built into them because google apps are proprietary and cm is not licensed to use them in the rom. So you have to find and download the appropriate gapps package then you will have play store and other essential google apps.
Somewhat ambitious to jump right to that instead of playing with some TW roms first.
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edfunkycold said:
If you downloaded a CM rom you also need to flash gapps package. The google apps are not allowed to be used with those types of rom, or built into them because google apps are proprietary and cm is not licensed to use them in the rom. So you have to find and download the appropriate gapps package then you will have play store and other essential google apps.
Somewhat ambitious to jump right to that instead of playing with some TW roms first.
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thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.

sirhccarpenter said:
thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.
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Yeah why would it say metropcs... Hang on i will get you link. Flash this rom after wiping cache, wiping dalvik and doing factory reset. Sorry I will get you link asap. I'm on Mobile now so having difficulty finding it.
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edfunkycold said:
Yeah why would it say metropcs... Hang on i will get you link. Flash this rom after wiping cache, wiping dalvik and doing factory reset. Sorry I will get you link asap. I'm on Mobile now so having difficulty finding it.
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Thank you so much im just afraid ill play around with things to much and mess things up to bad

Im not sure if its relevant but im pretty sure the ROM is also made it so I cant get a 3/4G connection. all i can do is call and text.

Anyone have a SAFE root for the galaxy s3 sch-s960l?
Sent from my SCH-S960L using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

isn't you're s3 the TracFone/Net10/Straight Talk model???? yes just use Philz recovery (which has root option) for the D2lte which you can flash via Odin V3.09 or you can use Towel Root

sirhccarpenter said:
thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.
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It seems like you flashed a CM built for a different device. Not all SGS3's are the same!!
Another possibility is that you need to update your APNs. There is a flashable universal APN fix for Boost S3 (I'm on Boost), so it couldn't hurt to check around and see if there is one for your carrier.

6th_Hokage said:
isn't you're s3 the TracFone/Net10/Straight Talk model???? yes just use Philz recovery (which has root option) for the D2lte which you can flash via Odin V3.09 or you can use Towel Root
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Im sorry but could you explain that? Like how to set it up/etc.
Sent from my SCH-S960L using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

SLUDER4 said:
Im sorry but could you explain that? Like how to set it up/etc.
Sent from my SCH-S960L using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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which part?

6th_Hokage said:
which part?
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I have been trying to learn the "terms" or words i guess involved with rooting and custom roms and such. How would i set my phone up for rooting and how would i use your method to root it? Is there any problems found with this root while installing something else such as a rom? I have yet to find a perfect root. Sorry for the long message
Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!

SLUDER4 said:
I have been trying to learn the "terms" or words i guess involved with rooting and custom roms and such. How would i set my phone up for rooting and how would i use your method to root it? Is there any problems found with this root while installing something else such as a rom? I have yet to find a perfect root. Sorry for the long message
Rooting noob. Help would be greatly appreciated!
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there will be a root method that will always work for your specific S3....that being said i have noticed that even in the SIII L710 one root method never works 100% of the time for every one hence why there are a couple of way to do so.......now if you look at my device history you can see i have been rooting different ones and each one except for my s3 could be rooted with Kingro Root.....and i used Towel Root to root my S3 the first Time around its an app the works on basically every phone but i had to manually install SuperSU and Busy Box from the play store this method should work on your phone especially if your on 4.4.2

6th_Hokage said:
there will be a root method that will always work for your specific S3....that being said i have noticed that even in the SIII L710 one root method never works 100% of the time for every one hence why there are a couple of way to do so.......now if you look at my device history you can see i have been rooting different ones and each one except for my s3 could be rooted with Kingro Root.....and i used Towel Root to root my S3 the first Time around its an app the works on basically every phone but i had to manually install SuperSU and Busy Box from the play store this method should work on your phone especially if your on 4.4.2
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So the towel root will work with sch-s960l? I have seen those 2 apps alot of times on these forums. What are they? Also my phone is running 4.1.2..Never could figure out how to update it.
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

SLUDER4 said:
So the towel root will work with sch-s960l? I have seen those 2 apps alot of times on these forums. What are they? Also my phone is running 4.1.2..Never could figure out how to update it.
--Rooting noob. Help would be greatly appreciated!--
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i believe it will but first update to the latest stock rom your phone has to offer you can check through Samsung Kies 3 and which 2 apps?

6th_Hokage said:
i believe it will but first update to the latest stock rom your phone has to offer you can check through Samsung Kies 3 and which 2 apps?
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Ok ill check it out. The super su and busy box. What are they for exactly? Will that root harm my phone if i cant ypdate the rom?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

SLUDER4 said:
Ok ill check it out. The super su and busy box. What are they for exactly? Will that root harm my phone if i cant ypdate the rom?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--
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i personally don't know if it will work/harm on JB since when i used it my S3 had already been updated to KK and SuperSU will help regulate what apps have root access by giving you a prompt when a app asks for root access and SuperSU also updates your "Root/SU Binary" so it's on the latest one and Busy Box will also ask SuperSU for root access and will install Busybox 1.22.1 which allows you to use some other root apps like Viper4Andriod

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i personally don't know if it will work/harm on JB since when i used it my S3 had already been updated to KK and SuperSU will help regulate what apps have root access by giving you a prompt when a app asks for root access and SuperSU also updates your "Root/SU Binary" so it's on the latest one and Busy Box will also ask SuperSU for root access and will install Busybox 1.22.1 which allows you to use some other root apps like Viper4Andriod
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Did you have the sch-s960l model?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

SLUDER4 said:
Did you have the sch-s960l model?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--
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nope the boost model but im sure it should work on basically any 4.4.2 rom since it has worked for other s3 owners on other carriers and other phones but you'll never know unless you try

6th_Hokage said:
nope the boost model but im sure it should work on basically any 4.4.2 rom since it has worked for other s3 owners on other carriers and other phones but you'll never know unless you try
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Yeah true but could it damage my phone?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--

[Q] T-Mobile Note II is only partially rooted.

Hi All,
Recently I tried to root my T-Mobile Note II running stock 4.3 with a few of the one ctick root apps. I've tried framaroot (no go), towelroot (not supported) rootmaster (vRoot) I think that's where the partial root came into play. It installed an app called kinguser (that says I'm not rooted WTH!). It also installed it as a system app, so now I can't uninstall it. I installed supersu which has to update binaries, but it won't disable Knox. Rootchecker also says I'm rooted somewhat. The 1st paragraph under congratulations says I'm rooted. Everything else says no I'm not. User and group ID is not returning or something to that effect. When I learned about the one click apps I thought it was a Godsend because I don't have a computer. I've tried so many things to try to get around Knox, nothing is working. Installed it then deleted it like I read somewhere, tried the su pm com.sec.knox.seandroid on terminal emulator still no go. I even tried to play around with the commands for knox on terminal emulator atill no go. I don't know if its something security related with the phone or what. I used towelroot on my girlfriends Sgh t999L with stock 4.3 and it worked. So now I'm really pissed! I've searched the web for anything like this and couldn't find nothing. I know I'm not the only one this has happened to. I used some app cant remember the name, but it did ask me to use root access for something. But it wasn't through supersu. Plus it wasn't a root type of app so I refused access. I'm trying remember everything before I post this, dont wanna post it and remember something right after I do. I know its a lot of great minds on hear hopefully someone will be able to help me out with this situation. Thanks in advance XDA members..
PS. Does anyone know what modstring. I can use to maybe get towelroot to work? Or of any other terminal emulator commands for knox.

Just Odin flash the root66 tar from MrRobinson. You'll end up rooted and running fine...
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Coug76 said:
Just Odin flash the root66 tar from MrRobinson. You'll end up rooted and running fine...
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Thanks for the prompt response Coug76. I read several of the route66 posts. It appears that this method is for the sgh t999 variants. I was able to acquire root access with towelroot for this phone. I didn't find any mention of the note 2 sgh t889 in any of those posts. I know that you are supposed to use methods for the particular model. I don't know if this is a universal method or what. I ran a different rootchecker app and it says that I have root but not root access. I understand the gist of that, but it isn't helping my situation. Is it safe to use this method for my phone, or could you please recommend something else that I can use? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the quick response. Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance.

J3D1mineTR1X said:
Thanks for the prompt response Coug76. I read several of the route66 posts. It appears that this method is for the sgh t999 variants. I was able to acquire root access with towelroot for this phone. I didn't find any mention of the note 2 sgh t889 in any of those posts. I know that you are supposed to use methods for the particular model. I don't know if this is a universal method or what. I ran a different rootchecker app and it says that I have root but not root access. I understand the gist of that, but it isn't helping my situation. Is it safe to use this method for my phone, or could you please recommend something else that I can use? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the quick response. Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance.
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There is a sticky in the Development Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
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Coug76 said:
There is a sticky in the Development Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
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:good: :good: Thanks for your assistance and pointing me in the right direction. Since I don't have a computer, I'll have to wait til Monday to try this at the library. Thanks again, very much appreciated...

J3D1mineTR1X said:
:good: :good: Thanks for your assistance and pointing me in the right direction. Since I don't have a computer, I'll have to wait til Monday to try this at the library. Thanks again, very much appreciated...
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While I prefer pc Odin, mobile Odin from Chainfire should take care of you. The only thing it won't flash in a Samsung tar is the bootloader. You already have the mk7 bootloader so you should be fine.
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Thanks again Coug76, your help is both needed and appropriated. I just purchased and tried [Root] Mobile Odin Pro. First time it asked for superuser permission. The next few times it gave me an "couldn't detect phone model" error message. So, apparently I need superuser permission to run the app (I'm not sure) . I got a refund after a few tries..
Sent from my SGH-T889 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Appreciated (type-o), apologize for that.
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J3D1mineTR1X said:
Appreciated (type-o), apologize for that.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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There is a free version if Mobile Odin available on XDA FWIW. You would need root to make it work though. Brainfart there from yours truly.
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LOL! Thanks again my friend. I see there's wisdom in your words. Quick question: If mobile Odin ever comes around again to its former glory. What would be the steps to take to install what's needed? Once again thanks. As you see I'm still not rooted but I still purchased the XDA Premium 4 app. Mainly because of my correspondence with you my friend. Thanks again, can't say that it enough. You've given me hope when I thought all hope was lost.
*What good is knowledge, if its not to be shared* Read that on the back of a cereal box, naw I didn't. LOL!
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Did you manage to get it rooted?
I can't get my Note 2 rooted either. I must have rooted over 50 devices over the last 5 years and never ran into so much difficultly. I have tried the root66 method, various other links around. None of them work. I was on stock 4.3 as well. And I think that's the problem. These are very old links from 2 years ago and I think since I already had 4.3, I can't just go straight to a rooted 4.3. For me, the root only works on the first boot. The next time I boot, root is gone. I have tried different versions of SuperUser - 1.91, 1.99r4, 2.01. Nothing's worked. Tried installing superuser zip from TWRP and CWM. Same problem.

os2baba said:
I can't get my Note 2 rooted either. I must have rooted over 50 devices over the last 5 years and never ran into so much difficultly. I have tried the root66 method, various other links around. None of them work. I was on stock 4.3 as well. And I think that's the problem. These are very old links from 2 years ago and I think since I already had 4.3, I can't just go straight to a rooted 4.3. For me, the root only works on the first boot. The next time I boot, root is gone. I have tried different versions of SuperUser - 1.91, 1.99r4, 2.01. Nothing's worked. Tried installing superuser zip from TWRP and CWM. Same problem.
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did you remove knox? I have heard of it messing with root

mattlowry said:
did you remove knox? I have heard of it messing with root
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No. But I had never enabled it. The icon was still on the phone. Plus the ROM I downloaded has Knox removed from it. So it should have worked. It does get root on the first boot. But it's lost after a reboot.

os2baba said:
No. But I had never enabled it. The icon was still on the phone. Plus the ROM I downloaded has Knox removed from it. So it should have worked. It does get root on the first boot. But it's lost after a reboot.
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When you open supersu app does it give an error?

mattlowry said:
When you open supersu app does it give an error?
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Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.

os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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I'm in the same boat. I'm partially rooted myself. Im the one posted the question. I tried to root my T-Mobile Note II running stock 4.3 today with heimdall (think that's spelled right) for mac. Files were uploaded phone rebooted, no root. I got my partial root from a one click apk called vRoot or rootmaster. I have root but not root access. I've never had the luxury of being rooted at all. I've tried different things to disable knox with no luck. I really think samsung and tmobile did something extra with that update. Don't understand how dam near every other phone with 4.3 can be rooted. But this one presents a slew of problems. My rootchecker pro reads exactly like yours. Except my group and user ID's don't return anything. Other than that it's word for word everywhere else. If you come up with a solution please let me know, or rather share. I don't have a computer so it's hard for me to try anything. Good luck and thanks in advance if you get it done. Thanks again.
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The bootloader info is located in the about device area. Mine is T889UVUCMK7. Yours should be the same. Only difference between my phone and yours is mine started out on 4.1.2. Another thing with my phone is: whenever I try to load something through recovery mode by way of upload by external sd card. I always get a red "E" signature error and it doesn't put it on my phone. Hopefully the bootloader info is right. Someone with a bit more understanding about this stuff passed it on to me. My next attempt was going to be with route66, guess I don't have to try it out now being as though our situations are so similar.
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os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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What version of TWRP are you using?

os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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Finally got it working. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54157011&postcount=663