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[Q] Newbie to Android World

I recently moved from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-1747M), last week I did root my SGS3 ans was happy to see how simple it was to do. Now I have SW update available and have following questions/concerns, any help or adv appreciated:
Q's about root and update
1) Can I update new SW to my root device?
2) Does SW update removes my root access?
3) Can I unroot the device, update SW and reroot the device?
Device Detail:
Phone: SGH-1747M
Android Versio : 4.0.4
Baseband : 1747MVLLHT
Carrier : Rogers
Q's about Theme
1) Where I can find themes directory in root device?
Any Adv appreciated.
Thanks
Mushtaq

mushtaqc said:
I recently moved from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-1747M), last week I did root my SGS3 ans was happy to see how simple it was to do. Now I have SW update available and have following questions/concerns, any help or adv appreciated:
Q's about root and update
1) Can I update new SW to my root device?
2) Does SW update removes my root access?
3) Can I unroot the device, update SW and reroot the device?
Device Detail:
Phone: SGH-1747M
Android Versio : 4.0.4
Baseband : 1747MVLLHT
Carrier : Rogers
Q's about Theme
1) Where I can find themes directory in root device?
Any Adv appreciated.
Thanks
Mushtaq
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Install app called voodoo ota is here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...keeper&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
Then protect root and su using this app. Temporarly unroot and go with update. After update go back to voodoo ota and restore root.
About themes. You need to edit lot of images. Look for more info in Themes and Apps forum.
BTW: If you not sure better to look in forums here before you do anything. This question was answer so many times in here. SEARCH and READ are you best friends here..
Welcome and good luck..

Newbie SGS3 root/updates
Install app called voodoo ota is here : Then protect root and su using this app. Temporarly unroot and go with update. After update go back to voodoo ota and restore root.
About themes. You need to edit lot of images. Look for more info in Themes and Apps forum.
BTW: If you not sure better to look in forums here before you do anything. This question was answer so many times in here. SEARCH and READ are you best friends here..
Welcome and good luck......
Thanks for quick response, just to be sure as I dont want to brick my SGS3, FYI I have used ODIN to root it where as VOODOO say that not useful for Samsung phones rooted using ODIN, is it OK to sue the app to protect the root and SU, secondly you said temporary unroot the phone, if you don't mind in telling me how to unroot SGS3.
What if I go with the update and root again using ODIN.
Sorry if I sound stupid as I said I just moved so still a t learning curve.
Thanks,
Mushtaq

mushtaqc said:
Thanks for quick response, just to be sure as I dont want to brick my SGS3, FYI I have used ODIN to root it where as VOODOO say that not useful for Samsung phones rooted using ODIN, is it OK to sue the app to protect the root and SU, secondly you said temporary unroot the phone, if you don't mind in telling me how to unroot SGS3.
What if I go with the update and root again using ODIN.
Sorry if I sound stupid as I said I just moved so still a t learning curve.
Thanks,
Mushtaq
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There is option in VooDoo OTA to temporaly unroot.
Yes you can update and rood again by ODIN. This will work too.

ClockworkMod Recovery
mushtaqc said:
Install app called voodoo ota is here : Then protect root and su using this app. Temporarly unroot and go with update. After update go back to voodoo ota and restore root.
About themes. You need to edit lot of images. Look for more info in Themes and Apps forum.
BTW: If you not sure better to look in forums here before you do anything. This question was answer so many times in here. SEARCH and READ are you best friends here..
Welcome and good luck......
Thanks for quick response, just to be sure as I dont want to brick my SGS3, FYI I have used ODIN to root it where as VOODOO say that not useful for Samsung phones rooted using ODIN, is it OK to sue the app to protect the root and SU, secondly you said temporary unroot the phone, if you don't mind in telling me how to unroot SGS3.
What if I go with the update and root again using ODIN.
Sorry if I sound stupid as I said I just moved so still a t learning curve.
Thanks,
Mushtaq
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Thanks, last night I did install new SW update (JellyBean 4.1.1) and root the device again using ODIN, SuperUS and RecoveryGalaxyS3USCanada.tar file.
Would appreciate if you can assist me to understand ClockworkMod Recovery , is it something different than what I did to root my device, as I was trying to take backup of my ROM using Manager apps and it alert me to first install ClockworkMod Recovery?
Thanks in advance...
Mushtaq

rooted, flashed root66, now lost root

So I was rooted and running cynogenmod 10. I decided to go to root66 and I love it, but I noticed I no longer am rooted. I have supersu listed as an app but when I click on it it says "there is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"
I tried to boot into clockwordmod recovery and reflash it, but I know have stock android recovery. So I tried to download clockwordmod recovery through odin and it said pass but when I go into recovery it is still android recovery.
I d/l the toolkit but get an error using it.
I want to root to run wifi tether, what is the easiest way to get back root?

jongordo8 said:
So I was rooted and running cynogenmod 10. I decided to go to root66 and I love it, but I noticed I no longer am rooted. I have supersu listed as an app but when I click on it it says "there is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"
I tried to boot into clockwordmod recovery and reflash it, but I know have stock android recovery. So I tried to download clockwordmod recovery through odin and it said pass but when I go into recovery it is still android recovery.
I d/l the toolkit but get an error using it.
I want to root to run wifi tether, what is the easiest way to get back root?
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I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be posting here with this type of problem...I see your post count so I can kind of figure out why now...shoot me a PM and I'll help you out. In the meantime, a root66 should solve your problem...are you using Odin correctly?

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jongordo8 said:
So I was rooted and running cynogenmod 10. I decided to go to root66 and I love it, but I noticed I no longer am rooted. I have supersu listed as an app but when I click on it it says "there is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"
I tried to boot into clockwordmod recovery and reflash it, but I know have stock android recovery. So I tried to download clockwordmod recovery through odin and it said pass but when I go into recovery it is still android recovery.
I d/l the toolkit but get an error using it.
I want to root to run wifi tether, what is the easiest way to get back root?
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Try this:
First install a fresh copy of Superuser from the google play store. (free download)
Then install "TWRP recovery.
To install TWRP you need to install "GooManager" first which is a free download from the google play store.
Once installed, simply click the menu softkey on your phone and select "Install OpenRecoveryScript"
It's that easy.
Most likely you have a corrupted CWM in your phone which is missing files or some of the files in it are corrupt..
If GooManager pops up asking for root access and you allow it then TWRP recovery will fix your root issue I am sure.
Good Luck!

Why didn't you post this in the root66 thread? Wanting more eyes on your question is no excuse. This will be moved before sunset.....
Sent from the phalanges of my hand to the facet of your cranium.

LoopDoGG79 said:
Why didn't you post this in the root66 thread? Wanting more eyes on your question is no excuse. This will be moved before sunset.....
Sent from the phalanges of my hand to the facet of your cranium.
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Help me out here please,
I too post questions and hope to get answers to troubleshooting, as the OP did. Open the main page, and there is NO sub forum for root66 listed.
The OP needed an answer to his troubleshooting and thus posted it in Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting...
What is wrong, with that? Why does it have to be moved ? Is it NOT a question? Does the OP not need Help? Does the OP not have a question?
How is this query so different from others that is must be posted elsewhere, and Why?
It truly makes one hesitant on posting something and later not be able to find it because some almighty god has moved it..
I just don't understand. I must be wrong in thinking this was a forum one could seek to find help in a common interest. Trust me,
I am just totally confused. err... I couldn't find a confused sub forum to post this in. Sorry.

1) I want to know what error you got from the toolkit.
2) root66 comes with root access. It's kind of the whole point.
I don't know what you did to end up with the mess you have now, but here is how you fix it. You need to back up your data, and wipe everything. Then Odin root66 if that is what you want. Then if you want CWM, download the one from my signature. If you leave auto reboot checked in Odin, you need to drop to recovery mode before the phone boots (when Odin reboots it), because there is a script that will overwrite custom recoveries when the phone boots. When you exit CWM, it will tell you to disable the stock recovery. Just choose yes and done.

re: Root66 Forum
bobolinko said:
Help me out here please,
I too post questions and hope to get answers to troubleshooting, as the OP did. Open the main page, and there is NO sub forum for root66 listed.
The OP needed an answer to his troubleshooting and thus posted it in Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting...
What is wrong, with that? Why does it have to be moved ? Is it NOT a question? Does the OP not need Help? Does the OP not have a question?
How is this query so different from others that is must be posted elsewhere, and Why?
It truly makes one hesitant on posting something and later not be able to find it because some almighty god has moved it..
I just don't understand. I must be wrong in thinking this was a forum one could seek to find help in a common interest. Trust me,
I am just totally confused. err... I couldn't find a confused sub forum to post this in. Sorry.
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Well for one thing there is a root66 forum here, check it out: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!
Good luck!

Android laying down with red triangle after OTA update

First of all I would like to apologize for posting this because this probably happens a lot, but I couldn't find any forums to fix this, so I would be very grateful if someone could help me or send me a link to another forum with the same problem and solutions.
So I just did an OTA update on a rooted Samsung Galaxy SIII SPH-L710 phone and while doing the update it said that root access might be lost, attempt to fix? and so I pressed yes..so now and it turns on but will never get past the Samsung logo right before it gets to the homepage/apps or whatever. I have gone into recovery and data reset like 5 times already to no avail, and when I go into recovery..there are only like 6 options most are just apply update, there are no restore options. I had CWM installed but that's not showing up anymore. Yes I know I'm an idiot for trying to update on a rooted phone, but I would really appreciate any help that you guys can offer!

NightOfStars said:
First of all I would like to apologize for posting this because this probably happens a lot, but I couldn't find any forums to fix this, so I would be very grateful if someone could help me or send me a link to another forum with the same problem and solutions.
So I just did an OTA update on a rooted Samsung Galaxy SIII SPH-L710 phone and while doing the update it said that root access might be lost, attempt to fix? and so I pressed yes..so now and it turns on but will never get past the Samsung logo right before it gets to the homepage/apps or whatever. I have gone into recovery and data reset like 5 times already to no avail, and when I go into recovery..there are only like 6 options most are just apply update, there are no restore options. I had CWM installed but that's not showing up anymore. Yes I know I'm an idiot for trying to update on a rooted phone, but I would really appreciate any help that you guys can offer!
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Ok, at this point, the thing I'd have you do is to flash a stock rooted Rom through Odin (while in download mode). The files are found in Sextape's thread over in their forums (warning, external link). Since you already wiped your user data and rooted, you should flash the "Restore" Version: SPH-L710_MD4_1130792_Rooted_Restore. They have directions on their page, so it should be nice.
Once you have root, you can use Goo Manager or Rom Toolbox to get a custom recovery back.

Thank you!! I will try this out and get back to you on whether it works or not.

And another note
Just to add something: In the future, please do not accept any OTA updates. If you're running a custom recovery or have frozen any stock apps, the OTA will fail (sometimes it'll get part of the way through, like yours did).
The best way to keep your phone up-to-date is to just flash the latest stock rooted rom when it comes out. Freeza typically has the latest stock rooted rom over in his thread, and for the most part, gets his Rom updated way before I ever get the OTA. You'll want to get the DeOdex version and if you're coming from a stock rooted Rom, you can do a "dirty flash" (only wipe cache and dalvik cache), no need to lose your user data.
Again, if you're running a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) you're asking for trouble if you try an OTA update.

topherk said:
Just to add something: In the future, please do not accept any OTA updates. If you're running a custom recovery or have frozen any stock apps, the OTA will fail (sometimes it'll get part of the way through, like yours did).
The best way to keep your phone up-to-date is to just flash the latest stock rooted rom when it comes out. Freeza typically has the latest stock rooted rom over in his thread, and for the most part, gets his Rom updated way before I ever get the OTA. You'll want to get the DeOdex version and if you're coming from a stock rooted Rom, you can do a "dirty flash" (only wipe cache and dalvik cache), no need to lose your user data.
Again, if you're running a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) you're asking for trouble if you try an OTA update.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!! It worked perfectly, just took me awhile to download it because my internet sucks. Also thanks for the additional tip, I will remember to not screw this up again

I would also suggest reading through this thread for future reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209418

CNexus said:
I would also suggest reading through this thread for future reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209418
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Bah, I knew I forgot something! Thanks for backing me up, CNexus!

CNexus said:
I would also suggest reading through this thread for future reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209418
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Many thanks, this is also extremely helpful!

topherk said:
Once you have root, you can use Goo Manager or Rom Toolbox to get a custom recovery back.
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Sorry, quick question. Do you know if I should still be rooted after doing this? I see superuser still installed

yea you should be rooted if you used the rom that topherk referenced

How to root a Samsung Galaxy S3 4.3 (SGH-I747)?

Hello everyone, so AT&T updated my phone and foxfi used to work just fine for hotspot but since Android 4.3 I can't so I need to root. I've seen a few threads in this site on some roots but don't get much info about them. How can I root my GS3 running 4.3? I've never rooted in my life so I'm making sure I do this right the first time . If anyone can please help me get the proper root for my GS3. I'm not wanting all these custom roms and stuff. I just want to be able to have free wifi hotspot and also a way to remove all that crap Bloatware.
Someone I'm another thread asked but I think it's for the Verizon version only? Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I just need some help finding a way to root. Thanks for reading!

Questions and Help issues go in Q&A and Help section
Thread moved
Thanks
FNSM

kennyglass123 said:
Questions and Help issues go in Q&A and Help section
Thread moved
Thanks
FNSM
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My bad, using my phone to post this and got the wrong section. Thanks for moving it.

Same problem
Gotnitro said:
Hello everyone, so AT&T updated my phone and foxfi used to work just fine for hotspot but since Android 4.3 I can't so I need to root. I've seen a few threads in this site on some roots but don't get much info about them. How can I root my GS3 running 4.3? I've never rooted in my life so I'm making sure I do this right the first time . If anyone can please help me get the proper root for my GS3. I'm not wanting all these custom roms and stuff. I just want to be able to have free wifi hotspot and also a way to remove all that crap Bloatware.
Someone I'm another thread asked but I think it's for the Verizon version only? Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I just need some help finding a way to root. Thanks for reading!
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- Has Anyone had an update to this yet? I am having the exact same issue where several things no longer allow me the permissions I once had. At&t sent out an update that kept popping up on my screen every five minutes for like 2 days so I Finally upgraded and I do not like the new version.
- I am especially ticked that they removed the option to hide Applications now. I use my phone for work and don't need clients and coworkers having easy access to personal apps and data since I collaborate on my phone quite a bit in meetings, plane rides etc.where my phone is passed around. So any new app I try to add also requires root access to do the trick and combined with not being able to use pdanet+ or foxfi to tether I have a big need to root now. I tried to root using GalaxyS3RootATT.zip - which did work on an earlier version of 4.2 but only ended up wiping my phone after the 4.3 update (i think this was the 2nd update for the same OS version 4.3) but it did install super user. However root test fail to show that it is properly rooted. Very Frustating and VERY nervous about Bricking my phone so I want to make sure its done right. Ive only rooted a handful of times every couple of years when I get a new phone and the process seems to change constantly due to so many codes and manufacturers and models and carriers etc.
Anyway please help ASAP. Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
The instructions here worked like a charm after I upgraded to 4.3. Rest assured, CF auto root is compatible with the latest firmware. Just be very careful and follow the instructions meticulously.

First time rooter
Sorry if i don't understand whats going on this is the first time rooting for me.
I am trying to root my phone to be able to run 4.4 on it and have followed the steps to root it using odin3 and CF-Auto-Root but once i get back to my home page and try to use superSU I get an error message stating "Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped." along with "Security information An application attempted to access system on your device without authorization. This attempt has been blocked".
Sorry if this is an easy fix or i left out important information but i would just like some help getting off the gound

woerner said:
Sorry if i don't understand whats going on this is the first time rooting for me.
I am trying to root my phone to be able to run 4.4 on it and have followed the steps to root it using odin3 and CF-Auto-Root but once i get back to my home page and try to use superSU I get an error message stating "Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped." along with "Security information An application attempted to access system on your device without authorization. This attempt has been blocked".
Sorry if this is an easy fix or i left out important information but i would just like some help getting off the gound
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You need to install a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM. You don't necessarily need root to load a custom ROM. Are you running a stock 4.3 ROM?

audit13 said:
You need to install a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM. You don't necessarily need root to load a custom ROM. Are you running a stock 4.3 ROM?
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Right now it should be just stock 4.3 straight from At&t about 2 weeks ago
I tried following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790 and everything seamed to work during the process but now superSU doesn't work
Thank you for any help!

woerner said:
Right now it should be just stock 4.3 straight from At&t about 2 weeks ago
I tried following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790 and everything seamed to work during the process but now superSU doesn't work
Thank you for any help!
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If you have knox installed, that could be interfering with root access.

audit13 said:
If you have knox installed, that could be interfering with root access.
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I have not personally put Knox on the phone but when i go into settings/security/device administrators. It lists Knox as one with an unchecked box so dose that mean its on the phone? and if so how would i go about removing it.
also if i don't necessarily need to root to load a custom ROM where could i be directed to be able to load 4.4?
Thanks!
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audit13 said:
If you have knox installed, that could be interfering with root access.
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The end result of what i want to accomplish is to load http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556839
again thank you for the help!

woerner said:
I have not personally put Knox on the phone but when i go into settings/security/device administrators. It lists Knox as one with an unchecked box so dose that mean its on the phone? and if so how would i go about removing it.
also if i don't necessarily need to root to load a custom ROM where could i be directed to be able to load 4.4?
Thanks!
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The end result of what i want to accomplish is to load http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556839
again thank you for the help!
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so i think that my phone is rooted and i am trying to flash the ROM but the Error i am getting is...
set_metadata_recusive: some changes failed
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '.extern
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/Gummy-M. 1-02-27
Any Idea?

woerner said:
I have not personally put Knox on the phone...
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The 4.3 OTA installs Knox without checking if you want it or not. Fortunately there are ways to remove it after the fact. Most suggestions I have seen recommend using CF-AutoRoot, updating SuperUser, and then going into SuperUser to disable Knox. You don't need root to install custom ROMs but as far as I know you need it to remove Knox. Removing Knox seems to be necessary in order to get the custom recovery required to flash custom ROMs.
|Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 Update
[CWM][4.2.2/4.3/4.4] DE-SAMSUNGNIZER Script V5.0.0 - Clean all unneded Samsung Crap contains scripts to remove Samsung bloat and others that seem to just remove Knox.
I was about to offer no comment on the ROM to which you linked because it is in the Verizon forum, but then I noticed the d2lte in the description. My understanding is that d2lte is good for all US SGS3 variants. (Gummy says this in it's forum.) Maybe you can get around using a custom recovery with some ROMs, but the Gummy ROM comes as a recovery flashable zip. So, it looks like: root, remove knox, install custom recovery, flash rom.
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woerner said:
so i think that my phone is rooted and i am trying to flash the ROM but the Error i am getting is...
set_metadata_recusive: some changes failed
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '.extern
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/Gummy-M. 1-02-27
Any Idea?
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From reading quite a few ROM threads I have learned that the updater scripts have code that indicates which devices they will work on and will cause the install to fail if you are trying to flash an incompatible ROM to a device. Sometimes these scripts have not been updated to reflect ROM compatibility with devices and editing the updater script will correct this. This is best verified in the ROM thread. Something to check for yourself before posting would be that you are using a compatible ROM version. The d2lte files should work with any of the US variants. If you downloaded one of the older files there is then the need to make sure it works with your device, unless you are confident about editing the script.
Other possible causes of your error:
1) it could be that the zip is on the external_sd and the installer expects it on the internal
2) you have a bad ROM download

From reading quite a few ROM threads I have learned that the updater scripts have code that indicates which devices they will work on and will cause the install to fail if you are trying to flash an incompatible ROM to a device. Sometimes these scripts have not been updated to reflect ROM compatibility with devices and editing the updater script will correct this. This is best verified in the ROM thread. Something to check for yourself before posting would be that you are using a compatible ROM version. The d2lte files should work with any of the US variants. If you downloaded one of the older files there is then the need to make sure it works with your device, unless you are confident about editing the script.
Other possible causes of your error:
1) it could be that the zip is on the external_sd and the installer expects it on the internal
2) you have a bad ROM download
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Well i think i "Soft Bricked" my phone. currently stuck in a reboot loop but can still boot into recovery and download but nothing seams to be able to get me out of this loop

Look in the development thread for a way to flash back to stock 4.3.

Root problem solved
I have an AT&T S3 SGH-i747. The problems I had with rooting was all related to Knox, unfortunately I had no way to get rid of Knox.
Please follow the web link and follow all the steps in order. The short version of the steps is you install the TWRP recovery using Odin, then boot back into recovery , install SuperSU and then Knox removal script via recovery. After that enjoy whatever custom ROM you want. I'm running the KitKat 4.4 now :good:
As a note getting to the correct download link can be a pain due to the bait and switch of the "download now" button with other shareware apps but the links provided to lead you to the correct zip files.
** honai-android.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-at-sgh-i747-twrp.html **

SGHI-I747 4.3 root wifi tether
I have a SGHI-I747 4.3 I am wondering if I am able to root it with the instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790&nocache=1 I do not see my phone listed.
I would like to disable knox also and enable wifi tether.
Any help would be much appreciated thanks.

CF-AutoRoot should work fine. But theres also Towelroot now, which is much, much, much easier!
After rooting with Towelroot, install SuperSU from the play store. Then open it and update the binary and disable knox.

DocHoliday77 said:
CF-AutoRoot should work fine. But theres also Towelroot now, which is much, much, much easier!
After rooting with Towelroot, install SuperSU from the play store. Then open it and update the binary and disable knox.
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[Q] I317UCUBMJ4 & Knox

Hi....I got the Att Note 2 a while back but rooted it a couple of months back before the 4.3 Update. I wanted to thank all the devs for the excellent work with the tools and guides and how easy its been getting root and customizing the setup. I hope this is the right place to post this question since all the dev forums are locked for a new user.
The issue I ran into was with the 4.3 update. I was on the rooted 4.1.2 with Chainfire root method and when I didn't receive the OTA update I used the method posted on this thread to get to 4.3. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891) <Thank you Zen Arcade>.
The only issue I have is when I try to use Rom Manager. The Knox security popup shows up. I don't get the popup on Goo Manager or Supersu. I tried the terminal emulator knox cleanup which failed. I'd like to remove knox and will give the titanium backup option a go but I wanted to know if there were any issues with it.
Second question is much more noobish. When I odin ed the 4.3 update, I didn't do a factory reset or cache/data wipe. When I booted in for the first time, all the old settings were there including wifi passwords. Does a rom install just overwrite the OS and leave all the user data intact? I guess I am trying to understand why none of the user/app data was deleted.
Thanks for all the help.
Arun.

1arun said:
Hi....I got the Att Note 2 a while back but rooted it a couple of months back before the 4.3 Update. I wanted to thank all the devs for the excellent work with the tools and guides and how easy its been getting root and customizing the setup. I hope this is the right place to post this question since all the dev forums are locked for a new user.
The issue I ran into was with the 4.3 update. I was on the rooted 4.1.2 with Chainfire root method and when I didn't receive the OTA update I used the method posted on this thread to get to 4.3. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891) <Thank you Zen Arcade>.
The only issue I have is when I try to use Rom Manager. The Knox security popup shows up. I don't get the popup on Goo Manager or Supersu. I tried the terminal emulator knox cleanup which failed. I'd like to remove knox and will give the titanium backup option a go but I wanted to know if there were any issues with it.
Second question is much more noobish. When I odin ed the 4.3 update, I didn't do a factory reset or cache/data wipe. When I booted in for the first time, all the old settings were there including wifi passwords. Does a rom install just overwrite the OS and leave all the user data intact? I guess I am trying to understand why none of the user/app data was deleted.
Thanks for all the help.
Arun.
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Unless you DO a data wipe or factory reset the data stays intact. Zen's ODIN of 4.3 only supplied you the system files.
Also if you go to Google Play and update the SuperSU app, then run it, it will prompt after the install to disable Knox. You want to say Yes of course.
Then the root apps will run without Knox barking at you all the time.

dicksteele said:
Unless you DO a data wipe or factory reset the data stays intact. Zen's ODIN of 4.3 only supplied you the system files.
Also if you go to Google Play and update the SuperSU app, then run it, it will prompt after the install to disable Knox. You want to say Yes of course.
Then the root apps will run without Knox barking at you all the time.
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Thanks for the info dicksteele. That worked.

1arun said:
Thanks for the info dicksteele. That worked.
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Awesome. Enjoy
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