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[Q] Root counter stuck to 1 and update questions

Hi guys,
I know this may not be the best place to ask this, but I don't have an high enough postcount to reply on the developer section, so... here we go
I've rooted my Note 2 using the procedure 1 shown here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801060&postcount=2 . The problem is, even after I run Triangle away, my device si marked as "modified" ( aka, I guess the counter is not properly reset).
I've no idea why, and the thing doesn't really bother me that much, if it wasn't for the next question :
Can I update my firmware using keis with a rooted phone, or that means looking for trouble?I'l stuck with the LJ1 firmware and afaik a new version should be avaible ... and again, in case I have to somehow reset the phone to install the update, is it worth it?
Thanks

I guess the counter is not properly reset......
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You should post in Q/A thread
Anyway
Not properly reset means?
counter is 'No' or non zero?
which method you have used? 1 or 2
if counter is zero, you have used method 1 then factory reset, status should turn to 'official'

dr.ketan said:
Not properly reset means?
counter is 'No' or non zero?
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The counter is 1 even after Triangle Away
which method you have used? 1 or 2
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I used method 1 ( I don't plan on using modded firmwares)
if counter is zero, you have used method 1 then factory reset, status should turn to 'official'
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At the moment, the device status is "modified", and yet, as I said, I carefully followed method 1 and I've tried to reset the counter using Triangle Away ( without success)
PS : thanks for your fast reply

You should get your rom from samfirmware.com and flash it using odin. If you're gonna rely on OTA or Kies, then you'll be outdated all the time. Also, counter stuck at 1 usually means you have custom recovery or custom rom installed. Factory resetting will usually remove Modified status, although I don't see the point of it, since like I said you needn't rely on OTA or Kies when there is a much better alternative.

kaharas said:
The counter is 1 even after Triangle Away
I used method 1 ( I don't plan on using modded firmwares)
At the moment, the device status is "modified", and yet, as I said, I carefully followed method 1 and I've tried to reset the counter using Triangle Away ( without success)
PS : thanks for your fast reply
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If you are on stock rom and just rooted with method 1, then just reset counter again. And let boot it normally once before checking counter.
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dr.ketan said:
If you are on stock rom and just rooted with method 1, then just reset counter again. And let boot it normally once before checking counter.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Thanks again for your time I am on a stock pre-rooted rom, but I've rooted a month or so ago, and I've already tried to reset the counter multiple times ( and I've restarted a lot of times too). Still, no success in changing my phone status.
MohJee said:
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Thanks for your reply too. Yet, the same questions stand :
1) If I download a newer firmware from the website you linked, can i flash it without bricking the phone, or I need to somehow unroot the phone before flashing
2) I've looked for firmwares of my country ( Italy ), and it looks like not even October's update is here yet -.- Should I just search using a foreign country ( US, UK or whatever) ? and if so ... which one?
PS: I'm sorry for the probably trivial questions, I'm a total noob

kaharas said:
Thanks again for your time I am on a stock pre-rooted rom, but I've rooted a month or so ago, and I've already tried to reset the counter multiple times ( and I've restarted a lot of times too). Still, no success in changing my phone status.
Thanks for your reply too. Yet, the same questions stand :
1) If I download a newer firmware from the website you linked, can i flash it without bricking the phone, or I need to somehow unroot the phone before flashing
2) I've looked for firmwares of my country ( Italy ), and it looks like not even October's update is here yet -.- Should I just search using a foreign country ( US, UK or whatever) ? and if so ... which one?
PS: I'm sorry for the probably trivial questions, I'm a total noob
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You can flash without unrooting. Only adverse thing that will happen is that you'll lose root and will have to root again.
Yes, your country seems to be late to the update cycle. You can wait for the update or if you really want it now you can flash to another countries' rom.. As long as it is an international version rom. So USA is a no-no.

MohJee said:
You can flash without unrooting. Only adverse thing that will happen is that you'll lose root and will have to root again.
Yes, your country seems to be late to the update cycle. You can wait for the update or if you really want it now you can flash to another countries' rom.. As long as it is an international version rom. So USA is a no-no.
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Any advice about which one is international?
And, while we are at it ... how can I make triangle away work? this whole counter thing is setting a feud between me and my note 2

Read sticky thread by me in android original development section.
You can flash any stock rom.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

I do hope this is relevant here, since I'm having much the same problems. I'm a bit of a noob, but I've done my research, as you may see from the post.
I plan to have stock ROM/Recovery with Mobile Odin and the RedPill kernel. I'm kind of stuck. Let me run you through what I did so far, to clarify:
Rooted with method 2 almost w/o update or modification.
Wanted back in on OTA, so flashed stock recovery from here.
Used TriangleAway, but it told me it couldn't get/set the counter. Told it to reboot and do it, but just powered off the phone and didn't turn into the mentioned "special boot mode".
Can't get into recovery after attempting TriangleAway, that just powers off the phone. Recovery bricked? Download mode works, though.
Here's what I want to do:
Stock recovery/ROM (latest) with OTA and root, and Kies updatability.
Working stock recovery.
RedPill Kernel (optional since don't know how it may react with OTA/Kies)
Mobile Odin
Titanium Backup for preserving my Apps
I'm ready to use Titanium Backup for preserving my Apps, but will it preserve my settings/alarms? Or are those backed up to Samsung/Google?
You can refer me to the rooting post, if needed. Just give me an overview of what needs to be done and I'll do the rest.
EDIT: Came up with a possible solution.
Titanium Backup
Ketan's Thread
Stock ROM
Root: Method 1.
Mobile Odin
Optional
Convert Redpill to *.tar.md5 using Toolkit
Flash using mobile Odin
Titanium Backup (Restore)
What are the chances of this succeeding? Can I do the "optional" ones and not lose OTA?
Thanks a lot to any effort anyone may make to answer.

Thanks again everybody for your replies
I was wondering if anybody else had any idea about how to solve my main problem, that seems to have gone unnoticed for a while now : my counter is still at 1.
I've tried using triangle and restart teh device once before checking the status, but nothing has changed.
As I've already said, I used method one, and flashed a prerooted stock rom, but it looks like the counter is increased from 0 to 1 everytime I reboot.

kaharas said:
Thanks again everybody for your replies
I was wondering if anybody else had any idea about how to solve my main problem, that seems to have gone unnoticed for a while now : my counter is still at 1.
I've tried using triangle and restart teh device once before checking the status, but nothing has changed.
As I've already said, I used method one, and flashed a prerooted stock rom, but it looks like the counter is increased from 0 to 1 everytime I reboot.
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i have the same situation, always shows 1, dr. recommend me flash stock via pc odin and do a full wipe, but i havent try it yet,
currently i just use custom kernel and triangle away set it reset on boot

emprize said:
i have the same situation, always shows 1, dr. recommend me flash stock via pc odin and do a full wipe, but i havent try it yet,
currently i just use custom kernel and triangle away set it reset on boot
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NOTE: I have the LTE version (n7105) but I assume the following also applies to the n7100
I had the very same issue as the OP: I rooted the device using PC Odin with dr.ketan's method #1 but couldn't reset the counter with Triangle Away.
I then downloaded the firmware for my model from samfirmware and flashed it using Mobile Odin Pro with all the EverRoot options and all the wipes selected.
Now the device is rooted and the counter is back to zero
Hope this helps.

Is the '[GT-N51xx] CF-Auto-Root' the best rooting method?

Hi guys
I'm toying with the idea of rooting my Note 8.0. I've had a look around this part of the forum and the only rooting method that looks relatively safe and problem-free is the '[GT-N51xx] CF-Auto-Root' method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291839) put together by Chainfire.
Can someone who has a good idea on rooting the Note 8.0 confirm this is the best way? I'd be very grateful before I went ahead with the process

yes. It's very easy..takes 30 seconds. You can start with cf auto root and install a custom recovery later (also very easy) if you'd like

sdmark said:
yes. It's very easy..takes 30 seconds. You can start with cf auto root and install a custom recovery later (also very easy) if you'd like
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Thanks for confirming. Can I root my Note 8 and still keep the stock ROM without a problem?

Rooting
Naith32 said:
Can I root my Note 8 and still keep the stock ROM without a problem?
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If you root by using CF-Auto-Root, it will just add two things:
1. SU binary to the system
2. SuperSU apk
This is the best way, if you want to root while staying as stock as possible. Keep in mind, rooting will increase the counter, and you need Triangle Away to reset it for a warranty claim.
Alternatively, if you want a custom recovery + root, you can flash PhilZ Touch 5 Recovery by civato. After flashing go to the recovery and power off via it's menu, at this point the recovery will ask you to confirm injecting the SU binary. After that you can boot to the system and install SuperSU from Google Play.

Can I use this method to install custom roms to SG4 M919 TMOBILE
I recently used this method on SGH-M919 Android Version:4.4.2...now I want to install custom roms? Is this possible? If so can someone guide me...I am noob! Thanks in advanced!

|Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 / 4.4 Update |16 July 2014 |

|Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 / 4.4 Update |16 July 2014 |
Warning: Following any of these instructions will void your warranty, and could possibly cause irreparable harm to your device (i.e. bricked). If you do not understand these risks, stop here and do not proceed. If you do not know how to use Odin, stop here and do not proceed. I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. YOU chose to follow this guide.
If you have not updated to 4.3, go here.
If you have not updated to 4.4, go here.
Finally, there is no guarantee that either method will work for you.
Root Method #1:
The first thing you should try is CF-Autoroot since this has worked for many users.
If you successfully root with this method, you can simply install Goo Manager or ROM Manager and install recovery.
This method failed for me after many attempts.
Edit:
Here is some potentially useful info for root method #1 from ansonantonym.
Root Method #2:
1) Reboot in to download mode
2) Flash TWRP with Odin via PDA
3) Reboot to recovery then flash SuperSu and the Knox Remover
4) Reboot
5) Download SuperSu from the Play Store
6) Open SuperSu and update the binary when prompted
7) Reboot
8) Enjoy rooted 4.3/4/4
Downloads:
Odin
TWRP (Odin flashable tar)
SuperSu (v1.65)
SuperSu (v2.01)
DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V1.0
If you found another method that worked for you, please post here so that others may benefit.
If you are uncertain about any of the steps above, please ask your questions here before proceeding.
Please be sure to thank Chainfire, Dees_Troy, and Kaito95.
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Noob here, first off I unrooted a while ago, then took the ota 4.3, is the bootloader locked? Cause according to the cf auto root site if your bootloader is locked you'll probably brick your phone if you flash the auto root? Also do these steps have to be in order? I tried rooting by other means and installing supersu first, wouldn't work so I removed knox with the script, and then updated supersu in the play store and still nothing, can I try to flash cf auto root now and then update supersu in the play store? Thanks a million, need this thing rooted
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jeremyds45 said:
Noob here, first off I unrooted a while ago, then took the ota 4.3, is the bootloader locked? Cause according to the cf auto root site if your bootloader is locked you'll probably brick your phone if you flash the auto root? Also do these steps have to be in order? I tried rooting by other means and installing supersu first, wouldn't work so I removed knox with the script, and then updated supersu in the play store and still nothing, can I try to flash cf auto root now and then update supersu in the play store? Thanks a million, need this thing rooted
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Well, I'm not bricked, so I think that answers your question about the bootloader.
Do you have a custom recovery installed? I assume so since you say you flashed the Knox remover script. If you do have a custom recovery installed, just flash the SuperSu zip, then update in the Play Store.

upndwn4par said:
Well, I'm not bricked, so I think that answers your question about the bootloader.
Do you have a custom recovery installed? I assume so since you say you flashed the Knox remover script. If you do have a custom recovery installed, just flash the SuperSu zip, then update in the Play Store.
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Ah it is so nice to have root again... Thank you so much for putting up with a noob.
Crazy events of a noob that lead me to root
Installed ota 4.3
Tried to root and install superuser by odin and then custom recovery to flash
Root didn't happen because of knox
Could only get to CWM custom recovery if it was right after odin and battery pull?...
Flashed the script to remove knox, which did remove knox
Tried the same root method as above and no root access
Tried supersu and then updating in play with no success
Changed security update settings etc nothing
Reset delvik, cache, permissions, etc nothing
Different root method and files for odin, and custom recovery stuck
Used files from this thread, went into custom recovery and flashed supersu
Installed supersu from play store...
Updated the binary using custom recovery
Rebooted...
ROOT access, all root applications work fine and root sticks even after reboots
I never messed with cf auto root method
THANK you guys for your time effort and sharing, helps noobs out like me a lot!

Sweet! I've missed root since I upgraded using the OTA file you provided. Looking forward to much other great things coming from you

Thank You
upndwn4par said:
Warning: Following any of these instructions will void your warranty, and could possibly cause irreparable harm to your device (i.e. bricked). If you do not understand these risks, stop here and do not proceed. If you do not know how to use Odin, stop here and do not proceed. I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. YOU chose to follow this guide.
If you have not updated to 4.3, go here. Make sure you understand the risks and uncertainties described in the OP.
Finally, there is no guarantee that either method will work for you.
Root Method #1:
The first thing you should try is CF-Autoroot since this has worked for many users.
If you successfully root with this method, you can simply install Goo Manager or ROM Manager and install recovery.
This method failed for me after many attempts.
Root Method #2:
1) Reboot in to download mode
2) Flash TWRP with Odin via PDA
3) Reboot to recovery and flash SuperSu.
4) Flash the Knox Remover
5) Reboot
6) Download SuperSu from the Play Store
7) Update the binary when prompted
8) Reboot
8) Enjoy 4.3
Downloads:
Odin
TWRP (Odin flashable tar)
UpdateSuperSu
If you found another method that worked for you, please post here so that others may benefit.
If you are uncertain about any of the steps above, please ask your questions here before proceeding.
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Method two absolutely worked. Thank you so much. I was scared to flash TWRP but knowing you did it gave me the courage. Have full root and happy

questions about this root
Hi, I'm a little nervous with this root but I need the root as the phone is useless without it.
I have the [email protected] galaxy s3 I747 will all these files work with it im just double checking.
Also do you flash the knox remover the same way as you flash other things with the pda button?
Will I still be able to do factory restores?
Also I saw that knox remover removes a lot of apps, Can you install these deleted apps from the market if you need too?
THanks please let me know asap.

THANKS!!!! your a lifesaver didn't know how much longer i could take without root

Dunno where you guys got your 4.3 update from and how you got it working but I did the OTA and Root just does not want to stick. I used knox remover and Cf auto root but it loses root after a restart. SuperSu never opens and crashes as soon as you open it. I have a feeling Cf auto root is just not compatible for the ota 4.3 i747??

bkong said:
Dunno where you guys got your 4.3 update from and how you got it working but I did the OTA and Root just does not want to stick. I used knox remover and Cf auto root but it loses root after a restart. SuperSu never opens and crashes as soon as you open it. I have a feeling Cf auto root is just not compatible for the ota 4.3 i747??
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use the TWRP method worked perfected for me

Thanks

PimpMyPC said:
Hi, I'm a little nervous with this root but I need the root as the phone is useless without it.
I have the [email protected] galaxy s3 I747 will all these files work with it im just double checking.
Also do you flash the knox remover the same way as you flash other things with the pda button?
Will I still be able to do factory restores?
Also I saw that knox remover removes a lot of apps, Can you install these deleted apps from the market if you need too?
THanks please let me know asap.
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The second method worked great. I believe (and the way that worked for me) that you use your custom recovery to flash the knox script, not using Odin and pda. I don't think it removed anything other than knox, there is a different script for removing knox and att bloatware. Should still be able to factory reset... But can't guarantee that.
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Root & Knox
When you go to Settings/More tab/Security/Device Administrators, You have KNOX and Android Device Manage. Both are unchecked on mine. So does that mean Knox is not working if unchecked and safe to try to Root?????

tailgunner9 said:
When you go to Settings/More tab/Security/Device Administrators, You have KNOX and Android Device Manage. Both are unchecked on mine. So does that mean Knox is not working if unchecked and safe to try to Root?????
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Those settings are just for granting device administrator privileges. If unchecked, Knox is still doing it's thing, just not at an administrative level.
Yes, it is safe to try and root.
I have Android Device Manager as admin. That way if I ever lose my device I can just log in to the Play Store and locate and / or wipe the device.

To do this just flash the recovery.img file using odin and clicking the pda button correct?

Is there a way to freeze Knox instead of deleting it in the event I would want to go back to full stock?

After you are rooted, use an app like Titanium Backup(pro) or My Backup pro. Both will freeze it.

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If some of you out there use Root Method #2 and it works well and No problems, Please post and let us all know. Thanks

tailgunner9 said:
If some of you out there use Root Method #2 and it works well and No problems, Please post and let us all know. Thanks
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I tried method 1 and failed.
Then tried method 2, but using a CMW tar that was posted yesterday.
I seem to be rooted!
So far no issues.. Just need to get everything setup as I had it in the leak.

indymx said:
I tried method 1 and failed.
Then tried method 2, but using a CMW tar that was posted yesterday.
I seem to be rooted!
So far no issues.. Just need to get everything setup as I had it in the leak.
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Thanks indymx, may get the nerve up to try it on my AT&T S3. Let me know if you run into any problems. Guess Rom Manager and other programs that require Root are working Ok and you have rebooted few times to be sure it keeps Root?? Have Happy Thanksgiving.

[Q] Unrooted but still has (Device Status: Custom)

So I tried to root my phone (GT-N7100) running on 4.3 Jellybean, but had problems with Knox and Super User so I unrooted the device with Zedomax's help.
1.) Install the custom recovery
2.) Reset the Binary count with Traingle Away
3.) Unrooted with Super User
Root Checker says I dont have root, but Knox and OTA won't let me check for updates. Checked my Device Status still on Custom
I am LOST on what to do.. couldn't find anything. PLS HELP MEEE!! want my phone back to stock like out of the box. Phone is from the Philippines (Globe)
P.S. First time posting here (NOOB!)

FTBLLKiD said:
So I tried to root my phone (GT-N7100) running on 4.3 Jellybean, but had problems with Knox and Super User so I unrooted the device with Zedomax's help.
1.) Install the custom recovery
2.) Reset the Binary count with Traingle Away
3.) Unrooted with Super User
Root Checker says I dont have root, but Knox and OTA won't let me check for updates. Checked my Device Status still on Custom
I am LOST on what to do.. couldn't find anything. PLS HELP MEEE!! want my phone back to stock like out of the box. Phone is from the Philippines (Globe)
P.S. First time posting here (NOOB!)
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Now, we do not any solution for tripping Knox and resetting knox counter. But you've to flash your phone with official rom by downloading it from: sampro.pl/firmware/android/samsung-gt-n7100/.
First check your phone's current version by dialing *#1234# and then select proper rom from provided website. This might (But not guarantee it) help you to avail official updates.

m.b.jikre said:
Now, we do not any solution for tripping Knox and resetting knox counter. But you've to flash your phone with official rom by downloading it from: sampro.pl/firmware/android/samsung-gt-n7100/.
First check your phone's current version by dialing *#1234# and then select proper rom from provided website. This might (But not guarantee it) help you to avail official updates.
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Thanks!! Will try it. Will this solve the device status problem?:victory:

m.b.jikre said:
Now, we do not any solution for tripping Knox and resetting knox counter. But you've to flash your phone with official rom by downloading it from: sampro.pl/firmware/android/samsung-gt-n7100/.
First check your phone's current version by dialing *#1234# and then select proper rom from provided website. This might (But not guarantee it) help you to avail official updates.
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Found my Country and carrier but only CSC matches with my phone not the build number? Should I continue?

FTBLLKiD said:
Thanks!! Will try it. Will this solve the device status problem?:victory:
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Definitely sure about Knox it would not restore to 0x0. But you'll avail official update.
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FTBLLKiD said:
Found my Country and carrier but only CSC matches with my phone not the build number? Should I continue?
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As per my advice try to find replica of your stock firmware. You may, but backup first your efs partition. In case if that no matched for your device it'd probably delete your IMEI, wifi, bluetooth address. Later it helps easily restore the data without any kinda worries.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

m.b.jikre said:
Definitely sure about Knox it would not restore to 0x0. But you'll avail official update.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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As per my advice try to find replica of your stock firmware. You may, but backup first your efs partition. In case if that no matched for your device it'd probably delete your IMEI, wifi, bluetooth address. Later it helps easily restore the data without any kinda worries.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Correct me if i'm wrong, but in order to back-up EFS you need a rooted phone right? or is there a safe way to back-up EFS
with an unrooted phone

FTBLLKiD said:
Correct me if i'm wrong, but in order to back-up EFS you need a rooted phone right? or is there a safe way to back-up EFS
with an unrooted phone
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You don't need a rooted phone at all, but a custom recovery like - CWM recovery, Philz Touch, TWRP etc.

m.b.jikre said:
You don't need a rooted phone at all, but a custom recovery like - CWM recovery, Philz Touch, TWRP etc.
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Thanks!! now I can remove my other thread about rooting with TRWP recovery. LOL!

m.b.jikre said:
You don't need a rooted phone at all, but a custom recovery like - CWM recovery, Philz Touch, TWRP etc.
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hey got another question, why do I need to flash the stock rom/firmware when I just rooted my phone and installed Super User but didn't flash a custom rom, only used Odin to get Philz touch 5.15 and used Philz touch for SuperSU. sorry for asking too much

FTBLLKiD said:
hey got another question, why do I need to flash the stock rom/firmware when I just rooted my phone and installed Super User but didn't flash a custom rom, only used Odin to get Philz touch 5.15 and used Philz touch for SuperSU. sorry for asking too much
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Nope you didn't need at all, that's needed when you're selling your phone, because person next to you whomever will likely to need stocked phone... And all.
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FTBLLKiD said:
hey got another question, why do I need to flash the stock rom/firmware when I just rooted my phone and installed Super User but didn't flash a custom rom, only used Odin to get Philz touch 5.15 and used Philz touch for SuperSU. sorry for asking too much
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when you rooted your phone, there's a modified inside the system, that's why samsung bootloader will detect it as "modified/custom" instead of "official". I know your ROM is still official after you unroot it. But, unroot just remove the access to the root/system file. Whatever modified during the rooting process earlier will remain the same. Therefore, if you want to get an "official" status back, you have to flash stock original firmware after you have clean binary, & unroot your device.
cheers.

antique_sonic said:
when you rooted your phone, there's a modified inside the system, that's why samsung bootloader will detect it as "modified/custom" instead of "official". I know your ROM is still official after you unroot it. But, unroot just remove the access to the root/system file. Whatever modified during the rooting process earlier will remain the same. Therefore, if you want to get an "official" status back, you have to flash stock original firmware after you have clean binary, & unroot your device.
cheers.
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Hahaha thought Triangle Away would fix that device status problem being Modified/Custom
So you know anyway to download the stock rom quicker. My downloads are always unsuccesful...

FTBLLKiD said:
Hahaha thought Triangle Away would fix that device status problem being Modified/Custom
So you know anyway to download the stock rom quicker. My downloads are always unsuccesful...
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samfirmware
other than that, I have no idea. Just try to google for the firmware you want. u might get other links from google.

have the same problem with my note 2, and i want to know if the solution provided worked

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[GUIDE] how to root Sph-L710/L710T S3 4.4.2 (updated as of 8/19/2015)

I'm sorry i had the wrong links and because of this i had miss information. So i formally apologize by updating with the proper links.
this first method doesn't work with the Sph-L710T or the Sph-L710 on NJ2/NJ3
First method: You can root the stock 4.4.2 ND8/NDC:laugh:
1st. Make sure your on 4.4.2 ND8 or NDC
2nd. Download Towel Root
3rd. Place Towel Root in sdcard or internal storage
4th. With any file manager find and install Towel Root
5th. Open Towel Root and well root
6th. Go to play store and download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en and also https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en let super user update the binary
7th. Flash any recovery you want {personally i went with PhilZ Touch (this was before PhilZ had a root Option)}
8th. Enjoy your rooted stock 4.4.2 ND8/NDC
Down below is one more way too root Stock ND8/NDC/NJ2/NJ3 or NF4/OA3 (L710T) and basically any other update
(link to the almighty ODIN)
Second Method: mostly recommended
1st. Odin flash TWRP
2nd. In Odin choose PDA, PA or AP then select the TWRP Tar you just downloaded
3rd. Make sure Auto reboot is unchecked (also at this time your s3 should be in download mode)
4th. Hit start and let Odin let it finish!!
5th. Hold power button to turn off your S3, after it turns off about 10 seconds later it will turn back on to the battery charging screen so before that quickly hold Volume+ and Home, to boot into recovery
6th. now your in TWRP
7th. so to root your stock rom with TWRP flash the following file SuperSU.zip by Chain fire (pro tip. Install any other custom recovery the same way I did for TWRP above if it is in .tar format)
and here is Philz recovery for the D2Lte 6.48.4 ( which you must flash in TWRP)
and here is TWRP that was made specifically for the D2Rephersher/triband/L710T TWRP (which you must flash in a recovery)
Third method Most recent.
Hidyman said:
This is in reference to Samsung Galaxy S3 for Boost Mobile SPH-L710.
Just want to let anyone out there that updated their Boost S3 to L710VPUC0J1 know that you can still root and/or ROM your phone.
Use the instructions to (use Odin to) update the recovery to TWRP first (in the second set of instructions). I had trouble trying to go right to PhilZ Recovery (which I believe is based off of ClockWorkMod). I Had to do the TWRP (twrp-2.8.7.0-d2spr.img.tar) first.
It was the only way to get it to actually accept the recovery, not sure why, maybe because the latest Samsung firmware fixed an exploit or two.
This is an older phone, but it is still a viable one.
I hope this helps someone out there.
It took me a while to figure this quandary out.
As always this WILL flag KNOX, but I'm sure this won't be an issue at this date and time (8/2016).
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work on ND8 rom? sprint phone?

Tekone said:
work on ND8 rom? sprint phone?
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i want to say yes but towel root does come with a warning that it might brick your device.....but i want to say yes since most things that can be done to the ND8 can be done to the NDC and also in reverse order.....so try it and report back it will be good to know if it works on both bootloaders

Sprint S3 Android 4.4.2 ND8-It works!
I just used this method to root my Sprint S3 running Android 4.4.2 and ND8, since my USB port is on the fritz, and it worked successfully. I have root, and was able to do a full apps backup with Titanium Backup, and gained root access in ES File Explorer. Next, download and install a custom backup. Thanks, great job, and could not have been made easier to do!

oops
Rooted the phone in one click. Unfortunately, I lost all data (no 3G or 4G connection). Did I goof? I'm looking in the stickies and can't seem to find an answer. I'd appreciate any help I can get.

henhun said:
Rooted the phone in one click. Unfortunately, I lost all data (no 3G or 4G connection). Did I goof? I'm looking in the stickies and can't seem to find an answer. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
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ND8 or NDC? have you tried updating your profile/PRL?

6th_Hokage said:
ND8 or NDC? have you tried updating your profile/PRL?
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Ya know. People keep talking about ND8 and ND___. I have no idea what that means. I know I should be embarrassed.
UPDATE: FIGURED IT OUT, BASEBAND VERSION. GOTCHA. IT IS NDC.
I was JUST coming back to update my post. I DID update the PRL and restarted my phone. That seems to have done the trick. Thank GOD I got my data connection back!! It worked. Even though I found the info somewhere else, thank you so much for the quick reply. PRL update fixes the problem. You're awesome.

I used it before i had a custom recovery. And on reboot i wouldnt have root. After i ran it root checker told me i was rooted then reboot killed. I installed philz and all was ok
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jbnorton0524 said:
I used it before i had a custom recovery. And on reboot i wouldnt have root. After i ran it root checker told me i was rooted then reboot killed. I installed philz and all was ok
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many users of basically the same phone report different things with every root method out there. If it worked for you that's great tell other users what you did for it to work and if it didn't work, then ask for help and you will get help; some people don't have success with any method while others do with all of the methods.....my phone falls under every method.....

Successful Towelroot on VM Galaxy S3 4.4.2.NDC
6th_Hokage said:
you can root the stock 4.4.2
first step make sure your on 4.4.2
second step download Towel Root
third step place Towel Root in sdcard or internal storage
fourth step with any file manager find and install Towel Root
fifth step root
sixth step go to play store and download Superuser (Chainfire) and also Busy Box (Stericson) let super user update the binary
seventh step flash any recovery you want personally i went with Philliz Touch
eighth step if you want flash a custom rom now if not enjoy your rooted stock 4.4.2
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Straight forward, fast and easy. I did notice the following:
1) Updating binary reported it did not successfully install. I've seen this before on other devices, but everything worked well. Ext SD and Camera all OK. Everything works fine so far - Titanium, Nandroid, Root Browser, etc.
2) At one point, I was directed to install Busy Box. Having done this on other devices, I said "Yes" and installed it.
3) I see that my device now shows Device Status as Custom ( was Normal before, if I remember correctly). Is this due to Busy Box?
4) Is Device Status the only way to know the KNOX Status? I see no yellow triangle as I did on my Galaxy Reverb.
5) I got a Google warning to uninstall Towelroot since it is usafe and a security exploit. I understand that.
I would like to verify the KNOX status and if tripped in the Towelroot process, to let potential users know of that possibility.
Thank You! And thanks to everyone who has continued to work on keeping root free!
Dave

dave260 said:
Straight forward, fast and easy. I did notice the following:
1) Updating binary reported it did not successfully install. I've seen this before on other devices, but everything worked well. Ext SD and Camera all OK. Everything works fine so far - Titanium, Nandroid, Root Browser, etc.
2) At one point, I was directed to install Busy Box. Having done this on other devices, I said "Yes" and installed it.
3) I see that my device now shows Device Status as Custom ( was Normal before, if I remember correctly). Is this due to Busy Box?
4) Is Device Status the only way to know the KNOX Status? I see no yellow triangle as I did on my Galaxy Reverb.
5) I got a Google warning to uninstall Towelroot since it is unsafe and a security exploit. I understand that.
I would like to verify the KNOX status and if tripped in the Towelroot process, to let potential users know of that possibility.
Thank You! And thanks to everyone who has continued to work on keeping root free!
Dave
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Knox only notifies Samsung that your device isn't stock anymore not necessarily rooted like with a custom recovery and then flashed mods and what not but if you Odin the stock rom it resets the counters so Samsung will never know....and that i have noticed TowelRoot doesn't trip that counter.....only the recoveries and when you update the binary (<---completely forgot to fix that) you must hit the option normal not TWRP/CWM

churninern said:
I just used this method to root my Sprint S3 running Android 4.4.2 and ND8, since my USB port is on the fritz, and it worked successfully. I have root, and was able to do a full apps backup with Titanium Backup, and gained root access in ES File Explorer. Next, download and install a custom backup. Thanks, great job, and could not have been made easier to do!
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That's great news because same boat here. It worked on 4.3 as well.
I had the phone hacked before and something must not be fully stock so the Ota fails.
I downloaded a package and mobile odin should flash it properly and then I can root it with this again and install a nice modified TouchWiz rom.

Darkangels6sic6 said:
That's great news because same boat here. It worked on 4.3 as well.
I had the phone hacked before and something must not be fully stock so the Ota fails.
I downloaded a package and mobile odin should flash it properly and then I can root it with this again and install a nice modified TouchWiz rom.
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just a quick add on Mobile Odin and stock ND8/NDC don't mix at all

Knox Counter and "Device Status"
6th_Hokage said:
Knox only notifies Samsung that your device isn't stock anymore not necessarily rooted like with a custom recovery and then flashed mods and what not but if you Odin the stock rom it resets the counters so Samsung will never know....and that i have noticed TowelRoot doesn't trip that counter.....only the recoveries and when you update the recovery you must hit the option normal not TWRP/CWM
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Thanks for your response. I may be over thinking these indicators. All I did was Towelroot, successfully. On the phone, the "About Device, Status" now says CUSTOM (was "Official"). The Knox counter according to app "Phone Info" shows Knox Counter at 0x0. As you said, since the counter is not tripped, should be no problem on warranty. So then Device Status CUSTOM is not a problem? I'm not really worried about warranty at this point, but I think I'll hold off further mods for another 6 moths.
Thanks again for your help!

6th_Hokage said:
just a quick add on Mobile Odin and stock ND8/NDC don't mix at all
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Thanks. I tried the md8 and mk3 "mk3 is what it's on". Both just restart and get stuck on splash screen :/.
I have to go to download mode and and restart it that way to boot system back up.
Do you have any other suggestion. I'm not sure what part of the system is altered. It seems like a stock recovery and it's stock firmware "now rooted". Maybe the kernel.
I can't use USB at all.
I'm guessing maybe I should install twrp. Then install a stock zip or try out a 4.3 rom that way. I would like to get to md8 one way or another. Most md8 Roms want you to odin or flash an md8 base.

Darkangels6sic6 said:
Thanks. I tried the ND8 and MK3 "MK3 is what it's on". Both just restart and get stuck on splash screen :/.
I have to go to download mode and and restart it that way to boot system back up.
Do you have any other suggestion. I'm not sure what part of the system is altered. It seems like a stock recovery and it's stock firmware "now rooted". Maybe the kernel.
I can't use USB at all
I'm guessing maybe I should install TWRP. Then install a stock zip or try out a 4.3 rom that way. I would like to get to md8 one way or another. Most ND8 Roms want you to Odin or flash an md8 base.
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cause they need the ND8 base to work as intended...my suggestion would be to get the usb port on your phone fixed but i don't know how expensive that will be

6th_Hokage said:
just a quick add on Mobile Odin and stock ND8/NDC don't mix at all
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cause they need the ND8 base to work as intended...my suggestion would be to get the usb port on your phone fixed but i don't know how expensive that will be
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I was afraid you would say that.

Holy crap. May I say, I am quite impressed. I never planned on rooting my S3 (I like it that much!) but this just looked so damn easy to do and it was!
For the curious! I have a Virgin Mobile S3, and I'm on Kitkat 4.4.2, baseband NDC. Verified root with Root Checker Basic. No problems with mobile data.
Many thank yous, 6th_Hokage!

strangelady said:
Holy crap. May I say, I am quite impressed. I never planned on rooting my S3 (I like it that much!) but this just looked so damn easy to do and it was!
For the curious! I have a Virgin Mobile S3, and I'm on Kitkat 4.4.2, baseband NDC. Verified root with Root Checker Basic. No problems with mobile data.
Many thank yous, 6th_Hokage!
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your welcome strangelady and if you want check out the links in my signature area for other cool stuff

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