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So I've ran into a huge problem or what seems like a huge problem to me. I just got a new Galaxy S3 16 GB from T-Mobile last Friday. Three days later, I rooted it. I used the instructions from this guy who I now think doesn't know what he's talking about.
Can't upload the link because I'm new but it's called "How to Root T-Mobile Galaxy S3 SGH-T999" by High On Android and it's on YouTube.
Now there's me all happy getting ready to have some fun with my new root. I try downloading a game in which I need to use Titanium Backup. It tells me that I'm not rooted. I go to Superuser and it says I'm not rooted. So now I go to Root Checker and you already know what it says.... NOT ROOTED! Now I'm thinking I should do that new software update that adds Google Wallet but it want allow it probably because it's sort of rooted. So I thought to myself maybe I should just unroot it and restart all over again so I go to some unrooting instructions. It tells me to download an app called TriangleAway which also tells me that I'm not rooted. So now I can't update software, use Kies, and at the same time, can't get any benefits from being rooted. What is the problem here and what do I do?
You don't need triangle away to Odon to stock
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ktetreault14 said:
You don't need triangle away to Odon to stock
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I needed Triangle Away to remove root and I'm a noob to andoid so everything you said after triangle away flew past my mind.
Do you have a custom recovery?
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Do you have a custom recovery?
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I have no idea. I followed all instructions in this video if that helps you: Youtube Title: "How to Root T-Mobile Galaxy S3 SGH T999" by High On Android.
Try the toolkit.
It's simpler
Odin can be confusing at first
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
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Watch the video in my signature. Impossible to mess it up.
Did you root it? We are here if you still need help.
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I've only used Odin once and found it very simple. Look for the guide that says no trip root method. All you do is simply download a stock rom that already has root injected in it. Unzip the file and you should now have some file called "root666....something".tar
Place phone in download mode. Connect usb to pc and launch Odin. Make sure the phone shows up in com window and there's 2 settings you need to select auto reboot and one other setting, its in the guide. The use pda and select the tar file and flash and the phone will automatically reboot when everything's done and you're good to go
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I followed the video and no problem. After doing odin for flashing the recovery did you boot into recovery and flash the zip file you were instructed to install? Since it is and older video you must update the super user app that you install from the play store. After updating the app open it and it will tell you it needs to install new binaries. To your phone.
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Aerowinder said:
Watch the video in my signature. Impossible to mess it up.
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Same guy from the other video I took instructions from. In the description it says "Here's how to root your Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 or T-Mobile Galaxy S2 SGH-T999 or AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-i747!" I have a hard time following instructions from someone who has errors in their description in addition to following instructions from his other video and ending up posting a thread in this forum.
The SGH-T999 is the S3, so that's a typo. And I know it is accurate because it's how I rooted my phone months ago. In my signature I provide all information necessary to root, including updated files (the files he links to are outdated - use mine instead). I don't know what video you saw before, but I assure you, this one works.
Odin CWM > flash Superuser in CWM > rooted.
There are only two ways to root. This one is easier than flashing a pre-rooted firmware, wiping your data.
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The SGH-T999 is the S3, so that's a typo. And I know it is accurate because it's how I rooted my phone months ago. In my signature I provide all information necessary to root, including updated files (the files he links to are outdated - use mine instead). I don't know what video you saw before, but I assure you, this one works.
Odin CWM > flash Superuser in CWM > rooted.
There are only two ways to root. This one is easier than flashing a pre-rooted firmware, wiping your data.
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I'm currently trying this method right now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
If that doesn't work I guess I'll try your method.
Android_Monsters said:
Try the toolkit.
It's simpler
Odin can be confusing at first
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HUGE PROBLEM I get to the point where I get to Odin3 v3.07 but for some strange reason I can't do the part where I hit start because the whole bottom part of that window is hidden by the toolbar at the bottom(Windows 7). I ran into a similar problem on Kies where I couldn't install new firmware because the bottom part wasn't visible or hidden by the toolbar. What should I do?
I've seen this happen when changing font size from the Control Panel. "Accessibility" or "Ease of access". Could also be a custom theme. Can we get a screenshot of you running Odin?
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I've seen this happen when changing font size from the Control Panel. "Accessibility" or "Ease of access". Could also be a custom theme. Can we get a screenshot of you running Odin?
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Nvrmind I hit the button using the Tab key. But now that I got done with all that I get to the part of going to Superuser and it never asks me to Allow or Deny. So then I install Titanium Backup and when I open it, instead of it asking me for root permissions it gives me this message:
"Sorry, I could not acquire root priviledges. This application will *not* work ! Please verify that your ROM is rooted and inlcudes BusyBox, and try again.
This attempt was made using the "/system/bin/su" command."
Using CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 (which is in my signature), flash Superuser 3.2 (which is also in my signature). I warned you against using the provided flashing tools from the YoutTube videos because they are outdated. Use the files in my signature. The CWM is the newest version available, as is the Superuser, which already contains the newest binaries. I didn't build these packages because I got bored, I built them because I needed them. And it looks like you do also.
You don't need to allow Superuser root access. Well, you may for some options within the app, but not for giving other apps root access.
This attempt was made using the "/system/bin/su" command."
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I'm not sure what you mean by this, but if su is in /system/bin (it shouldn't be), then you need a symlink to /system/xbin. Or just flash the version I provide in my signature, which puts it in the proper place to begin with (it will remove the not working root app/binaries).
Also, if you have Set DNS installed, remove it. It has a tendency to prevent root access from working sometimes.
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Using CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 (which is in my signature), flash Superuser 3.2 (which is also in my signature). I warned you against using the provided flashing tools from the YoutTube videos because they are outdated. Use the files in my signature. The CWM is the newest version available, as is the Superuser, which already contains the newest binaries. I didn't build these packages because I got bored, I built them because I needed them. And it looks like you do also.
You don't need to allow Superuser root access. Well, you may for some options within the app, but not for giving other apps root access.
I'm not sure what you mean by this, but if su is in /system/bin (it shouldn't be), then you need a symlink to /system/xbin. Or just flash the version I provide in my signature, which puts it in the proper place to begin with (it will remove the not working root app/binaries).
Also, if you have Set DNS installed, remove it. It has a tendency to prevent root access from working sometimes.
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Sorry, I actually meant to reply to Android_Monsters as I'm still using his method.
This takes two minutes, tops. You don't need the toolkit. The toolkit is very useful for sure (easy adb, for one; odin tar creation, etc.), but I think in this particular case, less is more. Also, the toolkit contains outdated CWM/Superuser.
You are trying to reinvent the wheel. Just borrow mine for crying out loud.
I extracted the update zip posted and just extracted it and searched for knox and came up with 10 files associated to knox. Use some root explorer then....
In system/app you need to pwn....
(1&2) KNOXAgent.apk & KNOXAgent.odex
(3&4) KnoxAttestationAgent.apk & KnoxAttestation.odex
(5&6) KNOXStore.apk&KNOXStore.odex
Found in System/framework
(7) KNOXModeSwitcher.apk
(8) sec_container_1.zzzKnoxLauncher.apk
Found in System/etc
(9) com.sec.knox.store
Found in system/lib
(10) libknoxdrawglfunction.so
Edit* lorjay589 has posted two sets of updates both are KNOX-FREE. One rooted one stock....they both use the MC2 bootloader opposed to the MK4 bootloader. Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541395 and be sure to hit the thanks button for his work.
We now have a full flashable 4.3 rom odex thaks to lorjay589, with deodex cooking in kitchen now (same thread above)...stay tuned
Will it install OK with the missing files?
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stinger4321 said:
Will it install OK with the missing files?
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I haven't tried yet...I believe you'd have to also edit the install script
Edit....btw in dev section lorjay has posted the update minus all the knox....it breaks wifi but he is looking into a fix from the international thread
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I haven't tried yet...I believe you'd have to also edit the install script
Edit....btw in dev section lorjay has posted the update minus all the knox....it breaks wifi but he is looking into a fix from the international thread
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Thanks
lorjay589 said:
Thanks
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Thank you for jumping in both feet and getting some stuff done for us !
The s3 did the same. Cnexus used an at&t kernel and it fixed wifi. Worked on my wifes s3
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lol hey buddy no slacking you need to make sure you keep this updated lol, im gonna link it to my thread for people who already went to the mk4 update from the knox update
lorjay589 said:
lol hey buddy no slacking you need to make sure you keep this updated lol, im gonna link it to my thread for people who already went to the mk4 update from the knox update
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Haha lol....kk....got any goodies for us today?
Edit....just saw your post in the dev thread. ...root keeps breaking huh? That's with the mc2 bootloader?
louforgiveno said:
Haha lol....kk....got any goodies for us today?
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still working on that rooted version. gotta get that up and running, then once done im gotta start testing all the note 3 features
lorjay589 said:
still working on that rooted version. gotta get that up and running, then once done im gotta start testing all the note 3 features
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Nice...that's what's up ! Get crackin player !
My Appreciation
Big ups to louforgiveno, billard412, lorjay589, & dr.ketan - if it wasn't for you guys my phone would be stuck on the knox bootloader & even worse, still bricked! Now I'm knox free with MC2 bootloader, rooted on MK4, & rockin AOSP. Without you this would not be possible. I want to thank all of your efforts.
On my Note II the
(7) KNOXModeSwitcher.apk
(8) sec_container_1.zzzKnoxLauncher.apk
wouldn't show up using the search feature in the System/framework folder. I ended up finding them by doing an overall search in the System folder.
The full location is /system/containers/framework/... Using Root Explorer.
Just thought I'd point this out. Thanks for all the work you and lorjay89 have done with this dreaded Knox deal
Looking for some help
I am currently running Sprint's OTA 4.3 (MK4) on my Note 2. I have rooted using Odin 3.07 and CF-Auto-Root-t0ltespr-t0ltespr-sphl900.
After every reboot SuperSU is stopped (I assume by knox) until I reinstall it. Then SuperSU works (or at least pretends to).
My WIFI Trev-E Mod starts with errors, so I was looking to flash to LorJay's ROM. Which brings me to deleting/disabling the KNOX off of my phone.
I have root directory access, but when I delete the files you specify, they do not disappear, even though the explorer states they have been deleted and then only the files /system/apps location show at all. The rest aren't there.
I tried rebooting and KNOX is still there and I have to reinstall SuperSU again.
I have also rooted using Android Root in which it says root is successful as well. But with the same results.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kodakmak said:
I am currently running Sprint's OTA 4.3 (MK4) on my Note 2. I have rooted using Odin 3.07 and CF-Auto-Root-t0ltespr-t0ltespr-sphl900.
After every reboot SuperSU is stopped (I assume by knox) until I reinstall it. Then SuperSU works (or at least pretends to).
My WIFI Trev-E Mod starts with errors, so I was looking to flash to LorJay's ROM. Which brings me to deleting/disabling the KNOX off of my phone.
I have root directory access, but when I delete the files you specify, they do not disappear, even though the explorer states they have been deleted and then only the files /system/apps location show at all. The rest aren't there.
I tried rebooting and KNOX is still there and I have to reinstall SuperSU again.
I have also rooted using Android Root in which it says root is successful as well. But with the same results.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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If you are going to install anther rom dont worry about knox. Put phone in download mode and use odin to flash recovery (I suggest philz 6.07.9) but uncheck the reboot option. Once it flashes everything disconnect from pc pull battery. Now the tricky part. Hold down volume up key, menu key, and power key. Now reinsert battery at same time. Ii find it easiest to turn phone upside down to perform this task. Once it boots into recovery just flash your desired rom.
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jlmancuso said:
If you are going to install anther rom dont worry about knox. Put phone in download mode and use odin to flash recovery (I suggest philz 6.07.9) but uncheck the reboot option. Once it flashes everything disconnect from pc pull battery. Now the tricky part. Hold down volume up key, menu key, and power key. Now reinsert battery at same time. Ii find it easiest to turn phone upside down to perform this task. Once it boots into recovery just flash your desired rom.
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Awesome! I will try it now! Thank you!
So the button combo isn't working. Does that mean the flash didn't work?
I think jlmancuso meant to tell you HOME key, not MENU.
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And from stock MK4 the easiest method to root and such for me is just use Google Kingo Root App on PC to root. It will restart phone and then you can install from the market GooManager if you want TWRP (touch) recovery, or RomManager for CWM. I installed all recoveries successfully (haven't tried any philz yet) and can flash whatever rom from there. Less battery pulling and no ODIN necessary.
Then usually I install Titanium Backup and remove Knox and freeze or remove other bloat. Leaves me an almost clean stock experience.
Just in case anyone needs an alternate method.
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I think jlmancuso meant to tell you HOME key, not MENU.
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And from stock MK4 the easiest method to root and such for me is just use Google Kingo Root App on PC to root. It will restart phone and then you can install from the market GooManager if you want TWRP (touch) recovery, or RomManager for CWM. I installed all recoveries successfully (haven't tried any philz yet) and can flash whatever rom from there. Less battery pulling and no ODIN necessary.
Then usually I install Titanium Backup and remove Knox and freeze or remove other bloat. Leaves me an almost clean stock experience.
Just in case anyone needs an alternate method.
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+1 on that ,
no Odin for me.
stock 4.3 ota rooted via kingo
de bloated and
de knoxed.
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ArchangelRenzoku said:
I think jlmancuso meant to tell you HOME key, not MENU.
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And from stock MK4 the easiest method to root and such for me is just use Google Kingo Root App on PC to root. It will restart phone and then you can install from the market GooManager if you want TWRP (touch) recovery, or RomManager for CWM. I installed all recoveries successfully (haven't tried any philz yet) and can flash whatever rom from there. Less battery pulling and no ODIN necessary.
Then usually I install Titanium Backup and remove Knox and freeze or remove other bloat. Leaves me an almost clean stock experience.
Just in case anyone needs an alternate method.
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YES!!! This totally worked! Finally free of the Knox downer! Thank you very much for posting!
Can I find step by step instructions?
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Hello everyone,
Today I rooted the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7105 on singapore 4.3 firmware. I followed the guide from here.
http://true-android.blogspot.sg/2013/11/root-n7105xxuemk5-galaxy-note-2-lte.html
I have done all those instructions perfectly.
But After root, when SuperSU runs, it stopped and KNOX message appears that "An attempt to access a secure area on your device without authorisation has been blocked........."
How to solve that problem?
Please guide me as xda developers always do.
Thanks,
Phyo Aung Khant.
What I did after rooting was installing a custom recovery and then installed root explorer and removed knox apps in system.
Seems it's the annoying knox apps kicking the root access's ass. Yeah do remove the knox apps. Or disable them.
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phyoaungkhant said:
Hello everyone,
Today I rooted the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7105 on singapore 4.3 firmware. I followed the guide from here.
http://true-android.blogspot.sg/2013/11/root-n7105xxuemk5-galaxy-note-2-lte.html
I have done all those instructions perfectly.
But After root, when SuperSU runs, it stopped and KNOX message appears that "An attempt to access a secure area on your device without authorisation has been blocked........."
How to solve that problem?
Please guide me as xda developers always do.
Thanks,
Phyo Aung Khant.
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follow this guide and it shud be alrit....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540761
phyoaungkhant said:
Hello everyone,
Today I rooted the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7105 on singapore 4.3 firmware. I followed the guide from here.
I have done all those instructions perfectly.
But After root, when SuperSU runs, it stopped and KNOX message appears that "An attempt to access a secure area on your device without authorisation has been blocked........."
How to solve that problem?
Please guide me as xda developers always do.
Thanks,
Phyo Aung Khant.
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You have to go to the Play Store and update Super SU from there,
Once you have updated it, run Super SU and disable Knox on prompt.
knox blocks superSU being run
R0B3RTF1SH3R said:
knox blocks superSU being run
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best bet.. Flash a custom rom using philz recovery..!! if you want to be as close as possible to stock..!!
Try ARHD
oh this is for a friend, knox still blocking even installing recovery and supersu.
tried CLAUTOROOT and TWRP.
phyoaungkhant said:
Hello everyone,
Today I rooted the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7105 on singapore 4.3 firmware. I followed the guide from here.
http://true-android.blogspot.sg/2013/11/root-n7105xxuemk5-galaxy-note-2-lte.html
I have done all those instructions perfectly.
But After root, when SuperSU runs, it stopped and KNOX message appears that "An attempt to access a secure area on your device without authorisation has been blocked........."
How to solve that problem?
Please guide me as xda developers always do.
Thanks,
Phyo Aung Khant.
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You need to remove knox from ur phone.. Use dr ketans multitool for removing konox.. This thread may help u.. :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628420
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Try flashing this cwm through PC Odin
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rxqufvjqh9wrtbd/philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5
Then try dr.ketan multitool v6 and deknox from aroma.
Or
Another way is to install titanium backup pro and freeze all knox related apps from system/app.
But I'm afraid, knox may block TB also, but you can give a try. You have to purchase TB pro, if you can't, google for a cracked/patched version.
Or
flash a knox free rom.
Best of luck.
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ok
thanks for this one!
Ive got the at&t 1317 4.3 done by OTA -- searched and searched -- couldn't find the latest root method for the 4.3 MK6. Can someone link me to the most current method for rooting this version with 4.3 mk6 software?
Cf-auto-root - thread is in original dev forum
Flash in Odin
Most current version here http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
If i317 - http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...uto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip
If i317m - http://download.chainfire.eu/279/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t0ltecan-t0ltevl-sghi317m.zip
Otherwise, search first link for your phone.
After install, go to play store, update super su then run it. Update binary if asked using normal method. When asked if you want to disable Knox answer yes.
That's it.
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Thank you for the links -- one more question -- how about installing a recovery for flashing roms ?
Philz cwm or twrp - both can be found on the first page of the att note 2 original Dev forum. Or you can follow my sig to the i317 links.... My mk6 thread has links to the OPs of both.
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Zen Arcade said:
Cf-auto-root - thread is in original dev forum
Flash in Odin
Most current version here http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
If i317 - http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...uto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip
If i317m - http://download.chainfire.eu/279/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t0ltecan-t0ltevl-sghi317m.zip
Otherwise, search first link for your phone.
After install, go to play store, update super su then run it. Update binary if asked using normal method. When asked if you want to disable Knox answer yes.
That's it.
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Holy crap ! How do you do all that from your phone ?!?
dicksteele said:
Holy crap ! How do you do all that from your phone ?!?
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Not sure... Vitamins? :sly:
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Thanks for all the responses -- ive continued to read other threads and im 50/50 on wanting to root this phone seeing that its a chance it will work or not. if I get a successful root if I so decide to undo root that its a long complex process and not sure I would be able to do it.
Im only a month into my contract and seeing as to root is kinda easy but to achieve unroot is a long complex many step process and it still does not reset this KNOX counter incase for whatever reason I need to have warranty done , I am now very hesitant to root.
Ferret78 said:
Thanks for all the responses -- ive continued to read other threads and im 50/50 on wanting to root this phone seeing that its a chance it will work or not. if I get a successful root if I so decide to undo root that its a long complex process and not sure I would be able to do it.
Im only a month into my contract and seeing as to root is kinda easy but to achieve unroot is a long complex many step process and it still does not reset this KNOX counter incase for whatever reason I need to have warranty done , I am now very hesitant to root.
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I may wait a bit then...
We honestly don't know if/when our development teams will find a solution for Knox bootloader downgrade...
If my phone was only a month old...I'd keep stock....g
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Hi I am new to this forum and a casual user. I wanted to root my note 2 tmobile android version 4.3 and actually rooted it once but knox created a lot of problem. I could not even launch titanium backup to freeze knox. Or was completely unable to disable knox. Now as android 4.3 has been released for quite a few months. Does anyone know of a method which will root my galaxy note 2 tmobile (SGH-T889) for sure and let me completely disable knox? If so please give me step by step instruction of rooting my device or alteratively you can provide me a link of the instruction so I can root my note 2 phone. I appreciate your help.
cooljd1 said:
Hi I am new to this forum and a casual user. I wanted to root my note 2 tmobile android version 4.3 and actually rooted it once but knox created a lot of problem. I could not even launch titanium backup to freeze knox. Or was completely unable to disable knox. Now as android 4.3 has been released for quite a few months. Does anyone know of a method which will root my galaxy note 2 tmobile (SGH-T889) for sure and let me completely disable knox? If so please give me step by step instruction of rooting my device or alteratively you can provide me a link of the instruction so I can root my note 2 phone. I appreciate your help.
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cf auto root should work for root. what did you use to root? if you are rooted install a custom recovery and flash a knoxfree rom from the dev section
Flash CF auto root via Odin then download latest superuser from play store and you are ready to go.
All credits to ChainFire
Did you try this method, if so did it work for you? Im having similar issues with my tmobile note 2 running 4.3 too. I'd appreciate it, thanks in advance...
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J3D1mineTR1X said:
Did you try this method, if so did it work for you? Im having similar issues with my tmobile note 2 running 4.3 too. I'd appreciate it, thanks in advance...
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Just as a suggestion, something that happened to me while playing around with the phone: if you're running Stock rom and then flash a custom recovery via Odin (I used Philz Touch) upon booting on recovery just to wipe cache/dalvik I found something interesting: my phone wasn't rooted, so when chosing the option "reboot system now" a message that said something like "root is broken, would you like to root your phone before rebooting" appeared. I was curious, as I normally use a website called Kingo root that does it in a one-click kinda way. When I chose Yes in the recovery, upon booting my phone it was rooted. After, I just intalled Chainfire's SuperSU from the play store and it was all good.
It's worth trying I believe.
Cheers
Sobaro said:
Flash CF auto root via Odin then download latest superuser from play store and you are ready to go.
All credits to ChainFire
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wavv.drama said:
Just as a suggestion, something that happened to me while playing around with the phone: if you're running Stock rom and then flash a custom recovery via Odin (I used Philz Touch) upon booting on recovery just to wipe cache/dalvik I found something interesting: my phone wasn't rooted, so when chosing the option "reboot system now" a message that said something like "root is broken, would you like to root your phone before rebooting" appeared. I was curious, as I normally use a website called Kingo root that does it in a one-click kinda way. When I chose Yes in the recovery, upon booting my phone it was rooted. After, I just intalled Chainfire's SuperSU from the play store and it was all good.
It's worth trying I believe.
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I have a question. If you don't run odin as a administrator do you get this error message: Windows cannot access the specific device path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access. The last time I tried to root my phone i didn't run odin in administrator mode. I'm just finding out about this recently. I have all of the files installed on the computer and ready. Odin, recovery, keis, and supersu zip on sd card. Im just trying to figure out why I got that error message. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance... Awaiting your response...
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J3D1mineTR1X said:
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I have a question. If you don't run odin as a administrator do you get this error message: Windows cannot access the specific device path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access. The last time I tried to root my phone i didn't run odin in administrator mode. I'm just finding out about this recently. I have all of the files installed on the computer and ready. Odin, recovery, keis, and supersu zip on sd card. Im just trying to figure out why I got that error message. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance... Awaiting your response...
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The only answer that pops up in my mind would be that you weren't running Odin as an administrator, like you mentioned. Maybe try running Odin as an admin, or alternatively (and I haven't tried this myself but Chainfire's thread gives a good step-by-step and people in the forum do help) use mobile Odin ------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899. The first time I wanted to root my phone I was having issues too, not being able to do it because of lack of experience. I stumbled upon this website: http://www.kingoapp.com/. Check it out, if you would like. This kingo app is a downloadle app (kind of like Odin) that Roots yourm phone alone, without needing to flash anything. The step-by-step's are there, just turn on your developer options and then turn on USB debugging. I personally rooted A Galaxy Tab, SIII, a Note I i717 and an Asus MemoPad with that website and it worked perfectly for me. Rooting via custom recovery is something that I learned recently, and by chance. I do not know whether it trips the Knox counter or not to be honest with you, to me it doesn't make a difference since I will not be returning any of the devices I rooted, After rooting the phone like so you could potentially download mobile Odin from Chainfire's thread and then use Odin without needing to use your computer.
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Yeah that was it, i rooted it earlier today. I do have another question for you. I ran root checker pro and it says I'm rooted. I tried to install busybox but it said remove supersu permissions reinstall supersu and to delete and reinstall busybox. Also the adb shell doesn't have root access either. So is that a common occurrence, or is it the norm after rooting and installing custom recovery? Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance...
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Sorry for the late reply, hadn't been to the forum in a minute. To be honest with u, I don't know for sure. I haven't personally yet served myself from adb so I can't tell u. However, the reason why you received that response from busybox may be because when u were partially rooted it gained root access (if it ever did, I only assume).
Try what was asked of u and I'm sure busybox will work no problems. Also, if u have the terminal emulator apk try entering the command "root" (without the ") and if u gain roots access it will definitely mean you are rooted for sure.
What do you want to use adb for, if I may ask?
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