Help~[GUIDE][ROOT][Linux]Epic 4G Touch Root on Linux using Heimdall! - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

In regards to the rooting of my phone on the page [GUIDE][ROOT][Mac][Linux]Epic 4G Touch Root on Mac or Linux using Heimdall!....
I get this....
Casper Downloads # heimdall flash --kernel zImage
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
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Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
ERROR: Partition "kernel" does not exist in the specified PIT.
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
Help anyone please!

PC Odin a rooted stock ROM, there are instructions how to do it on Linux and Mac in the Stock ROM Repository in the stickies section of E4GT Android Development.
Team Rejectz

Thanks . I'll look into it.

Take it to the house said:
In regards to the rooting of my phone on the page [GUIDE][ROOT][Mac][Linux]Epic 4G Touch Root on Mac or Linux using Heimdall!....
I get this....
# heimdall flash --kernel zImage
...
ERROR: Partition "kernel" does not exist in the specified PIT.
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This means your phone does not have a partition named "kernel". As of Heimdall 1.4.0 you need to specify exact partition names (because every device uses different names). The README (https://raw.github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall/master/Linux/README) has detailed instructions.

Thanks bro
I got it rooted through another thread. I believe it was Rwilco12.
I so wanted to get this rooted as I am running linux and had to virtual into a windows to do it the other way.
Regarless I learned a lot and had a fun time figuring it out.
Again thank you

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[Stock] 2.3.3 Heimdall One-Click [xxJQ1]

This package includes:
Repartitioning: Repartition to stock JFD
Reloading: IBL/PBL, PARAM, SBL, SBL2, Kernel, Recovery, FactoryFS and DBData
formatting:Cache
This package does not wipe:
Data(where your apps are stored)
Modem (Your carrier specific communications Operating System)
SDCard (where your pictures are stored)
EFS(Where your serial number and carrier information is stored)
Instructions:
Get the latest version of java here: http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Put your Gtab into "Download Mode"
Run the program once, and if it does not work, then check the "Flash Bootloaders" checkbox and flash again
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Your device will end up as it came from the factory with UVJFD
Download:
Download JQ1 Heimdall One-Click
http://files.teamkomin.com/GalaxyTabP1000/GalaxyTabP1000-JQ1-One-Click.jar
This package is intended for:
Linux 32
Linux 64
OS-X Leopard
OS-X Snow Leopard
OS-X Lion
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Note: In-App links do not work. No other problems are known at this time.
Hello,
program always returns me:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12
pubi said:
Hello,
program always returns me:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12
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Is your device in download mode?
Did you install the open source drivers included with the package? Try menu help>install heimdall. Perform the steps as prompted.
yes, i'm in dwl mode and i had reinstall drivers and heimdall. but when i click on Flash, same window again. I have installed boca latest, is maybe that a problem? Because i have noticed that Odin also won't connect in dwl mode anymore. I don't understand...
pubi said:
yes, i'm in dwl mode and i had reinstall drivers and heimdall. but when i click on Flash, same window again. I have installed boca latest, is maybe that a problem? Because i have noticed that Odin also won't connect in dwl mode anymore. I don't understand...
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I don't know what Boca latest is.
Just use zadig and select show all devices from the menu. Then reinstall the driver. What OS are you using?
i'm using win7.
i already reinstall drivers, several times.
boca = other room
i can confirm, that problem is in one-click app, because i have installed everything on the other computer and i get the same error.
Your app always want to install drivers again in never-ending loop... can you fix that? do i send you some log or maybe some other info?
I should say that i have no problems with drivers here, i didn't need to re-stock but i wanted give it a try.
So, as i said i can install drivers but i've got a problem with pit file:
Code:
GalaxyTab Stock P1000 XXJQ1 XXJPZ is ready for your device.
Operating System: Windows
Found Heimdall Version: v1.3.1
Device not connected.
Ready for flash.Repartition was requested but bootloaders are not to be flashed.
Omiting Bootloaders.
KERNEL RECOVERY FACTORYFS CACHE
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Drivers Not Found
Installing driversRepartition was requested but bootloaders are not to be flashed.
Omiting Bootloaders.
KERNEL RECOVERY FACTORYFS CACHE
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 0
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download sucessful
Local and device PIT files don't match and repartition wasn't specified!
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Device not connected.
Nice work Adam.
Samsung Drivers is what i've used.
should I continue if it failed to install drivers?
It can't install the drivers (message below) so I took q pics to prove it in attachments...
edit: edited/resized pics, strange xda forum limitation
Operating System: Windows
Found Heimdall Version: v1.3.1
Device Connected. Awaiting package preparation.
GalaxyTab Stock P1000 XXJQ1 XXJPZ is ready for your device.
Repartition was requested but bootloaders are not to be flashed.
Omiting Bootloaders.
KERNEL RECOVERY FACTORYFS CACHE
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Drivers Not Found
Installing drivers
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should I continue with flashing (and ticking the bootloaders box)?
Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3 UK 3G Galaxy Tab:
PDA: JP9
PHONE: JPZ
CSC: KP1
pit problems?
I am on win7 x64. I did a next step a bit more succesfuly after installing (different) 'heimdall' drivers.
1. downloaded/installed (unpacked) latest Heimdall 1.3.1
2. put the Galaxy Tab to download mode
3. installed zadig.exe drivers found in the Heimdall's drivers directory, followed instructions in readme.txt to accept not-signed-prompts
4. tried to flash it, it moved with it (no longer window to install drivers) - thought it was not succesful (maybe because of pit) with this message:
GalaxyTab Stock P1000 XXJQ1 XXJPZ is ready for your device.
Operating System: Windows
Found Heimdall Version: v1.3.1
Ready for flash.Repartition was requested but bootloaders are not to be flashed.
Omiting Bootloaders.
KERNEL RECOVERY FACTORYFS CACHE
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 0
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download sucessful
Local and device PIT files don't match and repartition wasn't specified!
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Device not connected.
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European (UK) 3G Galaxy Tab:
PDA: JP9
PHONE: JPZ
CSC: KP1
5. Galaxy Tab rebooted to normal mode.
6. I've entered Download Mode once again.
now I'm able (entering 2nd time to download mode) to tick 'flash bootloaders' checkbox (probably because 1st try was unsuccesful it is now enabled for checking).
7. should I tick it and Flash it once more? - quite a risky message follows, and I don't want it to eat my dogs...
Heimdall uses open source libusb drivers. They must be installed. Odin drivers are closed source and property. The heimdall drivers will only work on the USB port which you install them on. The rest will be Odin
If you flash bootloaders it is at your own risk. This package is the safest way to flash. It won't flash a bootloader unless it also repartitions, flashes PBL,SBL, And PARAMS. There are several safety mechanisims built in as well. A bad bootloader flash is how you brick your tab. Just make sure you have a good cable. I don't want my software package to be responsible for any bricks. I've implemented several safeties on top of heimdall's built-in safety mechanisims.
should I disconnect/reboot manually?
AdamOutler said:
If you flash bootloaders it is at your own risk. This package is the safest way to flash. It won't flash a bootloader unless it also repartitions, flashes PBL,SBL, And PARAMS. There are several safety mechanisims built in as well. A bad bootloader flash is how you brick your tab. Just make sure you have a good cable. I don't want my software package to be responsible for any bricks. I've implemented several safeties on top of heimdall's built-in safety mechanisims.
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I gave it a 2nd try with checkbox 'flash bootloaders' enabled, it looks like it finished. But my tab is still in download mode (didn't reboot to normal mode) and console says it is disconnected - yet picture (in one-click-program-interface) is green-connected (right-down corner). Nothing seems to be happening now.
I guess I'm going to disconnect it and reboot?
Ready for flash.IBL+PBL SBL SBL2 PARAM KERNEL RECOVERY FACTORYFS CACHE
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 0
Uploading PIT
PIT upload successful
Uploading KERNEL
KERNEL upload successful
Uploading RECOVERY
RECOVERY upload successful
Uploading FACTORYFS
FACTORYFS upload successful
Uploading CACHE
CACHE upload successful
Uploading IBL+PBL
IBL+PBL upload successful
Uploading SBL
SBL upload successful
Uploading SBL2
SBL2 upload successful
Uploading PARAM
PARAM upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Device not connected.
Ready for flash.
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---------- Post added at 12:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:54 AM ----------
SUCCESSFUL
I've disconnected galaxy tab & rebooted it - and was able to boot to normal mode. I have JQ1 firmware now (with many locales) which is a requirement for my next step (install CyanogenMod 7.1).
Thank you very much Adam for a great work and support.
I've released information on creating your own Heimdall one-Click here: [Release] Heimdall One-Click - ROM Packaging and Distribution System
does this include hidden.rfs?
one quick question: does this package include hidden.rfs?
If I install chainfire's package with odin it will fails at Hidden.rfs.
If I remove Hidden.rfs from the package odin will return success, but Tab would hung at logo during boot.
One-Click-xxJQ1 also would work return success with the same booting problem.
I am trying to identify the problem by reducing variables, can you confirm that One-Click-xxJQ1 does not flash hidden.rfs?
thanks
Adam
Any chance of the md5sum value for the file linked in the first post please.
I'm getting a magic number error when trying to execute it and want to check the file as I'm downloading it again.
I'm using Ubuntu 64bit
Galaxy Tab P1000 JQ1 One Click jar
AdamOutler said:
I don't know what Boca latest is.
Just use zadig and select show all devices from the menu. Then reinstall the driver. What OS are you using?
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Hello.
I have problem with these links.
I need file Galaxy Tab P1000- JQ1 -One-Click jar
I can't create this file in one click package but is error " firmware xml missing from package"
I want to do unbrick my samsung P1000.
Somebody have actually Galaxy Tab P1000- JQ1 -One-Click jar ??
Help me please
Thanks

[Q] Cyanogenmod 10 on boost mobile

So I decided to take the plunge and flash CM10 to my epic 4g flashed to boost mobile. The phone and text seem to work, besides having bad reception, but is there a way to get the data working using diag rx with CM10? I vaguely remember reading somewhere that this was not possible on CM10 and I've been trying to set the mms url using *#*#3282#*#* but it won't let me into the edit menu, I get a MODEM ERROR, "modem exception occurs". So is it possible for a noob to get CM10 working on boost or should I stop wasting my time and flash back to stock, or another ROM (recommendations appreciated). Thanks,
Questions go in Q&A
Thread moved
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
odin back to stock
So I attempted to odin back to stock fc09 but it hung up about 80% through with a green screen. I went to reboot into download mode again and now it won't show the battery at 0% when you plug in the cable and it doesn't let me access download mode unless I hold 1 and power with a fresh battery and no cable installed. This would be fine but now the computer only recognizes the device as an unknown device and odin won't detect it.
Does anyone know how to get windows to recognize the epic without booting into download mode with just the cable plugged in?
Heimdall (no front end) in ubuntu will write a recovery mode but I can't get it to boot into recovery. Here is the code
Code:
[email protected]:~/Downloads$ heimdall flash --recovery recovery.bin
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
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Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 0
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download sucessful
Uploading RECOVERY
100%
RECOVERY upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
OK so Heimdall saved the day with the stock FC09 and odin 1.8.5 pit file. Boots up like normal. I just need to find a good ROM that works well with Boost / diag rx and is rooted because I hate sprint's bloatware. Hope this helps someone else.
Code:
[email protected]:~/Downloads/SPH-D700-FC09-8Gb-REL$ heimdall flash --factoryfs factoryfs.rfs --cache cache.rfs --param param.lfs --kernel zImage --modem modem.bin --pit victory_8G_100528.pit
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 0
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download sucessful
Uploading KERNEL
100%
KERNEL upload successful
Uploading MODEM
100%
MODEM upload successful
Uploading FACTORYFS
100%
FACTORYFS upload successful
Uploading CACHE
100%
CACHE upload successful
Uploading PARAM
100%
PARAM upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
Note - I have the stock cable, this is probably why Odin failed. Heimdall stalled repeatedly but always picked back up after a minute or two.
OK so I got almost everything sorted out, except data still.
I want to run CM10 for my daily driver, but with boost every time you activate a different phone and then reactivate your donor phone the HA and AAA passwords change. So I want to either
1. Figure out how to edit the HA and AAA passwords for profiles 0 and 1 on CM10 and/or using QPST. I haven't been able to find any information on this so I'm not sure it's possible.
or
2. Set up dual boot with stock FC09 and CM10 so I can frequently update PRL's and HA / AAA passwords.
OR, last resort,
3. Flash the stock ROM using heimdall, edit passwords, then flash back to CM10. I don't want to have to do this all the time but I'm not sure if options 1 or 2 will work. If someone has done either of the first two options successfully please point me in the right direction. Thanks,
Tobey
Inert_Production said:
OK so I got almost everything sorted out, except data still.
I want to run CM10 for my daily driver, but with boost every time you activate a different phone and then reactivate your donor phone the HA and AAA passwords change. So I want to either
1. Figure out how to edit the HA and AAA passwords for profiles 0 and 1 on CM10 and/or using QPST. I haven't been able to find any information on this so I'm not sure it's possible.
or
2. Set up dual boot with stock FC09 and CM10 so I can frequently update PRL's and HA / AAA passwords.
OR, last resort,
3. Flash the stock ROM using heimdall, edit passwords, then flash back to CM10. I don't want to have to do this all the time but I'm not sure if options 1 or 2 will work. If someone has done either of the first two options successfully please point me in the right direction. Thanks,
Tobey
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Download the stock boot from sdcard by wtogami then program to your preferences and reboot. then profit????
phonehunter59 said:
Download the stock boot from sdcard by wtogami then program to your preferences and reboot. then profit????
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I found this, I'm going to give it a try.
http://epiccm.blogspot.com/2012/01/boot-el30-stock-from-sdcard.html?m=1
That's what I meant lol
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2
phonehunter59 said:
That's what I meant lol
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2
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I'm thinking it will allow me to write with QPST to the internal radio settings while leaving the ROM on the phone intact. It's somewhat like a live cd for a computer. Haven't tried it yet but looks promising. Right now I'm on 1x data, talk and text after flashing to the people's rom, editing the QPST settings and then re flashing to CM10. I didn't update the 1192 files or anything, just the HA and AAA passwords. I'll do a complete update with the SD card boot once I have time, and see if I can get the 3g working.
Inert_Production said:
I'm thinking it will allow me to write with QPST to the internal radio settings while leaving the ROM on the phone intact. It's somewhat like a live cd for a computer. Haven't tried it yet but looks promising. Right now I'm on 1x data, talk and text after flashing to the people's rom, editing the QPST settings and then re flashing to CM10. I didn't update the 1192 files or anything, just the HA and AAA passwords. I'll do a complete update with the SD card boot once I have time, and see if I can get the 3g working.
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That should work, i did that for my friend who was on cm9 at the time
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Rooting with Linux (No ODIN/Windows is Not an Option)

I'm looking to root my Sprint SGS3 using a Linux machine.
Note: I do not own nor do have access to a Windows machine so don't even suggest I use ODIN in a Windows virtual machine or otherwise.
I've done plenty of searching on this and other forums over the last month but most of what I find suggest using ODIN, however, this is not an option for the above started reason. In addition, the shear number of search results is making it difficult to find the needle in the haystack.
Also, I read the posts in the Sprint SGS3 XDA forums that mention Heimdall but they don't actually explain how to root the Sprint SGS3. All the Heimdall threads I've found only describe what it is capable of. Even Glass Echidna's site only describes what it is capable of but not the steps required to root a phone.
I've also found the post with links to the Heimdall Flasher or other toolkits that either mention basic steps but don't explain what each step does or the toolkit is a Windows executable.
I tried to flash twrp recovery with Heimdall and it appeared to work, however, it tripped the flash counter and either didn't actually flash or it was overwritten because I booted into recovery and still had the stock recovery.
The "[HOWTO][ROOT] Forget about Odin and Heimdall also does not increase counter" post doesn't work anymore. Any attempt to perform an operation on "/data/local/" now fails with "permission denied" thereby thwarting any attempt to root the devices with this method.
Why can't I just root my Sprint SGS3 with adb and fastboot. I was able to root my Motorola XOOM with adb and fastboot so why can't I on a SGS3?
So, with all that said, what I'm looking for is written instructions on flashing in Linux without using a toolkit that does everything for me. I want to actually understand what is going on. Also, I'd prefer not to sit through watching several youtube videos.
Have you seen this thread? I haven't tried it, so I can't vouch for it in any way, but it is stock, rooted lj7 using heimdall. I used heimdall a lot on my captivate and it was a rock solid program, much better than odin in my opinion.
Anyway, It's an old thread, not sure how much support you'll get. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34631785
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app
laihafloyd said:
Have you seen this thread? ...
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Yup, saw it and tried it. Doesn't work running as a normal user.
The package from the post is able to detect when my phone is placed in download mode, however, after clicking the "flash" button, it hangs at 'Detecting device...' I can't remember if I tried running the package as root but it shouldn't be required. When I tried flashing twrp with heimdall before finding the thread you mention, I didn't have to run as root.
Besides, the download in the thread falls into the category of a toolkit and hides everything behind the curtain, which means I'll never understand what is going on.
Thanks anyway.
Edit:
OK, there is a button in the toolkit to show details of the flashing process and, when viewing it, I saw 'Detecting device...ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -3'. So in my case it does need to be run as root because I do not have the udev rules that set the permissions properly for the device file.
Alas, it still fails as root with:
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Re-attaching kernel driver...ERROR: Failed to initialise protocol!
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Edit Again:
OK, I let the toolkit download and install heimdall (version 1.3.1) with the previous run.
However, I ran the toolkit again but instead of letting it download and install heimdall I had it run heimdall 1.4 RC1 that I downloaded and compiled from source prior to this post.
With this run, the toolkit is actually uploading to my phone now.
Looks like I might be able to root my phone with this toolkit but it still doesn't help me understand how to root a SGS3 step-by-step.
Update:
It worked.
For those who are worried about what they should see inside the main toolkit window while flashing, here is the output of my run:
Operating System: Debian Based x86_64
Found Heimdall Version: Heimdall version is out of date.
Connect your device in Download Mode to procede.
Device Connected. Awaiting package preparation.
Stock Rooted+recovery! L710VPBLJ7 is ready for your device.
Repartition was requested but bootloaders are not to be flashed.
MODEM SBL1 SBL2 SBL3 ABOOT RPM BOOT TZ SYSTEM PERSIST CACHE RECOVERY
Heimdall v1.4 RC1
Copyright (c) 2010-2012, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
[SNIP - cannot post links]
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
[SNIP - cannot post links]
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Session begun.
In certain situations this device may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
Uploading MODEM
MODEM upload successful
Uploading SYSTEM
SYSTEM upload successful
Uploading PERSIST
PERSIST upload successful
Uploading CACHE
CACHE upload successful
Uploading RECOVERY
RECOVERY upload successful
Uploading SBL1
SBL1 upload successful
Uploading SBL2
SBL2 upload successful
Uploading SBL3
SBL3 upload successful
Uploading ABOOT
ABOOT upload successful
Uploading RPM
RPM upload successful
Uploading BOOT
BOOT upload successful
Uploading TZ
TZ upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
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How I rooted my Note 3 (t-mobile) using a MAC

Usual disclaimers this will void your warranty and may brick your phone,
This is not an all inclusive guide, just how I was able to install TWRP and root my Note 3 using a Mac Pro with OSX Mavericks. If you can't find the needed files you probably shouldn't be trying this.
I tried several things to Install TWRP - Kies, ADB, Fastboot, Odin for Mac, Odin for Windows running under Virtual Box. None of these worked.
What finally worked was using: The CLI version of Heimdall v1.4.0. From terminal with openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-hltetmo.img in your current directory the command to flash is:
heimdall flash --RECOVERY openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-hltetmo.img
Notes: kies must be uninstalled or you will get: libusbx: error [darwin_claim_interface] USBInterfaceOpen: another process has device opened for exclusive access
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
RECOVERY must be all CAPS or flash will fail.
Phone must be in Odin mode from powered off VOL_DOWN--HOME--POWER
Once TWRP is installed I was able to download: UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip and install it from TWRP in Recovery mode, This final step leaves you with ROOT on your phone.
Wish I saw this earlier! Borrowed a friend's laptop just root the Note.
Good to know Heimdall 1.4 is working on it. I was hesitant to try it until it was confirmed working.
this worked perfectly ! Thanks !
Trying to Root Note 3 using this method but getting error message. I've uninstalled KIES from computer and I don't see it on the phone. Any help?
mrmarshall428 said:
Trying to Root Note 3 using this method but getting error message. I've uninstalled KIES from computer and I don't see it on the phone. Any help?
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When you uninstalled Kies did you use the uninstall program or did you just delete it from the applications folder? I used the uninstall program I got on the KiesMac_3.0_Setup.dmg
What is the exact error you are getting?
mlpmail said:
When you uninstalled Kies did you use the uninstall program or did you just delete it from the applications folder? I used the uninstall program I got on the KiesMac_3.0_Setup.dmg
What is the exact error you are getting?
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Uninstalled it from Computer
busbx: error [darwin_claim_interface] USBInterfaceOpen: another process has device opened for exclusive access
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
Actually i deleted it from Applications putting it in trash then erase, thinking that would remove it all
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mrmarshall428 said:
Uninstalled it from Computer
busbx: error [darwin_claim_interface] USBInterfaceOpen: another process has device opened for exclusive access
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
Actually i deleted it from Applications putting it in trash then erase, thinking that would remove it all
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Edit: I figured it out. Thanks
mrmarshall428 said:
Uninstalled it from Computer
busbx: error [darwin_claim_interface] USBInterfaceOpen: another process has device opened for exclusive access
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
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Do you have any other program running that might be grabbing the phones usb connection? Parallels, virtualbox, fastboot, abd are a few things I can think of,
Try exiting any of these programs
If you have run adb since computer was rebooted try :
adb kill-server
I hope this helps, I can't think of anything else to try.
Knox
Only have a macbook as well wanting to know if this root method will mess with knox? I have read several articles about some root methods messing with the phone after rooting. can anyone confirm this?
khrizg35 said:
Only have a macbook as well wanting to know if this root method will mess with knox? I have read several articles about some root methods messing with the phone after rooting. can anyone confirm this?
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This will trigger the knox flag disabling the knox features. There is now another way to get root that does not change the recovery partition or trip the knox flag, I have not looked into doing it, as I have already tripped my knox flag and as far as I can tell it cannot be undone.
mlpmail said:
This will trigger the knox flag disabling the knox features. There is now another way to get root that does not change the recovery partition or trip the knox flag, I have not looked into doing it, as I have already tripped my knox flag and as far as I can tell it cannot be undone.
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So by tripping Knox we wouldn't be able to do a warranty exchange or phone cloak through t-mobile? Sorry for all the questions just wanna make sure I do this right and appreciate the help
khrizg35 said:
So by tripping Knox we wouldn't be able to do a warranty exchange or phone cloak through t-mobile? Sorry for all the questions just wanna make sure I do this right and appreciate the help
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On another thread a user said he saw a note getting returned at tmo and they checked the system status in settings and in download mode. I'm gonna wait to flash anything until there is a way to get 100% back to stock.
mlpmail said:
Usual disclaimers this will void your warranty and may brick your phone,
This is not an all inclusive guide, just how I was able to install TWRP and root my Note 3 using a Mac Pro with OSX Mavericks. If you can't find the needed files you probably shouldn't be trying this.
I tried several things to Install TWRP - Kies, ADB, Fastboot, Odin for Mac, Odin for Windows running under Virtual Box. None of these worked.
What finally worked was using: The CLI version of Heimdall v1.4.0. From terminal with openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-hltetmo.img in your current directory the command to flash is:
heimdall flash --RECOVERY openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-hltetmo.img
Notes: kies must be uninstalled or you will get: libusbx: error [darwin_claim_interface] USBInterfaceOpen: another process has device opened for exclusive access
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
RECOVERY must be all CAPS or flash will fail.
Phone must be in Odin mode from powered off VOL_DOWN--HOME--POWER
Once TWRP is installed I was able to download: UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip and install it from TWRP in Recovery mode, This final step leaves you with ROOT on your phone.
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OH MY GOD!
i was a right panic attack because i couldnt do anything! followed your directions and BAM worked. Thank you so much! you got a paypal i can donate to?
mlpmail said:
Usual disclaimers this will void your warranty and may brick your phone,
This is not an all inclusive guide, just how I was able to install TWRP and root my Note 3 using a Mac Pro with OSX Mavericks. If you can't find the needed files you probably shouldn't be trying this.
I tried several things to Install TWRP - Kies, ADB, Fastboot, Odin for Mac, Odin for Windows running under Virtual Box. None of these worked.
What finally worked was using: The CLI version of Heimdall v1.4.0. From terminal with openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-hltetmo.img in your current directory the command to flash is:
heimdall flash --RECOVERY openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-hltetmo.img
Notes: kies must be uninstalled or you will get: libusbx: error [darwin_claim_interface] USBInterfaceOpen: another process has device opened for exclusive access
ERROR: Claiming interface failed!
RECOVERY must be all CAPS or flash will fail.
Phone must be in Odin mode from powered off VOL_DOWN--HOME--POWER
Once TWRP is installed I was able to download: UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip and install it from TWRP in Recovery mode, This final step leaves you with ROOT on your phone.
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Would anyone be so kind as to walk me through this step-by-step or point me to a link that does the same? Please please please!
gilsmithii said:
Would anyone be so kind as to walk me through this step-by-step or point me to a link that does the same? Please please please!
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Yes, I would like more help as well!!!
Worked for me too!
Worked for me too after UNINSTALLING Kies.
I deleted kies first and it returned "libusbx: error [darwin_claim_interface] USBInterfaceOpen: another process has device opened for exclusive access"
Then I downloaded kies again. When it starts it offers you to uninstall.
After uninstalling everything started working.
It is qon macbook pro.
Thank you!
Please help! I'm getting this:
"heimdall flash --RECOVERY /Users/Lauren/Downloads/recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-hltexx.img --no-reboot
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
ERROR: Failed to send request to end PIT file transfer!
ERROR: Failed to download PIT file!
Ending session...
ERROR: Failed to send end session packet!
Releasing device interface...
Does it matter if the Note 3 had the latest Lollipop based download from Samsung on it?
tmorterlaing said:
Please help! I'm getting this:
"heimdall flash --RECOVERY /Users/Lauren/Downloads/recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-hltexx.img --no-reboot
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
ERROR: Failed to send request to end PIT file transfer!
ERROR: Failed to download PIT file!
Ending session...
ERROR: Failed to send end session packet!
Releasing device interface...
Does it matter if the Note 3 had the latest Lollipop based download from Samsung on it?
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So picked up the phone this week and it I took the Ota by mistake. I have osx and mac only. I've tried mutiple versions of heindall only to get a similar error. I've tried multiple things found online and some xda. I simply cannot download the pit. Anyone have the pit for lollipop and any ideas on how to properly get heindall (latest mac version to play nicely)
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Fear I May Have Bricked Device

I recently bought a new Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 tablet, and not being satisfied that it's only running Android 4.4.2, I attempted to take care of that myself.
I believe I may have written over the OS with the recovery while using some bargain basement recovery flashing program instead of doing it by hand and using Heimdall.
Here's what I'm currently experiencing
-Whenever I try to boot into the device, I get stuck, indefinitely on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro loading screen.
-I have tried to utilize the recovery to try to restore to factory settings, to no avail.
-I have tried to flash a new recovery to the device using Heimdall with the following results
sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY recovery.img --no-reboot
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
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Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
ERROR: Failed to send request to end PIT file transfer!
ERROR: Failed to download PIT file!
Ending session...
ERROR: Failed to send end session packet!
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
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I am not sure what to do to currently fix the issue, I think if i re-write the entire partitions with a brand new ROM it could fix the problem entirely....however I'm not entirely sure how to go about that.
It appears that my pc and tablet are not wanting to communicate on this front at all. As all communications between the two inevitably ends in failure in download mode.
If anyone has any advice or suggestions I would be most appreciative
I also haad the idea of trying to adb flash the files over, but with the way Samsung's seem to be set up, I do not believe that is a viable option
I'd use Odin and download the ROM from Sammobile.com
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