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|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
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

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
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

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.

Root
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.

Root is Gone?

So all of sudden, my rooted S3 is not rooted anymore.
I wanted to use Titanium Backup and it says
"Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Pleasre verify that your ROM is rooted, and try again.
This attempt was made using the "/system/xbin/su" command."
and then I tried my other root applications such as Greenify, App Ops and they are all saying my phone isn't rooted anymore.
I don't understand, I never upgraded my phone after I rooted and I never flashed a different rom and kept the Touchwiz Rom.
I used this guide to root my phone originally:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
My phone is running 4.3 Android (Same Version I used when Rooted in the first place)
Baseband Version: T999UVUEMJC
Please let me know what to do

check if supersu is working properly.

Cronoss said:
check if supersu is working properly.
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It isn't.
The following message pops up:
"There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!"

magic132131 said:
It isn't.
The following message pops up:
"There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!"
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My suggestion would be to back everything up and re flash root66.

Cronoss said:
My suggestion would be to back everything up and re flash root66.
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Would I lose all my data?
In terms of re flash root66, that means simply using Odin and re-rooting my phone like I do the first time right? Would it be the same instructions too?

magic132131 said:
Would I lose all my data?
In terms of re flash root66, that means simply using Odin and re-rooting my phone like I do the first time right? Would it be the same instructions too?
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I'm not sure if you are going to lose your data.. so that's why I said to back everything up, just in case.
And yes.. same method as before from that post.

Befoe you flash again. Try uninstalling then installing supersu again

SoulEater- said:
Befoe you flash again. Try uninstalling then installing supersu again
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I can't uninstall supersu as it gives me no option to do so. I can only uninstall all updates that were applied but not complete remove and then install it.

I had this happen on my Tmobile Galaxy S3.
I read somewhere else on XDA that you just had to install the latest SuperSU, in zip form, from recovery mode.
I havent posted enough here to be able to post a link, but you can find it on chainfires website.
Then reboot and it should work.

Help! Note 2 keeps getting unrooted automatically...

Hello,
Allow me to explain the problem from the very beginning...
a) I just rooted by Note 2 using the CF-Autoroot and Odin method, and then installing
SuperSU from the Play Store. It worked flawlessly!
b) Then I tried to flash MJ5 bootloader using Dr Ketan's method here using Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47379632&postcount=2789
I got the fail message and the phone went into "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.
Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again" error mode
c) I did a recovery using kies as suggested. Phone came back to normal.
d) After this I tried the Odin and CF-Autoroot method again. Now Odin says Pass!,
but the phone is still unrooted!
e) Then I tried Ketan's Multitool and renamed the knox files to knox.bak and rooted with it.
Didn't work
g) Then again I used the Multi tool and tried to remove the knox files and rooted with it.
This time it worked. After first restart, it says root successful.
But after some time, it again goes back to "phone doesn't have root access"
and becomes unrooted automatically.
And this has happened many times.
What should I do to keep the phone rooted?
What's causing it to become unrooted automatically?
Thanks for your help.

jetfly said:
Hello,
Allow me to explain the problem from the very beginning...
a) I just rooted by Note 2 using the CF-Autoroot and Odin method, and then installing
SuperSU from the Play Store. It worked flawlessly!
b) Then I tried to flash MJ5 bootloader using Dr Ketan's method here using Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47379632&postcount=2789
I got the fail message and the phone went into "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.
Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again" error mode
c) I did a recovery using kies as suggested. Phone came back to normal.
d) After this I tried the Odin and CF-Autoroot method again. Now Odin says Pass!,
but the phone is still unrooted!
e) Then I tried Ketan's Multitool and renamed the knox files to knox.bak and rooted with it.
Didn't work
g) Then again I used the Multi tool and tried to remove the knox files and rooted with it.
This time it worked. After first restart, it says root successful.
But after some time, it again goes back to "phone doesn't have root access"
and becomes unrooted automatically.
And this has happened many times.
What should I do to keep the phone rooted?
What's causing it to become unrooted automatically?
Thanks for your help.
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This might be occured because of JB v4.3 Knox, Update your SuperSu and Scripts after when you'll reboot phone, Oper SuperSu, It'll ask you to disable Knox, disable it.
Flash this zip: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip?retrieve_file=1.

Already tried it.
Will flash the file you gave and see if it works.
But my question is I removed the Knox files while rooting with Multitool, right?
Can they still come back after being removed?
Maybe there's some other file that's restoring these deleted knox files back.
m.b.jikre said:
This might be occured because of JB v4.3 Knox, Update your SuperSu and Scripts after when you'll reboot phone, Oper SuperSu, It'll ask you to disable Knox, disable it.
Flash this zip: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip?retrieve_file=1.
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jetfly said:
Already tried it.
Will flash the file you gave and see if it works.
But my question is I removed the Knox files while rooting with Multitool, right?
Can they still come back after being removed?
Maybe there's some other file that's restoring these deleted knox files back.
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That's just a SuperSU scripts and app update, for v4.3 JB they've provided new security for their devices this will helps alot on 4.3 or 4.4.x for updating SuperSU.
I've tried it on my N7100 worked very well.

Didn't work.
Flashing supersu in recovery mode seemed to do the trick for a while.
But now my phone is back to unrooted status again.
Hoping someone can give a solution to my problem.
m.b.jikre said:
This might be occured because of JB v4.3 Knox, Update your SuperSu and Scripts after when you'll reboot phone, Oper SuperSu, It'll ask you to disable Knox, disable it.
Flash this zip: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip?retrieve_file=1.
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Click to collapse

Doesn't anybody have a solution to my problem?
jetfly said:
Didn't work.
Flashing supersu in recovery mode seemed to do the trick for a while.
But now my phone is back to unrooted status again.
Hoping someone can give a solution to my problem.
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jetfly said:
Doesn't anybody have a solution to my problem?
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If all else fails, then flash a prerooted stock.
[Galaxy Note 3 - Dr.Ketan's K6 ROM]
[Galaxy Note 2 - DN3 v4 RC2]
[Xperia Neo L - Customized Stock ICS]

Note 8.0 N5110 Rooting Issue

Hey guys I've been trying to root my tablet all day today. I tried using chainfires one click method with odin. SuperSU got installed but it closes as soon as it opens(I have tried going to the play store but it says SuperSU is a system app and will only let me open). I've no clue what to do at this point. Is there a way I can use odin to go back to stock? Before the 4.4.2 update or better, is there any different root method for 4.4.2?

I rooted my n5110 on 4.4.2 NE2 using Kingo. It takes awhile but worked. I had the same issue with CF-Autoroot.

Alright I'll see what happens. I'll try that

Thanks I'll post results later

Kingo just failed for root

SuperSU still doesn't even open. It closes automatically

Kingo didn't work. CF oneroot with odin didn't work. I have no clue whats going on.

I am having the exact same issue, neither CF-AutoRoot nor Kingo has been successful at getting root access...
on KOT49H N5110.XXDNE1
The thing has resisted my concentrated efforts for two evenings thus far

root with cf-autoroot and try update supersu from here
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x8cr7ytfcqxmlmc/SuperSU 2.01.apk
then launch supersu to update su binary and disable knox notification

memooffon said:
root with cf-autoroot and try update supersu from here
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x8cr7ytfcqxmlmc/SuperSU 2.01.apk
then launch supersu to update su binary and disable knox notification
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Dude.... I don't even know what to say. You un****ed my tablet lol. Much appreciated. I did have to go into SuperSU and enable it at boot and make it install as a system app. Otherwise when I restart tablet it would keep force closing again

darandster2 said:
Dude.... I don't even know what to say. You un****ed my tablet lol. Much appreciated. I did have to go into SuperSU and enable it at boot and make it install as a system app. Otherwise when I restart tablet it would keep force closing again
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Don't forget to hit his "Thanks" button.

I have a problem to root my note 5110
It has 4.4.2 and I can't enter in download mode
Do you have an idea to do it (I tried the classical method)?
Thanks

darandster2 said:
Hey guys I've been trying to root my tablet all day today. I tried using chainfires one click method with odin. SuperSU got installed but it closes as soon as it opens(I have tried going to the play store but it says SuperSU is a system app and will only let me open). I've no clue what to do at this point. Is there a way I can use odin to go back to stock? Before the 4.4.2 update or better, is there any different root method for 4.4.2?
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Use this method :
1. Flash the CF auto root via odin
2. Flash TWRP or CWM recovery via odin
3. Boot to recovery
4. Flash this : http://goo.gl/kpOHVm
5. Reboot
After that, open supersu and update binary + disable Knox.

[Q] find this easy, no PC rooting process for n7100... is this secure and trustfull ?

I trying to root my n7100 4.4.2.
I find a way in youtube that its easy and dont need PC or Odin.
The process consist in first flash twrp.
second, enter twrp and instal supersu.
this is the video link. (I cant post links yet due to forum rules for prevent spaming.. but just paste and remove spaces..
www . youtube . com/watch?v=fytUjmSfTgQ
Can I trust in this procedure?
If no.. what is the best, easy and secure way to root n7100 in 4.4.2?
Do I need to backup personal files first?
*I dont need to trip knox counter.. warranty is already lost.
I receive one firmware update yesterday 26/12/2014 (~100mb).. I do the update but still showing 4.4.2. May this cause any issues on rooting process?
Thanks.

Ok. Not work.
To flash twrp you need odin or other custom recovery pré instaled.
I downloaded Odin but coud not instal the twrp.
Used last versions of all.
Odim 3.10
twrp : openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-t03g.img.tar
It shows pass. but still old and original recovery.
*my knox counter was 0 and got to 1
Maybe its the last firmware update?
Someone has any idea?

Root done..
was simple.. just have to read the big and red warning on the root topic, that alert about the possibility of the custon recovery be overwrited by the original recovery on reboot process. Just have to uncheck autoreboot and boot manualy into recovery mode after finish.
I've used the twrp version that has n7100 in name too. Dont know if make any diference.
openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.1-n7100.img.tar
Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:42:50 GMT
Is not the most date recent file.. but has n7100 in name and seens to be the most recent version 2.5.0.1
Anyways, for those noobs trying to root your phones like me. Avoid odin files that are less than 1mb.. its virus.. I instaled one and mess with my computer.. now i have many ads in all browsers showing stupid offers and making everything slower.
Seccond thing is be sure that the download of supersu zip file is complete. Mine was corrupted and i just realize that when in twrp.. luckly i have dowloaded a previous version too that saves me from doit all over again.
After root process supersu did not apear in my apps... but i downlload and instaled supersu in playstore and update root binary in the app. I remove knox in supersu too, to avoid anoing messages like sugested by supersu app.
Everything works.
Thanks everyone.
topic closed.