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I am trying to root via the kingoapp. However when I get to the screen to select my OS and make sure USB debugging is on, there is no option for 4.3. The highest OS is 4.2. Anyone else run into this?
I did and everything worked just fine. I just switched to T-mobile today and got a new note 3. Read about the Kingo here and decided to try it out as I didnt want to trip Knox. I went through the prompts and saw that it said 4.2 but kept going and didnt have any problems with the remaining installation process. Im fully rooted and everything looks good! Just follow the prompts and you should be good Good luck!
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im rooted on 4.3 with kingo without any problems. just go ahead, follow the prompts and you'll be rooted in minutes
this method works fine, but in my case it tripped Knox...it asked me to install an app called Mtkcamera, I declined, Kingo kinda froze, then rebooted, when I went to check the Knox counter it was tripped....
PTJunkie1975 said:
this method works fine, but in my case it tripped Knox...it asked me to install an app called Mtkcamera, I declined, Kingo kinda froze, then rebooted, when I went to check the Knox counter it was tripped....
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Think I dodge the bullet. I declined also on the Mtcamera but it continue working until the warning of a custom recovery
being installed. I had to cancel. I got no root yet and checking download mode, Knox still 0.
People that were able to root successfully without tripping knox, also got the custom recovery being installed warning?
Thanks.
iandy1 said:
Think I dodge the bullet. I declined also on the Mtcamera but it continue working until the warning of a custom recovery
being installed. I had to cancel. I got no root yet and checking download mode, Knox still 0.
People that were able to root successfully without tripping knox, also got the custom recovery being installed warning?
Thanks.
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Well at least you the warning. When I used Kingo I saw no warning and the next thing I knew I had cwm on my phone and the knox warranty was tripped. .. crying lol... But it's okay. Probably would have put a custom recovery on it eventually.
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PTJunkie1975 said:
this method works fine, but in my case it tripped Knox...it asked me to install an app called Mtkcamera, I declined, Kingo kinda froze, then rebooted, when I went to check the Knox counter it was tripped....
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iandy1 said:
Think I dodge the bullet. I declined also on the Mtcamera but it continue working until the warning of a custom recovery
being installed. I had to cancel. I got no root yet and checking download mode, Knox still 0.
People that were able to root successfully without tripping knox, also got the custom recovery being installed warning?
Thanks.
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did you guys go to the kingo website and use their latest software? i didn't get any of that mtkcamera or cwm installed on my device. my knox is still 0x0. i wondering if you clicked on an outdated link to kingo's software
Troy1 said:
Well at least you the warning. When I used Kingo I saw no warning and the next thing I knew I had cwm on my phone and the knox warranty was tripped. .. crying lol... But it's okay. Probably would have put a custom recovery on it eventually.
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Sorry about that. What version of Kingo root you use and from where you downloaded it?
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rlee008 said:
did you guys go to the kingo website and use their latest software? i didn't get any of that mtkcamera or cwm installed on my device. my knox is still 0x0. i wondering if you clicked on an outdated link to kingo's software
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Mine is version 1.1.8.1835 from c-net's download.com uploaded on 1/10/14.
Thanks.
Yep, thats what what I got and it worked well, I just don't remember where did I downloaded it. Another possibility, however remote, just came to my mind: did anyone, who did get the flag tripped, play with Knox? It comes partially preinstalled, but if you run it, it will download and install some more files. I was speculating, maybe that caused Samsung update some extra files that trip Knox, they already patched anything above MJ7 and even if you uninstall Knox some new things are left behind. Just a crazy idea.
pete4k said:
Yep, thats what what I got and it worked well, I just don't remember where did I downloaded it. Another possibility, however remote, just came to my mind: did anyone, who did get the flag tripped, play with Knox? It comes partially preinstalled, but if you run it, it will download and install some more files. I was speculating, maybe that caused Samsung update some extra files that trip Knox, they already patched anything above MJ7 and even if you uninstall Knox some new things are left behind. Just a crazy idea.
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Root De La Vega is a bit safer. Lots of spyware/IEMI stealing rumors about Kingo. Thaat said if there was no other way I'd have used them too.
iandy1 said:
Think I dodge the bullet. I declined also on the Mtcamera but it continue working until the warning of a custom recovery
being installed. I had to cancel. I got no root yet and checking download mode, Knox still 0.
People that were able to root successfully without tripping knox, also got the custom recovery being installed warning?
Thanks.
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I was able to successfully root with Kingo. I remember getting the warning about installing MTK camera app but I accepted it. I did not get any additional warning during installation and I am rooted with Knox still at 0x0.
I received the latest version of the software 1.18. I saw something on their facebook page stating that it can use custom recovery as a way to gain root. Im thinking it some how uses the camera app to gain root and if you decline it, then it has to use the custom recovery option.
So i have a Galaxy s4 mini with sprint as my carrier. I'm currently trying to root it via Kingo root app but the problem is that everytime i try, the end result is NeedRoot. I checked my phone and apparently the problem is that everytime I try to root, i get a little shield on my phone saying "Security notice" once it's clicked it states " An attempt to access a secure area on your phone without authorization has been blocked. Make sure your phone is protected by updating the security policy to the latest version from samsung". So how do I remove this policy problem? I just want to root my S4 Mini. Any help/advice is great help, thank you!
No one has an answer?
irvinavitia said:
No one has an answer?
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If you took all the updates and are on NA7, no. As far as I know we need ODIN/Kies to root now. Ideally, we wouldn't have have taken the update that made Knox an issue. Someone would have dumped update, broken it apart and gave us a zip to flash everything but the bootloader so we wouldn't have these issues.
I believe you will find the answer to your question here ...
Rooting SPH-L520 Under KNOX?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676255
mdawdy said:
I believe you will find the answer to your question here ...
Rooting SPH-L520 Under KNOX?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676255
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Did you notice who posted last on there?
Hi i have a s4 mini gti9195i with knox rooted by kingo root apk
how can i change from kingo's superuser to supersu from chainfire? The update of the binary fails.
Not fast but 100% good way:
1. Flash stock firmware with odin (remove kingoroot and all it's trash).
2. Use CF-Auto-root or (if you plan to use custom roms) flash custom recovery.
Notice:
CF-Auto-root probably will trip knox flag when trying to disable knox security.
Hi guys
For the past week I have been searching for a way to root my phone without tripping knox but I haven't found anything yet.
Device info:
I9190 - still stock
i9190xxubna1
Will Kingo work? I already tried saferoot, are there any other ways?
Thanks
Saferoot wont work, kingo I don't know someone said it works and other one said it triped knox
sent from my i9192 with CM11 by sekil
Saferoot is the best way to go, and if it can't root, it doesn't trigger knox. Kingo rooting is based on the Saferoot, I don't know if they've changed it yet, do a google serach and see.
Hey everyone! Most of you have probably already heard about this, but for those who have not, I thought I would post up the information.
XDA Recognized Developer @geohot has developed a new root method that so far is working for many, many devices....Including ours!!! And believe me, it just does not get any easier than this!
Check out geohot's original thread here on XDA: I'm throwing a party and you should come **GS5 ROOT THREAD**
Don't forget to at least click his Thanks button, and consider donating to him if you can. There was a bounty started for rooting the Verizon and AT&T S5's, and they finally got their wish! And geohot gets to claim a nearly $19,000 bounty!!! Amazing stuff! For those who may not be familiar with his previous work, he was the first to jailbreak the iPhone/iPod, and if I am not mistaken he did the same with the PS3!
So anyway, you are here to root your device, no? I guess we should get on with it then!
This is confirmed to work on 4.3, NC2 firmware for the T999, as well as 4.3 and 4.4.2 KK firmware for the I747! It should work for the T999V firmware released this morning, and for the upcoming KK updates to the T999/T999L/T999N!
HOW TO ROOT WITH TOWELROOT
Developed By: geohot
Go to http://towelroot.com
Click on the red Lambda symbol to download the towelroot.apk
Install towelroot.apk on your device
Open the app
"make it ra1n"
You are now rooted! But need to follow a couple more steps.
Install Chainfire's SuperSU from the Play Store
Open SuperSu and let it update the su binary
When it asks if you would like to disable Knox, SAY YES!
Note: I tested this on stock unrooted 4.3 firmware. Build NC2. When I told SuperSu to disable Knox it just hung with the spinner going. I just had to close SuperSu, reopen and when prompted again, said yes and it worked just fine.
There you have it! The easiest root method we have ever had for our S3's! Enjoy!
Recently many have reported problems with root after installing SuperSU. Mostly they are issues with updating the binary breaking root. Chainfire knows about this and is working on it, but until he fixes it do not install via the Play Store.
Instead, download and install (as a normal app) SuperSU 2.00 from here.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712471997
This should get you guys by until he finds a fix. Sorry for the trouble some of you have had.
CONFIRMED .. this worked on My Videotron SGH-T999V with latest stock 4.4.2 firmware (NF1) ... altho with the following notes ...
at first I tried to use the same procedure I used to root 4.3 (twrp 2.7.1.0 recovery, de-knox script, and superSu 1.65) ... but su binary would either fail to update or not survive boot
used latest towel root apk (version 2), but su binary failed to update until after a reboot
now I'm in the process of using root and Titanium to debloat KitKat .. thanks samsung, lol
so far, I don't really notice much difference between kitkat and 4.3 which is kinda odd for a "major" release .. it's actually a letdown
mucho thanks for bringing this to our forum, Doc ... merci bien
thank you for this method, unfortunately i only found out about this now and rooted with cf-auto-root last night. Are there are advantages using towelroot instead of cf-auto-root besides that you dont need odin?
In the end, root is root. So no real advantages once you've already done so. This just makes the process extra quick and super easy!
I consider it to be the safest method at this point as well. If for no other reason than it limits the potential for human errors. But it also requires no flashing, which which always carries some risk of its own.
If anyone who has never tripped the warranty bit tries this method, please confirm it does not trip it.
Its been reported not to already on other devices, and I see no reason it would, but its better to have confirmation on each device nonetheless.
And fyi, after flashing stock then running Towelroot, the device status remained "Official" and I could still check for updates until I rebooted. After rebooting it re-runs its check and sets the status to "Custom".
can verify that it works
WAY TO GO
Can confirm this works on At&t stock 4.3:good:
This is a wonderful, wonderful thing & may actually get me off my lazy a$$ & get me to finally root...
Many props to @geohot!
Lol! Kinda hard to make excuses to not root now, huh?
Thanks worked great on my sgh-t999v running stock 4.4.2, it got hung up on disabling knox but after a reset and opening supersu again the message popped up and disabled knox. This is aMAZing
So I tried Towelroot yesterday with both mine and my wifes S3, I can confirm that it works and didn't have any problems. I've included screenshots from Download Mode and Device Status...All Official!....And most important....DeBloated!!!!
Thanks for the advise Doc:victory:
After completing this, is it as easy as getting goo manager or rom manager from playstore, and installing a custom recovery?
Been out of the loop for a while now...lol
fasteddie5 said:
After completing this, is it as easy as getting goo manager or rom manager from playstore, and installing a custom recovery?
Been out of the loop for a while now...lol
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From whats around it seems that flashing a custom recovery will lead to a increased warranty counter...But if you don't care...flash away.
That was the easiest root ever. Just followed your instructions and only had an "issue" with SuperSU. I just rebooted and all is working fine. Thanks.
DocHoliday77 said:
If anyone who has never tripped the warranty bit tries this method, please confirm it does not trip it.
Its been reported not to already on other devices, and I see no reason it would, but its better to have confirmation on each device nonetheless.
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I can confirm that the warranty bit does not get tripped with this rooting method. The status is custom now however but warranty but remains at 0.
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Worked
Thank You, Thank You, Thank you Geohot, you the man, this worked great on my Samsung Galaxy S5 with KitKat 4.4.2 Firmware, I got at AT&T!!!! Finally can use my SD Card as intended.
DocHoliday77 said:
Hey everyone! Most of you have probably already heard about this, but for those who have not, I thought I would post up the information.
XDA Recognized Developer @geohot has developed a new root method that so far is working for many, many devices....Including ours!!! And believe me, it just does not get any easier than this!
Check out geohot's original thread here on XDA: I'm throwing a party and you should come **GS5 ROOT THREAD**
Don't forget to at least click his Thanks button, and consider donating to him if you can. There was a bounty started for rooting the Verizon and AT&T S5's, and they finally got their wish! And geohot gets to claim a nearly $19,000 bounty!!! Amazing stuff! For those who may not be familiar with his previous work, he was the first to jailbreak the iPhone/iPod, and if I am not mistaken he did the same with the PS3!
So anyway, you are here to root your device, no? I guess we should get on with it then!
This is confirmed to work on 4.3, NC2 firmware for the T999, as well as 4.3 and 4.4.2 KK firmware for the I747! It should work for the T999V firmware released this morning, and for the upcoming KK updates to the T999/T999L/T999N!
HOW TO ROOT WITH TOWELROOT
Developed By: geohot
Go to http://towelroot.com
Click on the red Lambda symbol to download the towelroot.apk
Install towelroot.apk on your device
Open the app
"make it ra1n"
You are now rooted! But need to follow a couple more steps.
Install Chainfire's SuperSU from the Play Store
Open SuperSu and let it update the su binary
When it asks if you would like to disable Knox, SAY YES!
Note: I tested this on stock unrooted 4.3 firmware. Build NC2. When I told SuperSu to disable Knox it just hung with the spinner going. I just had to close SuperSu, reopen and when prompted again, said yes and it worked just fine.
There you have it! The easiest root method we have ever had for our S3's! Enjoy!
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fgarzabangs said:
Thank You, Thank You, Thank you Geohot, you the man, this worked great on my Samsung Galaxy S5 with KitKat 4.4.2 Firmware, I got at AT&T!!!! Finally can use my SD Card as intended.
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If I remember correctly, the AT&T S5's bootloader was locked and you guys couldn't gain root, right? Be careful on your next updates because as I understand it, Towelroot makes use of a kernel exploit which I believe has been patched in all kernels dated after June 6. This means Towelroot most likely will not work on future updates for you guys.
I could be wrong, and hope I am, but just use caution when you update again.
I have a wind mobile S3. It was running 4.3 and rooted. I upgraded to 4.4.2 via odin and none of the methods including this one are working for me.
broken7 said:
I have a wind mobile S3. It was running 4.3 and rooted. I upgraded to 4.4.2 via odin and none of the methods including this one are working for me.
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I am on Wind, upated to the latest 4.4.2 via Odin, went to the website, downloaded the app, ran it, install SuperSU, rebooted and was rooted. I had to do the "knox disable" thing twice, but that's it. I rooted fine.
getochkn said:
I am on Wind, upated to the latest 4.4.2 via Odin, went to the website, downloaded the app, ran it, install SuperSU, rebooted and was rooted. I had to do the "knox disable" thing twice, but that's it. I rooted fine.
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I had to remove lbe security master then the root worked.
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I've got it rooted, xposed installed with the module to translate lbe but I can't download lbe security master because it's not available in my country, thanks google store. So frustrating.
Hello - I updated my Wind S3 a couple of weeks ago from 4.3 to 4.4.2 using Kies but have lost root access in the process (I had previously used mrRobinson's method to gain root under 4.3). Is there a way to regain it? I am reluctant to try to re-flash the 4.3 image I originally used to gain root, as there appears to be a risk of bricking the device.
If no rooting method is currently available, is mrRobinson expected to release a rooted 4.4.2 system image at some time in the future?
Thanks,
Mvt926
Here is the solution
mvt926 said:
Hello - I updated my Wind S3 a couple of weeks ago from 4.3 to 4.4.2 using Kies but have lost root access in the process (I had previously used mrRobinson's method to gain root under 4.3). Is there a way to regain it? I am reluctant to try to re-flash the 4.3 image I originally used to gain root, as there appears to be a risk of bricking the device.
If no rooting method is currently available, is mrRobinson expected to release a rooted 4.4.2 system image at some time in the future?
Thanks,
Mvt926
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Google for SUAME (A Chinese Tool) OR SIMPLY go to below
Link
HTML:
203.205.136.145/dl.shuame.com/files/2.1.9.123/general/ShuameSetup_2.1.9.123.exe?mkey=53df4d9efc0adf86&f=178a&p=.exe
this is the only ultimate tool for Root.
Use Towelroot. Fastest, easiest root method I've ever seen.
I don't recommend going outside xda for stuff like this. There are plenty of other solutions here already and are usually quite safe to use. Its hard to help with anything if you go elsewhere and use stuff we've never heard of here.
DocHoliday77 said:
Use Towelroot. Fastest, easiest root method I've ever seen.
I don't recommend going outside xda for stuff like this. There are plenty of other solutions here already and are usually quite safe to use. Its hard to help with anything if you go elsewhere and use stuff we've never heard of here.
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Thanks. I will look into this option and whether others have used it successfully with my variant of the S3.
Regards,
Mvt926
Now successfully rooted - thanks.
Mvt926