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[Q] I wanted a rooted SGS3

I really don't want to go through this again so let me ask the question, how can I not get de-rooted once I root my SGS3?

nliu0704 said:
I really don't want to go through this again so let me ask the question, how can I not get de-rooted once I root my SGS3?
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Wait you want to be rooted or not .. or you want to know once rooted how to go back to stock ?
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mest22 said:
Wait you want to be rooted or not .. or you want to know once rooted how to go back to stock ?
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I think they are looking for a permanent root method. That is something I am unfamiliar with. Most of these tools make it super easy to root anyway. Think of how much work these developers put in to building these kick ass ROMs for us. It makes taking 30 minutes of downloading and clicking seem like cake.
Edit: to avoid having to re root just read everything before you start flashing and end up with a brick.
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I no longer have a sgs3. But I was looking for a way to remove root.

nliu0704 said:
I no longer have a sgs3. But I was looking for a way to remove root.
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For anyone coming across this in the future:
If you are using Supersu, there is a full unroot option in the Settings tab.

[Q] root sprint s3 4.1.2

hey i want root my sprint GS3 4.1.2 so im a noob at this i read thru some forums on here kind of confusing cause i dont want to brick my phone

4.1.2 roots exactly the same as 4.1.1 no difference
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What about 4.4.2
edfunkycold said:
4.1.2 roots exactly the same as 4.1.1 no difference
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I was rooted. Loved it. Wanted latest update. Thought I could root again. Having trouble. Why cant I just use Odin and go go back to Jelly bean and then re root?

What, exactly, are you having trouble with?
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unclescary said:
I was rooted. Loved it. Wanted latest update. Thought I could root again. Having trouble. Why cant I just use Odin and go go back to Jelly bean and then re root?
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If you are on 4.1.2, you can flash back to whatever you want. If you're on 4.3 Jellybean, you probably have Knox, and CAN NOT flash down to 4.1.2 via Odin, or you will brick. If you want the 4.4.2 Sprint update, it's out in Tar format, so simply flash it through Odin and root away. It's very very simple. Takes about five minutes. But it DOES trip Knox, just so you know. Good luck.

Rooting SPH-L710 Sprint with 4.4.2 on it now
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What, exactly, are you having trouble with?
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I roooted it in December. No troubles. I tried several ROMS. I learned from doing and enjoyed "messing around" with the phone. My wife has exact phone and I thought it would be nice to update to the 4.4.2 so we each had identical phones with same ROMs. I unrooted and updated to 4.4.2. I have bad hearing and liked that I could change the Volume by editing the sound file. With the phone unrooted I can't hear too well and I miss the rooted phone. I tried the CF Auto root method and no luck. My question is can I use ODIN to install an older ROM and then root from there? My understanding is that ODIN wipes all and installs what you give it to install. I appreciate all the help.

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I roooted it in December. No troubles. I tried several ROMS. I learned from doing and enjoyed "messing around" with the phone. My wife has exact phone and I thought it would be nice to update to the 4.4.2 so we each had identical phones with same ROMs. I unrooted and updated to 4.4.2. I have bad hearing and liked that I could change the Volume by editing the sound file. With the phone unrooted I can't hear too well and I miss the rooted phone. I tried the CF Auto root method and no luck. My question is can I use ODIN to install an older ROM and then root from there? My understanding is that ODIN wipes all and installs what you give it to install. I appreciate all the help.
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No, you are on Kitkar boot loader and can not down grade to an older rom through Odin. Rooting is very simple in kitkat. It can be done through philz recovery and play store method, or if you don't want to do any other flashing after root, you can use towelroot.
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jdsingle76 said:
No, you are on Kitkar boot loader and can not down grade to an older rom through Odin. Rooting is very simple in kitkat. It can be done through philz recovery and play store method, or if you don't want to do any other flashing after root, you can use towelroot.
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I thank you VERY much for your help and information.I have not found much info on rooting if someone has 4.4.2. I will look more for philz recovery. What methods are on playstore? I am old but never too old to learn.

unclescary said:
I thank you VERY much for your help and information.I have not found much info on rooting if someone has 4.4.2. I will look more for philz recovery. What methods are on playstore? I am old but never too old to learn.
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If you're looking for;
Odin
http://odindownload.com/
Philz
http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=25216#files
SuperSU (zip)
http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/
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WHich files? And Thanks very much!
Thanks! I was and am still confused. I did look at the philz site and files and assumed I was looking for a file with a date reflecting the release date of 4.4.2. Maybe a later date. I don't wish to be annoying but which files would you recommend? I really regret unrooting. Thanks very much.

unclescary said:
Thanks! I was and am still confused. I did look at the philz site and files and assumed I was looking for a file with a date reflecting the release date of 4.4.2. Maybe a later date. I don't wish to be annoying but which files would you recommend? I really regret unrooting. Thanks very much.
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Np. I'm currently using philz 6.41.6. Try this site instead of the other one that I gave
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte
I download the tar to flash in Odin, but I do download the .zip file to keep on my external sd card in case of emergency(?)
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Thanks Very Much
I thank you for your help and information. I downloaded the files and will try it after holiday. I'd hate to not have a phone when we go away. After rooted first thing Ill do is boost my volume. Can not hear too well from my job. I'll let you know how it goes. I am slow witted but love fooling with stuff. When I was rooted I had CM10, then tried CM11. Went back to CM10. When I unrooted I even "soft bricked" phone. I found info on how to "unbrick" I lucked out. Then took each update in an hour till I was up to 4.4.2. Then realized my error unrooting. I appreciate all the help and information form this group and individuals. I like the fact that I can learn something and maybe one day I can help someone else.

If you don't have the volume increase mod, it's here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749607
It's for ND8 (4.4.2). Please be sure to thank flastnoles11 for it (one of me "must-haves" as well)
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Thanks Can't wait till the weekend to root and increase vol
Thanks for the information and links. After holiday weekend I'll root again and increase my volume. I thank you and others for all your help. Hope all have a safe and healthy 4th of July!

Thanks from bottom of my heart
I got home from weekend getaway and rooted my phone again.Thanks to you. In case anyone else is reading. I used Odin 3.07 and Philz touch 6.41.6-d2lte.tar.md5. After Odin finished my S3 rebooted and no root. I then ran Odin again but unchecked auto reboot. I then went into recovery and Philz was there. Followed the reboot with root. Then updated SuperSu and it disabled Knox. I will now flash the volume increase. I am very grateful for your help, information and patience!
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I can hear! 30 years on the railroad killed my hearing. I rooted it again and boosted my volume! I am very happy. Did not think it was possible after update to 4.4.2. Thanks very much. I can spend hours reading posts in this forum. Learn a lot and realize how little I know. Thanks again.

[Q] advice on unlocking (root access) on samsung galaxy tab 3 10.1

Hi,
Unsure about whether the firmware version used in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495122 will work on samsung galaxy tab 3.10 GT-P5210 with firmware P5210XXUAMFA. Can anyone please advise? I need rooted stock rom so as to retain original apps + look & feel (it is a work tablet for my wife)
Thanks
Damian

It should be fine. But make sure you have a copy of the original in case something goes wrong.
Actually, I don't see why you don't just install cwm or twrp and the the root zip. That way you keep what you're running but gain root.
And thinking for a second you have to install cwm or twrp to install what you're asking about so it only makes sense to just install the root zip instead of the other ROM. Unless you want the few tweaks from it.
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Benzoman said:
It should be fine. But make sure you have a copy of the original in case something goes wrong.
Actually, I don't see why you don't just install cwm or twrp and the the root zip. That way you keep what you're running but gain root.
And thinking for a second you have to install cwm or twrp to install what you're asking about so it only makes sense to just install the root zip instead of the other ROM. Unless you want the few tweaks from it.
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Thanks Benzoman.:good:
Could you please point me to the twrp download that can be used in Odin for 10.3.1? I have seached the site & (again) just going round in circles.

damian.o said:
Thanks Benzoman.:good:
Could you please point me to the twrp download that can be used in Odin for 10.3.1? I have seached the site & (again) just going round in circles.
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hier the Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442915
and here the direct link to the files
TWRP recovery to be flashed with odin
https://mega.co.nz/#!HhZjBY5K!fhYqjm_DBadr1w51v9s6HhFXd3YporsRF3j-qOMuhcI

damian.o said:
Hi,
Unsure about whether the firmware version used in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495122 will work on samsung galaxy tab 3.10 GT-P5210 with firmware P5210XXUAMFA. Can anyone please advise? I need rooted stock rom so as to retain original apps + look & feel (it is a work tablet for my wife)
Thanks
Damian
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This worked great for me, on first attempt.

j.the.campbell said:
This worked great for me, on first attempt.
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Hey there just wondered what build number you were on when you rooted? Thanks
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toakster said:
Hey there just wondered what build number you were on when you rooted? Thanks
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sorry for the delay... TBH, I didn't note my original build anywhere, but I would assume that it hasn't changed, as I have ONLY applied this custom recovery/root process... everything else is still stock. Right now, it reads as JDQ39.P5210XXUAMG6. I *believe* that it is good for any 52xx.. read through the thread, I am pretty sure the question came up there. IF you want to use the Sammy update when (if) an update is rolled out for our device, it will fail. The system is recognized as having been modified. There may be a way around this now, but I plan to apply any upgrade manually... if at all.
Since I have your attention, do you know of any decent custom ROMs for this thing?? I looked a bit, but there doesn't seem to be much out there:fingers-crossed:

j.the.campbell said:
sorry for the delay... TBH, I didn't note my original build anywhere, but I would assume that it hasn't changed, as I have ONLY applied this custom recovery/root process... everything else is still stock. Right now, it reads as JDQ39.P5210XXUAMG6. I *believe* that it is good for any 52xx.. read through the thread, I am pretty sure the question came up there. IF you want to use the Sammy update when (if) an update is rolled out for our device, it will fail. The system is recognized as having been modified. There may be a way around this now, but I plan to apply any upgrade manually... if at all.
Since I have your attention, do you know of any decent custom ROMs for this thing?? I looked a bit, but there doesn't seem to be much out there:fingers-crossed:
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Thanks for your response! Sorry I do not. I imagine down the road there will be more development for the tab 3 but I took one look at the development and realized I would rather pay a hundred dollars more and get the device that has a processor that people know how to work with (Note10.1). Also has front facing speakers and the s pen. Sure it hasn't had the upgrade from 4.1.2 yet but I'm okay with that... that's why I root. Best of luck!
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Upgrading to T-Mobile 4.3 via OTA

Just checked for updates as described in other threads and it found the latest 4.3 update. I have read both positive and negative responses to the update. Some found things they used in 4.1.2 that are being taken away. Some like the new features in 4.3. It will vary from person to person whether the ROM is better for them or not. Fact is, all devices (current and future) are moving forward.
Should I just install the update? Should I make a copy of my current setup with one of the recoveries, then odin back, and run triangle away?

Strange. I went ahead and updated. Even after doing two complete resets, I still have SU app from 4.1.2. I guess it carried the program during the upgrade process?

apicia said:
Strange. I went ahead and updated. Even after doing two complete resets, I still have SU app from 4.1.2. I guess it carried the program during the upgrade process?
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it basically dirty flashed the new update over your 4.1.2. I honestly didn't care much about the KNOX boot loader since my warranty is already over. but, I find not having to flash devil kernel so much easier w/ less lag.
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youStolemylaptop said:
it basically dirty flashed the new update over your 4.1.2. I honestly didn't care much about the KNOX boot loader since my warranty is already over. but, I find not having to flash devil kernel so much easier w/ less lag.
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Hopefully someone will develop something that resets the KNOX counter. Triangle worked for 4.1.2, but does not work in 4.3 for me.
BTW, what 4.3 ROMs do you like, since we have the new bootloader? I just installed TWRP and trying to decide on a ROM.

apicia said:
Hopefully someone will develop something that resets the KNOX counter. Triangle worked for 4.1.2, but does not work in 4.3 for me.
BTW, what 4.3 ROMs do you like, since we have the new bootloader? I just installed TWRP and trying to decide on a ROM.
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Me, personally, I did like JediMasterX till' I ran into a bunch of problems. so I went to the At&T forum. & I downloaded DN3. Its an amazing ROM & the features are just spectacular.
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youStolemylaptop said:
Me, personally, I did like JediMasterX till' I ran into a bunch of problems. so I went to the At&T forum. & I downloaded DN3. Its an amazing ROM & the features are just spectacular.
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Works on our T-Mobile without issue? I don't need Wifi calling.

apicia said:
Works on our T-Mobile without issue? I don't need Wifi calling.
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exactly why I didn't care much for the T-Mobile ROMs. it works spectacular. w/ the new boot loader you won't have to flash devil kernel to get WiFi working. and there's no data drops. + we get the N3 features.
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youStolemylaptop said:
exactly why I didn't care much for the T-Mobile ROMs. it works spectacular. w/ the new boot loader you won't have to flash devil kernel to get WiFi working. and there's no data drops. + we get the N3 features.
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Which of the three versions did you use? LTE edition?

youStolemylaptop said:
exactly why I didn't care much for the T-Mobile ROMs. it works spectacular. w/ the new boot loader you won't have to flash devil kernel to get WiFi working. and there's no data drops. + we get the N3 features.
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Can you please give us the link to the Rom you are using?
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I am installing DN3 and am in their installer. It asks me whether I want the N7105 version... or the i317 or i317M. I read to install the ATT version, but what's the difference in the M and non-M version?

So I have a question I hqvent been on in a while and last I checked the newest update came with a locked bootloader. I know it did for the s3. I liked the newest software on the s3 but I jus5 cant stand all that bloat and not having full control of my phone. That s3 was killing me. I just got my note2 back from samsung with a nice new screen and of coure they forgot to send the spen with it. Not that I use the stupid thing anyway but still come on. Anyway is the bootloader locked on this one also and how hard is that to get around?

apicia said:
I am installing DN3 and am in their installer. It asks me whether I want the N7105 version... or the i317 or i317M. I read to install the ATT version, but what's the difference in the M and non-M version?
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theyre for different companies i believe. as how ours (T889) also has a T889v ( i think thats the right letter) version as its for a different conpany. I installed using the ATT one. there's really no difference because you're just going to flash a tmobile modem over it.
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Can you please give us the link to the Rom you are using?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541860
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So I have a question I hqvent been on in a while and last I checked the newest update came with a locked bootloader. I know it did for the s3. I liked the newest software on the s3 but I jus5 cant stand all that bloat and not having full control of my phone. That s3 was killing me. I just got my note2 back from samsung with a nice new screen and of coure they forgot to send the spen with it. Not that I use the stupid thing anyway but still come on. Anyway is the bootloader locked on this one also and how hard is that to get around?
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yes the boot loader is locked. I don't believe there's a workaround it yet. but I'm even sure. you can scroll around through the threads and see if there is. what I did was just update it anyways and tripped my KNOX boot loader to ox1. I didn't have warranty anyways so I'm not tripping over it. and then I just rooted it, flashed cwm and started to flash ROMs.
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Thank you. So is the root process the same? Usually i flash twrp with odin then install su permissions then I flash away. Or do I have to use another method? Really all I want is the modem software so I could just wait till someone pulls it out they usually do. I always liked c heckin out the latest stock rom but always changed back to aokp.

mojorisin7178 said:
Thank you. So is the root process the same? Usually i flash twrp with odin then install su permissions then I flash away. Or do I have to use another method? Really all I want is the modem software so I could just wait till someone pulls it out they usually do. I always liked c heckin out the latest stock rom but always changed back to aokp.
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I wrote instructions on how I rooted. there could be other methods to. this is easiest for me! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562994
if you're going to end up on aokp, you should just stay on the 4.1.2 boot loader. the update to me is really only for TW roms because the stock ROMs are working just fine w/o the new boot loader.
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[Q] [Help]Sprint S4 Mini latest update root

I cannot get my sprint S4 Mini to root using kingo app. KNOX pops up and says unauthorized access or something like that. My first phone I had from sprint would root using kingo app. But I had to get a replacement and it came with the "WiFi Calling" update or whatever. How can I get it to root now?
Model number: SPH-l520
Android Version: 4.2.2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2489097

You're in the wrong forum sport.
This is for the Sprint Galaxy S4

leaderbuilder said:
You're in the wrong forum sport.
This is for the Sprint Galaxy S4
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There is no spot for the Sprint S4 mini. So this is the second best spot

You could contact chainfire or check his thread to see of it works.
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longtrenton1242 said:
There is no spot for the Sprint S4 mini. So this is the second best spot
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Yes there is and I moved it here.

Anyone know how to help? I've tried contacting chainfire but he/she did not answer me

If the device in question is indeed the mini.. Your Op has the wrong model number for the sprint version. Starts with L- not I and I think that's what was thrown off. However, don't use Kingo these days you must search. It's in here I'll check.
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No help yet, sorry I don't know.
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justlovejoy said:
If the device in question is indeed the mini.. Your Op has the wrong model number for the sprint version. Starts with L- not I and I think that's what was thrown off. However, don't use Kingo these days you must search. It's in here I'll check.
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I have L. it is just not capital. little l big L

If chainfire won't help, then there is no help. I've been asking around to no avail. My Mini is getting returned. Done with Samsung.
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Saferoot is what I think most use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1

justlovejoy said:
Saferoot is what I think most use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1
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It has been patched in the latest s4 mini for sprint update

longtrenton1242 said:
It has been patched in the latest s4 mini for sprint update
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Dang, I'm not sure of what will work for you but did you fix it already?
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justlovejoy said:
Dang, I'm not sure of what will work for you but did you fix it already?
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The only fix is for someone to create a way to root via odin that bypasses knox, and since nobody cares about this phone, that's not happening any time soon. It's already been EOL'd so it's not going to gain any traction. I just returned mine. Not worth having at this point.

Root Works
I got mine rooted today after coming back to stock from custom ROM. I have my KNOX Tripped which i dont care about and if you dont care about tripping it either ill let ya know how i did it. LMK

Do tell. I just ordered a return kit to send mine back. If I know I can root it after each update, I might keep it.

dbpaddler said:
Do tell. I just ordered a return kit to send mine back. If I know I can root it after each update, I might keep it.
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You have to flash a custom Recovery via Odin. This will Trip KNOX to 0X1! Here is a link to the file. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d1q1dzelglf093/recovery.tar.md5
Once you have flashed the recovery reboot into Recovery and install from ZIP. the zip file you need to flash is. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xpoc279um1b6uf9/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94%5B1%5D.zip
Once that is complete reboot and go to SuperSU App and Bam you are rooted.

dominique.j.lopez said:
You have to flash a custom Recovery via Odin. This will Trip KNOX to 0X1! Here is a link to the file. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d1q1dzelglf093/recovery.tar.md5
Once you have flashed the recovery reboot into Recovery and install from ZIP. the zip file you need to flash is. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xpoc279um1b6uf9/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94%5B1%5D.zip
Once that is complete reboot and go to SuperSU App and Bam you are rooted.
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Where'd the custom recovery come from?
Ugh...decisions decisions...Keep or return.

dbpaddler said:
Where'd the custom recovery come from?
Ugh...decisions decisions...Keep or return.
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The recovery was used from S0be's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2669991. I used his recovery-serranoltespr_cwm_based_6.0.4.7.img link and converted to MD5.

I just got a used one in the mail today that was already on NA7 and factory reset it just to be safe. So we can now root even on NA7?
Any chance of bricking it using the custom recovery?

Possible but not probable. The only issue we have now I believe is no NA7 tar to fall back on.
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