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This probably a dumb question but I haven't been able to find the answer by searching and reading through numerous threads.
Is there a way to root without having to flash an image? I don't want to have to set up my phone again and would just prefer to root so I can get rid of all the bloat.
Heck, I'd probably unroot afterwards because I'm perfectly happy with everything else. I just want to get rid of NFS and all the other apps that I never use.
Yes, you can with keeping stock just to remove stuff.
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Yes, you can with keeping stock just to remove stuff.
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How do I do that? everything that I have seen requires flashing?
blazinazn said:
How do I do that? everything that I have seen requires flashing?
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http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-easiest-method/
If someone knows a better way, let us know..-Thnx
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http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-easiest-method/
If someone knows a better way, let us know..-Thnx
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Step 8. Hit Start and let ODIN flash the custom CWM Recovery. When it’s done, your Galaxy Note 2 will reboot and you should have a fully rooted Galaxy Note 2.
So this doesn't wipe the phone? I saw this method but am hesitant to try it because I don't want to lose all my data.
blazinazn said:
Step 8. Hit Start and let ODIN flash the custom CWM Recovery. When it’s done, your Galaxy Note 2 will reboot and you should have a fully rooted Galaxy Note 2.
So this doesn't wipe the phone? I saw this method but am hesitant to try it because I don't want to lose all my data.
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Can anyone who has done it confirm? Alternatively could try How to root T889 +Counter reset + Unroot+stock firmware which was posted 3 weeks later in dev ( T-Mobile Galaxy Note II Android Development ) without Max YouTube video within instructions however
SMARTPHONEPC said:
Can anyone who has done it confirm? Alternatively could try How to root T889 +Counter reset + Unroot+stock firmware which was posted 3 weeks later in dev ( T-Mobile Galaxy Note II Android Development ) without Max YouTube video within instructions however
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I have used that method from galaxynote2root.com and had no problems. the only thing it did was install superuser and give root access, did not touch phone data.
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I have used that method from galaxynote2root.com and had no problems. the only thing it did was install superuser and give root access, did not touch phone data.
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Thanks for confirming
+1 on that method..I did this as well to set up hotspot tethering and it works..no data wipe..
First time doing this odin method so my question is
1. Will I get future OTA updates? It says my phone is modified. Will triangle away fix this?
2. What do I need to do now if I want to flash a custom rom? Install cwm flash recovery and rom as per normal?
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blazinazn said:
Heck, I'd probably unroot afterwards because I'm perfectly happy with everything else. I just want to get rid of NFS and all the other apps that I never use.
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Hey if that's really all you want to do, ICS and newer Android allows you to disable bloatware apps such as NFS. Just go into your application manager, swipe to the right until you get to "All" find the apps you don't want and hit "disable" and Tadda! :good:
Even though this requires flashing through odin, this is the best method. No "Modified" status and will not wipe your data. Your phone will be rooted and all settings and apps stay intact (you need to confirm this in the thread).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
So I have been rooted for a couple months now with no problems at all, I do have the t-mobile note 2 which is model # SGH-T889. And I opened up Superuser and there is an unroot button which was not check but soon became checked I was unaware at the time you can even unroot a phone via a program. Is there a way to reverse this problem, all of my rooted apps no longer allow me to open them up, But for say wallpappers and some other apps I was able to keep them
www(dot)/gyazo(dotcom)/74c27571285f3d19f866b09be020013a
That is what my Titanium backup says above.
I also tried installed the newere SuperSU or whatever that didn't work either.
And even still "Software update" "Your device has been modified.Software updates are not available" Hit OK, I only just found out today there is a program called "Voodoo OTA RootKeeper" Only had I known about this program yesterday none of this would have happened, in the "Voodoo OTA RootKeeper"there should be check marks allow me to uncheck/recheck and there is no huge button for backup/unroot/root. that tells me I'm not rooted I guess.
A buddy of mine actually helped me root via teamviewer And I do not have the proper kit/know how to do it for my model #. If someone can help me in another way besides just rerooting the original way that would help. But if not if you have a known good rootkit for my situation.
I am sorry if this is not in the right section under my phone. I wanted to put it in the dev area but read that they will delete it if you put it there, even though It would seem that is the proper area since this is a rooting situation.
If you guys need any more information about my issue please ask
Get odin and flash the rooted version of your phone let's say the mb4 or idk which one is exactly. But that should work with odin. If im wrong someone correct me....
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Galaxysm said:
Get odin and flash the rooted version of your phone let's say the mb4 or idk which one is exactly. But that should work with odin. If im wrong someone correct me....
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Well I would need someone to link me to the proper one for SGH-T889 for my note 2 T-mobile. And or if someone has a quick fix.
lethalxda said:
Well I would need someone to link me to the proper one for SGH-T889 for my note 2 T-mobile. And or if someone has a quick fix.
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Do what Galaxysm said its in the form t mobile note 2 in the Android development (pro tip) its a stickied post ( very top )
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deeznutz1977 said:
Do what Galaxysm said its in the form t mobile note 2 in the Androiddevelopment (pro tip) its a stickied post ( very top )
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955423
? if that is what you mean, I have no idea what any of this is, or where to begin I'm seeing the model # of my phone with SDFVCJ at the end of it. I don't want to brick my phone I just want to figure out how to get my root back how it was a couple days ago.
Is there a method to doing so? I do remember via teamviewer he used a rootkit of some kind would that work even in my current case? I still have superuser on my phone along with kies.
All you have to do is read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
[HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter - Stock Injected [TMO/MCT/GLW/VTR]..... down load odin to pc. Download the 4.1.2 tmobile rom. Extract the file. Open odin. Click on pda.. select the downloaded file
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All toy have to do is read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
[HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter - Stock Injected [TMO/MCT/GLW/VTR]..... down load odin to pc. Download the 4.1.2 tmobile rom. Extract the file. Open odin. Click on pda.. select the downloaded file
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Are you sure it is rom I need to DL, Don't I need to be rooted first to get the rom on there? My problem is my phone is half rooted, titanium backup says clear busybox and one other app, but every single other app says I need to be rooted, Along with that being weird when I try to do a software update. It tells me that I have a modded device so I cannot do it. In the mean while before I reroot again I would like to get the most recent update.
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Are you sure it is rom I need to DL, Don't I need to be rooted first to get the rom on there? My problem is my phone is half rooted, titanium backup says clear busybox and one other app, but every single other app says I need to be rooted, Along with that being weird when I try to do a software update. It tells me that I have a modded device so I cannot do it. In the mean while before I reroot again I would like to get the most recent update.
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Dude , chill out this isn't that hard... Ok. Can you still get into recovery power volume up and menu
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Are you sure it is rom I need to DL, Don't I need to be rooted first to get the rom on there? My problem is my phone is half rooted, titanium backup says clear busybox and one other app, but every single other app says I need to be rooted, Along with that being weird when I try to do a software update. It tells me that I have a modded device so I cannot do it. In the mean while before I reroot again I would like to get the most recent update.
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Just get the Note 2 toolkit on your PC or laptop. Follow the instructions to root.
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Just get the Note 2 toolkit on your PC or laptop. Follow the instructions to root.
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Ronnie the toolbox is so many unnecessary steps. With the way I told dude is simple you download one thing btw: it seems like you and Mr. Skip got a thing going on cuts your on love with his tool box lol. ..
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Ronnie the toolbox is so many unnecessary steps. With the way I told dude is simple you download one thing btw: it seems like you and Mr. Skip got a thing going on cuts your on love with his tool box lol. ..
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I like the box.... Its all good.. For newbies it is pretty foolproof.
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Dude , chill out this isn't that hard... Ok. Can you still get into recovery power volume up and menu
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Again you are not to clear, and not answering my main question Am I still rooted???????? I mean none of my apps work for root, yet I cannot do a software update. I REALLY want the software update. I don't want to lose my many months of my rooted phone. I don't want to have a stock phone I'd like to keep everything that I have adjusted on my phone.
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Again you are not to clear, and not answering my main question Am I still rooted???????? I mean none of my apps work for root, yet I cannot do a software update. I REALLY want the software update. I don't want to lose my many months of my rooted phone. I don't want to have a stock phone I'd like to keep everything that I have adjusted on my phone.
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No you're not rooted. Reroot your phone again with either method already told to you. Or what recovery do you have?
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No you're not rooted. Reroot your phone again with either method already told to you. Or what recovery do you have?
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How can I tell which recovery I have? I do have a root kit on my computer which was used back then, Would it say brick my phone If I uninstall Superuser right now? would that allow me to get my "software update" back?
http://gyazo(DOTCOM)/4af681a85cab54b4767e1684cd5b68f9
http://gyazo(DOTCOM)/adc9712e1b212db730981065f4c78a9b
both of the links about just remove the "(DOTCOM)" that is the kit I used for my first root.
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How can I tell which recovery I have? I do have a root kit on my computer which was used back then, Would it say brick my phone If I uninstall Superuser right now? would that allow me to get my "software update" back?
http://gyazo(DOTCOM)/4af681a85cab54b4767e1684cd5b68f9
http://gyazo(DOTCOM)/adc9712e1b212db730981065f4c78a9b
both of the links about just remove the "(DOTCOM)" that is the kit I used for my first root.
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Of you didn't change it in sure it's stock, but just boot into it to check. Quick question, you're wanting the update. What version are you on right now?
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Of you didn't change it in sure it's stock, but just boot into it to check. Quick question, you're wanting the update. What version are you on right now?
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I don't know what you mean in the first part, I'm on 4.1.1 tmobile T889
kernal version 3.0.31
lethalxda said:
I don't know what you mean in the first part, I'm on 4.1.1 tmobile T889
kernal version 3.0.31
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If you didn't install a custom recovery then is probably still stock so forget my question.
Also, try this to get your root. Is the easiest way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35512626
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If you didn't install a custom recovery then is probably still stock so forget my question.
Also, try this to get your root. Is the easiest way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35512626
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMG!!!! You are my savior!!!! I now have root again, Now I can use voodoo OTA RootKeeper. You sir got a "Thanks" Button clicked
For those that can't tell this method fixed my issue from clicking on unroot in superSU.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMG!!!! You are my savior!!!! I now have root again, Now I can use voodoo OTA RootKeeper. You sir got a "Thanks" Button clicked
For those that can't tell this method fixed my issue from clicking on unroot in superSU.
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I believe ota root keeper doesnt work with latest update.
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Im new to all this so I rooted my Samsung SCH-S960L with a friend and i guess we did something wrong along the way.
The root worked fine, I then wanted to place a rom on it so we used rom manager and got CyanogenMod as it looked like the most popular and safest one. The problem is that it now says my phone is metro pc and the model number is SCH-R530M and I dont have a google play store (could not get it to download). I Just want to figure out how to get it back to normal and its hard to find many forms for sch-S960l or SCH-R530M
If you downloaded a CM rom you also need to flash gapps package. The google apps are not allowed to be used with those types of rom, or built into them because google apps are proprietary and cm is not licensed to use them in the rom. So you have to find and download the appropriate gapps package then you will have play store and other essential google apps.
Somewhat ambitious to jump right to that instead of playing with some TW roms first.
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If you downloaded a CM rom you also need to flash gapps package. The google apps are not allowed to be used with those types of rom, or built into them because google apps are proprietary and cm is not licensed to use them in the rom. So you have to find and download the appropriate gapps package then you will have play store and other essential google apps.
Somewhat ambitious to jump right to that instead of playing with some TW roms first.
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thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.
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thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.
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Yeah why would it say metropcs... Hang on i will get you link. Flash this rom after wiping cache, wiping dalvik and doing factory reset. Sorry I will get you link asap. I'm on Mobile now so having difficulty finding it.
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Yeah why would it say metropcs... Hang on i will get you link. Flash this rom after wiping cache, wiping dalvik and doing factory reset. Sorry I will get you link asap. I'm on Mobile now so having difficulty finding it.
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Thank you so much im just afraid ill play around with things to much and mess things up to bad
Im not sure if its relevant but im pretty sure the ROM is also made it so I cant get a 3/4G connection. all i can do is call and text.
Anyone have a SAFE root for the galaxy s3 sch-s960l?
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isn't you're s3 the TracFone/Net10/Straight Talk model???? yes just use Philz recovery (which has root option) for the D2lte which you can flash via Odin V3.09 or you can use Towel Root
sirhccarpenter said:
thanks but I found a gapps package but it will not work and will it be a problem that it now says metropc and gives the wrong model number.
My friend acted as though he knew more then he did and now im suck with the problem. I did not even know the difference till i was trying to figure out what we did wrong.
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It seems like you flashed a CM built for a different device. Not all SGS3's are the same!!
Another possibility is that you need to update your APNs. There is a flashable universal APN fix for Boost S3 (I'm on Boost), so it couldn't hurt to check around and see if there is one for your carrier.
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isn't you're s3 the TracFone/Net10/Straight Talk model???? yes just use Philz recovery (which has root option) for the D2lte which you can flash via Odin V3.09 or you can use Towel Root
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Im sorry but could you explain that? Like how to set it up/etc.
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Im sorry but could you explain that? Like how to set it up/etc.
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which part?
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which part?
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I have been trying to learn the "terms" or words i guess involved with rooting and custom roms and such. How would i set my phone up for rooting and how would i use your method to root it? Is there any problems found with this root while installing something else such as a rom? I have yet to find a perfect root. Sorry for the long message
Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!
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I have been trying to learn the "terms" or words i guess involved with rooting and custom roms and such. How would i set my phone up for rooting and how would i use your method to root it? Is there any problems found with this root while installing something else such as a rom? I have yet to find a perfect root. Sorry for the long message
Rooting noob. Help would be greatly appreciated!
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there will be a root method that will always work for your specific S3....that being said i have noticed that even in the SIII L710 one root method never works 100% of the time for every one hence why there are a couple of way to do so.......now if you look at my device history you can see i have been rooting different ones and each one except for my s3 could be rooted with Kingro Root.....and i used Towel Root to root my S3 the first Time around its an app the works on basically every phone but i had to manually install SuperSU and Busy Box from the play store this method should work on your phone especially if your on 4.4.2
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there will be a root method that will always work for your specific S3....that being said i have noticed that even in the SIII L710 one root method never works 100% of the time for every one hence why there are a couple of way to do so.......now if you look at my device history you can see i have been rooting different ones and each one except for my s3 could be rooted with Kingro Root.....and i used Towel Root to root my S3 the first Time around its an app the works on basically every phone but i had to manually install SuperSU and Busy Box from the play store this method should work on your phone especially if your on 4.4.2
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So the towel root will work with sch-s960l? I have seen those 2 apps alot of times on these forums. What are they? Also my phone is running 4.1.2..Never could figure out how to update it.
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So the towel root will work with sch-s960l? I have seen those 2 apps alot of times on these forums. What are they? Also my phone is running 4.1.2..Never could figure out how to update it.
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i believe it will but first update to the latest stock rom your phone has to offer you can check through Samsung Kies 3 and which 2 apps?
6th_Hokage said:
i believe it will but first update to the latest stock rom your phone has to offer you can check through Samsung Kies 3 and which 2 apps?
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Ok ill check it out. The super su and busy box. What are they for exactly? Will that root harm my phone if i cant ypdate the rom?
--Rooting newb. Help would be greatly appreciated!--
SLUDER4 said:
Ok ill check it out. The super su and busy box. What are they for exactly? Will that root harm my phone if i cant ypdate the rom?
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i personally don't know if it will work/harm on JB since when i used it my S3 had already been updated to KK and SuperSU will help regulate what apps have root access by giving you a prompt when a app asks for root access and SuperSU also updates your "Root/SU Binary" so it's on the latest one and Busy Box will also ask SuperSU for root access and will install Busybox 1.22.1 which allows you to use some other root apps like Viper4Andriod
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i personally don't know if it will work/harm on JB since when i used it my S3 had already been updated to KK and SuperSU will help regulate what apps have root access by giving you a prompt when a app asks for root access and SuperSU also updates your "Root/SU Binary" so it's on the latest one and Busy Box will also ask SuperSU for root access and will install Busybox 1.22.1 which allows you to use some other root apps like Viper4Andriod
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Did you have the sch-s960l model?
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SLUDER4 said:
Did you have the sch-s960l model?
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nope the boost model but im sure it should work on basically any 4.4.2 rom since it has worked for other s3 owners on other carriers and other phones but you'll never know unless you try
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nope the boost model but im sure it should work on basically any 4.4.2 rom since it has worked for other s3 owners on other carriers and other phones but you'll never know unless you try
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Yeah true but could it damage my phone?
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Keep in mind that if you follow this method, you are tripping the knox flag to a 0x1. This completed voids your warranty and until this moment there's no possible way to research back to a 0x0.
I used Oden to apply the Chainfire root. After rebooting, Knox told me it prevented an unauthorized app from accessing secure area of the phone. Then SuperSU FC'ed. I went to play, updated it SuperSU, and opened it. After a brief pause, it asked "Do you want to disable Knox?". I pondered that question intently, and in about 10ms, answered OF COURSE! It the successfully disabled knox.
After, go into the play store, and download "Rom Manager". Open it up, and click on the first tab. "Recovery Setup" (Even if it says that you already have CWM recovery installed, still do these steps) After clicking on that tab, on the list "Install or Update recovery" Click on ClockwordMod Recovery. Then click on our device name. A box will pop up suggesting you have Wi-Fi (If you're not already on it), just click OK. And then it'll automatically download it and flash it. There you go.
Sorry if this has already been posted. People might think that there is a different way to root 4.3, just here to help.
Took part of this from erkme73
Thanks .. worked like a charm
Thanks a lot. This method worked for me and very quickly! Thanks!
Thnaks for testing this out. This method worked for me. I had the old CFautoroot before and it didn't work for me, so after downloading the CFautoroot that's specifically for t-mo version, this worked for me.
I didn't even have to go and download a custom recovery. I managed to have the stock recovery on.
Previous to 4.3 I flashed Robinson's stock root-injected 4.1.2 rom. Would this method work for me? And can I skip the CWM recovery part?
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Previous to 4.3 I flashed Robinson's stock root-injected 4.1.2 rom. Would this method work for me? And can I skip the CWM recovery part?
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If you use ODIN to flash the 4.3 stock, then you'll lose root, and then you'll have to do this method to get root back. You already have root. Wait until Mr. R puts out the root injected 4.3 so you won't lose your root.
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If you use ODIN to flash the 4.3 stock, then you'll lose root, and then you'll have to do this method to get root back. You already have root. Wait until Mr. R puts out the root injected 4.3 so you won't lose your root.
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I flashed Robinson's stock root-injected 4.1.2 via Odin and I installed the 4.3 update via Kies yesterday so I lost root. I was wondering if this method would work for me.
It worked for me through ODIN. My mistake was using the old CFautoroot that was for the note 2 international. Once I used the one for t-mo, it all worked exactly as the OP stated - I stopped before the recovery installation since I didn't need TWRP or CWM
is it possible to be rooted and still use knox?
nmw407 said:
It worked for me through ODIN. My mistake was using the old CFautoroot that was for the note 2 international. Once I used the one for t-mo, it all worked exactly as the OP stated - I stopped before the recovery installation since I didn't need TWRP or CWM
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Just did exactly what you said and it works! I gained root on stock 4.3.
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is it possible to be rooted and still use knox?
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From what I have seen with my phone NO... But hey still very early. The root method here is great. I found that I had to also uninstall Knox completly with TiBu and seems to hold. I found booting back into recovery even with Knox on Freeze it still would interfere ... Just my limited experience speaking here also.
Thanks again for the root method. Seems 4.3 is pretty smooth, I installed exposed and Wanam and all is good, Also flashed Devil Kernel and good good so far.:victory:
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There you go.
Sorry if this has already been posted. People might think that there is a different way to root 4.3, just here to help.
Took part of this from erkme73
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Worked like a charm. Thanks for posting the steps!
This method works but i did a master reset to start "fresh" after rooting and i got on the Tmobile 4g lte screen loop.
Any ideas?
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From what I have seen with my phone NO... But hey still very early. The root method here is great. I found that I had to also uninstall Knox completly with TiBu and seems to hold. I found booting back into recovery even with Knox on Freeze it still would interfere ... Just my limited experience speaking here also.
Thanks again for the root method. Seems 4.3 is pretty smooth, I installed exposed and Wanam and all is good, Also flashed Devil Kernel and good good so far.:victory:
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What do you meant by interfere?
DKM119 said:
This method works but i did a master reset to start "fresh" after rooting and i got on the Tmobile 4g lte screen loop.
Any ideas?
What do you meant by interfere?
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Mine hung on that screen for longer than I wanted (started getting nervous) but eventually the phone finished loading up
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Keep in mind that if you follow this method, you are tripping the knox flag to a 0x1. This completed voids your warranty and until this moment there's no possible way to revert back to a 0x0. This means you can't downgrade your firmware and if you try, even via Odin, it wouldn't let you and lock your phone. Just a heads up. OP shouldve posted this in the post but if you don't mind flashing custom rooms etc, then by all means go ahead.
ungraph said:
Keep in mind that if you follow this method, you are tripping the knox flag to a 0x1. This completed voids your warranty and until this moment there's no possible way to research back to a 0x0. This means you can't downgrade your firmware and if you try, even via Odin, it wouldn't let you and lock your phone. Just a heads up. OP shouldve posted this in the post but if you don't mind flashing custom rooms etc, then by all means go ahead.
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I'll edit it in right now to let everyone know.
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it's work on my NOTE2
Thanks
I thank the OP for updating the post to reflect the Knox issue... but I think anyone with a Note 2 should have already been aware of such issues when rooting. Even if they weren't around for the "modified/binary count/triangle away" disscussions... those that did root, still had to deal with those issue and heard all about them... and now that we've headed towards that next phase of OTA's... it's hard to think anyone has not seen/heard/read something on Knox itself... I can hardly go 5 topics without seeing something related to Knox posted within the first 2 pages... I commend the OP for updating... but how can people be so careless with a phone that cost $400-700. Especially when the first rule of xda is "read first" followed by rule two "at your own risk"
Ultimately, I tripped out about the whole "modified status won't allow OTA's / void warranty" at first and in the end it was patched... I hope for everyone's sake, this gets the same solution... like Coug, I'm holding out for the moment, but I do have faith
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PhxDroid86 said:
I thank the OP for updating the post to reflect the Knox issue... but I think anyone with a Note 2 should have already been aware of such issues when rooting. Even if they weren't around for the "modified/binary count/triangle away" disscussions... those that did root, still had to deal with those issue and heard all about them... and now that we've headed towards that next phase of OTA's... it's hard to think anyone has not seen/heard/read something on Knox itself... I can hardly go 5 topics without seeing something related to Knox posted within the first 2 pages... I commend the OP for updating... but how can people be so careless with a phone that cost $400-700. Especially when the first rule of xda is "read first" followed by rule two "at your own risk"
Ultimately, I tripped out about the whole "modified status won't allow OTA's / void warranty" at first and in the end it was patched... I hope for everyone's sake, this gets the same solution... like Coug, I'm holding out for the moment, but I do have faith
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In a perfect world this is completely true, but this isn't a prefect world. Most the post I see about Knox is "what is Knox" instead of people searching. That's why we have so many people already bootlooping trying to go back to 4.1. I'm glad the op updated the Knox warranty but because I'm pretty sure there will be some people shocked by theirs being tripped.
On a side not Vroot and kingo will root without messing up the Knox. Just Google them. They were removed from xda because some suspicion of virus, but I didn't have s problem
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So if you flash Mr. Robinson's stock root injected update you lose root. He has ripped out knox so if you use this method, you shouldn't have any issues and regain root?
Hi All,
Recently I tried to root my T-Mobile Note II running stock 4.3 with a few of the one ctick root apps. I've tried framaroot (no go), towelroot (not supported) rootmaster (vRoot) I think that's where the partial root came into play. It installed an app called kinguser (that says I'm not rooted WTH!). It also installed it as a system app, so now I can't uninstall it. I installed supersu which has to update binaries, but it won't disable Knox. Rootchecker also says I'm rooted somewhat. The 1st paragraph under congratulations says I'm rooted. Everything else says no I'm not. User and group ID is not returning or something to that effect. When I learned about the one click apps I thought it was a Godsend because I don't have a computer. I've tried so many things to try to get around Knox, nothing is working. Installed it then deleted it like I read somewhere, tried the su pm com.sec.knox.seandroid on terminal emulator still no go. I even tried to play around with the commands for knox on terminal emulator atill no go. I don't know if its something security related with the phone or what. I used towelroot on my girlfriends Sgh t999L with stock 4.3 and it worked. So now I'm really pissed! I've searched the web for anything like this and couldn't find nothing. I know I'm not the only one this has happened to. I used some app cant remember the name, but it did ask me to use root access for something. But it wasn't through supersu. Plus it wasn't a root type of app so I refused access. I'm trying remember everything before I post this, dont wanna post it and remember something right after I do. I know its a lot of great minds on hear hopefully someone will be able to help me out with this situation. Thanks in advance XDA members..
PS. Does anyone know what modstring. I can use to maybe get towelroot to work? Or of any other terminal emulator commands for knox.
Just Odin flash the root66 tar from MrRobinson. You'll end up rooted and running fine...
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Coug76 said:
Just Odin flash the root66 tar from MrRobinson. You'll end up rooted and running fine...
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Thanks for the prompt response Coug76. I read several of the route66 posts. It appears that this method is for the sgh t999 variants. I was able to acquire root access with towelroot for this phone. I didn't find any mention of the note 2 sgh t889 in any of those posts. I know that you are supposed to use methods for the particular model. I don't know if this is a universal method or what. I ran a different rootchecker app and it says that I have root but not root access. I understand the gist of that, but it isn't helping my situation. Is it safe to use this method for my phone, or could you please recommend something else that I can use? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the quick response. Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the prompt response Coug76. I read several of the route66 posts. It appears that this method is for the sgh t999 variants. I was able to acquire root access with towelroot for this phone. I didn't find any mention of the note 2 sgh t889 in any of those posts. I know that you are supposed to use methods for the particular model. I don't know if this is a universal method or what. I ran a different rootchecker app and it says that I have root but not root access. I understand the gist of that, but it isn't helping my situation. Is it safe to use this method for my phone, or could you please recommend something else that I can use? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the quick response. Awaiting your reply. Thanks in advance.
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There is a sticky in the Development Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
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Coug76 said:
There is a sticky in the Development Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
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:good: :good: Thanks for your assistance and pointing me in the right direction. Since I don't have a computer, I'll have to wait til Monday to try this at the library. Thanks again, very much appreciated...
J3D1mineTR1X said:
:good: :good: Thanks for your assistance and pointing me in the right direction. Since I don't have a computer, I'll have to wait til Monday to try this at the library. Thanks again, very much appreciated...
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While I prefer pc Odin, mobile Odin from Chainfire should take care of you. The only thing it won't flash in a Samsung tar is the bootloader. You already have the mk7 bootloader so you should be fine.
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Thanks again Coug76, your help is both needed and appropriated. I just purchased and tried [Root] Mobile Odin Pro. First time it asked for superuser permission. The next few times it gave me an "couldn't detect phone model" error message. So, apparently I need superuser permission to run the app (I'm not sure) . I got a refund after a few tries..
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Appreciated (type-o), apologize for that.
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J3D1mineTR1X said:
Appreciated (type-o), apologize for that.
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There is a free version if Mobile Odin available on XDA FWIW. You would need root to make it work though. Brainfart there from yours truly.
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LOL! Thanks again my friend. I see there's wisdom in your words. Quick question: If mobile Odin ever comes around again to its former glory. What would be the steps to take to install what's needed? Once again thanks. As you see I'm still not rooted but I still purchased the XDA Premium 4 app. Mainly because of my correspondence with you my friend. Thanks again, can't say that it enough. You've given me hope when I thought all hope was lost.
*What good is knowledge, if its not to be shared* Read that on the back of a cereal box, naw I didn't. LOL!
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Did you manage to get it rooted?
I can't get my Note 2 rooted either. I must have rooted over 50 devices over the last 5 years and never ran into so much difficultly. I have tried the root66 method, various other links around. None of them work. I was on stock 4.3 as well. And I think that's the problem. These are very old links from 2 years ago and I think since I already had 4.3, I can't just go straight to a rooted 4.3. For me, the root only works on the first boot. The next time I boot, root is gone. I have tried different versions of SuperUser - 1.91, 1.99r4, 2.01. Nothing's worked. Tried installing superuser zip from TWRP and CWM. Same problem.
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I can't get my Note 2 rooted either. I must have rooted over 50 devices over the last 5 years and never ran into so much difficultly. I have tried the root66 method, various other links around. None of them work. I was on stock 4.3 as well. And I think that's the problem. These are very old links from 2 years ago and I think since I already had 4.3, I can't just go straight to a rooted 4.3. For me, the root only works on the first boot. The next time I boot, root is gone. I have tried different versions of SuperUser - 1.91, 1.99r4, 2.01. Nothing's worked. Tried installing superuser zip from TWRP and CWM. Same problem.
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did you remove knox? I have heard of it messing with root
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did you remove knox? I have heard of it messing with root
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No. But I had never enabled it. The icon was still on the phone. Plus the ROM I downloaded has Knox removed from it. So it should have worked. It does get root on the first boot. But it's lost after a reboot.
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No. But I had never enabled it. The icon was still on the phone. Plus the ROM I downloaded has Knox removed from it. So it should have worked. It does get root on the first boot. But it's lost after a reboot.
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When you open supersu app does it give an error?
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When you open supersu app does it give an error?
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Yes. I get a message
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!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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Yes. I get a message
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!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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I'm in the same boat. I'm partially rooted myself. Im the one posted the question. I tried to root my T-Mobile Note II running stock 4.3 today with heimdall (think that's spelled right) for mac. Files were uploaded phone rebooted, no root. I got my partial root from a one click apk called vRoot or rootmaster. I have root but not root access. I've never had the luxury of being rooted at all. I've tried different things to disable knox with no luck. I really think samsung and tmobile did something extra with that update. Don't understand how dam near every other phone with 4.3 can be rooted. But this one presents a slew of problems. My rootchecker pro reads exactly like yours. Except my group and user ID's don't return anything. Other than that it's word for word everywhere else. If you come up with a solution please let me know, or rather share. I don't have a computer so it's hard for me to try anything. Good luck and thanks in advance if you get it done. Thanks again.
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The bootloader info is located in the about device area. Mine is T889UVUCMK7. Yours should be the same. Only difference between my phone and yours is mine started out on 4.1.2. Another thing with my phone is: whenever I try to load something through recovery mode by way of upload by external sd card. I always get a red "E" signature error and it doesn't put it on my phone. Hopefully the bootloader info is right. Someone with a bit more understanding about this stuff passed it on to me. My next attempt was going to be with route66, guess I don't have to try it out now being as though our situations are so similar.
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os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
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!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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What version of TWRP are you using?
os2baba said:
Yes. I get a message
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!
This is after the next boot. The first boot works.
Edit: I tried a number of links to try rooting.
Starting with and repeatedly trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
I just found this one you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564430
Should I try that one? I presume it's different from the one in the first link. I'll have to reset the phone and all my settings. But at this point, I'm ready to try anything. I don't want to mess with a different kernel from your link on my current installation. BTW, how would I know what the current bootloader on my phone is and whether it's the latest? I was on Stock unrooted 4.3 when I started. I'm now on 4.3 (supposedly) rooted stock ROM from the first link.
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Finally got it working. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54157011&postcount=663