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So I've ran into a huge problem or what seems like a huge problem to me. I just got a new Galaxy S3 16 GB from T-Mobile last Friday. Three days later, I rooted it. I used the instructions from this guy who I now think doesn't know what he's talking about.
Can't upload the link because I'm new but it's called "How to Root T-Mobile Galaxy S3 SGH-T999" by High On Android and it's on YouTube.
Now there's me all happy getting ready to have some fun with my new root. I try downloading a game in which I need to use Titanium Backup. It tells me that I'm not rooted. I go to Superuser and it says I'm not rooted. So now I go to Root Checker and you already know what it says.... NOT ROOTED! Now I'm thinking I should do that new software update that adds Google Wallet but it want allow it probably because it's sort of rooted. So I thought to myself maybe I should just unroot it and restart all over again so I go to some unrooting instructions. It tells me to download an app called TriangleAway which also tells me that I'm not rooted. So now I can't update software, use Kies, and at the same time, can't get any benefits from being rooted. What is the problem here and what do I do?
You don't need triangle away to Odon to stock
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ktetreault14 said:
You don't need triangle away to Odon to stock
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I needed Triangle Away to remove root and I'm a noob to andoid so everything you said after triangle away flew past my mind.
Do you have a custom recovery?
psykhotic said:
Do you have a custom recovery?
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I have no idea. I followed all instructions in this video if that helps you: Youtube Title: "How to Root T-Mobile Galaxy S3 SGH T999" by High On Android.
Try the toolkit.
It's simpler
Odin can be confusing at first
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Watch the video in my signature. Impossible to mess it up.
Did you root it? We are here if you still need help.
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I've only used Odin once and found it very simple. Look for the guide that says no trip root method. All you do is simply download a stock rom that already has root injected in it. Unzip the file and you should now have some file called "root666....something".tar
Place phone in download mode. Connect usb to pc and launch Odin. Make sure the phone shows up in com window and there's 2 settings you need to select auto reboot and one other setting, its in the guide. The use pda and select the tar file and flash and the phone will automatically reboot when everything's done and you're good to go
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I followed the video and no problem. After doing odin for flashing the recovery did you boot into recovery and flash the zip file you were instructed to install? Since it is and older video you must update the super user app that you install from the play store. After updating the app open it and it will tell you it needs to install new binaries. To your phone.
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Aerowinder said:
Watch the video in my signature. Impossible to mess it up.
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Same guy from the other video I took instructions from. In the description it says "Here's how to root your Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 or T-Mobile Galaxy S2 SGH-T999 or AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-i747!" I have a hard time following instructions from someone who has errors in their description in addition to following instructions from his other video and ending up posting a thread in this forum.
The SGH-T999 is the S3, so that's a typo. And I know it is accurate because it's how I rooted my phone months ago. In my signature I provide all information necessary to root, including updated files (the files he links to are outdated - use mine instead). I don't know what video you saw before, but I assure you, this one works.
Odin CWM > flash Superuser in CWM > rooted.
There are only two ways to root. This one is easier than flashing a pre-rooted firmware, wiping your data.
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The SGH-T999 is the S3, so that's a typo. And I know it is accurate because it's how I rooted my phone months ago. In my signature I provide all information necessary to root, including updated files (the files he links to are outdated - use mine instead). I don't know what video you saw before, but I assure you, this one works.
Odin CWM > flash Superuser in CWM > rooted.
There are only two ways to root. This one is easier than flashing a pre-rooted firmware, wiping your data.
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I'm currently trying this method right now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
If that doesn't work I guess I'll try your method.
Android_Monsters said:
Try the toolkit.
It's simpler
Odin can be confusing at first
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HUGE PROBLEM I get to the point where I get to Odin3 v3.07 but for some strange reason I can't do the part where I hit start because the whole bottom part of that window is hidden by the toolbar at the bottom(Windows 7). I ran into a similar problem on Kies where I couldn't install new firmware because the bottom part wasn't visible or hidden by the toolbar. What should I do?
I've seen this happen when changing font size from the Control Panel. "Accessibility" or "Ease of access". Could also be a custom theme. Can we get a screenshot of you running Odin?
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I've seen this happen when changing font size from the Control Panel. "Accessibility" or "Ease of access". Could also be a custom theme. Can we get a screenshot of you running Odin?
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Nvrmind I hit the button using the Tab key. But now that I got done with all that I get to the part of going to Superuser and it never asks me to Allow or Deny. So then I install Titanium Backup and when I open it, instead of it asking me for root permissions it gives me this message:
"Sorry, I could not acquire root priviledges. This application will *not* work ! Please verify that your ROM is rooted and inlcudes BusyBox, and try again.
This attempt was made using the "/system/bin/su" command."
Using CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 (which is in my signature), flash Superuser 3.2 (which is also in my signature). I warned you against using the provided flashing tools from the YoutTube videos because they are outdated. Use the files in my signature. The CWM is the newest version available, as is the Superuser, which already contains the newest binaries. I didn't build these packages because I got bored, I built them because I needed them. And it looks like you do also.
You don't need to allow Superuser root access. Well, you may for some options within the app, but not for giving other apps root access.
This attempt was made using the "/system/bin/su" command."
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I'm not sure what you mean by this, but if su is in /system/bin (it shouldn't be), then you need a symlink to /system/xbin. Or just flash the version I provide in my signature, which puts it in the proper place to begin with (it will remove the not working root app/binaries).
Also, if you have Set DNS installed, remove it. It has a tendency to prevent root access from working sometimes.
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Using CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 (which is in my signature), flash Superuser 3.2 (which is also in my signature). I warned you against using the provided flashing tools from the YoutTube videos because they are outdated. Use the files in my signature. The CWM is the newest version available, as is the Superuser, which already contains the newest binaries. I didn't build these packages because I got bored, I built them because I needed them. And it looks like you do also.
You don't need to allow Superuser root access. Well, you may for some options within the app, but not for giving other apps root access.
I'm not sure what you mean by this, but if su is in /system/bin (it shouldn't be), then you need a symlink to /system/xbin. Or just flash the version I provide in my signature, which puts it in the proper place to begin with (it will remove the not working root app/binaries).
Also, if you have Set DNS installed, remove it. It has a tendency to prevent root access from working sometimes.
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Sorry, I actually meant to reply to Android_Monsters as I'm still using his method.
This takes two minutes, tops. You don't need the toolkit. The toolkit is very useful for sure (easy adb, for one; odin tar creation, etc.), but I think in this particular case, less is more. Also, the toolkit contains outdated CWM/Superuser.
You are trying to reinvent the wheel. Just borrow mine for crying out loud.
This is work in progress, have got some ideas to disable Knox(only if you are rooted). Will be updating this thread tomorrow after testing the steps on the loserskater 4.3 release.
This may work but only time will tell.
Don't forget to set SELinux to permissive
Remove the following files:
Code:
(along with any associated .odex files)
/system/app/ContainerAgent.apk
/system/app/ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
/system/app/KLMSAgent.apk
/system/app/KNOXAgent.apk
/system/app/KnoxAttestationAgent.apk
/system/app/KNOXStore.apk
(entire folders)
/system/containers
/system/etc/secure_storage/com.sec.knox.store
(doubt this one is necessary)
/system/lib/libknoxdrawglfunction.so
And I'm not sure SELinux set to permissive is actually necessary. Been running enforced with root and haven't had any issues yet.
Root persisted through reboot?
mrhaley30705 said:
Root persisted through reboot?
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Just removed knox, rebooted, restored TiBU, rebooted, and root is still intact.
That is very good to hear :thumbsup:
loserskater said:
Remove the following files:
Code:
(along with any associated .odex files)
/system/app/ContainerAgent.apk
/system/app/ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
/system/app/KLMSAgent.apk
/system/app/KNOXAgent.apk
/system/app/KnoxAttestationAgent.apk
/system/app/KNOXStore.apk
(entire folders)
/system/containers
/system/etc/secure_storage/com.sec.knox.store
(doubt this one is necessary)
/system/lib/libknoxdrawglfunction.so
And I'm not sure SELinux set to permissive is actually necessary. Been running enforced with root and haven't had any issues yet.
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Can i just rename this files ?
EDIT: I renamed and restarted. Root are present after restart..
loserskater said:
Just removed knox, rebooted, restored TiBU, rebooted, and root is still intact.
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Have you or anyone else tried Root->freeze Knox in TiBu as an alternative?
stoobie-doo said:
Have you or anyone else tried Root->freeze Knox in TiBu as an alternative?
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I tried this, but SuperSU is still crashing. So no root for apps that didn't get root access before you installed 4.3.
norbarb said:
Can i just rename this files ?
EDIT: I renamed and restarted. Root are present after restart..
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Did you root with CF AutoRoot or Kingo?
Evilweasel47 said:
I tried this, but SuperSU is still crashing. So no root for apps that didn't get root access before you installed 4.3.
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Update samsung security and SU will work. Just after SU FC go to notification and there is policy info, click on it and agree to update. After this SU should work just fine.
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stoobie-doo said:
Did you root with CF AutoRoot or Kingo?
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With CF-Auto
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norbarb said:
Update samsung security and SU will work. Just after SU FC go to notification and there is policy info, click on it and agree to update. After this SU should work just fine.
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With CF-Auto
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One more q... are you having the same root behavior that others have had, i.e., previously authorized apps continue to work, but no new ones can acquire root?
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One more q... are you having the same root behavior that others have had, i.e., previously authorized apps continue to work, but no new ones can acquire root?
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I am able to authorize new apps. However after removing Knox supersu fcs. I do not receive a prompt as mentioned above.
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One more q... are you having the same root behavior that others have had, i.e., previously authorized apps continue to work, but no new ones can acquire root?
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No i did not notice this.. I just tryed app with root requairment and no problem. Everything working like before update.
Just wanted to add more information to the table
Yesterday after I found out that 4.3 finally released officially, I Odin'd back to stock and worked my way to 4.1.2, and then 4.3. So my phone is completely virgin, the way it would be if I just bought it and upgraded.
I Used CF-Auto Root to give me root and Superuser. The Odin flash did the job, it rebooted into recovery, did its dark magic, and started the phone normally.
As soon as the phone booted up, it FC. I ignored it, and proceeded to use root explorer to go rename the files given by Loserskater to remove Knox off the system.
As soon as I go to rename the first file, SU again crashes and I get a note about security policy needs to be update. Reading what other users were saying, I let it update.
It then blocked Super User. It won't open, and anything that tries to access it will crash (like using root explorer to do tasks that require root)
I said "Okay, maybe we'll try this again" Second flash of CF-Auto Root worked like it should. SuperUser is still blocked.
I factory reset the phone. SuperUser was there as soon as I boot up, and it FC immediately. Knox still had it blocked.
I was forced to turn off SU for now as to stop getting pop ups.
So, there has been my first few hours with Knox. Not very pleasant.
Any ideas?
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Yesterday after I found out that 4.3 finally released officially, I Odin'd back to stock and worked my way to 4.1.2, and then 4.3. So my phone is completely virgin, the way it would be if I just bought it and upgraded.
I Used CF-Auto Root to give me root and Superuser. The Odin flash did the job, it rebooted into recovery, did its dark magic, and started the phone normally.
As soon as the phone booted up, it FC. I ignored it, and proceeded to use root explorer to go rename the files given by Loserskater to remove Knox off the system.
As soon as I go to rename the first file, SU again crashes and I get a note about security policy needs to be update. Reading what other users were saying, I let it update.
It then blocked Super User. It won't open, and anything that tries to access it will crash (like using root explorer to do tasks that require root)
I said "Okay, maybe we'll try this again" Second flash of CF-Auto Root worked like it should. SuperUser is still blocked.
I factory reset the phone. SuperUser was there as soon as I boot up, and it FC immediately. Knox still had it blocked.
I was forced to turn off SU for now as to stop getting pop ups.
So, there has been my first few hours with Knox. Not very pleasant.
Any ideas?
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I think you have to agree to securituy polices before you remove/dissable/rename knox files.
Edit: i post pictures to see that my SU is working fine and no problem. I did what i post allover this forums.
ali3n8 said:
I am able to authorize new apps. However after removing Knox supersu fcs. I do not receive a prompt as mentioned above.
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I think you can somehow agree to new polices before you remove knox files and in security in settings... (sorry but i don't realy know how). All i know you need to agree in order to SU work until someone will find some other way. I did same with my S4 and last update to 4.3 and twice to leak to on S3 MJ6.
BTW: I got sim card out on my S3 this maybe case and is wort to try.
tyrantsbane said:
Yesterday after I found out that 4.3 finally released officially, I Odin'd back to stock and worked my way to 4.1.2, and then 4.3. So my phone is completely virgin, the way it would be if I just bought it and upgraded.
I Used CF-Auto Root to give me root and Superuser. The Odin flash did the job, it rebooted into recovery, did its dark magic, and started the phone normally.
As soon as the phone booted up, it FC. I ignored it, and proceeded to use root explorer to go rename the files given by Loserskater to remove Knox off the system.
As soon as I go to rename the first file, SU again crashes and I get a note about security policy needs to be update. Reading what other users were saying, I let it update.
It then blocked Super User. It won't open, and anything that tries to access it will crash (like using root explorer to do tasks that require root)
I said "Okay, maybe we'll try this again" Second flash of CF-Auto Root worked like it should. SuperUser is still blocked.
I factory reset the phone. SuperUser was there as soon as I boot up, and it FC immediately. Knox still had it blocked.
I was forced to turn off SU for now as to stop getting pop ups.
So, there has been my first few hours with Knox. Not very pleasant.
Any ideas?
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To revert back to a fresh state on 4.3 I had to CF autoroot to get the stock recovery installed. Then while in stock recovery I selected apply update from external sdcard. I have found that when using a custom recovery I was not able to go back to a stock 4.3 state. First boot after doing this will take a bit and may even require a reflash.
so...
Does anyone know how to reset the security policies so I can test some more methods?
Or do I need to Odin down again and trudge my way back up
tyrantsbane said:
does anyone know how to reset the security policies so i can test some more methods?
Or do i need to odin down again and trudge my way back up
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do not use odin to downgrade after installing the ota!!! You will brick your phone
I extracted the update zip posted and just extracted it and searched for knox and came up with 10 files associated to knox. Use some root explorer then....
In system/app you need to pwn....
(1&2) KNOXAgent.apk & KNOXAgent.odex
(3&4) KnoxAttestationAgent.apk & KnoxAttestation.odex
(5&6) KNOXStore.apk&KNOXStore.odex
Found in System/framework
(7) KNOXModeSwitcher.apk
(8) sec_container_1.zzzKnoxLauncher.apk
Found in System/etc
(9) com.sec.knox.store
Found in system/lib
(10) libknoxdrawglfunction.so
Edit* lorjay589 has posted two sets of updates both are KNOX-FREE. One rooted one stock....they both use the MC2 bootloader opposed to the MK4 bootloader. Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541395 and be sure to hit the thanks button for his work.
We now have a full flashable 4.3 rom odex thaks to lorjay589, with deodex cooking in kitchen now (same thread above)...stay tuned
Will it install OK with the missing files?
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stinger4321 said:
Will it install OK with the missing files?
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I haven't tried yet...I believe you'd have to also edit the install script
Edit....btw in dev section lorjay has posted the update minus all the knox....it breaks wifi but he is looking into a fix from the international thread
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I haven't tried yet...I believe you'd have to also edit the install script
Edit....btw in dev section lorjay has posted the update minus all the knox....it breaks wifi but he is looking into a fix from the international thread
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Thanks
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Thanks
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Thank you for jumping in both feet and getting some stuff done for us !
The s3 did the same. Cnexus used an at&t kernel and it fixed wifi. Worked on my wifes s3
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lol hey buddy no slacking you need to make sure you keep this updated lol, im gonna link it to my thread for people who already went to the mk4 update from the knox update
lorjay589 said:
lol hey buddy no slacking you need to make sure you keep this updated lol, im gonna link it to my thread for people who already went to the mk4 update from the knox update
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Haha lol....kk....got any goodies for us today?
Edit....just saw your post in the dev thread. ...root keeps breaking huh? That's with the mc2 bootloader?
louforgiveno said:
Haha lol....kk....got any goodies for us today?
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still working on that rooted version. gotta get that up and running, then once done im gotta start testing all the note 3 features
lorjay589 said:
still working on that rooted version. gotta get that up and running, then once done im gotta start testing all the note 3 features
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Nice...that's what's up ! Get crackin player !
My Appreciation
Big ups to louforgiveno, billard412, lorjay589, & dr.ketan - if it wasn't for you guys my phone would be stuck on the knox bootloader & even worse, still bricked! Now I'm knox free with MC2 bootloader, rooted on MK4, & rockin AOSP. Without you this would not be possible. I want to thank all of your efforts.
On my Note II the
(7) KNOXModeSwitcher.apk
(8) sec_container_1.zzzKnoxLauncher.apk
wouldn't show up using the search feature in the System/framework folder. I ended up finding them by doing an overall search in the System folder.
The full location is /system/containers/framework/... Using Root Explorer.
Just thought I'd point this out. Thanks for all the work you and lorjay89 have done with this dreaded Knox deal
Looking for some help
I am currently running Sprint's OTA 4.3 (MK4) on my Note 2. I have rooted using Odin 3.07 and CF-Auto-Root-t0ltespr-t0ltespr-sphl900.
After every reboot SuperSU is stopped (I assume by knox) until I reinstall it. Then SuperSU works (or at least pretends to).
My WIFI Trev-E Mod starts with errors, so I was looking to flash to LorJay's ROM. Which brings me to deleting/disabling the KNOX off of my phone.
I have root directory access, but when I delete the files you specify, they do not disappear, even though the explorer states they have been deleted and then only the files /system/apps location show at all. The rest aren't there.
I tried rebooting and KNOX is still there and I have to reinstall SuperSU again.
I have also rooted using Android Root in which it says root is successful as well. But with the same results.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kodakmak said:
I am currently running Sprint's OTA 4.3 (MK4) on my Note 2. I have rooted using Odin 3.07 and CF-Auto-Root-t0ltespr-t0ltespr-sphl900.
After every reboot SuperSU is stopped (I assume by knox) until I reinstall it. Then SuperSU works (or at least pretends to).
My WIFI Trev-E Mod starts with errors, so I was looking to flash to LorJay's ROM. Which brings me to deleting/disabling the KNOX off of my phone.
I have root directory access, but when I delete the files you specify, they do not disappear, even though the explorer states they have been deleted and then only the files /system/apps location show at all. The rest aren't there.
I tried rebooting and KNOX is still there and I have to reinstall SuperSU again.
I have also rooted using Android Root in which it says root is successful as well. But with the same results.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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If you are going to install anther rom dont worry about knox. Put phone in download mode and use odin to flash recovery (I suggest philz 6.07.9) but uncheck the reboot option. Once it flashes everything disconnect from pc pull battery. Now the tricky part. Hold down volume up key, menu key, and power key. Now reinsert battery at same time. Ii find it easiest to turn phone upside down to perform this task. Once it boots into recovery just flash your desired rom.
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If you are going to install anther rom dont worry about knox. Put phone in download mode and use odin to flash recovery (I suggest philz 6.07.9) but uncheck the reboot option. Once it flashes everything disconnect from pc pull battery. Now the tricky part. Hold down volume up key, menu key, and power key. Now reinsert battery at same time. Ii find it easiest to turn phone upside down to perform this task. Once it boots into recovery just flash your desired rom.
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Awesome! I will try it now! Thank you!
So the button combo isn't working. Does that mean the flash didn't work?
I think jlmancuso meant to tell you HOME key, not MENU.
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And from stock MK4 the easiest method to root and such for me is just use Google Kingo Root App on PC to root. It will restart phone and then you can install from the market GooManager if you want TWRP (touch) recovery, or RomManager for CWM. I installed all recoveries successfully (haven't tried any philz yet) and can flash whatever rom from there. Less battery pulling and no ODIN necessary.
Then usually I install Titanium Backup and remove Knox and freeze or remove other bloat. Leaves me an almost clean stock experience.
Just in case anyone needs an alternate method.
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ArchangelRenzoku said:
I think jlmancuso meant to tell you HOME key, not MENU.
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And from stock MK4 the easiest method to root and such for me is just use Google Kingo Root App on PC to root. It will restart phone and then you can install from the market GooManager if you want TWRP (touch) recovery, or RomManager for CWM. I installed all recoveries successfully (haven't tried any philz yet) and can flash whatever rom from there. Less battery pulling and no ODIN necessary.
Then usually I install Titanium Backup and remove Knox and freeze or remove other bloat. Leaves me an almost clean stock experience.
Just in case anyone needs an alternate method.
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+1 on that ,
no Odin for me.
stock 4.3 ota rooted via kingo
de bloated and
de knoxed.
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ArchangelRenzoku said:
I think jlmancuso meant to tell you HOME key, not MENU.
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And from stock MK4 the easiest method to root and such for me is just use Google Kingo Root App on PC to root. It will restart phone and then you can install from the market GooManager if you want TWRP (touch) recovery, or RomManager for CWM. I installed all recoveries successfully (haven't tried any philz yet) and can flash whatever rom from there. Less battery pulling and no ODIN necessary.
Then usually I install Titanium Backup and remove Knox and freeze or remove other bloat. Leaves me an almost clean stock experience.
Just in case anyone needs an alternate method.
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YES!!! This totally worked! Finally free of the Knox downer! Thank you very much for posting!
Can I find step by step instructions?
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Ok,
I know this is a hot question but I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Stupidly, in hindsight, I let KIES update my SGH-I747M to 4.3. After it rebooted, SuperSU/Triangle Away, etc would not load or work. So, I tried using ODIN to put 4.1.2 back on but all attempts have failed so far as my counters are now at 3 and state is custom. Normally , I would run TriangleAway and all would be good. But SuperSU will no longer load and stick around so that I can run TriangleAway. I have not tried any other custom ROMs yet.
I have also used the latest SuperSU v1.80 but it does not stay installed and I cannot use Triangle Away to reset the counters. Anyone have any ideas on how to get SuperSU to work? That would allow me to reset the warnings and all would be great.
Marsch52 said:
Ok,
I know this is a hot question but I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Stupidly, in hindsight, I let KIES update my SGH-I747M to 4.3. After it rebooted, SuperUS/Triangle Away, etc would not load or work. So, I tried using ODIN to put 4.1.2 back on but all attempts have failed so far. I have not tried any other custom ROMs yet.
I have also used the latest SuperUS v1.80 but it does not stay installed and I cannot use traingle Away to reset the counters.
Anyone have any ideas on how to get SuperUS to work? That would allow me to reset the warnings and all would be great.
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You have to re root your phone. Use cf auto root and when that's done find superSU in the play store and install/update it. Then open SUPERSU and when it asks you to disable knox say yes. Also update its binaries. Now you have root and you can use any root application you want.
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Florad77 said:
You have to re root your phone. Use cf auto root and when that's done find superSU in the play store and install/update it. Then open SUPERSU and when it asks you to disable knox say yes. Also update its binaries. Now you have root and you can use any root application you want.
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Ok... I see the path. just want to know where I can find the proper "cf auto root" files for the SGH-I747M. I will search the web again, but if you happen to have a pointer that would be great.
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Success . . . . .
Marsch52 said:
Ok... I see the path. just want to know where I can find the proper "cf auto root" files for the SGH-I747M. I will search the web again, but if you happen to have a pointer that would be great.
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I just did as you said and it updated SuperSU by itself, turned of KNOX and Voila!!!!!! :good: :good: :good:
THANK YOU!!!!!!! and Chainfire....need to donate to him for his excellent work
Florad77 said:
You have to re root your phone. Use cf auto root and when that's done find superSU in the play store and install/update it. Then open SUPERSU and when it asks you to disable knox say yes. Also update its binaries. Now you have root and you can use any root application you want.
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I just did this and it keeps telling me "Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped. And I'm pretty sure knox is preventing it..
NEVERMIND! Apparently it didn't update SuperSU automatically. Now it updated, normally updated binaries, rebooted, and checked root with Titanium Backup. All's good!
Is there a root for the stock 4.3 CMK7 ? Will the current methods work on new firmware?
I'm looking for the same thing I hope we can get that answer soon
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kingnarkissos said:
Is there a root for the stock 4.3 CMK7 ? Will the current methods work on new firmware?
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Haven't tried it yet but here a link which has step by step instructions on how to root SGH-T889 running android 4.3.
http://honai-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-t-mobile-sgh.html
Please Note: This method will most likely trip the KNOX/Warranty Bit counter so try it on your own risk.
Rooting is not the same on 4.3.
ciphercodes said:
Haven't tried it yet but here a link which has step by step instructions on how to root SGH-T889 running android 4.3.
http://honai-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-t-mobile-sgh.html
Please Note: This method will most likely trip the KNOX/Warranty Bit counter so try it on your own risk.
Rooting is not the same on 4.3.
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Yeah, I just ran chainfires method and something odd happened. I have superuser but I can't actually use it. That KNOX BS prevents it from running and issues a security warning that reads "Unauthorized access to a secure area has been blocked tap to learn more" .
kingnarkissos said:
Yeah, I just ran chainfires method and something odd happened. I have superuser but I can't actually use it. That KNOX BS prevents it from running and issues a security warning that reads "Unauthorized access to a secure area has been blocked tap to learn more" .
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You can disable KNOX... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2482306
kozmo21 said:
You can disable KNOX... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2482306
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This only disables the notifications from KNOX and not the KNOX itself.
I think notifications can be disabled within KNOX settings.
kingnarkissos, can you go in download mode and let us know what the Warranty Bit shows ?
Here's how to root or at least should work. Another user posted link in Mr R root that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47694353
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ciphercodes said:
This only disables the notifications from KNOX and not the KNOX itself.
I think notifications can be disabled within KNOX settings.
kingnarkissos, can you go in download mode and let us know what the Warranty Bit shows ?
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In download mode it showed KNOX was tripped. 'Knox warranty void: 1" I ended up bricking it, which is all the same, I don't like KNOX bs anyway. I spun a good yarn to T-Mobile so I'll have another Note 2 tomorrow hopefully on something below 4.3 lol.
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In download mode it showed KNOX was tripped. I ended up bricking it, which is all the same, I don't like KNOX bs anyway. I spun a good yarn to T-Mobile so I'll have another Note 2 tomorrow hopefully on something below 4.3 lol.
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Sorry to hear that, can you elaborate how it got bricked ?
Did you try to downgrade ? Flashing it back to 4.3 worked for S3 phones.
I mean once you are on 4.3 you cannot flash back to an older version (4.1.x) easily. There must be a way via CWM or TWRP.
Some of us can use this information to NOT brick our phones.
kintwofan said:
Here's how to root or at least should work. Another user posted link in Mr R root that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47694353
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Just a quick update on this. I used the vroot method. I am now rooted with xposed and titanium backup confirmed (I factory reset after ota. .... Much smoother! !) Oh and Knox is still at 0!! Hooray for new
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Sorry to hear that, can you elaborate how it got bricked ?
Did you try to downgrade ? Flashing it back to 4.3 worked for S3 phones.
I mean once you are on 4.3 you cannot flash back to an older version (4.1.x) easily. There must be a way via CWM or TWRP.
Some of us can use this information to NOT brick our phones.
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So...I decided to take a chance and try to some things on my own, you know, show some initiative. I wont be doing that again and have gained even more respect for what you devs do. Here's the story. I tried to root the 4.3 using chainfires method, after being warned by psycho4us4 that it prolly wouldn't work. It did work, sort of... I had superuser and with root explorer was able to access system files. However, I could not alter or change any of the files. When I attempted to, the explorer would stop responding. It's also important to note I was never asked to grant SU permissions. That dialogue was replaced with the notification bar warning (apparently issued by KNOX) that an app was trying to access a restricted area of the device (lol) which I ignored. So now I have my Note II with SU and KNOX tripped showing warranty void 1 in the download mode So I'm thinking "Ok I'll flash back to MD1 with ODIN" Into download mode I go and start up ol ODIN I load the firmware and let it run. After going through the entire process it fails at the end. Now I have the Keis firmware failed screen....a brick.
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So...I decided to take a chance and try to some things on my own, you know, show some initiative. I wont be doing that again and have gained even more respect for what you devs do. Here's the story. I tried to root the 4.3 using chainfires method, after being warned by psycho4us4 that it prolly wouldn't work. It did work, sort of... I had superuser and with root explorer was able to access system files. However, I could not alter or change any of the files. When I attempted to, the explorer would stop responding. It's also important to note I was never asked to grant SU permissions. That dialogue was replaced with the notification bar warning (apparently issued by KNOX) that an app was trying to access a restricted area of the device (lol) which I ignored. So now I have my Note II with SU and KNOX tripped showing warranty void 1 in the download mode So I'm thinking "Ok I'll flash back to MD1 with ODIN" Into download mode I go and start up ol ODIN I load the firmware and let it run. After going through the entire process it fails at the end. Now I have the Keis firmware failed screen....a brick.
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Not really bricked. Odin the 4.3 ota again and you'll be right back up and running
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In download mode it showed KNOX was tripped. 'Knox warranty void: 1" I ended up bricking it, which is all the same, I don't like KNOX bs anyway. I spun a good yarn to T-Mobile so I'll have another Note 2 tomorrow hopefully on something below 4.3 lol.
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Just curious how you say to have gotten one by tomorrow ive been with tmobile/voicestream for 13 years and have yet to see a phone overnighted, also to fix your problem just odin it again with new 4.3 phone will work
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Just a quick update on this. I used the vroot method. I am now rooted with xposed and titanium backup confirmed (I factory reset after ota. .... Much smoother! !) Oh and Knox is still at 0!! Hooray for new
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I'm having trouble deciding which route I want to go. Don't know if I want to use the link with the Warranty Safe Root way(have already cooked the rom per it's directions) or if I want to go the cf-auto root way. I don't know anything about the vroot method. Any thoughts or insight would be appreciated.
I thought I'd be clever too and do a factory reset from the phone and it hung on the tmo boot screen, but I ended up downloading the stock 4.3 tar file and ODIN back to 4.3 and it works again.
The Chainfire root way is definitely not the way to go as it does not work.
Going to try the vroot way to see if I can get root back.
With vroot download supersu before starting them make sure as soon as the phone boots up after rooting open supersu update binary and let it delete the other manager.
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where is the link for vroot?
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where is the link for vroot?
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There isn't one. All links were removed from xda because some suspicion of the program as a virus. If you followed the link I posted you would see that. Now there are tons of positive reports and I used it. My antivirus didn't report it either. However, if you feel comfortable using it you will need to Google it
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Honestly is probably best for most users to hold tight until mattlowry gets the knox free and rooted version released
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There isn't one. All links were removed from xda because some suspicion of the program as a virus. If you followed the link I posted you would see that. Now there are tons of positive reports and I used it. My antivirus didn't report it either. However, if you feel comfortable using it you will need to Google it
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Honestly is probably best for most users to hold tight until mattlowry gets the knox free and rooted version released
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I dont have a custom recovery installed, so i need to do this. I see lots of different versions of vroot, is the latest version?
EDIT:nvm its been awhile since ive been in the rooting scene. Im coming from an N1. XD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562994