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how do you verify knox is still 0x0 after rooting using Kingo?

I used the Kingo root method, went well was even able to install TIBackup and a few other applications.
However, I've looked and there are posts that "show" the Knox status in startup mode but where do I find it? IF I didn't flash a custom recovery to NOT trip knox, how do I verify that Knox is still 0x0?
I am hoping I am not asking a repetitive question because I did do a search on the Q&A forum first and found lots of posts "about" Knox and various other posts about this but, and PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I DIDN'T FIND IT AND AM ASKING A REDUNDANT QUESTION, how do I confirm I haven't tripped Knox?
Thank you in advance.

Look up how to put phone in download mode and u will see it
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3

BACARDILIMON said:
Look up how to put phone in download mode and u will see it
TWEAKED 1.0 NOTE 3
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Thank you, much obliged. I swear this was driving me nuts.
FYI, in case anyone else is wondering, Kingo works great on the T-Mobile Note 3 root and no Knox trip.
Now to remove bloatware...

sanjsrik said:
Thank you, much obliged. I swear this was driving me nuts.
FYI, in case anyone else is wondering, Kingo works great on the T-Mobile Note 3 root and no Knox trip.
Now to remove bloatware...
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i read on another thread that they worked out the security issues with kingo. i used it to root and it was quick and easy. havent experienced any side effects. it doesn't trip KNOX

I hate knox!!!
I just do not understand WHY they felt the need to put this Knox crap in the software. IJS

sanjsrik said:
Thank you, much obliged. I swear this was driving me nuts.
FYI, in case anyone else is wondering, Kingo works great on the T-Mobile Note 3 root and no Knox trip.
Now to remove bloatware...
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Be careful. I just used the kingo app on my stock note3 and it tripped my knox warranty. So be very careful. Just proves you can't believe everything that you read.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
Edit: The kingo program installed clockwork mod recovery on my phone during the rooting process.

Troy1 said:
Be careful. I just used the kingo app on my stock note3 and it tripped my knox warranty. So be very careful. Just proves you can't believe everything that you read.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
Edit: The kingo program installed clockwork mod recovery on my phone during the rooting process.
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The Kingo program installed supersu on my device and that's it. I still have 0x0 Knox. So, no idea what happened with yours. I don't even think CWM is included in Kingo.

Troy1 said:
Be careful. I just used the kingo app on my stock note3 and it tripped my knox warranty. So be very careful. Just proves you can't believe everything that you read.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
Edit: The kingo program installed clockwork mod recovery on my phone during the rooting process.
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Kingo does not load a recovery, just a copy of supersu to provide root access. You did something to cause cwm to be installed. Perhaps a different process or you loaded cwm afterwards yourself?

I can confirm Kingo does not trip Knox, unless you did something afterwards or maybe you do not have original T-mo phone, I think the new bootloaders are locked and will trip flag, but I think T-mo should still be on MI7.

pete4k said:
I can confirm Kingo does not trip Knox, unless you did something afterwards or maybe you do not have original T-mo phone, I think the new bootloaders are locked and will trip flag, but I think T-mo should still be on MI7.
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I thought it was weird also. But the only thing I did was verify the bootloader version at MI7 and ran the program. I watched the program run and freaked out when I saw the cyanogen robot. I didn't even have that recovery anywhere on the phone where the program could access it. I'm not sure how our why it happened. I'm new to that program and this phone but not new to flashing. I was trying to preserve all warranties and remain stock. Just wanted root. Hopefully someone will figure out how to revert knox one day.
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I just read the kingo changelog and as of version 1.1.7 there are scripts added to use a custom recovery to inject root. On their Facebook page it even says to be aware of the risks involved in flashing a custom recovery. I used version 1.1.8 and at no time did it say it was going to install a recovery nor did it give me the option to choose not to. I am trying to get sold off the people that developed the app but cannot find an email address on the website. I'm glad that the program has worked for so many. Sad that it didn't for me. If anyone could tell me if I did something wrong it would be appreciated. Seems like I am the only one this has happened to.
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Sorry to hear that, when I get home tonight I'll verify which version I used, but I just double checked and my Knox flag is not tripped yet. To be fair there was at least one huge warning in red letters saying I will loose my warranty and brick my phone by using this program, so I was actually sort of expecting to trip the flag. Also it seems T-mo does not check Knox flag, or at least I have not seen one T-mo customer claiming his warranty was refused yet, due to that.
It would be nice to figure out why it didn't work for you, when it worked for many others, so we can post warning.

pete4k said:
Sorry to hear that, when I get home tonight I'll verify which version I used, but I just double checked and my Knox flag is not tripped yet. To be fair there was at least one huge warning in red letters saying I will loose my warranty and brick my phone by using this program, so I was actually sort of expecting to trip the flag. Also it seems T-mo does not check Knox flag, or at least I have not seen one T-mo customer claiming his warranty was refused yet, due to that.
It would be nice to figure out why it didn't work for you, when it worked for many others, so we can post warning.
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I agree. And thank you for the info regarding tmobile. I just can't figure out what I would have done wrong. The warranty could be an issue but I'll deal with that if it ever arises. I was just trying to keep the phone as stock as possible. Thank you for your assistance.
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I used Kingo 1.1.8.1835, no problems, what's your version? And how do I check if they installed CF recovery?

pete4k said:
I used Kingo 1.1.8.1835, no problems, what's your version? And how do I check if they installed CF recovery?
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I used 1.1.8. I just powered down and then used volume+,power and home to bit into recovery. The cool thing out of this if there is anything, is that the cwm recovery is the touch version. I had never used that version before.
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Stock recovery on mine and we used same version, strange

Worked PERFECTLY!
Just completed the process of rooting my new GN3...FLAWLESS! Now on to some custom ROMs!!! :victory:

Is there a way to undo root of in use kingo. I will probably want to take the kitkat ota when it released, but want to root to use some xposed mods till then.
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I think you just hook your phone up, start up Kingo and press unroot. I have not tried it myself but the option should be there. As a matter of fact there is nothing I read so far to want me upgrade and many to not.

sanjsrik said:
I used the Kingo root method, went well was even able to install TIBackup and a few other applications.
However, I've looked and there are posts that "show" the Knox status in startup mode but where do I find it? IF I didn't flash a custom recovery to NOT trip knox, how do I verify that Knox is still 0x0?
I am hoping I am not asking a repetitive question because I did do a search on the Q&A forum first and found lots of posts "about" Knox and various other posts about this but, and PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I DIDN'T FIND IT AND AM ASKING A REDUNDANT QUESTION, how do I confirm I haven't tripped Knox?
Thank you in advance.
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boot into download mode holding home+power down button+power

Need help rooting please

Can i even root with this
Kernel
3.4.0-2015522
Build
JSS15J.M919UVUEMK2
I have rooted all but one of my previous droids just fine but i see some outdated stuff floating around.
Can i root with with this phone at all? I dont want a custom rom right now just a root and backup so open my phone up.

NiMaD83 said:
Can i even root with this
Kernel
3.4.0-2015522
Build
JSS15J.M919UVUEMK2
I have rooted all but one of my previous droids just fine but i see some outdated stuff floating around.
Can i root with with this phone at all? I dont want a custom rom right now just a root and backup so open my phone up.
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If, while in the Original Android Development section (where this thread was originally posted) you would have simply looked at the titles of the what... 30 threads here, you would have seen "[SGH-M919] CF-Auto-Root [ 1 2 3 ... Last ]" and been like "Because this thread has 'root' in the title, perhaps it pertains to rooting the SGH-M919."
To answer the question, yes, you can root your phone. Check that thread I so sarcastically mentioned.

"outdated stuff floating around"
pertains to the thread mentioned. That is almost a dead thread for the past 2 months so why would i post in there?

Here's the xda video on how to root: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-4-xda-developer-tv/
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NiMaD83 said:
Can i even root with this
Kernel
3.4.0-2015522
Build
JSS15J.M919UVUEMK2
I have rooted all but one of my previous droids just fine but i see some outdated stuff floating around.
Can i root with with this phone at all? I dont want a custom rom right now just a root and backup so open my phone up.
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You can. I have a Galaxy S4 that is running the same build and kernel version as yours. I rooted with CF-Auto-Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005. Be warned, though! Rooting via CF-Auto-Root will trip the Knox Warranty Void counter. As of now, the counter cannot be reset. If you want to keep warranty, then root using SafeRoot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758. I have used both methods before and they work just fine.

NiMaD83 said:
"outdated stuff floating around"
pertains to the thread mentioned. That is almost a dead thread for the past 2 months so why would i post in there?
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CF-Auto Root works on MK2, tell me again how it's out-dated?

lordcheeto03 said:
CF-Auto Root works on MK2, tell me again how it's out-dated?
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Like i said the THREAD is 2 months past any real help aka DEAD
So i rooted with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Had issues with everything crashing, things not opening, things shutting down, very very slow/laggy touch to action response
so i unrooted post 2 form that very thread
I didnt wanna use the auto-root to void any warranty So is there another way to root that wont break warranty its a tmobile used phone so its not like i can jump the phone to upgrade either?
Its not like im gonna install a custom rom so want a rooted phone with no issues

Root methods.

I just bought a T-Mobile Note 3 (N-900T) with 4.4.2 out of the box and have been looking through a billion posts trying to figure out how to root it. Some of the things I read suggest that something else might have been done first, because I'm joining in the middle of the ball game. So far I think I've found four ways to root:
1. Root de la Vega (for 4.4.2?).
2. Install TWRP (Installs Recovery and su?).
3. CF Auto Root (trips Knox?).
See how confused I am? I lost the fourth way. I can't figure out if any actually work on a new 4.4.2.
My desire is root and Recovery, no custom ROM and no Kingo/Vroot.
Comments please.
Frank

I agree with you. I have been researching this subject and still not sure what to use to ROOT. I rooted my Note 2 using Kingo Android Root and that was so simple.
Don't really know if I can use Kingo Android Root for 4.4.2?
Frank Westlake said:
I just bought a T-Mobile Note 3 (N-900T) with 4.4.2 out of the box and have been looking through a billion posts trying to figure out how to root it. Some of the things I read suggest that something else might have been done first, because I'm joining in the middle of the ball game. So far I think I've found four ways to root:
1. Root de la Vega (for 4.4.2?).
2. Install TWRP (Installs Recovery and su?).
3. CF Auto Root (trips Knox?).
See how confused I am? I lost the fourth way. I can't figure out if any actually work on a new 4.4.2.
My desire is root and Recovery, no custom ROM and no Kingo/Vroot.
Comments please.
Frank
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I used CF auto root. look into something called triangle away.
I plan to keep my phone regardless, and I take care of it. There's always odin if you screw up so...

I built this tread just because I have answered this question about 4 times in the last two days. It is a work in progress but I hope to help others with their rooting questions. Hope this helps and if you have questions please ask it in my thread so I can make updates. Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704340

To OP - why don't you want to use Kingosoft?
I use Kingosoft, no KNOX trip, work just fine for almost 1 month now. Also, I can unroot easily if I want to. In my past experience with Samsung phones, unrooting can be as complex as rooting it in the first place, so I appreciate the ability to unroot easily with Kingosoft.

lanwarrior said:
To OP - why don't you want to use Kingosoft?
I use Kingosoft, no KNOX trip, work just fine for almost 1 month now. Also, I can unroot easily if I want to. In my past experience with Samsung phones, unrooting can be as complex as rooting it in the first place, so I appreciate the ability to unroot easily with Kingosoft.
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Just as a clarification:
You have 4.4.2, rooted with that method, and it didn't trip the Knox counter?

As far as I understand it, there is currently no way to root a 4.4.2 Note 3 which doesn't trip Knox. There is some trickery where you can attain root on 4.4.2 without tripping Knox using Mobile Odin Pro, but that process requires that you to start on 4.3.

tygerchylde said:
Just as a clarification:
You have 4.4.2, rooted with that method, and it didn't trip the Knox counter?
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Oh crap, I didn't know you have 4.4.2. Sorry, Kingo won't work with Kit Kat.
I have 4.3.

Once your are on 4.4.2, there is currently no way to root it without tripping the KNOX. There are several ways to root but all will trigger the KNOX flag.

FFTony said:
I built this tread just because I have answered this question about 4 times in the last two days. It is a work in progress but I hope to help others with their rooting questions. Hope this helps and if you have questions please ask it in my thread so I can make updates. Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704340
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Thanks for your posting and info. Read it and you go into a lot of detail.
I guess I am too lazy to try to go through so many steps to root. I personally am looking for a program that will Root without all the additional things to download and install, etc. Until that program is identified, I will remain Stock and unRooted. Personally I am not worried about tripping Knox as I keep my phones for 1 year then pass them down to wife or kids when I upgrade.
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Once your are on 4.4.2, there is currently no way to root it without tripping the KNOX. There are several ways to root but all will trigger the KNOX flag.
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I am not worried about tripping KNOX. Is there one program like Kingo Android Root that I used on my Note 2 to Root the Note 3? If so, please let us know what it is. Thanks!

Look up CF-Auto-Root. That is a more simplified way to root. My way is if you are also looking to add a custom recovery.
sm-n900t: Powered by X-Note V13

FFTony said:
Look up CF-Auto-Root. That is a more simplified way to root. My way is if you are also looking to add a custom recovery.
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That procedure is not complex. Install TWRP and it installs SuperSU as a bonus. The deterrant for some people, I think, is the need to use Odin to install TWRP. Maybe they will get that problem with GooApp fixed and TWRP installation will get easier. But if Odin is the problem then CF-Auto-Root is the same.
Frank

FFTony said:
Look up CF-Auto-Root. That is a more simplified way to root. My way is if you are also looking to add a custom recovery.
sm-n900t: Powered by X-Note V13
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Don't mean to be stupid, however, CF-Auto-Root has many different versions such as:
1. hite-hitexx-smn9005
2. t03g-to3gxx-9tn7100
3. mo-moxx-fti9300
all of which are ZIP files.
I have Model SM-n900T using Android 4.4.2 T-Mobile Stock.
Does it matter which one of the three above that I would use?
I ASS U ME that I would use 1 since it is 9005?
Thanks for all your help. Maybe I am beyond help. LOL

asctony said:
Don't mean to be stupid, however, CF-Auto-Root has many different versions such as:
1. hite-hitexx-smn9005
2. t03g-to3gxx-9tn7100
3. mo-moxx-fti9300
all of which are ZIP files.
I have Model SM-n900T using Android 4.4.2 T-Mobile Stock.
Does it matter which one of the three above that I would use?
I ASS U ME that I would use 1 since it is 9005?
Thanks for all your help. Maybe I am beyond help. LOL
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1 is correct that is the model of your phone. *Actually SM-N9005 is the international model and sm-n900t is the tmobile variant but it should work*
If you just want root then CF auto root is good. If you are planning on adding a custom recovery or ROM I would recommend following the root options provided in the link a few comments above.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1

FFTony said:
1 is correct that is the model of your phone. *Actually SM-N9005 is the international model and sm-n900t is the tmobile variant but it should work*
If you just want root then CF auto root is good. If you are planning on adding a custom recovery or ROM I would recommend following the root options provided in the link a few comments above.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
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FFTony: Thank you very much for your suggestions. I have flashed roms on many of my previous phones and tried so many that it got to the point that I was flashing daily and returning back to stock. I do customize my Note 3 and have done so on many of my other phones. So, I think I will just root to uninstall bloatware. Some of the apks that I use are:
Android Assistant,
Calendar Status
Clean Master
Dolphin Browser Mini
EvernoteGo SMS Pro
HD Widgets
Kingsoft Office
MXPlayer
n7Player
Next Launcher
QuickPic
Swipe Home Button
Swipe Dialer Pro
Tunein Radio Pro
Various News Apks (News360 my favorite)
Titanium Backup Pro (when rooted and on my Note 2)
Just to name a few.
Tried many more but go back to these favorites.
So, Thank again!!!!

You are welcome. I was never into rooting until I purchased the note 3 and this is a phone that is a must to root if you want to take full advantage of all that it can do. I am also glad to give back to this community that helped me learn so much.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1

FFTony said:
You are welcome. I was never into rooting until I purchased the note 3 and this is a phone that is a must to root if you want to take full advantage of all that it can do. I am also glad to give back to this community that helped me learn so much.
SM-N900T: Powered by X-Note V13/CivZ-SnapKat 2.1
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Totally agree with your comments regarding this community. They have helped me over the years, too.
I Unzip CF-Auto-Root and now have the following files:
TMAX.dll
Zlib.dll
ODIN3-V3.07.Exe
Odin3.ini
CF-Auto-Root-hite-hitexx-smn9005.tar.md5
Where do I go from here? I assume that I would connect my Note3 via USB and execute ODIN3-V3.07.exe.
All these unzipped files are in one folder.
Thanks again!

asctony said:
Totally agree with your comments regarding this community. They have helped me over the years, too.
I Unzip CF-Auto-Root and now have the following files:
TMAX.dll
Zlib.dll
ODIN3-V3.07.Exe
Odin3.ini
CF-Auto-Root-hite-hitexx-smn9005.tar.md5
Where do I go from here? I assume that I would connect my Note3 via USB and execute ODIN3-V3.07.exe.
All these unzipped files are in one folder.
Thanks again!
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Yes, open Odin place the .tar file in the PDA section. Make sure you do not check any boxes on the left. The only ones that should be checked is auto reboot and F. Reset Time. Then hit start.

This conversation is growing silly, I don't know to fault the carriers, manufactures, Google, or us the consumers. This is stupid. It's our device we shouldn't need to do all this to gain certain features. I wouldn't need root if you stop putting all this bull ish on my device, restricting r/w to external sd etc just pathetic. I'm not worried about tripping KNOX, I pushed her down on purpose !
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bipoler said:
This conversation is growing silly, I don't know to fault the carriers, manufactures, Google, or us the consumers. This is stupid. It's our device we shouldn't need to do all this to gain certain features. I wouldn't need root if you stop putting all this bull ish on my device, restricting r/w to external sd etc just pathetic. I'm not worried about tripping KNOX, I pushed her down on purpose !
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Agree! So, what is your suggestion?

Why is the sm-n910p with 5.1.1 seem to be root proof?

I am relatively new to rooting and bought a used sprint note 4 with 5.1.1 cog5 update already installed, and have been waiting around for one of the universal root programs like oneclickroot to drop a root for it, but it never happens. I heard the new security in 5.1.1 is making it impossible? Is there any work arounds? I have seen a couple homebrews show up that seem questionable and limited. Anyone who is knowledgeable is welcome, but please no "newb just read" comments. Those are rarely helpful.

Funny, after owning this phone for about a year I decided to root yesterday being 100% stock and on OG5. First flash TWRP using ODIN, then install beastmode via TWRP to begin. TWRP will ask after to install superSU, install it. So far I'm using xposed and wish I had done this sooner! Sorry for the lack of details but I'm on mobile right now.

mnrivera210 said:
Funny, after owning this phone for about a year I decided to root yesterday being 100% stock and on OG5. First flash TWRP using ODIN, then install beastmode via TWRP to begin. TWRP will ask after to install superSU, install it. So far I'm using xposed and wish I had done this sooner! Sorry for the lack of details but I'm on mobile right now.
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maybe im just making newb mistakes then? If you could take the time to break these steps in the "for dummies" version, i will have my wife send you dirty photos in my infinite thanks!

[email protected] said:
maybe im just making newb mistakes then? If you could take the time to break these steps in the "for dummies" version, i will have my wife send you dirty photos in my infinite thanks!
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EDIT: Sorry, having a bit of an issue with the method I mentioned. Will write back when resolved. Sorry for any confusion.

[email protected] said:
maybe im just making newb mistakes then? If you could take the time to break these steps in the "for dummies" version, i will have my wife send you dirty photos in my infinite thanks!
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Check out these roms buy @tx_dbs_tx they self root upon flashing.
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2956667
Also check out his stock rooted roms here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3185274

Need to fix post. Will write back later.

Bounty for rooting method for A5 2017 (SM-A520F), bounty insidie.

Hey, so I really want to root my A5 as I have a few issues with it unrooted (mostly with wakelocks) and just generally dislike using it unrooted but as far as I can see there's isn't an option yet.
I'm offering a $50 bounty in BTC to whoever creates the tools and a short guide to root it without tripping Knox.
I know it's not much but others might chip in as well.

There is already root available since yesterday.
Unfortunately only with cwm look at this link.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YtvJU9aDnHM&feature=youtu.be

bassbounce said:
There is already root available since yesterday.
Unfortunately only with cwm look at this link.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YtvJU9aDnHM&feature=youtu.be
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I see, nice. And do we know who made it?
I'll wait for a few replies if it's really works without tripping Knox though.
I'm out of the loop why people hate CWM.

bathrobehero said:
I see, nice. And do we know who made it?
I'll wait for a few replies if it's really works without tripping Knox though.
I'm out of the loop why people hate CWM.
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CWM will trip knox for sure. Only way without knox tripped would probably be to get a hold of engineer sboot/boot combination from samsung and be able to root it through ADB.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa.../samsung-sm-a520f-2017-kernel-source-t3557622

I used this method today ive also used in the past the twrp method prefer the cwm one though far less steps found though cwm has a lot more chance of bootlooping but far easier ... so to sum up cwm version easy 2 steps really but very finicky... twrp lot more stable but a little more complicated dmverity etc... will again comment in a couple of days let you know how cwm is going now i have stabilized it....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa.../samsung-sm-a520f-2017-kernel-source-t3557622 is thread for twrp method