Is it safe for me to flash a recovery? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

I just now decided to get root after having this phone for a month the only method I found for rooting was the towelroot.com app well I saw some ppl who have done this mention something about tripping something idk I've never heard of such a thing is it something serious? Could I just flash a recovery and start flashing roms? The whole reason why I rooted this phone thanks in advance
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Update nvm I used titanium to freeze all the knox apps now I had to install goomanager had to get it off google then realized goomanager is either banned or idk doesn't have any roms or recoveries to search for anymore now I'm lost
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Class_of_punk26 said:
Update nvm I used titanium to freeze all the knox apps now I had to install goomanager had to get it off google then realized goomanager is either banned or idk doesn't have any roms or recoveries to search for anymore now I'm lost
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What is your end goal?
If you just wanted root, you have it. If you're wanting to flash a different ROM, then you'll need to first flash a custom recovery.
In regards to tripping KNOX, it voids your warranty. Gaining root doesn't trip KNOX, flashing a recovery will.
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Tripping Knox doesn't necessarily void your warranty but it may.. You can flash a custom recovery with flashify but your counter will be tripped, and you didn't need to disable anything Knox

Thanks ya'll
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You can freeze all the KNOX stuffs with TB if you have problems with any annoying KNOX notifications. Most customs ROM devs take them out tho.

Oh I've done that actually haven't had that pop up since
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Class_of_punk26 said:
Oh I've done that actually haven't had that pop up since
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Class_of_punk26 said:
Oh I've done that actually haven't had that pop up since
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There is a difference between the Knox security apps that can be frozen in TB and the Knox flag which shows up with the bootloaders newer than 4.2.2 MDL
Kriptik210 said:
You can freeze all the KNOX stuffs with TB if you have problems with any annoying KNOX notifications. Most customs ROM devs take them out tho.
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Class_of_punk26 said:
Oh I've done that actually haven't had that pop up since
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There is a difference between the Knox security apps that can be frozen in TB and the Knox flag which shows up with the bootloaders newer than 4.2.2 MDL
Kriptik210 said:
You can freeze all the KNOX stuffs with TB if you have problems with any annoying KNOX notifications. Most customs ROM devs take them out tho.
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Same as above.

lalec said:
There is a difference between the Knox security apps that can be frozen in TB and the Knox flag which shows up with the bootloaders newer than 4.2.2 MDL
Same as above.
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Thanks?

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[Q] Will this root work 100% for SGH-I317M android 4.3

Ok so with a fair bit of browsing and searching i came across this website HERE
i just want to know if this will root my 4.3 android device which was upgraded OTA from 4.1.2 to 4.3 via Telus
and is it a clean root. basicly keeping stock os and adding the root availability to it. and then allow me to add other software i need.
It should. Chainfire's root tars are generally super solid.
Well I gave it a try but now I have issues with the KNOX blocking the root and of course KNOX doesn't work any ideas how to do that and get rid of knox
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burnsfast said:
Well I gave it a try but now I have issues with the KNOX blocking the root and of course KNOX doesn't work any ideas how to do that and get rid of knox
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Unfortunately I have no experience with KNOX at all. I've read that, if you're rooted, you can remove Knox with Titanium Backup but that puts you back to step 1 of getting root. Chainfire's page says that rooting with his method will trip KNOX but it doesn't mention anything about blocking it. Here's the page for your device. He might have some updated info there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980644
Hmm ya well for some reason my knox says superSU is trying to access a restricted area of the device and is being blocked so it didn't trip my knox. And as for trying to install knox it won't work not that I want it. I even used Kies to factory restore it. No superSU anymore but does show in my updates to update it
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burnsfast said:
Well I gave it a try but now I have issues with the KNOX blocking the root and of course KNOX doesn't work any ideas how to do that and get rid of knox
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Just go to the play store and update super user. Once this is done open the app it will say update, say yes normal and it will now disable Knox and super user will work.
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210euser said:
Just go to the play store and update super user. Once this is done open the app it will say update, say yes normal and it will now disable Knox and super user will work.
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thanks... this was the only way to root my note 2...
just updating super su... thats all
[email protected] said:
thanks... this was the only way to root my note 2...
just updating super su... thats all
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You initially did it running the CF-Auto-Root. Running SuperSu just put the icing on the cake.

Can we root the official At&T 4.3 yet and KNOX questions **Solved

Can we root the official At&T 4.3 yet?
I Odin'd my phone back to 4.1.2 before sending it out due to a bad headphone jack. It updated to 4.3 today and curious when my replacement comes and probably has 4.3 on it already, can it be rooted quick and just run a rooted stock for a while?
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Good KNOX info http://www.kingoapp.com/help/samsung-knox-counter.htm
This is what you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980644
after you do it you will have to update SU through the play store and then it will disable knox for you as well..
Geeve
geeve420 said:
This is what you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980644
after you do it you will have to update SU through the play store and then it will disable knox for you as well..
Geeve
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Thanks alot!
No worries! Just keep in mind after you do it you'll get notifications about knox and security. Ignore them and head to the play store to update SU, because you won't be able to open SU till then. Also bear in mind that this will trip the knox counter and there is no going back.....it will void your warranty! You have been warned
Geeve
geeve420 said:
No worries! Just keep in mind after you do it you'll get notifications about knox and security. Ignore them and head to the play store to update SU, because you won't be able to open SU till then. Also bear in mind that this will trip the knox counter and there is no going back.....it will void your warranty! You have been warned
Geeve
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KNOX counter is seperate from the Flash Counter? Before when I was on stock 4.1.2 and flashed custom 4.3 and 4.4 roms , I never saw any KNOX notifications or warning...Is this new with the 4.3 OTA?
My first phone had headphone jacks issues too. i reset it with odin and had it replaced with no issues from at&T. Now this one is repeating the same issue. I Odin back to 4.1.2 and took the 4.3 OTA before i call them and they want to remote desktop into my phone like before.
If KNOX only comes with the 4.3 OTA i wont take it if the replacment phone doesnt come with 4.3 preloaded
Anyway of confirm KNOX status on my phone? or is it something at&t doesnt look at
I Rebooted into download mode and it says KNOX Warranty VOID:0
So i guess I am good with this one......?
Never saw the KNOX before in download mode...So it must have came with the 4.3 OTA
If the replacemnt comes preloaded with 4.3 and I root theres no going back for non rooting warranty issues
If it comes with 4.1.2 i should be ok...cause my others came with 4.1.2 and i rooted and installed 4.3 and 4.4 roms , odin'd back to 4.1.2 and never saw knox before.
It's new in the 4.3 OTA MK6. It is separate from the flash counter and CANNOT as of now be reset. They can see it in the same place the flash counter is.
It will show 1 which means warranty void. If you can get one without 4.3 do it
This is what it looks like now:
Triangle away still works but the knox counter stays no matter what!
Edit: If it is still showing 0, then you are good to go
Geeve
thats good news LOL
4.3 preloaed=screwed if i root it
4.1.2 preloaded= no knox, free to root, flash, unroot and reset , send back with any non root related warranty issues.
Glad i didnt root the OTA in the meantime while i wait for my replacment..
Thanks for all info and help Geeve
You got it and no problem
Geeve
So i guess no custom 4.3 or 4.4 rom will install KNOX behind our backs..Just the OTA and any possible updated bootloaders if we dont pay attension and flash one
Baseband/Modem updates should not install knox...correct?
Correct! all the custom 4.3/4.4 roms use a leaked bootloader and most if not all have the knox stuff removed. It is only the MK6 OTA for our phones that is screwing us right now. We can still root and flash, but warranties are void..
Geeve
This topic won't help me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
I hate not being able to tinker
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What is your baseband version in settings -> about device?
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geeve420 said:
What is your baseband version in settings -> about device?
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Here's a screen shot
Looks to me like you have the official MK6 OTA. I wouldn't mess with it if you have to return it. That other thread wont help.
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geeve420 said:
Looks to me like you have the official MK6 OTA. I wouldn't mess with it if you have to return it. That other thread wont help.
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Ok. Thanks
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The more I read in forums the more confusrd I am.. If I just root to do things like change dpi and make builprop edits will that trip Knox or just if I attempt to install TWRP
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Any attempt to flash the device recovery will trip Knox....g
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CF auto root is a custom recovery....with kernel and cache=Knox will be tripped...g
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gregsarg said:
Any attempt to flash the device recovery will trip Knox....g
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So just rooting and leaving stock recovery will trip?
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Knox and upgrading

I have a T-mobile Galaxy S4 and it's currently running danvdh's GPE edition. I am considering updating via the OTA to get the new baseband/radio. I currently have the mixed MK2/MDL radio/baseband. I know that I'll get knox if I update...but IIRC, the Knox apps are able to be removed, and flashing new ROMs will trip Knox, but aside from voiding the warranty, what else does this do? Nothing? Lol
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Your phone will say sea android kernel not enforcing when the phone starts up.
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Android_Monsters said:
Your phone will say sea android kernel not enforcing when the phone starts up.
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This is a full and complete answer, by the way. That is all it will do aside from the warrent.y It does not affect your daily use at all.
Just to confirm though. If I go back to complete stock and do this update and then apply any kind of root it will hit the Knox flag right?
Right now mine is still 0x0
Pretty sure it's flashing a custom recovery that trips Knox, not rooting.
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Android_Monsters said:
Pretty sure it's flashing a custom recovery that trips Knox, not rooting.
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yes it is
TheArtiszan said:
Just to confirm though. If I go back to complete stock and do this update and then apply any kind of root it will hit the Knox flag right?
Right now mine is still 0x0
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I rooted my GS4 running 4.3 with knox counter and it didn't trip anything. Try this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Good Luck
Mr Wizard
mr wizard said:
I rooted my GS4 running 4.3 with knox counter and it didn't trip anything. Try this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Good Luck
Mr Wizard
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I would like to point out that as of right now I have not seen a method to root 4.4 without tripping knox counter. 4.3 yes Saferoot works but not for 4.4

Root...which method

just wondering... i just picked up this phone the other day...
i belive it is fully updated to kitkat latest ota...
my build number reads:
kot49h.m919uvufnb4
what method the proper one i should be using to gain root
and what way to flash a custom recovery
without getting all the errors from knox in the bootloader
Here is a link....make sure your phone has the latest OPA
http://androidrootcentral.com/root-t-mobile-galaxy-s4-sgh-m919-android-4-4-2-kitkat-m919uvufnb4/
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Kriptik210 said:
Here is a link....make sure your phone has the latest OPA
http://androidrootcentral.com/root-t-mobile-galaxy-s4-sgh-m919-android-4-4-2-kitkat-m919uvufnb4/
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nah im pretty sure that method will definately trip the KNOX warranty bit for sure
kaiya215 said:
nah im pretty sure that method will definately trip the KNOX warranty bit for sure
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Then I wait a little while. The new update is new so give the DEVs time to crack it.
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kaiya215 said:
what method the proper one i should be using to gain root
and what way to flash a custom recovery
without getting all the errors from knox in the bootloader
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Its no errors, it just informs you that your device has been tripped.. Functions don't change at all
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Can you take OTA while s-off/unlocked and stay?

Okay if i go 100% to stock 4.2.2 the version my phone came with from Verizon can i remove root and take OTA update and stay s-off/unlocked or will the OTA re-lock/s-on or no ive heard mixed answers about this thank you for any help.
Currently our OTA updates will not reset the lock status or secure flag. You must be completely stock though. If you have one thing modified in system, you will have update issues.
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Uzephi said:
Currently our OTA updates will not reset the lock status or secure flag. You must be completely stock though. If you have one thing modified in system, you will have update issues.
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Really that's the best news I've heard are you sure it won't 100% and I assumed it would reset it as its exploited awesome news and I am so I can go from 4.2.2 to 4.4.3 with no issues??
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Really that's the best news I've heard are you sure it won't 100% and I assumed it would reset it as its exploited awesome news and I am so I can go from 4.2.2 to 4.4.3 with no issues??
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Yes, did it myself recently
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Awsome!!
Uzephi said:
Yes, did it myself recently
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You are awesome did it and worked i wonder why people say it re-locks and s-on it don't make sense that means if yours stock and just use it for root you don't need to worry anymore.
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Yes, did it myself recently
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If I stay 100% stock and root using towel root so I still have stock recovery will remove Bloatware cause the next OTA to fail even with root removed because of missing apps???
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If I stay 100% stock and root using towel root so I still have stock recovery will remove Bloatware cause the next OTA to fail even with root removed because of missing apps???
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Correct, just freeze them, then unfreeze them when you take OTA
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