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Just got two T-Mobile Note 3's and want to root them as I did our Verizon Note 2's.
Was watching the XDA video on using the chainfire method (which I used to root my Note
tablet) and it looks like the way to go.
That video came out in Oct of 2013. The little owners manual thingie that came
with the phones states that any "If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not
work."
Question: Does anyone know if Samsung has buggered up the phone since October
so that the root no longer works, or am I still good to go?
Thanks!
dal71 said:
Just got two T-Mobile Note 3's and want to root them as I did our Verizon Note 2's.
Was watching the XDA video on using the chainfire method (which I used to root my Note
tablet) and it looks like the way to go.
That video came out in Oct of 2013. The little owners manual thingie that came
with the phones states that any "If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not
work."
Question: Does anyone know if Samsung has buggered up the phone since October
so that the root no longer works, or am I still good to go?
Thanks!
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You can root a couple different ways. It depends on if you want to trip Knox or not.
I literally just used chainfires auto-root via Odin and it worked fine
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Beefvvl said:
You can root a couple different ways. It depends on if you want to trip Knox or not.
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Thanks for the response, but I'll admit to being enough of a newbie not to know what you mean by trip Knox?
Knox is new Samsung secure environment, if you start flashing ROMS etc it will trip Knox flag which no one knows how to reset, if it ever can be reset. Samsung can and did refuse any warranty repairs if the Knox flag is tripped. As far as rooting goes if your firmware is below MJ7 I think, you won't trip the flag, if it's MJ7 and above the flag will be tripped I think. For example I have MI7 (last 3 digits of FW build) so I can root, without setting flag. Anyhow, I would suggest you read and learn as much as you can here, before you do something you can't undo.
I really wanted to wait until the 4.4.2 Kitkat update before I root.... but I can't wait.
I think I will cave in and get root this weekend!
First of all, sorry for my bad english :silly:
I just rooted my tablet with the towelroot, and i used the phone INFO to see if my tablet was KNOX triggered, and it was not :fingers-crossed:
So after that i was thinking if is possible to unroot the tablet without changing the KNOX?
And if its possible, can you please give me a link to the process?
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition LTE version
Raziel Harmony said:
First of all, sorry for my bad english :silly:
I just rooted my tablet with the towelroot, and i used the phone INFO to see if my tablet was KNOX triggered, and it was not :fingers-crossed:
So after that i was thinking if is possible to unroot the tablet without changing the KNOX?
And if its possible, can you please give me a link to the process?
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition LTE version
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First, you need to boot into Odin (download) mode to see if Knox is triggered. You can't use Phone Info to see if Knox triggered. Knox is only triggered when you root, not when you unroot. If you rooted and knox is not triggered, when you unroot it should be the same.
buhohitr said:
First, you need to boot into Odin (download) mode to see if Knox is triggered. You can't use Phone Info to see if Knox triggered. Knox is only triggered when you root, not when you unroot. If you rooted and knox is not triggered, when you unroot it should be the same.
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Thanks for the help buhohitr
I used the ODIN mode and it says that the KNOX was not triggered :victory:
Now i can use my tablet with no worries
And about the the phone INFO,i was referring to the app(phone INFO Samsung) but i didnt explained very well, sorry
Haven't been on this forum for a while, did someone figure out how to root without tripping Knox? Not that it matters, I've already tripped mine.
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RussellEstridge25 said:
Haven't been on this forum for a while, did someone figure out how to root without tripping Knox? Not that it matters, I've already tripped mine.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Hi RussellEstridge o/
As far as i know the the towelroot is one of a few methods that can root your Android without triggering it...
One of the good things about this root is that he doesn't need a computer to do the process.
Well, I hope you find a method to solve your situation... Good luck :fingers-crossed:
Raziel Harmony said:
First of all, sorry for my bad english :silly:
I just rooted my tablet with the towelroot, and i used the phone INFO to see if my tablet was KNOX triggered, and it was not :fingers-crossed:
So after that i was thinking if is possible to unroot the tablet without changing the KNOX?
And if its possible, can you please give me a link to the process?
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition LTE version
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You can flash the stock firmware for P605
tcntad said:
You can flash the stock firmware for P605
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OK, thanks for the help tcntad o/ :highfive:
Q&A for [Root][Port] Cf-Autoroot T700 [Tab S 8.4]
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer. Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :smile:
galaxy tab s stuck on battery screen after using the cf-Autoroot
I tried rooting my galaxy tab s 8.4 using the cf-Autoroot method however at the end it said failed. I attempted to restart tablet but it was stuck on download mode, finally after searching forums I found one that explained how to power it off, and it said if I did it I would be golden. Now I have 2 choices battery screen or off. Please help I have the stock firmware but no way to reinstall
Does this root method reset or wipe the device?
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Does this root method reset or wipe the device?
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Nope just installs supersu and root. You will still have your apps.
cf autorootf
I was just going to say - towelroot won't trip KNOX - at least as it applies to the 705, AND, the tab pro version as well. So I curious why folks would still use CF, if they're concerned about the 0x1 flag.
hillg001 said:
I was just going to say - towelroot won't trip KNOX - at least as it applies to the 705, AND, the tab pro version as well. So I curious why folks would still use CF, if they're concerned about the 0x1 flag.
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Well no one has tried downgrading to a kernel that towelroot could of worked with. Thought those builds were also old we do not know it if works. But people have claimed they got their tablet replaced(hardware deffect) even if they tripped knox so thats probaly why they use CF
CF Autoroot for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Used this method;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-cf-autoroot-t700-t2805366
Worked amazing, so easy to do and pleased that I'm rooted now! Now able to use Sixaxis and PS3 controller with all my specific profiles for various games as needed.
Build KOT49H.T700XXU1ANL2 (SM-T700 WiFi only)
WAY TO GO Beantown!!! Many thanks!!!
can not use screen mirroring after root ....
can not use screen mirroring after root .... can you fix this ?
Tripped Knox...?
I used this method and Knox Warranty went from Knox Warranty Void: 0 to Knox Warranty Void: 1. I have never had to deal with this, but is the warranty voided now? Does it mean anything that it is in gray and not red or something?
Maybe I miss read all the posts saying this will not trip Knox, but..... Why did this happen? I guess it isn't that big of a deal, as I just bought this last night, I can easily just exchange it for a new one, but if it will keep happening, there isn't much of a point.
Thanks.
Alyusha said:
I used this method and Knox Warranty went from Knox Warranty Void: 0 to Knox Warranty Void: 1. I have never had to deal with this, but is the warranty voided now? Does it mean anything that it is in gray and not red or something?
Maybe I miss read all the posts saying this will not trip Knox, but..... Why did this happen? I guess it isn't that big of a deal, as I just bought this last night, I can easily just exchange it for a new one, but if it will keep happening, there isn't much of a point.
Thanks.
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Seriously? Directly from the post that you downloaded the root package from --
"Warning: I cannot be held responsible for anything you do to your phone, rooting is optional! This Does Trip The Knox Warranty Bit Built into the Bootloader of the Tab S 10.5"
In Big BOLD letters.
hawkxcore said:
Seriously? Directly from the post that you downloaded the root package from --
"Warning: I cannot be held responsible for anything you do to your phone, rooting is optional! This Does Trip The Knox Warranty Bit Built into the Bootloader of the Tab S 10.5"
In Big BOLD letters.
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Seriously? Directly from the post that I download the root package from --
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"[Root][Port] Cf-Autoroot T700 [Tab S 8.4]"
I rooted the 8.4, not 10.5. Not sure what difference this would have since the hardware for the two are identical. In retrospect maybe I should have triple checked, but that exact warning you quoted would lead one to believe it would would trip Knox on the 10.5 and not 8.4.
Thanks
CF-Autoroot T700 [Tab S 8.4] lost after OTA
Hello, I had previously rooted my Tab S 8.4 with CF-Autoroot from Beanstown with no problem. However I received some OTA update from Samsung and now I have lost root access. I tried to root again as I previously had...and even though Odin says it was a success, I still don't have root. Has anyone else ran into this?
dhughes20 said:
Hello, I had previously rooted my Tab S 8.4 with CF-Autoroot from Beanstown with no problem. However I received some OTA update from Samsung and now I have lost root access. I tried to root again as I previously had...and even though Odin says it was a success, I still don't have root. Has anyone else ran into this?
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Cfautoroot needs to be updated. Just install twrp recovery and flash supersu.zip (google it) with twrp and you should get root
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Cfautoroot needs to be updated. Just install twrp recovery and flash supersu.zip (google it) with twrp and you should get root
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That did it! Thanks so much for the help! Very appreciated!
linux
I want to flash twrp in sm-t700 using heimdall and linux does it work there?
PreachyPreachyMachine said:
Used this method;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-cf-autoroot-t700-t2805366
Worked amazing, so easy to do and pleased that I'm rooted now! Now able to use Sixaxis and PS3 controller with all my specific profiles for various games as needed.
Build KOT49H.T700XXU1ANL2 (SM-T700 WiFi only)
WAY TO GO Beantown!!! Many thanks!!!
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I have same build (KOT49H.T700XXU1ANL2) but could not find chainfire autoroot to root my device (only chainfire build version available is KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9). Did not want to first downgrade to that version for fear of bricking. Seems like this Beantown rooting worked for you....just wanted to reconfirm same build number before trying.
Thanks
Doesn't matter what build your running. Just flash the one for your model.
ashyx
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Doesn't matter what build your running. Just flash the one for your model.
According to the "autoroot.chainfire.eu" website, it is build specific:
"[*] Warning: The above tutorial is only for Android 4.4.2 with the built id KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9.
[*] If your device isnt running on the same built id KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9, then you need to download and flash the firmware based on the same build id then after try to root your device from the above method."
This is what is scaring me from trying.
tomkasan said:
ashyx
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Doesn't matter what build your running. Just flash the one for your model.
According to the "autoroot.chainfire.eu" website, it is build specific:
"
[*] Warning: The above tutorial is only for Android 4.4.2 with the built id KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9.
[*] If your device isnt running on the same built id KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9, then you need to download and flash the firmware based on the same build id then after try to root your device from the above method."
This is what is scaring me from trying.
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Ok have it your way, cuz I don't know what I'm talking about. :banghead:
Better tell the rooted lollipop users they shouldn't have used it.
Maybe you should look at my Sig.
Im on 5.1.1 G925TUVU3DOJ7. Is it possible to root 5.1.1 without tripping knox right now? Or can i downgrade to 5.0.2 by flashing stock 5.0.2 with odin then root with ping pong without tripping knox?
Also what are the best roms, kernals & other cool tweaks you recommend? Just got this phone so i would really appreciate the help, thanks have a good one.
I don't think there's a way to root without tripping KNOX right now. There was an engineering bootloader that allowed flashing without tripping KNOX, but I don't know if it still works (it might). However, this bootloader breaks the fingerprint scanner. There is no way to have an un-tripped KNOX and working fingerprint scanner at the moment, I know that for sure.
king.23 said:
Im on 5.1.1 G925TUVU3DOJ7. Is it possible to root 5.1.1 without tripping knox right now? Or can i downgrade to 5.0.2 by flashing stock 5.0.2 with odin then root with ping pong without tripping knox?
Also what are the best roms, kernals & other cool tweaks you recommend? Just got this phone so i would really appreciate the help, thanks have a good one.
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PingPong used to work, it doesn't anymore. I agree with what the other poster said about the engineering bootloader however this file was requested to be removed by samsung (sboot.bin) so good luck finding it. I think you might be onto something downgrading to a previous release, I'm not too sure but the OH6 I think is the one that I used PingPong on to gain root but I don't know if the new bootloader will let u. It should though, if it replaces the sboot.bin it should let u downgrade. I'm just not sure, this new update has caused a lot of stuff to not want to flash for me, I'm waiting on my new internet to arrive before I start messing with it anymore because my phone is my only link to the outside world. if you find out please let us know? I'm very interested in the answer.
I've heard Hacker Kernel is a really good one, people seem to love it.
MindGlitch said:
PingPong used to work, it doesn't anymore. I agree with what the other poster said about the engineering bootloader however this file was requested to be removed by samsung (sboot.bin) so good luck finding it. I think you might be onto something downgrading to a previous release, I'm not too sure but the OH6 I think is the one that I used PingPong on to gain root but I don't know if the new bootloader will let u. It should though, if it replaces the sboot.bin it should let u downgrade. I'm just not sure, this new update has caused a lot of stuff to not want to flash for me, I'm waiting on my new internet to arrive before I start messing with it anymore because my phone is my only link to the outside world. if you find out please let us know? I'm very interested in the answer.
I've heard Hacker Kernel is a really good one, people seem to love it.
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If I remember correctly, PingPong only worked on 5.0.X, and once you update to 5.1.X, you are no longer able to downgrade back to 5.0.X. I think if OP is on 5.1.1 his options for root are VERY limited if he wants an in-tact KNOX, especially since you are indeed correct, and the engineering bootloader seems to have been removed.
S6 Edge frozen on G925TUVU3DOJ7
guys i need help , after flashing the rom G925TUVU3DOJ7 on my S6 Edge 925T its stuck on galaxy logo and not booting , i've trying to use unikernal but its not work i get like flashing is locked !!!
Rooting is a risky business since last update, make sure you have a good download or download again from Samsung website and try again.
Pp.
Really why is everyone so concerned about knox? All it does is make it so you can't use Samsung Pay. So use Android Pay. Set it up before you root then back it up after you root. Restore it whenever you flash a new rom and it will work. I rooted the day I got my S6 Edge which was before the Plus came out and I have never had any problems. Everyone worried about knox this and knox that has a messed up phone.
HI,,I updated firmware 5.1.1 to a rooted G925T using Smart Switch (no errors etc) now the phone is stuck on android Samsung logo so I tried to reflash the firmware many times using Odin3 the only frimware it took with no errors was (G925TUVS3DOJC) which is the last one but still the same thing stuck at Samsung logo so i searched it online and it says something wrong with EFS and has Bad Root Key it know as DRK (DEV Root Key) and don't know how to fix that. anyone can hepl plz.
I asked in one of the root threads and didn't get a reply. From looking through the existing threads I understand that you lose samsung pay and the hidden folder feature. I can live with those but is there any other features lost when unlocking the bootloader?
1.) Once knox is tripped will features be lost forever or start working again once tablet is returned to stock?
2.) Still shows as widevine L1? Any loss in resolution from an streaming apps (youtube, netflix, amazon prime, youtube tv)?
3.) Any other apps or features not working?
1. I rooted my Note 4 phone and Note Pro 12.2 tablet some years ago. Back then, I did this installing a custom recovery called TWRP. This blows an e-fuse on the main board, which prohibits Knox from working forever. Flashing back to stock recovery can't "unblow" a fuse.
2. Not sure about this one, sorry.
3. In my experience, rooting broke only those apps that relied on Knox. But I suppose these days more apps are likely to detect if they're running on a rooted device and refuse to run. That would account for the popularity of tools like Magisk that try to hide the root state from apps.
After I moved away from those devices (S7 Edge and Tab S3 were next in my history), I abandoned the rooting game. Not sure the value is worth the cost anymore.
EDIT: There are apparently ways to root without flashing a custom recovery -- this was news to me, and shows how long I've not been playing the rooting game, heh.
SteveRiley said:
1. I rooted my Note 4 phone and Note Pro 12.2 tablet some years ago. This blows an e-fuse on the main board, which prohibits Knox from working forever. Flashing back to stock can't "unblow" a fuse.
2. Not sure about this one, sorry.
3. In my experience, rooting broke only those apps that relied on Knox. But I suppose these days more apps are likely to detect if they're running on a rooted device and refuse to run. That would account for the popularity of tools like Magisk that try to hide the root state from apps.
After I moved away from those devices (S7 Edge and Tab S3 were next in my history), I abandoned the rooting game. Not sure the value is worth the cost anymore.
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah I have rooted my samsung devices in the past as well but I believe the last one I did was my note 4 as well but I don't remember widevine being a thing back then or at least I didn't care. Of all the features I am concerned about that. Don't really care about the other samsung features save for maybe dex but I don't think that is affected. Can anyone rooted confirm if they still have widevine? Is any legit premium video app like netflix or youtube tv affected? My oneplus 7 pro had widevine downgraded I believe when the bootloader unlocked which was annoying.
SteveRiley said:
1. I rooted my Note 4 phone and Note Pro 12.2 tablet some years ago. This blows an e-fuse on the main board, which prohibits Knox from working forever. Flashing back to stock can't "unblow" a fuse
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That's not quite true these days.
Using Magisk to root doesn't "blow the e fuse".
Rooting without installing TWRP will keep the warranty status 0x0 which is valid.
BTW: Netflix ect. Works just fine.
It's nice to see old Note 4 guyz around. I was very active in the sprint Note 4 forums years ago. IMO that was the very best phone samsung ever made. @tx_dbs_tx was a mad man of a developer for that device.
jhill110 said:
That's not quite true these days.
Using Magisk to root doesn't "blow the e fuse".
Rooting without installing TWRP will keep the warranty status 0x0 which is valid.
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Hey, this is interesting news! I just might take the plunge, then. Thanks for making me smarter.
EDIT. See conversation here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s7/how-to/guide-unlock-tab-s7-bootloader-t4158841
Confirmed that unlocking the boot loader and rooting with modified firmware does trip Knox. Magisk can try to conceal this bypass some security checks, but not always successfully.
jhill110 said:
It's nice to see old Note 4 guyz around. I was very active in the sprint Note 4 forums years ago. IMO that was the very best phone samsung ever made.
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100% agree. Once upon a time a Galaxy Note was not just a Galaxy S with a stylus. Alas, it appears Samsung is diligently heading away from what made the Note a distinctive device.
SteveRiley said:
Hey, this is interesting news! I just might take the plunge, then. Thanks for making me smarter.
100% agree. Once upon a time a Galaxy Note was not just a Galaxy S with a stylus. Alas, it appears Samsung is diligently heading away from what made the Note a distinctive device.
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I thought the knox tripped when you unlock the bootloader, don't you need to do this even if you root your device without installing twrp?
mikedavo said:
I thought the knox tripped when you unlock the bootloader, don't you need to do this even if you root your device without installing twrp?
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Yes you do need to unlock the bootloader to root your device... But that doesn't trip knox.
Rooting with magisk will definitely trip knox, even without TWRP.
jhill110 said:
That's not quite true these days.
Using Magisk to root doesn't "blow the e fuse".
Rooting without installing TWRP will keep the warranty status 0x0 which is valid.
BTW: Netflix ect. Works just fine.
It's nice to see old Note 4 guyz around. I was very active in the sprint Note 4 forums years ago. IMO that was the very best phone samsung ever made. @tx_dbs_tx was a mad man of a developer for that device.
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Can anyone else confirm this?
smartymcfly said:
Can anyone else confirm this?
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You loose warranty once device is rooted. No matter if with SuperSU or magisk. Root is root
Cindysmith0994 said:
Rooting with magisk will definitely trip knox, even without TWRP.
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Is it sure? Even without TWRP?
By the way, knox is really important for personal use? I will still able to encrypt my tab? And update it without problem?
jhill110 said:
That's not quite true these days.
Using Magisk to root doesn't "blow the e fuse".
Rooting without installing TWRP will keep the warranty status 0x0 which is valid.
BTW: Netflix ect. Works just fine.
It's nice to see old Note 4 guyz around. I was very active in the sprint Note 4 forums years ago. IMO that was the very best phone samsung ever made. @tx_dbs_tx was a mad man of a developer for that device.
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Can you make an instruction? Thanks
umibuzu said:
Is it sure? Even without TWRP?
By the way, knox is really important for personal use? I will still able to encrypt my tab? And update it without problem?
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You lose L1 once the BL is unlocked though. So kiss goodbye HD on netflix and such on the ts7+ which is beneficial.
EugenStanis said:
You loose warranty once device is rooted. No matter if with SuperSU or magisk. Root is root
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Did you see the picture in the post that was quoted?
It shows as rooted and knox efuse intact. So the warranty would still be good as long as it doesn't trip the efuse.
Look at the picture before telling me a generic answer. I already know that when the excuse is blown the warranty is lost. How do they have root without tripping the efuse?
This is the picture I am referring to.
See conversation here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s7/how-to/guide-unlock-tab-s7-bootloader-t4158841
Confirmed that unlocking the boot loader and rooting with modified firmware does trip Knox. Magisk can try to conceal this bypass some security checks, but not always successfully.
smartymcfly said:
Can anyone else confirm this?
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hes wrong
umibuzu said:
Is it sure? Even without TWRP?
By the way, knox is really important for personal use? I will still able to encrypt my tab? And update it without problem?
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unlpcking bootloader alone doesnt trip knox but as soon as u flash any custom firmware i.e. disabled vbmeta, twrp, magisk etc. then it will trip knox.
theres thousands of threads on xda alone about tripped knox and what works n doesnt work so id go n look for urself before anything..
and usually it will break ota updates but can depend on device etc. but ull likely have to update via odin
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Can you make an instruction? Thanks
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hes wrong
bs3pro said:
You lose L1 once the BL is unlocked though. So kiss goodbye HD on netflix and such on the ts7+ which is beneficial.
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dunno what L1 is but unlocking by itself doesnt trio knox, its custom firmware that trips it.. basically anything u do after unlocking lol
and netflix can still work.. its trivial for netflix