AT&T ∣∣ Verizon
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$3,377.94 ∣∣ $4,741.00
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Knox
$1,788.52 ∣∣ $830.00
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Boot
$745.00 ∣∣ $1,732.00
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AT&T Root & Knox Bounty (Closed)
Verizon's Root & Knox & Bootloader Bounty (Active)
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Chainfire said:
If anyone were looking at exploiting, as a non-expert on the subject, with SELinux set to enforcing, you'd need either a kernel-space exploit (which can bypass SELinux), or take over a system service. On KitKat, being able to create the install-recovery.sh file in /system/etc and chmod it 0755 is usually enough (takes over the flash_recovery service). On Lollipop, you'd also have to manage that file being started as init. There's no 5.0 Samsung firmwares in the wild yet, but on stock Android just writing that file is no longer enough, because it doesn't run in the right SELinux context anymore - you need a modified kernel (ramdisk) as well (for which you need an unlocked bootloader). Looking at my international Note 4 (still on KitKat), there is only one service that runs as init, but it doesn't run as root (it runs as system), so you'd have to both exploit that service and find a way to elevate yourself from system to root user. And I'm pretty sure that service will no longer run as init on 5.0...
A normal exploit is thus unlikely to even work. You may have more luck with a kernel exploit that can bypass SELinux, but these are rare, and generally make the system unstable. Most exploit-based roots use a kernel exploit to modify system, then reboot so you can have root on a stable system. But just modifying system (as illustrated above) is no longer enough to gain root (barring a major Samsung messup) on 5.0, so this will also not work properly. Even with a major Samsung messup, modifying system is not even going to work once dm-verity becomes enabled (which it will, at some point).
For a proper root on 5.0, it may be the case that both a kernel exploit and a bootloader exploit is needed, rare and high-value exploits both.
I may certainly be corrected by real exploiters, and we're running ahead of a 5.0 firmware, but still. Though I'm not saying it's impossible, a working root on 5.0 seems unlikely. 4.4 less unlikely, but I still wouldn't bet money on seeing one.
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Interested in contributing towards the development of root, root with Samsung Knox bypass, or bootloader unlocking of the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4?
How to pledge: leave a comment below stating how much you would like to pledge, and what you would like your pledge to go towards.
Example: soraxd pledging $50 towards root. $0 towards Knox. $75 towards an unlocked bootloader. (This means if all 3 are claimed, I would give $125)
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oops meant to click edit...zzz
errrummm.. hi.
well I guess I'll post something useful here in that case lol
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Goodluck, I hope all of your hard work doesn't get shut down without warning from a Mod.
pr0cl1v1ty said:
Goodluck, I hope all of your hard work doesn't get shut down without warning from a Mod.
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Well, to be fair, you blatantly went against the obvious rules and start actually trying to collect money... tsk tsk tsk!
I wish I had the time to really sit down and figure out and understand how to find exploits and manage to obtain root on devices like Chainfire does. His work really amazes me. Even though its not good news per-say, it still impresses me that he can figure all that out. One smart cookie. I would have no idea where to start. What programs to use, what I should be looking for, plus everything else I am completely unaware of lol. Hope someone out there is able to root this phone sometime. Im not moving off 4.4 unless AT&T makes me or a root exploit comes out once 5.0 hits. For anyone working on root access, I wish you the best of luck. Ill donate once a root is found, if its found. For now Im just gonna keep my donation private so that its not something some has to keep track of.
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previous root thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2912243
if you were looking for an update on the bounties check here
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dcmrzNd5UMdCbQUVcR8Bz_WHU5bGT0Da6D0DLOW0TZA/edit?usp=sharing
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Since you have made this new list, would you consider creating a more official bounty post thread, where no collections are to be made.
Below is what the mod said in regards to new bounty thread. If someone is interested I guess the right thing to do would be to contact the mod first
"If anyone would like to pledge after this I recommend contacting the OP by PM.
You can also contact me by PM to be added. Either way it should get to me.
I will update the list as time allows but a minimum of once a week or sooner as conditions warrant.
Edit: Updated 11/19 11:00 am
I am open to someone else other than the OP starting a new thread to maintain the list under very specific conditions.
If you would be interested in this please PM me and I will be happy to explain further.
Please contact me by PM if you have any questions about this action.
Thank you for your cooperation and support of XDA Developers."
Well... Much appreciation to pr0cl1v1ty for getting the tide rolling in this forum. Obviously, based upon the numbers of pledges, there are a considerably fair number of us that are perfectly fine with holding onto our ATT N4s and patiently awaiting progress. Nothing against anyone that has pursued other avenues... but I come here multiple times a day to see what (if any) root discussion progress has been made with regard to the N910A.
That said, It is great to see that a moderator has stepped in and placed an official stamp on how things should unfold. I'll continue to patiently wait and enjoy my unrooted beast of a phone until something noteworthy breaks on the root front.
Devs rule.
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Since you have made this new list, would you consider creating a more official bounty post thread, where no collections are to be made.
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you want me to carry on the torch huh.. let me check on a few things
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so i went ahead and make a layout for how id do the thread, what do you think?
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AT&T ∣∣ Verizon
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Root
$3,377.94 ∣∣ $4,741.00
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$1,788.52 ∣∣ $830.00
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Boot
$745.00 ∣∣ $1,732.00
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Soraxd, the knox should be higher amount then the root, being that no knox trip is with root also. It would include all of the amount for root if all they offered was for root and didn't care about knox.
Can a mod delete the other root bounty threads and put up a single official one? It's very confusing and will definitely hurt the effort to have multiple threads and have people confused on top of having the original thread closed. What a fubar.
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Soraxd, the knox should be higher amount then the root, being that no knox trip is with root also. It would include all of the amount for root if all they offered was for root and didn't care about knox.
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Historically the exploiters who come up with Samsung Knox bypasses are not the ones who come up with root. If an exploiter releases both root with Knox bypass as their initial release, then theyll claim both bounties.
soraxd said:
Historically the exploiters who come up with Samsung Knox bypasses are not the ones who come up with root. If an exploiter releases both root with Knox bypass as their initial release, then theyll claim both bounties.
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Thanks for the information, I was unaware of this.
Closing this thread. New bounty thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/bounty-att-note-4-root-knox-list-pledges-t2946770
Thank you.
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I kinda understand knox. I am confused by the custom ROMs that say knoxless. You need a custom recovery to install these ROMs which will trip knox counter will it not? So what's the point in the ROMs be knoxless or am I missing a way to flash the ROMs without tripping the knox counter?
knox will stop superuser/root from working.
knox is in the stock ROM and is a security container to make Android more secure, so that it can compete with Blackberry and Apple in the business sector. The Knox flag just lets Samsung know that you have installed custom software and your phone is no longer "Secure", it's kind of like breaking a security seal.
It's currently impossible to flash a custom ROM or install a custom bootloader and not trip the knox flag. Only the su binary in the stock ROM will not trip the knox flag because it's just an added file.
Thanks, so there is no way not to trip knox. So, what is the point of knoxless in ROMs?
Don't mean to hijack the thread but su installed on stock won't trip Knox? So I could root and stay stock recovery boot loader etc and Knox won't be tripped?
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Thanks, so there is no way not to trip knox. So, what is the point of knoxless in ROMs?
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Did you actually bother to the the posts in this thread ? Your question has been answered by edan1979
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Did you actually bother to the the posts in this thread ? Your question has been answered by edan1979
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No need to be a prick about it. I clearly didn't quite understand what he was saying.
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knox will stop superuser/root from working.
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Thanks, so there is no way not to trip knox. So, what is the point of knoxless in ROMs?
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I wasn't being a pr*ck as YOU put it. No need to swear, just shows the real character in you.
You obviously couldn't be bothered to read a couple of posts up and get all defensive when someone points out that your question had already been answered !
If you didn't understand what he was saying (which was quite straight forward and to the point), wouldn't you have replied to that post or questioned that content?
There are about 100 other threads in XDA regarding knox and many explanations, why is there yet another....
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I wasn't being a pr*ck as YOU put it. No need to swear, just shows the real character in you.
You obviously couldn't be bothered to read a couple of posts up and get all defensive when someone points out that your question had already been answered !
If you didn't understand what he was saying (which was quite straight forward and to the point), wouldn't you have replied to that post or questioned that content?
There are about 100 other threads in XDA regarding knox and many explanations, why is there yet another....
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You showed your true character in the way you responded to a new forum member. I just used the perfect word to describe that.
I have now read up further on how knox affects superuser/root so will now mark this thread as solved. You could have so easily pointed a new user in that direction in a much more personable manor.
FacemanSmith said:
You showed your true character in the way you responded to a new forum member. I just used the perfect word to describe that.
I have now read up further on how knox affects superuser/root so will now mark this thread as solved. You could have so easily pointed a new user in that direction in a much more personable manor.
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I did, i directed you the a post that answered your question :banghead: My post was TO THE POINT, it didn't need to by wrapped in cotton wool and spoon fed....
Part of XDA rule is not to insult other users, maybe you should have read up on that too
Being new is NO EXCUSE TO NOT SEARCH. Something you have now done and should have done in the first place
Just in case you have trouble searching this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=3232
Thread closed as the question is being answered and before it turns into a flame-war ground. Trust me, nobody wants that.
Note 4 owners over in the Verizon section are putting together a fair effort to investigate rooting themselves. We AT&T users should have a similar thread.
The Verizon thread, for reference:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/talk-root-t2908919
T-Mobile and Sprint have CF-Autoroot but not yet for AT&T and Verizon. So (I think) a new root should work for either, all the more reason to work together.
In the Verizon thread the general process was posted:
Surge1223 said:
I have no vested interest in this (other than seeing vzw get screwed over) but someone needs to get the ball rolling here:
1. Grab the Odin tar then boot.img to get kallsyms
2. Post partition info
3. Grab kernel source and confirm latest Linux kernel cves are patched/not patched
4. Find PoC for Linux exploits for 2014 Linux kernel cves and port them to android and test
If you have to ask what any of the above are/do Google is your friend.
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Feel free to read through the other thread for info on CVEs and stuff.
The Verizon owners have to wait for kernel source but I guess our's is already posted (N910A):
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=Sm-n910
SHA1 and SHA256 for the kernel source zip that I downloaded, for reference:
99e00529ce613548664f3c986cd7df886b54caa0 SM-N910A_NA_KK_Opensource.zip
9a5dfcbcd1b77367507b9374afd4f1e1afd505255ff48b4d3779b235974650c0 SM-N910A_NA_KK_Opensource.zip
This might not be necessary as someone like Chainfire may already be working on a rooting method, but we might make it slightly easier.
Any contributions by more knowledgeable people are greatly appreciated.
Anyone want to post their kallsyms, boot, or full image of an AT&T phone?
I'll try to post myself if I can figure out of I'm supposed to use Odin or if the way the Verizon owners got their's was with some Verizon-only tool.
We have firmware here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/stock-to-stock-odin-flashable-tested-t2915915
The kernel source is here:
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=Sm-n910a
That should get us started.
Tikerz said:
We have firmware here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/stock-to-stock-odin-flashable-tested-t2915915
The kernel source is here:
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=Sm-n910a
That should get us started.
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Nice! Yeah the kallsyms should definitely be in there.
Here are the kallsyms from the ATT image.
I've been googling but I can't figure it out
How do you get partition info from kallysyms?
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I've been googling but I can't figure it out
How do you get partition info from kallysyms?
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You don't. The kallsyms are information about the internal kernel functions, useful for writing code which gets you root access.
Partition information sits in a .PIT file inside the factory image (if it's available), or you can dump it from a running phone.
SirAthos said:
Here are the kallsyms from the ATT image.
They match the Verizon kallsyms. Good sign for finding a root method that works on both. :good:
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They shouldn't match the Verizon n4 kallsyms... They should be different, if not then someone odd is happening..
Surge1223 said:
They shouldn't match the Verizon n4 kallsyms... They should be different, if not then someone odd is happening..
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I'll extract them again, maybe I missed something...
Edit: Gah, still had kernel.Image extacted from the Verizon image, and didn't notice the message saying "kernel.Image: already exists; not overwritten". The attachment above has been updated. My apologies, and thanks for catching it.
This may be interesting though. The nexus devices have a check box in the developer settings to OEM unlock the phone. Basically you just check a box and it's boot loader is unlocked.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-6-9-requires-checking-box-developer-options/
Maybe this can be used to find a loop hole on lollipop for this device. I think there could b be a small chance this device could get unlocked after the update. It might actually be easier.
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This may be interesting though. The nexus devices have a check box in the developer settings to OEM unlock the phone. Basically you just check a box and it's boot loader is unlocked.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-6-9-requires-checking-box-developer-options/
Maybe this can be used to find a loop hole on lollipop for this device. I think there could b be a small chance this device could get unlocked after the update. It might actually be easier.
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While I appreciate the speculation, that's all this is, and at the moment we don't have Lollipop. I believe the OP specified good steps that should be looked into. I have downloaded the source code but am not exactly sure how to be looking for other then doing the steps as outlined: Finding the build date of the kernel then looking up know vulnerabilities in it. Obviously this is going to take a while and makes sense on where to look. Why focus on something we don't have when we could focus on what we do.
tl;dr We need to stay focused on the current task at hand. Also it'd be nice if this thread didn't get derailed with speculations.
ShrekOpher said:
This may be interesting though. The nexus devices have a check box in the developer settings to OEM unlock the phone. Basically you just check a box and it's boot loader is unlocked.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-6-9-requires-checking-box-developer-options/
Maybe this can be used to find a loop hole on lollipop for this device. I think there could b be a small chance this device could get unlocked after the update. It might actually be easier.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Free mobile app
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Didn't you get rid of your AT&T Note 4 for T-Mobile Note 4?
Tikerz said:
Didn't you get rid of your AT&T Note 4 for T-Mobile Note 4?
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I write custom enterprise software for phones. I own many including 2 different Note 4s. Most provided to me by my company. So no I still have the AT&T Note 4, I also have a T-Mobile variant for the time being. My team also has a sprint model as well.
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Srsroot
Has anyone heard if this actually works? I've been searching forums and the Internet in general looking for a possible root for the AT&T note 4
#SRSRoot: samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N910A (Build: KTU84P.N910AUCU1ANIE) #Android 4.4.4 Now Supported for #Root at SRSRoot.com (copied this from their twitter)
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Has anyone heard if this actually works? I've been searching forums and the Internet in general looking for a possible root for the AT&T note 4
#SRSRoot: samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N910A (Build: KTU84P.N910AUCU1ANIE) #Android 4.4.4 Now Supported for #Root at SRSRoot.com (copied this from their twitter)
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wonder if we can get a dev to dl and take a look???
i looked through there list and i dont see our phone listed
Drewsdad said:
Has anyone heard if this actually works? I've been searching forums and the Internet in general looking for a possible root for the AT&T note 4
#SRSRoot: samsung SAMSUNG-SM-N910A (Build: KTU84P.N910AUCU1ANIE) #Android 4.4.4 Now Supported for #Root at SRSRoot.com (copied this from their twitter)
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Just verified the tweet from October 26. I'm not sure, maybe this will be a pleasant surprise?
Mmm looking at the supported devices in their page I found the 910v and 910t... But no 910a
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Mmm looking at the supported devices in their page I found the 910v and 910t... But no 910a
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I don't see it either. Their tweet says our phone specifically has been added. Not sure of the supported devices hasn't been updated or what. I'm kinda sketchy about trying stuff that I haven't seen discussed on here. Does anyone know if the stock firmware is available yet.? At least that way if someone ends up with a brick we can at least Flash it back to normal
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Mmm looking at the supported devices in their page I found the 910v and 910t... But no 910a
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Pretty sure the Verizon crowd already dismissed this method. Likely a hoax.
Tried to find something in their forum but nothing... Something tell me that this is fake
Tried it and didn't get root.
MultiSystem is a powerful tool for locked- and unlocked-bootloader Android devices. it's used here to hijack the boot process & boot from a virtual ROOTED LP IMG in a 2nd EXT4 partition on the microSD card, that's independent on the physical system partition.
IMPROTANT INFORMATION: THE METHOD USED IN THIS THREAD IS SUCCESSFUL ON UNROOTED DEVELOPER EDITION WITHOUT USING A RECOVERY OR AUTO-ROOT - AND DOES NOT TRIP KNOX FLAG. FOR RETAIL EDITION, THE LOCKED BOOTLOADER SENDS A FLAG TO THE KERNEL TO WRITE PROTECT PARTITIONS INCLUDING SYSTEM.
POTENTIAL SOLUTION: BUILDING A KERNEL MODULE TO DISABLE WRITE PROTECTION AFTER PATCHING MEMORY TO BYPASS KERNEL MODULE VERIFICATION AND LOAD OUR UNSIGNED KERNEL MODULE – UTILIZING THE TEMPORARY ROOT ACCESS. WE ARE INVESTIGATING THIS SOLUTION. HOWEVER, IT MAY TAKE A LONG TIME AND IS NOT 100% GUARANTEED !
★ Disclaimer:
This service is FREE of charge, use it at your own risk, take it or leave it !
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MultiSystem is a powerful tool and can perform potentially dangerous and/or destructive operations on your device and data that may affect your life. While it is unlikely to do irreversable damage to your device, it is not impossible, and you should proceed with caution. Loss of data and/or the need to re-flash a full stock (manufacturer-supplied) firmware IMGs (usually requiring a computer) is always a possibility, and is increasingly likely if you do not know what you are doing. It is possible to lose root access when using MultiSystem on locked-bootloader devices running unexpoitable (bu rooted) Android firmware, without careful reading of documentation or following the instructions. Please consult with expert users before performing actions you do not comprehend.
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★ Notes:
To devs: Please do not use/port MultiSystem to any other device. If you'd like to add support for your device, please contact me!
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★ Instructions:
FLASH N910VVRU1ANJ5 Full Firmware, if needed
PARTITION microSD into 2 PRIMARY partitions: FAT32 & EXT4
ROOT via KingRoot: don't complete the installation, disconnect WiFi & close it after injecting su or when you see kinguser icon in app drawer !
MOUNT rootfs & system read/write in Terminal Emulator
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw rootfs
mount -o remount,rw /system
INSTALL BusyBox to /system/xbin
INSTALL MultiSystem v1.3.1
UPDATE BusyBox by runnig the folowing commands in Terminal Emulator
Code:
su
MultiSystem advanced update_busybox
UNINSTALL KingRoot & all apps
DOWNLOAD & extract N910VVRU1BOAF_ROOTED.7z on device
ADD N910VVRU1BOAF_ROOTED.img to MultiSystem/img/system
OPEN & MultiSystem app
CLICK Update Configurations button
ACTIVATE Virtual System using the switch
SELECT N910VVRU1BOAF_ROOTED.img in Primary Virtual IMG
REBOOT to Download Mode from MultiSystem app
FLASH this for RetEd or this for DevEd via Odin
ENTER stock recovery before it boots up
WIPE data (Factory Reset)
REBOOT to the active virtual ROM - You can stop here if you wish!
WRITE the IMG to stock system partition /dev/block/mmcblk0p24
DONE
Thanks To: @Tomsgt , aka RootJunky
Don't forget to subscribe & like the video to show appreciation of his great effort & time spent in making the video :highfive::good:
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FOR DEVELOPER EDITION:
DO NOT FLASH RETAIL FIRMWARE, IT WILL LOCK YOUR DEVICE !
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★ Downloads:
N910VVRU1BOAF ROOTED: N910VVRU1BOAF_ROOTED.7z
md5: 244f1bc0f050ab5f95f6dd5507beaf50
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★ Credits:
@ChainFire - for SuperSU & FlashFire
kingroot.net - for KingRoot
@gatesjunior - for KingRoot heads up & testing
@Tomsgt - for KingRoot heads up & creating a video tutorial
All authors of binaries/libraries, source codes, or tutorials
Please PM me if I forgot to add proper credits for your work!
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MINE
owenbeals said:
MINE
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lol
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Now that instructions/details have been added, this post is obsolete.
Everything Pops...
I have to say, the spinning purple gifs, sparkling, scintillating, glitzy light effects, Facebook links, fonts of different sizes and colors...everything is just stunning.
It imbues a sense of solemnity, in subtle ways that bring ineffable joy.
This has got to be the best OP I've yet to see on these fine forums.
Thank you.
I cannot wait to see what ensues.
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Anyone that's interested in root progress of the RETAIL edition of the Note 4 may stumble across more details of what exactly is "Under Testing..." elsewhere, but out of respect of your privacy/strategy, I won't quote it from there to here. I'm being intentionally vague because you obviously didn't want to show all your cards in this thread yet.
However, I am curious (since I can't post in dev threads... I have to ask here) what the prerequisites are for this. Must one start with a specific software release? Can one enjoy root on a KitKat ROM, or must one be on Lollipop to get root this way? Is kingroot required, or are you jacking the code to install supersu instead of their weird proprietary su? Will it work on the Note Edge as well? So many questions...
Really, my most important question is: Can I finally buy a Note 4/Edge?!?
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I elieve he said it will use king root initially before autoatically installing su as well as youll have flashfire/multisytem with a prma rooted L rom.. im sure with flashfire/multisystem you guys will now be able to create custom roms probanly for kk as well
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micmars said:
I have to say, the spinning purple gifs, sparkling, scintillating, glitzy light effects, Facebook links, fonts of different sizes and colors...everything is just stunning.
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Don't listen to this guy... he trolled me like this back when I was on BajaROM. I almost forgot about the whole ordeal, since BajaROM has been completely off the map for updates. So long, in fact, that for a moment I thought it might have been back when I had an S3.
Anyway... we don't need any of his bad energy in this thread. Keep up the good work, @hsbadr. Stay professional.
DrPhant0m said:
Anyone that's interested in root progress of the RETAIL edition of the Note 4 may stumble across more details of what exactly is "Under Testing..." elsewhere, but out of respect of your privacy/strategy, I won't quote it from there to here. I'm being intentionally vague because you obviously didn't want to show all your cards in this thread yet.
However, I am curious (since I can't post in dev threads... I have to ask here) what the prerequisites are for this. Must one start with a specific software release? Can one enjoy root on a KitKat ROM, or must one be on Lollipop to get root this way? Is kingroot required, or are you jacking the code to install supersu instead of their weird proprietary su? Will it work on the Note Edge as well? So many questions...
Really, my most important question is: Can I finally buy a Note 4/Edge?!?
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micmars said:
I have to say, the spinning purple gifs, sparkling, scintillating, glitzy light effects, Facebook links, fonts of different sizes and colors...everything is just stunning.
It imbues a sense of solemnity, in subtle ways that bring ineffable joy.
This has got to be the best OP I've yet to see on these fine forums.
Thank you.
I cannot wait to see what ensues.
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elliwigy said:
I elieve he said it will use king root initially before autoatically installing su as well as youll have flashfire/multisytem with a prma rooted L rom.. im sure with flashfire/multisystem you guys will now be able to create custom roms probanly for kk as well
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DrPhant0m said:
Don't listen to this guy... he trolled me like this back when I was on BajaROM. I almost forgot about the whole ordeal, since BajaROM has been completely off the map for updates. So long, in fact, that for a moment I thought it might have been back when I had an S3.
Anyway... we don't need any of his bad energy in this thread. Keep up the good work, @hsbadr. Stay professional.
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Check OP for sketchy steps that will get revised while testing... just to give you an idea about what to expect!
hsbadr said:
Check OP for sketchy steps that will get revised while testing... just to give you an idea about what to expect!
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First step is "flash NJ6 full firmware..."
So, does this mean that firmware updates don't burn the path and plow salt into the fields like they do on the Note 3? That step implies that you can downgrade, unlike my Note 3.
DrPhant0m said:
First step is "flash NJ6 full firmware..."
So, does this mean that firmware updates don't burn the path and plow salt into the fields like they do on the Note 3? That step implies that you can downgrade, unlike my Note 3.
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lol yes.. ppl have been goin between L and kk since L has been out.. BL has yet to be incremented
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DrPhant0m said:
First step is "flash NJ6 full firmware..."
So, does this mean that firmware updates don't burn the path and plow salt into the fields like they do on the Note 3? That step implies that you can downgrade, unlike my Note 3.
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Note 4 bootloader wasn't incremented yet; you can go back & forth from NI1 to/from NJ6 to/from OAF. So, downgrade/upgrade is still safe.
elliwigy said:
lol yes.. ppl have been goin between L and kk since L has been out.. BL has yet to be incremented
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Awesome news. I'm not quite ready to go to LP because I need KK for a few things. It really pains me to watch @hsbadr rip out all this awesome new stuff for my Note 3 while I watch from the sidelines. If I do upgrade to a Note 4, it's nice to know that I'll be able to dabble in LP a little to scratch the itch, and then go back go KK as a daily driver.
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DrPhant0m said:
Don't listen to this guy... he trolled me like this back when I was on BajaROM. I almost forgot about the whole ordeal, since BajaROM has been completely off the map for updates. So long, in fact, that for a moment I thought it might have been back when I had an S3.
Anyway... we don't need any of his bad energy in this thread. Keep up the good work, @hsbadr. Stay professional.
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Wait, I conveyed a positive vibe...just like that which is found in the Baja thread...I complemented the OP, and am thoroughly enjoying your signature line as well as that of the OP.
Not only that, I harbor genuine joy for what lies ahead...and despite this, you besmirch my post? I see no good reason for this.
Oh well, my highest hope for what lies ahead...
Will this work with att versions
roughmouth said:
Will this work with att versions
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Nope. Not currently. As it is a Verizon rom
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This may be a better question. Is anyone going to try to get this to work with att?
roughmouth said:
This may be a better question. Is anyone going to try to get this to work with att?
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Yes, after making it as simple as possible for VZW users.
hsbadr said:
Yes, after making it as simple as possible for VZW users.
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Sweet. I'm sure you have plenty of request in your inbox but I'm willing to test and help in anyway. Good work!
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Yes, after making it as simple as possible for VZW users.
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The problem seems that kingroot will not work on note 4 lollipop, so how will step 2 work unless I missed something?
LegoFarmer said:
The problem seems that kingroot will not work on note 4 lollipop, so how will step 2 work unless I missed something?
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Step one takes you back to KitKat.
Has anyone tried any methods on the G4? I havn't found any specific information for this device other than somebody saying it can be done.
Z4root?
Wondershare?
iRoot?
1. i dont think anyone tried any of those, brcause the devs saying that there is no root yet
2. if you want you can try it out
Someone in the AT&T forum tried oneclickroot.com and his phone is bricked. If there was root available for any variant other than the 815, we would all be rooting right now.
phineous said:
Someone in the AT&T forum tried oneclickroot.com and his phone is bricked. If there was root available for any variant other than the 815, we would all be rooting right now.
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Well put. And the devs. Are currently working on trying to simplify for people to root, and less chances of people bricking their phone. So we just have to be patient and let the devs do what they are good at. Once they figure it out it will be all over xda. Until then lets just be patient.
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Please avoid these pages claiming root for g4.
https://www.androidroot.us.com/how-to-root-lg-g4/
http://dottech.org/184236/how-to-root-lg-g4-on-android-5-1-lollipop-guide/
http://www.techcrunchmania.com/android/how-to-root-lg-g4/
GUGUITOMTG4 said:
Please avoid these pages claiming root for g4.
https://www.androidroot.us.com/how-to-root-lg-g4/
http://dottech.org/184236/how-to-root-lg-g4-on-android-5-1-lollipop-guide/
http://www.techcrunchmania.com/android/how-to-root-lg-g4/
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Then don't link them here!
Milimbar said:
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Then don't link them here!
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Still the safest and THE only safe source of rooting IS XDA. Don't linger around on other weird 'we root all' apps/sites!
Can someone please help me with this. I bought 2 of these phones at the same time in august, one was already rooted from the factory! No problem I'm using lucky patcher and all. The other will not root not matter what I do! I cant find any solid info on this.
TheOriginalNecro said:
Can someone please help me with this. I bought 2 of these phones at the same time in august, one was already rooted from the factory! No problem I'm using lucky patcher and all. The other will not root not matter what I do! I cant find any solid info on this.
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How do you have a rooted AT&T Note 5 when no one else does yet?
MrMike2182 said:
How do you have a rooted AT&T Note 5 when no one else does yet?
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Bought it that way from AT&T... Is there a way to clone one phone to the other so they are both rooted? Maybe I can copy my phone to a zip and upload it?
TheOriginalNecro said:
Bought it that way from AT&T... Is there a way to clone one phone to the other so they are both rooted? Maybe I can copy my phone to a zip and upload it?
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Can you screen shot your kernel information in settings and then about phone so I can see what it says for the rooted kernel. And copying the entire system to use it on the other phone is possible. Just depends on certain things.
I guess I should of bought a rooted one myself...........
think that no one has the root yet on this phone, so, pay attention to the instructions that forum masters will give to you. You could be a HERO for the entire Sm-n920a community and users hahahah. Btw, i don't know your knowledge about this things but yes, is possible to do this. Obvious, when someone of the biggest users will teach you how to do what you need, you could share the system clone with us!
Not to mention there's a big donation for anyone that finds a root method. So if you really have a rooted at&t note 5 there could be money coming your way.
terry81082 said:
Not to mention there's a big donation for anyone that finds a root method. So if you really have a rooted at&t note 5 there could be money coming your way.
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Where's this donation? We are close, also luckypatcher works WITHOUT root. Technically we already have root, it just sucks really bad.
TechNyne66 said:
Where's this donation? We are close, also luckypatcher works WITHOUT root. Technically we already have root, it just sucks really bad.
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I could of sworn I seen a bounty for the n920a like a year ago, but now I'm not finding anything. I should look before I comment apparently. However, much respect TechNyne66. I've been following you working a root method for a while now, and great job on being close.
@TechNyne66 It looks like he been out of the game for awhile, but try to contact Dan Rosenberg aka djrbliss. If anyone can help, he can.
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@TechNyne66 It looks like he been out of the game for awhile, but try to contact Dan Rosenberg aka djrbliss. If anyone can help, he can.
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Do you have a username? I got another member to join in again who says he knows how to complie kernels with ease. So lets hope this gets going! Everything is layed out we just need to get the code written. Remember anything is possible when you put you're mind to it, but this is with code. Kexec has worked in the past for locked bootloaders so I don't see why my notes in theory but plausible.
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Do you have a username? I got another member to join in again who says he knows how to complie kernels with ease. So lets hope this gets going! Everything is layed out we just need to get the code written. Remember anything is possible when you put you're mind to it, but this is with code. Kexec has worked in the past for locked bootloaders so I don't see why my notes in theory but plausible.
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Check your private messages.
@TechNyne66 He is not a member, just a man that knows kernels and exploits. He is the one that unlocked the AT&T s4's bootloader. He gave root to many Motorola devices also. He knows everything Linux and android. Contact him on Twitter, djrbliss
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@TechNyne66 He is not a member, just a man that knows kernels and exploits. He is the one that unlocked the AT&T s4's bootloader. He gave root to many Motorola devices also. He knows everything Linux and android. Contact him on Twitter, djrbliss
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I shall look into it.
Can we get a system dump of your partitions? We just need your kernel zImage and I can put it together.
I'd really like to see a dump of the system partition.
Follow a guide a make a full system dump of your rooted phone and then make a nandroid backup.
Upload it to us and we can make a clone. Please!
If you have a real full root. We need your system dump to unlock at&t and Verizon both.
Delgoth said:
Follow a guide a make a full system dump of your rooted phone and then make a nandroid backup.
Upload it to us and we can make a clone. Please!
If you have a real full root. We need your system dump to unlock at&t and Verizon both.
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Chill bro I'm working on getting it from him. I've seen accident eng phones released by Samsung before so maybe it happened again.
There's no root for AT&T Note 5 SM-N920A if you are running Marshmallow with the Nov security update! If you are on this version you are screwedededed!!!! I tried every type of way to install firmwares PH4 ==> PH2 and I tried every version of firmware I could find on this planet. I have tried OGG. I have tried crashing my installation, then trying to downgrade.
Long story short; If you have an unlocked SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with Nov Security Patch I will definitely be donating to you if you upload. If you aren't a member of this forum I promise you that you are safe. The guys here will help you make a copy of the firmware which will not include your personal information. (Look for the guys with lots of Thanks, listen to them)
So if you are coming in from Google and you are wondering if you can root or downgrade now you know that you can't. I'm a beginner Android Developer who follows directions like a champion, save your time trying to downgrade it is fully blocked by the bootloader.
unlocked SM-920A upload coming soon
droidvoider said:
There's no root for AT&T Note 5 SM-N920A if you are running Marshmallow with the Nov security update! If you are on this version you are screwedededed!!!! I tried every type of way to install firmwares PH4 ==> PH2 and I tried every version of firmware I could find on this planet. I have tried OGG. I have tried crashing my installation, then trying to downgrade.
Long story short; If you have an unlocked SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with Nov Security Patch I will definitely be donating to you if you upload. If you aren't a member of this forum I promise you that you are safe. The guys here will help you make a copy of the firmware which will not include your personal information. (Look for the guys with lots of Thanks, listen to them)
So if you are coming in from Google and you are wondering if you can root or downgrade now you know that you can't. I'm a beginner Android Developer who follows directions like a champion, save your time trying to downgrade it is fully blocked by the bootloader.
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I will have my phone unlocked tomorrow by AT&T. I currently have the SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with the Nov Sec Patch.
I have an unlocked 5.1.1 PE