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SGH-I467 AT&T ROOT Method - SUPER EASY

Hey everyone!
I keep reading over and over and over the same questions: HOW CAN THIS NOTE 8 BE ROOTED?
It is very simple actually and takes a few seconds and ZERO flashing. I have read super complicated methods and this one I present to you below is BY FAR the absolute easiest. I have done this myself on dozens of Note 8's. It works perfectly every single time.
1. Download and install "SafeRoot".
2. Unpack it.
3. Run "install.bat".
4. Reboot Note when script finishes.
ENJOY FULL ROOT after a few seconds of time.
I hope this helps the many people I have read about asking how to root this nice little device.
Click thanks if this helps you out! (maybe this will be a "sticky" post so many can be helped)

Thanks!
GREAT!!!
Thank you very much!

Thanks!
This worked fine for me, and was, as described, SUPER EASY. i was able to de-bloat, but cannot find anyway to move apps to the ext SD card, as I hoped. Any suggestions?

Ok, I rooted my i467 the hard way....but, do you any news on the custom recovery yet? Thanks,

TheDogman said:
Hey everyone!
I keep reading over and over and over the same questions: HOW CAN THIS NOTE 8 BE ROOTED?
It is very simple actually and takes a few seconds and ZERO flashing. I have read super complicated methods and this one I present to you below is BY FAR the absolute easiest. I have done this myself on dozens of Note 8's. It works perfectly every single time.
1. Download and install "SafeRoot".
2. Unpack it.
3. Run "install.bat".
4. Reboot Note when script finishes.
ENJOY FULL ROOT after a few seconds of time.
I hope this helps the many people I have read about asking how to root this nice little device.
Click thanks if this helps you out! (maybe this will be a "sticky" post so many can be helped)
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SafeRoot attachment seems to be removed. Can you please mirror the file?

Saferoot.zip - Here it is!
virus154 said:
SafeRoot attachment seems to be removed. Can you please mirror the file?
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I have placed it on another thread as well, but I forgot which one... So here we go again.

gooberdude said:
I have placed it on another thread as well, but I forgot which one... So here we go again.
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You're the best!

Unlock or Root First?
gooberdude said:
I have placed it on another thread as well, but I forgot which one... So here we go again.
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My Note 8.0 is AT&T branded, and I'm thinking about unlocking it. Does it matter if I root it ft first or unlock it first?
Where would you recommend for buying the unlock code?

original_sc said:
My Note 8.0 is AT&T branded, and I'm thinking about unlocking it. Does it matter if I root it ft first or unlock it first?
Where would you recommend for buying the unlock code?
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I rooted first with saferoot.zip.
and later performed the unlock. There are a few online unlockers. I prefer one that does not ask for personal information and uses paypal. Just an email and IMEI number. They are all about the same cost. I cannot remember who I used, but I chose the mid price option for 1 to 2 day responce, though I got the unlock codes within an hour.

gooberdude said:
I rooted first with saferoot.zip.
and later performed the unlock. There are a few online unlockers. I prefer one that does not ask for personal information and uses paypal. Just an email and IMEI number. They are all about the same cost. I cannot remember who I used, but I chose the mid price option for 1 to 2 day responce, though I got the unlock codes within an hour.
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Thanks for your response. If you don't mind more questions -
1. Would rooting the Note 8.0 make the devise eligible to install Samsung Premier Suite?
2. I presume the saferoot.zip folder should be downloaded to Note 8.0, so no cable is involved. Right?
3. Would unlocking the device mean I'll be able to use sim cards from European and Asian GSM carriers and use the Note 8.0 for tethering?
Thanks again for you kind response.

original_sc said:
Thanks for your response. If you don't mind more questions -
1. Would rooting the Note 8.0 make the devise eligible to install Samsung Premier Suite?
2. I presume the saferoot.zip folder should be downloaded to Note 8.0, so no cable is involved. Right?
3. Would unlocking the device mean I'll be able to use sim cards from European and Asian GSM carriers and use the Note 8.0 for tethering?
Thanks again for you kind response.
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No, the saferoot.zip is unzipped and ran from the Windows based PC, and you will need the Samsung charging cable to connect.
As for using UK, Canadian, and Asian GSM networks. You will need to load a modem file manually, and if using wifi edit the database with sqlite to the region and channels you are running. For example, US will have nothing listed for channels. To get 14 channels, you can change to JP and 14, and will work everywhere, even in the states.
I have not gotten that far with manually loading the modem file as of yet.
Once you root with saferoot, you may opt to install the Rootcloak app from play store, and install the needed substrate driver, it will tell you when you setup rootcloak.
Any app that does not work with root can be added to rootcloak's white list. I have not found any issues with it and it works very well.

TheDogman said:
Hey everyone!
I keep reading over and over and over the same questions: HOW CAN THIS NOTE 8 BE ROOTED?
It is very simple actually and takes a few seconds and ZERO flashing. I have read super complicated methods and this one I present to you below is BY FAR the absolute easiest. I have done this myself on dozens of Note 8's. It works perfectly every single time.
1. Download and install "SafeRoot".
2. Unpack it.
3. Run "install.bat".
4. Reboot Note when script finishes.
ENJOY FULL ROOT after a few seconds of time.
I hope this helps the many people I have read about asking how to root this nice little device.
Click thanks if this helps you out! (maybe this will be a "sticky" post so many can be helped)
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Where do i download saferoot? its not in playstore. Thanks NM - I found it a few posts back

Does this method attach the "CUSTOM" word during boot up like kingo? And how easy is it to unroot from this process and go back to stock? Im running the bug ridden 4.1.2 where the freeze ups are KILLIN ME. Thanks.

original_sc said:
My Note 8.0 is AT&T branded, and I'm thinking about unlocking it. Does it matter if I root it ft first or unlock it first?
Where would you recommend for buying the unlock code?
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gooberdude said:
I rooted first with saferoot.zip.
and later performed the unlock. There are a few online unlockers. I prefer one that does not ask for personal information and uses paypal. Just an email and IMEI number. They are all about the same cost. I cannot remember who I used, but I chose the mid price option for 1 to 2 day responce, though I got the unlock codes within an hour.
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It's probably too late to say this, but I got mine a couple of days ago and I requested an unlock from AT&T as a non-customer and they sent me one in less than 12 hours.
I'm just putting this here so that people know that they should ask AT&T first. It's free and of course it's completely legal. If you are denied, then may be you can go to those websites.
Hope this helps...

No luck
ahmadshawki said:
It's probably too late to say this, but I got mine a couple of days ago and I requested an unlock from AT&T as a non-customer and they sent me one in less than 12 hours.
I'm just putting this here so that people know that they should ask AT&T first. It's free and of course it's completely legal. If you are denied, then may be you can go to those websites.
Hope this helps...
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How do you request an unlock from AT&T as a non-customer?
I request an unlock as a former AT&T customer, and after several phone calls and an online request, I still couldn't get the unlock code. At first AT&T claimed I had reached maximum number of unlocks for my account, and then they said this phone/tablet is associated with another account and only the account holder can request the unlock code. Another friend of mine also requested an unlock and was also told she had reached her maximum allowable unlocks (5/year). There is no way she could have requested 5 so far this year. In fact, it's zero. In all, good for you that you could get the code, but for me, it's a very frustrating experience.

original_sc said:
How do you request an unlock from AT&T as a non-customer?
I request an unlock as a former AT&T customer, and after several phone calls and an online request, I still couldn't get the unlock code. At first AT&T claimed I had reached maximum number of unlocks for my account, and then they said this phone/tablet is associated with another account and only the account holder can request the unlock code. Another friend of mine also requested an unlock and was also told she had reached her maximum allowable unlocks (5/year). There is no way she could have requested 5 so far this year. In fact, it's zero. In all, good for you that you could get the code, but for me, it's a very frustrating experience.
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I got an unlock code a couple days ago for Note 3 as a previous customer, though I had a line for 1 day. With the Note 8.0, I called them and told them I'm not a customer but I bought a used one with clean ESN that was fully paid, so they take your email and open a case for you, after which they contact you. In both times I was lucky that they sent me the unlock code in less than a day...

This is BY FAR the easiest ROOT method available for this tablet. Over and over I still see people posting ?'s about rooting this. Use SAFEROOT. It's a no brainer and takes 5 seconds. Enable Developer Mode on your Tab. Install USB drivers to PC. Plug the tablet in. Run install.bat from unpacked SafeRoot folder in admin CMD terminal. DONE.
-smiles- :good:

TheDogman said:
This is BY FAR the easiest ROOT method available for this tablet. Over and over I still see people posting ?'s about rooting this. Use SAFEROOT. It's a no brainer and takes 5 seconds. Enable Developer Mode on your Tab. Install USB drivers to PC. Plug the tablet in. Run install.bat from unpacked SafeRoot folder in admin CMD terminal. DONE.
-smiles- :good:
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Doesn't this use the same exploit as towelroot? If so it has been patched in kernels dated June 3, 2014, or later which shouldn't be a problem for Note 8.0 users unless Samsung releases another OTA update.
Just be aware that rooting is only halfway there if you want to run custom ROM's and kernels. Flashing a custom recovery will still trip the KNOX "warranty void" flag if you have already upgraded to 4.4.2 even though that can be done from a rooted Android ROM using apps like Flashify.
ramjet73

ramjet73 said:
Doesn't this use the same exploit as towelroot? If so it has been patched in kernels dated June 3, 2014, or later which shouldn't be a problem for Note 8.0 users unless Samsung releases another OTA update.
Just be aware that rooting is only halfway there if you want to run custom ROM's and kernels. Flashing a custom recovery will still trip the KNOX "warranty void" flag if you have already upgraded to 4.4.2 even though that can be done from a rooted Android ROM using apps like Flashify.
ramjet73
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The "official" Samsung stock ROM is still sitting @ 4.1.2 so this Root method still works perfectly when @ stock rom. You are correct in that people wanting custom roms will still need to go about loading preferred recovery methods. I offer the root method simply because there aren't a lot of custom roms floating around for this Tab and it allows for users to gain access and modify things they obviously wouldn't be able to on the stock rom. I doubt there will be any OTA for this Tab ... but you never know. -smiles-
-cheers-

TheDogman said:
The "official" Samsung stock ROM is still sitting @ 4.1.2 so this Root method still works perfectly when @ stock rom. You are correct in that people wanting custom roms will still need to go about loading preferred recovery methods. I offer the root method simply because there aren't a lot of custom roms floating around for this Tab and it allows for users to gain access and modify things they obviously wouldn't be able to on the stock rom. I doubt there will be any OTA for this Tab ... but you never know. -smiles-
-cheers-
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I didn't realize that AT&T still hasn't provided the KitKat upgrade to this version of the Note 8.0. I have the WiFi only version (N5110) but I know that Rogers Canada has provided KitKat to their users of a model very similar to the AT&T version.
If and When AT&T decides to provide that update both rooting and flashing alternate firmware will be more difficult and likely to trip the KNOX flag in the 4.4.2 bootloader that voids the warranty.
ramjet73

Attempting to root Verizon Note 4 SM-N910V using CF Autoroot.

The program seems to execute, but fails after a few seconds. I've downloaded the root program designated for my model.

Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum.
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XDA Visitor said:
The program seems to execute, but fails after a few seconds. I've downloaded the root program designated for my model.
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There is no method/program to root the Verizon Note 4 Retail version. The only Verizon version of the Note 4 than can be rooted is the Developer Edition.

SM-N910V
Where can I find this developer version of the Galaxy Note 4 for Verizon's network? (model SM-N910V)? I called Verizon Wireless and they escalated to managers but couldn't find it.

nataliegrn said:
Where can I find this developer version of the Galaxy Note 4 for Verizon's network? (model SM-N910V)? I called Verizon Wireless and they escalated to managers but couldn't find it.
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direct from samsung. only place you can get it and you have to act like you are a dev by filling out the form lol.
if you want it, sell your phone, use the money to put towards it. will cost you around 400-500 total if you do it this way rather than the MSRP

nataliegrn said:
Where can I find this developer version of the Galaxy Note 4 for Verizon's network? (model SM-N910V)? I called Verizon Wireless and they escalated to managers but couldn't find it.
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Currently it can only be purchased directly through Samsung's Website. I am still new here so I can't post the exact link but you can fill in the blanks.
www samsung com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N910VMKEVZW

Dev Note 4 vs Stock Note 4
Thanks for the info and link!
Let me see if I understand the differences between the dev and stock Note 4 units.
1) If getting the dev Note 4 from Samsung on VZW (part #SM-N910VMKEVZW):
a. Must fill out dev form. LOL! OK, sure, whatever
b. Can freely install any N4 ROM and/or bootloader.
c. OTA will *not* be available from your carrier.
d. Can update ROM from new OTA by getting it from a kind XDA user with same phone (Note 4), no matter the carrier (e.g., from VZW; AT&T), then merge with current ROM.
e. Samsung only carries about 15-20 dev models in stock, so user base is small.
f. It's $700US, versus ~$200 for "stock" Note 4 from carrier w/plan.
g. No warranty, except maybe hardware failure?
h. Don't bother with device insurance, right?
i. Because it can be rooted, a firewall APK can be installed.
j. Truly bricking an unlocked Sammy these days is much less likely, due to robust process, tools, and devices.
k. "Knox" - can VZW detect a rooted device?
l. "Knox" - if VZW detects a rooted device ("yes" to 2k), what can/would they do?
m. "Knox" - is there any way to prevent carrier from creating a problem for your device?
n. If the dev Note 4 is bought, do you just bring it to a VZW store and have them register it as your new cell phone?
2) If getting the Note 4 from Verizon Wireless (part #SM-N910VZKEVZW):
a. As of December 3, EMSpilot *has* found a way to root the Note 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/development/definitive-root-deodex-knox-free-t2962545
b. What are the odds that process survive an OTA update? Was this just a fluke?
c. It's about $200US.

nataliegrn said:
Thanks for the info and link!
Let me see if I understand the differences between the dev and stock Note 4 units.
1) If getting the dev Note 4 from Samsung on VZW (part #SM-N910VMKEVZW):
a. Must fill out dev form. LOL! OK, sure, whatever
b. Can freely install any N4 ROM and/or bootloader.
c. OTA will *not* be available from your carrier.
d. Can update ROM from new OTA by getting it from a kind XDA user with same phone (Note 4), no matter the carrier (e.g., from VZW; AT&T), then merge with current ROM.
e. Samsung only carries about 15-20 dev models in stock, so user base is small.
f. It's $700US, versus ~$200 for "stock" Note 4 from carrier w/plan.
g. No warranty, except maybe hardware failure?
h. Don't bother with device insurance, right?
i. Because it can be rooted, a firewall APK can be installed.
j. Truly bricking an unlocked Sammy these days is much less likely, due to robust process, tools, and devices.
k. "Knox" - can VZW detect a rooted device?
l. "Knox" - if VZW detects a rooted device ("yes" to 2k), what can/would they do?
m. "Knox" - is there any way to prevent carrier from creating a problem for your device?
n. If the dev Note 4 is bought, do you just bring it to a VZW store and have them register it as your new cell phone?
2) If getting the Note 4 from Verizon Wireless (part #SM-N910VZKEVZW):
a. As of December 3, EMSpilot *has* found a way to root the Note 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/development/definitive-root-deodex-knox-free-t2962545
b. What are the odds that process survive an OTA update? Was this just a fluke?
c. It's about $200US.
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I'm not even going to try to tackle the first set of questions (1.a-n) lol! but the link you posted regarding root for the Verizon retail version is not correct. That link is just for a custom ROM emspilot has developed. There isn't root yet for the AT&T or Verizon models unfortunately.
Edited: reworded "semi-custom" to read "custom". It seemed I was disregarding his work when I re-read my comment and that was not my intention at all.

@nataliegrn: I did see that post as well, and I'm very interested to see the Note 4 root method surface. I did not read that post to imply that @EMSpilot posted a working method to root the Note 4. The OP states that the device model is N910VOYU1ANI1, not the N910VZKEVZW. I read the post to mean that the ROM he developed would feasibly run on a retail version Note 4 which had achieved root and TWRP recovery. If I misread that, or mis-stated in any way, it wasn't intentional. I know that the coders are working it out, it's way over my head. Note 4 root is coming for the VZW retail. There's enough motivation by coders who prefer the overall coverage overlays for VZW networks to warrant their efforts. Anyway, I'm coping with the wait by applying copious amounts of patience. Hope this helped... ^_^
~sDs~

Root Deodex/Knox-Free/Debloated vs semi-custom ROM
Hmm.. So did EMSPilot "simply" download a stock ROM, remove bloat, make some customizations, and install this customized ROM to a stock Note 4?
If so, then could such a "semi-custom" ROM on a non-rooted Note 4 hold any APK/software I want to install - like a firewall? One of the main reasons I want a rooted ROM is to install a firewall, and a few other important packages.

nataliegrn said:
Hmm.. So did EMSPilot "simply" download a stock ROM, remove bloat, make some customizations, and install this customized ROM to a stock Note 4?
If so, then could such a "semi-custom" ROM on a non-rooted Note 4 hold any APK/software I want to install - like a firewall? One of the main reasons I want a rooted ROM is to install a firewall, and a few other important packages.
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I think his ROM is only meant for a Dev edition phone and isn't a method for root (I THINK, but here's hoping I'm wrong! That would be so awesome!). That being said, IF you were able to install it on your phone by some means, then yes you would be able to install any of the normal root or system apps one would normally sideload/install into a rooted device.

If I understand correctly, this ROM is like another Note 4 ROM he has posted. The DE images were lifted from Kies, I believe, then manipulated. IMHO, he's talking about flashing the ROM to a DE device, not a stock one. He stated, in a thread about his other Note 4 ROM, that the ROM could likely/possibly run on a RE Note 4 as long as root was acquired and TWRP recovery was installed. He asserted that he'll develop a SafeStrap version once root has been posted for the RE Note 4.
The conundrum, as usual, is VZW's locked bootloader on the RE version of the device. Same thing happened to the Note 3. However, mere weeks after the US release date, there was a reliable (albeit tedious) root method available. Then came K!ngo root and, finally, Towe|root. IMHO, it won't be long before root is out for the Note 4 as well. I'd wager it'll happen before New Year's. I'll be sniffing around plenty to see what the coders are up to in the meantime. Good luck ^_^
~sDs~

@SscoootzZ sez: "...Note 4 root is coming for the VZW retail...."
Really?! Wow! Every post I've read on new Sammy phones says no more rooting will be possible on retail versions, so a rooted version of a retail phone would be big news.
@brittoking - The most important things I'm looking to understand from that ugly set of questions I posted is:
1. What exactly is this "knox" thing? Sounds bad.
2. If I get a dev version, can I just bring it to a VZW store and ask them to register that phone to my existing VZW #?
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[/COLOR @SscoootzZ OK, you convinced me to wait. It's tough, though, considering LTE on my phone has been unreliable since February, along with other issues. Whoever roots the RE will get donations from me. Let's see... $200 for RE or $700 for DE and no OTA, support, etc.
I'm guessing that OTA's could revoke root, right?

nataliegrn said:
@SscoootzZ sez: "...Note 4 root is coming for the VZW retail...."
Really?! Wow! Every post I've read on new Sammy phones says no more rooting will be possible on retail versions, so a rooted version of a retail phone would be big news.
@brittoking - The most important things I'm looking to understand from that ugly set of questions I posted is:
1. What exactly is this "knox" thing? Sounds bad.
2. If I get a dev version, can I just bring it to a VZW store and ask them to register that phone to my existing VZW #?
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[/COLOR @SscoootzZ OK, you convinced me to wait. It's tough, though, considering LTE on my phone has been unreliable since February, along with other issues. Whoever roots the RE will get donations from me. Let's see... $200 for RE or $700 for DE and no OTA, support, etc.
I'm guessing that OTA's could revoke root, right?
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To answering your two questions: 1) Knox is security software that, in simple/brief terms, detects any attempt to write or access system files. 2) If you get a Developer Edition Note 4 and take it to Verizon store they probably wouldn't know a damn thing about it. The simplest way to register that phone to your existing Verizon number is to insert your current Sim card into the new phone and turn the phone on.
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SscoootzZ said:
If I understand correctly, this ROM is like another Note 4 ROM he has posted. The DE images were lifted from Kies, I believe, then manipulated. IMHO, he's talking about flashing the ROM to a DE device, not a stock one. He stated, in a thread about his other Note 4 ROM, that the ROM could likely/possibly run on a RE Note 4 as long as root was acquired and TWRP recovery was installed. He asserted that he'll develop a SafeStrap version once root has been posted for the RE Note 4.
The conundrum, as usual, is VZW's locked bootloader on the RE version of the device. Same thing happened to the Note 3. However, mere weeks after the US release date, there was a reliable (albeit tedious) root method available. Then came K!ngo root and, finally, Towe|root. IMHO, it won't be long before root is out for the Note 4 as well. I'd wager it'll happen before New Year's. I'll be sniffing around plenty to see what the coders are up to in the meantime. Good luck ^_^
~sDs~
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Maybe I can clarify the discussion here. EMSPilot's ROMs available in the Android Development Section for the Verizon Note 4 are not intended for Retail versions of the Note 4. Neither version of his ROM will root or install a custom recovery on a Retail version of the Note 4. To the best of my knowledge there currently is no method to root a Retail version of the Note 4.
You can root a Developer Edition of the Note 4 two ways: 1) TowelRoot by geohot and 2) Flashing SuperSU in TWRP recovery, after TWRP has been installed via ODIN (and I think there is now a Chainfire/towelroot process for the Developer Edition that will accomplish root and custom recovery (TWRP) but not sure about that).

@jpcalhoun -- Thank you!! Great info!
Is Knox on Developer phones? And if it's "tripped" does it render the phone useless?
If you install a firewall app *without* root, can the firewall block SYSTEM apps?

Knox is on the Developer phone. It can be frozen, deleted or renamed if you have root. I don't know the firewall question, sorry.
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Knox is on the Developer phone. It can be frozen, deleted or renamed if you have root. I don't know the firewall question, sorry.
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If tripped I'm not sure what happens, lol. I've always had a DE since Samsung started putting Knox on their phones and have always uninstalled it.

I've had my phone for 5 days know installed twrp and root the day I got it. Haven't flashed a room yet I didn't know you had to uninstall Knox. How do you do it freeze it in twrp?

wooddale said:
I've had my phone for 5 days know installed twrp and root the day I got it. Haven't flashed a room yet I didn't know you had to uninstall Knox. How do you do it freeze it in twrp?
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You can freeze it with TiBu, or you can uninstalled it. I just froze mine.
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You can freeze it with TiBu, or you can uninstalled it. I just froze mine.
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Neither method causes an issue.
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jpcalhoun said:
You can freeze it with TiBu, or you can uninstalled it. I just froze mine.
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Thanks I meant TIBU not twrp lol. Should freeze all three operations or just Knox? I would guess if you freeze Knox. I didn't seem to have any problems before I froze it. What does it do once your unlocked and rooted?
Thanks

wooddale said:
Thanks I meant TIBU not twrp lol. Should freeze all three operations or just Knox? I would guess if you freeze Knox. I didn't seem to have any problems before I froze it. What does it do once your unlocked and rooted?
Thanks
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If it has Knox in its name, freeze it. Unlocking bootloader and/or root has no impact. You won't see a difference.
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Possible Root Found??

Im sure im just getting overly excited and so i wanted a second opinion, but did CF-Auto Root release a root for the verizon models (SM-N910V) i went to the website and scrolled through model list and found one listed , i dont want to brick my phone or anything so could anyone tell me if this is correct, will this work with odin and root the verizon model note 4??
i appologize if this has already been posted or something, i could not find it so i thought i would ask? Thanks for any replies.

I think the build numbers are different
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I believe that is for the DE (Developer Edition)

Pretty sure thats for dev edition
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And yet another heart breaks
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that is actually extremely depressing...so will we ever even see root unless we get the dev version??

Yeah maybe when lollipop come out
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I tried it and it just failed :crying:

scaryypanda said:
Im sure im just getting overly excited and so i wanted a second opinion, but did CF-Auto Root release a root for the verizon models (SM-N910V) i went to the website and scrolled through model list and found one listed , i dont want to brick my phone or anything so could anyone tell me if this is correct, will this work with odin and root the verizon model note 4??
i appologize if this has already been posted or something, i could not find it so i thought i would ask? Thanks for any replies.
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Next time check this thread first. This has been discussed in the last couple of pages and probably more. If the file isn't signed by Samsung it will not flash. It shouldn't brick it, it will just fail to flash. Been there and done that... I probably tried all the root methods available for kitkat 4.4.4 and none work for the retail version.

bickfordman said:
Yeah maybe when lollipop come out
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Root for Lollipop is MUCH more difficult, basically you need to find a way to get a custom kernel (and thus unlocked bootloader) just to get root in L. I wouldn't get my hopes up, at this point as a Verizon Note 4 owner I've given up all hope and just enjoy my phone, its still awesome.

People just repeat nonsense non stop, saying rooting lollipop is much more difficult without a LP image for the device is nothing but nonsensical. All rooting any device/os is the ability to find an exploit on the device. It has much less to do with what android. THE ONLY THING IT HAS TO DO WITH: Is finding an exploit in a stock system to hijack system permissions so u can then make changes to give you admin (ROOT) permission all the time. With an unlocked BL your are able to load your own software pre OS so you are not dependant on finding an exploit in order to get root in OS your options are much greater. And that's it, anything else is pure speculation, so us not having LP on our device you can not claim it will be easier or harder, an exploit is an exploit that's in. So keep the absurd comments coming. Don't bother replying to me because no reason for me to come back here to find more nonsense.

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People just repeat nonsense non stop, saying rooting lollipop is much more difficult without a LP image for the device is nothing but nonsensical. All rooting any device/os is the ability to find an exploit on the device. It has much less to do with what android. THE ONLY THING IT HAS TO DO WITH: Is finding an exploit in a stock system to hijack system permissions so u can then make changes to give you admin (ROOT) permission all the time. With an unlocked BL your are able to load your own software pre OS so you are not dependant on finding an exploit in order to get root in OS your options are much greater. And that's it, anything else is pure speculation, so us not having LP on our device you can not claim it will be easier or harder, an exploit is an exploit that's in. So keep the absurd comments coming. Don't bother replying to me because no reason for me to come back here to find more nonsense.
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just buy a developer edition and lollipop will be locked down tight apparentley you missed GOOGLE saying that

So, in 2016, is there still no root for my Samsung Verizon Note 4?

I just managed to get this device from someone the other day. Having been an iphone 5c user for a while, going to a 5c after my last frustrating and horrible android experience with an HTC inspire device, I am back on android for the storage expansion so that I can play emulator games- only to find myself pulling my hair out ONCE AGAIN after all the numerous conflicting advice/ threads/tutorials out here which I have countless wasted hours on already. I don't have time to read through tutorials promising a downgrade from lollipop to kit kat, in hopes of a root so I can pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my device... constantly stuck on odin failing and what have you, so just give it to me dry and clean. Please help as this is extremely frustrating and annoying.
Can I or can I not root this device? if so How? ( please provide detailed instructions as i don't know what the lingo is around here) If not i'm putting this thing right back on craigslist where I got it from. I am running 5.0.1
All I want to do is pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my note 4, thought I would be able to do that until sixaxis said it needed 'root access' :silly:
if theres a way to circumvent this, please let me know. I do NOT WANT to use a corded controller with this. Battery life is already kinda sucky on this phone so i'll ened to charge the device as i'm playing

Sunaj1 said:
I just managed to get this device from someone the other day. Having been an iphone 5c user for a while, going to a 5c after my last frustrating and horrible android experience with an HTC inspire device, I am back on android for the storage expansion so that I can play emulator games- only to find myself pulling my hair out ONCE AGAIN after all the numerous conflicting advice/ threads/tutorials out here which I have countless wasted hours on already. I don't have time to read through tutorials promising a downgrade from lollipop to kit kat, in hopes of a root so I can pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my device... constantly stuck on odin failing and what have you, so just give it to me dry and clean. Please help as this is extremely frustrating and annoying.
Can I or can I not root this device? if so How? ( please provide detailed instructions as i don't know what the lingo is around here) If not i'm putting this thing right back on craigslist where I got it from. I am running 5.0.1
All I want to do is pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my note 4, thought I would be able to do that until sixaxis said it needed 'root access' :silly:
if theres a way to circumvent this, please let me know. I do NOT WANT to use a corded controller with this. Battery life is already kinda sucky on this phone so i'll ened to charge the device as i'm playing
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Have not read enough, if you have a Verizon locked bootloader... Recommend to put it right away to Craigslist because no root has been found good luck

If you can deal with root on a temp basis, meaning it is lost every reboot, then go that route. Otherwise as EdrickMg stated, it is not available.

How do I know whether the bootloader is locked or not? I might want to buy an N910V, as its much cheaper than international/Indian version, but I need to make sure whether or not the bootloader is unlocked. Cause I can't even think about not rooting a phone in first one hour of purchase. What could I ask the seller to confirm about the bootloader?

If it's a Verizon Note 4, then the bootloader is locked. There is no permanent rooting method for this phone. People are still hopeful that there might be one coming, but I'm willing to bet that there'll never be a method to root it. This phone has been out since October of 2014, with no root method found. There is a temporary root method that will allow you to root your phone, but the next time you reboot, it's gone and your phone is re-locked. To me, that's a lot of effort for something that you lose whenever you reboot your phone, but that's just my opinion. Also, this temporary root is just root - it doesn't unlock your bootloader.
If you absolutely must have a rootable phone with unlocked bootloader, then look elsewhere.
The only thing that we do have is debloater, which is a method that allows us to turn off and block almost anything we want. For me, that's enough, because the only reason I'd want root is to uninstall all of the crap that comes with this phone. It doesn't get rid of the junk, it just turns it off and keeps it from running.
If you want root to be able to install an ad blocker or to install custom kernels and/or ROMs, you cannot do it on this phone and likely (in my opinion), never will be able to.

Okay, I don't understand all these contract things as we don't have them in our country, but Verizon Note 4 and N910V, they are different? If not, how come there is a custom ROM and kernel for the SM-N910V model? The phone does show a red screen where Verizon is written on it. I am not understanding this!

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Okay, I don't understand all these contract things as we don't have them in our country, but Verizon Note 4 and N910V, they are different? If not, how come there is a custom ROM and kernel for the SM-N910V model? The phone does show a red screen where Verizon is written on it. I am not understanding this!
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There is a Verizon Note 4 Developers Edition that comes with an unlocked bootloader and it is rootable. I had to buy it straight from Samsung at full retail price. Totally worth it in my opinion. It is no longer available for sale on the Samsung site though

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If it's a Verizon Note 4, then the bootloader is locked. There is no permanent rooting method for this phone. People are still hopeful that there might be one coming, but I'm willing to bet that there'll never be a method to root it. This phone has been out since October of 2014, with no root method found. There is a temporary root method that will allow you to root your phone, but the next time you reboot, it's gone and your phone is re-locked. To me, that's a lot of effort for something that you lose whenever you reboot your phone, but that's just my opinion. Also, this temporary root is just root - it doesn't unlock your bootloader.
If you absolutely must have a rootable phone with unlocked bootloader, then look elsewhere.
The only thing that we do have is debloater, which is a method that allows us to turn off and block almost anything we want. For me, that's enough, because the only reason I'd want root is to uninstall all of the crap that comes with this phone. It doesn't get rid of the junk, it just turns it off and keeps it from running.
If you want root to be able to install an ad blocker or to install custom kernels and/or ROMs, you cannot do it on this phone and likely (in my opinion), never will be able to.
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I'm happy with a temp root, itll fit my purposes. Can you point me in that direction? and the debloaters direction?

yes sad, so sad that Permanent root was never fount! I am disappointed with Verizon over this......

DikStarrbuck said:
I'm happy with a temp root, itll fit my purposes. Can you point me in that direction? and the debloaters direction?
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It's all in topics in the forum. Easy to find if you look.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app

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It's all in topics in the forum. Easy to find if you look.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
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Yea, theres SO much stuff in the forum, I honestly dunno what to look for. I'll keep at it, thanks

So what if u have a bootloader that starts with 15? I got 90% on kingoroot running a crap ton of random apps in the backgroundI thought I had it but bam root failed keep in mind I'm on marshmallow to anyone else get 90% are we really close or is it just a trick lol

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So what if u have a bootloader that starts with 15? I got 90% on kingoroot running a crap ton of random apps in the backgroundI thought I had it but bam root failed keep in mind I'm on marshmallow to anyone else get 90% are we really close or is it just a trick lol
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So your bootloader is unlocked already, correct? You need to have an unlocked bootloader and be running Lollipop, here's the thread that shows you how/what to do...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...asy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593
I used the instructions in that thread and didn't have any issues.

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So your bootloader is unlocked already, correct? You need to have an unlocked bootloader and be running Lollipop, here's the thread that shows you how/what to do...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...asy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593
I used the instructions in that thread and didn't have any issues.
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Thanks bud I'll try it tonight! I gone like 6 pages into Google trying to find something that works I got a little confused on the baseband version part. This is a silly question but if I have mine on
N910VVRU2CPF3 and use Odin and flash version: N910VVRU1ANJ5 it won't brick my device? And no my bootloader is not unlocked yet

custom_roms_epeptic said:
Thanks bud I'll try it tonight! I gone like 6 pages into Google trying to find something that works I got a little confused on the baseband version part. This is a silly question but if I have mine on
N910VVRU2CPF3 and use Odin and flash version: N910VVRU1ANJ5 it won't brick my device?
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You'll want to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar .md5 file in ODIN as that is the firmware that Lollipop expects/works on. I don't know what android version N910VVRU1ANJ5 firmware is for. Flashing N910VVRU1ANJ5 shouldn't brick your phone but you will need to have it on N910VVRU2BPA1 to install Lollipop and root.
Trust me, just follow the instructions in the post I previously linked. It's all laid out for you in what is pretty much the easiest way you can do it. As long as you do it in the order listed, with the files provided, it will work.

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You'll want to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar .md5 file in ODIN as that is the firmware that Lollipop expects/works on. I don't know what android version N910VVRU1ANJ5 firmware is for. Flashing N910VVRU1ANJ5 shouldn't brick your phone but you will need to have it on N910VVRU2BPA1 to install Lollipop and root.
Trust me, just follow the instructions in the post I previously linked. It's all laid out for you in what is pretty much the easiest way you can do it. As long as you do it in the order listed, with the files provided, it will work.
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Nj5 was kitkat but I will flash the version you said I greatly appreciate it

Wait hold on my bootloader is locked will it still work? Sorry for the annoying questions I'm a little rusty cause I only get a new phone every 2 years so I barely ever root lol

Rooting this phone is pretty tricky and you may have to repeat the process a few times for it to work. Follow the guide custom_roms_epeptic posted, that's the one I used and even though it took me a couple hours to go from stock to Nseven, it did indeed work. I would recommend using the version of kingoroot found in the zip contained in that guide, I tried kingroot and the newest version of kingoroot and both got hung up at 90% or just didn't work at all.

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Wait hold on my bootloader is locked will it still work? Sorry for the annoying questions I'm a little rusty cause I only get a new phone every 2 years so I barely ever root lol
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Part of the steps you will be doing will be to unlock the bootloader, this is mandatory. If your CID starts with 15, you can change the CID of your device to that of a dev edition device, which can then have its bootloader unlocked. Like I said before, it's all laid out for you in the other thread.

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Part of the steps you will be doing will be to unlock the bootloader, this is mandatory. If your CID starts with 15, you can change the CID of your device to that of a dev edition device, which can then have its bootloader unlocked. Like I said before, it's all laid out for you in the other thread.
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Okay so I FLash the downgrade and then unlock the bootloader
,? Yes?

Is root possible for SAMSUNG-SM-N910A on 5.1.1 build number LMY47X.N910AUCU2DOI3 ?

I have been searching for a few days and can't seem to find any available method to root this build number. It's my own fault for accepting the most recent update, I should have known better. If anyone knows of a root method for this build I would love to know how to do it.

from where have you downloaded N910AUCU2DOI3

Latest update from AT&T through system update.

At this time there is none. There likely will never be permanent root for this device, either. Best hope is for a future update of KingRoot to come that gives a very buggy temp-root.

naverone said:
I have been searching for a few days and can't seem to find any available method to root this build number. It's my own fault for accepting the most recent update, I should have known better. If anyone knows of a root method for this build I would love to know how to do it.
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i rooted the SM-N910A NOTE4 using root king and it said root successful then after reboot it bricked itself anda screen came out saying warning at&t has detected ilegal custom software on your device please turn of your device and head to the nearest at&t support center. Honestly you have two choices from what i understand There is 2 U.S. carriers that put what they call a boot lock on their device bootloaders. there is a way to remove the boot lock. google it or ask XDA to assist you . GOOD LUCK. Me personally posted many threads requesting help being that im a noobie and dont know jack sh... about unlocking rooting anything and nobody ever bothered to help me or maybe they just too busy devoloping what ever the case was i had my phone for atleast 2 weeks and i did research during that whole time in different forums like android central etc. and finally figured how to do it. For get about going to AT&T they will tell you your warranty is void and that your phone is permanantly hard bricked and all they do is lie to you so you can purchase a new device. I finally restored my device by installing official firmware that you can download free from sammobil.com via odin 3.10.6 they will give you a complete guide. and the correct download links for the proper tools needed to complete the job NOTE: this worked for me its not a hundred percent sure that it will work for you. Please note and understand that you can do this at YOUR OWNE RISK I will not take responsibility for any damage that you may do to your device by using this method and there is a possibility if you dont do it right you can hard brick your phone PERMANENTLY!!!!!!! proceed at your owne risk if you try to blame me for damages to your phone i will laugh at you HARD!!!
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teddyherrera1 said:
i rooted the SM-N910A NOTE4 using root king and it said root successful then after reboot it bricked itself anda screen came out saying warning at&t has detected ilegal custom software on your device please turn of your device and head to the nearest at&t support center. Honestly you have two choices from what i understand There is 2 U.S. carriers that put what they call a boot lock on their device bootloaders. there is a way to remove the boot lock. google it or ask XDA to assist you . GOOD LUCK. Me personally posted many threads requesting help being that im a noobie and dont know jack sh... about unlocking rooting anything and nobody ever bothered to help me or maybe they just too busy devoloping what ever the case was i had my phone for atleast 2 weeks and i did research during that whole time in different forums like android central etc. and finally figured how to do it. For get about going to AT&T they will tell you your warranty is void and that your phone is permanantly hard bricked and all they do is lie to you so you can purchase a new device. I finally restored my device by installing official firmware that you can download free from sammobil.com via odin 3.10.6 they will give you a complete guide. and the correct download links for the proper tools needed to complete the job NOTE: this worked for me its not a hundred percent sure that it will work for you. Please note and understand that you can do this at YOUR OWNE RISK I will not take responsibility for any damage that you may do to your device by using this method and there is a possibility if you dont do it right you can hard brick your phone PERMANENTLY!!!!!!! proceed at your owne risk if you try to blame me for damages to your phone i will laugh at you HARD!!!
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forgot to tell you the two U.S. carriers that put locks on their bootloaders is AT&T and VERIZON so i wouldnt recommend root unless you unlock bootloader or else your phone will continueously stay in boot mode without letting you exit. that i believe is a bootloop good luck

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Honestly you have two choices from what i understand There is 2 U.S. carriers that put what they call a boot lock on their device bootloaders. there is a way to remove the boot lock. google it or ask XDA to assist you . GOOD LUCK.
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You CANNOT unlock our bootloader and DO NOT ask XDA. Googling it will not result in anything useful either.
Our bootloader is still not able to be unlocked and thus Googling for an answer will only bring up scams, false information, or just no results.
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Me personally posted many threads requesting help being that im a noobie and dont know jack sh... about unlocking rooting anything and nobody ever bothered to help me or maybe they just too busy devoloping what ever the case was i had my phone for atleast 2 weeks and i did research during that whole time in different forums like android central etc. and finally figured how to do it.
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Not sure if you're referring to unlocking the bootloader still or about fixing the soft brick caused by Kingroot. Either way, the reason why no one answered you here on XDA is because both questions are asked at least every other week by people who either can't use the search function or just don't even try to. We here in the XDA community are more than happy to help noobs, but if we see the EXACT same questions being asked over and over again, then we will begin to ignore them since the answers are readily available already.
teddyherrera1 said:
For get about going to AT&T they will tell you your warranty is void and that your phone is permanantly hard bricked and all they do is lie to you so you can purchase a new device. I finally restored my device by installing official firmware that you can download free from sammobil.com via odin 3.10.6 they will give you a complete guide. and the correct download links for the proper tools needed to complete the job NOTE: this worked for me its not a hundred percent sure that it will work for you. Please note and understand that you can do this at YOUR OWNE RISK I will not take responsibility for any damage that you may do to your device by using this method and there is a possibility if you dont do it right you can hard brick your phone PERMANENTLY!!!!!!! proceed at your owne risk if you try to blame me for damages to your phone i will laugh at you HARD!!!
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Yes, for our phones- since there is no possibility to root and thus no risk of doing very serious software damage- Odin is usually the cure-all for most problems. You can find the latest available Odin file in our phone's thread, and use Google to find tutorials on how to use Odin itself.

How I root Samsung Galaxy note 4 SM n910a 4.4.4

spexwood said:
You CANNOT unlock our bootloader and DO NOT ask XDA. Googling it will not result in anything useful either.
Our bootloader is still not able to be unlocked and thus Googling for an answer will only bring up scams, false information, or just no results.
Not sure if you're referring to unlocking the bootloader still or about fixing the soft brick caused by Kingroot. Either way, the reason why no one answered you here on XDA is because both questions are asked at least every other week by people who either can't use the search function or just don't even try to. We here in the XDA community are more than happy to help noobs, but if we see the EXACT same questions being asked over and over again, then we will begin to ignore them since the answers are readily available already.
Yes, for our phones- since there is no possibility to root and thus no risk of doing very serious software damage- Odin is usually the cure-all for most problems. You can find the latest available Odin file in our phone's thread, and use Google to find tutorials on how to use Odin itself.
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"Our bootloader" ... "our phones" You make it sound as if you're a rep or employee of AT&T. And if so then wth is so wrong with simply allowing people root access to the phones they bought n own? I understand stupid people with powerful tools make powerful stupid mistakes. But smart people who can fix their own few mistakes would still greatly appreciate being allowed to adjust the phone to drastically increase efficency, or at least remove the bloated optimization cap.
Or those who want root so that they can utilize a form of genuine location and privacy protection. To choose whether or not the app they haven't used in weeks still needs to run in the background all the time or still check your location.
Idk... I'll step off my soap box now. Maybe I'll just say screw it and swap the note 4 for another rootable note 3. Since my straight talk phone service is reliant on the AT&T tower near me for any service.

Spooters said:
"Our bootloader" ... "our phones" You make it sound as if you're a rep or employee of AT&T. And if so then wth is so wrong with simply allowing people root access to the phones they bought n own? I understand stupid people with powerful tools make powerful stupid mistakes. But smart people who can fix their own few mistakes would still greatly appreciate being allowed to adjust the phone to drastically increase efficency, or at least remove the bloated optimization cap.
Or those who want root so that they can utilize a form of genuine location and privacy protection. To choose whether or not the app they haven't used in weeks still needs to run in the background all the time or still check your location.
Idk... I'll step off my soap box now. Maybe I'll just say screw it and swap the note 4 for another rootable note 3. Since my straight talk phone service is reliant on the AT&T tower near me for any service.
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1) That post was made back in 2016. That was over 2 years ago!!! Why did you necro such an old thread? The last post made here was Dec 5, 2016.
2) I no longer have the n910a. Got rid of it a long time ago
3) I do not, nor never have worked for ATT nor am affiliated with them in any way.
4) When I used the word "our" I was referring to the fact that I too owned the n910a. So "our phone" obviously meant "my n910a and everyone else's" and same for the "our bootloader"
5) At the time of my post, root was not available for rhe n910a AT ALL. (If I recall, a temporary root eventually became available though, but it reset everytime you restarted your phone). On a daily basis, people were asking whether root was available or not and people were getting sick of answering the same question over and over again when the answer fould easily be found through a simple search here on XDA.
There were also scams going on at the time BECAUSE this was such a popular topic. Websites claimed to give walkthroughs on how to root your n910a, but all they really did was brick your phone. Kingroot was one of them.