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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eldartho:
Someone please help!!!!!!!!!!

was running jellybomb 2 beta 5 just fine...tried flashing that fauz kernel.....anyways.....my phone is soft bricked....had a backup installed on my micro sd crd but I made the mistake of accidentally deleting everything...internal storage and external storage etc......so now while I can boot into odin just fine....ive been trying to flash the mi5 tar josh posted on his server but...but it wont flash at all.....nothing zip zero nada.......din goes straight into fail mode....and yes my phone says I have no os installed....been in this situation before plenty of times but ive always been able to odin firmware onto the device and all is well but not this time
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] garwynn:
MI3 and MI5 tars are back up on rwilco12.com. Sorry for the delay.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
You can use the MJ4 tar that's now available. I put it in Google drive since the Hotfile mirrors are so ungodly slow.

1. Download this

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-4vmAHRoMi-TGlrellrTi1SWXM/edit?usp=sharing

2. Reboot your phone into download mode

3. Load tar file above into PDA slot in Odin

4. Connect phone

5. Start flash

After it boots, you'll probably want to go into stock recovery and factory reset but at least you'll be back to square one without a bricked phone.

Good luck! :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] claude9039u:
Thanks but already up and running.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cyrus441:
hello garwynn im thinking of flashing back to MI3...BUT IM ON MJ4 will downgrading to MI3 stock FIRMWARE USING ODIN WORK or will it damage the phone.?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
From what I've read, it's a bad idea.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cyrus441:
I wanted to downgrade to use a method that requires me to be on MI3 in order to get my MSL...i guess another dead end. DAMN you sprint for making this phone so difficult i mean we cant even downgrade firmware? whats the world coming to.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] alexd51:
Been reading around but nobody has asked this.

If my phone is running M13 can i flash M15 or do i have to do it incrementally M14 and then M15? :confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LMMT:
There isn't an official MI4, that I've seen. When using these stock tars, in odin, in almost every case, it's okay to flash the latest one, and not worry about updating, a build at a time. So, flash which ever one you need, regardless of what was on your phone prior.

Sent from my SM-N900P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] alexd51:
Thank you sir . I will flash the M15 then.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LMMT:
Can I suggest this one, then. This is the latest one, MJ4.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2549035

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] alexd51:
Thank you , was about to ask because the M15 keeps downloading corrupt every time. Downloading MJ4 right now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LMMT:
How are you trying to flash it?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] alexd51:
ODIN ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LMMT:
Perfect. Not trying to insult you or anything. Some folks have been known to try and flash in TWRP recovery-- didn't know how new you were to flashing phones.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] alexd51:
Done and working fine so far, by any chance do you know where i can find what MJ4 updates?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LMMT:
Nope, change logs seem to be pretty rare with Samsung, or they are so vague, they don't really tell you anything. I'm glad you got it working.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bb2ppc:
Never mind I found a working one
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blackcanopy:
[MENTION=4194834]garwynn[/MENTION]

Donation Sent. I really appreciate all you do here on XDA. where it all starts, we usually find you there.. Even if you are on another device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Team DevDigitel:
Just realized I had been running this for awhile now..

my rom is based off of the stock version posted.. 0 issues

Rooted. All the mods out are included..

seems fine here.. honestly forgot. I flashed and have been

using as base for awhile. . Explains force closes

for users flashing my rom over mj4.

Ive got 2 note 3s running testing now..

lmk what you have to throw at it and ill give it a shot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tankdog03:
Im on mj4, and need to go bacj to mi3.. how do I go about this? Please help
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phat0074:
can somebody help me out i need the modem.bin from mi3 and dont want to download the whole firmware
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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] g.man.7489:
do you have anymore?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] funky0308:
do I have anymore?

Sorry mate but I don't understand you...
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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Chainfire:
Please see the 'generic' Note 3 CF-Auto-Root thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2466423

This actual thread will become a proper CF-Auto-Root thread once I'm finished tying up all the lose ends. Please comment in this thread, but read the instructions and grab the file from the thread linked above.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Chainfire:
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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Chainfire:
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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] woodyth:
Sweet! Glad to see! Thanks to all involved!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] qbking77:
Awesome. I'll get a how to video for this up soon!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kortekn:
Confirmed!

Confirmed working!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cherylbaker:
Sorry knew nothing about this Knox warrantee thing. Do you think it will be possible in the future to flash a custom rom etc without voiding this or is it too soon to answer that?

Did the s4 have this Knox thing?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jauger:
Confirmed working root...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LilWeech:
Awesome Chainfire it work . I didn't get any Know notification ,?????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Marv916:
i read somewhere to not try to restore backups from Note 2 or any other device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mrcrptguy:
So flash in Odin under PDA?......I'm familiar with the note 2, Epic Touch....are there any downfalls to using this method? (seems to be the only method) Just don't want to jack up my new shiny toy!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JoshBeach:
Great Work Chainfire. Confirmed working earlier this morning/.

guys you cannot restore apps with titanium backup until titanium puts out an app update. they have been made aware, and im sure there will be a frix soon,. if you need a backup restored, there is a method listed over in the international note 3 cf root forums...

let the games begin!

we also have working recovery completed today as well - shabby penguin

and also got a return to stock odin package done as well - garwyn

lets blow this device up with some real devs now guys!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] woodyth:
Josh great to have you on board again! I remember the good Ole days with the sgs3! If anyone needs a tester for anything let me know!

Woody
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wwjoshdew:
I just got my Note 3 this morning, and I'll have a how video video (Similar to this one) very soon! Thanks [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] StevetotheH:
Thanks Chainfire you are THE MAN, well maybe not "the man"!!! As a reminder to all please hit the thanks button instead of just saying thanks and rate thread 5-Stars!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bigben7:
Thank you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bizack:
Just checking to make sure that this will work with the ota that sprint is pushing right from activation...?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
Yes, it will
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nolimit06:
Worked like a champ, hopefully you guys can figure out how to reset the flash counters and Knox. Keep up the good work! :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Boogeyman45:
Awesome. Everything worked smoothly. I did have to start again though . I think it had to install drivers on my notebook. Thank you Chainfire.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DruoGaby:
is this the guy that can get us sim unlock with out going thru sprint??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dongarritas:
You are the man! I had problems with using WinRar, finally uninstalled, an Boom!30 secs! Pushed TWRP thru Odin as well, did my nandroid, now time for a little CAREFUL surgery! (lol) Much thanks, sent you some new PayPal love. This one is going to be FUN1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] anthony67:
Easy root and easy TWRP install! Thanks!

Sent from my SM-N900P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gack69:
Anyone know if Google Wallet still works after rooting like this? I really want to root and get my fav apps that require it working again, but am wanting to keep Google Wallet working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wwjoshdew:
I might wait until the OP is proper... Until everything is set up. Or not, I don't know yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ovrrdrive:
Worked like a charm. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ntborg:
Does this work with the new sprint update? Mi5
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jlcbean:
Worked for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] piaa_nissan:
Thanks for the great work, kicked you a few US dollars. Hopefully you grab a pint on me!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevinrocksman:
ok.. ive noticed something strange happening. I had root and when i rebooted my phone a few times i lost root. When someone tried to flash one of my anis earlier they couldnt figure out why it wasnt working and when i checked their phone over teamviewer they didnt have root either and they said they did earlier.. is it possible to just randomly lose root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] master4g:
Does this trigger the flash counter and void the warranty? or does that only happen when you flash a new rom? I plan on keeping the stock rom but I need root, and also want to keep my warranty
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MattMatt0240:
On most carriers in the USA prohibit rooting, and will void your warranty or even cancel your agreement. Any modification to the firmware distributed by said carriers is a violation of their terms of service...

Never stopped me :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevinrocksman:
Chainfire..... I need your help man.....

Long story short I kept losing root after rebooting so i flashed freezas stock mi3 rom and tried to run cf-root, i got this error:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morph28:
Have u tried to odin garwynns mi3 tar return to stock then reroot using Chainfire method and and install twrp and intstall freezas stock deodexed rom hope this help or works. Here is the thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469902
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevinrocksman:
yes i tried it. that right there happens when i try to flash chainfires method..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kenny8504:
Oh man this is dead :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevinrocksman:
What do u mean?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kenny8504:
Did u fix ur device?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevinrocksman:
Wierd lyrics after waiting a day I tried it again just for the hell of it and it worked. I was surprised I can say. Right now I'm rooted... but I'm afraid to flash anything or even reboot it and this moment... I just don't know what caused it the first time
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kenny8504:
Could it be twrp?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] flyers2114:
not with Sprint....the only thing you have to do is put it back to stock when returning to sprint for anything...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SantinoInc:
I'm a little sketchy about doing much with TWRP right now. I've only used it to flash Kevin's bootani's. Thank god that worked w/o a problem otherwise I would have had to Odin back to stock. Hope TWRP gets all the issues worked out so we can backup and restore w/o problems.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MikeyLee:
So I am rooted via this method however when I try to use Titanium Back Up it says I am not rooted. All other apps that I use are fine so far. I am stock rooted MI5. Ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mvansomeren:
I'm not a Dev so please excuse my ignorance.

I noticed that in the AT&T Samsung Note 3 forum, there is a link to rooting that phone http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2474422 that talks about using Xposed Framework to reset the Knox to 0X0 and Wanam Xposed to change it back from "Custom" to "Original" essentially hiding the fact that the phone has been rooted. Would this method to hide the root work with the Sprint version of the phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevinrocksman:
It said it gets rid of the words that show up when the device boots. It doesn't reset the 0x0 in the bootloader
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mvansomeren:
I see, thanks. I'm new to Samsung rooting. In the HTC world it was all about S-ON and S-OFF so I'm still trying to wrap my head around the differences and what they mean.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] StevetotheH:
Not to worry, this knox BS is all new as well so your not to far behind.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cherylbaker:
This Knox stuff is new. . Prior to this there was nothing to worry about you just rooted and flashed

And life was wonderful. If I had known about this stuff I never would have upgraded. . Sigh
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mvansomeren:
I think its just a matter of time before the knox will be cracked. In the meantime, it's still an awesome phone even stock. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] flyers2114:
Reboot a few times. ... And it should recognize it. .. took me 3 reboots. ... don't forget to also grab the fix for restoring. .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] power_tennis:
Yeah, I just got mine yesterday and I'm not quite ready to root. I too am coming from the Evo 4G LTE world.....I'm impressed with this phone thus far!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MikeyLee:
Since rooting I have rebooted my phone at least 15 times for one reason or another
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SantinoInc:
On my 3rd Note 3. MI5 is a go with this method? My last 2 Notes were Ml3 and this worked flawlessly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kenny8504:
Yes this will work with mi5
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SantinoInc:
i took the plunge before you replied. all is well, thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] piaa_nissan:
Just to confirm this root does work with the MJ4 update just released!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SantinoInc:
Yeah, when I finally got MJ4 on my phone I instinctively attempted to ReRoot my phone so that I can put TWRP on it (to restore a nandroid)

So, after getting MJ4 installed I attempted to Odin CF-Auto Root. The install froze. I waited like 5 minutes and I know it should only take a few seconds. After this point I really panicked. I attempted to flash MI3 and/or MI5 in Odin but neither would work. I really thought my phone was bricked. Someone advised to flash TWRP in Odin which I did and the phone magically booted back into stock UnRooted MJ4.

At this point I don't know how to ReRoot and get TWRP back onto my phone. I'm scared after my earlier experience today.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Cyclonut:
I have done this method twice now to root, just went back to stock to get the MJ4, and both times the first run it froze. I just unplugged, rebooted the the pc (for good measure) and held the power+volume down+home until phone rebooted into odin mode. I ran it again and it passes.

I only tell you this because both times (phone new, then after MJ4) mine froze but went through on the second time perfectly...have now idea why but it does go through.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
Will this work with MI3??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BlGPAPA1321:
It should work just fine. I was on mi5 and rooted just fine. I could be wrong.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
Yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hwydrifter:
any suggestions on rooting the sprint note 3 on a mac i have windows 8.1 running through vmware fusion but when i try and connect it in oden mode with my phone in download mode it dont ' see ' it at all
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Have you tried first to install the drivers in windows and connecting the phone while turned on so it can install the phone? I know with the Mega my pc wouldn't see it either while in download mode until I did that first.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hwydrifter:
Yes. I installed kies on both of's connected the phone while in Windows.. Let the drivers self install then followed the directions for root and when the phone is in download mode and I plug it in I get the connection sound but nothing else
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Installed Kies or the driver? The files are different. Also make sure the phone is in debugging mode.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hwydrifter:
installed both.. debugging mode wasn't on.. i turned it on and still no luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Only thing left I can think of is vmware fusion. I know when connecting USB devices you have to at times tell it to connect to windows if you know what I mean. Check your vmware USB settings.

If not then consider using boot camp install instead or try on another computer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hwydrifter:
that does pop up and i select windows but nothing else .... could it be the stock cable? or doing it through a boot camp of windows?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
If your stock cable works on other PCs then that cannot be it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hwydrifter:
i don't know what it is i just tried connecting my s4 in download mode and that wouldn't connect either... I'm thinking its vmware
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
I'm not really a Mac person but most threads I've seen says there is something different to get it working. I like the idea of running both at same time but I'd rather my main be windows with Mac in virtual. The other way around on a Mac I'd only consider if I had alot of memory and a separate hard drive to install windows on.

Easier to just use a windows PC or laptop. Hell a cheap netbook would be easier.

I'm sure it is something with vmware as there are always those quarks with it but some time has past & I would figure by now vmware would have alot of those quarks worked out.. guess not.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] talktojer:
MJ4

Does this root work OK with MJ4? I noticed some people saying they had issues...Anyone else have issues, or did it work OK?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
It's how I rooted, and started out of the store on MJ4.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kevinrocksman:
chainfire... where u at man? WHy ios it that when you try to do this on mj4 it gets to the recovery booting then freezes?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
He has 3 weeks left of a 4 week vacation. He posted he was leaving for vacation on MOP thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] frenchel:
I'm still on MJA 4.3 and my phone is downloading the latest update right now do I let itinstall then root or just gone and root from the MJA firmware
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rlmiller:
[MENTION=4240827]frenchel[/MENTION]

I've answered you in note3 thread...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
If your status is official, let it update then root (I'm unclear if you used a Knox safe root method).

If not, grab a one-click from Rwilco12 or tar from freeza's thread and install stock NAB, update to NABD if desired (you'll find the update file in the general forum), then install recovery using the latest TWRP 2.7.0.0, here,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptl8dyomprxxn0l/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-hltespr-4.4.img.tar

Reroot if you want, and wish to be only stock rooted for awhile using the latest chainfire update (you don't need this if you're going straight to flashing a rooted rom),

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbtuggkhqknm2ik/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip

Flash whatever TouchWiz KitKat rom you wish. There are many excellent from which to choose.

Pick the one you want, and have fun!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] frenchel:
I haven't used any root method yet trying to find one that won't trip my Knox counter. Not trying to spend $700 on a phone if it get messed up can't get it replaced. ..

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Is there a safe way out yest to root without tripping the Knox counter
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
That's because none exists as of this writing. You either trip Knox and have root and recovery (you needn't do the latter, but why not if tripping Knox anyway), or wait for the dev community to come up why a way to root TouchWiz KitKat without tripping Knox.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JAG50:
Which version of TWRP did you use?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dongarritas:
I believe it was the latest version at the time. Sorry I can't be of more help, but after 2 months of the Spark/Vision debacle, I had my fill of no/slow data, missed phone calls/texts, and jumped to T-Mobile. Best decision for me, for the time being......
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] likeminas:
i have the sprint version of the note 3; SM-900P and downloaded and corresponding file (CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p) ran odin as admin.

and flashed the tar file. i got the "pass" message displayed in odin and then the red chainfire thingy came up, the phone rebooted but my phone nt rooted.

i dont see the SU app, and root checker says my device doesnt have proper root access.

this is so weird.

any help?

thanks guys
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
Use the one from international 9005 .. This is for mj4 and older kit kat needs newer and the 9005 works fine

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] likeminas:
I just tried that one.

Still a no go.

I have NAB btw

When I flash it through odin and reboots and the red chainfire script runs it looks like it's rooting it but when the phone is up, there's no SU

And root checkers says device isn't roote.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Keithgordon:
Continuously losing root

I've had root for three days now, but when I went into recovery to install a zip file, I rebooted and I lost root, I then re-rooted my phone, but when I tried to install super su to system I lost root entirely. I wish I knew how to keep root, any ideas?

Edit: NevermindI just figured out what was happening, recovery I think was over writing /system/app/superuser.apk with an older version
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] emazzy72:
I didn't have the SU app either... didn't bother to check for root... but got SU from the app store and everything is rooted just fine now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] a.lteef.washali:
Guys

Does this work for 4.4.2 NC5 ?

And please provide me with the link of the latest version of TWRP for this giant phone

Thanks in advance
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BiggieD:
what he said

I was rooted with kingo, but since 4.4.2 NC5 that method does not work, hope to see any answer to your question soon, as well.

and yes it is a giant and you are going to love it!

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] a.lteef.washali:
Thanks bro for your help

I've just came from the older processor Note2 after one year of use and I feel the difference

What am I going to use the recovery for if I don't have root access ?

Can I root the phone through the recovery ?

Thanks a lot for your answer , I really appreciate it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Dshook1979:
It works great. I just used it on my new note 3. It only took about 30 seconds then bam. ... rooted!