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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
how can I check if bootloader is unlocking?

OK, I open Service menu and under Configuration it says: Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No

So is not rooted, but why banking apps stop working and says: apps not working on rooted devices - before I install dr.Fone banking apps works with no problem.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Then it is not unlocked because it says you cannot do it..

I think the app you istalled is the problem, uninstall it

Unless you have been through a process to root the phone will not maigically root itself.

Maybe you should repair the software with pccompanion just to be sure and not install dr.Fone app (Of which I have never heard of before..)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
I uninstall it, but is no change, still banking apps says phone is rooted.

Is any options to show what was change? Like log file or similar?

So, my hone is definitely not rooted?

How can I repair with pccompanion?

I
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Download pccompanion and run it.

choose software update and then click on repair my phone
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Try it yourself:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mstickland:
Im guessing you were taken for a ride with this app. Ill try to help you out a bit. That app (dr.whatever) left files on your phone that are probably the problem. Use your file explorer to navigate to your internal storage, find the folder named Android. Inside you will see two folders named data and obb. Inside you will find all the data for your applications (each located within thier own folder). Look through these for a folder with the name or developers name (sometimes this can be tricky because there are no spaces in the file name, as well its usually initials or abbreviations.) Locate the folder and delete it, then reboot. Since your not rooted, you cant wipe your caches and data as we do so just try this out.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
there is no obb folder, just data.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
OK I made same research i I find this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7b1QXxWk-g

When I connect phone with dr.fone it was this same way....

That means my Phone is rooted?

Root Checker Pro:

Result:

Root Access is not properly configured or was not granted.

Detailed:

Super User Application Status:

Superuser application - version 3.1.3 -is installed

SuperSU application - is NOT installed.

System File Properties for Root Access:

Standard Location

Check Command: Is -l/system/bin/su:

Result: /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

Analysis: File /system/bin/su does not exist.

Can anybody explain me what this mean and is my phone rooted or not?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
why don't you just try and root again with either doomlords easy root or bin4rys root kit.

That way you will definitely be rooted
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
OK, but is any chance to unroot?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
what do you want? To be rooted or not to be rooted?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
To be not rooted. Cos I cant use some apps, witch I use on regular basis.

If I take factory reset - it will be after unrooted?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Mad Marty:
I don't think that you are rooted at all, that Dr Fone app sounds fishy and bogus to me (as others have stated as well).

Best bet is imho to repair with PC Companion as greg has also mentioned. You could also try removing any superuser app that apparently is somewhere on you device, it might be that your banking app checks for this.

Edit:

That Dr Fone app is not even in my Play Store - I would probably opt for a factory reset, rather than repair. Sounds like malware to me. If you want to backup something from your device, stay with the regular, known and trusted apps!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Which apps can not be used on a rooted phone? I never came across anything I can't use on my rooted phone, as opposed to an unrooted one. Just the opposite is true. There are many apps and functions that do work on a rooted phone, which I would be missing a lot if I was not rooted.

Dr.Fone seems to have manipulated with your system. My suggestion is first using the Doomlord easy rooting kit. It works like a charm, and also allows unrooting later in case you do not need to be rooted. Then uninstall that Dr. Fone thing (and everything else you don't need).

Like some of the others I do have suspicions regarding Dr. Fone software. There are so many useful tools and apps from reputable sources you can use on a rooted phone, it is almost overwhelming. What made you grab such a dubious app?

Now it is already on the second page for a relatively simple issue which basically comes down to one point: Get rid of that Dr.Fone. Action required.

No offence intended.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Flash a stock ftf you definitely not be rooted anymore.

There are several apps that don't work on rooted phones, sky go being one of them.

It is generally done by apps that have copy right laws to enforce or subscription issues.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
OK, I finally rooted my phone properly. Now I can use TitaniumBackup for full bacup - and restore phone to factory setting...

I used this method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46373469#post46373469
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
I really don't understand you, in your last post you wanted NOT to be rooted...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Yea, confusing. :confused:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
OK, so I will explain;)

First - I find software which can undelete sms from my phone.

Then during installation and preparation phone (that was call) I had to press "restore" and "service"-"Display"... I had no idea why! So after reboot my phone can recover all my deleted messages. What was the goal of. And that should be the end.

But, after while I discover my banking software stops working and give me message "phone is rooted"! I writing to developer "dr.fone" but they replay "it is not possible to reverse the operation".

So I ask hire. Good advice was to factory reset, I relay liked this idea:)) - but it was another problem - factory reset wipe all my data! So I need backup. And this is problem nr. 2 I cant backup my phone used Sony PC companion!!! It stuck during so call "preparation". I blame dr.fone for this issue as well.

So I need good backup software. Titanium Backup - people say is the best, but need proper root...

And that is story as is present:)

I have pretty good knowledge about MS Windows, but not about Android - just basic, so that's some question maybe looks confused.

But, anyway - thanks for all people who trying understand me:))) relay meany thank:) especially English is not my first language.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
but to restore your backup you will have to be rooted.

You can not have it both ways!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peter-k:
Which bring me to my backup problem. What would be really needed - at least for me - is a backup software which mirrors the entire system with all data, files etc. in one click into a backup package, and restores the entire system perfect and complete in one go, overwriting a faulty system such as the above one, or a fresh Sony recovery. I have so many things removed, added, changed, adjusted ... it takes me days to re-install and adjust everything. I did that already 2 times. I am grateful of course for a certain learning experience I had. But now I wouldn't like to do that again.

But that's another subject. Thanks goralpm for the detail explanation. My English is also not the best, don't worry you are not alone.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
just root and install recovery, Sony do not provide a factory recovery partition. Look in post 2 of the all in one thread to install recovery
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
Can you explain with more details?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
yes,

Goto the thread called "All in one" Its the very first thread in the q & a section.

Then read it, especially post 2. It has all the details in it to do what you want to do
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] goralpm:
Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
For those who are stuck in the "Brickloop" after restoring a backup in TWRP. See "Edit 2"...

____________________________

Edit : This seems to be the fix.. Worked for me and others who have tried .. :thumbup:

1. Install Stock firmware via Odin, then re-run auto-root (to regain root of course)

2. Install TWRP 2.6.3.2 via odin, reboot to recovery.

3. Do an "adb shell" when phone is in recovery mode to run commands via TWRP.

From the ADB shell: Wiped the EFS partition with the following command:

mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

mkdir /efs

mount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /efs

(the last two commands probably did nothing, but thats what I did anyway)

Do a factory reset, reboot system

Afterwards, no more boot looping, the phone successfully registered on the mobile network, and my IMEI is there and correct. Seems like the EFS partition can rebuild itself now I guess...

Gotta love the XDA community !!!:highfive:

Edit 2

You can also try just running Commands via TWRP before using Odin to revert to stock, re-rooting etc..Worked for me while I was doing some restore testing with Jovy's modded kernel ..Just trying to save you some time..

Using TWRP Terminal Command To Complete this evolution...

1. Reboot to recovery

2. Hit "Advanced" Select "Terminal Command"

3. Hit "Select" (lower right corner)..Do not select any specific folder, just hit select..

4. keyboard will open, type in the following commands, make sure you put the spaces and / where they need to be, it needs to look exactly as outlined..

mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

Hit Go - The command will run.

Clear the box, type the following command

mkdir /efs

Hit Go - The command will run.

Clear the box, type the following command

mount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /efs

Hit Go - The command will run.

You can now back out of the terminal command, and follow the rest of the directions.

Also, if you plan on flashing custom ROM's after getting out of the loop, use TWRP ver 2.6.3.1.

Updated : Please see updated TWRP thread for latest information regarding release Version. 2.3.6.8
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chrisa887:
you try this to help you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U3x9f_0qLM&list=FLzlWiSvUo6qQhHdETAHc7vQ&index=1

how did yours get soft bricked again sorry?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Trying to "Restore" a backup this morning.... :(

Got another one coming, so I have this one to experiment on for fixes for a couple day's. Hopefully we can get it figured out... Seems to be a partition issue (my guess anyway), need to get a stock PIT file to flash in Odin, at least we can see if that's it..? Rule it out, or determine it's the culprit.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] decalex:
That's such a bummer. Keeping an eye on this thread and will report anything i find. 4th one I've seen..

Have there been any reports of this on ATT or other versions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chrisa887:
can you get it into download mode
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
When in TWRP did you go into settings and check Use rm -rf instead of formatting like AssassinsLament said to.......................................... >
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Oh yeah, when I say we tried everything, WE TRIED EVERYTHING !!! Flashing stock via Odin, Relfashing TWRP through Odin and trying to install custom ROM, various portions of all of the above etc.... Think the partition needs fixed, only way to do that is with a PIT file to flash via Odin.. Does anyone know how to extract or create the stock PIT from the Note 3 ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Negative, I'll give that a try....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
There are some pit file tools out there.

I believe this is what you are looking for

Heimdall Suite
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Pikezer1337:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Yep, problem is I don't know what the stock PIT looks like, phone is currently locked into handicapped mode :) lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Made it worse, didn't even get to the T-Mob splash screen, got stuck on the initial Note 3 screen... Previous attempts made it to the T-Mob splash screen, on occasion it would actually just get into the launcher when I'd get "System Process Failed" with the option to wait or cancel. Regardless of selection, or just letting it sit there for a minute, would throw it back into a boot loop...

So for this attempt

Installed TWRP via Odin

Checked rm - rf

Wiped, Factory Reset

Tried installing Darthstalker / Deodexed Stock

No Luck.. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I think you would need to get someone with a TMO N3 to make one for you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Exactly....:good:

Just hoping someone with the know how chimes in!!!! Would be sweet !!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I'd be interested in doing this but won't have mine till who knows when with Negri!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
So I just tried another Odin reflash, out of curiosity, while I was watching the messages in Odin, it say's "Get PIT for mapping" does it always say that, or is it telling me that's the problem. Just that I've never reviewed everything that comes up in that window before...:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chrisa887:
Did it work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Hayaa:
Hello,

Same problem here on N9005 after restore :D :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Hey and welcome to the family !!!

But seriously, bummer and hopefully we'll get it sorted eventually. I truly am sorry!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Nope, same sheet...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mircury:
I think this could fiix the unrecoverable bootloops as long as it's adapted for our odin files (900T). We need an unbrick image too. This is for the 900A. This would only be a last resort after all odin and twrp options have been exhausted. My phone is fine, just trying to help you guys.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46310702#post46310702

I think this could help also if adapted to the 900T.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2471416
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
That's to bad, I think there should be a clear warning posted in the development threads until this gets solved. Alot of people don't really check the Q&A section until it's too late. Usually there's a way out of the bootloop, no big deal, not the case right now..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JT man:
Agree, I haven't try odin stock yet ,do you think it is worth the try?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Warrior1975:
It's worth the try, just don't get your hopes up. Good luck.

sgh-TWEAKED-889©
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JT man:
Ok so, can go to any local Tmobile store to get it replace if I had purchased it online?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Depends on the store, but usually due to the EIP it ties up your telephone number and the store is sometimes leery of replacing online orders out of their own stock ..

Talk to the online customer service people, tell them your going to cancel/return your recent purchase due to a bootloop issue, you're still in the "buyer's remorse" window either way, even without the technical issue. Tell them you're going to go to your local store and pick up a replacement as they are having the zero down promo, it will still cost you $50, but that's not to bad considering...Stress to them the importance of you having a fully functioning device for job related reasons, or whatever reason you'd like, just try to convey the message that it's critical you need your phone ...

MAKE SURE the online rep does whatever they need to do in the system to make your store purchase as smooth as possible, they need to make some kind of an adjustment to your account that creates a separate EIP, or something to that extent..this part is key and will aid you greatly, as compared to trying to get it all done in the store....:good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JT man:
Ok, I'll give it a go thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zRalphz:
Replacement

I was told that you can't take it to store if you bought online. I had to Fedex mine back overnight (they'll credit your account for the shipping), then call them back and give them the tracking number. Once they have a tracking number, they'll overnight you a new one. I did that yesterday, and mine is due to arrive at home today. Whew!!:victory:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Correct (though some stores are still willing to help you out depending on the situation), but with the zero down promo (if you were a preorder person that paid close to $300) you could just return it, go to a local store and start from scratch. After all is said and done you'll actually have more pennies in your pocket than before you started (obviously :highfive: ). Depending on how long it takes to process your refund...

Either way, glad your replacement is on it's way !!!! :good::D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darkjedi:
I fixed my bootloop (after restoring from a backup ><) by re-running CF-AutoRoot, then the original TWRP package (2.6.3.0) and flashed the default rooted stock ROM and I was good to go.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Warrior1975:
That's good to know. Hopefully someone else can do the same. I couldn't reroot my phone, failed many times.

sgh-TWEAKED-889©
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sic_lic1o1:
After reading through all the boot loops ppl having. I wonder if there's a safe way for me to get back to factory recovery. I don't know which version of Twrp I flashed. Flashed it in goo manager. I don't want to be another boot loop victim. I'm on stock rom rooted with Twrp installed. Not planning on flashing any rom yet. Just want to get back the samsung recovery just to be on a safe side. Any suggestions to get it back?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Odin back to stock ROM.. There are two posts in the original android development thread with links. I'd still recommend hanging tight, if you're not having issues wait until some kind of solution is found for the bootloop problem before doing anything. But I could just be psychologically traumatized from my issue and am overly paranoid at this point :eek:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
I still have my other bootllooped phone, I'll give it a try..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Suhas_v:
Don't try to fix it if it ain't broken.. Leave it be until someone figures out the cause of the bootloop issue
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
This...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mwazeer:
Sir its stop bootloop snd your baseband version emi no. all come on original based. Because there are two problem bootloop and missing baseband... If you recover from both then its very good news. Please reply...

---------- Post added at 06:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:36 PM ----------

Sir did you tried this... desprate to know the result for bootloop and missing baseband version as my phone in service center and still not hear anything from them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chrisa887:
Did it work?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bigbiff:
I posted some steps in the TWRP thread 2nd post on how to fix boot loops with Odin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] glensta:
I'm very curious also to see if it worked? Let us know when you have time Steve. :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Warrior1975:
Has anyone tried those steps that are stuck bootlooping? Steve Laz?

sgh-TWEAKED-889©
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cashyftw:
Tried the ones on the twrp thread, and it seemed to have solved the bootloops, however I still have no baseband(signal)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Warrior1975:
I guess that's a step in the right direction.

sgh-TWEAKED-889©
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mwazeer:
Oh no.... i was hoping both issue will be fixed but at least one issue solved... Sir can you please more explain about your device status like wifi work... or fcs... smoothness...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darkjedi:
Nope, it didn't kill my baseband at all. I did the steps I posted and was able to boot, with signal after that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JT man:
Delete
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] shin lucifer:
I have been following this thread, but i am wondering. Are we the only one(T-mobile N3) users, who are having this boot loop issue? Or is it spread out to other version with unlock boot-loader?

posted this on CWM bootloop thread too. Trying to get an idea how wide spread is it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Warrior1975:
I've seen it on the international side.

sgh-TWEAKED-889©
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Tried, didn't work for me. I'll admit however I used TWRP 2.6.3.1

Anyone have a link for .0 ?

EDIT: Never-mind, found one...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Warrior1975:
Keeping my fingers crossed.

sgh-TWEAKED-889©
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Won't let me install .0...

Going to Odin back to stock again, then root again, then see if it let's me install TWRP .0.. Guess we'll see soon enough...So should I flash the deodexed or Darth ...? I know he stated he flashed the deodexed, but really, should it even matter? I don't think so, but I'll flash the deodexed first..

Edit: It won't let me boot into any type of recovery when I flash the .0 ver of TWRP .tar via Odin.... Odd....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Warrior1975:
Doubt it matters. I couldn't root my phone, after the bootloop issue.

sgh-TWEAKED-889©
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Yeah, I edited my post above... won't let me boot into recovery with the .0 version... Get an error that say's "could not do normal boot" so it goes directly into Odin mode...:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chrisa887:
Might try this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46110842
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gonnapushthru06:
Hey I was looking around more and in the Samsung galaxy note 3 android development thread there is a cwm that some are saying fixed there bootloop others who haven't gotten bootloop tho are still a little scared to do it not so no reports on a working phone yet but if anyone has the death loop that's a good try and if that helps at least we got a fix if it happens and if u would let us know how it went would be appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Nope, started looping on the Note 3 screen instead of the T-Mob...

Can't find the thread, is it the one posted in the "Needs Testers" thread?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gonnapushthru06:
[RECOVERY]CWM Based Recovery 6.0.4.4 for N900 N9005 N900T N900S

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2454079

[RECOVERY]CWM Based Recovery 6.0.4.4 for N900 N9005 N900T N900S
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Nope, didn't work...

But it did help put my Note 3 to rest. Yep, it can finally rest in peace. As of 11:01 eastern standard time, my first Note 3 is officially gone. During it's last reboot attempt the notification LED was flashing all crazy, which of course grabbed my attention, she then slipped away into a slumber from which she can't arise. Poor phone, I've really hammered on it the last few days trying to get the bootloop issue resolved, but she couldn't take anymore.. RIP 'ol girl, hopefully the factory can breathe new life into her :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gonnapushthru06:
I bet she was a good girl rip and u tired flashing a new rom with the cwm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Steve Lazarus:
Yeah, Odin'd back to stock, rooted, Odin'd the CWM .tar, tried flashing the deodexed stock...Tried to boot a couple of times, then just died..At first I was thinking it might be the battery, but it had to of been almost a full charge as it's been plugged in via USB to the desktop for the last couple of day's...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JT man:
I try that too,same result