yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jttraverse:
Another "no tripping" question (like Iceburgh71)

I have a new (Sprint) Note3: N900P, NH7, Kitkat 4.4.4, and I'm basically interested in the same info that Iceburgh71 asked about. I've rooted every other phone I've had (thanks to XDA developers), but since this phone is new and I need to consider if I may have to take it back in for anything, I'd prefer a way to root it without tripping the Knox warranty counter. Has anyone had luck doing that with a Sprint Note 3 as of this date, with the recent updates?

If not, is there any way to flash back to stock that also resets the Knox counter to 0x0, so I'd be safe one way or the other?

Thanks,

JT
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] btb601:
Has anybody try rooting on the NK4 update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] uknow:
Cf auto root works from what i read
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] btb601:
Do you remember where you seen that. I've yet to find anything. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jimzweb1:
Here is a link to my thread it will answer all your rooting questions http://xdaforums.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 enjoy !!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FreddyFredFred:
I flashed full stock rom and updated to nk4 ota.

I then used cf auto root to gain root access and it worked on my phone just like it did on nh7.

I am currently running sacs Note 4 port which is based on nh7 and it works on my phone nicely, with a couple known bugs.

Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] biggdevon:
Anyone been able to root the NK4 update without tripping Knox? Kingo, Towelroot, etc... Tripping Knox is not a deal breaker in any way but would like to avoid it if possible.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] powermaxim:
What are the known issues? I remember when I rooted my sprint GS3, I had many problems with the rooted stock ROM, and I was only able to escape them by using cyanogenmod. I do not want to have the same fate with the note 3, I am afraid I'd lose the ability to use the S pen and some samsung stuff that I do in fact use. Pls reply.

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I am running the latest NK4 update with the 3.4.0-2593013 kernel (built nov. 28 2014). I am not sure if that will make a difference or not. Will the CF-auto root for the SM-900P work properly for the latest update? The reason I am looking at rooting now is because whatever the update did, it broke easytether and I without the ability to tether freely, I will not use stock. I did use Odin for rooting the sprint GS3 so I do have some experience.

Also, I would prefer to use towelroot, is it possible to 'upgrade' to an older version of the stock firmware? As in, placing the stock ROM, update.zip into some folder and tricking the OTA updater into thinking it is in fact an update? Or is getting access to that folder w/o root a bit of a catch22 situation?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kendeezy:
Hi everyone,

I am new to the whole rooting process. I just wanted to check if this is the most up to date way to root the NOTE 3. I have the sprint Note 3 (SM-N900p). I am looking to delve into the rooting world and possibly start flashing some ROMs. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I just wanted to make sure I start in the right place.

thanks in advance everybody
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jimzweb1:
Here is some more rooting info http://xdaforums.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 Enjoy !!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blognc:
From all the info in this and other threads, it seems like there is a method for downgrading an NK4 Note 3, running Towelroot, and getting root without tripping Knox, but for the life of me I cannot find an answer as to how. Has anyone done it and can report back what I need to do?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] biggdevon:
Check thus thread out. [MENTION=3182182]jimzweb1[/MENTION] helped me do the same thing. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2995890

Nc5 to nk4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blognc:
Thanks. It looks like if I want to do this, I had better be prepared to factory reset. Considering I only wanted to root in order to use Titanium backup before resetting my device, there's no reason I need to go this route. Thanks, though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] redxblood85:
new to rooting

New to rooting so want to know some stuff

first off what is MJ4 thats giving people issues? Can this brick my device? Also I'm running 4.4.4 will this root method still work?

My goal is to install this rom on my phone

http://xdaforums.com/note-3-sprint/development/rom-sacsandroid5-0newportedrom-coming-t3009539

so to do this after rooting i need to install TWRP correct?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wmillea:
Has anyone looked at using Chainfire's new Flashfire beta? I'm trying to work out the procedure for going from MJ4 to OC5 keeping root and knox 0x0. I've haven't had time to do much so far. Hopefully this weekend I can look at it closer. I think it can be done and will probably get easier as the beta development progresses.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] massageman2006:
Rooting n900pvpueoc5 (Lollipop)

If this is the wrong thread to place this question please forgive me. I have rooted my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on several occasions when I was running KitKat. I have just upgraded my Note 3 to Lollipop and want to root it,however, I have not found a CF-autoroot file on Chainfire. Does anyone know of a root file? Additionally, I read on some forums that the previous CF-autoroot file:

CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.tar.md5

will work for rooting Lollipop. Does anyone know if this is true and has actually rooted Lollipop with this file?

As with most people my phone is my lifeline and I cannot afford to brick my phone.

Any reply's will be greatly appreciated!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rlmiller:
[MENTION=6514798]redxblood85[/MENTION]

Yes after following the root procedure from the link I provided below... you can install twrp or philz then flash sac23's rom (GREAT ROM :) )

[MENTION=6697732]massageman2006[/MENTION]

Follow the instructions below

GO HERE TO DOWNLOAD PAGE of CHAINFIRE AUTOROOT

OR CLICK HERE TO DIRECTLY DOWNLOAD THE FILE

Use winzip or winrar or 7zip to extract the file... inside the zip is the tar as well as odin

THANK YOU :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] massageman2006:
Question about root file

I am familiar with rooting procedure in general. The root file that you mentioned is for the SM-G900P (Galaxy ) and not the SM-N900P (Note 3). Have you actually used the that particular CF-Autoroot on a Sprint Note 3 running Lollipop??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rlmiller:
[MENTION=6697732]massageman2006[/MENTION]

Please check my links now.....THANK YOU for correcting me :) much appreciated
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] massageman2006:
Re: CF-autoroot file

Thank you for updating your links, however, that still doesn't answer my question. The CF-autoroot file your link now references is for KitKat. As I mentioned previously, I do not know if that file will work for Lollipop. I am not familiar with the code it executes so it could be that it will root lollipop. I just wanted to see if there was someone out there that had USED this file and rooted Lollipop successfully.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rlmiller:
OK..... [MENTION=6697732]massageman2006[/MENTION] PLEASE LOOK HERE

On the CF-Auto-ROOT website it never states it is only for a certain version of google OS...(weather for kit-kat.....or...lollipop.... etc)

What it DOES STATE is that it is for your device.... samsung SM-N900P hltespr

Sorry for quoting the entire pre-face in the thread.... but all the info is very important...so. again, sorry

Please pay close attention to the areas I made large, red, blue, underlined, bold, italicized......as those areas pertain to all my statements I posted...

I'm not trying to be a smarty pants here... I am trying to give assurance that this is the right file for the NOTE 3

Hope this truly clears up this issue.

Thanks

Robby
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] elwood:
Well stated my friend.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Rich-Man:
Just a question about rooting and not tripping knox 0x0 kitkat.....

In the T-Mobile Root thread you use odin to flash a older kernel on to the newest one and root using the towelroot method which otherwise wouldn't work on the newest kernel. I have used this method to root my own T-moble Note 3 and keep knox at 0x0.

I've searched through many threads and seen nothing close. Is the sprint note 3 that different that its not possible to do the same, ie: flashing NC5 kernel over NK4 rooting then reverting back to NK4 keeping root and 0x0 knox. I'm searching for my cousins phone and said he wanted to keep keep knox at 0x0, but all I see is basically, f**k knox and barbarically root anyway lol. So is this the only choice?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dmonleo:
I just want to say thanks for all the insightful methods presented here. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bdozier:
Thanks for this! I would root and unroot my S3 like I would change my socks, but I haven't rooted my note 3 yet... and I have had it over a year. Since the note 4 is out and the note 5 is looming, there is getting to be less and less updates about root methods that I have relied upon (like qbking77). But, using the search feature of this forum and information like you provided... in simple English ;), I have found the information and will be rooting soon I hope.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chewyma:
Using CF Auto root for my Sprint Note 3 in the past has not been a problem. But now its simply not working. I odin the auto root file, CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p

It say's it was done successfully but its not actually rooting.. What am I missing?

*** Nevermind.. I'm just an idiot.. I ran it without putting it in Download.. Ugh **
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] massageman2006:
What OS are you trying to root?

I would be very interested if you are trying to root lollipop (Android 5.0) and using the CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p. Please let me know what OS your are trying to root. I successfully rooted KitKat using this CF-Auto-Root file but have not tried it with 5.0
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] elwood:
It works for lollipop

By replying to this post, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the OP including all links included in OP.. Sent from my Galaxy Note 3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] massageman2006:
Do not use directions above

DO NOT USE DIRECTIONS ABOVE.

Does not work. There currently isn't a cf-autoroot file for a Sprint SM-N900P.

If you try to use the hltespr file it is for Kit-Kat only.

The ha3gxx for the SM-N900 will not work either. It will fail and leave your phone

in a state where you have to connect to Kies in recovery mode and reflash the

base OS again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dmonleo:
Use Odin
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] elwood:
You are wrong sir
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] R1000:
Use towel root then the rashar app for recovery in app store work fine
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] R1000:
Really cause it worked fine when I first got my phone

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Sorry I meant for Android 4.4.2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ebroker:
XXDefinitely not working for me!XX I unrooted to get the N900PVPUEOH1 update. After updating to N900PVPUEOH1 and updating SuperSU in the market, I flashed CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.tar.md5 (which is still the current version on the CF website). Odin shows that it passed, and the phone reboots into the semi-stock recovery (with red Android logo etc). There are no errors shown there, but on restart device is not rooted (per Root Checker) and SuperSU app wont open.

Any ideas?? Could this be an issue with the OH1 update??

OK After re-downloading from CF a second time it worked? Maybe the file was updated even though it says its for 4.4.2??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rawkus2g:
I can confirm everything worked fine for me with OH1 last night.

Dan
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Rapheal:
Knox Status?

Did your Knox Trip?

I'm 0x0 and thinking about upgrading to OH1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rawkus2g:
Yes it did, but it was tripped long before.

Dan
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Rapheal:
Now I'm 0x1

When I did it, it tripped but oh well. I couldn't use certain app because I rooted so no biggie.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mr_Wa:
rooted sprint note 3 NC5 how to keep root when upgrading to PH1

Hello all, Tried to surf some of the forums looking for an answer nothing really matches. Can one of you point me to the right thread?? I'm on a rooted sprint note 3 (NC5) with knox @ 0x0. Am looking for methods on how to keep root when upgrading to PH1 without blowing Knox. any suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] HouseHG:
You may want to look into flashfire pro if you already have root. It will let you flash the ota through it or the tar with the option to inject root while updating. Im not 100% that it will not trip knox but its definitely worth looking into.

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If you do successfully root eph1 without tripping knox, the method you use would be much appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MeAtKeRtN:
I have root on PH1 after upgradiing firmware using CF Autoroot. Who cares about tripping Knox... the sm-n900p is thee years old and won't have Sprint or Samsung support in a fee months.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] HouseHG:
Its only a matter of resale value.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] uscpsycho:
I apologize for my laziness but I don't have the motivation to read all 28 pages of this thread. Can someone please answer this in the most basic way without getting into lingo or jargon that is going to require additional research to understand what you are saying.

I am getting a new-to-me Note 3 today that I expect to be stock. If it doesn't have the latest OTA update I will download the latest OTA update before doing anything. At that point I just want to root the phone and keep it stock without breaking anything.

This is a really old thread so I'm wondering if the method described in the first post still works with the latest OTA and doesn't break anything. And I mean ANYTHING. If it does break anything what would that be? Maybe I can live with it. I'm pretty sure it prevents me from future OTA updates but I very seriously doubt there will be any more of those for this phone so no loss there. And I don't care about tripping Knox. If the method described in the first post doesn't work anymore can someone point me to a thread/website that describes a technique that does work on the latest OTA?

My motivations for rooting are to remove bloatware, make backups and free mobile hotspot. Otherwise I don't have a thirst for modding my phone with custom ROMs like I used to.

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Danv561:
Hello to all and hope all is well, I have Sprint Samsung Note 3 SM-900P ver 5.0, build LRX21V.N900PVPSEPL1, is it possible to root this build and if so please send me new updated link or files to root, I have that annoying WiFi issue where it turns off automatically also I like to update to the best stable rom to make into Note 7,8 or 9 or please suggest a better current rom, I want to rid sprint bloatware. Thank you for any help

PS, I’m a Marine Engineer so I either drop or break new phones so I got this 1 for free which I like it, I just want to get it updated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] qbking77:
Added a couple videos to the OP

How to install TWRP on the Note 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssXhvflSTUM

Free hotspot on the Note 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbUlQznvQms
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] avdom93:
thanks for this
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mvansomeren:
KNOX Behavior???

I've been wondering about the following:

I understand that if you use the CF method to root, the KNOX will go from 0X0 to 0X1. What I'm curious about is does that number then increase to 0X2 if you flash a ROM or a Custom Recovery? In other words, does the number continue to increase or does it just stay at 0X1?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DaMann3162000:
Can you please do a video on how to go back to completely stock?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BiANCO_:
thnx

thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] traybent:
If you root without flashing the recovery do lose the ability to receive OTA updates

The Sick GalaxyNote 3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mart1an:
I lost my ability to search for updates. Sucks but oh well.

Sprint Galaxy Note 3

Stock rooted 4.3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TeleFragger:
loss of warranty.. but does it exclude if you have sprint insurance??? that is the only thing that would make me reconsider
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] flyers2114:
It's really easy... Grab Odin and grab the stock tar in android development. ..check auto reboot only. ..drop the tar in pda slot.. Start and wait for it to finish

.... done

Recovery doesn't matter. .. You will lose OTA as soon as you root...

If you are on Sprint... It doesn't void your warranty... They only request that you put the phone back to stock if it needs work or warranty/tep claim. ....If you read your TOS you will see that rooting does not void warranty. ..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cherylbaker:
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] flyers2114:
Root is allowed...root trips Knox...Knox is just a third party app.. so i don't see the issue...All sprint asks is that u put it back to stock. .. Some don't even care if you do that to be honest....These guys don't care like they used to. ... Most don't even know if you just flash back to stock anyways. ...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DaMann3162000:
Will that give me stock recovery back too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NightFlyer676:
I have a question that might be off topic. I have full root access except /usbstorage. Can someone tell me how to fix that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jace100:
Does﻿ this work on the MJ4 update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] svghost:
Same here, would be really awesome to have a solution to this. Im going to try rooting again with odin and the auto root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NightFlyer676:
That's what I was thinking too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] neonsector:
does it? anyone tried on j4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
Yes, I used CF-auto-root on MJ4 this morning; works just like it did on MI3 and MI5 :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] fengming:
Very good, thank you very much, but this will cause some damage to mobile phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] neonsector:
It says no recoveries found for my device when I try to install the custom recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jconway1968:
I installed TWRP 2.6.3.7 using Odin 3.09 and successfully created a backup but any other zip file or rom I try to load results in a "Failed"

Stating Zip signature verification failed. If I uncheck zip file signature verification then I get a stuck screen at the Sprint Logo. Any help???

I also posted this in the Original Dev TWRP forum. Sorry for the cross-posting...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
while still in recovery try rebooting recovery and try to re-flash.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Dubez:
Just got my N3 today, running MJ4, tried to root twice, and I still havent gotten the super user. I have no clue what the problem is. any suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jocelyn:
I don't think CF-auto root works with MJ4.

Edit - After looking at past replies, I guess I may be wrong about this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] randyreed1971:
Hi, Rooted my note 3 just fine. Installed Goo Manager and selected the menu button and hit the install OpenRecovery selection. I hit yes and waited the 10 seconds and then it goes to a screen that says "500 Internal Server Error"........is the site down? Is there another proved way to install TWRP 2.6.3.7????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blackcanopy:
This post and forum is what you are looking for.

[RECOVERY] TWRP2.6.3.7 TeamWin Recovery Project 10/23

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47535769

[RECOVERY] TWRP2.6.3.7 TeamWin Recovery Project 10/23

Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

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Read that post and those following it to get where you are trying to go... Remember to thank the OP and Micmars for providing files and links :thumbup::D

Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] leond:
I've rooted MJ4 via kingo without tripping Knox. Then I've disabled Knox via add away(I think i did). Will installing custom recovery still trip knox? What about custom ROM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 03redgti:
just had a successful root with mj4 tonight no probblems. but im having trouble installing twrp in goo manager..says downloading starting now then does nothing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blackcanopy:
Look 2 posts above yours and you'll find a link to the files and info you need.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] patrick_1:
Yes, custom recovery will trip Knox.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JustLok:
Thanks for another quick & painless tutorial Qbking77! Just rooted the Note 3 on MJ4 successfully.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toviaheli:
GooManager problem/server problem?

I'm trying to install TWRP. I get the 10 second countdown for downloading the file inside of GooManager, and then "Your download is now starting...." but nothing ever downloads?

Is there an alternate method for installing TWRP?

Thx
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LMMT:
Go to TWRP website, http://teamw.in/project/twrp2 Click upper right, "Get TWRP for your device". A window will pop up-- Click "View all supported devices". Find your device, and download the latest .img file.

Go to the Play Store, and install "Flashify (for root users)". Open Flashify, grant root access, and select "Recovery Image". Navigate to the TWRP .img you downloaded, earlier, and flash.

Sent from my SM-N900P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
I just want to root to use tether nothing more I don't plan on installing custom Roms do I still need to Flash a custom recovery???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toviaheli:
Okay, so I flashed a Custom Recovery so I could then follow the instructions for free Hotspot.

I followed the instructions exactly as described here:

"Free hotspot on the Note 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbUlQznvQms"

However, my phone hangs at the Sprint boot logo screen and won't go past it. I figure it isn't supposed to do that for 1/2 an hour, right?

Has anyone else experienced problems with this solution?

Thanks

Edit: Never mind, I figured out it is because this fix is for another software version. I am on MJ4.

Has anyone found a working solution for MJ4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] w7excursion:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2505850
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SuperheroAndroid:
Re: Root the Galaxy Note 3

these video links really work out and i was able to root my device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
I used this method and now my Note 3 is unusable everything is force closing can't do enything to fix im on mj4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] patrick_1:
Reflash the mj4 stock file, should fix your problem.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
I did and it was still the same way I took it back to Sprint they reflashed the firmware and nothing so they exchanged my N3 now I have a new one and won't root it im staying stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FlakPanda:
awesome tutorial
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pnguin:
Thanks for the great work on the tutorials. Simple, easy to follow, and they work great.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jvjidNite:
Is there a way to root without tripping Knox?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
Yes, through Kingo root. I rooted two Note 3's on MJ4 using Kingo without tripping Knox.