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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BlueFox721:
Post successful root (kingo), recovery (flashify) without tripping knox warranty?

After searching many threads and successfully rooting via kingo and flashing twrp via flashify without tripping knox warranty counter will flashing a rom normally in twrp trip the warranty counter (I don't care about the other custom counters) or am I in the clear? I am aware that the custom flag and the # of installed counters will flip. Thanks in advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbaucom:
Has the issues of the kingo root method been solved to XDA level of trust and satisfaction?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingdazy:
this is something I was also curious about. several kingo threads shut down "until further notice and investigation" several months ago?

i was under the impression that once I install a custom recovery it'll trip knox anyway? the only reason I would be interested in this at all was, if what the gentleman posted previous is true, being able to root and twrp w/o tripping iknox, well that would be a neat trick...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BlueFox721:
update to flashing files after recover through flashify

I wanted to update: after flashing a mod through the recovery that I had flashed through flashify, knox warranty was set to 0x1. At least I can get busy flashing now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eric214:
I'm thinking of moving over to Sprint (N3) from VZW (S4 MDK) and want to know a couple things If I could. First, is MJ4 the current firmware? So if I'm getting a new Note 3 from sprint I can get Root and install TWRP? This works on the latest Firmware? Second, I saw post that someone mentioned they wished they could get ASOP. Well, isn't the point of a custom recovery like TWRP is so you can install ASOP or other non TW kernel ROMs?

I'm asking this as I'm coming from a VZW S4 that VZW and Samsung locked down tighter then hell. (I'm still on the MDK, the original FW) I just want to make sure this phone is all good to get custom recovery on it.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Yes, Gunthermic had quite the nightmare with that crap. Not on this network.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eric214:
Cool Good to know and thanks for the reply
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DieHARDFlasher:
Thanks qbking for great video.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dharmabum02:
Rooted

This worked for me without tripping knox software version mi5.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rsol0328:
Does anyone know if this method works with MJ4? Thanks in Advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingdazy:
Although I'm long past needing this kinda vid, big props to qbking for continuing to make these. Imho, if you can't root after watching this, you don't deserve a smartphone. There is literally everything you need right here, no confusing techie terms, links to everything...

You'd think QB gets paid to do this stuff with how thorough and concise instructions he gives.

Been following your stuff since the E4GT, QB. Never let me down.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
I rooted mine a while back I was on MJ4 and got a brick had to take it back to Sprint and get a new one and haven't try to root again until something more safe is out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
That sucks bro. Sorry to hear your experience. I don't blame ya one bit.

I would add that the tools we have here are quite good.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] slow_one:
Thanks OP very helpful.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] trini868:
Thanks to all who have given their input in this forum but I'm new to rooting devices and after reading through am still unsure about the best way to root. Could someone clarify please.

Thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Depends on whether you want to trip Knox. If you care about that, then use the root method or methods that avoid it. If you want custom recovery, then you will trip Knox and can use the Chainfire method. It's that straightforward.

Root first then recovery if you choose to trip Knox.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bobturismo:
I waited to root and decided on Kingo, I was happy with the phone unrooted so I OTA updated to mj4. Having read a statement from Samsung addressing the fact that the mj4 update was actually a response to the de la Vega exploit, I figured there wasn't going to be a way to root with vega at any point soon having mj4. But I did want to start using rooted apps, I wanted to not trip Knox if I could, but I would have been okay with tripping it if I needed to in order to root.

I was worried about the security risk with kingo, but this is how I look at it. They need the information to make sure it's rooted correctly, it's all automatic, so I would assume it's not anything new.

If for some reason if they were stealing imei numbers, I don't think there would be any point to cloning a sprint phone in Asia. I searched really well, I did not find one person that said. "OMG my phone has been HAXORED!"

Considering the fact that they were even on this forum and went through the effort to try and apologize shows that if one person has any problem whatsoever, their goose is cooked.

if you do decide to use kingo because you're mj4, you may have to try a few times, I did it on a laptop running xp.

I haven't flashed anything yet but I think there's something called "safestrap" that's supposed to allow you to flash without tripping Knox, haven't looked too much into it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingdazy:
After a bit of research that day, I came to a similar conclusion. For me, it was, in the long run, a moot issue, as root w/o a custom recovery would be useless. Habitual flasher. I'm (pretty) certain that the knox trip will eventually be worked around anyway.

Thanks for eloquently putting this statement together for people wondering!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mainstang:
I want to root but I'm a bit nervous after seeing that someone bricked a while back.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingdazy:
Most don't. Usually, those that do didn't follow instructions. Remember, those that have no problems don't go on forums complaining about how everything went awesome. Vocal minority and all.

It's super easy, just read a bit, watch the vid, watch it again, watch it while you're doing it even.

You can do it!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
That's exactly right, on all fronts. I always measure thrice, cut once. Furthermore, people with good experiences often do keep quiet.

That stated, there is some inherent risk, and doing what you've suggested will shake that out in the process.

I'd also mention that no matter what you do, something unexpected can happen. The reading will keep one sane, as there is almost always a countermeasure that can be deployed to fix it.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ebroker:
I have a related question and wanted to post it here b/c QBKing77 has frequently recommended CWM Recovery in the past. I first installed TWRP recovery no prob but quickly got frustrated that I couldn't copy the backups to the external SD card (Fat32) or my PC b/c I couldn't rename the backup files (which were too long for Windows etc.). I read in other threads that renaming was easy but cldn't get it done with Root Explorer or ES File Explorer. Soo... installed Clockwork Recovery Touch 6.0.4.6. A backup seemed to work fine. But after a restore (to fix a simple FlashBar issue) all hell broke loose with multiple Gapps and service force closes. I punted and did a wipe, but now don't know what to try for a recovery.

Does anyone here have experience with CWM working correctly on a Stock 4.3 rooted Note 3? And if so what versions. Or is there a way to rename TWRP nadroids?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DevilDog512:
I Was told by Samsung today that they don't care if Knox is tripped. Does not void Your factory Warranty. So root away my friends.Give SAmsung a Call if you're skeptical. they only care about physical damage.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pankajgavri:
Same here in india, not checking knox meter ;):D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mainstang:
Do you lose data(pics music and stuff) when you root and can you use titanium back up now?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
You do not loose any data at all rooting. It simply injects the root and supersu.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] masatheboy:
Thanks for the guide. Gonna root mine soon. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mainstang:
Thanks worked great no problems.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ferfy67:
Help

EDIT.

I was grabbing the wrong file. It was going to my S4 folder and grabbing that tar instead of the Note 3 folder.

I am booted up now. Thanks. Now to install recovery....

Jennifer

Everything showed it was going fine on odin. I received a pass. But my phone is stuck at downloading do not turn off. and it still shows system status as official. and knox kernel is at oxo but knox warrenty is at ox1

up at the top in red letters it say

could not do normal boot.

odin mode

Please anybody.

I did try taking out battery and restarting, it just goes right back to this green android screen. I tried to do the steps again. thru odin,. but it stills goes right back to here.

Sprint note 3

mj4

Jennifer
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nobleynobe:
Is there a way to root without a computer?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] QuickFixKenn:
just don't...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
You are putting way to much thought into this... Just use CF method and enjoy your phone, screw knox..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blz_phnx:
Does this method work for Linux?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Are you referring to your computer OS? I am unclear, but I think you'll need Windows for PC Odin...

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blz_phnx:
Yes computer OS
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tech7:
does this works on mj4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] KeboPR:
Thank you very much!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DerockBeatz:
HELP

WELL i tried unrooting my galaxy note 3 to stock, using the correct files from the website. now my phone is stuck in dowload mode,i cant do anything. MY PHONE IS USELESS...it is a sprint galaxy note 3, i had problems with the rom i was using, so i said screw it, im goin to stock. WORSE MISTAKE EVER!!! i had to order a new phone, but still want to fix this mess.. ODIN is not recognizing my device either to flash a rom on it, it still is rooted i can tell. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jamice4u:
Maybe your usb cable malfunctioned.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] awesome99:
Thanks! it works great!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nicolasbert:
thanks, it was very usefull
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjs2011:
Is there a link for this Kingo by chance?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
I downloaded Kingo from here:

http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjs2011:
Great thanks! I'm still not sure if I want to root or not. I will be using this phone for work and they have a no rooting policy due to security risks. The other part of me says "how would they ever know?" :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blognc:
Most security policies will make it impossible to connect to your email if the device is insecure. But, being insecure, you can in many cases fake that status or disable the security policy on your device. It depends on how your company set it up. I run our email server and am rooted, and Office 365 (Exchange) has never prevented me from connecting my device to my email, without me having to change any settings or lie (to myself) about my device's status.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjs2011:
Thanks! I'm actually getting the Note 3 tonight and then am getting set up at my employer next week, so I think I should probably hold off then until I get set up. At least then when I take it home after getting the security PIN from my employer, I can root and if it doesn't work, I'll revert back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blognc:
What kind of email system does your workplace use?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjs2011:
It'll be using the "Good" app, and we use Microsoft Outlook in the office.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blognc:
But your Outlook, do you know if it is connecting to an Exchange server, or a different kind of email system?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Curtisp:
Hi

1. Sprint Note 3

2. with OTA 4.4

3 Tried to root using this method odin said Pass

<ID:0/016> Initialzation..

<ID:0/016> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/016> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/016> recovery.img

<ID:0/016> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/016> cache.img.ext4

<ID:0/016> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/016> RES OK !!

<ID:0/016> Removed!!

<ID:0/016> Completed..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

Stuck in a loop "Recovery is not samadoin enforcing

Help Please

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Sorry, I got the updated file from chainfire's web site everything good now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjs2011:
Yeah, I believe it's an exchange server.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] insane209:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2656334 read the first post about boot loop
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mark_Hardware:
Aybody else having trouble with Goomanager? I simply cannot get it to cooperate :-/

EDIT: Nvm. As per usual, as soon as I finally ask, it works just fine. -.-
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] echap10613:
KITKAT

Does this work on Kitkat? Will it trip knox?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 12gage:
I'm having this same issue, I'm able to get out of the boot loop but SUperSU never installs. I haven't taken the OTA yet so I'm still on 4.3, I think I got the most recent file from Chainfire's site, any suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DevilDog22:
I am still on 4.3 on my note 3 and this root is not working. It hangs up after it reboots, I then have to do a battery pull to restart it. Is there an updated file that I need to use, I can't seem to find it. My phone is sprint fyi.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I'm unclear as to that which you're referring (I do not know whether you're running MJ4, whether you have custom recovery, &c), but do this, and all will yet be well...

Things you'll need...

PC Odin

TWRP for 4.3, version 2.6.3.7 (there is a later version, so hit the original dev forum for the latest), link below, hit Philz recovery in the original dev forum if you'd rather use that, goes on your PC...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5t7oz141ub9nuqz/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.7-hltespr.img.tar

Chainfire autoroot, goes on your phone (this is an older version, but works, and you can update on the play store)...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4jvmrwycelxgywv/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91.zip

1. Power down phone

2. Load PC Odin (right click, run as administrator)

3. Put phone in download mode (volume down + home + power, simultaneously, then volume up at caution screen)

4. Plug phone into the same USB port on the computer that you've been using

5. If auto reboot is selected and grayed out, have your phone in palm of your hand, fingers at the ready, because you'll be hitting the home button and volume up simultaneously, very soon, think it through, imagine doing it, just don't do it yet), load TWRP in PDA slot if Odin

6. Keep your eyes fixed on phone, be ready to hit those buttons, hit start on PC Odin

7. When recovery flashes, and phone starts to power cycle, hit home + volume up

8. You're now in TWRP, navigate to wipe, tick dalvik and cache partitions (not mandatory, but never hurts), then hit back until at TWRP main screen, navigate to install, go to place on SD card where superuser resides, and flash

9. Done. Hit the play store for superuser to update to 1.93

Good luck!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aFoodStampBaby:
I softed bricked my phone. I am stuck on the sprint start up screen because i flashed the mi5 hotspot file in twrp currently on kitkat. So where can i find the original file for kitkat?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chico260:
Check the original post on this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655883
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aFoodStampBaby:
So how do I get the hot spot mod on kitkat?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Honeybadger1966:
I am using this information to root to no avail, however I have a question?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46818366

Are we to download the latest stock version of the firmware for the Note 3? Will the latest version work with this RDLV.sh script since it is from Oct '13 and the latest version of the firmware is more recent?

I tried to use the SM-N900V link for firmware but the root failed. Is that because it didn't match my phone which is a MJE build?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Velocity_Yellow:
Hello Experts! I am trying to root my phone but it's not working. First the details of my device:

Sprint Note 3 N900P

Android 4.3

Software N900PVPUBMJ4

I have used qbking77's tar.md5 [for Sprint] file in Odin but my phone isn't actually rooting. Odin said pass; here's the report:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/003> RES OK !!

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

After this the phone gets stuck on the 'Recovery Booting / Recovery is not seandoroid enforcing / Set Warranty Bit Recovery' screen. Since I know patience is a virtue, I left it there about 16 minutes but it never went to the rooting screen. (the red android guy with the eye patch in his video)... I tried rebooting but all it would do is loop. I pulled the battery and then the volume down + home + power start and choose to boot normal so I am working, just not rooted.

I have tripped Knox and my device status is "custom." I have confirmed with Titanium Backup there is no root access.

If you must know, I'm rooting because I do NOT want KitKat and it seems rooting is the only way to avoid it.

How do I successfully root this thing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gabynevada:
Root

Try downloading the root files directly from Cf root, I did my root with those files and it worked perfectly.(Think they have modded Odin with all the settings preloaded, you just need to add the file in PDA and start.) Use same process as the video and it should all work out well. I had a similar loop in recovery, turns out I had no recovery, so I flashed TWRP and it worked out great.

Alternatively you could try the same method with Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time selected in Odin.

This is the link for Sprint CF-Root files

XDA did not allow me to post a link yet, new account.

Just google cf auto root, go to their site and look for your specific model, this case SM-N900P, click on file and download them. It includes everything you need.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] yaniel06:
Hello. I've been reading and reading and seems like there are many ways to root note 3 on kit kat. I just want the safest most reliable way without many steps. Last phone I rooted was the s4 while it was on 4.3. I stayed away from 4.4 and cause of the whole Knox crap. But screw know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gabynevada:
If you are stock and don't care about Knox or Kit Kat just do an Ota upgrade and follow the video on this post. Just be sure to google cf-root and download the files for your SM-N900P and it should be rooted easily. Then flash the recovery of your choice. I use Twrp but that's just preference.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] _A1:
Pretty sure CF Auto Root works for all versions of note 3 os .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mm08:
na
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] car_lost:
wrong thread/forum.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gatoremt:
Is there a way to root 4.4.2 with out tripping Knox?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
If already on it, not as of this writing.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gatoremt:
That is what I figured. Thanks for letting me know :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] docdrey:
searched this thread and cant seem to find whether or not this method will work for the newest 4.4.2 update. I tried it and supersu does not show in my apps after reboot. someone please help?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gatoremt:
I am running build number ending in NC5. I want to be rooted again so bad.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cherylbaker:
I have always found the easiest way to root is to just flash a rom that is rooted. I odin twrp than flashed freezas stockish rom. Done. No fuss no muss.

Cheryl
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] emazzy72:
Sorry to do this to you... I know it will be of some help though... I was having the same problem and discovered somewhere (couldn't tell you exactly where, it's late and I'm exhausted and didn't bother to take notes) that the cf root tar provided with qbkings d/l doesn't play nice with some Note 3's. You'll need to get an earlier version of the cf root to make it work. There is some thread, some where, I don't even remember if it's in xda, that has the file you'll need. Again, sorry I am of no real help, 8 hours into a 12 hour night shift, burnt out and foggy... but hey, at least I've given you hope, right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gatoremt:
Any word on being able to root stock NC5 that has never been rooted? I really miss being rooted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rukin1:
someone said this method worked. But it no longer does.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cherylbaker:
If you don't mind tripping knox it is easy

Use odin to install twrp. Reboot into recovery and either flash a rooted rom or flash supersu. Bam done

Cheryl
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gatoremt:
Ok cool thanks. I was hoping there would be a root that would not trip knox. But I am almost ready to go ahead with it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] morgan445:
note 3 help

I had my phone rooted yesterday using odin i then ran it again to remove it to go to sprint and activate my phone for service i am trying to root it now and it works odin runs it installs every thing fine however when the phone boos up i have no super su app and i ran root test and it says its not rooted so what do i have to do or what did i do wrong ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rosystreasures:
Followed the video to a tee. Now my screen on my N3 says:

rocovery booting...

recovery is not seandroid enforcing

set warranty bit: recovery

I'm able to get into download mode, but odin does not see my N3....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rukin1:
sometimes mine does that, and I just unplug and plug it back in. Do you have the drivers installed?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rosystreasures:
sure do.

I was able to get into download mode. I know twrp installed coz the flash screen comes on, but it loops. I can get to the phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rukin1:
that's not good.. Do a factory one click restore, the NC5 one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rosystreasures:
I'll try a one click restore and report back.

will this also restore recovery?

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I just opened the one click restore and the boxes are blank?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rosystreasures:
Here is the screenshot of odin with the blank boxes. Is this normal? I dont want to flash it til I know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rosystreasures:
Anyone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rukin1:
dude.. That is so weird.. And your phones IN download mode??