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[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] toygixxer69:
You're a brave soul. I'm on MI7 and i'm still holding off on rooting until i read more info or advice. I'd never thought rooting on Note 3 is harder than on my Samsung S3 & Note 1.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
I didn't know there was an earlier one than MI9. I never see MI7 firmware files for download. Of course, I'm only looking at US/Verizon software. What's your region/carrier? Haven't you been bugged about installing an OTA? I keep pushing mine back because I know I don't want to update yet.

And... I would have thought that making the firmware files would be the hard part (unless a bad custom firmware is why it failed)... Odin has never failed for me before. I've used it with my S3 plenty of times.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] toygixxer69:
Actually i just bought mine Note 3 from a T-mobile store here in the US on Sunday. I didn't even know what firmware i had until i read this thread and read the firmware on the box. It also has a 1/14/2004 date on the sticker. OTA doesn't bother me cuz i still haven't turned it on :) I'm still using my Note 1 for the meantime until i know for sure what i'm up against. Now, you're scaring me about not finding a firmware for MI7. Good luck to us both :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
Successful Verizon Note 3 Root - MI9 firmware

UPDATE: I am rooted. safestrap installed, current CleanROM (MJE) installed in ROM slot 1, knox flag flying at 0x0, and "custom" flag and splashscreen evident. (that last part can be fixed back to "official" simply by flashing a stock firmware)

I could find only one way to do it, and it's all here:

http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-note-3/

The key is that the modified md5 file that you download from this guy actually WORKS in Odin. It doesn't fail. I'm 99.99% sure it's from the original "root de la vega" method that was removed from the Verizon-specific thread in favor of "UNIVERSAL root de la vega" ... which is none too universal for Verizon Note 3s on MI9 firmware, evidently.

The instructions on the site are pretty straightforward, especially if you've followed the URDLV process outlined in the OP of this thread.

I never had trouble churning out modified firmwares using cygwin and the .sh script... but that whole part is jettisoned in favor of just downloading a pre-VEGA'd md5 file that you just plop right into Odin. Those of you having trouble producing the custom firmwares should appreciate that.

I started in the Verizon-specific thread, and any useful information was removed, and I was directed here... and the process fails every time. I can't say for sure why URDLV doesn't work for my phone, which has the original firmware from Verizon on it. Maybe it got overlooked, since most people entering into the fray have already taken an OTA. But... I still don't see why there aren't threads in the carrier-specific forums for Verizon, T-Mo, Sprint, and AT&T each with the handful of custom files needed to envelop all of their software versions (with warnings on tripping knox for each, since that's a pretty common question) No information that's unique to your phone is needed to produce the modded firmware file. At least, that's my experience.

I was hesitant because I couldn't find the same content on xda... and I usually trust xda exclusively... but I was desperate.

So... anyone with a non-OTA, MI9 Verizon Note 3 N900V... do yourself a favor, and just follow the link above.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] lrcquest:
Will this method work for SM 9005 generic model on MJ7 without tripped knox?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] GalaxHe:
No
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] toastido:
Works fine on mi7. I've been rooted on mi7 for a couple weeks now using this method. Knox 0x0.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] heidisory:
FWIW Tmobile has NOT updated their firmware. All N9000Ts to my knowledge will be on MI7
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] toygixxer69:
Finally found out the "terminal" we're suppose to use is Cygwin. But i don't think i got the right download 'cuz it was a HUGE installation files :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] toygixxer69:
Does anyone knows why Odin won't detect my Note in the ID:COM box? USB debugging is checked....

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edit: forgot about Samsung USB driver...duh!
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] thedawg03:
i just got my note 3 a few days ago... does any one know how to root a note 3 from olleh KT from south korea. my version is ML1, I've seem how to root MI, MJ. and MK versions but not ML..
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] mystik1:
Sadly, it did not work for me. I ended up with a soft brick and had to redo the stock ROM. I am about to try it again, though.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] GalaxHe:
I guess you should use CF Root since this release is not supported by the URDLV method. In both ways, you will trip knox anyway.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
What carrier and firmware did you have installed on your phone? What other methods had you tried previously?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] AragornPE:
Hi, is there a way that I can upgrade to Kitkat, remain rooted and not trip knox? I'm currently on MJ1, rooted, no knox flag, original system. If I flash 4.4.2 with mobile Odin with everroot will it work (root, no knox flag)?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] mystik1:
Verizon. Stock until I started trying to get CM11 installed. Apparently, it is not possible, though. If I am understanding correctly, it required a Developer Edition, which I don't have. I am rooted, but still have the bootloader, of course. That's exactly what I want too is KitKat, as odd as it seems, mainly because of the Dialer. I was able to root with no problem using vROOT.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
The method that I linked will only achieve a root on a stock MI9 (VZW) TouchWiz installation. MI9 is the initial release firmware for the verizon version, and the only one that will not trip the knox counter. You said that it soft-bricked your phone, right? Based on your response... I'm curious if you were trying to achieve too much.

Installing CM11 is a whole other animal... and currently impossible on a retail (non-developer) phone. The DE comes with an unlocked bootloader, so you can install a custom recovery (read: clockworkmod or TWRP). You need a Kit-Kat-Compatible bootloader (the latest from CWM or TWRP) in order to install a KK rom like CM11. Not to mention the fact that a big concern for this phone is "tripping KNOX" which will happen if you attempt to flash a new bootloader and a non-touchwiz rom. Samsung only gives you a 30-day warranty anyway... and you can't buy the phone from Verizon and therefore they won't warranty it... so most people that own the Developer Edition don't care about KNOX security, unless it's required by their employer. In which case... they shouldn't have spent $700 on the Developer Edition w/o a carrier warranty.

The closest to a custom recovery that you can get on a retail Note 3 is SafeStrap... which is based on TWRP, and actually pretty cool, for what it is. You can have several different ROM slots, on which you can install several different separate ROMs... Essentially dual- or multi-booting your phone as you would a PC that runs Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, etc...

If all you want from CM11 is the dialer... then I think your priorities are off, and you should consider finding a 3rd party dialer replacement. I was running CM11 (and loving it) on my S3 when I bought the Note 3... and I did not intend to install CM11 on it. The reason being that CM11 (and any other AOSP, non-touchwiz ROM) would surely break any and all of the S-Pen functionality... which is a big draw of owning a Note. I see it like buying a convertible, and then welding the top shut. Seriously consider this. If you want CM11 on a Verizon phone with a big screen... I suggest watching the development on the HTC One Max. The kernel source was recently released, so AOSP-based ROMs should be forthcoming, if they are not yet available. Development is slow on this device, though, so keep that in mind.

I hope all of this helps. A few weeks ago... I didn't know any of this stuff, and I had to piece it together myself and ask others that are in the know.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] geek78:
Can you give some details please?

What bootloader? The old?

What system? MJ3 rooted?

What stock firmware flashed? Mj1?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] jf62:
Where in ODIN do I have to place the generated file?

IN AP AND CSC or only in one of both?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] afilopou:
Here is your answer

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46820722

post #12 shows me in tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] BlueChris:
In AP
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] theone_s_me:
does it work with s4 LTE i9505?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] herczyn:
I updated, just couldn't resist :)

knox still 0x0, system status official.

updated the modem also, now on mj3 system, mj3 csc, mj2 radio

all working great :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] geek78:
Hi

could you give us the link for the modem ?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] BlueChris:
Yeah here it is

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5kdp4l227kxx9nw/MJ2_Modem.tar
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] geek78:
Thanks :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] goes_like_hell:
Hi,

does it work for N9002 (Dual-Sim of N9005) ?

Anybody experienced concerning N9002 ?

Thanks for reply
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] herczyn:
Just FYI - i put the modem in CSC box and it worked, not sure about CP
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] wruster:
How did you update?

Root de la vega doesn't trip knox on mj3 firmware?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] herczyn:
i updated to mj3 with rdlv, so i had an old bootloader. don't know what happens when you already have mj3.

my path: stock mi7, rdlv, ota update to mj1, rdlv update do mj3.

any questions?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] yuu.hack:
Thx 4 your answer. May you give the link for mj3 with old bootloader and mj2 modem? And just want to know, what is your note 3 region?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] herczyn:
i only have mj3 without any bootloader, created with urdlv.

i don't think you can flash old bootloader without tripping knox, but you have to ask someone smarter :)

region - europe.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] yuu.hack:
My region is xme and the latest update is mj1 which is still using old bootloader. Can i create europe mj3 with urdlv and flash it over xme mj1? Ever heard any successful claim that we can flash update from different region?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] GalaxHe:
Hello BlueChris,

Which steps did you follow to complete the job ? (at what time (or version is more suitable maybe) did you complete the URDLV, how did you upgrade .... )

I read all this thread but kind of lost...

thanks a lot for your feedback, I'm sure (at least, I hope) I'm won't be the only one this will help ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] jamice4u:
Help!!!

My phone reads as follows:

Product Name: SM-N900P

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Custom

Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0

Knox Warranty Void: 0x1

How do I remove the System Status: Custom and the Knox Warranty Void: 0x1. I want to do an OTA upgrade.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] Spere:
For custom status you can try Wanam Xposed. To get Knox Warranty Void back to 0x0 you need to buy new phone (So it can't be reseted, at least for now)..
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] kufel:
What about All Share Cast dongle?

Has anyone tried resetting Custom to Normal with Wanam and trying to connect to the dongle?

My new phone (note 3) is in the mail, I was never able to connect Note 2 rooted to the dongle....

Thx
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] Whitechapel420:
I read Root de la Vega is no longer supported, so what is the ideal method? I just got my new replacement Note 3 from Verizon. As of 4.4.2 it's no longer supported. How do I check which firmware version I'm on?

The ROM I am going to flash says "It is Recommended to have flashed the latest 4.3MJE Stock Firmware Tar", how can I accomplish this? I'm looking to install the Hyperdrive ROM.

I'm also not trying to trip KNOX.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] shayind4:
Hi

1) Do not accept any update via OTA (Turn off automatic update). I also turned off my wifi after performimg factory reset to delete any security update.

2Check your firmware under: Menu....Settings......General.....About device. The Build number shows you your current firmware (last 3 letters or combination of letters and number is what you need)

3) If your on KitKat 4.4.2, you cannot root it without tripping Knox

4) If you are on Jelly Bean 4.3, it's possible to root based on you firmware (build number).

Without tripping Knox, i rooted my Note3 with Kingo root, and my S4 lte with Saferoot then Safestrap for installing Hyperdrive Rom.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] Whitechapel420:
Thanks a lot man! I checked and was on MJE. I rooted via Kingo. Now I'm about to flash the ROM. Thanks again!
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] shayind4:
You are welcome.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] thedawg03:
thanks for the help...ill just wait for kitkat since i just seen SK in korea just got the update. does CF-auto still work for kitkat?... also does all note 3 that have LTE have LTE-A or is it just south korea...LTE-A here is nice i just did a speed test and got 92.3MB download and 50.2MB upload
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] mystik1:
Thanks much for the confirmation. That's pretty much what I suspected. There are not any other KitKat ROMs for the Verizon Galaxy Note 3 yet, right? I'm sure there will be a lot if Verizon will ever release the update for it. Just seems like it is taking forever, like always.

I have had SafeStrap on here, but then I later tried CWM, and that gave me a different type of brick. So, I went back to stock again. :D That's when I found out that didn't work because of the bootloader. You see, where I was confused is in thinking that the root actually allowed for that, but it's a separate issue with the bootloader, I now understand. So, we can all have ROMs, and install whatever will work through SafeStrap, but CM won't work through SafeStrap.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] tleung11:
My phone is on the list, sorry for my bad English, what do you mean by "trip" KNOX, that means it void warranty or not?

update:I got the answer already, no bother you thanks...
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] orlzzt:
Hey, I apologize if this has been asked, but my daughter's BF just traded in his iPhone 5 for an AT&T Note 3; N900A. Running on NI5. Tried to root using Kingo, but attempts all failed. Is this version sporting a locked bootloader, or is there some other security enhancement by AT&T that is preventing this version from being rooted?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] mw86:
Hey buddy long time no see...

I have one on way and ReRick had some good insight on the complete situation as of right now. Bootloader is locked but with safe strap apparently rooting and custom ROM works fine in ROM slots.

This was his very kind explicit instructions.

"Ignore any updates. Root with kingo. Open su. Update and disable Knox with supersu. Install safe strap. Install recovery with ss. Make ROM slot. Flash away and never worry about a brick ever again :) profit?" - [MENTION=4469503]RErick[/MENTION]

What firmware are you on [MENTION=4000981]orlzzt[/MENTION] ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] Daniel Smedegaard Buus:
Thank you for this. It worked flawlessly!

First time I turned on the device last year, I saw an update waiting. Thought I'd better wait, in case there was some exploit in the stock ROM that someone would use to root the thing without tripping KNOX. Seems like a good decision! :D

Rooting the device is wonderful. Removing soooo much crud, and getting a proper DPI so that it doesn't feel like a mini smartphone scaled to grandpa size, is just great. Finally UIs that actually utilize the massive screen real esate on this wonderful phone. Also having Airplay and AdBlock is awesome bonuses.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] orlzzt:
Hey man!

Currently, his Note 3 is on N900AUCUBNB4. Methinks that the bootloader is in fact locked. So rooting with Kingo is not possible, right?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] TheDriller:
Well, that's not necessarily true. All a locked boot loader does is prevent flashing of insecure boot loaders and kernels and recoveries. SS eliminates the need for a recovery, since all it does is partition the SD card and redirect current stock kernel to that partition. If you bork something as long as you keep your stock rom slot un molested you will always be able to go back.

Kingo will in fact root MB4 but I will have to get the specific kingo version. Give me a second....

Edit:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ubpss2sh2qrdwsq

This is version 1.18

Should work

If not look for version 1.15 somewhere online

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[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] mw86:
Thanks ReRick I knew you could help! You are awesome :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] orlzzt:
Thanks greatly to both of you! I will try this when I get home.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] djflipnautikz:
When I try flashing the Vega file. It fails in odin. I had started a thread here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50845763
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] :
Knox

Hi guys..

I am aware of the fact that if I flash a custom recovery, knox will be tripped...but what if I only root WITHOUT flashing custom recovery?

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I know for a fact that Kingo 1.18 does not work properly with KitKat.. and for people that has worked, it has tripped knox.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] tilt4life2:
I am trying to root using the Universal De La Vega method. But I can't find the following file anywhere and its on the SamMobile website: N900AUCUBMJ5. Any help? I know there is some issue with respect to rooting this model, but I thought it was still possible. Any help/? I don't care if the root trips Knox. I just want a phone I can root and flash custom roms to.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] :
If you don't care about tripping knox then use Kingo..it's just a press of a button...the same with unrooting.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] tilt4life2:
Thank you for your reply, friend. My only concern with using Kingo was the reports regarding malware. Is that still a concern?

Also, once rooted, can I flash custom roms and unlock the network to use the phone on tmo? I read a lot about the bootloader, but I also see custom roms so i am wondering if flashing is still possible.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] :
Not at all.. they have already corrected that and removed the "so called malware"..which wasn't really a problem, it just looked very suspicious to some, specially here in xda.

I have used it on my Note 3 and it was super easy..and in my case it did not trip knox either when I was on Android 4.3.

once rooted you can flash custom recovery using Odin.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] Spere:
Another way is to use CF-Auto-Root
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] Barbarosa:
Hi. I have Note 3 with Android 4.3 - N9005XXUDML3.

Is possible to root without tripping KNOX with Kango, or only with CF Auto Root and tripping KNOX?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] tilt4life2:
Thank you both! I used Kingo and am now rooted!

Only problem I have now is the dang sim lock. I tried Regionlock Away but not luck. I think it might be because I have the MJ5 version. Is there any other way or should I just buy a unlock code from ebay?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] :
Is it hit or miss..but all I know is that I rooted/unrooted a few times using Kingo without tripping knox, but others have tripped it... using CF Auto root will definitely trip knox.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] lion_sta:
I was able to use the region unlock tool only after downgrading only the baseband from MJ3 to MJ 1. You could try.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
I've been concerned about kingo and vRoot for the same reasons as everyone else. Is the correction documented somewhere? I'd like to keep informed about it, but just keep seeing references to them as a last resort to

RDLV methods. I'll probably need to use it eventually, since I'm on MI9 and want better wifi and eventually kitkat.

It kind of seemed to me that it was sending out info like your IMEI and/or ESN info... and to the paranoid, one might think they could clone your phone. And... that's not cool.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] tilt4life2:
One final question, as I don't want to spam this thread with general questions. (sorry to OP).

Now that I am rooted and connected to TMo network, should I be flashing roms from the TMo Note 3 forum, ATT Note 3 forum, or the general Note 3 rom? Thanks.

Also, is there a solid CM rom for the Note 3 yet? I loved CM for my MyTouch4g.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
Locked bootloader = no custom recovery = stuck with carrier recovery and safestrap = stock roms only = no AOSP roms = no Cyanogenmod.

Unless you have the developer edition (sold only through Samsung)

I don't mind much, since CM (only for DE) just uses the S-pen like a mouse input, and will probably end there.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] drup88:
Guys can this only be done with the note 3? can this not be done with the s4? i9505?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] asbanoglou:
Hi i just bought my new Note 3:) i am coming from galaxy s4.I know about knox etc.I have a really simple question ,a note 3 with 4.4.2 firmware still can be rooted with de la vega but will trip knox or the procedure cant be done cause the 4.4.2 has been patched?Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] lion_sta:
In the first post they say:

What devices are supported?

Just about every Samsung device with KNOX! (Excluding Exynos based devices)

Samsung has caught on and has started patching bootloaders, you can still root, but you will trip KNOX.

If you are running MJ4, MJ7, MK1, MK2 or higher you can still root, but you will trip KNOX!
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
Look even higher than that... 4.4.2 is patched, and URDLV won't work. :( Big red letters the last time I checked.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] Liquid Li0n:
I wonder when we will be able to root the kitkat rom without tripping knox counter?
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] 100401321:
I dont think thats gonna be happening anytime soon.

My suggestion: use the phone for a month. If you dont encounter any issues, then it wont have any issues hardware-wise. Trip the knox. You wont have any reasons to go for warranty anyway.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] DrPhant0m:
I'm concerned that we'll (Verizon customers) even be able to achieve root, regardless of the knox counter. We haven't gotten a KK OTA yet, so who knows how well they'll patch it up. I'd like to avoid using Kingo/vRoot if possible... or, until their inner workings become a little more commonly known. I think I've read that an xda security guru was going to look them over, but I haven't heard any updates.
[Galaxy Note 3 Original Android Development] dadymon53:
If I decided to heck with it and trip knox, what roms are available to us N900A users?