yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
Not sure if its useful for the S5, but none the less check this out

CVE-2014-0973

https://www.codeaurora.org/projects...arsing-during-boot-image-authentication-leads
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] msbearbr:
No sucess with P601 3G galaxy note 10.1 :crying:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jeff1721:
Thanks a little help

Does this work on SM--G900P S5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jonboyuk:
Doesn't work on the SM-P600 either (UK Note 10.1 2014) on JB.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wataytay69:
The solution for me was to defrost Samsung updates. I first froze it immediately after achieving root. The health app kept force closing after that. So i defrosted the samsung update. Then ran the health app. It will immediateky ask for an update. Then the health service will ask for an update. Once they updated I froze Samsung updates again. Health works just fine for me now. FYI there are also some people having issues with xposed and the health app but I think somewhere in this thread there are work arounds. I'm not using xposed though but just in case you are I thought I'd mention that. Again my issues were due to me having the Samsung updater frozen and I'd been refusing all updates from Samsung for fear they might have closed a vulnerability in the system that could have lead to root. Now that I've gotten root I let the health app and service update and I've had no more force closes. Still got root too :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] EXPERIMENTONGOD:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 stock.

I can't apply towelroot, once I click "make it ra1n" it stops for a while and then reboots (no messages/feedback at all).

Tried to install on I9505XXUFNB9 and even flahsed to I9505XXUFNB8 through ODIN just in case, no dice.

Any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tydiamond11:
it does the same for all of us u should just get supper user and see if you have root
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] EXPERIMENTONGOD:
I already checked, it's not rooted. It's supposed to show this (imagen on the right) but I never see that message.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] JUSMEJOSE:
What model do you have?...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] EXPERIMENTONGOD:
Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9505) with 4.4.2 Kit Kat (I9505XXUFNB8) right now
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] k1mu:
Rooting 101

This thread is full of repeated questions with incorrect or incomplete answers about rooting. Let's try to answer some of those.

Can I flash TWRP, CWM, custom Recovery, etc after Towelroot?

No, unless your phone has an unlocked bootloader. If you have a locked bootloader, you can't flash a custom ROM or custom kernel other than by use of things like Safestrap.

My phone says "Custom" and an open padlock on boot!! Oh wow, is it now unlocked????

Sorry, no. The "Custom" indication means that the phone has been modified, which is detected by a program that runs periodically looking for changed files. If you bring in your phone to the carrier with "Custom" showing, they may refuse warranty. To recover that, flash a factory stock ROM, boot, then wait for an hour or two. No, that padlock doesn't indicate anything other than

How do I un-root?

Undo anything you've done first. For example, defrost frozen apps, reinstall things you deleted, uninstall Xposed, etc. Then, once you're back to stock, open SuperSU and use the "Full Unroot" option under settings. If you don't remember what you changed, or didn't keep the files around, then you'll need to re-flash factory stock.

What about Knox?

First, no, this does not "trip Knox", which is slang for "Set the Knox Warranty Void flag." (Saying "trip knox" is incorrect but commonly used.)

Knox is a security program that Samsung uses to market their phones to corporates. There's a Knox-enabled bootloader as part of that program. That Bootloader detects attempts to flash a custom kernel and when it sees you try, it blows an e-Fuse that remembers that, which shows up as the Knox Warranty Void flag. The Knox bootloader refuses to allow custom recovery to be flashed as well. Currently, there's no way to bypass that other than the Loki exploit.

Since Towelroot doesn't flash a custom kernel or custom recovery, it will not set the Knox Warranty Void flag.

Other parts of the Knox program care about the Knox Warranty Void flag - for example, the Knox Secure Container Service, which can be used to hold encrypted corporate data. The other part of the Knox program is the security enforcement on the phone. That Knox enforcement kills programs that try to use root permissions. That's what SuperSU is talking about when it offers to "Disable Knox".

The Secure Container service will not run on a phone with the Knox Warranty Void flag set. That's the only thing "tripping knox" does, to disable the containers. So far there's no evidence that this is used by carriers to reject warranty service.

Do I really need SuperSU installed?

Yes, absolutely. Without it, any program wanting root will get it, which means that the "My Verizon Mobile" spyware will be granted root and will report your phone to Verizon as being rooted. You do not want this, as it's a sure means for VZ to reject warranty claims. Install SuperSU 1.99 from the OP.so you can block that sort of application from ratting you out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
this might b too detailed for the noobs lol. you forgot to mention for ppl to use the search feature before asking the same question since theyll most likely find multiple answers lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] sniper8752:
no luck.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] martytoo:
Can you save the system apps with Titanium Backup in case you decide you deleted one that you want to restore at a later date?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] syu78:
Has anyone else had issues with the stock gallery app? Rooted, installed supersu and updated binaries only. The Samsung gallery app opens slowly and when scrolling through folders or pictures quickly, it will close on its own (no notification of force close). I've tried cleaning data and cache for the API, but still happeneing.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dennisg34:
Have you done any debloating?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] !SINGH!:
Read back to my previous posts for others... and you will find the answer

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53466846&postcount=1981

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I can state.. In the UK... if you take any device for warranty repair into Samsung Warranty repair Centre... First thing checked is the Knox counter

If it is tripped, your phone repair is chargeable. I have seen it.. and it is the case.

So.. Yes.. Tripping the knox counter = no more warranty (in the UK anyway)

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] syu78:
Only thing I've done is change sdm.apk to sdm.bak to prevent updates.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dennisg34:
Running xposed? I've done the same thing with renaming .bak and deleted bunch of crap and no issues with gallery. I've always had issues with wikipedia app though since I've owned phone.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] vrij:
Not working on Motorola Defy XT535 running 2.3.7.

Just reboots the phone. :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] syu78:
No, running completely stock. I tried adding a sound file (.ogg) under system/media/notifications but it didn't work so I deleted it. I've never had a problem prior to rooting it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LifeHacks:
Works on sony z1,z1c, and z1s confirmed
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skiddingus:
Worked great! Thanks Geohot. I wasn't in the bounty pool but I sent a small thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bucwylde23:
Only issue I've noticed so far is sometimes on reboot my phone will automatically switch over to vibrate mode. Not every time though.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Nanofamous:
Galaxy s3

Downloaded on Galaxy s3 AT&T i747 running 4.3. When I try to install, I get... "There is a problem parsing the package." I have seen where it has worked for people with the s3.

Help?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Tada10:
Maybe your g/f used it before you had it last? Couldn't resist. [emoji12]
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] peter-k:
Can Towelroot be removed after root is obtained?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Nanofamous:
i just answered my own question...nevermind
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] micadee6453:
Do anyone know how to remove frequent calls and sms lists
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] robbyoconnor:
I get between six to 8 hrs depending on use patterns...your screen brightness will drastically cut down battery life..I keep mine on auto
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] donbudafuko:
What the default dpi?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] mochuothp:
which FW do u use ??? mine is 14.3.A.0.757 and i've tried many times :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LuquitasNeo:
Hello, I would like to know if anyone rooted a cell with mtk processor and if it involves some risk to my phone, thanks! (Sorry for my bad english)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] redh0rse:
Success!!! Rooted GN3 N900A that I'm using on T-mo network.

Anybody successfully using T-mobile's ISIS Wallet on AT&T N3?

Thank you Geohot. You are the greatest!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kuronosan:
Use greenify experimental to freeze Knox and then try again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SKS762:
Guys, just a quick one...

It seems that majority of people get towelroot working on KitKat... What about jellybean (eg 4.1.x)??? Geohot suggested that it may work, but has anyone tried?

I tried searching the thread, but couldn't find a definite answer...

Cheers.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] lenwink:
Donated

Donated my $100.00 pledge! Thank you. Just got a new S5 & worked flawlessly......
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kuronosan:
To fix xposed and shealth, you uninstall xposed, edit the build prop to allow secure file storage (ro.securestorage or something set to false). Reboot. Reinstall xposed, wipe data on health services and s health. There ya go.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] himom120:
it works

so i just got this to work on my gs3 cricket after so long trying to get it to root thank you so much when i get some spare cash you are getting it:laugh:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] robbyoconnor:
gs3 had root...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cspiresucks:
I'm getting an at&t S5 and plan on using this to get root access. Does the apk do everything? Kind of worried because, I caught heck getting root on my S4

Sent From Stock Rooted SCH-S968C
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] martytoo:
Also true before rooting. I haven't rooted yet as I haven't read the whole thread but in the ODIN mode at boot there is no mention of knox on the screen.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rmlineback:
Would this have anything to do with su being installed? I believe it disables Knox, or gives the option to.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] JuNyA8971:
Just wanted to say thanks, Geohot. Once again great work done! I rooted my JPN Docomo Xperia Z1 in just once simple click. Never was easier!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ritholtz:
Hi k1mu,

Thanks for detailed faq. Instead of manually installing everything back, is it possible to do factory reset after running Full unroot from SuperSU to bring it back to factory state for any warranty work.

My phone shows custom with open padlock during boot with Art run time. After changing it to Dalvik, it went away. Is it good idea to run phone with Dalivk option before and after rooting.

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] shodeadman:
So I want to take the plunge and use the towelroot but judging from this confusing guide there seems to be some issues out there. What is this custom padlock, like why is it showing up? All I want to do is install exposed, some root apps for my s-pen. I dont want to flash any customs roms. Is this root going to get ib the way of thag by tripping knox? Does this root automatically change the boot logo and set up a custom warning (what exactly is this by the way?) So that we have to install Triangle Away which states in the description if the app doesnt work when you try it it will permanently like you need a new circuit board brick your phone
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] sgerbitz:
unroot??

How do I unroot?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aeroman1:
work for xperia z2?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
Use SuperSU. Restore any changes you made (disabled apps, root apps, etc.) And use the full unroot option in SuperSU.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Lane W.:
Is running xposed a good idea? Can it do more than Titanium as far as removing bloat or is it something that does something entirely different. I only ask because I remember seeing (amongst the 2000+ replies here) that some people had trouble with xposed so I've done some research on xposed and see it offers a lot, but as with anything there are pros and cons - cons being my primary concern (3rd section at this link titled "Why Xposed Not So Great" concerns me).

http://www.tested.com/tech/android/460074-how-use-xposed-framework-android-extreme-customization/

I've renamed the apk's we want to and froze stuff in TiBu and towelrooted my S4 successfully & since it ain't broke I don't know what xposed will do. Would hate to have any troubles after having root since Sunday. Please share what you may know on good/bad with xposed. Thanks so much.

Galaxy S4 with towelroot successfully loaded - SuperSU, TiBu Pro, Es File Explorer, Root Checker, Root browser. Not a noob with rooting devices, but am new like the rest of us with towelroot on my S4
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warriorpluto:
Dude search the thread. There is also another thread in this very forum that answers all your questions that have been answered literally a thousand times and im not kidding
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ritholtz:
What about just doing factory reset after doing full unroot with SuperSU.

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dennisg34:
Here is some info on Xposed..it's basically just further customizations: http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-xposed-framework-for-android-how-to-install-it-guide/

As far as TiBu, I only used that for restoring/saving app/data when going back and forth form different ROMs and changing settings, I bought an app called Root Explorer which is what I use to delete apps and other things from as well as move and copy/extract other files to different locations.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Lane W.:
Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, I primarily have used TiBu over the years for the beauty of backing up apps & more importantly their data when flashing. Freezing other garbage is also sweet as well as (what we don't need yet) a stock backup to go back to stock in case of any "crisis"). I have Root Explorer - does/can it or TiBu automatically remove bloat? I thought TiBu did that on my Droid X & X2? Have you used xposed? Have any opinion on it?

Thanks again Dennis

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ps I wouldn't mind getting xposed and "kicking the tires" for a few days, but I'm concerned that several people posted problems with xposed after getting towelroot to their devices. Or was that just a conflict between xposed & S health?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dennisg34:
Don't believe it can automatically remove bloat, but it doesn't take long especially with the proper guides http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784891

I don't and haven't used exposed myself, I usually just use the ROMs that I liked with their mods already and anything else I do is just tweaks from Nova Launcher (Prime)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cerobles1:
Transaction ID: 48W34366AT0436439

Thankas for your hard work. Hope everyone puts their money where their mouth is. Here is $50 I promise to you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
lol man.. just odin stock back and thats it.... its been answered many times already

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dude.. if youre that worried n dont want to read the answers (have been answered MANY times) then maybe you shouldnt root your phone. just saying...

custom padlock is a splash screen that will pop up instead of the normal samsung logo which pops up when running phone in ART or modifying the system.. triangle away should remove it but if not odin back to stock n its back to normal. you still have same verizon boot screen after the custom padlock screen (if you even get it, mine does not have the unlock splash screen).. it doesnt "trip" knox and will still show you have warranty meaning it doesnt effect it at all as were not flashin a recovery or messin with the bootloader at all... this root method has not hard bricked one phone so far (wont blow up your phones circuit board) and will just give you root... and again, if youre that worried i wouldnt bother messin with root..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Steameffekt:
Searched the thread but could not find any info. I'm using a T-Mobile Note 3 on 4.4.2 with a kernel 3.4.0-660648 (Feb 12) and when I tap "make it rain" my phone reboots and what not but when I try and verify root with root checker basic, it says my phone isn't rooted. Did I do something wrong?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] harrisnehal:
Can I install Busybox??
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dennisg34:
Really?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2765014

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783780
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ks3rv3rg:
Yes
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] msasm09:
Google recommends that you don't install this application

Cell: SM-N9005

Stock: N9005DXUENE4_N9005OLCENE5_XSP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ksigler:
Successfully rooted ATT Note 3 Kernel 3.4.0-722276.

Ran towelroot allowed rebooted

Ran SuperSu and got prompted for whether or not to disable KNOX

Selected Disable KNOX and got a Success notice

SuperSu then tries to update and fails

(These steps are probably not necessary. I was trying to figure out why SuperSU didn't update)

Reboot and re-run towelroot

Reboot again and re-run SuperSU

Update fails again.​

Even though SuperSU wouldn't update I attempted to run an app requiring root. SuperSU prompted to give the app root access and the app worked fine.

Finally, for those that it matters to, KNOX was not tripped. Thanks geohot!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Painman1963:
was there a question with this image? Or did you think Google would welcome root access?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dennisg34:
Well, no sh*t, it's an exploit that's why you're getting that.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] harrisnehal:
Um rooted with Busybox installed. I am going to Backup EFS via Android Terminal Emulator.

Please confirm me, what activities (xposed etc) will trip the knox?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Lane W.:
I got Nova too it's a great launcher. I'll spend some time investigating xposed further. Thanks for the 2 guide links

btw I kinda copied your design of your signature - I like it with some bold and colors :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] zeddock:
I looked but couldn't find definite answer....

Getting ready to purchase tomorrow... Either S5 or S5 active. Are both able to exploit? Or only S5?

Thanx!

Zeddock
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dennisg34:
No worries!!

Didn't look too hard, yes, both are supported.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Lane W.:
Seriously? They don't condone exploits? Who would've thought?

Come on dude, use that thing between your ears :silly:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
Are there any devs who have an aboot.mbn from the Little Kernel?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] KaM1KaZ3:
Read, read, read, read, ask a question then read some more then again an again ask a question part of thread rules!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] slick4747:
Any future chance of this working on Galaxy S4 Mini SGH-i257 U.S. AT&T?

I tried it on mine without success. I'd be happy to donate.

Thanks in advance for all your hard work - -
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] msasm09:
sure yes their nexus series not full of flash counter, triangle,Knox and so on .... i think this is Samsung

ok

just want to alert both users to evade OTA updates and
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] daveyp225:
Galaxy s4 (VZW, NC5)

- Towel Root seemed to work

Problems

- Install SuperSU, fails to update binary and tells me to reboot (after several tries/reboots), and closes either way.

- Tried installing TWRP, granted SU, says recovery flashed. But reboot to recovery brings me to odin "Downloading !!" screen.

- Tried installing CWM, says flashed, reboot to recovery, again stuck at odin screen

Cliffs: useless root? :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Shaftamle:
So rooting does not trip Knox according to what I'm reading. You say to go back to stock you should Odin back?? I've read in many places that using Odin WILL trip Knox. So....... What's really the answer??

http://omegadroid.co/wanted-knox-void-warranty-0x1/

Sent from a Shaftamle Galaxy S4

"Thanks Button" is always appreciated!

http://mycolorscreen.com/Shaftamle/

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Just because you have root does not mean your boot loader is unlocked. And yours is not. If your on vzw s4, your locked out unless your on mdk. So recoveries won't work.

Sent from a Shaftamle Galaxy S4

"Thanks Button" is always appreciated!

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] xuf:
If you install any non production Samsung ROM or bootloader in a KNOX devices it will burn the "Warranty BIt" and prevent you to install KNOX in the future. You will be able to use an official Samsung ROM but if you try to enable KNOX it will fail.

I tested it and you can find more information in the Samsung KNOX site:

www samsungknox com /en/blog/about-rooting-samsung-knox-enabled-devices-and-knox-warranty-void-bit[/url]

can´t post links as I´m not that active in the forum :)

On the other hand except the first couple of KNOX capable devices, you can only enable KNOX using an MDM. Unless you are planning to use the device in a corporate environment with an MDM and your company acquired also some Samsung KNOX licenses, I would not worry.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elmoo168:
Wow...easy root!

I didn't originally pledge but this root is so easy to do I just had to donate what I could. My phone rooted before I had a chance to blink. :laugh:

Awesome work!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] daveyp225:
Thank you. So it is impossible to install custom kernels/roms on an NC5 Verizon s4? I am not able to find anything definitive on that. Appreciate your help
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kyawthettun:
Successful root on Galaxy Note3 SM-N9005 latest Official firmware N9005DXUENE4 .

Play store SuperSu is not working. Must install latest SuperSu from Chanfire Thread.

Thanks :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nitin_ko:
works on xperia tablet z :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ItalianWolf:
On S4 seems working only with german firmware GNE5 (stock)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jcagara08:
Download superSU.zip from chainfire websitr, unzip and install superSU apk, that's it for now! No cwm or twrp support yet, also google play supersu is outdated.

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Download superSU.zip from chainfire websitr, unzip and install superSU apk, that's it for now! No cwm or twrp support yet, also google play supersu is outdated.

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From my own understanding, only thing we havr now is root and that's it, flashing other stuff will just risk your device on tripping onto KNOX, i am by far satisfied with just being rooted and donated to geohot
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Lane W.:
I'm going to hold off on this for now. After reading this and the other link you sent me and beginning it on my S4 I have some reservations about possibly soft bricking the phone or it going into bootloop without yet having a recovery. My phone's only 6 weeks old & I haven't even had root for 6 days so root's cool for now and we'll see what comes next now that this door has been opened. Thanks again Dennis
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Marlon1691:
it works; donated!

OMG! It worked painlessly!

Only problem I had is that SuperSU on playstore didn't work properly.

Donated my $100. Please don't forget to donate! We need to support great work like this!

Note 3; NC4; Verizon