yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ImpassionedRule:
Got it. Backing up apps and system settings as we speak. BTW, what's a good file sharing site?

EDIT: Approximately how long does it take to execute the script? I've been watching it spin for around 20 minutes.

EDIT 2: Been 50 mins, and it's still spinning. Is there some sort of sign that the process is done, or does it just close?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I use Dev-Host (http://d-h.st), http://androidfilehost.com and http://SourceForge.net. There are others of course, but I've rarely, if ever, had any problems from these.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ImpassionedRule:
Seems like Speed Software's original Root Explorer is the only app that can get the job done. I've tried Astro, ES, JRummy's Root Browser, and every other rooted file explorer, and they all failed.

The file is only 33.2 MB, but apparently it's supposed to be 33.75. Not sure if it still works.

EDIT: I can't post in the development thread, nor can I post a link, so just copy-paste (and replace with .). This is the Wind T999V 4.4.2 NB1 debrick.gz.

www(dot)d-h(dot)st/YKB
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
As stated in the post, the debrick.gz file will be roughly that size. It will vary a little depending on a number of factors.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gadkari383:
my Intex aqua n15 not rooted with towelroot..mtk6582 quad core;KitKat 4.4.2;kernell 3,4.67(dated 2nd July).please solve.......
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ImpassionedRule:
Shouldn't you look for help in your device forum? Pretty sure you'll get more responses.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chuangk:
Thank you Doc for posting the link of the Wind MK5 ROM. Finally had a spare time during the weekend to try this out. I just want to feedback on the results of my experiment.

First,I used Mobile Odin to try out both the 4.3 Wind Stock ROM and 4.3 Root66 ROM leaving the 4.4.2 modem and recovery on the phone of course. Everything worked fine on both ROMs except the WIFI function. Every time I switched on the WIFI, the WIFI button kept on turning itself off. Factory reset a few times but still did not resolve the WIFI enabling issue.

Then, I flashed the MK5 ROM posted with Mobile Odin but for some reasons the phone kept on booting into recovery. Factory reset and cache wiped a few times did not get the phone out of the recovery loop.

So, flashed my phone using Odin and back on 4.4.2 Wind Stock ROM. Maybe I will try custom ROMs later.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I forgot about the WiFi issues, sorry. You can either use the kt747 kernel or the AT&T MJ2 kernel to fix that. Ill post the link to the MJ2 one after a bit. (Down to 2% battery!)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
MJ2 kernel

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291680810
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ThoriumPrime:
Root Report - Samsung N7502 - Success

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos - N7502 has been successfully rooted

Android: 4.3

Baseband: N7502XXUANC1

Kernel: 3.4.0-2573744

Towelroot Modstring: "1337 0 0 7380 4 0"

Device Status: Official

A paypal donation has been made to mr Geohot.

- T
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Quentinfk:
I rooted my SGH-T999L with this, and it worked pretty smoothly.

I'm entirely new to rooting, so just for the sake of knowing, if I were to want to UNroot my device, how would I do that?

Also I didn't disable KNOX when prompted (had a momentary lapse of thought) in SuperSU. How do I disable it after the fact, and what happens if I don't.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
The easy way to unroot, open SuperSU and select full unroot.

The more thorough way, flash stock firmware with Odin.

You will want knox disabled. It interferes by blocking many apps when they request root access.

Reboot and open SuperSU. If it doesn't prompt you again, clear data for it in Application Manager. Then reopen.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Quentinfk:
Cool cool, thanks.

Only other thing is that I still get a notification saying that my system has blocked an attempt to access system, even though it seems that the root action is still taking place.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I've seen that once or twice and then it stopped. Not sure why. Give it a little while and if its still happening you can always manually disable all knox related apps or remove them completely.

You could also flash the root66 firmware. Its pre rooted with knox already removed.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ImpassionedRule:
BTW Doc, did the debrick image work? If not, I can try to make another one.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Unfortunately there's no way to know till someone with a bricked device tries it out.

Ill be asking again soon though. There were a few things about that script I didnt realize at first that I want to resolve, so I'm redoing it.

Btw, anyone know if its possible to create a Toast message from a shell script?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] hgn66:
Not Working

Hi, I got Sony Xperia M Dual with Android 4.3, Installed towelroot, but it's not working and asks for internet connection. I just read some topics that says it only works on 4.4, is it true or my phone got problem?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You should probably ask in your devices forum. It does work on 4.3 for us, but I have no idea about your device, sorry.

It uses a kernel exploit if that helps you at all.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Afrosheen:
Re Rooting with Towel Root

I just got the forced update from 4.3 to 4.4.2 and my phone was rooted before using towel root. Now it is not rooted although when I boot the phone it says custom unlock.

The question is can I re root using towel root or do I have to do something else?

Your help and answer would be appreciated
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
Re-root using towelroot
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Afrosheen:
Thanks for the reply.

Now here's my next problem. Towel Root doesn't show up on my apps screen. I downloaded the latest version of Towel Root and it asked if I want to update or reinatall it. Because I believe I froze it in Titanium Back up it will not let me run the program. At the bottom of the install screen it has cancel or open. The open is not active, just close.

Thanks again
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Try enabling it in app manager
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Afrosheen:
I went to the apps manager and uninstalled Towel Root then tried to install it and Make it Rain. Now the problem is that Towel Root says that this phone 4.4.2.update is not supported. I have Towel Root V3. So it looks like I'll have to either wait for the next version or use cf-auto root.

By the way, I've been reading that GeoHost is not going to up grade Towel Root. I hope that's just a rumor.

Thanks for the help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Im guessing you have an I747M, or some other device then. Kernels dated after June 6 (I think) have been patched so the exploit used by Towelroot is gone. This is why he won't be updating it. Its simply just not possible.

You should be able to use cf-autoroot. Or just flash the SuperSU update package via recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Mustafa Fahmy:
s3 GTI9300

International version that have 1gb ram GTI9300
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MelissaMissy:
Worked Perfectly

This method of rooting worked perfectly on my Koodo Samsung Galaxy S3! I rebooted after the installing the towelroot.apk file, then installed SuperSU by chainfire. Easiest root method I've used. :cool:

Phone Details

Carrier - Koodo

Model Number - SGH-i747M

Android Version - 4.4.2

Baseband Version - I747MVLUFNE6

Build Number - K0T49H.1747MVLUFNE6
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You should probably ask in your devices forums. This is for the T999. The i9300 is a very different device from what we have. (If Towelroot isnt working you may need to update your firmware though)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Creeper36:
AT&T Galaxy S3 i747 with 4.4.2 Working.

Towelroot installed with No problems on my AT&T SGH-i747 Galaxy S3 with the new 4.4.2 update. See screenshots below.

Does not affect Knox Warranty Bit! I am staying with factory recovery mode.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lelouch7:
doesn't work

I have a Samsung galaxy s3 sgh-i747m locked to rogers in Canada and it says phone is not supported on towel root I've tried absolutely everything and it just can't be done its running on 4.4.2

Base version: i747mvlufnf2

Build number:k0t49h

Kernal version:3.4.0-1784548 Wednesday June 25

How do i root this...

P.S my overall goal here is to find a free way to SIM unlock my phone considering i dont have any money to spend and even if this can't accomplish that I'd still like it rooted
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
It simply won't work. Kernel is too new.. You can probably still use cf-auto root or root66 of there is one available.. Cf-auto root will trip the counter though, so root66 will be your best bet if you care about not tripping it.. I don't think there is a free method to sim unlock 4.3 and up yet
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
That is all correct. Im assuming you updated to NF2. This works up to NE6, but the exploit it uses was patched after that.

And theres no free unlock. Sorry.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Lil Geeky:
i am sure some one asked this before !

this work on int. S3 ? i9300 ? if no why ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
no idea. you should ask in the i9300 forums. or just try it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mikect05:
Native hotspot?

Hi so I am rooted with towel root. Can someone help me get native hotspot working? This is why I wanted to root and just cannot seem to be able to get it to work.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Thats beyond the scope of this thread. I suggest you post in whichever thread you used to accomplish that before.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] riccardoPolaris:
For galaxy note 3 neo 7505 nothing ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
The exploit used has been patched in recent kernels, so if its running a new build, it may not be possible with Towelroot anymore.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mvanwey:
Super Quick

Wow , easiest method I've seen.

SGHT999

Ver 4.3

Kernel 3.0.31-1962493

March 8, 2014

It did hang up after trying to disable KNOX in Super SU.

I let it spin for about 3 min's & re-booted.

Run Super SU, KNOX dialog pops up. Hit yes.

WOW
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ayazuddinkhan:
not working on samsung SM-G355H

Help please.

It is not working on samsung SM-G355H
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You should probably ask for help in your devices forum. This is the T999 S3 forum. Besides no one here had anything to do with the development of this. I only posted the thread to inform others of its availability.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drizze99:
I must have a "POS" S3 because nothing I ever do seems to go as planned...

So I just tried to root using towelroot and it rooted fine (to my knowledge). Wen to the play store and installed SuperSU and it asked to update the binary. I said OK and it asked if I wanted to do it Normal or TWRP/CWM and I chose Normal (I don't have a custom recovery on the phone). It goes into the screen like its updating the binary and then it says "update failed, try again." I reboot the phone and it's very laggy... I open up SuperSU and it doesn't ask me to update the binary. Now the phone is unbearable (laggy) and it's locking up forcing me to hard boot it.

Any suggestions?

---------- Post added at 05:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:03 PM ----------

OK, so uninstalled SuperSU and flashed PhilZ CWM touch recovery. I used towelroot again and this time I installed Superuser from CWM. It wanted to update the binary and I chose the custom recovery method. My phone booted into recovery and it said that the signature file wasn't good but I installed it anyways because its the binary that cam with the Superuser app from the play store. It installed the binary, etc and I booted the phone up. Phone wasn't laggy and seemed to work until I tried using a "root" app. I installed root checker and it said that the device did not have proper root access. I then hit towelroot again and then checked with root checker and it said I had root. Went into Superuser and it said it wanted to update the binary. I update the binary again and lost root again!! I am just going in a big circle!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Since you have philz recovery now, go to chsinfires SuperSU thread and download the update zip file linked there. Then flash that in recovery.

You probably should uninstall SuperSU first. Maybe even choose full unroot, but I don't really know what effect that might have, if any...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drizze99:
Now SuperSU is saying that I don't have an su binary installed and that I should consult the forums for my device if I'm running android 4.3.... I'm running NC2 4.3 right now... any other ways to root this phone besides towelroot?

---------- Post added at 05:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:03 PM ----------

I checked for root after I used towelroot and root checker said it was rooted. I flashed SuperSu through CWM and then booted the phone up from there and root was lost and SuperSU said the binary is missing. Something on my phone is erasing it, LOL.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Joe902:
Easy as pie, thenks.

I'm a newbie and have had a lot of reservations about rooting but I want to get the most out of my device so after the warranty expired I figured, here goes nothing! I followed all your steps [towel root...make it ra1n...supersu (had to close & reopen!)... and nv data backup). I didn't experience any problems whatsoever and now I'm looking forward to unlocking the full potential of my phone! Indeed, what's next?!

Eastlink SGH-T999V Kitkat 4.4.2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
At this point, here is what i would do.

Copy firmware to sdcard and flash using Mobile Odin.

Since you've updated already, its safe to use.

If you don't have the Pro version you can follow chainfires thread for how to use the free one. It includes an option called Everroot that will inject root during the flash.

I also have some instructions for how to use it in my firmware thread but it may be a bit out of date.

Make a nandroid backup and copy to your computer. Then start trying different ROMs to find one that you really like.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drizze99:
Interesting... Definitely looking into this when I have a minute!! You rock Doc!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Updated post 2 with new information and a link to an older version of SuperSU.

A lot of people have had trouble with updating the binary and root not working. Chainfire is working on it, but for now use what I have posted in #2.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ptl4ever:
Can i use this for canadian version of S3 ? ( Fido Canada to be exact )
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Depends on your firmware build. Perfectly safe to try.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] proza:
How can I know what firmware does my phone have?

I have a SGH-i747m from Koodo Canada with Android 4.3.

I did not change/flash anything yet, so everything is stock such as recovery, modem, etc

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
It should work with 4.3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yup it'll work on 4.3 and some 4.4.2 builds.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cLogic:
Settings ... About Phone

what is important is the kernel version ... if the build is before june 5, then towelroot will work

in kernels built after june 4, samsung "patched" the exploit used by towelroot
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wallyflops:
I have a UK GT-I9300

Android version: 4.3

Kernal version: Thu 28 Nov, 2013.

Towelroot isn't working, even if I try and change the keys. It still says device not supported.

Could anyone please advise me here?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Probably better to ask in your devices forum. This forum is for the US model T999 which is a Qualcomm device. Yours is Exynos and the two are very different from each other. Most people here will not know anything about the I9300. Other than they are different and using something intended for one on the other will usually hard brick it.

Sorry I dont have an answer for you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] riccardoPolaris:
Hi mates

Anyone has tried to root Galaxy Note 3 Neo N7505 whit 4.4.2 whit towelroot ???

Inviato dal mio Note 3 Neo antialegu by Tapatalk
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ptl4ever:
Not working for me on I747M.

Any idea what could be the problem?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If you're on NF2 or NH2 the exploit used by towelroot has been patched.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Meant to post this earlier but forgot about it. Here's the link to chainfires SuperSU beta thread in case anyone wants to help out with testing the beta releases. Just remember, if you do encounter issues, be as detailed as possible about your device, what you are running and what bugs are encountered. And don't forget the logcat! He can't do much without it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2868133
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ptl4ever:
There is no other way to gain root for NF2 ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
CF-auto root should work. Knox will trip
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ptl4ever:
Thanks

I'll give it a shot.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
CF autoroot actually may not work.

But rooting is still just as easy as the first time the S3 was rooted.

Flash SuperSU update zip in recovery. Done! Just don't use v2.01 or v2.02.

Reboot, open SuperSU and let it disable Knox.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JustZaphod:
Whats wrong with 2.01 and 2.02?

I'm using 2.02 currently with both S3Rx 3.0, and the latest Carbon Nightly.. With no issues that I can see
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
It loses root if you try to update the binary. Doing so is a required part of the towel root process. All information is in chainfires SuperSU thread.

It may work OK for some root processes, but it's just a lot easier to only suggest using what is known to fully work in all scenarios, than to try to break it down over and over again when it comes up.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fordawin:
sorry, wrong..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kinng111:
Easiest way to root..You are great thanks a lot.. I rooted my dad's SGh-T999 UVUENC2 successfully...:good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] laniclamoore:
link causes endless tabs to open in chrome.

Hi I tried the red lambda download link an it causes my phone to rapidly open new tabs using chrome I tried other browsers they also had the same problem thanks for this awesome root option hope to try it when im able to download your apk.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Just to be clear, it's not mine. Geohot gets every bit of credit for this. I just posted it here to inform and help S3 users.

It sounds like you enter got something acting up on your device. Some sort of malware or something. I just tried it and the links work perfectly fine for me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Chainfire just released a new stable SuperSU, version 2.13.

You can get it from the link below or from the link in my signature. If anyone has any issues with it, please let us know, and if you have the time, report it to Chainfire in his Beta thread. (Don't forget the logcat and to be as detailed as possible.)

The following link is to the changelog and includes a number of details. I highly suggest taking a minute to read it as the changes will affect a number of things going forward. The link to download directly from him is at the bottom of the page.

https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z12pirugwmibwfhz204cjl1aoor5ezninhc
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] blauder:
MR_BOB

I click on "make it ra1n" the button turns yellow and nothing happens.

Root Checker says I have no root.

I've tried several times and sometimes towelroot won't even open and sometimes it just crashes.

What do I do now?

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] blauder:
Nevermind, rebooted and it worked.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] shreyas2466:
it don't work for samsung note 2

On my samsung note 2 when i click on ra1n it shows this isn't a supported device plizz help i wanna root my note 2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] GastonC:
Just updated my T-Mobile S5 to CNK2 and still rooted via TOWELROOT!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fathuramin:
It's not work in Samsung SM-T211

Its say " this phone isn't currently supported " on My Samsung SM-T211 Android 4.4.2 version :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sbpABLOp:
I747 with 4.4.2

TowelRoot Make It Rain Button reports "This Device Currently Not supported"

Samsung Galaxy S3, SGH-I747 with 4.4.2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Cinna30:
Holy crap I'm rooted and i didn't even have to factory reset?

Thanks Doc, My SGH-T999 is only my backup phone so i didn't care much to factory reset or really spend to much time rooting it.

I'll most likely stay on android 4.3

Thanks!

Nexus 6 5.0.1 Rooted

Nexus 7 5.0.1 Unrooted

SGH-T999 4.3 Rooted

Droid X 4.4.4 Rooted
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] B. J.:
Towel root won't install on my phone

Hi! I've rooted my Verizon galaxy s5 with towel root before but i need to do a software upgrade that , i think, will cause me to lose root. i wanted to make sure i could re-root so i looked for towel root and it was gone. I tried to reinstall it but from the app store it just opens endless web pages and from their support site, i could download it, but it still won't install. It says 'GOOGLE RECOMMENDS YOU DO NOT INSTALL THIS" And has a check box underneath that says "i undestand but want to install any way" so i check it and click install and it immediately stops and says "aplication not installed" and the only option is "done". How do i install it now? Or can i not?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
Don't. You will lose root and won't be able to gain root with towelroot even if you can install it. Only other way is to use another method
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ImpassionedRule:
Does TowelRoot still work on the NH2 firmware? Or has the kernel been patched? If so, how exactly can one gain root access?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] amilayajr:
Towelroot Not working with 4.4.2(latest version)

If towelroot doesn't work on your device running 4.4.2(latest release) Use Odin and downgrade to the next older version of 4.4.2 and it will work. If you really downgrade to old version of 4.4.2 you have to do it one old version at a time, you can't just go straight download, it will fail. I tried it. This is how I get towelroot to work with GS4 running latest 4.4.2 build and of course unlock...... :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ImpassionedRule:
I thought downgrading with ODIN would cause a hardbrick because you can't downgrade bootloaders.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
No, you cannot do this. You must've already had an older version

You will only hardbrick if you force it to flash, otherwise it will just fail
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] amilayajr:
Yes you can. If you have NF2 4.4.2 you can downgrade to NE6 4.4.2.

These 4.4.2 basebands and they are both the same. You can only do incremental downgrade and trust me it works. How do I know? I root and unlock samsung phones this way using z3x box and furious gold box. Of course you can't downgrade to 4.3. It will brick it. But we're talking 4.4.2 downgrade to earlier release of 4.4.2. I hope you get what I"m trying to point out.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SaintJohnPublic:
Don't work on i747m 4.4.2

But the latest recovery works great for root just install latest and install su from the recover built in su install then install supersu from store
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mpadhu:
Hi Folks,

Do I need to unlock bootloader if I am gonna root Galaxy S3 T999 by this method?.

Currently running stock 4.3. Carrier unlocked phone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
No. Bootloader isn't even locked