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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Itoshii:
Exciting developments in the R&D section. It looks like devs are going for the integer overflow on CVE-2015-1530 or CVE-2015-1474. Which personally was the one I was hoping for. Trying to duplicate the LG download mode exploit, while it would be nice to have that as it would most likely work with most Samsung devices being a little more universal, the integer overflow seems more doable. Atleast with the programming knowledge I have it does.

But here Guang Gong has written a POC on the vulnerabilities Link

And from what FiniteTime posted looks like these two exploits are not patched till 5.1 so those of you who have updated looks like root will still be obtainable. Though I would still not recommend updating just yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android.Ninja:
Quick thoughts from developer....

Looks like root capabilities on the Samsung Note 4 is not far away.

As mentioned in the post above: FiniteTime posted "looks like these two exploits are not patched till 5.1 so those of you who have updated looks like root will still be obtainable. Though I would still not recommend updating just yet. "

My Suggestion;

If you're own KitKat, I would Block/Decline OTA & don't update to Lollipop if you want root.

If you don't know how to block the OTA process, follow the link below:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/disable-knox-ota-root-t2972263
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
There're also some looking to try and take advantage of how the adb restore command interacts with our devices enabling it to write to the system partition which would probably be a fairly universal rooting method if achieved.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ZPaul2Fresh8:
I would highly doubt that Root would still be available for Lollipop. With Lollipop comes a new kernel and I'm pretty sure CVE-2014-4322 will be patched so even though the aforementioned bugs could still be exploited it will only get you to System UID.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Traqic:
Probably a bit off topic but I got the note 4 at best buy and brought it back on day 13 after I got the update and was forced more apps, disabling many and still only having access to .65 GB of ram after I added my necessary apps... Got the nexus 6 and I'm happy with it but I wish you guys all the best. The Notes have been the best hardware I've had the pleasure to use.

Oh well. Much luck on getting root! I'll be rooting my bad boy this weekend when I have time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] torreon901:
i hope this get us to root!!!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] funnycreature:
Are there any indications that the same method wouldn't work for the Note Edge? I'm getting excited here too! Even if it means no lollipop for a while I'd be happy with rooted KK
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Clienterror:
I'm not a dev but I'm pretty sure if the note 4 gets root the edge is 99% identicle so it'll be able to flash the same thing or something with a minor change.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] KaiserDB:
Some progress? woot woot. *subscribes to thread*

gl, hf, thx, bbq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Simsron1:
Their software is very similar, but it all depends where the exploit is found in the device. If the exploit is found in a kernel sector that doesn't exist on the Edge, then root would not be ported. However, if the exploit is found in a common sector, it could be ported. Speaking from history of root, most likely yes, you will get root once the Note does. I hope I could answer your questions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] funnycreature:
Thanks guys! I'm not looking for prophecies just a reality check. I based my hope on the reviews that all basically said the Note Edge is a variation of the Note 4. Please keep up the good work and I'll make my contribution to the bounty! :highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] windstrings:
I need a towelroot!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] torreon901:
im confused now.. is this happening somewhere else?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] windstrings:
No just dreaming, the guy works for google now.... But he created a vacuum when he left, more talent may step up now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] allenjthomsen:
So i tested the tar on a friends att note 4 no go now to look at kernel and see if i can come up with a way that way

When i installed on his note 4it told me superuser was not installed and i needed to reroot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] brittoking:
Dang, but at least somebody's trying
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] pr0cl1v1ty:
PROGRESS!! I love you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Volvogia:
To me, and I am prolly wrong here but just trying to figure this out so bare with me. Sounds as if there is just something wrong with the tar file itself then possibly? The Re-Root is what gets me. So it was rooted but could not execute anything with root permissions since SU was not installed during the time of the flash of the tar file? I wouldnt think that installing SuperSU from the PlayStore would help any in this matter then. All speculation on my part. You know way more about this than I do. Thats why Im asking the questions lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] allenjthomsen:
I fixed the tar but i think i forgot su somewhere or one of the other files im going through it again and am looking to make sure

If it doesnt work this time i will have to dig into the kernel
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] funnycreature:
OK, I'm a complete naive idiot typing here. The locked bootloader is not problem at all right now? The issues will become imminent only when upgrading to Lollipop? This progress sounds so sweet!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Volvogia:
Okay well I hope it all can be fixed in the tar file. Seems like that would be a much easier job to do. Maybe you or someone else that knows more on this can answer this question for me then. Isnt the kernel basically protected with the locked bootloader? I know if we get root, we cant do anything to the kernel unless we have the bootloader unlocked and have a custom recovery. So what im gathering from your post would be we could still achieve root with a kernel exploit even if the bootloader is locked? I have got to find a place online that I can read about all this and not ask all these questions here lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] racinwarrior:
yes. the kernel can be modified and flashed via odin
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
That's right. It's like with my S5...it's rooted, but the bootloader is still locked, so no kernel modification. That's all I really want with my Note 4. Modifying the kernel isn't necessary IMO.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] mlin:
FWIW, the Verizon update did not blacklist the previous kernel, i.e. no roll-back protection, so users who took the OTA can go back to the previous version if its required for root.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57449901&postcount=670
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android.Ninja:
Absolutely right!

Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!

If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] muppetmaster916:
Wow seems like we may actually get root! Fingers crossed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] sweetboy02125:
The Lollipop will come sooner than root. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] muppetmaster916:
I'm more concerned with root, lollipop is cool but I need custom roms.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] sweetboy02125:
Root will not get you a custom ROM. It just helps to modify and customize the existing ROM. I'm patiently waitting, I'll take whatever come first. Still prefer root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] muppetmaster916:
Root will take us one step closer to roms.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Maxninja:
Yes that is true, BUT (and that's a BIG but) Verizon and AT&T models have locked bootloaders. Meaning, you can install custom roms ONLY if you have the Development Editions of those carrier models.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Jspex:
If root is found for this device I'll end up taking my note 4 back from the wife and xposed'ing the crap out of it. Who needs roms when you have xposed :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] jorgasm209:
Not true... with root, Safestrap could be modified to work with the retail Note 4 which would allow custom roms. Same as the Note 3 which does not have an unlocked bootloader to this day.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] muppetmaster916:
You beat me to it, exactly. We just won't see any custom kernels with a locked bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] nemopsp:
But you can only run TouchWiz roms, can't run AOSP roms, just hoping on a root soon tho no pressure I'll wait... just want stock root with xposed modules and run rooted apps on Note 4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] muppetmaster916:
It seems now that thread is gone? Any reason as to why?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] spexwood:
Why only TW roms? My LG G Pro (an ATT exclusive) had a locked bootloader and was rooted, but we could run AOSP roms with no issue whatsoever. Unless Samsung is just extremely different.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] bobloblaw1:
It's up. Try gatesjuniors link in #1165. I'm not sure why the more recent link is broken.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] bobloblaw1:
Depends on if stock kernel can run aosp. I don't think there is a Samsung device that can.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] nemopsp:
Cause if root came out for 4.4.4 the kernel version we have for AT&T is NK3

We have locked bootloader so we can't switch kernels and NK3 will only run TouchWiz roms 4.4.4 base

Just as Note 3 they have 4.4.2 NC2 and 4.4.4 is NL1, Note 3 you can downgrade to 4.4.2 with Odin and root with towelroot and Safestrap works for only NC2, so when update to 4.4.4 NL1 to use Safestrap you have to kernel swap, it's really a pain and you can only use Custom TW base roms.

So honestly Safestrap is good but not for now... when Galaxy S6 comes that will b good cause mayb someone will make a Modded S6 rom for Note 4 as they did for Note 3, S5 Modded rom with s-pen features, also they have modded Note 4 rom for Note 3 but missing features and the rom needs works but it's still good.

And LG G Pro is alot different that Samsung... LG probably had bootloader exploit just as i kno the LG G3 does...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] FiniteTime:
Reported in the dev thread but root has been found and confirmed for the Verizon Droid Turbo, something to watch very closely:

http://xdaforums.com/droid-turbo/general/bounty-unlock-bootloader-root-turbo-t2927958

http://xdaforums.com/droid-turbo/general/root-achieved-t3053250
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] muppetmaster916:
I kind of got excited and thought that the poc would translate into some big boom in development. But that doesn't seem to be the case.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] SteveJobsbrotherBlow:
Does this blocking OTA process work for ATT Note 4? Sorry in advance for dumb question but I definitely don't want OTA to reach my phone now that I'm reading on here root is making great progress thanks to you awesome devs!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] heXacode:
Yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android.Ninja:
Yes, it sure does.

FYI, the only dumb question, is the one that's not asked. I'll be glad to answer any questions that you or anyone else has, anytime. ?

You beat me to the reply! LoL

Thanks heXacode!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ODSTZ3RO:
Damn it!!!! Yesterday I was able to write to my external SD using the stock file manage but I used a junk cleaner and it deleted what I transfered well just some stuff anyways now I can't transfer anything in or out of it ,also I can't move anything within my internal SD using the stock file manager I'm saying this since it requires root to write to your external SD so maybe you guys can find the flaw
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] jspsuperman:
Not 100% sure but i think system apps can write or delete from external sd card. Like the stock file manager for example.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] NCzerniak83:
Do you need the apk for stock file manager or did I read wrong?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Mocha_Bean:
Don't use cleaners.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] terpin32:
Ive never had any trouble writing or deleting on my note 4 i have the 32 sandisk extreme sd card idk if that matters sorry if ppl don't want this to get in the way of you guys trying to find root you can take this down

Keep up the good work everyone :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ODSTZ3RO:
It seems people have misunderstood what I said I'll just stop it here then. I have the 32gb SanDisk as well and I just used the junk cleaner since I had a couple of files that were misplaced taking an enormous amount of space.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] bizarr0187:
Anyone know where the DEV root form went??? It wasn't close or locked it's now 100% gone from the DEV side??

---------- Post added at 09:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ----------

Ok found it hut not sure why it was moved with out an explanation..

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/general/rd-rooting-n910a-n910v-models-t3042045
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] heXacode:
Reading, before asking a question that has already been asked, does wonders.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] heXacode:
[MOD EDIT QUOTE REMOVED]

You'd be surprised at the amount of information I find on my own before posting questions already asked.

Its what I do when I purchase a new phone. Go through all the threads and read all the posts to find everything I need to know about this phone or development.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] bizarr0187:
[MOD EDIT REMOVE QUOTE]

And no the question wasn't really answered it was someone saying that a link way back was working...but as to where the thread was moved to and why wasn't Answered. .

Maybe you should read before being a jack wagon
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] heXacode:
All you have to do is read back a few pages. Find the link. Subscribe to it to keep up with the updates. Voila and done.

Also, please refrain from name calling. You don't see me resorting to that. Its uncalled for. I am merely giving you advice to read more. Not being a ****, jack wagon, or whatever other names you have in mind.

Have a good day.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Ragnar:
This is the end of this silly bickering. Name calling and retribution will not be tolerated.

Thread has been cleaned and edited.

Users are to search and use all the search functions within XDA.

XDA is a development support website not a user support site or a support site. Please familiarize yourselves with the rules you agreed to when joining this site.

Thank you for your future attention to this.

Edfunkycold

Have a great day!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] NCzerniak83:
I'm sorry, I read too fast. I would encourage proper grammar and punctuation. Just playing ;P

I'll do my part as well by making sure I understand a question before answering it...or trying to. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ODSTZ3RO:
I never asked a question and yeah it would be a good idea to understand something before responding to it . Anyways i shouldn't have metioned it since it was probably nothing of much importance. I'm just getting anxious due to the fact that the dev thread is going a bit slow. Their slow updates probably mean that they're busy and I'm hoping that what's taking up their time is root. Alright I'll spectate for now I hope that they're getting an adequate amount of sleep as well.sorry for my irrelevant comment.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] stealyourface1:
I must have misread...I thought this was the NOTE 4 ROOT thread...all I'm seeing arguing. I'm sure everyone who read the development thread is just a bit anxious for note 4 root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] itwasntme4059:
Am I crazy?

I just took at look at ChainFire's website, and the SM-N910V (Verizon?) is listed there? Does this mean that he figured it out for Verizon phones, or was this for an older version? If so, has anyone taken a look at that/how he got past the locked bootloader?

Go easy on me...this is my first post, and this may have been addressed before...I may have missed it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Venom0642:
It's a Developer Edition cell phone, so the answer is no root for AT&T or Verizon.

Running On Deadly Venom Note 4 v1.0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android.Ninja:
Looks like we might have some real progress on the rooting the Samung Galaxy Note 4 by developer "blazinandroid1."

You can check out the info at the below link, HOWEVER keep in mind the link is to the ••Developers Section•• so DO NOT POST ANYTHING! The thread is being closely monitored by Admin and Mods. AGAIN, you can LOOK, but DO NOT POST! It is for developer discussion only. You have been informed.

Here are the links:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59491930

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59493315

Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!

If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] stealyourface1:
after just a few minutes searching Google (verizon note 4 root), I'm pretty sure we won't see root on the retail verizon note 4 unfortunately, as it's locked down tighter than a nuns c**t
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android.Ninja:
I wouldn't bet on that... ?

Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!

If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] JOSHSKORN:
That's what I thought, as well. I'm a little confused though, and maybe someone can help me out. I pre-ordered the Note 4, from Verizon and it came, I believe on Sept 23 or somewhere around there (I forgot the exact date TBH). I would assume this would be the retail version, right?

According to Chainfire's website, yes, the SM-N910V HAS been rooted, but for some reason, the retail version uses the same Model number. However, according to Chainfire's website, the exploit works with build # KTU84P.N910VVRU1ANI1, which is the build number on my phone. Is this the same as the Developer Edition or do I somehow have the Developer Edition? I didn't think that was actually possible, figured by default I had the retail version. Or has Chainfire rooted the Retail Version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
From what I understand the full model version of the two phones are different, but it's rarely cited and just the common parts are what you see which are the same. I don't see why the build number would be different on the two phones since the only difference that I know of between retail and dev edition are the unlocked bootloaders in the dev edition. If you got your phone from Verizon and not Samsung then you have the retail version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] bobloblaw1:
Nobody would expect you to find anything. That's the exact reason why people are working on developing a Root exploit for this phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] stealyourface1:
im just a noob really very new and learning...I just happened to come across some reading while looking into note 4 root that was a downer... Apparently an employee of Samsung commented about N4 and it's encrypted bootloader needing keys (code) to unlock that no human eyes ever see...from what i understand tho the devs aren't trying to unlock but find a vulnerability for a workaround basically? go easy, again I'm just a new fish really, but I do have faith in the team working on root for us!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] xlr8shun:
Yep.. thats pretty much it. Thers no cracking the key, you gotta find a hole to exploit for root somewhere else, from threre you can do whatever you want, theoretically.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] jbeitel:
Not exactly. Getting root does not equate to an unlocked boot loader
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] IceTwig:
The bootloader is basically what your phone uses to load a boot image, or in other words , your OS per say. That is what has the encrypted keys and without them.. yea most likely no one will unlock it. However being able to customize you booted image or OS is accomplished by root, and that's where the dev's here have been hard at work trying to find vulnerabilities to exploit.

Hope that makes sense.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] JOSHSKORN:
Is such encryption information extractable from a future update (i.e. Lolipop)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] madkins0022:
I have been following the root progress for awhile now like everyone else, letting the genius dev's do there work. They are looking at potential from a couple of different exploits like CVE-2015-1474 and CVE-2015-1530 proof of concepts have been written for these but they are also having a time with ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) which was added to android 4.0 for security. I just wanted to throw out a page I found regarding ASLR bypassing.

I can't post web addresses but if you google "ASLR Bypass Apocalypse in Recent Zero-Day Exploits" that is the name of the article and it has a few different techniques for bypassing it.

While this has to deal with bypassing aslr on windows, maybe the same concept could be used.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] krazy_smokezalot:
You talk like you know what's about to go down .... Hmmmm ? hopefully these devs gets us root. Til then I'll see how this plays out hopefully something like "bumped" will be a work around for the bootloader
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] IceTwig:
I seriously doubt that we will see it in our lifetime with regards to cracking the encryption on any version of the bootloaders, but that really is only a benefit if you want to load a different image on your phone, like AOSP or GPE, Most of us are just seeking to get root so we can have better control of the phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android.Ninja:
lol, I do know, I'm one of those devs...lol. ?

Unlocking an encrypted bootloader without the encryption keys is not impossible, it's highly improbable. Thats why this method of lock is utilized. As for a bumped image for lets say a SM-N910V etc. running a custom ROM. Now were talking real development possibilities. ?

Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!

If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Mocha_Bean:
Brute force it! hahaha.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android.Ninja:
lol! Yeah I wish I could just "Towel Root it" lol!

Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!

If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
Well here's a nice tidbit from the other thread
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] stealyourface1:
looks like devs may have root in next few days...or sooner! ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] flaystus:
Do you want rumors? BECAUSE THIS IS OUT YOU GET RUMORS! :p

Seriously I'd watch statements like that without hard info. I've seen this spreading already.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] stealyourface1:
[MENTION=3832044]flaystus[/MENTION] do you know something the rest of us do not? I'm just reading and relaying and keeping faith! [emoji6]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] flaystus:
I know nothing. Which is why I put nothing out there. I'm just saying unless you have a dev confidently saying that then stating it that way is just gonna start more rumors.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] droid fetish:
Saying that root is coming is like saying that the end of the world is coming, we will know for sure when it comes! not any sooner.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Mocha_Bean:
Nice username.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] DroidHelp101:
How I'm feeling
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Kyuta Syuko:
Well had you read my post you would see that there is a dev that believes they're almost there once they figure out how to fix the issue they're having with pushing the binary to bin which a few people have chimed in on. Granted I wouldn't bet on the next few days. Maybe by the end of next week. Well here's to hopeing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] droid fetish:
I get a new phone every 6 mos. or so, the username came from my wife, who has been unhappy at times with my "phone fetish"! I have had some phones that were rooted within days, and others that took months. I can tell you this, if it can be done, it will be done by someone on xda! NEVER bet against the devs that hang out here, from the beginners to the vets, they are the best!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] jay8302:
And I thought I was the only one...addicts unit!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] drivel2787:
I am an electronic nerd but I thought only women did stuff like that. They love to spend money lol