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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] npjohnson:
Clarification...

We don't get the bounty. All bounty donations go to The Make a Wish Foundation, or [MENTION=766721]ryanbg[/MENTION] for his wedding as stated by [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] .

Perfect way of explaining this. Really, we still need to write to the final CID register, though, and, though this method works, it is EXTREMELY dangerous, and should not be publicized in any shape or form as is.

I am researching exactly why this works, and, when I can prove why, I will do a security blog write up on odste.blogspot.com

Now still hold up. Still tracking down the register we need to write to. Don't assume the 'clean' way of doing this will come out soon (if ever). Either way, once I sufficiently understand and can fully explain WHY the 'hardware' method works, I'll explain and release it.

To be honest, we stumbled upon it in desperation.

Well. Maybe?

EDIT: I have a tester who meets my requirements. Will get around to testing it on the ATT soon.

See above comment on getting to excited.

Note for Note 5. Note 5 uses UFS storage. Same as S6, sorry :/

See all the above comments, and video. (-:

Haha. This makes me happy to see publicly

This means permanent root, TWRP, (potentially) CyanogenMod, custom kernels, etc.

[MENTION=4999212]PaulPizz[/MENTION] has tested the details, and from what I hear (haven't tested locally) yet, it does disable write protection as well, meaning R/W /system is fine (as long as your new custom kernel doesn't enforce DM-Verity).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] elliwigy:
No.

Its been answered a few times lol but again, ATT doesnt have a dev ed device to change the retail CID to
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] npjohnson:
See above post. This may be wrong. Some ATT S5 users were able to get away with this from what I hear, but no hard confirmations yet.

Also, All,

Please re-read the OP. Completely changed to reflect new info.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] psychodelicfly:
Well. Maybe? We can sure as hell try, but, I need someone who I can trust who has a production variant, can temp root quickly, knows a it about Linux, how to use an ADB Shell, can ODIN around if needed, and doesn't mind bricking (95%~ recovery rate on this method if it goes wrong).

I have a production veriant running 5.1.1 and have experience with Odin and ADB as I have also used the i317 and the n7105 with root and multiple roms
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] npjohnson:
Telegram me [MENTION=5848265]npjohnson[/MENTION] or Hangouts me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] beaups:
I didn't read through all of this thread (did read the well written OP). Couple things:

1.) (if you haven't solved this) the PSN section of the cid that "isn't flushed", is correctly flushed when the device is fully powered down

2.) I'm actually adding N4 support (and device detection) to the samsung_unlock source, I just haven't gotten around to it.

If you've already done the coding work, submit a pull request? Or, of course, you are welcome to create your own tool :)

--beaups
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sixtythreechevy:
Count me in as a tester. I have a backup phone if I brick. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Jimmy8:
Are some of us that are still on 4.4.4 going to benefit from this also or do we need to upgrade?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] stang5litre:
Nice job Nolen!!!!! Competition Winner. :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] npjohnson:
Thanks for the reply!

It could be entirely my doing, but when changing the CID, we are unable to flash the matching developer edition aboot in ODIN. This is after a full power off. Even tried it multiple times. We get Secure errors on device, and generic failed flash errors in ODIN, leading me to believe the CID isn't changing in all areas.

I haven't done any of the mentioned module work get. Was trying to track down the register that wasn't writing.

I'd like to give you the details of a strange turn of events that led to use finding an odd way to boot the developer edition aboot post CID write, when ODIN refused. I'll try to find you in Hangouts.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] beaups:
The easiest/best way to do this is to not flash a new aboot, but rewrite the signature blob in the current aboot. If you look at the source on my github, its how I am doing it for S5.

--beaups
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
When we change the CID and add a new signature, does the phone just see that as a Dev CID and allow modifications to be made?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] happy2472:
Im on 5.1.1 BPA1 ... does this mean i need to rollback?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Vidness:
Omg omg omg

Just let me know who I need to donate to!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sixtythreechevy:
In the video, he states he was able to cf-auto root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] traceestarr:
I would like to know this too.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
picture possible fake

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4z6wplzex1ym23c/fake%20switch.jpg?dl=0

Guys I don't know watch video at 42 seconds and do it in slow motion use a very good video editing software to see this how do you post pictures on here so I can show you what I mean. I'm still going to try and show you guys if the picture don't display please click open in new tab please to see what I mean can anyone tell me what the color of the dev edition custom recovery is? Thanks

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Guys click on the broken picture in top corner click open in new tab and tell me what you think this is at 42 seconds in video
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] traceestarr:
The audio is consistent which leads me to believe that it is real.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chevyrhoads:
I believe it's real ...just wish he wld give us something to test even if we brick ...I dnt care ..just want to try something
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gcounts:
Accidentally "liked" your post....didn't mean too........ not sure what youre getting at, but are you implying it's fake?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
I understand but you guys I hope it's real but if you just see this picture you might understand someone please email me @ hockeydude696977@gmail.com I'll send you the photo you upload it and on here and get peoples reactions I want this too be true trust me someone email me please ill send you the photo the captured that looks like a switch! Please just upload it on here I've tried 3 different sharing sites changed the permission for everyone to see it wont let anyone see it!

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I've also posted the direct link to my photo site it's pissing me off why wont XDA show the picture
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] meantomatoes:
well done. kicking myself for getting a note 5 and getting rid of the 4 just recently, but hopefully people will just find another exploit to unlock the n5. :P
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] PaulPizz:
Haha. Bro. Read the op. It's real. Do u really think npjohnson would give me credit if it was fake? You will see in due time. We have had a lot of losers making false claims in the past. So I see why insecurities would come about. Stop wasting your time. I'm using a fully perm rooted retail note 4 right now to post this reply. Just be patient man.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] beaups:
I think I've mentioned already in this thread that I'm updating the samsung_unlock code to add support for the Note 4. No hacky/weird stuff needed. Will be testing tonight.

--beaups
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gcounts:
Look.....people need to relax and wait. It'll happen when it happens. Chris you need to slow down and not start this kind of crap. Your comments and insinuations don't help or contribute to the development of this exploit. This thread was created so that devs and testers could have a place to collaborate, not for you to question their results.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
Hey man I mean you no disrespect I even commend you for your effort and even gave you due credit for your hard work making this possible! This was done on Youtube! I'm very patient my friend, I've got 5 of these sitting here, we all jumped ship and went with the note 5 no big deal. I've always been hopeful for something like this, and respect the developer for giving his undivided attention too a device especially a device that is almost 3 years old. Like I said my friend I'm not trying too troll or make you look bad in the photo after 42 seconds when the device is picked up you will see a flash of orange, that's why I was asking other's what's the color of the Dev Edition Custom Recovery? Again bro no disrespect towards you, as you know how many people fraud or even claim to have done things to only feel special or to receive popularity for some god known reason? Again thanks for your hard work man!

Christopher
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gcounts:
Congratulations by the way!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] PaulPizz:
All credit goes to [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION]. If it wasn't for him. None of this would even be kinda possible.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
Hey don't get so upset! I'm going to call it when I see something suspicious! Not! Because I'm trying to destroy the possibility of this happening, but to save those disappointment! I'll keep this to myself, and leave it alone! Done over with!

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kerfex:
I love it

Perfect, I love it!

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God bless ya! I think I'm going to pass out from the anticipation!

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The Note 4 was released 10/23/2014. That's not even 2 years ago. To be exact, that is 1 year 5 months and 21 days ago. Almost 3 year old phone, Come on man. Give me a break. Just let the DEVS work their magic. Go have a beer. Peace.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chevyrhoads:
Can we Focus about what matters here...root and unlocked bootloader ..please
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] 666syco:
Last I check we were over the age of 18 and are considered adults. Guys please call down were going to end up with a locked thread and then there will be nothing we can do after that.

Sent from my XPOSED V10
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
I'm with you 100% I've left it alone and apologized. These guys keep going, with it. This is too the developer like I said I have 5 of these everyone in the family had one and to be honest I love my note 4 over my note 5. If you need any testers I'm up for the challenge I got 4 to wreck or make progress let me know thanks....[emoji106]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
So beaups, will we need to obtain a Dev CID in order to use your tool for the Note 4? I looked through the code and noticed that you had a dev sig and cid that was used for the S5. I assume you will be doing the same for the note 4 but with a note 4 CID and signature?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chevyrhoads:
No you will not need a cid.. his tool samsung_unlock is all you will need ...put it on your internal SD card...and then u will run commands through terminal emulator ...but we will need temp root from kingroot...I have already made this work with my retail s5...very easy.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
I figured as much. I used his tool to change the CID on my note 4 once. It is still sitting as a dummy CID.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] happy2472:
Ok so after all the drama ... is it ok we can use that samsung_unlock tool and have a dev note 4?? And can have perm toot??
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chevyrhoads:
Yes as soon as he posts the new Samsung_unlock.bin. ..it will support note 4...but it will be for testing...u can't be afraid to brick...just a warning reminder...if you dnt want to brick. ..wait till someone has tested it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] munchy_cool:
the OP has been updated today morning.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
I'm ready to test it I got 4 to brick lol or not too brick! Like you said man can't be afraid we can't guarantee any flash will not be the moment we brick our devices....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] refusedchaos:
I am exciiiiiiiited! :d
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] traceestarr:
I'm assuming it's also bootloader-unlocked?

?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] w00ly:
Yes you convert the device to developer edition which unlocks the bootloader and also allows you to obtain permanent root
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] elliwigy:
an unlocked BL is much more then that! updated os with root, custom recovery, custom kernels and dare i say maybe even aosp roms etc. but im jumpin the gun lol. unfortunately i dont have a N4 lol am almost tempted to try and trade my s6 edge for one
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] w00ly:
I know that but the post that he quoted stated just that he was perm rooted so I was clarifying for him
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] EdrickMG:
Yes... Note 4 will be one of the best equipment, fast charging, finger print, etc the only downgrade was no root and not Un bootloader, but with this new exploit I bet this device will last several years before get old
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
This will work regardless of what level android we are on, correct? As long as we have root?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] choochoo01:
this is absolutely fantastic the devs did an absolute amazing job hope everything goes well and great! (:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ryanbg:
I need someone to send me their Verizon Note 4 CID, does NOT need to be a dev CID.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
Sent in a PM
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] happy2472:
How would i get you my Note 4 CID ..... I think I can speak for most people in this thread with a Note 4 I've been rubbing my hands together like an evil villain in a cartoon waiting for this bootloader to be unlocked and get permanent root I'm starting to feel like mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid rubbing my hands together in anticipation
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
You need to have sdk installed and know how to use adb fastboot run a few commands! I believe fastboot var Cid been a while! Someone please correct me please![emoji53]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
You need a form of root, put the samsungCID binary on your SD card, chmod it and run the command from ADB shell or terminal emulator on the phone. No need for fastboot or SDK.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
Thank you for correctly explaining this process!

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Do you need a couple more CID's I got 4 you can use?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] munchy_cool:
try this app, i guess it does not require root.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check&hl=en
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] elliwigy:
i feel if you dont know how to even get the CID you should wait for those that do and the devs to provide a working tool lol

i understand some want to contribute and are a bit excited but if you dont know how to help then no need to clutter the thread.. they will get info from people that is needed and sounds like theres been significant progress!

Am definitely excited for you folks with retail note 4s and it gives hope that one day other exploits will be found!

I wish there was a way to change cids on a UFS Samsung device lol (dont think I even have a CID since doesnt use eMMC on my s6e)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] HORIZONx720:
So can someone explain step by step how to do this? And maybe pm me the developer edition CID? Sorry I'm a noob...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] munchy_cool:
if I tell you I will have to kill you :p

please read first post ...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gcounts:
Ellwigy is a recognized contributer with over 6500 posts....you are a junior member with 15 posts. Please show respect to developers, and recognized contributers, they are the backbone of xda. Their educated comments are meant for us to learn from. Don't disrespect them. Thanks for your willingness to help, I'm sure if somebody needs your help they'll pm you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] PaulPizz:
It's temporarily unlocked. That's what is being worked on. Trying to get it perm unlocked and more user friendly. Right now in order to do it you have make sure everything is in perfect order or you will hard brick your phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] EdrickMG:
I'll wait for you or npjohnson, beatsup say how it should be done, some people can't wait any longer and willing to end with a hard brick regardless advise... We are real close... by the way thanks for your dedication over this
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DutchDogg54:
Thread Cleaned

Message for all users here

I've just finished cleaning the last couple pages of this thread - we need to keep the bickering and unnecessary comments out of here. If you don't have something to contribute to the goal of this thread, just don't post - it's simple. There's nothing wrong with simply reading our forums.

A couple of you need to swallow your pride and just let development happen. A couple of you need to refrain from making questionable claims that illicit questioning posts that turn into bickering matches. Please don't make us mods come back in here to clean.

Thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bostonsean:
Beaups Github

I do believe there is some sort of hardware mod they used on top of the script. Which, if so, would make the software attempt pointless... I truly believe this is going to happen, and work. Beaups just wants to make sure this is fully functional and bug free before he makes an actual release, so he can minimize the end game issues/problems.

**CLARIFICATION**

**THIS IS SIMPLY INFORMATION**

**THIS IS NOT FOR THE NOTE 4 (YET)**

**WHEN THE DEVS ARE FINISHED, YOU WILL KNOW**

Below is a link to his Github repo...

Beaups Github Repo (SamsungCID)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chevyrhoads:
Thts not for note 4...we have to wait for note 4...then I will test
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
This is bad advise. Please DO NOT FOLLOW. The repo has NOT BEEN UPDATED for the Note 4. If you run this, you WILL BRICK.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ryanbg:
Mods, can we lock this thread? See new thread.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Reminon:
This is a dream come true, the note 4 is a wonderful device in my opinion, and custom roms will make it so much better.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
Can you aquire temp root on 5.1.1 or do you have to downgrade or are those of us who are on 5.1.1 out of luck thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chevyrhoads:
Temp root with kingroot 4.8.5
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chriskader:
I tested for Ryan a bit ago. I used KingRoot to obtain temp root on 5.1.1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chevyrhoads:
Is it working ...is ur phone a developer
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chris48603:
Has anyone tested this is it working?

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Thank you my brother for the information and help
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] rhilway:
Hey Guys, I have a full TWRP backup of a note4 dev edition, running jasmine rom (BOG5)

I have ZERO idea if it could help, but if so please let me know.

Thank you for all your amazing effort
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Vorridor:
Proud VZW Edge Developer Edition owner here. Rooted, supersu, busybox, twrp 3.0.0-0, twrp manager, nandroid manager, 4 full backups present. I'll help also if possible.

OS 4.4.4 KK. Stock
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] urgodfather:
Just wanted to give a major SHOUTOUT all you guys for the hard work!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] eklipz3:
Beaups script worked for me
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ajo4788@gmail.com:
Hi i just tried this method on my verizon note 4 i verified the emmc etc... i had the unlock logo was looking promising unfortunately it didnt reboot only went to charge mode. so i booted it up and tried the process again now its stuck in a bootloop but when i go to the download mode it states im in developer mode but when i try to use odin to flash twrp it says program not responding am i bricked or can i save myself possibly? please help im like totally screwed if i bricked this phone damn shame i was this close i apologize if i posted in the wrong area.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Vorridor:
Pull battery and sdcard for a minute and reboot without Sd card. I think.

Sent From SM-915V Dev Edition Rooted
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] eklipz3:
After I followed all the steps mine was stuck on note 4 logo and I remember someone said something about pulling sdcard which I did and mine booted up normal after that. Not sure if this helps but that's what I did.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] nbock01:
Prod owner of a Developer Note 4 :). Running Kyubi Note 5 Port Rom. Awesome.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] happy2472:
Wait a min .... this process is a GO ... i can make my retail verizon note 4 into developer phone????
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] adriel161:
Did you have to root to flash the ROM?

I can't seem to get Super SU to install through TWRP as it gets in a loop.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Vorridor:
@ happy2472 Yes that's what is happening. ;)

Sent From SM-915V Dev Edition Rooted
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] traceestarr:
Yessum! ?

On CM13 6.0.1.. Loving it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] happy2472:
OMG

How? When was it released??? Can you tell me how to do it? I just got the zip file ... where did you get that rom??
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jayochs:
dude... check the development forum. damn.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] elliwigy:
i didnt actually find it in the dev thread lol. its actually in the verizon note 4 general thread.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] roxalt:
Have you a link for the CM13?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] elliwigy:
check out the development thread.. the Android Development thread in this verizon note 4 section.. it has roms in there including cm13
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bostonsean:
This is amazing. Now using a ROOTED *Retail CONVERTED* developer edition VZW Note 4.

Thanks to the devs for your time, dedication, hard work, persistence, and passion.

Without y'all, This never would have been possible.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Ivan_Meler:
Thread closed as per authors request
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] EdrickMG:
Beatups unlock a bootloader in a video of s5 this is for real, npjohnson is trying at least, others gave up long time ago but he is doing it without receive reward just to make everybody here life easier like previous post said if you don't believe go to thread of survive without root and
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dracozny:
If this proves not to be viable, how likely is it to be recoverable?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] elliwigy:
not the same if the device doesnt have a dev ed lol

when you say it wont boot would it at least be able to get into dl mode?

the goal would be of course cf auto root or twrp at which you could go into recovery and flash a stock rooted rom..

i know its far fetched but figured id ask so i could be proven wrong in my logic lol..

i will stop posting in here since i have nothing further to contribute at this time..

devs please continue lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Hobox10:
All the love and hope in the world being sent your way, hope this works! Very exciting!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Thunder Droid:
Awesome news, retail vzw avail, rusty on adb, but can give it a shot if need be
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gersrt:
Your packaging things up?

Does that mean you already got a donor Dev aboot and CID.

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jocarog:
I'm up and ready to test on note 4 att, let me know please... I'm off today and have time and nothing to lose on this thing as I don't use it too much anymore, is my back up phone, thanks for your work...