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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] vipersinu2:
thanks for the help Rooting worked. I somehow got to 6.0.1 and I lost Root and DEV mode. I downgraded to 5.1.1 and I am back to Developer and rooted.

I am running N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware I need to flash another rom because of the wi-fi issue. I try and flash roms in TWRP and phone just reboots. can anybody help me with this problem?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] vipersinu2:
FMXP wrote this, confirmed working,

Well for anyone who reads this, I found the solution. By default, I can't use my external SD card for anything. Once I copied the files to the internal SD I was able to flash things.

Also it seems that I had to root the device first by forcing SuperSU to flash using FlashFire before it was going to accept any flashes, I don't think TWRP specifically requires you to have Android rooted but probably it set up directories or permissions or something by doing that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mwebb34:
What process did everyone use when rooting MM?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
I have 6.0.1 can I still downgrade and then root?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jcleav:
yes
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Does anyone know the link to get 5.1.1 so I can downgrade? I heard you need a version without a bootloader? Also can I upgrade to 6.0.1 and keep root or do I need to use a ROM? I like touchwiz so I'd like to keep those functions.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jcleav:
get familiar with the search function bro. the process of rooting, unlocking, and installing a rom is complicated and time consuming. you'll have a lot of questions, undoubtedly. there are a bunch of threads that have all the files and info you need, and they're all near the top of the forums. let me know if you can't find it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Thanks, that's what I did and appreciate the offer for help. I've already rooted it now :) I ended up creating an entire written tutorial filling in the missed steps many others had, a list to additional information and links and an updated list of all the applications and files need since many were out of date and/or had broken download links. You can view my updated guide with current files here: http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/easy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593

Also to anyone who stumbles upon this. Here is the link to ALL versions of firmware so you can use Odin3 to flash to 5.1.1 if you need too: http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development/firmware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937

Also to save you the time of having to google, this is the link to get the "System Only" version of 5.1.1 for the N910V which you'll need to keep root AND twrp (make sure you install oscar_kernalv0.2 and super_su too): http://server14.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote4/SM-N910V/systemonly/systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar?token=139164672 Just a heads up, you only flash this last link AFTER you've finished installing TWRP.

The first link is for the "stock firmware" (with instructions) so you can begin the root process. The second link is for the "system only firmware" which you'll need to still have a vanilla 5.1.1 but keep root and TWRP.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Juancho10:
After I'm rooted, how can I upgrade to mm without loosing root?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jcleav:
search for safe upgrade
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
How do I untrip knoxx? Its tripped and I dont know how to make the counter go back down. Trying to set it up to get ready to sell.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] getyroks:
You don't, once it's tripped it's done. No going back. The cherry is popped. You're not a Virgin and you can't change that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kanundrum:
Thanks for all the great information
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] BeckPC:
Has anyone who's gone through this process tried using the spen and the action notes? The SNote app seems to work, but the action notes do not. Or is it just my phone that's doing it? It just will not open.

I use the action note probably more than anything on my phone. I'm glad to see it rooted, but I really need that to be working.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Robin Son:
Hey Tripper511, did you downgrade from 6.0.1 back to 5.1.1 on your n910v?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] hero2ky4:
urgently in need

Please I wanted to upgrade from 5.11 to 6.0.1 .I have flash the bpa1+cpd1 as instructed but I'm finding it difficult to root it. In adb,I will input adb devices,adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix/data/local/tmp ,adb shell and su successfully but I cant go pass there cos each time I typed in cd/data/local/tmp and click enter it will return NOT FOUND. I have tried everything possible yet no way. Please please help me cos is driving me nut.thank in advance .just to add is that I was able to root/unlock my 5.1.1bpa1 but I can't seems to get it with this bpa1+cpd1 combination.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kevintm78:
Are you putting the space in between "cd" and the "/" ? That may be why it can't find that location. Also when pushing the fix file there should be a space between n4-fix and the /.

Best of luck.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] hero2ky4:
I have come again please ,I was able to get pass cd /data/local/tmp .Now if I type in chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix and punch enter,it returns unable to open chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix: no such file or directory .PLEASE HAVE I DONE WRONG AGAIN,thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ziggy71:
Is your unlock file in the adb folder? Are you opening your command prompt in the adb folder?

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Also, the unlock file needs to be replaced after each use.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Yes I did. I broke my original phone and got a refurbished one from my insurance that came pre-loaded with stock 6.0.1. I then (using Odin) flashed ROOTABLE version of 5.1.1 (link in the tutorial). This can be done with any phone however. Just backup whatever you have, do a factory reset, then using Odin flash the 5.1.1. With Odin you can jump around to any version you want, it's just that you lose all your data in the process. Which is why everyone says BACKUP YOUR PHONE FIRST!

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The best way to resolve this issue is to copy and paste the code I have in to tutorial into a open notepad file. Then, line by line, copy and paste the code into the software. Usually if you copy the code then right click in the black command field it will paste it. This way you prevent any keyboard mistakes or uncertainties about spacing. The code in the tutorial is 100% correct as far as spacing as it wrote the tutorial as I myself went from each step on my own phone.

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This might help. https://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/easy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593 It's a more detailed version of the same guide but also has videos and links with pictures included for reference.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] greatdaneduke:
I've been away for awhile and tried catching up. It appears that I have to go back to 5. 1.1 and then follow the process outlined in the 1st post. Is there any other alternative ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sudermatt:
No.....I am going thru this again as well like most of you...I have lots of experience (in the past) wit rooting phones so I'm far from a nuub.

I can tell you this process is a long hard slog. It took me 8 hours to get to where I'm at now and I'm still having some issues.

I don't want to push anyone off of this thread to another guide...but the only one that got me there was the 58 step guide

https://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-step-step-stock-n910v-6-0-1-to-t3426905

...don't skip any steps...I'll find the link and post when I can.

Good luck.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] plainbum:
Is this method possible on a vzw note 4 edge?

Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kevintm78:
This thread is for the edge version. From the looks of it it's the same process but I think the unlock file is different.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Bobby8451:
So did this actually work for you guys? I want to try it, but want to make sure of any problems that may arise. Is it pretty simple?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] widowmaker17:
Is this still a viable process? I just picked up a SM-910V on 6.0.1/CQC1 (CID 15) and am wanting to root. I dont need a custom rom etc..., just looking to root. But since there have been updates recently, I was curious if this process (downgrade to 5.1/BPA1 then root) still works, or if there is a better process for rooting newer firmwares like CQC1?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Robots_Never_Die:
It should work fine if you downgrade first. There may be updated root methods but I haven't done research in a while.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] widowmaker17:
Thanks. I tried a process with Odin & CFAutoroot for CQC1, but it kept failing. If this works, can one get back to MM and maintain root?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Robots_Never_Die:
Yeah you can flash a mm stock/pre rooted rom once the bootloader is unlocked.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
If you want a detailed guide with links to videos you can check this one out. It's similar to this guide but explains what every step is actually doing to your phone. https://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizo...zon-galaxy-t3454593/post68520886#post68520886
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] widowmaker17:
How long does it normally take for Root Checker to ask to grant it root access? I have no problem getting Kingroot to root status, but when I switch back to Root Checker, it just sits there. If I go ahead and tell it to check without root status, it tells me the phone is not rooted, even though Kingroot says it is
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
I don't know. This guide skips a lot of the steps I had to do to root my phone. You should first have SuperSU installed and activated so it can grant permission for root checker to run. THAN root checker can confirm there is root.

Also this guide has you installing a rooted version of android. I installed the vanilla developer edition of android. It's what came on the Developer edition version of the Note 4 so it was made from the ground up to be unlocked on the phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] widowmaker17:
Eh.... I gave up on root. I only wanted root for bloatware anyway. I found Samsung Package Disabler which allowed me to do just that. No need for root for me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Oh that sucks. There is so much root can do. Like getting to use the "freedom" app which lets you get every paid item in a game for free.

If you want to give it another shot you can try my more detailed guide: https://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizo...zon-galaxy-t3454593/post68520886#post68520886
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] widowmaker17:
Actually, no... it doesnt suck, not for me. I made it clear I only wanted root to get rid of bloat ware. I achieved my goal, through a different avenue. Honestly, I dont like you. All you have done is try to get me off this thread, and onto yours. Youve done nothing but try to push it on me. The mods used to ban people for doing such things. You dont tout your thread/achievement, on someone else's thread.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
The reason they don't ban me here is because my guide was written using some information from Robots Never Die's guide, with his permission. And his guide you've been reading was written using information from 8 other guides that came before (which he notes at the end of the guide). It's not like any of us get paid for doing this. We just try to improve upon each other to help other people out. Every time I post here I bump his guide to the top. Glad you found a method that worked for you. We all have bad days sometimes. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
It seems the problem I am having is the n910v I have has Android 6.0.1, and not 5.1.1.

I tried to load 5.1.1 from the installed recovery, but it will not connect to my PC; I can connect when I boot in the Android, and copy files to the phone. So, Odin will not work.

I followed the instructions and get stuck at KingRoot (I tried KingoRoot, too), basically it says the n910v has been added to the queue, and there are over 8000 requests.

Any other ideas to root and install twrp?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] glen5678:
So are you saying you cannot load BPA1 5.1.1 firmware via Odin?

Did you enable USB debugging in developer options?

Have you turned Off FRP and performed a factory reset, removing ALL Samsung and Google accounts, before rebooting into download mode?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
I did all that, and could not get the phone to connect to the PC in download mode, to even be able to use Odin.

I played with this for a long time, and I think there is a combination that has worked repeatedly (well, at least twice).

Power off phone, pull battery, press power button a few times,

connect USB from phone to PC,

replace battery, (I have the SIM out and SD in during this, but I don't thank that matters),

press Vol Down, Home, then Power button,

First screen is Vol Down to cancel and Vol Up to enter Download mode,

I'm not exactly sure when I hear my PC DING that the phone is connected, it is right around this time, one of these two screens.

Once I am here, I can connect with ODIN, and I have loaded 5.1.1.

It was late when I figured that out, so I have not rooted my Note4 (n910v) yet.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] glen5678:
It sounds like you figured it out..??

"Once I am here, I can connect with ODIN, and I have loaded 5.1.1.

It was late when I figured that out, so I have not rooted my Note4 (n910v) yet."
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
yes Gle. Thanks.

But, it was tricky, and took too much time!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
Got everything working (read a few different threads, too) and root is verified.

I have

Baseband BPA1

Build Number BPA1

Android 5.1.1

I don't have an APN in the settings, so I'm thinking I need to load a different ROM. I'm not sure what ROM I can use, and be certain I will not loose root.

I found this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development/firmware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937

It has stock releases, Full, OTA, Bootloader, Kernel, Modem, and Recovery.

Which of these do I need to install so I can upgrade and keep recovery?

Or, I've found some other ROMs, but I am not sure how to determine if I can load those.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kevintm78:
The link you posted has official firmware releases only. They will relock your bootloader and overwrite your custom recovery.

To upgrade to 6.0.1 you can follow this guide or you can use any of the custom roms built for 5.1.1. If you do want to upgrade to 6.0.1 I'd recommend doing it sooner rather than later while the steps are still fresh in your mind.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] glen5678:
After doing a few of these Note 4s, I have found that AFTER reverting to stock BPA1 (5.1.1) via Odin, you can flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 file right afterwards

and save yourself the trouble of unlocking the bootloader TWICE!

As long as you do not set ANY security features nor add any user accounts, you should be good to get temp root access for the unlock procedure; albeit I usually use KingORoot PC version... :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Here's a YouTube vid that will show you how to downgrade to 5.1. It's what I used to downgrade from 6.0 so I could root. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2unAeVRqjoQ
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
Glen, thanks for the info, but I installed N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 with Odin, and now I have lost root and I'm back to stock recovery.

Is there something simple I can do to get these back, or would that require going through the whole root process over again?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
So, for the part after flashing the file, (reading this again) it looks like I need to use something like KingORoot to reroot my phone?

Do I use that, and load TWRP again, and then Super SU to maintain root?

If that is the case, and its not as difficult, are there instructions anywhere?

Or, is this the instructions (Bootloader unlock and upgrade to Marshmallow):

https://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] glen5678:
You should not be rooted after you load BPA1, so you will need to ONLY root after you load CPD1, then proceed with the rest of the steps...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
Are you saying I should still be rooted after loading N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5?

Or, now that I loaded this I need to root again? Or, some part of the whole root process?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] glen5678:
No.

You will Not be rooted on BPA1 nor CPD1.

Follow the next step AFTER loading N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 .
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
OK, I'm still not 100% there, and thanks for sticking with me.

Are you talking about the steps in the this set of instructions: Bootloader unlock and upgrade to Marshmallow, https://xdaforums.com/not...de-to-t3398144 ?

If so, the next step would be:

Root your device (Check General Section for detailed instructions)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] glen5678:
1. Flash N910VVRU2BPA1 Full Firmware via Odin.

2. Boot into Download Mode

3. Extract and flash N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 via Odin

This will make you on Lollipop with Marshmallow bootchain/firmware/modem, which is rootable.

4. Root your device (Check General Section for detailed instructions)

Note that WiFi will not work due to the updated bootloader, but you can use Mobile data if needed for rooting.

5. Unlock the bootloader using Beaups method:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] uzziah0:
Whew!!!! OK, I got CPD1 (Android 6.0.1) installed, rooted, and everything.

Next problem: I cannot connect to T-Mobile, no phone, no data, no messaging.

There is no APN setting to change or add.

I found an thread talking about disabling a certain Verizon app, but there is no Apps in settings to be able to disable that.

Its like this phone REALLY doesn't want to be on T-Mobile. (People have also reported using a Verizon SIM to connect, then switch to T-Mobile and everything works, until they change something else!)

I cannot find anything else that helps get onto T-Mobile.

Is there a better ROM I can load, that still accesses everything the Note 4 offers and allows me to connect to T-Mobile?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] glen5678:
I'm assuming you're on Stock MM ROM with a custom kernel...?

I've used my SM-N910V on ATT, T-Mobile, FreedomPop, Sprint, BoostMobile, Verizon, etc...

Solution? Load any of the custom ROMs for the Note 4.

IE: Emotion Revolution 7.1.1, NSeven, MODest ROM 6.0.1, Resurrection Remix 7.1.1, Lineage 7.1.1, PaulPizz, Jasmine, CyanogenMod 14, etc...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
You serious..?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tripLr:
He can't be. It's easy to revert to stock.

However I would keep the unlocked bootloader and a rootable ROM over stock

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Check to see if your still a developer.

Go-to download mode and check what it says.

If you still see developer , reflash twrp and then the ROM of your choice
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnshivjo:
Google drive

Torrent files have no peers :( please help!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
I also made a guide on this a while ago. Read the beginning of the instructions I put a link to a zip folder with all the needed files:

Install Instructions:

https://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/easy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593

Install Files (it's about 4GB because it has ALL files needed for the process):

https://www.mediafire.com/file/1hn5hzmvu3v3iqg/N910V_Root_Files.zip/file
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dracozny:
I was on step 8. so I have no idea what your rambling on about. Super-sume, will not complete. That's the issue.

The twrp file you linked breaks in odin as well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dracozny:
Odin didn't work either. I used twrp manager to install twrp instead. After that beta-supersu and multi kernel installed fine once I sorted out the adb driver issue with sideload on my PC. Super-sume was a waste of money. uninstalled that and kingroot. Es File Explorer deleted the extra kingroot bits automatically.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JeremySS:
Works perfectly on 5.0.1, that's what mine was on. If you flash CM13 you will need to update the modem through Odin or it won't see you SIM card.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Eighthourblink:
First off,

this is awesome news! Except i am having troubles, mainly at the end - Step 10

I have TWRP installed but im having trouble getting adb sideload to work "correctly". When i have the phone in TWRP , just in the menu section, and i connect to "adb devices" it shows my phones information as if it is connected. but when i go to advance>ADB sideload> and swipe to activate it, and try "adb-devices" again, theres no information this time around. Blank

Any suggestions about fixing this?

Also my phone wont boot anymore, its a endless bootloop. Dont know if thats normal or not, but my phone is useless right now.

EDIT: NEvermind. I managed to sideload both files that are required in Step 10. After reboot, phone loaded just fine and i have root. Thanks again

EDIT 2 : Now it looks like the phone boots up normally only if i have the external SD card out. Should i just format the card? is it corrupted? Luckily i pulled all the useful files off of it first!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Sizzlechest:
I think you're confusing Odin with TWRP and stock recovery.

If you did a "adb reboot recovery" and didn't get to TWRP, it's because you didn't flash TWRP properly through Odin. I assume you are at Step 9? Here's how I would suggest rewriting that step:

(Remove "Shut the phone down after it’s done." from the end of Step 8.)

Step 9: Odin

Reboot the phone into download mode by entering the following command from the adb window:

adb reboot download

When it comes to the screen and says “Downloading” you’re ready to proceed. Open the file included with this guide Odin3 v3.09.exe. In Odin3 where it says Files [Download] click AP and navigate to the folder with this guide and select/open the file twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar.md5 and then click Start. Once it finishes it will enter a black screen to reboot. While it's starting, reboot the phone into TWRP recovery by entering the following command from the adb window.

adb reboot recovery

If the command fails and the phone does not reboot, wait a couple seconds and try it again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Nalco:
I did the safe upgrade from 4.4.4 to 5.1.1 and followed this tutorial and have hit a small snag.

I have already converted to developer, loaded custom recovery and got to step 10 where I would sideload super su.

For some reason I was unable to sideload as adb could not see my phone in recovery mode. As I was getting ready to bail out and try to fix it, twrp informed me that my phone was not rooted, and asked me If I would like it to install super su for me. YES please!

What I forgot was that I needed to install a new kernel or I would bootloop. Problem is, I cant sideload the new kernel in.

UH OH!

Now what?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Sizzlechest:
Pull the battery and put it back in. Then you can restart it directly into recovery using the three button combo. Another option is to plug the phone into the computer and send the "adb reboot recovery" while it's booting up. You should have enough opportunity to sneak in that command while it's booting. If it fails, run it again until it reboots the phone.