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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sportytony:
Hi all. I've got developer and even twrp, and thank god was able to creat backup as the first few hundred times I had to odin incremental restore but can not get it to root! every dang time I flash su either thru twrp or android booted up it friggin boot loops at red screen. Any hope? or is it not rootable? do you know? has anyone had this and success? It looks like it goes thru the su install process in twrp but just reboots. even tried kingroot again then supersume then chainfires su but same. can I play anyway with roms thru twrp? or do i need root?

nevermind, I hope I help someone with this Make Sure sd card is pulled out
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Dominicusx:
got to step 8. super sume is stuck at about 5%.. do i need this step? can i go into download and start odin?

Edit: redid everything again. Got root,Thank you! !
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] cursixx:
I didn't have any problems with the sideload kernel or su flash. If TWRP is working you should be able to flash both with it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
Well it was more that when I tried to do the adb sideloading, my computer refused to recognize it under adb devices, despite rebooting/changing usb ports and cables. So I ended up just putting the files on the SD card, and trying to access it via TWRP directly that way, but I'm running into this situation now:

I cannot access my SD Card in TWRP.

If I got to "Select Storage" it says MicroSD Card (0mb), and USB Storage (0mb).

If I try to go to the folder "external SD" or "usb storage" it's empty, even though I have files on my SD card.

So I'm kind of stuck on not being able to sideload, or not being able to use my SD card. If anyone knows how to solve this SD Card problem, it would be awesome since I need to this to be able to flash a new ROM too. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] cursixx:
I recall a bug like that in a older version of TWRP on the Note 4 dev. What version are you on? If its older try 3.0.2.0.

When you do a adb sideload? does it show the phone in sideload mode? If so I would say that's reason it wont work is because TWRP cant read the partitions

Kinda extreme but if all else fails try a full recovery of 5.1.1 and start over. I have 2 retail note 4's and one of them required a full restore and after that things went much better.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
Yeah I tried googling the problem and that's what people were saying about exFAT and TWPR 2.4 or something. But I'm using the OP included Odin TWRP which is 3.0.2.0 I think. I also Formatted my SDCard completely with exFAT and then again with FAT32. But still the same problem.

I'm going to try a different SDcard and report back.

As for ADB SIdeload, it doesn't show the phone in adb devices at all. Let alone showing it as recovery/sideload. BUt when the phone is on and in the normal stock ROM it shows up in my adb devices as: 123asdf (whatever the name is) device. When I am in recovery mode (TWRP), my computer keeps "failing" to install it the MTP driver or whatever. And I don't know how to fix that. I have tried to "uninstall" the Samsung drivers and reinstall them. I ONLY used the drivers in the OP's file.

I did this ENTIRE thing while on 5.0.1 not 5.1.1., since a few others reported success. To be honest, I actually didn't initially realize that I wasn't on 5.1.1. Someone previously mentioned about doing an Odin Restore for 5.1.1 to retain the ability to downgrade or something. But he didn't expand on where to get that file or how to do it via odin (which box it put it in AP, etc).

So if you can guide me accordingly, that would be fantastic. I don't mind going to 5.1.1 as long as I'm not really losing anything.

In the end, I intend to load CM12.1 or CM 13. on it regardless.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] cursixx:
My main phone is a true dev ed so I might not be the best person to help with safe upgrades for the retail ed but I know hsbadr has a guide. I wonder how important it really is now that the bootloader is unlocked? kitkat downgrade? On my retail version I didn't care so I just did a full BPA1 restore. I think 5.1.1 is a good place to start just to make sure.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
That is a valid point. Plus I'll probably never downgrade at this point. KitKat is pretty far back now. Aight I'll report back with if a new SD Card fixed the problem first, and if not, then how a full restore and starting over with 5.1.1 works out.

Thanks again for replying consistently Cursixx!

EDIT 1: Looks like the issue was the SD Card. With a new SD Card, it showed up in TWRP. Just waiting on modem information from JeremySS and then off to CyanogenMod! Thanks for your help, Cursixx!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] IndyRoadie:
OK, here is what I tried. I installed the TWRP app from the PlayStore. ran KingRoot to get temp root. Verified root, then used the TWRP app to install twrp. Rebooted into recovery... fingers crossed.. Voila! It booted into TWRP recovery! Then I finished Step 10. Rebooted. Ran root checker. We have root!

So far so good. Just made my first backup, now will try flashing a new ROM and see how it goes.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
Hey Jeremy, sorry to trouble you one last time, but how did you know which N910v versions (PA1, OK3, OG5, OF1, OAF, NJ5, NI1) modem to install? I'm guessing PA1 is the newest??

I have already wiped my phone so I can't access the stock ROM to see any information. I was on 5.0.1 Stock though not sure which of the three version (OG5, OF1, OAF)... And I have installed the Emotion Kernal as per the OP.

So can I install the newest (Guessing that is PA1) modem with my stock having only been on 5.0.1. and never been updated to 5.1.1?

Awaiting your reply, before I move forward and attempt to install CM13. Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] antihero9966:
Root Achieved

Hi,

This is my first post on xda, but I have achieved root through this process. 16 grueling hours of trial and error, but it worked out in the end, so props to the creator of this forum. I am currently pursuing a software engineering degree at AZ state(passionate), and if anyone needs step by step help, please feel free to contact me (outside of any help you may have received already).

Mkaz711

PS: Direction on custom Kernel/Rom?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] shayp25:
Okay so to help people out the torrent file has the king root files, you don't have to format the device in step 7, and super supreme gets stuck on phase two so just skip it for rooted goodness. Feel free to contact me with any questions because almost EVERYTHING went wrong during my install of this.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] daveyp225:
I was able to do everything until the ADB sideload in TWRP.

When I enter TWRP, I check adb it it tells me my device is in recovery. If I swipe to begin sideload, my computer makes the disconnection sound and adb reports no devices found. I press cancel and back, and I am in the same place, only says recovery. Any ideas?

On 5.1.1, fresh factory reset before I began the process

edit: nvm. bypassed adb and side loaded the normal way. all is good!

also must have been my phone. i installed the drivers on another computer and adb still couldnt see device as in "sideload mode"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] antihero9966:
**Beware: Learning Curve Associated W/ Guide

Referencing my title, there is a learning curve involved [MENTION=5089500]minimally[/MENTION] experienced individuals (WHERE I AM CLASSIFIED). [MENTION=7417499]Robots_Never_Die[/MENTION], fantastic job on the research, and the simplification of the root process(Root Achieved/ Developer/ Etc/ US VZ Sm-n910v retail)! It took me approximately 7-10 restarted attempts to successfully root(15ish grueling hours, but I'm a noob in the field of my intended college major). Throughout this endeavor, I had skipped steps which a few of you had problems with. I am passionate about software(hence my persistence/ keep in mind, I'm halfway to earning my degree in this field), so feel free to PM me if you need help. I'm not a stickler with lingo (I AM WITH GRAMMAR Ha :)), so feel free to utilize whatever terminology deems fit to explain your current progress within the root process.

MKaz711 (AZState)

PS: I have never rooted a phone before, so where to next? Basic rooted apps have been obtained (battery lif. +40% efficiency/ data use -20%ish/ect.etc.etc.).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] discerning:
For those having trouble with the ADB sideload: Start the ADB sideload, Windows will not find the drivers for it. Go to Device Manager, look for the yellow triangle (I believe mine was Samsung_Android), right click properties, get the Hardware ID for it. Download the Google ADB driver and basically you will have to add the Hardware ID into the android_winusb.inf file. There are guides all over, search for it. After you have done that, right mouse click the yellow triangle, update drivers, then point to the folder with the edited inf file. Windows may throw up a warning, allow the drivers to install. ADB sideload should then work.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JeremySS:
Hey, no worries and no bother. I installed PA1 and then once it is up and going went into settings-celluar network-preferred netwrok type- CDMA+LTE/EVDO. Finally I dialed *228 and now all is working well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Nutzy:
Ive tried this all 50 times... after the 1st 6.5 I end up in a boot loop. What am I doing wrong?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
Took me a long time, but finally figured out how to fix the situation. Got a fresh install of 5.1.1 via safe upgrade. installed the PA1 modem. Did the OP Root Process again. Confirmed Root. TWRP CM13. SIM card working fine with CM13.

Man that was tedious! But WORTH IT! Thank you for the help!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dracozny:
1. Keep side load open, it will time out after a time. if it does before you're done with the following steps just back out of sideload and go back in to restart.

2. Go to "device manager" on your computer and you will see an exclamation next to the device.

3. Right-click on it and click update driver.

4. then choose to browse for driver

5. then choose the second option search for driver by device

6. click on Samsung Android ADB Interface "or something similar. you may have more than one listed but the first one worked for me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
Will try, Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ttineldub:
Notepad++ to edit android_winusb.inf file

Discerning,

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I thought I made a $200 brick. I used Note++ run as admin to edit android_winusb.inf file, saved it, rebooted my pc, went back to devmgmt and updated the driver... Went back the that step in the instruction and, Voila!! sideload complete... :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] scarygood536:
Finally got my device up and running. Nice tutorial. MY device still needed a formatted memory card for the second round of the exploit. For those having trouble, try from factory stock. You'll be able to keep root longer and won't have other junk interfering. Also make sure during adb process you decline any google random checks. Seems to me i had a more fluid time when i declined those prompts
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] civichater:
Need some help if possible. Made it through skill the steps except super sume got stuck on loading. I skipped that step and finished all the other steps. When I rebooted after adb side loading the phone booted to the customer Samsung logo and then black screen. I loaded up Odin with safe update firmware and flashed. Odin failed at the last step and now when I try to reboot it says I have no software. Any ideas?

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] TangoDeathClaw:
It doesn't get stuck on phase, I thought that also, but you just gotta let it run for a little while, then it'll work.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JeremySS:
Awesome. I'm glad it worked out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] shayp25:
Mine was on for an hour and wouldn't run even after a while.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] TangoDeathClaw:
I actually closed out and restarted the app in suspicion, and it worked for me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] duyvinhnguyen:
That's work on android 5.1.1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] kevmomuny:
followed the instructions... ran into a few problems... boot loops... kept going... and finally... got it! I could not explain how I did it if I tried. I just know that all the work and comments here helped. now running CM13! thanks one and all!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] swizard210:
Sooooo I've installed a fresh copy of CM13 (2/14) with my stock gapps, and xposed-v82-sdk23-arm.zip + XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk. Here at the start Xposed appears to show a working framework. But after I install ALL my apps from the play store, then I went to Xposed to download and install my modules. That worked fine as well. But as usual it asked me restart my phone after activating them. This is where my phone takes FOREVER (with a couple battery pulls) to restart. Eventually I get it restarted, but now my Xposed says in RED text version 82 is installed but not active....and hence my modules are not working.

I have even tried to reflash the v82-sdk. I have even tried to reinstall the Xposed 3.0 apk. But no luck still.

I EVEN tried wiping the entire phone and starting all that over again (reinstalling all the apps and customizing my phone and app settings etc., 2x back to back--was a huge hassle lol). However, I still ran into the exact same issue.

Should I used a different sdk arm version?

Any suggestions guys? Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
Hi I got up to the part where you are supposed to shut the phone down after you click the big blue button but it shut itself down.. I went into Odin and when I tried using adb it couldnt find the device.. not sure what to do. Now Im in boot loop. I can get into Team Win Recovery with Home+Volume Up+power but not sure what to do next.. any help is appreciated. Thank you for doing the work on this guide.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gcounts:
Maybe take this to the cm13 thread. Not a bunch of noobs there.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
Actually ok got to the step 10 can sideload and it sees it as sideload in adb, but when I try to type in adb sideload BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip it says it cannot read it.. not sure what to do next. I did do a wipe to try to get around the other problem and manually installed the Google ADB interface driver to make sure it can recognize it in sideload mode, is that whats not allowing it to read it?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnboysdeals:
hi, I have the same problem in that it says it can't read the zip file, have you been able to work it out? I'm stuck now because I need to flash the kernel so I'm not stuck in a bootloop. Any help guys?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
I ended up putting the whole downloaded torrent folder on the original SD Card I was using that wasnt formatted, then booted into recovery (volume up+home+power) and using the manual install of the SuperSU zip. I tried to then flash TWRP but it didnt work so I took out the plug and battery, rebooted into recovery then flashed the TWRP zip. Took out the charger and battery once more and saw it was actually loading up Android Lolipop. Am going to format and see how that works.

Am guessing I need to install some kind of modem files to get 4g LTE? It looks like its running slower. What Im now wondering is what kind of tweaks I need to be able to get it running smoothly. Also shouldnt the developer edition numbers come up?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnboysdeals:
ya i'm stuck in a bootloop now, so have to get the zip files on my sd card and try that way.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
Do you have a link on where to get all these patches and Cyanogen mod 13? Everything works with CM13 including SPen? The Emotion kernel seems clunky. Cant uninstall the Facebook app even though the Root checker in the OP says I rooted..

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Cool, give us an update on how that goes.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] daveyp225:
FYI all, Installing the Kernel and SuperSU works fine from SD, not need to sideload through ADB

Facebook is installed as a system app. use CCleaner or similar to delete Facebook or any other app.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
Sweet thank you! Do you know the right CM13 for this retail Note 4? Happen to know of a good guide for it, or we just follow the latter steps from here and plug in CM13 and something else? Also was wondering if I didnt use Super Sume Pro at the right time? is Kingroot still on the phone, rining back to China?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lenny128684:
kernel error

I get cannot read Emotion-TW-5.1.1-nightly-r21-RC1-SM-N910P.zip

when trting to adb sideload

verizon note 4 5.1

everything else has worked i have developer mode
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] daveyp225:
I am on stock, haven't tried CM13. See no reason to deviate, at least right now. Nova Launcher + perm root made this phone perfect for me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
You dont find the boot up to be really laggy?

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I had the same issue. Try doing what I posted a few posts up.. manually installing the images from the SD Card.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] daveyp225:
compared to KK it seems pretty fast. regardless, i almost never turn my phone off, so doesnt much affect me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
Hmm k cool. Actually found out the reason it was laggy was because of an overly hot new battery. Now that I changed it it seems pretty zippy. Was curious about CM as Ive never used them, but Im guessing thered be more maintenance.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
Do you remember if it was just a Kingroot folder remaining or was there more?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dracozny:
ES explorer told me that there were file remnants and asked me if I wanted to delete them as well. I don't recall the exact size but it was more than a few bytes, so I would surmise it was more than just a folder.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnboysdeals:
ok so I got root, I was having problems getting the files onto my sd card as I could not find a micro sd card adapter and the phone was'nt showing up in my pc as I was stuck in a bootloop, so decided to wipe cache, and try to flash PaulPizz rom which I had put onto my phone before I started this process(luckily, tip: install all zip files to phone and sd card before starting this process) to see where that would get me. So it did'nt flash the rom but it did get me into the stock rom and i'm rooted! Yaaaaaaahhh! just for the record, i skipped step 8 and now i'm rooted. Now to try and flash the paulpizz rom again. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
Glad you found something that worked. Why paulpizz over CM13? Trying to figure out the best rom and how to flash them. CM seems complicated.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnboysdeals:
looking for a rom with s pen features, as far as i know cm13 does not support it?

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hi everyone,

so i managed to get root, and i was trying to flash paulpizz rom but in doing so i accidently deleted internal storage data. So now I have no rom on the phone and cannot seem to flash paulpizz, it's not finding md5 sum, what do I need to do in order to get any rom back on my phone? thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] homephysician:
Download rom of your liking on computer. Place it on SD card. And flash it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Amon37:
Is there a totally free method or do you need the 3.99 Supersume?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] johnboysdeals:
ya discovered it was a problem with the sd card, so just swapped it out for another and now I'm running the note 5 port rom for the dev edition. Happy days :o only problem I still have is data is not working, which is why I wanted root in the 1st place. Keep looking for solutions I guess. :confused:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] homephysician:
I saw something about that a while back. There's a zip to fix it somewhere. Not sure where it is.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Str8Pryd:
You don't have to use SuperSU Me at all, but there is a potential major caveat: Once you achieve temporary root with KingRoot, SuperSU Me Pro will replace the KingRoot superuser manager with SuperSU. Anyone here may feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but, as I understand it, the suspicion is that KingRoot is actually a sort of virus that sends personal data back to its creators, presumably somewhere in China. If, once you are rooted, you intend to replace your ROM with CyanogenMod, PaulPizz, or something else, then this would likely overwrite the KingRoot components, so you probably needn't worry about it. On the other hand, if you intend to remain stock rooted, you might want to go ahead and spend the paltry sum of $3.99 for SuperSU Me Pro as cheap insurance.

Something else to keep in mind is that [MENTION=3178012]gatesjunior[/MENTION] invested countless hours and provided constant support to the Note 4 community in creating and supporting SuperSU Me which, initially, was directed at fighting to keep the temporary root alive as long as possible. His efforts were of great service to all of us and, since he doesn't technically qualify for the root bounty, I would consider it quite prudent to reward his invaluable efforts with a donation by purchasing his most excellent product.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] spy9000:
I cannot wait until an easier method comes out. I don't want to reset my phone as I have a lot on it. I can't backup messages from kik, or can I without root?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Str8Pryd:
I used SMSBackup+ and it properly restored all of my texts, MMS, and call logs. It's free on the Play Store.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dominick_7:
This is why he included the beta version of Supersume.

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If I wanted to make sure I dont have any remnants of Kingroot on my phone what do U do? I deleted the folder but wheb I installed Super Su it says its not installed on the phone and Im not rooted. But the root checker says Im rooted and can uninstall system files.

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Hmm did you just put kingroot in the search? Nothing but that folder came up when I did that in ES File Explorer. I have SuperSume Pro installed but I dont think that takes care of it..

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Ah k didnt know that. Good question, not sure, hopefully someone will chime in.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Dean1650:
I can say from experience that this is an excellent guide. I followed to a T and now have permanent root and TWRP working well. I had given up until I saw this post and glad I found it. Should be stickied. Excellent work in putting it together. Thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] RedsonRising:
Just curious, how long is it taking to get through this process... Assuming everything goes ok.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JTProuhet:
After reading through this post, can we get an updated list of instructions? I'm seeing people say king root and the super sume isn't needed, but instead flash kernel in twrp on device before reboot.

Also like redson asked, about how long assuming everything goes as planned? Trying to figure out if I've got time to tackle this before work in the morning. Not new to flashing. Ran a n2 before this n4 and was always flashing custom roms
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dracozny:
It was completely automatic after the play store finished uninstalling. I had ES explorer installed long before I ever installed kingroot. If you installed after the fact then I am sure you will be searching the filesystem for hours.