[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] ziggy71:
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| How to Root Verizon 910V Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |

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Created By: Tripper511

Written: September 2nd, 2016

DISCLAIMER: Please do this at your own risk! I am not responsible for any damage or bricking done to phone. This should NOT trip knox or void your warranty however no promises can be made. Device can always be unrooted by flashing back to stock with Odin3. Please read all the steps first and preferably watch included videos so to be aware of what to expect. Average time to perform this should be under an hour assuming you do not run into any problems.

Don't be overwhelmed by all the steps. I intentionally dumbed down the process to prevent any mistakes. I wrote this as I personally rooted my own device with instructions gathered from my own research as I would come across my own challenges in the rooting process. This guide was made for first timers and experts a-like. Thank you to all the people on the internet, in the forums and YouTube who asked questions and posted answers; allowing me to unlock my device. My hope is this guide will help ease the process and shrink the learning curve of anyone who reads it.

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| Files Needed for Root |

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*Download the most recent version of all files and unzip if necessary*

1) KingOroot (KingRoot will also work but KingOroot seems to work better) - [This temporarily roots your phone]

2) Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4 - [Allows you to place the n4-fix on your phone]

3) samsung_unlock_n4-fix (place this file in the install directory of "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" (Usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot.)) - [Changes your CID to allow permanent root]

4) SuperSU v2.76 (or newer) - [This allows for apps to have root access]

5) TWRP 3.0.2 (or newer) - [Allows you to flash roms and make changes to in boot after successful root]

6) Kies - [Allows PC to communicate with phone]

7) SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones - [Allows PC to connect with phone]

8) Odin3 v3.12.3 (or newer) - [Needed to flash firmware to phone from PC]

9) systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar (Link is at the end of the guide) - [5.1.1 firmware without bootloader so you can keep TWRP recovery]

10) oscar_kernel_v0.2 - [OS for 5.1.1 that lets the software communicate with the hardware]

**If you are coming from another firmware and have to change to 5.1.1 firmware than you will also need:**

11) N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar.md5 (aka 5.1.1 firmware for North American Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Link is at the end of this guide) - [This is the 5.1.1 Lollypop firmware]

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| PHASE 1 |

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- Prepping the Phone -

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| Things to do ON PHONE BEFORE using KingOroot |

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1) BACK UP ALL FILES ON SD CARD TO PC!

a) Connect your device to your computer

b) Make sure the Note 4 is set for media transfer, the option will be in the drop down from the top of the phone once USB is connected.

c) Copy over files from SD card (and phone if you want) to a folder on your PC just like you would with any USB stick.

2) FORMAT SD CARD. *AFTER* backing up the card you will have to format the card through the phone in the settings under storage > SD Card > Format SD CARD

3) Make sure you are running android version 5.1.1. If you are not check the forum and video instructions in the links below to change firmware.

4) Download NEWEST VERSIONS of all files from this guide. Best way to do this is do a google search for the file followed by "XDA". i.e. "KingRoot xda". This will bring you to the xda forum to make sure you get authentic, verified and current versions of the files.

5) Make sure to download "eMMc Brick checker" from play store. Run it and make sure the phone CID starts with a "15". If it doesn't STOP HERE! You CANNOT root your phone!

6) Download "Root Checker" to confirm if root was successful after running KingOroot/KingRoot/etc.

7) Make sure "Developer Options" is open and USB debugging is enabled. You can turn it on by going to: Settings > About Phone > then tap on "Build Number" ten (10) times to unlock the option.

8) Also make sure "Reactivation Lock" in UNCHECKED. Go to Settings > (under "Personal") Security > (and under "Find My Mobile") uncheck "Reactivation Lock"

9) Additionally in: Settings > (under "Personal") Security, make sure "unknown sources" is checked.

10) Finally open and run Keis and SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones to ensure the PC can communicate with the phone (this should also be done BEFORE running Odin3 if you need to change your firmware to 5.1.1).

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| PHASE 2 |

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- Rooting the Phone -

1) Make sure you have at least 80% battery life

2) Run KingOroot (KingRoot works too but the other one seems to be better)

3) After program is finished run Root Checker to confirm root.

4) Connect phone to PC.

5) Place the file "samsung_unlock_n4_fix" in the same folder "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" is installed (make sure the program is installed first)

*Before proceeding to step 6 it is suggested you copy ALL of step 6 into a notepad. You will need to copy and paste these line into the command prompt because if you take too long to input the script then the phone will reset before you're finished causing you to have to redo steps 2 - 4.*

6) Run "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" and type in (or preferably copy and paste) these lines one by one, pressing "enter" after each line (if after typing the first line and it says "List of devices attached 123a12ab offline" refer to troubleshooting section below):

adb devices

adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/

adb shell

su

cd /data/local/tmp

chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix

chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix

./samsung_unlock_n4-fix

7) The command window will now display this:

[+] CID at boot time is/was: 1501xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[+] device not yet dev CID, now changing to dev CID

[+] programming new CID 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200

[+] success! powering off device, power back on and verify CID

[+] then run this binary again to finish the process

8) Allow device to reboot. After full reboot, power down and pull battery.

9) After restarting do steps 2 through 6 again.

7) The command window will now display this:

[+] CID at boot time is/was: 1501xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[+] device not yet dev CID, now changing to dev CID

[+] programming new CID 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200

[+] success! powering off device, power back on and verify CID

[+] then run this binary again to finish the process

11) Once device is powered down it should go into a boot loop.

12) Pull the battery and SD card. Then place battery back in.

13) Turn phone back on while holding [Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button].

14) You should enter recover mode, when you see the android guy in the top left of the screen will be some text. The third to last line should be gray and say "MODE: Developer" The following line will be blue and say "SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLE".

*If you do not see this repeat steps 2 - 6 again*

15) If you made it this far you are ready for PHASE 3

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| PHASE 3 |

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- Rooted Boot Menu -

16) While still on the screen showing the android guy with the word "DOWNLOADING..." beneath it, connect phone to PC and open up Odin3 on PC.

17) In Odin3 look at message box on the lower left of the screen. It should have a message saying "Added!" On the top left under "ID:COM" there should be a blue box that says "[0:COM#]" (the # will be a single digit number).

18) Click on the button that says "AP" on the right.

19) Browse to and select: twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar.md5 (yours might be different if you have a newer version) *IMPORTANT! TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right TWRP file!! If you have more then one on your PC you will mess up your phone by flashing the wrong one.*

20) Select the "options" tab in Odin3

21) In the "options" tab UNCHECK "auto reboot". Make sure all other boxes are UNCHECKED EXCEPT for "F. Rest Time".

22) Click the "Start" button.

23) If successful you should see a green box that says "PASS!" in the upper left of the Odin3 user interface.

24) Disconnect the phone from the PC.

*READ THESE NEXT FEW STEPS CAREFULLY! They require some quick timing in order to not miss the window to access recovery mode*

25) While the phone still shows the green android guy (but now with a complete progress bar underneath) place phone into TWRP Recovery Mode. This is done by holding: [Power + Volume Down] simultaneously. You will have to hold it for about 5 seconds. Release the POWER BUTTON and then the VOLUME DOWN button when you see the "Maintenance Boot Mode" screen appear.

26) Using the Volume Rocker press VOLUME DOWN and highlight "Power Down : Turn off your device". Press the HOME BUTTON to select it.

27) AS SOON AS THE SCREEN GOES BLACK hold: [Power Button + Volume Up + Home Key] simultaneously. AS SOON AS YOU SEE WRITING IN THE TOP LEFT OF THE SCREEN release the "Power Button" and hold [Volume Up + Home Button] simultaneously.

28) You should now see the splash screen for TWRP Recovery Mode. *If it asks you if you want to go into "Read Only Mode" DO NOT SELECT IT!

29) At this point make sure your SD Card is inserted (if not it's okay to put it in while the phone is in this mode).

30) In the TWRP menu tap the "Wipe" button then "Advanced Wipe" and check "Micro SDCard". Then slide the option to wipe the SD Card.

31) After the wipe is complete press the little "Home" button in the middle of the bottom of the screen.

32) Open the back of the phone and remove the SD card.

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- Home Stretch, Installing "System Only" Firmware -

33) Back at the TWRP home screen tap "Reboot" then "Download". You will now be back on the screen with the green android guy.

34) Connect phone to computer while phone is still showing green android guy with the word "Downloading..." under it.

35) Once the phone is connected to the PC open Odin3.

36) Using Odin3 click the "AP" button and select the "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" file. Then click "Start" to flash the firmware. *IMPORTANT!* TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right .tar file!! If you flash the wrong one you will lose root and have to start all over again.

37) After flash is complete TWRP might ask if you want to install "Super SU" now. Say NO and let the phone reboot.

38) Now with the phone still connect to the PC open the phone up like you would a USB drive and copy over "oscar_kernel_v0.2.zip" and "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip" to the "PHONE" NOT THE SD CARD!

39) Reboot the phone into TWRP by holding: [Volume Up + Home Button], then select install. From there you can navigate the phones memory and click on the "kernel" zip file first to install it by swiping to install (ONLY INSTALL ONE AT A TIME). Then press the back key on the screen and install the "supersu" file.

40) Finally reboot the system.

41) Once booted up open the app SuperSU in the app drawer. Allow it to give the appropriate apps root permission.

42) Open Root Checker to confirm root.

*********************!!!!CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE ROOTED!!!******************

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| TROUBLESHOOTING |

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Q: I'm stuck in a bootloop from flashing to 5.1.1 firmware and/or can't get out of bootloop by pulling the battery.

A: If stuck in bootloop go into recovery mode (pull battery and then turn back on holding [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button] and choose full to wipe cache and full factory reset (WARNING THIS WILL ERASE ALLLL YOUR DATA but it will save your phone. Use as LAST resort).

Q: I'm stuck in a bootloop after installing TWRP.

A: Return back to TWRP by pulling the battery then reinserting it. Power back up the phone by holding [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button]. When the writing appears in the upper left release the power button while still holding [Volume Up + Power Button]. This will bring you back to TWRP. At this point make sure your SD Card has been wiped. Try removing the SD Card and reinstalling "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" with Odin3.

After you have reinstalled the firmware make sure you don't let TWRP install SuperSU automatically. You will only do this manually as stated in step 39.

Q: My phone crashed, I don't know what to do and nothing else is working.

A: Pull your battery and start phone back up holding: [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button]. If TWRP is still on phone then goto "Reboot" then "Download". Connect your phone to the PC. Open Odin3 on the PC and flash a REGULAR STOCK firmware onto phone. This will revert it back to stock with everything it needs.

Q: After typing: "adb device" (without quotations) in the command prompt it says "offline"

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- Check that you are using newest version of adb. Older version might not work.

- First make sure you are connected to the PC.

- Try a different USB cable.

- Try plugging into a different USB port.

- Close and reopen a fresh instance of ADP then type:

adb kill-server

Then press ENTER and type:

adb start-server

Press ENTER again

Next uncheck then recheck USB Debugging which is located in Settings > Developer Mode. Finally type "adb device" (without quotations) again and it should now be online.

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| ADB SCRIPT |

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adb devices

adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/

adb shell

su

cd /data/local/tmp

chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix

chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix

./samsung_unlock_n4-fix

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| To Access Recovery Mode: |

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Power down device (remove battery if necessary).

Then turn back on holding: Volume Up + Home Button + Power button. Then release the "Power Button" and hold [Volume Up + Home Button] simultaneously.

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| Video Instructions on How to Root Verizon Note 4 |

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RootJunky.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoxWDDEFJxQ

Max Lee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfpehEkhfyg

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| Forum on How to Root Verizon Note 4 |

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http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883

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| Max Lee's Note 4 Root Guide with Pictures |

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http://galaxynote4root.com/galaxy-note-4-root/how-to-root-unlock-bootloader-on-galaxy-note-4/

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| KingRoot XDA Forum |

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http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461

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| Video on How to Downgrade Firmware |

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2unAeVRqjoQ

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| Link to Firmwares and Instructions |

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Full Firmwares -

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

"System Only" 5.1.1 Firmware -

http://server14.stockroms.net/downl...nly/systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar?token=139164672

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*Thank you to all of the developers and hobbyists who helped make this possible*

---------- Post added at 12:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:47 AM ----------

The only thing I would change in this is the sd card. It will be your enemy after unlock. TWRP does not fix it. Have an sd card reader on hand to wipe before reinstall.