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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Okay, to troubleshoot this well have to do a little bit of process of elimination. Like I said to a previous response, as long as you have a VERIZON Note 4 then usually the error here is human error. I'll try to give you a few steps you can try to either solve this or at least slim down the possibilities.

1) My first question would be: "Before starting ANY of this rooting process (or even during it) were you ever able to get your phone to show up on your PC as a USB device?" I ask this to check if you have the correct drivers on your PC to allow it to "see" your Note 4. You can still try reinstalling the drivers. It either will fix the problem or do nothing so you have nothing to lose.

2) Me second question would be" "What step were you able to get up to before you started having problems?"

3) On step #28 it mentions you might be asked if you want to go into "read only mode". Make sure you DO NOT SELECT IT.

4) How long is it actually staying on the Verizon Splash screen? Make sure you're not being impatient. I would suggest you watch one of the YouTube videos I linked in the troubleshooting section to see how long the reboots take. You can see IN REAL TIME how long it took.

5) In response to this question: "...if SuperSU that I install according to the instruction, was still there when I tried again, would that cause a boot loop?" The answer is "possibly". However if you said you did a factory wipe it should have removed it.

6) After you know your PC drivers are good and you can at least connect to the phone (and if none of the other tips above worked) try starting over. Your second time around you might realize you missed a step the first time. This took me a few tries too because I missed little things (which inspired me to make this guide for others).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DelphinusMinor:
You know what? I was awake for around two days or so when I originally read the guide. I was probably doing some steps twice. Hah.

I am going to read it more carefully next time. :silly:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tjggriffin:
Man! Thank you SO much for your help! You're going way above and beyond!

Yes, everything is Verizon, but I DID get the phone on Craig's List. The home button wasn't working so I had to do some surgery. I got a replacement home button and intalled it (wasn't as hard as I anticipated). It still didn't work. It turns out the home button board doesn't actually have a button on it! It has a little poker that pushes a surface mounted bubble button on the board directly under it (might be the main board). Long story short, I managed to get the bubble button working. I dnd't do extensive testing. In particular I did not carefully check the About Phone info or put a SIM in it until after the first time I rooted it. But I did verify the IMEI before buying it. I also set it up over wifi and download some apps fro the Play Store.

Yes I did. It did fail to show up at some point during a previous attempt. I can't recall the details.

My thinking exactly

This time, I successfully completed step 36. After flashing the system only ROM, TWRP did not ask to install SuperSU, and it did not restart on it's own. I restated it from the Boot menu. I thought all was good, but I could not get the phone to show up in File Explorer. That was when I decided to use the compute to put the files on an SD card and try flashing from there. I think that was the mistake.

I actually got to the end on my first attempt. I did have to backtrack at couple of times, but ultimately succeeded. I tried KingRoot, but switched to KingORoot and got temp root using the PC version. The problem was it lost the IMEI so I had to start over. I started with 5.0.1, thinking it didn't matter because the rooting process would update it 5.1.1 anyway. I didn't know /efs was a potential issue when flashing, or that its structure/content can change with different versions of Android. I suspect that it did between 5.0.1 and 5.1.1. This most recent time, I updated to 5.1.1 before starting. I flashed the OTA for BOG5 to BPA1.

You might add notes to the instructions explaining that the phone has to be *exactly* 5.1.1 before starting, and mention the vulnerability of the /efs partition in the section about backing up after achieving root.

Yes did that.

10-15 minutes. Maybe longer. I actually surfed a bit while I was waiting. You know, time trap.

Yeah, I think you're right.

A couple of things I just recalled. This time around, I ran the ADB steps twice as directed. I went to compare the messages generated, and they were both the same, saying I'd succeeded converting to developer. I Googled around and saw something about developer edition persisting when redoing the root. I don't think that would cause a problem, but I was a little surprised. The other thing was I tried to use environment variables to expedite ADB commands. I put all the ADB shell commands in a single variable delimited with comas. I hung up on that. I think the commands were sent before ADB shell finished coming up completely, so it got messed up. I abandoned that and went back to type them by hand.

Thanks again for your help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tjggriffin:
I tried again last night and YES I did install SuperSU when TWRP prompted me! Most of the time, sliding is the first thing. I didn't pay attentions and realized after, sliding is to confirm.

I tried reflashing the systemonly ROM and was able to copy and install the kernel and SuperSU. But it never got past the Verizon splash after the last reboot. I was hoping I could avoid doing the whole process again.

So, kids, when TWRP prompts you to install SuperSU DO NOT SLIDE! TAP the No button. Sliding WILL install it.

I'll try again later today.

Cheers!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] b1ggjoe:
[MENTION=5868523]Tripper511[/MENTION],

Thank you for this awesome guide!! Please excuse the following question: I currently have a brand-new Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (N10V).

It's currently unrooted, running the Stock ROM and unfortunately, it currently has Android version: 6.0.1 running on it.

I'm hoping to root this bad boy, be able to install Custom ROMs and etc.

That said, given the information above, can I still use your guide to accomplish what I want? Or is there another guide that's more suited for N10Vs that are running Android v.6.0.1?

Thanks!

BJ
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tjggriffin:
I'm having the same problem. I reinstalled the Samsung USB drivers and went through the process again. I was absolutely sure NOT to install SuperSU in TWRP. Still File Explorer did not see the phone. I wiped the phone, swapped cables, restarted FE. I tried booting into safe mode. I even went to the TWRP file manager, thinking it might ack the pc or something.

So I went ahead and copied the kernel and SuperSU to an SD card, put it in the phone and copied it to root on the phone. I took the SD card out and flashed the files with TWRP. Like before, when I rebooted, it got stuck in the Verizon splash for hours.

I have a question about the guide. After flashing the kernel and SuperSU and rebooting, at the point the phone still has the systemonly ROM. What should I flash over that to get a full system without loosing root?

I was thinking I might try flashing something like CM13. Any chance that might unstick it? Or flashing, say, N910VVRU2CPF3_PartialFirmware_PatechedKernel.tar.m d5.7z from JacekRing's guide for rooting to CM13?

Could it hurt anything to reflash the Oscar kernel?

Of course, if any of this breaks anything, I can always start over.

Thanks for everyone's help!

UPDATE: I played around with ADB, including disconnect, reconnect, reconnect device, and some others I don't recall. Also, I checked the Windows device manager, and the phone was there, but still didn't appear in FE. The last thing I did was an adb reboot. The phone rebooted all the way and there it was! I copied the kernel ans SuperSU zips, rebooted into TWRP and installed them. Then I rebooted and it still got stuck on the Verizon splash.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gfeazy:
ADB Sideloader

Thanks for the How TO. Had to redo it a few times to get everything to work out but seems to work.

I would recommend adding a alternative to step 38

" Now with the phone still connected 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!"

My PC wouldn't recognize the phone in TWRP so I had to use adb sideloader to xfer files

adb push (file) /sdcard/(file)

Cheers
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tjggriffin:
The latest: I did try to adb push the files. They were copied. I installed them, but when I reboot, it got stuck again. I googled for n910v not showing up in file explorer, and found a post about some secrete codes to try: *#0808# or ##366633#. These will get you to setting for USB. They said to select "MPT & ADB." I did, rebooted my phone, and it was there in FE! I copied the files and installed them and STILL it got stuck on the Verizon splash. I will make one more attempt, now that my phone is visible. My last try, I used KingRoot instead of KingORoot. It was a little dicey. Plus I made a couple of other missteps. So I'll try a last clean attempt. Thanks all! I'll let you know...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tjggriffin:
That went about as smooth as possible. I put my SIM in the phone this time. I had to use the *#0808# secret menu right after flashing the systemonly ROM, to change the USB mode to MPT and ADB. My phone was visible and I was able to download oscar and SuperSU directly to my phone. Then I installed the with TWRP, rebooted and got stuck again. It looks like the latest version of oscar (1.3) was derived from 6.0.1. Could this be the problem? Where can I find an earlier version of oscar that is compatible with 5.1.1? Cheers! And thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] vey9:
I too, was unable to see the phone's internal memory as a usb drive. So when I got to this step:

38) Now with the phone still connected 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

I copied the files to a memory stick on my pc, then used an OTG cable to connect the memory stick to my phone. Then I copied the files to the internal memory using "my files."
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jafferkhan:
After trying almost 15 times for the damn thing to root, did whatever was written in the guide. And now after rooting it I'm without service... Anyone knows why this happened? I did not check reactivation lock plz help
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tjggriffin:
Check the IMEI (Settings -> About Phone -> Status). If it's not there, restore you phone.

I thought I'd turn my Note in a wifi tablet that is too small. My phone lost the IEMI and a few other important numbers. I learned that flashing can corrupt the /efs partition, where these numbers are stored. The contents, format and directory structures of /efs may change with an OS update. It is recommend that one back up /efs as soon as one is rooted. I think you can do that as soon as TWRP is installed.

I restored my phone and all that data returned. What I did wrong was to try to root without updating from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1. The partition wasn't corrupted, but the new ROM couldn't read the data. The rooting process updates from 5.1.1 to 6.0. Starting with 5.0.1, it can't correctly change /efs.

I hope that helps!

---------- Post added at 09:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 AM ----------

I decided to go ahead and use JacekRing's guide and install CM13. There are more steps, but it was surprising less stressful. I got rooted on the first try, except that I hung up on CM boot screen. The solution was in the discussion at post 192, on page 20. To avoid that problem use cm-13.0-20160724-UNOFFICIAL-trltevzw, instead of cm-13.0-20160919-UNOFFICIAL-trltevzw in the original instructions.

I learned a lot here. You guys have been a BIG help. Thanks so much.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jafferkhan:
Thanks that helped... Now replying through the phone with signals and services

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I would also like to know how to install Nseven rom since I've read good things about it. The instructions aren't very clear to me
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Read the top of the guide. You can root but you first have to DOWNGRADE to 5.1.1, THEN you can root. Instructions for downgrading (including a video) are at the bottom of the guide. After you have downgraded you may follow the guide for rooting.

EDIT: To make your life easier here is the link to the video telling you how to downgrade your firmware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2unAeVRqjoQ

This is the same video I followed to downgrade from 6.0.1 when I got my refurbished phone. It's 20 minutes long. A lot of that time is just waiting for reboots to happen and software to run. Watch that video, downgrade your firmware and then make sure you are all set on the PREP STEPS (first part of the guide) BEFORE rooting. Seriously, READ THE PREP STEPS BEFORE STARTING. A lot of people have problems because they forgot to prep something on their phone first.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
You need oscar_kernal_v02. It should be included in the bulk file listed at the top of the guide. All the files and programs you need are included in that zip file.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Are you using the files that are in the included zip file (link is at the top of the guide)? I think some people are searching for some of the files separately and accidentally using incorrect versions.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
It seems you got the home button working I would just make sure it's not causing any problems when you are performing steps that require you to HOLD (or press) the home button to access boot menus.

I'll edit the guide to make that more obvious

If anyone else reads this: MAKE SURE YOU TYPE IN EACH LINE! At best you can get away with copy and pasting it line for line but that's it. Also remember THERE ARE 8 LINES! That step tripped me up a lot in the beginning. You have a limited time (before it reboots) to enter in the information. If you add ONE EXTRA space or one typo it won't work.

So as of now what has changed? Did you get it to work yet or are you stuck on a different problem?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jafferkhan:
I finally got it to work, thanks for the support. Can you point me out towards xposed for 5.1.1?

Am confused as to which version will work
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tjggriffin:
Thanks! I got all the files from around the web. I misread where it say to get the latest version of the drivers as get the latest version of the files. Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jafferkhan:
Could someone please simplify the process of going to 6.0 roms after rooting?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lamarwallace:
I'm on N910v retail rooted 5.11. I would also like to know how flash a 6.0.1 rom. Or how to upgrade to 6.0.1 rooted and flash a rom.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JeffJonesX2:
Asked a stupid question, thought better of it and can't figure out how to remove the comment. Lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JeffJonesX2:
Worked for me. Had to use pc version of kingoroot and reject automatic supersu install 3 times. Also before kernel and supersu transfer to phone, it doesn't specifically say to turn the phone off. Only to reboot into twrp so you can install the files. Otherwise smooth as silk. Much thanks and huuuge props to all involved here.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Do you remember what step you are referring too about the reboot? I'll change it to say "power off" the phone to make it more clear.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
You have to look for a different guide. There are several on xda about that. This guide is just how to get you rooted, not what to do AFTER you are rooted.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Same response as the other commentor. This guide is just on how to get you rooted, not what to do AFTER rooting. There are numerous guides on xda about how to get to 6.0.1. However almost all of them require you to install a 3rd party version of the ROM, such as CyanogenMod. The standard Verizon 6.0.1 rom will undo the root. That is why you have to be at 5.1.1 to root the phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
This is the wrong place to ask about 3rd party ROMS and frameworks. Search xda for xposed and all the other aftermarket rooted programs. This guide (and posts) are just about how to get you rooted. Anything you do after that you have to bring up in the other xda posts. A simple Google search for "xposed 5.1.1" shows you the xda post by the creator of xposed as the first result. Go there to post your questions about it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JeffJonesX2:
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. (This is important! A lot of guides forget to mention that you need to NOT INSTALL Super SU this way!)

38) Now with the phone still connected 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

After step 36 reboot to system is needed to transfer the files. Then reboot to twrp for install
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Tripper511:
Wait so you're saying AFTER step 36 you needed to reboot your phone BEFORE starting step 37?

So this is an additional reboot that you had to do BEFORE the reboot in steps 39 and 40? Steps shown below:

I just want to make sure I reword the steps correctly.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JeffJonesX2:
Yes. It went back into twrp on its own. I had to bring the phone back to the home screen manually. Then I actually had to reselect the media transfer USB option, then transfer the kernel and supersu. Then i rebooted into twrp to install. Perhaps it was my interpretation of the instructions, but that area of the tut seemed just slightly different for me. I definitely got through it all and have a full root though.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] greatdaneduke:
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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Slayertxp:
No Wifi - Quick Connect

This was a wonderful post. :good::good::good: I followed it and I was able to obtain root but I have a few comments and some issues I was hoping to get some feedback on because I had to return to stock shortly after.

Issues:

My phone has never displayed the Samsung search and Quick connect icons in the navigation bar before. I had only seen pictures of it online. My full stock 5.1.1 doesn't display these buttons either. After the flash of the Software Only and then Kernel and SU, they were there. I was wondering if there was something specific about the software only that caused this? Could I find a newer version of the software only that doesn't contain the buttons?

Second, KNOX would throw and error message that it was closing on every boot of the phone but I believe that is just because it's rooted no? KNOX fails to work when rooted.

Lastly, the deal breaker was that WiFi on my phone failed to activate when the process was complete. The button for WiFi was grey most of the time, but when it wasn't I would click it and it would sit there for several seconds and then turn itself off. I attempted some quick fixes shown on other tutorials like disabling power saver but that didn't work. I think this has something to do with the Kernel flash? Is there an updated kernel that I could flash that would work with my hardware. I was running 6.0.1 before downgrading for this tutorial.

Your thoughts?

Comments:

The first thing I noticed, for everyone else reading, was that Kingoroot would often pass if I was charging, or had recently taken the phone off charging using an official Samsung white charger. That seemed to give me the greatest chance for success. If connected to a PC when rooting, setting the USB to MTU would seem to help get successful root. Just keep trying over and over and reboot when needed.

Second, it would be good to mention that if you ever need to get back to normal stock boot loader and software. Boot into TWRP, click Restart and then Download. Once you see the donwloading green guy, flash the full stock firmware with Odin and then factory reset and clear cache. For less experienced people, they may be wondering how to get back to normal if they make a mistake.

Lastly, I had some issues getting the SD card to mount to the PC while running TWRP so dragging the files in wouldn't work. So for anyone else reading this, what I did was I plugged in a USB thumb drive via OTG cable and went to Mount > USB Storage and checked the box. Then I moved the files from the the USB thumb drive to the sdcard directory on the phone using Advanced > File Manager, first selecting the files and then clicking Move. Then navigating to the directory and then clicking the Blue folder with a check mark in it to complete the move. This was the sdcard directory on the phone BTW, not the SD card itself.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Geeunit:
I also used the pc version of KingoOroot which ended up working better, however, a few days later after doing a routine scan with malwarebytes, I found a metric **** ton of potentially unwanted programs. It is mentioned in earlier posts here that the pc version isn't ideal.

Nothing has been corrupted in my pc far as a iknow, but what tipped me off was that the windows button on my keyboard was no longer functional. So be sure to do some scans !!!