I successfull downgraded i9505 from 4.4.2 FNC4 to 4.3 MKF and rooted it.
Knox still 0X0
1) Flash i9505_Downgrade_43_by_Leeno_.tar
2) Flash i9505_downgrade43_step2.tar
3) wipe data (if you don't wipe data s4 will hang at startup logo)
optional - root with .bat saferoot
After those steps, i9505 will have full working mkf version missing mkf bootloader.
Bootloader will not downgrade
if you want update to 4.4.2 or newer 4.3 than mkf and keep root and knox 0X0:
1) install mobile odin and open it
2) select option:
- "ever root" and
- "reboot in download mode"
3) select firmware and write. At the end it go in download mode, don't power on it
4) Flash only boot with odin from pc
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First! would this work on other variants such as the M919 T-mobile?
youngwake said:
First! would this work on other variants such as the M919 T-mobile?
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Give me mega link for the stock firmware, i will check
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here you go sir..this is the 4.3 odin Tar by Jovy23 for the T-Mobile M919
M919UVUEMK2_M919TMBEMK2_M919UVUEMK2_HOME.tar.md5
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760973266
and this is the 4.4.2 stock odin M919
http://www.cheatersedge.org/android/m919/M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB_FENNY_FIXED.zip
could you uploading to somewhere else ? like Google driver or AFH ?
I'm uploading to mega
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May i ask you where you applied the mods ,to stock firmware, i guess?? I am soooo curious to know how you archieved this! I don' t have an s4 anymore but could be usefull for some friends ?
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Why would anyone want to downgrade if you can simply root without all the hassle using geohot's towelroot (http://towelroot.com) up till NF1, and still keep KNOX 0x0?
1) 4.3 is not battery drainer
2) safe root work from readable .bat adb. Towelroot i not know what modify in the system so we not know if any bug is caused by it.
3) if towelroot will not work with next firmware, maybe downgrade will still work
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LEENO said:
4.3 is not battery drainer and safe root work from readable .bat adb. Towelroot i not know what modify in the system so we not know if any bug is caused by it
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Well, my battery life was better with 4.4.2; so I guess no use for me. Towelroot uses a kernel exploit so basically no other modification is done to the "system", which may pose problems, as you later stated, in case further updates are pushed by Samsung. For more info/discussion see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
action294 said:
Well, my battery life was better with 4.4.2; so I guess no use for me. Towelroot uses a kernel exploit so basicall no other modification is done to the "system". For further info/discussion see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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with 4.4.2 fnc4 and fnb8 stock rom i have huge battery drain. With screen on it go from 100% to 90% in about 10 minutes. Only nova launcher and beautiful widjet in memory
Which rom are you using?
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LEENO said:
with 4.4.2 fnc4 and fnb8 stock rom i have huge battery drain. With screen on it go from 100% to 90% in about 10 minutes. Only nova launcher and beautiful widjet in memory
Which rom are you using?
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I have 2 phones, bought each with NB8. Neither one had battery drain, I tripped Knox and rooted my first one with Chainfire's method, using custom recovery and running SlimKat 4.4.4 and KT kernel.
My other phone has been updated with Odin to NF1, left stock but running TowelRoot and still Knox 0x0. No suspicious battery drain. With normal usage I get better battery life on my first phone though.
Nf1 still not tested, i will try
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Nf1 still not tested, i will try
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I suggest you do a full wipe from the recovery before flashing NF1, it might be a dirty flash - even with Odin - that causes the battery drain.
let me see if I understand...
I have 4.4.2 with 4.4.2 bootloader and KNOX 0X1...
if I use this I'll have 0x0 KNOX and 4.3 ROM and 4.3 bootloader only flashing this file?
jonatasneves13 said:
let me see if I understand...
I have 4.4.2 with 4.4.2 bootloader and KNOX 0X1...
if I use this I'll have 0x0 KNOX and 4.3 ROM and 4.3 bootloader only flashing this file?
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if i have understand correctly no it will not reset knox, but you could downgrade from KK to JB and then root without trip knox..
what i am woundering is if it will be possible to downgrade to 4.2.2 no knox ( even if tripped it shouldn' t show??!?? )
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action294 said:
Why would anyone want to downgrade if you can simply root without all the hassle using geohot's towelroot (http://towelroot.com) up till NF1, and still keep KNOX 0x0?
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probably those who want to reset Knox counter!!
Maybe real stupid but this method can't really reset Knox to 0x0 , can it?
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marcel112 said:
Maybe real stupid but this method can't really reset Knox to 0x0 , can it?
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No, it says you can go from 4.4.2 to 4.3 without triggering the knox
Waiting to give this a try. 4.4 is not out yet in my country and want to return it to 4.3 as I am having issues with my network.
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After a lot of testing remotely I haven't been able to crack the Exynos based Note 3. I currently use KNOX files within the system.img to call to a file on the sdcard as root to install SuperSU and supporting files. The Exynos doesn't seem to have KNOX, at least not yet. It does have a counter like the older Galaxy series had, except there is currently no way to reset the counter.
I am pretty confident that if I had the device I could get it rooted without increasing the counter. Borrowed, donated, gifted.. doesn't really matter.
I am trying to gauge the interest in doing this, are there even that many people on XDA with the Exynos based models?
I don't have a complete list of models that are Exynos based, but you can get a pretty good idea from this;
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/08/15...agon-800-variant-sm-n9005-specs-confirmation/
Post your model info if you have an Exynos based Note 3! Lets get a list started.
Great move.. This is mine in India.
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I have one. I already rooted, but would be still interested to see a solution and maybe even a fix for the counter problem.
Hello @designgears
The Exynos model messed up I think, I really tried so many times with your fw's but nothing worked, hope to get it work and get root finally
My status:
AP: N9000QXXUBMI5
CP: N9000QJVUBMI2
CSC: N9000QTURBMI3
TheRecRuiT89 said:
Hello @designgears
The Exynos model messed up I think, I really tried so many times with your fw's but nothing worked, hope to get it work and get root finally
My status:
AP: N9000QXXUBMI5
CP: N9000QJVUBMI2
CSC: N9000QTURBMI3
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Thanks again for testing! Sorry to get your hopes up, really thought that would have worked.
Is your flash counter still at zero?
designgears said:
Thanks again for testing! Sorry to get your hopes up, really thought that would have worked.
Is your flash counter still at zero?
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I have to thank you mate, you tried many times and worked hard i believe.
When i check on Download mode and when i look in phone's setting section everything seems to be Official.
But i couldnt check the counter while i can not open TriangleAway app. Is there any other method to check counter?
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Great move.. This is mine in India.
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Mine is the same.
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TheRecRuiT89 said:
I have to thank you mate, you tried many times and worked hard i believe.
When i check on Download mode and when i look in phone's setting section everything seems to be Official.
But i couldnt check the counter while i can not open TriangleAway app. Is there any other method to check counter?
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I am pretty sure the counter shows up in the bootloader once it goes above zero.
designgears said:
I am pretty sure the counter shows up in the bootloader once it goes above zero.
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if so i can surely say that my counter is still zero and everything seems as Official mate
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Another exynos user here, I have 2 weeks with it.
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The download mode doesn't show knox or binary counters even after rooting the device. I could only see my binary counter at 1, when I've looked into the triangle app.
Although it does not have KNOX status in download mode, after rooting using CF-Auto-Root make KNOX cannot be installed/run in the app. If i am not mistaken it said knox cannot register or something like that...
Beside the counter of course.
Mine is:
AP: N900XXUBMJ1
CP: N900DXUBMI1
CSC: N900OLBBMI2
sent from my mobile
PrestonP said:
The download mode doesn't show knox or binary counters even after rooting the device. I could only see my binary counter at 1, when I've looked into the triangle app.
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Correct.. This is the pic shared by someone who flashed CF Root on his Exynos version.
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As stated in CF-Auto-Root Thread:
" You will need to flash a stock kernel and stock recovery to reset the binary status"
If someone who rooted with CF-Auto-Root were to flash stock kernel and stock recovery and then try to install knox I think that might give us an idea if the root procedure is reversible? What do you guys think?
Edit:
So I now understand that the Custom Binary Count does not revert to zero. Is that all we are missing to get the root full reversible?
Yes, only that part is missing..
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I don't think de la Vega root is needed on this device.
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I don't think de la Vega root is needed on this device.
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I get your point mate so i also think maybe that can be true
but i still have jus to questions on my head which makes me to think about this:
1- some people have rooted their exynos devices. and after that when they flashed back the stock rom and make a factory reset, they still weren't able to launch anything about the Knox app. so if there is not any flag on efuse or somewhere else, how is that possible that the Knox app recognizes the previous root and just refuses to be launched?
2- ok for example now we say that there is really not any flag about knox on our devices. if Samsung updates the bootloader and puts a knox flag, what would happen? i mean if we just flash the new stock fw without root, will still knox recognize the previous root and put knox flag to 0x1 immediately when the new bootloader will be installed?
sorry for my complicated message, but i hope i could explain my questions
EDIT: @designgears on the poll did you voted as Hell No, just curious
SM-N900 purchased in Thailand:
AP: N900XXUBMJ1
CP: N900XUBMI1
CSC: N900OLBBMI2
I can't speak for the others, but having a root method for Exynos models that didn't carry the risk of voiding the warranty of a $750 dollar phone would be extremely appealing to me.
Chainfire can't reset flash count on i9500 & SM-N900 because of exynos 5.
so. We can't enjoy Root .
Unless someone can provide one way to Root without increase flash count.
Or Someone can find way to reset flash count .
rulala said:
Chainfire can't reset flash count on i9500 & SM-N900 because of exynos 5.
so. We can't enjoy Root .
Unless someone can provide one way to Root without increase flash count.
Or Someone can find way to reset flash count .
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yep. Root, flash recovery on root and get profit. :good: Easy to return stock without increase flash count.
Hello my favorite Community!!!
The following very simple guide will guide you on how to create a 4.3 Based ROM (Official Android 4.3 Base or the earlier leaks) that will have have fully functional wifi and wifi-related functions. This Guide assumes that you are already in the process of cooking your 4.3 Custom Rom but you realize you dont have wifi, or wifi gets stuck all the time. However, it is also for users who want to experiement themselves because as you will see the changes are really simple. At the end of this Thread im providing a flashable. zip file that fixes the wifi issue on the 4.3 Roms...
UPDATE: As of 26 Oct 2013, unfortunately the following steps STILL NEED TO BE DONE in order for anyone to have fully functional wifi when they cook a custom ROM based on the Official Android 4.3 Base (or the earlier leaks):
Note 1: FOR THE EARLIER 4.3 UNOFFICIAL LEAKS YOU NEED BOTH STEPS 2A & 2B
Note 2: FOR THE OFFICIAL ANDROID 4.3 BASE YOU ONLY NEED TO IMPLEMENT STEP 2B
1. WHAT DO WE NEED
- The 4.3 Leak (either MI8 or the latest MJ3) or the Official Android 4.3 MJ5 Base
- A kernel compiled with the latest 4.3 sources (i.e. either ausdim or Kt kernel)
- A 4.3 GE ROM (I used mine http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2369922)
- Notepad ++
2. PROCEDURE
A. FIRST CHANGE SOME OF THE BUILD.PROP VALUES (Note: With the official Android 4.3.MJ5 base you can skip this step)
. This way we "trick" the phone into thinking it is a 4.2.2. version. I used parts of the MGA build.prop. I chose MGA because it was the last one without the new bootloader. I tried with MI1 but i didnt get as satisfactory result. Below I show the procedure with pictures
I. ORIGINAL BUILD PROP:
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B. THEN WE NEED TO TAKE CARE OF SOME WIFI FILES
I. Exctract the 4.3 GE ROM and go to system/etc/wifi. Copy the whole wifi folder and paste it in the system/etc directory of your custom Rom of the 4.3 LEAK.
II. From the GE ROM we need 2 more files: From system/bin the "wlandutservice" and " wpa_supplicant" files. Again copy them to the system/bin directory of your custom Rom of the 4.3 LEAK.
C. THAT'S IT WE ARE FINISHED!!!!!
I trully hope this has been helpful!! This COMMUNITY has offered me so much. I feel like im giving something back. This is not a thread for Q+A and please respect that. I think everything I wrote is self-explanatory....:good::good::good:
If you will publish your 4.3 Roms, please give credits for the wifi fix.... No need to pm me or anything like that
LINK: The WIFI "Trick" in .zip form. Just flash via Recovery to make your 4.3 work http://d-h.st/fS2
Brilliant
Thanks
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...Yet simple. Good job Friedrich.
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The 4.2.2 wifi files also work on the wifi bug thing on 4.3 it's how i got mine fixed
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Great job, thanks for it
And you are right, this forum offered a lot for me too so I help where I can every day too.
XDA and the Community are the Best
Sorry if it's a little bit off-topic but I need to say this
GT-I9505 ~ SlimBean
saywhatt said:
The 4.2.2 wifi files also work on the wifi bug thing on 4.3 it's how i got mine fixed
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Excellent partner
So, old bootloader, no knox (no counter, so no 0x0 or 0x1), new 4.3 Rom? This will be excellent...
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robertogl said:
So, old bootloader, no knox (no counter, so no 0x0 or 0x1), new 4.3 Rom? This will be excellent...
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yep yep yep
No bootloader, no modem, no knox
Yes 4.3
friedrich420 said:
yep yep yep
No bootloader, no modem, no knox
Yes 4.3
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You are the man
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so users who have old bootloader can use the 4.3 if i'm correct,
well this is a awesome idea, but are they able to change it back to 4.3 in build prop so other apps only for 4.3 will be available? i don't think degrading the "build.prop" to 4.2.2 is the conclution but i might be wrong, so basically those who uses new bootloader can go back to older firmware? am i right?
Amazing. Thank you
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I hate to have to be the one to do this, but because you did not change the modem or the kernel necessarily is any of this a step towards getting 4.3 on the at&t MF3 sgs4? Not enough people got stuck with this firmware for a real definitive answer to be obvious, or maybe it is and I just don't know enough, but any answer is appreciated.
xerythul said:
I hate to have to be the one to do this, but because you did not change the modem or the kernel necessarily is any of this a step towards getting 4.3 on the at&t MF3 sgs4? Not enough people got stuck with this firmware for a real definitive answer to be obvious, or maybe it is and I just don't know enough, but any answer is appreciated.
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I cant be certain... Unfortunately i know very little about the other S4 variants...
Maybe if you asked this question in the ROM's thread,, you will get a response. Other users with other variants besides the International one have reported success...
Has anyone tested this with MJ5 yet?
Does it allow us to have fully functional root and Permissive SE Linux status? I want to use Titanium Backup and Wanam Xposed Framework to make Touchwiz slightly less vile.
donalgodon said:
Has anyone tested this with MJ5 yet?
Does it allow us to have fully functional root and Permissive SE Linux status? I want to use Titanium Backup and Wanam Xposed Framework to make Touchwiz slightly less vile.
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On MJ3 yes...
On MJ5... We will know pretty pretty pretty soon (Larry David reference there)
I am testing this now with MJ5, should know something shortly.
Thanks sir for this, you are awesome...
Sorry, but is it possible to list specifically what the builprop changes are in detail (before and after), because I can't really read them well enough from the images, and I am trying to not make any mistakes.
donalgodon said:
Has anyone tested this with MJ5 yet?
Does it allow us to have fully functional root and Permissive SE Linux status? I want to use Titanium Backup and Wanam Xposed Framework to make Touchwiz slightly less vile.
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TheAxman said:
I am testing this now with MJ5, should know something shortly.
Thanks sir for this, you are awesome...
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donalgodon said:
Sorry, but is it possible to list specifically what the builprop changes are in detail (before and after), because I can't really read them well enough from the images, and I am trying to not make any mistakes.
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SCORE WITH MJ5
About your request i need some time mate...
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SCORE WITH MJ5
About your request i need some time mate...
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Sorry to bother you but I am trying to get a straight answer on some threads.
I have KNOX 0x1 and running MJ3 and its perfect.
I don't care about the KNOX thing because I am in the Netherlands and we can take our phones in for service even if knox is tripped.
I want to upgrade to MJ5 but don't want to mess around with Odin,
Is there a chance of making a Recovery flashable ZIP for MJ5?
I am using TWRP and rooted via CF-Autoroot, latest version.
Thanks in advance.
Daruka said:
Sorry to bother you but I am trying to get a straight answer on some threads.
I have KNOX 0x1 and running MJ3 and its perfect.
I don't care about the KNOX thing because I am in the Netherlands and we can take our phones in for service even if knox is tripped.
I want to upgrade to MJ5 but don't want to mess around with Odin,
Is there a chance of making a Recovery flashable ZIP for MJ5?
I am using TWRP and rooted via CF-Autoroot, latest version.
Thanks in advance.
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If you are on the international variant go to my Rom's thread (Echoe ROm- check my signature) and soon you'll get a present
Through some flashing process, I noticed that the SM-N900W8, despite multiple flashing, remains under 0x0 status in KNOX
So it is confirmed that the said model is both mod-friendly and knox-friendly.
There are some limitations though which CAN BE FLASHED.
Refer to post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627996 [SM-N900W8 List of KNOX friendly flashing]
THIS IS ONLY FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 SM-N900W8 MODEL. TRY THIS ON OTHER VARIANTS? DON'T BLAME ME FOR UNDESIRED KNOX COUNTERS!
Note: In rooting your Samsung GALAXY Note 3, make sure that REACTIVATION LOCK is UNCHECKED under the security options or else the flashing will interrupt. I also recommend having the original fimware as a backup if anything goes wrong. If you did not follow this direction, it will not be my fault if you run into a bootloop or malfunction.
Confirmed: NO NEED FOR THE TELCEL FIRMWARE TO BE FLASHED. Go with the firmware in your device.
I am using my RWC firmware and KNOX wasn't tripped during the process.
What to do?
Get the following files from the links provided below.
FLASH FIRST the ChainFire Auto-Root I have provided. The SM-N900W8's root file will not work in Kitkat, so use the one I provided. After flashing, check your DOWNLOAD MODE and confirm if it is still 0x0 or 0x1. If all is still in success, flash now the TWRP.
Device will be considered FULLY ROOTED but limited by some functions due to the KNOX Secure Kernel.
LINKS
* SM-N900W8 Official Firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N900W8
* Chainfire Auto-Root for HLTEXX / Team Win Recovery Project: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/78ivkb8wjvbpoqn/AADxrUuMNoCv3iPYwukeLl34a
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View of my Note 3: https://fbcdn-video-a.akamaihd.net/..._=1401772070_5bb759ea4379776dfa95790b61509d05
Notice the following:
A. I am using XPOSED Modules for theming my Note 3 into a GALAXY S5
B. My device is running under ROGERS Wireless because I bought the phone from ROGERS
C. Device has ROOT Access and is working with Titanium Backup / SQLITE Editor / XPOSED
What different with this version over the N9005...? Hardware wise...Is it snapdragon and people have been saying that it is impossible with that chip...Apparently not
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hey ,
trevourlance27 said:
Through some flashing process, I noticed that the SM-N900W8, despite multiple flashing, remains under 0x0 status in KNOX
So it is confirmed that the said model is both mod-friendly and knox-friendly.
There are some limitations though which CAN BE FLASHED.
Refer to post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627996 [SM-N900W8 List of KNOX friendly flashing]
THIS IS ONLY FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 SM-N900W8 MODEL. TRY THIS ON OTHER VARIANTS? DON'T BLAME ME FOR UNDESIRED KNOX COUNTERS!
Note: In rooting your Samsung GALAXY Note 3, make sure that REACTIVATION LOCK is UNCHECKED under the security options or else the flashing will interrupt. I also recommend having the original fimware as a backup if anything goes wrong. If you did not follow this direction, it will not be my fault if you run into a bootloop or malfunction.
Confirmed: NO NEED FOR THE TELCEL FIRMWARE TO BE FLASHED. Go with the firmware in your device.
I am using my RWC firmware and KNOX wasn't tripped during the process.
What to do?
Get the following files from the links provided below.
FLASH FIRST the ChainFire Auto-Root I have provided. The SM-N900W8's root file will not work in Kitkat, so use the one I provided. After flashing, check your DOWNLOAD MODE and confirm if it is still 0x0 or 0x1. If all is still in success, flash now the TWRP.
Device will be considered FULLY ROOTED but limited by some functions due to the KNOX Secure Kernel.
LINKS
* SM-N900W8 Official Firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N900W8
* Chainfire Auto-Root for HLTEXX / Team Win Recovery Project: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/78ivkb8wjvbpoqn/AADxrUuMNoCv3iPYwukeLl34a
View of my Note 3: https://fbcdn-video-a.akamaihd.net/..._=1401772070_5bb759ea4379776dfa95790b61509d05
Notice the following:
A. I am using XPOSED Modules for theming my Note 3 into a GALAXY S5
B. My device is running under ROGERS Wireless because I bought the phone from ROGERS
C. Device has ROOT Access and is working with Titanium Backup / SQLITE Editor / XPOSED
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you back up the firmware while in download mode in the recovery or like while the phone is on and working under settings? and where to download titanium backup app and the twrp?
armanderli said:
What different with this version over the N9005...? Hardware wise...Is it snapdragon and people have been saying that it is impossible with that chip...Apparently not
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let's just say it's firmware is not as strict as the international's
TRAYG said:
you back up the firmware while in download mode in the recovery or like while the phone is on and working under settings? and where to download titanium backup app and the twrp?
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TB is on Google Play Store. And the TWRP -- search it on the general forums sorry so busy got no time to reply past few weeks
thank you sir
trevourlance27 said:
TB is on Google Play Store. And the TWRP -- search it on the general forums sorry so busy got no time to reply past few weeks
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thank you sir and what's the name of the app we use to enter codes to modify it? something terminal ? is that an app you have to be rooted to use ?
terminal emulator?
trevourlance27 said:
~omitted~
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Good job, but quite late. There have been two posts by Oogar and polish_pat already on the forums confirming KNOX 0x0 and have been teaching hundreds.
This is the latest up to date version of the guide. Inside I explain a possibility to why this happens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53632129
armanderli said:
What different with this version over the N9005...? Hardware wise...Is it snapdragon and people have been saying that it is impossible with that chip...Apparently not
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trevourlance27 said:
let's just say it's firmware is not as strict as the international's
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Check link above.
TRAYG said:
thank you sir and what's the name of the app we use to enter codes to modify it? something terminal ? is that an app you have to be rooted to use ?
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trevourlance27 said:
terminal emulator?
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Here is for the S4 discussion if you want to have root and have Knox stays 0x0.
Hat's off to Geohot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
I9505
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This firmware is confirmed working:
I9505XXUGNF1
I9505XXUGNE5
I9505XXUFNB8 (v2 has sorted most of the I9505XXUFN firmware )
I9505XXUFNB9 (?)
I9505XXUFNC4
I9506
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Confirmed working:
i9506XXUBNA2
I9500
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This won't work on I9500, because of different chipset.
FAQ
Q Does this root trigger Knox?
A Nope, Knox stays 0x0.
Q Does this reset Knox if I already have 0x1?
A Nope. It is still not possible.
Q: Do you have a step-by-step guide how to get this work?
A: Read the OP in the original thread and read the video guide here
Q: Install SuperSU, fails to update binary.
A: check you have root using root checker app.
SuperSU on google play store is out dated and will not work.
See suggestion here by jcagara08
Q: I am getting random reboot after root.
A: Make sure you have remove all knox apps completely. See this by Joku1981
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Working on I9505BJUGNE2 too, but i cant update supersu binary. Knox keeps 0 x 0!
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Not working for me on either I9505XXUFNB8 or I9505XXUFNB9 for some reason. It just reboots, I get no messages about installing anything.
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I got root , but like the first poster when i installed SuperSU, says binary needs to be updated, I dont have any recovery installed, the phone then rebooted by itself , I uninstalled SuperSU , but i still have root access according to the app , but , when i download a program such as Titanium Backup , it gave me errors.
Phone works well , now im sad, and I wish I didnt root it
what about i9500 running 4.4.2 ?
Samsung S4 i9505, firmware i9505XXUGNE5.
Successfully rooted. Downloaded SuperUser APK 3.3 and installed. All apps that needed SU/root works.
Knox still 0x0
Note: Reading the original thread, i9505 may need to have the E5 firmware to work.
Playstore version doesn't update binaries, go to chainfire website
Knox shows 0x0 but I can't get rid of the unlocked icon when phone boots.
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rling said:
Samsung S4 i9505, firmware i9505XXUGNE5.
Successfully rooted. Downloaded SuperUser APK 3.3 and installed. All apps that needed SU/root works.
Knox still 0x0
Note: Reading the original thread, i9505 may need to have the E5 firmware to work.
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Right on the money man! I flashed i9505XXUGNE5 from I9505XXUFNB8 and towelroot installed no problem! Thanks!
Edit: A couple of annoying things on this firmware, one word is always in german on "Storage" and the option to set screen lock to "none" VANISHED
Hi,
Does anyone know if I can downgrade i9505 from NE5 to NC4 without tripping knox?
I have a Black Edition and only installed NE5 to test this rooting method (it worked), but i would like to know if I want to go back to black edition version knox will not be triggered.
Thanks in advance
nKramer
kosmo_kramer said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if I can downgrade i9505 from NE5 to NC4 without tripping knox?
I have a Black Edition and only installed NE5 to test this rooting method (it worked), but i would like to know if I want to go back to black edition version knox will not be triggered.
Thanks in advance
nKramer
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You can downgrade to NC4 from NE5 without tripping knox.
Between, I have successfully rooted my device using this method...
RodrigoOgasawara said:
Working on I9505BJUGNE2 too, but i cant update supersu binary. Knox keeps 0 x 0!
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1. Remove KNOX 2.0 with Root Explorer:
KNOX 2.0 in System/App folder:
ContainerAgent.apk
KNOXAgent.apk
ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
KLMSAgent.apk
KnoxAttestationAgent.apk
KNOXStore.apk
KNOXStub.apk
SPDClient.apk
Bridge.apk
KnoxMigrationAgent.apk
KnoxSetupWizardClient.apk
KnoxSteupWizardStub.apk
univesalMDMClient.apk
2. Delete only the ones that appears there.
3. Reboot ur phone and update binaries in SuperSu app :highfive:
AlanDS said:
You can downgrade to NC4 from NE5 without tripping knox.
Between, I have successfully rooted my device using this method...
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Hi,
I would like to be 100% sure of what you are saying. I have a i9505 with XXUFNC4 firmware, the towelroot exploit doesn't work.
But if I upgrade to XXUGNE5 german firmware with Kies (or Odin), apply the towelroot exploit, and then downgrade to my actual XXUFNC4 fwm, you can confirm that normally my phone will stay rooted and still working perfectly ?
Thank you.
You'll lose root when you downgrade.
Mobi0ne said:
Hi,
I would like to be 100% sure of what you are saying. I have a i9505 with XXUFNC4 firmware, the towelroot exploit doesn't work.
But if I upgrade to XXUGNE5 german firmware with Kies (or Odin), apply the towelroot exploit, and then downgrade to my actual XXUFNC4 fwm, you can confirm that normally my phone will stay rooted and still working perfectly ?
Thank you.
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You can safely downgrade to XXUFNC4 from XXUGNE5 firmware without tripping Knox. But you will loose the root.
AlanDS said:
You can safely downgrade to XXUFNC4 from XXUGNE5 firmware without tripping Knox. But you will loose the root.
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Thank you for the clarification !
Anybody tried this on i9500 device?
[email protected] said:
Anybody tried this on i9500 device?
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AFAIK, this exploit doesn't work on Exynos SoC, only Qualcomm, but you should verify elsewhere...
Does anyone know if its possible to downgrade from I9505XXUFNB9 to I9505XXUENA4 without tripping knox?
still no cigar with I9505XXUFNB8
anyone can provide a tip?
Is it possible to return completely to factory again after usijng this method? For warranty for example?
By flashing sotck with Odin?
Thank you!
Enjoy.
Thx but useless it rooted...
Is it different than the Knox folder that you can download from Play Store??
Big thanks.
It works on s7e latest nougat but it feels a bit laggy.
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Are you rooted ?
nope...
Bart3n said:
Are you rooted ?
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MykeChester said:
nope...
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And no TWRP? So stock unrooted and stock recovery?
naadaandil said:
Is it different than the Knox folder that you can download from Play Store??
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Yes it is
yeah...
Bart3n said:
And no TWRP? So stock unrooted and stock recovery?
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MykeChester said:
yeah...
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The only thing i can think of is that you have Knox 0x1 ?
probably...
Bart3n said:
The only thing i can think of is that you have Knox 0x1 ?
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Secure Folder APK modifies your Knox
MykeChester said:
How to fix this? see screnshot
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I got a warning message also when i installed the APK file. Not exactly the same. Have you tried checking updates? It will prevent you from dowloading OTA updates. I got rid of it completely by resetting to factory.
Same problem - Official nougat rom flagged as 'Unauthorised'
MykeChester said:
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I installed the offical nougat rom (UK BTU) on my unlocked, never rooted Galaxy S7 SM-930F using Odin as per instructions on Sammobile site. Generally the firmware works fine and I was very pleased to have it before the OTA roll out in the UK.
UNFORTUNATELY I have been unable to set up either the 'My Knox' app (Play store) or the APK of the 'Secure Folder' app (Sammobile site). In both cases I get a pop up stating "......cannot be set up because unauthorised software was installed on the device".
I used the "Knox Status" app (Play store) to see if the Knox Counter had been triggered. No problem there (Status 0x0, "warranty is valid"). Also note that I still get OTA security updates on schedule so no problems with the firmware being rejected there either. Can anyone help or advise me? The only thing I can think to do is to use Sammobile to downgrade to Marshmallow and wait for the Nougat OTA update?
See this thread on Sammobile.com website in their Galaxy S7 forum: "Galaxy S7 SM-930F - Official nougat rom(UK BTU) Can't install Secure Folder app" - possible explanation and solution given in replies.
gingson said:
I got a warning message also when i installed the APK file. Not exactly the same. Have you tried checking updates? It will prevent you from dowloading OTA updates. I got rid of it completely by resetting to factory.
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Im on stock and receiving OTA... though resetting might work
Secure folder is one of the most important feature in note 7. I really liked in my old note 7. is there any way to get it to work on rooted device, Like if I kept knox or something.
If not, will it work if I returned to the official Rom ?
hi,
this can help for users with rooted sgs7.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rickclephas.fingersecurity&hl=en
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kikan
Secure folder is one of the most important feature in note 7. I really liked in my old note 7. is there any way to get it to work on rooted device, Like if I kept knox or something.
If not, will it work if I returned to the official Rom ?
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I wonder whether Secure Folder root - protection can be bypassed by "hiding root" Xposed plugin. Tell me when you will test it
ahmad 25 said:
Secure folder is one of the most important feature in note 7. I really liked in my old note 7. is there any way to get it to work on rooted device, Like if I kept knox or something.
If not, will it work if I returned to the official Rom ?
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Hello i'm on superman rom and secure folder works well just tick install knox in aroma and voila