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[Q] 4.3 OTA - Warranty Replacement Phone/Root/Unlock

I just received my warranty replacement S3 from verizon and noticed it came with 4.3 installed. I looked around to find out how to root it and unlock the bootloader and from what I've read, the bootloader is locked completely, for now... Is there a root method I can use that won't trip this Knox crap? Sorry, I tried googling and searching but couldn't find a whole lot. I didn't even know about this Knox crap since I was always on CM11.

NITRO_2 said:
I just received my warranty replacement S3 from verizon and noticed it came with 4.3 installed. I looked around to find out how to root it and unlock the bootloader and from what I've read, the bootloader is locked completely, for now... Is there a root method I can use that won't trip this Knox crap? Sorry, I tried googling and searching but couldn't find a whole lot. I didn't even know about this Knox crap since I was always on CM11.
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The only root method we have for VRUCML1 4.3 update is Saferoot. As you can see, it is in the S4 section but has been confirmed to work for the S3 on 4.3 plenty of times. You will obtain root access if you follow this.

SlimSnoopOS said:
The only root method we have for VRUCML1 4.3 update is Saferoot. As you can see, it is in the S4 section but has been confirmed to work for the S3 on 4.3 plenty of times. You will obtain root access if you follow this.
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Thank you, I'm rooted now. Hopefully someone will find a way around this knox security thing verizon's got going on. Otherwise I'll be on stock rooted 4.3 for awhile. Thanks again, rooted is a lot better than nothing

NITRO_2 said:
Thank you, I'm rooted now. Hopefully someone will find a way around this knox security thing verizon's got going on. Otherwise I'll be on stock rooted 4.3 for awhile. Thanks again, rooted is a lot better than nothing
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No problem! Would you like to run custom TW VRUCML1 roms? Cuz Hashcode ported Safestrap over to the S3 which allows one to flash roms based on the same kernel as the VRUCML1 OTA.
Edit: Safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
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I received my warranty replacement too and it had 4.12. I rooted it right away.
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Reading this thread reminds me wen i was at a corp vzw store noticed some of there display devices didn't have the 4.3ota and also noticed a customers getting new fone(s4) and not having the 4.3ota he was able to ignore it. I guess its luck
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Rooting the AT&T LG G2

My friend has the AT&T G2 and she received an OTA update to her phone on 2/13/14. I want to help her root her phone but I am not sure if the update she received will present any challenges. Can I still use the rooting methods that were already established before her phone received this update ?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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DoubleA319 said:
My friend has the AT&T G2 and she received an OTA update to her phone on 2/13/14. I want to help her root her phone but I am not sure if the update she received will present any challenges. Can I still use the rooting methods that were already established before her phone received this update ?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Sub'd.
I was literally doing the exact same thing this afternoon too. My friends phone has the newest OTA and is on firmware D80010q.
I tried the normal methods to no avail. I was able to get Superuser on the phone, however, didn't have root access. From what I've been able to come up with we have to downgrade to D80010d in order to root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50354625&postcount=2121
I also am looking for some confirmations on what I mentioned above. Thanks!

iksnoved25 said:
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I was literally doing the exact same thing this afternoon too. My friends phone has the newest OTA and is on firmware D80010q.
I tried the normal methods to no avail. I was able to get Superuser on the phone, however, didn't have root access. From what I've been able to come up with we have to downgrade to D80010d in order to root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50354625&postcount=2121
I also am looking for some confirmations on what I mentioned above. Thanks!
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Yep that's true. From what I have read in this forum if you have q or o then you have to downgrade to d in order to root. At least that seems to be the proven way!

iksnoved25 said:
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I was literally doing the exact same thing this afternoon too. My friends phone has the newest OTA and is on firmware D80010q.
I tried the normal methods to no avail. I was able to get Superuser on the phone, however, didn't have root access. From what I've been able to come up with we have to downgrade to D80010d in order to root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50354625&postcount=2121
I also am looking for some confirmations on what I mentioned above. Thanks!
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ratibars said:
Yep that's true. From what I have read in this forum if you have q or o then you have to downgrade to d in order to root. At least that seems to be the proven way!
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Thanks for the info guys. It seems my friend is on the q update also. I'll run this by her. Hey iksnoved25, if you happen to attempt this method before me let me know how it goes for you. Good luck to both of us.

DoubleA319 said:
Thanks for the info guys. It seems my friend is on the q update also. I'll run this by her. Hey iksnoved25, if you happen to attempt this method before me let me know how it goes for you. Good luck to both of us.
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Yeah its not my phone, its a girl who lives a few hours away. But if the rooting software isn't updated by the next time I see her (2 weeks or so), I'll most likely give it a shot. Post here or PM me and keep me updated on how it all goes. I found a youtube video that went through it and it doesn't seem that difficult.

Yea my friend isn't exactly close and she is likely to be deterred by any extra steps.
Does that video cover downgrading the software version back to d? If so post the link. If it's just a rooting a video I don't need it. I already rooted my Sprint G2.
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DoubleA319 said:
Yea my friend isn't exactly close and she is likely to be deterred by any extra steps.
Does that video cover downgrading the software version back to d? If so post the link. If it's just a rooting a video I don't need it. I already rooted my Sprint G2.
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here ya go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqw_LFuyHbE

Thanks
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I was able to root while using D80010o. The instructions in this thread were helpful.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633150

Help rooting with 9.30.1 Xt926 running 4.1.2

I looked around and cant seem to find anything on this. I found a thread for 9.30.1 for androind 4.3 but obviously it wont work on my device.
My system version is 9.30.1.XT926 Android Version 4.1.2
This is my first root and i am completely new to rooting. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Also i tried motochopper and that failed

Two words, "Safe Root."

Can you be more specific? Like I said I'm new to rooting
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demon627 said:
Can you be more specific? Like I said I'm new to rooting
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RikRong said:
Two words, "Safe Root."
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I have asked that the "SafeRoot" thread be sticked. Note one word.
Search with google "saferoot xda"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

aviwdoowks said:
I have asked that the "SafeRoot" thread be sticked. Note one word.
Search with google "saferoot xda"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Maybe since it's for the s4. I'm not a fan of repost but it might get you the sticky.

demon627 said:
I looked around and cant seem to find anything on this. I found a thread for 9.30.1 for androind 4.3 but obviously it wont work on my device.
My system version is 9.30.1.XT926 Android Version 4.1.2
This is my first root and i am completely new to rooting. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Also i tried motochopper and that failed
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Try my method at #4 in this post. It may work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701920

Root help.

Hello, not new to rooting at all. Just got an S6 build G920VVRU4BOK7 and apparently I can't find a way to root this device without tripping KNOX.
Can anyone point me to a thread or something where this has been discussed? (yes I searched and nothing came up)
I'm running 5.1.1
Thank you,
Cody

Not possible unfortunately. Return if you can!!!
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CodyBMW said:
Hello, not new to rooting at all. Just got an S6 build G920VVRU4BOK7 and apparently I can't find a way to root this device without tripping KNOX.
Can anyone point me to a thread or something where this has been discussed? (yes I searched and nothing came up)
I'm running 5.1.1
Thank you,
Cody
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Please share the rooting method you found that trips KNOX. I didn't think there was anyway to root G920VVRU4BOK7.
Thanks,
Mike

What phone currently available for Verizon network IS rootable?
Any of the Note variants?
Any Nexus model?
I don't mean it has to be purchased at Verizon just capable of running on the network.

CodyBMW said:
What phone currently available for Verizon network IS rootable?
Any of the Note variants?
Any Nexus model?
I don't mean it has to be purchased at Verizon just capable of running on the network.
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The Nexus 6p is a great choice.

Misterxtc said:
The Nexus 6p is a great choice.
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Looks like $549 is the price I'm finding for the 64 gb (in the US) have you found it for less?

The title and OP in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/root-list-root-apps-t3106204 - reads as if rooting the phone is possible.
That said it doesn't detail how to root and none of the other threads seem to indicate it either. Last I checked rooting the S6 was not readily possible, especially if you care about not tripping Knox.

J4nu5 said:
The title and OP in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/root-list-root-apps-t3106204 - reads as if rooting the phone is possible.
That said it doesn't detail how to root and none of the other threads seem to indicate it either. Last I checked rooting the S6 was not readily possible, especially if you care about not tripping Knox.
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Yes, firmware versions OE2 and below can be rooted. The OP is talking about version G920VVRU4BOK7 which cannot be rooted. There is currently no rooting method available whether it trips KNOX or not.
Mike

Would this method work for obtaining root?
androiding.how/how-to-root-galaxy-s6-on-android-5-1-1-all-variants/

CodyBMW said:
Would this method work for obtaining root?
androiding.how/how-to-root-galaxy-s6-on-android-5-1-1-all-variants/
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No.
Verizon locks their bootloaders preventing us from flashing modified kernels. Plus twrp isn't available for Verizon Galaxy S6.

Any way of Odining back to OE2 from BOK7?

godcomplex37 said:
Any way of Odining back to OE2 from BOK7?
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Nope.
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oh man. just bought my SGS6 ;\ and it's BOG7... guess that won't be rootable right away ;\....

HELP rooting my Gs6
G290VVRU4BOK7 I DWL ping pong and super su already. Thank you

831Mrbiggs said:
G290VVRU4BOK7 I DWL ping pong and super su already. Thank you
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Um..... What?
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831Mrbiggs said:
G290VVRU4BOK7 I DWL ping pong and super su already. Thank you
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Why did you bother?

Anyone tried "One Click Root" ?
Anyone tried rooting SM-G920V using "One Click Root" ?
One Click Root claim the following:
Ready to root your SM-G920V? Thanks to One Click Root, rooting has never been safer, easier, or faster. When we called our software “One Click” Root, we really meant it!. Four Easy Steps to Root Your SAMSUNG SM-G920V....
https://www.oneclickroot.com/root/samsung-sm-g920v-lmy47x-g920vvru3bog5-5-1-1
One Click Root is featured on XDA
http://www.xda-developers.com/one-click-root-in-2016/

utsc said:
Anyone tried rooting SM-G920V using "One Click Root" ?
One Click Root claim the following:
Ready to root your SM-G920V? Thanks to One Click Root, rooting has never been safer, easier, or faster. When we called our software “One Click” Root, we really meant it!. Four Easy Steps to Root Your SAMSUNG SM-G920V....
https://www.oneclickroot.com/root/samsung-sm-g920v-lmy47x-g920vvru3bog5-5-1-1
One Click Root is featured on XDA
http://www.xda-developers.com/one-click-root-in-2016/
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SORRY
There Is No Root At This Time
Brand: samsung
Model: sm-g920v
Android Version: 5.1.1 (lmy47x.g920vvru4bok7)

CodyBMW said:
What phone currently available for Verizon network IS rootable?
Any of the Note variants?
Any Nexus model?
I don't mean it has to be purchased at Verizon just capable of running on the network.
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s5 with bok3 to pb1 kernel check out jrkruse thread on this forum

Sam Spade1 said:
s5 with bok3 to pb1 kernel check out jrkruse thread on this forum
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Lmao
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Galaxy S3 verizon

Hello, i need help with this. I have the galaxy s3 i535vrubnf5 running 4.4.2 stock. I am in need of a root method please, towel root doesn't work, i am familiar with Odin but cannot find the correct files. Any help would be a blessing.

Armanite2016 said:
Hello, i need help with this. I have the galaxy s3 i535vrubnf5 running 4.4.2 stock. I am in need of a root method please, towel root doesn't work, i am familiar with Odin but cannot find the correct files. Any help would be a blessing.
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Have you tried King root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3107637
Nexus 6 running SSHD or Cataclysm

http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-bootloader-downgrade-service/
On 4.4.2 you're either stuck using safestrap recovery and Touchwiz ROMs, or you can pay to have a jtag soldered in which allows for downgrading back to 4.3 or older

FlashHappy78 said:
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-bootloader-downgrade-service/
On 4.4.2 you're either stuck using safestrap recovery and Touchwiz ROMs, or you can pay to have a jtag soldered in which allows for downgrading back to 4.3 or older
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You've now posted this response in 3 threads. Trying to boost your post count?
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ShapesBlue said:
You've now posted this response in 3 threads. Trying to boost your post count?
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Actually trying to help. I see everyone saying "you can only use safestrap" and "there's no way to downgrade" likes it's fact. Sorry. My bad. I'll just ignore the misinformation from now on and let people spead lies.
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FlashHappy78 said:
Actually trying to help. I see everyone saying "you can only use safestrap" and "there's no way to downgrade" likes it's fact. Sorry. My bad. I'll just ignore the misinformation from now on and let people spead lies.
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For the most part it is a fact. I've seen a lot of people complain about mobile tech videos also
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