SG i9305 Towelroot problem - Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help &

Hi! I've just tried towelroot and it shoved in my face that my phone is not supported. I have tried the different modstrings and my kernel date is 28.11.2013 (should be supported). Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. Thank you!
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VankaMa said:
Hi! I've just tried towelroot and it shoved in my face that my phone is not supported. I have tried the different modstrings and my kernel date is 28.11.2013 (should be supported). Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Use odin to root your i9305. check the odin guide below in my signature and follow the steps to root your device, very easy

Thank you! I was thinking about Odin but yet again I was curious why the towelroot was not working uder those conditions. But I guess root is root no matter how you get it
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VankaMa said:
Thank you! I was thinking about Odin but yet again I was curious why the towelroot was not working uder those conditions. But I guess root is root no matter how you get it
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yep, you got that right
This is the easiest way in my opninion

MaHo_66 said:
yep, you got that right
This is the easiest way in my opninion
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I have also rooted my phone by flashing Philz recovery using stock recovery
Then, the way opened to Custom World.

Towelroot
VankaMa said:
Hi! I've just tried towelroot and it shoved in my face that my phone is not supported. I have tried the different modstrings and my kernel date is 28.11.2013 (should be supported). Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Somehow the new towelroot is not compatible with the i9305. knowing this because it happened to me too . until i decided to try the version 1 and version 2 . and version 2 worked for me. Now i don't see any difference whether you root with odin or with towelroot. Unless you don't want your knox warranty void.. that's the only difference. if you did upgraded to 4.3 and you rooted your device with a different method other than towelroot, it will void your knox warranty.

Hbohd said:
I have also rooted my phone by flashing Philz recovery using stock recovery
Then, the way opened to Custom World.
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I tried the tr v2 and v1 but no success whatsoever. Guess it's time to Odin my phone thank for the help!
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Hey guys do you think that the towelroot method will be available for the gt 19305 soon ? Have been wanting to root this phone for quite a while now would like to keep knox happy if you know what i mean.
just one more question does anybody know when the kitkat update will be available ota in Ireland?
CHEERS.

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[Q] Kingo Android Root possible?

Theres a new one click root solution floating around called Kingo Android Root. The website states it works on all version up to & including 4.3. It also includes a good number of sammy devices in its supported list. Im wondering if it will work for the ATT note 3 which doesnt have a root solution yet. Im willing to guinea pig it when I get my device but was just wondering if anyone happened to try it on a different version?
Bump...im still waiting on mine but if anyones brave....
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Bladerunner1825us said:
Bump...im still waiting on mine but if anyones brave....
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If the bootloader is locked it isn't going to work until an exploit is found.
Looking into it on other forums its said to be working on several bootloader locked phones specifically the xperia z. I dont see how the bootloader would affect it as its not tryingnto install recovery or anything other then granting superuser access.
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This root method works on the S4 with locked boot loader. Of we can't get recovery at least root access for ROM tool box will be nice.
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REDFOCZ said:
This root method works on the S4 with locked boot loader. Of we can't get recovery at least root access for ROM tool box will be nice.
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Yea? Im on MF3 on my s4 with safestrap but really just running stock rooted cuz theres still some kernel bugs that need to be ironed out but if i can get it to root the note 3 ill be perfectly happy
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tried it, it gets blocked on the phone the knox notification gives a warning
blewis540 said:
tried it, it gets blocked on the phone the knox notification gives a warning
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I wonder if you can disable or force stop knox through the app manager and then try to do it. Hopefully mine gets here today so I can mess around with it. I live like 2 blocks away from an AT&T store if something goes wrong haha
I want to use the gameplayer to modify game!! Hope someone figure out method to root!
takki83 said:
I want to use the gameplayer to modify game!! Hope someone figure out method to root!
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lol same
nigerson said:
lol same
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Itll come soon enough. We have the best and brightest on these forums so im not worried at all.
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Way to root I537UCUBMI2

I just flashed I537UCUBMI2, this is the first 4.3 for i537, but I found I can't root it! I can't remove the AT&T software and add Chinese language.
I was just want to give up, lucky, I use one Chinese software called “ROOT大师”, you can just search "VRoot" with Google. Now my phone is rooted, and I have removed all the annoying software.
Good luck.
Can you provide a link for this root method and a tutorial on how you used it? This way there is no confusion for anyone. I for one would appreciate it because I've been on mf1 for months now and have wanted to flash the mi2 leak but I've been waiting patiently for root.
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This is getting me very anxious. Has anyone else looked into this? I'm at work and not going to be near a computer for a few hours so if anyone has info please share.
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tmease1 said:
This is getting me very anxious. Has anyone else looked into this? I'm at work and not going to be near a computer for a few hours so if anyone has info please share.
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tmease1 said:
Can you provide a link for this root method and a tutorial on how you used it? This way there is no confusion for anyone. I for one would appreciate it because I've been on mf1 for months now and have wanted to flash the mi2 leak but I've been waiting patiently for root.
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Sorry to reply late, because I am in China.
I will show you the steps in brief.
1. Just flash leaked I537UCUBMI2
2. Go to setting, enable the USB debug. Just like other Android 4.X phone, I noticed we should tick always enable to connect to this computer.
3. Install the "root master", this is a Chinese software, maybe something can't display correctly in non-Unicode computers.
Software download:
REMOVED
After install this software, open this software, connect your phone to your computer, maybe need to install some drivers.
4. Just simply click "一键ROOT", the green button, the phone will restart 2 times, and after that, your phone is rooted.
After your Phone is rooted. The software will show:"三星I537已经拥有ROOT权限“
Sorry, because I cannot post pictures. Just follow the steps, you can make it.
Thanks for replying. I've got everything downloaded and I will try tomorrow after I get off of work. Thanks again.
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tmease1 said:
This is getting me very anxious. Has anyone else looked into this? I'm at work and not going to be near a computer for a few hours so if anyone has info please share.
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Be wary of these Chinese root methods. They are known to collect your IMEI number which is not needed for a rooting process. Therefore XDA has not allowed any links to their software at this time.l
kennyglass123 said:
Be wary of these Chinese root methods. They are known to collect your IMEI number which is not needed for a rooting process. Therefore XDA has not allowed any links to their software at this time.l
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Thanks for the heads up. I figured something wasnt right about this. When i searched for this root method every site that i had found was in Chinese which made me start to think about it. Another thing that makes me wonder is that we have had this leak for awhile now and no one else has had success with root and then out of nowhere this pops up. Plus the op doesn't have very many posts here on xda. In going to play it safe and wait on something else.
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Rooted anyway. 4.3 is much faster than 4.2.2. Samsung keyboard is better but still doesn't match up to real Swype imo. Battery life is remarkably better. 22 hr 40 mins with 23%. 2 hr 43 mins screen on time. Always died on me before. Seems more stable overall but watchon is broken for me.
chronicaust said:
Rooted anyway. 4.3 is much faster than 4.2.2. Samsung keyboard is better but still doesn't match up to real Swype imo. Battery life is remarkably better. 22 hr 40 mins with 23%. 2 hr 43 mins screen on time. Always died on me before. Seems more stable overall but watchon is broken for me.
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Actually piracy is not the most important thing for me. May be this software will collect IMEI or other information, but I think they will not do anything bad, the built-in software is more annoying for me.
chronicaust said:
Rooted anyway. 4.3 is much faster than 4.2.2. Samsung keyboard is better but still doesn't match up to real Swype imo. Battery life is remarkably better. 22 hr 40 mins with 23%. 2 hr 43 mins screen on time. Always died on me before. Seems more stable overall but watchon is broken for me.
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Did you use the chinese software?
Kingo root method would probably be better for you than Vroot. Kingo has responded to XDA's request to remove the IMEI collection...it just not has been confirmed but they have always kept communication open with XDA.
Yes I used the Chinese software.
chronicaust said:
Yes I used the Chinese software.
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What superuser app installed with the Chinese software? Superuser, SuperSU or a Chinese version?
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tmease1 said:
What superuser app installed with the Chinese software? Superuser, SuperSU or a Chinese version?
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I didn't even look I just installed SuperSU over it. Works perfectly.
I flashed the 4.3 leak and rooted using vroot. I replaced the superuser app with supersu. I'll report back in a few days if I run into any problems.
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Sana2 said:
I think this is Chinese root method. Look really strange. So confused !
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I asked some expert, the Chinese root method use the "Master Key", by using this bug, almost all Android 4.3 devices can be rooted easily.
tmease1 said:
I flashed the 4.3 leak and rooted using vroot. I replaced the superuser app with supersu. I'll report back in a few days if I run into any problems.
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What install method for supersu did you use?
sc0tty8 said:
What install method for supersu did you use?
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Downloaded it from the play store.
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Thanks for suggesting Vroot, tried it on friend's S4 active and worked like charm. Although it installed unnecessary app to manage data when connected to PC which i removed using titanium.
DID IT!
mikecn said:
I just flashed I537UCUBMI2, this is the first 4.3 for i537, but I found I can't root it! I can't remove the AT&T software and add Chinese language.
I was just want to give up, lucky, I use one Chinese software called “ROOT大师”, you can just search "VRoot" with Google. Now my phone is rooted, and I have removed all the annoying software.
Good luck.
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I tried it and it works good. After I rooted it I downloaded SuperSU and ROM Toolbox pro and froz VROOT so it wouldnt come back and try something. No problems running AT&T SGH-I537 4.3.3 rooted...

[Q] SafeStrap for MJ5?

Sorry, if this is asked already...
But I couldn't find any answers, You see, I'm planning on rooting using
Kingo, and installing SafeStrap to install stock android (Getting rid of TouchWiz ^_^!!!!)
But I want to know is it possible with these specs:
SELinux: Enforced
Build: MJ5
Note 3: N900A
AT&T
Thanks! , hopefully I will be able to mod this phone back and forth.
And if this has been asked before, sorry, again, I couldn't find it.
i4GS said:
Sorry, if this is asked already...
But I couldn't find any answers, You see, I'm planning on rooting using
Kingo, and installing SafeStrap to install stock android (Getting rid of TouchWiz ^_^!!!!)
But I want to know is it possible with these specs:
SELinux: Enforced
Build: MJ5
Note 3: N900A
AT&T
Thanks! , hopefully I will be able to mod this phone back and forth.
And if this has been asked before, sorry, again, I couldn't find it.
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same phone I have, I used kingo and safestrap, no problems, knox still ok never triped
carl1961 said:
same phone I have, I used kingo and safestrap, no problems, knox still ok never triped
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So, even if its SeLinux enforced I can install Safestrap safe and fine?
Sorry just making 100% sure.
carl1961 said:
same phone I have, I used kingo and safestrap, no problems, knox still ok never triped
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So, Safestrap fine even with SELinux enforced? Interesting will try tomorrow. If not, Best buy, heh.
100% sure ? I just want to try to not fail at something.
carl1961 said:
same phone I have, I used kingo and safestrap, no problems, knox still ok never triped
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So, Safestrap fine even with SELinux enforced? Interesting will try tomorrow. If not, Best buy, heh.
100% sure ? I just want to try to not fail at something
i4GS said:
So, even if its SeLinux enforced I can install Safestrap safe and fine?
Sorry just making 100% sure.
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Safestrap does nothing to the kernel or the original stock ROM so it does not affect any of the secure features. It is similar to a dual boot on a PC.
so im assuming everything went OK no problems .. i was looking to do the same but im on MJ5 att completely stock havent even tried to mess with this phone yet
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i4GS said:
So, Safestrap fine even with SELinux enforced? Interesting will try tomorrow. If not, Best buy, heh.
100% sure ? I just want to try to not fail at something
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yes running this [ROM][DEC 25][UrDroid][STOCK][AT&T MJ5 ][DEODEXED]
just took this snapshot you can verify the date and time
your doing right to be cautious, less chance of messing up
Was it hard using kingo to root it..
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azz72 said:
Was it hard using kingo to root it..
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Kingo is just one click and it is done. Just download the program to your PC. Connect your phone and run the program. it tells you what you need to do and all that is, is to confirm a couple of phone responses.
Do you need to be connected to the Internet when you run kingo?
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jyazzie110 said:
Do you need to be connected to the Internet when you run kingo?
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I think so, when it determines your phone it seems to download the needed file
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jyazzie110 said:
Do you need to be connected to the Internet when you run kingo?
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The phone does not need the internet for Kingo. But the PC does and the phone must be connected to the PC.
carl1961 said:
yes running this [ROM][DEC 25][UrDroid][STOCK][AT&T MJ5 ][DEODEXED]
just took this snapshot you can verify the date and time
your doing right to be cautious, less chance of messing up
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I have rooted with kingo and tried the SafeStrap 1.6/7.0 , It was a great sucess! , i installed setCPU and Xposed Framework, XPOSED works FANTASTIC! Of course (created a backup of the stock rom first), I can't thank you guys enough!
MJ5 Rooted Kingoed and SafeStraped!
Now all i can't wait for is Cyanogenmod or AOSP ROM for HLTEATT Note 3 ^_^ I want stock Android !!
Hope you guys have a great day/night !! Again, thanks!
i4GS said:
I have rooted with kingo and tried the SafeStrap 1.6/7.0 , It was a great sucess! , i installed setCPU and Xposed Framework, XPOSED works FANTASTIC! Of course (created a backup of the stock rom first), I can't thank you guys enough!
MJ5 Rooted Kingoed and SafeStraped!
Now all i can't wait for is Cyanogenmod or AOSP ROM for HLTEATT Note 3 ^_^ I want stock Android !!
Hope you guys have a great day/night !! Again, thanks!
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I think our SafeStrap is 3.71
i4GS said:
I have rooted with kingo and tried the SafeStrap 1.6/7.0 , It was a great sucess! , i installed setCPU and Xposed Framework, XPOSED works FANTASTIC! Of course (created a backup of the stock rom first), I can't thank you guys enough!
MJ5 Rooted Kingoed and SafeStraped!
Now all i can't wait for is Cyanogenmod or AOSP ROM for HLTEATT Note 3 ^_^ I want stock Android !!
Hope you guys have a great day/night !! Again, thanks!
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Are you aware of any efforts to port CyanogenMod or other high quality AOSP build to hlteatt? I tried the latest build of CM11 - see http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/90429-cm11-samsung-galaxy-note-3-att/, as the 'assert' command in it's install script specifically permits installing on AT&T variant of Note 3, but without much success. My other favorite - OmniROM, does not support Note 3 at all.
Greg
gregko1980 said:
Are you aware of any efforts to port CyanogenMod or other high quality AOSP build to hlteatt? I tried the latest build of CM11 - see http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/90429-cm11-samsung-galaxy-note-3-att/, as the 'assert' command in it's install script specifically permits installing on AT&T variant of Note 3, but without much success. My other favorite - OmniROM, does not support Note 3 at all.
Greg
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I have OmniRom on my Asus Tab and I love it. I wish we could have it on the Note 3.
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i4GS said:
I have rooted with kingo and tried the SafeStrap 1.6/7.0 , It was a great sucess! , i installed setCPU and Xposed Framework, XPOSED works FANTASTIC! Of course (created a backup of the stock rom first),
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If you want to play with the stock ROM, I suggest that you restore the backup to one of the slots. Then make another backup before you do anything you're not sure of. If you mess anything up, just restore the last backup. If you really mess it up, you have the stock slot to boot from.
Now all i can't wait for is Cyanogenmod or AOSP ROM for HLTEATT Note 3 ^_^ I want stock Android !!
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I don't think we can do that (yet). The ROM has to be a modification od Samsung's stock ROM. But I feel the same way you do. I'd love Cyanogen and a dozen other ROMs to play with. And one that's super fast and doesn't use much battery. I'm trying X-Note right now. It's fast according to both benchmarks. I'll give it a few days of settling to see how it does on battery.

New update!

Just got the new update in from Samsung for my sm-g900F.
Using the phone for about an hour now and one thing that is noticeably better is the fingerprint sensor. I've tried the weirdest angles I could think of and it still works! Much less errors than before.
Overall phone also seems to be responding to commands better but I'll know for sure after a fee days of use.
Still waiting for a Play edition so I can have aosp now!
What update? I'm in Scotland and haven't received any
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nikhilmulay said:
Just got the new update in from Samsung for my sm-g900F.
Using the phone for about an hour now and one thing that is noticeably better is the fingerprint sensor. I've tried the weirdest angles I could think of and it still works! Much less errors than before.
Overall phone also seems to be responding to commands better but I'll know for sure after a fee days of use.
Still waiting for a Play edition so I can have aosp now!
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What does it say before updating ??? What serial for update ???
me too... got an update just now
but, after an update i cant root it anymore
zulguamusang said:
me too... got an update just now
but, after an update i cant root it anymore
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Wiped everything or just cache?
The idiot that I am, didn't bother to see what the previous version was. Haven't rooted yet so dont know about that.
tried using towelroot v3 saying unsupported device
zebulon17 said:
Wiped everything or just cache?
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nothing wiped.. just update it as usual...
israelien said:
tried using towelroot v3 saying unsupported device
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Use odin 3.09... flash to NE6.... TOWELROOT then install mobile odin and then save the tar file for nf6. .... flash again with mobile odin... root still there
Is there any update to the towelroot version to support the new software NF6?
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GastonC said:
Use odin 3.09... flash to NE6.... TOWELROOT then install mobile odin and then save the tar file for nf6. .... flash again with mobile odin... root still there
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Well if you have root why not flash the new rom with Mobile Odin Pro straight away and enable Everroot and the other 2 options and also keep root.
For everyone that didn't receive the new ANG2 update yet:
My XtreStoLite stock ROM is already based on this firmware already since yesterday.
See:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732110
GastonC said:
Use odin 3.09... flash to NE6.... TOWELROOT then install mobile odin and then save the tar file for nf6. .... flash again with mobile odin... root still there
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Does Mobile odin on S5?
ChelseaHansa said:
Does Mobile odin on S5?
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Yes, Mobile Odin Pro works on most of the S5 devices, look in the devs OP wich are not (yet) supported to check your model.
gee2012 said:
Yes, Mobile Odin Pro works on most of the S5 devices, look in the devs OP wich are not (yet) supported to check your model.
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Thanks. It's work. Already installed. [emoji1]
GastonC said:
Use odin 3.09... flash to NE6.... TOWELROOT then install mobile odin and then save the tar file for nf6. .... flash again with mobile odin... root still there
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Could you please explain in detail bro?
I noticed that we have less free ram in total! Is that so? Or is it just me?
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Yup! Showing 325 MB free for me right now. But in use the phone is definitely much smoother.
So smoother operation in a 250mb update, less ram available and still 4.4.2 droid. Makes me curious for the whatsnew log. I really hoped for 4.4.4 by now since other very expensive flagships left 4.4.2 ages ago in modern Phone time table
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I see also that when you select lock screen effect that we now have previews what effect you choose
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And I see the unlock pattern are changed! A new one and the colour one are gone
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rooting OTA phone

what is the proper way to root an OTA lollipop note 4. I am hearing it might brick your phone when you use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...sy-steps-stock-odin-n910tuvu1anih-cf-t2903733. What about this one from Jovy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56226823&postcount=2 maybe there is a better one. thanks
murayoshi said:
what is the proper way to root an OTA lollipop note 4. I am hearing it might brick your phone when you use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...sy-steps-stock-odin-n910tuvu1anih-cf-t2903733. What about this one from Jovy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56226823&postcount=2 maybe there is a better one. thanks
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I flashed the cf-autoroot for lollipop from the first thread when I was odin 100% stock 5.0.1 and it worked flawless.
thanx for the help nosympathy just rooted my note4
murayoshi said:
thanx for the help nosympathy just rooted my note4
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Anytime!
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