Universal Root de la Vega v0.5 [ Root without tripping KNOX or Malware! ]

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designgears

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4.4.2 has been patched, URDLV will NOT work!

Universal Root de la Vega v0.5
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.

Rooting Method By @designgears & Root App @Chainfire

What is Universal Root de la Vega?
It is simply a script to create Root de la Vega for any device that has the necessary hooks. In its current state, it should be considered beta, the code is still very messy and may not work in some cases.

What devices are supported?
Just about every Samsung device with KNOX! (Excluding Exynos based devices)
Samsung has caught on and has started patching bootloaders, you can still root, but you will trip KNOX.
If you are running MJ4, MJ7, MK1, MK2 or higher you can still root, but you will trip KNOX!

How to find your AP / CSC (PDA) versions:
Dial *#1234#

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of how to use terminal and odin or heimdall (this is not a general support thread)
Odin or Heimdall
Firmware File (see next section)
Linux: p7zip
Windows: Cygwin

How to find your stock firmware:
Go to SamMobile and enter your device CSC in the in the black bar search field. (Free account required to download)
If you cannot find it there, try Google, not my inbox
After you have downloaded your firmware, make sure unzip it down to the odin tar/tar.md5/exe.

SM-N900V SM-N900A

How to use Universal Root de la Vega:
Open a terminal to the directory containing URDLV.sh (not windows command prompt)
Code:
[B]Usage:[/B] ./URDLV.sh [full|csc] [stock firmware file path]
[B]Example:[/B] ./URDLV.sh csc F:\N900PVPUBMI3_N900PSPTBMI3_SPR.tar.md5
[B]Example:[/B] ./URDLV.sh full F:\OneClick_I537UCUBMI2.exe

full = AP and CSC [I](Creates a single file with both AP and CSC, no bootloaders, modems, etc.)[/I]
csc = CSC only

[stock firmware file path] - needs to be the full file path!
Drag and drop the file into the terminal window to get the full path.

What file types does Universal Root de la Vega support?
tar, tar.md5
exe (odin oneclick, thanks to exodin)

What's with the license?
To many kangers on XDA these days... If you don't like it, you can GTFO. :cool:

Where can I download it?

By downloading Universal Root de la Vega you agree to the license above and you agree not to distribute files created with Universal Root de la Vega.

Universal-RDLV_v0.5.7z (1 MB)
MD5: 465f08e6d57eccdb4a29fbd5f7560a6b

root_de_la_vega_sdcard.7z (1.3 MB)
MD5: 3d1d592b397d7b829d86045d9ac40731

Donations are greatly appreciated, not required!
If you would like to donate, head over here.

If you haven't already, pick up a copy of SuperSU Pro to support @Chainfire! Well worth the money!
 
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designgears

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Basic Rooting Instructions
  1. Use Universal Root de la Vega to create a custom firmware (See Post #1)
  2. Boot into bootloader mode
  3. Open Odin or Heimdall and plug your USB cable into your computer and phone
  4. Use Odin or Heimdall to flash the firmware created in step #1
  5. Let your device fully boot after flashing has completed
  6. Copy the contents of root_de_la_vega_sdcard.7z to the root of the internal storage
  7. Reboot (very important!)
  8. After fully booting delete the files from the internal storage that were added previously
  9. Reboot (extremely important!)

Question & Answer

"Root de la Vega" What kind of name is that?
It's named after Ralph de la Vega, CEO of AT&T Mobility.

Can I flash custom recovery/kernel without tripping KNOX flags?
No.


Will this set a tripped KNOX flag 0x1 back to 0x0?
No.


Will root survive a factory reset?
Yes, it does.

Do I need to fully wipe my phone when rooting?
Not always, most cases it should be fine, but sometimes you get lots of forces closes, the only way to fix it is to flash your csc and let it wipe.

Can I unroot?
Yes, use SuperSU full unroot option or flash stock.

I am getting Force Closes after flashing, how can I fix it?
Make sure you are flashing the cache(csc) and system(ap) file!
 
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It means there is scope for rooting indian version running on exynos
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Shouldn't take more than a couple minutes... however, I was testing everything on an ssd.

I'm on one as well (SSD) Win 8. Doesn't seem to complete using full command. Stays on Hex Editing Image.......
Edit I put it at root of C drive now it's working Thx buddy!

---------- Post added at 01:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:28 AM ----------

I did full and it produced a tar file and no corresponding csc file, don't I need a csc file as well?
Does the single file from the full command go in AP with csc left blank?
 
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I'm on one as well (SSD) Win 8. Doesn't seem to complete using full command. Stays on Hex Editing Image.......
Edit I put it at root of C drive now it's working Thx buddy!

---------- Post added at 01:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:28 AM ----------

I did full and it produced a tar file and no corresponding csc file, don't I need a csc file as well?
Does the single file from the full command go in AP with csc left blank?

The AP and the CSC are all in the one file it produced. Just drop it into the AP slot.

Just curious, what was the full path of the file when it wasn't working? I am thinking special characters in the parth might mess it up.

@designgears can I also update my 9005 with MJ3 to newer version without problem with this tool?

Galaxy Note 3 | SM-9005 | Tapatalk

This simply creates the files I used to create by hand. That one thing that has changed, I don't take file requests anymore ;)
 
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The AP and the CSC are all in the one file it produced. Just drop it into the AP slot.

Just curious, what was the full path of the file when it wasn't working? I am thinking special characters in the parth might mess it up.

No file path used ran from command prompt within folder containing URDLV files and tar.
getting ready to flash wish me luck!
also after using xposed i'm official as well:)
 
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The AP and the CSC are all in the one file it produced. Just drop it into the AP slot.

Just curious, what was the full path of the file when it wasn't working? I am thinking special characters in the parth might mess it up.

No file path used ran from command prompt within folder containing URDLV files and tar.
getting ready to flash wish me luck!

Ah, that is why, it wants a full path.

Just type out "URDLV full " and then drag and drop the file onto the cmd prompt window, it will add the full path.
 

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Can you explain What is necessary hooks?
Because you say exynos doesn't have the required hooks.

BRI :
Build date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 02:04:35 +0000
Product Code: BRI
PDA: N900ZSUBMJ2
MODEM: N900XXUBMI2
CSC: N900OZSBMJ2

When I upgrade to ZSBMJ2 , Download mode SHOW WARRANTY BIT.
It is Knox WARRANTY . Like 0x1 on N9005.

ZSBMJ2 PDA include a latest "Knox Bootloader" I think..

now exynos version is the same with S800 in download mode(Knox WARRANTY).
 

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    4.4.2 has been patched, URDLV will NOT work!

    Universal Root de la Vega v0.5
    This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.

    Rooting Method By @designgears & Root App @Chainfire

    What is Universal Root de la Vega?
    It is simply a script to create Root de la Vega for any device that has the necessary hooks. In its current state, it should be considered beta, the code is still very messy and may not work in some cases.

    What devices are supported?
    Just about every Samsung device with KNOX! (Excluding Exynos based devices)
    Samsung has caught on and has started patching bootloaders, you can still root, but you will trip KNOX.
    If you are running MJ4, MJ7, MK1, MK2 or higher you can still root, but you will trip KNOX!

    How to find your AP / CSC (PDA) versions:
    Dial *#1234#

    Prerequisites
    Basic knowledge of how to use terminal and odin or heimdall (this is not a general support thread)
    Odin or Heimdall
    Firmware File (see next section)
    Linux: p7zip
    Windows: Cygwin

    How to find your stock firmware:
    Go to SamMobile and enter your device CSC in the in the black bar search field. (Free account required to download)
    If you cannot find it there, try Google, not my inbox
    After you have downloaded your firmware, make sure unzip it down to the odin tar/tar.md5/exe.

    SM-N900V SM-N900A

    How to use Universal Root de la Vega:
    Open a terminal to the directory containing URDLV.sh (not windows command prompt)
    Code:
    [B]Usage:[/B] ./URDLV.sh [full|csc] [stock firmware file path]
    [B]Example:[/B] ./URDLV.sh csc F:\N900PVPUBMI3_N900PSPTBMI3_SPR.tar.md5
    [B]Example:[/B] ./URDLV.sh full F:\OneClick_I537UCUBMI2.exe
    
    full = AP and CSC [I](Creates a single file with both AP and CSC, no bootloaders, modems, etc.)[/I]
    csc = CSC only
    
    [stock firmware file path] - needs to be the full file path!
    Drag and drop the file into the terminal window to get the full path.

    What file types does Universal Root de la Vega support?
    tar, tar.md5
    exe (odin oneclick, thanks to exodin)

    What's with the license?
    To many kangers on XDA these days... If you don't like it, you can GTFO. :cool:

    Where can I download it?

    By downloading Universal Root de la Vega you agree to the license above and you agree not to distribute files created with Universal Root de la Vega.

    Universal-RDLV_v0.5.7z (1 MB)
    MD5: 465f08e6d57eccdb4a29fbd5f7560a6b

    root_de_la_vega_sdcard.7z (1.3 MB)
    MD5: 3d1d592b397d7b829d86045d9ac40731

    Donations are greatly appreciated, not required!
    If you would like to donate, head over here.

    If you haven't already, pick up a copy of SuperSU Pro to support @Chainfire! Well worth the money!
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    Basic Rooting Instructions
    1. Use Universal Root de la Vega to create a custom firmware (See Post #1)
    2. Boot into bootloader mode
    3. Open Odin or Heimdall and plug your USB cable into your computer and phone
    4. Use Odin or Heimdall to flash the firmware created in step #1
    5. Let your device fully boot after flashing has completed
    6. Copy the contents of root_de_la_vega_sdcard.7z to the root of the internal storage
    7. Reboot (very important!)
    8. After fully booting delete the files from the internal storage that were added previously
    9. Reboot (extremely important!)

    Question & Answer

    "Root de la Vega" What kind of name is that?
    It's named after Ralph de la Vega, CEO of AT&T Mobility.

    Can I flash custom recovery/kernel without tripping KNOX flags?
    No.


    Will this set a tripped KNOX flag 0x1 back to 0x0?
    No.


    Will root survive a factory reset?
    Yes, it does.

    Do I need to fully wipe my phone when rooting?
    Not always, most cases it should be fine, but sometimes you get lots of forces closes, the only way to fix it is to flash your csc and let it wipe.

    Can I unroot?
    Yes, use SuperSU full unroot option or flash stock.

    I am getting Force Closes after flashing, how can I fix it?
    Make sure you are flashing the cache(csc) and system(ap) file!
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    Working on an update guys, please chillax.

    Restoring the links to the current version.
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    Can you, please, write a more detailed instruction?
    Especially the cygwin part?


    Prepare :
    1/ download the MK2 firmware and save it into c:\temp - and extract it to c:\temp\MK2_stock
    2/ download the URDLV script and extract it to c:\temp\Universal-RDLV_v0.5
    3/ Extract the file c:\temp\MK2_stock\N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXXDMK3_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME.tar.md5 to c:\temp\MK2_stock
    4/ MOVE the file c:\temp\MK2_stock\N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXXDMK3_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME.tar.md5 to c:\temp\Universal-RDLV_v0.5
    5/ delete the files c:\temp\MK2_stock\aboot.mbn AND c:\temp\MK2_stock\cache.img.ext4
    6/ Create a folder called output in the folder c:\temp\Universal-RDLV_v0.5
    7/ download/save the URDLV rooting file in c:\temp\ and extract it to c:\temp\root_de_la_vega_sdcard


    Follow the below steps on cygwin after doing the above :


    In green is your computer name, in DarkOrange is the terminal current path ( = where you are currently located on your disk)
    in Red is what you need to type
    in Blue is what the URDLV script will display on your screen. There is nothing to do during this step exept waiting.


    ComputerName ~
    $ cd c:

    ComputerName /cygdrive/c
    $ cd temp

    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp
    $ cd Universal-RDLV_v0.5

    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp/Universal-RDLV_v0.5



    $ ./URDLV.sh full N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXXDMK3_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME.tar.md5

    ================================================================================
    This work is licensed under a Creative Commons
    Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us
    ================================================================================

    Universal Root de la Vega v0.5 -- By DesignGears

    DO NOT DISTRIBUTE FILES CREATED WITH UNIVERSAL ROOT DE LA VEGA

    ================================================================================

    Mode: full
    Filename: N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXXDMK3_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME
    Extension: md5

    Extracting Firmware...
    Hooking System Image...
    -Verifying System Hook...
    --System Hook Found!

    Creating Odin Flashable Tar...

    Do NOT Rename The Odin Flashable Tar!


    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp/Universal-RDLV_v0.5
    $


    No need to close cygwin.

    With Windows Explorer, go to c:\temp\Universal-RDLV_v0.5\output
    Extract the file N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXXDMK3_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME_VEGA.tar.md5 to c:\temp\Universal-RDLV_v0.5\N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXXDMK3_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME_VEGA.tar
    Go to the folder c:\temp\Universal-RDLV_v0.5\N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXXDMK3_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME_VEGA.tar
    Move the files cache.img.ext4 AND system.img.ext4 to c:\temp\MK2_stock



    Go back to cygwin

    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp/Universal-RDLV_v0.5
    $ cd c:temp/MK2_stock


    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp/MK2_stock
    $ tar -H ustar -c boot.img modem.bin rpm.mbn system.img.ext4 cache.img.ext4 NON-HLOS.bin sbl1.mbn tz.mbn hidden.img.ext4 recovery.img sdi.mbn > MK2VEGA.tar

    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp/MK2_stock
    $ md5sum -t MK2VEGA.tar >> MK2VEGA.tar

    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp/MK2_stock
    $ mv MK2VEGA.tar MK2VEGA.tar.md5

    ComputerName /cygdrive/c/temp/MK2_stock
    $


    Put your phone in download mode (vol down + home button + power button at the same time and then Vol up to confirm on screen instruction)
    Open Odin
    Plug your phone through USB, ODIN detects it.
    In odin, put in the AP field, the file c:\temp\MK2_stock\MK2VEGA.tar.md5
    Click Start.

    When the phone reboots, in windows explorer, go to c:\temp\root_de_la_vega_sdcard and copy the folder root_files AND the file root_de_la_vega.sh to your phone.
    Reboot the phone.
    When it is started, delete the previously copied files from your phone.
    Reboot the phone.

    Done

    Hope this helps - if so don't forget to click the "Thank You" button
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    I haven't forgotten about this, still working on a new version, however, the PS4 has slowed me down a lot ;)