[Q] Root 4.3 firmware for GT-i9305

baduncle · Dec 12, 2013

romka.t said:
Well, I don't have a backup, at least not one I can restore with cwm. Any ideas if I try to downgrade it with PC Odin?

P.S.
Just an update to my earlier post regarding Wi-Fi. Reflashed the german (DBT) 4.3 with PC Odin (from download mode). Wi-fi seems to be active, so I suppose there's something wrong with mobile Odin atm.

OK. i flashed via cwm (deodexed, zipalign, pre-rooted), maybe some corrupt bytes.

[Never update or change a system, if you don't have an actual backup]

If i read it correctly, there is a chance there will be a corrupt imei, so, try and risk it.

*EDIT: @BrunoNRG, i think so, there is no way, at the moment, to reset this counter. No idea, if it's gone after downgrade and fresh full update.

BrunoNRG · Dec 12, 2013

baduncle said:
OK. i flashed via cwm (deodexed, zipalign, pre-rooted), maybe some corrupt bytes.

[Never update or change a system, if you don't have an actual backup]

If i read it correctly, there is a chance there will be a corrupt imei, so, try and risk it.

*EDIT: @BrunoNRG, i think so, there is no way, at the moment, to reset this counter. No idea, if it's gone after downgrade and fresh full update.

Now restoring 4.1.2 backup using cwm v6.0.3.3... let's see how it goes

EDIT - Restore complete, knox remains...

darisg · Dec 12, 2013

BrunoNRG said:
I guess I'll try to restore the CWM backup I also did today, before I upgraded to 4.3.

This (attachment) is what my phone shows on download mode, does that mean that the warranty is gone...?

I've got the same....Knox Warranty Void:1
So for the moment no warranty ...(not that i care much) i think the advantages of rooting overcome the warranty.

I have tried cf-auto-root, and the procedure ends successful, but when i install and run SuperSU this is what i get:

"There is not SU binary
installed, and SuperSU
cannot install it. This is
a problem.
If you just upgraded to
Android 4.3 you need to
manually re-root - consult
the relevant forums
for your device"

So...what are we doing now ?

BrunoNRG · Dec 12, 2013

darisg said:
I've got the same....Knox Warranty Void:1
So for the moment no warranty ...(not that i care much) i think the advantages of rooting overcome the warranty.

I have tried cf-auto-root, and the procedure ends successful, but when i install and run SuperSU this is what i get:

"There is not SU binary
installed, and SuperSU
cannot install it. This is
a problem.
If you just upgraded to
Android 4.3 you need to
manually re-root - consult
the relevant forums
for your device"

So...what are we doing now ?

I guess it's all a matter of time untill something like triangle away, but for knox warranty void reset, is made.

I already tried to restore a 4.1.2 backup to see if knox was gone, but it doesn't, I believe that flashing a 4.1.2 stock rom using odin will have no effect on removing knox either.

Regarding your question, I think the same, I can live without warranty, but I really must have root, so I have to find a way to get it working...

ShonkUK · Dec 12, 2013

People who used mobile odin can roll back to 4.1.2
as mobile odin doesnt flash the bootloader

people who used odin cant

just wait a bit and a build will come out without the new bootloader

if you go steaming in now and flash the new bootloader you can never roll back
and will have knox warranty void if you try

BrunoNRG · Dec 12, 2013

ShonkUK said:
People who used mobile odin can roll back to 4.1.2
as mobile odin doesnt flash the bootloader

people who used odin cant

just wait a bit and a build will come out without the new bootloader

if you go steaming in now and flash the new bootloader you can never roll back
and will have knox warranty void if you try

After the new bootloader with knox is installed there's no way to downgrade / replace it?

ShonkUK · Dec 13, 2013

I have just flashed an edited image

sboot.img removed
tz.img removed
hidden.img removed as i didnt see the point in writing a 600mb empty image to nand

system.img

removed system/apps

ContainerAgent.apk
ContainerAgent.odex
ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
KLMSAgent.apk
KLMSAgent.odex
KNOXAgent.apk
KNOXAgent.odex
KNOXStore.apk
KNOXStore.odex
KNOXStub.apk
SPDClient.apk
SPDClient.odex

ChatOn_Market.apk
Dropbox.apk
DropboxOOBE.apk
FotaClient.apk
FotaClient.odex
FWUpgrade.apk
FWUpgrade.odex
GameHub_2.0_ICS_oldkey.apk
Hangouts.apk
Magazines.apk
MoreServices.apk
MoreServices.odex
MusicHub_31.apk
PaperArtist.apk
PlayGames.apk
PlusOne.apk
SamsungApps.apk
SamsungAppsUNA3.apk
SecEmail_i.apk
SecEmail_i.odex
SecExchange.apk
SecEchange.odex
secimsfw.apk
secimsfw.odex
SecNoteMyFiles.apk
SecNoteMyFiles.odex
SNS.apk
SSuggest_i_DeviceOnly.apk
SyncmIDM.apk
SyncmIDM.odex
SyncIDS.apk
SyncIDS.odex
VideoHub.apk

system/containers folder removed
system/etc/secure_storeage/com.sec.knox.store folder removed
system/lib/libknoxdrawglfunction.so removed
system/tima_measurement_info removed

added
system/xbin/busybox
system/xbin/su
system/etc/default_gain.conf edited
system/etc/hosts edited
system/appks/Superuser.apk

Problems that need fixing
SELinux satus = Enforcing
Wifi not working = tz.img needs sorting

on first boot the bootloader picked up that the system was modified and displayed a red dot before first boot
which i wasnt expecting

apart from that everything is running fine

AMoizK · Dec 13, 2013

ShonkUK said:
I have just flashed an edited image

sboot.img removed
tz.img removed
hidden.img removed as i didnt see the point in writing a 600mb empty image to nand

system.img

removed system/apps

ContainerAgent.apk
ContainerAgent.odex
ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
KLMSAgent.apk
KLMSAgent.odex
KNOXAgent.apk
KNOXAgent.odex
KNOXStore.apk
KNOXStore.odex
KNOXStub.apk
SPDClient.apk
SPDClient.odex

ChatOn_Market.apk
Dropbox.apk
DropboxOOBE.apk
FotaClient.apk
FotaClient.odex
FWUpgrade.apk
FWUpgrade.odex
GameHub_2.0_ICS_oldkey.apk
Hangouts.apk
Magazines.apk
MoreServices.apk
MoreServices.odex
MusicHub_31.apk
PaperArtist.apk
PlayGames.apk
PlusOne.apk
SamsungApps.apk
SamsungAppsUNA3.apk
SecEmail_i.apk
SecEmail_i.odex
SecExchange.apk
SecEchange.odex
secimsfw.apk
secimsfw.odex
SecNoteMyFiles.apk
SecNoteMyFiles.odex
SNS.apk
SSuggest_i_DeviceOnly.apk
SyncmIDM.apk
SyncmIDM.odex
SyncIDS.apk
SyncIDS.odex
VideoHub.apk

system/containers folder removed
system/etc/secure_storeage/com.sec.knox.store folder removed
system/lib/libknoxdrawglfunction.so removed
system/tima_measurement_info removed

added
system/xbin/busybox
system/xbin/su
system/etc/default_gain.conf edited
system/etc/hosts edited
system/appks/Superuser.apk

Problems that need fixing
SELinux satus = Enforcing
Wifi not working = tz.img needs sorting

on first boot the bootloader picked up that the system was modified and displayed a red dot before first boot
which i wasnt expecting

apart from that everything is running fine

After flashing offical 4.3 i cant flash any stock roms using odin except of 4.3 and the 4.3 is stuck at bootlogo help

.NetRolller 3D · Dec 13, 2013

SELinux status: Use "SELinuxModeChanger".
WiFi: Apparently Samsung went full @$$hole this time, and made kernel module loading dependent on the Knox bootloader (kernel modules are verified for digital signature using TIMA, which is part of the new bootloader). IOW, we need a custom kernel for WiFi. Someone please port BoefflaV5...

BTW, Samsung changed the way the kernel is signed, so now the old bootloader thinks that the official 4.3 kernel is a custom build, and shows a red ! in the corner.

reymasters · Dec 13, 2013

I flashed the Vodafone Germany update via mobile odin la st night.I'm disappointed with Samsung again.WiFi is not functioning and an epic lag in lockscreen exist. I restored my cm 11 nandroid back up and everything works normal again.

LucasBass · Dec 13, 2013

romka.t said:
Flashed my 9305 with the latest 4.3 DBT (german) firmware, flashed it with mobile Odin and my Wi-fi isn't active, simply can't turn it on. (IMEI mac address and the serials are in place), anyone with 4.3 experience on s3 LTE?

I have flashed the same firmware, there is no problem, everything is fine, no lag or anything buggy, Wifi working fine, battery life is better than last 4.1.2.

Hbohd · Dec 13, 2013

Okay guys, in approx. 3 hours I will get to it, gonna download boeffla 5.x source, compile and test. However, I need exact instructions how to avoid installing new bootloader.

From what I've read here, using mobile odin I can choose what to flash? And what's more, Knox apps might be removed after booting? Or in some other way?

posenato · Dec 13, 2013

lucasbass said:
I have flashed the same firmware, there is no problem, everything is fine, no lag or anything buggy, Wifi working fine, battery life is better than last 4.1.2.

Hi,

since I have the WIFI problem and I tried to flash, unsuccessfully, first by Mobile Odin, then by Heimdall, can you give us some details about your flash action?

In details,
the previous firmware,
the program used to flash,
the firmware flashed (vodafone version or not).

Thanks a lot!

AMoizK · Dec 13, 2013

aaronsclee said:
Have you tested this?

i had partial root access only some apps works and also no wifi so in short not working

romka.t · Dec 13, 2013

lucasbass said:
I have flashed the same firmware, there is no problem, everything is fine, no lag or anything buggy, Wifi working fine, battery life is better than last 4.1.2.

I've managed to install the rom from pc odin. Wifi works, I can't comment on performance and stability yet. The problem is to get root now.

baduncle · Dec 13, 2013

romka.t said:
I've managed to install the rom from pc odin. Wifi works, I can't comment on performance and stability yet. The problem is to get root now.

Problem?
Install CWM, flash super_su.zip from ROOT Guide.
Start up phone, start root explorer, navigate to /system/app/, tap on SuperSU.apk, install.
Open SuperSU from appdrawer and install su.bin and deactivate KNOX.

That's how it's work for me.

romka.t · Dec 13, 2013

baduncle said:
Problem?
Install CWM, flash super_su.zip from ROOT Guide.
Start up phone, start root explorer, navigate to /system/app/, tap on SuperSU.apk, install.
Open SuperSU from appdrawer and install su.bin and deactivate KNOX.

That's how it's work for me.

I was used to a easier way without flashing CWM

- framaroot worked nicely before. But thanks for the headsup, I suppose I'll have to adapt

shucrut · Dec 13, 2013

romka.t said:
I was used to a easier way without flashing CWM - framaroot worked nicely before. But thanks for the headsup, I suppose I'll have to adapt

i'm too waiting for a root method that don't blows up the knox thing

LucasBass · Dec 13, 2013

posenato said:
Hi,

since I have the WIFI problem and I tried to flash, unsuccessfully, first by Mobile Odin, then by Heimdall, can you give us some details about your flash action?

In details,
the previous firmware,
the program used to flash,
the firmware flashed (vodafone version or not).

Thanks a lot!

I flashed the Germany firmware CSC: I9305DBTEMJ4 found on sammobile (not vodafone) using Odin on PC (Odin3 v3.04), my previous firmware was stock 4.1.2 (rooted).
No wifi problem, no lag or anything buggy, everything works fine for me, also I haven't Wipe memory or cache anything, have just flashed it.

Goldie · Dec 13, 2013

Of course you have no wifi issue...you flashed with pc odin and it included knox bootloader

Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk

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