[TOOLKIT] SKIPSOFT ANDROID TOOLKIT - NOTE 3 - Drivers, Root, Recovery + MORE

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BobbyHenceMcGee

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taticuio said:
Ok, I get the idea but if I don't flash custom image just root, is it possible to keep Knox 0 ?

Thank you for your effort and job.
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It's possible if you are on 4.3, but if you've upgraded to the 4.4.x firmware then I'm pretty sure (correct me if I'm wrong people) that you can't.
Way I see it: If the device gets completely bricked (can't turn on the screen) then knox warranty isn't a problem anyway as they are not able to prove it was voided. If it was soft bricked and want to claim warranty repair/replace then make it hard bricked. Swimming pool anyone?
Just make damn sure you tell them the problem occurred while Samsung Kies was flashing the latest update.
They go full-slime bag on voiding warranty via rooting then return the favour by getting the warranty claim regardless.
Either way I still think rooting on its own is virtually useless (for me personally) I'd rather just go the whole hog or stay with stock everything.:cowboy:
 
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stevles said:
It's possible if you are on 4.3, but if you've upgraded to the 4.4.x firmware then I'm pretty sure (correct me if I'm wrong people) that you can't.
Way I see it: If the device gets completely bricked (can't turn on the screen) then knox warranty isn't a problem anyway as they are not able to prove it was voided. If it was soft bricked and want to claim warranty repair/replace then make it hard bricked. Swimming pool anyone?
Just make damn sure you tell them the problem occurred while Samsung Kies was flashing the latest update.
They go full-slime bag on voiding warranty via rooting then return the favour by getting the warranty claim regardless.
Either way I still think rooting on its own is virtually useless (for me personally) I'd rather just go the whole hog or stay with stock everything.:cowboy:
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Thanks but the idea is not about warranty in my case, I heard about some stupid Knox notifications and custom text on boot screen when you root yor phone and also is there any performance issues on stock rooted phone?
I choose to root to delete unnecessary app and block ads also to have root for some apps for Android.
Thanks

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taticuio said:
Thanks but the idea is not about warranty in my case, I heard about some stupid Knox notifications and custom text on boot screen when you root yor phone and also is there any performance issues on stock rooted phone?
I choose to root to delete unnecessary app and block ads also to have root for some apps for Android.
Thanks

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Ah ok,
Well if you want root then go for it, ignore the notification comments because they are easily removed by using system app removal apks and TriangleAway for the ****ty notification at boot. Best bet is to simply use a custom firmware though seeing as 99 times out of a hundred all the bloat ware and Knox system APKs will already be deleted not to mention the tweaks the ROM chef/cooks put into it. 50% of the roms these days are AOSP/CM based which are literally just the most basic stock version of Android and then adding whatever the person making the rom wants to add to it. The downside to this is that the S Pen software is completely gone due to the fact it's incorporated into TouchWiz.
But yeah, check the forums for roms that aren't AOSP or CM based. X Note is a good one from memory.
 
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Hi, excellent toolkit, have used your toolkits to several devices before, but not I'm trying it on my Note 3 and I can't get it to install recovery and so on...

I've tried to install both TWRP and Clockwork, everything works fine until it reboots into recovery, which is the stock recovery, so i tried option 7 which then want's to install the recovery once again and then it reboots and I get into stock recovery again...and so on...

What am I missing here? I bet it's something simple...
 
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An Excellent toolkit!

Man this is such a wonderful toolkit. I rooted it without bricking! :p

One thing needs to be changed here, the ones trying to root their 4.4.2 will need to undergo the manual Push method only to rename the recovery(step 7) and need to be very careful knowing what they are doing, since I could not get it to root my device in any other method!

When in TWRP recovery hopefully your PC installs the reqd drivers else You will be left wondering like me! :confused:
If it hasn't then go and install it manually as shown in the NOTE at some point in the Toolkit. Install the drivers i.e Samsung Android ADB Interface in order to proceed from here. Keep this in mind..

ATB :good: to all the Note 3 users who use this.. it is simple but You need to know what You are doing..

Finally, Great TOOLKIT.
 
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When I select a device number then hit enter I get stuck on this message:

"Downloading Toolkit module files for selected device.."
 
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billjobs said:
Man this is such a wonderful toolkit. I rooted it without bricking! :p

One thing needs to be changed here, the ones trying to root their 4.4.2 will need to undergo the manual Push method only to rename the recovery(step 7) and need to be very careful knowing what they are doing, since I could not get it to root my device in any other method!

When in TWRP recovery hopefully your PC installs the reqd drivers else You will be left wondering like me! :confused:
If it hasn't then go and install it manually as shown in the NOTE at some point in the Toolkit. Install the drivers i.e Samsung Android ADB Interface in order to proceed from here. Keep this in mind..

ATB :good: to all the Note 3 users who use this.. it is simple but You need to know what You are doing..

Finally, Great TOOLKIT.
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Hello,
Well, that is an important hint.
I also have the problem, like couple more guys that have posted them earlier, that no mather what Recovery method is flashed, the Stock recovery comes back, and STEP 7 in the main menu, only guide me to re-flash custom recovery.
Could you please explain your steps, as detailed as possible, of how you pushed to rename the recovery?
Maybe that will be enough to continue with the rooting process... untill next "challenge" haha.
What I can say, is that is a new telephone, and the last owner, yesterday before he sold it, made the latest Samsung updates (Device info says 4.4.2..)... maybe they are now blocking something on the procedure that works for many people.
Something else really funny... I tried to check manually software update, and now it says.... YOUR DEVICE HAS BEING MODIFIED. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE....
So.. is it because the device had the latest update .... or I just went in a trip with a 1 way ticket .. with a flat tire... hahaha :crying:.
 
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Hey brother, @Juangiluruguay don't worry.. until you pull the plug off the device while flashing it in Odin there is no problem.. Actually I have done that too in my Galaxy S just to see if it really bricks and it still works like a charm :D (sadistic!, I know). Not suggesting You should do that but don't worry.
And the Software Update part You just said I think You have triggered Knox counter and so No more Official Updates for You ;) welcome to the Knox'ed Group.

Almost Every user flashing from 4.4.2 has to follow this method after selecting Model, Android version in toolkit follow this-

Step 1. Type in " 7 " i.e Rename Recovery Restore Files.
Step 2. Type in " 3 " i.e Sideload zip file;
Step 3. Type in " n " when asked if You have already flashed TWRP;
Step 4. Type in whichever recovery no. You want. (I use Philz Touch since I've been used to CWM and Philz is touchable :) )
Step 5. With USB debugging enabled plug in the device powered on and in Homescreen, better You disable Lock screen for some time. Type " y " when You are ready to continue.
Step 6. ****Very crucial*** When Odin pops up make sure You un-tick the option "Auto Reboot". See to it that "F. Reset Time" is only option which is ticked. And select the Recovery file to be loaded into PDA and after that Press "Start".
Step 7. Now don't panic after the flash the phone will still be in Download mode so You need to un-plug the device and press 3-button combo which is Volume UP+Home+POWER buttons until You see the "Samsung Galaxy Note 3" logo and release it immediately. (Now what You did is over-ride Samsung recovery replacer and You took control)
Step 8. Now You need to flash the file named "permanent-recovery.zip" (which will be in Your device) through recovery itself.
Step 9. Reboot into device and do whatever SuperSU asks You to do. I recommend, You check for root status using any app (search Root checker on play store)
Step 10. And copy any Rom or kernel and move on. ;)

Anybody, If there is anything missing in-between these steps please let Us know.. Happy Flashing.. I have covered all the steps as far as I can remember and I hope this helps.
@Juangiluruguay let me know if it works. It should as far as I know. Happy flashing.
 
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billjobs said:
Hey brother, @Juangiluruguay don't worry.. until you pull the plug off the device while flashing it in Odin there is no problem.. Actually I have done that too in my Galaxy S just to see if it really bricks and it still works like a charm :D (sadistic!, I know). Not suggesting You should do that but don't worry.
And the Software Update part You just said I think You have triggered Knox counter and so No more Official Updates for You ;) welcome to the Knox'ed Group.

Almost Every user flashing from 4.4.2 has to follow this method after selecting Model, Android version in toolkit follow this-

Step 1. Type in " 7 " i.e Rename Recovery Restore Files.
Step 2. Type in " 3 " i.e Sideload zip file;
Step 3. Type in " n " when asked if You have already flashed TWRP;
Step 4. Type in whichever recovery no. You want. (I use Philz Touch since I've been used to CWM and Philz is touchable :) )
Step 5. With USB debugging enabled plug in the device powered on and in Homescreen, better You disable Lock screen for some time. Type " y " when You are ready to continue.
Step 6. ****Very crucial*** When Odin pops up make sure You un-tick the option "Auto Reboot". See to it that "F. Reset Time" is only option which is ticked. And select the Recovery file to be loaded into PDA and after that Press "Start".
Step 7. Now don't panic after the flash the phone will still be in Download mode so You need to un-plug the device and press 3-button combo which is Volume UP+Home+POWER buttons until You see the "Samsung Galaxy Note 3" logo and release it immediately. (Now what You did is over-ride Samsung recovery replacer and You took control)
Step 8. Now You need to flash the file named "permanent-recovery.zip" (which will be in Your device) through recovery itself.
Step 9. Reboot into device and do whatever SuperSU asks You to do. I recommend, You check for root status using any app (search Root checker on play store)
Step 10. And copy any Rom or kernel and move on. ;)

Anybody, If there is anything missing in-between these steps please let Us know.. Happy Flashing.. I have covered all the steps as far as I can remember and I hope this helps.
@Juangiluruguay let me know if it works. It should as far as I know. Happy flashing.
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That's what I am talking about.... HELP.
Thank you soo much.
That was the missing step to further.... to happily belong to the Knok'ed Group, haha.
As for the counter.... yup, is already in 1 even since I noticed it...
Anyway, I can't live without a rooted rom. All my telephones have being rooted, and yes, every different model is a brain storm to figure out the best and proper way to do it.
This tool has explanations for dummies, which is great, and this kind of things helps the developer to make a even better product, if is there isn't a thing I was missing.., but with all this new updates, you never know what this guys are doing to make it more difficult.
I have 1 more question/request, if anybody would care enough....
So, I am .. free??, haha, but this phone has another 2 year garantie, and in the scenario that I should bring him to service...
Which files should I flash, and in which order?
I should download a package of files, and put them in some folder on my PC, together with the tools to be used, and a proper instruction sheet.. dummy proof, haha.
Now, thanks to you guys.. to flash rooms and take the most out of it for a year of so, until the Note 4 comes.... and gets cheaper.... second hand I mean, haha

I think that anyone that found this piece of the tread useful, should thank you and the Tool maker ;)

Thank's man!!! :good:
 
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Juangiluruguay said:
That's what I am talking about.... HELP.
Thank you soo much.

So, I am .. free??, haha, but this phone has another 2 year garantie, and in the scenario that I should bring him to service...
Which files should I flash, and in which order?
I should download a package of files, and put them in some folder on my PC, together with the tools to be used, and a proper instruction sheet.. dummy proof, haha.

I think that anyone that found this piece of the tread useful, should thank you and the Tool maker ;)

Thank's man!!! :good:
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Well "Free" depends on how You put it! If You are flashing a Custom Rom and having fun after removing all Samsung bloatware then You are Free!
As for the guarantee/warranty part, SORRY but You have triggered Knox and so 99% chances are that Samsung will not cover your device. :rolleyes:
There is just one way I have seen people doing it i.e. - flash stock ROM downloaded from sammobile using Odin and hope that the repair guy in the Store You visit does not check Knox trigger by going into Download Mode. If he does then, well You are screwed. :cowboy:

Thanks for the Thanks. But Seriously, @mskip deserves all the credit!! Take a bow brother! You are just awesome.. I felt a lil scared to play with the tool seeing all that Matrix inspired green cmd window but finally I succeeded :cool:

And btw after 3 Pages of postings, this Thread was not given a rating!! People please rate such awesome threads with 5 STARS. The least You can do is Rate it and Thank them for their awesome work!

testina said:
1) where do I find the recovery file to be uploaded in step 6?
2) the permanent-recovery.zip in step 8 is formed by itself or you have to download?
thanks
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1> The file path for the recovery file selection is C:\Unified_Android_ToolKit\recovery\GalaxyNote3 which You need to follow after clicking on PDA in Odin, and then choose the recovery You mentioned in Step 4.

2> that file is automatically copied onto the phone :silly:
You just need to go and flash it in recovery itself.
Let me know if You face any difficulty.
 
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1> The file path for the recovery file selection is C:\Unified_Android_ToolKit\recovery\GalaxyNote3 which You need to follow after clicking on PDA in Odin, and then choose the recovery You mentioned in Step 4.

2> that file is automatically copied onto the phone :silly:
You just need to go and flash it in recovery itself.
Let me know if You face any difficulty.[/QUOTE]

I still do not understand a passage. In the download location I have ticket 3: skip custom recovery download and proceed to main menu.
Is that correct? no!!!

ok solved with philz_touch_6.19.3.
Now finally with titanium backup and save to sd app I use to play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
ok with n9005xxuenb4
knox kernel lock 0x0
knox warranty void 0x1
thanks



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Noob question here: I used the Note 2 Pro Version.

I've upgraded to the Note 3 and am wandering I can use the Note 3 Pro Version...
 
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billjobs said:
2> that file is automatically copied onto the phone :silly:
You just need to go and flash it in recovery itself.
Let me know if You face any difficulty.
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My similar problem is that after having booted in TWRP, I cannot find the permanent-recovery.zip in the internal sd or the external sd folder. Could you tell me what's the exact path of the folder where it should have been created by the toolkit ?
 
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jpnn80 said:
My similar problem is that after having booted in TWRP, I cannot find the permanent-recovery.zip in the internal sd or the external sd folder. Could you tell me what's the exact path of the folder where it should have been created by the toolkit ?
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I found it in the int SD card! not in any folder, it is copied automatically in the int sd card. Just try with Philz touch recovery...
 
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An error has occurred

Running into a problem with the toolkit. After I select my Android version for my USCC Note 3, I get the error in the image.

uaterror.jpg


Please advise... I don't know what to do.
 
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I have a N900w8 that is in bootloop "loading recovery and reboot" evry time after trying to root with kingo, is there any way that I can try to fix it with this app?

If needed, I try to explain the hystory before:


Some months ago, I bought a Note3 from an online store in Ontario and I used kingo to root and it worked. I rooted a sim unlocked n900w8, installed cwm and cyanogenmod 11. Everything worked perfectly for some months.

After several months, it was not able to register to network and I sent back to the Canadagsm and they fixed, but it came back to original (not root and android 4.4.2 running). So I followed the same procedure that I did in the past, but now the phone does not turn on, it says booting recovery all the time and it does not seem to be rooted at all. If I plug the usb charger it does the same, I can't turn it on and if I try to reroot it always fails.

Any suggestion? Thanks a lot
 
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Post #1 updated with new Toolkit version 1.3.4, Note 3 version 2.0.0

+Updated Toolkit base to v1.3.4
+Added support for the latest available builds on all device modules
+Updated SuperSU [Chainfire] root app to latest version v2.40
+Added SuperSU Beta [Chainfire] root app to flash if required latest version v2.42
+Updated Busybox installer by Stephen Erickson to v25
+Updated Root Checker by Burrows Applications to v3.68
+Added Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
+Added an any build option to the build menu [pro users only] to root any build
+Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
+Updated root procedures for better operation
+Toolkit can now notify you a new public version is available and download the installer for you
+Updated a lot of the code

Mark.
 
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    SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 - SUPPORTS ALL VERSIONS UP TO THE LATEST ANDROID BUILDS
    SEE SUPPORT LIST FOR PUBLIC/PRO VERSIONS *HERE*

    INT EXYNOS GSM (SM-N900) SUPPORTED
    INT QCOMM LTE (SM-N9005) SUPPORTED
    SPRINT LTE (SM-N900P) SUPPORTED
    TMOBILE LTE (SM-N900T) SUPPORTED
    US CELLULAR LTE (SM-N900R4) SUPPORTED
    CANADA LTE (SM-N900W8) SUPPORTED

    The Unified Android Toolkit brings together all the Nexus and Samsung Toolkits and supports many Nexus and Samsung devices. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.

    FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
    * Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit/Windows 10
    * Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
    * Backup your data from selectable folders [internal or external storage] to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
    * Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus]
    * Root Stock builds
    * Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
    * ALLINONE to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Nexus]
    * ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung]
    * [NEW] use SkipRoot boot image to Auto Root device, install Busybox Binaries and rename Recovery Restore files [selected devices]
    * Install BusyBox on your device
    * Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
    * Fix extSdCard write permissions from installed apps in Android 4.4+ [Samsung]
    * Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
    * Dump selected Device Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
    * Extras, Tips and Tricks section
    * Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
    * Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
    * Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your device
    * Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing [Nexus]
    * Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn’t corrupted before flashing [Nexus]
    * Download Samsung Stock Firmware to PC for extracting and flashing via Odin [Samsung]
    * Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to Device
    * Flash any part of a stock Nexus image to device [boot, system, recovery] – Great for fixing broken parts of firmware
    * Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
    * Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery or Stock Recovery without Flashing it [Nexus]
    * Flash Custom Recovery to Device
    * Boot [Nexus] or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
    * Install a single apk or multiple apk’s to your device
    * Push Files from your PC to your device
    * Pull Files from your device to your PC
    * Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
    * Install Root Checker app by Burrows Apps
    * Install Backup/Restore app by MDroid Apps [calls log, sms, contacts]
    * Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
    * Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
    * Dump BugReport to your PC
    * Set Files Permissions on your device
    * Open new Command Prompt for manual input
    * Reboot device to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode [Nexus]
    * Reboot device to Fastboot Mode [Nexus], Recovery, Android or Download Mode [Samsung] from adb mode
    * Display Important Information about your device

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    SUPPORTED DEVICES AND LATEST SUPPORTED BUILDS *HERE*

    DOWNLOAD THE SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT *HERE* (FROM SKIPSOFT.NET)

    NOTE: Key files are signed with a Digital Certificate from skipsoft.net but some ‘may’ get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted. They are not harmful, this is a false positive given because of the compiler used. If this happens restore the file and exclude the folder from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton. If you are using the Auto Update feature on pro versions then you will need to disable the AV program or exclude the folder from scans before running the update again.

    Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU and kernel patches, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels, Viperboy for the Knox Disabler app, Stephen Erickson for the BusyBox installer app, BurrowsApps for the Root Checker app, NextApp for the SD Fix app, fOmey for TWRP for the Galaxy Gear.

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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC (FREE) AND PROFESSIONAL (DONATE) VERSIONS?
    THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE AND ROOT YOUR DEVICE.

    ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR ‘AUTO UPDATES’ DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
    THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
    THE ‘QUICK PICKS’ SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
    PRO USERS CAN ALSO SELECT THE “ANY BUILD” OPTION IN THE BUILD SELECTION SCREEN TO ROOT ANY BUILD AS LONG AS THE VERSION IS SUPPORTED (USEFUL IF YOUR BUILD IS NOT LISTED).

    MORE IMPORTANTLY DONATING SHOWS YOUR APPRECIATION AND ALLOWS THE TOOLKIT TO CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW.

    AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv

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    PLEASE READ THE *HELP* PAGE AT http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1269 OR USE THE INFORMATION SECTION WITHIN THE TOOLKIT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME TO WRITE IT AND SOMETHING ON THERE SHOULD ANSWER 99% OF PROBLEMS.

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    1. INSTALLING ADB/FASTBOOT DRIVERS

    The first thing you need to do is to install the adb/fastboot drivers. These are needed so that you can unlock your bootloader, root your device and perform other adb/fastboot functions.

    THE DRIVERS CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT. OPTION 1 IN THE MAIN MENU.

    If drivers are not installed or there is an exclamation mark next to the device:
    Plug the device in to a usb cable directly connected to your motherboard.
    In the Device Manager a new item, usually called Android 1.0 should pop up in the list.
    Right click on the device item then left click on Update Driver Software. Select 'browse my computer' and then 'Let me pick from a list'.
    If no adb interface driver appears in the list then untick 'Show compatible hardware' and find the Android or Samsung adb interface driver.
    If you cannot find either of these click Have Disk, browse to the Toolkit install folder, drivers folder, click on android_winusb.inf and click Open.
    Click OK and select Google ADB Interface.

    Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in settings, developer options. In Android 4.2.2 or later you have to enable the developer options screen by going to settings, About on your device and click on Build number at the bottom 7 times until it says You are now a developer. If you have already enabled usb debugging then unplug/replug the usb cable.

    On Android 4.2.2 or later when you replug the usb cable after enabling usb debugging for the first time you will get a popup asking you to authenticate your pc. Tick 'Always allow' then click 'ok'.

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    2. USING SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT

    When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. Working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. You will then be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things (other than select your model/build): Type '00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, 'i' will take you to the Information and Help Section, 'a' will give you information on how to add support for a new build.

    Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest superuser files available and custom recovery (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers. Pro users can select the "any build" option to root any build (useful if your build is not listed).

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    USEFUL INFORMATION
    How to Hard Reboot the device
    1. Unplug the USB cable.
    2. Hold down the 'POWER' button for about 5-15 seconds until the device reboots

    How to get into Recovery Mode
    1. Unplug the USB cable.
    2. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' + 'POWER' buttons for about 5-15 seconds until you see the Samsung logo on the screen.
    3. Release all buttons straight away to enter Recovery Mode.

    How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
    1. Unplug the USB cable.
    2. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' + 'POWER' buttons for about 2-15 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears.
    3. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to enter Download Mode.

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    *DISCLAIMER*

    I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by using the Unified Android Toolkit. No warranties of any kind are given.
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    **FAQ**

    Q. Help me I can't find my build in the Model Selection Screen

    The Toolkit includes a selection of Insecure Boot Images to cover all the different builds available. As there are very many different builds it is impossible to include an image for every single build but some builds share the same Boot Image. If you have a build that isnt listed on the Model Selection Screen you can therefore use a similar build. The best way to go is up to the next available build as it should offer more compatibility with the build you are using but if that isn't available then try the next build below your one as it should still be almost identical as long as it is the same version (ie. 4.1.1).

    The Model Selection Screen is there so that if a task in the ToolKit requires an insecure kernel [to perform adb root commands] and your phone doesnt already include one, a compatible boot image [with an insecure kernel included] can be flashed to provide adb root access.

    If you have a Custom Rom flashed to your phone then it will most probably have an insecure kernel included so it doesn't really matter if your build is not listed on the Model Selection Screen and when asked [by certain functions] if you have an insecure kernel on your phone you can answer 'yes'. However if the function fails then your kernel may not be insecure in which case you can flash one from the ToolKit. If you need to do this make sure the right build [or closest available build] is set so you flash the right image for your phone.

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    Q. What is ADB Shell?

    Adb shell is a linux command line tool (because android is based on linux) used to send commands to your android device. For S-ON devices, this is crucial for modifying files in the /system partition (where the rom sits) as you cannot modify anything in /system when the rom is running without S-OFF like removing system apps.

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    Q. Why do I need to back up my IMEI/EFS and how do I do it?

    There well protected section of your device that is virtually immune to any kind of flashing and manipulation (unless of course you know how to access it). This part of the device contains information such as IMEI (or MEID and ESN in the case of CDMA devices), programming parameters for the device such as your account information (phone number, etc), data provisioning parameters, and a whole bunch of other things that, when not handled properly, can render a device completely useless. All of these are contained in the infamous \EFS folder. If anything messes with your EFS folder, unlike flashing a device (which could potentially lead to bricks as well) it could render your device completely useless as it will no longer be recognized by your carrier. If you are not planning on flashing anything to your device and want to stay on pure Stock then you may never have any problems but it is still advisable to backup this information just in case (better to be safe than sorry).

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    Q. Does flashing a custom image increase my flash counter?

    Any image that is flashed via Odin that has been modified will increase the flash counter that can be viewed in the Download Mode on your device (if booted by holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons). You can reset the flash counter using an app by Chainfire called Triangles Away and can find instructions on how to use that in the Downloads section in the Toolkit.

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    Q. Will flashing Stock ROM via odin using the toolkit replace everything that was flashed before? recovery? etc?

    Yes a Stock Image flashed via Odin will replace all your key partitions (boot, recovery, system) with the stock firmware. If you want to reset the phone back to an 'out of the box' state then you want to enter recovery and do a wipe first which will reformat your userdata partition.

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    Q. I flashed Custom Recovery but each time I reboot the Stock Recovery is back

    There is an auto recovery restore system on certain Stock Android Builds that will reflash the Stock Recovery if you flash CWM on a Stock Rom.

    Use Root Explorer to Mount the system folder as R/W (or use a free app from Google Play such as ES File Explorer). Rename the files /system/recovery-from-boot.p and /system/etc/install-recovery.sh (requires root). Now when you flash Custom Recovery it will NOT be overwritten after a reboot. You can also do this via the Toolkit.

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    Q. My AntiVirus program says the Toolkit files may be harmful

    The exe compiled files are not digitally signed with a Microsoft certificate (as they cost money) so certain AntiVirus programs (mainly Norton and AVG Free) may pick it up as potentially harmful when it is not. They will pick up ANY file that doesn't contain a purchased Microsoft certificate in the same way. Just Restore the deleted file and exclude it from further scans and it will be fine. Or switch to a better AntiVirus program such as BitDefender.

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    Q. I flashed the Toolkit Boot Image, now my wifi + bluetooth won't work

    The boot images are made from Stock with only needed changes made to the insecure boot images [modified adbd, default.prop and rc.local edited] and will work on all stock roms. If you flash them to a custom rom and the rom has been altered or uses a custom boot image then it will boot but certain modules may not load such as wifi or bluetooth. In this case you can use the boot image to root or perform adb root functions but will need to flash back the boot image for the custom rom to get other functions working again. This is not a fault of the Toolkit but a difference to stock in the custom rom.

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    Q. I am having trouble getting adb working with the drivers installed

    Try switching your connection type from media (MTP) mode to camera mode (P2P). To do this open the notification area, click where it says connected as and change from MTP to PTP.

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    Q. I want to send my device back for warranty purposes

    1. Follow the instructions to reset your flash counter with TriangleAway.
    2. Download and flash a Stock Firmware image from the download section.
    3. Boot into Stock Recovery and perform a wipe/factory reset
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    Your internal storage will be formatted and data and cache wiped. Your device should now be back to an out-of-the-box FULLY STOCK state with the flash counter [shown if you boot to download mode manually] reset and ready to send back.

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    Q. When connecting the phone I get 'USB Device not Recognized' and no serial number shows in the ToolKit

    I actually had this problem recently and what fixed it for me was to make sure that the drivers have been installed, then shut my phone down plug the usb cable in and restart it. The phone booted up and the device was recognized and drivers installed correctly. May not work for everyone but worth trying.

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    Q. "Superuser/SuperSU has stopped" message after rooting

    After updating Samsung device to newer builds of Android [4.3 and later] which contains the new security from Samsung "Samaung KNOX", you might face a problem if you tried to root your device.

    This might happen because of KNOX security, it blocks/disables the Superuser app and you will see this notification after the first boot:
    "Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped" or "Unfortunately, Superuser has stopped" depending on the root method you used.

    The easiest way to fix this problem is by installing the superuser apk file. Select option 6 from the Rooting Section and the Toolkit will attempt to extract the superuser.apk file from the root zip file in the Root folder and if successful it will then be installed. You can then run the app [Superuser or SuperSU] from the apps list. A warning message will pop up saying Samsung KNOX has been detected and ask if you want to try and disable it. Click OK, KNOX should be disabled and your device should now be properly rooted.
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    Hey brother, @Juangiluruguay don't worry.. until you pull the plug off the device while flashing it in Odin there is no problem.. Actually I have done that too in my Galaxy S just to see if it really bricks and it still works like a charm :D (sadistic!, I know). Not suggesting You should do that but don't worry.
    And the Software Update part You just said I think You have triggered Knox counter and so No more Official Updates for You ;) welcome to the Knox'ed Group.

    Almost Every user flashing from 4.4.2 has to follow this method after selecting Model, Android version in toolkit follow this-

    Step 1. Type in " 7 " i.e Rename Recovery Restore Files.
    Step 2. Type in " 3 " i.e Sideload zip file;
    Step 3. Type in " n " when asked if You have already flashed TWRP;
    Step 4. Type in whichever recovery no. You want. (I use Philz Touch since I've been used to CWM and Philz is touchable :) )
    Step 5. With USB debugging enabled plug in the device powered on and in Homescreen, better You disable Lock screen for some time. Type " y " when You are ready to continue.
    Step 6. ****Very crucial*** When Odin pops up make sure You un-tick the option "Auto Reboot". See to it that "F. Reset Time" is only option which is ticked. And select the Recovery file to be loaded into PDA and after that Press "Start".
    Step 7. Now don't panic after the flash the phone will still be in Download mode so You need to un-plug the device and press 3-button combo which is Volume UP+Home+POWER buttons until You see the "Samsung Galaxy Note 3" logo and release it immediately. (Now what You did is over-ride Samsung recovery replacer and You took control)
    Step 8. Now You need to flash the file named "permanent-recovery.zip" (which will be in Your device) through recovery itself.
    Step 9. Reboot into device and do whatever SuperSU asks You to do. I recommend, You check for root status using any app (search Root checker on play store)
    Step 10. And copy any Rom or kernel and move on. ;)

    Anybody, If there is anything missing in-between these steps please let Us know.. Happy Flashing.. I have covered all the steps as far as I can remember and I hope this helps.
    @Juangiluruguay let me know if it works. It should as far as I know. Happy flashing.
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