|Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 / 4.4 Update |16 July 2014 |

[upndwn4par]

|Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 / 4.4 Update |16 July 2014 |

Warning: Following any of these instructions will void your warranty, and could possibly cause irreparable harm to your device (i.e. bricked). If you do not understand these risks, stop here and do not proceed. If you do not know how to use Odin, stop here and do not proceed. I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. YOU chose to follow this guide.

If you have not updated to 4.3, go here.

If you have not updated to 4.4, go here.

Finally, there is no guarantee that either method will work for you.

Root Method #1:
The first thing you should try is CF-Autoroot since this has worked for many users.

If you successfully root with this method, you can simply install Goo Manager or ROM Manager and install recovery.

This method failed for me after many attempts.

Edit:
Here is some potentially useful info for root method #1 from ansonantonym.

Root Method #2:
1) Reboot in to download mode
2) Flash TWRP with Odin via PDA
3) Reboot to recovery then flash SuperSu and the Knox Remover
4) Reboot
5) Download SuperSu from the Play Store
6) Open SuperSu and update the binary when prompted
7) Reboot
8) Enjoy rooted 4.3/4/4

Downloads:
Odin

TWRP (Odin flashable tar)

SuperSu (v1.65)

SuperSu (v2.01)

DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V1.0


If you found another method that worked for you, please post here so that others may benefit.

If you are uncertain about any of the steps above, please ask your questions here before proceeding.

Please be sure to thank Chainfire, Dees_Troy, and Kaito95.


*****

 

[jeremyds45]

Noob here, first off I unrooted a while ago, then took the ota 4.3, is the bootloader locked? Cause according to the cf auto root site if your bootloader is locked you'll probably brick your phone if you flash the auto root? Also do these steps have to be in order? I tried rooting by other means and installing supersu first, wouldn't work so I removed knox with the script, and then updated supersu in the play store and still nothing, can I try to flash cf auto root now and then update supersu in the play store? Thanks a million, need this thing rooted

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

 

[upndwn4par]

Noob here, first off I unrooted a while ago, then took the ota 4.3, is the bootloader locked? Cause according to the cf auto root site if your bootloader is locked you'll probably brick your phone if you flash the auto root? Also do these steps have to be in order? I tried rooting by other means and installing supersu first, wouldn't work so I removed knox with the script, and then updated supersu in the play store and still nothing, can I try to flash cf auto root now and then update supersu in the play store? Thanks a million, need this thing rooted

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Well, I'm not bricked, so I think that answers your question about the bootloader.

Do you have a custom recovery installed? I assume so since you say you flashed the Knox remover script. If you do have a custom recovery installed, just flash the SuperSu zip, then update in the Play Store.

 

[jeremyds45]

Well, I'm not bricked, so I think that answers your question about the bootloader.

Do you have a custom recovery installed? I assume so since you say you flashed the Knox remover script. If you do have a custom recovery installed, just flash the SuperSu zip, then update in the Play Store.

Ah it is so nice to have root again... Thank you so much for putting up with a noob.

Crazy events of a noob that lead me to root

Installed ota 4.3
Tried to root and install superuser by odin and then custom recovery to flash
Root didn't happen because of knox
Could only get to CWM custom recovery if it was right after odin and battery pull?...
Flashed the script to remove knox, which did remove knox
Tried the same root method as above and no root access
Tried supersu and then updating in play with no success
Changed security update settings etc nothing
Reset delvik, cache, permissions, etc nothing
Different root method and files for odin, and custom recovery stuck
Used files from this thread, went into custom recovery and flashed supersu
Installed supersu from play store...
Updated the binary using custom recovery
Rebooted...
ROOT access, all root applications work fine and root sticks even after reboots

I never messed with cf auto root method

THANK you guys for your time effort and sharing, helps noobs out like me a lot!

 

[chistoefur]

Sweet! I've missed root since I upgraded using the OTA file you provided. Looking forward to much other great things coming from you

 

[tyrantsbane]

Thank You

Warning: Following any of these instructions will void your warranty, and could possibly cause irreparable harm to your device (i.e. bricked). If you do not understand these risks, stop here and do not proceed. If you do not know how to use Odin, stop here and do not proceed. I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. YOU chose to follow this guide.

If you have not updated to 4.3, go here. Make sure you understand the risks and uncertainties described in the OP.

Finally, there is no guarantee that either method will work for you.

Root Method #1:
The first thing you should try is CF-Autoroot since this has worked for many users.

If you successfully root with this method, you can simply install Goo Manager or ROM Manager and install recovery.

This method failed for me after many attempts.

Root Method #2:
1) Reboot in to download mode
2) Flash TWRP with Odin via PDA
3) Reboot to recovery and flash SuperSu.
4) Flash the Knox Remover
5) Reboot
6) Download SuperSu from the Play Store
7) Update the binary when prompted
8) Reboot
8) Enjoy 4.3

Downloads:
Odin

TWRP (Odin flashable tar)

UpdateSuperSu


If you found another method that worked for you, please post here so that others may benefit.

If you are uncertain about any of the steps above, please ask your questions here before proceeding.


*****

Method two absolutely worked. Thank you so much. I was scared to flash TWRP but knowing you did it gave me the courage. Have full root and happy

 

[PimpMyPC]

questions about this root

Hi, I'm a little nervous with this root but I need the root as the phone is useless without it.

I have the [email protected] galaxy s3 I747 will all these files work with it im just double checking.

Also do you flash the knox remover the same way as you flash other things with the pda button?

Will I still be able to do factory restores?

Also I saw that knox remover removes a lot of apps, Can you install these deleted apps from the market if you need too?

THanks please let me know asap.

 

[WHOIZLUCKY92]

THANKS!!!! your a lifesaver didn't know how much longer i could take without root

 

[bkong]

Dunno where you guys got your 4.3 update from and how you got it working but I did the OTA and Root just does not want to stick. I used knox remover and Cf auto root but it loses root after a restart. SuperSu never opens and crashes as soon as you open it. I have a feeling Cf auto root is just not compatible for the ota 4.3 i747??

 

[WHOIZLUCKY92]

Dunno where you guys got your 4.3 update from and how you got it working but I did the OTA and Root just does not want to stick. I used knox remover and Cf auto root but it loses root after a restart. SuperSu never opens and crashes as soon as you open it. I have a feeling Cf auto root is just not compatible for the ota 4.3 i747??

use the TWRP method worked perfected for me

 

[matrixzone]

Thanks

 

[jeremyds45]

Hi, I'm a little nervous with this root but I need the root as the phone is useless without it.

I have the [email protected] galaxy s3 I747 will all these files work with it im just double checking.

Also do you flash the knox remover the same way as you flash other things with the pda button?

Will I still be able to do factory restores?

Also I saw that knox remover removes a lot of apps, Can you install these deleted apps from the market if you need too?

THanks please let me know asap.

The second method worked great. I believe (and the way that worked for me) that you use your custom recovery to flash the knox script, not using Odin and pda. I don't think it removed anything other than knox, there is a different script for removing knox and att bloatware. Should still be able to factory reset... But can't guarantee that.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

 

[tailgunner9]

Root & Knox

When you go to Settings/More tab/Security/Device Administrators, You have KNOX and Android Device Manage. Both are unchecked on mine. So does that mean Knox is not working if unchecked and safe to try to Root?????

 

[upndwn4par]

When you go to Settings/More tab/Security/Device Administrators, You have KNOX and Android Device Manage. Both are unchecked on mine. So does that mean Knox is not working if unchecked and safe to try to Root?????

Those settings are just for granting device administrator privileges. If unchecked, Knox is still doing it's thing, just not at an administrative level.

Yes, it is safe to try and root.

I have Android Device Manager as admin. That way if I ever lose my device I can just log in to the Play Store and locate and / or wipe the device.

 

[PimpMyPC]

To do this just flash the recovery.img file using odin and clicking the pda button correct?

 

[stoobie-doo]

Is there a way to freeze Knox instead of deleting it in the event I would want to go back to full stock?

 

[mrhaley30705]

After you are rooted, use an app like Titanium Backup(pro) or My Backup pro. Both will freeze it.

 

[tailgunner9]

Root

If some of you out there use Root Method #2 and it works well and No problems, Please post and let us all know. Thanks

 

[indymx]

If some of you out there use Root Method #2 and it works well and No problems, Please post and let us all know. Thanks

I tried method 1 and failed.

Then tried method 2, but using a CMW tar that was posted yesterday.

I seem to be rooted!

So far no issues.. Just need to get everything setup as I had it in the leak.

 

[tailgunner9]

I tried method 1 and failed.

Then tried method 2, but using a CMW tar that was posted yesterday.

I seem to be rooted!

So far no issues.. Just need to get everything setup as I had it in the leak.

Thanks indymx, may get the nerve up to try it on my AT&T S3. Let me know if you run into any problems. Guess Rom Manager and other programs that require Root are working Ok and you have rebooted few times to be sure it keeps Root?? Have Happy Thanksgiving.