NC4 Rooted & Safestrap installed successfully, Root/Safestrap instructions

[gr_exclamation]

I have done the OP instructions 5 times now and the root checker keeps saying I have no root, I am getting so frustrated, going to bed now and will be trying again in the morning....... Question:

Dose anyone know if you where to go and buy a new note 3 today or got a replacement from the insurance would the phone have NC2?

PS I DO NOT CONDONE FRAUD its just a question​

Don't believe you'll ever get a device w/NC2 as this was not a version of KK officially released, this was leaked.

 

[DrPhant0m]

Question:

Dose anyone know if you where to go and buy a new note 3 today or got a replacement from the insurance would the phone have NC2?

For obvious reasons... they don't update the phones while they're in the box on the shelf at BestBuy. So... if you're lucky, your local store will have a Note 3 that's been sitting there for a few months.

THIS IS NOT UNLIKELY, depending on where you live. When I bought my Note 3, it had the initial firmware (MI9) on it. I bought the phone in March or April, I believe.

Luckily for you... the software version is printed on a sticker on the outside of the box. So, you can know what version is on the phone before you even buy it. That's what I did. I drove to a nearby BestBuy after calling them, and confirmed that they had the Black Note 3 with MI9 software. It was a quick check. Just tell them to check the last 3 characters of the S/W Version on the box.

Replacements are different. If you get a replacement, as in from Verizon... It will almost certainly have NC4 already on it. It would be up to you if you'd rather sell the replacement and buy one with the older software on it. Swappa would be a good place. You could get one pre-rooted.

 

[ainzwurth]

I'm not real sure what is going on. When I try to install safestrap it says "There was a problem parsing the package".

 

[RumRunR]

checking Knox counter

I just rooted my Note 3 using Towelroot method and it didn't trip the Knox counter

How do I determine the value of the Knox counter?

 

[DavidFlory]

I'm not real sure what is going on. When I try to install safestrap it says "There was a problem parsing the package".

Did the MD5s on your downloads match the source? Might be a bad download.

 

[ainzwurth]

How would I go about finding that out

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[DavidFlory]

Using a file manager like Root Explorer you long press on the download and select properties. The app will compute the MD5. Compare that with the original from the download site.

 

[gr_exclamation]

Finally figured it out! *Fingers crossed*

Been following this thread for a bit just looking to see if anyone would report any issues with rooting NC4 and after some time saw that it seemed pretty safe, so decided to take the plunge. Shortly after I started to get the "Binaries need to be updated" message randomly when I opened SuperSU, followed by "Installation failed!". Started to un-root and try to root again several times, but it didn't make a difference. Tried the Busybox noted in the OP and also JRummy's because I had seen it mentioned on this thread or another, but no change, still kept getting the message.

Finally decided to look at apps I had installed since rooting, and besides the ones listed in the OP, I had installed TiBu. Looks like un-installing this seems to have resolved the "binaries update" prompt in SuperSU.

 

[j_axxy]

Thank you DrPhant0m & gr_exclamation

Don't believe you'll ever get a device w/NC2 as this was not a version of KK officially released, this was leaked.

Luckily for you... the software version is printed on a sticker on the outside of the box. So, you can know what version is on the phone before you even buy it. That's what I did. I drove to a nearby BestBuy after calling them, and confirmed that they had the Black Note 3 with MI9 software. It was a quick check. Just tell them to check the last 3 characters of the S/W Version on the box.

Thank you for the Info guys, vary helpful indeed

 

[tlipitli]

knoxx

How do I determine the value of the Knox counter?

reboot your phone to recovery mode

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Finally figured it out! *Fingers crossed*

Been following this thread for a bit just looking to see if anyone would report any issues with rooting NC4 and after some time saw that it seemed pretty safe, so decided to take the plunge. Shortly after I started to get the "Binaries need to be updated" message randomly when I opened SuperSU, followed by "Installation failed!". Started to un-root and try to root again several times, but it didn't make a difference. Tried the Busybox noted in the OP and also JRummy's because I had seen it mentioned on this thread or another, but no change, still kept getting the message.

Finally decided to look at apps I had installed since rooting, and besides the ones listed in the OP, I had installed TiBu. Looks like un-installing this seems to have resolved the "binaries update" prompt in SuperSU.

google play has SUPERSU version 1.99r4 ... please install the newest version which is 2.00 which will allow you to disable knoxx during the install of the app. you will find an installible zip file here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
oddly enough, the link is on the google play site.
you might try downloading and flashing the following file, if your downloads are corrupted: or using a wired network instead of wireless.... Unified_KK_Firmware_RE.tar.md5.zip from here http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358551261
this files good for both 4.4.2 and 4.4ota builds.
corrrupt downloads you say?
are you downloading directly from Baenz links ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
he's got a md5 checker posted for you to be sure...
however, if your gonna go with custom roms your first time out the gate....
you might try downloading and flashing the following file, if your downloads are corrupted: or using a wired network instead of wireless.... Unified_KK_Firmware_RE.tar.md5.zip from here http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358551261
this files good for both 4.4.2 and 4.4ota builds.
the thread is here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760380
either DEV's methods work well, and if youve been following along, they put a lot of work into it,
hope your root experience is a good one !

 

[RumRunR]

2. Install Safestrap from herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610 and follow instructions in the thread

I am perplexed. When I follow the link to the Safestrap thread, I only find download links for apk's for Jellybean or for KitKat NC2. I am running the OTA 4.4 NC4 (perhaps unfortunately) and thought from the title of this thread that there was a Safestrap that worked with it.

If so, where do I find it?

RumRunR

 

[Hashcode]

I am perplexed. When I follow the link to the Safestrap thread, I only find download links for apk's for Jellybean or for KitKat NC2. I am running the OTA 4.4 NC4 (perhaps unfortunately) and thought from the title of this thread that there was a Safestrap that worked with it.

If so, where do I find it?

RumRunR

its been confirmed by xda users that the nc2 version of Safestrap also works for NC4.

 

[jgonzales74]

I was on 4.2.2 used towel root. Installed SU and busybox. Followed steps on safe trap to Odin nc2. Install ss. Flash bajarom.[emoji1]

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Battery life on Bajarom has been superb!

 

[makbomb]

Were you on the OTA 4.4.2 before rooting? How were you able to get baja? I have been trying everything to get eclipse on there but just get a black screen and no boot. Any hints?[/QUOTE]

Hi, I have the same problem. Flashed Eclipse successfully, according to Safestrap. I get the Safestrap boot screen, and then screen goes black.

Have you been able to resolve the problem? Can anybody help? I'm on a Verizon Note 3, NC4, Safestrap 3.72 Android 4.4.2.

Thanks

 

[ainzwurth]

I finally got safestrap working. Now I have the same problem as above. When I try to flash a rom, in particular hyperdrive, I just get a black screen. No boot. Any ideas?

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[ainzwurth]

I finally got safestrap working. Now I have the same problem as above. When I try to flash a rom, in particular hyperdrive, I just get a black screen. No boot. Any ideas?

Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Free mobile app

I got it working. I was on NC4 OTA and had to use odin to flash to NC2

 

[tlipitli]

flash stock kernel

I got it working. I was on NC4 OTA and had to use odin to flash to NC2

I finally got safestrap working. Now I have the same problem as above. When I try to flash a rom, in particular hyperdrive, I just get a black screen. No boot. Any ideas?=mkbomb;53748548]Were you on the OTA 4.4.2 before rooting? How were you able to get baja? I have been trying everything to get eclipse on there but just get a black screen and no boot. Any hints?Hi, I have the same problem. Flashed Eclipse successfully, according to Safestrap. I get the Safestrap boot screen, and then screen goes black.Have you been able to resolve the problem? Can anybody help? I'm on a Verizon Note 3, NC4, Safestrap 3.72 Android 4.4.2.
Thanks

cool.. you're fixed with the Nc2 kernel, sometimes we overlook the easy fix, because, its not like we think the instructions on the main post is only important to the one who wrote it.. you can do everything right and still run into "it" .. i had an microsd card go bad right out of the box, and figured it out after i tried everything else. ive also had problems downloading over wifi., corrupted by EXTRA data ! not so with a FIOS file.. so, .i think these boot loop issues are directly related to cached data..or from an incomplete Reformat, since ive noticed those Gator/tera/sammy files sometimes have "leftover data" even though the MD5's check out..... havent had the issue with the Android Hosts, tho !!! Since you have to use Safestrap, get the latest update that the DEV posted... i believe its 3.75, and do a full wipe/factory reset.. the main reason why someone wouldnt , is to try and save data, (cuz of no backup) afterwards. Your phone isnt as tough as the commercial!!!
in SS---->advanced---->settings ----->“Use rm -rf instead of formatting”

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To be honest, a "custom rom" is not really going to do any of that for you. I mean, it will remove bloat... But that bloat isn't doing anything except sitting there.

I think back in the Eclair and Froyo days a custom rom like CM really helped the experience. But now - stock roms are the smoothest, bug-free roms you can run. Custom roms are more about options and customization. But I haven't been on a custom rom that I can remember that has been any faster or smoother than the firmware that came on the phone.

Just my opinion.

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@theop - thanks for the post. Have you noticed any negative impact as far as performance when using this root method? I understand that it is a kernel exploit - so I was told that it would absolutely not effect the phone performance. But I love some input from a first hand user.

great post!!!

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It's important to note that it's still preferable to be on NC2, because of the "special features" that were never meant to make it to the public.

NC2 is the best... but if you accidentally OTA'd, or got a new phone (or replacement) that had NC4 on it... then towel root is your only option to root, where previously there was none. The big news and the big deal is for people that previously did not have root because they ended up on NC4... and there may be additional benefits that come from the development of the method; any knowledge gained about the software on our phones is advantageous, if not necessarily useful.

I have friends that always want the latest OTA for their phones, in spite of the fact that most of the time, OTAs work against us, not in our favor. This is a hard mindset to overcome.

Everybody - KEEP NC2 IF YOU HAVE THE OPTION.

you know, there was a verified method to take the update from MJE and maintain root, from a "respected source".... they even had pictures n all.
so, everyone "accidentally" took it up the ota with that one, .... well, mostly everyone. definitely a majority. well, perhaps a substantial amount people willing to complain that they were born.. using a cell phone... a non necessity.. being born, that is.. i for one, am grateful... for the phone, lol... how much is a cup of coffee these days? -------> : http://forum.xda-developers.com/donatetome.php?u=4243514

 

[supersnackbar]

Has anybody noticed any negative effects from the NC4 OTA? Any battery issues or weird stuff? I remember on NC2 a lot of people were complaining and reverting back to a previous version. So I'm curious if this version is nice and stable with good battery...

Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

My battery life is less, my stock browser randomly goes real slow. My keyboard background changes from black to white at random. Even though I have signal, 1 in 5 calls never reach my phone and go directly to voice mail. It won't stay locked on a data network while I'm talking on the phone. Sometimes I can do both, other times it boots the data off... (all while sitting in the same spot)...there are others but I can't remember them all. And all of this started with the NC4 update...oh, and I've done a factory reset twice, and have to do a cache wipe almost daily. The bad part, I won't be home until August so a replacement phone is not an option right now...and I use this phone for business. Looks like I dig out the ole' S3 and swap sim cards.

Oh...and my browsers randomly just stop and I get the message from the phone that says "unfortunately browser has stopped" and an "ok" button at the bottom that when you click on it, it takes you to the phone's home menu screen. If you don't hit ok...it sits there with that message and the rest of the screen is grayed out.

 

[hayze87]

@droidguy22 ....Much, much gratitude for sharing this man. Your Awesome!

 

[wilspeak]

I just rooted my Note 3 using Towelroot method and it didn't trip the Knox counter

1. Just install Towelroot.apk from http://towelroot.com/

2. Open Towerroot to root than reboot

3. install Root checker from the Play store to check root

4. install Supersu from http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip - Unzip and install APK, open and let it uninstall Knox and Reboot.

For more details refer to - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157


Installing Safestrap:

After Rooting and Supersu is installed follow below steps to install safestrap:

1. Install Busybox app from Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en

2. Install Safestrap from herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610 and follow instructions in the thread

@droidguy22, I flashed The JasmineRom , in settings the kernal version says>>( 3.4.0 [email protected]) , I followed the directions to install SS 3.75 so now I have SS 3.75 installed and the app says safe strap system : "not active " , so now I have to go into the app in order to boot into recovery, how do I activate SS ? so that I can go boot into recovery in the shut down menu ? Also I tried to flash a rom in rom slot 2 and the flash failed what did I do wrong ? I thank you in advance for your help and advice.