ROOT newest 4.4.2 without tripping KNOX

lefti696 · Sep 25, 2014

Hi guys, now i can confirm that there is a possibility to root newest official Samsung 4.4.2 roms ( newer than 6 jul ) without tripping knox. I just did that to my phone today - s4 mini LTE - i9195.

Quick guide to do that. In this case i downloaded newest rom for Germany (DBT region) - NH5 from sammobile.
1. Flash your phone with this rom and turn it on.
2. Again run Odin 3.09 and as AP give kernel from older rom - NE6
3. Run phone, google towel root, install, make it rain.
4. Run odin and flash back to newest kernel that matches your rom, in this case - NH5.
6. Install SuperSU and enjoy your rooted phone with newest 4.4.2 kit kat with knox 0x0 !

Kernel for NH5 (DBT) for s4 mini:
https://mega.co.nz/#!mtcBjbYD!CK6S5zoTU7qkaau0OCfNglL62roTWb2dvNMeYk1J8oU

Kernel for NE6 (DBT) for s4 mini:
https://mega.co.nz/#!ewMDWYIK!ZV9o-94hLyjvHyDKi8WCTXXLY-67UQRVwxaYEcVPO4A

You can do the same with different roms, just use this script to prepare kernel for flashing with odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446269

Thanks for:
@wajiman
@_alexndr

Confirmation photos:
https://mega.co.nz/#!WpNWFbRY!U0eWjuO2n-ZyMZSUARlDpqoj9mzvaCFWLah-9g9AAHM

https://mega.co.nz/#!648RhIAQ!v1vVrzMkh0zWhEPSbdanv_F-Ix0pXeqnO0wImzPtSRM

https://mega.co.nz/#!y4UmDCzb!5lcMCM4la_ogxC5r4MfXdtxl5YFZeAzgidMsCtJIQqw

if you like it, click thanks !

omkar3268 · Aug 11, 2014 20 4 0

can it's supported i9192

can it's supported i9192

dondarone · Nov 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM

Rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9515

Thanks a lot for the write-up, lefti696!

For what it's worth, I successfully rooted the Samsung Galaxy S4 VE (GT-I9515) with the newest firmware (I9515XXU1ANI3), applying your strategy.

The steps I took were:

download the current and an older stock firmware (I9515XXU1ANI3 and I9515XXU1AND3, respectively),
extract the boot.img from both
convert them to .tar.md5 using Odin 3.07 by mkh.mourad you mentioned
flash the older bootloader (using Odin 3.09)
use towelroot
install superSU and verify using Root Checker
flash the new bootloader (using Odin 3.09)

For convenience, I've uploaded the Odin-compatible stock bootloaders I used here (can't link them as this is my first post on this forum):

The current one (I9515XXU1ANI3): https://mega.co.nz/#!cgECARKK!mVpGXgXTeHDiQpQCKrTimBHbxy1R067L3I51VtwsptY
The older one (I9515XXU1AND3): https://mega.co.nz/#!Zh1jVaJI!0yJ6aYqsFnXMwxRSN-GAqo8iKFS2YfVx6hHcCT0VYUI

Disclaimer: As I'm a beginner, I've already tripped the Knox counter before I used that strategy (flashed the bootloader you posted from the Galaxy S4 Mini), so I could not verify that this strategy doesn't trigger it. Logically, it should not trigger it.

Unfortunately, there currently seem to be no custom ROMs for the GT-I9515 as it's just a "value edition" with different touch screen, wifi, etc.

hanswurst07 · Oct 12, 2011 1 0 0

I have bought a used phone in germany, but the OS seems to be a France version:
PDA: I9195XXUCNK1 CSC: I9195OXXCNK1

It does not matter, I can use german language. But would I be able switch to a german ROM without affecting KNOW?

For first: I want to root to get access to SD card. So I stay on the currentl installed FW for first.

Thanks, Yours Simon

Razvan · Nov 20, 2014 at 10:33 AM

hanswurst07 said:
I have bought a used phone in germany, but the OS seems to be a France version:
PDA: I9195XXUCNK1 CSC: I9195OXXCNK1

It does not matter, I can use german language. But would I be able switch to a german ROM without affecting KNOW?

For first: I want to root to get access to SD card. So I stay on the currentl installed FW for first.

Thanks, Yours Simon

Sir,

If you flash stock firmware, no matter country, you will not have any problems with warranty or KNOX.

Just be carefully and do a backup before all.

Regards

RobinNet1 · Nov 22, 2014 at 5:44 AM

Nice !
But too late for me,I have already 0x1.
Is there any option to revert this thing ?

S3miniFin · Nov 22, 2014 at 9:27 AM

RobinNet1 said:
Nice !
But too late for me,I have already 0x1.
Is there any option to revert this thing ?

If you're from EU, it doesn't matter...

Bullet92 · Nov 22, 2014 at 10:12 AM

S3miniFin said:
If you're from EU, it doesn't matter...

Why? I'm in EU (Croatia) and the warranty is void if you have KNOX tripped.

S3miniFin · Nov 22, 2014 at 5:46 PM

Bullet92 said:
Why? I'm in EU (Croatia) and the warranty is void if you have KNOX tripped.

http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832

Bullet92 · Nov 23, 2014 at 12:11 AM

S3miniFin said:
http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832

Thanks.. I'll check with Samsung Croatia and the region distributor if the warranty is void if KNOX is tripped.

RobinNet1 · Nov 23, 2014 at 7:36 AM

Ok,good news & thank you !

Bullet92 · Nov 30, 2014 at 12:54 PM

Bullet92 said:
Thanks.. I'll check with Samsung Croatia and the region distributor if the warranty is void if KNOX is tripped.

Ok, I've checked with all distributors (3) and directly with Samsung Croatia and all off them had the same answer. Your warranty is void if you have KNOX tripped.
That doesn't mean all over EU is like in my banana country but just first check with everyone before you touch your KNOX flag.
KNOX warranty void was the reason why I bought LG G2 now and going to sell S4Mini. Enjoy guys and again, if you're planning to change the K-flag, check everything about warranty conditions in your country.

dedelekid · Sep 14, 2011 5 3 0

Hi,
Do you check Autore boot and F. Reset Time?
Thx

RobinNet1 · Dec 9, 2014 at 10:06 AM

I have a question for my friend : Flashing newest ROM with Odin (with check the box F Reset Time), without root the phone,Knox will be triggered and he lost the warranty ?
Knox warranty at this moment it is 0x0.
Thank you,

iDozer · May 16, 2013 15 2 0

RobinNet1 said:
I have a question for my friend : Flashing newest ROM with Odin (with check the box F Reset Time), without root the phone,Knox will be triggered and he lost the warranty ?
Knox warranty at this moment it is 0x0.
Thank you,

If he flashes a stock rom via odin it won't trip knox.
Only rooting a device triggers knox to 0x01

jeesus188 · Apr 6, 2011 19 0 0

thnx, working ok

TornBlueGuy · Jan 17, 2015 1 0 0

I get an error

I get an error which is this: <ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Can anyone help?

phedra61 · Jan 25, 2015 at 5:02 AM

Rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9195 (UCNJ6)

Thank you very much!!!
With your strategy I have successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 mini with the newest firmware I9515XXUCNJ6.
KNOX is like before root!!!

alessiomel · Jan 28, 2015 1 1 0

phedra61 said:
Thank you very much!!!
With your strategy I have successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 mini with the newest firmware I9515XXUCNJ6.
KNOX is like before root!!!

Which firmware do you put on your phone? I tried with the last 4.2.2 firmware (got iti on sammobile) but it doesn't work. odin said: FAIL! Can you link me the firmware you used? I already got the latest 4.4.2 firwarre, odin3.10, device's drivers.

Charlie · Jan 30, 2015 at 2:04 PM

WORKED!Thank you so much.!

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