Safe Root Android 4.3 for Galaxy S3/S4 Note 2/3

Search This thread

amrit dhindsa

Senior Member
Jan 3, 2013
54
12
Patiala
Safe root Android 4.3 jelly bean for Samsung galaxy S3, S4 and other without tripping KNOX warranty (KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0)
This rooting method is working for a wide range of Android device (not only Samsung), it can also root devices which are running Android 4.2
Requirements :
Samsung galaxy device or other
USB cable
Windows or Mac PC
Rooting tool
Before starting :
Download and install USB driver of your device
Download and unzip Saferoot tool
Put your device in "USB debugging" mode (Settings > Developer options)
Backup your data just in case of this process corrupt your data
Steps :
Open "run.bat" or "install.bat"
Connect your device to PC via USB cable
Accept when your device display "Allow USB debugging" message
Follow the instructions
After finishing root process, go to play store and update SuperSU
Done

YT video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiZ7D2zjJdA
Notes :
This tool can root more android devices and it is harmless if it fails to root your device.
This process won't delete any data, but backup your important data just in case this process corrupt your files.
Rooting by using this method will not change the binary or KNOX counter.
The status of the system will be changed to custom.
If you would like to restore system status to official, flash stock Rom.
I am not responsible for any damage to your device (use this AT YOUR OWN RISK).
Credit goes to "k1mu" who modify root exploit to work on 4.3 with SELinux enforcing

Downloads :
Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
http://www.mediafire.com/?p6pplwvwtc9y4kk
Latest Samsung Kies 3 HERE
http://www.mediafire.com/?m18fa1464lle0vc
Saferoot.zip on xda thread here
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

please click thanks if its help you..!!
 

speedyjay

Senior Member
Oct 22, 2011
3,086
732
Farnborough
I dunno why everyone is so uptight about tripping knox because regardless of whether knox has been triggered, Samsung has an obligation to fix our devices under warranty. They have to prove that any fault with the device is the direct cause of being rooted or changing the system software. This is the law in Europe and applies to consumers who have purchased a device in the EU

https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html

Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
 
  • Like
Reactions: rhea137

WormsCH

Senior Member
Feb 11, 2009
68
11
Doesn't work

Doesn't work for me.

Galaxy note 3 SM-N9005
Android 4.3 Stock
Kernel 3.4.0
Build: JSS15J.N9005XXUDMK2
 

amrit dhindsa

Senior Member
Jan 3, 2013
54
12
Patiala
For the uninitiated, rooting a smartphone is the process of gaining "root access," which is essentially a top-level permission, on a smartphone or tablet. The reason that many smartphone users want root access to their phones is that it allows them to overcome limitations placed on a device by phone carriers, hardware manufacturers and more. In essence, rooting a smartphone gives you the ability to customize the operating system to fit your needs, run specialized software and perform other administrator-level tasks to your smartphone.
Warning: Rooting a smartphone is not for the faint of heart. In a large majority of cases, rooting your smartphone will void the warranty of the device. Furthermore, rooting a smartphone incorrectly may leave the device "bricked," or in layman's terms, incapable or being turned on ever again. Please proceed with rooting your device at your own risk.
If you're still interested in how to root your Galaxy Note 3, we've put together an extremely easy tutorial that you can follow based on information found at XDA-Developers. Here's exactly how to root the international variant of the Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) and how to install a custom ROM on the device:
Step One: Verify that you are using the Galaxy Note 3 LTE SM-N9005. Back-up all of the data on your phone just in case something goes awry. Charge your battery to make sure that the smartphone has at least 80 percent. We would recommend charging you battery all the way. Install any USB drivers on the computer that you'll be using. Verify that the Galaxy Note 3 LTE SM-N9005 is running build XXUENB7. Enable USB Debugging on the smartphone.
Step Two: Download "CF-Auto-Root Android 4.4.2" and "Odin v3.09". Extract both .zip files. You should see files named ".tar.md5" and "Odin3 v3.0.9.exe".
Step Three: Turn off the phone, and reboot in Download Mode. In order to get the phone to boot in Download Mode, hold the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together. A warning will appear across the screen, but simply ignore it. Click the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step Four: Run Odin3 v3.09.exe on your computer. Connect the Galaxy Note 3 LTE SM-N9005 to the computer using a USB cable. If the smartphone has been connected properly, a message will pop-up on your computer screen that says "Added!!" If the message does not appear when you connect your device, make sure that you have enabled USB Debugging on the device and that you have installed the proper drivers on your computer.
Step Five: Click on the AP button in Odin, and select the Cf-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 file that was extracted from the .zip file earlier in this tutorial. In Odin, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Click the Start button in Odin.
Step Six: The computer will begin to root the smartphone. During this period, do not disconnect your smartphone from your computer. The software on your computer should flash your Galaxy Note 3 LTE SM-N9005 and restart the smartphone automatically. Once the smartphone has rebooted and a "Pass" message appears in Odin, you can disconnect your device.
Step Seven: Confirm that you have successfully rooted your smartphone by installing Root Checker from the Google Play store.
Step Eight: Once the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE SM-N9005 has been rooted, users can install custom ROMs on the device that will help optimize certain features of the phone. It may take a few tries before you find the perfect custom ROM for your Galaxy Note 3, but there are plenty to choose from, and we imagine that you're bound to find one that you enjoy. We'd recommend starting with X-Note [N9005] or Bobcat KitKat.
Step Nine: Enjoy!!

Click thanks if its help you
Sent from my GT-N7100
 

nicholaschum

Substratum Development Leader / Inactive RT
Feb 3, 2011
6,076
13,841
University of Toronto
plus.google.com
I dunno why everyone is so uptight about tripping knox because regardless of whether knox has been triggered, Samsung has an obligation to fix our devices under warranty. They have to prove that any fault with the device is the direct cause of being rooted or changing the system software. This is the law in Europe and applies to consumers who have purchased a device in the EU

https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html

Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I'm pretty sure the majority of the Note 3 users live outside Europe.
 

speedyjay

Senior Member
Oct 22, 2011
3,086
732
Farnborough
Even so, rooting does not void your warranty because in the event of a repair being needed, Samsung have to prove that you or I changing the system software or rooting our devices was the direct cause of the malfunction.

Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
 

msasm09

Senior Member
Feb 29, 2012
171
33
Nasr City
Rooting with custom state, binary counter or knox void warranty outside of Europe and lower it's used value or just can't get it sold for business related product

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
 

nicholaschum

Substratum Development Leader / Inactive RT
Feb 3, 2011
6,076
13,841
University of Toronto
plus.google.com
Even so, rooting does not void your warranty because in the event of a repair being needed, Samsung have to prove that you or I changing the system software or rooting our devices was the direct cause of the malfunction.

Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Jailbreaking doesn't scar an iPhone, but if you send it in "as-is", people at Apple won't fix it for you regardless of the problem.

This time you get a permanent scar when you root. So you try to be as careful when scraping your knife on your screen, in case it gets that permanent scar.
 

carlo201983

Senior Member
Mar 12, 2013
63
4
Bari
hello, I who am still on JB MJ7 I make the root without triggering the counter knox?

Inviato dal mio Fantastico Samsung NOTE 3....altro che I-PHOGNE.... ahaha
 

amrit dhindsa

Senior Member
Jan 3, 2013
54
12
Patiala
Have u tried above method safe root..which can root without triggering the knox counter..


Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
 

nicholaschum

Substratum Development Leader / Inactive RT
Feb 3, 2011
6,076
13,841
University of Toronto
plus.google.com
How sad. almost 2 years have passed and you have not yet found a way to bypass it. I think it will be my last samsung


Inviato dal mio Fantastico Samsung NOTE 3....altro che I-PHOGNE.... ahaha

2 years? Lol.........................................................>.>

KNOX only came out with Note 3, and that was a year ago.
 

Top Liked Posts

  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 6
    Safe root Android 4.3 jelly bean for Samsung galaxy S3, S4 and other without tripping KNOX warranty (KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0)
    This rooting method is working for a wide range of Android device (not only Samsung), it can also root devices which are running Android 4.2
    Requirements :
    Samsung galaxy device or other
    USB cable
    Windows or Mac PC
    Rooting tool
    Before starting :
    Download and install USB driver of your device
    Download and unzip Saferoot tool
    Put your device in "USB debugging" mode (Settings > Developer options)
    Backup your data just in case of this process corrupt your data
    Steps :
    Open "run.bat" or "install.bat"
    Connect your device to PC via USB cable
    Accept when your device display "Allow USB debugging" message
    Follow the instructions
    After finishing root process, go to play store and update SuperSU
    Done

    YT video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiZ7D2zjJdA
    Notes :
    This tool can root more android devices and it is harmless if it fails to root your device.
    This process won't delete any data, but backup your important data just in case this process corrupt your files.
    Rooting by using this method will not change the binary or KNOX counter.
    The status of the system will be changed to custom.
    If you would like to restore system status to official, flash stock Rom.
    I am not responsible for any damage to your device (use this AT YOUR OWN RISK).
    Credit goes to "k1mu" who modify root exploit to work on 4.3 with SELinux enforcing

    Downloads :
    Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
    http://www.mediafire.com/?p6pplwvwtc9y4kk
    Latest Samsung Kies 3 HERE
    http://www.mediafire.com/?m18fa1464lle0vc
    Saferoot.zip on xda thread here
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

    please click thanks if its help you..!!
    1
    I dunno why everyone is so uptight about tripping knox because regardless of whether knox has been triggered, Samsung has an obligation to fix our devices under warranty. They have to prove that any fault with the device is the direct cause of being rooted or changing the system software. This is the law in Europe and applies to consumers who have purchased a device in the EU

    https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html

    Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
    1
    Alltel GS3 4.3 Root

    Go back to page 1 and read the instructions.

    Root Success .. thanks .. Alltel (CDMA) Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-R530X , running stock 4.3 JB .. Unfortunately no custom rom for my model are available .. I guess I could try a few things, but according to the method I used from the post , not sure if it's possible anyways .. regardless , I rooted for tethering purposes, and I have achieved my goal (I have unlimited Data, and I would have to pay $$ extra per month to activate tether features on my phone) .. Maybe one day i'll look into custom roms , altho' I would love to have my own personal BOOT ANIMATIONS, but for now, i'm cool with stock ..
    NOTE : I used SafeRoot + Disable_Knox zip and the newest Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile phones .. I DID NOT USE KIES
    1
    Unlimited Data? Tell me about it or tell me where I can go and read up on it.

    I am grandfathered with Alltel .. been with Alltel for many years and have not changed or altered my plan, so I have unlimited data .. unfortunately this will be coming to and end , because Alltel has sold the remaining assets, markets, etc , ..to AT&T .. Date is not officially announced in my area, but the process has begun , and at some point this year 2014 my area will no longer have Alltel Supported Devices working, and I will be forced to join AT&T or VERIZON .. and that will be the end of my unlimited data .. i'm enjoying it while I can ..
    as for rooting, Saferoot + Disable_Knox method worked for me no problem , and to tether I had to use app " WiFi Tehther Router " which can be found in Play Store and works great ..