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
- 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
- Xda thread
- SCH-I545 Verizon Galaxy S4 ME7,MJ7,MK2
- SGH-I337 ATT Galaxy S4 MK2, MK6
- SGH-I337M Canadian Galaxy S4
- SGH-M919 T-Mobile Galaxy S4 MK2
- GT-I9505 LTE Galaxy S4 MH6, MKE, MKF, MJ5
- GT-I9500 3G Galaxy S4 MK1
- SPH-L720 Sprint Galaxy S4
- SCH-I435 Verizon Galaxy S4 Mini MK5
- GT-I9192 Galaxy S4 Mini MK4
- SPH-L520 Sprint Galaxy S4 Mini
- SCH-I535 Verizon Galaxy S3 - MK2, MJ3
- SGH-I747 AT&T Galaxy S3
- SGH-1747M Canadian/Bell Galaxy S3
- SGT-T999 AT&T Galaxy S3
- SGH-T999L T-Mobile Galaxy S3 4.3
- SGH-T999V Wind Galaxy S3 4.3
- GT-I9300 Galaxy S3 4.2 & 4.3
- SPH-L710 Sprint Galaxy S3
- SCH-R530C Cricket Galaxy S3
- SCH-R530U US Cellular Galaxy S3
- SCH-R530X Alltell Galaxy S3 MK4
- SCH-L710 CSpire Galaxy S3
- SCH-I605 Verizon Galaxy Note 2 4.3
- GT-N7100 Galaxy Note 2 MKA
- SGH-I317M Telus Galaxy Note 2
- GT-P5513 Galaxy Tab 2
- Razr HD 9.30.1
- Razr M 98.18.94,98.30.1
- Kindle Fire HD
- Verizon HTC One
- .....
Downloads :
Not working on my sgs3 international version with 4.3 open Europe stock rom. Giving error device is not supported!
ReplyDeleteIn xda thread it only talk about sgs4, but here you said that it was tested on sgs3, help please I would really like to root my s3 without voiding the warranty!
Yes, I have tried this tool on my SGS3 and it work great GT-I9300
ReplyDeleteYou can also check this post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48606969&postcount=347
i tried your rewritten script and the one in xda, i got the same error "this device is not supported"
ReplyDeletei have the latest official OXA open Europe build I9300XXUGMK6
recently clean flashed! i followed the instructions, I have the drivers, i enabled USB debugging!
whats wrong?!
here is a screenshot!
ReplyDeleteIt might be not compatible with the build number.
ReplyDeleteI can confirm that it's working for GT-I9300 4.2.2
But you can try this : http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/11/How-to-Root-Any-Android-Device-VRoot-Method.html
And if it work use this : http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/11/How-to-Root-Any-Android-Device-VRoot-Method.html
(I don't test it on 4.3)
Best regards
Will this work if I have a Verizon GS 3 updated to 4.3?
ReplyDeleteYes ...
ReplyDeleteAnyone tried with GT-i9500?
ReplyDeleteI can't seem to get it into usb debugging mode. I believe that is what is holding me back. So the drivers are installed and i'm running you scripted but not thing happens. any ideas?
ReplyDeleteKies detect your device or not?
ReplyDeletei figured it out and got it to work but now it reboots my phone at random. I'm not sure the of the problem but it think i might have to re-flash my phone to factory default. I can say this, your script does work with sch-i535.
ReplyDeleteOMG it worked!! Ive been looking all over for this!! Thanks sooo much!!!
ReplyDeleteDid not work for me. I have a N7100 updated to 4.3 Via OTA. I followed the instructions word for word.
ReplyDeleteConfirmed to work with i9500!
ReplyDeleteDid not work for me on a Verizon Samsung S3 SCH-I535, Jelly Bean 4.3. Running under Windows7. Installed Samsung Drivers and can see phone files. Kies3 is able to see all files.
ReplyDeleteError: 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Ideas or solution?
Developer options is enabled?
ReplyDeleteI am having that same problem and developer options is enabled. I am on Verizon Samsung S3 SHC-i535, jelly bean 4.3 build number JSS15J.I535VRUCML1
ReplyDeleteI am having the same problem and the developer option is enabled. i am on verizon samsung S3 SCH-I535, jelly bean 4.3 build number JSS15J.I535VRUCML1 any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You
ReplyDeleteI want screenshot before the first error ('adb' is not rec....)
ReplyDeleteTry first to "End process" Kies from task manager
Verified: Verizon Samsung S3 SHC-i535, jelly bean 4.3 build number JSS15J.I535VRUCML1.
ReplyDeleteVerified: Developer options enabled, USB debugging: enabled.
Cycled MTP to PTP and back to PTP.
Ended "Kies" process from task manager after other attempts - same error seen.
No error when run.bat starts. It gets to: "Press any key to continue"
First error is: 'adb' is not rec....
Screen shot below from the start. All comments are posted, but 'adb...' is seen until the end of the process.
Screen shot above with first error.
ReplyDeleteScreen shot from first error as requested:
ReplyDeleteScreenshot from first error:
ReplyDeleteWhy you don't extract the file?
ReplyDeleteWorked like a champ... Back to root!
ReplyDeleteExtracted the files to a new folder and the desktop and everything worked correctly.
This worked great on my Verizon galaxy s3 sch-i535 on window 7 but are there a way to unlock boot loader ? Any help would be very appreciated
ReplyDeleteI have Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 stock ota 4.3. Did not work for me. Error: adb out of date killing etc.
ReplyDeleteyes!!! Verizon Samsung S3 SHC-i535, jelly bean 4.3 build number JSS15J.I535VRUCML1. ROOTED !!! I was not extracting the file right. lol Thanks Mr WOLF. Im a subscriber
ReplyDeleteWill this work on sprint galaxy s4...
ReplyDeleteSir I have a question as to what I can do with this root
ReplyDeleteLike whats apps can i use or not
Can I adjust the clock speed
Or better question what should I not do with this root
Sg3 schi535 with 4.3
ReplyDeleteYou can do what you want, ... but you should read enough before doing anything because there is always risk
ReplyDeleteSuccess On AT&T Samsung I747
ReplyDeleteSamsung SCH-I535 on Verizon network works GREAT!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteDont work with 4.4.2 leak galaxy s4 i9505
ReplyDeletei was wondering if i purchased a galaxy note 2 and flashed it over to cricket would i be able to get the 4.3 android software on it to use the galaxy gear smartwatch
ReplyDeleteTried on Sprint SG3 (SPH-L710) JB ota 4.3.. This is where I'm getting stuck consistently.. Kies 3 fully recognizes and reads my phone..USB debugging is on.. tried both xda saferoot (install.bat) and your rewritten script (run.bat).. Also installed xda linked Samsung drivers.Also switched from MTP->PTP->MTP .. still says waiting for device (see screenshot).. Any suggestions??
ReplyDeleteTried on Sprint SG3 (SPH-L710) JB ota 4.3.. This is where I'm getting stuck consistently.. Kies 3 fully recognizes and reads my phone..USB debugging is on.. tried both xda saferoot (install.bat) and your rewritten script (run.bat).. Also installed xda linked Samsung drivers.Also switched from MTP->PTP->MTP .. still says waiting for device (see screenshot).. Any suggestions??
ReplyDeleteTried on Sprint SG3 (SPH-L710) JB ota 4.3.. This is where I'm getting stuck consistently.. Kies 3 fully recognizes and reads my phone..USB debugging is on.. tried both xda saferoot (install.bat) and your rewritten script (run.bat).. Also installed xda linked Samsung drivers.Also switched from MTP->PTP->MTP.. still says waiting for device (see screenshot).. Any suggestions?? Am i missing something here??
ReplyDeleteafter u root ur device.. did u install cwm after tht?.. did knox countrr change after that?
ReplyDeleteyaay!!! im very happy that i could able to root my note 2 n7100...Android 4.3...thank you so much.. :)
ReplyDeleteCWM bricks device! And no way to make recovery, and this void warranty. Don't do it!
ReplyDeleteThis actually worked really well! Thank you OP!
ReplyDeleteNo, I mean I didn't install CWM. But if you do so, it voids your warranty as for now there's no way to reset that counter.
ReplyDeleteI have a problem I haven't seen in these discussions. After my phone reboots I can no longer hook my phone up via USB. Everything was working fine up till then but now my phone doesn't even get the USB icon in the notification tray. I waited for over a half an hour for the root kit to re-recognize my phone before I messed with anything. Quadrupal checked all of my drivers but it just looks like my phone just isn't trying to hook up to my computer at all so it seams like it is on the phone side of the equation.
ReplyDeleteMy phone is a Samsung S3 on Verizon.
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI try with i9505 and it works perfectly (root without tripping KNOX)!
I just wondering if someone try with Note 3 N9005!
Thanx!
I've just got my new SGS4 and I want to root it. But i DON'T want that the knox counter is tripped!
ReplyDeleteI think I didn't do an firmeware update.
My Buildnumber is JSS15J.I9505XXUEMJ5
So can I use this root methode without tripping knox?
I hope someone could help me.
Thx in advance
same problem/question here.
ReplyDeletedid anyone know an answer?
It doesn't work on new 4.3 firmwares of i9505. Tried itself, MKF worked, now on NA4 doesn't support device. So guys be patient, waiting for rooting tool update...
ReplyDeleteIt worked on my Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 LTE), Android 4.3, Vodafone NL. Thank you!!! From now on, you're my God!!
ReplyDeleteIt seemed to work for me, and I can use Root only apps now but I still can't flash a custom ROM, and that was why I even bothered rooting my Phone. Help?
ReplyDeleteCould anyone help? I was able to get my phone rooted and install CMW recovery via Rom Manager, but when I go to recovery I get an error message saying System software no authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. It won't let me do anything from there.
ReplyDeleteI had rooted my galaxy note 2 indian with this process and my knox warranty voidflag tripped and its showing from 0 to 1...
ReplyDeleteCan I revert it back plz help ...
Not true, you don't use this method to root your device or you use another thing after using this method so that it trip knox and no way to reset it
ReplyDeleteyou can't install custom recovery
ReplyDeleteOk. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to reverse this? Safestrap will not work with this? Rooted a note 2 on i605vruemj9. Do
ReplyDeleteAfter rooting using this method, would I be able to change the APN setting on my S3? I need to able to change the APN, I will be traveling out of the country.
ReplyDeleteJust went through this. You need to find the stock recovery mode. Then do a factory reset and clear the dalvik cache. Then you can get the correct samsung rom from samsung-updates.com
ReplyDeleteTried the above step but nothing happens. It does not root. Says device not found after a few steps. What do I do.. installed the SuperSU also but after the binary update and normal installation it says installation failed. Reboot and try again. Tried many times to no avail. Please help
ReplyDeleteWorked perfectly for GS3 AT&T with 4.3
ReplyDeleteSorry, but you can't ...
ReplyDeletedidnt work for verizon galaxy note 3 4.3
ReplyDeleteThis method does not allow you to unlock the bootloader. This means that you won't be able to install customer recovery or custom ROMs. So it is pretty pointless unless you just want root access.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/12/Safe-Root-Android-4.3-Galaxy-S3-S4-Note-No-Warranty-Void.html
ReplyDeletethank you for share the article, very helpful to us, greetings from
ReplyDeleteRepair solution
Is there any way this could work for Ubuntu, because that's the only way I'm able to effectively use my Computer. Now, with Windows (7), my laptop just overheats way to quickly.
ReplyDeleteGo to saferoot thread, he explain how to use it on mac and linux
ReplyDeletem not getting the file to download on your given discription???? wt to do i have galaxy note 3 version 4.3
ReplyDeleteI dont have the Developer Options thingy. My phone model is i9305. Is it not possible to root my phone?
ReplyDeleteBuy triangle away, it'll reset the counter
ReplyDeleteHey, Mr. Wolf. I unrooted after I used this, and now I can't update my bloody phone. It says that my System Status is "Custom". Is there anyway to fix this? Preferably without rooting it again, please.
ReplyDeleteWon't work for Note 3
ReplyDeleteSettings / More / About device /
ReplyDeleteTap 7 times on "build number"
Flash stock FW
ReplyDeletedont do a factory reset after you do this because it tripped my warranty bit im flashing back to stock using odin at the moment hoping it will fix this but just dont do a factory reset lol
ReplyDeleteWill this work on my device?
ReplyDeleteGT-I9500
Baseband: I9500XXUEMK8
Ukraine (Kyivstar)
Will this root my note 2 1317 even tho it's with bell not telus
ReplyDeletecould someone modify this to work with 4.4?
ReplyDeleteYes. You can root with this method fine without Knox counter triggered.
ReplyDeleteFor the frequently-asked questions 'Will this void the warranty?' and 'Will this trigger the Know counter?', the answer for both is 'NO'.
ReplyDeletehi, sgh-m919 galaxy s4 with new 4.2.2 update has this worked for anyone else yet just want to know if ill be safe to try it?
ReplyDeleteof course i meant 4.4.2........sorry!
ReplyDeleteIt won't work
ReplyDeleteThe main thing that I could remember about that phone is you have to use a samsung USB cord. I tried with a generic cord that I had around my house and my device was never recognized through ADB.
ReplyDeletecan you get it to work on SCH-R530M metropcs galaxy s3?
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thank you!!! Worked fine on my S4 I337M from Mexico (Telcel) Thannk you very much. Now I can delete all the crap apps from Telcel. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteWill this work on an S4 on KitKat 4.4.2? Also, will using this method unlock the boot loader for the phone?
ReplyDelete1. There is no Knox flag in Odin mode on my SGS 3 JB 4.3 stock. Do I have Knox?
ReplyDelete2. I want to make it 100% stock using saferoot and triangle away. Will i manage to do it?
3. Is better to do factory reset or flash stock with Odin to avoid tripping Knox?
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWill this method work for galaxy s4 gt-i9506 ?
It's not listed in the telephone list.
Thanks
I9300?
ReplyDelete1. I9300 doesn't have KNOX on Android 4.3 jelly bean
2. If your device is I9300, use this : http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/02/Safe-Root-Android-4.3-Galaxy-S3-GT-I9300-No-Warranty-Void.html and no need for triangle away app
I don't know and I can't test saferoot for I9506 because I don't have it.
ReplyDeleteYou can to try it, it is harmless if it fails to root your device.
This method won't work on S4 running KitKat
ReplyDeleteThanks for your quick answer.
ReplyDeleteSo, you mean that I can try and if it fails it won't trigger Knox warranty void?
If it succeed, do you know if I'll be able to install exposed framework?
Thanks.
If it fails, it won't trigger Knox warranty.
ReplyDeleteIf it succeed, yes you can install exposed framework.
Best regards
does this have the unroot.bat in it or do i get that elsewhere?
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know, this only currently works on 4.3 or below. Anything above that needs and different method. And no it won't unlock th bootloader. Matter of fact, if you're on Verizon, nothing unlocks the bootloader. For any Android 4,3 or higher.
ReplyDeleteThat is of course as long as they're on 4.3 or lower. Anything above 4.3 isn't compatible at this time as far as i know. Therefore, it won't do anything
ReplyDeleteYou can unroot by opening SuperSu app / settings / full unroot
ReplyDeleteIt can also work for samsung galaxy S3 I9305 lte XXEUMK1???
ReplyDeletethis method will not work on samsung s4 4.4.2 firmware
ReplyDeleteGalaxy Note 2 i605 Verizon carrier. It reboots, says waiting for device, then says "Check Device and tap Grant" the phone is still booting up, then it errors out saying "Device Not Found" before the phone has a chance to finish booting. Doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteSuperSu in your phone's app drawer?
ReplyDeleteGot it now thanks.
ReplyDeleteUsed this method and now after a reboot phone wont turn back on at all. Completely dead.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that it's because of this method ?!!!! its safe at all
ReplyDeleteYou are the first one ...
I did everything here step by step, phone restarted, verified root and all was good. I tried to boot into recovery mode and it would not come back on. Now I cant find a debrick file as it is a R530X from a local company. I think I'm just screwed.
ReplyDeletethat's mean this method doesn't brick your phone because it just root your phone.
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me what is the problem exactly?
what happened when you press power button?
You are able to boot into download mode?
You have custom recovery or stock?
Make sure you charge your phone
I unroot it with the supre su app but it will not let me update my phone and now I'm having connectivity issues...not sure if it is because of this but now I can not update my phone at all.
ReplyDeleteyou are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei dont know but i will stock official rom and make device status official once again.....i would thank u again if even that works!!!
You mean OTA update, because you can update by kies or odin at any time
ReplyDeleteIf you would like to update by OTA, factory reset or flash stock rom
Factory reset or flash stock rom
ReplyDeletehallo
ReplyDeleteits works on the galaxy s4 i9500 kitkat 4.4.2 inu? - india
Thank
No
ReplyDeleteI dont see Verizon Note 3 model# SM-N900V, Base Version N900VVRUBMJE on the list. Will this work on it?
ReplyDeleteNot working for Note 3
ReplyDeleteCan I use this method for Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F)?
ReplyDeleteNo ..
ReplyDeleteTHNX WORKED EASY WAY TO ROOT MY S3 WHILE IT WAS NOT ROOTING WITH ODINN AGAIN THNx
ReplyDeleteI have the s3 4.3 JB GT-I9300 build XXUGMK7 can I use saferoot for this phone?
ReplyDeleteI have the exact version this is stated for, but saferoot doesn't recognize the phone and cancels the root. Trying with SCH-I535 Verizon Galaxy S3 4.3
ReplyDeletehttp://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/02/Safe-Root-Android-4.3-Galaxy-S3-GT-I9300-No-Warranty-Void.html
ReplyDeletehttp://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/06/How-to-Root-Verizon-Galaxy-S3-on-Android-4.3-I535VZWCNC1.html
ReplyDeleteHi I have SGS 3 running android 4.3. Build numver is JSS15J.19305XXUEML8. Can use safe root to root my device. If not is there any other way to temp root
ReplyDeleteThank you
Saferoot will not work for I9305
ReplyDeleteUse this : http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/04/how-to-root-any-ver-of-samsung-galaxy.html
hi mrwolf is any out there can safelyroot my s4 running 4.4.2 kitkat without tripping knox and custom binary?please provide me the way..
ReplyDeletethis is my device info..
ReplyDeleteyoiu know what i dont get.. how can they prove that you rooted the phone? so what if knox is tripped what if you installed malware that tried to exploit root and did all this shit in the background unbeknown to the user? then what? this is exactly why i think we should all have root access because that is the only real way to secure root to begin with..
ReplyDeleteSamsung Galaxy S3 4.3 Verizon works great.
ReplyDeletehello i have a question when i tried the safe root it said my kernel was patched what should i do.
ReplyDeleteI currently use samsung galaxy s3 t999 4.3
Try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGwMs8JPBhE
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU SOOO MUCH IT WORK!!!
ReplyDeleteCan you do this process on a Mac running OSX instead of Windows?
ReplyDeletei tried and got stuck on dameon started successfully
ReplyDeletehello
ReplyDeletei have a super noobish question , i hope you can help me with...
you "mr wolf", earlier on youtube gave me good advice on how to root my danish samsung s5 , model nr. SM-G900F, android version 4.4.2, you guided me to a very detailed video, i think i get it , but at one point i must find the kernel files, but how do i know which kernel files is the right ?
i guessed me to that it must be under "about this unit", but how long and what is the kernel files name ?
on your site i can download several different kernel files, n9, n3 etc. but i dont se anything on my phone thats just called N9 or whatnot ...
do you got any input on this ?
you can mail me at :
pelsdyr@gmail.com
then i can give you a screen pic
best regards , sune , denmark ....
sry for the stupidity, not all danes are that stupid ....
sir can u tell me how i got feature of slow motion on samsung galaxy s3
ReplyDeletewill this process raise my knox flag in the bootloader of my note 2(N7100)? I am worried about that. and can i remove that knox counter from the bootloader?
ReplyDeleteYou just need to check the build number
ReplyDeletesettings / about device / [build number] ex:G900FXXUC[NH2]
Please post in the other post
Will this work on verizon galaxy s3 baseband i535PPVRANF1?
ReplyDeletebuild number is JSS15JI535PPVRUANF1 android version 4.3
Use this http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/TowelRoot-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html
ReplyDeleteWhat should I do?? After the phone restarts it says Installing busybox then it says, error: device not found.
ReplyDeletePlease respond to this asap... Thanks
Model, build number?
ReplyDeleteI have lollipop leak on my s4 i9500 if i root will knox trigger (stop working)
ReplyDeleteThis method work on Android jellybean not lollipop
ReplyDelete