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| How to Root Verizon 910V Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |

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Author: Tripper511



Created: September 2nd, 2016



Last Updated : September 29th, 2017

Links to all the different guides I used and additional troubleshooting information is at the bottom. I suggest you glance at it before beginning.

*If you have any problems AFTER rooting READ the TROUBLESHOOTING section at the bottom of this guide BEFORE posting any questions*



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| Files Needed for Root |

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*Download the most recent version of DRIVERS and unzip if necessary*

Link to .zip containing ALL THE FILES below:

1)

KingOroot

2)

Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4

3)

samsung_unlock_n4-fix

4)

SuperSU v2.76

5

TWRP 3.0.2

6)

Kies

7)

SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones

8)

Odin3 v3.12.3

9)

Link is at the end of the guide

10)

oscar_kernel_v0.2

**If you are coming from another firmware and have to change to 5.1.1 firmware than you will also need:**

11)

N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar .md5

Link is at the end of this guide

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| PHASE 1 |

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- Prepping the Phone -

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| Things to do ON PHONE BEFORE using KingOroot |

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!!DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS SECTION!! A lot of people have problems because they don't first check/read these 10 prep steps!

1)

BACK UP ALL FILES ON SD CARD TO PC!

Make sure you DO NOT REMOVE YOUR SIM CARD throughout this entire process!

throughout this entire process! Connect your device to your computer

Make sure the Note 4 is set for media transfer the option will be in the drop down from the top of the phone once USB is connected.

Copy over files from SD card (and phone if you want) to a folder on your PC just like you would with any USB stick.

AFTER

!!MAKE SURE YOU ARE RUNNING ANDROID VERSION 5.1.1.!!

STOP HERE!

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| PHASE 2 |

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- Rooting the Phone -

PC version

*Before proceeding to step 6 it is suggested you copy ALL of step 6 into a notepad. You will need to copy and paste these line into the command prompt because if you take too long to input the script then the phone will reset before you're finished causing you to have to redo steps 2 - 4.*

Scroll down through the code. There are eight (8) lines!

Code: adb devices adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/ adb shell su cd /data/local/tmp chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix ./samsung_unlock_n4-fix

Code: [+] CID at boot time is/was: 1501xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [+] device not yet dev CID, now changing to dev CID [+] programming new CID 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200 [+] success! powering off device, power back on and verify CID [+] then run this binary again to finish the process

Code: [+] CID at boot time is/was: 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200 [+] dev CID matching, proceding to unlock [+] backing up loaders, this will take a few minutes [+] loaders successfully backed up [+] success! powering off device, hopefully its not bricked.

SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLE

*If you do not see this repeat steps 2 - 6 again*

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| PHASE 3 |

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- Rooted Boot Menu -

TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right TWRP file!!

*READ THESE NEXT FEW STEPS CAREFULLY! They require some quick timing in order to not miss the window to access recovery mode*



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| PHASE 4 |

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- Home Stretch, Installing "System Only" Firmware -

TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right .tar file!!

still connected to the PC

NOT THE SD CARD!

Kernel is not SEANDROID ENFORCING

set warranty bit : Kernel

************* !!CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE ROOTED!! *************

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| TROUBLESHOOTING |

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Q:

After rooting my WiFi isn't working.

A:

try flashing this one first

Link for BPA1 Modem Driver:

Link for ALL Modem Drivers:

Q:

I can't see my SIM card and/or can't see anything in my rooted phone's Service Menu.

A:

Q:

I'm stuck in a bootloop from flashing to 5.1.1 firmware and/or can't get out of bootloop by pulling the battery.

A:

wipe cache

full factory reset

ALL

Q:

I'm stuck in a bootloop after installing TWRP.

A:

Q:

My phone crashed, I don't know what to do and nothing else is working.

A:

Q:

After typing: "adb device" (without quotations) in the command prompt it says "offline" or nothing appears under "devices".

A:

Check that you are using newest version of adb. Older version might not work.

First make sure you are connected to the PC.

Try a different USB cable.

Try plugging into a different USB port.

Close and reopen a fresh instance of ADP then type:



Code: adb kill-server



Code: adb start-server



Next uncheck then recheck USB Debugging which is located in Settings > Developer Mode. Finally type: Code: adb device



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| ADB SCRIPT |

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Scroll down through the code. There are eight (8) lines!

Code: adb devices adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/ adb shell su cd /data/local/tmp chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix ./samsung_unlock_n4-fix

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| To Access Service Mode: |

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Service Mode

diagnose and review

DIAL this number into your keypad then press SEND

*#0011#

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| To Access Recovery Mode: |

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Power down device (remove battery if necessary). Turn back on WHILE HOLDING: [Volume Up + Home Button + Power button]. Then release the POWER BUTTON and hold [Volume Up + Home Button] simultaneously.

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| Video Instructions on How to Root Verizon Note 4 |

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| Forum on How to Root Verizon Note 4 |

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| Max Lee's Note 4 Root Guide with Pictures |

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| KingRoot XDA Forum |

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| Video on How to Downgrade Firmware |

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| Link to Firmwares and Instructions |

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Full Firmwares -

"System Only" 5.1.1 Firmware -

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*Thank you to all of the developers and hobbyists who helped make this possible*

Please do this at your own risk! I am not responsible for any damage or bricking done to phone. This should NOT trip knox or void your warranty however no promises can be made. Device can always be unrooted by flashing back to stock with Odin3. Please read all the steps first and preferably watch included videos so to be aware of what to expect. Average time to perform this should be under an hour assuming you do not run into any problems.Don't be overwhelmed by all the steps. I intentionally dumbed down the process to prevent any mistakes. I wrote this as I personally rooted my own device with instructions gathered from my own research as I would come across my own challenges in the rooting process. This guide was made for first timers and experts a-like.Thank you to all the people on the internet, in the forums and YouTube who asked questions and posted answers; allowing me to unlock my device. My hope is this guide will help ease the process and shrink the learning curve of anyone who reads it.(KingRoot will also work but KingOroot seems to work better) -(place this file in the install directory of "Minimal ADB and Fastboot") -backing up the card you will have to format the card through the phone in the settings under: storage > SD Card > Format SD CARDIf you are not check the forum and video instructions in the links below to change firmware.Downloadof all files from this guide. Best way to do this is do a google search for the file followed by "XDA". i.e. "KingRoot xda". This will bring you to the xda forum to make sure you get authentic, verified and current versions of the files.Make sure to download "eMMc Brick checker" from play store. Run it and make sure the phone CID starts with a "15". If it doesn'tYou CANNOT root your phone!Download "Root Checker" to confirm if root was successful after running KingOroot/KingRoot/etc.Make sure "Developer Options" is open and USB debugging is enabled. You can turn it on by going to: Settings > About Phone > then tap on "Build Number" ten (10) times to unlock the option.Also make sure "Reactivation Lock" in UNCHECKED. Go to Settings >Security >uncheck "Reactivation Lock"Additionally in: Settings >Security, make sure "unknown sources" is checked.Finally open and run Keis and SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones to ensure the PC can communicate with the phoneMake sure you have at least 80% battery lifeRun KingOrootAfter program is finished run Root Checker to confirm root.Connect phone to PC .Place the file "samsung_unlock_n4_fix" in the same folder "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" is installedRun "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" and type inthese lines one by one, pressing "enter" after each lineThe command window will now display this:Allow device to reboot. After full reboot, power down and pull battery.After restarting do steps 2 through 6 again.This time you will get a message in the command prompt that will say:Once device is powered down it should go into a boot loop.Pull the battery and SD card. Then place battery back in.Turn phone back on while holding [Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button].You should enter recover mode, when you see the android guy in the top left of the screen will be some text. The third to last line should be gray and say "" The following line will be blue and say "".If you made it this far you are ready for PHASE 3While still on the screen showing the android guy with the word "DOWNLOADING..." beneath it, connect phone to PC and open upon PC.In Odin3 look at message box on the lower left of the screen. It should have a message saying "Added!" On the top left under "ID:COM" there should be a blue box that says "[0:COM#]"Click on the button that says "AP" on the right.Browse to and select: twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar.md5 (yours might be different if you have a newer version)If you have more then one on your PC you will mess up your phone by flashing the wrong one.Select the "options" tab in Odin3In the "options" tab UNCHECK "auto reboot". Make sure all other boxes are UNCHECKED EXCEPT for "F. Rest Time".Click the "Start" button.If successful you should see a green box that says "PASS!" in the upper left of the Odin3 user interface.Disconnect the phone from the PC.While the phone still shows the green android guy (but now with a complete progress bar underneath) place phone into TWRP Recovery Mode. This is done by holding: [Power + Volume Down] simultaneously. You will have to hold it for about 5 seconds. Release the POWER BUTTON and then the VOLUME DOWN button when you see the "Maintenance Boot Mode" screen appear.Using the Volume Rocker press VOLUME DOWN and highlight "Power Down : Turn off your device". Press the HOME BUTTON to select it.hold: [Power Button + Volume Up + Home Key] simultaneously.release the POWER BUTTON and hold [Volume Up + Home Button] simultaneously.You should now see the splash screen for TWRP Recovery Mode.At this point make sure your SD Card is insertedIn the TWRP menu tap the "Wipe" button then "Advanced Wipe" and check "Micro SDCard". Then slide the option to wipe the SD Card.After the wipe is complete press the little "Home" button in the middle of the bottom of the screen.Open the back of the phone and remove the SD card.Back at the TWRP home screen tap "Reboot" then "Download". You will now be back on the screen with the green android guy.Connect phone to computer while phone is still showing green android guy with the word "Downloading..." under it.Once phone is connected to the PC open Odin3.Using Odin3 click the "AP" button and select the "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" file. Then click "Start" to flash the firmware.If you flash the wrong one you will lose root and have to start all over again.After flash is complete TWRP might ask if you want to install "Super SU" now. Say NO and let the phone reboot.Now with the phoneopen the phone up like you would a USB drive and copy over "oscar_kernel_v0.2.zip" and "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip" to theReboot the phone into TWRP by holding: [Volume Up + Home Button], then select install. From there you can navigate the phones memory and click on the "kernel" zip file first to install it by swiping to install. Then press the back key on the screen and install the "supersu" file.Finally reboot the system.Once you reboot you should see a new boot screen with an unlocked lock symbol along with a message in red on top saying:and below in yellow stating: "".Once booted up open the app SuperSU in the app drawer. Allow it to give the appropriate apps root permission.Open Root Checker to confirm root.*At this point you should reboot back into TWRP andof the phone. Then copy the backup to your computer. In case you make any mistakes messing around with ROMs and root programs, you will always be able to come back here without having to redo this process.*Some people are having issues with the incorrect modem driver being installed during root. If you are having this problem you can flash over JUST THE MODEM DRIVER to your phone. This can be done AFTER rooting. There is no need to repeat the whole process over. This is done by connecting your phone to your PC and using ODIN to flash over the correct modem driver. For the Verizon phone thedriver is the correct one,. If you have a refurbished phone it's possible you have a different modem installed. I have also included the link to all the other types of modem drivers below.For anyone who can't see their SIM card AND can't see anything in their rooted phone's Service Menu I found the solution for both problems after putting together tidbits from many threads here on XDA and elsewhere. The directions in the OP install mostly BPA1 Rom firmware but leave some BOG5 firmware. I updated the BOG5 modem to BPA1 modem firmwareand the IMEI came back to the original sticker IMEI, the CSC and phone # and ability to see the SIM card returned. In the process of trying to solve this problem I found the hidden Service Menu could not be seen. After flashing the BPA1 modem the Service Menu also reappeared. Click here for post with a more detailed solution. If stuck in bootloop go into recovery modeand choose full toandbut it will save your phone. Use asresort!).Return back to TWRP by pulling the battery then reinserting it. Power back up the phone by holding [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button]. When the writing appears in the upper left release the power button while still holding [Volume Up + Power Button]. This will bring you back to TWRP. At this point make sure your SD Card has been wiped. Try removing the SD Card and reinstalling "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" with Odin3.After you have reinstalled the firmware make sure you. You will only do this manually as stated inPull your battery and start phone back up holding: [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button]. If TWRP is still on phone then go tothen. Connect your phone to the PC. Open Odin3 on the PC and flash afirmware onto phone. This will revert it back to stock with everything it needs.is a special phone mode that will allow you tothe settings in your phone. If you are having any issuesthis method will allow you to review the internals of your phone.