Note 4 Root or not root

Re: Root or not root

There are, however unlocking the bootloader of a Note 4 has a major con... you are no longer eligible to receive OTAs and any newer firmware that may be released (such as Android 5 [Lollipop] when it becomes available). Once you flash an OEM firmware file on a bootloader unlocked Samsung device, you immediately lose your unlocked bootloader and Samsung will not release another certificate so it can be unlocked. In other words, your stuck with a locked bootloader on your unlockable bootloader device.
 
Why not go to manage apps and disable the bloat. Check on xda for a list of safe apps to disable.. You can always go back to manage apps / disabled apps and enable them.
 
Re: Root or not root

There are, however unlocking the bootloader of a Note 4 has a major con... you are no longer eligible to receive OTAs and any newer firmware that may be released (such as Android 5 [Lollipop] when it becomes available). Once you flash an OEM firmware file on a bootloader unlocked Samsung device, you immediately lose your unlocked bootloader and Samsung will not release another certificate so it can be unlocked. In other words, your stuck with a locked bootloader on your unlockable bootloader device.

As I've said before, root the Note 4 and then drive yourself insane trying to find a way to put the Knox flag back to valid. It isn't possible. Apparently some people have managed to get their phones fixed despite the tripped flag but why give yourself the grief. If you like to tinker you're better off just buying a Nexus or using a launcher.

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Re: Root or not root

I really loved having my S4 rooted, but Im scared with all the new updates they have done to prevent it. I recently upgraded to NOTE 4 (3days ago) and am trying to adjust but it is so slow with all the additional crap running in the back ground? Is there anyway to prevent tripping knox (leased phone with sprint)
 
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