Root [Sprint/Cricket] ONE CLICK ROOT...USB Debugging issue

[YourNameHere]

I am trying to use "One Click Root" to root my S3 (4.3).
It gets about 2/3 done and tells me to turn on USB debugging. but it IS ON.
I don't get it. Am I missing something stupid somewhere?
I turned on developer options, and USB debugging is checked as well. I even tried unchecking it and trying. I also tried shutting off the developer options. Nothing works.
Why? LOL I suck at the phoning :smokingsomb:

 

[Rukbat]

Try using Kingo to root it (if you're not paranoid). I've heard that it works on 4.3 with Knox.

 

[YourNameHere]

Why if I'm not paranoid? Is Kingo notorius for issues?

 

[Mikestony]

There has been some talk about how Kingo uses your phone info for less than nefarious reasons.
I haven't really read into it much, and I don't know how it would work on the S3.
PSA: Kingo Root and Vroot Malicious

Some folks have used it with no issues, some folks are leery of it.
I can neither say yay or nay, I'm just informing you of what I have seen so far.

@Rukbat, does this indeed work on the S3 with 4.3?

 

[YourNameHere]

i just tried Kingo 3 times. My phone just keeps restarting when Kingo tells me "waiting for device"

 

[YourNameHere]

I tried One Click, Super Click (got stuck on second notification every time), and now Kingo. What am I doing wrong?

 

[Mikestony]

Is the only issue you have with One Click, is the usb debugging issue?

What carrier are you with? The reason I ask, is I can move this into the forum where others with your device and carrier can more readily see it and help out

 

[OrangeJuice]

Probably not possible to root it with existing methods. One click, at least, was tested with 4.1.2 on s3 i think. Wait until someone confirms that they've rooted an s3 on 4.3, otherwise you'll probably be banging your head against the wall

 

[YourNameHere]

i "successfully" did it....i think.
Ok, so I found the Super SU app on my phone. Click it, and I get a security message, and Super SU immediately closes. Tried it a couple more times and then I get "unfortunately, super su has stopped".

Restarted the phone, and now the Super SU icon/app is missing? wtf? lol. It's not even listed in the application manager

 

[dmcjr22]

try downloading super su from store. you will have to update it within the super su app itself and then reboot into recovery for it to properly update it. i had to do that for myself just other day when i installed a custom rom

use the one made by chainfire

 

[YourNameHere]

BINGO...All set and rooted peeps!!!

now, what should I do first? Any tips? I tried the trev wifi tether but it doesnt work either lol

 

[dmcjr22]

nice good to hear how did you do it? First thing stop what your doing and make a BACKUP and store a copy of that backup on your pc

 

[nigsy]

nice good to hear how did you do it? First thing stop what your doing and make a BACKUP and store a copy of that backup on your pc

Also back up your EFS folder with HC-k Tool and store that on your PC as well.

 

[OrangeJuice]

nice good to hear how did you do it?

this, please

 

[borjis]

yes please share the procedure.

and you were on fully stock 4.3 with knox? What carrier are you on?

 

[YourNameHere]

im on Sprint. I just plugged it into the Laptop, turned on Kingo and didnt touch anything. Took about 30 minutes but it works!

What is EFS folder? I assume HC-k Tool is an app?
Whats the best app for backing up the phone?

 

[dmcjr22]

read this maybe this will help you out [EFS] One click Backup tool - xda-developers

 

[YourNameHere]

EFS won't open. LOL
Go figure. It freezes before the window even opens...every time.

 

[OrangeJuice]

There has been some talk about how Kingo uses your phone info for less than nefarious reasons.

thanks for the word-up. potentially nefarious.

if anyone roots s3 4.3 with another method, let a dude know

 

[funkylogik]

Well done guys :beer:
I wana second that you should definately back up EFS. i think K-tool only works for the international i9300 s3 though.
EFS contains your IMEI (phone's identity) so if you lose and cant recover it, your phone will only be useful as a wifi device

 

[Mikestony]

Moved to the Sprint root subforum

 

[dmcjr22]

Well done guys :beer:
I wana second that you should definately back up EFS. i think K-tool only works for the international i9300 s3 though.
EFS contains your IMEI (phone's identity) so if you lose and cant recover it, your phone will only be useful as a wifi device

Funky sir i did not learn about this until after i rooted and i am wondering if i can still do this even though i am running a custom rom. Does it matter that currently no service because waiting to flash service, meaning if when i flash service will the efs be affected and therefor should i back it up after i am flashed?

 

[YourNameHere]

Any idea why the EFS freezes before starting?
Can I just use Titanium Backup? "Backup all user apps + system data" Will that accomplish the same? Then just load it onto my PC? Sorry guys this is all new to me. I read alot but not good with this stuff at all.

 

[YourNameHere]

Can I use the titanium backup to achieve the same goal of backing up the phone and EFS?