How to Fix Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Rooting Problem for Galaxy S3/S4/Note 2/3

After updating Samsung galaxy S3/S4/Note 2/ Note 3 to Android 4.3 jelly bean update which contains the new security from Samsung "Samaung KNOX", you might face a problem if you tried to root your device by using CF-Auto-Root method or other methods.

This might happened because of KNOX security, it block/disable SuperSu app and you will see this notification after the first boot.

"Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped" 

"Unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked"

In some cases you will not see SuperSU after rooting in your application list
You can enable it by going to Settings / More / Application manager, Swipe to DISABLED tab and Enable SuperSU app.

How to fix KNOX problem :
1. Go to Google Play, Search and update/install SuperSU app

2. When you will open SuperSU for the first time it will ask you to update the SU binary
3. Tap on "Continue" then "Normal" not the "CWM/TRP".

4. SuperSU will detect Samsung KNOX security and will ask you to disable KNOX, Choose "OK"

5. After displaying "installation success!", reboot your device.

Done !
Now SuperSU and root access should be working fine for you.

How to fix "Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped"

John Giosso

Download and install the latest APK for SuperSU like MrW0lf suggested.

I was having the same exact problem (unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped), so I downloaded the latest UPDATE-SuperSU file and extract it to have supersu APK, put it on my SD card in my phone and installed it from there.

It was strange because the version that was already on my phone was the same 1.89 version that I downloaded, but regardless, when I clicked on the APK, it saw it as an update, it asked to disabled knox, and worked like a charm.

SuperSU Google Play
SuperSU Pro Google Play

[No Warranty Void] Safe Root Android 4.3 for Galaxy S3/S4 Note 2/3

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
• Xda thread

Tested and worked for :
- 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 :

• Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
• Latest Samsung Kies HERE
• Latest Samsung Kies 3 HERE
• Saferoot.zip on xda thread or my rewritten script HERE 

How to Root Verizon Galaxy S3 "SCH-I353" on Android 4.3 "NC1" update

More users after updating their Verizon galaxy S3 SCH-I535 to the latest I535VZWCNC1 update, they lost the ability to root their phone by using SafeRoot method, which was completely safe, easy and it doesn't trip KNOX nor binary counter.

I have found a way to root NC1 update by using "SafeRoot" again on the latest android 4.3 jelly bean like any other devices without unlocking bootloader.

Requirements :

• I535_Root_Kernel file
• I535_NC1_Kernel file
• Odin3 any, version
• Installed Samsung Kies or Samsung mobile USB driver
• Saferoot tool file

Instructions :

1. This process WON'T wipe your data, but backup your phone just in case this process corrupt your data. 
2. Flash I535_ROOT_Kernel.tar.md5 file by odin3 in PDA or AP section.
3. Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
   
4. Root your device using SafeRoot method by following this guide : [No Warranty Void] Safe Root Android 4.3 for Galaxy S3/S4 Note 2
5. Make sure your phone is rooted by trying App which require root permission.
6. Flash back NC1 kernel by Odin3.
   

Congratulation, your Verizon galaxy S3 SCH-I535 is rooted on the latest Android 4.3 jelly bean without tripping binary or KNOX counter.

This video was made for GT-I9300 but it's exactly the same steps for SCH-I535

YT video link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gYjoW22h7c

Notes:

• Download and install manually busybox if the tool is failed to install it.
• Use this guide at your own risk.
• Kernel files on this post are ONLY for Verizon galaxy S3 SCH-I535 and ONLY for Android 4.3 jelly bean NOT 4.4.2 KitKat
• You will not be able to receive OTA update, but you can update your device at any time by Kies or Odin3. 
• This process is tested by "Devon Onescu" and worked great "It worked like a charm!!! Thanx for helping me root my device again:)".
• To unroot your device --> Open SuperSU app / Settings / Full UnRoot then flash stock FW

Downloads :

• Odin3 v3.04 HERE, v3.07 HERE, v3.09 HERE
• Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
• Latest Samsung Kies HERE
• Latest Samsung Kies 3 HERE
• I535_ROOT_Kernel HERE
• I535_NC1_Kernel  HERE
• SafeRoot tool files  HERE credit "k1mu" his thread

[No Warranty Void] Root Android 4.3 for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300

Samsung has blocked rooting the international version of the galaxy S3 GT-I9300 by using SafeRoot method, which was completely safe, easy and it doesn't void the warranty of the phone nor trip flash (binary) counter.

I have found a way to make "SafeRoot" root the galaxy S3 GT-I9300 on the latest android 4.3 jelly bean like any other devices.

Requirements :

• I9300_Root_Kernel file
• I9300_MK6_Kernel file
• Odin3
• Installed Samsung Kies or Samsung mobile USB driver
• Saferoot file

Instructions :

1. All the process WON'T wipe your data, but back it up just incase this process corrupt your data.
2. Flash Root_Kernel.tar.md5 file by odin3 in PDA or AP section.
3. Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
   
4. Root your device using SafeRoot method by following this guide : [No Warranty Void] Safe Root Android 4.3 for Galaxy S3/S4 Note 2
5. Flash back the current kernel of your firmware MK6 until Samsung update it by Odin3

Congratulation, your galaxy S3 GT-I9300 is rooted on the latest version of Android 4.3 jelly bean without tripping flash (binary) counter.

YT video link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gYjoW22h7c

Notes:

• Download and install manually busybox if the tool is failed to install it.
• Use this guide at your own risk
• This process and kernel files ONLY for the international version GT-I9300 and ONLY for Android 4.3 jelly bean.
• Normally this process will continue to work until Samsung starts to push Android 4.4 kitkat to the S3 (DON'T use it on 4.4 kitkat, it will brick your device).
• You will not be able to receive OTA update, but you can update your device at any time by Kies or Odin3. 
• This process is tested by me and worked on all the latest Android 4.3 jelly bean firmwares.
• To unroot your device --> Open SuperSU app / Settings / Full UnRoot.

Downloads :

• Odin3 v3.04 HERE, v3.07 HERE, v3.09 HERE
• Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
• Latest Samsung Kies HERE
• Latest Samsung Kies 3 HERE
• I9300_Root_Kernel HERE
• I9300_MK6_Kernel  HERE 
• I9300_NB1_Kernel HERE thanks to "afham"
• SafeRoot files HERE 

How To ROOT & Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S3 [CF-Root]

CF Root for Samsung galaxy S3 GT-I9300 and GT-I9300T
By using this guide you can root the galaxy S3 which running on Android ice cream sandwich or jelly bean (4.0.4, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1)

Rooting instructions :
Backup your data first
1- Download CF-Root-SGS3 file (Link below)
2- Unzip the downloaded file only one time
3- Open "Odin3" as administrator
4- Click on PDA button and browse to the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar file that you extracted

5 - Disconnect any device connected to USB ports on your computer and disable your antivirus software
6 - Shut down your device
7 - Put your device into Download Mode (Volume Down + Home + Power)
8 - Volume up to continue

9 - Connect the device to your computer by USB cable and wait until you get a sign in Odin (ID:COM section) and "Added" in message
10 - Make sure re-partition is NOT TICKED [Very important]

11 - Click Start and wait a few seconds.

Done !

 

Notes :
~ Check this if you face problem after rooting How to Fix Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Rooting Problem for Galaxy S3/S4/Note 2/3
~ Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device while rooting
~ This stuff is made ONLY for the GT-I9300 and GT-I9300T
~ I am not responsible if something bad happened to your device (use this AT YOUR OWN RISK)
~ It will void the warranty of your device
~ Download and Install Kies or Samsung mobile driver, if you didn't get a sign in ID:COM or "Added" in message box
~ It will install : "Root: SuperSU","Recovery: ClockWorkMod","Util: CWM Manager"
~ Credits go to "Chainfire" (CF-Root developer)
~ XDA "CF-Root" thread http://goo.gl/asDw5

Downloads :
CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.zip HERE
Odin3_v3.04 HERE, v3.07 HERE, v3.09 HERE
Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
Latest Samsung Kies HERE