The following guide demonstrates how to root the Sprint Galaxy Note 4 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Since the official 6.0 Marshmallow software update isn’t rolling out to any Android smartphone or tablets yet, that means the 5.1.1 Lollipop update is still the one most people are running. Here’s all you need to know to root Sprint Galaxy Note 4 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop:
REQUIREMENTS
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Leaked Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow stock firmware for Sprint Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910P is seen in the leaked pics by a source. The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Galaxy Note 4 carries build number N910PVPE4DPB5, the Marshmallow update for Galaxy Note 4 is packed with multiple new features including new rounded icons, fast animation speed and latest notification bar. Thunderztech.com brought an amazing news for the owners of Sprint Galaxy Note 4 owners, If you have updated your device on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and looking for the easiest method to root it then you are at the right place. Credit goes to Team Chainfire for developing a root package to root Galaxy Note 4 devices running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, we have already posted same guide for. Dear SM-N920P user, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow VPS2BPD1 N920PVPS2BPD1 does not need rooted SM-N920P, so it is not essential to root Sprint Note 5 SM-N920P before installing Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow VPS2BPD1 N920PVPS2BPD1. My dear friend, I am hoping that Android 6.0.1 N920PVPS2BPD1 will bring many improvements on SM-N920P.
- You should only follow this guide if you own the Sprint variant of the Note 4.
- In addition, you should be running the latest Android 5.1.1 software update. The guide does work for those running the latest 5.1.1 Lollipop VPU4COG5 firmware.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
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- Download the Samsung USB Drivers for mobile phones from our page. You might need to reboot the computer to get the updated version of the drivers working.
- You do void any remaining warranty by following this guide. That means you’ll likely struggle sending it away for free repairs if you need them.
- You must have a custom recovery pre-installed on your device before you can follow this guide and gain root access the same.
HOW TO ROOT THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 4 RUNNING ANDROID 5.1.1 LOLLIPOP
- Download the required rooting package from this third-party link here.
- Download the said file directly to the desktop, but leave it zipped.
- Plug the Sammy phablet into the Windows computer where you downloaded the above file.
- Transfer the rooting package to the internal storage SD card. Be careful not to hide the file in a sub folder. We call this keeping it in the root folder.
- Once you are happy that you have the file on the SD card, unplug the smartphone from the Windows computer.
- Completely power down the Note 4 by holding in the Power key for ten seconds and then releasing the button.
- Reboot the Note 4 in recovery mode now: Power + Home + Volume Up keys until you see the recovery option.
- Head to the “Install’ option from the recovery menu and browse the SD card for the rooting file.
- Confirm and install the said file and wait until it’s complete.
- Head back to the main recovery menu and choose to reboot the system (reboot the smartphone).
Your device will now have the root access you desired once it reboots. Now you are ready to think about flashing custom ROMs since you have root access and the custom recovery installed.
Thunderztech.com brought an amazing news for the owners of Sprint Galaxy Note 4 owners, If you have updated your device on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and looking for the easiest method to root it then you are at the right place. Credit goes to Team Chainfire for developing a root package to root Galaxy Note 4 devices running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, we have already posted same guide for other Note 4 variants. The stock firmware is always un-rooted and factory setting are enabled by default even if your device is rooted before you will loose root access after flashing stock firmware.
The rooting process is never recommended by the device manufacturer as it’s a custom process and wipes all the instructions set for your device itself by the manufacturer. By gaining root access you take administrative control of your Android device and lets you enhance your device performance and can add more tweaks and mod. You can make changing in your system files, install custom recovery to flash custom ROMs or mods and much more. Before we proceed and start the rooting process lets have a look at benefits of rooted device.
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Benefits of Rooting Sprint Note 4 N910P
Overclock CPU frequency: By gaining root access on your device you can overclock the CPU frequency for example, if your device has maximum of 1000MHz processor speed you can enhance it too 1200MHz and you can feel a difference in performance. But it is not always recommended to overclock CPU more then it’s maximum power.
Bloatware kill: Rooting allows you to remove non usable pre-installed apps by provided by device manufacturer. Removing these apps will give you more RAM and free storage space.
Battery Life Enhancement: You can stop/ remove the unwanted back-end services permanently, because it always keeps the processor awake which results in much battery drain.
Custom Rom: You can install a custom firmware only on a rooted device because some software demands a rooted device to flash a custom recovery (a software use to flash custom ROM in a device).
Modification in System: Rooting allows you modify the system settings and add or remove the system files. Advance file explorers with an ability to gain root access are used in this operation, even you can also made the third party apps permanent in the system files directory.
Now let’s move forward and follow the tutorial to root your Sprint Note 4 N910P.
Before you begin:
Disclaimer: This tutorial includes multiple operations including Custom Rom, Custom recovery and root. Follow the guide on your own risk, we are not responsible if you brick or damage your device however the chances of bricking a device are rare but you have to pay full attention on the complete guide to avoid any issues and difficulties while performing any of the above mentioned operation.
- Enable USB Debugging (Settings >> Developer Options >> USB debugging)
- Your phone battery should be charged minimum 60%
Download these files:
- Download Odin 3.09
- Download Samsung USB drivers
- Download CF-auto-root for Sprint Galaxy Note 4 N910P
How to root Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Sprint Note 4 N910P
Just follow the below steps in sequence to obtain root on your Sprint Note 4 N910P.
- Click Odin3.09.exe to run the Odin tool.
- Now boot your device into Download Mode, to do so turn off your device properly and turn it on again by pressing and holding Home Button + Volume Down + Power Key simultaneously until you see a warning now press Volume up to enter Download Mode.
- Connect your device to PC via USB cable.
- If everything goes well Odin will detect your device and the ID:COM box should turn blue which indicates that your device has been successfully added.
- Please make sure “Auto Reboot & F.Reset Time” options are checked in the Odin screen.
- In Odin click the AP tab and select the TAR files for your device.
- Hit the start button at the bottom and wait for the installation process to complete.
- Once the process is completed you will see a “PASS” message in the ID:COM box.
- Your device will automatically reboot.
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That’s it! You have successfully rooted Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Sprint Note 4 N910P. If you have any query feel free to contact us by posting your comment in the below provided comment section. Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Google+ for future update.