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How to root samsung galaxy s4?

CyanogenModFT said:
How to root samsung galaxy s4?
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Wrong section. Please close this and go to question tread
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1) Download and install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2) Verify that USB Debugging Mode is enabled which will allow to connect the phone with the computer and use the Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]
3) Create a backup of all data
4) The battery of the device should have above 80 per cent charge.
5) The root method works only on the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 running on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean; applying this root to incorrect variants will brick the device.
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean
1) Download I9500XXUAMC6 pre-rooted firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 to the computer and extract the zip file
2) Download Odin v1.85 which will help to root the Jelly Bean firmware
3) Turn off the Galaxy S4 and enter Download Mode. Press and hold Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the construction Android robot and a triangle are seen. Press the Power button again to enter Download Mode
4) Run Odin on the computer
5) Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. If the device is connected successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time
6) Select the files mentioned below to install on the phone
a) Click on 'PDA' and select file with 'CODE' in its name
b) Click on 'Phone' and select file with 'MODEM' in its name
c) Click on 'CSC' and select file with 'CSC' in its name
d) Click on 'PIT' and select the .pit file
7) Ensure the 'Auto Reboot' and 'F Reset Time' options are selected in Odin. Also ensure the 'Re-Partition' option is selected in case the .pit file is being used
8) Double check everything and finally click the 'Start' button in Odin. The installation process will begin and take a few minutes to complete
9) After the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Once the home screen appears on the device, unplug the USB cable
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is there anyway to install CWM on ICS galaxy tab10.1 3G without ODIN

is there anyway to install CWM on ICS galaxy tab10.1 3G (P7500) without ODIN
my tab not connect to my pc so that odin can't see it ( i tried every way in XDA to connect it to my pc )
I have all the correct drivers installed. i have Galaxy SII and it's work fine
olso i try Mobile Odin but no luck.
it's need root and root need CWM
any help
i would be Grateful
khad96 said:
is there anyway to install CWM on ICS galaxy tab10.1 3G (P7500) without ODIN
my tab not connect to my pc so that odin can't see it ( i tried every way in XDA to connect it to my pc )
I have all the correct drivers installed. i have Galaxy SII and it's work fine
olso i try Mobile Odin but no luck.
it's need root and root need CWM
any help
i would be Grateful
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No root Doesn't need cwm, install the root files from the stock recovery then using the rom manager from market install the CWM. BTW mobile odin needs root so it won't work with you Untill you root
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I believed Stock ICS recovery runs into an error after "apply update from sdcard"...
and how can i istall root in stock ICS .
( install the root files from the stock recovery ) more explaine plase
khad96 said:
and how can i istall root in stock ICS .
( install the root files from the stock recovery ) more explaine plase
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Go to the thread "Root galaxy tab 10.1 the easy way". You will find the link to the file you need. Put the "update.zip" in the root folder of your tab. Reboot into recovery by switching off your tab. Press the left volume button and hold it while powering on your tab. Wait for the recovery options. Now press the volume up botton again and then vol down. Choose the option "install zip from sdcard". It will give you root access and install superuser. Now you can download busybox from the market and complete the root from within busybox app.
connect first is the right way
First .... I think you should have a pc connection to your tab ,, Transfering Files and data through the usb port is fast ,easy and useful
You nay try Install new "Windows 7" to your pc , I'm using Windows 7 and first time I connect my tab to my pc It found its driver itself (may be through internet / not sure)
ODIN is useful /// by the way you may try Mobile ODIN :good::good::good:
sorry for my English...
or I will explain in my language if you understand...
หรือให้กุอธิบายเป็นภาษาไทยก็ได้นะ ถ้าเมิงเข้าใจ 555+
here we are start again.
it need CWM and CWM need Odin and Odin need a connection but my galaxy tab 10.1 3G (P7500) have a red X on the battery icon.
any thing else.
I think I nearly understood you...if you have a red cross on the battery icon it shows that you are still running android,huh?so you need to turn off your tab and go into download mode,because Odin detects your tab only then.please feel free to ask if you don't know how...
yes you are right I'm running android ( big smile )
i did exactly like you said but no luck. still waiting usb cable.
did not connect
....
Did you try mobile ODIN yet
yes i try mobile ODIN . and it's need root correct me if I'm wrong.
khad96 said:
yes i try mobile ODIN . and it's need root correct me if I'm wrong.
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Can you enter download mode with your tab, odin doesn't connect untill you use download mod, and you can try stock recovery. To flash the root.zip
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yes i can enter Downloading mode and Recovery mode screen.
( Hold the Vol Down button (the left Volume button) and then hold the Power button as well. )
( Press the Vol Up button (the right Volume button) to select Downloading mode. )
then a warning .....
Volume up : continue
a screen with a green android and downloading...do not turn off target!! with small text on top left say:
odin3 download made
( protocol v2)
reason :force key
secure mode: secure
check signature: check
custom binary download: no (0 counts)
current binary: samsung official
waiting usb cable...
---- then---
i plug the usb cable in the computer and in the tab and run odin .
but nothing happen still waiting the cable and odin not connected to tab
retail locked ?
look for unlock
but try "Mobile odin" it install clock work recovery .
just make sure u get both .apk Mobilelite.apk and then flashkernel.p7500v2.apk
Google search "chainfire mobile odin xda"
scroll down to third post or so for 2nd apk in mobile odin thread.
( also read mobile odin thread )
then when u select recovery after pressing power + volume down.
selecting recovery should boot into cwm 5.5.0.4 recovery
sorted hope this helps
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Connect your pc to your tab when you are in android,make sure your tab's drivers are installed,go to here:
sites.google.com/site/arashtarafar/
Download "recovery.tar.md5" at the bottom of the page...
Put your tab into download mode(a green android image will appear on the screen),launch Odin,connect tab to pc,if you don't have the tab's drivers but have an internet connection,windows(mine windows 7) will automatically search for and install them.if so,wait until finished,then you should see a text with yellow background showing "COM X(1,2,3,...)"that tells that your tab is detected by Odin,now in Odin press the pda button and in the browser window that appears choose your recovery(you've downloaded that),wait until a word "PASSED" with green backgroung appears,disconnect tab from pc...go into recovery,if you see a rolling screen press the power button to restart tab,then go to the above link and download "bootloader.tar.md5",flash this with the above instructions...
Important Notice: Do Not Flash The Bootloader If You Are Running Stock ICS!!!It Causes Flickering Unlock Screen!!!You've Been Warned!!!
Ask more if it didn't help
gordonx10i said:
retail locked ?
look for unlock
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well ! my tab is not retail locked because i upgrade it from 3.1 to 4.0.4 by rooting 3.1 then install the ICS from install from sdcard.
arashtarafar said:
Connect your pc to your tab when you are in android,make sure your tab's drivers are installed,go to here:
sites.google.com/site/arashtarafar/
Download "recovery.tar.md5" at the bottom of the page...
Put your tab into download mode(a green android image will appear on the screen),launch Odin,connect tab to pc,if you don't have the tab's drivers but have an internet connection,windows(mine windows 7) will automatically search for and install them.if so,wait until finished,then you should see a text with yellow background showing "COM X(1,2,3,...)"that tells that your tab is detected by Odin,now in Odin press the pda button and in the browser window that appears choose your recovery(you've downloaded that),wait until a word "PASSED" with green backgroung appears,disconnect tab from pc...go into recovery,if you see a rolling screen press the power button to restart tab,then go to the above link and download "bootloader.tar.md5",flash this with the above instructions...
Important Notice: Do Not Flash The Bootloader If You Are Running Stock ICS!!!It Causes Flickering Unlock Screen!!!You've Been Warned!!!
Ask more if it didn't help
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this is my problem odin can't see my tab even my pc or other pc. always give me an red X on the battery.
but it charge from pc when it's on or off
So you can wait until we send you a video or image tutorial...
thanx you all for your help.
yes i can wait
I have the same problem. I upgrade to ICS and now i can't connect the tab to the computer ( Odin, kies....). It isn't root and i can't to do it without odin. I can't to install the CWM without root or odin.
What can i do?
Thanks
We'll give it soon...for now let's check MTP,for this:go to settings-->storage-->the button at the upper right corner(menu)-->USB-PC connection and check whether "Media device(MTP)" is checked.if it's not,check it and retry connecting tab to pc...

Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy]

Hi guys! This is a noob-proof guide on how to flash stock samsung firmware on your i9300. Whether you have bricked it or just want the stock firmware back. Here's how to do it (detailed explaination)
WARNING! : This is only for the GT i9300 (international version) , Check your device before proceeding. Also you might lose all your data. So backup! i am not responsible if you brick your phone(although very unlikely) by not following the guide properly
Also you will lose your custom recovery, Custom ROM and will not longer have root
Ok lets begin!
1. Make sure you have the samsung drivers installed on your pc (http://bit.ly/SDaIIE)
2. Your device should have at least 80% battery left
3. Enable USB Debugging by going to Settings>Developer Options>Tick the Usb debugging tick box!
Files needed :
1. Android 4.1.2 I9300XXEMA1 for Galaxy S3 I9300 - http://bit.ly/10vkxdj
2. Odin 3.07 - http://bit.ly/16aRzF4
Extract The firmware Zip file until you get a file with a .tar extension and some other files. Do not extract furthur
Extract odin zip file till you get Odin3 v3.07.exe
Now here comes the actual flashing part
1. Power off your smartphone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
2. Now, get into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power button simultaneously until Samsung Galaxy logo appears in phone screen. Wait few seconds and your phone will be in download mode.
3.Open odin as administrator and connect your s3 to your computer with usb cable
4. You will get a message "Added" in the message box in odin and You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
if you don't get this , try another usb port.. if it still doesn't come , reinstall drivers.
5. Select these files from I9300XXEMA1 folder in Odin at respective buttons:
Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name
Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. Use only if you got it while extracting , otherwise ignore it.
6. make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only if you are using a .pit file
7. Double check everything above and hit start!
8. once flashing is complete the phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
congratz , you have just restored your i9300!
If this has helped you make sure to hit the thanks button!
what have you developed?
We already know Odin, and this doesn't UNBRICK anything
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This is so worthy of development thread. ...:banghead:
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Helpful post to some,,,,,however the unbrick part is misleading as all this does is flash a stock ROM.
Only soft brick... like any other Samsung device.
Reported not development plus we have all this information already posted .
OP is splattering this post all over the forum .
jje

I9190XXUBNA1 Upgraded to Kitkat Success

hi all,
ive been having fast dormancy issues and i got so annoyed, i decided to take a chance and upgrade to Kitkat.
i have a GT-I9190 S4 Mini, unbranded , supplied by CellC South Africa,
For those with the I9190XXUBNA1 models,
i would like to confirm that the kitkat I9190XXUCNG1 works successfully with no issues on this model.
hope this helps others.
its very laggy for the first 2, 3 minutes. i would suggest you leave the phone for about 10 minutes after the home screen shows up.
i did this with 100% battery life, knox counter has not been tripped btw.
i would like to thank ibtimes.co.uk , i followed the guide from their site.
Im not a reg user on the forum, but i thought i would share this is since ive seen the I9190XXUBNA1 model to have very less info online about them.
How to install I9190XXUCNG1 Android 4.4.2 on Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190
Step-1: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool to get a .tar.md5 file with few other files, which are optional
Step-2: Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v.3.09.exe with few other files
Step-3: Switch off the S4 Mini and wait for some time until the device goes off completely
Step-4: Reboot the phone into Download Mode by pressing and holding Home, Power and Volume Down buttons together
Step-5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator
Step-6: Connect the S4 Mini to computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully an Added message will appear under Odin. Also, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn light blue with COM port number, indicating successful connection
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try to re-install USB derivers or change the USB port on the computer.
Step-7: In Odin, click the AP button and select the .tar.md5 file which was extracted earlier
Step-8: Enable Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes. Ensure that Re-Partition checkbox is not ticked
Step-9: Double check everything then click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and take about few minutes to complete
Step-10: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Once the home screen appears, disconnect the phone from the computer
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Can't flash original Rom (S4 i9500)!!!

I tried to flash original rom to my galaxy s4 i9500 with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477 but the Odin blocked saying ''Odin was terminated'' and exists automatically.
i used different pc and different usb cable, but still have to same error.
Please, HELP :crying:
What rom exactly are you trying to flash?
GDReaper said:
What rom exactly are you trying to flash?
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From the link in the post,
I9500XXUHOL1 Kernel and Platform : https://mega.nz/#F!PgNjjZIR!pCYychX0oOWMlRgVdBA7VQ
Did you stop Kies before running Odin?
gadmouh said:
I tried to flash original rom to my galaxy s4 i9500 with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477 but the Odin blocked saying ''Odin was terminated'' and exists automatically.
i used different pc and different usb cable, but still have to same error.
Please, HELP :crying:
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This version is indian but You dont have any issue with this
use this Method:
Samsung Galaxy S4 official Stock rom (Indian Version)
Download Fast Speed Via Google Drive Link :
Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rrP61MQRlgWDlCMi1nU0RIWnM/view
Odin Link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6rrP61MQRlgWVJwbVA1MWEySmc&usp=sharing
If Your Device Bricked or Want to flash Stock Rom
Steps:
1) Simply Download Fast Speed.
2) Extract the file (#Ignore Errors or break oprations) (Ignore errors it Extract Correctly)
3) Turn on Your Usb Debugging Mode.
4) Go to Download mode By Pressing i) Volume Down + Home + Power On/off Button ii) Press Volume Up Button To Continue.
5) Connect Device To Computer via USB Cable #Note: Connect Direct USB port Ignore USB HUB.
6) Start Odin and Select PDA/AP and browse file You Extract and Select (I9500XXUHOAA_I9500ODDHOA2_I9500DDUHOA1_HOME.tar.md5)
7) Press Start Button and Wait While It Finish and Device Restart Automatically #So Seat back and relax
8) Done.
karantamboli said:
This version is indian but You dont have any issue with this
use this Method:
Samsung Galaxy S4 official Stock rom (Indian Version)
Download Fast Speed Via Google Drive Link :
Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rrP61MQRlgWDlCMi1nU0RIWnM/view
Odin Link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6rrP61MQRlgWVJwbVA1MWEySmc&usp=sharing
If Your Device Bricked or Want to flash Stock Rom
Steps:
1) Simply Download Fast Speed.
2) Extract the file (#Ignore Errors or break oprations) (Ignore errors it Extract Correctly)
3) Turn on Your Usb Debugging Mode.
4) Go to Download mode By Pressing i) Volume Down + Home + Power On/off Button ii) Press Volume Up Button To Continue.
5) Connect Device To Computer via USB Cable #Note: Connect Direct USB port Ignore USB HUB.
6) Start Odin and Select PDA/AP and browse file You Extract and Select (I9500XXUHOAA_I9500ODDHOA2_I9500DDUHOA1_HOME.tar.md5)
7) Press Start Button and Wait While It Finish and Device Restart Automatically #So Seat back and relax
8) Done.
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Thank you, i'll try the method
karantamboli said:
This version is indian but You dont have any issue with this
use this Method:
Samsung Galaxy S4 official Stock rom (Indian Version)
Download Fast Speed Via Google Drive Link :
Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rrP61MQRlgWDlCMi1nU0RIWnM/view
Odin Link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6rrP61MQRlgWVJwbVA1MWEySmc&usp=sharing
If Your Device Bricked or Want to flash Stock Rom
Steps:
1) Simply Download Fast Speed.
2) Extract the file (#Ignore Errors or break oprations) (Ignore errors it Extract Correctly)
3) Turn on Your Usb Debugging Mode.
4) Go to Download mode By Pressing i) Volume Down + Home + Power On/off Button ii) Press Volume Up Button To Continue.
5) Connect Device To Computer via USB Cable #Note: Connect Direct USB port Ignore USB HUB.
6) Start Odin and Select PDA/AP and browse file You Extract and Select (I9500XXUHOAA_I9500ODDHOA2_I9500DDUHOA1_HOME.tar.md5)
7) Press Start Button and Wait While It Finish and Device Restart Automatically #So Seat back and relax
8) Done.
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I downloaded the Algerian model 5.0.1 Original ROM and it's working perfectly , the problem was in the files, "Platform.tar & Kernel.tar", not accepted by Odin, So thank you

Tab A SM T550, android 6.0.1 root problem

I am trying to root my Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM T550, android 6.0.1 and having a problem. The root seems to work fine but upon re-boot I am stuck at the first Samsung Logo. I can’t do anything from there accept go into downloading mode and flash stock recovery and then the tablet works again but isn’t rooted.
I am using this root method; http://www.howtorootphone.com/2016/09/Root-galaxy-Tab-A-9.7-on-6.0.1.html
How to root Galaxy Tab A 9.7
1. Install the USB driver for your tablet into your computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging on your tablet by going to Settings>>Developer options and tick USB Debugging.If your tablet misses Developer options the go to About and tap on Build number 7 times.
3. Power off your tablet and boot into download mode by pressing and holding Volume down, Home and Power button together.
4. Connect your Galaxy Tab A 9.7 to your computer using a data cable.
5. Unzip Odin3 zip file and open Odin3.exe.
6. Make sure that only "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" is selected in the options menu of Odin.
7. Unzip CF-Auto-Root file and get the root file for your tablet.
8. Click on AP button and select the root file.
9. Click on Start button to begin the rooting process.
Any ideas about what went wrong? Help!!!
Sorry, tried to delete but didn't see how. I think I'll find my answer here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../root-samsung-galaxy-tab-9-7-sm-t550-t3126827
ahunter said:
Sorry, tried to delete but didn't see how. I think I'll find my answer here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../root-samsung-galaxy-tab-9-7-sm-t550-t3126827
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hey i've got the same problem with the same tablet! Did you solve it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab/development/guide-twrp-r-t3390115
I did this and this worked for me the same...
But in the last , the reboot screen is there and phone isn't starting . Please help as fast as you can .
Root with super su, go to supersu.com then download the recovery flashable one. If you can't boot to your tablet restore a backup or flash stock rom, hope this helps!

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