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Hi I'm wanting to root my DHD but I'm not sure how to do it can anyone tell me the easiest and safest way to do it please
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Just use the guides in development section....

Here is a good start thread if you haven't found or looked for it yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076

Thanks i'll give it a go
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How to root without a wipe of the phone?

Hello. My friend is trying to root his phone but is scared of wiping his phone. I just want to know if there is a way to root the s4 without wiping the whole phone.
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You don't wipe the phone when you root it, at least the chain fire method.

austin1227 said:
Hello. My friend is trying to root his phone but is scared of wiping his phone. I just want to know if there is a way to root the s4 without wiping the whole phone.
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Make sure you search before posting!
Here's a link I found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
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Salil999 said:
Make sure you search before posting!
Here's a link I found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
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Thanks! I searched but I was on mobile so maybe that's why I couldn't find it.
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Yeah rooting doesn't delete anything as long as you follow the instructions.
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as said, rooting itself does not wipe any data, but when you flash a rom, you need to fully wipe.
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[Q] Known good MF3 root and recovery?

I am reading a lot of folks who are having issues with the Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T MF3 build and I don't want to become one! Can some users that has been using "known good" methods for a bit confirm what root method and recovery you are using, please?
Thank you, Moniker
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Search for the exFAT card reader method its very easy for root.some people are also using kango root exploit as well
Search Safestrap for its making flashing ROMs safe and easy for most.
That's the only options available for our ATT I337 S4
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Is there a compatible official firmware (odin flashable) that I can revert to, not finding any for the MF3.
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you can root on mf3. there are guides in general i think. you can not unlock your bootloader though, only the pre mf3 gs4s can.

It is kingo root. It is easier than the exFAT method.
There is no Odin for MF3. Look for Safestrap.
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graydiggy said:
It is kingo root. It is easier than the exFAT method.
There is no Odin for MF3. Look for Safestrap.
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Wow I knew somebody was going to correct me but not you.I used the exFAT cause at the time "KINGO" was not an option.it was very easy as well
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jball said:
Wow I knew somebody was going to correct me but not you.I used the exFAT cause at the time "KINGO" was not an option.it was very easy as well
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Yeah kingo is more noob friendly, run program > hit root (pushes supersu) > enjoy :3

Hope I was no imposition.
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So I can't return to stock and reset the flash counter if I needed to!?! I am only familiar with flashing Samsung devices with the official firmware via Odin and using triangle away to achieve that...
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Galaxy S4 recovery of files

Good afternoon
I am from Brazil and I love my Galaxy S4 with android 4.3 it is a sensational phone. On the other hand I lost some files in it and I have been digging up ways to recover them. One way was through Dr.Fone. which required root for android 4.3, and I could not find any other solution. I was looking for a trouble free solution without root, but my best shot until now was Dr.Fone.
Do I have to root to recover those files?
Is there anyway I can recover those files without root??
If I have to root how do I do it?
I am newbie so sorry if I seem retard.
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PedroCam said:
Guys please can anyone help me?
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To recover deleted files using a mobile app, you probably will need root. There are good guides available on how to root your device. Start by looking here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4

But is there any solution even using the PC if necessary without root?
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PedroCam said:
But is there any solution even using the PC if necessary without root?
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Check out this thread:
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Samsung Galaxy S4

Hi everybody can u help me..?
I would like to root my phone Samsung Galaxy S4, but I do not know how to do it. Rather the Internet is a lot of practice, but I'd rather not give you advice from the best plus the best ROM .. they use.
Thank you in advance what they give me all functions of the Council.
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Try Kingo Root
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If you're a beginner, I HIGHLY recommend going to www.galaxys4root.com. They have absolutely everything you need right there to get started and much more. That's how I rooted my Galaxy S 4 for the first time. Hope this helps
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Kingo Root is what I used and it was very simple just go to there website and click download for windows and run the then plug in your phone give it a couple minuite to install the drivers and then it gives you an option to root just click that and wait and then your rooted
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