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[Q] S4 Canadian Virgin Mobile - Rooting Troubles

Hi All,
I've spent all day trying to figure this out. I'm a pretty tech-saavy dude too, so I've finally decided to join this forum to post for help.
Carrier
Virgin Mobile
Model Number:
SGH-1337M
Baseband Version
I337MVLUAMG1
Kernel Version
3.4.0-897376
[email protected] #1
Build Number
JDQ39.I337MVLUAMG1
I've followed numerous guides and even 'successfully' rooted my phone using Odin, however when I launch applications like 'RootCheck' and 'Titanium' they both tell me it's not rooted, even though everything went as planned.
My gut feeling, based on some research, is that the stock firmware is overwriting my rooting stuff (I don't know the terminology yet!) when it boots up.
Anyway, I really want to root this bad boy! I just switched to the S4 after 6 long years of iPhones so I'm real stoked to get it feeling the way I want.
Could someone provide me a link to some proper files? I think that's where I get lost.
I currently already have downloaded and attempted to root using this:
- Samsung USB Driver (just verifying I do have this)
- Odin v3.07
- CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.tar
Thanks in advance!

You have superSU installed?

xBeerdroiDx said:
You have superSU installed?
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+1
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SOLVED!
I had to just do the procedure twice and it seemed to work.
I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
Thanks again everyone, now to find out what it all means. ha!

mja root issue no binaries after cf auto root please help

After updating to 4.3 I tried to root my device with cf auto root and some reason I haven't gotten root a message pops up in the super su app saying I don't have binaries and need to manually root again anyone else having this issue or know what my next actions should be I attached a screen shot hopefully this better described s it

johnfred1987 said:
After updating to 4.3 I tried to root my device with cf auto root and some reason I haven't gotten root a message pops up in the super su app saying I don't have binaries and need to manually root again anyone else having this issue or know what my next actions should be I attached a screen shot hopefully this better described s it
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PLEASE SEARCH.
This has been answered a number of times, in a number of threads by a number of people (me included) in the last day alone!

Yeah I haven't been ables to find anything on this otherwise I wouldn't have posted for help you don't have to be rude and tell me to search if it's something you have already dealt with if you want to help then help no one has time or deserves to deal with a smart ass just needed some guidance or direction
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PLEASE SEARCH.
This has been answered a number of times, in a number of threads by a number of people (me included) in the last day alone!
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johnfred1987 said:
Yeah I haven't been ables to find anything on this otherwise I wouldn't have posted for help you don't have to be rude and tell me to search if it's something you have already dealt with if you want to help then help no one has time or deserves to deal with a smart ass just needed some guidance or direction
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Sorry you're butt hurt. I wasn't being an a##.
Tough you kind of are. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517550 and again xda is NOT a support site. Although the support is next to none, it's about helping those who help themselves.
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That link doesn't apply I'm on 4.3 not 4.2.2 and that is for cwm I used cf auto root [odin] and then after I used the root checker and it said I didn't have root then I went to the su app and I received the warning in the screen shot above so I tried to uninstall and it won't let me [system app I guess] and now I'm stumped cause I can't go back to mf9 cause the new boot loader and kind of confused were to go from here like to I have to start over fresh odin mja tar or can I just fix root method
leaderbuilder said:
Sorry you're butt hurt. I wasn't being an a##.
Tough you kind of are. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517550 and again xda is NOT a support site. Although the support is next to none, it's about helping those who help themselves.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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johnfred1987 said:
That link doesn't apply I'm on 4.3 not 4.2.2 and that is for cwm I used cf auto root [odin] and then after I used the root checker and it said I didn't have root then I went to the su app and I received the warning in the screen shot above so I tried to uninstall and it won't let me [system app I guess] and now I'm stumped cause I can't go back to mf9 cause the new boot loader and kind of confused were to go from here like to I have to start over fresh odin mja tar or can I just fix root method
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Try this

I grew nuts and reodined the latest version of cf auto root this time supersu dissappear and I downloaded from play store and it allowed me to update binaries for some reason the first time didn't stick now I'm rooted and looking for the twrp tar file to odin goo manager app isn't working now thanks for your time though
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Here is where to look for them. Most around here choose the 2.5.0.2 version of TWRP for it's stability and allround reliability.
I do know that for 4.3 it seems that Phil's recovery seems to be working better right now.

Yeah I read the same just used to twrp kinda nervous with the unfamiliar
leaderbuilder said:
Here is where to look for them. Most around here choose the 2.5.0.2 version of TWRP for it's stability and allround reliability.
I do know that for 4.3 it seems that Phil's recovery seems to be working better right now.
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leaderbuilder said:
Here is where to look for them. Most around here choose the 2.5.0.2 version of TWRP for it's stability and allround reliability.
I do know that for 4.3 it seems that Phil's recovery seems to be working better right now.
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You should not use the old twrp with 4.3. The best version of twrp with 4.3 is 2.6.3 or newer.

cruise350 said:
You should not use the old twrp with 4.3. The best version of twrp with 4.3 is 2.6.3 or newer.
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yes for 4.3 that is recommended. He was on 4.2x That's why I also mentioned Phil's CWM version.
When new builds/versions of Android come out there is always a great deal of confusion and need to 'change our ways'.
Thanks for pointing that out.

OK guys. I need help rooting SM-S975L

Ive tried using every android based one click root method conceivable and still no success rooting. Model Number of course is SM-S975L. I just bought the thing at walmart yesterday and as I understand it's kernel version is causing incompability issues with towelroot (which with extensive research it appears that towelroot is my best option.) and of course root fails (Also tried changing modstrings method). Ive even tried countless Chinese root apps to no avail. I really want a new rom on this thing. (Straight Talk one sucks lol) but Nova Prime saved it somewhat...(like always). Anyway I need help here guys and any is appreciated. I will post screenshots of baseband, Android version, etc. Thanks in advance everyone!!

CF-Autoroot is what you need to root. Also, search the forum. We have an entire thread devoted to your device.

CF-autoroot?
cf-autoroot is used on the computer correct? Also if you would be so kind as to point me in the direction of this mystical thread that's eluding me? lol I really cannot find it to save my life :/

ziglim444 said:
cf-autoroot is used on the computer correct? Also if you would be so kind as to point me in the direction of this mystical thread that's eluding me? lol I really cannot find it to save my life :/
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This is the thread for your device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-sm-s975l-twrp-4-4-2-custom-roms-t3009757
I suggest your read all the pages there are in that thread.

Lennyz1988 said:
This is the thread for your device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-sm-s975l-twrp-4-4-2-custom-roms-t3009757
I suggest your read all the pages there are in that thread.
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Thank you good sir. Thanks for the advice as well
Sent from my SM-S975L using XDA Free mobile app

ziglim444 said:
Ive tried using every android based one click root method conceivable and still no success rooting. Model Number of course is SM-S975L. I just bought the thing at walmart yesterday and as I understand it's kernel version is causing incompability issues with towelroot (which with extensive research it appears that towelroot is my best option.) and of course root fails (Also tried changing modstrings method). Ive even tried countless Chinese root apps to no avail. I really want a new rom on this thing. (Straight Talk one sucks lol) but Nova Prime saved it somewhat...(like always). Anyway I need help here guys and any is appreciated. I will post screenshots of baseband, Android version, etc. Thanks in advance everyone!!
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So try using towel root. You can download the apk from the intrrnet. Then install.and run the app. Worked perfect for me.

Lag after root

Hey guys,
Great site. I have the lag problem with my S7 edge after root. Downloaded fix file from link in other in (Rooting Problem). Not sure what to do now. Do I flash zip with Flashfire? Leave it in the zip state? I realize this is elementary to most, just been a very long time for me. Hated to ask the question again. Wouldn't let me ask it in the thread I mention.

Never mind, figured it out. Thanks for the 37 views without advice.

Well what file did you download and did you use flashfire to install? I don't have root just curious
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Jnewell05 said:
Well what file did you download and did you use flashfire to install? I don't have root just curious
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There's a file on the Verizon forum that helps most if not all the issues with root. Just flash it once and you're good to go. OP just doesn't understand people here aren't obligated to help him, self entitled privilege at it's best.
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buckmaster1967 said:
Never mind, figured it out. Thanks for the 37 views without advice.
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"Figured it out."
Doesn't explain anything. Nice.

falkon114 said:
"Figured it out."
Doesn't explain anything. Nice.
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Sorry guy. You are right. I should of explained. I followed directions from this youtube video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqb-p2JO5I4 ). Worked , but was lagging and wifi issues. Came here, found and flashed with Flashfire., the wifi fix file , which I can't seem to find here now. Everything worked great. Until next morning it was stucked on AT&T logo. Only could get it into download mod. Had to do a factory rest. Want to youtube to look for a different way to root. Found this ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcFEcycZZnU ) followed directions and seem to work great right now. But time will tell. Sorry for the rushed details, busy day. Thanks.

Update. Yesterday got stucked on AT&T logo AGAIN. I decided the heck with this root, 4th time I had to set phone up from start. I did a factory reset. Set my phone back up. Lost my root according to Root Checker. But I am getting security warning, and when it reboots. It still shows custom and unlocked. Any ideals? As so, I tried to do the AT&T update, but it fails.

If it is showing custom & unlocked, you might have a custom recovery and/or unlocked bootloader. Just got the S7 edge, so I haven't really messed around with the internals yet (or anything dealing with rooting or unrooting), but that's usually what that means in my experience. The fix is usually an odin flash to the stock image, but as I said, I haven't really gotten too involved with it yet. A factory reset will set the system back to stock, but I don't think it does anything with the other partitions. Good luck and if I can find anything out that might help, I'll come back by.
So far as the update, do you have all the prerequisite stock bloatware installed? There are apps that are required for an update to work. If you uninstalled any it will freeze you out of getting updates.
And my signature is so out of date it is funny.

After root attempt, SM-G900T won't boot to recovery.

Hello, XDA community.
I tried to root my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T with Chainfire's CF-AutoRoot, but each time I attempt it the phone won't boot into recovery afterwards. I have tried with and without a custom recovery, neither of which are working to fix the problem.
I'm running Android 6.0.1, and I have the latest T-Mobile updates from March 1st, 2017. Could my phone be the wrong version for the AutoRoot? If so, what should/can I do to root my phone while continuing to update my phone with security patches from T-Mobile?
I have tried factory resetting my phone, as well. Is there a certain version I should try with the AutoRoot (Like some version of Android 5.x.x, or 4.x.x of Android and then once rooted re-update to Android 6.0.1?)
I know there are numerous threads that are similar to my problem, but none are from 2017 and none are exactly my problem.
Any tips or suggestions would be great,
Thank you.

I figured it out everybody, thanks!

SolarEpsilon said:
I figured it out everybody, thanks!
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Lol that was quick! What was i? I'm running QC2, and never had a problem

culiacanazo said:
Lol that was quick! What was i? I'm running QC2, and never had a problem
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From my research I found that the error was probably from trying to flash the wrong file, and it must have been because I decided to really focus on one single post on how to root the SM-G900T and follow it exactly, and it worked perfectly! It was my first rooting though, and I didn't brick my device so I still see it as a success.
If you or anyone else is interested, this is the post that worked for me. It seems to be more up to date than any of the other ones I saw.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...l/root-how-to-root-sm-g900t-firmware-t3358190