Hey guys.. So I have never really successfully rooted a phone yet but I really need to root this Sprint Galaxy S4. I know there was an OTA update a few days ago so I am concerned that the instructions I am looking at might brick my phone. Is there anyone that could please link me to a thread that will help me successfully root this S4.
Thanks in advance.
Here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
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All the info you need is right here on XDA... search for it.
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Thanks for helping me guys!! I just went ahead and Chainfire's rooting method. It was actually easier than I thought it would be. Now I have one last question for you. The whole reason I rooted my device was because I want to use my "Unlimited Data' that I get through Sprint to tether to my laptop. Which app do you guys suggest to do this?
Thanks again!! You guys/gals are awesome!!
Check in dev section. Crawjs hotspot hack. The old versions 3.0 of PDA net work great for USB tether
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Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40860639
That is hacked hot spot mod. Also most all custom ROMS have it built in.
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Thanks guys everything works... I really appreciate everything!!
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So I just got a s4. Switched over from iPhone 5. I blindedly updated to the MF3 firmware. Ive read the sticky threads and managed to root my phone.
But now I'm completely clueless on what I can do. I'm basically in to android for theming but I'm guessing I need a custom Rom.
I also want to get rid of the AT&T bloat ware. How do I do that?
Thanks guys.
Sorry if it's sounds so dumb but this is my first time using android.
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tsuna27 said:
If this is in the wrong part of the forum please move it.
So I just got a s4. Switched over from iPhone 5. I blindedly updated to the MF3 firmware. Ive read the sticky threads and managed to root my phone.
But now I'm completely clueless on what I can do. I'm basically in to android for theming but I'm guessing I need a custom Rom.
I also want to get rid of the AT&T bloat ware. How do I do that?
Thanks guys.
Sorry if it's sounds so dumb but this is my first time using android.
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Read the "software update" thread. The "sticky" threads you read also have information or lead to information that can help you. Doing a search of the sub forums should get you a lot of results as well. All of the answers you asked are in those threads.
And yes, this should be in the Q & A section, however, for future reference, please use the search function or look at the related topics that appear while posting to find answers before posting in any section. Good luck.
tsuna27 said:
If this is in the wrong part of the forum please move it.
So I just got a s4. Switched over from iPhone 5. I blindedly updated to the MF3 firmware. Ive read the sticky threads and managed to root my phone.
But now I'm completely clueless on what I can do. I'm basically in to android for theming but I'm guessing I need a custom Rom.
I also want to get rid of the AT&T bloat ware. How do I do that?
Thanks guys.
Sorry if it's sounds so dumb but this is my first time using android.
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To remove bloatware, here is a good start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355
Hello, im purty new...i root'd my EVO back in the day thanks to all the help from you fine folks...been using my sprint galaxy s2 for about a decade now, never rooted it...but today, after work I am headed to best buy to uprgade to S4...whats this about MF9 and should i have Best Buy guys do the OTA to MF9, cuz i will tell you, my plan is to root this thing as soon as im done reading all the forums...id like to root tonight if i have time....so please please
Please help, as i want to do this right the first time around...as always, THANKS FOR THE HELP!
TrickyD76 said:
Hello, im purty new...i root'd my EVO back in the day thanks to all the help from you fine folks...been using my sprint galaxy s2 for about a decade now, never rooted it...but today, after work I am headed to best buy to uprgade to S4...whats this about MF9 and should i have Best Buy guys do the OTA to MF9, cuz i will tell you, my plan is to root this thing as soon as im done reading all the forums...id like to root tonight if i have time....so please please
Please help, as i want to do this right the first time around...as always, THANKS FOR THE HELP!
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The new phones should already come with MF9. At the least MDL. If they don't do the update at best buy you can do it yourself. It is very easy. And rooting is a sinch..just use Auto root and there is a video tutorial by QBKing77 that is stickiedm follow directions and you can root within 5 mins.
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you need this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
and this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBQTx8FmTtk
very easy.
Once you have recovery, you can install rom. This is the one I used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261943
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sorry for posting in wrong place, and THANK YOU for those that responded...have phone in hand, rooted, and ready to rock
now....which ROM....
TrickyD76 said:
sorry for posting in wrong place, and THANK YOU for those that responded...have phone in hand, rooted, and ready to rock
now....which ROM....
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Thats for yiu to find out. Flash some that catch your attention.
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Hey guys....
So I had a bunch of trouble rooting my phone, finally got it done.
But now.. I have come to realize that I installed a ROM for a different phone..
I have a SGH-I337M and my phone now says under model number GT-I19505G..
Everything seems to be working fine right now.. question is. Is this a problem? Did I screw up? Did I get lucky in not bricking my phone and should be more careful next time?
Thanks in advance..
jasran said:
Hey guys....
So I had a bunch of trouble rooting my phone, finally got it done.
But now.. I have come to realize that I installed a ROM for a different phone..
I have a SGH-I337M and my phone now says under model number GT-I19505G..
Everything seems to be working fine right now.. question is. Is this a problem? Did I screw up? Did I get lucky in not bricking my phone and should be more careful next time?
Thanks in advance..
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Instead of asking a bunch of questions (in the wrong forum) you need to read and learn about things before you do them. You can start by reading the "pinned" threads in the general and q & a sections. Good luck.
Yes you're being very lucky for not screwing your phone. From now on make sure that you flash the right room for your phone. Read the forum us much as you can
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Instead of asking a bunch of questions (in the wrong forum) you need to read and learn about things before you do them. You can start by reading the "pinned" threads in the general and q & a sections. Good luck.
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Lol your on point right there with all of those questions. Well he might have flashed a correct working ROM just doesn't know it because it says something else than what he's use to.
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Looks like you flashed an international rom. You might want to look into the galaxy s4 forums (not the att or canadian s4 forums) for more info on that rom and whether or not your gonna have issues
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It's my perception that he has a rogers Canadian phone which is our forum. If I remember correctly, the 1337m can be flashed with some international roms and still be fine. I don't think he has the google s4. So OP I'd advise you to check out the development threads regarding the Canadian s4, but I think you're fine because the unlocked Canadian phone can be flashed with some international roms.
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I just don't understand how so many ppl flash wrong Roms. This might sound harsh but if your flashing a wrong ROM then maybe this isn't for you or at least "read up". This is the reason I'm yet to flash a ROM on my gs4. I'm on MF3, I havent read up enough on using SS and the particular Roms my phone can use.
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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I have an lg g2 at&t model and I would like to know if it was possible for me to root it and keep stock rom and if I rooted it can I still update it I really hope someone replies thanks!!
I volunteer to reply thanks.
And I think you have to completely unroot to get an official update.
Use voo doo or a root keeper. Temporarily uproot. Take the update. Then root. It's so easy
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Sorry to bother, after four hours, my eyes are starting to bleed. I got a new S4 from Cricket (ATT). 4.4.2 outta the box. Am I reading these 3000 threads correctly, there is no root for me? No way to get root access for the device? Is that right?
Thanks
Look for the thread here about simple rooting for 5.0.1 on ATT S4. It uses the desktop version of KingRoot.
I haven't figured out how to post a good link to another thread in Tspatalk.
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Not the right place for this thread, but look here for your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53758259&postcount=2