Rooting - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

What's the best root? The methods I've found need a custom recovery or a build different than the one I have.
Thanks,
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I think u just have to flash a custom recovery ... and i can't find a reason why shouldn't u ...

confusedfella said:
What's the best root? The methods I've found need a custom recovery or a build different than the one I have.
Thanks,
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Best and easiest way to root is with CF-Auto Root. No need for custom recovery unless you want to flash custom roms or mods.

As gee2012 said, the CF-Auto-Root is the best. Check out its main thread.

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Is it really that easy to install custom roms?

Or am I missing something?
Flash custom recovery through Odin, flash custom rom?
No root beforehand, no unlocking the bootloader?
Thx :good:
Ti2 said:
Or am I missing something?
Flash custom recovery through Odin, flash custom rom?
E root beforehand, no unlocking the bootloader?
Thx :good:
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First whit odin flash rooted rom from djembay thread than you will bee rooted then flash recovery from odin then flash what rom you what from recovery.If you haw international sgs4.We haw unlocked bootloader.
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muhamet said:
First whit odin flash rooted rom from djembay thread than you will bee rooted then flash recovery from odin then flash what rom you what from recovery.If you haw international sgs4.We haw unlocked bootloader.
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Yeah international i9505. I know it's not simlocked, but I'm used to Nexus devices where you need to unlock the bootloader 1st (the same with Asus Transformer tabs) before one do anything.
So... I need to be rooted first before I can flash a custom recovery?
Yep you dhont need ulcoking bootloader just go t android devolpment and djembay thread you will find odin end rooted stock rom
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muhamet said:
Yep you dhont need ulcoking bootloader just go t android devolpment and djembay thread you will find odin end rooted stock rom
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With omega didnt need to pre root just odin recovery then flas omega zip which included root
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No you do not need to be rooted before hand - flash custom recovery then the custom rom.
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[Q] Bypass Flash Counter I 9500 - Flash Custom Recovery

Hi all,
Is it possible too flash a custom recovery via goo manager in a stock root injected I-9500 ?
If yes then wouldn't we be able to flash roms without odin via the recovery and the flash counter would remain at zero ?
I am tempted to try this. But seems too simple for others not to have tried this before me.
Let me know if I am totally missing something and if some one has tried this before.
hellboy13 said:
Hi all,
Is it possible too flash a custom recovery via goo manager in a stock root injected I-9500 ?
If yes then wouldn't we be able to flash roms without odin via the recovery and the flash counter would remain at zero ?
I am tempted to try this. But seems too simple for others not to have tried this before me.
Let me know if I am totally missing something and if some one has tried this before.
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Not possible to install custom software on and from a not rooted S4 atm. Security has tightened since the S and S2.
I am rooted.
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I am rooted. Using a stock rom with su baked in.
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hellboy13 said:
I am rooted.
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Then you allredy have the counter raised, 1 or 10 will not make a difference for warranty. That`s gone allready bro if they check that and unfortunately triangle Away doesn`t work yet for the I9500.
I have used this for root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317105
This doesnt effect flash counter.
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Can I have root without losing the update or grants my phone
Like root flashing from recovery without using odin
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MOHD TAQI said:
Can I have root without losing the update or grants my phone
Like root flashing from recovery without using odin
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Yes you can, although you won´t be able to flash a custom kernel/ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479952
PS: Make sure to read the instruction and Q&As carefully before rooting!
Chalao said:
Yes you can, although you won´t be able to flash a custom kernel/ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479952
PS: Make sure to read the instruction and Q&As carefully before rooting!
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Is it possible to flash custom rom without trip the Knox flag?
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harold5249 said:
Is it possible to flash custom rom without trip the Knox flag?
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No, unfortunately as of now it is not possible. However, you can root/flash/downgrade stock and use Xposed Framework with, e.g., Wanam Xposed.
This will not trip your Knox flag (it remains 0x0)
How if I root with the method that from your link then I install Cwm via rom manager in play store then install rom?
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harold5249 said:
How if I root with the method that from your link then I install Cwm via rom manager in play store then install rom?
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You don't install CWM nor do you use the ROM manager. You do exactly as described --> here <--. This is "Root de la Vega" Style by @designgears
Vega is not for N9005 yet
Now available. I was the first to use it DD
vinokirk said:
Vega is not for N9005 yet
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Vega root as described above for N9005 just released a couple of hours ago, happy rooting!
So bad! No custom rom on note 3.
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You can now root without knox tripping.

Wasn't sure if any of you knew about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Basically you can now root the S5 and NOT trip knox.
Really it seems to be most phones that are 4.2.2 work.
This doesn't get you a boot loader etc. but gives root at least for those wanting to not risk warranty and get the bloat off.
bryanu said:
Wasn't sure if any of you knew about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Basically you can now root the S5 and NOT trip knox.
Really it seems to be most phones that are 4.2.2 work.
This doesn't get you a boot loader etc. but gives root at least for those wanting to not risk warranty and get the bloat off.
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Works great. No issues for me.
Eassiest root ever!
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Already a post on here with this information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785065 . Mods should shut this one down to lessen confusion.
mmark27 said:
Already a post on here with this information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785065 . Mods should shut this one down to lessen confusion.
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Woops, didn't catch that when I looked this AM, it wasn't in this section of the forum though.
Sorry about that :/
That one is closed too though FWIW and when it was closed it was just moved here.
After the simplest root ever, how does one go about a custom recovery? Do we still have to odin that or is it flashable?
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BubZX said:
After the simplest root ever, how does one go about a custom recovery? Do we still have to odin that or is it flashable?
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If you do custom recovery you will trip knox making this method for you to root having been useless and you should have used one of the other options that does it all at once hah.
Can you use this root method and get the hotspot mod working without a custom recovery?
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I've been wondering that exact same thing! And also if we can root NE5 with it!
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In regards to flashing hotspot mods etc. Without a custom recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583199
I found this forum while looking for an answer, does anyone have any input if this method will work for the s5??
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fgcchevy said:
Can you use this root method and get the hotspot mod working without a custom recovery?
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This:
crawrj said:
You can but you need to be aware that you can get stuck in a boot loop. But if you are willing to take the risk.
Download the Odex version that matches your system, this is critical. Extract the services.jar and services.odex files. Use a root explorer to copy them to /system/framework. Change permissions to rw-r-r. Reboot and it will either work or not.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727127&page=9
Awesome. I just got my S5 today and I knew that 4.4.2 Ota wasn't rootable yet. Thank to everyone who pits effort into making our devices OURS and not our carriers. ??
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[Q] Flashify to flash recovery

Hello Everyone just want to ask before I go to root and install recovery Im still stock and not rooted so heres my idea to root and install custom recovery
1. Root using towelroot
2. Install recovery using Flashify
3. Install custom rom
can this method work? anyone have tried this? since I dont want to use odin because Im still noob
TIA
Towel root may not work, you may have to use Odin because Samsung patched their kernels.
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Battlehero said:
Towel root may not work, you may have to use Odin because Samsung patched their kernels.
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I see then what recovery do you prefer? TWRP/philz touch?
imfuzzyyy said:
I see then what recovery do you prefer? TWRP/philz touch?
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It's personal preference, but I personally like to use TWRP.

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