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[Q] SGS4 rooting method?

i have been at this 3 hours now and i have now idea what to do.
im trying to root my SGS4, i find solutions but then it says something like "you cant use this method unless your device is carrier unlocked".
Model number: GT-I9505
Android 4.2.2
baseband ver: I9505DVUAMD8
Kernel 3.4.0-431985
build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDE
carrier: Virgin Mobile Australia (when it starts up it says Optus though)
why are there so many build number versions? can i just use any rooting method if it doesnt specifically say my build number? why is it so difficult to root! i dont care about the answers i just want a method that wont brick my phone T_T
does anyone know what could work????

THIS IS THE NEWLY CREATED SGS4A (ACTIVE) i537/i9295 forum
jdumont19 said:
i have been at this 3 hours now and i have now idea what to do.
im trying to root my SGS4, i find solutions but then it says something like "you cant use this method unless your device is carrier unlocked".
Model number: GT-I9505
Android 4.2.2
baseband ver: I9505DVUAMD8
Kernel 3.4.0-431985
build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDE
carrier: Virgin Mobile Australia (when it starts up it says Optus though)
why are there so many build number versions? can i just use any rooting method if it doesnt specifically say my build number? why is it so difficult to root! i dont care about the answers i just want a method that wont brick my phone T_T
does anyone know what could work????
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Please take your concerns to the SGS4 Forum (search for s 4, with a space in between). You have the regular s4, so you're gonna find a thread there with info you need.
now let us enjoy our s4 active forum, or go get yourself an s4 Active and maybe you'll understand.
- Good Day Sir!

haha... yay we have our own forum now .

Somebody did not take that left turn at Alberqurque!
There are many carriers and models of the S4. make sure you are in the correct forum to avoid creating a $700 paperweight
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Forum for the gt-19507?

I can't seem to find a forum for the s4 gt-19507 roms.
Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Cheers.
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app

shinigamikris said:
I can't seem to find a forum for the s4 gt-19507 roms.
Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Cheers.
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app
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No one???

Come on? What's going on? We need a forum for the i9507! Is it an Aus model only or something? Is that why there is nothing for it???

shinigamikris said:
Come on? What's going on? We need a forum for the i9507! Is it an Aus model only or something? Is that why there is nothing for it???
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Is that so you can talk to yourself :thumbup:.What the hell is a 9507 anyway.Why didnt you get the 9505, or even the 9500.

theunderling said:
Is that so you can talk to yourself :thumbup:.What the hell is a 9507 anyway.Why didnt you get the 9505, or even the 9500.
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I just went into optus and asked for an s4 and this is what they gave me. Didn't even realise they had different versions. ...
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app

shinigamikris said:
I just went into optus and asked for an s4 and this is what they gave me. Didn't even realise they had different versions. ...
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app
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So does anyone know what version of the s4 I should install ROMS from??? Has anyone else even got this phone? My mate has it too but he doesn't even know what rooting a phone is....

shinigamikris said:
So does anyone know what version of the s4 I should install ROMS from??? Has anyone else even got this phone? My mate has it too but he doesn't even know what rooting a phone is....
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Does this phone have a Snapdragon 800?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

shinigamikris said:
So does anyone know what version of the s4 I should install ROMS from??? Has anyone else even got this phone? My mate has it too but he doesn't even know what rooting a phone is....
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Just searched i9507 in Google and low and behold xda threads pop up I suggest you do this.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Galaxy S4 4G, (GT 19507)
skeamznz said:
Just searched i9507 in Google and low and behold xda threads pop up I suggest you do this.
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There is nothing to see, it's as if the GT 19507 exists only in Australia, owing to the different iterations of 4G.
I guess no-one is going to take the risk and use another 4G ROM, or root.
This the info we have on the phone ...
Device name
S4
Model number
GT-19507
Android version
4.2.2
Baseband version
19507XXUAMH2
Kernel version
3.4.0-1324088
[email protected]#1
Fri Aug 9 18:09:52 KST 2013
Build number
JDQ39.19507XXUAMH2
SELinux status
Permissive
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung

i have the same issue
i am having a similar issue i recently done an insurance claim through optus for my Galaxy i used to have a i9505 i ended up with an i9507 i had never heard of such a model and i have found it only exists through optus in AUS/HK so i believe(not 100% sure ) but i have read a number of blogs and forums before coming here and a number of people have had successes with using the i9505 firmware
Device name
S4
Model number
GT-19507
Android version
4.3
Baseband version
19507XXUENB5
Kernel version
3.4.0-2537432
[email protected] #1
Mon Feb 17 15:55:05 KST 2014
Build number
JSS15J.19507XXUENB5
SE for android status
enforcing
SEPF_GT-19507_4.3_0016
Secure boot status
type:samsung

Firstly it's I9507 not 19507
Pretty much the same issues here as the other folks.
only a different number on the kernel. The I9507 only exists in Australia & Hong Kong
more commonly registered as Samsung Galaxy S4 TD-LTE (According to the Samsung website)
Like others I've been told 'Use the 19505 software you'll be fine'.
I have however managed to get my hands on the I9507 firmware through http://www.sammobile.com/
Device name
S4
Model number
GT-19507
Android version
4.3
Baseband version
19507XXUENB5
Kernel version
3.4.0-2537435
[email protected] #1
Mon Feb 17 15:55:05 KST 2014
Build number
JSS15J.19507XXUENB5
SE for android status
enforcing
SEPF_GT-19507_4.3_0016
Secure boot status
type:Samsung

Unlocking the bootloader
Hello,
I know this thread is a little old now but seems to be a good place to ask, so I hope some one sees this and can help!
I really really want to root my GT-I9507, asap, have been looking through this site alot recently and the simplest (for a noob) way seems to be 'CF-Auto-Root'.
The problem I am having and not being able to solve is how do I unlock the bootloader?
As chainfire says it can brick my phone if locked and it would appear that it almost certainly is, but I cant find a way to unlock the GT-I9507, only for AT&T and Verizon (American not Australian). I can see that some people must have as they have used the 'CF-Auto-Root' method.
Any ideas, or if someone can point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Katoiam
Ps.
PS.
Model number
GT-I9507
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version
I9507XXUFNG2
Kernel version
3.4.0-2182476
[email protected] #1
Fri Jun 15:19:47 KST 2014
Build number
KOT49H.I9507XXUFNH2
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9507_4.4.2_0018
Fri Jul 11 15:19:24 2014
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung

katoiam said:
Hello,
I know this thread is a little old now but seems to be a good place to ask, so I hope some one sees this and can help!
I really really want to root my GT-I9507, asap, have been looking through this site alot recently and the simplest (for a noob) way seems to be 'CF-Auto-Root'.
The problem I am having and not being able to solve is how do I unlock the bootloader?
As chainfire says it can brick my phone if locked and it would appear that it almost certainly is, but I cant find a way to unlock the GT-I9507, only for AT&T and Verizon (American not Australian). I can see that some people must have as they have used the 'CF-Auto-Root' method.
Any ideas, or if someone can point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Katoiam
Ps.
PS.
Model number
GT-I9507
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version
I9507XXUFNG2
Kernel version
3.4.0-2182476
[email protected] #1
Fri Jun 15:19:47 KST 2014
Build number
KOT49H.I9507XXUFNH2
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9507_4.4.2_0018
Fri Jul 11 15:19:24 2014
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung
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I managed to root it mate, flashed latest optus 4.4.2, then flashed Philz recovery, then flashed CF autoroot ( the new version dedicated specifically for i9507 which you may find on cf autoroot website
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Use This CF AutoRoot; ( This one is for Android 4.4.2 )
http://download.chainfire.eu/503/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jftdd-jftddzh-gti9507.zip
Check all versions here;
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
If you want custom recovery, use PhilZ ( The same as for I9505 ).
Good Luck.

This may be a stupid thing to say, but I am very worried about bricking my phone, so how come it doesn't brick the phone if chainfire says you have to have a unlocked bootloader?

katoiam said:
This may be a stupid thing to say, but I am very worried about bricking my phone, so how come it doesn't brick the phone if chainfire says you have to have a unlocked bootloader?
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The steps I wrote above were the ones I followed, I haven't touched the bootloader, only upgraded to stock 4.4.2 then rooted it and flashed PhilZ recovery.

I have just made the plunge and rooted my phone.
So I used the Chainfire-autoroot method as stated above, but didn't flash either the stock rom (as I already had 4.4.2, nor the recovery (as it was saying it needed to be rooted before it would work!)) and it all worked fine.
I have some issues trying to get odin to see my phone, which were rectified by going to samsung for the drivers.
So for anyone who is wondering, Optus have not (at least by 27/1/15) not locked their bootloaders on the GT-I9507.
I hope that this might eventually help someone, and I'm not just talking to my self!

[Q] I can't unlock my S4 AT&T (MK2).

I used this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279) for update my S4. And now i can't unlockt my S4. Can you give a hand?
I searched for it but did found. It's my third day without my cell.
I can: Root and install Safestrap, with it i dont have problem.
I try, but did not work: - Codes like *#27663368378#, *#0011#, *#197328640#*.
- RegionLockAway
- Change de modem to MF3,MDL.
Model: SGH-I337 (AT&T)
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband version: MK2
I buy this S4 in EUA and now i need use in Brazil. :/

I have an AT&T S4 with MDL baseband that I bought a year ago.
I rooted the phone after I received it.
After the root I tried free sim unlock methods that posted on the net and none of them work for me.
Finally I bought the code (I think it cost around $30 and I had to provide the IMEI number of my phone).
It may or may not answer your question but I just want you to know what did work for me.

[Help] Unlocking SGH-I337M..

I recently bought a SGH-I337 and i've been trying to unlock it.. I've tried several method and none of them were sucessful.
Ive tried the Regionlock away method, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431, http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-sim-unlock-t-mobile-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-m919-sgh-i337/
None of them work. Here's my phone info:
Model: SGH-I337M
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband: I337MVLUAMDJ
Build: JDQ39.I337MVLUAMDJ
I will gladly appreciate any help.
Edit:
Forgot to mention that im using the Claro Puerto Rico variant of the Galaxy S4
I installed I337MVLUFNC1_880525_REV06 stock rom and I cant even use the menu method of unlocking the device and RegionLockAway didnt work either.
I also tried Hyperdrives RLS 15 rom and it was the same, Couldn't use the menu method and tried Regionlock and it did nothing at all.

Bump.. If anybody maybe knows a way to unlock it just say it and ill try it out as soon as possible and share my results

jordannike said:
Bump.. If anybody maybe knows a way to unlock it just say it and ill try it out as soon as possible and share my results
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As far as I know, the only way to access the menu, is to be on 4.2. Since you are on 4.4 now (depending on you bootloader you probably can't go back, also probably more hassel than it is worth, might break the phone), I don't think you can unlock for free. You can try cell unlock services. Do a search in the general section I am sure it is discussed there.

[Q] [PROB] my i9500 shows up as i337 in download mode

this is driving me bunkers. so i buy an unlocked i9500 in eBay from hongkong and everywhere on the box and on the phone itself it says i9500
but in download mode it shows up as SGH-i337 and also upon using the phone (stock) it randomly asks me to sync my AT&T contacts.
the SIM card that i used is not even AT&T. and also my attempt to install CWM via odin failed.

Dadbeh said:
this is driving me bunkers. so i buy an unlocked i9500 in eBay from hongkong and everywhere on the box and on the phone itself it says i9500
but in download mode it shows up as SGH-i337 and also upon using the phone (stock) it randomly asks me to sync my AT&T contacts.
the SIM card that i used is not even AT&T. and also my attempt to install CWM via odin failed.
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the baseband version is I9500XXUEMJ9
i really dont understand this. why odin fails then?

Dadbeh said:
the baseband version is I9500XXUEMJ9
i really dont understand this. why odin fails then?
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I guess your phone is not genuine.
it might have been packed in different package.
maybe.

@SidDev said:
I guess your phone is not genuine.
it might have been packed in different package.
maybe.
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you mean its not samsung made? as in its a chinese fake? lol i dont think so. it just looks too normal for that

You have an i337. It's simple as that. You have probably a rom installed that's based on a i9500 rom. So nothing to worry, you just need to look in the i337 section.

Dadbeh said:
you mean its not samsung made? as in its a chinese fake? lol i dont think so. it just looks too normal for that
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Best to be sure get PHONE INFO for Samsung phone apk from playstore and get true infos about your model from it!

lolo9393 said:
Best to be sure get PHONE INFO for Samsung phone apk from playstore and get true infos about your model from it!
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i did just now, it says its a i9500

ok this is just bizzare. so installing PHONE INFO SAMSUNG i get these:
phone model: i9500
device type: jflteatt
product name: jflteuc
boot loader version: i337ucuemk2
pda version: i9500xxuemj9

Dadbeh said:
i did just now, it says its a i9500
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once you are sure (check also what FW version you have) you can flash I9500 cwm with odin.
Odin has nothing to do with what is already installed. (expected your drivers are well installed). CWM can be pushed in.

If download mode says that you have an i337 then you have an i337.

Dadbeh said:
ok this is just bizzare. so installing PHONE INFO SAMSUNG i get these:
phone model: i9500
device type: jflteatt
product name: jflteuc
boot loader version: i337ucuemk2
pda version: i9500xxuemj9
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It seems you have a true I337 because of the bootloader infos but all the rest is messed up with tricks done by former owners.
So you must reflash a stock I337 fw to refresh everything. get it from sammobile site.
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ro.product.model=SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
ro.product.brand=samsung
ro.product.name=jflteuc
ro.product.device=jflteatt
These are correct infos telling that your phone is a good I337 model.
see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768192

Same problem
Dadbeh said:
this is driving me bunkers. so i buy an unlocked i9500 in eBay from hongkong and everywhere on the box and on the phone itself it says i9500
but in download mode it shows up as SGH-i337 and also upon using the phone (stock) it randomly asks me to sync my AT&T contacts.
the SIM card that i used is not even AT&T. and also my attempt to install CWM via odin failed.
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I too face the same issue...did you find any solution. Can you please share it ?

hi same problem
hi i have same poblem here and i can't use download mode to instal lolipop official or any ohter rom any solution u get there

As mentioned upthread, if the model number posted in Download Mode is SGH-I337, you have an AT&T Galaxy S4. Because of this, you will want to look in the AT&T Galaxy S4 forums for ROMs regarding your device. Unless you have no other alternative, I do not recommend installing AT&T firmware on the phone. If you do install AT&T firmware, it will work, but it will also update the bootloader to a version that disallows rooting and custom ROMs.
Ideally, you want to get your money back from whomever sold you the phone. Frankenphones are nothing but trouble.

lolo9393 said:
It seems you have a true I337 because of the bootloader infos but all the rest is messed up with tricks done by former owners.
So you must reflash a stock I337 fw to refresh everything. get it from sammobile site.
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ro.product.model=SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
ro.product.brand=samsung
ro.product.name=jflteuc
ro.product.device=jflteatt
These are correct infos telling that your phone is a good I337 model.
see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768192
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that actually wont work. you cant flash a stock rom on these . i tried the appropriate hong kong firmware and an i337 firmware. they just fail.

^ exactly
my friend had a phone like this. bootloader was t mobile, but wouldnt install rom using odin
I flashed cm11 for GPE and and baseband modem from m919 using cwm and it finally worked
I think these phones are made using working parts from different phones