hey everyone I just went into att and got my new s4 today, well im on the MDL baseband it looks like and I've tried the motochopper root method but its still not rooted, im not sure what I need to do to get it rooted? does anyone have any input or ideas to help me out here? all I've seen are root methods for MF3 and im not sure if I need to update to that version? im not seeing it as an update on my phone either
Use casual root method works like a charm. Be sure to unlock dev option first to allow debugging all instruction are included in thread look for CASUAL ROOT
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Start here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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So I just got a new n7 and im looking to root it. Im new to rooting tablets I hace rooted severl tbolts and am currently waiting on a mathod for the note . But anyway im just wondering witch is the best method to root the n7? It has 4.1.1 on it and keeps asking me to update and just wanna make sure there's a way to root with the new software b4 I update? Like I said I know very lil bout rooting tablets but im sure its not to dif from a phone n sorry for the noob?s and thanks for the help
You can use the nexus 7 toolkit v 3.2.0. It helps you install all the drivers needed. Just use the option number 8 for full rooting and unlock. WARNING Unlocking the bootloader might void your warranty and will wipe all your data. I think this utility is better because it has an easy interface and clear instructions.
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spiderbolt said:
So I just got a new n7 and im looking to root it. Im new to rooting tablets I hace rooted severl tbolts and am currently waiting on a mathod for the note . But anyway im just wondering witch is the best method to root the n7? It has 4.1.1 on it and keeps asking me to update and just wanna make sure there's a way to root with the new software b4 I update? Like I said I know very lil bout rooting tablets but im sure its not to dif from a phone n sorry for the noob?s and thanks for the help
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its the same thing as rooting phones, just follow the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
its as easy as pressing a button that says unlock and root
Thanks for the replys n does it work for the newer software or should I stay on 4.1.1 to root
It will work with any version. I'd upgrade to 4.1.2 then unlock, root, and flash a rooted 4.2 custom ROM.
The toolkit helps for first timers. Pretty simple process.
Make a backup of all your stuff cause everything will be deleted during the process. I recommend DataSync. It backs up data to Dropbox or Box.net. Does a bunch of other cool stuff.
Getting drivers installed is the big part. After that it just clicks.
I'm using Paranoid Android beta6 cause its 4.2.1 with tablet mode.
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I just purchased my AT&T SGH 1337 today. I read where the MotoChopper process would work for rooting but have not seen any recent threads where someone has successfully used it especially after the update that just came out from AT&T. I am not wanting to immediately put on a new rom just want to be able to put some programs on that require root. I hope I dont get flamed. I did a google search and couldnt find anything recent. Any information an assiatance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I just purchased my AT&T SGH 1337 today. I read where the MotoChopper process would work for rooting but have not seen any recent threads where someone has successfully used it especially after the update that just came out from AT&T. I am not wanting to immediately put on a new rom just want to be able to put some programs on that require root. I hope I dont get flamed. I did a google search and couldnt find anything recent. Any information an assiatance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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As far as ive heard from people is that it should still work. If it doesnt just restore through odin.
26.2man said:
I just purchased my AT&T SGH 1337 today. I read where the MotoChopper process would work for rooting but have not seen any recent threads where someone has successfully used it especially after the update that just came out from AT&T. I am not wanting to immediately put on a new rom just want to be able to put some programs on that require root. I hope I dont get flamed. I did a google search and couldnt find anything recent. Any information an assiatance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Please note the updated threads with this information. After the MF3 OTA update for the Verizon and AT&T S4, there is a new method for gaining root access.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
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I tried rooting using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Superuser was installed, however root checker says that it's not rooted and superuser throws an error.
Apparently there was a problem with an update from Sprint, and there's ways to go back to stock using "odin", but I'm unfamiliar with this.
I'd like to go back to stock and root or root the phone as it is because without being rooted the phone is unusable for me at work. I have to use a program called "Roam Control" that needs root access as there is no Sprint service in my office.
Any suggestions?
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I tried rooting using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Superuser was installed, however root checker says that it's not rooted and superuser throws an error.
Apparently there was a problem with an update from Sprint, and there's ways to go back to stock using "odin", but I'm unfamiliar with this.
I'd like to go back to stock and root or root the phone as it is because without being rooted the phone is unusable for me at work. I have to use a program called "Roam Control" that needs root access as there is no Sprint service in my office.
Any suggestions?
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Sounds like you updated to MDL. Try this
I unchecked the Force Reboot and had the battery door off so I could pull the battery after I was done flashing the recovery through Odin.
BrandoKC said:
Sounds like you updated to MDL. Try this
I unchecked the Force Reboot and had the battery door off so I could pull the battery after I was done flashing the recovery through Odin.
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Okay, I will try this now.
What does "MDL" mean? The link you provided says how to flash stock MDL, but if MDL is what I updated to and what caused the problem...I'm confused lol.
newuser_1 said:
Okay, I will try this now.
What does "MDL" mean? The link you provided says how to flash stock MDL, but if MDL is what I updated to and what caused the problem...I'm confused lol.
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Don't worry about flashing stock MDL if your baseband version ends in MDL. Skip to the recovery and root instructions.
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I have flashed back to stock using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259513
and allowed the OTA updated to be applied.
Now I am going to try the methods in the post you provided.
Wow that was a lot of trouble, but I must say you pointed me in the right direction and everything went pretty smooth.
Thank you very much for showing me that thread, I had looked through so many of them in the development section but "MDL" was throwing me off.
I now have root access, and even though it's after 2:30am, I will be able to use the phone at work in about 4 hours.
My pleasure! Glad you got it.
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My pleasure! Glad you got it.
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Would ForceRom work after I go thru this steps? I'm currently rooted, with MDC Kernel but I disable the update by long pressing and un-checking show notifications. Any assistance gladly appreciated.
juniorr7710 said:
Would ForceRom work after I go thru this steps? I'm currently rooted, with MDC Kernel but I disable the update by long pressing and un-checking show notifications. Any assistance gladly appreciated.
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As long as you have a recovery installed just follow the flashing instructions in the thread.
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Sorry to sound like a noob but....... what's the difference between
MDL and MDC?
bluediablito said:
Sorry to sound like a noob but....... what's the difference between
MDL and MDC?
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MDC/MDL are just version codes. MDC is what came on the phone at the time of release (stock), and MDL is the new one sent OTA. If you mean what changes did they make, then never mind ( ) because I don't know what changes they made in the kernel other than restricting root access.
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MDC/MDL are just version codes. MDC is what came on the phone at the time of release (stock), and MDL is the new one sent OTA. If you mean what changes did they make, then never mind ( ) because I don't know what changes they made in the kernel other than restricting root access.
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Thank You.
i needed to know bc my brother phone has mdc and i wanted to root it with the motochop method....
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i needed to know bc my brother phone has mdc and i wanted to root it with the motochop method....
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Yeah, moto won't work with MDL. He can still root, though. It's easy. Plenty of threads on it in the Dev section.
I just "worry" about the having to freeze seandroid. The consensus is that it doesn't seem to hurt anything, but no one seems to know for sure. (You have to freeze that system app to get rid of the security alert after installing Shabby's custom kernel.)
I ended up using ODIN to flash MDC then root with moto...worked like a charm.
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So I have a Samsung-SGH-I337 with Android ver 4.2.2 Baseband UCUAMF3 Kernal 3.4.0-812098
All was well prior to this update and my root but when I took this last update (4.2.2) I lost root and even using my "Voodoo OTA RootKeeper" I am not able to restore root.
As a side note I have TWO Superusers on my phone which I don't think I am supposed to have two am I? I have "SuperSU"(with yellow triangle and red "#" sign) and "Superuser"(with blue "#" icon as app icon.)
Basically I want my root back and clean up and have only ONE Superuser if that is the proper way. **AND NOT ERASE ANY DATA OR SETTINGS ON THE PHONE AS IT IS!***
I am sure this may be discussed here in many separate different threads but can anyone explain all processes in here simply?
Bump. If anyone can at least help me with ANY part of this issue I sure would appreciate it. I know I asked for kind of a lot but maybe the first step at least? Thank you guys/gals!
See if you can get rid of superuser. I'm not sure if the old version has the cleanup and removal like the new super su...
I have the I9505 and the easiest way to get root is flash cf-autoroot in ODIN. Not sure about yours.
On the same note I tend to flash all other updates on Mobile ODIN. This allows me to maintain root. Again though, you'd need to check if Mobile ODIN is compatible with your model..
Root using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
Then use a file manager with root access and delete both su apps in /system/app. This will most likely make you lose root so you will have to root again but should only have 1 su app. No data will be lost
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mymusicathome said:
Root using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
Then use a file manager with root access and delete both su apps in /system/app. This will most likely make you lose root so you will have to root again but should only have 1 su app. No data will be lost
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That link worked thank you! It took many tries till I figured out the correct order. You need to FIRST remove all Superuser's from the phone, restart phone, then use this method then restart then run Superuser and its all good =) :good:
The i337 is att or Canadian variant phone. We have our own forums for those and that root method would have been stickied at the top. So please just look over the att forum and read. There's no recovery possible for the MF3 build at the moment so please do not do something wrong.
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The i337 is att or Canadian variant phone. We have our own forums for those and that root method would have been stickied at the top. So please just look over the att forum and read. There's no recovery possible for the MF3 build at the moment so please do not do something wrong.
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Ah I see you first go to the the carrier section then index your phone that way. I did not know that. I just searched for my device in the main search bar. Thank you.
It is a USA version and all went well with the instructions above =) :cyclops:
I'm looking for a way to unroot my AT&T Galaxy S4 with the MF3 update. Does anyone know of any way to do this ?
Don't try to unroot it, you will brick it, I did that two weeks ago, now I'm "Renting" gs4 from BB and waitting for MF3 odin firmware.
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...well this is disappointing.... I'm thinking of selling my GS4 on ebay and I can't get the custom to go away yet...
Anyone know how to search? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45301834
jd1639 said:
Anyone know how to search?
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I've thought that many times myself. Some copies of XDA must not have the search box.
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I've thought that many times myself. Some copies of XDA must not have the search box.
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Yea, that sucks doesn't it lol.
What gets me is to see basically the same thread 4 or 5 times. Holy cow.
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Hello all im very new to this. I dont know where to post this so please understand!! I rootes my gs4 on mf3 and them my phone uodated to the latest 4.3 mj9 and supersu is still installed but i am not rooted and i cannot delete supersu apk. Ive tried rerootinf usinf the mf3 method to unroot but no luck any help???
Bran7ng said:
Hello all im very new to this. I dont know where to post this so please understand!! I rootes my gs4 on mf3 and them my phone uodated to the latest 4.3 mj9 and supersu is still installed but i am not rooted and i cannot delete supersu apk. Ive tried rerootinf usinf the mf3 method to unroot but no luck any help???
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You're pretty much stuck were you are. You can't root and you need to be rooted to remove super su. Hopefully someone will figure out how to root mj9
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jd1639 said:
You're pretty much stuck were you are. You can't root and you need to be rooted to remove super su. Hopefully someone will figure out how to root mj9
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what's the best way to keep updated on this ? I get lost in the forums
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Hello again. So as I read the forums I started to realize I Kay be stuck here for awhile. Here's what happened. I rooted my gs4 on mf3 had it until 4.3 came out. My phone updated (sadly) and now I'm on 4.3 with super su installed still? I did a factory reset in settings and its still there. The phone works fine but when I connect to WiFi I get this. Error... Pic below. Is this from super su? Or do I have something to worry about. If anyone knows please educate me and let me know?!
Bran7ng said:
Hello again. So as I read the forums I started to realize I Kay be stuck here for awhile. Here's what happened. I rooted my gs4 on mf3 had it until 4.3 came out. My phone updated (sadly) and now I'm on 4.3 with super su installed still? I did a factory reset in settings and its still there. The phone works fine but when I connect to WiFi I get this. Error... Pic below. Is this from super su? Or do I have something to worry about. If anyone knows please educate me and let me know?!
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While I do not get the error shown above, I'm also unable to turn on my WiFi. Any ideas how to solve this?
Bran7ng said:
Hello again. So as I read the forums I started to realize I Kay be stuck here for awhile. Here's what happened. I rooted my gs4 on mf3 had it until 4.3 came out. My phone updated (sadly) and now I'm on 4.3 with super su installed still? I did a factory reset in settings and its still there. The phone works fine but when I connect to WiFi I get this. Error... Pic below. Is this from super su? Or do I have something to worry about. If anyone knows please educate me and let me know?!
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All you need to do is hit the update button. But your WiFi should have been working with or without that message
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