I have galaxy s4 rooted 4.2 sgh-m919 , I bought Samsung gear watch and thought would work wth rooted phone . need to know exact steps to get jelly bean 4.3 so I can use gear. I have rom manager premium v5.5.3.0 current recovery clockworkmod 6.0.4.4 ...... IM COMPLETELY LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP PLEASE and I will pay whatever dividends you want or need!
mjrs1973 said:
I have galaxy s4 rooted 4.2 sgh-m919 , I bought Samsung gear watch and thought would work wth rooted phone . need to know exact steps to get jelly bean 4.3 so I can use gear. I have rom manager premium v5.5.3.0 current recovery clockworkmod 6.0.4.4 ...... IM COMPLETELY LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP PLEASE and I will pay whatever dividends you want or need!
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Unfortunately you've posted in the wrong forum. This forum is for the Galaxy S4 Active which is a different phone from the one you have, so I don't think anyone here can help you. You would have much more luck posting in the Samsung Galaxy S 4 SGH-M919 forum. Good luck
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I searched, and all I could find was answers that were long and confusing, or didn't work. I tried rooting with the motochopper, and it said it was successful, but superus...
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I got S4 today,and i want to root, but I failed!
Please provide more details like:
- which firmware/rom u are on?
- which guide did u follow?
- what all steps u did?
- how it failed (descriptions, logs, screenshots, videos etc)
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I posted the same request, but guess I9500 does not have root released yet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252728
yes, so sad, no ROOT actually works on i9500:crying:
I have just installed Root from here and I am on UAMDF (took me a while due to issues with the drivers on my laptop), switched and tried from my desktop PC and this worked ok.
I am still yet to 100% confirm it is all working etc, but at the moment I have installed titanium Backup root and this looks good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
I am going to attempt to restore my SGS2 apps and data so fingers crossed
will update you if I have any issues...
I9505 then use chainfire method, else I9500 wait for it
chainfire has new auto root for i9500
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615
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GT-VICTORY said:
I got S4 today,and i want to root, but I failed!
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You can go to (How to Root Galaxy S4)Thead
Hey guys, I've been looking into rooting my s4, i9505 version running MDM firmware. the cf-auto root doesn't work with MDM (according to that thread) and all the other root solutions seem to be for i9500.
So, is anyone running i9505 MDM firmware rooted? can you pls link me to a working solution to root my s4?
Thanks.
Search pleas
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Eclap78 said:
Hey guys, I've been looking into rooting my s4, i9505 version running MDM firmware. the cf-auto root doesn't work with MDM (according to that thread) and all the other root solutions seem to be for i9500.
So, is anyone running i9505 MDM firmware rooted? can you pls link me to a working solution to root my s4?
Thanks.
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First I link you to xda rules ok.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=xda+rules
I have searched. and I explained what I've found. I also asked a specific question about rooting my phone, the specific phone I have (MDM i9505). I haven't found any solutions so far. I have been checking the forums on a daily basis more than once in recent days. you two above this post could not be less helpful. You tell me to search, when I have. If there is a root for my phone, why didn't you point me in the right direction? or is it easier to make fun of people when you don't have an answer? thanks for nothing.
Im on MDM and rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255190 <-- Follow the instructions
In future do ask questions in Q&A.
Look in this section you haw thread like WORLD PREMIER PRE ROOTED STOCK ROMS FOR I9505 from djembay.And you say you haw searched???Wher??
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ok, thanks m.nassy.uk
@muhamet, I have a question, those are rooted roms, not just rooted kernel. I have seen those. Will that mean I will loose all my apps etc? thanks both.
edit: one more question. do I have to root to install custom roms in the future? The only reason I am looking to root is to be able to install roms when I decide which one I want to run. Or do roms come with rooted kernels and all I have to do is flash them via recovery? thanks.
muhamet said:
Look in this section you haw thread like WORLD PREMIER PRE ROOTED STOCK ROMS FOR I9505 from djembay.And you say you haw searched???Wher??
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Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
snout said:
Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
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You haw all section separeted only General section and Themes section is for 2 Galaxy International version (i9505 and i9500) you haw i9500 original and android devolpment and you haw i9505 original and android devolpment.And you haw i9505ATT section i9505T MOBILE section.
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@m.nassy.uk thanks mate, that worked, I am now indeed rooted and have recovery, ready for the roms! And I do apologize for asking what might sound like a very basic question to some of you. I hope this thread will help others, some less experienced android users. The s4 is only my 2nd ever android phone (s2 was the first) and I'm not as knowledgeable as some of you on here. Thanks again.
No problem
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muhamet said:
You haw all section separeted only General section and Themes section is for 2 Galaxy International version (i9505 and i9500) you haw i9500 original and android devolpment and you haw i9505 original and android devolpment.And you haw i9505ATT section i9505T MOBILE section.
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Just for future reference and no offense given
haw = have.
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snout said:
Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
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Completely agree as a s2 root newbie I've started to learn the ropes a bit more running custom roms on the s3 for the past year or so. The issue of two different phone models in the same area is bound to cause confusion. I have to check twice, I've loaded up the i9500 development section before not paying attention thinking it was i9505 lol.
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thing is, I used ODIN to root my s2 and put recovery on it some 2 years ago, after that it was a case of downloading .zip files (roms) and flashing them via recovery so I have forgotten quite a few things about rooting etc since 2011. but hey, I'm ready now... waiting for a nice rom to come.
I jumped in and got a contract straight away on the s4 from the s3. I don't mind. I got a good deal. But in hindsight I'm going to wait a good few months for any others devices. I'll see this out on its 24 month contract by then god knows what will be out there. Hopefully some custom kernels with voltage control will be released too. Finding crackling through headphones atm.
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Ok, so after rooting, recovery doesn't load anymore. Phone just boots normally. Any ideas?
I know I can search so dont tell me please.
im no noob to rooting. have done it to every phone ive owned for longer than 2 weeks. but the s4 is new and experiences are hard to find.
I did find a method to root but wasnt sure it would work for what I wanted. I want to root and instalk custom roms. just like s3. i was flashimg atr roms. i always feel confused in the beginnimg as a canadian. will all root methods allow me to do this right now, ? im really unsure. I have sgh 1337m
s384 said:
I know I can search so dont tell me please.
im no noob to rooting. have done it to every phone ive owned for longer than 2 weeks. but the s4 is new and experiences are hard to find.
I did find a method to root but wasnt sure it would work for what I wanted. I want to root and instalk custom roms. just like s3. i was flashimg atr roms. i always feel confused in the beginnimg as a canadian. will all root methods allow me to do this right now, ? im really unsure. I have sgh 1337m
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2257
Use the above link this should be the one for u
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So I'm brand new to rooting and i just rooted my sprint galaxy s4 SPH-L720 yesterday. I've been trying to get a rom but every rom leads to a bootloop. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I made a backup of my stock so i can always go back to that but I would like to know what I'm doing wrong.
I've tried:
WanamLite ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-i9500: .........Bootloop
Pac Man Rom..................................................Bootloop
omega.............................................................Bootloop
Foxhound.........................................................Just went to stock
What am i doing wrong?
Can i use roms for i9505 on i9500?
How do i know a rom works on my phone before i download it?
if you respond please make you answers are simple as possible since i am new
Thank you very much for any help!!!!!!
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So I'm brand new to rooting and i just rooted my sprint galaxy s4 SPH-L720 yesterday. I've been trying to get a rom but every rom leads to a bootloop. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I made a backup of my stock so i can always go back to that but I would like to know what I'm doing wrong.
I've tried:
WanamLite ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-i9500: .........Bootloop
Pac Man Rom..................................................Bootloop
omega.............................................................Bootloop
Foxhound.........................................................Just went to stock
What am i doing wrong?
Can i use roms for i9505 on i9500?
How do i know a rom works on my phone before i download it?
if you respond please make you answers are simple as possible since i am new
Thank you very much for any help!!!!!!
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I use this rom:
[ROM][MDL] ForceROM 2.3 - Strive for Perfection {6/14/13}
[ROM] Team Sonic-FreeGS4 v2.0.0 |06-02-13| |UNPRECEDENTED...The Beginning|
No bootloop
Download from this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303917
yianni1121 said:
So I'm brand new to rooting and i just rooted my sprint galaxy s4 SPH-L720 yesterday. I've been trying to get a rom but every rom leads to a bootloop. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I made a backup of my stock so i can always go back to that but I would like to know what I'm doing wrong.
I've tried:
WanamLite ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-i9500: .........Bootloop
Pac Man Rom..................................................Bootloop
omega.............................................................Bootloop
Foxhound.........................................................Just went to stock
What am i doing wrong?
Can i use roms for i9505 on i9500?
How do i know a rom works on my phone before i download it?
if you respond please make you answers are simple as possible since i am new
Thank you very much for any help!!!!!!
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None of those ROMs have a Sprint kernel built in them, so even if you were able to get them to boot, which you obviously didn't, you would most likely have non-working data (3G & 4G), WiFi, etc.
Stick with the ROMs that are in the dev sections of the Sprint GS4 variant and you'll be fine. There are others that have claimed to be able to get non-Sprint variant ROMs to work, but YMMV.
Good luck!
It happen to me as well. But i just make sure i force a delete Data and it got off it.
I was in rooted stock.
I flash an incomplete Team Sonic rom.
Dawn download...
I try to restore it wont boot, i flash the Cf root with odin that got me on a loop, i then did a force data delete and done.
Not the same in the way but might help.
So freak out, no rom no back up
Hahaha
yianni1121 said:
So I'm brand new to rooting and i just rooted my sprint galaxy s4 SPH-L720 yesterday. I've been trying to get a rom but every rom leads to a bootloop. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I made a backup of my stock so i can always go back to that but I would like to know what I'm doing wrong.
I've tried:
WanamLite ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-i9500: .........Bootloop
Pac Man Rom..................................................Bootloop
omega.............................................................Bootloop
Foxhound.........................................................Just went to stock
What am i doing wrong?
Can i use roms for i9505 on i9500?
How do i know a rom works on my phone before i download it?
if you respond please make you answers are simple as possible since i am new
Thank you very much for any help!!!!!!
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If you're trying to flash i9505 onto i9500
That's the first problem, different chip sets wherein probably lies the issue. Flash what is built for Qualcomm on Qualcomm based phones, Same goes for Exynos, don't try to mix and match.
You should run SPRINT ROMs to.start off. Its possible to run Verizon ROMs with working 3G with some small edits.
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yianni1121 said:
So I'm brand new to rooting and i just rooted my sprint galaxy s4 SPH-L720 yesterday. I've been trying to get a rom but every rom leads to a bootloop. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I made a backup of my stock so i can always go back to that but I would like to know what I'm doing wrong.
I've tried:
WanamLite ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-i9500: .........Bootloop
Pac Man Rom..................................................Bootloop
omega.............................................................Bootloop
Foxhound.........................................................Just went to stock
What am i doing wrong?
Can i use roms for i9505 on i9500?
How do i know a rom works on my phone before i download it?
if you respond please make you answers are simple as possible since i am new
Thank you very much for any help!!!!!!
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Listen to this guy:
rpenrod23 said:
None of those ROMs have a Sprint kernel built in them, so even if you were able to get them to boot, which you obviously didn't, you would most likely have non-working data (3G & 4G), WiFi, etc.
Stick with the ROMs that are in the dev sections of the Sprint GS4 variant and you'll be fine. There are others that have claimed to be able to get non-Sprint variant ROMs to work, but YMMV.
Good luck!
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Go to the sprint galaxy s4 forum, it's definitely your problem. Try any rom, they are all good, and once you are comfortable with the rom, try a custom kernel for your rom. And read the thread about the rom you're flashing, lot of times there's good tips and options you otherwise wouldn't know about...
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Inlineboy has a list of sprint roms that should help
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I9505 roms then flash a sprint kernel or just make it simple and install free rom or force rom they are very good I am running free rom.
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yianni1121 said:
So I'm brand new to rooting and i just rooted my sprint galaxy s4 SPH-L720 yesterday. I've been trying to get a rom but every rom leads to a bootloop. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I made a backup of my stock so i can always go back to that but I would like to know what I'm doing wrong.
I've tried:
WanamLite ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-i9500: .........Bootloop
Pac Man Rom..................................................Bootloop
omega.............................................................Bootloop
Foxhound.........................................................Just went to stock
What am i doing wrong?
Can i use roms for i9505 on i9500?
How do i know a rom works on my phone before i download it?
if you respond please make you answers are simple as possible since i am new
Thank you very much for any help!!!!!!
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wow you really are BRAND new to posting see you got one post, well Welcome to the community. Now to your dilemma all those roms you tried to flash are not mad for our phones so you were in the wrong forum when you downloaded those roms. Now you can use those roms as long as you flash a SPRINT kernel after flashing one of those roms. Now your not guaranteed to get data working it's been hit or miss for many. Try flashing one of the roms from our Dev section, you'll be happy
isaac2k10 said:
wow you really are BRAND new to posting see you got one post, well Welcome to the community. Now to your dilemma all those roms you tried to flash are not mad for our phones so you were in the wrong forum when you downloaded those roms. Now you can use those roms as long as you flash a SPRINT kernel after flashing one of those roms. Now your not guaranteed to get data working it's been hit or miss for many. Try flashing one of the roms from our Dev section, you'll be happy
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He can only flash I9505 roms I9500 roms could brick his phone because it is ment for the international exynos version. I9505 roms are fine if you flash a sprint kernel after flashing the rom because they have the same hardware other than the cellular radios are different. (Depending on the rom data or voice or both might not work) I would not recommend flashing and roms not intended for the SPH L720 because I havent been able to get data on any of thoose roms. Hope this helps.
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I tried to root my Samsung Galaxy S4 today using towelroot but it never worked. It said my device was not supported **I spent the last hour - hour and a half looking on YouTube to find a tutorial on how to root my S4. All I found was tutorials for phones running 4.2.2 but I'm running 4.4.2. Are there any simple ways to root a Samsung Galaxy S4 running 4.4.2? By the way, I don't know if this will help but my model number is SGH-I337M.
SpencerC1993 said:
I tried to root my Samsung Galaxy S4 today using towelroot but it never worked. It said my device was not supported **I spent the last hour - hour and a half looking on YouTube to find a tutorial on how to root my S4. All I found was tutorials for phones running 4.2.2 but I'm running 4.4.2. Are there any simple ways to root a Samsung Galaxy S4 running 4.4.2? By the way, I don't know if this will help but my model number is SGH-I337M.
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First of all Questions go in the Q&A section not the general section of the forum. I'm sure a mod will be moving this.
Second doing a quick Google search of 'root i337m 4.4.2' gives you the following website as the top result which should be what your looking for...
http://www.android.gs/root-canada-galaxy-s4-i337m-on-vlufnc1-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
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Firest of all Questions go in the Q&A section not the general section of the forum. I'm sure a mod will be moving this.
Second doing a quick Google search of 'root i337m 4.4.2' gives you the following website as the top result which should be what your looking for...
http://www.android.gs/root-canada-galaxy-s4-i337m-on-vlufnc1-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
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That guide says "This guide will work with the*VLUFNC1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat stock ROM" but when I go to the about device section in my settings it say VLUFNI2 not VLUFNC1. Will it still work?
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SpencerC1993 said:
That guide says "This guide will work with the*VLUFNC1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat stock ROM" but when I go to the about device section in my settings it say VLUFNI2 not VLUFNC1. Will it still work?
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I actually have the same model as you, followed that same guide and it worked. I'm rooted.
Good luck with the Root!