[Q] Rooting...? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

Soooo i'm trying to root my friends s4 (i've have a s3 already) but odin won't detect it.... so i can't flash anything via odin and yes i do have samsung drivers installed (kies)
and just wondering but what roms work wit hte i337m version
device shows up in odin when on but not in download mode

What version is the phone? Does it end in MF3, MDL...? I can't speak for the other version but I'm on MF3, if thats your phone than you can't root thru Odin. I'll link you the method in which I rooted...just in case its a MF3 version.
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3

soo.... didn't bother pressing the search button?

Theoriginalgiga said:
soo.... didn't bother pressing the search button?
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uh i wouldn't be posting if i didn't bother searching in the first place, every place has those kinds of people if you're going to reply like that then don't even bother replying and being a douche

Theoriginalgiga said:
soo.... didn't bother pressing the search button?
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nash2000 said:
What version is the phone? Does it end in MF3, MDL...? I can't speak for the other version but I'm on MF3, if thats your phone than you can't root thru Odin. I'll link you the method in which I rooted...just in case its a MF3 version.
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
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nvm i got it working, and flashed recover via rom manager but.... when i hold power + home + volume up it doesn't bring me to recovery it just vibrates twice

Apperantly the thread I used to root my phone with has been closed, I read a few pages...not really sure why but I think I read a post were it was deemed unstable or something. Any who, read up on this and only do it if the phone is a MF3 version. And before you get too far ahead of yourself with your buddied phone, make sure you read, read and read some more...there is a lot of stuff out there that isn't compatible with all gs4's (roms etc). Know what version your phone is and know what it can run and what it can't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
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anthonyly said:
nvm i got it working, and flashed recover via rom manager but.... when i hold power + home + volume up it doesn't bring me to recovery it just vibrates twice
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What version is the phone (last 3 letters)
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3

anthonyly said:
uh i wouldn't be posting if i didn't bother searching in the first place, every place has those kinds of people if you're going to reply like that then don't even bother replying and being a douche
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What can I say, sometimes I like being a douche. But looking at your next comment it sounds like you didn't do enough research. There's 2 threads here covering rooting for mf3 and pre mf3 both of which can be found by searching. If you had bothered to read the faq or even answer the other guys post, you may have been warned that you can't flash the mf3 rom with Odin and will brick yourself. All you can do with mf3 right now is root and SS. It sounds like you're jammed up, maybe I'm wrong, which I hope I am, but I didn't ask a single question when it came to rooting because the info was easily found.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2

nash2000 said:
Apperantly the thread I used to root my phone with has been closed, I read a few pages...not really sure why but I think I read a post were it was deemed unstable or something. Any who, read up on this and only do it if the phone is a MF3 version. And before you get too far ahead of yourself with your buddied phone, make sure you read, read and read some more...there is a lot of stuff out there that isn't compatible with all gs4's (roms etc). Know what version your phone is and know what it can run and what it can't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
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What version is the phone (last 3 letters)
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
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mmm all i know that my friends phone is i773m
Nvm mine is Mg1

Go to about phone in settings and scroll to the version. The last 3 charectors will be MF3, MDL...I think theres 1 or 2 more.
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3

Nvm mine is Mg1[/QUOTE]
Theoriginalgiga said:
What can I say, sometimes I like being a douche. But looking at your next comment it sounds like you didn't do enough research. There's 2 threads here covering rooting for mf3 and pre mf3 both of which can be found by searching. If you had bothered to read the faq or even answer the other guys post, you may have been warned that you can't flash the mf3 rom with Odin and will brick yourself. All you can do with mf3 right now is root and SS. It sounds like you're jammed up, maybe I'm wrong, which I hope I am, but I didn't ask a single question when it came to rooting because the info was easily found.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
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mines mg1 and recovery isnt working

Im not fimilar with that version...I'd suggest finding a root thread here and read the first few pages to see if it works for your version. Did you say you didn't root via a method found here?
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
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Well I just did a random Google search with your version and I quickly found this. I'm not sure if your phone is ok with what you did but I'm guessing this method should have been the one you should have used, maybe I'm wrong.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446458
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3

nash2000 said:
Im not fimilar with that version...I'd suggest finding a root thread here and read the first few pages to see if it works for your version. Did you say you didn't root via a method found here?
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
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Well I just did a random Google search with your version and I quickly found this. I'm not sure if your phone is ok with what you did but I'm guessing this method should have been the one you should have used, maybe I'm wrong.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446458
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
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Hey for some reason doing the vol up method isn't working but app called quick boot did the trick...
not used to having alot of versions for a phone but how would i know which roms worked wit the i337m?
nvm ill just flash golden eye
but what does it mean by I337M USERS MAY EXPERIENCE DATA DROPS! - 4.3TW Baseband Needed!
and how would you wipe my phone clean then if i don't use twrp?
"never choose to wipe data with twrp!! the option where you type *yes* to confirm!!"
and if i can't find a 4.3 kernal for my phoen does that mean i can't flash that?

Like I said, I'm completely unfamiliar with your model. This of us running MF3 are limited to what we can use (no custom recovery for us). Each ROM you look at should have detailed instructions on how to flash. If your going to try GoldenEye do your self a favor and read the first few pages and last few pages (at least) for feedback and bugs. Maybe someone else can chime in that has the same version.
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3

Ok, I've done some searching for you and here's some of the information I think you'll need.
All of this info is based on me searching on the I337M MG1 ROM. If this is incorrect, let me know and I'll see what else I can find.
All these are assuming you can get into download mode and might be able to use ODIN to flash back to stock. Also any and ALL data on the phone, kiss goodbye as I'm sure most of these procedures will wipe your phone clean. Lastly these are just suggestions and what I would do, I take no responsibility if you screw your friend's phone up even more. You're doing this at your own risk.
1) flash stock ROM:
here's a list of the stock roms READ THE THREAD FOR YOUR ANSWERS ON HOW TO INSTALL IT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269304
IF you were able to get the phone back working on a stock rom.
2) Root (READ EVERY SINGLE POST, THEN READ THEM AGAIN. Once you feel you understand what they're telling you to do, read ALL the posts again, and once more for good measure and while you're rooting, leave the window open so you can reference it.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
3) install TWRP. This is easy, but as I'm not familiar with the device here's someone else who's done it and what seemed to work for them.
here's a post of someone asking a question and the responses:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46038092&highlight=twrp#post46038092
here's another post on how someone installed TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44010460&highlight=twrp#post44010460
4) install a custom ROM: This one is tricky, you'll need to READ the entirety of the first couple of posts in EACH ROMs thread. Then search the thread for your model number (I337M if I'm not mistaken) as someone has asked if they can install the ROM already and it should be answered.
If you're successful your friend's phone should be working. Lastly, before you root/flash/ROM your friend's phone, know the phone, know the community and know the search and you'll do great.
I hope this helps.

Good work with the write up, I havent seen any activity from him since lastnight...he also started a "bricked" thread. Most ppl from time to time will get lazy or not exhuast all known avenues before posting threads but everyone should at least know what they have for a phone and what it can and can not do. This is just my opinion. This isn't to say the op was lazy in his search, maybe he did all he could do...I just wished folks would read the Roms etc to make sure they are compaditble.
brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3

Thanks, I spent 20 minutes making this, mostly reading the posts to see if they come close to what he needs. Maybe I should teach a class on googling and searching because that's all I did. I do hope it helps him and anyone else who runs across the same issue.

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[Q] Tired of searching. I need root on acer 500 running 3.2.1

Ok. I need root and su and busybox for my Acer 500 with 3.2.1. Is it possible yet?
Hmmm.... this post was about 8 posts under yours.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
If in doubt, contact TimmyDean He's becoming a root-master lately
I am in the same ship. I have an iconia a500 with stock 3.2.1.
Have been studying but no clear answer. We can not flash rooted firmware cause we can not have cwm on a non rooted tab. Can someone write or... rewrite clear instructions?
Please, we are not experts like you people, but some steps that look clear to you are not so clear to us. Please respond.
kleanth1s said:
I am in the same ship. I have an iconia a500 with stock 3.2.1.
Have been studying but no clear answer. We can not flash rooted firmware cause we can not have cwm on a non rooted tab. Can someone write or... rewrite clear instructions?
Please, we are not experts like you people, but some steps that look clear to you are not so clear to us. Please respond.
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Would you like this spoon fed to you with a warm glass of milk as well?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
Ok, just to be sure. This is on the first line milkman and thanks for being ironic. As I wrote, some of us are new to android, and tried to study, but we need some things to be clear to us. "Ok, after messing around with 3.2 I decided to fix the rooting issues without downgrading"
I am on 3.2.1. So I need to downgrade it to 3.2?
Why wouldnt I downgrade to 3.0? Isnt rooting easier? What problems could I face?
Yes, you do downgrade to 3.0
Its extremely unstable everything force closes, so obtain root, flash cwm and get OFF stock rooted 3.0 quickly as you can
Stock rooted 3.2.1 is (one of) the best bets for ROMs for our tab right now. Flash that and then do some research into additional ROMs, if you want to.
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Ok, just to be sure. This is on the first line milkman and thanks for being ironic. As I wrote, some of us are new to android, and tried to study, but we need some things to be clear to us. "Ok, after messing around with 3.2 I decided to fix the rooting issues without downgrading"
I am on 3.2.1. So I need to downgrade it to 3.2?
Why wouldnt I downgrade to 3.0? Isnt rooting easier? What problems could I face?
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Well, did anybody bother to download and read the pdf or word doc file in the attached link above? Because it sounds like you didn't. I don't have 3.2.1 as I have a 501, so I have no need to perform this, but the doc even has pictures with circles and arrows and a paragraph explaining each step with warnings and notes in red.
After the root is done, he even has a tool to install busybox. (you may want to install the superuser app first I believe he says)
I really don't know how much simpler it could be.
I suggest, if you have a question about the root app, as I stated previously above, you contact TimmyDean on his thread about any confusion you may possibly have.
If you are unfamiliar with certain terminology used, AndroidCentral has a good Android dictionary.
Honestly tho, it sound like you all didn't bother to download and read the doc or pdf.
You are 100% right. I read everything except that one you said. Just finished flashing. VERY EASY, and GOD BLESS YOU my friend.
Didnt understand the backdoor tools OTA and busybox. My final question is, now that I have finished flashing (first step) am I rooted or do I have to complete the other steps?
What did you flash? Back to stock?
Sent from my a500
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You are 100% right. I read everything except that one you said. Just finished flashing. VERY EASY, and GOD BLESS YOU my friend.
Didnt understand the backdoor tools OTA and busybox. My final question is, now that I have finished flashing (first step) am I rooted or do I have to complete the other steps?
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Yeah Yeah Yeah,,, act first, read instructions later
From what I understand, the backdoor tools will keep you from getting OTA updates. Maybe I'm wrong, but I really wasn't interested in that part. If you ever recieve notice from Acer, DO NOT install it. Usually, Acer likes to ship new bootloaders with their updates, just to mess with us "rooters".
Go to the Market, and get Superuser app and let it install.
I believe at this point, you have to run Install the busybox Tools (busybox folder), as I believe it gives you the option to install Busybox and Superuser tools. (not sure what exactly are the superuser tools, but he seems to think it's necessary, as when you run the app, it tell you to have superuser installed first)
And I think that's all you need. Then select Reboot the system.
The easiest way to check if you have superuser access, is to download an app that requires it.
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Oh, 1 more thing. I don't think TimmyDeans app installs CWM recovery. He didn't specify this. So you may want to post a note or read his threads as somebody else may have asked the same thing.
CWM Recovery is necessary to flash custom roms. If you get root access, then probably you need to download AcerRecovery from the market, run it, and install Thor's Recovery image. (pretty painless).
And that's it. Then you have to follow instructions VERY CAREFULLY when flashing things, and always understand fully what you're doing.
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What did you flash? Back to stock?
Sent from my a500
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He ran TimmyDeans root for 3.2.1. He downloaded and "read" the included instructions.
no, just followed the guide step by step, read it 4 times and proceeded.
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no, just followed the guide step by step, read it 4 times and proceeded.
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Exactly
Better to ask questions, and avoid a brick, and definately read the instructions seveal times.
Oh yeah, a tidbit, make sure you hit "quote", so we know who you're replying to
Yup, it's all in the guide and if you get the latest versions (V4) there is nothing to load. It loads all the rooting tools and busybox stuff for you.
The other tools in the package are things that allow you to turn OFF OTA's so you're not blindsided by an OTA breaking root. Or you can take an OTA when you want and not when ACER wants you too. The backdoor tools are tools designed to stop an OTA from breaking root. However, V4 has one of these techniques already installed therefore if you don't turn off OTA's; most likely you'll keep root (again most likely, not guaranteed).
TD
Junkyardjames87, I think this is what your asking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1429199
but seriously...next time take 5 mins to look thru the dev section for roms.
Ok,ok. I did find timmydeans post after i just logged off. I was just really really tired that night. If you read my sig and look into the motorola bravo you will see why I've been tired. Thankyou all for the help. I did get root bty so all is good now. And remember, we all started out as a dumb n00b before we found XDA.
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Ok,ok. I did find timmydeans post after i just logged off. I was just really really tired that night. If you read my sig and look into the motorola bravo you will see why I've been tired. Thankyou all for the help. I did get root bty so all is good now. And remember, we all started out as a dumb n00b before we found XDA.
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Exactly. We were all n00bs at one time. Lest we ever forget.
"The only stupid question, is the one that never gets asked" (from an old guy long ago who has since traveled to "a better world")
Speaking for a lot of regulars here, we would rather answer n00b questions, (and yes, we will give some mocking in it), than to deal with a bricked tab later.
So you go ahead and ask those questions
Sometimes, users will give you an absolute hard time. Pay no attention to it. It's because we want you to use your resources. Do your searches. Be polite, and you'll find we'll help you in all that is possible. Sometimes, we don't have the answer (rarely), but others may.
And no, we do not always spend all day on the forums. Some of us live in different countries, with different time zones. And some have jobs and family also. So if certain people don't respond, well, give it some hours.
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Exactly. We were all n00bs at one time. Lest we ever forget.
"The only stupid question, is the one that never gets asked" (from an old guy long ago who has since traveled to "a better world")
Speaking for a lot of regulars here, we would rather answer n00b questions, (and yes, we will give some mocking in it), than to deal with a bricked tab later.
So you go ahead and ask those questions
Sometimes, users will give you an absolute hard time. Pay no attention to it. It's because we want you to use your resources. Do your searches. Be polite, and you'll find we'll help you in all that is possible. Sometimes, we don't have the answer (rarely), but others may.
And no, we do not always spend all day on the forums. Some of us live in different countries, with different time zones. And some have jobs and family also. So if certain people don't respond, well, give it some hours.
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Exactly, well said.

[Q] Custom ROM

hey yall, ok so im bit confused with all the recovery and lokid and stuff on gs4-----was so simple to root and install roms for gs2/gs3
can anyone please tell me the simplest way to install custom rom on gs4?
im have rooted my GS4 with motochopper, can i just download the ROM zip--go to recovery and install??
i also noticed there is no backup/restore option into recovery but thats fine i will return to stock using odin
desichiko23 said:
hey yall, ok so im bit confused with all the recovery and lokid and stuff on gs4-----was so simple to root and install roms for gs2/gs3
can anyone please tell me the simplest way to install custom rom on gs4?
im have rooted my GS4 with motochopper, can i just download the ROM zip--go to recovery and install??
i also noticed there is no backup/restore option into recovery but thats fine i will return to stock using odin
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Lets use this great guide, simple. You will be up and understanding after this, I assure you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
Thanks to xBeerdroiDx - leave a thanks for his effort.
The Ax says Good luck and good day!
If there is no backup/restore option than you are in stock recovery and won't be able to flash anything anyways. Please visit the I337 guide in my signature for the next steps after obtaining root. Cheers
We really should get you and Ax's guides/how to's stickied. They are great. If guide has no post for a day or two they get pushed down list. And folks may not see them as not everyone searches well.
I know Ax wasn't interested, but maybe we can get him to change his mind
How about it Kenny--
Without hi-jacking this gentleman's thread...sorry OP.
The reason I do not want a sticky, is if you are on a cell phone and doing xda, you have to physically use the stickies button, and there went half the traffic, that is having to use an extra step for non-readers, an extra step is disastrous. You know, to much work.
Now if you have a solution, I am all for it!
The Ax's opinion only!
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Without hi-jacking this gentleman's thread...sorry OP.
The reason I do not want a sticky, is if you are on a cell phone and doing xda, you have to physically use the stickies button, and there went half the traffic, that is having to use an extra step for non-readers, an extra step is disastrous. You know, to much work.
Now if you have a solution, I am all for it!
The Ax's opinion only!
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Gotcha--Maybe Kenny does--just a lot of good info not to have "in your face" at top of thread
On tapatalk 4 beta paid app it works fine. I did install xda free just see it and see what you mean. Thought they mirrored each other, guess not.
Yes, back to OT
xBeerdroiDx said:
If there is no backup/restore option than you are in stock recovery and won't be able to flash anything anyways. Please visit the I337 guide in my signature for the next steps after obtaining root. Cheers
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ok so i done all the steps and it seems all went well EXCEPT so i think, after doing CASUAL Process should i have done anything? because now i dont have custom logo with unlock logo when i boot the device
and also i tried to install LiquidROM but it says fail--something about i need to install supersu?
desichiko23 said:
ok so i done all the steps and it seems all went well EXCEPT so i think, after doing CASUAL Process should i have done anything? because now i dont have custom logo with unlock logo when i boot the device
and also i tried to install LiquidROM but it says fail--something about i need to install supersu?
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Sounds to me you don't have root. If you don't have SU in the apps, your not rooted, and if it is asking you to install SU, you are not rooted...the way I use to check root is terminal emulator from the market, run that, and at the prompt type SU, if it says command not found, you are not rooted.
You want a little advice...you need to flash a TW rom first, get used to whats going on, then go for the complicated roms.
The Ax says....again my suggestion only!
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rugmankc said:
Gotcha--Maybe Kenny does--just a lot of good info not to have "in your face" at top of thread
On tapatalk 4 beta paid app it works fine. I did install xda free just see it and see what you mean. Thought they mirrored each other, guess not.
Yes, back to OT
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So are you saying when you go into this forum you see the sticky's right off?
TheAxman said:
Sounds to me you don't have root. If you don't have SU in the apps, your not rooted, and if it is asking you to install SU, you are not rooted...the way I use to check root is terminal emulator from the market, run that, and at the prompt type SU, if it says command not found, you are not rooted.
You want a little advice...you need to flash a TW rom first, get used to whats going on, then go for the complicated roms.
The Ax says....again my suggestion only!
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So are you saying when you go into this forum you see the sticky's right off?
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Not right off, I open XDA app go to my Favorites, this Forum obviously, open General Section and Stickies are a choice at top along with Topics and Announce. I just don't see the issue vs having your great Guides/How To's available. I think most folks on the app or tapatalk are experienced and know for the most part what they are doing. But, the noobies will be on the pc and see the Threads quicker if Stickied. IMHO Sir
On Tapatalk they are there at top right off--
desichiko23 said:
can i just download the ROM zip--go to recovery and install??
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Make sure that it's a custom recovery.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta (too stingy to buy it)

Ok.. So i am ready to do root.. Just one question

I have done some reading and finally decided I will be using the Casual method to root my S 4, but I am stock with not wanting to end up with the custom lock pad permanently, and I have seen many people have not been able to get rid of it.
So here is my question... After using Casual, what would be the way to get back to stock? This method installs custom recovery, so I am not sure how to go back if indeed to....
Can some one point me in the right direction?
Appreciated!
Before we move forward here, have you updated? As it stands the update released yesterday effectively blocks root and more then likely also blocks Loki. O and it blocks Odin so you can't downgrade. This is like first and foremost if you even wanna run casual now.
no update on my phone yet...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
post #1 is about rooting/flashing. post #2 addresses returning to stock, which literally is about as simple as flashing stock firmware via odin and factory resetting. cheers
Awesome.. I read that post but forgot completely about it.. most appreciated!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
genesiss said:
Awesome.. I read that post but forgot completely about it.. most appreciated!
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as Thermalwolf stated, your firmware version is important. make sure you dont have the latest MF3
No.. MDL still
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If you're still on MDL I recommend rooting now before your phone tries to force MF3 on you as it blocks root and possibly loki.
Thermalwolf said:
If you're still on MDL I recommend rooting now before your phone tries to force MF3 on you as it blocks root and possibly loki.
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Yea, talk about making it just under the wire, your lucky you decided to root today and that your phone hadn't already updated.
I feel for those poor souls that updated, personally I think loki is patched and I remember sitting around for months and months while people tried and failed to unlock the rezound bootloader, locked bootloaders can be a b***h
Take care of your non MF3 Galaxy S4's everyone, they just became more valueable ...
movielover76 said:
Yea, talk about making it just under the wire, your lucky you decided to root today and that your phone hadn't already updated.
I feel for those poor souls that updated, personally I think loki is patched and I remember sitting around for months and months while people tried and failed to unlock the rezound bootloader, locked bootloaders can be a b***h
Take care of your non MF3 Galaxy S4's everyone, they just became more valueable ...
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Right?! This guy could not have picked a better day too root. Also I'm damn sure Loki is patched, we can't Odin back to MDL so that should speak for itself.
OP, Root and block the OTA APKs immediately! If your phone starts downloading just rip the battery out lol
Thermalwolf said:
Right?! This guy could not have picked a better day too root. Also I'm damn sure Loki is patched, we can't Odin back to MDL so that should speak for itself.
OP, Root and block the OTA APKs immediately! If your phone starts downloading just rip the battery out lol
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I just rooted last night. I keep postponing the update. I did some searching and found that I should rename wssyncmldm.apk and reboot to block the OTA update. Is this correct? Is there another file that should be renamed?
Thanks!
ok just did it.. had some issues with Windows drivers but it turns out MAC worked just fine.. i am currently doing nandroid back up..
thanks to all for replies..
ok everything works just fine.. now.. what would be my next step
. how can I avoid update? so far I am interested in staying stock. maybe remove some apps and add some.. but how can I assure I will not update?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
genesiss said:
ok everything works just fine.. now.. what would be my next step
. how can I avoid update? so far I am interested in staying stock. maybe remove some apps and add some.. but how can I assure I will not update?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
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You need to read the existing threads. Go to the 'General" section read the stickies and then read the threads about the new OTA. ALL of your questions are answered in detail in those threads. Good luck.
Hopefully this works for me
I Bought my S4 yesterday and the sales rep at AT&T pressed the update button before handing it to me. I didn't think anything of it because as far as I knew android was designed to be open and easily rooted. Man was I mad when I got home. So today I went back and complained that the "phone was glitchy" and was handed another one. This time I told them not to touch it. Hand over the box and nobody gets hurt (keep in mind I paid full price for it too so i was extra mad). This one is on MDL. Now to root and block update. Hooray!

Questions on rooting

Hi everyone, first time posting, but I usually look around the forums every now and again. I was planning to root my s4 from Fido. I never rooted or had experience with it but I'd like to do it. I have a few questions about it first though. Since I already downloaded the Mf3 update, is the newest root method safe? I also got the protection plan from future shop which I'd like to keep since my old phone did break and i used it to get my s4. I doubt it covers a rooted phone, so is there any way to reset it back to original factory settings or make it look like it, if i need to bring it back to them. (my last phone stopped recognizing micro sd cards) And are custom roms better than the stock? I read about how they are like a complete new OS for the phone and completely changes how the device feels. Thanks for any help.
michael9441 said:
Hi everyone, first time posting, but I usually look around the forums every now and again. I was planning to root my s4 from Fido. I never rooted or had experience with it but I'd like to do it. I have a few questions about it first though. Since I already downloaded the Mf3 update, is the newest root method safe? I also got the protection plan from future shop which I'd like to keep since my old phone did break and i used it to get my s4. I doubt it covers a rooted phone, so is there any way to reset it back to original factory settings or make it look like it, if i need to bring it back to them. (my last phone stopped recognizing micro sd cards) And are custom roms better than the stock? I read about how they are like a complete new OS for the phone and completely changes how the device feels. Thanks for any help.
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I'm not sure about the MF3 update. I think it probably is still rootable as the Canadian devices don't have a locked bootloader, but somebody else should confirm this. I never updated my Bell S4, because i know on the MDL it atleast works for sure, and when installing custom ROMS, you can atleast be always updated to the build of the custom ROM regardless.
I think you are fine though, i would look for the motochopper thread, and i think it would have a warning if there was any incompatibility with a certain build.
And for removing root, its simple. Use triangle away to reset your flash counter, and you can just unroot (if on stock) or odin flash to go back to stock.
Monkz said:
I'm not sure about the MF3 update. I think it probably is still rootable as the Canadian devices don't have a locked bootloader, but somebody else should confirm this. I never updated my Bell S4, because i know on the MDL it atleast works for sure, and when installing custom ROMS, you can atleast be always updated to the build of the custom ROM regardless.
I think you are fine though, i would look for the motochopper thread, and i think it would have a warning if there was any incompatibility with a certain build.
And for removing root, its simple. Use triangle away to reset your flash counter, and you can just unroot (if on stock) or odin flash to go back to stock.
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Yes there is a new method that came out about 2 weeks ago. Can any issues arise with it being such a new method? Sorry I'm more familiar with pc software and new sometimes has bugs, problems, etc. Motochopper doesn't work, I tried it but it just says root successful and when i try to use a rooted app it says my phone isn't rooted. As for flashing roms with odin do you know any good websites that have have a list of them and reviews, etc. Also what happens if i accept an ota update when rooted?
Questions go in Q&A. Check out this guide. Read up. Cheers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
Rooting ATT Galaxy S4 But Why Bother?
michael9441 said:
Hi everyone, first time posting, but I usually look around the forums every now and again. I was planning to root my s4 from Fido. I never rooted or had experience with it but I'd like to do it. I have a few questions about it first though. Since I already downloaded the Mf3 update, is the newest root method safe? I also got the protection plan from future shop which I'd like to keep since my old phone did break and i used it to get my s4. I doubt it covers a rooted phone, so is there any way to reset it back to original factory settings or make it look like it, if i need to bring it back to them. (my last phone stopped recognizing micro sd cards) And are custom roms better than the stock? I read about how they are like a complete new OS for the phone and completely changes how the device feels. Thanks for any help.
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Apparently ATT has locked the bootloader which means essentially that you can root all you want BUT you can't flash anything to the phone without bricking the phone. At this point, there is no way to flash this phone how you want it for the average Joe. But I ran across an article that describes how ATT has programmed this to prevent the average Joe meaning probably 98% of us from messing with the firmware. Apparently someone has succeeded in cracking this. Why can't our illustrious developers do the same? No disrespect intended here because we have some of the best such as Chainfire and Mark Skippen and others. Anyway here is the link to the article I ran across. Hope this info helps someone.:good:
http://threatpost.com/researcher-unlocks-samsung-galaxy-s4-bootloader-for-att-verizon-android-phones
Developers please take note! :good:
AHLASSICH said:
Apparently ATT has locked the bootloader which means essentially that you can root all you want BUT you can't flash anything to the phone without bricking the phone. At this point, there is no way to flash this phone how you want it for the average Joe. But I ran across an article that describes how ATT has programmed this to prevent the average Joe meaning probably 98% of us from messing with the firmware. Apparently someone has succeeded in cracking this. Why can't our illustrious developers do the same? No disrespect intended here because we have some of the best such as Chainfire and Mark Skippen and others. Anyway here is the link to the article I ran across. Hope this info helps someone.:good:
http://threatpost.com/researcher-unlocks-samsung-galaxy-s4-bootloader-for-att-verizon-android-phones
Developers please take note! :good:
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"Why can't our illustrious developers do the same"
Developers please take note!
Why are you posting an old topic. You should take note... LOKI was the method used to side step the locked bootloader on MDB and MDL firmware. This was well known in this forum and there is information about it all over. Loki still works with MDB and MDL firmware, however, the MF3 OTA (AT&T) patched the exploit that was used with LOKI. There are entire threads dedicated to the subject in the AT&T S4 forums. Trying to help people is a good thing but spreading completely out of date information can do nothing but cause confusion and harm.
I can only suggest that you start in the "General" and "Q & A" sections and read the "pinned" threads so you can update yourself on information before you make any other posts. You can find links to important posts in those "pinned" threads that will help bring you up to speed.
To the OP, only AT&T and Verizon S4s have a locked bootloader, you said you are on 'FIDO", so are you sure you are on MF3?
My Sincere Apologies!
scott14719 said:
"Why can't our illustrious developers do the same"
Developers please take note!
Why are you posting an old topic. You should take note... LOKI was the method used to side step the locked bootloader on MDB and MDL firmware. This was well known in this forum and there is information about it all over. Loki still works with MDB and MDL firmware, however, the MF3 OTA (AT&T) patched the exploit that was used with LOKI. There are entire threads dedicated to the subject in the AT&T S4 forums. Trying to help people is a good thing but spreading completely out of date information can do nothing but cause confusion and harm.
I can only suggest that you start in the "General" and "Q & A" sections and read the "pinned" threads so you can update yourself on information before you make any other posts. You can find links to important posts in those "pinned" threads that will help bring you up to speed.
To the OP, only AT&T and Verizon S4s have a locked bootloader, you said you are on 'FIDO", so are you sure you are on MF3?
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Thank you for setting me straight. I will take your advise seriously. I have read and read through the forums and I never saw this information. I suppose I will get the hang of it. I will try to be a little more diligent in my research from now on. I did not realize what a pinned thread was and I will certainly check there first from now on. I dare say it is very difficult to follow the tracks on the different posts to arrive at a correct conclusion. Very convoluted especially for a noob like me!
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Thank you for setting me straight. I will take your advise seriously. I have read and read through the forums and I never saw this information. I suppose I will get the hang of it. I will try to be a little more diligent in my research from now on. I did not realize what a pinned thread was and I will certainly check there first from now on. I dare say it is very difficult to follow the tracks on the different posts to arrive at a correct conclusion. Very convoluted especially for a noob like me!
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No problem. Part of the difficulty (as you stated) is the fact that this forum (AT&T S4) is fragmented and hard to follow. There are several different carriers with several different firmwares all being represented in one forum. That is why the pinned threads are so important. The people who maintain those threads put a lot of time into them and make sure they are constantly updated. The Q & A forum is nearly useless (besides the pinned threads in it) due to the repetitive questions clogging it up. And people not following forum rules make the other sub forums difficult to use.
Most (99%) of all of the questions people come here to ask have already been addressed (usually several times) but people don't take the time or effort to read the answers, they come here to make another post about the same stuff over and over again, which causes even more confusion.
So, if you follow the pinned threads, and a few of the threads that tend to stay towards the top of the "General" section, you will be up to date on most things dealing with the S4s covered in this forum. Good luck.
scott14719 said:
"Why can't our illustrious developers do the same"
Developers please take note!
Why are you posting an old topic. You should take note... LOKI was the method used to side step the locked bootloader on MDB and MDL firmware. This was well known in this forum and there is information about it all over. Loki still works with MDB and MDL firmware, however, the MF3 OTA (AT&T) patched the exploit that was used with LOKI. There are entire threads dedicated to the subject in the AT&T S4 forums. Trying to help people is a good thing but spreading completely out of date information can do nothing but cause confusion and harm.
I can only suggest that you start in the "General" and "Q & A" sections and read the "pinned" threads so you can update yourself on information before you make any other posts. You can find links to important posts in those "pinned" threads that will help bring you up to speed.
To the OP, only AT&T and Verizon S4s have a locked bootloader, you said you are on 'FIDO", so are you sure you are on MF3?
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I think I am on mf3 since i got the most recent update from Fido. I thought that all updates are the same for the carriers that use the spectrum.
michael9441 said:
I think I am on mf3 since i got the most recent update from Fido. I thought that all updates are the same for the carriers that use the spectrum.
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Check and see what your baseband / firmware says it is in "about phone" in the settings.

Help! how to unroot?

Can someone please show me how to unroot my sprint galaxy s4? when i first got it, it was on android 4.4. with touchwiz.
Wow if you spent more time searching and lest time yelling you might find your answer.
Also if you really did want a good answer you would give WAY more information as to 'how you rooted' your device to begin with and what it's current state is: What recovery if any, what ROM etc. Is it a standard SPH-L720 or is it the "T" version? etc....
Maybe this but only if you're on standard 720
leaderbuilder said:
Wow if you spent more time searching and lest time yelling you might find your answer.
Also if you really did want a good answer you would give WAY more information as to 'how you rooted' your device to begin with and what it's current state is: What recovery if any, what ROM etc. Is it a standard SPH-L720 or is it the "T" version? etc....
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Im sorry im kinda new here.. Well im using clock work mod recovery the not touchscreen one. I rooted it by using odin. Im currently on the newest cyanogen mod rom as of right now. My phone is a standard SPH-L720
Being a newb is okay.
Everyone was once.
But it's important to learn how to do things for yourself as much as possible and properly and politely ask for help if you need it after doing everything you could to find the answers.
Check out the link I posted above if you want to get to 4.4x stock.
Not a knock on you, but so many people come here and just expect 'support' for their mistakes. Not what this community is about.
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[/COLOR]Since you rooted with Odin you have tripped Knox so if you're going to return the phone for some reason to Sprint they might give you problems.
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