Hey guys new to the S4 thread, just updated from the S2 decided to go with this over the N5 because of a few features. I plan to root my device, but need a bit of help. I'm on 4.2.2 and wanted to know how should I go about rooting? Should I update to 4.3 then root or root on 4.2.2 thanks!
Root mf9 and stay on that
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daniel4653 said:
Root mf9 and stay on that
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Is updating to a rooted version on 4.3 ok?
Staying on 4.2 is highly recommended. The Knox bootloader on 4.3 is no good. If you really want 4.3, go here and follow the instructions to stay on the MF9 bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41384294
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That ^^^
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Darrien13 said:
Hey guys new to the S4 thread, just updated from the S2 decided to go with this over the N5 because of a few features. I plan to root my device, but need a bit of help. I'm on 4.2.2 and wanted to know how should I go about rooting? Should I update to 4.3 then root or root on 4.2.2 thanks!
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All I can say to help is that I just rooted and installed CWM yesterday from 4.3 and all seems well. I say update, then root as the devs for this phone will stay on top of update issues anyways.
El Shaddai's Wrath said:
All I can say to help is that I just rooted and installed CWM yesterday from 4.3 and all seems well. I say update, then root as the devs for this phone will stay on top of update issues anyways.
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And know you have now tripped Knox counter to 0x1. And cannot go back to MF9 through backups or odin.
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And know you have now tripped Knox counter to 0x1. And cannot go back to MF9 through backups or odin.
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I personally don't care about being able to go back to MF9 anyways. I did the OTA to 4.3, rooted it and put Sac's ROM (4.3 edition) on it and do not regret it at all!! 4.3 is snappier and I get amazing battery life. Just my 2 pennies though! Hopefully we get 4.4 by January-February... definitely hopefully before Valentines Day.
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Hello! I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T. It is on MF3. I have Safestrap installed. Now, I saw that others got the OTA update to 4.3, but mine says there is no update. Should I uninstall Safestrap and unroot to get the update? Or is there any problem because I'm not living in US? Thank you!
Your gonna need to Odin MF3 and than update, normally when you unroot it leaves some files behind and won't let the phone update.
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Andrew149 said:
Your gonna need to Odin MF3 and than update, normally when you unroot it leaves some files behind and won't let the phone update.
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Thank you for the reply. I did it, but still no update.
I am looking for a stock mj9 rom, I'm currently on mdl, and I will like to update but without losing my root
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lthary said:
I am looking for a stock mj9 rom, I'm currently on mdl, and I will like to update but without losing my root
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why would u want to update to mj9? stay at mdl and enjoy your unlock bootloader dude. I regret for updating my phone. i would trade my phone to get the mdl s4
xuanphucn said:
why would u want to update to mj9? stay at mdl and enjoy your unlock bootloader dude. I regret for updating my phone. i would trade my phone to get the mdl s4
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He means a ROM he could flash without losing the exploit, not the actual update.
Just wait and one should be created like it was for MF3, otherwise you'll have to settle for any other 4.3 ROM. You could always check the international section for their stock 4.3 or something.
I hope someone will create one
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lthary said:
I hope someone will create one
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In the mean time you could try this. It's based on mj9. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42294395
Is there anyway I could still flash a rom if i am not rooted, I see some roms come with root if you flash it. Someone please explain to me thank you
You don't need to be rooted but need to have access to a custom recovery. What firmware are you on?
We can assume your phone is an ATT model but your profile says your a Tmobile customer.
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im on 4.3 att
lilg754367 said:
im on 4.3 att
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Hope you have plenty of patience
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lol why you say that
lilg754367 said:
lol why you say that
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No way to root or put on a custom recovery.
lilg754367 said:
lol why you say that
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Are you 4.3 rom or 4.3 updated
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4.3 updated
K thats what I thought .even if you achieved root there is no custom recovery for that update and no Safestrap either.
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so i guess a long wait is what it is huh
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so i guess a long wait is what it is huh
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Also hope there ends up being an open door to the bootloader
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Hi I read almost all post but I don't find my answer so I need help from you guys, I cant update to 4.3 from ota my phone is stock but is unlocked so I still don't receive any ota or kies update, my band is I337UCUAMDL, and in all post I see only MF3 to MK2, but what can I do to update to 4.3? thanks
I'll trade you my MF3 S4 rooted with SafeStrap installed for that phone. I'll even throw in a 32gb micro SD.
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thanks
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I'll trade you my MF3 S4 rooted with SafeStrap installed for that phone. I'll even throw in a 32gb micro SD.
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thanks but i will like to update my phone, do you think i can on a stock firmare?
This thread has the MF3 file you can use to upgrade manually.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
I honestly have not read it so I don't know if there are instructions. I got the link for that thread from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
That one just provided the link to the other but was helpful to me in upgrading from MF3. Hopefully after you manually upgrade to MF3 your phone will auto upgrade to MK2.
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Yes but you shouldn't update that phone. Seriously. If you want to enjoy that device, you'll listen to me. If you update that device to MF3 or later, you'll be really upset once you realize that you lost the gifts that MDL brings. Read up before you mess up a golden opportunity.
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Gear
HORiZUN said:
Yes but you shouldn't update that phone. Seriously. If you want to enjoy that device, you'll listen to me. If you update that device to MF3 or later, you'll be really upset once you realize that you lost the gifts that MDL brings. Read up before you mess up a golden opportunity.
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thanks for everithing but what so especial on MDL?, and i need the update because my wife got me the galaxy gear and is more then 3 weeks and i can't used?
MDL can run the loki exploit. Read up on it if you're interested.
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but the gear
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MDL can run the loki exploit. Read up on it if you're interested.
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but the loki exploit can piar with the gear?
You can flash any ROM to the device with loki, 4.3 and 4.4 ROMS included.
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esgo13 said:
Hi I read almost all post but I don't find my answer so I need help from you guys, I cant update to 4.3 from ota my phone is stock but is unlocked so I still don't receive any ota or kies update, my band is I337UCUAMDL, and in all post I see only MF3 to MK2, but what can I do to update to 4.3? thanks
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esgo13 said:
thanks for everithing but what so especial on MDL?, and i need the update because my wife got me the galaxy gear and is more then 3 weeks and i can't used?
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Check this out ....ONE CLICK TOOL....so easy and nothing easier than this on MF3 or MK2 firmware......Trust me.....what u got to lose? but u losing full control of your phone when u update to MF3 or MK2. All u need to do is press 1.2.3 etc....ROOT your phone....INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY...INSTALL CUSTOM 4.3 ROM and your problem solved with galaxy gear.....:good:....If u don't like it flash to stock....#5....wolla back to MDL stock.....and then maybe we can do some business....( i trade mine plus 64Gb Sd Card )......
I can't tell if OP is the real deal or is trolling us hardcore. My eyeballs almost bulged out reading the 'what so special about MDL' line?
Hi,
My S4 was rooted using vroot. I've disabled the updates so it's still on 4.3 MK2.
Is there a safe process to upgrade to the latest 4.4.2? Any way to keep root or re-root?
Thanks
I haven't tried this but I read it with interest yesterday
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2719434
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Can't find AT&T 4.4 at http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
I thought the news said it's released. Is that true?
Thanks
I don't know. I'm in the UK so I don't see that news
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Might be a good idea to look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att