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looking to root my snapdragon s4 on sprint. ive seen the cf auto root and flash root with odin etc. whats the best method for a full root? gunna be installing ReVolt so dont want only root for stock. also twrp or cwm? or just link me to the recovery i should use! lol cant figure out which i should go with
Thanks for the help
fergdizzle9090 said:
looking to root my snapdragon s4 on sprint. ive seen the cf auto root and flash root with odin etc. whats the best method for a full root? gunna be installing ReVolt so dont want only root for stock. also twrp or cwm? or just link me to the recovery i should use! lol cant figure out which i should go with
Thanks for the help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291827
[SPH-L720] CF-Auto-Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322679
[Sprint Galaxy S4][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch
Hope this helps
123hiten said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803 Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367 Recovery
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thanks. quick question. i have the sprint s4. can i uses i9505 roms from the i9505/i9500 forum or can i only go with the sprint s4 forum stuff?
fergdizzle9090 said:
thanks. quick question. i have the sprint s4. can i uses i9505 roms from the i9505/i9500 forum or can i only go with the sprint s4 forum stuff?
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U can use very few Sammy based roms from i9505 not all roms but ya its a risky
For safer side use ur forum roms
And don't use i9500 roms that myte brick ur phone
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yeah i know not to use i9500 cause thats the octa core but what is the i9505 for then? is it a certain carrier or anything?
fergdizzle9090 said:
looking to root my snapdragon s4 on sprint. ive seen the cf auto root and flash root with odin etc. whats the best method for a full root? gunna be installing ReVolt so dont want only root for stock. also twrp or cwm? or just link me to the recovery i should use! lol cant figure out which i should go with
Thanks for the help
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And since u have sprint even root and recovery u use from ur forum not from the link i gave u earlier
Edit links updated check and use those it's for sprint s4
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fergdizzle9090 said:
yeah i know not to use i9500 cause thats the octa core but what is the i9505 for then? is it a certain carrier or anything?
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Yes there are different kernal / mount codes etc which myte cause problem
So even for root and recovery use the edited link related to ur sprint variant
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I cant seem to find a 4.3 MK2 Root for my phone like one thread told me to downgrade to MJA but the samsung website doesnt have that firmware. So how can I root this phone?
smoosani22 said:
I cant seem to find a 4.3 MK2 Root for my phone like one thread told me to downgrade to MJA but the samsung website doesnt have that firmware. So how can I root this phone?
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ive found one root option that seems to work but you cant install a custom recovery.
my phone came with the mk2 update from sprint so is there any way to root it and have a custom recovery? im not worried about tripping knox if that matters. also does the cf-auto root method work with the full mk2 update?
Galaxyfan24 said:
ive found one root option that seems to work but you cant install a custom recovery.
my phone came with the mk2 update from sprint so is there any way to root it and have a custom recovery? im not worried about tripping knox if that matters. also does the cf-auto root method work with the full mk2 update?
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How did you root it? I dont know about custom recovery but I don't mind not having it.
I rooted my cousins mk2 s4 by just flashing philz recovery then I just flashed sacs rom..that was all I did..I dont know if it triggered knox ...theres also safe root which wont trigger knox I think
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gotablunt said:
I rooted my cousins mk2 s4 by just flashing philz recovery then I just flashed sacs rom..that was all I did..I dont know if it triggered knox ...theres also safe root which wont trigger knox I think
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Wait so how can I do that on my phone? Can you link me yo a firmware or something?
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gotablunt said:
Watch "How to ROOT Samsung Galaxy S4/Note3 without Tripping KNOX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZVYXrC87w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That looks iffy. And its for the international gs4. idk if that would work on Sprints
gotablunt said:
Watch "How to ROOT Samsung Galaxy S4/Note3 without Tripping KNOX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZVYXrC87w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Isn't that the method that ends up installing a root kit on your computer and sends all your personal information to China.
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cruise350 said:
Isn't that the method that ends up installing a root kit on your computer and sends all your personal information to China.
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Idk , haven't tryd it myself I just ran into it online
Edit: haha I only read the description stupid me....would be nice if someone can try it for our sprint variant, maybe some1 can modify it to work for us
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You might want to edit your post before someone actually tries doing that.
gotablunt said:
Idk , haven't tryd it myself I just ran into it online
Edit: haha I only read the description stupid me....would be nice if someone can try it for our sprint variant, maybe some1 can modify it to work for us
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This is what worked for me
You've probably already found a solution, but this is how I rooted the Sprint MK2 4.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uii_mYm8IGE
This worked fine, and I was able to install custom recovery. Just been having and issue getting a proper backup, but everything else worked just fine.
Hope this helps
chunter001 said:
You've probably already found a solution, but this is how I rooted the Sprint MK2 4.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uii_mYm8IGE
This worked fine, and I was able to install custom recovery. Just been having and issue getting a proper backup, but everything else worked just fine.
Hope this helps
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The method is for Verizon GS4, can you reconfirm that its working for Spring L720 too?
Thanks
I can confirm that it worked for my Sprint MK2 4.3. I should mention that when I started the instal bat and the command prompt screen popped up telling me to hit any key to continue, nothing happened. I "x'd" out of command prompt and started the install bat again and it worked no problem. I have done this a total of 3 times now. All on Sprint MK2 4.3 and all successful. I checked each time with root checker to ensure root access.
I can also confirm that Safe Root tool was able to root my Sprint L720 MK2-based 4.3 Galaxy S4. I had Odin'ed back to stock MK2 days ago. I haven't tried the SafeTrap Recovery yet so I can back-up/install custom ROMs.
can anyone confirm that SafeRoot does not trip KNOX?
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can anyone confirm that SafeRoot does not trip KNOX?
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It doesn't . but once you install a custom recovery it trips it.
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daniel4653 said:
It doesn't . but once you install a custom recovery it trips it.
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Thanks for the confirmation as it assured me enough to go ahead and root... and as confirmation on my end that it worked!!
One question though... as I'm now rooted, it's been mentioned that when you boot the device up you should see a "Custom" banner during boot because things have been changed. On my device I never see this and was wondering if that's the case on yours as well.
I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
dbenney said:
I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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Why would you use the MJA native hotspot mod for a MK2 build? I believe in that same thread they released an MK2 hotspot mod as well, which I have installed successfully as I now have FoxFi WiFi hotspot availability!
dbenney said:
I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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So if I use goo manager to install twrp I won't trip knox? How can I install philz recovery and then sacs rom without tripping know?
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I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
What firmware did your device have installed? MF3, MK2? You'll have to use odin if on MF3, or the mk2 unbreakable zip if you're on mk2.
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aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SCH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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There's only safestrap 3.65 and 3.71. In the future read more, because safestrap is only capable of running touchwiz roms, not cyanogenmod. This has to do with the kernel. Now that you flashed to stock slot your recovery is borked. Do what he said above.
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HORiZUN said:
What firmware did your device have installed? MF3, MK2? You'll have to use odin if on MF3, or the mk2 unbreakable zip if you're on mk2.
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im pretty sure im on mk2 can u give me a link to the mk2 zip?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
There you go. If you had 4.3 mk2 you should be able to recover.
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HORiZUN said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
There you go. If you had 4.3 mk2 you should be able to recover.
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i hate to sound like a noob but how do i flash it? do i use odin?
Copy it to the root of your SD card. Reboot into recovery mode (tutorials are out there) and apply update.zip
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HORiZUN said:
Copy it to the root of your SD card. Reboot into recovery mode (tutorials are out there) and apply update.zip
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there's no option to apply in safestrap.
aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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OK follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post #3 if you bricked mk2 phone. .....THIS IS THE ONLY WAY AS OF RIGHT NOW. ......use mk2_unbricked_method from gtj0 that I edited. ...... make sure u download MF3 > MK2 update.zip from First post coz u gonna need it in the end of the method. ..... Let me know if u need more help. ...Goodluck. ... If work or I helped u hit THANK.......
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ted77usa said:
OK follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post #3 if you bricked mk2 phone. .....THIS IS THE ONLY WAY AS OF RIGHT NOW. ......use mk2_unbricked_method from gtj0 that I edited. ...... make sure u download MF3 > MK2 update.zip from First post coz u gonna need it in the end of the method. ..... Let me know if u need more help. ...Goodluck. ... If work or I helped u hit THANK.......
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When i try using the adb sideload it just says "starting adb sideload feature" and loads forever. does it take long to load or is it not working. and which folder do i open up a command prompt in.
aandrichaci said:
When i try using the adb sideload it just says "starting adb sideload feature" and loads forever. does it take long to load or is it not working. if its not working can i do anything else?
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So u did all the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2...... installing recovery-mj6.tar.md5 ..... and right now u are updating mf3> mk2 update. Zip right. .... It take a while. ..... Be patient and see what happen. ..... is 700mb+ ..... Did u Check post#2 on how to update using adb sideload. .... Just incase. ....:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
So u did all the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2...... installing recovery-mj6.tar.md5 ..... and right now u are updating mf3> mk2 update. Zip right. .... It take a while. ..... Be patient and see what happen. ..... is 700mb+ ..... Did u Check post#2 on how to update using adb sideload. .... Just incase. ....:thumbup:
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thanks! everythings working fine now
aandrichaci said:
thanks! everythings working fine now
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Glad i can help.....just giving back to this great community what i learned .....as long as u KEEP READING ....u would find your answer in here......"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN XDA" REMEMBER FIRST THANK FROM ME......
ted77usa said:
Glad i can help.....just giving back to this great community what i learned .....as long as u KEEP READING ....u would find your answer in here......"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN XDA" REMEMBER FIRST THANK FROM ME......
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hey i flashed that tar file to my phone like u tolde him but i got no wifi or mobile data or sound can u plis give me a hand
Bricked Samsung Galaxy S4 i337
aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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I have about the same problem. I recently rooted my phone then downloaded a root required app. After the download, it made me reboot and now I'm stuck in a boot loop with stock recovery mode and download mode. I've tried everything I can since I'm limited to only using a mac. Please help ASAP. Thanks.
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place or if there is already a thread about this. If there is, I couldn't find it. I really want to root my phone to use it as a mobile wifi hotspot for my tablet and I am having a really hard time trying to find a link to a forum or a youtube video about how to root my phone. So far, I have only found root tutorials for models other than mine. Do I just have an obscure phone model or is it just more difficult to root? I have wanted to do this for quite some time now so any help is appreciated!
4.4.2 is a new release so currently there is not a root method. As of my last reading there is some significant progress in finding a root method. This is definitely not an obscure phone model. Just a brand new update that developers are still working to root.
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CAG-man said:
4.4.2 is a new release so currently there is not a root method. As of my last reading there is some significant progress in finding a root method. This is definitely not an obscure phone model. Just a brand new update that developers are still working to root.
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Thanks, hopefully there will be soon!
CCSUBlackhawk said:
Thanks, hopefully there will be soon!
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@CCSUBlackhawk actually there is work around method to get root and install custom 4.4 rom.... Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and Check our Deadly Venom kitkat magic tool thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868 also if u want to install pre rooted 4.4 custom rom.......here's the first two 4.4 custom that able to boot using Our kitkat magic tool.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51088546 ....Goodluck. ....PM me if you have any question or need more help.....[emoji106]
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ted77usa said:
@CCSUBlackhawk actually there is work around method to get root and install custom 4.4 rom.... Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and Check our Deadly Venom kitkat magic tool thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868 also if u want to install pre rooted 4.4 custom rom.......here's the first two 4.4 custom that able to boot using Our kitkat magic tool.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51088546 ....Goodluck. ....PM me if you have any question or need more help.....[emoji106]
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Is there any workaround for this, as this seems like a pain not being able to mount system in recovery.
XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
Is there any workaround for this, as this seems like a pain not being able to mount system in recovery.
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This is the only option. All you have to do to mount system is a quick flash of one package in ODIN, and then you just have to do another ODIN after you finish flashing in recovery. It's not that bad really.
DeadlySin9 said:
This is the only option. All you have to do to mount system is a quick flash of one package in ODIN, and then you just have to do another ODIN after you finish flashing in recovery. It's not that bad really.
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Ehh, I want to upgrade but it just seems like a pain to be tethered to a computer when you need to flash. Maybe I'm making a big deal over nothing, idk.
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XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
Ehh, I want to upgrade but it just seems like a pain to be tethered to a computer when you need to flash. Maybe I'm making a big deal over nothing, idk.
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Not being able to flash and restore backups on the go definitely is a downside, so this definitely isn't for flashaholics or people who want their flashable mods wherever they are. It's a matter of whether you're willing to take time to set it up stable all at once or just chill back until things are updated (root method and safestrap namely)
DeadlySin9 said:
Not being able to flash and restore backups on the go definitely is a downside, so this definitely isn't for flashaholics or people who want their flashable mods wherever they are. It's a matter of whether you're willing to take time to set it up stable all at once or just chill back until things are updated (root method and safestrap namely)
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Yeah, i tend to flash quite a few zips on the go, and not being able to is a big downside.
Hello. I have the same problem. I am trying to unlock my sgh-i337 with Android OS 4.4.2, but first wanted to root it. I was able to install the superuser app but when launched an error pops upon installation. Help anyone?
mbison83 said:
Hello. I have the same problem. I am trying to unlock my sgh-i337 but first wanted to root it. I was able to install the superuser app but when launched an error pops upon installation. Help anyone?
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You need to a lot more reading in the general forum. What firmware are you on? You can't just install super su from the play store which I'm assuming you did. If I'm wrong please correct me
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jd1639 said:
You need to a lot more reading in the general forum. What firmware are you on? You can't just install super su from the play store which I'm assuming you did. If I'm wrong please correct me
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How do I check the firmware? The baseband version is I337UCUFNB1.
Yes, I have installed the Super SU from playstore, but before I have used a root_sgh-i337.bat file.
mbison83 said:
How do I check the firmware? The baseband version is I337UCUFNB1.
Yes, I have installed the Super SU from playstore, but before I have used a root_sgh-i337.bat file.
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nb1 is unrootable... however there is a work around. search for it here in the forums
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kevp75 said:
nb1 is unrootable... however there is a work around. search for it here in the forums
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Can it be unlocked if not rooted?
mbison83 said:
Can it be unlocked if not rooted?
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No, you need to be rooted. Once rooted you can use this method to unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595457
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No, you need to be rooted. Once rooted you can use this method to unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595457
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Can you PLEASE help me root it? I have read I need to downgrade to MK2 from NB1. I have tried using the Odin method but it shows Failed.
mbison83 said:
Can you PLEASE help me root it? I have read I need to downgrade to MK2 from NB1. I have tried using the Odin method but it shows Failed.
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Can you try again and take a screenshot after it fails please?
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Can you try again and take a screenshot after it fails please?
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Here you go.
I would prefer to get code from at&t, but have to wait 48 hours for them to get back to the guy who sold the phone to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If they refuse to provide the code then I will have to mess with the phone to get it unlocked or sell it as is.
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Here you go.
I would prefer to get code from at&t, but have to wait 48 hours for them to get back to the guy who sold the phone to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If they refuse to provide the code then I will have to mess with the phone to get it unlocked or sell it as is.
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Is your phone in download mode when you flash it?
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Is your phone in download mode when you flash it?
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Good point. It is not. How do I go about that on s4?
hey so im a noob right now, this is my first post on here and ive been searching for endless hours looking for an answer.
I have a
Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T SGH-I337 (got in Arizona, but says Made in Korea)
Firmware: 4.4.3
im trying to find a method that will work for my phone to root it, i have a 32 gb sd card and ive read that other people are not successful with the same phone as me, something like it being "bootlock" by the carrier in this case "AT&T" .
and i have no idea what like nb1 mk2 things are im seriously so lost in ever loop i need helpp lol
but ive looked around for solutions and cant seem to find one.
if there is anyone who can help me root my phone, ill give you any info that you need from my phone,:laugh:
thanks !
There is no direct root method for KitKat. So, you have to do a partial downgrade to MK2(4.3), root and then install a pre-rooted KitKat ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868
Let me know if you need more info
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jmjoyas said:
There is no direct root method for KitKat. So, you have to do a partial downgrade to MK2(4.3), root and then install a pre-rooted KitKat ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868
Let me know if you need more info
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does installing a prerootted rom trip knox?
No. But appreciate reading the the thread for more info
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