Im new to this whole rooting deal. Ive been looking on you tube videos on how but the links they put never work. Is there a step by step instructions on how to root my s4.
Yes, there are root guides. Yes, they are in this forum. No, this is not Q&A.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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clo244 said:
Im new to this whole rooting deal. Ive been looking on you tube videos on how but the links they put never work. Is there a step by step instructions on how to root my s4.
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Could you provide more information... can you go into your About Phone and post what it says.
Baseband... MDL, MF3, MK2?
If your on MDL / MF3 your want to start at this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
If your on MK2 your want to start at the link @HORiZUN posted above in his post.
@NighthawkXL, that root method works for all current firmware versions of the S4.
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@NighthawkXL, that root method works for all current firmware versions of the S4.
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Oh, wasn't aware of that... well now that I know that ought to come in handy. Been using jortex's lately.
NighthawkXL said:
Oh, wasn't aware of that... well now that I know that ought to come in handy. Been using jortex's lately.
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I did the same thing. SafeRoot is basically a one click root, no terminal commands, no exfat. So much easier.
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I'm looking for re-inforcement here:
After MUCH reading, searching here and the net, I tried Motochopper, which failed, then went to CF-Root, these very shaky old hands instead of clicking on the file for the L720, clicked on the file for 900.
Bricked it.
Sprint gave me a new one (didn't even have it a day), reinstalled FoxFi and can tether USB/Bluetooth, but not WiFi which I need for the Tablet.
Now I'm gun shy.
It would seem that there are 10-15 methods, but CF-Root seems the best and NOW I have the file for the L720.
I've an S4,
Software: L720VPUAMF9
Build: JD939.L720VPAMDL
S/W Boot Status: Samsung
Kernel: 2.4.0-529760 - Dated 4.27.2013
Can someone reinforce which method is the least prone to problems? I'm not that interested in flashing ROM's, just want the WiFi Tether.
Thanks in advance and for those who feel the need to tell me search/been discussed/look etc.,I have A LOT.
a quick look in android dev gave this vid i used it many times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101 you must've skipped over this thread its stickied as well
You can tether natively with this mod:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256950
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just use cf with the correct file
nemofbaby2010 said:
a quick look in android dev gave this vid i used it many times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101 you must've skipped over this thread its stickied as well
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Didn't see it the sticky, probably bleary.
So CF-Root (with the PROPER files seems to be the way to go.
Thanks for the reply, it's a bit different then a pad, if you screw up the pad, your not out your only phone - just a pad (BUT not to downplay the cost).
Salil999 said:
You can tether natively with this mod:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256950
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BUT needs root.
RBraverman said:
BUT needs root.
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I think you can do it through Odin, but I'm not 100% sure.
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lafester said:
just use cf with the correct file
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Fine with an MDL?
GAWD I can't believe I took the wrong file.
RBraverman said:
Fine with an MDL?
GAWD I can't believe I took the wrong file.
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I'd just Odin a rooted rom... it's way easier than using a root method, and as a bonus, you'll get familiar with the most powerful recovery method for your phone! It'll even fix most bricks!
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Fine with an MDL?
GAWD I can't believe I took the wrong file.
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Use the one that matches your version. I think you can go to settings > More > about phone and see if it's mdl or MF9
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bender beerman said:
I'd just Odin a rooted rom... it's way easier than using a root method, and as a bonus, you'll get familiar with the most powerful recovery method for your phone! It'll even fix most bricks!
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I thought about that, but I'm relatively contented with the stock software/firmware. If there were a simple ROM, I might do it. I like the idea of - maybe- TWRP - but really only need/want to tether WiFi and add a firewall.
What'dya think?
AND why would it be easier?
Salil999 said:
Use the one that matches your version. I think you can go to settings > More > about phone and see if it's mdl or MF9
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It is an MDL but I didn't see a different file for the 720, just the 900 if it's a MDL or MF9 (foreign, I believe)?
Here is your answer
RBraverman said:
It is an MDL but I didn't see a different file for the 720, just the 900 if it's a MDL or MF9 (foreign, I believe)?
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Not sure if you have ventured out to try it again, but if not you'll find all your answers here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Just do the OTA updates on your phone. Should be two of them at this point, one to MDL, then when it is done to MF9. After you see MF9, do CF autoroot. Then install TWRP as your recovery, followed by the HotSpot. Just do what the videos show and you'll be fine.
I think I did exactly what you did. I got my new phone and tried to install the HotSpot while on MDC (whatever original version was), after doing CF autoroot. Failed to read the part about HotSpot being specifically for MF9. Used Odin to reverse back to stock Rom and Recovery and ten followed steps I outlined from there. Phone is working awesome and WiFi is best I've seen. Barely uses battery.
I used the qbking77 videos from youtubes and was rooted with twrp recovery in 5 minutes tops it's the best way to do anything. To see it get done step by step is the best way for me.
For wifi tether several roms got it built in already.
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I recently received the ota 4.3 update for my at&t gs4, but I've been dying to try cyanogen mod on my phone or at least be able to remove a little bloatware. Could anyone point me to a tutorial somewhere to root this thing if it's possible yet? I do have a little experience with flashing roms and rooting with my old samsung replenish, but only with odin... thanks.
-EDIT Also is kingo really malware like many people on xda say? And does kingo work with the new MJ9 build for AT&T's S4?
If you have a little experience flashing Roms than you'll be experienced in the art of Google search. There are many threads about this already
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
Works the same for att even though its for verizon. Same root method but beware it could add malicious stuff to your phone and computer. Do a little researching first before you do anything. Good luck
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And even when your rooted there is still no custom recovery for 4.3...so no rom flashes are possible
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mg2195 said:
And even when your rooted there is still no custom recovery for 4.3...so no rom flashes are possible
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So no cyanogenmod?
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So no cyanogenmod?
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nope
Is it possible to be able flash cyanogen mod on our devices in the future?
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7mada said:
Is it possible to be able flash cyanogen mod on our devices in the future?
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Maybe. When someone smarter than I am comes up with a way to unlock the bootloader or other exploit.
jd1639 said:
Maybe. When someone smarter than I am comes up with a way to unlock the bootloader or other exploit.
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What if someone asked att to unlock the bootloader?
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7mada said:
What if someone asked att to unlock the bootloader?
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Good luck with that
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Good luck with that
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Oh no !!
Then maybe I'm changing my mobile soon.
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7mada said:
Oh no !!
Then maybe I'm changing my mobile soon.
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T-Mobile is the only one that doesn't, Verizon and sprint do as well. Goodluck with everything.
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If you have a little experience flashing Roms than you'll be experienced in the art of Google search. There are many threads about this already
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
Works the same for att even though its for verizon. Same root method but beware it could add malicious stuff to your phone and computer. Do a little researching first before you do anything. Good luck
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Thanks for the link to the tutorial. I've been looking stuff up about vroot and apparently it contains some sort of trojan... I also read a comment on YouTube where someone with the at&t MJ9 build had success with it but what are the risks other than bricking?
Hi there,
Sorry, I am new to XDA.
Is there a root available for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 which have been upgraded to 4.3 OTA. The build number ends with MK2 ?
I have looked at other threads but can't seem to find one of those straight forward tutorials for 4.3
Can anyone guide me in the right direction. Thanks.
whizzykash said:
Hi there,
Sorry, I am new to XDA.
Is there a root available for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 which have been upgraded to 4.3 OTA. The build number ends with MK2 ?
I have looked at other threads but can't seem to find one of those straight forward tutorials for 4.3
Can anyone guide me in the right direction. Thanks.
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somone can correct me if i'm wrong, but i dont think there is a safe way to do it right now. There is only vroot kingo, which are both unsafe as one pulls your binaries from your computer and the other pulls your IMEI and sends it to the china server.
Root for 4.3 mk2
eric303 said:
somone can correct me if i'm wrong, but i dont think there is a safe way to do it right now. There is only vroot kingo, which are both unsafe as one pulls your binaries from your computer and the other pulls your IMEI and sends it to the china server.
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Yes there is. I just Rooted mine yesterday. Go to kingoapp.com and download ver. 1.1.5.1792. I had to run through it twice, but now I can utilize the apps I couldn't before, like SuperUser & AdBlock.
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Yes there is. I just Rooted mine yesterday. Go to kingoapp.com and download ver. 1.1.5.1792. I had to run through it twice, but now I can utilize the apps I couldn't before, like SuperUser & AdBlock.
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Isn't that the same as the Chinese vroot, but in English? Idk if I trust a commercial rooting program.
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Hey I post a similar thread and u heard it was male ware so I wouldn't try it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531153
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Mal-Ware exists on vRoot, not KingoApp. It's clean and I have root.
So if i root with kingo will i be able to flash a rom? or does at&t have a locked bootloader?
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So if i root with kingo will i be able to flash a rom? or does at&t have a locked bootloader?
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It is still locked, so no ROMs.
Dont bother with broot or kingo.I suggest chilling out patiently and wait for a safe method..NO RECOVERY AVAILABLE (BOOT LOADER) LOCKED...here is info backing what I just SAID..PERIOD!!!!!!
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http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/
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r1tesh said:
Dont bother with broot or kingo.I suggest chilling out patiently and wait for a safe method..NO RECOVERY AVAILABLE (BOOT LOADER) LOCKED...here is info backing what I just SAID..PERIOD!!!!!!
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http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/
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It's an opinion that root is usless.i have root and am patiently waiting for what comes next.no reason to come off so hard
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Kingo works
I tested also and it works on MK2 4.3:good::laugh:
Kingo Android Root worked just fine for my MK2 build S4. The easiest way on any Android device I've ever rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
worked for me on mk2 att
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jsimsfour said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
worked for me on mk2 att
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Please follow this link. Kingo, vroot etc. aren't worth the worry. This method is fast and efficient. Anyone who tells you root isn't worth it doesn't know what they are talking about. At the very least you can delete the bloatware!
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I just want to know where can I find the files to root my Samsung Galaxy S4 build MK2, I tried to look for it here, but I haven't any luck.
Cf auto root.
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daniel4653 said:
Cf auto root.
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Yes that one or everything that might work to root my phone.
jonathanrvs15 said:
I just want to know where can I find the files to root my Samsung Galaxy S4 build MK2, I tried to look for it here, but I haven't any luck.
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check this out http://bit.ly/Ko01uD
jonathanrvs15 said:
Yes that one or everything that might work to root my phone.
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Alright
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i just bought a used s4 for Att and it seems to have Goldeneye installed and safestrap which isnt on.
also its not rooted.
how do i return to out of the box stock?
so i can have a clean slate to work on.
You search for how to Odin a stock image on your device. Hint: the general section has many posts on this.
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tennisshoeninja said:
i just bought a used s4 for Att and it seems to have Goldeneye installed and safestrap which isnt on.
also its not rooted.
how do i return to out of the box stock?
so i can have a clean slate to work on.
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What is baseband number?
norbarb said:
what is baseband number?
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i337ucufnb1
tennisshoeninja said:
i337ucufnb1
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Here is full odin stock of NB1 firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50667366&postcount=2
norbarb said:
Here is full odin stock of NB1 firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50667366&postcount=2
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is NB1 the lastest?
tennisshoeninja said:
is NB1 the lastest?
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Yes
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StolenVW said:
Yes
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Thank you.
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tennisshoeninja said:
is NB1 the lastest?
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So throw this into the pda slot and flash it right?
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tennisshoeninja said:
So throw this into the pda slot and flash it right?
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Yes, but as an fyi, there is no direct root method for nb1. So if you're looking for root you might want to consider mk2
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Yes, but as an fyi, there is no direct root method for nb1. So if you're looking for root you might want to consider mk2
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thanks for saving me there...yup i do want root
[quote name="jd1639" post=52139040]Yes, but as an fyi, there is no direct root method for nb1. So if you're looking for root you might want to consider mk2
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thanks for saving me there...yup i do want root[/QUOTE]
Then you're going to want this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49687770
Use saferoot to root. You can Google it
Edit, look in the general forum and read up on mk2 and nb1. You can get a rooted nb1 rom on your phone with safestrap. But do some homework before you decide doing it.
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