Sprint L720 MK2 Root? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

I've seen a Verizon version but nothing safe released so far for Sprint... Is that correct?

No that is not correct. You can root MK2 the same way that you root any of the stock Sprint versions.
Please search. There are a dozen people over in the Q&A section (where this should have been posted) who have asked this same question in the last 2 weeks.
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I did look but didn't see any for Sprint that were reliable. I (and others) have had SU binary issues when using other methods. Do you have any links?
Thanks for the reply!
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did you figure this out?

cf auto root.
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Mdl vs. Mf3???

Hey guys i just got my s4 yesterday and am wondering what the difference between the 2 firmwares is. Is one better then the other? My phone downloaded an update last nite but I havent installed it yet. Was going to root this afternoon.
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MF3 locks the boot loader, so if you want to flash ROMS, don't update. It also has some software tweaks and adds Knox and the ability to easily store apps on SD card. There is a root, but not a boot loader unlock, yet.
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Ahh, I do want to flash roms. This update wont install itself will it?
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gho5t82 said:
Ahh, I do want to flash roms. This update wont install itself will it?
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Do yourself a favor and search and read through the first page or so of the general and Q&A sub forums. The information you need is there, especially the "pinned" threads in the general section. Read the "software update" thread and the "new root method for MF3" thread also. Good luck.
Will do scott thanks! Im coming from an iphone and forgot how big the android world is! Had an inspire 4g prior to my 4s
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gho5t82 said:
Ahh, I do want to flash roms. This update wont install itself will it?
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Some say it has auto installed
It will auto install. You should root and put a custom Rom on asap. Check your firmware first though, if it's already installed you can brick your phone trying to root the way you would with mdl. If it's mf3 you've got the update and you'll have to use a different method.
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I had Knox on MDL, not sure what your talking about.
Mf3 locks the boot loader but fixes bugs and make the camera take sharper pictures. Plus better cell signal.
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I got lucky. It tried to auto instal so i yanked the battery and quickly rooted and threw a custom rom on it.
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[Q] Tmobile on Att

Just curious I have an unlocked I337. Wanting the tmobile Caller id that comes with the stock tmobile variant. Is there a way to port that to the att I337?:cyclops:
Have you tried to run a t-mobile Rom?
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I have not. Havent had a lot of luck flashing roms on the s4. I might try sooner or later. Just tired of getting error messages and having to restore. I am rooted with motorchopper.
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qbanlinxx said:
Have you tried to run a t-mobile Rom?
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We don't even know if OP is on MF3. A suggestion like that could result in a brick.
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graydiggy said:
We don't even know if OP is on MF3. A suggestion like that could result in a brick.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but if he's on MF3 he has root, but no recovery, so he wouldn't be able to even flash a Rom to brick it
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qbanlinxx said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if he's on MF3 he has root, but no recovery, so he wouldn't be able to even flash a Rom to brick it
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He could try to flash a recovery though to try to flash a rom and then he'd be sol.
Trying to flash a recovery would result in a brick...
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Im on mdl and have a twrp from the motorchopper tool. Other than that im stock. Is there a tut on how to flash a tmobile stock rom to an att variant? I downloaded the rom already and was wanting to read into it more before flashing.
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travispittman said:
Im on mdl and have a twrp from the motorchopper tool. Other than that im stock. Is there a tut on how to flash a tmobile stock rom to an att variant? I downloaded the rom already and was wanting to read into it more before flashing.
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Read the pinned threads in the General section and then read these threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291589
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
All of your questions will be answered in those threads. Make sure you read everything pertaining to your issue.
I checked out your links not sure everything I need to do the flash. I have the i337 on tmobile which kernel do I need
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travispittman said:
I checked out your links not sure everything I need to do the flash. I have the i337 on tmobile which kernel do I need
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There is no way you checked out those links that quick. And if you did, you would have clearly seen the answer to your question. Take some responsibility for your device. I have told you EXACTLY where to look for what you need, it is up to you to take the time to read and learn about it.
I read the entire post there was hardly any mention of the i337 mainly the m919 it says flash your kernel but which is that since I am flashing a tmobile rom on a att phone using tmobile service.
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[Q] Couple questions I have about rooting MK2

I am sorry if these questions have been asked before but I couldn't find the particular answers that I wanted. Please pardon me if any of these questions are noob questions.
1.) Are there MK2 TAR files that I can download just in case I mess something up and need to flash back using ODIN?
2.) I know that MF3 made it impossible to downgrade back to MDL, but if I have the MF3 TAR files (which I do) can I at least downgrade from
MK2 to MF3?
3 (Optional).) What ROMs work with rooted MK2? Is there some sort of list? Or do the ROMs that worked with MF3 work with MK2?
Thank you for all of your answers. Again I am sorry if some/all of these questions have been asked and/or answered before. I have been searching for the answers on many forums for the past two days and couldn't find someone who asked the same questions. I am also sorry if any of these are noob questions. I just started getting into rooting of the S4 in early November and I know that I still have a lot to learn.
1: yes
2: no
3: there is SS 1.70. It is in beta and is hit and miss. No list of ROMs. You cannot install a custom recovery of custom ROMs.
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graydiggy said:
1: yes
2: no
3: there is SS 1.70. It is in beta and is hit and miss. No list of ROMs. You cannot install a custom recovery of custom ROMs.
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Thanks for taking the time out and giving straight answers. I have one more question though: Do you by any chance know the download link to the MK2 TAR files?
It is located in the general section. Also, SS has been updated to 1.71. Still in beta.
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graydiggy said:
It is located in the general section. Also, SS has been updated to 1.71. Still in beta.
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I am sorry but I can't find the TAR files for it. All I can find is the recovery.img and the thread says no ODIN. I am really sorry for being a noob but I can't seem to find it.
Use this. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319196595
Place it on The SD card. And go to the stock recovery to flash.
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graydiggy said:
Use this. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319196595
Place it on The SD card. And go to the stock recovery to flash.
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Thanks a lot! Is there a way to flash with ODIN yet though just in case I am stuck in a boot loop and I can't reach the stock recovery because I have been in that position before when I was in MF3 and I had to use ODIN. If there isn't that's fine, I'll just be extra careful. Thank you for all your help and this is my last question.
Not that I know of.
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New SAFEROOT method question

I see the New SAFEROOT method out on another thread and read through some comments. I am new to rooting and was wondering if simply rooting my s4 device will delete any data. I just need to root my i337 on the latest band to tether. Thanks in advanced.
Will not delete any data. SafeRoot is by far the simplest root method for the s4 right now.
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HORiZUN said:
Will not delete any data. SafeRoot is by far the simplest root method for the s4 right now.
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wow. your quick reply is much appreciated. THANKS!
No problem.
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Questions and help issues go in Q&A and Help section
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FNSM
Yes very easy and safe
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Safe MK2 root and keep knox intact?

Found this out in a google search... anybody try it? says its for Verizon, but will work on sprint..Im a chicken to try it, was just hoping others have been here, done it
http://www.droidviews.com/root-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-on-android-4-3-vruemk2/
Just found another link
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/12/Safe-Root-Android-4.3-Galaxy-S3-S4-Note-No-Warranty-Void.html
I've used safe root on verizon forums to root my sprint gs4. And not trip Knox. Its still 0x0 for me.
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daniel4653 said:
I've used safe root on verizon forums to root my sprint gs4. And not trip Knox. Its still 0x0 for me.
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daniel4653,
Which method did you use?
Thanks
mcvoss said:
daniel4653,
Which method did you use?
Thanks
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I've already stated. Safe root.
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Another option is Kingo root. I used it to successfully root my sister-in-law's stock MK2 without triggering Knox.
I've used SafeRoot on my Verizon S4. Great method, great Dev
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Is this a full root?
Also, Anybody else confirm this?
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What do you mean by full root? There's only one type of root lol
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