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[Q] How to root i337 (mf3)? can it be rooted?

Hello guys!
I've got samsung galaxy s4 i337 unlocked ((mf3))
When I bought it they told me that I cant root it or I will lose it
Can you help me?

Did you search at all for an answer? Try that and I'm sure you'll find it.
Ok, here's a hint, Google "root method mf3 xda"

jd1639 said:
Did you search at all for an answer? Try that and I'm sure you'll find it.
Ok, here's a hint, Google "root method mf3 xda"
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I agree
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jball said:
I agree
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Did it work for u?

7mada said:
Did it work for u?
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If you cant find out how to root a the device than you probably shooting be attempting to root it at all. If that's what you mean by did it work for you.
Not to be mean but a huge clue/hint was given to you. Go back and look in the Q&A section. There is a sticky that can help.
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I asked this question in this topic because I read alot and found alot of answers... I don't know what's the best way to root.
And can anyone tell me what is safestrap?
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Here are a couple of places to start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41989987
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391

[Q] root for latest android 4.3 update?

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?

HOrobOD said:
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

jd1639 said:
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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[email protected] said:
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?

New to Rooting

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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HORiZUN said:
@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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[Q] Easy Root Method

I just grabbed a note 3 and its on the latest software MJE( think thats right)..I tried rooting using the veg las vega thin, and it failed and I had to odin the stock files back to get phone working again. So my question is are there any root methods that are working with the MJE? Thank you in advance for all your help

ieisha said:
I just grabbed a note 3 and its on the latest software MJE( think thats right)..I tried rooting using the veg las vega thin, and it failed and I had to odin the stock files back to get phone working again. So my question is are there any root methods that are working with the MJE? Thank you in advance for all your help
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Google Kingo Root and all your troubles will be gone
ieisha said:
I just grabbed a note 3 and its on the latest software MJE( think thats right)..I tried rooting using the veg las vega thin, and it failed and I had to odin the stock files back to get phone working again. So my question is are there any root methods that are working with the MJE? Thank you in advance for all your help
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Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543386

ieisha said:
Sorry for being an a** but I DID search before making a new post and I also looked at that thread and I was having problems THATS WHY I WAS ASKING THE COMMUNITY FOR HELP. That's why its here correct or is it always gott be a smarty pants that's got to say something smart instead of helping . Dang
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Amen you can't post anything anymore without someone calling you a dumba$$
But kingo is the way to go
Make sure tho when you do it to grant superuser rights or it will keep failing My screen didnt light up or I missed it and it took me awhile to notice
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carycooke said:
Amen you can't post anything anymore without someone calling you a dumba$$
But kingo is the way to go
Make sure tho when you do it to grant superuser rights or it will keep failing My screen didnt light up or I missed it and it took me awhile to notice
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Some reason kingo doesn't connect to my device but kies will
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Try saferoot also ive never used but it says it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Thanks so much I will try that one
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ieisha said:
Thanks so much I will try that one
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Now I'm not sure if that way will work but I know kingo does
And kingo didn't work until I got the right drivers which I got from kies 3
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carycooke said:
Now I'm not sure if that way will work but I know kingo does
And kingo didn't work until I got the right drivers which I got from kies 3
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Hmmmm I thought I updated them but it still won't work
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ieisha said:
Hmmmm I thought I updated them but it still won't work
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What is your error in kingo ? Or what is it doing
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Just wont connect
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ieisha said:
Just wont connect
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You got usb debugging on ?
Is your computer recognizing your phone ? I would turn on allow unknown apps too
Make sure you have all drivers also I would restart phone while plugged in on computer and see if it installs recovery bootloader drivers also
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carycooke said:
You got usb debugging on ?
Is your computer recognizing your phone ? I would turn on allow unknown apps too
Make sure you have all drivers also I would restart phone while plugged in on computer and see if it installs recovery bootloader drivers also
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I got root .....didn't know I had to cllick on build number several times to get to developer options .....I was going crazy trying to find developer options ! I was supposed to disable knox correct ?

ieisha said:
I got root .....didn't know I had to cllick on build number several times to get to developer options .....I was going crazy trying to find developer options ! I was supposed to disable knox correct ?
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I just used titanium backup and debloated knox and all that crap I didn't want then you are good to go stock is pretty awesome on this phone
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Yes I like stock already...just need root to get all that Verizon and Google stuff I dont use off ..and get wifi tether
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ieisha said:
Yes I like stock already...just need root to get all that Verizon and Google stuff I dont use off ..and get wifi tether
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If you need any further help with safestrap, flashing cust roms, or reverting back to stock for warranty, click the link in my SIG and all the links, threads, and step by steps are there. Glad you got rooted!

Restoring to stock.

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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jd1639 said:
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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