[Q] att samsung s4 4.3 root???? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

ok i have never had this much trouble finding a root for a device before, but i guess theres a first time for everything. the only roots i can find is either vroot or kingo which, as my research tells me, is highly unsafe. so if someone could direct me in the right direction that would be awesome. my device info is as follows.
Att samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337
Android 4.3
baseband version: i337ucuemk2
kernal vsn: 3.4.0-1921628
[email protected] #1
build #: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
SELinux status: enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-1337_4.3_0018 ps what the heck is this one?

use saferoot... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

re: rooting i337
duggerdude said:
ok i have never had this much trouble finding a root for a device before, but i guess theres a first time for everything. the only roots i can find is either vroot or kingo which, as my research tells me, is highly unsafe. so if someone could direct me in the right direction that would be awesome. my device info is as follows.
Att samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337
Android 4.3
baseband version: i337ucuemk2
kernal vsn: 3.4.0-1921628
[email protected] #1
build #: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
SELinux status: enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-1337_4.3_0018 ps what the heck is this one?
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Here is the direct download link for the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root which
is designed for your phone's model i337:
http://download.chainfire.eu/327/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.zip?retrieve_file=1
Download it and flash it using Odin.
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
Here is the direct download link for the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root which
is designed for your phone's model i337:
http://download.chainfire.eu/327/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.zip?retrieve_file=1
Download it and flash it using Odin.
Good luck!
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That's made for the I337m and won't work for him.
Sent from Black<3's I337 running Hyperdrive

I just did a quick search on XDA and read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248&page=19
Give it a good read over and try it out if you want...it might help.

hueygunner said:
I just did a quick search on XDA and read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248&page=19
Give it a good read over and try it out if you want...it might help.
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That thread is for an older firmware and no longer works on MF3 or MK2.

I used klingo root on mk2 there is also the safe root method that works

Saferoot has been used by a lot of folks as mentioned. But, you guys need to get heavy into the SafeStrap threads. All info is there--

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[q] [help]cf-auto root

Hi all, I m new to Samsung, previously using HTC. I got a simple yet a question that troubling me and preventing me from rooting my phone. I saw a thread regarding the CF-auto root which i think is a most easiest way to root my phone (GT-I9505). Here is my phone details:
Baseband version - I9505DXUAME2
Build number - JDQ39.I9505XXUAME2
Android version - 4.2.2
It is possible to use the CF-auto root to root my phone? Thanks if you can help me up.
snoopy5 said:
Hi all, I m new to Samsung, previously using HTC. I got a simple yet a question that troubling me and preventing me from rooting my phone. I saw a thread regarding the CF-auto root which i think is a most easiest way to root my phone (GT-I9505). Here is my phone details:
Baseband version - I9505DXUAME2
Build number - JDQ39.I9505XXUAME2
Android version - 4.2.2
It is possible to use the CF-auto root to root my phone? Thanks if you can help me up.
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Yes
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2
Ofcourse best option by best "Chainfire"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Sorry oxidil was quoting OP by mistake quated u
Thanks all, appreciate your help. :good:
So, chainfire's CF-AUTO ROOT will work regardless of baseband and build # as long as its an i9505? Can you guys confirm this?
Baseband: I9505DXUBMG5
Build #: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMG5
trekkerr said:
So, chainfire's CF-AUTO ROOT will work regardless of baseband and build # as long as its an i9505? Can you guys confirm this?
Baseband: I9505DXUBMG5
Build #: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMG5
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Yes, can confirm that. But CF- Auto Root also works on the I9500, different file off course. Link http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/.
gee2012 said:
Yes, can confirm that. But CF- Auto Root also works on the I9500, different file off course. Link http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/.
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Forgot about that, sorry bro. but thank you very much for confirming - i will be back on the Q&A thread for more questions. I am currently at work so i cannot root right away:
CF-AUTO ROOT I9505 link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Why is it guys my flash counter does not reset using triangle away app? And I already install CWM but I can't boot to the CWM recovery? I'm new also to Samsung phone. Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
soncarl said:
Why is it guys my flash counter does not reset using triangle away app? And I already install CWM but I can't boot to the CWM recovery? I'm new also to Samsung phone. Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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TA only resets to 0 if you have a stock rom and recovery, otherwise it will always jump back to 1. Don`t use TA with a custom kernel, that may cause soft bricks/bootloops.
gee2012 said:
TA only resets to 0 if you have a stock rom and recovery, otherwise it will always jump back to 1. Don`t use TA with a custom kernel, that may cause soft bricks/bootloops.
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Basically, from what you are saying it is much safer to be on stock for the mean time? Are there stable roms out there that thats available? Mostly from what i read on android dev, they are mostly alpha (please correct me if i am wrong).
Btw, thanks for your help. I have successfully rooted my i9505 using cf-auto root. My second question is what would be the most stable recovery?
I read from an article that CWM is still unstable?

(HELP) Can't downgrade back to 4.2.2

Stock ATT Galaxy S4 UCUAMF3 updated from 4.2.2 UCUAMF3 to 4.3 UCUEMK2. Now I can't go back. Consequently, I haven't been able to find any way to root my device now either. Please help!
Android: 4.3
Build number: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
Need:
1) Revert to 4.2.2 UCUAMF3
2) Root Phone
You can't as of right now.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
ConeyKiller said:
You can't as of right now.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
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Well that's unfortunate
ConeyKiller said:
You can't as of right now.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
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Is there a way to root 4.3 UCUEMK2?
I was told either vRoot or Kingo. Both are questionable, but apparently work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
ConeyKiller said:
I was told either vRoot or Kingo. Both are questionable, but apparently work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
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Kingo removed vroot malicious code according to the dev i inquired with. I used kingo on my 4.3 rogers i377m and my knox are still both 0x0
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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I have never posted here but I just wanted to let people that Kingo worked for me. I also wanted to know if anyone knows if safestrap will work on MK2 firmware? Thamks.
How exactly do you go about checking Knox?
azuziel said:
Kingo removed vroot malicious code according to the dev i inquired with. I used kingo on my 4.3 rogers i377m and my knox are still both 0x0
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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As far as I can tell, all Kingo related threads have been closed on XDA until they can sort out issues regarding capturing and insecure transmission of IMEI number along with other unnecessary data.
Are there any methods for MK2 root other than Kingo & vRoot?
malikhassaan said:
As far as I can tell, all Kingo related threads have been closed on XDA until they can sort out issues regarding capturing and insecure transmission of IMEI number along with other unnecessary data.
Are there any methods for MK2 root other than Kingo & vRoot?
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I already stated that kingo uses all known methods. Vroot was capturing imei and kingo support verified with me (as did tcpview) that the latest release removed the vroot malicious code. Kingo was merely running vroot code, which is why it too captured emei, this is no longer the case. Also read here that speaking of kingo or vroot is fine, just cant link to it. That all happened months ago, and if mods haven't confirmed by now its safe, then they aren't actively checking, likely busy. Doesn't take long. Run packet sniff while flashing and see for yourself. None of ny threads that i mentioned in were closed. And no, im not aware of other methods for mk2. Cheers.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
azuziel said:
I already stated that kingo uses all known methods. Vroot was capturing imei and kingo support verified with me (as did tcpview) that the latest release removed the vroot malicious code. Kingo was merely running vroot code, which is why it too captured emei, this is no longer the case. Also read here that speaking of kingo or vroot is fine, just cant link to it. That all happened months ago, and if mods haven't confirmed by now its safe, then they aren't actively checking, likely busy. Doesn't take long. Run packet sniff while flashing and see for yourself. None of ny threads that i mentioned in were closed. And no, im not aware of other methods for mk2. Cheers.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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Perfect, thank you
Saferoot?
Any updates? I'm also looking for a way to Root ucuemk2 i337 4.3 I'm looking at this saferoot.zip has anyone tried this? I really don't want to brick my brand new S4.
droidviews.com/root-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-on-android-4-3-vruemk2/
Rednine333 said:
Any updates? I'm also looking for a way to Root ucuemk2 i337 4.3 I'm looking at this saferoot.zip has anyone tried this? I really don't want to brick my brand new S4.
droidviews.com/root-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-on-android-4-3-vruemk2/
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Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 There is SAFEROOT METHOD that I linked on first post ( OP ) ...... ONE CLICK TOOL ... SuperEasy as 1.2.3 .... ROOTED.....Also check on post #3 there is gtj0 guide that I edited to unbricked (if you ever brick) I hope not and is CONFIRMED work by alot of users ..........
malikhassaan said:
Stock ATT Galaxy S4 UCUAMF3 updated from 4.2.2 UCUAMF3 to 4.3 UCUEMK2. Now I can't go back. Consequently, I haven't been able to find any way to root my device now either. Please help!
Android: 4.3
Build number: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
Need:
1) Revert to 4.2.2 UCUAMF3
2) Root Phone
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YOU CAN'T REVERT BACK TO 4.2.2 DUE TO LOCKED BOOTLOADER. ... YOU CAN ROOT USING SAFEROOT METHOD AND INSTALL SAFESTRAP RECOVERY ONLY IF YOU LIKE TO INSTALL 4.3 TW CUSTOM ROM . ...4.4 KITKAT ARE OF LIMIT FOR NOW......
Swyped from MK2 Deadly Venom SS
Thank you thank you! That was easy and worked great!

[Q]help updating sph-L720

Hello,
after a few days researching and trying to root/flash my samsung sph l720 i didnt found anything but first:
a cousin brought me his gs4 l720 from us, it was unlocked and i can "use" it but i cant enable the hotspot etc...
i was almost going to root it but i started reading about knox, bootloaders etc thats why i wanna ask if its possible to update it from 4.3 to 4.4 and enable the hotspot etc.
software version:
L720VPUAMDC
Hardware version
L720.08
Android Version:
4.3
baseband version:
L720VPUAMDC
kernel version:
3.4.0-1927016
[email protected] #1
Sat Nov 16 11:05:09 KST 2013
Compilation number:
JSS15J.L720VPUEMK2
thats all the info in about device... i wanna know if its possible to root it and install a custom recovery like CWM
also if its possible to update it to KitKat
what happend if the Knox flag triggers ? do my s4 bricks or something ? or it just voids the warranty, because i dont care about the warranty as im in another country.
Just to answer your knox question. All it does is void warranty. You can still unlock root and flash Roms with Knox tripped.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk
daniel4653 said:
Just to answer your knox question. All it does is void warranty. You can still unlock root and flash Roms with Knox tripped.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk
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Thanks, now the only thing i wanna know before i root it is how do i check if the bootloader is locked ?
i read in the cf auto root web that if the phone has a locked bootloader it can brick the phone.
grdenrique said:
Thanks, now the only thing i wanna know before i root it is how do i check if the bootloader is locked ?
i read in the cf auto root web that if the phone has a locked bootloader it can brick the phone.
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Do some more reading ALL over the forums here. So far our device doesn't have completely locked bootloader. just the knox flag.
It's actually very hard to truly brick this device. You may softbrick but that's easily recoverable.
There are posts on how to update to MF9, MK2 or NAE.
You can root any of those with the latest CF-Autoroot and add a custom recovery and flash a way compatible ROMs as per the OPs directions.
BUT PLEASE take some time to read, search and read some more. If you do you will surely get the most of your time and more importantly your device.
Good luck.
Looks to me like your phone is already rooted. Or at the least has been seriously messed with. You have 3 mismatches in the info you posted. MDC baseband with 4.3, then complilation of MK2. These are all different versions. You need to figure out the exact configuration of your phone before we can proceed with helping you.
cruise350 said:
Looks to me like your phone is already rooted. Or at the least has been seriously messed with. You have 3 mismatches in the info you posted. MDC baseband with 4.3, then complilation of MK2. These are all different versions. You need to figure out the exact configuration of your phone before we can proceed with helping you.
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i copy it exactly from the cellphone, its there any way that info could be wrong ?
Since it appears your phone may have been upgraded to MK2 at one point, you could try just downloading the full NAE (KIT KAT) tar file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619 and upgrading to NAE in one quick swoop. Then if you want to root it, you can use cf autoroot and go from there. If your phone has already been unlocked it should maintain the unlock even with the flashing of the stock tar.
cruise350 said:
Since it appears your phone may have been upgraded to MK2 at one point, you could try just downloading the full NAE (KIT KAT) tar file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619 and upgrading to NAE in one quick swoop. Then if you want to root it, you can use cf autoroot and go from there. If your phone has already been unlocked it should maintain the unlock even with the flashing of the stock tar.
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Thank you very much for your response. Well, I'll tell you what happened: To sim-unlock that phone it was downgraded to MDC while using MK2 stock rom. My wife's L720 is in the same case and also a co-worker is in the same situation. So now my question is, is there any problem upgrading it to kitkat (NAE) knowing that my wife doesn't uses the rooted rom?
walalm said:
Thank you very much for your response. Well, I'll tell you what happened: To sim-unlock that phone it was downgraded to MDC while using MK2 stock rom. My wife's L720 is in the same case and also a co-worker is in the same situation. So now my question is, is there any problem upgrading it to kitkat (NAE) knowing that my wife doesn't uses the rooted rom?
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No problem at all, just use the link I referenced earlier and flash using Odin. This will upgrade your phone to kit kat and you won't loose and data.
cruise350 said:
No problem at all, just use the link I referenced earlier and flash using Odin. This will upgrade your phone to kit kat and you won't loose and data.
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Confirmed, flashed my co-worker's phone and everything is working fine (I was unlocked using that downgrade) and remain unlocked.
Thank you very much, the next step is flash my wife's one.

[Q] Can't root AT&T i337 Samsung Galaxy S4 phone

I try in several different ways root an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 with Android 4.4.2, and in all attempts i get a FAIL message.
I've tried Motochopper and Odin with differents versions and cf-auto-roots. I remember auto-root i337m, i9505 and others.
I can get you further informations, if it's needed.
Since now, Thanks!
Try towelroot. https://towelroot.com/
Towelroot
Go here and download towelroot https://towelroot.com put it on youre sd card and and navigate to it with youre file explorer install the app and hit the make it rain button then thats it you're done! Good luck
cz829x18 said:
Try towelroot. towelroot
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brownie9987 said:
Go here and download towelroot towelroot put it on youre sd card and and navigate to it with youre file explorer install the app and hit the make it rain button then thats it you're done! Good luck
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I'll try it!
I post the result soon.
Thanks!
Doesn't work.
The app says that device is not supported.
Some other option?
Baseband
What firmware are you on NB1, NC1?
brownie9987 said:
What firmware are you on NB1, NC1?
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That's all information about the device:
Kernel: 3.4.0-2539008 - [email protected] #1
Baseband: I337UCUFNI1
Build Number: KOT49H.I337UCUFNI1
Software version: MDF v.1.0 release 2
Hope it helps.
Angelo Branco said:
That's all information about the device:
Kernel: 3.4.0-2539008 - [email protected] #1
Baseband: I337UCUFNI1
Build Number: KOT49H.I337UCUFNI1
Software version: MDF v.1.0 release 2
Hope it helps.
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You'll have to use ODIN to flash the NC1 Kernel and then use towelroot. If you look at the NJ4 root thread in the General section it should be the same steps, just go back to the NI1 files instead of NJ4. You can also just check in the Index thread "All Things MK2, NB1 ..." and look for the root instructions.
DeadlySin9 said:
You'll have to use ODIN to flash the NC1 Kernel and then use towelroot. If you look at the NJ4 root thread in the General section it should be the same steps, just go back to the NI1 files instead of NJ4. You can also just check in the Index thread "All Things MK2, NB1 ..." and look for the root instructions.
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Really, man!? OMG.
This device belongs to a friend of mine.
This will take a lot of my time.
If there is no other easier option, i'll give up.
This is the hardest (from far) device that i tried to root.
There's no other option?
Since now, thanks to all!
Angelo Branco said:
Really, man!? OMG.
This device belongs to a friend of mine.
This will take a lot of my time.
If there is no other easier option, i'll give up.
This is the hardest (from far) device that i tried to root.
There's no other option?
Since now, thanks to all!
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It's the only way
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
Thank you all, guys!
Unfortunately i can't hold the phone for more than a couple hours.
And when i told him that i would have to change the kernel, he gave up.
So, i give up!
Hugs! Thanks!

[Q] Verizon Galaxy S5 Lollipop 5.0 Root

Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
ondabirdhouse said:
"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
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Oooooh I see. Thank you, kindly.
memory wipe
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
kairo26 said:
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
bregimand said:
Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
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Rooted the phone, tried using dr. fon and a few other apps. I didn't get back any sms from before the phone was rooted. I would think it was better than Helium right?
My phone is unlocked,by following this steps do the phone lock or it will not do anything to it.thanks
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
bdamore said:
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
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yes if you get the wifi tethering file and flash it with whatever version software you wanna use and if not you can always use foxfi
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
FAUguy said:
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
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Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
Newyork! said:
Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
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Its been almost impossible to find a good condition used S5 that isn't on OG5 for sale. I'm not in a rush, but everyone that it is good condition I ask, and they've been updated.
Very lost
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
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Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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_msl_ said:
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
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Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I am wanting to root my phone, and there is a guide here (the links on the first reply of this thread), but I understand that one of the steps is to backup "something" (the aboot is part of that something) that I don't know what it is or how to really do it. I would really appreciate if you can give me a "dummie" guide to do this.
On the other hand, about adding bands, there is guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
Best Regards!
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
Sinitron said:
I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
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What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
buhohitr said:
What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
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This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
Sinitron said:
This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
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Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
buhohitr said:
Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
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That's everything I read, I wasn't holding out hope. Thanks though.

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