So my friend has a galaxy s4 that he wants to root, custom recovery, roms.. Etc. So I was wondering where to start? I Have done this to a galaxy note 1. And I know Odin is needed but just would like help with the process for the s4, and possibly links to find what I need. Basically I will be helping with root and flashing a recovery. I know Samsung phones already have a unlocked bootloader. Any help will be thanked!
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Everything depends on the current firmware on the phone.
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Read the pinned threads in q&a and general.
TeChNoC4AzY said:
So my friend has a galaxy s4 that he wants to root, custom recovery, roms.. Etc. So I was wondering where to start? I Have done this to a galaxy note 1. And I know Odin is needed but just would like help with the process for the s4, and possibly links to find what I need. Basically I will be helping with root and flashing a recovery. I know Samsung phones already have a unlocked bootloader. Any help will be thanked!
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Do a lot of reading in the general forum. At&t i337 never had an unlocked bootloader
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Everything depends on the current firmware on the phone.
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The firmware is kitkat.
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
The firmware is kitkat.
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Look for the downgrade nb1 in the general forum read it carefully and more than once. Then look for the index all things mk2, nb1, also in the general forum
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Look for the downgrade nb1 in the general forum read it carefully and more than once. Then look for the index all things mk2, nb1, also in the general forum
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May I have links?
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
May I have links?
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They're on the first page of the general forum
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They're on the first page of the general forum
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Which firmware is what? Mk2 etc.
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
Which firmware is what? Mk2 etc.
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Nb1 is 4.4.2. Mk2 is 4.3. In a terminal emulator on your phone type
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getprop ro.bootloader
It'll tell you what your on, look at the last few characters
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Nb1 is 4.4.2. Mk2 is 4.3. In a terminal emulator on your phone type
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getprop ro.bootloader
It'll tell you what your on, look at the last few characters
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So what firmware is needed to start the flashing process, recovery etc.
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
So what firmware is needed to start the flashing process, recovery etc.
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It depends on what firmware you're currently on. The s4 is not an easy device to root and rom and the roms available to you are only touch wiz based. You might want to consider not messing with your friends phone.
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jd1639 said:
It depends on what firmware you're currently on. The s4 is not an easy device to root and rom and the roms available to you are only touch wiz based. You might want to consider not messing with your friends phone.
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Maybe a video tutorial you know of to help me?
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Is there any easy tutorial for installation of ubuntu on unrooted nexus 4?
I see on their sites and found little complicated. And on xda general section of nexus 4 there is one for rooted nexus 4s.
Thank you.
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You don't need root. Flash a custom recovery in fastboot mode
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You don't need root. Flash a custom recovery in fastboot mode
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Is there any guide for that ?
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bikrame said:
Is there any guide for that ?
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You can use the toolbox.
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bikrame said:
Is there any guide for that ?
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There isn't one. There are thousands
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=flash+recovery+nexus+4+guide
If I root it and use chainfires cf auto root or w.e thru Odin to install a recovery will he be good to go...will it unlock the bootloader or will I send it into a security error by flashing clockwork
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You will most likely brick it. Use Hash code's safestrap in development section
With safestrap tho can't you only flash stock ROMs?
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He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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With safestrap tho can't you only flash stock ROMs?
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He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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Correct, our VZW specific Note 3 has a locked bootloader so we can't modify it aside from the stock .tar file via Odin
You want to use this method to apply the MJE update before doing anything else
Then root via Kingo, have to google it
Then install Safestrap, open it, select install recovery
Profit
Lol good luck let us know if you run into issues it's not too rough
OK thanks..man that sucks that the boot loader hasn't been unlocked yet
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thakrew317 said:
He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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If he wants the full root experience, at this time his best option might be to return the phone for something else if he is within his 14-day period.
I'm not sure what else though ... The N3 is a great device. My understanding is that the camera on the HTC One isn't great, and I'm not sure what the root situation on the LG device is, nor how much developer love it will get over time.
Maybe he should leave Big Red for a different carrier... making sure they know exactly why on the way out the door.
Haha yeah thats what i said I have T-Mobile s4 and had mine hacked in 5 mins with a custom ROM on it
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thakrew317 said:
Haha yeah thats what i said I have T-Mobile s4 and had mine hacked in 5 mins with a custom ROM on it
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Running Beans Build 6 with a custom launcher with Wanam Xposed Framework mods and it's not bad at all. I'm sure he'd be happy with that.
I'll def check it out thanks
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Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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Likewise... 4.2.2 not 4.4.2
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Austie1337 said:
Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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netomel said:
Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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jd1639 said:
If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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Thank you very much for your help!
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So pretty much as title states.. just wanted to find out whether I'd have to re-root the phone and if I would lose LTE (I think I would lose LTE, but not sure about root)? Also, overall, is 4.4 worth upgrading to?
thanks lots!
IMHO update is definitely worth it. You'll lose root and LTE. But you can easily just reroot and flash a LTE radio.
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konoplya said:
So pretty much as title states.. just wanted to find out whether I'd have to re-root the phone and if I would lose LTE (I think I would lose LTE, but not sure about root)? Also, overall, is 4.4 worth upgrading to?
thanks lots!
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This device is so easy to root don't worry about it. Do you have a custom recovery? If so find the update.zip. If you don't try the ota. If you've changed system files out probably won't work but if you haven't it will
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Oxious119 said:
IMHO update is definitely worth it. You'll lose root and LTE. But you can easily just reroot and flash a LTE radio.
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i actually used to have 4.3 on this nexus, but reverted back to 4.2 because when i did it, you couldn't have LTE with 4.3.. so you saying you can flash the radio with 4.4 now?
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This device is so easy to root don't worry about it. Do you have a custom recovery? If so find the update.zip. If you don't try the ota. If you've changed system files out probably won't work but if you haven't it will
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yeah i have custom recovery. so just update the nexus using that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2211618
»All LTE Discussion«
Have a look at this thread. Everything related to LTE and the nexus 4 is discussed here.
Also this app will make things easier for you
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bpear.makomodem
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konoplya said:
i actually used to have 4.3 on this nexus, but reverted back to 4.2 because when i did it, you couldn't have LTE with 4.3.. so you saying you can flash the radio with 4.4 now?
yeah i have custom recovery. so just update the nexus using that?
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47468294
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thanks guys. i'll try it this week.
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47468294
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Hi jd1639, is this link above stock kk 4.4.2 ?
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nexuses said:
Hi jd1639, is this link above stock kk 4.4.2 ?
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Afaik it's the stock firmware
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Afaik it's the stock firmware
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Did you know any link for flashable stock kk 4.4.2? Thanks..
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nexuses said:
Did you know any link for flashable stock kk 4.4.2? Thanks..
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That's the link I posted
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-flashable-stock-rom-radio-kernel-t2527806
This is the one I'm using and it runs very well for me. Complete 4.4.2 firmware, totally stock.
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Oxious119 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-flashable-stock-rom-radio-kernel-t2527806
This is the one I'm using and it runs very well for me. Complete 4.4.2 firmware, totally stock.
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Thank you very much Oxious ?
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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/geohots-to...ting-android-galaxy-s5-nexus-5-others-1453041 all credit goes to Geohot.
UPDATE: Some people are having trouble using the SU from the play store to update the binary. Use this link http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
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Just in case, how do you unroot
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Does not work for my galaxy note 3 on AT&T.
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Does not work for my galaxy note 3 on AT&T.
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Yes it does work for AT&T Note 3.
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That article say that the BOOTLOADER WILL BE UNLOCKED??
Just tried it and root works on KitKat Att!!! No recoveries yet to try bootloader
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Install safestrap
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Knight-Rider said:
Yes it does work for AT&T Note 3.
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For me, it worked great on AT&T KK Note 3
Knight-Rider said:
Yes it does work for AT&T Note 3.
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It didn't work until I downgraded, but thank you for arguing with me.
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Djspinister said:
It didn't work until I downgraded, but thank you for arguing with me.
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Nobody is arguing, maybe next time you should follow directions.:laugh:
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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/geohots-to...ting-android-galaxy-s5-nexus-5-others-1453041 all credit goes to Geohot.
UPDATE: Some people are having trouble using the SU from the play store to update the binary. Use this link http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
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Any post containing "all credit to" does not belong in Original Android development. Please reserve this forum for authors of roms, kernels, exploits etc to post their work. In addition this is covered in these threads in the AT&T Note 3 forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783785
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783240
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