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[Question] rooting with CFF

Hi, just wanted to ask that rooting your phone through CFF chain fire coukd delete all your data?
Thanks in advance for help!
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ghostaa said:
Hi, just wanted to ask that rooting your phone through CFF chain fire coukd delete all your data?
Thanks in advance for help!
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No, CF-Root only gives you SuperUser rights

sadekmefti said:
No, CF-Root only gives you SuperUser rights
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sweet, I am off to claim my rights. I have received OTA update as well but not sure if that's support rooting?
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ghostaa said:
sweet, I am off to claim my rights. I have received OTA update as well but not sure if that's support rooting?
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CF-Auto-Root​
Chainfire said:
So here's only the short instructions: flash the included .tar.md5 as PDA using Odin, and make sure repartition is not checked. You should see a red Android coming up, and your device will be rooted. If the device boots normally without the red Android, reboot into recovery manually to trigger the process.
This root will trigger the flash counter, which you can reset (currently only the Qualcomm variant) using Triangle Away.
Downloads:
Qualcomm-based GT-I9505: http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
(Should work on MD2 and newer, but not MDN and MDM firmwares)
NOTE:
Some have reported success on Sprint S4's, though I still advise against using it and waiting for a Sprint specific version.
AT&T S4's are locked, do not use this root unless you have unlocked it
VZW S4's are not seen in the wild yet, but I fully expect those to be locked as well, and incompatible with this root before a bootloader unlock
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4.3 Root because i am a moron

So i was in such a rush to update to 4.3 that I Odined back to stock MF9 and then flashed the 4.3 update zip. Im really happy i got my watch working but now i miss Titanium Backup and all the goodies....has there been any word on a root process for 4.3 (flag indictator or not)

Cf auto root works I hear. Sets the flag off though.

Stealyourface said:
Cf auto root works I hear. Sets the flag off though.
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CF auto root works, but restoring with Titanium f***ed up my phone.
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I have the cf autoroot....it works? I wana use it to debloat my rom......should i be ok???? I dont want a brick
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maxpower7 said:
CF auto root works, but restoring with Titanium f***ed up my phone.
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Yea, saw that in the other thread. That sucks. Glad I don't rely on TiB for a phone. Because I don't use many apps anyway.
chris-allen said:
I have the cf autoroot....it works? I wana use it to debloat my rom......should i be ok???? I dont want a brick
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Yes, you should be fine.

Stealyourface said:
Yea, saw that in the other thread. That sucks. Glad I don't rely on TiB for a phone. Because I don't use many apps anyway.
Yes, you should be fine.
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Can someone link me to the cf auto root....not sure I ever used it
Actually can i use qbking old video to root with cf auto root? And then use goo manager to install TWRP? Work for others?
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I installed...rooted with cf..now can i use goomanager to install a recovery????????
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...or rom manager??
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CF Root
CF root works and everything went pretty straight forward. I had issues with root sticking but after i ran it again it was good. But, I learned the hard way KT kernel does not work with 4.3 TW at this time. I did the noob thing and forgot to back up before. But, I was able to go back to TriForce till a better flash is capable of the 4.3, due to my firmware is updated.

I did the cf autoroot..i dont see SU anyplace...i downloaded from the market. Nothing seems to be requesting SU But, apps that need root ARE working WITHOUT requesting Su ....strange
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chris-allen said:
I did the cf autoroot..i dont see SU anyplace...i downloaded from the market. Nothing seems to be requesting SU But, apps that need root ARE working WITHOUT requesting Su ....strange
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So ha e you tried restoring any of you mf9 backups? Just wondering cause I actually hate full stock, more than I thought haha
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chris-allen said:
I did the cf autoroot..i dont see SU anyplace...i downloaded from the market. Nothing seems to be requesting SU But, apps that need root ARE working WITHOUT requesting Su ....strange
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I was able to delete all the samsung/sprint bloat using a root uninstaller...
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jbarresi19 said:
Can someone link me to the cf auto root....not sure I ever used it
Actually can i use qbking old video to root with cf auto root? And then use goo manager to install TWRP? Work for others?
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chris-allen said:
I installed...rooted with cf..now can i use goomanager to install a recovery????????
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...or rom manager??
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As far as I know, custom recovery install through goo doesn't work on 4.3

Stealyourface said:
As far as I know, custom recovery install through goo doesn't work on 4.3
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How would we install TWRP then....i was used to installing it through goo manager.

Stealyourface said:
As far as I know, custom recovery install through goo doesn't work on 4.3
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How would we install TWRP then....i was used to installing it through goo manager.
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It's because of the install-recovery.sh file in system/etc. It restores the stock recovery, if you have a modified one, one each boot. Just delete that file and reinstall recovery.
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
It's because of the install-recovery.sh file in system/etc. It restores the stock recovery, if you have a modified one, one each boot. Just delete that file and reinstall recovery.
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Well i rooted with CF root following QB kings video and then used GOO manager to install TWRP and everything seems to be working fine.....could i be wrong and its actually not right?
I booted into TWRP a few times now with no problem so i should be good right?

ROMANTiC KiD said:
It's because of the install-recovery.sh file in system/etc. It restores the stock recovery, if you have a modified one, one each boot. Just delete that file and reinstall recovery.
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I just renamed that install-recovery.sh file to install-recovery.sh.bak and i am able to boot into TWRP everytime without an issue....i should be good from this point correct? thanks for your help
To be honest renaming it made me lose root....so i just re rooted and reinstalled twrp through goo manager and everything seems to be working fine...all my root apps work so im happy for now....

wow im not even going to update.. i wake up to see all these issues.. im all set!! i love my MF9 rom im running.. seems like a whole lota bs

P.Mobile said:
wow im not even going to update.. i wake up to see all these issues.. im all set!! i love my MF9 rom im running.. seems like a whole lota bs
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I am really not having one issue at all.....i updated to 4.3 yesterday and then this morning i rooted using CF Root and installed TWRP through GooManager without an issue....I have booted into TWRP numerous times without an issue....gonna actually try doing a backup soon

P.Mobile said:
wow im not even going to update.. i wake up to see all these issues.. im all set!! i love my MF9 rom im running.. seems like a whole lota bs
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The only issue I had was tripping the knox flag. Oh, well... I've rooted every HTC phone I had and actually returned a couple for warranty without any issues from Sprint.
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lanewhit said:
The only issue I had was tripping the knox flag. Oh, well... I've rooted every HTC phone I had and actually returned a couple for warranty without any issues from Sprint.
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Yeah im with ya on that...im on 4.3 and my galaxy gear is working 100% now....and the whole root process with cf root and twrp install went down without an issue...got greenify and rom tool box working without an issue.....

Is it possible to temporarily unroot?

I want to use certain apps like Sky Go and Barclays Banking but they only work on unrooted devices.
Before on 4.2.2 I could use Voodoo Rootkeeper to hide it, which was great.
However, that is incompatible with 4.3.
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danieljamie said:
I want to use certain apps like Sky Go and Barclays Banking but they only work on unrooted devices.
Before on 4.2.2 I could use Voodoo Rootkeeper to hide it, which was great.
However, that is incompatible with 4.3.
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I had similar issues on N7100 (Note 2) and the way round a rooted note 2 accessing Barclays (root detector) was installing an older version of Barclays app, in essence the app looks for SuperSU or Superuser app I believe.

Farravi said:
I had similar issues on N7100 (Note 2) and the way round a rooted note 2 accessing Barclays (root detector) was installing an older version of Barclays app, in essence the app looks for SuperSU or Superuser app I believe.
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How about freezing or uninstalling SuperSU? Would that work?
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danieljamie said:
How about freezing or uninstalling SuperSU? Would that work?
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Would cause issues I think, If the app looks for SuperSU or Superuser then it will still find it. You could always just run clean up and unroot then re-root I guess - But it depends on if you wanna re-root again or if you have 0x0 vs 0x1 etc -

I have 0x1, and I'd be willing to clean up but I guess I need computer to re-root?
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danieljamie said:
I have 0x1, and I'd be willing to clean up but I guess I need computer to re-root?
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Yeah PC ODIN, not too sure if mobile odin would work though(?)

Hmm, would be great if it did! However, doesn't mobile odin require root to work?
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danieljamie said:
Hmm, would be great if it did! However, doesn't mobile odin require root to work?
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Actually not 100% sure, never thought about that or used it myself. *goes to check*
EDIT: Yip needs root

[Q] Root for S4 i337 MK2?

Does anyone know if there's a legit way to root s4 i337 MK2? I keep getting conflicting info.

I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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This is a paid service?

Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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Ok I don't see i337 supported, which model did you choose?

root!
i just used this and it worked! THANK YOU VERY MUCH IM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT BEING ROOTED:laugh:

rightcue805 said:
i just used this and it worked! THANK YOU VERY MUCH IM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT BEING ROOTED:laugh:
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What did you use? I don't see a link or anything else

Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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In the mf3 thread they said kingo is not recommended. Is there a reason it's not? I used kingo on mf3 and if it works on mk2 without problems I'd like to use again as I don't need custom recovery or roms. But I'm afraid of att updating again and it screwing my phone,

At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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HiTideBlastoise said:
At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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So again, is there a safe way to root my i337 with MK2? Running 4.3

HiTideBlastoise said:
At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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Jeesh. It worked so well too. Wish it could be reversed engineered to see what they did to root.

To answer your question, No there is no verified safe method to root MK2 if you are not already rooted prior to update.

joeybear23 said:
To answer your question, No there is no verified safe method to root MK2 if you are not already rooted prior to update.
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Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?

Kingo works for MK2. I can confirm it worked with no added instability or apparent issues on the 2 I337 devices I've messed with. But is it reliable? Well, it does send your IMEI to a Chinese server for some unknown reason. You can try Vroot if you want but it's definitely not as 'user friendly' if you catch my drift.

fnkyscotty said:
Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?
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So this definitely works? Now I've never had it rooted so this would be a first time root. Can you post a link
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fnkyscotty said:
Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?
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I am sure somebody is... not me though.

fnkyscotty said:
So this definitely works? Now I've never had it rooted so this would be a first time root. Can you post a link
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XDA evidently considers Kingo malware, so no link from here. But just type "kingo galaxy s4 root" into Google and it should be the top result. Their website states that it is for the i9500, but it has been confirmed for the i337. As always, USE THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

We have a safe new root method if you guys want to try it. This is confirmed working on the VZW S4 but should work for you guys too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
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Can anyone confirm whether or not this works on i337?

Surge1223 said:
We have a safe new root method if you guys want to try it. This is confirmed working on the VZW S4 but should work for you guys too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
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I'm AT&T who is willing to test?
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fnkyscotty said:
I'm AT&T who is willing to test?
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I'm trying to get it to work im on MK2 stock....I'm at work though so i'll report back if I get it done.

Can't install custom rom or TWRP on I337

Whenever I install a rom, it gets stuck in boot loops or I lose my wifi

MikeyJay1992 said:
Whenever I install a rom, it gets stuck in boot loops or I lose my wifi
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What firmware, bootloader, version are you on?
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How do I find out those? I'm very new to this stuff.

mikeyjay199215 said:
How do I find out those? I'm very new to this stuff.
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Let's start wit going into settings, more, about device. What are the last three characters of you build number?
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NC1

mikeyjay199215 said:
NC1
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Do you have an i337m?
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1337U

mikeyjay199215 said:
1337U
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I'm not familiar with the i337u but I'm guessing it's a Canadian variant and the bootloader is unlocked. If so root it with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41791701
Then download twrp manager from the play store and install twrp
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It's at&t

mikeyjay199215 said:
It's at&t
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Do you have a custom recovery on it now? Which one?
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Safestrap.

Ok, I'm sorry, I'm with you now. After flashing a rom you need to flash the nc1 module to get Wi-Fi working. See the third post of this, the first spoiler.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53758227 Download the nc1 module and flash that in safestrap
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Which roms am I able to use?

mikeyjay199215 said:
Which roms am I able to use?
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See in the link I gave you. You can use any of the 4.4.4 roms.
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I can't use any of the custom ones. It says for nj4 only

mikeyjay199215 said:
I can't use any of the custom ones. It says for nj4 only
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They'll work as long as you flash the nc1 module after flashing the rom
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Which one do you recommend?

This is still me. I'm on my laptop now so this is the account for the laptop. I was on my phone earlier. Anyways, flashing the modules didn't fix the wifi.

MikeyJay1992 said:
This is still me. I'm on my laptop now so this is the account for the laptop. I was on my phone earlier. Anyways, flashing the modules didn't fix the wifi.
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I'm not sure then
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Alright. Thanks for trying to help. Guess I'm screwed :/