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[Q] Can i root and still update phone in kies?

Hi guys, i currently have an s2 rooted and with pac rom on it, its been a long time since i just rooted without using a custom rom though.
I am getting an s4 tomorrow and what i wanted to know is, can i just root my s4 and keep my current android version and then still have access to updates via kies?
At the moment i dont want to use any custom roms but want the root access.
Is there a preferred way to root the s4 that is currently recommended and fail safe?
I am in the UK if that matters at all?
thanks for any tips.
James

you will loose root access if update

you actually can update it manually with kies over usb. it will be unrooted afgerwards though
depending on your software version you can use the motochopper (mega easy) or the cf autoroot (slightly less easy)

As mentioned by Uhu, I can confirm that rooting and then using Kies will allow you to update - but you lose root and have to re-root.

Thank you very much for the info, would the cf auto root be the better option?

james_lpool said:
Thank you very much for the info, would the cf auto root be the better option?
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cf auto root will keep you near to stock rom with stock recovery..:laugh::laugh: just adds the super SU:good::good:

Wil my att s4 stay sim unlocked after firmware update?

[Q] Looking for Root for Lollipop

I have an AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337. I was so excited about the update to lollipop that I un-rooted my phone and downloaded it as soon as I could. I am enjoying it, but I miss root access. Has anyone come up with a way gain root access with this new update? I know with the 4.4.4 update we could flash the old kernel and use towel root, any chance something like that would work for this version?
If this is being dealt with in another thread I apologize, I did look.

Try TowelRoot APK https://towelroot.com/
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Please hit the thanks button if it worked

I'm interested in knowing how it turns out for you if you try towelroot. I got the lolipop update on my tab, and I'm liking it. However, I like having root so I haven't plunged in with my S4 yet, been doing some reading first.

dustyhughes said:
I'm interested in knowing how it turns out for you if you try towelroot. I got the lolipop update on my tab, and I'm liking it. However, I like having root so I haven't plunged in with my S4 yet, been doing some reading first.
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Towle Root hasn't worked for the last few at&t updates. It's awesome but outdated.

Odin back to nb1, then root, then follow the instructions listed here.http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814

One click root

Has anybody tried One Click Root after upgrading to lollipop via ota. Does it successfully root your Verizon note 3?

raze5115 said:
Has anybody tried One Click Root after upgrading to lollipop via ota. Does it successfully root your Verizon note 3?
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No it does not work.

raze5115 said:
Has anybody tried One Click Root after upgrading to lollipop via ota. Does it successfully root your Verizon note 3?
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You need Towelroot-v3 to root

BobbyDillyDally said:
You need Towelroot-v3 to root
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How would Towel Root-V3 root 5.0? My understanding is Towel Root only works for older kernels.

When I try to run towel root v3 I get "this phone isn't currently supported"

That is because it's not. There is no root for 5.0. The guy that created towelroot(geohot) went to work for google. So now he patches exploits instead of publicly releasing them.
If you want root and a unlocked bootloader then buy a Nexus or switch to T-mobile.

So does anyone think that there will ever be root for the verizon note 3?

Does anyone think that there will be root for the verizon note 5?

Always possible since they got it with the S6.

Sm-t237p root?

I've been searching the forum for a few days now looking for a thread to help me. While I did find people asking the same I didn't find any useful help.
I had my tab rooted with kingroot for a long time but a few days ago I tried installing a recovery so I could flash xposed but something went wrong an it got stuck on the yellow sprint screen so I flashed a stock firmware with Odin to fix the issue. However now it won't root using kingroot. Am I doing something wrong? Does anybody have another idea of how I achieve root/recovery an xposed? It's been a while since I used the tablet so the only thing I can think of is I had it rooted before the 5.1.1 update, I honestly cannot remember. If that's the case does anybody have a downgraded firmware?
The tablet is a sm-t237p running 5.1.1

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Update - I was able to downgrade to 4.2.2 an active root thru king root. Now how can I achieve recovery? All the recovery posts are for different models.

Heatherlh said:
I've been searching the forum for a few days now looking for a thread to help me. While I did find people asking the same I didn't find any useful help.
I had my tab rooted with kingroot for a long time but a few days ago I tried installing a recovery so I could flash xposed but something went wrong an it got stuck on the yellow sprint screen so I flashed a stock firmware with Odin to fix the issue. However now it won't root using kingroot. Am I doing something wrong? Does anybody have another idea of how I achieve root/recovery an xposed? It's been a while since I used the tablet so the only thing I can think of is I had it rooted before the 5.1.1 update, I honestly cannot remember. If that's the case does anybody have a downgraded firmware?
The tablet is a sm-t237p running 5.1.1
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Root for the SM-T237P on 4.2.2 is indeed achievable by Kingroot>then SuperSume>then Clear all cache with SystemCleanup.apk>Freeze all System Update Apps. In fact, I actually used an app called Root Cleaner. However, in 5.1.1 the SuperSume method does not work. I am searching the XDA world over for a copy of the PhilZ Recovery. Without it, we are doomed on such a nice tablet. There is no CF-Auto Root or TWRP for this model. And the Cf-330 method is garbage(No offense to those people using it). The SM-T237P updated yesterday to a more secure 5.1.1 dated June 26. Does anyone here know how to get a copy of the PhilZ recovery?

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Root for the SM-T237P on 4.2.2 is indeed achievable by Kingroot>then SuperSume>then Clear all cache with SystemCleanup.apk>Freeze all System Update Apps. In fact, I actually used an app called Root Cleaner. However, in 5.1.1 the SuperSume method does not work. I am searching the XDA world over for a copy of the PhilZ Recovery. Without it, we are doomed on such a nice tablet. There is no CF-Auto Root or TWRP for this model. And the Cf-330 method is garbage(No offense to those people using it). The SM-T237P updated yesterday to a more secure 5.1.1 dated June 26. Does anyone here know how to get a copy of the PhilZ recovery?
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I actually just found somebody who posted a copy of it. It won't let me post links since I'm new but it's under galaxy tab 4 general called "Root for SM-T237P by sk8trix" it's on the last page. I have successfully flashed it an can confirm it's working. Now I'm working on xposed

Root SM-G903W Android 7.0

Good evening,
I've read threads for how to root on 6.0 but has anyone successfully rooted the SM-G903W running 7.0? Or do I need to roolback in order to root.
I saw that oneclickroot can do it but for a fee of 39.99.
Any advise would help.
Thanks.

https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:394

Have you tried this method? I'm not confident with the terminologies and I am not sure what options to choose. I am running on stock 7.0 N, G903W. Is this safe?

Not rooted
globe79 said:
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:394
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Hi,
I recently bought a the sm-g903w. The rooting process didn't work after flashing Image.tar.md5 via Odin. (Device not Rooted)
Disabled OEM protection and turned off google settings.
Is there a reason why it won't Root properly?

Root Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903W
Cycloptic said:
Hi,
I recently bought a the sm-g903w. The rooting process didn't work after flashing Image.tar.md5 via Odin. (Device not Rooted)
Disabled OEM protection and turned off google settings.
Is there a reason why it won't Root properly?
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I used CF-Auto-Root-s5neoltecan-s5neoltevl-smg903w.tar via Odin and it worked just fine.

I have having problems with my rooted phone its rooted but i have no access to root same way how to fix the problem

Can i root sm-g903w no pc