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[Q] Rooting Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back
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Hi
To root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
To unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

MAX 404 said:
Hi
To root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
To unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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Hi Max 404 I installed the Phone Info ۞SAMSUNG۞ App and came across this when using the Firmware Browser - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28328 i have downloaded it what i need to know is is this the original firmware for my Phone im new to all this rooting

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back
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There is this new rooting tool [Towelroot] that works perfectly, you may try it, it does not need PC connection and its free. https://towelroot.com/

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Max 404 I installed the Phone Info ۞SAMSUNG۞ App and came across this when using the Firmware Browser - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28328 i have downloaded it what i need to know is is this the original firmware for my Phone im new to all this rooting
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Hi mate ,
phone info is a great app...the link you posted is for the official stock rom for the I9505 ( UK) , 100% original , if you flash it you will be back to stock ( recovery and firmware) , the only thing it will not be reset will be the knox bit ( warranty) if you flash a custom recovery or custom rom the knox bit will be set , if you rooted with towelroot it will not be set

[Q] Cannot Get Phone to Root

So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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Did you try https://www.towelroot.com/

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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The root methods you have listed are intended for older versions. The only functioning NC1 root method is towelroot. Please check the all things NC1 thread prior to posting. All info can be found there. The person above has given the link to towelroot. If you go to the galaxy s5 forums, you can get a tutorial on it, but it's pretty straightforward. Enjoy your rooted device.

Remember that the phone has a locked boot loader. So, the stock kernel and recovery cannot be replaced. The only working recovery is safestrap. There is also restrictions on the Roms that can be flashed.
More info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

All Questions and Help issues belong in Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section
Thanks
Thread moved
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You can use TowelRoot for your phone

[Q] Kingo rooting and N910C

Hi all,
Kingo released the a new version of their software (1.3.2) in which they indicate that it now supports rooting the note 4 N910C.
Did anyone try this yet and if so, can they verify that knox is not tripped in this rooting process?
Also, please do tell which baseband and kernel did you have when you rooted using Kingo
I just got the note 4 and would love to know if this method keeps the warranty. I intend to root and keep the original ROM, just want to get TB on the phone to clear up the bloatware.
Thanks in advance.

S5 SM-G900H Regarding Please Check It Out Everybody

Hi Guys im just going to buy S5 SM-G900H Exynos Model in india on sunday and is confirmed
this will be my first flagship device and i see the forums is quite messy to me cus i had many low end device like galaxy pocket,galaxy y,quattro etc before and only one model exist but here you can see I,F,H bla bla model exist so for me not easy to digest at the moment
i searched forums and took look as well
so to be clear i want to ask
How to root as guys suggested towelroot ,some says it didnot work on SM-G900H model ? and i went on towelroot site and click download it open Encoding stuff when click on LAMDA sign to download but doesnot download https://towelroot.com/tr.apk but i can try another third party sites
CF-Root from chainfire works on SM-G900H model anyone tried ?
and about recoveries
i got three recoveries from playfulgod
CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2724194
TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725939
Philz recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721687
root is not problem if recovery works i can root device by making script myself
and one last question
any roms present for SM-G900H
and any kernel present SM-G900H ?
im downloading Android 5.0 Stock firmware from sammobile inu version for india i dont use INS standard version from start
AND YES TRIANGLE AWAY removes KNOX Counter ? anyone knows
thanks for taking your time to read

i don't know about KNOX but there is xtrestolite ROM for galaxy S5 and kernel available too for exynos version of S5 .... i am also searching for KNOX reset thing .... maybe there is a solution after root to reset KNOX ...
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk

If you care about developer suport for your phone buy the sm-g900f version )

[Q] rooting help and other tools gt-i9505

hi guys
so i recently got a s4 (Gt-i9505) and wanted to root it so i imidietly thought i know towel root so i tried and failed as all it did was not work (i tried the modstrings still nothing) so then i gave up and decided to look for new non-pc tools for 4.4.2 (kitkat) and build number being KOT49H.I9505XXUGNJ3 so i was wandering out of these tools what i should use :
iroot
kingroot
kingoroot (for android apk)
(also any others if anyone knows any)
so yea i just wanted to know also which is the safest as last time i rooted i bricked a brand new Xperia Z and it wasnt replace-able or repair-able so yea i kinda am scared to try these tools myself and wanted to know which is the safestand the best
also will any of these trip knox and what does tripping knox do?
thanks in advance
Calsam7
btw kernal version is 3.4.0-2309103 Tue oct 7 17:32:45 KST 2014 [email protected] #1