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Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version
Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?
Hello?
Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different
WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.
Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.
As what the title says I need to root my s4,
model is GT-I9505
version is 4.4.2
baseband is I9505XXUFBE
Thanks in advance guys. Sorry if this topic is already posted but I already tried searching but didnt find anything that can help me.
denclaud said:
As what the title says I need to root my s4,
model is GT-I9505
version is 4.4.2
baseband is I9505XXUFBE
Thanks in advance guys. Sorry if this topic is already posted but I already tried searching but didnt find anything that can help me.
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Here you go check out this link
It has all info you need
11calcal said:
Here you go check out this link
It has all info you need
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Hi thanks for the reply. Also if you woudnt mind do you have the specific drivers for this model? tried searching here in this site but could not found the specific model. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
denclaud said:
Hi thanks for the reply. Also if you woudnt mind do you have the specific drivers for this model? tried searching here in this site but could not found the specific model. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
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No I don't sorry
Don't know if this is what your lookin for ?
what drivers? PC S4 (USB and other) drivers? Go and install Kies and let it connect once, it will DL the proper drivers and install them, and after that kill Kies and Kies processes on your PC and you're set for Odin...
Edit: Then if you need those specific drivers again and on the same PC (or even a different one), then repeat the steps or simply perform the backup with Driver Magician or similar and you'll have them even after the PC format...
Dang! now I already rooted my phone. So whats next for me? Should i install recovery now?
Go ahead and install a custom recovery and flash away.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
Whew tried searching for a complete and specific guide on how to flash a recovery but couldn't find the specific one for this model. Any one who has a linked that I can follow? will really appreciate it. thanks guys.
denclaud said:
Whew tried searching for a complete and specific guide on how to flash a recovery but couldn't find the specific one for this model. Any one who has a linked that I can follow? will really appreciate it. thanks guys.
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Download this tar.md5 from here & use it like you did when you rooted it from the link in my 1st reply
11calcal said:
Download this tar.md5 from here & use it like you did when you rooted it from the link in my 1st reply
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Thanks bud! will try it later thanks for all the help!
denclaud said:
Thanks bud! will try it later thanks for all the help!
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No worries glad I could help ya
Another question bud haha sorry if I have too many questions, is this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355&page=40
still good to use? or there is other script that removes bloatware?
denclaud said:
Another question bud haha sorry if I have too many questions, is this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355&page=40
still good to use? or there is other script that removes bloatware?
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Never used it so couldn't advise sorry :crying:
11calcal said:
Never used it so couldn't advise sorry :crying:
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Last question I would to have the CWM recovery and still couldn't find it. do you know how to flash it properly?
denclaud said:
Last question I would to have the CWM recovery and still couldn't find it. do you know how to flash it properly?
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Here is cwm rec (bottom 1st post)here just flash the .tar via odin
PhilZ is an advanced version of custom recovery with more customization and options. It is working great and I don't really see the need to go for a regular CWM; either PhilZ or TWRP should be the way to go - depends on what you fancy more :good:
I bought a t537a thinking I would use the lte but after 6 months haven't used it. So I was wonder is it possible to run t530nu lollipop on a t537a? All I can think of is that it would disable my sim tray but I really want to know what everyone thinks. I really don't want to brick my tab.
Zigtech said:
I really don't want to brick my tab.
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Don't try it, you will brick
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Don't try it, you will brick
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OK thanks for the answer. Is there a cyanogenmod for the t537a or am I just stuck with stock?
Zigtech said:
OK thanks for the answer. Is there a cyanogenmod for the t537a or am I just stuck with stock?
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Unfortunately you're stuck with stock because if I understand correctly, you have a locked bootloader. It might be possible to root, I can't tell you for sure, but that would be it
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Unfortunately you're stuck with stock because if I understand correctly, you have a locked bootloader. It might be possible to root, I can't tell you for sure, but that would be it
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Dang ok but thanks for the info much appreciated
I just rooted my LGLK430, I just can't find any info to install a custom recovery. Any ideas?
Thanks
Sakui
http://www.droidviews.com/root-lg-g-pad-7-v400-v410-and-install-twrp-recovery/
This is not for the lglk430 and I can't find out how to get into recovery mode.
sakui23 said:
This is not for the lglk430 and I can't find out how to get into recovery mode.
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sorry mate! I misread your post and though you were looking for the lk410...
sakui23 said:
I just rooted my LGLK430, I just can't find any info to install a custom recovery. Any ideas?
Thanks
Sakui
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Hey how did you root yours? I just got mine and want to root it now! lol
Thanks!
Eric
sakui23 said:
I just rooted my LGLK430, I just can't find any info to install a custom recovery. Any ideas?
Thanks
Sakui
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Hey how are you? Do you mind if I ask how you rooted your LK430?? Ive been trying everything.
http://java-phones.com/android/how-to-root-lg-lk430
If you can find a stock firmware and TWRP, let me know. This is why I love my Note 4 and Tab 4 10.1.
Sakui
sakui23 said:
http://java-phones.com/android/how-to-root-lg-lk430
If you can find a stock firmware and TWRP, let me know. This is why I love my Note 4 and Tab 4 10.1.
Sakui
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It came with 5.0.1 and none of the "working methods" work at all including yours. It just sits there saying "waiting for device" after it pushes 3 files to it then it reboots and just sits there.
Nevermind I got it...just need TWRP to make a custom recovery for it.
So, has anyone found a working custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) for Sprint version yet, LK430?
I've been scouring all over for this and there seems to be nothing yet. Every other variant of the tablet seems to have some way to get this except for the lk430... I wish I had more time to contribute but it seems like someone needs to contribute a little more time to be able to at least patch what's out there to make this happen...
I can tell you DO NOT attempt to put a v410 recovery on this as it will not work...
I don't even really care to have cellular service on this and am just looking to put CM on it.
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I have been looking around and reading a lot about this model phone G935U. I am wanting to run a custom ROM on it,
but I would need a custom recovery in order to flash the ROM correct ??
I do not think there is a custom recovery ( TWRP ) at all for this model G935U because our bootloader is locked.
So with no recovery we have NO CUSTOM ROM's right ??
Or is there a way to flash a ROM via Odin and not have TWRP ? I can not believe I got this expensive phone and I can not flash ANYTHING.
Thank you for any ideas or tips. BTW I am rooted and running ......API3 boot-loader.
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I can't believe it either. You'd think you'd read up first.
FlashFire. Google it
joe3681 said:
I can't believe it either. You'd think you'd read up first.
FlashFire. Google it
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Oh thanks. I do remember hearing that name before. Issue now would be, what to flash since none of the roms are labeled for G935U. DO you know of any ?
thanks
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Thibor69 said:
Oh thanks. I do remember hearing that name before. Issue now would be, what to flash since none of the roms are labeled for G935U. DO you know of any ?
thanks
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Not sure honestly since I'm not into root really anymore, sorry.
Thibor69 said:
Oh thanks. I do remember hearing that name before. Issue now would be, what to flash since none of the roms are labeled for G935U. DO you know of any ?
thanks
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Echoe rom