I try in several different ways root an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 with Android 4.4.2, and in all attempts i get a FAIL message.
I've tried Motochopper and Odin with differents versions and cf-auto-roots. I remember auto-root i337m, i9505 and others.
I can get you further informations, if it's needed.
Since now, Thanks!
Try towelroot. https://towelroot.com/
Towelroot
Go here and download towelroot https://towelroot.com put it on youre sd card and and navigate to it with youre file explorer install the app and hit the make it rain button then thats it you're done! Good luck
cz829x18 said:
Try towelroot. towelroot
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brownie9987 said:
Go here and download towelroot towelroot put it on youre sd card and and navigate to it with youre file explorer install the app and hit the make it rain button then thats it you're done! Good luck
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I'll try it!
I post the result soon.
Thanks!
Doesn't work.
The app says that device is not supported.
Some other option?
Baseband
What firmware are you on NB1, NC1?
brownie9987 said:
What firmware are you on NB1, NC1?
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That's all information about the device:
Kernel: 3.4.0-2539008 - [email protected] #1
Baseband: I337UCUFNI1
Build Number: KOT49H.I337UCUFNI1
Software version: MDF v.1.0 release 2
Hope it helps.
Angelo Branco said:
That's all information about the device:
Kernel: 3.4.0-2539008 - [email protected] #1
Baseband: I337UCUFNI1
Build Number: KOT49H.I337UCUFNI1
Software version: MDF v.1.0 release 2
Hope it helps.
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You'll have to use ODIN to flash the NC1 Kernel and then use towelroot. If you look at the NJ4 root thread in the General section it should be the same steps, just go back to the NI1 files instead of NJ4. You can also just check in the Index thread "All Things MK2, NB1 ..." and look for the root instructions.
DeadlySin9 said:
You'll have to use ODIN to flash the NC1 Kernel and then use towelroot. If you look at the NJ4 root thread in the General section it should be the same steps, just go back to the NI1 files instead of NJ4. You can also just check in the Index thread "All Things MK2, NB1 ..." and look for the root instructions.
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Really, man!? OMG.
This device belongs to a friend of mine.
This will take a lot of my time.
If there is no other easier option, i'll give up.
This is the hardest (from far) device that i tried to root.
There's no other option?
Since now, thanks to all!
Angelo Branco said:
Really, man!? OMG.
This device belongs to a friend of mine.
This will take a lot of my time.
If there is no other easier option, i'll give up.
This is the hardest (from far) device that i tried to root.
There's no other option?
Since now, thanks to all!
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It's the only way
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Thank you all, guys!
Unfortunately i can't hold the phone for more than a couple hours.
And when i told him that i would have to change the kernel, he gave up.
So, i give up!
Hugs! Thanks!
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Hi all, I m new to Samsung, previously using HTC. I got a simple yet a question that troubling me and preventing me from rooting my phone. I saw a thread regarding the CF-auto root which i think is a most easiest way to root my phone (GT-I9505). Here is my phone details:
Baseband version - I9505DXUAME2
Build number - JDQ39.I9505XXUAME2
Android version - 4.2.2
It is possible to use the CF-auto root to root my phone? Thanks if you can help me up.
snoopy5 said:
Hi all, I m new to Samsung, previously using HTC. I got a simple yet a question that troubling me and preventing me from rooting my phone. I saw a thread regarding the CF-auto root which i think is a most easiest way to root my phone (GT-I9505). Here is my phone details:
Baseband version - I9505DXUAME2
Build number - JDQ39.I9505XXUAME2
Android version - 4.2.2
It is possible to use the CF-auto root to root my phone? Thanks if you can help me up.
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Yes
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2
Ofcourse best option by best "Chainfire"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Sorry oxidil was quoting OP by mistake quated u
Thanks all, appreciate your help. :good:
So, chainfire's CF-AUTO ROOT will work regardless of baseband and build # as long as its an i9505? Can you guys confirm this?
Baseband: I9505DXUBMG5
Build #: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMG5
trekkerr said:
So, chainfire's CF-AUTO ROOT will work regardless of baseband and build # as long as its an i9505? Can you guys confirm this?
Baseband: I9505DXUBMG5
Build #: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMG5
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Yes, can confirm that. But CF- Auto Root also works on the I9500, different file off course. Link http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/.
gee2012 said:
Yes, can confirm that. But CF- Auto Root also works on the I9500, different file off course. Link http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/.
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Forgot about that, sorry bro. but thank you very much for confirming - i will be back on the Q&A thread for more questions. I am currently at work so i cannot root right away:
CF-AUTO ROOT I9505 link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Why is it guys my flash counter does not reset using triangle away app? And I already install CWM but I can't boot to the CWM recovery? I'm new also to Samsung phone. Thanks
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soncarl said:
Why is it guys my flash counter does not reset using triangle away app? And I already install CWM but I can't boot to the CWM recovery? I'm new also to Samsung phone. Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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TA only resets to 0 if you have a stock rom and recovery, otherwise it will always jump back to 1. Don`t use TA with a custom kernel, that may cause soft bricks/bootloops.
gee2012 said:
TA only resets to 0 if you have a stock rom and recovery, otherwise it will always jump back to 1. Don`t use TA with a custom kernel, that may cause soft bricks/bootloops.
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Basically, from what you are saying it is much safer to be on stock for the mean time? Are there stable roms out there that thats available? Mostly from what i read on android dev, they are mostly alpha (please correct me if i am wrong).
Btw, thanks for your help. I have successfully rooted my i9505 using cf-auto root. My second question is what would be the most stable recovery?
I read from an article that CWM is still unstable?
ok i have never had this much trouble finding a root for a device before, but i guess theres a first time for everything. the only roots i can find is either vroot or kingo which, as my research tells me, is highly unsafe. so if someone could direct me in the right direction that would be awesome. my device info is as follows.
Att samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337
Android 4.3
baseband version: i337ucuemk2
kernal vsn: 3.4.0-1921628
[email protected] #1
build #: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
SELinux status: enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-1337_4.3_0018 ps what the heck is this one?
use saferoot... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
re: rooting i337
duggerdude said:
ok i have never had this much trouble finding a root for a device before, but i guess theres a first time for everything. the only roots i can find is either vroot or kingo which, as my research tells me, is highly unsafe. so if someone could direct me in the right direction that would be awesome. my device info is as follows.
Att samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337
Android 4.3
baseband version: i337ucuemk2
kernal vsn: 3.4.0-1921628
[email protected] #1
build #: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
SELinux status: enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-1337_4.3_0018 ps what the heck is this one?
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Here is the direct download link for the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root which
is designed for your phone's model i337:
http://download.chainfire.eu/327/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.zip?retrieve_file=1
Download it and flash it using Odin.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
Here is the direct download link for the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root which
is designed for your phone's model i337:
http://download.chainfire.eu/327/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.zip?retrieve_file=1
Download it and flash it using Odin.
Good luck!
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That's made for the I337m and won't work for him.
Sent from Black<3's I337 running Hyperdrive
I just did a quick search on XDA and read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248&page=19
Give it a good read over and try it out if you want...it might help.
hueygunner said:
I just did a quick search on XDA and read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248&page=19
Give it a good read over and try it out if you want...it might help.
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That thread is for an older firmware and no longer works on MF3 or MK2.
I used klingo root on mk2 there is also the safe root method that works
Saferoot has been used by a lot of folks as mentioned. But, you guys need to get heavy into the SafeStrap threads. All info is there--
Hey, so I am new to this group! Thanks for existing and being so willing to help!!
So here is my question, I want to root my GS4 but was not able to find good information on how to do so when running Android 4.4.2. I do not want to downgrade to 4.3 so please don't suggest that option. I also (obviously) don't want to brick my phone so a "safe" option would be nice.
My hardware again is a Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-i337, Android Version 4.4.2, Carrier AT&T, USA, and last three characters of the Baseband version is NB1.
Anyway, any tips, pointers, links or other help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
havydog1994 said:
Hey, so I am new to this group! Thanks for existing and being so willing to help!!
So here is my question, I want to root my GS4 but was not able to find good information on how to do so when running Android 4.4.2. I do not want to downgrade to 4.3 so please don't suggest that option. I also (obviously) don't want to brick my phone so a "safe" option would be nice.
My hardware again is a Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-i337, Android Version 4.4.2, Carrier AT&T, USA, and last three characters of the Baseband version is NB1.
Anyway, any tips, pointers, links or other help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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At this time there is no way to root 4.4.2 without downgrading to 4.3
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Sigatorade said:
At this time there is no way to root 4.4.2 without downgrading to 4.3
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Too bad! Do you believe that there will be an option eventually? Or is there a "hard wall" that completely prevents it?
havydog1994 said:
Too bad! Do you believe that there will be an option eventually? Or is there a "hard wall" that completely prevents it?
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Maybe. I don't know. I downgraded my phone after I updated to 4.4 because I didn't see much of a difference and I wanted to root and flash ROMs.
havydog1994 said:
Too bad! Do you believe that there will be an option eventually? Or is there a "hard wall" that completely prevents it?
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There's no hard wall, but devs are doing other things like Hash working on kexec and others looking into bootloader exploits and whatnot. May I ask why you don't want to downgrade? The method's been tested and simplified a bit, and you don't need ODIN every time you want to flash a different ROM or mod now.
Downgrading
Sigatorade said:
At this time there is no way to root 4.4.2 without downgrading to 4.3
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At the risk of getting a link to a site I have already visited tonight, how does one go about downgrading? At&t i337 here running NB1. Thanks in advance for your help.
apv507 said:
At the risk of getting a link to a site I have already visited tonight, how does one go about downgrading? At&t i337 here running NB1. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Instructions can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
Sigatorade said:
Instructions can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
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Also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825
Sigatorade said:
At this time there is no way to root 4.4.2 without downgrading to 4.3
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kevp75 said:
Also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825
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Sigatorade said:
At this time there is no way to root 4.4.2 without downgrading to 4.3
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kevp75 said:
Also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825
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Sigatorade said:
Instructions can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
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Thanks for the quick responses! I just got the phone Tuesday (yes I know the s5 comes out tomorrow) and some how I missed that At&t decided to lock boot loaders. I guess at&t is jealous that a group of enthusiast and hobby programmers can produce awesome firmware and doesn't have their trash/bloatware. I'll probably give these a try soon. I think the stock firmware is okay but I do miss my root privileges and aosp/cm/aokp ROMS. Thanks again guys.
apv507 said:
Thanks for the quick responses! I just got the phone Tuesday (yes I know the s5 comes out tomorrow) and some how I missed that At&t decided to lock boot loaders. I guess at&t is jealous that a group of enthusiast and hobby programmers can produce awesome firmware and doesn't have their trash/bloatware. I'll probably give these a try soon. I think the stock firmware is okay but I do miss my root privileges and aosp/cm/aokp ROMS. Thanks again guys.
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theres quite a few really good roms out there... im currwntly on NB1 Stock Rooted... and so far so good. Deadly Venom (in my sig) is sick nasty wicked sweet! One of the best ive run to date
Sent from my Deadly Venom SS 3.0.1 S4 (team: @Venom0642 @ted77usa @rebel1699) ~ 20GB free cloud https://copy.com?r=vtiraF
Sigatorade said:
Maybe. I don't know. I downgraded my phone after I updated to 4.4 because I didn't see much of a difference and I wanted to root and flash ROMs.
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can you give me the link that you used to downgrade your phone i cant find a succesful way to downgrade
utdude33 said:
can you give me the link that you used to downgrade your phone i cant find a succesful way to downgrade
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This is what you're looking for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Good news... the guy who said there is no way to root 4.4.2 with SuperSU is wrong
Use towel root and then install supersu from market but don't open it yet... Now install terminal emulator open and type 'su' and supersu will prompt. Type into terminal emulator without the quotes of course, 'pm disable com.whateverknoxappnameislol' I can't recall the Knox app name off hand. When you finish close term emu and open SuperSU no and update binaries, then it'll prompt to disable Knox and it'll succeed. Reboot, uninstall Towel Root, and enjoy.
root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=55537351
that method works if you are on ni1. Just use towelroot for anything else
Is there any way to gain root for most recent att s4 update? Build number is KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1
I've been asking the same question every since the update as well. I was hoping to install a Custom ROM on my phone, but I am playing it safe until it's been confirmed workable with the latest update. As a back up, I've seen people mention it's possible to rollback this update to NB1. I've had no luck so far pulling up a thread about rolling back updates, though...
kot49h.i337ucufnc1
bluestar23 said:
Is there any way to gain root for most recent att s4 update? Build number is KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1
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I tried the downgrade method for the NB1 and it failed with Odin3 V3.09 and got stuck with Odin3 V1.85
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Also looking for a way to root the i337ucufnc1
I337UCUFNC1 System Status
I was rooted yet my ATT phone still forced 2 ATT push updates. I lost root yet my phone is still showing as custom system status and unlocked custom icon on reboot.
Ditto
Jbjamin said:
I was rooted yet my ATT phone still forced 2 ATT push updates. I lost root yet my phone is still showing as custom system status and unlocked custom icon on reboot.
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Are you able to access your external SD? I too have the same Build and have lost access to my SD, can't root, or unlock, even using the Network Unlock code from AT&T. I've lost apps, it has slowed waaaaaaaaaaaay down, and the battery is not lasting, even with Powersave. I just got this phone and the guy I bought it from factory reset it. There was an update that accepted, but it stopped and said I had to restart the update for some reason. I did, but it is still 4.4.2, but now has a different Security Software Version, MDF v1.0 Release 2. It won't accept USSD codes and gives me a 'connection error invalid mmi code' message.
Are you having the same issues? I sure wish I could find something on this. Every time I try to search, it changes the I337UCUFBNCI to "Did you mean: i337ucufnb1?" I can't find anything totally, just bits and pieces. UGHHHHHH
Success, I couldn't find a step by step tutorial to fix my issue but thanks to a full nb1 .tar and a couple other files all given by contributors I was able to odin download to reset the custom icon to official then I had to odin download the full nb1 .tar. after doing this I did the ota att nc1 update and my phone is good as factory. Until I decide to root again that is.
If you would like some help let me know
i337ucufnc1 root
Jbjamin said:
Success, I couldn't find a step by step tutorial to fix my issue but thanks to a full nb1 .tar and a couple other files all given by contributors I was able to odin download to reset the custom icon to official then I had to odin download the full nb1 .tar. after doing this I did the ota att nc1 update and my phone is good as factory. Until I decide to root again that is.
If you would like some help let me know
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I would like some help! How were you able to root fnc1? ! And is safe strap the only custom recovery that will work I'm guessing?
thanks in advance.
adam
I did not root nc1, but it is possible thanks to some very smart contributors. I was previously rooted and wanted to unroot to factory. I became unrooted but my system was still unofficial and custom which I was having a problem getting rid of so I can trade in my phone in the future for credit. Just search nc1 root on xda and you should find the info. Its a bit of a process but you should be able to figure it out. You need to odin download back to nb1 first and go from there. If you would like some additional help I can try to give some advise but I'm no expert or developer just an enthusiast
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Free mobile app
bluestar23 said:
Is there any way to gain root for most recent att s4 update? Build number is KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1
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It will help you maybe: HERE
Reboot your phone into download mode and use the NB1 full odin tar. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...66&postcount=2
Use the MK2 downgrade method to obtain root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2663545
Then use the NC1 keep root http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2730144
This should help.
Jbjamin said:
Reboot your phone into download mode and use the NB1 full odin tar. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...66&postcount=2
Use the MK2 downgrade method to obtain root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2663545
Then use the NC1 keep root http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2730144
This should help.
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Can you repost those links please because none of them are valid...
Somehow when the post was made the links were messed up so the middle part is missing and just has ... instead. Thanks!
Trying to fix my mothers phone which she accidentally updated!
DornoDiosMio said:
Can you repost those links please because none of them are valid...
Somehow when the post was made the links were messed up so the middle part is missing and just has ... instead. Thanks!
Trying to fix my mothers phone which she accidentally updated!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50667366
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730144
There you go
Rooting I337UCUFNC1
Hi. I have followed the threads for a while on rooting my I337. I purchased it used a month ago and really want to root it and install a custom rom. But by reading all the threads I am confused and somewhat worried I will brick it!
Can someone explain to me real clearly what software and files I should use to obtain root on AT&T I337UCUFNC1 and install a custom rom? I am ok with downgrading.
Thanks much.
Rooting the ATT SGH-I337 build I337UCUFNC1
I have this phone: build I337UCUFNC1, and was finally able to root it via the Towelroot method: Towelroot dot com.
fhuddles said:
I have this phone: build I337UCUFNC1, and was finally able to root it via the Towelroot method: Towelroot dot com.
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i was able to root my I337UCUFNC1 using towelroot as well. however stuck trying to unlock my bootloader to install this custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537495
any help is appreciated
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
ondabirdhouse said:
"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
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Oooooh I see. Thank you, kindly.
memory wipe
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
kairo26 said:
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
bregimand said:
Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
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Rooted the phone, tried using dr. fon and a few other apps. I didn't get back any sms from before the phone was rooted. I would think it was better than Helium right?
My phone is unlocked,by following this steps do the phone lock or it will not do anything to it.thanks
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
bdamore said:
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
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yes if you get the wifi tethering file and flash it with whatever version software you wanna use and if not you can always use foxfi
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
FAUguy said:
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
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Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
Newyork! said:
Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
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Its been almost impossible to find a good condition used S5 that isn't on OG5 for sale. I'm not in a rush, but everyone that it is good condition I ask, and they've been updated.
Very lost
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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_msl_ said:
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
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Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I am wanting to root my phone, and there is a guide here (the links on the first reply of this thread), but I understand that one of the steps is to backup "something" (the aboot is part of that something) that I don't know what it is or how to really do it. I would really appreciate if you can give me a "dummie" guide to do this.
On the other hand, about adding bands, there is guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
Best Regards!
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
Sinitron said:
I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
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What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
buhohitr said:
What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
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This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
Sinitron said:
This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
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Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
buhohitr said:
Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
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That's everything I read, I wasn't holding out hope. Thanks though.