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[Q] Questions about rooting my Galaxy S4

Hello, I have a few questions about rooting my Samsung Galaxy S4.
I want to root to enable some hidden CSC features, edit the hosts file and to install an adblocker.
Not to install an custom ROM.
But I have a few questions.
Do I still get OTA updates after rooting my device?
And what happens after I update, do I lose root, are those CSC features and the hosts file resetted, and is the adblocker uninstalled?
I am currently running the latest version of Samsung.
Information about my device:
Model number: GT-I9505
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9505XXUEMKF
Kernel version: 3.4.0-2082040, [email protected] #1, Wed Nov 27 22:04:32 KST 2013
Build number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMKF
SE for Android status: Enforcing, SEPF_GT-I9505_4.3_0018
Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
And under status I see "Device status: Official".
Thanks.

I'd like to know this as well. I've got no interest in flashing ROM's or anything like that, just need root to run a few Apps I use. How does this affect updating, and can it be easily rolled back for warranty purposes?
Thanks for any help.

Btrim14 said:
I'd like to know this as well. I've got no interest in flashing ROM's or anything like that, just need root to run a few Apps I use. How does this affect updating, and can it be easily rolled back for warranty purposes?
Thanks for any help.
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Oh yeah, and do you keep warranty?
We in the Netherlands have a law that the warranty does not get voided if you root it.
Dutch law said:
If the failure of a phone is not the direct result of the rooting or jailbreaking, the warranty remains valid, even if the terms of the seller states that it is not the case.
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Latest Firmware

Sorry for being such a noob but I have never ordered a device internationally before. Anyways I have just rooted my device (SM-P605) and I'm curious what the latest firmware is because I don't believe I get OTA upgrades here in the States. Right now I'm running Android 4.3 on baseband version P605XXUBMJ4 and Build Number JSS15J.P605ZSUBMJ6.
Is there a newer version I should be using? Trying to check via the official bounces me to Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available.
Also, are there plans for Kit Kat in the future? Or perhaps there already is a mod that includes the latest version of Android.

MJ9 is the Latest i guess
Skickat från min LG-D802 via Tapatalk

thatblokematti said:
I have just rooted my device (SM-P605)
I'm curious what the latest firmware is because I don't believe I get OTA upgrades here in the States.
Trying to check via the official bounces me to Your device has been modified.
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This is why you can't get OTA updates - because you are rooted.
This is where you can get the latest firmware
http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-P601
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-P601.html
thatblokematti said:
Also, are there plans for Kit Kat in the future? Or perhaps there already is a mod that includes the latest version of Android.
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Yes, but no release date is set, or known by us. Samsung said "soon".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601477

How do I manually upgrade to MJ9? Do I need to un-root and flash to stock before doing anything. I also notice that my basebuild and build are running different numbers. How did that happen, is it a problem, and how do you fix it?

xda_user_p600 said:
This is why you can't get OTA updates - because you are rooted.
This is where you can get the latest firmware
http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-P601
http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-P601.html
Yes, but no release date is set, or known by us. Samsung said "soon".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601477
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I'd also like to know if there is a specific version of the upgrade that I need to download. Region specific. I don't want to brick it. Will any download of P605XXUBMJ9 run perfectly on this device? Do I also need a certain file to upgrade the baseband?
Current specs:
Android 4.3
P605XXUBMJ4 baseband
3.4.0-1927787 [email protected] #1 Kernel
JSS15J.P605ZSUBMJ6 build number
Enforcing SEPF_SM-P605_4.3_0002 SELinux status

Model: SM-P605
Country: Hungary (T-mobile)
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 1750146
Build date: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:27:49 +0000
Product Code: TMH
PDA: P605XXUBMK3
CSC: P605TMHBMK2
MODEM: P605XXUBMJ4
http://terafile.co/e138170b54b9/P605XXUBMK3_P605TMHBMK2_TMH.zip

I am also having this issue, I am in nigeria can I also use this update, my Baseband version is also P605XXUBMJ4
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tap007 said:
Model: SM-P605
Country: Hungary (T-mobile)
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 1750146
Build date: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:27:49 +0000
Product Code: TMH
PDA: P605XXUBMK3
CSC: P605TMHBMK2
MODEM: P605XXUBMJ4
http://terafile.co/e138170b54b9/P605XXUBMK3_P605TMHBMK2_TMH.zip
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downloaded, rooted (de la vega) and installed. Works perfectly. now would be interesting to know the change-log

I flashed the Italian ML1 and the note is working fine.

thatblokematti said:
I'd also like to know if there is a specific version of the upgrade that I need to download. Region specific. I don't want to brick it. Will any download of P605XXUBMJ9 run perfectly on this device?
Do I also need a certain file to upgrade the baseband?
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You will not brick it, in the worst case you'd have to flash it again with another CSC. CSC is the region of your device. For a close shot, forget about the country and either flash US firmwares if your device is US, or EU firmwares if your device is anywhere from Europe.
No, it is included in the firmware file. There is absolutely no reason to look for a baseband file (or RIL).
Unless your driver somehow got screwed, which usually happens when you install wrong, or badly matched kernels. In that case you will hear very disturbed sound (this error is very clear, if you get this problem, you know 100% that it is there. It isn't like "did i hear a scratch in my speaker for a second?").
thatblokematti said:
How do I manually upgrade to MJ9? Do I need to un-root and flash to stock before doing anything
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Get Odin, get the drivers, read the instruction. Just the usual odin procedure.
You don't need to unroot/re-stock, but if you are very paranoid, you can use a custom recovery to wipe /system before flashing (don't do it unless you know you need it. If you don't - you don't need to do it. I am only telling you this because you might want it in the future when you try many different modded ROMs).
Baseband and build v. can differ, this is not a problem nor something you should worry about.

ziotom2 said:
downloaded, rooted (de la vega) and installed. Works perfectly. now would be interesting to know the change-log
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Does this update include multi-user functionality?

duckei said:
Does this update include multi-user functionality?
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sadly no

have u guys tried older firmware like mj2 or mia? if mj9 is hackable then older versions also likely can be hacked from what i learnt. but the question is, whether a bootloader downgrade is allowed/possible

ykkfive said:
have u guys tried older firmware like mj2 or mia? if mj9 is hackable then older versions also likely can be hacked from what i learnt. but the question is, whether a bootloader downgrade is allowed/possible
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no one tried it yet? i have read a post that someone flashed a bootloader from another variant and he can flashed it back with the stock one successfully

Multiuser
paul118 said:
sadly no
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do you know if there is any firmware for sm-p605 with multiple user support?

No there isnt. When KitKat comes we get Multiuser Support.

You can't downgrade the bootloader.
Flashing an older firmware that the bootloader doesn't support will end up with a tablet hanging on the samsung logo. Just need to reflash newer firmware to fix
Flashing a bootloader for another device - you might as well throw it off a highrise and hope it still works when it hits bottom...
P600 and P601 roms WILL NOT work with the P605. It's like trying to use helicopter parts to fix a car engine....

Unable to root SM-G900V S5 Verizon

Hello. I have used this forum many of times and have found great info on rooting. But I am stumped on this. I have
Verizon Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: G900VRU1ANI2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Sun Sep. 14 18:04:11 KST 2014
Build Number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
I tried to use towelroot.com and when I tap the sign, all I get is sent to another page with a bunch of visual code. No make it rain, no nothing. Then I downloaded Odin, unzipped the file, did not see a .tar file anywhere and when I put my phone into download mode, connect it to my computer, my device does not show up in the accept box. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or there isn't a rootable way for my device yet. Any information will help. Thanks

Solution.
This worked for me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpMDhPXXd24

Can't root Samsung s5 model number SM-G900V -G900V,
I am having major problems rooting Samsung s5 SM-G900V
Android version: 5.0
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8
sE for android: enforcing
SEPFPF_SM-G900V_5.0_002
Tues Jan. 27 14:19:49 2015
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Jan 27 2015
Base version: G900VVRU1BO
KNOX VERSION: 2.3
Please help me if any way possible
Thanks

COCKSMANSQRT said:
I am having major problems rooting Samsung s5 SM-G900V
Android version: 5.0
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8
sE for android: enforcing
SEPFPF_SM-G900V_5.0_002
Tues Jan. 27 14:19:49 2015
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Jan 27 2015
Base version: G900VVRU1BO
KNOX VERSION: 2.3
Please help me if any way possible
Thanks
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I have the same exact build number and I managed get my handset stuck in a recovery bootloop. I ODIN back to stock. Back to square one. At least I didn't brick it.

I dont have a g900v, but laat i checked they were in almoat identical boats as the g900a, and last i checked for us, theres no way to root lollipop or downgrade or anything, so the reason you are unable is because you cant.
Sent from my SM-G900A using Tapatalk

Thanks. I'll stop trying. It would be insane to fire up ODIN again and flash something older, when they have already patched the stuff. I just wanted 'root', sigh.

fukenbiker said:
Thanks. I'll stop trying. It would be insane to fire up ODIN again and flash something older, when they have already patched the stuff. I just wanted 'root', sigh.
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I take back my previous post, after poking around in the verizon section it seems all hope is not lost, i recommend having a read over is the verizon galaxy s5 section, your question is more likely to be answered there.
Sent from my SM-G900A using Tapatalk

got root
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.

fukenbiker said:
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
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Awesome!
Sent from my Twi5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk

Finally got root
fukenbiker said:
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
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How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4

cowboyshy said:
How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
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That is quite the model number you have there. It didn't start with SM?
My model number is SM-G900V

fukenbiker said:
That is quite the model number you have there. It didn't start with SM?
My model number is SM-G900V
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Yes the model number is SM-G900v, my current version number is what I posted. XT

how do I root my G900V??
Hey if could please tell me how you were able to root your phone I would be eternally grateful. I have the same phone,
Samsung Galaxy S5 version G900V android version 5.0
Is it possible to root this phone?? How??
I tried the towelroot.com but once I downloaded the tr.apk i was not able to install it (the install button does not work) so I wasn't able to ever see the "make it rain" thing....:
If you know of any method that works please let me know.!! :fingers-crossed:

NadiaRoo said:
Hey if could please tell me how you were able to root your phone I would be eternally grateful. I have the same phone,
Samsung Galaxy S5 version G900V android version 5.0
Is it possible to root this phone?? How??
I tried the towelroot.com but once I downloaded the tr.apk i was not able to install it (the install button does not work) so I wasn't able to ever see the "make it rain" thing....:
If you know of any method that works please let me know.!! :fingers-crossed:
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I dont think you can if you are already on 5.0, if you were rooted on 4.4.2 you could but if you werent youre stuck.
Sent from my Tw5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk

I had to flash 4.4.4 on top of 5.0 before doing anything else. Here's the process.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...wngrade-samsung-galaxy-s5-5-0-4-4-kitkat.html
Then for Root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/verizon-galaxy-s5-lollipop-5-0-root-t3075261
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need help flashing downgrade 5.0 to 4.4.2 sm-g900v
iv been up for countless hours trying to figure out how to downgrade my firmware from 5.0 to 4.4.2 of course so i can root my phone and open up all the goodies the phone had to offer . iv wen through sammobile for firmware but its not working every time i go in to odin mode and hit start it always says (not auth) fail! please some one help me i would be forever in your debut lol

Different versions
cowboyshy said:
How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
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Your problem lies where mine does. Depending on the baseband version you have, means that the bootloader may or may not have an exploit available to allow root etc.
For him, the OA8 version allows a root method. As for you, on OC4 as well as the one I have, OG5, is un rootable as far as I know. At least for right now.
If you require, tethering, mobile Hotspot (if you have unlimited data like me), call recording, ad blocking etc. These things are still possible without root on your Verizon s5. I made a post about it a few pages back. However these are the programs I use for those things while we wait for root .
No root is required for these apps to work properly on the Verizon galaxy s5. They all have free trials but a couple require purchase for full functionality. Money well spent imo.
"Call Recorder" by Skvalex - call recording & management ($8
"PDANET" or "FoxFi" (PDANET includes foxfi) - for tethering & wifi Hotspot ($7)
"Block It!" - VPN ad blocking service. (Free but not available on Google play)

This worked for me
DCWHITE32 said:
Hello. I have used this forum many of times and have found great info on rooting. But I am stumped on this. I have
Verizon Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: G900VRU1ANI2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Sun Sep. 14 18:04:11 KST 2014
Build Number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
I tried to use towelroot.com and when I tap the sign, all I get is sent to another page with a bunch of visual code. No make it rain, no nothing. Then I downloaded Odin, unzipped the file, did not see a .tar file anywhere and when I put my phone into download mode, connect it to my computer, my device does not show up in the accept box. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or there isn't a rootable way for my device yet. Any information will help. Thanks
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Look for this video on youtube: Galaxy S5 SM-G900V 5 0 Root Successfully. It worked for me and hope this helps you.

Sm-g900v rootable bootloaders?

Help unlocking, installing stock ROM on an S5

Hi, a friend has a Galaxy S5 (MetroPCS) he wanted me to unlock. He works at a hotel and any items found in rooms go to their "Lost and found" thing for a 60 day period. This was found and never claimed, so he wants to use it as his own. I've looked through it a bit and it appears it was used by a former drug dealer around town. Huzzah. Anyway.
It appears to already be rooted and has TWRP already installed, though still uses the stock ROM.
My questions are- How would I go about doing a fresh install on it? Also, is there a free way to unlock them or do I have to go through one of those unlock websites?
Here are the specs
Model Number: SM-G900T1
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: G900T1UVU1ANK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-1616453
[email protected] #1
Mon Nov 10 14:47:19 KST 2014
Build Number: KOT49H.G900T1UVU1ANK1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF SM-G900T1 4.4.2 0046
Wed Jun 24 17:38:37 2015
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 1
Edit: I found this site, http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T1
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?

ProoN said:
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?
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Upgrade it using Smart Switch.

Just an update- I successfully used SmartSwitch to upgrade the phone, kudos for that.
Also ended up going through cellunlocker.net to unlock it. They even sent an unfreeze code with it.

Galaxy S5 SCL23 (SM-G900J)

Hello.
I just recently got Galaxy S5 which appears to be only sold in Japan. There's some custom firmware installed on it which prevents Android to be updated. Phone doesn't have SIM locked, so any SIM card can be used.
Because the forum doesn't allow me to post link to a screenshot which shows firmware info I'll just write it down.
Android version:
4.4.2
Baseband version:
SCL23KDU1BNE4
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed May 14 19:59:35 KST 2014
Build number:
SCL23KDU1BNE4
SE for Android status:
Enforcing
SEPF_SCL23_4.4.2_0011
Wed May 19:59:13 2014
Hardware version:
G900J.07
Security software version:
MDF v1.0 Release 2
VPN v1.4 Release 1
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I'd like to completely wipe this firmware from the device, replace it with the latest Android version (6.0?) and root it. At first I'd like to know if it's even possible to do any kind of firmware changes on this model and what exactly do I need to perform the update/root.
Thanks.

Doesn't look like there is a 6.0 stock ROM for it, but you can upgrade to 5.0 here
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=&v=&q=SCL23
Flash with ODIN (Instructions all over the forum many times)

Okay, instructions on updato seems quite easy to follow so that shouldnt be a problem. Is there any recommended tool for root? I've found a lot of them and I really don't want to mess something up.
PS: How come there's no stock ROM for 6.0 even tho it's been mentioned in some articles that SCL23 model is also supported by Marshmallow update?

Anyone?

Okay, update to 5.0 passed without any issues. There are some default japanese applications on the phone which I cannot uninstall, is it possible to get rid of those somehow?

I have the same device Do you update succeeded or not

I installed Android 6.0.1 and the network was missing help someone Galaxy scl23 or give the firmware 4.4.2 or help to find the GSM network

zaza66 said:
I installed Android 6.0.1 and the network was missing help someone Galaxy scl23 or give the firmware 4.4.2 or help to find the GSM network
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Go to this link & download 4.4.2 then follow this tutorial.
Make sure to use key input from the options & use capital letters where needed. All being well you will have everything working again.
Make sure not to use any download manager for the download link. File gets about 100kbps so it'll take a few hours but you will get it.
I did the above then rooted the phone & flashed correct TWRP version to it then flashed 5.0 Lollipop SpaceX rom here. Everything working good & no loss of service on reset or reboot.
Hope it helps