Best method to root 4.42 - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

What is the best way to root sprint s4 on 4.4.2? Can I just odin twrp & then flash superuser zip?

Cf auto root. It will void Knox warranty.

xoxo_xdagirl91 said:
What is the best way to root sprint s4 on 4.4.2? Can I just odin twrp & then flash superuser zip?
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The best way to root your device is the one most convenient for you. The method you suggested should work fine, and you can always use cf auto root as daniel suggested. I don't have any experience with towelroot but between the two aforementioned procedures you should be good to go. If you are gonna flash a custom rom there is no need to flash supersu zip save yourself an extra step if that is the case and just flash the latest custom recovery of your choice (my preference is twrp)

daniel4653 said:
Cf auto root. It will void Knox warranty.
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koivth said:
The best way to root your device is the one most convenient for you. The method you suggested should work fine, and you can always use cf auto root as daniel suggested. I don't have any experience with towelroot but between the two aforementioned procedures you should be good to go. If you are gonna flash a custom rom there is no need to flash supersu zip save yourself an extra step if that is the case and just flash the latest custom recovery of your choice (my preference is twrp)
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Thanks guys! Was able to root my friend's s4 :good:

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[Q] Not booting into CWM

Hi,
I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9505. I want to make a nandroid backup.
I installed Rom Manager via the Play Store, and I clicked on; Install CWM.
After installing CWM I pressed on the firmware backup button.
My phone rebooted and showed blue letters: Booting Recovery. But I came into the default recovery from Android, not into CWM.
Why can't I access CWM? Rom Manager said it's installed.
Regards,
Michael
Maybe,you need to install a different kernel.
cutemannn said:
Maybe,you need to install a different kernel.
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I have stock ROM from Samsung, rooted with Kingo Android ROOT.
Rom Manager said CWM is installed, how to un-install it if it doesn't work?
michaelw1998 said:
I have stock ROM from Samsung, rooted with Kingo Android ROOT.
Rom Manager said CWM is installed, how to un-install it if it doesn't work?
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Using Kingo method you wont be able to flash custom rom/recovery. Root your phone by flashing CF-Auto root via Odin n then you can install CWM. Knox will be triggered.
Mandark52 said:
Using Kingo method you wont be able to flash custom rom/recovery. Root your phone by flashing CF-Auto root via Odin n then you can install CWM. Knox will be triggered.
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Thanks for your answer. Do I need to un-root Kingo first, or does Odin overwrite it when I use CF-auto root?
And what will happen with my apps when I un-root kingo? (I have a few apps that require root).
michaelw1998 said:
Thanks for your answer. Do I need to un-root Kingo first, or does Odin overwrite it when I use CF-auto root?
And what will happen with my apps when I un-root kingo? (I have a few apps that require root).
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Yes you have to unroot.You can do this from the Superuser app by clicking unroot. Cf auto root works best if the phone is reset to factory settings as this may prevent flashing errors of Odin. For your apps which require root , you have to back up them for future use as reset will wipe them. Hit thnx if helpd.

[Q] Can someone help me please

I purchased a note 3 model : N900 I have rooted the device with Kingo and now wish to install CWMR. I entered into download mode to install the recovery img file and was greeted with Chinese symbols! Anyway to chance this?
1. Kingo root is the worst root you can ever use.
2. Flash stock ROM via Odin. (It wipe kingo root and residues after kingo..)
3. Root again. (CF-auto-root or Use Philz touch recovery and flash superSU.zip)
verny94 said:
1. Kingo root is the worst root you can ever use.
2. Flash stock ROM via Odin. (It wipe kingo root and residues after kingo..)
3. Root again. (CF-auto-root or Use Philz touch recovery and flash superSU.zip)
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Thanks for your advice, sadly after reading and reading I have seen more posts regarding this issue. The kingo software says your can click the unroot button but is malware still present on the device after the root removal? Also I can not flash stock rom via odin as I already stated its in bloody Chinese.
VonStarkeGSD said:
Thanks for your advice, sadly after reading and reading I have seen more posts regarding this issue. The kingo software says your can click the unroot button but is malware still present on the device after the root removal? Also I can not flash stock rom via odin as I already stated its in bloody Chinese.
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Update: Managed to install CWM using MTK DROID instead all done

[Q] Root S5 SM-G900F help?

Hi, kind of a NOOOB here! want to root my S5
Tried flashing with openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-gt-klte and philz_touch_6.26.2-klte.tar
and i still get the stock recovery!
included a screenshot about my device.
This may be a dumb question, but you are using Odin, correct? And what version? On a Mac or PC?
metalfan78 said:
This may be a dumb question, but you are using Odin, correct? And what version? On a Mac or PC?
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Hi! yes i am using Odin 3.10.6 and a PC Windows 7
I'm not familiar with other versions of the s5, are you 8s9ng the correct recovery file? Which slot are you putting it in?it should go into AP, if I remember correctly.
Hi! Far as i know i use The correct file, do you maybe have a Link to one?
Yeah i check The AP then use The file i downloaded then click start, The flashing process passes but still stock recovery...
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I ran into the same problem, flashed TWRP 3 times and KNOX remained 0x0 and recovery remained stock
Ended up having to use CF Auto Root to gain root, then use TWRP Manager to flash TWRP
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
*Detection* said:
I ran into the same problem, flashed TWRP 3 times and KNOX remained 0x0 and recovery remained stock
Ended up having to use CF Auto Root to gain root, then use TWRP Manager to flash TWRP
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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Hmm, so if i get this correct i download CF Auto Root and flash that via Odin and then dowloand this app you menationed and then flash thru that so i have twrp? i that case do you maybe have a link where i could download CF Auto Root ?
Tanks, appreciate it =)
uffis88 said:
Hmm, so if i get this correct i download CF Auto Root and flash that via Odin and then dowloand this app you menationed and then flash thru that so i have twrp? i that case do you maybe have a link where i could download CF Auto Root ?
Tanks, appreciate it =)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
There you go
VfBStuttgart27 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
There you go
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Thanks i will give it a try, its a little bit more to do as i see
*Detection* said:
I ran into the same problem, flashed TWRP 3 times and KNOX remained 0x0 and recovery remained stock
Ended up having to use CF Auto Root to gain root, then use TWRP Manager to flash TWRP
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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Btw, did u have the sam baseband when encountering this problem? read that some ppl have issues with this.
uffis88 said:
Btw, did u have the sam baseband when encountering this problem? read that some ppl have issues with this.
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Yea flash CF Auto Root via ODIN, then install that TWRP app and the app itself will flash TWRP for you
I was running stock BOB7 when I tried to flash TWRP
*Detection* said:
Yea flash CF Auto Root via ODIN, then install that TWRP app and the app itself will flash TWRP for you
I was running stock BOB7 when I tried to flash TWRP
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thanks mate! everything worked like a charm, i have a rooted s5 now =)
any tips on some ROM that is good?

Root process for SM-A300FU

I just got an A300FU, and would like to know a few details about how to root it, basically: do I have to root it first, and then update it to Lollipop?
I take it, while on 4.4.4, CF Auto-Root should work just fine, but what after that? Can I use Samsung's software update app to download Lollipop? If not, does it have to be flashed with Odin?
There are numerous ways. If you are rooted, and lose know fuse warranty, then you might as well do a proper job.
The way i prefer to root is through a Customer Recovery. Flashing preferably TWRP, will allow you to flash the latest SuperSU package, or it will ask you to root with any older version from it's ability to detect root access.
I am not aware nor informed of any root method keeping knox 0x0 as i never bothered with it.
PlutoDelic said:
There are numerous ways. If you are rooted, and lose know fuse warranty, then you might as well do a proper job.
The way i prefer to root is through a Customer Recovery. Flashing preferably TWRP, will allow you to flash the latest SuperSU package, or it will ask you to root with any older version from it's ability to detect root access.
I am not aware nor informed of any root method keeping knox 0x0 as i never bothered with it.
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Yeah, I know that, but what I'm asking is, whether to root first, while I'm on KitKat, and then update to Lollipop (and if that's possible after rooting), or root it after updating to Lollipop.
King-V said:
Yeah, I know that, but what I'm asking is, whether to root first, while I'm on KitKat, and then update to Lollipop (and if that's possible after rooting), or root it after updating to Lollipop.
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I suppose you dont give a damn about Knox? Good.
You should flash Lollipop first, as it features a newer Modem and Bootloader, unfortunately we dont know the changes, but they can add to things like better battery life, better signal.
so, download any latest Stock ROM, if you are branded (Carrier) then choose a branded rom as it has a hidden partition which doesnt match with the Unbranded ones. You can tell if it's branded as sites that keep firmware information put the Carrier on brackets, look here i.e for A300FU, just hover over the Region value.
The latest Unbranded firmware is A300FUXXU1BOL3 CYV (Cyprus), there are loads of Branded OL3 as well.
After you do all this, flash TWRP, flash SuperSU. and your set.
PlutoDelic said:
I suppose you dont give a damn about Knox? Good.
You should flash Lollipop first, as it features a newer Modem and Bootloader, unfortunately we dont know the changes, but they can add to things like better battery life, better signal.
so, download any latest Stock ROM, if you are branded (Carrier) then choose a branded rom as it has a hidden partition which doesnt match with the Unbranded ones. You can tell if it's branded as sites that keep firmware information put the Carrier on brackets, look here i.e for A300FU, just hover over the Region value.
The latest Unbranded firmware is A300FUXXU1BOL3 CYV (Cyprus), there are loads of Branded OL3 as well.
After you do all this, flash TWRP, flash SuperSU. and your set.
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Nah, Knox doesn't really matter all that much.
So, I have my A3, currently on 4.4.4. I go download the firmware you linked, flash it using Odin, and then flash TWRP, through Odin as well.
I don't know. I feel like there's something I'm missing... don't I have to flash CF Auto-root before SuperSU?
Also, sorry for bothering, but are there any other place to download the firmwares? The one in the link originally said it would take ~5 hours, but then failed twice already.
King-V said:
Nah, Knox doesn't really matter all that much.
So, I have my A3, currently on 4.4.4. I go download the firmware you linked, flash it using Odin, and then flash TWRP, through Odin as well.
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Exactly, the Stock ROM will update the overall stuff, the TWRP will replace the Recovery. The TWRP is actually optional, it's up to you if you want a custom recovery, personally it makes things easier.
King-V said:
I don't know. I feel like there's something I'm missing... don't I have to flash CF Auto-root before SuperSU?
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CF Auto-Root, it's the only (easy) way to have root without touching the Recovery. If you have TWRP, no need to go for CF Auto-Root, instead you just flash the SuperSU.
Just so you know, CF Auto-Root and SuperSU are made by the same person, and CF Auto-Root includes SuperSU, thats why you dont need it if you have a custom recovery.
King-V said:
Also, sorry for bothering, but are there any other place to download the firmwares? The one in the link originally said it would take ~5 hours, but then failed twice already.
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you can use sammobile, it offers a bit extra speed if you register.
Kingroot works on lolipop (5.02) without triggering knox. I successfully rooted my phone (simple: I downloaded apk, install, root).
Personally, i'd trust rooting only what contains SuperSU.
Kingo has its own manager and desktop software which make it very uncomfortable to use.
Fairly though, it's the only non-knox flipping root method
PlutoDelic said:
There are numerous ways. If you are rooted, and lose know fuse warranty, then you might as well do a proper job.
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I know thread is old, but I am trying to find a walkthrough to help a buddy with his A300FU...
Where do I find an updated guide to root, TWRP and find a basic slim rom?
phaleg said:
I know thread is old, but I am trying to find a walkthrough to help a buddy with his A300FU...
Where do I find an updated guide to root, TWRP and find a basic slim rom?
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The roms are on the Original Dev and Developer boards. That's exactly where you'll find TWRP too (just search A300FU and A3FU on these boards and you'll have a view of your options).
And flash SuperSU in twrp for root.
PlutoDelic said:
The roms are on the Original Dev and Developer boards. That's exactly where you'll find TWRP too (just search A300FU and A3FU on these boards and you'll have a view of your options).
And flash SuperSU in twrp for root.
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Hi!
Would you link me these please?
I find only an older version of these recovery 2.8.x
phaleg said:
Hi!
Would you link me these please?
I find only an older version of these recovery 2.8.x
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...overy-samsung-galaxy-a72015-sm-a700f-t3362283
PlutoDelic said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...overy-samsung-galaxy-a72015-sm-a700f-t3362283
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Thanks!
So I understand I have to flash that *.tar recovery file using Odin, after rooting, correct?
Would you use Odin to root or Kingo PC version?
phaleg said:
Thanks!
So I understand I have to flash that *.tar recovery file using Odin, after rooting, correct?
Would you use Odin to root or Kingo PC version?
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I dont like/trust any other rooting method except SuperSU.
1. Flash TWRP.tar with odin, make sure you untick auto-reboot on odin, as it will reflash the stock recovery.
2. Flash SuperSU.zip in TWRP.
DONE.
PlutoDelic said:
I dont like/trust any other rooting method except SuperSU.
1. Flash TWRP.tar with odin, make sure you untick auto-reboot on odin, as it will reflash the stock recovery.
2. Flash SuperSU.zip in TWRP.
DONE.
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Can I reboot to system after that?
How can I reboot to recovery with buttons?
When should I flash a basic ROM and gapps?
Which one would you suggest, considering that she does not expect additional weird functions but just a rom (at least 5.1) without bloatware and other heavy stuff to load
ROM and gapps are up to you, there are a few of AOSP options you can choose.
To flash TWRP through odin, use vol down + home + power
To boot to recovery (twrp), vol up + home + power.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Stock Marshmallow 6.0.1

Plz Help to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F stock Marshmallow 6.0.1
I'm interested too. If it was also knox 0x0 would be perfect.....
@yassinmixpro, did you try @Azar_98's suggestion? If yes, does it work well? Thanks.
It works very well ever since.
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Is it possible to install supersu with flashfire while keeping knox 0x0?
IceBlizzard said:
Is it possible to install supersu with flashfire while keeping knox 0x0?
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flashfire needs root, how do you want to grant flashfire root access if you don't have root?
Tkkg1994 said:
flashfire needs root, how do you want to grant flashfire root access if you don't have root?
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Flash alexandr 4.4 old version, root it, use flashfire to install 6.0 and keep root? It worked for me before 4.4 to 5.0 0x0 knox and xposed and root etc
IceBlizzard said:
Flash alexandr 4.4 old version, root it, use flashfire to install 6.0 and keep root? It worked for me before 4.4 to 5.0 0x0 knox and xposed and root etc
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M is different, requires a modified bootloader.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
I had root on my g900f on 5 but flashed 6 and lost root - if i flash twrp and superuser files from above will i b atight ? Thanks in advance
NexusCrazy said:
I had root on my g900f on 5 but flashed 6 and lost root - if i flash twrp and superuser files from above will i b atight ? Thanks in advance
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Just flash this trough odin. https://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Wipe the ****ing cache before asking questions!
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yassinmixpro said:
Plz Help to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F stock Marshmallow 6.0.1
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https://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Flash this trough odin. Add it to AP then while phone is is download mode plug it to pc and hit start
Wipe the ****ing cache before asking questions!
Hi i want to root Stock 6.0.1 mm and keep stock recovery. So do we have to flash TWRP in order to root stock 6.0.1 mm? Or just flashing the cf-root file via odin alone will give root access? Thanks
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CF-root via odin will root your device and you'll keep stock recovery.
I wonder what's the point of keeping stock recovery by the way
vorta251 said:
CF-root via odin will root your device and you'll keep stock recovery.
I wonder what's the point of keeping stock recovery by the way
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Thanks, i tend to use stock samsung rom always, but just like root to remove crap, titanium backup and some apps that require root permissions. Btw what options on odin do we tick when flashing the cf-root file?
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Hmm, I guess if you never need to flash anything then keeping the original could be OK.
I'd say trwp is still useful to perform backup (entire rom at a time).
Well normally, you don't need to tick any options (the useful ones are ticked already).
So, only auto reboot and F.Reset time should be ticked.
vorta251 said:
Hmm, I guess if you never need to flash anything then keeping the original could be OK.
I'd say trwp is still useful to perform backup (entire rom at a time).
Well normally, you don't need to tick any options (the useful ones are ticked already).
So, only auto reboot and F.Reset time should be ticked.
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When i had the S4 a few years ago, i had clockworkmod recovery which was great and i was familiar with, but was not ever a fan of twrp even then, so decided to stay stock with the s5 but thanks for the help mate.
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vorta251 said:
Hmm, I guess if you never need to flash anything then keeping the original could be OK.
I'd say trwp is still useful to perform backup (entire rom at a time).
Well normally, you don't need to tick any options (the useful ones are ticked already).
So, only auto reboot and F.Reset time should be ticked.
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Hi mate, just rooted my s5 via odin and cf-root file. However every time I reboot the phone, i get a "Set warranty bit" message in yellow at the top of the screen, I did do a wipe cache after I rooted. How do i remove that message? thanks
To my knowledge, you can't get rid of this message which was tripped by the rooting process.
But it doesn't make any difference anyway so you might as well leave it!
Then, you can run the root to the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Android 6.0.1 and Kernel of May 31, 2016 without triggering this blessed knox 0x1?
I still have not figured out if it is feasible, and if you can do as you progress? Towelroot works?
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[...]Towelroot works?
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It doesn't. I installed all these automatic upgrades and tried to use towelroot, but it said, that the device isn't supported. :crying: :crying: :crying:
do i need to unlock the boooader before or after
do i need to unlock the boooader before or after?
or not at all?
obviously the first file that i need to flash (twrp) is the custom recovery.
do i unlock the bootloader before this?

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