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Confused about rooting my i9505 MDM

Hey guys, I've been looking into rooting my s4, i9505 version running MDM firmware. the cf-auto root doesn't work with MDM (according to that thread) and all the other root solutions seem to be for i9500.
So, is anyone running i9505 MDM firmware rooted? can you pls link me to a working solution to root my s4?
Thanks.

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Eclap78 said:
Hey guys, I've been looking into rooting my s4, i9505 version running MDM firmware. the cf-auto root doesn't work with MDM (according to that thread) and all the other root solutions seem to be for i9500.
So, is anyone running i9505 MDM firmware rooted? can you pls link me to a working solution to root my s4?
Thanks.
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First I link you to xda rules ok.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=xda+rules

I have searched. and I explained what I've found. I also asked a specific question about rooting my phone, the specific phone I have (MDM i9505). I haven't found any solutions so far. I have been checking the forums on a daily basis more than once in recent days. you two above this post could not be less helpful. You tell me to search, when I have. If there is a root for my phone, why didn't you point me in the right direction? or is it easier to make fun of people when you don't have an answer? thanks for nothing.

Im on MDM and rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255190 <-- Follow the instructions
In future do ask questions in Q&A.

Look in this section you haw thread like WORLD PREMIER PRE ROOTED STOCK ROMS FOR I9505 from djembay.And you say you haw searched???Wher??
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ok, thanks m.nassy.uk
@muhamet, I have a question, those are rooted roms, not just rooted kernel. I have seen those. Will that mean I will loose all my apps etc? thanks both.
edit: one more question. do I have to root to install custom roms in the future? The only reason I am looking to root is to be able to install roms when I decide which one I want to run. Or do roms come with rooted kernels and all I have to do is flash them via recovery? thanks.

muhamet said:
Look in this section you haw thread like WORLD PREMIER PRE ROOTED STOCK ROMS FOR I9505 from djembay.And you say you haw searched???Wher??
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Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx

snout said:
Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
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You haw all section separeted only General section and Themes section is for 2 Galaxy International version (i9505 and i9500) you haw i9500 original and android devolpment and you haw i9505 original and android devolpment.And you haw i9505ATT section i9505T MOBILE section.
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@m.nassy.uk thanks mate, that worked, I am now indeed rooted and have recovery, ready for the roms! And I do apologize for asking what might sound like a very basic question to some of you. I hope this thread will help others, some less experienced android users. The s4 is only my 2nd ever android phone (s2 was the first) and I'm not as knowledgeable as some of you on here. Thanks again.

No problem
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muhamet said:
You haw all section separeted only General section and Themes section is for 2 Galaxy International version (i9505 and i9500) you haw i9500 original and android devolpment and you haw i9505 original and android devolpment.And you haw i9505ATT section i9505T MOBILE section.
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Just for future reference and no offense given
haw = have.
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snout said:
Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
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Completely agree as a s2 root newbie I've started to learn the ropes a bit more running custom roms on the s3 for the past year or so. The issue of two different phone models in the same area is bound to cause confusion. I have to check twice, I've loaded up the i9500 development section before not paying attention thinking it was i9505 lol.
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thing is, I used ODIN to root my s2 and put recovery on it some 2 years ago, after that it was a case of downloading .zip files (roms) and flashing them via recovery so I have forgotten quite a few things about rooting etc since 2011. but hey, I'm ready now... waiting for a nice rom to come.

I jumped in and got a contract straight away on the s4 from the s3. I don't mind. I got a good deal. But in hindsight I'm going to wait a good few months for any others devices. I'll see this out on its 24 month contract by then god knows what will be out there. Hopefully some custom kernels with voltage control will be released too. Finding crackling through headphones atm.
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Ok, so after rooting, recovery doesn't load anymore. Phone just boots normally. Any ideas?

[Q] S4 Canadian Virgin Mobile - Rooting Troubles

Hi All,
I've spent all day trying to figure this out. I'm a pretty tech-saavy dude too, so I've finally decided to join this forum to post for help.
Carrier
Virgin Mobile
Model Number:
SGH-1337M
Baseband Version
I337MVLUAMG1
Kernel Version
3.4.0-897376
[email protected] #1
Build Number
JDQ39.I337MVLUAMG1
I've followed numerous guides and even 'successfully' rooted my phone using Odin, however when I launch applications like 'RootCheck' and 'Titanium' they both tell me it's not rooted, even though everything went as planned.
My gut feeling, based on some research, is that the stock firmware is overwriting my rooting stuff (I don't know the terminology yet!) when it boots up.
Anyway, I really want to root this bad boy! I just switched to the S4 after 6 long years of iPhones so I'm real stoked to get it feeling the way I want.
Could someone provide me a link to some proper files? I think that's where I get lost.
I currently already have downloaded and attempted to root using this:
- Samsung USB Driver (just verifying I do have this)
- Odin v3.07
- CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.tar
Thanks in advance!

You have superSU installed?

xBeerdroiDx said:
You have superSU installed?
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+1
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SOLVED!
I had to just do the procedure twice and it seemed to work.
I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
Thanks again everyone, now to find out what it all means. ha!

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (T-mobile) Rooting

I have tried to find this all over the xda forums and I'm sorry if I have over looked it somewhere but here goes...
I'm working on trying to root my new Galaxy S4 SGM-M919 from T-Mobile. I have managed to use Odin and flashed the stock firmware so I can confirm Odin works with my make/model but I have not found a tutorial on the xda forums that tells n00bs what to do.
Currently I have been using the following threads to try to get it rooted...
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
On the ladder one I got my stock firmware to flash so that's a step in the right direction, but I can't seem to find any type of "insecure kernel" used in the "quick root" section.
Could someone point me in the right direction please?

arvo.bowen said:
I have tried to find this all over the xda forums and I'm sorry if I have over looked it somewhere but here goes...
I'm working on trying to root my new Galaxy S4 SGM-M919 from T-Mobile. I have managed to use Odin and flashed the stock firmware so I can confirm Odin works with my make/model but I have not found a tutorial on the xda forums that tells n00bs what to do.
Currently I have been using the following threads to try to get it rooted...
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
On the ladder one I got my stock firmware to flash so that's a step in the right direction, but I can't seem to find any type of "insecure kernel" used in the "quick root" section.
Could someone point me in the right direction please?
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Hi,
Look HERE
Ask in the help thread in Q&A if you are not sure.
Sent telepathically from my S4

malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
Ask in the help thread in Q&A if you are not sure.
Sent telepathically from my S4
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Thanks! Just what I was looking for...

malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
Ask in the help thread in Q&A if you are not sure.
Sent telepathically from my S4
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Hey Malybru,
Know any Roms for the M919 that will let me keep Wifi Calling? Tried the 4.3 Google Play Rom but it doesn't have it. Back on stock with root until I find a solution.
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jmaddox31 said:
Hey Malybru,
Know any Roms for the M919 that will let me keep Wifi Calling? Tried the 4.3 Google Play Rom but it doesn't have it. Back on stock with root until I find a solution.
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Hi,
The 919 is not my phone.
Perhaps you should ask HERE
Someone there will be more likely to be able to help you.

How too
arvo.bowen said:
I have tried to find this all over the xda forums and I'm sorry if I have over looked it somewhere but here goes...
I'm working on trying to root my new Galaxy S4 SGM-M919 from T-Mobile. I have managed to use Odin and flashed the stock firmware so I can confirm Odin works with my make/model but I have not found a tutorial on the xda forums that tells n00bs what to do.
Currently I have been using the following threads to try to get it rooted...
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
On the ladder one I got my stock firmware to flash so that's a step in the right direction, but I can't seem to find any type of "insecure kernel" used in the "quick root" section.
Could someone point me in the right direction please?
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Hey man, first download odin 1.85, go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005 is located in this same site. Follow instruction but basically create a backup of all you applications and phone contacts!!! after that power off phone then when its off hold down volume down button and home button then while holding those button press the power button and when it vibrates let go of power while still holding volume down and home (you will get to the download screen. When you see the screen start odin using administration rights then press the volume up on phone. Under the PDA look for the suto jfl file and start it up and it will root for you. Once the phone starts open the store and update SuperSu (I suggest buying the professional to show support) after update open it and let it update the binary files. Your are now rooted my friend, I suggest get titanium backup, adaway, F-Droid (google it F-Droid apk download) install that and look for AdAway, get ROM Manager to flash and backup your current rom, also get triangle away to reset the flash but can only be used on stock rom and being rooted. If this helps please give that thumbs up. Good luck
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jmaddox31 said:
Hey Malybru,
Know any Roms for the M919 that will let me keep Wifi Calling? Tried the 4.3 Google Play Rom but it doesn't have it. Back on stock with root until I find a solution.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I use Infamous ROMs, they are the best in my opinion, lets you fully customize the phones look and keeps the stock applications but without the bloat stuff and very reliable and fast oh and it comes with a few other apps for over clocking. Buy their 3Minit Settings from the store to show support and this will also let you customize the look and feel of the phone and it can be used with all of their custom ROMs.
I'm on 4.3 OFW Infamous v10 Galaxy S4 (this can be install on many different versions phones, just follow the instructions while installing.

How do I root a galaxy s4 sprint with kitkat???

I just updated to kitkat and had to flash a 4.3 stock rom first because every time I tried to update it would boot back up in 4.3, now I have updated to 4.4.2. Now how do I root it? Last time I used cf-autoroot but that was 4.3 is it any different?

fever308 said:
I just updated to kitkat and had to flash a 4.3 stock rom first because every time I tried to update it would boot back up in 4.3, now I have updated to 4.4.2. Now how do I root it? Last time I used cf-autoroot but that was 4.3 is it any different?
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Well first you can do some searching. Then reading. And you'll find in the CF-Autoroot forum your answer(s) too.

leaderbuilder said:
Well first you can do some searching. Then reading. And you'll find in the CF-Autoroot forum your answer(s) too.
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Or you could be nice and help someone out by at least posting some links..

I would be and I have been, but it seems that you could have had your answer within a couple minutes of just searching.
XDA is NOT a support site, though we do provide support to those that are willing to first try and help themselves.
It seems that in the past couple months the Q&A and other sections are filling up with redundant questions that are answered already in stickies, how-to's and the forums themselves. Often time the very same question (like yours) has been asked and answered a dozen or more times already.
Answer is yes to your question, just grab the lates from the threads site.

fever308 said:
Or you could be nice and help someone out by at least posting some links..
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Or you could have saved yourself some time and Googled "Cf auto root sprint gs4".
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daniel4653 said:
Or you could have saved yourself some time and Googled "Cf auto root sprint gs4".
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Yes I understand, but if you actually see my question it was more asking if cf autoroot would still work with kitkat.... not where do I receive it.. I have searched these before and I have the files on my computer, so to the other guy I have tried searching myself first. But I didn't know if cf autoroot updated to kitkat or if it even has too. I'm a guy that came from IOS (I hated that) and we had to wait for jailbreaks.. when I searched how to root galaxy s4 4.4.2 tutorials, factory unlocked versions of the s4 showed up. Which obviously I do not have.. and if I added sprint none would show up...

Well I'm glad you hated iOS. Lol
Here's my post from earlier that answers your question.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50823750
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New to Android and Rooting, would like some help

Hello guys, as the title says, i'm completely new to android and rooting. I just got my Galaxy s4 like two days, and I'd like to root it, but there's a lot of ways to do it, and I have trouble finding my paticular device (which will be listed below). I'd like if someone could point me in the right direction be it here or elsewhere, for how I can root this thing without tripping? the warranty (the knox thing), and preferably easy lol.
My device
Galaxy S4 from T-Mobile
Model SGH-M919
Its dated for Fri Feb 14 (if that also helps, since I've seen the date being important being stated for towelroot?)
4.4.2

I found this on google. Root tutorial for sgh-919. It still in xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005

groovism said:
I found this on google. Root tutorial for sgh-919. It still in xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
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Thanks, I'll check it out

Before trying rooting please make sure you are using the rooting guide for the correct version(model no.) of your phone. As you may be aware, there are many versions (models) of the S4.
if your intention of rooting is to use custom ROMs, then you can have a look at the 'model no. android development' /'model no. original android development' forums here on XDA for the particular model(verison)of your phone (i9500/i9505/i9506). Custom ROMs almost always are pre-rooted.
you can check your model no. using Settings -> About device -> Model number.