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S4 Updates, Flashing...

Hello,
I have been trying to figure out a few things with the S4 and read a lot of stuff but I have a few unanswered question.
I come from using NExus phones since Nexus 1. Unlock Phone, install CWM and then use it to flash roms or rooting scripts.
Now, I have S4. I am still with their STOCK on I337M (Canadian Model) and I rooted using CF-Auto-Root and ODIN.
What I don't understand, is:
- Can I flash CWM and then just use CWM and SuperSU-vx.xx.zip to root? Why Use Odin?
- Now that I am rooted, if I new SAMSUNG firmware comes along, I am assuming it will fail, I will have to unroot and then apply firmware and then root again? How do I unroot? "Full Unroot" from the option in the app just like the Nexus phones?
- S4 has a counter from what I read, but lot's of warning about bricking phone is that only active on Samsung stock? What if I flash a google stock?
- Can I just use Rom Manager Pro as I used to with Nexus devices...
if I flash CWM, is it replacing ODIN? Is odin a recovery like Odin! If anyone can point out and explain the difference between CWM , ODIN, Nexus phones and S4 it would be great...
I know that now when I go to download mode (Is that like fastboot?) it shows binary as being custom, but I don't get a yellow triangle when I boot...
Thanks for any info regarding explaining what ODIN is...
I also noticed although I have 16GB phone, 6.38GB is system! That is huge! Is that normal?
There are some nice features that I would not like to lose, so I stuck with samsung and just use NOVA home screen...

This is actually the "ATT Galaxy S4Active" forum. S4 forum will have answers to all your S4 questions.
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Opps will get in trouble now.. now sure if I can move it or delete amd repost..
Thanks...
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ssss25 said:
Opps will get in trouble now.. now sure if I can move it or delete amd repost..
Thanks...
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Hi,
It seems that you have been around the houses.
The place you are looking for is HERE

Thanks.. I will do some more reading to try to find answers.. looks like my post just got moved.
Thanks
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Thanks. I found a lot of info at..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
Only thing I still wonder is about updates that samsung releases. It will remove root? I guess I have to wait till chainfire has a rooting script then update.
Thx.
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ssss25 said:
Thanks. I found a lot of info at..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
Only thing I still wonder is about updates that samsung releases. It will remove root? I guess I have to wait till chainfire has a rooting script then update.
Thx.
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I just went through the un root because I was only using it for one thing. I ended up flashing the original ROM using Odin then doing a factory reset and cache wipe. Now waiting for the update not sure I will root until S4 is not longer updated by Samsung.
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ssss25 said:
Thanks. I found a lot of info at..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
Only thing I still wonder is about updates that samsung releases. It will remove root? I guess I have to wait till chainfire has a rooting script then update.
Thx.
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Hi,
Look HERE
OTA will remove root,and the latest will lock down your bootloader.

Hi
I have AMG1... I think this is the latest one but I was able to root.. Will locking boot loader prevent rooting.. Could it be another one for at only?
Thanks
Note: yes. I did notice chainfires note.. But he doesn't say what load is the latest.. There are so many Samsung s4 models devices.. Each with different models its so confusing
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I just installed CWM on latest version of Canadian I337M AMG1... Its good so far.
Xda modder.. There are differences between i337 att and Canadian i337m.. No forum specific to the Canadian folks?
Thanks...
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Is there anyway to unroot galaxy s4?

Hello
I want to update my galaxy s4 into firmware 4.3 I have a root and I wont to used New firmware I just wanna unroot my device then update it by Internet then Re root it again
Can anyone help me?
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[Q] At&t Samsung Galaxy S4 sgh-i337 mfc 4.2.2 [Where do I go from here?]

Hi, okay, so I've had my phone rooted for awhile.
I have a At&t Samsung Galaxy S4 sgh-i337mf3.
I've been using a minimalist rom given by someone on xda.
I love it, but now I'm thinking, is there something better.
1. Can I flash roms above 4.2.2 (i.e. 4.3, 4.4.2)
2. Would I have to update my phone using some odd technique?
3. What technique would you recommend for my build?
4. What rom would you recommend for my build?
Any help would be appreciated.

"mfc" ??

wow
MF3... I'm sorry... lol

rugmankc said:
"mfc" ??
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To flash 4.4.2 roms you're going to have to upgrade the firmware and use safestrap. Read through this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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[Q] How to root Grand 2 SM-G7102 android 4.4 kitkat?

hi there,
If I upgrade my device to android 4.4 kitkat, I can use CF-ROOT ( in link http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-2/development/cf-root-root-galaxy-grand-2-t2698428 ) to root ? Or if not, what method?
Hope recieve many supports...
Thanks all

First get yourself kk. Then root

2 months early this question mate :banghead:
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what about now ??
how to root galaxy grand 2 after kitkat update?

still there is not rooting method for Grand 2 kitkat(4.4.2)

djkks said:
still there is not rooting method for Grand 2 kitkat(4.4.2)
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dear g2 members dont worry guys.. bali bro already rooted the new kitkat 4.4.2, and the good news is he will release the pre rooted 4.4.2 kitkat advance rom on this sunday.. so just wait and watch

Rakesh251 said:
dear g2 members dont worry guys.. bali bro already rooted the new kitkat 4.4.2, and the good news is he will release the pre rooted 4.4.2 kitkat advance rom on this sunday.. so just wait and watch
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Super...

Need rooting for stock ROM. can balliboxer help ?
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We will wait
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dinhphuc1202 said:
hi there,
If I upgrade my device to android 4.4 kitkat, I can use CF-ROOT ( in link http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-2/development/cf-root-root-galaxy-grand-2-t2698428 ) to root ? Or if not, what method?
Hope recieve many supports...
Thanks all
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Rooted! See my guide in my S5 Apps Mod thread in the Themes section (Grand 2 forum). All set and 100% verified.

When will root will available?? I wana root grnd 2 kitkat.and wana know will i able to unroot it?? Will Root file have orginal firmware ?? May i install app in sd card?? Plz give me reply i am new in andriod so.

abilash10 said:
When will root will available?? I wana root grnd 2 kitkat.and wana know will i able to unroot it?? Will Root file have orginal firmware ?? May i install app in sd card?? Plz give me reply i am new in andriod so.
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Please search in YouTube. Video demonstration is available for grand 2 rooting procedure.
If u want to unroot u need to flash only kitkat rom. Else downgraded version will hard brick ur phone
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anand4edu said:
Please search in YouTube. Video demonstration is available for grand 2 rooting procedure.
If u want to unroot u need to flash only kitkat rom. Else downgraded version will hard brick ur phone
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Downgraded version mean jelly bean 4.4?? Kitkat orginal firmware available in sammobile so may i install it and it will be unroot if i want From odin as given process in to install orginal firmware from odin? Reply me

Downgraded meant jelly bean.
Yes. For unrooting u can do that.
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anand4edu said:
Downgraded meant jelly bean.
Yes. For unrooting u can do that.
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Thanks.. waiting for cft root.i feel it easy.

Current one also easy
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anand4edu said:
Current one also easy
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i saw video but i dont understand proprely where do i get step by step procedure ?

thks for the video
tx for video i rooted grnd 2

i rooted phone and while unrooting from stock i get fail help
i rooted my phone and as said to unroot phone flash by stock but i get fail please read my thread help me any body http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...galaxy-garnd-t2837261:crying::crying::crying:

help upgrade my phone to kitkat ..
plz help me upgrade to kitkat ...
it write protection: enable

How do i get the official update for jellybean?

Hi im back on the android hype and ive gone and brought a samsung galaxy tab2 GTp5100 (3g version) and im currenly running software 4.0.4 ICS and it says ive not got an update so i want to know how i get jellybean or which ever is the latest software for my tablet (WITHOUT ROOTING) please thanks
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lewisb246 said:
Hi im back on the android hype and ive gone and brought a samsung galaxy tab2 GTp5100 (3g version) and im currenly running software 4.0.4 ICS and it says ive not got an update so i want to know how i get jellybean or which ever is the latest software for my tablet (WITHOUT ROOTING) please thanks
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Sorry if its the wrong section noob at work here
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Download official rom from:
Code:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P5100
or
Code:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/?
and flash it by Odin program.
Personaly I think Android without root is *** Generally Tab2 have horrible lags and should bee boost by custom modifications...
I recommend you use new custom roms with KK 4.4.2

Ok i am thinking about root could you give me some links to a tutorial of how to root this device an what i neeed to get kitkat
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lewisb246 said:
Ok i am thinking about root could you give me some links to a tutorial of how to root this device an what i neeed to get kitkat
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Easiest way is to just flash a custom recovery with Odin and installing a custom Rom.
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All thuis rooting is pretty new to me do i need to root to update using sammobile.?
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lewisb246 said:
All thuis rooting is pretty new to me do i need to root to update using sammobile.?
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No. Sammobile is for official (Samsung) builds. One can use Odin without root. Sammobile even gives the steps to get it done. Achieving root grants you access to ALL files (system and otherwise) so one can flash custom ROM's and other mods. Of course, having that kind of access means you can brick your Tab as well. I really suggest reading as much as you can about root and custom ROM's before you do such a thing. Knowledge is power when it comes to the root game.
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