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[Q] ATT rooted S4 build JDQ39.I337UCUAMF3, is installing a custom ROM possible?

Dear Community,
Let me get my specs out of the way and then i'll ask my question.
I've got a rooted AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4,
Running Android 4.2.2
Build Number
I've followed the guides for rooting MF3 s4 devices, and can verify that i'm rooted via Titanium Backup and other SU requests I am able to allow.
My question is where to head next to learn any method of actually installing a custom ROM onto my device.
I have asked this question in a number of forums where i've learned to successfully root my device, but have only received responses akin to, "not possible"
but why? or is this not true? and where would one check daily to see when a method is developed to install a custom ROM?
Thanks for your help!!
Cheers

[Q] Cannot Get Phone to Root

So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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Did you try https://www.towelroot.com/

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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Click to collapse
The root methods you have listed are intended for older versions. The only functioning NC1 root method is towelroot. Please check the all things NC1 thread prior to posting. All info can be found there. The person above has given the link to towelroot. If you go to the galaxy s5 forums, you can get a tutorial on it, but it's pretty straightforward. Enjoy your rooted device.

Remember that the phone has a locked boot loader. So, the stock kernel and recovery cannot be replaced. The only working recovery is safestrap. There is also restrictions on the Roms that can be flashed.
More info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

All Questions and Help issues belong in Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section
Thanks
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You can use TowelRoot for your phone

[Q] Help/Questions regarding rooting Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 4.4.2

Hi all,
It has been a few years since I rooted my last Android device and I seem to be having some difficulties in rooting my current Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 running Android 4.4.2.
Please see attached screenshot of my phone Baseband version, build number, etc.
Are there any supported root methods for my device?
How important is the build number/baseband version when attempting to root?
I seem to be able to find root info for similar devices although quoting a different build number etc.
I attempted to use the chain fire auto root and selected the root file for the Qualcomm international and it did flashed in Odin and showed PASS but did not grant SU privileges.
Luckily my phone was fully functional after a hard reset, although I am wondering whether these methods of rooting are still working for my version of Note 3.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
For ease of reference my build number is:
KOT49H.N9005XXUENE3

Is there a possibility that it is not possible to root my SM-N9005 due to the particular build number?

Bump - ANY help at all would be greatly appreciated!

I have attempted to search around for any useful threads, although I am not having any luck.
Can anyone even suggest a method which I could investigate further, or even possibly direct me to an existing thread which may prove useful?
Thanks in advance,
Alex.

Flash latest TWRP to the N9005 through Odin. Then boot in TWRP and flash the latest cf root from chainfire.
http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
That's how I do it all the time and have no problems.
Sent from my SM-N9005

Towelroot on Samsung Galaxy s5 Verizon

Hello all. I've searched the threads as much as I can and haven't been able to find a solution for my dilemma. I have a Samsung Galaxy s5 Verizon and want to root it using towelroot.
Android version: 5.0
Kernel version: 3.4.0 Thursday, February 18, 2016
Build number LRX21T.G900VVRU2BPB1
Now, when I attempted to root with towelroot I pressed the button in the app, and it said " this device is not supported". I then tried the modstring codes, but none worked. So after reading a little more I found that towelroot works on Verizon S5's, and was indeed made for them, however it only works on those with a kernel build date before a specified date (before June 3 2014)
Having this information in hand it made sense to me that I should downgrade my phone in an effort to make towelroot function. So i researched it and located the correct stock firmware for my model, and selected an android version of 4.2.2 and one just newer than that and attempted to flash my phone with them both. I followed the instructions to the letter. When it didn't work I did some more looking. I turned on USB debugging mode, made sure reactivation lock was off, and even removed my SD and Sim card. Each attempt failed on Odin. I'm stumped as to how to get it to work. Help?

Towelroot does not work on Android 5, and since you are on "PB1" you can not downgrade to a previous version.
Check out this thread, it explains how to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370

Help with rooting the unrootable G900V Kernel 3.4.0 mm

I've searched through countless threads on xda and I couldn't find any way to root my Galaxy S5.
Phone Details:
Galaxy S5
G900V
eMMC 11
Kernel 3.4.0
Android 6.0.1
August 1, 2017 Security Patch
KNOX 2.6
There are some deleted images from a messaging app in my phone from years ago that I want to retrieve using EaseUS MobiSaver. I've looked through multiple threads saying that I can root the G900V by either downgrading from marshmallow to lollipop and rooting it, or by using a specific method to break G900V with eMMC 15. There are outdated threads like using Towelroot, and others that recommend KingRoot which unfortunately don't work and keep me in a queue.
I'm posting a new thread for this problem as I haven't found and threads with a solution.
Is there any way I can root my G900V without going back to lollipop, which I believe would delete all of the information on my phone including the deleted pictures?
Thank you!