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Just did root manually on SPRINT GT

I used the method in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859712 and used the su named su-v3
I have a mac and was having trouble getting the Gtab recognized in Windows under VMWare Fusion
Im on build EA24

I had to redo most of the root procedure after the update to EB28, but I am rooted again.
Now to freeze some of these Sprint apps.

Nexus 4 on Kit Kat motochopper root.

Hi all,
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to rooting. I've jailbroken a few ipods, but that's about it. Today I found out about motochopper, a tool that allows you to root without unlocking the bootloader, and best of all, you keep all of your data. I downloaded the Android sdk, manually installed the device drivers for the nexus 4 in USB debugging mode and successfully ran the program, I thought that I had successfully rooted my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4 kit kat, however root checker is telling me that I'm not rooted. When I opened superuser, it gave me this error message:
The superuser binary (su) must be updated.
If there is a fix, I would appreciate a response, and if there isn't, please advise me on any tools similar to motochopper which are compatible with my device (Nexus 4 running Android 4.4 Kit Kat)
Thanks In advance

I could be wrong but I don't think motochopper has worked since 4.2
I know of no way to unlock nexus devices without a reset on 4.3 or 4.4

I Don't Know What I'm Doing Anymore!

Hello everyone,
this is my first time posting on the XDA forums after doing a lot of research, so please bear with me if I've missed something painfully obvious. My issue I'm looking to get help with is my AT&T GS4 i337.
Here goes the problem, initially I had the FNJ4 (4.4.4) baseband and build number. I was really excited to try custom ROM's like CM11 or 12. I ended up reflashing the phone via odin with baseband and build number FNB1 with a rootable kernel (titled I337UCUFNB1_TWRootable_Full_Odin.tar 4.4.2). This successfully worked as did using TowelRoot (v3) to root. Since the reflash, I cannot seem to load CWM or TWRP much less access even the factory recovery mode on startup (it goes to the "unable to boot into normal mode" screen). And today, I was messing around with the "Disable Service" app and accidentally unchecked the box to turn off the service for SuperSu (even though I re-checked the box, I still lost root). And now I cant even run the tr.apk file to successfully root again - what I mean is the tr.apk installs and says I have root, but then when I check the root with root checker basic it says the phone has not been successfully rooted.
On a side note, I did find a flashable recovery .zip version of SuperSu (2.46) app to get the app back except now, shortly after startup, the app service turns itself off and I loose SuperSu again. I really don't know what to do.
I have tried messing with Terminal Emulator, Flashify, TWRP manager, ROM manager, ODIN and Titanium Backup to try and get SuperSU (to get root) and the factory recovery mode back (I also tried using Safetrap to install CWM and TWRP without success). The only program I haven't messed with is flashing with Heimdall. Oh yeah, I also tried using SELinux Mode Changer (changed mode to permissive) without any success.
I know this is getting super long, but my initial intent was just to be able to run CM11 or CM12 and customize the phone the way I want it. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm not sure how to prioritize these problems.

The bootloader of the AT&T S4 SGH-I337 is locked. This means you can not install a custom kernel or a custom recovery, and thus you are limited to touchwiz based firmware. You can have custom firmware based on touchwiz, however, you will not be able to have CyanogenMod or any other aosp based firmware.
I would suggest that you repeat the process: flash stock NB1, the rootable kernel, root with towelroot, and install SuperSU as you did before, and then depending on where you want to end up, install safestrap or upgrade to Lollipop with the keeproot method. Look in the general forum for threads by guut13 and muniz_ri.

creepyncrawly said:
The bootloader of the AT&T S4 SGH-I337 is locked. This means you can not install a custom kernel or a custom recovery, and thus you are limited to touchwiz based firmware. You can have custom firmware based on touchwiz, however, you will not be able to have CyanogenMod or any other aosp based firmware.
I would suggest that you repeat the process: flash stock NB1, the rootable kernel, root with towelroot, and install SuperSU as you did before, and then depending on where you want to end up, install safestrap or upgrade to Lollipop with the keeproot method. Look in the general forum for threads by guut13 and muniz_ri.
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Got it. Thank you very much for responding so quickly! I'm new to this whole thing (the world of installing custom ROM's and the like) and I'm finding that so many details (Root/firmware/baseband/kernel/ROM compatibility) are so much more dependent on carrier and model number than I ever imagined. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction by helping me understand my limitations. Now its time to do a little more research.....

I just bought a Rooted Note 3 Running Android 4.4.2 rooted with Safestrap

Hi I have been running with a rooted Note 2 for two years now and it is time for a change.
I just bought a phone Rooted Running Android 4.4.2 rooted with Safestrap on swappa.
I don't really understand what I can and cant do with this phone, like can I install a lollipop rom? Cyanogenmod Rom? do I have to stay on 4.4.2 ?
Also, can you tell me what NOT to do so to lose root, this phone seem a bit locked down, more so than my note 2.
The seller sent me this not today:
"Hi Plainbum. I will be shipping the phone out in a few hours during my lunch break. I have wiped it clean and installed a fresh copy of 4.4.2 with root and safestrap. I went ahead and renamed the 2 files in the file system that are known to force a system software update by renaming the files to .bak, so you shouldn't have to worry about the phone trying to update itself. I have included all the files you would need to re-install a clean copy of 4.4.2 unrooted, plus root and safestrap on a 4gb sd card at no extra charge. Please refer to XDA forums should you need steps on how to do this, and take note newer versions of android may not be rootable on this phone. Thanks!"
Can I never run a rooted phone with a lollipop or MM ROM?
Thanks for any advice

If you install a stock lollipop or mm rom then you will lose root and even if you downgrade from them root it lost. Cm and aosp roms also won't work because of the locked bootloader. I think the only 5.x type rom is JasmineRom if i remember correctly

Thanks! Let's say I successfully INSTALL jasmine, do I have to stay there to keep root or can I safely go back to kitkat?

Back to Note 3. Help with flashing.

My Note 5 let me down, so I am back on my Note 3 after almost two years during which I haven't flashed a rom. My Verizon Note 3 (SM-N900V) is still running Eclipse on Android 4.4.2 (if anybody remembers what that is) but I have problems with some applications from google. Can someone please tell me what I need to do to be able to flash one of the latest Roms such as Lineage OS? While I am reading posts, any help would be much appreciated.

Try to use CF Auto Root for the Note 3 to root it. After rooting it, install Official TWRP App from the Play Store then download TWRP 2.8.7.0 (which is what most ROMs require) and flash it in-app (which requires root). Reboot into Recovery and you should have TWRP. Happy flashing!

OP this is not the Verizon forum .