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[Q] ROOT the S4 for dummies?

Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version

Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE

malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?

Hello?

Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?

Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?

hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do

Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different

WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.

hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance

WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)

hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware

WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...

What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:

Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...

There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:

I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.

Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work

hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..

greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.

[Q] S5 root

Hi all
Would like to root my SM-G901F can it be done any help please
Best regards

Tescokid said:
Hi all
Would like to root my SM-G901F can it be done any help please
Best regards
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Follow this thread if you are still on 4.4.4
http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-lte-sm-g901f

Tulsadiver said:
Follow this thread if you are still on 4.4.4
http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-lte-sm-g901f
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Wouldn't that method put knox to 0x1? Or am I mistaken. And couldn't he try using towelroot, depending on the version hes on?

He doesn't have a Verizon phone. He has an international model or at least that is what he listed. Not everyone can go up and down firmwares like we can.
You are right though. He could try towelroot first.

Tescokid said:
Hi all
Would like to root my SM-G901F can it be done any help please
Best regards
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@Zim124 is correct. Try towelroot first

Tulsadiver said:
@Zim124 is correct. Try towelroot first
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The full instructions here should help. The only difference is that you need the kernel/firmware for your specific s5 version.

Thank
Hi all
Got my phone rooted towel root would not work on this phone so used autoroot and and got it done
Thanks for your help:laugh:

Back up
Hi all
Would like to install a back up now I'm rooted what will work for this phone any thoughts on the subject would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tescokid

Tescokid said:
Hi all
Would like to install a back up now I'm rooted what will work for this phone any thoughts on the subject would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tescokid
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Your questions would be safer answered by someone on the Galaxy S5 international forum but I found a couple of things. Use with caution as I don't know anything about your device.
Here is a link on how to upgrade to lollipop if you are interested. Also, this custom recovery (CWM) was in the same link. I believe you might have an unlocked boot loader so you are way better off than we are.
I also found this:
Backup device
Quote:
Step 1. Boot into recovery(hold the menu button and volume up button all together simultaneously until the device reboots)
Step 2. Select the backup button and confirm backup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/sm-g901f-galaxy-s5-4g-lollipop-5-0-2-t3053957

Lolly pop
Can I update to lolly pop and keep root any input please ( is it worth it )
Thanks in advance
Regards

Tescokid said:
Can I update to lolly pop and keep root any input please ( is it worth it )
Thanks in advance
Regards
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yes, if you read

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Dev Edition

Could someone please post links to the proper root method for this device?
I'll have one in hand by tomorrow and don't want to mess it up straight out of the box.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, please move if necessary.

Vorridor said:
Could someone please post links to the proper root method for this device?
I'll have one in hand by tomorrow and don't want to mess it up straight out of the box.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, please move if necessary.
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Download the file UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip. might be a different version nr, and put it on your sd card,
Find a custom recovery for your device and flash through Odin,
reboot in to recovery and flash superSU file and you are rooted
watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTz-QuZ-rxo

(REQ) Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A800I (Root) SOLVED

I've searched and tried too many methods none of them worked.
I even broke my device (soft break) while I was trying to do a root using a method for SM-A800F model, and I had a really bad day.
I couldn't restore my device using stock rom it failed on writing boot.img step (using odin).
I had to extract boot.img from the stock firmware (using winrar) then creating a new boot.tar using this tool tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad to fix the problem.
I've tried too many "one click root apps" for both PC and Android (king root, Frama, mobogenie, root genius, rootx, few more) also none of them worked.
any help would be great
Thanks
SOLVED
I managed to get my phone rooted by following the instructions on this reply
IzArsha said:
Download my file here for samsung galaxy a800i root <<DOWNLOAD>>, and make sure you are on 5.1.1, flash it on pda using odin. make sure you enable usb debugging and oem unlock option. Dont tick auto restart, Flash it and when it is done, hold power button to restart, then see the magic and press thanks button! give feedback either it is working or not. and if you want to donate me, please press the donation button. thank you.
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it can be found on page 10 of this thread (if you want to thank or donate)

AliSal said:
I've searched and tried too many methods none of them worked.
I even broke my device (soft break) while I was trying to do a root using a method for SM-A800F model, and I had a really bad day.
I couldn't restore my device using stock rom it failed on writing boot.img step (using odin).
I had to extract boot.img from the stock firmware (using winrar) then creating a new boot.tar using this tool tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad to fix the problem.
I've tried too many "one click root apps" for both PC and Android (king root, Frama, mobogenie, root genius, rootx, few more) also none of them worked.
any help would be great
Thanks
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Pass me the recovery.img , maybe I can compile TWRP .. and you can flash the SuperSU zip
Yea ,, Knox will trip

RVR said:
Pass me the recovery.img , maybe I can compile TWRP .. and you can flash the SuperSU zip
Yea ,, Knox will trip
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here is the file, it's just the stock firmware boot.img
I can't post an outside link in a proper way because of this forum restrictions
dropbox.com/s/hyoaolar7lilpj2/boot.img?dl=0
Thanks

RVR said:
Pass me the recovery.img , maybe I can compile TWRP .. and you can flash the SuperSU zip
Yea ,, Knox will trip
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Can you plz compile TWRP for SM-A800F also? (Exynos 5430)

shubham540 said:
Can you plz compile TWRP for SM-A800F also? (Exynos 5430)
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Pass the recovery Image

hello
hi plz can i get the root for sm-a800i i have the same model

I think this method works, i have exams and cannot try it. could someone please try it and inform us ? It even has TWRP, i don;t know if it is for exynos.

rishikelkar said:
I think this method works, i have exams and cannot try it. could someone please try it and inform us ? It even has TWRP, i don;t know if it is for exynos.
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not working for A8 SM-A800I

rishikelkar said:
I think this method works, i have exams and cannot try it. could someone please try it and inform us ? It even has TWRP, i don;t know if it is for exynos.
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this is the method that broke my device .. SpaceX kernel for SM-A800F not working with SM-A800I, the device will stuck on Samsung Galaxy logo and will not boot ..

AliSal said:
this is the method that broke my device .. SpaceX kernel for SM-A800F not working with SM-A800I, the device will stuck on Samsung Galaxy logo and will not boot ..
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Hey AliSal what about RVR when he asked you to upload your recovery and he wll try to rebuild it with twrp then u can install supersu ?
i will try to send him a personal message

MTechnology said:
Hey AliSal what about RVR when he asked you to upload your recovery and he wll try to rebuild it with twrp then u can install supersu ?
i will try to send him a personal message
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I've already sent him a message, nothing yet, I searched for other solutions but no luck, couldn't find anything, I guess we have to wait.
Cheers

AliSal said:
I've already sent him a message, nothing yet, I searched for other solutions but no luck, couldn't find anything, I guess we have to wait.
Cheers
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ya brother we have to wait hope RVR will solve it soon

Try this method ( the second one, i can't translate on my phone )
hxxp://vinaapk.com/thu-thuat-android/huong-dan-root-samsung-galaxy-a8-chay-android-5-1-1.html
Replace xx=tt before access

theheartbenvn said:
Try this method ( the second one, i can't translate on my phone )
hxxp://vinaapk.com/thu-thuat-android/huong-dan-root-samsung-galaxy-a8-chay-android-5-1-1.html
Replace xx=tt before access
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again not working with A8 sm-a800i
but work with sm-a800f

MTechnology said:
ya brother we have to wait hope RVR will solve it soon
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I've got this response from RVR, But I'm not convinced that this solution will work, because the recovery is not for this device.
it's for Samsung Galaxy Alpha which has 5.0.2 android version, mine is 5.1.1.
I think he just opened androidfilehost forum and searched for A8 and got a file for wrong device:
androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=A8
Here's the link ..
Select in the AP tab of odin
Uncheck the auto reboot button
flash
reboot straight into recovery
Try flashing the SuperSU zip .. : download.chainfire.eu/SuperSU
Keep Stock firmware handy to flash in case the zip flash fails
Download Link : androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008615
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Mine is bought in india, and it says a800f, so i dont know if it will work or not, the root method with SpaceX kernel.

MTechnology said:
again not working with A8 sm-a800i
but work with sm-a800f
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I mean THE SECOND ONE, the one replace with CWM Recovery?

Thanks a lot AliSal
AliSal said:
this is the method that broke my device .. SpaceX kernel for SM-A800F not working with SM-A800I, the device will stuck on Samsung Galaxy logo and will not boot ..
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Thanks so much for posting that stock boot.img it has saved my phone. Same situation here. I hope we will getting a working CWM for galaxy a800i soon.

AliSal said:
I've got this response from RVR, But I'm not convinced that this solution will work, because the recovery is not for this device.
it's for Samsung Galaxy Alpha which has 5.0.2 android version, mine is 5.1.1.
I think he just opened androidfilehost forum and searched for A8 and got a file for wrong device:
androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=A8
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So... have anyone tried this method out?

MTechnology said:
ya brother we have to wait hope RVR will solve it soon
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theheartbenvn said:
So... have anyone tried this method out?
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nope as far as I know,and I'll not try it, because I'm pretty sure that it will not work and it will soft break the device because of the reasons that I mentioned before.

auto root j5007

Need a help, i want to root my samsung j 5007, and i need autoroot j5007, please help me, give me an autoroot j 5007. thanx

opikroverillah said:
Need a help, i want to root my samsung j 5007, and i need autoroot j5007, please help me, give me an autoroot j 5007. thanx
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You can use Kingroot app to root your device. It easily roots the device without any fuss and it is easily available on the internet. If you want i can give you the link.

autiroot sm j5007
AndroiDTechi said:
You can use Kingroot app to root your device. It easily roots the device without any fuss and it is easily available on the internet. If you want i can give you the link.
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I Already try with kingroot, but its failed to root my device

opikroverillah said:
I Already try with kingroot, but its failed to root my device
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Don't worry your device will get rooted. First you tell me you have lolipop or MM??

autoroot j 5007
my device stil using LL

opikroverillah said:
my device stil using LL
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Sorry dude there is no definite or tried and tested way of rooting your device. But if you are willing to take risk then maybe your device will get rooted. But remember if anything goes wrong your device may get bricked. If you want to take risk then i will give you the link:angel:

i'll try, please give the link...

opikroverillah said:
i'll try, please give the link...
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Here is the link -
https://plus.google.com/+LucaDAlba/posts/a4PyLqWARsv
It is Systemless root supersu flashable zip. Just flash it through twrp and the supersu app will appear in the app drawer. If you have any doubt ask me. If this doesnt work i will give you another version for testing. Try and tell me the result

opikroverillah said:
Need a help, i want to root my samsung j 5007, and i need autoroot j5007, please help me, give me an autoroot j 5007. thanx
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I successfully root my sm j5007 using kingroot then replace it by supersu using terminal

root
please give me tutorials...

opikroverillah said:
please give me tutorials...
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Hey did you try my method of flashing supersu???
I have provided the link in my last post.

Link is not working
AndroiDTechi said:
Hey did you try my method of flashing supersu???
I have provided the link in my last post.
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your method of flashing supersu is not working
Plz provide another link for j5007

need help please
riannaustin said:
I successfully root my sm j5007 using kingroot then replace it by supersu using terminal
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please can you tell me how you rooted your SM-J5007 with kingroot cause I tried many times was failed
thank you