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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

Galaxy S5 G900F 5.0 BOD3: How Do I root?

Help how to root my G900F 5.0 BOD3
I been searching xda-dev forum and web for some time now, there's a lot of way on rooting my g900f but I cant find a thread for my phone version G900FXXU1BOD3 I'm afraid that I may brick my phone when I flash root files on my phone when its not for my phone version... thanks.

You can use CF-Auto-Root method for your device.Go to the link below for instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
marlon2567 said:
I been searching xda-dev forum and web for some time now, there's a lot of way on rooting my g900f but I cant find a thread for my phone version G900FXXU1BOD3 I'm afraid that I may brick my phone when I flash root files on my phone when its not for my phone version... thanks.
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androidtweaker1 said:
You can use CF-Auto-Root method for your device.Go to the link below for instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
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Thanks!

How to Root Galaxy S7 G930PVPS5BRA1 ?

Hey Guys,
Can anybody suggest me how to Root my Galaxy S7 SM-G930P running with Android 7.0 and baseband version G930PVPS5BRA1
I searched on many forums and blog posts but haven't got an answer for this. Hope to see some light here.

Creative18 said:
Hey Guys,
Can anybody suggest me how to Root my Galaxy S7 SM-G930P running with Android 7.0 and baseband version G930PVPS5BRA1
I searched on many forums and blog posts but haven't got an answer for this. Hope to see some light here.
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Hi @Creative18, could you post that file on some location I can access it G930PVPS5BRA1?
I was trying to root my phone and broke my system. I have tried with older firmwares but didn't work. I think I need to try with an updated firmware like this: G930PVPS5BRA1.
I will really appreciate your help.
I'm in a bad moment about this.
Thanks in advance.

There has been a partial root obtained in this thread for the edge version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...5uueu4bqd2-t3598647/post76206136#post76206136
It is possible it could be used on the flat version.
If anyone does manage to root the RA1 version, please contact me. I need a rooted version of this phone with RA1 to extract the bootloader and revive a bricked version of this bad boy. You would be doing a great service to other owners of this phone with the same problem as me..
What I need:
To create an emergency sdcard for Qualcomm based G930/G935:
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/sda of=/storage/emulated/emergency.bin bs=1024 count=131072
exit
adb pull /storage/emulated/emergency.bin
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And upload the zipped emergency.bin to androidfilehost or google drive and send me the
Thanks in advance to anyone that is able to do this! I will gladly buy you a beer if it is soon enough (if not I will probably just have to replace the motherboard).

dMonsta86 said:
There has been a partial root obtained in this thread for the edge version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...5uueu4bqd2-t3598647/post76206136#post76206136
It is possible it could be used on the flat version.
If anyone does manage to root the RA1 version, please contact me. I need a rooted version of this phone with RA1 to extract the bootloader and revive a bricked version of this bad boy. You would be doing a great service to other owners of this phone with the same problem as me..
What I need:
And upload the zipped emergency.bin to androidfilehost or google drive and send me the
Thanks in advance to anyone that is able to do this! I will gladly buy you a beer if it is soon enough (if not I will probably just have to replace the motherboard).
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There already is a rooted U version thread. If you have issues with a phone just download the firmware and flash it in Odin.
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

elesbb said:
There already is a rooted U version thread. If you have issues with a phone just download the firmware and flash it in Odin.
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He has the newer binary, can't install u firmware

lvpre said:
He has the newer binary, can't install u firmware
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Yeah. But they said they needed a bootloader extracted from a device? Idk what that would help them with. Besides you can extract specific partitions from the firmware file.
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

finelly a ROOT FOR SNAPDRAGON SM930P V5 and V6 bootloader
Creative18 said:
Hey Guys,
Can anybody suggest me how to Root my Galaxy S7 SM-G930P running with Android 7.0 and baseband version G930PVPS5BRA1
I searched on many forums and blog posts but haven't got an answer for this. Hope to see some light here.
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I also searched weeks and i have it . a simple fast root for our sm930P Sprint and other versions S7 on a locked bootloader . i have done two S7s one on ra1 and the other on BD2 a 5 and 6 . it rooted the first time on both and the speps are simple . no bootlooping apps to install no confusion .simple install.. it runs very very fast and i see no difference from a stock nugget phone other than samsung pay and a few samsung apps dont like root. it even has an over cloke if you want. Flash at your own risk but now i have my titanium backup and other root apps running flawless . on TING . simple two steps involved and no bootloops . i used the system root option and did not wipe data and used the leave safestrap on it or no safestrap installed option . the rest is EASY PEASY https://www.androidsage.com/2017/03...gat-firmware-usa-att-t-mobile-verizon-sprint/
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ATT S7 EDGE G935A sw rev check FAIL need help

Hey im looking for some help im trying to flash the AP .tar file and the phone keeps saying sw rev check fail and odin fails is there a way to fix this issue so i can flash and root the device i've looked online to get help no luck so far thanks in advanced.

sounds like you are trying to flash a file with a lower bootloader version than what is on there already. What ap file are you trying and which was on there previously?

It has Oreo on it right now was trying to flash nouget and get twrp on it I've tried Oreo ones as well.no lucki don't have the phone on me right now or I would send screen shots of the specs I'm at work right now

Whitefleet91 said:
Hey im looking for some help im trying to flash the AP .tar file and the phone keeps saying sw rev check fail and odin fails is there a way to fix this issue so i can flash and root the device i've looked online to get help no luck so far thanks in advanced.
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Hey bud, you are on the wrong forum, this is for S7 edge international exynos variant. Yours is ATT S7 Edge, your forum is :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/help
Even this subforum is for guides, not for questions.
Regarding your question, you are trying to flash lower version bootloader in a device already having a higher version.
Please flash correct firmware according to your model, and post in the relevant forums if you want some helping answers. Good luck
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs

shah22 said:
Hey bud, you are on the wrong forum, this is for S7 edge international exynos variant. Yours is ATT S7 Edge, your forum is :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/help
Even this is subforum is for guides, not for questions.
Regarding your question, you are trying to flash lower version bootloader in a device already having a higher version.
Please flash correct firmware according to your model, and post in the relevant forums if you want some helping answers. Good luck
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Thanks

Whitefleet91 said:
Thanks
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No need for a thanks post mate, there is a button for it
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs