[Q] Noob help - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I just bought a GS4 I-337 at&t model. I've got it unlocked so I can use when I travel. I want to root it so I can go ahead and put a tethering app.
after reading a bit I figured i'd just ask.....
how do I know if I have the new firmware I keep reading about that people are being told to avoid via OTA updates...I don't have At&t service and I haven't plugged the phone into my computer to use Kies or anything yet.
I've had a gs3 and a note 2 that I rooted with toolkits....is there a toolkit I can use for this device and can someone kindly point me to where I can find it.
thanks

JonBlaze25 said:
I just bought a GS4 I-337 at&t model. I've got it unlocked so I can use when I travel. I want to root it so I can go ahead and put a tethering app.
after reading a bit I figured i'd just ask.....
how do I know if I have the new firmware I keep reading about that people are being told to avoid via OTA updates...I don't have At&t service and I haven't plugged the phone into my computer to use Kies or anything yet.
I've had a gs3 and a note 2 that I rooted with toolkits....is there a toolkit I can use for this device and can someone kindly point me to where I can find it.
thanks
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Go into settings, about phone and see what your baseband says. If it end in mf3 you have that firmware. Other possibilities are mdb or mdl.

JonBlaze25 said:
I just bought a GS4 I-337 at&t model. I've got it unlocked so I can use when I travel. I want to root it so I can go ahead and put a tethering app.
after reading a bit I figured i'd just ask.....
how do I know if I have the new firmware I keep reading about that people are being told to avoid via OTA updates...I don't have At&t service and I haven't plugged the phone into my computer to use Kies or anything yet.
I've had a gs3 and a note 2 that I rooted with toolkits....is there a toolkit I can use for this device and can someone kindly point me to where I can find it.
thanks
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Read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413746
Read the "pinned" threads in the general section also.

Canadian i337m root with Mac help!
Has anybody successfully rooted a Canadian i337m using a Mac? I have tried multiple times with motochopper but the root never works. I get the superuser icon but it is not rooted. Has anybody tried using this method on a Mac, [TOOL](OneClick)UPDATED 7-8-13 CANADIAN I337m ROOT & RECOVERY? Has anyone had any success with it? Are there instructions?

cory.l.83 said:
Has anybody successfully rooted a Canadian i337m using a Mac? I have tried multiple times with motochopper but the root never works. I get the superuser icon but it is not rooted. Has anybody tried using this method on a Mac, [TOOL](OneClick)UPDATED 7-8-13 CANADIAN I337m ROOT & RECOVERY? Has anyone had any success with it? Are there instructions?
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I don't know why it wouldn't but you have no link. If you need adb to work, try this thread. Ashton is pretty helpful in getting you adb on a Mac. I did it and I am a dummy. Don't you Kies on your Mac. Delete it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
This is also a root thread, but I prefer finding XDA how to's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252500
I don't have i337m so confirm your steps first and do whatever backups you can do
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cory.l.83 said:
Has anybody successfully rooted a Canadian i337m using a Mac? I have tried multiple times with motochopper but the root never works. I get the superuser icon but it is not rooted. Has anybody tried using this method on a Mac, [TOOL](OneClick)UPDATED 7-8-13 CANADIAN I337m ROOT & RECOVERY? Has anyone had any success with it? Are there instructions?
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OK, I found your Tool thread and dl'd and unzipped it. As I thought you need adb working on your Mac. So, go to thread I posted and set up adb.

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Root AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337(Not SGH-I337M) and Android 4.3

Trying to root SGH-I337 (not SGH-I337M). I found a few different chainfire downloads, but non of them seem to match my model perfectly. I tried "SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip" which I found on a YouTube video guide, but it had errors during update and failed. Fortunately, It did not brick my device.
On this site "autoroot dot chainfire dot eu/", I found this file "CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.zip", but it says this is for model SGH-I337M. Which I think is a Canadian model (but not sure). I don't have a "M" on the end of my SGH-I337 model name.
Can someone please point me in the right direction...
Which file should I be using and where do I find it?
Check the stickies at the top of this forum. That's all I'm going to suggest.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
HORiZUN said:
Check the stickies at the top of this forum. That's all I'm going to suggest.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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Please know that I already looked through the FAQ and stuff at the top of the thread for a couple of hours but didn't find my answer. Anything more specific you can tell me would sure be appreciated.
bgmg said:
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Please know that I already looked through the FAQ and stuff at the top of the thread for a couple of hours but didn't find my answer. Anything more specific you can tell me would sure be appreciated.
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Everything at the top of the discussion seems to focus on the I337M Canadian model which I don't have. I have the plain i337 USA model. I appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks,
bgmg
bgmg said:
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Everything at the top of the discussion seems to focus on the I337M Canadian model which I don't have. I have the plain i337 USA model. I appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks,
bgmg
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Check your baseband version and go to the top of the Howto Guide. you should find what you want.
SGH-I337
asfrstah said:
Check your baseband version and go to the top of the Howto Guide. you should find what you want.
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Thanks. I also just took a second look at the top of the thread like HORiZUN instructed and found a video that appears to be for my model. I'm watching it now. Between your post and the HORiZUN post, I think I may get this figured out. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks.
I337
installed Samsung Kies but got this error:
"Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies."
My firmware is: I337UCUEMK2
I may have installed the wrong Kies version because while my device has Android 4.3 on it, it came with 4.2. I'm trying downloading the other version of Kies now. I hope it works.
I337 firmware I337UCUEMK2 root?
Both Kies 2 and Kies 3 do not support my Samsung I337 firmware I337UCUEMK2
so..I'm stuck again and don't know what to do next.
bgmg said:
Both Kies 2 and Kies 3 do not support my Samsung I337 firmware I337UCUEMK2
so..I'm stuck again and don't know what to do next.
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You need to use this guide posted by gtj0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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bgmg said:
installed Samsung Kies but got this error:
"Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies."
My firmware is: I337UCUEMK2
I may have installed the wrong Kies version because while my device has Android 4.3 on it, it came with 4.2. I'm trying downloading the other version of Kies now. I hope it works.
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Don't even use kies. Kies is so stupid its a copycat of iTunes that doesn't work for the life of you. At least iTunes you can upgrade.
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I337 firmware I337UCUEMK2 root?
[email protected] said:
You need to use this guide posted by gtj0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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Don't even use kies. Kies is so stupid its a copycat of iTunes that doesn't work for the life of you. At least iTunes you can upgrade.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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well Kies was only be used to obtain all the needed USB drives and thats it according to the video I was using here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283918
regarding You need to use this guide posted by gtj0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/s
TO: [email protected] regards to "You need to use this guide posted by gtj0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2526964"
The URL says "If you loaded the MJ6 leak, the OTA MJ9 update isn't going to work. Here's how to get it to work.", I don't know what MJ6 leak is and don't think I every loaded any such thing, so I don't think this link/guide would apply to me.
Thank you all for trying to help me. I really am listening to every word of advice you all are giving me and trying to make it work. Please continue the good support. At this point, I'm still stuck
bgmg said:
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well Kies was only be used to obtain all the needed USB drives and thats it according to the video I was using here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283918
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You could of just went to the Samsung website and downloaded it from there.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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bgmg said:
TO: [email protected] regards to "You need to use this guide posted by gtj0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2526964"
The URL says "If you loaded the MJ6 leak, the OTA MJ9 update isn't going to work. Here's how to get it to work.", I don't know what MJ6 leak is and don't think I every loaded any such thing, so I don't think this link/guide would apply to me.
Thank you all for trying to help me. I really am listening to every word of advice you all are giving me and trying to make it work. Please continue the good support. At this point, I'm still stuck
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It will work trust me. Mj6 was a leaked att version of 4.3 then the official was mj9 before they stopped it to fix bugs and brought out mk2. It will work follow that guide. Download the mf3 emergency files flash via odin sideload mf3-mj9 then mj9-mk2 and you'll be back. Follow the guide step by step or follow the updated one ted77usa rewrote.
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I337 firmware I337UCUEMK2 root?
All,
I installed the Samsung Drivers and then completed this video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2283918 which had me use the motochopper tool for the Galaxy SF. It looked like it completed successfully and rebooted my phone, but the device is still NOT rooted. It didn't work and I am not bricked either (whew!!)
hovax615,
I'm sure you realize the importance of me getting correct and not bricking my device. Please advise when you say "you'll be back", what exactly will I be back too? to my knowledge I'm already in the beginning and phone firmware has never been changed, because my phone is still not bricked and not rooted. I have never loaded MJ6 (whatever that is). My apologies for being a noob, just trying to understand and do this safely without bricking or messing something up.
It's late for me now, and I will read any replies and continue this journey in a couple of days, perhaps tomorrow.
I really appreciate your help. Please advise.
Thank you all
bgmg said:
All,
I installed the Samsung Drivers and then completed this video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2283918 which had me use the motochopper tool for the Galaxy SF. It looked like it completed successfully and rebooted my phone, but the device is still NOT rooted. It didn't work and I am not bricked either (whew!!)
hovax615,
I'm sure you realize the importance of me getting correct and not bricking my device. Please advise when you say "you'll be back", what exactly will I be back too? to my knowledge I'm already in the beginning and phone firmware has never been changed, because my phone is still not bricked and not rooted. I have never loaded MJ6 (whatever that is). My apologies for being a noob, just trying to understand and do this safely without bricking or messing something up.
It's late for me now, and I will read any replies and continue this journey in a couple of days, perhaps tomorrow.
I really appreciate your help. Please advise.
Thank you all
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Ah sorry I thought you were bricked. Never mind
Use this method to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473747
or use this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569827
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bgmg said:
installed Samsung Kies but got this error:
"Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies."
My firmware is: I337UCUEMK2
I may have installed the wrong Kies version because while my device has Android 4.3 on it, it came with 4.2. I'm trying downloading the other version of Kies now. I hope it works.
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If u are on MK2 trying to root..... Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 from first post there is SAFEROOT METHOD link. Is one click tool to root your mk2 phone Super easy as 1.2.3......Hope this help you to get start....... Hit THANK button If someone helped you to show your appreciation. ......... and check post #3 if u ever bricked ...I hope not... To get back to mk2 stock firmware
Swyped from MK2 Deadly Venom SS
I337UCUEMK2 Root? (My device is NOT bricked)
This firmware and baseband terminology gets confusing because early when I tried kies, samsung kies calls it firmware (I337UCUEMK2), but my "about" settings on the phone call it baseband (I337UCUEMK2). So I guess the word Baseband and Firmware are interchangeable?
In any case, I'm getting lots of great help here and feel I'm getting close to the finish line. It would seem that I now have two options to try:
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2473747 - sent by [email protected]
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 - sent by both [email protected] and ted77usa
Does anyone one have a suggestion or preference on which of these two root methods is best (or to try first)?
bgmg said:
This firmware and baseband terminology gets confusing because early when I tried kies, samsung kies calls it firmware (I337UCUEMK2), but my "about" settings on the phone call it baseband (I337UCUEMK2). So I guess the word Baseband and Firmware are interchangeable?
In any case, I'm getting lots of great help here and feel I'm getting close to the finish line. It would seem that I now have two options to try:
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2473747 - sent by [email protected]
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 - sent by both [email protected] and ted77usa
Does anyone one have a suggestion or preference on which of these two root methods is best (or to try first)?
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Use the saferoot method posted by ted and I.
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Root Mission Accomplished
[email protected] said:
Use the saferoot method posted by ted and I.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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Safe root method worked beautifully. Thanks you both. My phone is now rooted.
My next mission is to figure out how to flash it back to factory specs (unroot), for when the day comes that I want to sell it (which is a long ways off ) and so that I can be sure I didn't put any malware on it from all the other failed attempts I made. One of those attempts involved booting to safe mode and loading a zip file from sd card. Though it failed, that attempt went pretty far. It actually wiped my phone and rebooted it. It looked like it may have applied some changes though there was some errors during the process and it did not root my phone.
If anyone can point me in the right direction or provide the link to the factory rom and process for doing it. I'm all ears
bgmg said:
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Safe root method worked beautifully. Thanks you both. My phone is now rooted.
My next mission is to figure out how to flash it back to factory specs (unroot), for when the day comes that I want to sell it (which is a long ways off ) and so that I can be sure I didn't put any malware on it from all the other failed attempts I made. One of those attempts involved booting to safe mode and loading a zip file from sd card. Though it failed, that attempt went pretty far. It actually wiped my phone and rebooted it. It looked like it may have applied some changes though there was some errors during the process and it did not root my phone.
If anyone can point me in the right direction or provide the link to the factory rom and process for doing it. I'm all ears
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Ted has a nice thread in the general section with the mk2 update files and an unbrick guide in the third post that will get you back to stock
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DeadlySin9 said:
Ted has a nice thread in the general section with the mk2 update files and an unbrick guide in the third post that will get you back to stock
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks DeadlySin9. I'm still earning to navigate the blog. Would you please be kind enough to send me the URL to Teds mk2 update files and the guide that will get you back to stock?

[Q] Cash reward!! For enabling AWS with 4.3 and MK2 bb

Hello all,
I've read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291589 inside and out, but I can't do it! I've asked questions, and even PMed members that were looking for the same solution, and nada.
My phone is brand new and I need it to work for Wind Mobile in Canada. It's running 4.3, with MK2 baseband.
I can't even root it properly, apparently this MK2 baseband is super locked down.
I'll be more than happy to pay 30 bucks via PayPal for anyone who can help me unlock the AWS on this phone.
I've already unlocked the actual phone, I just need the AWS.
MetaLRasaM said:
Hello all,
I've read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291589 inside and out, but I can't do it! I've asked questions, and even PMed members that were looking for the same solution, and nada.
My phone is brand new and I need it to work for Wind Mobile in Canada. It's running 4.3, with MK2 baseband.
I can't even root it properly, apparently this MK2 baseband is super locked down.
I'll be more than happy to pay 30 bucks via PayPal for anyone who can help me unlock the AWS on this phone.
I've already unlocked the actual phone, I just need the AWS.
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First off, can you provide a little more information about your phone?
Your on the MK2 baseband but on what model? I337, I337M,etc?
Lastly, MK2 isn't "locked down" unless you mean the bootloader portion.
From here we might be able to form a solution.
NighthawkXL said:
First off, can you provide a little more information about your phone?
Your on the MK2 baseband but on what model? I337, I337M,etc?
Lastly, MK2 isn't "locked down" unless you mean the bootloader portion.
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Hello,
Sorry, the model is ATT S4, which is SGH-I337.
Well, I tried three different methods to root it, and none of them worked properly. I'm not that technically gifted, especially with Android, but those rooting apps were pretty much plug and click, and still the phone wasn't rooted. My researched said I need to safetrap it, and with that downgrade the baseband, and then I can enable the AWS, but I honestly wasn't able to any of it.
If anyone is interested, I can even setup a TeamViewer or something. Just tell me which files to download, and should be set.
MetaLRasaM said:
Hello,
Sorry, the model is ATT S4, which is SGH-I337.
Well, I tried three different methods to root it, and none of them worked properly. I'm not that technically gifted, especially with Android, but those rooting apps were pretty much plug and click, and still the phone wasn't rooted. My researched said I need to safetrap it, and with that downgrade the baseband, and then I can enable the AWS, but I honestly wasn't able to any of it.
If anyone is interested, I can even setup a TeamViewer or something. Just tell me which files to download, and should be set.
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Do you have Skype? From what I've read your need to root, install Safestrap, downgrade your modem (not baseband) to MF3. I can walk you through the process relatively simple.
NighthawkXL said:
Do you have Skype? From what I've read your need to root, install Safestrap, downgrade your modem (not baseband) to MF3. I can walk you through the process relatively simple.
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I do have Skype. PM me your ID please. Let's do this!
MetaLRasaM said:
I do have Skype. PM me your ID please. Let's do this!
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PM sent, awaiting invite.
NighthawkXL said:
PM sent, awaiting invite.
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He helped me to get it to work!! Paid and all. Worth every dollar.
Thanks again!

[Q&A] [ROOT] Root Samsung Galaxy S4 with Motochopper

Q&A for [ROOT] Root Samsung Galaxy S4 with Motochopper
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer. Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :smile:
Samsung KIES
jcase said:
I've never seen Kies used to restore a soft bricked phone unless it was from a failed flash in kies
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I, as well as my neighbor have actually used Kies multiple times to bring back the stock ROM on our Samsung S2, S3, and i would assume the S4 as well.. All we did was procure the stock ROM and then use Kies to install it. That being said, as far as i know, you MUST link that particular phone to Kies, BEFORE you actually go through with the Root process. If you do not, there will be NO WAY for Kies to pick up your phone ie: model etc and thus most likely will not allow you to use it in Stock Recovery!!! Youve been warned lol ☺
Also, many, and i do mean many peeps have asked whether or not this method of root (motochopper) will work with android 4.4.2, yet no one has gotten a response...At least not in the 2yrs and 9 pages back that i checked... Could you PLEASE inform us, and maybe shoot me an email as to whether or not it will work...Until then, i am slightly worried it will not and wanted clarification!! Thank you so much!
bOrNnBrEdNeUg said:
I, as well as my neighbor have actually used Kies multiple times to bring back the stock ROM on our Samsung S2, S3, and i would assume the S4 as well.. All we did was procure the stock ROM and then use Kies to install it. That being said, as far as i know, you MUST link that particular phone to Kies, BEFORE you actually go through with the Root process. If you do not, there will be NO WAY for Kies to pick up your phone ie: model etc and thus most likely will not allow you to use it in Stock Recovery!!! Youve been warned lol ☺
Also, many, and i do mean many peeps have asked whether or not this method of root (motochopper) will work with android 4.4.2, yet no one has gotten a response...At least not in the 2yrs and 9 pages back that i checked... Could you PLEASE inform us, and maybe shoot me an email as to whether or not it will work...Until then, i am slightly worried it will not and wanted clarification!! Thank you so much!
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This root method will not work on 4.4.2. Use towelroot on the nc1 firmware.
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Rooting Android using Motochopper on MAC?
I am carefully following all instructions along the way, until I download Motochopper.
It is a windows file, and I can't open it (.exe) on my MacBook Pro. Is there any intention to produce this program for us Applers?
I apologize for bad form, posting in the wrong place, etc. This is my first attempt at communicating in this venue.
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Just read further down:
"This root method will not work on 4.4.2. "
So sorry for wasting your time! Thanks anyway.
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jd1639 said:
This root method will not work on 4.4.2. Use towelroot on the nc1 firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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As you might guess, I have Samsung Galaxy S4 with 4.4.2. I tried to download Motochopper onto my MacBook Pro only to discover that the zip file carried a windows program! (Is that true of all zip files? I have been switched to Mac for so long, I can't remember.)
I came here to get help, or maybe find Motochopper that was designed for Mac use. Then I saw your comment above. Two questions:
1. What does this mean? "Use towelroot on the nc1 firmware" Please illuminate and elucidate and HELP!
2. Can this be done via Mac?? :fingers-crossed:
Thank you for your kindness, from someone whose technology vastly outruns her ability to rein it in.
seiftaylor said:
I am carefully following all instructions along the way, until I download Motochopper.
It is a windows file, and I can't open it (.exe) on my MacBook Pro. Is there any intention to produce this program for us Applers?
I apologize for bad form, posting in the wrong place, etc. This is my first attempt at communicating in this venue.
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Just read further down:
"This root method will not work on 4.4.2. "
So sorry for wasting your time! Thanks anyway.
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As you might guess, I have Samsung Galaxy S4 with 4.4.2. I tried to download Motochopper onto my MacBook Pro only to discover that the zip file carried a windows program! (Is that true of all zip files? I have been switched to Mac for so long, I can't remember.)
I came here to get help, or maybe find Motochopper that was designed for Mac use. Then I saw your comment above. Two questions:
1. What does this mean? "Use towelroot on the nc1 firmware" Please illuminate and elucidate and HELP!
2. Can this be done via Mac?? :fingers-crossed:
Thank you for your kindness, from someone whose technology vastly outruns her ability to rein it in.
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Just run this from your phone https://towelroot.com/
Thank you!
Thank you so much! I will try it.
Hey can't get this to work
I installed the latest version and re-installed
I have the T-moblie 4.4.4 version also my pc and my OS is Windows 8.1 64 bit
jaket1000 said:
I installed the latest version and re-installed
I have the T-moblie 4.4.4 version also my pc and my OS is Windows 8.1 64 bit
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How is that 4.4.4? I'm still on 4.4.2 Att Version
SGH-T999L
SO I MESSED UP SOMEWHERRE AND NOW ALL THE PHONE WILL DO IS VIBRATE ON A BLANK SCREEN.. help911
STUCKLIKECHUCK said:
SO I MESSED UP SOMEWHERRE AND NOW ALL THE PHONE WILL DO IS VIBRATE ON A BLANK SCREEN.. help911
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What did you do to it? Will Odin recognize your device? It sounds like you've hard bricked it.
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Mottochopper
Mottochopper successful root....now this noob is stuck in downloading mode with a green android and the words " do not turn off target!!"
What should i do?
kzmaxie said:
Mottochopper successful root....now this noob is stuck in downloading mode with a green android and the words " do not turn off target!!"
What should i do?
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Moto chopper is obsolete now due to towelroot. Is you phone stuck in download mode? Try turning it off by holding the power for a few seconds. If that doesn't work pull the battery.
StoneyJSG said:
Moto chopper is obsolete now due to towelroot. Is you phone stuck in download mode? Try turning it off by holding the power for a few seconds. If that doesn't work pull the battery.
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Yeah I was in download mode. I'm just trying to get a recovery to work. Should of used towel
kzmaxie said:
Yeah I was in download mode. I'm just trying to get a recovery to work. Should of used towel
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Get on YouTube and search for "galaxy s4 loki ZedoMax". Watch his video and follow the directions to a T and you should have ShabbyPenguin's Clockwork mod recovery. I got it to work. You have to be on the MDL firmware, which is what you have if you used moto chopper to root.
How do I find out what firmware version I have on an S4 before it is rooted?
I tried it on Galaxy Trend 2 and it fail.
trouble with motochopper and rooting
So I've used a couple good walkthroughs to root my Att galaxy s4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297033
and one other guide, from XDA (can't find the link)
both recommend using motochopper to root my phone and every time i have tried i receive the same message
{*}waiting for device
*daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037
*daemon started successfully
now in all the tutorial videos, the process takes 30 seconds to initiate and about 1-2 minutes to finish the process. My screen shows the above message and I've let it run all night. Any help on how to root my phone so i can remove my att bloatware and put on a custom system would be great
Steps I've taken so far and phone info
* searched multiple forums to find how to address this rooting issue (no success)
* phone has been unlocked from att themselves (phone is also paid off, contract is expired)
*developer options enabled
*USB debugging checked (enabled)
* updated drivers from samsung
*used keis to verify updates and to make sure everything is updated for rooting
*factory reset on phone with sim card removed
Phone info (all that I understand that is relevant)
sgh-l337
droid version 4.4.4
NJ4
thank you ahead of time for the help
GeneralBrickwall said:
So I've used a couple good walk throughs to root my Att galaxy s4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297033
and one other guide, from XDA (can't find the link)
both recommend using motochopper to root my phone and every time i have tried i receive the same message
{*}waiting for device
*daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037
*daemon started successfully
now in all the tutorial videos, the process takes 30 seconds to initiate and about 1-2 minutes to finish the process. My screen shows the above message and I've let it run all night. Any help on how to root my phone so i can remove my att bloatware and put on a custom system would be great
Steps I've taken so far and phone info
* searched multiple forums to find how to address this rooting issue (no success)
* phone has been unlocked from att themselves (phone is also paid off, contract is expired)
*developer options enabled
*USB debugging checked (enabled)
* updated drivers from samsung
*used keis to verify updates and to make sure everything is updated for rooting
*factory reset on phone with sim card removed
Phone info (all that I understand that is relevant)
sgh-l337
droid version 4.4.4
NJ4
thank you ahead of time for the help
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You can't use motochopper on 4.4.4. It only worked on 4.2.2, mdl. See in the general forum how to Odin and root your device
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Cheers
jd1639 said:
You can't use motochopper on 4.4.4. It only worked on 4.2.2, mdl. See in the general forum how to Odin and root your device
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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Will do
Does Motochopper still work? I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337M running 4.4.2. Towelroot does not work for me. It said my device is not supported. Would Motochopper work for me or do you know of any other ways I can root my phone?
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CF Auto Root Guide for SM-G928V ?

Hi All,
I'm having trouble finding a guide for my exact version of my 6 Edge Plus. My Baseband version is G928VVRU2BPD4. I have found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/general/guide-6-0-1-g928fxxs2bpd2-t3371526) but I'm not sure if it will work for me?
If someone could point me in the correct direction, or let me know if the guide that I linked to above will work for me - I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
I have the same phone and did not see my exact model on CF Auto-Root.
Anyone have any information regarding a easy root for this phone? SM-G928V
Jayman931 said:
I have the same phone and did not see my exact model on CF Auto-Root.
Anyone have any information regarding a easy root for this phone? SM-G928V
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Most Verizon devices can't be rooted....
Old thread, I know, but I'm desperate. Is it still the case that this Verizon model can't be rooted? No way around it? I need to root my phone in order to do a deep scan for deleted files.
lavatea said:
Old thread, I know, but I'm desperate. Is it still the case that this Verizon model can't be rooted? No way around it? I need to root my phone in order to do a deep scan for deleted files.
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I'm also looking for a root all over the internet, Why is this model not being looked into anymore? i know the phones 2 years old, but cmon. I assume it cant be rooted because of the bootloader being locked tighter then fort knox itself. Verizon devices are notorious for having extra security.
Finally Root
Hey man, i finally got root for SM-G928V, this soluction is the app Wondershare MobileGo (PC), he have a built-in root application.
SheepBR said:
Hey man, i finally got root for SM-G928V, this soluction is the app Wondershare MobileGo (PC), he have a built-in root application.
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Wait what? please elaborate, The program you speak of costs money and i doubt your claims. If a root is possible it would of been posted here already.
+1 - does this Wondershare Mobile Go really works for G928V?
king_korba said:
+1 - does this Wondershare Mobile Go really works for G928V?
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Nope. I downloaded it, does nothing. Cant even detect my phone. Its a waste of time. The bootloader cannot be unlocked on this model because of Verizon and no one is working on a root method because the device is already too old. Im going to sell it and upgrade to a S7 edge. Right now you can get a used S7 edge on ebay for under $250. Just avoid the verizon models.

Please Direct me

I am currently using ATT Galaxy S4 I33t running 5.0.1 and Can someone please direct me to the correct links to root this device.
I am done some searching but seems a bit scrambled and miss information.
Dragnous said:
I am currently using ATT Galaxy S4 I33t running 5.0.1 and Can someone please direct me to the correct links to root this device.
I am done some searching but seems a bit scrambled and miss information.
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You can use wondershare mobilego to root the phone. The software has one-click root. This is the easiest way however the software also install a lot adds on your phone.
If you want to do the clean manual route...
1.You need to downgrade your phone to Kit-kat 4.4.2 NB1/NC1 .
2. Use towel root to root the phone.
3. Install safestrap or flash fire.
4. Flash the desire Lollipop rom via safestrap or flashfire.
You can find all the instruction and files in this post.
question after downgrading can i upgrade back to 5.0.1 or do i have to use a custom rom ?
Dragnous said:
question after downgrading can i upgrade back to 5.0.1 or do i have to use a custom rom ?
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You do not have to. There are stock rooting 5.0.1 roms. You can find them in here.
sway8966 said:
You do not have to. There are stock rooting 5.0.1 roms. You can find them in here.
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Thank you for this information i tried kingroot didnt like that it kept stuff on device so opted to downgrade use towlroot and upgrade back using the keep root method .
What options do i have for Bootloader stuff I would like to get Magisk up and running (Yes I am Pokemon go guy )
Dragnous said:
Thank you for this information i tried kingroot didnt like that it kept stuff on device so opted to downgrade use towlroot and upgrade back using the keep root method .
What options do i have for Bootloader stuff I would like to get Magisk up and running (Yes I am Pokemon go guy )
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Don't know much about magisk on i-337. . I am not sure whether you need a unlocked bootloader to use magisk. I saw magisk on zenfone 2 though. Then again zenfone 2 bootloader can be unlocked. All the i377 BL are locked. Only the initial one (ADB, MDL) could be exploitable (not unlock).
My next phone gonna be something other then Samsung and something other then att for sure lol
Dragnous said:
My next phone gonna be something other then Samsung and something other then att for sure lol
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Then you better be on T-mobile
Most smart phone make for US came with locked bootloaders.
To avoid that I bought international version. The problem with international phone on ATT network is that you can not get 4GLTE signal for mobile data. You can get either 3G or 4G based on your phone. ATT told me that only phone make for ATT network could get the 4GLTE signal.
I heard international phone can get 4GLTE signal on T-mobile network.

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