how to root s4 i19505 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

As what the title says I need to root my s4,
model is GT-I9505
version is 4.4.2
baseband is I9505XXUFBE
Thanks in advance guys. Sorry if this topic is already posted but I already tried searching but didnt find anything that can help me.

denclaud said:
As what the title says I need to root my s4,
model is GT-I9505
version is 4.4.2
baseband is I9505XXUFBE
Thanks in advance guys. Sorry if this topic is already posted but I already tried searching but didnt find anything that can help me.
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Here you go check out this link
It has all info you need

11calcal said:
Here you go check out this link
It has all info you need
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Hi thanks for the reply. Also if you woudnt mind do you have the specific drivers for this model? tried searching here in this site but could not found the specific model. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/

denclaud said:
Hi thanks for the reply. Also if you woudnt mind do you have the specific drivers for this model? tried searching here in this site but could not found the specific model. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
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No I don't sorry
Don't know if this is what your lookin for ?

what drivers? PC S4 (USB and other) drivers? Go and install Kies and let it connect once, it will DL the proper drivers and install them, and after that kill Kies and Kies processes on your PC and you're set for Odin...
Edit: Then if you need those specific drivers again and on the same PC (or even a different one), then repeat the steps or simply perform the backup with Driver Magician or similar and you'll have them even after the PC format...

Dang! now I already rooted my phone. So whats next for me? Should i install recovery now?

Go ahead and install a custom recovery and flash away.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Whew tried searching for a complete and specific guide on how to flash a recovery but couldn't find the specific one for this model. Any one who has a linked that I can follow? will really appreciate it. thanks guys.

denclaud said:
Whew tried searching for a complete and specific guide on how to flash a recovery but couldn't find the specific one for this model. Any one who has a linked that I can follow? will really appreciate it. thanks guys.
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Download this tar.md5 from here & use it like you did when you rooted it from the link in my 1st reply

11calcal said:
Download this tar.md5 from here & use it like you did when you rooted it from the link in my 1st reply
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Thanks bud! will try it later thanks for all the help!

denclaud said:
Thanks bud! will try it later thanks for all the help!
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No worries glad I could help ya

Another question bud haha sorry if I have too many questions, is this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355&page=40
still good to use? or there is other script that removes bloatware?

denclaud said:
Another question bud haha sorry if I have too many questions, is this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355&page=40
still good to use? or there is other script that removes bloatware?
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Never used it so couldn't advise sorry :crying:

11calcal said:
Never used it so couldn't advise sorry :crying:
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Last question I would to have the CWM recovery and still couldn't find it. do you know how to flash it properly?

denclaud said:
Last question I would to have the CWM recovery and still couldn't find it. do you know how to flash it properly?
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Here is cwm rec (bottom 1st post)here just flash the .tar via odin

PhilZ is an advanced version of custom recovery with more customization and options. It is working great and I don't really see the need to go for a regular CWM; either PhilZ or TWRP should be the way to go - depends on what you fancy more :good:

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[Help] With Rooting my i9500

hi guys
today i bought i9500 ..
i need your help with rooting it .. i had i9100 till now and i'm familiar with flashing method but almost every mobile have a different way to flash so i'm afraid to do a mistake that will make my new i9500 no more then piece of paper .. it comes with 4.2.2 (i9500jkuamd9, build jdq39.i9500xxuamde) .. can someone please provide me a link to a tutorial that relevant for me ?
in thanks and best regards,
moshe
mosheg91 said:
hi guys
today i bought i9500 ..
i need your help with rooting it .. i had i9100 till now and i'm familiar with flashing method but almost every mobile have a different way to flash so i'm afraid to do a mistake that will make my new i9500 no more then piece of paper .. it comes with 4.2.2 (i9500jkuamd9, build jdq39.i9500xxuamde) .. can someone please provide me a link to a tutorial that relevant for me ?
in thanks and best regards,
moshe
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Be aware that Triangle Away doesn`t work yet for the I9500 so you can`t go back to full stock if you would like to, the counter will always be raised and the status will say custom/modified
1. Flash CF-Auto Root from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615. Read the OP well
2. If you want to flash custom roms or kenels you need a custom recovery, i would take this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280457, flash with Odin.
3. Install busybox from Google Play if you want to run stock.
thanks alot ! a quick question .. if i9100 drivers are currently installed on my computer, do i have to remove them first and then install i9500 drivers ?
mosheg91 said:
thanks alot ! a quick question .. if i9100 drivers are currently installed on my computer, do i have to remove them first and then install i9500 drivers ?
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Uninstall them and then install the newest version of Kies for the drivers
gee2012 said:
Uninstall them and then install the newest version of Kies for the drivers
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do you maybe know how the drivers that i need to uninstall called ?
mosheg91 said:
do you maybe know how the drivers that i need to uninstall called ?
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Look for samsung usb drivers or something like that.
gee2012 said:
Look for samsung usb drivers or something like that.
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thanks :good:
mosheg91 said:
thanks :good:
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Press the thanks button, you don`t have to say it

Lost My IMEI No Service.Really Need Help

Hey,
I was flashing me S3 today I did everything correctly, but when I finally got to the home screen I noticed a caution circle where my signal should be, I thought it was just a glitch but when I reset my phone a few times saw it was there permanently.
Here what I mean http://gyazo.com/f64104214e8eb8a044f726317225f322
I look around online before coming here and most required dailing a number but I couldn't do any of that.
Have I really messed up my phone or is this a easy(ish)
I am now downloading the stock samsung 4.1.2 as I have read flashing the stock rom can sometimes work.
Flash MG4 modem
http://d-h.st/bnH
pepo930 said:
Flash MG4 modem
http://d-h.st/bnH
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In Odin? I am sort of a noob as I haven't had this problem before.
If so in Odin, what setting and that do I use??
Thanks in advance for the link
Spunkiest said:
In Odin? I am sort of a noob as I haven't had this problem before.
If so in Odin, what setting and that do I use??
Thanks in advance for the link
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In Recovery
pepo930 said:
In Recovery
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Thanks for the help, trying right now. Can I PM you if theres any problems?
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[Q] Can't root after upgrading to 4.4.2 leaked firmware

Please help! Lost root after upgrading to 4.4.2. When I tried to regain root by flashing CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar, boot loop resulted. It seemed I've lost stock recovery too. After removing the battery and switching to download mode, then vol down button, I managed to boot my device normally. Yet I still can't root my phone. Can anyone advise me on this issue? Thanks in advance.
clivediablo said:
Please help! Lost root after upgrading to 4.4.2. When I tried to regain root by flashing CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar, boot loop resulted. It seemed I've lost stock recovery too. After removing the battery and switching to download mode, then vol down button, I managed to boot my device normally. Yet I still can't root my phone. Can anyone advise me on this issue? Thanks in advance.
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Make sure you have the right CF-Autoroot.
radicalisto said:
Make sure you have the right CF-Autoroot.
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Mine is N9005XXUENA6,
Looks to me like you flashed the one for 4.3, they both have the same name.
Download this file and flash thru odin.
hey_joe said:
Looks to me like you flashed the one for 4.3, they both have the same name.
Download this file and flash thru odin.
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Beat me to the punch. Thanks @hey_joe :good: -- was over in another thread dealing with the dreaded trolls haha
hey_joe said:
Looks to me like you flashed the one for 4.3, they both have the same name.
Download this file and flash thru odin.
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I'm giving it a try and will let you know if it works. Thank you!
radicalisto said:
Beat me to the punch. Thanks @hey_joe :good: -- was over in another thread dealing with the dreaded trolls haha
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I steer clear of the likes of them as I have a short fuse. I just concentrate on those that need help
clivediablo said:
I'm giving it a try and will let you know if it works. Thank you!
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YES yes yes yes ! It works! Thanks a lot, Joe!
clivediablo said:
YES yes yes yes ! It works! Thanks a lot, Joe!
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Glad to help out.
Enjoy :good:

How can I root the SM-T530XX?

Hello,
how can I root the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1?
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I tried Kingo Root, Root Genius and TowelRoot, but they didn't work. :crying:
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards,
Brovning
Brovning said:
Hello,
how can I root the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1?
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I tried Kingo Root, Root Genius and TowelRoot, but they didn't work. :crying:
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards,
Brovning
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Click this link and follow the instructions carefully. The files you will need are toward the bottom (third row from the bottom). Good luck!
Brovning said:
Hello,
how can I root the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1?
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I tried Kingo Root, Root Genius and TowelRoot, but they didn't work. :crying:
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards,
Brovning
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cf-auto-root always for you . And Towelroot too , only with replace the kernel . Look at forum .
repey6 said:
cf-auto-root always for you . And Towelroot too , only with replace the kernel . Look at forum .
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cf-auto-root trips knox and that link has all the files and instructions Brovning needs...
cf-auto-root trips knox
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And I did not know Ay Yaï Yaï. Let the first will search an answer on forum, and then ask such questions.
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Click this link and follow the instructions carefully. The files you will need are toward the bottom (third row from the bottom). Good luck!
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Thank you!
:good:
Brovning said:
Thank you!
:good:
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Did it work?
Same problem here.
Yes, the instruction worked for me.
Brovning said:
Yes, the instruction worked for me.
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Oh great. Where did you get the firmware from? Most online sources look like scams.
andrewedmondson123 said:
Oh great. Where did you get the firmware from? Most online sources look like scams.
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I have a firmware collection, what do you need?
andrewedmondson123 said:
Oh great. Where did you get the firmware from? Most online sources look like scams.
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I followed the instructions and used the files T530_NH7_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 and T530_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5.
But I have no recovery, which is working well.
I used the recovery.tar, which you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab...rp-2-7-1-0-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-sm-t530-t2830798
But with this Custom Recovery for me it's not possible to select a backup file...
Brovning said:
I followed the instructions and used the files T530_NH7_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 and T530_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5.
But I have no recovery, which is working well.
I used the recovery.tar, which you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab...rp-2-7-1-0-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-sm-t530-t2830798
But with this Custom Recovery for me it's not possible to select a backup file...
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There is a newer recovery here, working fine for me (been using it for backups, restoring, flashing, etc. just fine).
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
There is a newer recovery here, working fine for me (been using it for backups, restoring, flashing, etc. just fine).
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I also found this recovery, but I can't copy it with ODIN. I tried the "twrp2840-190114_matissewifi" IMG, ZIP and TAR, but I always got an ODIN-error.
There is also an openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-matissewifi.img linked in this post.
Should I try this img or which one have you used?
Have you used Odin for flashing the recovery file?
Why was the head fool by towelroot if the counter has 0x1 ?

[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

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