Hey guys, I've been looking into rooting my s4, i9505 version running MDM firmware. the cf-auto root doesn't work with MDM (according to that thread) and all the other root solutions seem to be for i9500.
So, is anyone running i9505 MDM firmware rooted? can you pls link me to a working solution to root my s4?
Thanks.
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Eclap78 said:
Hey guys, I've been looking into rooting my s4, i9505 version running MDM firmware. the cf-auto root doesn't work with MDM (according to that thread) and all the other root solutions seem to be for i9500.
So, is anyone running i9505 MDM firmware rooted? can you pls link me to a working solution to root my s4?
Thanks.
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First I link you to xda rules ok.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=xda+rules
I have searched. and I explained what I've found. I also asked a specific question about rooting my phone, the specific phone I have (MDM i9505). I haven't found any solutions so far. I have been checking the forums on a daily basis more than once in recent days. you two above this post could not be less helpful. You tell me to search, when I have. If there is a root for my phone, why didn't you point me in the right direction? or is it easier to make fun of people when you don't have an answer? thanks for nothing.
Im on MDM and rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255190 <-- Follow the instructions
In future do ask questions in Q&A.
Look in this section you haw thread like WORLD PREMIER PRE ROOTED STOCK ROMS FOR I9505 from djembay.And you say you haw searched???Wher??
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ok, thanks m.nassy.uk
@muhamet, I have a question, those are rooted roms, not just rooted kernel. I have seen those. Will that mean I will loose all my apps etc? thanks both.
edit: one more question. do I have to root to install custom roms in the future? The only reason I am looking to root is to be able to install roms when I decide which one I want to run. Or do roms come with rooted kernels and all I have to do is flash them via recovery? thanks.
muhamet said:
Look in this section you haw thread like WORLD PREMIER PRE ROOTED STOCK ROMS FOR I9505 from djembay.And you say you haw searched???Wher??
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Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
snout said:
Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
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You haw all section separeted only General section and Themes section is for 2 Galaxy International version (i9505 and i9500) you haw i9500 original and android devolpment and you haw i9505 original and android devolpment.And you haw i9505ATT section i9505T MOBILE section.
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@m.nassy.uk thanks mate, that worked, I am now indeed rooted and have recovery, ready for the roms! And I do apologize for asking what might sound like a very basic question to some of you. I hope this thread will help others, some less experienced android users. The s4 is only my 2nd ever android phone (s2 was the first) and I'm not as knowledgeable as some of you on here. Thanks again.
No problem
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muhamet said:
You haw all section separeted only General section and Themes section is for 2 Galaxy International version (i9505 and i9500) you haw i9500 original and android devolpment and you haw i9505 original and android devolpment.And you haw i9505ATT section i9505T MOBILE section.
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Just for future reference and no offense given
haw = have.
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snout said:
Actually - the guy has a very legit question so before you flame him !
I have been in these forums for years and i can honestly say this S4 thread is one of the most mixed up in here !
These rooting questions NEED TO BE MUCH CLEARER, Especially for lots of new people coming in.
Dedicated Thread only for Root I9505 And which root method works - you look around and its in original dev and Android Dev.
Same for I9500 !
Then there is stock / hybrid / custom roms, Pre rooted so no wonder these questions get asked !
Root should only be in one Forum thread for each device and not mixed !
Now im fortunate enough to know what im doing ! but there is going to be so many repeat questions asked in here that its asking for trouble and bricked devices.
It really does need cleaning up.
thx
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Completely agree as a s2 root newbie I've started to learn the ropes a bit more running custom roms on the s3 for the past year or so. The issue of two different phone models in the same area is bound to cause confusion. I have to check twice, I've loaded up the i9500 development section before not paying attention thinking it was i9505 lol.
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thing is, I used ODIN to root my s2 and put recovery on it some 2 years ago, after that it was a case of downloading .zip files (roms) and flashing them via recovery so I have forgotten quite a few things about rooting etc since 2011. but hey, I'm ready now... waiting for a nice rom to come.
I jumped in and got a contract straight away on the s4 from the s3. I don't mind. I got a good deal. But in hindsight I'm going to wait a good few months for any others devices. I'll see this out on its 24 month contract by then god knows what will be out there. Hopefully some custom kernels with voltage control will be released too. Finding crackling through headphones atm.
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Ok, so after rooting, recovery doesn't load anymore. Phone just boots normally. Any ideas?
Hey everyone. I'm looking for the best way to go about porting a recovery and rom for the att tab 4 10.1. Help please!:laugh:
Great question that ive been wondering about too. I wouldnt mind getting rid of touchwiz...
Im all for helping, i just dont know what needs to be done. Wish someone from TWRP or CWM visits our section...
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http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_porting_intro
I'm a noob. Apparently a dumb one because a couple of years ago I had no problem understanding and rooting my phone, trying custom ROMs, etc. Now, I can't even seem to filter through the posts to get the answer to one simple question:
1) I have a Galaxy 5 from Verizon G900V, with Lollipop, Kernal Version 3.4.0.
2) Is there a step by step place for dummies and noobs to take a phone like mine back to Kit Kat and use TowelRoot to gain root? TowelRoot was awesome, but it dumbed me down!
Thanks for your patience. I really did spend 90 minutes looking before i posted!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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wjcassidy said:
I'm a noob. Apparently a dumb one because a couple of years ago I had no problem understanding and rooting my phone, trying custom ROMs, etc. Now, I can't even seem to filter through the posts to get the answer to one simple question:
1) I have a Galaxy 5 from Verizon G900V, with Lollipop, Kernal Version 3.4.0.
2) Is there a step by step place for dummies and noobs to take a phone like mine back to Kit Kat and use TowelRoot to gain root? TowelRoot was awesome, but it dumbed me down!
Thanks for your patience. I really did spend 90 minutes looking before i posted!!!
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I just purchased a Verizon SGS5 and it has Lollipop BOC4 firmware installed and it's not rooted. I'm trying to go back myself and install this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/vzwstock-based-tw-rom-t3077705
I am pretty good at this but I'm also having issues. When I discover the process I will post the directions here. If you happen to find them, let me know. Thanks
And Thanks killa408shark for link. That one is for 4.4 but the link that is provided for 5.0 assumes root is already done.
I figured it out. I made a new thread with the exact steps I took. I hope this helps. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-downgrade-lollipop-5-0-to-kitkat-t3088571
Hello guys long time reader first time poster. I need some help on how to upgrade to lollipop I don't have much experience doing things on android other than using Towelroot to root previous versions and just using some basic Root apps to do something. nothing hardcore like flashing ROMs and things like that. I'm just looking for a guide or a how to on using I guess you guys call it Odin to upgrade from 4. 4. 4 to lollipop. I tried searching but I could not get any usable results maybe I'm not using the right terms. please help me much appreciated thank you
x2delight said:
Hello guys long time reader first time poster. I need some help on how to upgrade to lollipop I don't have much experience doing things on android other than using Towelroot to root previous versions and just using some basic Root apps to do something. nothing hardcore like flashing ROMs and things like that. I'm just looking for a guide or a how to on using I guess you guys call it Odin to upgrade from 4. 4. 4 to lollipop. I tried searching but I could not get any usable results maybe I'm not using the right terms. please help me much appreciated thank you
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If you're trying to keep root, I think there's a thread for that. If you don't care about root, you can go to the sammobile website for images, odin needs to be installed on a pc, put your phone in the correct mode (probably power+home+volume up) flash the image... or just use OTA. There's a thread for everything. I'm a long time reader and small amount poster. This should not be a difficult task to find "the droids you are looking for."
Be sure to reboot (maybe reset) after lollipop update...otherwise you'll possibly have a few glitches.
Yeah I got most of the how to put phone into correct mode and download the firmware. Is Odin self explanatory? Meaning connect the phone. Select the firmware and the software does the rest?
Thanks
Oh yea no root. I'm on 4.4.4. Just wanna update to see how much better if any it is.
also I'm on vzw note 3. But using on tmobile with the band4 enabled. I'm hoping lollipop update doesn't block the band4 or anything? Can anyone chime in on this?
I have a TMO Galaxy Note 3, Rooted with CF Using TWRP running Version 5.0. Im looking to installing a custom Rom but just kinda overwhelmed with bootloaders on or off ,Kernals and so on. I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice to a Rom that would be a little less complicated until i figure everything else out. Thanks~!
EvilSnipa said:
I have a TMO Galaxy Note 3, Rooted with CF Using TWRP running Version 5.0. Im looking to installing a custom Rom but just kinda overwhelmed with bootloaders on or off ,Kernals and so on. I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice to a Rom that would be a little less complicated until i figure everything else out. Thanks~!
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Just head over to android development section and download any rom of your choice. You mentioned your phone is 5.0/lollipop so no need to think about bootloader. While kernel is already in the rom so you're good to go. Just follow instructions in the thread to the letters. Read a few pages of the thread so you could get some info on whether you t-mo is supported or not or for any other issues may have related to the rom.
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EvilSnipa said:
I have a TMO Galaxy Note 3, Rooted with CF Using TWRP running Version 5.0. Im looking to installing a custom Rom but just kinda overwhelmed with bootloaders on or off ,Kernals and so on. I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice to a Rom that would be a little less complicated until i figure everything else out. Thanks~!
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I would recommend Darklord Note 5 Rom, there is an update coming in the next day or two and I would download that update. It is fast and has a pretty good battery life for me. Plus it doesn't have all the random mods that other developers put on their roms. So you can just put the mods that you need yourself.
P.S. Make a backup of everything incase you need to revert back for any reason. Also, there is no way as of now to have NFC working on a custom rom for Note 3 TMO/ canada.
for me try arya mod or the darklord n5 rom