What surprised me when i looked up for the root and recovery for the S4 and didn't find the easy few steps like i had with older Samsung phones in Forums here on XDA but it actually exists. why no body put it here?
i was so worried that the Exynos octa will make the samsung flagship root as hard as the rest if not harder.
galaxys4root.com has the way to do the root s4 i9500 with odin in few steps exactly like S3. you don't need to download 1.5GB pre-rooted roms or anything else big for that matter.
i don't know if i could (according to the forum law) do the complete "how to" right here or even share this, but i'm sure guys here know what to do with this
the link to the method: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-cwm-method/
This saus that the cwm works on att sgh i336 but to my understanding the bootloader is still locked so we cant flash a recovery someone corrext me if I am wrong. Also has any body tested this on a att version
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skflinch said:
This saus that the cwm works on att sgh i336 but to my understanding the bootloader is still locked so we cant flash a recovery someone corrext me if I am wrong. Also has any body tested this on a att version
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this method is for the international i9500 octa and for the other kinds of S4 there are other methods available now.
this method is already posted in Dev section a few days ago: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255652
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Hello,
Can the samsung galaxy attain be rooted on metropcs?
thanks
Root please!
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Can the samsung galaxy attain be rooted on metropcs?
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I realize this is a new phone, but its relatively cheap price, decent specs and the fact it is on a contract free carrier make for a potentially popular phone.
There are a few threads elsewhere ie:
androidforums Attain 4G - All things Root
There are no specific forums for this device on XDA yet.
Please, please, please let the development begin!
I am willing to use my phone as a test device and assist in whatever way possible. I would like to find a stock img to flash back to if everything fouls up though.
Thank you XDA Devs!
Samsung Galaxy Attain™ 4G LTE (SCH-R920)
Generally
Who sets up a new forum? This is different from the Samsung Galaxy S II Attain on AT&T. (Hence why this thread is here...)
Samsung Galaxy Attain™ 4G LTE (SCH-R920) is on the MetroPCS vendor, with its own issues.
Personally
I've tried compiling tarballz to build a new kernel zImage from opensource.samsung.com (cygwin, Sourcery G++/Bench lite, Odin), flashed the kernel tarball in the PDA section of Odin, notice a red 'KERNEL' verification FAILED, and wouldn't go past SAMSUNG screen; boot loops. New fix to stop exploits?
I'm an idiot, and bricked my phone. It's been bricked for a week now. Need fix plz. OEM ROM?
Is anyone working on this? I've seen maybes, but nothing firm. Don't know my specs, but I assume the same as this page.
androidforums [dot] com [slash] attain-4g-all-things-root/495734-root-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g.html
Hardware version
H:R920.03 M.QModel number
SCH-R920Firmware version
2.3.6Baseband version
CDMA : R920.03 M EL03
LTE: SCH-R920.EL01Kernel version
2.6.35.7-EL03-CL782871Build number
SCH-R920.EL03
root for samsung attain -> http ://androidforums.com/attain-4g-all-things-root/525708-root-flashable-odin-tar.html
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only one optoin
There is no development underway for the attain. The only option is a pre rooted flash able tar. Someone was able to get their hands on a rooted rom which can be flashed via Odin. There are no custom roms but u will have super user access and full root. Please also be aware there is no clockwork recovery, so no nandroid or flashing zips.
I was wondering how one would root the galaxy S3 and flash stock Jellybean on it, would it be possible? I have only rooted my Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 before and it was very easy, but this is obviously more difficult. Is there a way to do it? I have the gt-I9305t Model, on Telstra 4G.
Do you have the S3 or the S3 LTE.
If the i9305 LTE there are several threads here that describe how to root, this is the one I folowed; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914394 but I would recommned this; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935570
Make sure your actual phone model is the supported or you can brick it.
If you do not have the LTE then head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1685, I would follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488 or just go through the thread as there is probably just a rom you can flash via Odin which is pre-rooted.
It is all very simple, just make sure you do some reading first.
EDIT: Sorry, just saw you posted your model number. the 9305t is different so just search the forums as the ones I listed will probably brick your phone.
Why have you opened another thread for some thing that is already available click on c.f. root cwm recovery thread by aus dim this thread will be closed for sure. You don't even have to use search it's on the first page of this forum
It works for all I9305 and I9305t
There is no stock jelly bean Rom like cm at the moment.
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Okay, so my Android 4.3 AT&T Galaxy S4 is rooted (through Kingo) and the only reason I did it in the first place was to flash CyanogenMod or some stock Android variant. Now I'm being told I can't install a custom recovery on my phone for two reasons. 1) AT&T locked the bootloader 2) I'm running Android 4.3.
Now, I'm considering unrooting my phone but even that's unclear and confusing, and it's hard to find people on these forums who are willing to help with these relatively simple (to the non-newbs, of course) things.
Can I flash a custom recovery? Can I run CyanogenMod or any good ROM? If no, will I be able to, ever? If no, how do I unroot? Would it be wise to just wait for the next update from Samsung or AT&T and install it so I automatically unroot?
Much appreciated.
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Okay, so my Android 4.3 AT&T Galaxy S4 is rooted (through Kingo) and the only reason I did it in the first place was to flash CyanogenMod or some stock Android variant. Now I'm being told I can't install a custom recovery on my phone for two reasons. 1) AT&T locked the bootloader 2) I'm running Android 4.3.
Now, I'm considering unrooting my phone but even that's unclear and confusing, and it's hard to find people on these forums who are willing to help with these relatively simple (to the non-newbs, of course) things.
Can I flash a custom recovery? Can I run CyanogenMod or any good ROM? If no, will I be able to, ever? If no, how do I unroot? Would it be wise to just wait for the next update from Samsung or AT&T and install it so I automatically unroot?
Much appreciated.
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im not confirm with it but i read theres a tool called "loki" with it you can unlock your bootloader and run custom firmware. but the rom must provisioned with loki.
search for it and read you in.
hope i could help you a little.
I'm now using Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 with android 4.1.2. Recnetly, I want to flash the S5 roms posted by other developers. However, those roms are in android 4.3 or 4.4.2. Can I directly flash it or do I need to upgrade my device to android 4.3 first?
thanks so much!
You can't flash a s5 ROM onto your s3, it will brick.
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You can't flash a s5 ROM onto your s3, it will brick.
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But the S5 rom is for S3. I found that in the S3 forum. Can you briefly explain why it will brick?Thank you
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But the S5 rom is for S3. I found that in the S3 forum. Can you briefly explain why it will brick?Thank you
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ok, i looked into the s3 forum and i see the s5 rom there.
this is either a rare instance where another phones rom is compatible or more likely what is known as a "port". it wasnt obvious right off what was the case.
either way, sorry for the confusion, it would be ok to flash that as long as its says its compatible with your phone.
generally speaking, you cant just grab a rom for any phone and flash it to another. that would result in a brick, and i jumped to conclusions and thought that was what you were trying to do.
as far as, if you need to upgrade first, im not sure about that.
some roms require you to be on a specific version first, otherwise it will bootloop after you flash the rom.
reason being, roms dont usually replace all parts of the software, but are built off or made to work with certain versions specifically because the use some of those non replaced parts to work correctly.
i would read through a few pages of the rom post. most likely someone has asked if it will work on whatever version or stated what version you need to be on for it to work.
if you cant find any answer, then i would ask the question there.
sorry i cant be of more help.
one bit of advice that i always follow myself, read into flashing back to stock and download all needed files and tools first. this way, if you have any issues, or just dont like the rom, you already have a backup plan in place to get your phone working again like you want it.
just my 2c hope that helps.
It's 2016, and I need to know the truth about rooting the I925. I reset it to factory settings and here is what I have:
Model SCH-I925
Android Version = 4.1.2
Kernel Version 3.0.31-1481643
Build # JZ05454K.I925VRAMK1
Hardware Version I925.03
Is is possible to put Cyanogen on this?
I have tried several ways and the only successful way I have rooted it was King Root. But I was never able to get a recovery on there. I used Heimdall, according to the Cyanogen Website, with no success. I really thought CASUAL was the answer, but now I see that it doesn't work with the updated version. I need the pro on here to help me! I really want cyanogen on it! I am a newbie and using Windows on this..
Try the forum for your model .
I too fall into the same category and have not found a definite answer, has the MK1 stumped all who come against it? Or is root and unlocked b/l a trade secret? I have rooted many devices in my past from G1 to EVOs to newer devices and nothing has been more or less unknown around here like this device is....what gives??
What locked bootloader
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It's hard to find a good how-to with this one it seems. There are many tutorials but usually for the other variants and not the Verizon one. The ones that seem to be for the right device use apps to install a recovery but the apps don't seem to support this model either.
I guess there is no luck for this tablet at all... I got it for cheap at this point (4 years after its release)! And there doesnt seem to be a way to even downgrade
verizon galaxy note 10.1 sch-i925 ver 4.1.2
unable to get casual from the link posted
Take Note Verizon CASUAL(R478b) just a blank page. is it possible For Adam Outer to post another link please.
it is for galaxy note 10,1 verizon sch-i925 ver 4.1.2
From memory Adam is no longer an active forum member .
verizon galaxy note 10.1 sch-i925 tab ver 4.1.2
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From memory Adam is no longer an active forum member .
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So this means there is no fix for Galaxy note 10.1 SCH-I925. Would you happen to know if Casual is available for this model somewhere in this forum. Thanks for your response. mariomr
No sorry no idea .
the only thing that is achieved is to root, unfortunately there is no way to unlock the bootloader to install TWRP
I also found the 4 stock files to recover by odin, but I did not verify it
sorry for my english
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/help/safe-method-rooting-sch-i925-t2950023
Been a while like years since I rooted mine, but it was easy peasy, with Framaroot.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276