Ok. So i read the introduction sticky thread on the galaxy s4 (verizon) and none of it really makes much sense. Im trying to learn how to root my phone and do things with it obviously. I have installed different launchers on my phone and i work in retail with phones so i understand the basics, not a complete noob here ^.^ but the whole rooting/jailbreaking thing is a new turf im unfamiliar with but i would like to dip a toe into the field. anyone who can explain a good before rooting lesson would be very helpful.
Hi there,
You may start reading and asking in the device related forums, where owners of this phone can help you more:
> Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
FYI:
[WIP] What you need to know before, during and after modifying your verizon S4
[VIDEOS] S4 How to Root, Recovery, flash roms & much more
[GUIDE] Official List of Roms, Mods, Kernels, Root, etc
Good luck
Thread closed, thank you.
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Ok guys, im not sure if this is the right thread, but I have a sprint gs4 (SPH-L720) and I need to know some things about it before I root it and flash a different Rom. The last phone I rooted was an HTC evo 4g, so you can see that its been awhile since Ive done this lol. I am currently experimenting with using my gs4 as a wifi-only phone. I have NO phone service right now on my gs4. I want to know if my phone is a 9500 or 9505 and I want a ROM that has a boatload of new features, like call recording, wifi call/texting support, no bloatware, but I also do not want to lose any of the native features that stock 4.4 has. Can some kind person out there help me with my model number (i9500 or i9505?) so I wont brick my phone and give me a list of some awesome ROMs to choose from? sorry if this is the wrong thread, this is my first time on this forum. Thanks for the help guys.
Hi,
This very informative thread has links to everything you could ever need... Just browse through it carefully. Covers roms, Root guides... Etc...
> Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General > [DIRECTORY][☆ ★ 3/5/14 ☆ ★] Everything GS4/Android - ROMS/KERNELS/THEMES/GUIDES +MORE
And here is a great help thread for any further questions about anything...
> Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [NOOB FRIENDLY] Sprint Galaxy S4 Questions Thread - ALL Are Welcome!
Good luck!
Thank you. Thread closed.
I had attempted to reflash my At&T Galaxy Note 2 I1317 to a previous ROM from 4.4.2 or whatever the most current firmware is, and did not know that the firmware would prevent this, I've attempted loading several different ROMs through Odin and I was only able to find one that worked and would pass on Odin, and samsung kies would not register the phone to restore or recover it, but now when I start the phone it goes to the final samsung logo right before the phone would be useable and stays there, I've tried looking everywhere I could and being new to this i have honestly little idea what i need to do, but if I can even get the phone back to the most recent firmware and working I would be beyond satisfied what should I do?
Hi,
First I'm going to suggest you read through the guides and tutorials that are linked in this thread.
> AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II > AT&T Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > ***STICKY THREAD (All Sticky Threads Here)***
Read them well and read them twice. I say this because you honestly don't seem to understand what different things are for or how to use them. For example, Odin is for flashing official firmware and custom recovery mostly, not for roms. And kies won't work as soon as you modified your device. Also, Odin won't work if Kies is running on you pc. These are important things to understand, or you could destroy your device.
Not lecturing you... Just trying to help. Reading all the guides and tutorials will give you the knowledge to do this stuff far safer.
K... That said, for help, if you still need it after the thread above, and future questions on this device.... You can ask here,
> AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II > AT&T Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck! ?
Thank you. Thread closed.
I may appear a little simple but I have just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT i9505). It's vodafone (don't know if that matters). I want to install a kernal to overclock etc and custom ROM, but talks of bricking if you use the wrong one has frozen me and I need to know if ANY ROM/kernal that is compatible with the i9505 will be ok. I'm just a little confused, being new to all this. Any helplful advice would be most appreciated. Thank you all very much, and sorry to be so numb!
Hi,
I'm not sure what you mean about the bricking, but I do know that if you flash anything not designed for your exact device model, yes, you can and likely will brick. So just be sure anything you want to flash is for your exact model number and that you follow the instructions exactly.
Any more questions about this or anything else can be asked on this dedicated help thread for your device,
> Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505, i9505G, i9506 > Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly
Good luck!
P. S. If you want to learn more and build your confidence, read through some of the sticky guides, FAQ's and tutorials found here your devices Q&A and general sections, here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4
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Hi folks,
I'm trying to root and old Samsung Galaxy S2 that i've got so I can use a different sim in it [I'm taking it to a festival and don't want to trash my other phone].
I've been trawling the web for hours now and seen various different ways of rooting the phone, but none of them seem to work for me.
I was wondering if anyone would be able to point to a completely idiot-proof, solid way of getting me through the process?
Any help is very much appreciated. Tearing my hair out here!!
Thanks
G
Hi there
You'd be best served asking for help from the experts who own your device, here:
[Q&A][SGS2][Newbies][Experienced Users][RCs] New members friendly Q&A thread - read second post of this Q&A thread first.
Good luck
Hello
I bought a new/ used S5 (to replace my rooted S3) and had hoped to root it as well. Towel root made rooting very easy back then (for my S3) and now as I read the threads with people having the same S5 config as mine, there seems to be no way to root......not even by downgrading to 4.4. Is this correct ?
Being new to this, I am a bit confused about the other custom ROMs being discussed. Even though the custom ROMs give me new and different functionality.....are they another avenue to accomplish ROOT and more ?
Thanks much
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist.
You can post your question in your device forum help section to get further help:
Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!