I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 that is now sitting unused since I upgraded to the S5.
The S3 is an:
SCH-I535
Android version 4.4.2
Baseband version I535OYUDNE1
Kernal version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build number KOT49H.I535VRUDNE1
What I would like to do is make this phone a dedicated GPS using various mapping apps like Locus Pro, OSMand, Here and others. The phone was rooted and I returned it to stock and it updated to 4.4.2. I would like to re-root so that I can take advantage of the external SD card. Can someone give me some advice on where to find the correct root and also what stock apps I can delete without affecting the GPS location functions?
Thanks in advance and I apologize if I placed this in the wrong category.
drzcharlie said:
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 that is now sitting unused since I upgraded to the S5.
The S3 is an:
SCH-I535
Android version 4.4.2
Baseband version I535OYUDNE1
Kernal version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build number KOT49H.I535VRUDNE1
What I would like to do is make this phone a dedicated GPS using various mapping apps like Locus Pro, OSMand, Here and others. The phone was rooted and I returned it to stock and it updated to 4.4.2. I would like to re-root so that I can take advantage of the external SD card. Can someone give me some advice on where to find the correct root and also what stock apps I can delete without affecting the GPS location functions?
Thanks in advance and I apologize if I placed this in the wrong category.
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Towelroot would be your best option for root, unfortunately I can't help much with the GPS, I'd suggest using maps but what to disable I can't direct you there as I'm not on the locked bootloader
From my CM11 S3
ShapesBlue said:
Towelroot would be your best option for root, unfortunately I can't help much with the GPS, I'd suggest using maps but what to disable I can't direct you there as I'm not on the locked bootloader
From my CM11 S3
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Will Towel root work with version 4.4.4., Kernal version 3.4.0 dated Sep 14, 2014? I don't want an expensive brick.
drzcharlie said:
Will Towel root work with version 4.4.4., Kernal version 3.4.0 dated Sep 14, 2014? I don't want an expensive brick.
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That I'm unsure of, I'm almost sure that the S3 ended up on 4.4.2 and not 4.4.4 but I could be wrong
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I really need some help. Bought this Verizon S 3 on ebay. Perfect condition and no problems getting it on Straight Talk. However there is NO SVOICE app on the screen or in APPS. Also I'm missing several other options in setup i.e. update, motion and probably more. Current system is Android 4.1.1. Baseband vers. I535VRLG1 Kernel Ver: 3.0.42-cyanogenmod-g70b21fd [email protected]#1 Fri Sep 7 .
I don't know if the above helps but I'm happy to forward any information that may help. I don't need anything different than stock.
Thanks in advance.
Don
Naples FL
Someone installed a custom ROM on it, looks like it's Cyanogenmod or something based off Cyanogenmod. Since it is not Touchwiz-based, it won't have the Samsung apps like SVoice that depend on the Touchwiz framework. If you want to get those apps, you can either Odin back to stock or install one of the custom Touchwiz ROMs.
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newbie here i recently got a samsung s4 through verizon. i had switched carriers from at&T and had a rooted s3 through them which i used kingo root and it worked fine. and i am trying to root it iv'e seen where there was a update that supposedly done away with root or there was a issue i have tried the kingo root method and it will not work i even contacted them and they dont know either. so is there another way i have tried to search here and may have overlooked not sure?
here is the phone info any help would be great
MODEL
SCH-I545
Android version 4.4.2
baseband verison
I545VRUFNG6
Kernal version
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Thu Aug 28 17:57:44 KTS 2014
Build numb er KOT49H.I545VRUFNG6
nic25276 said:
newbie here i recently got a samsung s4 through verizon. i had switched carriers from at&T and had a rooted s3 through them which i used kingo root and it worked fine. and i am trying to root it iv'e seen where there was a update that supposedly done away with root or there was a issue i have tried the kingo root method and it will not work i even contacted them and they dont know either. so is there another way i have tried to search here and may have overlooked not sure?
here is the phone info any help would be great
MODEL
SCH-I545
Android version 4.4.2
baseband verison
I545VRUFNG6
Kernal version
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Thu Aug 28 17:57:44 KTS 2014
Build numb er KOT49H.I545VRUFNG6
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it would be a good start if you look at here > http://www.xda-developers.com/root/#samsung
Good luck
thank you
thanks again for this i guess i didnt search enough i will try that and see what happens thanks again
baudbox said:
it would be a good start if you look at here > http://www.xda-developers.com/root/#samsung
Good luck
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wont work
i have tried per instructions and i still not root my samsung s4 verizon
I got a Verizon Galaxy S3 i535 a couple of years ago. It was initially VRUCML1. I rooted it using guides from xda. It was upgraded to the current VRUCNC1. It ran 4.3. Several days ago, while using it as a debugging device on AndroidStudio, it bricked. The only successful solution I found was from a very helpful YouTube video "Unbrick HARD BRICKED Galaxy S 3 on Verizon (i535, CDMA).mp4".
I've unsuccessfully tried to re-root it, using about half a dozen, or more, guides. The inital rooting was successful, I think because the phone came with VRUCML1. There appears to be a lot of conflicting information -- even here on xda -- about whether or not VRUCNC1 can be rooted, as it is. Is it possible? If so, what worked?
Here is the data on my phone:
Device name: SCH-I535
Model number: SCH-I535
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version
3.0.31
[email protected] #1
Mon Apr 7 23:34:46 KST 2014
Build number: JSS15J.I535VRUCNC1
SE for Android status: Permissive
Hardware version: I535.10
boldred said:
I got a Verizon Galaxy S3 i535 a couple of years ago. It was initially VRUCML1. I rooted it using guides from xda. It was upgraded to the current VRUCNC1. It ran 4.3. Several days ago, while using it as a debugging device on AndroidStudio, it bricked. The only successful solution I found was from a very helpful YouTube video "Unbrick HARD BRICKED Galaxy S 3 on Verizon (i535, CDMA).mp4".
I've unsuccessfully tried to re-root it, using about half a dozen, or more, guides. The inital rooting was successful, I think because the phone came with VRUCML1. There appears to be a lot of conflicting information -- even here on xda -- about whether or not VRUCNC1 can be rooted, as it is. Is it possible? If so, what worked?
Here is the data on my phone:
Device name: SCH-I535
Model number: SCH-I535
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version
3.0.31
[email protected] #1
Mon Apr 7 23:34:46 KST 2014
Build number: JSS15J.I535VRUCNC1
SE for Android status: Permissive
Hardware version: I535.10
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Yes it is rootable via towelroot
Sent from my Nexus 5
Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try!
Updating my post. The towelroot works! I wasn't aware of it at all prior to this because I rooted a couple of years ago using an entirely different method that no longer works because it was originally made for VRUCML1 rather than the VRUCNC1 I'm running now.
I originally was perplexed because, using Mozilla on my phone, the "tr.apk" from the towelroot.com site displayed text-only. I thought the anti-virus was a problem so I turned that off but still no luck until I came across a post in which someone said to switch the phone browser to Opera and download it that way. This worked.
It was well worth the donation.
Hi I have Samsung Galaxy S3 here the info
MODEL
SCH-I535
Baseband
I535VRBMF1
ANDRIOD VERSION
4.1.2
KERNEL VERSION
3.0.31-1152558
[email protected] #1
BULID NUMBER
JZ054K.I353VRBMF1
HARDWARE VERSION
I353.10
Know can some tell me were do i find BootChain version as I would like to root and unlock my phone.
All you need is the program in this thread.
Just follow the instructions and you'll be rooted and unlocked in a matter of minutes.
Dudash said:
All you need is the program in this thread.
Just follow the instructions and you'll be rooted and unlocked in a matter of minutes.
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Definitely a good tool for those still on 4.1.2
Nexus 6 via Pure Nexus
Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337
Baseband version: I337UCUGOK2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-6185444
[email protected] #1
Build number: LRX22C.I337UCUGOK2
I am going to be using an old S4 from At&t until I save up for something better.
It has been recovered to its original state and It will not let me do a software update past 5.0.1 because At&t has never pushed it out.
The phone is also now being used with Cricket wireless.
I would like to be able to just use the most recent stock update from Samsung and get rid of any trace of AT&T from this phone if I can but I don't know for a fact if Samsung ever updated the S4.
If that's not an option, then where do I start learning about custom ROMs, and how to know what's supported etc.?
I don't care about voiding ANYTHING in this endeavor.
I'm an old G33K but rooting, and custom ROMs are new to me. I have spent countless hours on YouTube but it's filled with so much useless info as I'm sure you all know.
Thank you so much for your time in reading this & any reply.
WalPOW=VX9= said:
Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337
Baseband version: I337UCUGOK2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-6185444
[email protected] #1
Build number: LRX22C.I337UCUGOK2
I am going to be using an old S4 from At&t until I save up for something better.
It has been recovered to its original state and It will not let me do a software update past 5.0.1 because At&t has never pushed it out.
The phone is also now being used with Cricket wireless.
I would like to be able to just use the most recent stock update from Samsung and get rid of any trace of AT&T from this phone if I can but I don't know for a fact if Samsung ever updated the S4.
If that's not an option, then where do I start learning about custom ROMs, and how to know what's supported etc.?
I don't care about voiding ANYTHING in this endeavor.
I'm an old G33K but rooting, and custom ROMs are new to me. I have spent countless hours on YouTube but it's filled with so much useless info as I'm sure you all know.
Thank you so much for your time in reading this & any reply.
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Greetings and welcome to assist. I don't think samsung updated the s4 past 5.0, you could just root your phone to remove any at&t apps. There is a very simple guide here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-installed-custom-lollipop-rom-t3135396
on how to install a custom rom on your device
Good Luck
Sawdoctor