I just got this phone in the mail today. Before I got it I looked at all of the root methods and I thought this was a good phone. I don't know how to root the phone and the only method that I know of is by geohot, but it doesn't see my phone as an s4 active. My Android version is 5.0.1 and my build is ucucoc7. Please help me I would like to have root access because I have never had an android phone without root permissions and I want to keep the trend going.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
Hi,
Here is a thread from your device section that asks the same question... It should help you,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-active/help/root-s4-active-5-0-1-t3093052
Good luck!
I think the thread that you sent to me was meant for the international variant of the phone. I have the AT&T variant
There is only one section for the active, There's no carrier sub sections. You could ask there if there's a difference though.
Otherwise you could create your own thread in the Q&A section...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-active/help
:good:
Related
I am struggling to root my Samsung Galaxy SIII version 4.3. I cannot use a PC currently and tried using Towelroot but it said it doesn't support this device. I tried using master root but displayed a purple box an didn't respond. I also used Z4root but that didn't respond. Any help please ?
sj420 said:
I am struggling to root my Samsung Galaxy SIII version 4.3. I cannot use a PC currently and tried using Towelroot but it said it doesn't support this device. I tried using master root but displayed a purple box an didn't respond. I also used Z4root but that didn't respond. Any help please ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which carrier variant of the S3 are you trying to root? If it's the Verizon variant I would recommend checking out this guide on how to root Android 4.3 on the Verizon Galaxy S3. If it's not the Verizon variant I would recommend taking a look at the XDA Root Directory Samsung device section, and choosing the appropriate model Galaxy S3 you have which will take you to the correct rooting guide for your device. For future reference questions like this should be posted in the Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section or your appropriate device forum Q&A section. Let me know if you have any questions I'll be happy to help you out .
shimp208 said:
Which carrier variant of the S3 are you trying to root? If it's the Verizon variant I would recommend checking out this guide on how to root Android 4.3 on the Verizon Galaxy S3. If it's not the Verizon variant I would recommend taking a look at the XDA Root Directory Samsung device section, and choosing the appropriate model Galaxy S3 you have which will take you to the correct rooting guide for your device. For future reference questions like this should be posted in the Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section or your appropriate device forum Q&A section. Let me know if you have any questions I'll be happy to help you out .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sj420 is right, we really could use a reliable method for rooting our devices that does not require a separate computer... or am i missing something somewhere...
mlongue1 said:
sj420 is right, we really could use a reliable method for rooting our devices that does not require a separate computer... or am i missing something somewhere...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you upgrade your device through the latest official OTA to Android 4.4.2 towelroot will work just fine to root your device. Otherwise using a computer is going to be your only option I'm afraid.
Hello Friends
I Brought a Samsung Galaxy S4 At&T Unlocked.
Can I Flash Stock ROM or Custom ROM's like Cyanogen Mod. In to it Via ODIN/recovery. As normal like other non branded phone.
can it lock the Phone /SIM or make any problems.
this AT&T model phone need any thing else to do. It is Network unlocked. And i am using my own SIM.
Please Help.
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA assist. A quick search allowed me to find your device forum here (bookmark and subscribe to this so you can access it easily in future):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att
From there I managed to find a couple of threads that can probably answer your questions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413746
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
If they don't satisfactorily answer your questions there's a great q&a thread that you can ask your question in here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320430
Good luck!
Thread closed.
hello i am having samsung galaxy s5-sm-g900a at&t
i ve bought samsung galaxy s5-sm-g900a at&t from USA now i wanted to use it in india
i ve followed methods to unlock bootloader, root, and installed custom rom on it even though i cannot get network
is there any way like softwares or program for getting network by unlocking without paying
please help me with this situation
mubeenahmed said:
hello i am having samsung galaxy s5-sm-g900a at&t
i ve bought samsung galaxy s5-sm-g900a at&t from USA now i wanted to use it in india
i ve followed methods to unlock bootloader, root, and installed custom rom on it even though i cannot get network
is there any way like softwares or program for getting network by unlocking without paying
please help me with this situation
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. A quick search enabled me to find this thread
[INDEX][FAQ][Q&A][ALL-IN-ONE][ATT][SM-G900A][Jul.01.2014]
Look specifically at question 6 and I think you'll find what you're looking for.
For future reference you can find your specific device forum here:
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5
Bookmark that page and make sure you subscribe to that form, that way it'll be easier to find later. Within that form you'll find a dedicated q&a section here:
AT&T Galaxy S5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
When you have a problem or question that's the best place to ask, just make sure you search before creating a new thread because anything you could want to ask has almost definitely been asked and answered before right there.
Good luck with your phone!
Transmitted via Bacon
Thread closed.
I have a straight talk galaxy s3 (sch-s968c) and have no plans to upgrade it. i really like this phone. i got a samsung gear live as a gift and like it as well. after wading through forums for the last two weeks, i have managed to root my phone. now i just need simple directions on how to get the android updated to 4.3 or 4.4. either one is fine for my needs. i tried to follow some forum threads on how to do this, but they are usually too vague for me to accomplish it. help. please.
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. The best place to get help is the device's specific forum here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att. They are the experts on your device. Your device is a variant of the S3 so you may have to work a little to find the answers you're looking for. But here are some tips:
You can usually find stock firmware for Samsung devices at Samsung-updates.com or sammobile.com. They are flashable in Odin. Always backup first, off your device, before using Odin
There may or may not be a root method for 4.3 or 4.4. Root exploits are generally patched with each new android version. Check in the forum I linked you to.
Don't be afraid to ask questions in the threads you've found. They are the experts. At XDA Assist we have good overall general knowledge but may not have knowledge specific to your device.
Good luck!
Thread closed.
I'd like to root by AT&T Galaxy S6, but I've determined that I have one of the newer models that PingPong root won't work on. If I don't care about KNOX, can I still root it somehow?
Thanks
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. First, please register on XDA here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/register.php. That way you'll be able to access and ask questions in all the forums on XDA. Then see your device's specific forum here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6. Depending on what firmware version you're on it may not be possible to root. See the Q&A forum in the link above as there are a number of users asking the same question.