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please teach me how to root samsung s4

Hello everyone, as the title says im looking for a step by step tutorial on how to root my samsung galaxy s4.
Obviously im a newbie here and never rooted any phone so please help me to find a step by step and "almost" safe tutorial for a beginner to do.
Here is my phone model:
Samsung galaxy S4 i9505 4.3 version
Reason for rooting:
-want to remove the bloatware apps on phone
-bored on touchwiz (I guess =))
-want to incorporate music player of sony xperia to my phone (ive seen others that they have this feature even though they are not xperia)
-want a simple but efficient custom rom (any suggestion? Just a simple no more bloatwares)
-last but not the least I wanna try rooting a phone and I really wanna learn how to do it and flashing things on phone, etc =)
Hope anyone can help me. Thanks in advance.

dpdc27 said:
Hello everyone, as the title says im looking for a step by step tutorial on how to root my samsung galaxy s4.
Obviously im a newbie here and never rooted any phone so please help me to find a step by step and "almost" safe tutorial for a beginner to do.
Here is my phone model:
Samsung galaxy S4 i9505 4.3 version
Reason for rooting:
-want to remove the bloatware apps on phone
-bored on touchwiz (I guess =))
-want to incorporate music player of sony xperia to my phone (ive seen others that they have this feature even though they are not xperia)
-want a simple but efficient custom rom (any suggestion? Just a simple no more bloatwares)
-last but not the least I wanna try rooting a phone and I really wanna learn how to do it and flashing things on phone, etc =)
Hope anyone can help me. Thanks in advance.
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Hi this is how to root your s4.
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy S4 to transfer files between the Android device and the computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and check USB Debugging Mode.]
3) As the tutorial might wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed, backup data using the recovery.
4) The Galaxy S4 should have above 80% battery charge.
5) The phone should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
6) The device will lose manufacturer's warranty once it is rooted. However, users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting the handset later.
7) The CF-Auto-Root files work only on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 and GT-I9505. As applying these to any incorrect variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings>> About phone>> Model number and install the root package accordingly.
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500/I9505 on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Step-1: Download CF-Auto-Root file for Galaxy S4 to computer (Download link download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
Step-2: Extract the downloaded root zip using Winzip, 7zip, winrar or any other extracting tool to get a file with .tar.md5 extension
CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5
Step-3: Download Odin3_v3.07. Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v3.07.exe file
Step-4: Switch off Galaxy S4 and wait for five to six seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off
Step-5: Place the phone in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until the construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on the phone's screen. Then press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode
Step-6: Run Odin3 v3.07.exe as Administrator
Step-7: Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully, an Added message will appear under Odin message box. Additionally, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn blue with the COM port number indicating successful connection
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try another USB port, try the one located at the back side of the computer. In case Odin still fails to recognise the device then reinstall USB driver.
Step-8: In Odin, click the PDA button and select CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 or CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5 file according to the variants
Step-9: Ensure Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin
Step-10: Click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and would take few minutes to complete
Step-11: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart and soon a PASS message with a green background in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin. Once the home screen appears, unplug the USB cable from the phone to disconnect it from computer
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500/I9505 running Android 4.3 should now be rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. To verify the root method is installed and working properly, install Root Checker app from Google Play Sore.
Press "Thanks" if it helps

jamesclassy said:
Hi this is how to root your s4.
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy S4 to transfer files between the Android device and the computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and check USB Debugging Mode.]
3) As the tutorial might wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed, backup data using the recovery.
4) The Galaxy S4 should have above 80% battery charge.
5) The phone should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
6) The device will lose manufacturer's warranty once it is rooted. However, users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting the handset later.
7) The CF-Auto-Root files work only on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 and GT-I9505. As applying these to any incorrect variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings>> About phone>> Model number and install the root package accordingly.
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500/I9505 on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Step-1: Download CF-Auto-Root file for Galaxy S4 to computer (Download link download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
Step-2: Extract the downloaded root zip using Winzip, 7zip, winrar or any other extracting tool to get a file with .tar.md5 extension
CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5
Step-3: Download Odin3_v3.07. Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v3.07.exe file
Step-4: Switch off Galaxy S4 and wait for five to six seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off
Step-5: Place the phone in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until the construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on the phone's screen. Then press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode
Step-6: Run Odin3 v3.07.exe as Administrator
Step-7: Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully, an Added message will appear under Odin message box. Additionally, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn blue with the COM port number indicating successful connection
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try another USB port, try the one located at the back side of the computer. In case Odin still fails to recognise the device then reinstall USB driver.
Step-8: In Odin, click the PDA button and select CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 or CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5 file according to the variants
Step-9: Ensure Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin
Step-10: Click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and would take few minutes to complete
Step-11: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart and soon a PASS message with a green background in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin. Once the home screen appears, unplug the USB cable from the phone to disconnect it from computer
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500/I9505 running Android 4.3 should now be rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. To verify the root method is installed and working properly, install Root Checker app from Google Play Sore.
Press "Thanks" if it helps
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threads pretty out dated.... please don't copy someone else work too

Trozzul said:
threads pretty out dated.... please don't copy someone else work too
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threads out dated??...Did i? and if i did so what? The point is to help

jamesclassy said:
threads out dated??...Did i? and if i did so what? The point is to help
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its thankful to post the thread you got it from but dont copy it.

You Can Try framaroot look into the thread for more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
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PreSS ThanKs If i HelPeD YoU ?!?

[GUIDE] SM-T210 PhilZ Touch Recovery + Root

Hey guys, today I'm back with another root guide. Of course it also shows you how to install recovery in case you don't have it. I will try to make the guide as easy to understand as possible, you know, for noobs. It's going to be a long day.
First thing, you can get any SuperSU zip that you want from Chainfire. I have the guaranteed one that I used to root mine. It depends on you. I will give you both links to Chainfire's thread and my file.
Requirements
-A PC
-Your device with USB cable(its battery level would better NOT below 30%)
-A stable internet connection
-Your brain(it can blow up, man, seriously)
A warning before we start:
-Files you download on your PC:
+Drivers
+Odin+Recovery
-Files you download to your device: Root(Chainfire's or mine)
Download all of them before you do anything. Extract Odin and recovery
The drivers are for Windows. I don't know if there are Samsung USB drivers for Mac or not.
Main Guide
1. Enable USB debugging on your device in developer options(to enable dev options, go to about phone, rapidly tap build number until it says that you have enabled it)
2. Open the drivers setup and install it on your PC.
3. Boot to Download mode on your device(Power off your device, then hold power and volume down button. When there's a triangle, press volume up.)
4.Connect your device to your PC via USB cable.
5.Run Odin on your PC
6.Uncheck Auto Reboot, click PDA and choose the recovery file.
7.Hit Start and wait until there's a PASS sign. Plug out your device and hold power button afterwards.
8.Hold power and volume up button to boot into recovery mode.
9.Tap Install, go to the folder where you put the root file in, then tap the root file.
10.Swipe to falsh.
11.Reboot, download Root Checker to verify
ENJOY!
Special thanks
Daffen Kurm (for supporting me all the time)
Liam Francis, Laguire Sien Tiamat and Kamross Sorberg (for helping me all the time)
Kohlner Freisch (idea to make this post after a while)
Squadron 3(Anti-Hacking)

Download Links
Odin+Recovery: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087002864
Drivers: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087004084
Root(mine): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087002856
Chainfire's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

Does this work on SM-T210 7.0" ??
Thanks
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b4zz41 said:
Does this work on SM-T210 7.0" ??
Thanks
Sent from my SM-T210 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Well, I tested it on the 8 or 9 inch whatever and it worked out. But there's a still chance that this won't work on models other than its own. You can check and send me your device's model and i'll figure out another way for you. But don't try this method, it will only make it worse.
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Root
Hey, my device is not starting. It hangs when logo appears. Device was rooted. Can i still install Custom ROM or tell me another solution to make my device work again. Already tried Factory reset but doesn't works.

Nick Silicon said:
Hey, my device is not starting. It hangs when logo appears. Device was rooted. Can i still install Custom ROM or tell me another solution to make my device work again. Already tried Factory reset but doesn't works.
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Ok, you should try the other root zip file, because I posted 2 to make sure that you can do it all over again. Or you should first try rebooting your device again. I'm sorry for the inconvenience

[ROOT] Samsung Galaxy Tab E - T561

Hey guys,
After long search for root for my Tab E - T561, i was able to root my tab with kingoroot pc application. so long story short, i am uploading tar file which will root T561 on kitkat 4.4.4.
How to:
1. Download the attachment
2. Extract it using 7zip or winrar.
3. Download latest Odin 3.10.7 (Google it)
4. Reboot your Tab to Download mode by holding home button, volume down button and power button at the same time.
5. Click AP and choose extracted tar file and Press start.
6. Voila! Rooted Tab E - T561
7. Press Thanks
need any help, PM me

hey tried this but flash failed. now i am stuck at boot logo
imfaraz said:
Hey guys,
After long search for root for my Tab E - T561, i was able to root my tab with kingoroot pc application. so long story short, i am uploading tar file which will root T561 on kitkat 4.4.4.
How to:
1. Download the attachment
2. Extract it using 7zip or winrar.
3. Download latest Odin 3.10.7 (Google it)
4. Reboot your Tab to Download mode by holding home button, volume down button and power button at the same time.
5. Click AP and choose extracted tar file and Press start.
6. Voila! Rooted Tab E - T561
7. Press Thanks
need any help, PM me
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Any update?
Sent from my SM-T560NU using XDA Free mobile app

sammymcalaxy said:
Any update?
Sent from my SM-T560NU using XDA Free mobile app
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3300291

Sorry for being so late!
lijoc said:
hey tried this but flash failed. now i am stuck at boot logo
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What Model do you have there buddy?

- Install Kies3 from samsung.
- It will not recognize the device .... no panic!!!
- Open in menu Tools->Update and initialize firmware
* put the model number and serial number you have in the back of the tablet...
- It will download the proper original firmware from the samsung site and once done push on restore

sm-t561
Not work. F A I L !

bejinaru said:
Not work. F A I L !
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Do it the proper way!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3302935

How do I do it with out PC

I have the T561M Tablet.
Is there a ROM for android 6 or 7 for the T561M ??? At where???
Because I have ROOT and RECOVERY, but ROM is missing.
sammymcalaxy said:
Any update?
Sent from my SM-T560NU using XDA Free mobile app
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lijoc said:
hey tried this but flash failed. now i am stuck at boot logo
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hi. im suffering the same problem after rooting. stuck at boot logo. have you found a way to fix it?

no root t561m
My T561m is with the December 2016 security update and I was not able to do root. Has anything changed? Any suggestion?

ciqvillanueva said:
hi. im suffering the same problem after rooting. stuck at boot logo. have you found a way to fix it?
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*this way worked for my soft bricked SM-t561 Galaxy tab E. and I hope it'll work for you'll too. after this process all the data from your device will be gone as if it was bought new. Pls make sure you charged your device so that it won't shutdown during the process.
Make sure you have installed samsung USB drives latest version before doing this. If not download it from this link. -----> https://droiddocket.com/download/samsung-usb-drivers-v1-7-23-0/
1.type your model number and search google for flashable firmware for your device. Download it, and unzip it.
2.Download Odin latest version, unzip it and double click Odin3_v3.14.4 file .
3.then you'll get a notification probably, click ok. After that you'll get like this, after that take your soft bricked phone and click power button + volume up /down + home button then
your phone will look like this,
after that connect your device to the computer, on your computer you'll see this.
then click "AP" and select the unzipped firmware you downloaded and click enter.
after that click start and it will start flashing you'll see the progress from your device and from your pc. It will take a while so DON'T un plug the device. after it's done you'll see this in your pc then unplug your device and then it's done.
Don't mind my gramatical mistakes. I hope this helped you.

Lunaworks2007427 said:
*this way worked for my soft bricked SM-t561 Galaxy tab E. and I hope it'll work for you'll too. after this process all the data from your device will be gone as if it was bought new. Pls make sure you charged your device so that it won't shutdown during the process.
Make sure you have installed samsung USB drives latest version before doing this. If not download it from this link. -----> https://droiddocket.com/download/samsung-usb-drivers-v1-7-23-0/
1.type your model number and search google for flashable firmware for your device. Download it, and unzip it.
2.Download Odin latest version, unzip it and double click Odin3_v3.14.4 file .
View attachment 5244307
3.then you'll get a notification probably, click ok. After that you'll get like this, after that take your soft bricked phone and click power button + volume up /down + home button then
your phone will look like this,View attachment 5244319
after that connect your device to the computer, on your computer you'll see this.
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then click "AP" and select the unzipped firmware you downloaded and click enter.
View attachment 5244311
after that click start and it will start flashing you'll see the progress from your device and from your pc. It will take a while so DON'T un plug the device. after it's done you'll see this in your pc then unplug your device and then it's done.View attachment 5244329
Don't mind my gramatical mistakes. I hope this helped you.
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Unfortunately it did not work with rooting, did it as described above.
After the reboot, the tablet hangs at the start screen and does not boot any further.
how can I undo this, because before the device ran without problems

Hello everyone. I need help here.
I have a Samsung SM-T561 & some months ago, I upgraded to version 7.1
Then a few days ago, I wanted to upgrade it to version 10.
That's where things got messed up!
1st. I didn't make a backup of what current ROM.
2nd. I completely forgot to enable USB debugging (again, despite It wasn't the first time I used custom ROM)
3rd. The problem must have been from the ROMS I installed. They didn't work. So I factory resetted EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING. INCLUDING THE SYSTEM.
So basically, I HAD TWRP. I HAD NO OS. I DIDNT TURN ON USB DEBUGGING MODE.
Then I understood that I didn't need ODIN anymore because I had TWRP.
So.
I downloaded the files to flash again. On SD card. And inputted it inside . So it still DIDNT WORK!!
Then I flashed in IMAGE form.
Then my TWRP DISAPPEARED.
IM ON CONSTANT BOOTLOOP.
THE ONLY THING I CAN ACCESS IS THE DOWNLOAD MODE.
AND I CAN NOT CONNECT WITH ODIN BECAUSE I HAVENT TURNED ON USB debugging...
Someone should kindly... please. Get back to me

Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562L Baseband Modem S7562LVJALK2 S7562LUUBALK3

I needed to make the change of this phone baseband S7562XXLJ3 to S7562LVJALK2 S7562LUUBALK3 compatible with Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, drew from the official version for this phone baseband and want to share this with you.
Instructions:
0. Installs in download mode. Turn off and then turn on the phone while pressing the keys Volume down + Menu Key and + Power then when dowload start mode press Volume Up
1. Unzip the downloaded file baseband * .bin
2. Connect to usb our phone the computer and open Odin verifying that the phone is recognized by Odin.
3. Select [PC] in Odin 3.10.XX or [PHONE] in Odin 3.07 or less. Search and select the file S7562LVJALK2_fat.bin
4. Leave selected Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time
5. Start.
6. Odin restart our phone and verify About our device in the new version of baseband appears now as S7562LVJALK2
7. That's it. I hope you serve as my served me. Enjoy
Download link
https://goo.gl/ccVLPd

necessary permission
Hey man , I need a lot of this file . However it is necessary permission for download.

oliveiranetto said:
Hey man , I need a lot of this file . However it is necessary permission for download.
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OK. Try Again
Please Confirm

Thank you. I followed your tutorial, but still did not change the baseband from my device .

oliveiranetto said:
Thank you. I followed your tutorial, but still did not change the baseband from my device .
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it odd that do not work
try removing the selection of auto reboot time and F.Reset
manually restart
if it does not work the first time, try again 3 times. Sometimes usually it works
the other steps do not change

does this work on CM kit kat? do you have working wifi?

keikun007 said:
does this work on CM kit kat? do you have working wifi?
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yes it does, the baseband operating normally and my wifi too

help

samsung/hero2qlteusc/hero2qlteusc:7.0/NRD90M/G935R4TYU4BQE1:user/release-keys
SM-G935R4 us cellular s7 edge.
BootloaderG935R4TYU4BQE1
I'm sick of hearing all the exynos success. Can nobody root this version or what
All I need is one person to tell me how to do it

Taddow96 said:
samsung/hero2qlteusc/hero2qlteusc:7.0/NRD90M/G935R4TYU4BQE1:user/release-keys
SM-G935R4 us cellular s7 edge.
BootloaderG935R4TYU4BQE1
I'm sick of hearing all the exynos success. Can nobody root this version or what
All I need is one person to tell me how to do it
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your device can already be rooted with cf-auto-root
select your firmware from link below then select cf-auto-root and follow instructions
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:459

TheFixItMan said:
your device can already be rooted with cf-auto-root
select your firmware from link below then select cf-auto-root and follow instructions
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:459
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Could you elaborate? Because I tried all day and no success.

Taddow96 said:
Could you elaborate? Because I tried all day and no success.
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I have generated a system install of supersu for you (see link at end of post)
It will wipe data if you are encrypted
Flash in odin
Enable usb debugging in dev options (if dev options not available in your phone settings menu goto about phone & keep pressing on build number until it says you're a developer)
Put phone in download mode
Connect to pc via USB cable
Press Vol up to start connection
Unzip the download zip file
Open odin from the tools folder
If connected you will have com then a number in a coloured box on top left
If it's not connected you must install the Samsung USB drivers (Google)
Select the ap section & put the img file from the image folder there
Begin the flash process
Your phone may reboot several times
If you have problems I suggest you post in the CF-Auto-Root support thread on xda as I don't own your device I can't test or offer anymore instructions
https://mega.nz/#!lsJFBD6Q!UbaY_aIazhC3ZvC_hgiqyXTo4eLwtHdkapma7LdGP88