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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Stransky:
Hi

I am having a similar problem. UK I9505 on EE 4G, followed instructions from OP and SU installed but no root. My phone came with JB 4.3 installed.

Any help appreciated.

Stransky

Edit: Root established at 3rd attempt. Must have done something wrong first 2 times.

Question: Is there any way to remove Knox?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
If possible try installing cf root after wiping data and cache partition from recovery....

It should be like this,

1. Go to recovery.

2. Wipe data (factory reset).

3. Wipe cache partition.

4. Remove battery.

5. Insert battery after 5 seconds.

6. Go to download mode and install CF ROOT.

NOTE: Wiping data will erase all your personal data. Take necessary backup before proceeding.

Hope it works.

Best Luck.....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 2clubbers:
I've got I9505 and tried to do the root, but without succes.

After trying to get into recovery mode, there is only blue text "Recovery boot" and recovery do not turn on.

How to solve it ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] olavopb:
Hi Chainfire!

In the new lacked, I9505_ I9505XXUFNAD I have this error in Odin:

"Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1992)", and flash fail!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] steveman29:
You can flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89" from recovery and have root with XXUFNAD.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] olavopb:
I flash the recovery mode from lacked NA1, then flash CF-auto_root in NAD, and CF-auto_root works!!!:)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 2clubbers:
I'm a new one in S4 topic .. can you tell me step by step how to do it :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] olavopb:
Flash the firmware 4.4.2_I9505XXUFNAD

Flash the recovery mode from NA1 ( http://goo.gl/vAD9Sc ).

Flash CF-auto_root

Then, you have I9505XXUFNAD with root acess.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] olavopb:
Chainfire...

Correct my information: In PDA: I9505XXUFNAD, CL 481100, root is working very well!!!

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] alley23:
Hi,

If i try this steps will my knox warranty be trigger to 0x1?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Indha Lezzio:
Yes

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] alley23:
Thanks for your response.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dimkit:
As far as i know the only way right now to root 4.4.2 without tripping knox is to use Mobile odin and then flash only the bootloader with the PC Odin .

But in order to use mobile odin you must have a rooted 4.3 , The Good thing is that 4.3 can be rooted without tripping knox
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] leijonasisu:
Confirmed working 100%!

Was having issues flashing CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip

For some reason it just wouldn't work on TWRP or PhilZ. Never had the problem before.

Flashing the quote-mentioned zip worked totally fine! Piece of cake

Thanks steveman29 and Chainfire!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] alley23:
yes i already root my s4, 4.3,, so if i use mobile odin to flash with cf root, the knox will not be trigger?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dimkit:
Not exactly like this .

You do not install the cf root , you install the Rom by enabling the everoot option.

1.	From mobile odin choose open file and choose the 4.4.2 STOCK rom you want to install .

2.	Check Enable EverRoot & Inject Superuser

3.	Optional Check wipe data & catch

4.	Then choose after Flash to start to download mode

5.	Install with PC odin ONLY the bootloader file from 4.4.2 ROM
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] yake:
Hi dimkit,

I am curious about wich rooting method you are referring to, when mentioned that 4.3 can be rooted without tripping knox?

I couldn't root my GS4 running the MKE stock rom using Saferoot* because it seems to have been patched.

*The only safe method I found so far.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dimkit:
Yes i am referring to safe root.I know that the latest version of 4.3 have been patched but you can easily downgrade to an older 4.3 Rom which can be rooted and then update With mobile Odin.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] yake:
Thanks, but I am still having problems to find an older rom.

Tried sammobile and the only rom available for my region (ZTO MKE) seems to already have been patched.

This may be out of the scope of this topic and I am sorry for bringing this here, but I am really needing some help to bring my phone back to a rootable state without tripping knox.

Many thanks in advance!

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] acarmody2002:
Forgive the noob-ness in me.

So flash the .zip and then flash CF-Auto_root or......?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dimkit:
Check also Samsung-updates , but you can install Rom from another region too.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] yake:
Thanks! I will try and report!

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 2clubbers:
Well I can not flash the 4.4.2 room in Recovery. There is android with red triangle image. Status 7.

How to solve this problem ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] franzyroy:
You must to install a custom recovery!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] acarmody2002:
Maybe I am lucky but I flashed NAD firmware, and CF-Auto -Root worked perfectly the normal way.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 00raq00:
+1

Wysłane z mojego GT-I9505 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Kappa Lamda:
So if we flash FNAD can we root with cf-autoroot or not. Cause I am confused a little bit. In some this works, in other not and is there maybe their fault?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chris247:
Android updates

Hi,

I have a stock S4, and I have rooted it using CF-Auto-Root.

I now want to check for updates and update my phone if necessary: Menu key > About device > Software update > Update

but it no longer works :(

How can I check if my S4 is up-to-date now? and how can I update it?

Chris
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] franzyroy:
Install Triangle Away and reset the flash counter.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chris247:
I have just installed Triangle Away. Before I had "Counter: 1", after using Triangle Away I have "Counter: 0".

But when I go to Menu key > About device > Software update > Update

it still doesn't work :'-(

the error message is not the same though:

- Before using Triangle Away:I had "Software update You device has been modified. Software updates are not available."

- After using Triangle Away: I had "Software update Connecting to server..." endlessly

What should I do?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
Flash it manuelly from link http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9505 when awaible ...

Read threads about flashing using Odin PC ... lots of threads around here :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chris247:
How do I find the exact version for my smartphone?

My version is I9505XXUEMKE and seaching XXUEMKE on the page gave me no result.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
Country and carrier ... Germany?

You could try this page ... http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25147.

Be aware that you probably have or will get KNOX 0x1 ... but it doesn't matter if your

not

going to use KNOX app (lot of threads to read about this subject ..!)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chris247:
Hi, thanks for the link. I tried to download the latest firmware for my phone: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25147

but it is extremely slow (3days!), where else can I find this firmware? The download would for sure quicker than here.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9505 ... but maybe slow too ... live is a ***** ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Harregukalerik:
4.4.2

Does root work for this new official 4.4.2? I9505XXUFNB8

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25820
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] johnfranz29:
Hope it works... ill gonna try later after downloading the official firmware...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
NO, it doesn't! :(

Tried 3 times.

LE:

There is no SU installed, and SuperSU cannot install it.This
is a problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need manually re-root
- consult the relevant forums for your device!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Harregukalerik:
ok thx

---------- Post added at 01:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------

oh then I´m going to wait. Thx for reply
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] johnfranz29:
Thanks for the info...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Kappa Lamda:
Hope chainfire will publish a autoroot for the new FNB8 as soon as possible!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tibibond:
sorry to say, but you are wrong! it does work on 4.4.2! i just updated and flashed the CF-root. I did a factory reset before rooting, maybe that is why worked!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] johnfranz29:
Root works for me... I used Odin v3.09
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] johnfranz29:
Root works on my phone...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kollyns:
Root works fine for me. I also used Odin v3.09.

"Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9505 avec Tapatalk"
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
First of all, I always do a full reset before flash a new firmware.

Before I flashed the UFNB8 did factory reset + wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache.

After flashed XXUFNB8 did a factory reset + wipe cache and flashed CF autoroot.

Odin flashed ok but after the flash, still the original recovery menu and same SU message.

Tried 3 times.

Same thing. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tibibond:
i don t know what to say. maybe i m just lucky. here is the proof :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tibibond:
do you have the camera shortcut on lock screen and can you set shortcuts on the locksreen? also can you hide apps in the app drawer. I don t know why but these features are missing. please confirm! thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kollyns:
Yes i have the camera shortcut on the lockscreen and i can set shorcuts on this if i want. It works fine. But what do you mean by hide apps ?

"Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9505 avec Tapatalk"
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tibibond:
i mean hide apps in the app drawer so you will no longer see it among other apps. just pres the menu button in the drawer menu and you will se it there...

i still cannot comprehend why i cannot see the camera shortcut... i will flash it again.

you are running 4.4.2?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kollyns:
Hide apps is missing on my phone in the app drawer...

"Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9505 avec Tapatalk"
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
Tried again.

- Wipe data / factory reset + Wipe cache;

- flashed XXUFNB8 with Odin 3.09; No fail. Everything ok; reboot;

- flashed CF autoroot; No fail. Everything ok; reboot;

- Same s....t. :(

Tried again.

- Wipe data / factory reset + Wipe cache;

- flashed XXUFNB8 with Odin 1.85; No fail. Everything ok; reboot;

- flashed CF autoroot; No fail. Everything ok; reboot;

- Same s....t.

Tried again.

- Wipe data / factory reset + Wipe cache;

- flashed XXUFNB8 with Odin 3.09; No fail. Everything ok; reboot;

- flashed CF autoroot; No fail. Everything ok; reboot;

- Same s....t. :(

- Wipe data / factory reset + Wipe cache;

- flashed philz_touch_6.16.9-jflte.tar.md5; No fail. Everything ok; reboot;

- Reboot in recovery and... Hooray! the new recovery menu;

- flashed from recovery Chainfire's UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip.

- Now I have a rooted phone.

Don't know what to say about this...

Tried again and again and flashed clean XXUFNB8 10 times and I never managed to have a rooted phone with CF autoroot.

Don't know why... :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dilli04:
I have the same problem.

CF-Root car does not work.

SUPER-SU has not been installed.

The recovery is also changed and looks different than the new 4.4.2 version.

Maybe a problem with the stock recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] johnfranz29:
i used this http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] andreasb29:
Where can i get the supersu.zip?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
Here. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dilli04:
THANX! I really had an older version of cf-root, so it was not possible to root.

Now it works!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] domigr:
hello!!i just installed the new kit kat 4.4.2 for i9505 xufnb8 and i noticed something which i had noticed and with xuenaa and with xuena4 but i hadn't say it..when i had the rom without cf auto root in the recovery mode on the top it said the name of the rom (example xufnb8)..after the cf auto root in the recovery mode on xufnb8 rom it says xufna1 on the top of the recovery..is this normal??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] greeny2010:
The top of rhe recovery menu shows ...

Android system recovery <3e>

KOT49H.I9505XXUFNA1

Is this the same of yours?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] domigr:
yes..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kalitza:
Hi

Then how do i flash a kitkat ROM with the stock recovery???

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] domigr:
that's what i ask too :P
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kalitza:
hey fella, i found out how.

After rooting with the CF-AUto_root, use Odin to Flash Philz recovery for example, now it gets installed correctly.

Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] domigr:
yeah but with philz you don't have stock recovery
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mankvl:
So using cf root I will trigger knox 0x1 and Binary Flash Counter? Where can i see my binary flash count? in dl mode i can only see knox void 0x0. And after root will I be able to get OTA updates?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
There is a lot of threads covering KNOX, Binary Counter, rooting and updates OTA ... just a friendly hint before other people begins to ignore or flame you :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chainsn0w:
/GUIDE/ ROOT S4 i9505 on 4.4.2 kitkat XXUFNB8

since there is no clear guide for root i9505 on 4.4.2 XXUFNB8 i have writed clear post with download link of working cf-auto root

Tested on german 4.4.2 XXUFNB8

Pre-requisites

Drivers (Install Samsung kies on your pc)

Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.

The S4 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.

I did factory reset before rooting i recomend you to do the same

Download CF-Auto-Root

download Odin 3.0.7

INSTRUCTIONS

- Extract (unzip) the CF-Auto-Root file

- Turn of your Galaxy S4

- Restart it by holding POWER ON/OFF + Home Button + VOLUME DOWN at the same time

- confirm with Volume Up (you should see the green Android)

- Open Odin and click on PDA ,than choose CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5 file

- Don’t mess with any setting in Odin, everything should be preseted

- Connect your Galaxy S4 via USB cable with you PC, in Odin it should say “Added” in the window down left

- Hit Start, let Odin do its job, don’t disconnect the cable, wait till your device is restarted.

- You should now have SuperSu on your phone, start it.

- If it doesn’t work and you experiencing troubles then copy the SuperSu.zip file (don’t extract/unzip it) into your devices internal memory

- Turn off your S4, restart it holding Power On/Off + Home Button + Volume Up

- In the recovery menu select Install from
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] alley23:
will this trigger my knox warranty to 0x1?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
YES
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] robn30:
So I have been reading quite a bit on here and am a little confused. In the OP it says not to flash CF AutoRoot on Verizon or AT&T phones as they are locked. Is this referring to the bootloader or carrier? Reason I ask is that there are folks on here talking about using CF on I9505 4.3 ROM's, which to my knowledge, have locked bootloaders. In particular I have an individual with a Telstra Australian S4 I9505 which I believe is on the 4.3 MK9 ROM. Is it ok for them to use CF AutoRoot? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] grojas:
Hi everyone,

I´ve installed the last kitkat oficial ROM from Sammobile and my GT-I9505 came from CM11 (I know, I know, no warranty, knox bit to 0x1) but I wish test or take a look Knox container and features, but this device is not use for knox service (or something like this) message appears and no knox install.

Can I install, in any way, knox container regardless 0x1 bit knox void?

Thank you in advance!

Cheers!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
KNOX 0x1 means that you can't use KNOX container :rolleyes:

Good thing is that you can do just everything else now ... :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] grojas:
Thank you for your reply and yes, you´re right we can do just everything else now.

But, my S4 came with 4.2 and I used Knox. What if I flash stock 4.2 via Odin?, Can I use Knox and, via kyes or Odin maybe, update from 4.2 to 4.4?.

I´ll try...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] miloytyn:
No, once you have Knox 0x1 set you are unable to reset it in anyway and cannot use Knox container anymore.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] grojas:
Yeah, I know that now :(

Now for business reasons I need a Knox container or something like that. Do you know something?.

Cheers!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sarbe:
There is no going back. Knox void means exactly that. There is no resetting it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] AdriSarria:
Works on 4.4.2?

This method increments the knox counter?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] charlie878:
you won!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] franzyroy:
Yes in 2 cases.

While this may be funny, this kind of response creates unnecessary posts ... because he will ask the reason for this response and you will answer him again ... blah blah blah.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] grojas:
I know. I need a app or custom rom or script, something like Knox. Do you know something like knox but no knox because I have 0x1?

Cheers!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] gaurav.kabra:
Can I Use Just Mobile Odin Instead of The PC Odin?

Hi,

Amazing work Chainfire! I just have one doubt (tried searching on this thread but could not find).

I am running stock (unrooted) GT-I9505 (international version, unlocked) with KitKat 4.4.2 (Baseband: I9505XXUFNB8). I understand the instructions which can be used with the ODIN on a computer. But can the same instructions work with the Mobile ODIN version?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
Odin PC and Odin Mobile isn't related at all ... link to History behind Odin
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] HAKANN:
I've the root and now cwm. Am I able to remove the cwm by flashing you're cf-autoroot with odin??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] bloodhunter112:
So if I use this root, can I install a custom rom/kernel normally?

And when I use Triangle away, Do I keep my waranty?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
No you will trigger KNOX - there is several threads about KNOX you should read before doing anything!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] bloodhunter112:
I tried learning more a about it.

This is a pain in the ass, i just want to flash roms without losing warranty
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] C_M@#u77:
Revery or Autoroot first?

Hi sorry guys, this question it might be answered all ready :rolleyes: , but i am in the the question : what to do first :confused:: CF-Auto-Root; or install CWM Recovery. Help me please to decide :highfive:, because i cannot find any good answers on that. Or i can install CF-Root from the Chainfire's website and all it done. Just do not want to install any custom roms , i would like to keep my stock rom with custom recovery and to have the su from Chainfire .? I have an galaxy s4 I9505.

Thanks. highfive: :highfive: :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sarbe:
Do it whichever way you please.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
For me, I just used odin to flash the cf autoroot to get supersu. Then I used the sgs4flasher app from playstore to flash latest Philz touch custom recovery. Easy. All took less than 5 mins to do once you have the right files downloaded.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] uberto.costanzo:
Hi, if i root my s4 and no change kernel and recovery i have 0X1? Thanks for reply

Inviato dal mio GT-I9505 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dafonehacker:
Using cf-auto root will trigger knox. Even if you dont install a custom recovery or kernel. Using cf-auto root wil set knox warranty void 0x1!!!

If you are on 4.3 you could try saferoot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] nielsscholte:
you can unroot, unbrick or restore your i9505 using this guide: http://*******/gu0Al

I hope this helps you ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
Please search before asking. This question has been asked many many times. There is a search box, takes less than 30 seconds...it would be nice to see people searching before asking..especially when the question was asked just a few posts before...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] marcel112:
Dead link?

********* dont work
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] lucianus_luciferus:
this works regardless what network i'm on right?

cheers
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] marcel112:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

I tried the search button but didnt get any matches...

I know how it works, used it to root my s4, but now my usb port is broken, cant recharge or use usb.

Phone must go back to samsung.

How do i get stock without usb port.

I managed to get my stock rom in .zip format, but how to get original recovery back?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sarbe:
Yes it does.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Try to flash stock Rom using mobile odin and then unroot the device using superSU's inbuilt feature....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] marcel112:
i am on stuck rom now. i used my backup to restore. only thing to do is get factory recovery back...thanks.

will try method mobile odin.

i dont have the .tar from original sammy. cant find 4.2.2 XE2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
If you get complete stock OS then it will be easy to flash thru mobile odin to get stock recovery.

And in case if you find stock recovery then also you can flash it using sgs4 flasher from play store...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] marcel112:
dont want to be lazy but can you give me directions for stock recovery?

Edit: got the .zip file.

Extracted and found the .tar.

Flashed with mobile odin :good::p:D:D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tailgunner9:
AT&T S4

Has anyone tried this to Root SGH-i337 AT&T S4 with 4.4.2??? Did it WORK????? Have read the new CF-Auto Root works to root New S5