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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JustSueMe:
finally got the confidence to flash with odin.

it was so simple.

this is awesome, thanks.

just one question. how essential is triangle away?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] digiblogger:
Triangle Away does one thing: It resets the flash counter to Zero. That means, if you flash your device with a custom rom or root it, the counter will get a +1. So, when your hardware or software is broken, you will send it to your vendor (or samsung) and they will see, you have flashed your device, so you will not have any guarantees anymore.

Tip: Reset the Flash Counter. Everytime you flash your device, if it is possible and supportet by the flashed code
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ker0zene:
Just wanted confirm a successful flash/root + install of CMW via ROM Manager on my T-Mobile GS4.

I was able to used the included ODIN, and it did NOT incur a flash count increase/yellow triangle. Thanks Chainfire!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
Did you try to make a backup / restore your S4 using CMW?

Thanks

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Did you solve this problem?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Netskyliner:
S4 is not listed as a supported device. Which device did you check when installing cwm via rom manager?

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9505 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ker0zene:
CMW listed my T-Mo S4 as a supported device with its own recovery. I didn't have to add any special sources, just a fresh install of ROM Manager.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
Can you remember if other variant of S4 showed up?

Did you try to make a backup / restore your S4 using CMW?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ker0zene:
Attached screenshot, just the T-Mo S4 listed (I think it tries to determine which device you're using)

I didn't try a backup/restore as I have no need at the moment. Prior to installing a CM10.1 nightly I will be making a backup.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
That really good news :)

Will get my S4 in a few days and it seems that we have CF-Root, TiBa and now CWM :good:

Only thing still missing for me is Odin Mobile (Ever Root) but hopefully it will come in near future ...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ker0zene:
Just created a backup without issue!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] jody04c:
I see no option for CWM for my device as of yet :(

I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Taker18:
CWM schould be there for a few ours for our GT-I9505.

Read the latest post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2238414

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JustSueMe:
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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Taker18:
Unoficial by Emwno

Click the link to visit the threat :)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JustSueMe:
have you tested this? results?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Taker18:
Nope, he have a functionality CWM but he will release it in the rest of the day, when he is at home :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2238414

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] echohack:
Worked perfect on swedish model 19505xxuamdc.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] vimto25:
Does this now work with mdm/mdn firmware? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JustSueMe:
yes.. working here on mdf updated to mdm

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just curious if it's a rom issue or Samsung.

after installation of better launcher, every reboot it asks what one to use. I click adw always but it still asks. not a major problem just wish it would remember after reboot.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Chainfire:
There's no need to dump, as most people who actually have the device will also have access to the firmware ;)

EDIT: For some reason some people have taken the above comment as me going "nananana you don't have a firmware! *giggle*" at others ... seriously ...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Cypher_X:
Afaik the I9505 will be the only device. So far i didn't read about the I9500 being offerd by any carrier or store in NL.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
A single one in Denmark (imported) ..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] soraxd:
we still have such limited information at this point.. especially with all the talk of a mid-late April launch.. i want to hear about the official factory version of the s4.. till then im still torn down the middle on which to get here in the US..

anyways awesome job rooting the s4 already!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] alexanter the great:
Super!Snapdragon!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] limestar:
Just got this build on Friday. Can I root it?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] androitri:
This root has been tested on the XXUAMD2 and will not work on older firmwares, you have the new one, it won't hurt to try, let us know :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Chainfire:
Give it a shot and let us know :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] D™:
But do have backup first buddy.. We are waiting.;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Paolonicus:
Clockwork Mod Recovery included?

Is this only for Rooting? Does this have CWM Recovery like the one you did on Samsung Galaxy S3? :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Chainfire:
No, never again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Paolonicus:
Ohhh...Too Bad

Oh well, I hope someone can make a CWM Recovery for this.:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] A.S._id:
dude - for all self time, wait some time and guys from twrp will make you happy.. :)

division of labor
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] steve07:
im getting the phone on at&t,im just wondering using this rooting also unlocked the phone so i can use on othere country? thx
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] hisname:
no, it won't sim unlock

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Ivan_Belarus:
There are tree versions of Galaxy4:

1. with a 1.6 GHz octa-core Exynos 5 proccessor and no LTE (GT-I9500).

2. with a 1.9 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with LTE (GT-I9505)

3. A Korean variant which features a 1.8 GHz octa-core Exynos 5 processor with LTE (SVH-E300S).

4. :) (GT-I9502) - a Chinese dual-sim.

I guess most people here will own only first two models. So, we're looking forward for CF-Root for 9500.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] c0de_2:
Great work bro!!!!!! I think you are the first one who rooted galaxy s 4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ganjbass:
Hello. I just tried to root my i9505. I pass all the stages succesfully. The phone boots but then i get freeze and then restart. when i try to open su programm again the same. :( how i can to remove the root?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ganjbass:
I replace my device today. Version is xxuamcb_csb. :))) last night I was crying...until morning I change it to new one.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] vampyren:
This is what i been reading as well.Just as with S3 the Exynos are not ready yet for LTE (Korean version is somewhat a different story as Samsung uses their own LTE modem).

Any how a word of advice for people wanting to import, my first S3 LTE (Sweden) i bought in the shop and it had hardware problem, it kept re-booting randomly so i am a bit skeptic buying phone abroad incase of something is wrong with it. Warranty can be such a pain in tha A*S if your not careful.

All and all from the scores i seen the two models seem to be pretty equal even if the Exynos shows around 10-15% better values but in the end of the day even S3 was overkill so i doubt you will ever be bothered with the difference. I just sold my S3 to get the S4 but i still think it was a awesome phone frankly it is going to be fast enough for a few years to come , its crazy with quad core 1,2GHz and 2 Gig of ram, remember the old days with single core 800MHz :D

Damn i feel like a baby waiting for Christmas, i want my S4 nooooooowwww :crying::eek::silly:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] digiblogger:
If you missed some posts, read them... yes it works with mdm... but only with the modified version of djembey.

because I am bored and have nothing to do at the moment, i searched the forums for you:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2255190

But please read post you missed...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] vimto25:
Thanks digi
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dafabsl:
Every works fine, no problems so far ..

Only had to install busybox :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] harise100:
I'm using Nova launcher and it remembers my selection.

If all else fails, freeze TW launcher with Titanium Backup.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] MaKTaiL:
I see this kernel is for all roms with the same changelist: 431985.

Most roms released for the i9505 have this changelist, but my country rom has a changelist of 460556.

MDM and MDN roms have a changelist of 526204.

So we have 3 different changelists as of now.

Can you make rooted kernels for the remaining two? :)

Source: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] digiblogger:
you´re welcome..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] topcat07:
did you root mdf then upgrade to mdm ?:S

or did you root MDM straight away ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JustSueMe:
stock mdf, OTA to mdm, then root, then re flash stock recovery.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] topcat07:
what did the then re flash stock recovery. do exactly please would triangle away not do the same thing?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JustSueMe:
my understanding is that re flash of recovery makes rom go back to official, triangle away resets the flash counter to 0 so Samsung can't see you molded if something goes wrong. it's a paid app on market.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tvhak:
thanks works great
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] nolannolan:
arrgh made a mistake - please dvice

hi

i own the galaxy s4 i9505 (nordic) using XXUAMDE

first i rooted via "CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip"

then i rooted by mistake in expectation to gain CWM installed http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-cwm-method/

"How to Root Galaxy S4! [CWM Method][GT-i9500][T-Mobile][Sprint]" ie for the I9500 model

in order to sort this out i then rooted with motochopper : http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4/

i afterwards (because i got problems booting) rooted again with "CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip" and got back to the starting point (phone seems to work)

yes i know stupid :( but my questions are:

1. have i damaged anything on the phone ie software, by this?

2. has anything been overwritten that has not been "restored" ? What os done in these root processen - on the phone?

thanks in advance

basically what i wanted after the first root, was ability to make backup of my rom, i now now i have to wait for CWM to be availale for this XXUAMDE version, i dont dare try twrp at the time being

Nolan
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] s2dh:
I have a UK "EE" I9505XXUAMDF that I rooted with Motochopper already.

Can I root CF now?

Is it possible to install CF on my "AMF" version?

If so, do I still use the process that is in the OP?

Is there any other steps needed?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JustSueMe:
Ok I filled up my user space storage which seems to be mounted at /mnt/sdcard and.. /storage/emulated/0

And /storage/emulated/legacy

i have a 32gb sdcard. mounted at /mnt/extSdCard

I'd like to swap the data already on the hdd-sd. ten swap mount points and reboot.

what's the best way to do this, as I'm aware if it goes wrong It will result in boot loop.

there's that option ... unless... someone can tell me the best way to move all select apps to a custom folder (install and data/obb)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
1. I don't think so, and you could always flash a totally stock firmware on top with wipe (but I could be mistaken).

2. In other thread I have heard that installing ROM Manager gives you CWM ... S4 seem to be supported :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] myname70:
MDN/MDM root and HD Voice

If I install the Stock MDM or MDN rom, and root it by this CF method without flashing back the stock recovery, I do not care about the triangle away! - does the HD Voice will still active?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] nolannolan:
Thanks, any other answers regarding both questions, I just want to be certain ?

Thanks

Sendt fra min GT-I9505 med Tapatalk2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] newsera:
I have rooted my 9505 successfully using CF-Root. Now my phone is rooted. How to install CWM on it? I prefer CWM over TWRP
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
In other thread I have heard that installing ROM Manager gives you CWM ... some S4 variants seem to be supported, but I'm unsure if all is?

Could you PLS try Rom Manager :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Al Asmi:
Does TA support the GT-I9500? I purchased the app from Google play and want to reset my counter to official. Every time I open the app i get the message that it couldn't locate the magic header. I'm on rooted stock and don't know what to do to get TA to work.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
Chainfires list of supported devices ... S4 (i9500 and i9505) are not listed.

But he also wrote:

Various Qualcomm-based Samsung devices should now be supported as well, but I don't know which ones - please let me know!

Suspected is a large range of Qualcomm based Note and S2 variants.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] newsera:
[MENTION=1501232]Mittaa[/MENTION], But when I read about CWM, not all the features of CWM are working fine in S4. TWRP Touch Version proves successful at the moment, but still under experimentation. I think should be good enough to take a recovery but I am looking at long term. Will wait for a stable version of CWM.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Mittaa:
If Rom Manager inject a older but stable version af CWM, I don't care for the moment.

In other thread some guy said he made a successful backup and restore ... that's what counts IMO :cool:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] newsera:
You can try the TWRP Working Touch version !
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] floydart:
I did and, with ROM Manager Pro, started a backup.

ROM Manager didn't recognise the external sd card, so I had to complete the backup using TWRP. Then when the device rebooted it started bootlooping every 10 to 15 seconds.

I shut it down, rebooted to download mode and flashed stock recovery with Odin. Everything is now working again ..... I'm going to wait for a stable CWM too (hopefully touch enabled) :)

I'm using djembey's pre-rooted MDN Hybrid ROM and TriangleAway 2.90 has reset the flash counter on my i9505 to zero ....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
I just tried the cf auto root method on my 19505 and it didn't work. I'll have a read through the thread later, but basically it installed, went through the boot sequence with the red android, and then rebooted. Once booted, I have superSU in my app drawer, but when running it it says it has no binary and can't get one. I tried using superuser instead, which allows downloading an up to date binary, but when installing the new binary it simply says it failed, presumably due to the lack of root access.

Any ideas why it's doing this? I'll have a look through the thread when I get chance like I say, but if anyone can save me from reading over 40 pages then feel free!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DjeMBeY:
What Firmware are you using?? Probably MDM or MDN , if so it won't work..... Go to General Section and look for my thread [HOW TO - ROOT]
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
MDN I think, I literally just Google'd for galaxy s4 firmware update and found the download link and instructions on the first or second result. It was on MDC before I did anything, restricted to 3 previously, along with their own boot animation. I only thought this method of rooting would work because at the bottom of that guide was a link to this method of getting root access afterwards! At least it's not locked to just one network now and touchwiz behaves a little better.

I'll look for your thread, thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] topcat07:
Apologies if I have got this wrong but someone has just confirmed this working on mdm

http://androidjinn.com/root-xxuamdm-android-4-2-2-on-galaxy-s4-i9505-official-firmware.html/2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2266562
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DjeMBeY:
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! LMAO!!!

If they tell you that Tommorow the World is going to END .. would you believe them????

They just spreading false statements to get more attention.... Same with few other Webites....

I've tested this "NEW" version but it is THE SAME just repacked with the date 02.05 ... so it looks new... ;)

Kernel has been LOCKED and it DOESN'T WORK any more!!!! Look at the screenshot, running MDM Kernel...

capish??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
Worked for me, thanks!

Only issue now is every few minutes I get a notification that something is trying to gain access and it wants me to reboot. I've rebooted but it keeps returning, even though all apps I have with root access have been allowed.

Any idea why?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DjeMBeY:
As I've told you before, go to my thread in General Section to find out what to do about this ANNOYING messages...

READ POST #1....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
LOL, okay, not read the rest of the thread yet! Didn't realise it'd already been covered! Thanks again fella!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] topcat07:
I proberley would belive them :( haha I'm trying your method sometime this week just have to man up to it!

Just doing a bit of research on the flashing tool first and came across that website
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
Again, that worked now I'd read what to delete! Cheers for spoon feeding me! :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Misleading Articles all over the web.... :(

Yeah, tell me about it... Today I did my own research and I'm SHOCKED!!! There's quite few Websites posting FALSE STATEMENTS as it's been PROVEN many times that NORMAL way of Rooting, doesn't work anymore due to locked kernel.

I've send them few messages and now waiting for the reaction..

Those Articles are Misleading people, if you try it, your phone WON'T be rooted, your System will change to CUSTOM, Hidden Binary Counter will be increased and Triangle Away will NOT reset it!!, NO more updates through OTA or KIES, even FACTORY DATA RESET won't fix it...

You'll have to follow my guide to get it all back to Official including your warranty....

It's up to you but decision like this it's NO BRAINER to me... DO NOT TRY it on MDM.... no point.....;)

You are welcome and You've been Officially Rooted!! :)

This is XDA and it's all about helping each other... ;)

Cheers ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
That's exactly why I was confused, the website claimed it would work after the update!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Whip Cracker:
Anyone that knows anything about rooting any kind of Android device, knows to always go to XDA first and foremost.

I wouldn't have even bothered rooting my S4 at all. The only reason why I did it is because Chainfire himself made it. Anyone that's frequented XDA knows Chainfire's reputation and he's got huge rep here for sure.

I won't be bothering with updating to a later version of the Stock ROM. MDE works fine for me, I'll just wait until a custom ROM is made :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mathieulh:
How about simply patch the newer kernel to disable the check? It's a one byte patch and it has been available/public for a few days now. Of course the kernel wouldn't be signed with Samsung's signature, but does anyone care about that?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] digiblogger:
Sometimes, reading all these posts, I think: people out there, just be patient... we have some really nice genius brains here on xda, so if CWM, Cyano or something else would be available for our lovely S4, XDA probably would be the first address to know..

Keep cool, stay connected ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] gob:
Sweeeeet!

This is my first android device - The Galaxy S4 I9505 using XXUAMDF, having read quite a few posts to gain a better understanding I rooted using "CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip". I can't begin to express how much of a happy bunny I am !!! Now to ebay my iphone 3GS and the iphone 4. Thanks for all the info guys!

If and when I update to MDM/MDN Firmware I just use MODIFIED CF_AUTO_ROOT with the unlocked kernel and I'm good to go right?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Galaxy s2:
Before rooting the GTi19505 do any of you guys make a stock back-up just in-case something goes wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
Nope, last I knew there wasn't a working recovery for these phones yet, so couldn't make a backup. I just took my chances.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Galaxy s2:
So how would you unroot it if something went wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] topcat07:
This is why I'm on the edge not sure if it is better to wait for a 'safer'solution
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] StuartTheFish:
Just install the firmware update again, overwriting any changes. Did it a couple of times already when the original one didn't work on the newer firmware. Nothing unsafe about it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Galaxy s2:
Ok thanks,

Where did you get the update from for the 19505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ro-mann:
I too have I9505XXUAMDM. Where do I get the ROM for downgrading?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] iftikar666:
MDM yes or no?

Hi

I'm a little confused after reading through the 40 odd pages of this thread.

Is it possible to get root on an MDM firmware S4?

If so where do I start looking?

Paul.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Everyone who want to root latest firmware MDM, please visit my thread in General Section

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40819876

Sent from my GT-I9505