yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Appok:
I just did this root with my S4 running 4.4.2 from Fido Canada and it worked
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chris247:
Updating Rooted S4 with latest stock ROM

Hi,

I have rooted my mobile phone 2 months ago using the method described in this thread (thank you again for that).

As my phone is now rooted, Android isn't updated automatically anymore via OTA.

Currently my phone OS (cf. attached screenshot):

PDA=I9505XXUEMKE , CSC=I9505YBTENA1 , MODEM=I9505XXUEMKE , Version=Android 4.3

How can I update my phone to the current official stock ROM?

The current official stock ROM:

: PDA=I9505XXUFNB8 , CSC=I9505OXAFNB8 , MODEM=I9505XXUFNB8 , Version=Android 4.4.2

I have read a lot on XDA-Developers, but due to my lack of knowledge, I couldn't figure out what I should exactly do.

I have downloaded the latest stock ROM from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=DBT#firmware

It contains 2 files ('I9505XXUFNB8_I9505OXAFNB8_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5' and 'SS_DL.dll').

But then I am confused about what I should do:

A/ Should I just install the firmware using Odin v3.09 ? then what happens with Root?

B/ Or should I update with Kies? then what happens with Root?

C/ Or should I unroot (how?) and just make a OTA update using Android built-in auto-update feature?

Should I use the feature 'Survival mode' included in SuperSU in order to keep root permission? does it work?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] franzyroy:
A/ You should root again.

B/ You should root again.

C/ You can but prefer the ODIN method.

D/ You can use Mobile ODIN Pro (paid version), you can flash and root the 2 together.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Aitch:
Does it matter what country or carrier you are with? I have an i9505 on T-mobile in the UK.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chris247:
Thank you for you reply, I will then use Odin v3.09

Is the 'Survival mode' feature included in SuperSU (paid version) able to keep root?

If root is not kept, what procedure should I do to get root again? the same as to root it for the first time, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39901425&postcount=2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] miztahbeezy:
Rooting problem

Hi guys, I'm having the weirdest problem with CF-Root and I couldn't find any answers elsewhere so here goes:

I've installed CF-Root and suddenly my phone stopped rotating completely when auto-rotate is enabled. I tried a factory reset, but to no end. My OS is 4.3 XXUEMJ5. I'm currently downloading a 4.4.2 stock firmware from samfirmwares hoping that it'll fix it somehow, but it's still hours away since it's slow as hell. Anyone have any tips? I'm a bit worried since this is day 0 with my S4.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] schizovivek:
rooting shouldn't affect rotation in any way..

maybe you deep dive into the other apps that may have disabled it.. otherwise you could just as well flash the ROM again..

I have 4.3 and no issues on my 9505..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] gagi75:
soory people where can i fund drivers or must instal kies for drivers for phone
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chris247:
Hi,

Has someone already used 'Survival mode' feature included in SuperSU when flashing a new ROM?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] topcat07:
Do you have to use odin 3.09 for this to work can I just use 3.04? For kit kat 4.4.2

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Installing kies will be the best option.

Simply exit kies before proceeding for Root....

---------- Post added at 09:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 PM ----------

If you're flashing ROM thru PC ODIN, no one can save Root....

---------- Post added at 09:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 PM ----------

Yes it will work...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] davdavo:
I tried about 30 times unsuccessfully using CF-Root and Odin, must have googled for 100 different guides but nothing worked.

Finally I came across Kingo Android Root which finally rooted by S4. For anyone having trouble routing their S4, give it ago. It is dead easy.

http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
DO NOT MARKETING IT OVER HERE...

THIS APP IS ALREADY MARKED & BANNED IN XDA FOR IT'S SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY OF STEALING SENSITIVE DATA....

If you're having any trouble using CF ROOT, let us know, we will help you accordingly....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] rolandvrielink:
Can I root my phone with your software.

Please see my print screen

----------------------------------------------

update: it's working. thx
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] BigMrB:
The answer is on page 1... search for the answers you shouldn't expect them to come to you
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] rolandvrielink:
When I root my phone, will I get still the normally

firmware upgrades from Samsung?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] andrewbat:
Root - Success BUT Fail

Hi

Ok...maybe a noob question and I may have missed it in the posts...but here goes...

Just ran autoroot on my friends phone...

It said successful...but on rebooting and trying to get into recovery - it is still in the 3e recovery ...

Any ideas - solutions???

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
By OTA - NO

By Kies - YES

---------- Post added at 02:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:38 PM ----------

It's not a custom recovery.

It will give you root access only.

So your stock recovery will be intact....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] andrewbat:
Now I feel foolish...oops

Knew I was missing something
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] lucianus_luciferus:
so close...

i am this close to try this but i am scared i will mess something up and brick the phone

how stupid-proof is this method? :p

i mean if i follow the steps 100% what are the chances to go wrong?

and another question, after i root can i still do a full backup even if there is no custom recovery installed?

thanks alot
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Buricek:
Hi

Will this work with my I9505XXUEMK8?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] franzyroy:
Yeah! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tsatomas:
Hi, a small donation for rooting my s4

paypal 8MH27245RS609134V
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DiDA™:
Does this work on the latest KK 4.4.2 because I don't see the thread updated.

EDIT:

I'll answer my own question. Yes it does. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dsbalieiro:
My friends and great developer [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] need some help. A good friend is interested in root on your device. S4 Galaxy GT-I9505 but the version of the device it is different from what is in the tutorial. If I'm not mistaken that is in the tutorial is I9505XXUFNA1 and it is I9505VJUFNB2. Root can do on his handset with this file, or is it impossible?

Enviado de meu GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] VogonP0et:
I rooted XXUFNC9 with this last week, and it worked like a charm. I have rooted lots of other previous versions too, without issue, However it must be a stock Odin flash of the full standard firmware package first.

Followed this up with Triangle Away to reset the flash counter, which also worked perfectly.

---------- Post added at 10:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 PM ----------

As long as you use the correct version for your phone you should be fine.

You cannot do a Nandroid backup without a custom recovery. My favourite is TWRP, but you can drop in any recovery you want using SGS4Flasher after you have root:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.bvgemert.flasher
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dsbalieiro:
Thanks for the reply my friend. Wanted to make sure, because the device is not mine. If he break another and I have to pay here in Brazil it is very expensive! Hahaha! I still use the good old S2 GT-I9100 ...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] lucianus_luciferus:
i did it ! it worked !

nearly crapped my pants during those 30 seconds :D

i don't care about triangle away just yet

now i need to figure out which recovery to install

anyway, anything i should know now that i am rooted? any advice will be greatly appreciated

also will i lose root if i factory reset or update with kies?

thanks

*************************************************************************************************

[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] nice one man, respect ! i bought some of your apps as a thank you :)

*************************************************************************************************
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
For me, After root, a simple easy way is just install the SGS4 flasher app from Google play, then flash/install PhilZ Touch from here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2281367 then thats it. Recovery installed. Less than 2mins. Good luck
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] lucianus_luciferus:
i am on orange/ee uk

will it work?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] uberto.costanzo:
root i9505

hi to all, what's problem there is after root my i9505? knox dont'work, only this? thanks for reply
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
why not? just make sure u have an S4 i9505 device :) good luck
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] lucianus_luciferus:
yes it is an i9505 but i have read that if the boot loader is locked and you try to flash a custom recovery you risk bricking it

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
U didn't say u were on a locked bootloader before. AFAIK u have to unlock first. Just search xda. This is not the thread.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] uberto.costanzo:
I9505 XXUFNB8 4.4.2 work cf autoroot? thanks for reply

Inviato dal mio GT-I9505 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
XXUFNAD 4.4.2 it already is work after Chainfire updated root for TW Kitkat leaks (changelist 481100), so I don't see any reason why it would not work for FNB8 (SAME changelist 481100). :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] uberto.costanzo:
Thanks for reply, after root Knox dont'work?

Inviato dal mio GT-I9505 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
Root and custom recovery will trip knox from 0x0 to 0x1 (url here u can read OP http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2601067) AFAIK once ur knox is tripped u cannot use the knox apps for enterprise/workplace purposes and you may/will in most countries lose warranty. If u dont care about warranty like many, then is no problem and you can flash any appropriate roms u want after knox is tripped. (for me I root as soon as i got my phone. Knox 0x1 from day 0 ).

OT but After u root u can "remove" knox apps here is a remove list http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2514703 and once u r knox 0x1 u can never go back to 0x0 without change motherboard, at this moment AFAIK.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kewinhdorff:
4.2.2 to 4.4.2

hey i have been using my samsung galacy s4 i9505 international running android 4.2.2 with super su installed with no problems at all. the reason for not updating to 4.4.2 was because i didnt want to be able not to reset the flash counter but i don't care about that anymore. i want to update to android 4.4.2. i also have CWM installed

my question is will my root disappear if i update my phone to 4.4.2 or will something break ? or is there sometinhg else going to happen if i update my phone with root and cwm installed?

EDIT:

i'm going to wipe my phone and flash the latest samsung firmware through Odin.

does this cf autoroot posted in the third post work to root samsung galaxy s4 i9595 with 4.4.2 firmware ? and afterwards flash cwm ? or should i do it in another way?

The firmware im going to update with is I9505XXUFNC5

[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dorian2kx:
Hey guys I have gt 19505 on stock 4.4.2 baseband version I9505XXUFNBH, will this root method work for me
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Stransky:
Yes, I am on same firmware and rooted and running CM 11 nightlies since I got the phone in Feb.

Stransky
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dsbalieiro:
My question was not answered well. This file CF-AutoRoot works on any firmware version of the I9505? The firmware version I'm using is I9505VJUFNB2.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] franzyroy:
Yes it works.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dsbalieiro:
Thanks a lot bro.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] foccacia:
I9506 not supported yet?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] fahadsi:
Hi.

I have a i9505 s4, 4.3 version of the OS.

I am trying to root my device and have follwed the instructions on the first page.

I tried rooting my device a few times now but everytime i root the phone via odin 3.7, the phone does its updates (the red android dude shows) and the phone reboots fine. But when i check using a root checker it says my device does not have proper root access.

how do i get my phone rooted...help!!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
Not sure but Sounds like ur not getting a clean install? AFAIK Try power off device . Take battery out. The put it back and boot into download. Then do odin process? Also read the second post in OP not sure if that will help? Also make sure ur pc was fresh newly booted up before the whole process. Sometimes that helped me, And switch off ur PC Antivirus during odin jus to rule out other things. Also make sure u have the good original usb cable and if all doesn't work try another usb port? Good luck.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tsatomas:
Do you see in app drawer superuser? If yes then you are rooted, update superuser and install supersu from play store

Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9505 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] fahadsi:
Thanks guys but none of that worked.

I do not see SuperUser or Supersu in my list of apps.

However did download SuperSU from the play store now and i got the following message on start up

"samsung KNOX has been detected. This might limit root capabilities and cause annoying pop ups. Try to disable KNOX"

it offered me to disable it which i did and then tried rooting it....no luck!!!

Also when I boot my device into the download mode it shows the following stats on the top left

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME : GT-I9505

CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM

SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM

KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0 X 0

KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0 X 1

CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0 X 30

WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLE

eMMC BURST MODE ENABLED

I really need to get my phone rooted...there is a world of custom roms out there waiting to be explored!!! :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Had you updated your device thru OTA before ?

If yes then, try performing root on clean device.

Means,

1. Perform factory reset and wipe cache from recovery.

2. Boot to device and complete initial device setup.

3. Switch it off, Go to download mode and install CF-ROOT....

Best luck.....?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tsatomas:
Two possible solutions:

1. Read this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2559741

2. Try this or other similar:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2250824

As long as you get Knox 0x1 you can not return to 0x0, but I think it is not problem at all(except maybe warranty), I also got it but the phone is working fine and I can install/flash any app I want (and rom with custom recovery -i use cwm touch-which voids the warranty and does not allow you to update the stock)

I get off tooic , sorry

Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9000 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Spardantex:
Can I use with the last update kitkat? Becouse after the cf-root, if i want to install a recovery, it give me an error and the phone reboot...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chudy_85:
U use cf-root on my i9505 with kit kat and i dont have error on odin. Install normal and work

Wysłane z mojego GT-I9505 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] acid123:
So is there a 50/50 chance I will trip knox if I use cf - root? ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chudy_85:
No way to have 50/50 if you use CF-root you trip the knox

Wysłane z mojego GT-I9505 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] fahadsi:
honestly...i dont care much about my warranty...

i tried option 2 but it doesnt install a custom recovery and gives me the following error when in recovery mode installing

e; failed ro verify whole-file signature

e: signature verification failed

as regards the 1st option using kingo....i installed it and it just keeps 'installing drivers' but does not start the download of drivers...i gave it 30 mins and it was still at 0% at 0 b/s.

i remember rooting my s3 so easily!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tsatomas:
For recovery look:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52217880

The 2 is flashed with odin and then the recovery, worked fine for me.

I have had rooted with cf root(when still in 4.3) and then tried the rom, but if you are from us may be you should look for variants (att etc)

Edit: above link for recovery does not work (recovery not flashed) , but I succeeded with odin this (sorry I don't remember the thread): https://www.dropbox.com/s/i6j8vzon9o1oso1/CWM_6.0.4.7_Touch_GT-I9505.tar

Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9505 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] acid123:
Really tempting but looks like will have to try and stay away,

Can't afford to trip knox :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tsatomas:
You can also have a look in my above post with two links

Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9505 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] nuumuun:
worked with I9505XXUAMDF

thanks! :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] karl999999:
really? have you tried to remount /system as R/W in root explorer?

mine reboots as soon as i do that!

without beeing able to delete all the crap in /system/app/ rooting has little point for me
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] The-Kevster:
Works for me. Renamed the DropboxOOBE.apk for the sake of it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] nuumuun:
i use x-plore file manager, but yes. removing files from system works without problems.

i have also used adaway to block ads via hosts file.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] The-Kevster:
Chainfire : Do you think it will be an easy process to unlock the bootloader now the device is rooted?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tishfire:
Thank you! Rooted
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] karl999999:
ok i try it with x-plore file manager. strange that root explorer is not working anymore
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] musclehead84:
Its not locked
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] jbbandos:
Thanks, it worked perfectly on I905XXUAMDE, bought on Belgium yesterday.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] hanspampel:
We are alll know this that it works on MDE/MDF and others. It was postet so many times here. Only MDM doesnt work. So let the thread be clean and push the thanks button for "Chainfires" OP.;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] womo:
Works also on I9505XXUAMDC !!!

Thanks Chainfire !!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] SavanTorian:
why not tipping re-partition and f reset time here ?!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Because you don't need to. Btw. Stay away from REPARTITION!! You can brick your phone if something goes wrong.

FYI: Odin is a Service Tool, not a toy! Don't touch anything else except AutoReboot and F.Reset Time unless you know what you are doing.

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kevlarman:
Working fine on unbranded phone purchased from Samsung Experience Store in Sydney, Australia.

Build JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDE

Many thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] JasonJoel:
Against the disclaimer in the OP, I used this method to root my Sprint version.

Worked perfectly. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ronmtorres:
hi guys,

I'm getting my new S4 in a matter of hours, and I want to root it as I want to restore my apps using TB. Questions are:

my phone is carrier-locked, so will this still work? (I do not need unlocking, just the root)

2 if ever the rooting does not work, will my phone be bricked?

I am from the Philippines btw, if it means anything. Thank you :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] starbucks2010:
Do you know what the F.Reset do?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] boqonx:
Did you mean "carrier-unlocked"? You can try the slightly less-risky method first, which is the Motochopper. Search around.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
Motochopper thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252248

Send via i9100 using XDA premium,

ROM: Stock XWLSN_DNF

Kernel: Phil XWLSN V4.93.6

superSU 1.25, exFat 64GB
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] gav83collins:
ive just searched the thread for " XXUAMDF " and no match, has anyone tried on this baseband ? does it matter am i an idiot for asking ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
Just a thought. Could it b u have a bad download file? Have u tried re-download all files necessary? (I had no problems root with tw kitkat leaks and official 4.4.2 "new" changelist 481100 before.. Took less than 30 seconds and no issues... So u shouldn't b having these problems with cf root..edit. - in my case, i always use LATEST odin and never had problems .)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] fahadsi:
Edited...

Got the phone rooted finally. THanks guys for all the help!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
Good to hear u have success at last. I have used kingoapp too but this is Chainfire's thread so pls respect the OP and remember don't spam this thread with other root apps like kingo or whatever ok bro? :) For me Chainfires root is best still.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] fahadsi:
Makes sense! Didnt mean any offense to the OP....I have used chainfire on my s2 and s3....not sure why it wanst working out on my s4...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
No problem. Btw Chainfires root works fine on my S4 GT-I9505... everytime. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] KiaTheKing:
Heres my video guide, hope you like it :D Its not perfect i know but im hard working to make it better :P

[YOUTUBE]?v=7Q3cbU7zsZE&feature=youtu.be[/YOUTUBE]
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Stefan0vic:
Hello,

I couldn't come across any supported models. I do not mean the i9505 or 9505G, I mean the

models that's in numbers and letters. I really want to play this safe as I come from HTC devices and these are very easy to root.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] akkay1:
Need some confirmation

After doing this for rooting purpose, than how can I get custom recovery like CWM or TWRP? what are the next steps, or is there any way from which I first install recovery via odin and through that custom recovery i flash super user app? Please help
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Stefan0vic:
You can use sgs 4 flasher from the play store like I did, it works perfectly and you can flash the most updated recoveries of your choice
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
Same here. Prefer SGS4 flasher also for install or update recovery. Works every time.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dimkit:
Have anyone test the cfroot with the new firmware

Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9505 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk