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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Riccardo83:
Please guys I need your help.

I tried rooting my german phone

GT-I9505

4.4.2

Baseband: I9505XXUGNG8

Kernel: 3.4.0-2309103

Buildnr.: KOT49H.I9505XXUGNG8

using this motochopper method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252248&highlight=there+was+an+error+installing+superuser

What I have now is a phone that tries to run Su but says the SU binary must be updated. No other options offered. No Root access.

I tried rooting it with CF Auto Root afterwards. It seems to pass everything (I run Odin through Parallels Windows 8.1).

Please help.

Kind regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Tkkg1994:
Is it an option to install a custom recovery? Philz touch recovery gives the option to check root befor leaving the recovery, so you can easely root your thing throug your recovery, if this is an option, write me an privat message (in german :) ) I can tell you more but we don't have to spam this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] SSJGohan3:
GT-I9505

4.4.2

Baseband: I9505XXUGNG8

Kernel: 3.4.0-2309103

Buildnr.: KOT49H.I9505XXUGNG8

did everything got into recovery flashes supersu..but when he reboots no suspersu active...It vibrates twice after he reboots...

Please help,

Regards Andrew
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] heblu:
Is your phone carrier locked?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] SSJGohan3:
nope it isn't
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Zoot Allures:
Hi all,

Upgraded from XXUGNG8 to Stock 4.4.2 XXUGNK2, CF-Root process was OK with Odin 3.07 provided with (just found out that no other button is active than the right one, good idea), just had to reinstall Super-SU after the flash. Then it didn't even asked to disable Knox again.

Thanks again, Chainfire. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] archerymodz:
Android 5.0

I can confirm this works for the new version of android.

Model- GT-I9505G

Android Version- 5.0

Baseband Version- I9505GUEUDNL3

Build Number- LRX21P.S012.141205
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] iBlueee:
Does this work on XXUGNH8 4.4.2 on i9505?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Tkkg1994:
Yes it will work :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] jjplayground:
I can not download the needed file CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip of go to the autoroot.chainfire.eu page.

Does someone has a link to the zip file please?

I have googled and found it on the internet but how do I know the file has not been tampered with?

Many thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] AccountSaver:
same problem here i can't download

http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip

It doesn't open.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
Chainfire's twitter on 28 december 2014:

Wait till he solve the problem guys! :)

PS:

Happy new year to all!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mmarakas:
Please for the love of god, put on the first thread in big letters that rooting your SGS4 will trip the Knox counter and you 'll lose your warranty, since it's irreversible. At least for me coming from Sony Xperia, I didn't expect that to happen just by rooting.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
For any device,

Playing with system partition like rooting or changing recovery,

will always void manufacturer warranty....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mmarakas:
Yes but in this case it causes irreversible permanent damage. In other, non-Samsung phones if everything is done correctly you can always unroot and lock the bootloader to regain your warranty claim... Anyway what I want to say is that it would be nice if newcomers from other phones, like me, will know beforehand about this...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Bingley:
I'm on I9505XXUGNH7 with know 0x1 from rooting previous firmware before flashing an older firmware and receiving this version ota on Vodafone. I've Triangle Awayed to Official status but I assume if I root I'll not get any further ota, correct? If so, can I full unroot with the installed su app to receive further otas ie Lollipop?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Yes you can.

Simply select

Clean Up > Full Unroot

In SuperSU.

It will remove su binary from xbin and supersu.apk from system partition.

Secondly you can also use Wanam Xposed to set your device status as OFFICIAL to get OTA with Root.

Hit Thanks, if my post did help you.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Bingley:
Thanks - I really wanted to know weather the full unroot will clean up after itself to get 'official' status for an ota or weather once set to custom it needs masking a l xposed
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Most likely, status will be set as OFFICIAL after full unroot.

Status mostly and only check for su binaries presence to decide Device status...

CF had also introduced hiding su binaries while device bootup in Triangle Away app by which we can set OFFICIAL status and use OTA, but that feature is not working in latest ROM...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] :
Random Reboots

Hoping some can tell what the problem is. I have been using CF-Autoroot for some time, without any problems, but with the latest Firmware updates I'm getting random reboots. I have tried GNG8, GNI2 and GNK4, all of them start to random reboot after rooting. If they're not rooted, no random reboots. Any ideas would be welcome...

Next step for me is to install GNF1 and see if the issue persists.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Does your device is carrier locked?

Are you getting any error on device screen in recovery while flashing CF AUTO ROOT?

I'm on GNG8 and rooting was smooth and flawless for me...

Try,

1. Install GNG8 firmware

2. Wipe cache and data partition from stock recovery

3. Boot device and configure normal first setup

4. Power off device and flash CF AUTO ROOT

5. Once the device boots up, open SuperSU and give permission to disable KNOX

6. Update SuperSU app and then SU binaries...

Best Luck... ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Bingley:
You could also try http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.thomashofmann.xposed.samsungkitkatsystemservercrashfix in Xposed and it'll tell you what's causing the system to crash and also prevent it. For me it was the pagebuddynotisvc service
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Yeah...

I thought it's hard reboot so suggested to flash it again...

If it's soft reboot then its a known issue of all latest firmwares in which device soft reboots randomly due to missing sanitation checks on system process.

For this only solution is to install xposed framework like thomas hofman's system server crash fix or wanam xposed...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Bingley:
Thanks for the info - so this is something in the /system or flashed kernel? Interesting either way. I've removed the faulting apk & assoc files and rebooted and I've been ok since, fingers crossed. I'm not ready to completely reflash again as I've only just done so, perhaps I'll start from zero for 5.0 :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Its firmware issue and missing sanitation checks on server process in which I think knox is included so after rooting when we disable knox thos checks could not be complete and resulted in soft reboot...

For some cases I've seen, deleting all apps related to knox from system partition also resolve issue...

On my device I'm using wanam exposed module to handle those crashes...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] :
Device is carrier locked, but has always been, when it used to work. No errors as well during root and always rooted after data & cache wipe. Never thought about the system server crash as it is not happening if the device is not rooted. Do you think this could be the case? I am currently on gng8 unrooted. Will root and try the module. If i remember correctly they may have been soft reboots, but don't know for sure. Thanks all
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
If it's soft rebooting then I'm 110% sure it's system process crash issue and it will be solve using those xposed modules I posted earlier...

If it was hard reboot then might be other issue related to your carrier lock device as CF already warned us to not use this root method on carrier lock device...

For safe side you should take backup of your EFS folder first...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] :
Reading what you sau makes me think it's soft rebooting. Anyway I rooted 3 hours ago and installed that mod. All good up to now. I guess it's wait and see...

Edit: Confirmed. Just happened now and got the notification from the xposed module that it prevented the crash. I guess I'll experiment a bit with removing the knox apps and see if it still persits.

Thanks all
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] foccacia:
Disabling KNOX takes very long time, is it normal? Can i quit the disabling process?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Its normal...

On first try it won't be successful...

On first try, After 10 seconds reboot your device manually and then again try disabling it.

It will be done within 3 seconds...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] brisac:
odin method working on 5.0.2 lollipop custom rom?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] littlejoelgriffo:
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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] HITMAN-CREED:
will this work on 5.0.1 official rom for gt-i9505?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] edzamber:
Confirm that cf auto-root works with i9505XXUHOA7 Rom (4 parts+pit).

I use cf auto-root, install Philz and flash SuperSU 2.46 Update. All works fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] misulik79:
Did SuperSU must be flashed? If I flash without Su jast cf auto root?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] haxor:
CF-Auto-Root working absolutely fine on I9505XXUHOB7 (BTU) (Android 5.0.1) I really appreciate hard work of [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] cheers :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NM:
Somebody tells me there is a way to root the I9505XXUHOB7 without tripping the KNOX WARRANTY VOID status...? Has anyone heard about that?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] rboy28:
No. Towelroot could do it but it was fixed since Firmware NF1 last year. If you were on an oder version there wouldn't be any problems. OB7 is way later so no.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NM:
Thanks... I did some research in between and here is what I found :

What do you think of this ? (post 822)

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-how-to-install-custom-roms-t2852310/page83 post

And what about avoiding the problem and installing that one?

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-lollipop-ambasadii-t3055001
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] gspotr:
Can someone help me please?

I flashed a stock 5.0.1 ROM so I lost my root access. What do I do from here?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Reflash CF AUTOROOT...

You will loose root access upon flashing firmware thru odin as it overwrite whole system partition...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] gspotr:
I did that - but for some reason my LTE isn't working on this new ROM. How do I restore its Georgina baseband/RIL settings? Do I just flash stock firmware? If so, I have.. and its not fixing it? Any ideas..??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Try clean install ...

1. Do Factor reset from Settings>storage

2. Clean Data/Cache from recovery

3. Reflash firmware using PC Odin

4. After flash configure basic steps in Device and again factory reset from settings>storage (at this step your baseband issue shud be resolved)

5. Again Clean Data/Cache from recovery.

6. Now Flash CF Auto Root to gain root

Best Luck
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] nytral:
What about regarder ici? http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-lollipop-ambasadii-t3055001 :p
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NM:
Hi! I had solved it #1912... But thanks for helping anyway! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] rolandvrielink:
cf autoroot

i installed android lollipop 501 for the netherlands (phn) phone	I9505XXUHOB7

on kitkat cf-autoroot was working, but after the upgrae to lollipop it doesn't

why not??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] MisterX86:
you can downgrade to kitkat firmware and than use towelroot guide to have a root and flash lollipop firware vito odin mobile.........if i can post guide to other site i linked it ;)

cf autoroot works on 5.0.1?! if i see here http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ i read 4.4.2 version!??!?!?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] yanzury:
Notification access permission

hi,

after rooting my galaxy s4 (i9505), everytime i reboot the phone the apps gear manager and cerberus lose access to notifications.

i'm on stock rom I9505XXUHOB7

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] midnight_plue:
hi! want to ask if CF auto-root will work on Android 5.0.1 for I9505? I check CFAR webpage and it doesn't show that it does :( Currently supporting till Android 4.4.2

my region just the Lollipop update very recently, I am rather reluctant to flash it if I am not able to root it. :)

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] th3cr0w:
I am on official xxuhob7 and this method did the trick :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] midnight_plue:
thanks! manage to get root :)

was fiddling with mobile odin then decided to go with the manual method :P

oh yes, may I know if you were able to reset the flash counter to 0 with Triangle Away? I tried but couldn't seem to remove it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] th3cr0w:
There is no need to erase flash counter now.

KNOX is triggered and from what I know - it is final, no way to revert KNOX flag.

With KNOX triggered you do not have warranty anyway (unless some service centers grant you warranty disregarding KNOX status)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] volkmadi:
Hi,

I have the same issue. I submit a request in the global Help Thread.

Actual no answer. :(

Dirk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ATZ-007:
Hi All,

I want to root my wife's S4 and I don't know much about Samsung phones.

Apart from all info on OP, is there anything else I need to know?

I.e. will the data and storage be wiped
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] krazierokz:
As long as you feel comfortable than go for it! Data will stat intact, she won't loose anything and you will have root:)

sent from my Candyfied-5.1 S4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] midnight_plue:
I have already triggered KNOX from very much earlier, I just didn't like to see in triangle away that my flash counter isn't 0 LOL

now i just learn to live with it, my warranty for my I9505 is long over anyway XD

don't think there's any workaround at the moment >.<
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ATZ-007:
Thank you.

Managed to successfully root the phone.

It was really easy.

Now need to findout how to flash new ROM from stock.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] krazierokz:
Enjoy the possibilities are fun! You'll need a recovery such as TWRP, CWM etc.. Then flash away its truly as simple as root, if you keep following those OP's ?

sent from my CandyFied 5.1 S4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
DELETED...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] scoobydoo99:
Get PIT for mapping.?

GT I9505 - completely stock.

Downloaded and unzipped CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5.

Followed instructions (repartition wasn't ticked) in the install post and can get no further than 'get PI for mapping'?

Tried all different USB ports on the laptop, tried rebooting laptop, also tried ODIN 3.10 but can't get any further - I'm baffled?

Plan was to install Imperium ROM after rooting with CF Auto Root and installing TWRP.

Anyone shed any light on my problem? Thanks.

ID:0/006> Added!!

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] O-T:
Did you see the mandatory POWER OFF?

If still trouble a flawed cable can be good for charging but unusable for flash. Flashing also need 5V powered USB connection from computer.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] scoobydoo99:
Thanks for the reply, I'll try a different cable tonight but it's my trusty Nokia cable that I always use for modding. And no, I didn't see a power off message, it just hangs as if it can't find or access the PIT file?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Liam0o:
PIT file should have nothing to do with this process, messing with the partition table (PIT) is just asking for bricking trouble, when odin is open make sure that the "Re-partition" box on the left is UNTICKED and make sure that on the right you're clicking on PDA or AP depending on which version of odin you are using, see this image: [IMG="Where to click"]http://i.imgur.com/dzycBPs.png[/IMG]
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] scoobydoo99:
Thanks, in both 3.07 and 3.10 versions of Odin the repartition box is unticked when opened and I've never ticked anytime I've tried. Likewise PDA on 3.07 and AP on 3.10. I'll try a different cable tonight, failing that I might try a complete fresh reinstall and start again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] scoobydoo99:
^^

I'm pretty sure it's a connection/driver Win 7 issue - I've spent another couple of hours installing and uninstalling Kies and drivers but I'm getting no further - the S4's days are numbered. I was only installing the Imperium ROM to try to stop the excessive battery drain/phone heat up. I've a P7000 ordered so the S4 has to limp along for another couple of weeks then it can head for Ebay.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] O-T:
Read post #2 once more. It's not a message, it's an instruction to turn off.

Kies will mess with USB connection if it's active while running Odin. Task Manager - Close all Kies process.

Here's another approach to root including custom recovery + SuperSU zip flashed from CWM /TWRP

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60524870

Posts 981-985
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] imation_nz:
Hi. I have a gt-i9505 Optus Australia build KOT49H.I9505XXUGNH6. Root works but device reboots all the time after using and put into lock screen. I have reset so many times it's not funny but problem still happens

I also have sensor problems rotation, gyro., compass does not work anymore which sucks.

I think i want to just go back to stock and have no root but when I try to Odin flash it fails at boot. ini (fail). I am on 4.4.2 kitkat.

Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks

I downloaded stock firmware from sammobile.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Kenshiro79:
Hello Boys...

I made the root with the ultmo FW English, but as I proceed to rot, I crash the SystemUI. If only he flashed the FW without root, then you're okay? So I have to understand that the root is not compatible for 5.0.1 ??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] NIK3SH:
Its Known issue of Android KK for this device...

Install xposed and use "Samsung Kitkat SystemServer Crash Fix".

It will surely help you...

---------- Post added at 08:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:41 PM ----------

It's hard to get ur exact issue due to ur English...

But this root method is Definitely working fine with Android 5.X without any side effects like system crashing....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Kenshiro79:
Yes I know !! However I solved, maybe I had the corrupt file ?! I downloaded the new root and is successful.

Thanks anyway.;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] dgutierrez04:
Verizon 5.0.1 OC1

is there a method that would work for Verizon lock bootloader running androind 5.0.1 i know the OP says not to flash CF auto root because of the lock bootloader. is there something else i can do?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] macdadi112:
I've managed to get root.. :)

But cant install busybox or titanium backup.. it comes up with the following:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] walttheboss:
Great tool. Used just now on i9505. (factory OTA updated to 5.0.1) Worked as described but took a few reboots and had me super scared.

Then I installed TWRP Manager and it said it was unsuccessful at putting 2.8.7.0 on the phone. Two more reboots and one scary bootloop(pulled battery after ten loops) and it all works. Backing up now. Tomorrow will start with the custom ROMs!!!!

Chainfire you are the bomb. Beer on the way. Thanks again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Boba Phil:
Sorry for the bump on this, but I've just done the 'root', following all the instruction. I'm not sure if worked or not, since now everything to do with Google, the play store, contacts, calendar etc just stops working.

I'm sure I've followed the instructions to the later, but Google seems to have died...what did I do wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] simonbigwave:
AFAIK it shouldn't affect your google play. use root checker app to make sure you got root.

for google error try goto settings >account >delete google account then add it back again see if that fixes your google errors. otherwise there is a dedicated xda google errors thread which you can find with quick search on xda.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] vip57:
thank you very much it worked like charm
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] DrZoS:
Worked, but I can't update supersu binary, it just says that it can't install... what to do?

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] gruntyoldbag:
http://www.xda-developers.com/cf-auto-root-updated-with-support-for-over-300-devices/

But still 4.4.2 for GT-I9505 jfltexx :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] darkrevlis:
No, You can download CFAR for jflte with lollipop compatibility. It is in the top row of old CFAR for jflte with kitkat compatibility.

The correct row shows the following::

samsung - GT-I9505 - jfltevj - jflte - MSM8960 - msm8960 - LRX22C.I9505VJUHOK1 - 5.0.1 - 24 571 407 - Download - b4652e86aa5c9ed5be38f8af506e862e - 562

And this working for me.

Edit: Now is available for jfltexx too
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Murshad007:
File isn't downloading... Is it still available on server?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] darkrevlis:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Murshad007:
succeded after two days of multiple tries...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zombunny:
When I try to add the tar.md5 file to the AP section in Odin, it says the parameter is incorrect. Do I ignore and attempt to continue, or will that screw up the device? I'm unfamiliar with Samsung and Odin, only ever owned 1 Samsung and that was years ago, I could use some help with this small issue. The phone is on 5.0.1
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] CVAngelo:
I see no one has responded yet. My suspicion is that things are very different for phone running Lollipop. If I were you, I would NOT flash CF-auto-root. Rooting a Lollipop phone is more complicated than it used to be for Kit Kat and earlier ROMs. For more guidance, see the thread for SuperSu 2.52 thru 2.66. That's the only way I'm aware of to root Lollipop (but there's some tricky/new stuck with patched bootloaders and/or systemless root).

BOTTOM LINE: DO NOT FLASH THIS TO YOUR LOLLIPOP PHONE. YOU MAY BRICK IT.

Of course, you might want to wait for someone with more Lollipop experience to confirm my suspicions. Otherwise, head over to the Chainfire XDA thread for SuperSu 2.52. Good luck! And don't forget to thank me if I saved your bacon...LOL!