yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] battousai622:
Having some issues. I think it installed but no root access. So i ran the motochopper and it completed although it had some error messages (didn't record, doh!). Now i have the unlocked boot image and the "Device status" says "Custom", but no root access. I tried running the script again but it stays on "pushing exploit". I tried running the command manually with "adb push pwn /data/local/tmp/", but still nothing "pushes". No error messages.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Pixelhouse:
i used your program to root, wich worked marvelous, however my son updated the phone by accident, and now i don't have root and i can't seem to root it anymore, is there perhaps another solution for rooting the new update?

thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Ker~Man:
So, you say you have tried to simply re-run the exploit? If yes, then I'm at a loss - in regards to helping! Because, by way of success up to this point, you just simply need to re-run the root.bat and you're good to go. If that's not your case, man... :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] battousai622:
Solved my issue. Do not check the "remember computer" on white-list when running motochopper
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] tnor32:
Great job! Worked like a charm! Didn't even go to custom status. Thanks again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Hooterman:
I'm having the same problem as you on Windows 8 x64 with my new Verizon S4.

Did you get it figured out?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] p-slim:
my VZW S4 came today, has anyone successfully completed root? windows 7 or 8
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] timfacchin:
I'm having the same problem on my Verizon S4 from Mac OSX. Hit's that same point and then says failure. SuperUser app is pushed to phone successfully, just no root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] W3ber:
It can be work on HTC one as well?Same qualcomm cpu,or its just software exploit?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] mattdm:
I'm beginning to wonder if Verizon patched this particular exploit on their S4's.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] TemporalShadows:
Same result here on my VZW S4 - pwn returns Failure. I guess this exploit doesn't work on the VZW S4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Pixelhouse:
Yes i did, its able to upload the exploit it seems but when it wants to run it says "failed"

and removes the files again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Prodrive789:
I've rooted the phone using Motochopper ( AT&T version ) and can open up Apps that need Root.

Now after powering up the Phone I get a "Custom" with an unlocked padlock icon under the Samsung Logo. What's that mean?

I've searched on this and didn't come up with much that was conclusive. I'm not new to rooting & flashing roms, did it on my Vibrant almost weekly for 3 years and no issues.

Any help would be awesome.

Thanks! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] lortay78:
Me too. :( Hoping a solution isn't far off. I guess I should have waited for confirmation before getting my hopes up. Why does Verizon have to be so difficult with everything?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StolenVW:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2257058
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] charlesthedestroyer:
I rooted my att s4 over the official ota successfully with the motochopper tool. I just installed the aosp browser and I am getting random reboots. Can anyone chime is on what might be going on
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX:
7 to be exact
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] aikeru:
Confirm VZW doesn't work

Just opened my S4 today. Ultimately, I get the "Failure" message from the pwn execution.

If you get stuck at "waiting for device", a few things...

1. Your phone may prompt to ask if it's OK for this particular computer to debug it, allow

2. Your phone may not be connected (one way to check is to see if any devices show up by running "adb devices") try unplug/plug it in again via USB and run "adb devices" again if none show up.

3. Your phone may be prompting if it's OK to install the superuser.apk, accept/allow this too

Even if you do it all correctly, it still doesn't work on VZW though. Thanks to the OP/devs who worked toward this. I hope a VZW exploit can be found, too! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] p-slim:
Which OS did you try with?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Archon810:
Try this on the Verizon version? http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=256 If you're successful, would you post some screenshots/photos of the photos and the final result please?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sextape:
We now have confirmed root spread the word;

How To Root Verizon S4

Thanks To DJBLISS for Motochopper
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] AxAtAx:
Yes sir, good job.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] timfacchin:
Just checked out the instructions. Any idea if it wipes the phone or not in the process?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] GeneralSpecific:
Just completed on Verizon S4, very simple if you follow the directions.

Does NOT wipe data.

If youre getting the

Device detected an application attempting unpermitted access

notification, simply force stop and freeze the

SEAndroid

app using Titanium Backup or another freezing application.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] timfacchin:
Thanks for the heads up! Much appreciated. Time to root...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Hooterman:
Also confirming that the linked Odin method works fine on my Verizon S4.

After reboot I was getting a Detection Information warning saying that it had "detected an application attempting unpermitted actions", with two options to Reboot Now or Reboot Later. If you selected Reboot Later the prompt would just come back up a few minutes later.

This is caused by Knox or the SEAndroid process on the phone. Here's the fix for it: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40975712&postcount=8

I froze SEAndroid with TiBu and haven't seen it since.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] p-slim:
My vzw S4 successfully rooted on a windows 7 computer!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] aikeru:
Windows 8. I'm a developer myself, though I don't do much Android, but I can read a batch script and my way around a little adb and unix-based stuff. :)

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Cool! Let me give this a shot when I have the chance...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ViperGeek:
I've got the SCH-I545_MD2_423399_Kernel.tar.md5 file loaded into the PDA section of Odin. By default, the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are checked. Is that correct? Any other gotchas before I pull the trigger?

- Dave
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
Fails on the Verizon version and that's a qualcomm processor as far as I know so it should work. It puts the file on the device them on step 3 fails for some unknown reason.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StolenVW:
You have to Odin a different kernel first Verizon has the kernel with setuid disabled witch in turn blocks root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] AxAtAx:
Your ready..continue. Walk away when it starts..don't even cough...or look...Do not touch the phone..serious...good luck
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] renanrolim:
Hi guys, I'm using GT-I9505 with xxuame2 firmware bought on Switzerland. I want to root but I really want to keep everything stock for now, because I want to keep my access to OTA and Kies updates. I've already seen on this thread that this method will change the galaxy logo on boot to "custom", but it also going to stop the device access to official updates? And if it's not, doing a OTA update maybe cause some problems to the phone? Thanks a lot guys
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
So this is the file I use to root the Verizon version? That doesn't seem to bad.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] garwynn:
You use this after you flash the MD2 keenel. There's several guides on the VZW threads that explain the entire process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] hightechlive:
Can I root if I have the new update from AT&T?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StolenVW:
Yes the MDL baseband on att is root able with this method
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Reinaldo33897:
Can I install apks with es file explorer after I use this method to root the s4 ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] alacrify:
Yes. Although you might want to fix your sig or go to a different forum ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Reinaldo33897:
No I get my s4 Friday and I been following this forum. Still on my Inspire. Just getting a head start.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] tony1208:
how can i unroot? i do not see that option..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ChaosMinionX:
Use a file manager and delete "su" and "busybox" from system/xbin, and also delete Superuser.apk from system/app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] datura77:
Guys, I have to return my phone for warranty replacement, but now that it boots it has SAMSUNG unlocked logo. How do I take it out??? I removed root via factory reset but it doesn't help with the logo

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also, do I need to do anything else on this phone so they won't get me into trouble? it was rooted before but after factory reset root fails. anything else I need to do?

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built-in file manager or I need to download special one? built-in doesn't show this directory even if I set "show hidden files"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ChaosMinionX:
Download ES File Explorer from Play, delete the Xbin stuff first and then delete the APK. Then do a factory reset and you should be all set.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] datura77:
do I need to root the phone again to get access to this directory?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ChaosMinionX:
yes
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] datura77:
can't find the directory... is it sub directory of something??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StolenVW:
/system/xbin

/system/app

Are the dir paths
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] datura77:
Mounted the system, removed BusyBox, could not find Superuser.apk. Logo returned. safe to replace?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Intellectua1:
was easy as 3.14
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Art Vandelay:
I've tried everything and for the life of me I can't get past the daemon portion. Must be an ADB thing. I've installed and reinstalled drivers and kies, but doesn't work connect. Maybe it's my crappy comp.

Any ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] SysAdmNj:
Did you enable usb debugging?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Art Vandelay:
Yes. That's the first thing I did. No idea!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] pakxelaos:
Try this

Run adb.exe

then open run.bat
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] SysAdmNj:
You installed the correct samsung drivers? Even from the android sdk platform-tools directory on your pc will adb recognize your device there? I mean you should see that drivers installed for your samsung device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] chipdawg:
I hope so.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] haloimplant:
I uninstalled my old Samsung drivers but then the new ones wouldn't install. It said the phone was "being used" and to reboot, but after a reboot it was the same error.

Solution: I bypassed the installer by plugging in the phone, then going to it in Device Manager and telling it to update the drivers by searching in the folder where I extracted the new Samsung drivers (and subfolders). Bam it installed ADB driver and things went smoothly from there. Awesome!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] mrwhsskers:
Hello,

maybe a noob issue, not sure. I cant get my s4 to root. i have updated the samsung drivers 2-3 times, made sure debugging is on in developer settings, redownloaded the exploit 2-3 times, but every time i run the bat file all the lines running say adb is not recognized or something of that matter, I never get the question in the expoit to allow adb to run. the phone did recieve the first att update. I am running win xp pro, am using the original usb cable supplied with phone. Sorry if im posting in wrong thread but i could not find the answer to my problem after searching for many days. Help is appreciated.

mrwhssers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ETW11:
I'm on Verizon and I followed all the instructions to a T, including flashing the required kernel and flashing the stock one back again, etc. Everything went swimmingly; it said rooting was a success, I have the custom unlock icon, everything. However, I installed Titanium Backup and it is unable to acquire root privileges. I reloaded TiBu multiple times to no avail. For the life of me, I cannot figure out why this isn't working. Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] b0btech:
HELP

So ...

1.this is a one click rooting method thats flawless? and

2. How do I backup my current ROM from SAMSUNG or Cyan?

Id like to do that first in case.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] jawonder:
You can use a Mac and you won't have to worry about drivers, took me about 5 minutes .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Intellectua1:
Just root and Install this TWRP recovery, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2262996

it'll auto Loki your device. I didn't even bother with the Loki method..

FYI: The stock Samsung backup is like 5gbs so make sure you have plenty room on your Ext SD
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ETW11:
To update, I realize I gain root and then lose it after a reboot. I guess I could use TiBu to reload my apps onto the phone before rebooting, but then I lose root after that. I can't imagine I'm the only one to experience this. There has to be a solution.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] huzefa_from_kuwait:
Mine is coming failure, what could be the possible reason ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ETW11:
To update again, I'm a silly, silly goose. Forgot to update the binaries. Sorry for the annoyance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] huzefa_from_kuwait:
Updated again by CF-Auto-Root via another pc and it went fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] datboiro:
How do we accomplish it on Mac OSX? I've been searching literally all night.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] clay_cauley:
deleted --

I jumped the gun when answering. Missed the fact you were talking about the VZW GS4.

Sorry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] jvnat:
Worked without a hitch for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sgs22012:
Can anyone confirm that this still works with MDL Base, I originally used it with MDB and had a bad flash and only found a valid mdl firmaware download to flash
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] aldenb:
I can confirm. Did this after the update was downloaded on att.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sgs22012:
Having slight issue here I cant get it to reboot hangs at S4 Logo after saying PASS and wont hold a custom recovery either also after saying PASS...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] spannernick:
Does this work on a EE UK S4 phone..??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sgs22012:
Will this work over an official mdl tar

Coming to you from a Wild 'n Wicked Tmo S4...

If I have helped, a thanks is appreciated, if a dev helped buy them a beer or red bull.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] renanrolim:
Guys, everytime after rooting s4 with motochopper "Samsung custom" will appear on boot? Or it happens only with some variants of s4? And can we do something to give the stock boot back? Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] rav4kar:
Is anyone having this at&t S4?

:fingers-crossed:

[*]

[*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Windows version)

[*] v1.1

[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)

[*]

[*] Tested on the Motorola Razr HD, Razr M, Razr Maxx HD, and Atrix HD.

[*] Supports lots of other devices as well. ;)

[*]

[*] Before continuing, ensure that USB debugging is enabled, that you

[*] have the latest USB drivers installed, and that your phone

[*] is connected via USB.

[*]

[*] WARNING: This will likely void the warranty on your device. I am

[*] not responsible for any damage to your phone as a result using this

[*] tool.

[*]

[*] Press enter to root your phone...

Press any key to continue . . .

[*]

[*] Waiting for device...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

2498 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.501s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

2746 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.130s)

2456 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.742s)

2363 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.652s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_EAS_POLICY_REJECTED_PERMISSION]

[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

[+] Success!

[*] Cleaning up...

[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.

Press any key to continue . . .

Edit#1: Posted soon! It's MY Microsoft Exchange Server Policy / Lock screen PIN. Just removed MS exchange account and LOCK Screen PIN and root exploit worked!:good: I think it's enforced by Knox!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] acunn1:
root problems

I am getting the same thing. I believe the binaries for SU are out of date. Where can I find up to date ones?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] suck it monkeys:
Worked on t-mobile

just rooted a T-mobile S4 worked quickly and easily
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] KINGDROID25:
So I jus got my s4 yesterday and if I'm understanding correctly I can use this on mdl baseband right??...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] n0m0n:
Hello,

I just got a new Verizon S4 and was wondering if a custom recoveries or stock images has been released yet?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] scott14719:
People would learn so much if they actually read the thread(s) they were posting in and used the search function to find answers in the forum(s) to repetitive questions before posting in the first place. I'm just throwing this out there for anyone that actually wants to follow the forum's rules and find the answers they are looking for. Like I said, just a friendly suggestion. Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] pachi72:
Also if they just YouTube. They will find answers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] n0m0n:
If your referring to me I did search "custom recoveries or stock images", and didn't come up with anything that said a factory stock image was released for a Verizon S4.

That said pardon me for not reading 72 pages, but funny thing is you didn't answer if there was or not I didn't ask for anything more.

I hope someone tells you when you have a question to send a day looking for it when it only would have taken you 30 seconds.

Did not look for it on YouTube though I wouldn't think searching for "Samsung S4 custom recoveries or stock images" would have had a video.

Glad to see I found a helpful forum.

qsfr jbqernpym
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] pachi72:
I didn't mean to sound rude though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StolenVW:
First people are going to flame you when you do not search or when you post a question in the wrong place, your in the AT&T section asking about Verizon

Second here is the Verizon section http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2314 you will find custom recovers and roms over there
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] n0m0n:
Hmmm I didn't realize this was a ATT subsection I looked a the title, "[ROOT] Root Samsung Galaxy S4 with Motochopper".

I actually got here via another forum that I was reading about rooting, it offered a link to an instructional to rooting a S4, HERE.

HOLLY CRAP! I better stop explaining myself before it sounds like I was searching! @#$%^&

Dam why didn't I search my search for another search of my search.

The forum I started in whey were talking about rooting the S4 not specifically ATT Sprint or Verizon so I didn't notice here that it was a ATT in sub section.

So I think I addressed SEARCH before bothering ppl.

I am sorry I didn't realize this was a ATT thread.

Thanks for offering me the link

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] scott14719:
Well, good luck looking for "custom recoveries" and "stock images" in the Verizon "How to Root" thread. Your mastery of the search function is truly amazing. :laugh:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] n0m0n:
Never claimed to be a master of anything, I'm just looking for information as to rooting and if there is a factory restore image.

Enjoy yourself.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] robert__:
I tried this rooting method on my GT-I9505 running build JDQ39

It successfully installs the APK file, but the actual rooting gives a "Failed!"

And indeed when after the reboot, I access the SuperUser app, it complains that it is outdated, and updates fail.

Other apps that need root access also fail and complain the device is not rooted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] fischerben:
i rooted the phone, but it says i dont have root... Superuser have been installed but can't open it says Superuser -binaryet must be updated and when i press install it says der been an error

Have tried to run root checker it says that i don't have root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Titankahn:
Hi Im yet to try this method but is there a fast and easy way to unroot/rollback after root in an easy way? So not flashing rom etc just like this root a one click unroot method? Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Denomenance:
Stuck at Daemon Started Successfully. USB debugging is enabled, installed the drivers from the Samsung site, nothing. Turned off app verification. This is my second time rooting my phone, and the security warning will not show up on my phone. Any help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] RedBullet:
Anyone noticed that NFC stopped working after applying this?

How does one undo this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Titankahn:
Anyone please? Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] theloneranger08:
Does motochopper trigger the flash counter? I used this and it still says "Samsung Official" for Current Binary Counter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Its just a root method u can only trigger the counter by flashing a ROM or kernel which this doesn't do
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] theloneranger08:
The galaxy S4 doesn't actually list the flash counter in the download mode. Is it possible for the flash counter to be 1 even if the current binary says "samsung official" before and after I unrooted?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
No clue just saying that this won't trip it flash counter counts firmware flashes not root