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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] howtomen:
I believe its xda developers... Developer forum. If u cant find answers that are covered extensively then this place isnt for u. We arent here to help u we are here to help further development.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] n0m0n:
Oh well that explains it then.

I am definitely not a developer, I was referred here from another forum in respect to rooting my S4.

But as I said I am not a developer I don't have that skill set.

THANKS
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] theloneranger08:
haha ok thanks. I was a little paranoid so I actually ended up rerooting my phone, installing Triangle Away and just like you said, Triangle Away said the flash counter was 0 and the current binary said "Samsung Official" so I unrooted my phone and now I'm good to go. Now I've got peace of mind though. haha
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] NNagendran:
I am trying motochopper now and I got this error

Unable to chmod /sdcard/data/local/tmp/pwn: Operation not permitted

and so this does not allow the pwn to run.

Also, setting the folder to /data/local/tmp doesn't even copy the files.

I am on AT&T.

Can someone help me please...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] maxamus007:
Does this method work with 02 network in the uk?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gogo7901:
Rooting Samsung Galaxy S4 i9005

I've tried with both methods ...

When I use motochopper it seems OK ...

I connects to device all done ... after reboot I see SU in application ... But when I tried to start it I received :

SU need to be updated! please update it .. and after that I received update/install unsuccessful !

I tried with super user checker .. no root access...

SU can't get super user access...

So device is i9505

Revision : MDM

Kernel version : 3.4.0-526204

I tried with CWM with ODIN and install SU via cwm.. situation is the same .. have SU but no super user right...

Please, advice!

Regards,

Georgi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
Are you updating on WiFi or 4G LTE. If WiFi try the 4G LTE connection. If that doesn't work you may need to go back to stock and retry to root again. I'll see what I can find out when I get home to try and assist you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gogo7901:
I'm not sure that the problem on UPDATE ( SU program does not have super user right ) ... and it is UK version ( with SNAP 600 ( 4 cores ) processor )

I'm using WIFI in office ...

Regards,

Georgi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
tou probally have a diffrent root method then if your device ID isn't named SCH-I545. PMe with the device ID, carrier, and software version you have running andnwhen I get up at 7 or 8 pm CST, I'll see what I can find.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gogo7901:
I red somewhere that kernels after 25.04.2013 are locked .. and they can't be root like this ....

My version is compiled on 26.04.2013 .. so is this can be a problem ?

Regards,

Georgi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
No just need to find a root for your device model number which can be found in the about menu.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gogo7901:
IMEI: 357197059475072

Android Version: 4.2.2

kernel: 3.4.0-526204

baseband version: I9505XXUAMDM

build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDM

It is bought from Bulgarian operator ( Globul ) but phone is don't have SIM lock ( I've try it with 3 different operators )

Regards,

Georgi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
Did it have a model number like starting with SGH, SCH, or some other form.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] dantexaiver:
Will using this method trigger a flash counter on the phone and void the warranty? If so can reflashing to stock image via odin fix that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
It does flash anything so no rooting doesn't trip flash counter flash recovery might but just root ur fine there is a bunch of ways to unroot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gogo7901:
Model Number is GT-I9505

Regards,

Georgi

---------- Post added at 09:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:41 AM ----------

But thing is that :

AP: I9505XXUAMDM

CP: I9505XXUAMDM

CSC: I9505

GBL

AMDB

GBL means Globul( This BG operator that I bought from ) ....

Phone doesn't seems to be branded ( no logo diff than Samsung ), but there a several apps for/from Globul .. so it looks like not OEM phone ...

Regards,

Georgi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] tania_marquez:
for me is not working

hello guys, i used motochopper, this installed superuser app into my Galaxy S4 but i don't have root priviliges. I tried using two computers, one with xp, one with windows 8.

Some advise?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
You can try this link. It's root for your phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] langbat:
Yeah mine said that too but its fine, it thinks the exe file is spy ware.[/QUOTE]

My pc detected the same virus. I am not sure what pwn contains
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
My pc detected the same virus. I am not sure what pwn contains

No viruses here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] NNagendran:
Need some help with rooting. I am trying on my AT&T SGS4 (SGH-I337) and it never roots. I have tried using Mac, Windows and still nothing. I am on the baseband I337UCUAMDL.

It indicates as if everything went fine, but the next time I reboot, there is no root.

Can someone help please?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
I believe that's the locked bootloader version. You will most likely need to find the bootloaders. These sites should help you. However younneed to wait for the bootloaders like we have on Verizon. You might ne able to restore to stock 4.2.2 then root andnuse OtA Rootkeeper and see if it works. Then install the MDL update

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...persu-for-qualcomm-versions-of-the-galaxy-s4/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] calvin35:
That's strange because I have the same model as you and have never had a problem. This is what I would do. If you are planning on flashing a ROM why not install a custom recovery before rebooting and then it doesn't matter if you lose root because all ROM'S come rooted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] :
Piece of cake root, took 30 seconds. Amazing work.

Question is now, how can I uninstall clockwork mod superuser and replace with the other superuser without losing root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] DarkMenace:
PM with instructions sent.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Mohamedshajid:
Thanks buddies :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gravedigger76:
Hey Dark,

Any chance you can share those instructions with me in PM? Thanks dude!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Bradl79:
Will this work on the sgs4 active
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Jonnyredcorn:
Two different devices. I highly doubt it. I would not recommend trying it.

Sent from my Tablet
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Nope its been tried ATM the s4 active is unrootable ( probably temporary )
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Mike:
Using this tomorrow to help a coworker. Was great on mine and I am sure I'll be saying the same thing tomorrow *good*
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] robstunner:
$10 for whoever gets root working on S4 Active :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Jonnyredcorn:
I never used this method, but I don't know why one wouldn't use adamoutler's CASUAL method...the easiest rooting & custom recovery process ever...literally one click.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] yeroc1982:
Does this work for an unlocked telus?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Yes it should work on all s4's
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] yeroc1982:
Ok thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] yeroc1982:
Are there custom recoveries and stock roms now incase? Im coming from an s3 I rooted and now have s4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
In the general forum I believe there is a return to stock Odin file

sent from my galaxy s4 leet (i337)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] dorkdotcom74:
just ran this and got a superuser app but it seems as if on root. is there something i missed else where in this post?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] r47z:
I'm getting a failure in the end.

[*] Pushing root tools...

3763 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.095s)

3876 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.470s)

4334 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.355s)

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

Success

[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

[-] Failure.

[*] Cleaning up...

[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ActorMike:
Yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
What firmware and baseband and model is ur phone ? Did u just buy it cuz I haven't herd of any s4 not being able to root this way
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] jphoniks:
Not working...

I got the same error as r47z mentioned above... "failure" and whatnot. my phone is brand new.

sph-l720

baseband: L720VPUAMDL

4.22
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Both u guys probably have this issue MDL firmware has been having root issues check this thread maybe use cf auto root by chainfire http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2257101

[HOW TO] Root the Galaxy S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] yeroc1982:
Mine ends in mdj, do these have root issues?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Not that I am aware of
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] dale.hickey:
I get the same but mine ends in MDM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Any of u guys tried cf autoroot ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] dale.hickey:
This worked for me http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jgsaf8xeMI4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] AndroidNoober:
I tried all installed, but when I click SU says cant install because dont have a binary,,,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] MacDrunk:
it is possible to revert it back???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] megapinky:
You can flash telcel rom via Odin
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Aou:
Yeah, noticed the Samsung/Custom screen just now. Oh well. I'm just so happy to be rid of some of this terrible bloatware and some of the ads. I'll try playing with my custom JIG this evening to see if it'll do the trick (unlikely).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] kofpk:
ThankQ!!! u ar the BEST
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] UniqueNate:
I'll wait until custom recoveries and stock images are here. Still sweet :).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] captawsm:
Does this trigger some sort of flash counter? For me I see "custom" with an unlocked symbol during boot up now and under Settings -> About phone -> Status -> Device status says "custom" instead of what it said previously ("stock" I think).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] paleman27:
Is it a certified go from shoman?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Dare{D}evil:
It used to say Official as the status, you can get it back when the official firmware upgrade or official stock rom is posted by someone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] shoman94:
Not yet.... I have to wait a week before I can pick one up it seems.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Bender B. Rodgriguez:
My guess is the device is probably detecting some extra binaries have been installed on the system. Not really a flash counter per se. Then again not I'm not a dev just a Linux enthusiast.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ZPaul2Fresh8:
Working great. Donation coming your way good sir!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] dknell:
Already? Lol. Nicely done!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] BravoGangUS:
Sorry I am a noob when it comes to rooting.

How exactly do you know if it was successfully rooted? I followed all the steps and my phone rebooted but is there a specific way to know it actually worked?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ZPaul2Fresh8:
I will say that after debloating the ATT crap I get an Unlocked Icon when rebooting :)

I was worried at first because I thought it was going to halt bootup.

---------- Post added at 09:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:08 PM ----------

Any app that requires root access will prompt you for super user privileges when opening the app. I.e. titanium backup.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sgs22012:
One great way is to install titanium backup and run. If you're rooted it'll run or confirm access if not you'll get notification that it couldn't get root access...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ZPaul2Fresh8:
Donation sent. Thanks again man!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] azz72:
So is samsung like htc volume down and power button to install a rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] paleman27:
I ain't moving an inch until shoman certifies this sh... With all due respect, BTW...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] cbazz1378:
Hooray!

Glad to see we have root the night before I get my S4! I am a bit of a noob, so I have a couple quick questions before I come straight home from the AT&T store tomorrow and root my phone.

1. Can someone please be so helpful as to post a link to the proper Samsung USB drivers that we are to have for this process?

2. Just so I understand correctly, are we to install a superuser app or does the exploit place one on the S4 for us?

3. Does this work regardless of whatever firmware version it may show? I noticed a couple of the other root threads payed close attention to that, but no talk of it here?

***Please forgive me for being such a noob, but hopefully I can be the voice of the other noobs and ask the few questions they may have and need answers too like me. And thank you in advance, I love the XDA community! :victory:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] BravoGangUS:
Click on Downloads

samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SPH-L720ZWASPR

Not sure if the carrier matters at all but just in case, these are the steps I took to get there:

samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SGH-i907

Under Mobile click cell phones.

Pick your carrier. Then pick your phone model. Get downloads. Click Downloads tab. And there you go
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] scott14719:
There is a tutorial video with links in the "general" section.

However, do yourself a favor, take about a week or so to do some reading through all of the S4 forums before you do anything. Also, read about Samsung and android phones in general to help familiarize yourself with terms and concepts. This will help to educate yourself on some important issues and it will also give a little time to perfect things with rooting, custom recoveries, etc... If you do this, you will be glad.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] natestechupdate:
Worked for me!

Thanks so much for the tutorial
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] yeroc1982:
Rooted my s4 earlier this evening and went good. Couldn't believe how fast it went!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] mrnovanova:
GoD DaMn that was easy!

Thank you :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] CNexus:
Just an update to [MENTION=4229979]djrbliss[/MENTION]

It has been found that Motochopper works on several unsupported Qualcomm powered devices, such as the carrier SGS3 and a couple Xperia phones.

Using the fact that the jackpal.androidterm app sets "open" permissions on its data directory, I have found a way to run this exploit entirely from the phone.

I have put together a guide here if you wish to link it in the OP. The process would be the same for all devices that it can root. All credits to you for the exploit, of course.

Note: I have also personally tested this and it works on my SPH-L710 (Sprint S3).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Dj21o:
Does the phone have to be in Download mode?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
To run moto chopper no just enable USB debugging and plug it in and follow the program easiest root method since the ginger break days
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
what is the latest, up to date video for this? Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ChicTek:
Same for me. My version is MDL and cf auto root didn't seem to 'take" - everything went like it was supposed to in Odin and after the reboot, I wasn't rooted.

•Sent from my Sprint GS4 using Tapatalk •

•• Formerly "Evo_girl"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] desichiko23:
so ive been reading few post regarding GS4 rooting, and so just one question i am not really sure of if someone could PLEASE fill me in?

once rooted with motochopper----------i saw there is no option of Restore/Backup in recovery---prints are very tiny as well, BUT once you flash other ROMs, there is no way for me to go back to stock ROM????

do i just have to Unroot it??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Easiest way is the return to stock Odin files it will unroot and wipe u back to day one
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
any videos please?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] CNexus:
There are no videos.

The Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more. Don't defeat the purpose of why it was introduced.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
Darn...i would have thought qbking77 would be all over it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Mrkqql143:
So after ATT released an updated for S4 I'm unable to use this or any other method to re-root the phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Ya that's the word also why since the root and boot loader exploit was found there have been a million threads saying " don't update til someone who can vouch it safe to do so "

Root maybe reattainable some how but the boot loader mite be permanantly locked hence why I'll buy.my s5 when they come out from Canada
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Mrkqql143:
I'm not complaining.. Just letting others know who do not already.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
Did sprint lock the bootloader too?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
Not that I have herd
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] CNexus:
No, Sprint and US Cellular have unlocked bootloaders.

Sent from my S3 on Sense 5 (you jelly?)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] cowmixtoo:
OMG.. i just got my phone and I accidentally did the update first thing!

I can't root now. No Google Edition ROM! No CM 10.1!

I'M SCREWED!

ARG!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] chrisj22:
Can't wait to try this!!!! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] bigblue95z:
Go exchange it....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
yep..you are pretty much screwed..go exchange and root it immediately
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] arctia:
Unfortunately att will only let you exchange it if you pay the 35 dollars restocking fee. My heart goes to your wallet. Try something like 'I really don't like the color' and see if you can get a new one for free.

I just got the phone yesterday myself. Disabled wifi and cell data first thing. Honestly if I had a LTE compatible sim card, I would've bought the google edition to avoid all this headache. Att doesn't give you a LTE sim unless you have a att branded lte phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Milyenair:
Why won't a factory reset work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
Because once the bootloader is locked, it's essentially locked forever

Workarounds can be found, but it makes rooting much, much more difficult

A hard reset will just erase your system files and data. A bootloader is at the "bios" level.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
I have herd the new update actually blows a qfuse which makes it nearly impossible to change boot loader but u never know djbliss have worked miracles before
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Demigod121:
This root method worked beautifully on my brand-new S4. Thanks! :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] {davros}:
ugh nvm just looked more into it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
what do people recommend when Titanium backup says the device ID is not the same and if it should change it back to the old one?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] McDaddyTree:
Thanks [MENTION=4229979]djrbliss[/MENTION] my new S4 is rooted...now on to modding and such...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] matale0:
is it still working?

i got superuser app

when i open it there is install, i press it and it says cant install, error
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sgs22012:
If you have previous backups on SD card revert to avoid issues..

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] eyecon82:
see i had the opposite issue...changing the number caused issues, however, i only use TB for app backups without data

so when restoring just the apps without data, i have found there is no need to change the device ID
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sgs22012:
That makes sense its the data that is device is specific normally but didn't see that mention in your post about just apps....

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] manofsteel1:
This worked on my T999L many thanks OP

Now to fine a custom recovery for it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] kryptoniteguy:
I'm not able to get this to work, 'adb' is not a recognized command, any thoughts?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] walletless:
Already Exists?

I get the following: [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]

However, root checker says that my phone is still not rooted... any ideas how to get around this?

Baseband: I337UCUAMF3

Kernel: 3.4.0-812098

Build: JDQ39.I337UCUAMF3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] oddspec:
That's cuz this method doesn't work with mf3 firmware att blocked it with the latest ota patch there's a new method in the works but for now if u updated to mf3 or ur phone came with mf3 u can't root ATM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] pyto:
I'm using motochopper for rooting my yusun w808 and I am getting a bus error.... I have no idea what to do with this error, a google search did not bring up much either. Maybe someone of you can explain this to me? Please? :)

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

Press any key to continue . . .

[*]

* server not running *

[*] Waiting for device...

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

4042 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.310s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

4265 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.084s)

4280 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.426s)

4121 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.374s)

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

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]

[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

Bus error

[*] Cleaning up...

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

Press any key to continue . . .