yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
I don't think so, as this seems to be for the sgh-i337 only. I think you will have to use an ODIN root method like safe root or use towel root for the i9505.

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No, you have to use safe root or towel root for the Galaxy S3.

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Hey people,

So I have recently acquired a sgh-i337 running Android 4.2.2 on the MDL firmware. Once loki'ed and recovery installed, which ROMs can I install? Like can I install any ROM made for my phone or the i9505 / 9500? Can I also boot the safe strap and Android L ROMs (when available)?

Thanks to anyone in advance as the "stupid questions" forums was no help with my stupid questions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
Safe root you will have to Google as I don't know the direct link off hand, but towel root is at www.towelroot.com
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Ghost Protocol:
Making sure I am at the right link... www.towelroot.com... Do I need to DONATE to get access to the file? :o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
Nah, just click on the red symbol and the .apk file will download. Then just install it and run it and you should have root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Roblewis17:
Doesn't work on my Att S4 on 4.4.2 ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Ghost Protocol:
Hello"StoneyJSG". When I click on the 'Red Symbol' I get... (See Attachment). :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Roblewis17:
Just Google it and it should pop up, its actually very easy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
Try using the default web browser that came with your phone to download towel root. Sometimes firefox and google chrome produce the attachment you provided...the screen of code. You can also try Google'ing safe root for your phone model and firmware version as well.

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Here dude, try this: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-root-i337ucufni1-t2881298

If you are on the Nl1 firmware, then no it won't work due to at&t patching the kernel. Flash the NC1 kernel with ODIN then use towel root to root, then flash back to the Nl1 kernel using ODIN and root should be retained after flashing back to the Nl1 kernel. You can also Google to see if Safe Root works for you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Roblewis17:
readyyy.

Okay great, can u give me the steps and links on to doing this,and also can u tell me how this would affect my device in any way? Because I recently just got this phone and I don't want it messed up lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
This link should get you going, but only if you are on the Nl1 firmware: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-root-i337ucufni1-t2881298

If you follow those steps to a T, it shouldn't affect your phone aside from gaining root. However, if something does go wrong or space aliens laser zap your phone, I cannot be held responsible.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Roblewis17:
..

idk if its stuck or not but its taking forever, it failed -
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
Make sure you are using the correct ODIN version for the Galaxy S4 and that the files downloaded didn't get corrupted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Roblewis17:
Oh I got it to work BTW, Turns out it was just the USB port of my PC
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
Awesome, welcome to the world of having root!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Roblewis17:
Now I have a even. Bigger problem I can't get twrp or cwm to load on it it sends me to download mode :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Murasakiii:
Because you can only use safestrap. MDL base s4 is the only att build that can use twrp or cwm.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Riccardo83:
Hello guys, I have followed the instructions outlined here:

http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s4

I get the same error as all the people that commented " It says the SU binary must be updated. No other options offered."

Please help here, how can i root my phone or put it back to normal? I have a german version. Is my phone bricked forever?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] RockRatt:
This as far as I know is ONLY for the US Verizon and US ATT versions, due to our locked bootloaders. If you have a German version I am guessing it is an international version. I think you should use CF Auto root to root your version as you do not have a locked bootloader.

Now if you are soft bricked you will need to find the firmware version for your phone to flash and get you back to stock. Then check the international forum to make sure CF Auto root will work for your phone and its firmware
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] JFazYankees:
Will this work on the Verizon model when it's released next month?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] cbazz1378:
Hmmm, thanks for the info, but I am not so new I need the general section lol. I have been rooting and flashing custom roms for years now as well as using many dev tools. I have also been scouring the S4 threads for about a month now. The reason I asked was to air on the side of caution, I will be dropping a pretty penny on this phone as well as lot of other less experienced noobs and I thought it would be okay to ask these three simple questions instead of just assuming everyone that reads this thread already knows the answers. I as well as a lot of other people that will attempt this would feel a lot more comfortable knowing thes answers before doing something that could potentially brick....

So? Any help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] reddcode:
Thanks!!

It worked pretty fast, I'm on Win 8 64! Make sure you confirmed USB debugging in your phone when connect to the pc....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] freebee269:
1.) link to the samsung usb drivers for at&t gs4. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I337ZWAATT

2.) this exploit installs koush's superuser app.

3.) sorry dont know that answer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] scott14719:
Did you watch the video? It shows you step by step exactly what to do and gives links to the drivers. I'm not sure how much more helpful anyone can be than showing a step by step tutorial. I recommend everyone watch it because it is very helpful.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Bjray:
Worked like a charm! Thanks!

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] mg2195:
Although I love that this was found...part of me feels it should be in the other dev section...as this method isnt exactpy "original" its a methid for a different phone that just so happens to work...just my .02

Anyways as I already stated edtremly greatful...nice to have root again
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Ker~Man:
Original as in it is his own, self-developed root method. Doesn't really get anymore "original"... :rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] mg2195:
Guess thats true :D...didnt think of it that way :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] cbazz1378:
Thank you so much for the info and sorry if that came across as standoff-ish, I didn't intend for it too. You didn't post a link to a specific video and I must have missed it reading the thread. So when you simply said go read the general forum and study up on your knowlege, it kind of felt like you were saying "hey noob, take a hike and come back when ya know something" hahaha.... My mistake and I apparently took that the wrong way, sorry again and thanks for the info scott14719! So excited to get that new S4 in my hands and root it! Can't wait for some custom ROMS as well!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] jcase:
Its more original than anything else that will be in this forum. djrbliss is the originating other of the exploit, and the person that located the vulnerability used.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] odinfire:
Success!

Just wanted to post that motochopper worked on my AT&T S4. I had the latest kies installed, so I did have the proper drivers. When first connected, the phone complained about not recognizing kies. It didn't matter.

By the way, if it wasn't already mentioned, to get the developer menu to appear, you have to tap on the build version of the phone about 10 times. It will then show up in settings.

Oh yeah, I used Windows 8 64 bit.

Good luck, and thanks a million. :victory:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] J666Diablo:
Success

Working on Sprint.

For those that also got stuck at the ADB Started blah blah blah part on windows 7 x64. Double check that there isn't a prompt to allow usb dubugging to connect on the phones screen. I didn't have that popup right away but it did show up on my 3rd try. I am thinking it might be the "Verify Apps" option in Security that caused the problem (it's enabled by default). Also make sure you run the batch and adb files as administrator. :good: hope this helps some of you guys.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] TechSilver13:
Can this be reversed? Just curious. Thanks.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] I_FLY_Z3R0:
Worked like a charm. The popup on the phone happened to me as well. Total time took about 10 seconds. Thanks again
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gothpunk4christ:
Confirmed working

Confirmed working, rooted my S4 5 minutes ago. Great job on the root, now I can get my Titanium Backup set back up, no bloatware removals because I already disabled them through application manager built into JB. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] movieaddict:
Awesome!! u rock........
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] jaredcg:
Worked great hear took like 10 sec. thanks time to axe all the att junk.:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] willdeng:
15 for me, had to go and select usb debugging :D

anyways, this is the easiest root that i have ever done and it works, i can't wait for roms to come out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] skflinch:
Hey guys I was reading somewhere on here that the att i9505 needed to be unlocked before you can gain root does that still apply with this way of rooting? and thank you dev for this it makes me want this phone even more now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] MotoDefier:
This is probably the case, as this rooting method only works on the Qualcomm chipset. The international version use a a different chipset.

No your device should not be perma-bricked you will need to purchase a USB jig for download mode. They can be purchased on eBay.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
I just want to say that towelroot works on the Android 4.2.2 MDL firmware, so using moto chopper for it is kind of obsolete.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] RockRatt:
Can you still have TWRP/CWM recovery? If not then you cannot flash kernels. So no AOSP based Roms.

Also I thought for sure I read that towelroot had to be on newer firmware versions to work at all
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
It all works. I rooted my At&t sgh-i337 with towelrootv-3.apk (the no internet connection needed version), Android 4.2.2 MDL firmware. I installed ShabbyPenguin's Clockwork mod recovery with no issues. I used ZedoMax's method to get it. I haven't flashed any roms yet, just did a Nandroid backup of the stock rom for now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] cutmylifein2:
cani root my s4 with android 4.2.2 and i337ucuamdl firmware using motochopper and flash asop roms?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Droidmissionary:
If your phone has mdl bootloader yes you can
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] r.ramos519:
does this work on 5.0.1 sgh-i337?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] RockRatt:
I would venture to say NO, as it ONLY WORKED with the first two firmware versions MDB and MDL.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ahmedbatty:
Is there anyway to return to the MDB or MDL bootloaders?

How about flashing those ROMs available on sammobile through Odin, will that work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] RockRatt:
Nope. Once the boot loader is updated via firmware it cannot be downgraded.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] StoneyJSG:
You can also use towelroot to root Android 4.2.2 on the MDL firmware. This has been tested and confirmed by me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] droid_noobie:
Does this work on the I9500

I have the I9500. It has the latest updates from Samsung. I download the motochopper software and it is stuck on the adb daemon process.

I am on windows 7 - 64 bit. The Android version is 5.01

The Kernel version is 3.4.5-4967952
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Jolleyrodger:
Man y'all I've tried three different ways so far..... I need help rootin my SGH-M919. GS4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] audit13:
Why not flash twrp to the m919 and then flash supersu from twrp? I don't think the m919 has a locked bootloader like some of the att phones running the latest rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] AMM33:
Any ideas how I can root on 4.4.4 without entering download mode? My volume keys are broken so I can't use that, but motochopper isn't working on 4.4.4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Mr Hola:
THanks dude :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] slprlan:
trying to root my S4 but i'm getting this error

"error only position independent executables (pie) are supported"

Do I need to do something prior to motochopper?

Thanx

J
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] mtro:
Help! The motochopper link doesn't work. Running android 5.0.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gorgy76:
Is anyone still got zip files for this? The link from the OP is not working anymore. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Jsilva124:
The link no longer works for this
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] jerryspring:
Please inbox me. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] zfkdnop:
The file has moved. I was able to locate it by looking through the website's blog section: http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2013/04/08/motorola-bootloader-unlocking/

You can confirm that this is the same domain as the link from the original post. I suppose they simply redesigned their site and moved the files around.

The direct link is here: http://vulnfactory.org/public/motopocalypse.zip

EDIT: Uhhhh, nevermind. This is not the same thing. :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Windows 11:
Is there a way to run this on ChromeOS? I don't currentley have access to a Windows or a Mac. 😉
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] etoile:
Thanks a lot and confirm this is working on international version JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDE :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] paleman27:
If you download the latest version of Kies, you should have it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] djrbliss:
Can someone who knows what they're doing upload or email me (dan.j.rosenberg@gmail.com) the aboot and TZ partitions from their device? They should be mmcblk0p6 and mmcblk0p8 respectively. Please mention exactly which device you have (model and carrier).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Gam3r 4 Life:
Just want to say Thanks for the Root Method. Rooted my Sprint S4 no problem. Any word on TWRP?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] aleph_0:
success!

Another success story on my AT&T Galaxy S4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] paleman27:
Now all we need is a "tether hack" and we are set! Why AT&T won't let us set a hotspot without charging extra? I mean it still consumes data when you are tethering!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] morbidz:
This circumvents carrier block at least on at&t s4. Works great.

No root needed.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.core.technology.wifi.hotspot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] paleman27:
You are kidding me!!! It works for real? (rethoric question).

Running to the store now to get my SG4 now! I was waiting for the tether hack... but if you say this app works on AT&T, I'm going now!

Thanx men!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] s2dh:
Does your phone have to be rebooted into Developer mode or just on when you run the "run.bat"?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] paleman27:
Go to general and watch the vídeo. Its very easy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] xamax:
Thanks for the root exploit and just to let you know that the S4 firmware (at least the one on my phone i.e. I9505XXUAMDE) is available on Samfirware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] s2dh:
I am getting the following...?

daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

daemon started successfully *

*] Device found.

*] Pushing exploit...

rotocol failure

daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

daemon started successfully *

nable to chmod /data/local/tmp/pwn: No such file or directory

*] Pushing root tools...

640 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.218s)

rotocol failure

daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

daemon started successfully *

rotocol failure

daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

daemon started successfully *

m failed for /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk, No such file or director

*] Rooting phone...

system/bin/sh: /data/local/tmp/pwn: not found

*] Cleaning up...

m failed for /data/local/tmp/pwn, No such file or directory

m failed for /data/local/tmp/busybox, No such file or directory

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

ress any key to continue . . .

i have done what the video and the instructions here say to do..?

I ave the latest Kies installed, the drivers installed ok, usb debugging is ticked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ZPaul2Fresh8:
Did you extract all the files for the root out of the zip file first? Sounds like you may be just double clicking the. bat while the rest is zipped still.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] s2dh:
I have extracted all of the motochopper zip file to a folder and run the zip.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] ZPaul2Fresh8:
I would redownload the archive and try again. That syntax doesn't look right. Some of the words are cut off in the beginning of those lines.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] s2dh:
that was my copying and pasting :silly:

I have downloaded the files about 3 times and still getting the same.

Main thing is it is showing ADB out of date..?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] quahs:
sorry super newbie here,

may i know where can i get "latest Samsung USB drivers" ? is it the samsung Kies software?

my baseband is i9505dxuamde ... why try installing the Kies software, i assume it will come with the "latest samsung usb drivers"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] xamax:
I just downloaded and installed Kies. Make sure it's configured not to load up when you connect the phone to your pc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] romracer:
It looks like you're having an issue with adb getting Protocol failures during "adb push" so none of the subsequent steps are working. I'd start by making sure you have the correct drivers installed (you can get them from samsungmobile.com under the Support tab -> Downloads for our phone). If that doesn't fix it, search your computer for other copies of "adb.exe" and the two DLL files included in the zip. Clean them up if you have them (probably c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 - most guides have you dump them in there).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] rlmiller:
Kies will install them, just uninstall the software and leave the drivers when it prompts you for a decision.

You can leave the software but it will always the syncing the phone every time you plug it in.

You can live without the software but absolutely need the drivers... unless you configure it not to sync when you plug it into a pc

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OP forgot to update to NEW ADB in original DL link... If you delete that one and DL a new copy from the provided link, it should work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] s2dh:
When was the link updated?

just tried again, still failing..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] quahs:
thanks, it works on GT-I9505 !!! :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Mudavo:
Confirmed working for Sprint version S4. Thanks! Now to figure out tether!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] rlmiller:
I DL and rooted about 1100pm last night ... so it was sometimes before that.

If you just DL again, you likely have some old version already on your pc and causing a conflict... please try to look at the files in the new dl folder and search for each dll and exe on the pc and remove all older ones found.

Even easier use a different pc (other family member, friend... etc.) to install and root... If you have trouble searching.

I guess you have already put your phone onto developer mode and checked the debug and allow unknown boxes? This must be done before attempting root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] :
Got root on my sprint version. Thanks!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] lieutenantsword:
Thanks a million! So easy, and my AT&T S4 thanks you too.

I has root!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] wuilly:
i am getting this error

Press any key to continue . . .

[*]

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

[*] Waiting for device...

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

FIX.

i was able to fix it all i had to do is copy the folder motochopper to the root of c: (C:\motochopper) and it work :) thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] wulfeman:
Can confirm that this gives you root to USCC Galaxy S4!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] megapinky:
confirm is working on Telcel Mexico Galaxy S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] jcrompton:
I had the same problems yesterday evening with mine. I'm not sure what it is about the particular PCs that we are using.

I ultimately had to use our Mac to root my phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Skrumpy:
Just adding my voice to the masses to say that this also worked for me. For those who are having issues perhaps try a different USB port. For some reason my USB 3.0 ports don't like to work well with this sort of stuff.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] Muledeer:
worked for me too. Sprint S4 using Windows XP and USB 3.0

Mule
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] sgs22012:
Anyone able to confirm this works on a tmobile variant?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Original Android Developme] gzrecoil:
Worked on AT&T model, thanks