yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] fredysb:
I9505XXUDMH8 Pre-Rooted Rom

Hi,

The current ROM (as of Sept 04, 13) is version I9505XXUDMH8. When do you plan to release the pre-rooted version of this?

Thanks for your work.

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dublinz:
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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chrisjwild:
Ok so I have managed to get the new BTU MGG firmware installed and rooted.

This is what I did,

1. Downloaded Model: GT-I9505 Country: United Kingdom Product Code: BTU PDA: I9505XXUDMH8 CSC: I9505OXXDMHA MODEM: I9505XXUDMH8

Downloaded Latest Philz Recovery. I used Philz_touch_5.11.2-i9505

Downloaded the amazing Wanam's GT-I9505_AdamKernel.V1.6.CWM

2. Coppied the amazing Wanam's GT-I9505_AdamKernel.V1.6.CWM to my sdcard.

3. Went into stock recovery and wiped date and cache. rebooted to download mode and flashed the above software as PDA with Odin 3.07. Once flashed I let my

phone boot to the welcome screen.

4. Powered off my phone and went back into download mode.

5. Flashed Philz_touch_5.11.2-i9505.tar.md5 as PDA. Again booted to welcome screen and then powered off.

6. Booted phone into recovery and flashed the zip of GT-I9505_AdamKernel.V1.6.CWM

7. Once done rebooted phone from recovery and it asked to install root as it was missing I said yes.

So far it seams to be working fine.

All credit goes to the amazing developers. I am just a mere mortal who uses there apps.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] www1:
I think we have to flash without bootloader because I think it's the cause of unable to downgrade firmware

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dajumper:
Yes maybe also a deodexed version without boatloader and also mh8?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] garf02:
Yup, with a deodex version, the rom work with no problem. However, it is necessary to eliminate the files knox in /system/app and use a custom kernel (Adam 1.6 or KT)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
I'm back home.... Any news? :p

I'll try to make new FW but without bootloader....

Stay tuned ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] beastobadness:
Well I think we know why the f/w update happened. According to Samsung unpacked ep2, Knox became commercially available from today!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kvlq:
Model: GT-I9505

Country: United Kingdom

Version: Android 4.2.2

Changelist: 1220396

Build date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 02:04:32 +0000

Product Code: BTU

PDA: I9505XXUDMH8

CSC: I9505OXXDMHA

MODEM: I9505XXUDMH8

New firmware is out!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] 0kti:
really??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] beastobadness:
Give the man a cigar.;)

DjeMBeY wanted some news, so I offered it!:p
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
some news on how to flash abc the old BL:angel:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] boterkaaseneieren:
Just wait for chainfire. He is spinning his brains.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45289609&postcount=1163
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Lucius1972:
Chainfire confirmed on Twitter to have beaten this again :D He will update SuperSu and CF autoroot soon.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
and master chainfire strikes again :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] boterkaaseneieren:
Must be because he is Dutch :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HellRoot:
We would not have evolved as humans if not for him :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] davidep85:
What does (NOTE: KIES will NOT recognize this FW due to CSC mismatch..) means?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] 0kti:
KIES will not update your FW
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Crauze:
The firmware you are using has a different CSC than the one on Kies so you won't receive updates
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Great news! I'll wait for him and then release new ROM... Tomorrow I'll have more free time so I'll make Experimental Version (no bootloader, Knox Free etc..)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Patroy:
I can't download this rom from androidfilehost... my web browser just showing download error at the end of downloading... i'm trying download this rom since friday... If there was torrent file I wouldn't have problems with download :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hawkerpaul:
Will you be considering MH8 (UK region) mate?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Yeah, that's the one mate. MGG was VODAFONE.... :p
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ehrw:
After I got into the boot loop I've flashed both stock MGG and pre-rooted MH1 through cwm. Manually flashed my modem back to MH1 as well since it wasn't included. Still I'm not able to play audio, nor make calls. I've tried factory reset twice. Anyone else got their audio back? If so, hoooow?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] friedrich420:
Check this post. Hopefully it will help. Seems to be the only way to downgrade as of now...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45298133
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] radiobicho:
Hi, All. I need a help: is it possible to flash this rom (ROM] WORLD PREMIERE: I9505 XXUDMGG ODEX WiP[4.2.2] - Pre-Rooted Stock ROM's Odin/CWM) in my S4 - i337m unlocked and rooted from Canada? Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] :
Sooo anyone?

having issue with odin 3.04. i am on the pre rooted mga firmware and since then odin just doesnt recognize my phone. i used odin to flash the mga rom so surprised its not recognised anymore. phone is recognised by laptop when in normal mode but the moment i go to download mode it is no longer recognised. have all drivers etc installed. bemused why its not working, change usb etc but no change. any help is good.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dublinz:
mate do you use samsung or quality usb cable ? it can be problem sometimes.

Apart from that you should check on pc, do you have any unknown devices when phone is in download mode ....

Try to reinstall drivers on pc....

Try to connect with odin 3.07
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] xPr0metheus:
Hey guys i just had an ota update (around 43 mb) on mga but it failed

(Because of my cf-root???)

Does anyone know about such an update?

I am from germany
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
think its MH1 there is a pre-rooted version in the OP :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dublinz:
i used to get info about that update until today (difference was csc, check in kies), i even updated my phone and lost root, so i re-flashed mga again......

so in your case can be bad download ??!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
download PRE-rooted MH1 , then u dont loose root
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ferxx17:
NEW FIRMWARE!!

Model: GT-I9505

Country: United Kingdom

Version: Android 4.2.2

Changelist: 1220396

Build date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 02:04:32 +0000

Product Code: BTU

PDA: I9505XXUDMH8

CSC: I9505OXXDMHA

MODEM: I9505XXUDMH8

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=18753
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
your a bit late mate :P
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] afonsov:
Android 4.3 for S4 in October :D

http://goo.gl/xiz7IV
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hawkerpaul:
Confirmed by chainfire as done.

https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/5ggu7naWtaW
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zoot Allures:
I double post my message in Chainfire's CF-Root thread.

Yeah, it works fine on MGG...

I was on MGA with WanamXposed and, as in my sig, somehow cleaned up. Usually, an upgrade thru Odin (with post-root) or Mobile Odin works fine. When not advised of the new enforcing laws by Sammy, it all went south, with many FC.

I restored a nandroid backup, updated it with PC Odin, then rooted it with the last one, it went south too with these FC.

It only got right with a full wipe, a fresh MGG and the last CF-root ("1.60") was allright.

Just got to figure out why K9-Mail force close. Maybe I haven't set some accounts in "Settings Panels".

Thanks again and kudos Chainfire.

Works with MH8 too.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Biemchen25:
New German FW XXUDMH5 is out. Is it possible to make a slim version of that ROM.

Please! :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] piennepi:
New UK FW XXUDMH8 is out any news ? the changelog its the same..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] garf02:
MH5, MH8 and MGG is the same FW. Please stop with these unnecessary requests. MGG also is multi-CSC.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] 00raq00:
Changelist concerns changes in kernel. PDA's name like MH5 or MGG concerns changes in UI and system.

It's very simple i think.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
So far, NO GO.... :(

I don't know (yet) what is happening but all attempts failed (MH8 & MGG), bootloop each time, even with new SuperSU..... :confused:

Work in progress...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] boterkaaseneieren:
Are you still trying to use old bootloader?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] beastobadness:
Chainfire has made an official statement on G+ about the new security of the recent updates and his su app and cf root.

https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z13xxnmzvyeihn00w23wcdp55terwvove

Edit. Why am I always late to the party?:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] gimmick56:
Read 8 posts back from hawkerpaul
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] davigar:
Has anyone managed to flash an old version? i want to do downgrade because the new version FC me all time.. any ideas?

Does anyone would know how to do a recovery flasheable .zip with the old bootloader?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] garf02:
the problem is in the files containg in folder framework,

In framework-res.apk on AndroidManifest.xml, there are new authorizations that link to Knox and in res/drawable there area few xml files that link to Knox.

In *.jar files there are new authorizations that link to Knox.

I do not know how, but without delete knox* files, I managed to deodex the rom and flash it without having bootloop and bootloader locked. I used philz recovery and using the kernel adam 1.6.

The second problem is that you can not make changes to any system files to make modding otherwise bootloop.

Would serve a support of some developer who is able to delete references to the file knox in the framework files.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] boterkaaseneieren:
So glad I use aosp roms.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] friedrich420:
The key is the custom kernel. I deodexed and .zipaligned it initially with stock kernel and i was getting same bootloops. When i used Ausdim's v16 kernel during "cooking" it booted fine and it seems to be working ok as of now...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] shrubz:
I'm running stock MH8 with Chainfire's new CF Root. All working perfectly, and I haven't seen any security popups even when using apps that require root.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] garf02:
so you're saying that everything is in the relationship between the kernel and framework?

Uahahah Samsung has made another epic fail! :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
did you bootup after u flashed MH8 or did you flash cf-root directly
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] friedrich420:
+ Infinity my friend!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] shrubz:
Booted up Stock MH8, then restart in Download Mode and Odin CF Root.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] :
Hey guys I'm on pre rooted mga rom which keeps phone status normal and allows ota update but today I checked and it says custom..I haven't done anything to the ROM, still on stock recovery, no mods or anything..some help.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
can you check if your system is in ro mode?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] shrubz:
I can create / delete folders and files in the root directory using File Manager
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
ok thanks :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] adl:
Hey DjeMBeY, thank you so much for your time and work getting things to work for us!

You surely have a life (i mean outside xda ;) ) and we / I really appreciate that you take this "real-life" time of yours to get us the newest pre-rooted ROM every time. I am sure you (and all the big devs of xda) will find a way to get things running again, just a always.:cool:

I hope you understand what i am trying to say (i am no native english speaker), basically it´s a big THANK YOU!! :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Quick update:

I've managed to go back to MH1 but WiFi is broken... (Odin package w/o bootloaders )

Clock and Security Policy FC after restart??!?? :confused:

SELinux is back to Permissive though...

Flashing MH1 STOCK Kernel + MH8 System - increased KNOX WARRANTY VOID!! it's 0x1 !! and still NO GO :(

Pre-rooted MH8 won't boot.... :( I've tried most of tricks and nothing... (yet)

work in progress...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] www1:
Try to use wanam adam kernel ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] garf02:
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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dajumper:
Can you post the Rom deodexed please?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
My point was NOT to use Custom Kernel... Keep it Official...

====================

Is there anybody with INSURED I9505 ?? ;)

I've prepared special ZIP, it should (in theory) downgrade bootloaders ;)

NOT TESTED YET!!!! IT CAN BRICK YOUR PHONE!!

Instructions:

1. Download and copy ZIP to SD/ExtSD card (DOWNLOAD)

2. Check if you have BusyBox in /sbin, if not, copy and paste it from /xbin

3. Reboot into Custom Recovery (CWM/TWRP etc)

4. Install ZIP

5. Reboot

Please report how it goes
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] tschulieh:
Hey guys, I just achieved to root mh5 dbt firmware with chainfire autoroot.

Till now everything is working, WIFI too, and I just reinstall my apps with TIBA.

I flashed the firmware with ODIN 3.7 - then reboot and start the setup (for me it was fine with just choosing the language)

I tried to flash the autoroot right after the flash, but ended in bootloop :crying:

So it's important, to boot up, start the setup, reboot into download and go for autoroot. :victory:

Otherwise it's running very good, lets see what happens when I start debloating :fingers-crossed:

Forgot to mention all STOCK.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] xPr0metheus:
so maybe that was the update i recieved but cannot install :X changelog?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
how did u get titanium to work??!?!? i restored my apps from MH1 and every app fc
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] garf02:
I know someone indicate how to create the package. tar.md5 to flash with odin?

I would like to do a new experiment. thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] malybru:
Hi,

Is THIS any good?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dublinz:
you are spot on..... as usual :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HabueN:
Just installen the XXUNMF8 version, but when trying to update firmware with kies "Your device's firmware version is not suported to update with kies".. :\ will the OTA updates work anyway?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] garf02:
Ok, i have created a new odin package without bootloader, the unique problem is with original kernel got a bootloop, is necessary flash a custom kernel (KT or Audism, ADAM 1.6 got a random bootloop).

Is necessary a rom with unlock bootloader.

For create a costom ODIN package, download the new FW MGG or MH8 or MH5.

Open with 7zip (ignore the error) and extract in a folder.

At this point for create a new odin package, in according with the guide at: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2154762

tar -H ustar -c boot.img cache.img.ext4 modem.bin NON-HLOS.bin recovery.img system.img.ext4 > your_odin_package.tar

md5sum -t your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar

mv your_odin_package.tar your_odin_package.tar.md5

The phone rebooting e remain in bootloop. Flash the custom recovery Philz in format .tar.md5 and the phone reboot and again got a bootloop.

Shutdown phone ed enter in the custom recovery and flash the custom Kernel (KT or Audism), reboot et voilà the phone boot with no problem.

For access Superuser, is need flash the package update -Supersu-1.60.zip from recovery.

is very long, but you have the proper boot of your phone, the custom recovery and superuser.

Lastly, for eliminate the annoyance message of Knox, with root explorer or similar go to in /system/app, mount R/W file system, and rename or delete any knox file and relative odex files.

for those who have the bootloader locked, I do not know if this solution is well. I do not feel like trying. Sorry!

PS:

alternatively is possible create a flashable zip package trough the custom recovery with insert a custom kernel and supersu 1.60.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Try this simple tool. It's fast and you don't have to know all commands...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42393470
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] oliver005:
If you installed a FW manually , why the hell you want it to have OTA? I bet next time you see a new FW with higher changelist you won't wait till your installed FW get an OTA update. You will just flash it again, manually.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HabueN:
Hehe, have been using custome roms for i wile now, but i want to go back to stock, thats why ;) and when im going back to stock, ota would be sweet! But, see your point :P
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zoot Allures:
I give up, I'm fed up

Tried every last updates, MGG, MH8 (remains MH5 but...), rooting is not the problem, it's OK (seems to).

The problem is, restoring my things without a fuss and there is this f** shield poping up in the notif stating one of my two years used & paid softwares were shut down (or whatever this sh** bullsh*ting me).

Yeah, I'm gross, I'm sorry but I'm really pissed off, even trying to get the minimum (my apps) without having to reset them all by hand, getting the accounts back from TiBu and still having to set all the system as I like it.

Either I finish this bloody 650 € G4 with hammer or I go back to the MGA nandroid that finally made it for about two month.

Thanks, Samsung.

You know what Samsung, the way you doing it and if you keep up this way: it's the last time you get a penny from me (even for a toaster or micro-wave). It's not only I profoundly hate every thing Apple's before they launched their phones, the reason I don't want or have an iPhone, it's because I want use my things how I feel (even apps with big boobs), theirs are built to be impossible to fix without a crowbar.

Most of all, if I eventually want to use it as a candle lit with my Zippo or as a jack to lift my car, as long as I don't smash my neighbor's skull with, that's my problem since I fix it myself and don't bother the assistance with my mistakes. So please, don't BS me:

I only want to root to get rid of the crappy stock sounds that greets me out of the box and at each screen touch (I'm not blind, I don't need audio feedback, you know) and then clutter the sound menus and Titanium Backup to get rid of (so many) unused or useless softs you provide.

If I'm not able to get it so, I'll do without your sh*t, Samsung.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] boterkaaseneieren:
See it as a new boundary to explore. This will make xda members smarter. Well most of them :p
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] tata_brada:
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z13xxnmzvyeihn00w23wcdp55terwvove

Chainfire:

While this version should now be compatible with all sorts of*Enforcing SELinux*shams and other false-sense-of-security-inducing hypeware, it doesn't actually disable any system components. As such, every time you use root, you'll get a nice popup about how your system has been compromised by the nastiest of all attackers (namely, you). To get rid of this annoyance,*adb shell*or*Terminal Emulator*this command (after running*su*, of course):

pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] trveller72:
Maybe is worth reading this:

http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/9175/Android_4_3_and_SELinux

So maybe the blame is not only on Samsung.

Android just tries to get more "secure".

Not sure I got it right and is for 4.3 anyway.

Also, I am not a fan of 'sammy'
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] overkillZ:
yea but in 4.3 the selinux status set to "premissive" but in these roms its set to enforcing

btw, xposed doesent work... has someone got it working on MH8 or MGG?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Samsung think they have some smart arses working for them

BUT I'VE GOT NEWS FOR THEM

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE ON XDA TO SORT OUT THEIR CRAP :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] BUBA0071:
Allshare cast and smartview and root on new firmwares??

I hope we can get allsharecast and Samsung smartview running on these new ****ed up firmwares, if not this will be my last samsung phone. It is ok with no warenty, I think it is fair. But if they remove features due to root and cmw, then i will newer buy Samsung stuff again. I was going to buy smart tv today, but now i dont think it will be a Samsung. I think will start moving away from Samsung and buy Sony from now on. :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] :
Hey guys I'm on pre rooted mga rom which keeps phone status normal and allows ota update but today I checked and it says custom..I haven't done anything to the ROM, still on stock recovery, no mods or anything..some help please.. I want to be able to flash 4.3 when ever it comes out but I can't via Odin or ota as ota doesn't work when status is custom and Odin just doesn't see my phone when in download mode...any help appreciated otherwise I am going to be stuck on 4.2 forever.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zoot Allures:
I saw that, it was even removed on my MGA set. Maybe I've missed something.

Yes, I know and it's been a long time. It is like a game but now, I feel like someone tell me how to wear my jeans or drink my bourbon.

---------- Post added at 08:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 AM ----------

It is for 4.3 and it is only the beginning. And about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) I read that Samsung will enforce business security with Lookout.

At some point, like there are Standard and Easy mode for Home screen mode or, after hitting 7 times one line in infobox to get the Developer menu, we could have the choice (enforced, relaxed or permissive settings) of how we handle our own "security" as long as it does put a risk at anyone (at some point, any app that can read my contacts list and their coordinates is a infringement to their peace).
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] xPr0metheus:
So just to be sure... is it possible to downgrade from mh5 back to mh1 or not?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HellRoot:
I am back to Sony next time... :) they don't do this kind of crap.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Al3cks:
I was in the same situation. Flash a custom kernel and you should be fine. I use ausdim. Tried KT but it gave me a bootloop. For now, root seems to work except for the /data partition. The stock kernel somehow prevents access, even if you disable all that knox crap.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] themissionimpossible:
I'd not rely on this, most probably the same will happen for every new Android smartphone sold by the major manufacturers...;)

It's just something that Google is going to require for devices with android 4.3 (and something already for devices with 4.2), that is needed to get from Google some sort of "certification of compatibility" of their devices:

http://source.android.com/devices/tech/security/se-linux.html

http://source.android.com/compatibility/android-4.3-cdd.pdf
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] StuartTheFish:
It's not Samsung doing it, it's Google. Besides, Sony handsets are **** even before you try on root, etc.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HellRoot:
Let's not start a war.. My comment was out of place...

---------- Post added at 11:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 AM ----------

Thanks for the info :)