yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
Developer options won't be enabled upon first boot but that's not something that they could ding you on anyway. That's a built in function with stock. But yes, it'll be off by default.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kreemerz:
This is certainly the easiest rooting process I've ever done. But for some reason, my device is not getting rooted. Superuser was installed and so I thought my phone rooted. but according to rootchecker, it isn't.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lightman02:
There was a Sprint OTA update that came out. However it breaks root, does anyone know of a fix for this yet? I tried to re-root but it says it failed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
You'll need to grab a source built MDL kernel that has the proper edits. You can find such a kernel from [MENTION=2614663]shabbypenguin[/MENTION] in the following thread: OTA - Official MDL update zip. You'll also find in that thread on how to apply root.

You could also try [MENTION=2953465]agat63[/MENTION]'s source built kernel.. [UPDATE][KERNEL][SOURCE] AGAT_GS4_v0.1.2 05/09/13
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tygger:
I haven't flashed any roms, but I'm getting the yellow triangle. After doing the unrooting, would I need to run Triangle Away?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
Seems like we're going in circles. So without bloating QBKings thread anymore, just follow the link below and check out the video.

Even though Chainfire's T.A. thread doesn't show support for the i9505 variant, version 2.90 does work. So, yes, use it..

Then, follow this link and watch this video.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40947712&postcount=6
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] maxnix:
None of the ADB commands were recognized.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
No issues here. Are you sure you're checking your phone on first connect? (See attachment)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qbking77:
Added a vid to install TWRP to OP

How to install TWRP recovery (if you'd like to flash roms):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBQTx8FmTtk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MYckel6:
did anyone get an alert for an update yet and installed it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] masterosok:
I got the update alert this morning, but I haven't installed it yet as I assume it will break root. Curious if anyone has tried re-rooting successfully using the same method after the update or is a new method going to need to be determined?

Edit: Found the answers:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jazon1:
just got a OTA this morning it broke root and vodoo cant repair,also motochopper cant re-root it. so you guys might want to skip the update for now til there is a fix.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] troyboytn:
You will have to reflash CWM in Odin, then reboot to recovery and flash Shabby's custom kernel(with root blocking removed), then flash SuperSU+ 1.25 zip. This will regain root. Motochopper no longer works with the new update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] vmx128:
I got the OTA update yesterday which I applied, but it failed with an "error" message. I am still rooted. Did your update apply successfully?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] willsurg:
So has anyone figured out for those of us that used motochopper to root, how to flash the latest update? I am completely confused now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
:edit:

Check out this thread - [HOW TO][UPDATE]Flash Stock MDL with Modem, Custom Recovery and Root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] angst911:
So is there a thread/guide that discusses how to root from stock with the newest MDL kernel/update already installed? I'm guessing it's:

1. odin custom recovery

2. Flash kernel without setuid blocking compiled in

3. Flash supersu zip

4. reboot

5. freeze selinux app with TiBU or similar

6. Profit

am I far off base? Recommendations for which recovery and kernel to use?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
You got it. People are reporting the recovery not sticking in the linked thread in my above post though. Be aware so you're prepared on getting it to stick.

Shabby, Faux and Agat have recoveries (I've personally used shabby's).

I like cwm so that's what I use. (Garwynn's - Team sxtp, but I'm partial. :p)

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Jayzion:
Excuse my ignorance, but is there a guide to root for those who bought the phone with MDL? Most of what I'm reading says, "This is how you update if already rooted"

Please advise.

So is there a thread/guide that discusses how to root from stock with the newest MDL kernel/update already installed? I'm guessing it's:

1. odin custom recovery

2. Flash kernel without setuid blocking compiled in

3. Flash supersu zip

4. reboot

5. freeze selinux app with TiBU or similar

6. Profit

this doesn't tell me how to get to Odin or what files I need to download....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
[HOW TO][UPDATE]Latest Stock MDL firmware with Modem, Custom Recovery and Root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Jayzion:
Yeah, I'm there already. It's not incredibly helpful since Odin is explained on a different thread.

I am trying to follow this now and I am still having problems. I am no Noob, I have been rooting since the HTC Touch.

I didn't put the Super User on my SD card first and when I rebooted I think I lost custom recovery. I was just wondering if anyone had a step by step list in one easy page. I will probably be rooted before anyone replies with what I am looking for.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
Hit me up on gtalk. It'd be a lot faster to help you then. Same name [MENTION=652814]gmail[/MENTION].

After that we can talk with the Op of that thread if you have suggestions to make it easier to follow.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Jayzion:
I added you to G+ and sent you a msg in hangout. I don't normally use G+ and I have no idea if hangout and Gtalk are the same thing.

I followed Odin and flashed SuperUser. When I open it it wants to update and is taking forever... I think there is a problem. I missed something I am sure.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Jayzion:
I am now rooted with MDL, TWRP, and SU 1.25

I had some speed bumps but I got over them.

Here is my advise:

Drop all the files you are going to need onto your SD card before you begin. This includes the new Kernel and the SU zips.

Then when you use Odin and boot into CWM recovery you can flash first the Kernel then the SU before you ever reboot the phone. This should work. I didn't have to pull my battery or anything funny like that. Just make sure you flash the right files in the right order and this shouldn't take any longer then 15-20 mins.

Good luck.

Any Questions feel free to hit me up. Facebook, Google Hangout, or just PM here.

also big thanks to MoHo for talking me through it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] apache2:
Please update this thread, as this method no longer works for anyone with up-to-date software.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Mudavo:
I updated the thread with more detailed instructions for flashing with Odin and installing .zip files in custom recovery. Along with the recent findings in flashing the custom recovery and other minor things. THANKS!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoHoGalore:
Keep in mind that QBKing77 maintains many threads for many devices.

With issues and varying degrees of success with rooting MDL, maybe the suggestion should have been -

"Please label this thread for MDC builds."

When there is uniformity of the masses for MDL or subsequent builds, I'm sure we'll see an updated video. Rooting MDL seems challenging at best with plain language "how to" threads already existing.

No sir, Thank You! :beer:

(For anyone not keeping track, Mudavo is talking about his thread. [HOW TO][UPDATE]Latest Stock MDL firmware with Modem, Custom Recovery and Root.)

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxys3man30:
the simplest way right now if your on mdl is just to odin back mdc n use this method and flash the stock rooted rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] leftkidney:
not working for me - doesent get root

the whole thing works like it should it will reboot the phone and everything, I got superuser installed but when I open it it tells me I have to update it, I try that and it says "there was an error installing Superuser. Please send a log of the error to the developer." - also the root checker says its not rooted

the phone is up to date - here is the info if it helps

Software - L720VPUAMDL

Hardware - L720.08

Device - SPH-L720

Android - 4.2.2

Baseband - L720VPUAMDL

Kernal - 3.4.0-529760 - se.infra@SEP-107 #1 - Sat Apr 27 18:12:21 KST 2013

Build - JDQ39.L720VPUAMDL

SELinux status - Permissive
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxys3man30:
MDL has a nonrootable kernel in the update ur not going to be able to root with MDL with this method a few post up theres a work around for it and my right above yours is another way is to odin MDC back onto ur phone n make sure you dont have superuser installed before using this method if so it will keep failing so make sure you dont have it installed hope this helps you out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] leftkidney:
great odin, I love using that lol

maybe I will wait to see if something else happens that allows me to root without using odin

I do want to install a rom and maybe there is a odin package that will root and install rom also because I dont like using odin unless I have to and only as little as needed there have been problems in the past with odin bricking phones and yea it could be user error but I just like to use it as little as possible
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxys3man30:
I totally agree I hate odin its a last resort kinda thing but I was ready to root n was just being lazy so I just odin mdc back onto my phone n was rooted in 3 mins after so I was happy it n theres a stock rooted mdl to replace what you lost by going back to mdc so it just kinda up to you on what you want to do but there are several work around for this mdl update by Crawj and alot other great devs too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] onehitch:
Is there a newer video showing the current rooting process?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] k2buckley:
So after restoring to stock MDC, I downloaded and installed the ota. However I was still on stock MDC baseband but MDL build. I was still getting the warning about it detecting a malicious app although I hadnt even flashed the recovery or rooted yet. Im trying again, but does anyone have any idea where I went wrong?

Exit: wrong thread sorry
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Tahde:
Check post 93

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qbking77:
I will try and get an updated root video for MDL builds soon. In the meantime you can follow this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277480

My simple instructions... Download shabby modified kernel and root zip, put them on internal storage.

Download a custom recovery and flash it via odin (make sure auto reboot is unchecked). once done in odin, boot the phone into recovery mode and flash the kernel then the zip.

OR you can follow my how to unroot video to get back to MDC and just use motochopper. Your choice.

How to unroot:

http://youtu.be/yEJSv9MrVAg
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] fernandez200:
Thank you mate
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shaun0207:
rthis method worked and rooted my phone even with OTA. But as soon as I rebooted was gone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Floppy454:
So I used odin to get back to MDC, but now the OTA update notification will not go away and it is extremely annoying. Any ideas on how to get rid of this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxys3man30:
Change all the build props that have MDC in them to MDL n reboot profit no more update anymore I think there is 6 to change
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Floppy454:
I was actually planning on updating to MDL and using the other root method, but every time I tried to update it would never reboot. And then it went away. Not sure why.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
Trying this method to root my phone, my phone is not showing in the adb devices. Running adb v1.0.26.

And yes usb debugging is on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loumoli:
i can confirm i was rooted at first after reboot kept su even installed busybox but lost root after reboot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] troyboytn:
OK, so Chainfire has a new version of CF-auto-root specifically for Sprint. So far a couple of reports of it working on MDL but sketchy info at this point so I'm not advocating trying that method just yet. Those who have reported didn't specify their setup (whether completely stock MDL with all files updated, etc, previously rooted, custom recovery) going into the operation. File here http://download.chainfire.eu/325/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720.zip Stands to reason this would work since we no longer need the custom kernel beforehand to root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PapaDocta:
My setup/story...

1. Was on stock rooted MDC.. No custom recovery installed just used motochopper to gain root.

2. Installed voodoo ota root keeper and temp'ed unrooted the phone.

3. Accepted the ota and updated to the latest ota MDL version.

4. Restored root without any problems. Didn't get any security nag as I updated to the latest Supersu 1.30.

5. Completely removed root using Supersu. ( still on MDL)

6. Downloaded cfautoroot and flashed it using Odin ( I was the first to test and report that cfautoroot works before releasing to public)

7. I got my phone fully rooted without installing any custom recovery nor custom kernel. Just cfautoroot.

Hope this helps :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] efipaul:
Possibly a dumb question, but does the cfautoroot wipe any data?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PapaDocta:
Nope.. Not at all :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] efipaul:
Wow, that couldn't have been much easier! Thanks for the help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jbryan817:
Yea just went through it myself! Awesome tool!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PapaDocta:
For sure motochopper won't work with the latest OTA MDL... use cfautoroot to gain root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PapaDocta:
Welcome aboard :)

Read this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2291827

And let me know if you have any questions
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] wolfen1086:
QbKing77.....you guy's don't waste any time rooting phones do ya :)

I remember when I got this GS3 I'm on now earlier this year BEFORE THE S4 was out, the 3 was only out three days here in Va Bach and XDA already had root files, links to your videos, and roms for it LOL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sonza:
Rooted my new fully stock unit with the CF auto root file and odin. The phone was totally updated by at the store before they would even give it to me. File worked absolutely fine first time.

Now to just get used to the learning curve coming from the EVO3D.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] GiantJay:
This phone was rooted before it came out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] edisepic:
My phone came in the mail yesterday. I tried qbking77's motochopper method and it didn't work. tried the above mentioned CF root and it worked like a charm. Thanks guys for the help. I cant live with a stock phone. I aint got no time for that :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] wolfen1086:
That's just wild LOL, If I remember right my GS3 was also rooted before it even hit the streets

that's why I 91) appreciate the things people do, and (2) Why I stay on XDA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qbking77:
Updated OP with updated video on how to root! Simple!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] s3ff3r:
root successful, thank you so much!

maybe it is just my paranoia or w.e the case, but since i rooted i feel like the phone is having minor hiccups. nothing major just little lags here and there, the launcher completely froze today, that was a first, and also it seems like my bat life is a bit less than it was before root.

any one else experiencing this? or is it like i said, just my paranoia?

thanks again! :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qbking77:
Added another vid to OP. How to get free Native hotspot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYTis-i7HA4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TheMC1192:
This has to be the easiest root I've ever witness:D:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] car_lost:
Does the latest video work for those of us that got the Sprint update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qbking77:
Yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] evilbeef54:
YUP works perfect with the newest update thanks just got my new phone from best buy (friend dropped my release day phone and cracked the screen so BB gave me a brand new one through their insurance) I updated the new phone with the new update and used CF root and it worked flawless, thanks so much
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] robogoflow:
I have been rooted in the past on my gnex and know how to do some stuff. I paid for cerebus and want to root for the full features. (This is a phone people want to steal) This is my only reason, no twrp no roms or kernels. . .yet! But a couple people say that rooting is causing hiccups with their phone. I just want to know if this is true and/or possible. It will drive me crazy if I dont know and i'll wind up going back and forth, back and forth again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JoeFCaputo113:
This will be the first thing I do to my GS4, should be getting it sometime this week!! Once I root, and then install TWRP, will I be able to install mods/custom kernel/themes/etc.?? Or do I have to flash the stock deodexed ROM?! Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JoeFCaputo113:
Anyone?! I should be getting my S4 Thursday!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Doctor_XXX:
I'm certainly no programer or android expert, but..."typically" I'd say most mods or themes would be written for a DeOdexed ROM. Not all, but maybe most? Certainly on the themes. Kernels...I think most would work with either Odexed or DeOdexed ROMs.

A *REAL* expert will chime in if I'm way off base. ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] XcoNjA:
Everything is dependent on what you'd like to do. Some mods require a custom kernel and/or ROM and some kernels require a custom ROM as well.

The best answer you're going to get is to READ the thread of each mod, kernel, ROM, and/or theme you'd like to install.

BE SURE that they match the system you're using (i.e. Odexed or Deodexed) or you'll be staring at a fancy brick.

Doctor_XXX is correct in saying that MOST mods and themes are made for deodexed ROMs so be careful.

Above all, enjoy this beast of a phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JoeFCaputo113:
Thanks fellas! Getting my new S4 TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jbarresi19:
I got a quick question on this root method...I have been debating on rooting my device since launch and think I am going to root (no recovery and no ROM). But my main question is will I still get OTA updates? Or will I have to do something prior to be able to install an OTA?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jbarresi19:
Anyone? I decided to root my phone...i really wanted to have access to all my apps in multi window view. But i just rooted. No custom recovery or rom. Will i still be able to install sprint/samsung/android updates?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RJOent:
Im on the MDL update and I keep gettign a failure. Any ideas, I heard Sprint/Samsung blocked this in the latest update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Foulwx:
Use Chainfire's CFAutoRoot if you are on MDL. Works great.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] FAR1007:
Stuck at Yellow Sprint screen

Ok so I followed the instructions to root without an issue, then I began the instrcutions for the native Hot Spot replacing the 2 services files in the System\framework folder and now I am stuck at a Yellow Sprint screen. Any help or ideas. Thank you

****Update****

So I unrooted the phone, updated then rooted the phone again. The super user app is missing and I cannot verify the phone is rooted what can I do or what did I do wrong here???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TKBoMo:
I can say this with absolute UN-certainty, no you will not, at least not without unrooting first. So, that said, yes you can, however not in the state the ROM would be in.

Again, I am not sure on that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kurrier:
Tried this technique after being fully updated, 10 minutes after buying. No go. If can't get this phone rooted with a decent custom room, probably just get rid of it; thoroughly disappointed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] galaxys3man30:
Work fine for me what version of odin are you using?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kurrier:
All working now, realized downloaded the wrong file(s). Now time to flash a better rom and get rid of this junk stock samsung one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] curtiswtaylorjr:
Need Root from OSX

I just got my S4 just let go of a Nexus S 4G that was rooted within the first few days of owning it. I would like to do the same with my S4 and I would like to do it on my Mac. I can't find any tutorials on how to do this, can anyone help?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] s.lee1993:
Does this work for MF9?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] monty_python:
How about how to unroot. . I need to get a warranty repair.. freaking sim card is not working after getting two different replacements. . So must be the phone. .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] unomedmen1:
Yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] someguyatx:
Just got my S4 today and glad to see you here qbking77, worked great for root and hotspot and your directions were spot on as always
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] scott_0:
picked my S4 up from Best Buy Friday afternoon, after some pool time with the fam afterwards, I had the phone rooted and Blu Kuban installed the same night! great work on the how to as always QBKing77 :cool: btw, those having issues rooting MF9 devices, keep trying, I had no issues rooting my MF9 device
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 5oo:
Can I root my phone even tho I am already did recent update?

Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] scott_0:
yes, they updated my phone at Best Buy the day I bought it, I rooted it using this thread the same night :cool:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 5oo:
oh ok cuz i was trying to root it but no luck, it will start root and is stuck on img and its not going nowhere and i was waiting for 10 mins
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nelsona96:
I just updated to mf9 and I tried this root method but it failed on odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] evilbeef54:
if you go from stock MF9 to rooted using this method will it be a hybrid mf9 (kernals/radios/etc) with MDL rom, or will it be a full MF9 just rooted?

edit*** nevermind i went for it, anyone having any doubts or problems this is what i recommend if you are already rooted or having problems:

1. reverted back to FULLY stock unrooted MDL by doing this (go through step 5 until you are back at official fully stock MDL): http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44027923&postcount=1527

2. then once i was fully stock i signed into my profiles and let it auto update to MF9

3. then rooted with this method

4. ****profit

again this worked for me and should work for you too just follow the steps carefully, none of this is my original work all thanks should go to the creators i am not responsible for anything that you do to your phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] laufine:
It's really simple and fast. Thanks for the video.:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 5oo:
so i did finally rooted and i was now wondering since i followed video what kind of root is that MDL or MF9?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sanyi83:
I got a FAIL in odin

and now my phone is bricked so Im downloading the unroot file.