yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] daddysays:
OK, so not a noob although I f'n feel like one right now.

First, Im on Win 8.

My comp has drivers installed for SGS 1-4 (4 now and from link in OP) and Im thinking this is why im having issues.

But run.bat hangs at "daemon started successfully"

Tried uninstalling and re-installing drivers from device manager. Same thing. Tried installing kies. Same deal.

Ive had this issue before because of conflicting drivers and there was an awesome app I downloaded that found all drivers installed and let you remove them, but cant remember the name, it wasnt anything obvious I feel like... anyway WTF do I do?

Sidenote: Also tried on my Laptop that only has my sgs II drivers and still no go!!!!! Same stopping point.

(And no I am not getting any popup on my phone, and I am also def in Dev Mode)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] daddysays:
Im retarded dont mind me. I forgot to check USB debug AFTER enabling Dev Mode.

The program I was thinking of was usbdeview if anyone wants it. Its awesome for removing old stuff.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tridentz:
ty

ty
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AMDFenics:
thanks

Thanks for your Information. :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Granzon:
I just got the S4, and applied the official air update. If I root the phone using the technique listed here, will I still be able to receive official air update in the future?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Americany13:
thanks works perfectly

thanks works perfectly
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rodrigoperu:
It took me two hours last night, but got the damn thing rooted!

After getting screwed with the OTA on the 7th, I downgraded yesterday via Odin. Flashed official tar, used Mottochopper, rooted, then used the updated zip via custom recovery to get back to OTA update status, and still have full root. Waiting for z stable CM release to show up to see if I change rom, for now I'm done, I'll either freeze or remove system bloatware when I'm tired of it. Thanks to all that contributed, and keep reading! The info is there and there's more than one way to get things done. :beer: cheers!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] letmeputdatipin:
I can't seem to get the link in the OP to download for me, is there another link I can use?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] freecbc3:
Worked on my device, thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spud37:
Just got my phone

I just bought my phone, I only want to root it right and now and install a Recovery image. However I know that everything has been updated on the phone, and it was mentioned that i would have to downgrade it. How do I downgrade and how will i know if i need to, and should I avoid any updates they have from here on out?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gear79:
All that info in linked in the OP HERE and no use to downgrade as its a step backwards. I am stock rooted and keeping it that way due to the lack of roms available. You lose the features of the OEM rom when going another route. Its too new still for more development.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spud37:
Thanks, I am waiting for a stable CyanogenMod ROM for my custom ROM.

Also how long does the process normally take?

I was able to complete it but I'm not sure if it was rooted correctly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] djfreaq:
When it's done.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spud37:
Sorry, I got it to work. However now, I cant get any of my apps to get root access and when I click the superuser app it tells me there is an error when i click install.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NuShrike:
Btw, supercurio's workaround: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283485
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spud37:
I get an error when I try and have it installed super user. I didn't get any errors when I used the rooting process
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Supreme1190:
Galaxy S4 Rooting Issue for TMO

I purchased the S4 yesterday and without thinking proceeded with the OTA update. I tried using Motochopper but I get a failure line similar to many in this thread. I made sure I followed all the necessary steps from having updated drivers to putting my phone in Dev Mode/ USB Debugging option.

Is there an error in my process or does it have something to do with the OTA update? If so, is there anyway I can still root it?

I would like to test out some of the CM 10.1 nightlies.

Thank you for any guidance,

Appreciate it as always,

Supreme
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] anon6655:
Great guide!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spud37:
I think I have realized my issue, Still not sure how to fix it. I followed the steps, but then once its down there is a problem that I can't find a way to install a superuser app. Nothing that needs root access works.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vedhed21:
Rodrogo, I did close to the same...

I downgraded via odin, used motochopper and got rooted. I'm just a bit confused on the last step. What is this updated zip you flashed via custom recovery to get back to OTA status with root? Thanks for any help you can give.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ferlogan:
Use this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2268880
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scorpio_bpl86:
process worked ... however the su app says it needs an update when i click on it it gives me an error

i installed titanium but when open it cant get the root access

any help ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] whateric:
I am stuck at the same spot as you, The super user app has an error at "Install screen, "the superuser binary (su) must be updated. Please choose an installation method, Recovery install or install... neither work.. The Error i get is: There was an error installing super user. Please send a log of the error to the developer. But when you try to find error in the log it doesn't show. Please let me know if you guys have a fix for this :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] aznmode:
Thanks. Worked great for me no issue on build m919uvuamdb
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] catbig365:
Could be. I'm no dev but I can imagine it being impossible to make an awesome, non crappy Rom so soon while having a personal life and a job to balance. Luckily this phone is cool enough stock, minus the bloatware of course
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfmoen:
Tmobile m919....

If you have done the Kies update that attempts to run when first attached..... don't just yet. Run this exploit first. Can't telll you if after Kies update if root is continue. There is an exploit posted for this issue if you have done the kies update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rdfry:
Started out with a G1 never had to root it, just had to keep it rooted. Used it until the S2 came out took about10 minutes to root it using Odin. Got an S4 took about a minute and a half using Motochopper. Took longer to figure out why I couldn't download Motochopper and then realize that it needed the newest Samsung drivers to get it rooted.

Dan Rosenberg is the man.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ishigo:
help

ROOT] Root Samsung Galaxy S4 with Motochopper help

After I install with some errors during the install about not being able to create directories ... couldn't save

I have the Supeeruser app installed but when I click on it - it gives message that the superuser binary must be updated, please choose an installation method ...

If I choose Install I get an error -- there was an error installing Superuser

Any ideas on what's happening - my device is not getting root?please need help i have a S4 gt i9500
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] motorcyclerider:
adf
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ishigo:
help

up someone to help me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wujunho:
Hey everyone! Just got the S4 yesterday and I'm in love. Upgrading from the S1 Vibrant (yes I know it's old), I did the whole root process before without a hitch. However, I noticed a significant slow down a couple months in. Does rooting slow things down at all? I know the age of the device played into it, but just a little curious. If not, can't wait to root this baby!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poser:
worked brilliantly... thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] junkiee24:
is this because of the OTA update earlier this month? I am in the same situation. Any guidance?

TIA!

UPDATE:

T-Mobile UVUAMDL Firmware Update Root Fix!

For those of you having problems with the latest UVUAMDL firmware, this is because T-Mobile has added a SetUID restriction on the kernel. This can easily be solved by flashing a stock kernel with the restriction removed.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON UVUAMDL build OTHERWISE THIS KERNEL WILL BREAK THINGS IN YOUR PHONE!

After using ODIN to flash CWM or TWRP, boot into CWM or TWRP recovery and flash this stock kernel:

Download Stock MDL kernel with SetUID restriction removedhttp://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyS4/SGH-M919/kernel/stockUIDremoved/MDL/SetUIDRestrictRemovedKernel.zip

Then follow the rest of the steps to install CWM SuperSU zip file in recovery.

Credits – XDAhttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2271976 <— Please donate to developer or hit “Thanks” button on XDA if this has helped you!

I got his from somewhere else..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nosferatu.:
luckily I bought my phone it came with MDB. Keeps bugging to update I said no. Used post #1 directions and voila...root.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AtHeartEngineer:
Rollback OTA on OSX?

So, I've tried 3 different motochoppers, including the one from this thread. I've rooted a lot of devices so I'm not new to this by any means.

I am having this problem:

[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

[-] Failure.

[*] Cleaning up...

Which from what I have read is from the new OTA update. How do I roll back to the old one if I don't have access to windows to use Odin?

I have NEVER gotten heimdall to work on my mac, and I'm pretty damn computer savvy. Is this just me, or is heimdall flaky as hell?

Am I screwed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgs22012:
I only use pc /odin but you should be able to flash official mdl and then custom recovery setuid kernel and su and be set thats how I did no issues.....if I missed something others please chime in...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 141park:
Hi, I have rooted using this method and running various ROMS but all of a sudden today, my PC does not recognize any internal or external SD card in my S4 or any other Samsung Phone. I have tried multiple cables, reinstalled samsung drivers etc etc but to no avail.

Any help is greatly appreciated. I have no clue why my PC recognizes the phone but the internal SD or external SD's don't show up at all.

Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Flipback123:
T-Mobile S4 SGH-M919

My PHone: T-Mobile Samsumg Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919

M919UVUAMDL

The Superuser binary (su) must be updated.

Please choose an installation method.

Recovery mode installation is recommended for HTC devices

Cancel Recovery install install

This message appears after Selecting Recovery install or install:

There was an error installing Superuser. Please send a log of the error to the developer.

Also the icon of Super User appears as this symbol: "#"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuchave:
i have the UVUAMD update how do i downgrade so that i could use motochopper
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcnbama:
I second this question. How can you downgrade so I can stay completely stock but rooted and get OTA UPDATES. I guess voodoo rootkeeper would work with this phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] majid_young:
succesfully. :victory:

motochopper works for my galaxy fame.

and how to unroot this.? :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] frankth3frizz:
Quick question, will i lose data if I do this? D:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] metazcq:
I just needed some clarification on something before i try to root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] paradiselost28:
Don't worry, you won't loose any data being root

EDIT : works GREAT with my 7" NATPC Tablet (X2 Lite)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zoyo149:
i like this
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] obliv23:
Just used your method on LG Mach for Boost Mobile. Works great! Thanks! Donation coming your way.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mkinney88:
[MENTION=4229979]djrbliss[/MENTION] [MENTION=824976]k0nane[/MENTION]

I am only posting here cause you said not to PM any of you. I don't know if you are aware but there is OVER a $600.00 bounty for a bootloader exploit similar to loki for the Moto X.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2423167
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] itzik_man:
First time rooting my S4 M919V

I need some advice by an experienced user:

- What are the next steps or apps to be install on my S4 right after root ?

- Issues I can expect as the result of root ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TimeKillr:
So I have a M919V with Videotron. I rooted it using Motochopper.

Now I want to upgrade to 4.3 using the official update - I know I'll lose root, and I'd like it back once I've updated.

Does Motochopper still work on the official 4.3 update? I'd love to use CF-AutoRoot instead but it's not listed for our variant (there's M919 and I337 variants, but no M919V) so I'm a bit doubtful of using it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rodrigoperu:
It worked for me just fine, it does trip the knox thing, just a heads-up, if that worries you.

sent via pigeon mail
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gina-R:
Prestigio Multipad 7.0 PMP3970B Duo

Rooted this tablet with motochopper under Ubuntu 13.10 - worked first time!

Thank-you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kaniebas:
very nice guide thanks a lot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] poole007:
Im with videtron to but cant root with anything what did you use

I need help with rooting
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Is it likely we can get cwm for these generic tablets ? Or will it have to be a seperate cwm for each device ? Just thinking these cheap tabs are using same hardware so basically same tabs. So at least if we root we can restore the stock rom that we can back up in recovery as a fail safe.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bloker85:
Motochoper doesn't work with Android 4.3.. I think we need to use CF-AutoRoot for rooting..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kiruba8:
Root 4,42 may update

hERE YOU GO DONT FORGET THANKS TO HIM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jaga1978:
Followed the process but rooting is failing

Hi,

After following your post (good one!), and running the command, the following is seen:

C:\Users\XTE\Desktop\S4 Root Device\motochopper>run.bat

[*]

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

[*] v1.1

[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)

[*]

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

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

[*]

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

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

[*] is connected via USB.

[*]

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

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

[*] tool.

[*]

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

Press any key to continue . . .

[*]

[*] Waiting for device...

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

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

4913 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.255s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

4263 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.084s)

4330 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.421s)

4402 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.350s)

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.

Press any key to continue . . .

C:\Users\XTE\Desktop\S4 Root Device\motochopper>

The phone would restart. Testing with the SU Root Checker, it still says that the phone is not rooted.

There's a failure message on the workflow, what could be the reason why?

Have you had this issue before? How to fix?

Thank you in advance for the reply.

I have a Wind Mobile SGH-M919V / Baseband version M919VVLUFNE1 / 4.4.2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serio22:
You need a different root method, try towelroot
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Hi,

Ive had a few problems with my One but I've stuck with it, more commonly the heat of the phone when playing games. I play all kinds when on the way to work on the tube (its boring) I play candy crush at the moment ( I loathe and love that game) the thing is what I've noticed is that the phone heats up to a point where it feels slightly uncomfortable. Does anyone else have this problem? I know that the likes of real racing 3 makes the phone hot but does anyone else have this same problem with the likes of candy crush (a relatively simple game)

As a test, play the game for 10 - 15 minutes and see how the phone feels in your hand. For me its s bit hot, this is my third and probably not my last HTC one. For me all three have had the same heat problem. Every day tasks are fine, just gaming knocks the heat up quite a bit.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestD1098:
This sounds exactly like what mine does, except it happens with any activity if the activity is long enough (from gaming to simple web browsing). After about 15 to 30 minutes my battery will be between 37-41C, not making the phone burning to the touch but hot enough to make my hands sweat and holding the device uncomfortable. I was thinking because metal is such a great conductor that this is just a result of the build materials but I'm not sure
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] couped:
It could indeed be an issue of aluminum being an excellent conductor of heat.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b28ura:
Same here, my EVO burns up when I play games for a longer time. The difference is that the EVO 3d has plastic on the back, not aluminium. I think it's HTC's problem...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
I know that the HTC's of old have had heat issues, primarily the One X had some problems but there have been many more.

I just noticed it when i first got the phone, its really quite a thin phone so i suppose some heat in there is expected, but when playing the likes of candy crush, doesn't appear to be a demanding game compared to the likes of rr3 or a psx emulator. I'm just worried about the long term implications on the internals, is it going to shorten the life of the components? I know my pc is as cool as a cucumber and i'm always on top of cooling with that but theres not a huge amount i can actually do with the phone.

Maybe a cooling pad on a case? Do they even make those?

Could just be an early batch and like i said, mine for the most part is cool, it's just gaming.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Yea i'd thought that, would be good if they'd popped a heat vent in there but it'd ruin the aesthetics of the phone i suppose, it is after all a very pretty phone.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
Well i'm glad it's not just me anyway :) I'm going to speak with the people who buy it in my place of work and see if theirs has any of the same issues because if they don't then i'll be swapping it out.

Oh and mines the silver one, not sure if it makes any difference or not.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] iunlock:
I just took the SanDisk 64GB Class 10 microSD out from my Galaxy Note II, and put it in my new S4 and.....

"Damaged SD card - SD card is damaged. Try reformatting it."

Before I reformat it to Fat32, I'm curious to see if anyone else is coming from a Note II and putting their card directly into the S4.

btw: The S4 is freakin' awesome. One heckva phone...

UPDATE: Ok so I just decided to reformat it through the phone when it prompted me to do so. Then I went back into Settings -> Storage, and wiped it again a few times...all seems good so far...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RMXO:
no need to reformat it yet.

stick it in a PC & use CMD

then run this command: scandsk -r -f <drive letter> to fix it

I would back up all your data after you fix it first then format using the phone or from the PC. I would just stick for exFAT but the choice is yours.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cheapshot789:
I put in my 64gb formatted to fat32 worked fine, I'm wondering does this work with non fat32 like how they come factory formatted?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] iunlock:
That's a great question. When I received my SanDisk, I put it straight into my Note II and it worked awesome. The stock format, if I remember correctly is exFat. Now I'm debating whether I should do what RMXO said and run the command so that I can run exFAT, which I prefer over fat32....

hhmmm...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ChitownWingMan:
Why NOT to use FAT32 for 64GB cards.

There are two disadvantages to using FAT32 vs exFAT or NTFS

1. The largest file size in FAT32 is 4GB. If you will never have files bigger than this, then it is not a problem. But note, even with H.264 compression 1080P video files are, best case estimate, approximately 8-20mb/minute. That would yield approx 480MB/Hour to 1.2GB/Hour, Your mileage may vary.

2. The physical size of a single directory is limited to 65,535 characters. If you are using file names with an average size of 20 characters, this allows for approx 3000 files per directory. However, if you are using file names with an average of 50 characters (look that the file names used by Titanium Backup) and each directory will max out at 1000 files. Remember that in addition to the file name, there is additional information stored in every directory entry (e.g. Time, Date, Permissions, file size, file location, etc.).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] iunlock:
Thanks for the info. Very refreshing.

It's definite that the S4 can handle exFat...any work around on a Mac?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Edengard:
Ive had the same problem and formating it to fat 32 or exfat doesmt work, it craches once i have more than 20GB of files on it. Will your method fix that? Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RMXO:
That command fixes corrupted sdcards but u can try. Run the command first then reformat the card.

What OS are u formatting under? Let me find you a free partitioner & its called Mini Tool Partioner Home Basic.

I would run chkdsk -r -f <drive letter>, check to see if u can access it then format it with mini tool partitioner & then use the PC to format exFAT.

-Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II using Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackknightavalon:
Maybe formatting it using Gparted on a Linux box will work.

Sent from Spaceball One.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Naveen Nagarajan:
Will this work.. ?!

Sent from my GT-I9300

---------- Post added at 11:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 PM ----------

I need to retrieve my data from my fone..can you be more clear with the procedures , Pl

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rexkh:
Hi

I have a phone model from Singapore. I want to upgrade OS 4 Jelly Bean. Is there any Rom that suit my model?

Model: SGT-X40

Sim: Dual Sim

Network: GSM, WCDMA

CPU hardware: MT6575

CPU model: ARMv7 Processor

CPU frequency: 1024 MHz

Screen Resolution: 480 x 800 (4.0")

GPU vender: Imagination Technologies

GPU version: OpenGL ES 2.0

Memory size: 222.1 MB

RAM size: 475.3 MB

Android version: 2.3.6
[LG Optimus G (International)] fuzzyreets:
Hi folks. I would like ot run stock android on my LG Optimus G E970. I noticed there is no build from Cyanogenmod so I was wondering what others were doing. Any information appreciated. Thanks.
[LG Optimus G (International)] skdubg:
wrong forum.

E970 is the ATT model here is not ATT
[LG Optimus G (International)] n7lbk:
Really? Cos the rest of us from Sprint, Canada and the global versions already have CM. LOL
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digiblogger:
Hello there,

I am a little frightened, cause I never installed that app...

is it dangerous or standard bloat?

I can disable it, but not uninstall

Thanks in advance

digi
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s2dh:
I froze mine with Titanium Backup, but interested in what this is...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] efasser:
Same here found that camper on 2 days old phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MopHeadGeek:
I got this too is it a virus
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obagleyfreer:
It's Samsung bloat. Comes pre installed and is part of Samsung group play app along with Match3VS.

Just delete :)