yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Method 1:

1. Place the palm of your hand on the screen of S4. Make sure the phone is unlocked, because it won’t work on the locked screen.

2. Swipe your hand across the screen in either direction, left or right. You should hear a camera shutter sound along with a notification appearing on screen saying “copied to clipboard”. You can find the screenshot in your photo Gallery.

(make sure the “Palm motion” option is turned on. To on/off this option, go to Settings -> Motions and gestures -> Palm motion)

Method 2:

simply press lock key and home button at the same time. Hold both the buttons at same time till you hear the camera shutter sound.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeMaMan:
Does not work! Do not give advice if you did not try it yourself! :)

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Method 1 does not work for me. Only Home+Power button combination. Palm motion turned on. I got i9505.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omessy7:
Didn't I say home + volume dont u read well? Seal
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
first method is the same for both version try again.

here is the tutorial http://www.jayceooi.com/2013/04/26/samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-gt-i9505-user-manual-guide/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mancuk29:
thanks people .. I find the swipe across very hit and miss but the home and power is perfect

sorry for delay thanking you .. have been out .... wasn't being rude
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeMaMan:
Ok. I tried this Sweeping method from the manual (page 26) and it DOES NOT work for me!!! Can anybody try it? The only thing what work is Home+Power buttons combination. (i9505 AMDC)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omessy7:
If you r too lazy to press those get screenshot it... Wave your phone*ketchik*... Or enable motion option, palm thingy

Sent from za OctaCores SIV
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamIrene:
go motion setting there turn on the palm swipe
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Touch the screen when swiping your hand ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bala_gamer:
enable palm swipe and swipe across the screen with your hands in contact with screen
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p4j1:
Palm swipe works, it's just not as sensitive as it was compared to the S3/Note 2. You need to apply a bit more pressure.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeMaMan:
It's ON. I think it was on by default.

We are not lazy :) And two button combination was always all right for me.

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This is what they had to mention in the manual :) ... Swipe screenshot work if i touch the screen. Thx for the clarification.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackryder:
Hi i rooted my phone using Jeboo Kernel and Odin.

When i search for roms i see [XWLSN] on the one i want, does this matter?

My phone details:

Jeboo kernel v1.2a+

Build Number XWLSD.

If someone could help me find a stable rom, it'd be grateful!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omessy7:
Sure you can! Go to development forums for your device, and check ROMs... There are many nice ones you can try like Sotmax and JellyBam, just pick the one you like, in thread it's said if ROM is stable or not with details...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackryder:
im sure sotmax is for s3?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omessy7:
Check it...yes it is :D iv seen it on my friend's SIII
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Since u have rooted with a custom kernel, u already have a custom CWM recovery. So, u can flash ANY ROM that is MEANT FOR UR DEVICE via CWM. :)

It doesn't matter what build (xwlsd) u are currently on. :D

Just remember to follow the OP's instructions carefully.

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II

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Only you can find out and decide which ROM is stable for u. Try some ROMs and read what members have to say about them.

For a start, look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40838071&postcount=2

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S 4 General] zexbig:
Let's move on!

There is several methods of achieving root access on SGS 4 and several guides on this subject, but for sake of simplicity we

will use here easiest and simplest way.

Recognized xda developer Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss) has recently published his exploit for

series of Motorola devices but it's obvious that this exploit works on wide range devices including SGS 4 by exploiting vulnerability in /dev/graphics/fb0.

For more detailed information about how motochopper works please read post from SW686 here on xda forum.

I'v tested this method on SGS 4 (GT-I9505) with Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 but it should work on GT-I9500 with Samsung Exynos processor.

Software build on which exploit was tested is XXUAMDF.

Advantages of this method to achieve root access on SGS4 are following:

No need to flash trough ODIN.

Simple one click method.

1. First make sure that You have samsung adb drivers installed! If not please download and install them from here or install Samsung Kies application which will also install adb drivers.

Senior xda member daerragh has provided very nice tutorial how to do it.

2. Download motochopper exploit from here and place it on Your Desktop.

3. Unzip motochopper with Your favorit archiving program or simply by using windows bulit in funcionality (Extract all)

4. Enable on Your phone USB development mode

Open up your device’s “Settings->Click on More as shown on picture 1 and then select About device”.

At the “About” screen, scroll to the bottom and tap on “Build number” seven (7) times.

Make sure you tap seven times. If you see a “You are now a developer!” message pop up, then you know you have done it correctly.

By tapping on “Build number” seven times, you have unlocked USB debugging mode on Android 4.2 and higher.

You can now enable/disable it whenever you desire by going to “Settings” -> “Developer Options” -> “Debugging” ->” USB debugging”.

5. Connect Your SGS4 to computer via USB cable.

6. Verify that Your USB drivers are installed correctly by opening command prompt (press windows key + r) and navigate to the folder in which

You extracted motochopper.

cd C:\users\{username}\Desktop\motochopper\

In cmd prompt type

adb devices

If Your cmd prompts looks like this then You may proceed with next step.

If you don't have output from command adb devices which shows Your device check Your Samsung driver installation, check connectivity (try replacing cable) etc.

7. Time for grand finale, type in cmd prompt

run.bat

and follow instructions on the screen.

Feel free to post any suggestion or updates on this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
Just tried this, it just hangs at * daemon started successfully *...
[Galaxy S 4 General] zexbig:


Did command adb devices show that Your device is recognized ?

Did You install Samsung drivers?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
Yes, it recognized the device ID, but where your screenshot says "device," mine says "offline."

Device is recognized with no issues by Windows though, latest Samsung drivers installed.
[Galaxy S 4 General] zexbig:
You need to approve USB Debug connection on Your phone when You connect USB cable.

Device should present You with screen in which will ask You to allow connection with computer.
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
OK, fixed the "offline" bit, you need the latest adb drivers that support 4.2.2 and the RSA key. The script ran through to completion and the device rebooted. After the reboot, still no root...!

(See attached image.)
[Galaxy S 4 General] hassan89:
Does this method work on newer kernel that is supposed to be unrootable?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
I believe that's the problem I'm running into, I'm running the latest "un-rootable" kernel. This method simply doesn't work in that case.
[Galaxy S 4 General] zexbig:
Can You please post exact kernel version which are u using, also which model You have I9505 or I9500?
[Galaxy S 4 General] hassan89:
XXUAMDE i9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] DjeMBeY:
LATEST it's UNROOTABLE for both models.....

This method is working on firmwares up to MDM, after that Kernel got locked,

no solution atm, custom kernel is needed if you want the latest one...

It's possible to root latest MDM firmware for i9505 with Modified CF-AutoRoot though.... it replaces Kernel and it can stay Official..
[Galaxy S 4 General] zexbig:
For this versions there is cofface method.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2255652
[Galaxy S 4 General] topcat07:
Thanks for this coming from a noob looks nice and easy

Will it work on the below I won't do it without confirnation?

Can I use triangle away afterwards to?

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] troobadu:
I'm running kernel 3.4.5-526212 (GT-I9500). Is this kernel rootable?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
His version has issues too, I've discussed it at length in his thread. Currently, there is NO good root method for the new kernels.
[Galaxy S 4 General] cefur23:
Hi Thanks for this and your effort.

My device is international version GT-I9505 and Baseband is: I9505ZHUAMDE

Will this method going to work? Or please tell me whats the easiest way to root my device? :confused:

Thanks in advance!!!!

Al
[Galaxy S 4 General] hazri1974:
Just use Adam kernel....it can root new kernel dude....
[Galaxy S 4 General] San-:
Process was fine, without any errors!

But result is fail. :(

Still no root access.(I checked it by "Root Checker")

I9505XXUAAMDE
[Galaxy S 4 General] mflow:
dude.. the Adam Kernel itself is A KERNEL. lol
[Galaxy S 4 General] Chuck Bartowski:
The Adam Kernel is based on the new unrootable kernel?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cybdani:
The only solution i've found to root MDN firmware (i9505) is to flash STOCK MDE kernel with ODIN. Then flash CF-root tar. Of course, in this way we have an "outdated" kernel running with a newest firmware...
[Galaxy S 4 General] mndgz:
adb files need to be updated to v1.0.31 in order for this to work, also under the Developer options, 'Verify apps via USB' needs to be unchecked.

Just rooted a UK I9505 no problem (MDC kernel)

Hope this helps
[Galaxy S 4 General] topcat07:
How do you find out kernel? I have firmware mdm but no letters in the kernel version
[Galaxy S 4 General] cybdani:
Here's MDE kernel STOCK. Flash it in ODIN. Then after reboot, power off, enter to download mode and flash cf-root in ODIN.

Works fine.

Kernel STOCK MDE i9505 http://sourceforge.net/projects/cybdani/files/kernel-mde-cybdani.tar.md5/download

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 General] razer1224:
You Bought a SGS4 Same Here! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] hassan89:
Haha Yeah was getting tired of the battery issues on the one x. The htc one wasn't in the market yet and i needed a new phone :D Love this phone,just miss sweeptowake a little .
[Galaxy S 4 General] razer1224:
Lol i have both in my hands and dont know what to do :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] hassan89:
Just get an htc one when it comes out :D Thats what i'm gonna do.Hate laggy UIs
[Galaxy S 4 General] razer1224:
Thats not possible for me :) My Dad doesn't allow selling phones :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
I just read that Adam's Kernel v1.0 is based on Samsung kernel source Update 1. Is "Update 1" source is the same used in my current kernel? There's no release date on Samsung open souce page.

Also, can somebody explain what does it mean by "AutoRoot with SuperSU v1.25" as listed on Adam kernel page?

EDIT: You may ignore the "autoroot" question as I have found the answer here.
[Galaxy S 4 General] razer1224:
It contains root
[Galaxy S 4 General] topcat07:
anyone tried this on i9505 with MDM firmware ???
[Galaxy S 4 General] btemtd:
Has anyone tried this method on I9505 MDM firmware? This is supposed to be un-rootable.... When I say the firmware i mean the Kernel that comes with the firmware aswell...
[Galaxy S 4 General] matheus_sc:
but with this no official updates? but i can download a full rom of sammobile and flash?
[Galaxy S 4 General] topcat07:
Hi there

Are you based in the UK? Just wondering if you would mind telling me which kernel is ubrootable? I am on 3.4.0.-526204...
[Galaxy S 4 General] mastered000:
I still get after adb device a offline status.

I got the I9505XXUAMDC.

I downloaded Kiesair with de drivers.

Perss 7 times and turn on USB debugging

What do i wrong i use Win XP

And i can put file on the phone and back
[Galaxy S 4 General] mndgz:
check adb version.

Most likely you need to update it
[Galaxy S 4 General] mastered000:
Yes i read it on the nexus forum but where can i find update adb files?

Do someone have a link form me with the working adb files? I only find some old ones.

Edit:

The link give adb version 1.0.29

I have now version 1.0.31 what version do i need to get away the offline line?
[Galaxy S 4 General] mastered000:
Yes i found it and the phone "It contains root now"

If you get with the command adb devices OFFLINE then use this one.

I use this zip file and it work.

http://vulnfactory.org/public/motochopper.zip

I do the adb devices

then run.bat

then look at your screen and puss oke or yes. ( It a long code. )

and wait.

I hope it will help others ( You can always Thanks me haha )
[Galaxy S 4 General] sPEcSKoLL:
is This version rootable ? I9500XXUAMDK ???
[Galaxy S 4 General] GodPoopsToo:
Stuck

So I did all the steps listed above.

I installed the adb things, and even got the Kies thing.

When I check cmd with "adb devices" nothing comes up other than "list of adb devices attached" but nothing is under it. Some people say that they see failed or whatever, but nothing comes up for me.

I have debugging and everything checked, and when I actually run the root it gets stuck on the daemon part.

What can I do?

Well, I just tried again and got the Failure dialogue...

SOOO. I found out that I have a device called 'emulator-5554' installed, but I can't remove it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] rk.galaxys2:
Is this working on I9505ZHUAME1 firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 General] timberwolf60:
Try cf auto root for i9505. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2219803

Send via i9505 using XDA premium,

ROM: cf auto rooted ME2. CWM

superSU 1.30
[Galaxy S 4 General] ms453:
Works for me

GT I9505, works fine as checked by SuperSU and Titanium, rooted :)

Needed ADB 1.0.31 to get around the 'offline' issue. Thanks.

I9505ZHUAME1
[Galaxy S 4 General] TheHonkey:
So once you root does this mean your phone no longer has any security?
[Galaxy S 4 General] themadba:
This is not a idea behind rooting your device at all... rooting your device allows you access system level directories, flash custom ROM's, perform nandroid backups and generally have a lot more freedom over your stock device. Unless you mean something different with your question? The only dangers of rooting your device is that you can potentially brick it if you delete or edit something you shouldn't have (so read up on rooting first).
[Galaxy S 4 General] Titankahn:
unroot

Hi I did not try this method yet is there any safe way to unroot? Not flashing kernels I mean just like this rooting method. Thanks the answer.
[Galaxy S 4 General] killedbydeath:
Hi! im new here, is I9500XXUAMDK version rootable?
[Galaxy S 4 General] amacms:
:confused:

After hours reading and trying I finally find the correct Samsung USB Drive in order to let my Windows 7 64 bits recognizes my Galaxy S4, update my ADB to 1.0.31 and win the "offline" quest, but after all this hard work the SU simple don't work. It has no binary and it cant be updated.

Can anyone tell me what I need to do in order to solve it?

More information:

Model GT-I9500

Android version 4.2.2

I9500UBUAMDK

Kernel 3.4.5-534999
[Galaxy S 4 General] martocapo:
I just logged to say THANK YOU.

This method worked like a charm using the last version of adb.

My phone is I9505ZHAMDE.

Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 General] VdoubleE:
is the i9505xxubmea with kernel version 3.4.0-768421 rootable with this method please
[Galaxy S 4 General] mattcops:
i too would like to know this please. :laugh::good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] vpwrf:
Failed on I9505XXUBMGA firmware. Did this exploit get patched?
[Galaxy S 4 General] quattroginger:
National tngldTR

couple questions from x apple first time android owner.

1. where do you see if i have I9500 or 9505? is this baseband? mine shows 1337UAUCMDL

2. is it hard to get tethering setup after completing this successfully? im still grandfathered in unlimited data but want tethering.

thanks guys and sorry for stupid questions
[Galaxy S 4 General] needshelp101:
I tried it. It doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm thinking it was patched. Has anyone found a work around too obtaining root on this newest update?
[Galaxy S 4 General] nouvelle_adr:
FIX adb offline problem

When you connect a device running Android 4.2.2 or higher to your computer, the system shows a dialog asking whether to accept an RSA key that allows debugging through this computer.

This security mechanism protects user devices because it ensures that USB debugging and other adb commands cannot be executed unless you're able to unlock the device and acknowledge the dialog.

This requires that you have adb version 1.0.31 (available with SDK Platform-tools r16.0.1 and higher) in order to debug on a device running Android 4.2.2 or higher.

If you haven't this pop-up mesage in your device, there is the solution :

1) Install SDK for android in your PC

It may asks you to install JAVA, if so, do it.

2) make sure that your adb is 1.0.31 or upper, to know the version, tape : adb version in your commande window

------------------------------------

After that, you will have no "offline" problem
[Galaxy S 4 General] ramordep:
will i still be able to receive OTA after rooting?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Piippes:
After rooting, which ROMs do you guys suggest to use? And which recoverys?
[Galaxy S 4 General] 1coolguy.......:
s4 samsung rooting

do i need phone on off or in a specific mode to flash it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] gee2012:
Just use CF Auto Root bro, available for i9500 and I9505 http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/. Flash with Odin 3.04, Note Triangle Away doesn`t work the I9500 yet so no way to reset the binary flash counter atm.
[Galaxy S 4 General] alend_Ft:
how to get the latest adb driver?
[Galaxy S 4 General] martuseich:
Information Overload. A little guidance please?

Sorry if these questions have been asked before. My head is spinning after reading for hours every day over the last week about rooting my S4.

Solved my first 2 questions initially posted (now removed)

Still baffled about best way to partition my 32G UHS-1 card. Again I'm thinking I've read entirely TOO much (if that's possible).

And YES, I have read through the thread

"[GUIDE] [INFO] All about SD CARDS - which one, why and how! Posts 1-3."

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1947560

SEVERAL times.
[Galaxy S 4 General] maurocds:
thanks, worked on s4 9505

i had to do it on win8 32bit

stupid win8 x64,, 8.1, sucks at adb drivers with every cell phone android

-------

talk too soon

installed supersu but it is not rooter, there are no binaries, play store can´t install super su

i want to try again but no i have the offline thing, yes, it worked fine before, now offline? , uninstalled the driver, but still the same
[Galaxy S 4 General] brunodu91:
Hi

This tutorial is compatible for stock firmware xxudmi1?

Thx

Envoyé de mon GT-I9505 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] xatzi105:
does it work with 4.3 update on the devise?

does it work with 4.3 update on the device?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Sm007hCriminal:
Hello,

I have a doubt.

I currently have i9500 running Android 4.3 stock. If, I root it my Knox warranty bit would be 0x1 I believe....so, after rooting can I flash stock android 4.3 via odin?

Also, if I flash stock android would I be able to receive OTA updates?
[Galaxy S 4 General] ice.modding:
If the counter will be a 0x1, but you can flash a stock firmware anytime. Regarding the update you should have no problems.

ice tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] aagrlp640:
Root Galaxy s4 with android 4.3

Is there a way to have a root Galaxy s4 with android 4.3? The security system of 4.3 in s4 removes the root :S
[Galaxy S 4 General] Miss Finn:
Hello have been following the s4 rooting method and it has been unsuccessful

DEVICE info S4 GT-i9505

android v - 4.2.2

kernel v - 3.4.0-1220396

baseband i9505 DXUDMH6

I have update kies software on computer and selected usb debugging on phone

The programm just hangs on the last screen deamon started successfully *

not sure if the adb drives are recognised it run and then dissapears

should i update software first if yes how do i do it?

Is this the kernel version thats unrootable by this method or any methd or is there anther root method I can try

Please help driving me crazy :(

thanks Fiona
[Galaxy S 4 General] igreks:
I have just succesfully rooted my 9505 with MK9 rom with Kingo. The knox flag is still equals to 0.
[Galaxy S 4 General] pippone121263:
the same for me with 9515 kingo works fine, i tried also with galaxy note 10.1 2014, but not luck
[Galaxy S 4 General] chrisdadi:
Keeps restarting

My I9505 keeps restarting after I root using odin from chain fire. Im on kitkat 4.4.2
[Galaxy S 4 General] abdullahxda:
Any one please send me the Samsung usb drivers pc
[Galaxy S 4 General] SaintNine:
Problems, problems!

I have been attempting to root my GT-I9505 unsuccessfully with both King Root and Kingo Root and was about to try the Odin method when I came across your post here. However, the images you supplied weren't showing up in my browser. I have to say this was puzzling me, as a) there are several appreciative replies and b) surely someone would have pointed out such an omission? I was going to ask, “Looks like what?”. Fortunately I decided to quote the appropriate section and noticed the image links. Unfortuantely, and most likely why the images didn't appear, when I pasted the image's link address into my browser, it came up with the message:

However, the driver I have is a later version than the one your link steers to, so I chose to hope for the best (I also installed SmartSwitch when I got the phone, and everything appears to work, so I assume they must be up to date :fingers-crossed:. The output from adb is a little cryptic:

)

So, I just wanted to add my gratitude for your very helpful post. This method is so simple, I'm surprised it hadn't come up earlier in any of my searches. Thank you! :good:

I managed to fix the offline problem (with the helpful advice from other contributers to this thread, ie by getting a later version of adb, but I'm still having no luck. When the batch file reaches the line

adb shell /data/local/tmp/pwn

I get the message

At least this is more helpful than the simple “failure” message that some others have got. Would anyone happen to know whether there is a PIE version of pwn available? I shall, of course, see if I can find one myself, but I'm starting to think that I have one of those un-rootable kernels (I have Lollipop (5.0.1) kernel 3.4.0-5978264 Build LRX22C.I9505XXUHPK2). If anyone happens to know of a rooting method that will definitely work, I'd be most grateful. I'm not worried about warranties as I bought the phone second-hand.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gorandroid:
Is that Kingo thing still around? I'd like to root my phone but i'm intending to keep my knox flag at 0x0.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gorandroid:
update?

Can this be updated though? :>
[Motorola Droid 4] Kevin3328:
Do any current aosp ROMs have this working
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
The cm10.1 4/19 build along with modified kernel work perfectly, fixes GPS too! Just look through the last 4 pages of the cm 10.1 thread and you'll find it.
[Motorola Droid 4] Kevin3328:
Appreciate u taking the time to respond on this!! Thank u!! Hope this leads to more discussions also
[Motorola Droid 4] Kevin3328:
Looks like hash code has fixed this.. Mods please close or delete thread