yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcnbama:
So is there any way to root this in a way that would still allow me to get OTA updates at they trickle down? I know typically you don't get OTA updates if you have custom recovery etc. Or should I just hold off on rooting until there is a one click method that would allow me to stay completely stock but rooted.?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcnbama:
I guess I could just flash the OTA once it comes out via TWRP though huh....? Seems easy enough...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crxdc:
You were absolutely correct tried a different port and bam all done in seconds.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I'm completely new to this, but I got to the part where I select the external SD card where the M919 file is at, and it simply says at the bottom "Can't mount external SD". So what do I do? Choose "reboot now" and try and see if I can remount the 64GB SD card from the options menu?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lobster!:
I'm getting my S4 in a few hours, should I update to MDL at all? To be honest, I do not like Touchwiz, and the first thing I'll be doing is flashing the Google Edition S4 ROM on it. So does the MDL update affect me at all? It seems like Motochopper seems to be working better for a few more people. There's no reason to update to MDL if you won't be using Touchwiz right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gingson:
I have 72 hours before deciding to root my S4. I am not even sure if its going to arrive with the MDL update already loaded.

My main issue right now is that there seems to be an inconsistent, among users, processes of achieving root without any issues. Is the MDL still not 100% "rootable"? I am deciding on one specific rooting guide where I don't have to switch from one thread to another. Maybe I'll hold off for another month or so.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BlankHugs:
thankz for the guide. rooted my s4 when I first got it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
ROOT IT. Use this guide within this thread (very helpful and straightforward)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gingson:
C.Sweat.....I'll hang here for now until I don't see anymore issues with WiFi. I hate to brick the S4 cuz even though tmo's $99 is a good offer, I am paying Sprint for ETF for my S3.:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] frankth3frizz:
So tempted to full root mine. I'm currently on the quick root SU. but i dont have CWM :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mvl93:
Rooting uvuamdl

Are these all the steps to root my

Tmobile sgh-m919

4.2.2 jelly bean version

Baseband m919UVUAMDL
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
Yes. Step 1 is important. Get a good understanding and go for it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mvl93:
Is it possible that you or anybody can make a video for this?

i have read the entire thread a few times. But because i am new to this i feel sketched lol. I just see so many ppl having problems and all this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
I know what you mean. I cant make a video and I couldnt find an existing video that mirrors this method. If you understand the steps, I think you should go for it. If you do it right, you shouldn't run into any issues. Good luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mvl93:
Can you explain to me a little more on how to install the SuperSU and uninstall the superuser
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gardell3:
Just what I needed, thanks :svetius:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
This root method was the only method before. CF-Auto-Root has since come out, one click. Real easy and simple.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005&highlight=cf-auto-root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
yeah no problem. The person who wrote that post added that step even though its not necessary. That root method puts "superuser" rather than "superSU" on your phone. They are both apps in the play store that manage what apps have root permissions. They are pretty much the same but some have a preference. I wouldn't even worry about doing that step. He did it only because he prefers superSU rather than superuser. Hope that makes sense.

If i've helped > hit the Thanks button. :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mvl93:
I am just reading around a little more before i root my phone.

But another question is, If i follow all the steps and neglect the supersu or superuser thing... will i have issues with wifi?

Thank you in advance! You are quick with your replies too!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
No you wont have any wifi issues because of that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mvl93:
which MToxer

Last question hopefully, I've read that ppl have had issues with wifi. If i happen to run into that problem, how do i fix it? do you know the thread or anything?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
Check [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41379296&highlight=wifi#post41379296]here[/URL].
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Hmm, am I invisible? Your going to go through all those steps to root when the one of the best root exploits has since come out? Umm, ok suit yourself, LMAO.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
I was reading the last few posts and I had to laugh.

The old KISS principle seems not to want to be applied :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Shame on the other dude for letting that guy go through all that also, lol, oh well. KICS I guess, LOL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
If you are new to it, the easiest way to root SGH-M919 is CF-AutoRoot and SuperSU. If all you need is to run root apps such as Greenify or Titanium Backup you don't need anything else. I have followed all the steps above on one of my devices and it works perfectly but I used CF-AutoRoot on another and it was much easier and faster.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
"To each their own", I was just surprised because they just ignored me, like I was invisible, oh well, LOL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you. I was just helping him with the method I knew. All aside, sometimes its good to learn something new and go the harder route. No disrespect. Just wanted to help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Yea, that's how I learned about Odin to tell you the truth. This is my first smartphone/android ever, so I totally know what you mean, it is a great tool and something one has to utilize from time to time and should be in one's arsenal. But it was one hell of a way to learn, taking out the battery, doing this, doing that, changing to setuid kernel, or whatever it was, I don't remember, it was pure hell to tell you the truth, LOL. No harm no foul C.Sweat, thanks for taking the time to post, you knew where I was coming from, and now I know where you were coming from, communication, what a great thing, hehe. See you around the forum man!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] R.Suave:
Definitely
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sj808:
Didn't read the whole thread because it's so deep but...

I rooted and kept the stock touchwiz rim because I actually like it. I notice that my phone signal hasn't been strong ever since i rooted though. Any fix for this or what is the problem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
The modem isn't changed during the Rooting process so noticing a deminished signal is probably coincidence, and just transient. In a short while you'll most likely see the signal as before you rooted.

Cycle the S4 and see what happens.

Power down phone.

Remove battery for 30s

Replace battery

Power up phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sj808:
Its been a few days. Maybe coincidentally tmo is working on something
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Yes, that may be.

Power cycle as per above and see what happens

I hit 10GB data usage earlier on my unlimited data plan.

Shortly after, I only had HSPA+, and not 4G LTE as I had just before.

I said to myself is T-Mobile throttling me??

I cycled my S4 and got LTE back.

It was just a coincidence.

On a side note, once in a while when I start a tether session, data is very slow.

I cycle the S4, and everything's good to go ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bunny24:
Have to agree as this is how I did my first root. Was totally painless.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] metazcq:
mine freeze when it asking for root rights
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LEGEND94:
Is there a thread on how to remove the recovery and put it back to stock?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Install the Samsung S4 Stock Firmware for T Mobile M919 found below via ODIN.

http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/

This will get your S4 back to stock including stock recovery. As it was out of the box.

Use Triangle Away prior to Unrooting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LEGEND94:
I backed up my original factory TouchWiz before I flashed the rooted rom, if I flash that will that put the phone back to everything stock?

What's the sidemen between OUDHS, CWM and TWRP?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
If you flash the original you will lose root but will NOT reset the flash counter. Use Triangle Away for all its worth including the advanced workaround to revert status back to official.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LEGEND94:
So in this order:

Run Triangle Away

Flash my original TouchWiz which I backed up pior to flashing the rooted TouchWiz rom.

All done.

What's the difference between OUDHS, TWRP AND CWM?

I'm rooted how to make the phone store stuff on the SDCARD and not the phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Prior to flashing the Nandroid, Wipe;

system, data, cache and dalvik

After you flash the Nandroid, Wipe;

cache, dalvik cache

Those are 3 different types of custom recoveries.

I believe OUDHS is a variation of CWM, or based off it.

There is also another one. The differences can be found on xda ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LEGEND94:
I know they are recoveries but whats the major differences espeically with OUDHS since I've never used that one before?

Does OUDHS have anything special for our phones?

Is there a App2SD that works for our phones?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pushingpsi:
I got my phone rooted thank you. I tried to make a backup before i downloaded a rom, but in the middle of backup it said error (maybe because my phone storage was close to full < 1gb) so selected reboot now my phone gets stuck on the tmobile 4glte animation. Anyone have suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Try pulling battery and placing it back in.

Go into Recovery mode and wipe Cache and Dalvik cache.

Reboot and see what happens.

You may have to put you phone in ODIN/download mode and flash the Samsung Stock Firmwares, and start again. This will get your S4 back to stock.. You'll need to root again afterward, and install a custom recovery.

Only takes a few minutes after you download the Firmware.

Always have a Nandroid, But make sure you have enough Space available to Back up to ;)

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-M919&details=Galaxy_S_4_T-MOBILE
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Lol!

I'm sure that was a great feeling.

It always is when you have a successful boot, after an unsuccessful one ;)

Glad it worked out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spud37:
May be a dumb question but ROOT_M919UVUAMDL.zip. Is the stock ROM rooted? I need to delete the ROM I have installed and want to go back to just having rooted stock. However since I already have CWM installed I am hoping to find a flashable ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
No. It is a method by which you can Root the stock firmware.

If you would like to go back to Rooted stock, I suggest;

- downloading the Samsung Stock Firmware

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-M919&details=Galaxy_S_4_T-MOBILE

- using ODIN to install the stock Firmware, which will bring your S4 back to Stock.

- use CF-AUTO-ROOT by Chainfire.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005

(See post 3 in the link above)

- install custom recovery if desired.

You will now have your S4 with Stock ROM, Rooted.

Prior to the above, flash a Nandroid, just in case ;)

**An alternative to flashing the Stock Firmware would be to flash the stock ROM, if one is available. This would retain Root and your custom recovery**
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spud37:
The issue being that I already have a custom recovery installed, I would prefer just to flash a ROM. I would normally go with another custom ROM, but it doesn't seem like there are many that are completely stable or have everything working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Please see my post above, marked with an asterisk*

Update:

This may be what you're looking for ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261013

Edit:

As per the op in the link above, you have to have the Official tar installed.

Looks like you'd still have to flash the stock firmware as per my other post.

As a note, I'm running INFAMOUS S4 ROM v2.6.1 with the v2.0 Kernel which is very stable. V3.0 ROM with updated kernel are available, which I haven't flashed yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cliess:
thx
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] servel20:
Thank you so much, i had tried other methods but this one worked perfect.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ermmanuel:
Thank you for your help on how to root my s4 didnt have any problems used OUGHS recovery and superSU.zip not having any problems :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Stan42:
Any success?

I just got a TMobile S4, and Im hitting this exact issue with odin - did you ever find a solution? (Ive tried multiple times on different USB ports - no success)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bob Hodges:
you should use chainfires root http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Stan42:
This worked perfectly - many thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bob Hodges:
;) youre welcome
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crxdc:
Sorry I was not near any computers for a few days. I see you got it to work. Awesome. I also go it to work all I had to do was change to a different USB port and I got it working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nakien:
Meh couldnt get this to work for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
As has been mentioned in previous posts, try CF-AUTO-ROOT by Chainfire:

Edited Link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005

**See Post #3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] SNAKESMR:
exelente post y muy util gracias
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RanbirS:
I watch this video on Youtube, and follow all the steps.

I could not find Triangle Away (does the root suppose to install this or not?).

I do have root access (i found app called SuperUser), so I do not need triangle away right?

many thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] caddillac78:
thanks alot

This worked or me the first time i now have root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KeYStonEKnighT:
I Love You

I just made this account so I could say I love you for this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ArgentSun:
I was having some annoying issues with Odin, so I thought I'd share my (silly) problem and its fix. Odin would hang on SetupConnection (after hitting [Start]) for a couple of minutes and then terminate the process, ultimately resulting in nothing being flashed. After much reading, downloading and trying different root archives, and even taking the battery out of my phone, it turned out that my problem was this: I hadn't restarted my computer after installing the Samsung drivers... Restarted and everything went as smooth as jazz.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hitman818:
I have a problem. Im trying to root my cousing phones, but whenever I flash a recovery image through odin and its successful, and then when I go to recovery it just goes to the stock recovery. I tried everything. I tried on a different computers, usb ports, odin3.07, odin1.85, nothing works. Installed the drivers, and enabled usb debugging. Can anyone help? I tried the same method on my phone and it worked. I was on uvuamdl, and so was he.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bob Hodges:
forget about this thread, get into download mode, flash stock firmware with odin. use cf auto root http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005 , follow directions, dont worry about triangle away, it will confuse you, voila, youre rooted. learn about triangle away after youre done rooting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
You may be holding the buttons (Power & Vol. up) too long.

Release the buttons the second you see the custom recovery prompt in blue letters on the upper left of screen.

Edit:

I think holding the buttons too long may just reboot the phone. I forgot as its been awhile since I held them too long.

Installed the Recovery again.

If TWRP, install 2502
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ArgentSun:
You can't really hold the buttons too long - it's pretty obvious went the phone boots up into download mode, and still noticeable enough when it starts recovery. At least on an S4 I don't see how anyone could hold them for too long as long as they are looking at the screen...

[MENTION=2812004]hitman818[/MENTION], have you tried different recoveries too? I can't imagine why the phone would boot into the stock one :-\
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
When entering Recovery mode, it's very easy to hold the buttons too long, which will Reboot the device if you don't release them quickly as I described.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mr Ian B:
If you are rooted already, get free quick boot from market and you will have an option to take you to recovery directly.

Ian B
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gingson:
If you are rooted download GooManager and it will load a recovery automatically.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RanbirS:
nevermind. I got it now. I was bit confused. I got it. Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThunderNoodle:
Thanks, rooted and ready to rock now! :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] imr@n:
quick question

Hi everyone, i have a quick question. So I followed the instructions on this thread and successfully rooted my S4. i have been using it for a few weeks and it's working great.

Now I didn't really do the following mentioned in OP:

***Update - You can now flash a source-compiled TouchWiz kernel that may better fit your needs here. It is compiled off of the MDL defconfig instead of MDB, but using MDB source.

1) What is the advantage of using the above kernel?

2) Can / Should I flash it on top of the current root configuration that was obtained after following this thread?

Thanks in advance for the clarification.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] crazyng:
thank you

i've seached for a long time !!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] realrickjames:
I'm in the same spot here. I know the high-level answer is "Flash this if you want to have a non-SetUID restricted kernel compatible with the May 7th OTA - M919UVUAMDL and you don't want to flash the old boot.img which is done in my root thread," but I'm low-level and don't exactly get what this means for general use (and/or future updates/features/etc.).

Thanks in advance for any layman-termed insight.

**EDIT: Further explanation here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41242393&postcount=5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AUSTIN3:16:
Everything worked great! Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skitts:
Thank You It Worked For Me :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shengwang917:
hi, im looking to install the Wicked 5.1 costume ROM, do i need to do this first?

THANKS IN ADVANCE

t-mobile S4 sgh-m919, UVUAMDL
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] numb3r5z:
Thanks! I am new to rooting and this has definitely helped me a bunch! :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrbmg:
Really appreciate it bud! Easy as it gets.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwcurry83:
Happy to now be rooted rather easily thanks to this thread ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] numb3r5z:
Yes, you do need root to flash any custom rom. Rooting would be your first step, your second step would be to make sure you have the OUDHS recovery before any flashing. To check, you can power off your device and hold the vol up, menu, and power all together and after vibration release power but continue holding vol up and menu, and you should see a recovery menu with a penguin. Then you know u have OUDHS and u can reboot. Your third step would be to download the Wicked ROM zipped, save it to your SD card via cable, and power off and boot into recovery (like before) and this time backup your rom just in case anything goes wrong. After all is said and done, wipe your data/factory reset, and then flash from zip and choose the wicked zip and voila :victory:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shengwang917:
Thanks for the reply, yeah rooted first then installed the wicked rom, . I'm using TWRp 2.6 tho
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
If you're going to use TWRP, I suggest you install TWRP 2.5.0.2.

There have been issues with 2.6.0.0, so since you are installing the ROM for the first time, the install may go smoother with 2.5.0.2.

You probably used Goo Manager which installs the latest version of TWRP.

I've been using TWRP 2.5.0.2 without issue for months.

Anyway, just a suggestion which may help to avoid possible issues.

Edit:

This may help you out ;)

Here's the TWRP 2.5.0.2 file:

https://hotfile.com/dl/230303459/7ce1553/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.2-jfltexx.tar.html

Install with ODIN.

Steps to follow........

Method #1 -

Place file in PDA box*

Uncheck all other boxes.

Press start.

When installation is complete, unplug usb cord and pull the battery.

Insert the battery but Don't turn on the phone.

Place phone in Recovery mode via the Power + Volume up buttons.

Method #2 -

The other way I've read to install TWRP Recovery is:

Place the TWRP 2.5.0.2 tar in the PDA box*

Check the auto reboot box and f time reset box.

Start the installation and let the phone reboot.

I believe the above method is the method of choice, but sometimes the Recovery doesn't take, so Method #2 above is recommended.

Here is an explanation why:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41166759&postcount=28
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shengwang917:
Actually if I want to change the custom recovery to something else can I still use this method? Even with a custome rom already installed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Yes. Use ODIN as described above ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shengwang917:
Yeah TWRp 2.6 froze couple times at startup, scared me both times since I'm new at this lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shengwang917:
Ok, flashed the Oudhs recovery, reflashed Infamous s4, working better now, the dual camera is not freezing anymore =).. I thought that rom came with Google photosphere, I guess not it's not there.

Thanks for the advice
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ciezfiah:
Galaxy S4 t-mobile M#-SGH M919 M919UVUAMDL

hey im really interested in learning to root my S4

i have a mac computer, and for some reason by reading multiple reviews it seems that my phone which build number M919UVUAMDL

has problems in rooting.

What do i need to do correctly to get things started.

following threads for days and youtube videos but i cant seem to find a solution,i always come across another post that someone tried and failed.

is this because my phone is updated before rooting? and that i have a mac?

i really need links to further review the things i need to do in this situation. thanks everyone for the help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Welcome! :)

Fastest method:

Borrow a pc and root with CF-AUTO-ROOT by Chainfire :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005

If you need to use your Mac, I found this. Please watch thoroughly though as I didn't view the video, but the source is usually reputable in my experience. I'm not sure if this is for the M919., but hopefully will lead you on the right path. I'll link to anything else that may be helpful.

Plus I'm not certain the S4 can be rooted with a MAC, and if so, may not be simple task, as I thought remember reading something about this on xda. I'll look around.

http://www.howtomakeonline.org/8suPWMoneyqulS5q/How-to-Root-Galaxy-S4-on-Mac-OSX!.html

Update:

I found this on xda. This may be very helpful.

I'm sure someone will chime in on this thread re more specifics.

Until then, maybe head over to this thread where you can post questions you have and get specific answers from many who are using a Mac hopefully:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252248