yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
When you obtain root access you still need to install an app like superSU to manage permissions for each individual root app and you have to let it grant root permissions to each of those root apps. Have you made it that far yet?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wingzfly:
Yeah, I've tried to install super su (by Chains) and also tried to install the clockwork mod version, but both of them hang when I'm trying to install them. I've downloaded them from the app store and tried to install. Maybe I have to install it from recovery somehow?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tankrat:
If your having this much trouble with root then download & Odin the stock ROM from here follow the instructions.

Once the phone has booted up, turn it off and Odin CF-Auto-Root again from a new download.

This should fix you root issue.

I recommend installing TWRP for a recovery. you can do that by installing "GOO manager" from the play store.

Once you get it open then press your menu button and click on install open recovery script.

Goodluck bub and let us know if you get you phone fixed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
I am not 100% sure on this but you may need to install superSU from your external SD card while in recovery. That worked for me and I am pretty sure I read that in the instructions somewhere.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wingzfly:
That worked, lalec! Thanks for the help!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Versed:
Perfect, works like a charm.

Thank you worked like a charm installed twrp, great work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Thibor69:
One last post before I Root my SG4........

Just to sum it up .... I want to:

1) UnRoot

2) Run a Custom Recovery ( CWM )

3) RUn a Custom ROM / Kernel

4) Be able to reset the flash counter when needed

SO CAN I DO THIS:

1) Run chainFires Auto-Root ( Yes I know it will not instal CWM )

2) Run Triangle Away ( See Bellow )

3) Boot to stock recovery do a Nandroid backup of Stock

4) Flash CWM 6.x.x.x

5) Flash Custom ROM and possibly Kernel

I am sure the above is correct right ?? BUT,

I don't really understand what Triangle Away does.

I read that Samsung is counting how many times we

1) Flash a ROM or Kernel

2) Does Triangle Away reset this counter for us ??

3) Can I run Triangle Away anytime I want ??

4) What are the consequences of not using Triangle Away .. my counter will keep growing and then what ?

Thank you guys !! Chain I am donating for you after payday buddy.

Thibor
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
You have the Triangle Away step out of order. It is only needed if you are restoring to stock so you can get warranty exchange or service or to receive updates from your carrier while still on stock ROM. If you flash a custom ROM and keep it updated you won't need system updates from your carrier.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] playya:
[MENTION=2382301]Thibor69[/MENTION] - the true issue is that you have not rooted it as of yet. And with rooting it and following the directions you will see what most of the things you question are used for. With regards to Triangle Away some people do not like to see their Flash counter go up. By factory standards its at 1 and when some flashing is done the counter starts to go up. Also this is a clear indication of tampering when viewed by a phone tech.

I understand things may seem unclear but have you gone to Triangle Away xda page? One thing I know for sure is that Chainfire makes all his app or programs easy for the user to understand. Take a moment and simply read his thread over... Then get to flashing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] frankth3frizz:
I auto rooted at first before I wanted to install a custom rom. I tried installing a twrp and I kept having issues of the root getting undone for some reason. I had to resort to odin reflash stock then root(this method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2268880 ) then flash new rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] unk2009:
Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Please don't quote an entire first post like that. Its a tad cumbersome for people reading on the xda app.

No biggie.

Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] darren.wlsn1:
actually second time he did it.......

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41803581&postcount=6
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] syn3rgyz:
just bought this phone to replace my S2. Tried rooting using this method and ended up soft bricking it and unable to return to stock. Tried everything for around 2 hours until I came across a video telling me to try a different USB cable (I was using the S2 cable from my old phone before). This fixed the problem and I was able to return to stock.

Just a heads up if anyone else encounters the same problem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
This is a common cause of many issues, one which is often overlooked ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] stivelio:
Google Play store not working

I rooted my brand new s4 using this method and play store stopped working after rooting. Unable to update any apps . Please help !!

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Actually I just realized that wifi stopped working after rooting and hence the above problem. Is there a wifi problem with this root method?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Rooting should have no impact on WiFi or the play store.

To fix the play store try going into the app manager in settings and clearing the cache for Google play. If that doesn't work clear the data too. See if that fixes it.

As for the WiFi I don't see how rooting could possible be related to WiFi problems. Did you change the ROM after rooting?

Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] stivelio:
Play store is working on data connection. Wifi doesn't show any errors while connecting but it's just not working. I haven't flashed anything yet. Just rooted the phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Maybe go into Recovery, and Wipe Cache & Dalvik Cache.

I don't know if it'll help, but it sometimes is the protocol to fix other issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
So WiFi is the only thing that is not working?

Are you positive it worked right before rooting?

The only thing this rooting process does it install a recovery and flash super user in as a system app, then install the original recovery. It doesn't do anything else. And nothing is related to WiFi.

You can always use Odin to flash the stock ROM again. It will wipe all your data but you can use titanium backup to save it all now that you are rooted. They start over with rooting again.

Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] stivelio:
Well I flashed Google edition ROM and Wi-Fi seems to be working now. Weird !!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrdreamers:
im on cm nightly 10.1 rom if i flash back to stock using this method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=43626238#post43626238, will i be able to root it again?:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Yes.

Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] starscalling:
hey it's important to remember to use a samsung cable for this.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] darren.wlsn1:
actually they suck and i highly recommend NOT using one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] whytechapel_x:
What do you recommend?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] darren.wlsn1:
i only use blackberry usb cables...lol i know there blackberry but there only good thing they ever made and i never once had a issue with them. ebay has them cheap all the time. oh i used htc cables too but usually BB

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Micro...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item27bf49999f
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] atlman28:
Mac user without bootcamp or pc

Is there a way to install this using a mac using terminal? Is there a link to ODIN for Mac? I do not have access to a windows pc and I need root. Could someone please point me in the right direction? Thank you in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Paten:
How to root ANY Qualcomm Galaxy S4 on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu

Edit: Nevermind. This only works on the MDC rom. Not MDL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] atlman28:
Yeah, I read and reread that thread about 25 times last night to make sure that it was not possible. I even went as far as trying to use a virtual machine, but had no luck. I couldn't get ODIN to recognize the device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tikoracer:
Hello [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] I'm sorry to bother you and I know this is not the right place to ask, but I don't know where else to go for help, I have a S4 and I'm having a hard time getting some custom roms to work, they installed successfully but when they are about finishing loading for the first time, it reboots the device itself everytime without any luck to get into the Samsung home screen. So some senior members on this forum suggested me to format or fully wipe the internal memory, maybe something is corrupted or files are affecting new rom installations.

So, if you have any recommendation on how I can fully wipe my internal memory without bricking the device I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shawn:
Reboot into recovery, wipe internal SD. Or try removing your external card if you have one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
So as not to clutter Chainfire's thread, I'm linking my answer, which can be found in post #3000 in the Infamous S4 ROM thread, where your original inquiry began.

I also see that you've successfully flashed the ROM using a different kernel, so a device wipe won't be necessary. But you'll have the information as a reference ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43930090&postcount=3000
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kowalskijarek:
Help

I am new to the galaxy g4 and I have a question.

I have SGH-M919 UVUAMDL and I would like to flash Wicked room what should I do?

1 / root using CF-Auto-Root

2 / Install the CWM

and ............

Flash room

or

Flash Karnel and later room

Thanks in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Steps sound right.

Regarding the ROM, if the ROM is M919 specific, it would already include the Kernel. If the ROM is not M919 specific, like for the i9505 which can be flashed to the M919, you would need to flash an M919 specific kernel. This can be done during the same recovery session by putting the 2 zips in cue if using TWRP 2.5.0.2. I don't know if other Recoveries let you cue the zips. If the ROM includes an M919 specific kernel, you can flash other Kernels at your leisure.

You also need to flash an M919 specific modem if the ROM is for the i9505. Usually the ROMs don't include the modem, and whatever modem you have installed will be retained. But you have to check the ROM to be sure.

For the record, I'm running the Infamous S4 3.6 ROM w/ BioShock 1.0 Kernel and the TWRP 2.5.0.2 Recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] samuraix20:
Anymore wifi issue?

Hey all. I thought to ask if anyone has had any wifi issue. I want to root to get rid of some certain bloatware and be able to use Sticky Mount but don't want to risk losing wifi as my workplace has terrible phone reception and connecting to their wifi is the only way for me to make and receive calls (I use wifi calling), among other things. Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
The Infamous S4 ROM removes much of the bloatware and retains Wifi, Wifi calling, etc.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2264932

There are other ROMs that I believe remove bloatware and retain Wifi, but I'm running the above so I'm more familiar with it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] samuraix20:
Thanks for the quick reply back but I mean losing wifi via rooting it, not from installing a ROM, as I've search up post on this thread noting about wifi issues after rooting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] eggnoodle:
rooted 2 T-Mobile phones using this method and no wifi issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
I've used Chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT a couple of times without issue, and Wifi has worked fine each time.

Not sure why you are having a Wifi issue.

Most likely a conflict with a setting, app, gremlins :D of which their origin sometimes is never known, download, etc.

To rule out most of the above possibilities, maybe:

- Full Wipe

- ODIN Samsung Stock Firmware

- Root again

Edit:

Ah, I thought you were losing Wifi capability when Rooting, but I see that's not the case.

You're just inquiring if you'll still retain Wifi and/or there are any Wifi conflict issues after Rooting. As mentioned, I've never experienced any Wifi issues after Rooting ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] slayergreg:
Sorry if I sound like a noob but how can I install a cudtom rom thriugh this method like whst steps?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Install Custom Recovery via ODIN

Download ROM

Check md5 checksum to make sure file and download match.

Make a Nandroid backup prior to flashing ROM

Full wipe in Recovery

Flash ROM zip in Recovery.

Wipe cache & dakvik cache

Reboot Some

Some Custom ROMs Root Root your device.

I have TWRP 2.5.0.2 Custom Recovery installed:

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

I'm running Infamous S4 4.0 ROM with Bioshock 1.0 Kernel cooked in.]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2264932
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] slayergreg:
so I rooted have superuser everything works except I cant get custom recovery....do I have to flash through odin cause I tried installing through the clockwordmod app and it still shows I have stock recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tankrat:
You should be able to flash custom recovery the the stock one or you can use goo manager and install TWRP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kuruptnightmare:
Hmm. I keep getting database errors when I try to download. T_T. I'll try again when I get home from work I suppose. Anybody else having that issue at the moment?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] id10terrordfw:
Yup, and he appears to be on vacation. Anyone have a temporary mirror? Please PM me with it! (And of course anyone else who may need it)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vettz500:
Anyone who has this please PM me it also.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
I flashed Philz touch cwm version through Odin, Work great.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] boni7010:
please any can tellme what boxes need to be checked in odin or not checked in odin when before click the start button??? I know the repartition its not checked and of course PDA with the file its checked... but what more? please ???:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tankrat:
As the second post says that you quoted. PDA all you need checked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Nevermind.

I posted Recovery Installation instructions ;)

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I believe he also has to check Auto Reboot, as the device needs to auto reboot.

But as the tutorial states, DON'T check the repartition box.

Please see the following quote from the tutorial:

"NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process."

So if the device doesn't Root on the first attempt, and if needed, the 2nd flash doesn't Root, then the 3rd time you flash CF-AUTO-ROOT, don't check the Auto Reboot because you'll boot the device manually.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] boni7010:
thanks.. worked !! ..

ok.. just one question more.. did I need to install "Triangle away" ? why this question... well, Iam on Mexico, my phone was buy on USA but Iam not have warranty on this phone, because I buy used without any warranty....so never think to get my phone with TMobile for the warranty...

what I plan to do with this phone? well

1.-root the phone ( already do it ... thanks )

2.-[FIX][XPOSED][4.0+] Universal fix for "Master Key" + "Bug 9695860" vulnerabilities , install all the necessary files in this post to patch the Bug 9695860 , that its present today on my phone....

3.-then plan to return to stock "original stock firmware" because I only want to patch the bug and get my phone in original state....

then.. did you need to use triangle away? Iam afraid because I read in the post ( in triangle away post by chainfire) its dangerous and can brick my S4 tmobile phone ???

thanks:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Good to hear the install went well :)

Please read Triangle Away instructions more than once, as most people do, because it is very important to know what you are doing before you do it.

If anytime during the install you are uncertain of something, press Cancel and do not continue. Read the tutorial/op again and post any questions you may have after searching for the possible answer ;)

Device needs to be Rooted with the stock kernel installed for TA to work asoper the thread. It sets the counter in Bootloader to 0. Some devices don't, but read the Thread to be certain of anything I'm posting, as I'm posting from memory.

TA is used when you are ready to return your device for warranty, replacement or refund. Or if you want to sell it, if necessary.

If you're keeping the phone, using Triangle Away really isn't necessary, although you can install and use it if you want to.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] D200P13:
i did not get to change the options. they are grayed out. the only thing that was checked was the auto reboot but i couldnt change it.

im new to odin. where do i dl updates to it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshuaadude:
Just attempted this and the root was flawless!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
See post #2 for the How to regarding ODIN ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech9iner:
Not sure what I'm doing wrong but I did note..

"- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked"

So when I run the Odin on linux (openSUSE 12.3) via Wine included in the CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.zip file all the option checkboxes are grayed out anyway.. including the "Auto Reboot" button greyed out AND checked by default? Thats bit different in the 'if doesn't work' steps.

"- Wait for Android to boot"

Even with "Auto Reboot" button greyed out AND checked by default.. my S4 is not rebooting even after seeing the inferred success of instructions followed to the letter..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

..So.. I then tried the last resort below since my S4 is not rebooting as described to no avail.

Repeated above steps noting the "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)" implying completion.. then attempted to follow..

"If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process."

..WITH THE only caveat described above being THERE IS NO WAY to un-check the "Auto Reboot" box when running? Google Play installing SuperSU confirmed immediately no binary found either?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
What version of Odin are you using? Try v3.07 (latest version).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] D200P13:
thats what i checked on how to use it. it does not say anything regarding the options being unchangable.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
What version of Odin are you using? Try v3.07 (latest version) it let you check/uncheck the auto reboot.

The one package in here is older version.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] D200P13:
yea i used the packaged version. ill look for the 3.07 version. is there a homepage or main thread that has the updates?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
I got it here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cardenas5810:
Can we use treve mod wifi tethering just by rooting using this method?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
I don't see why not.

Working on GS4 here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2273401
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cardenas5810:
Yeah but the thing is everyone on that thread is using a custom rom. Last time i tried rooted stock tethering with treve mod, it game me errors. So just wondering how you guys are tethering with stock rooted with stock kernel.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
Have you tried one of the many "Wifi tether for root phone" from the play store?

The ROM I'm using on the GS4 has it built in but I've had good result with my other phones just using app from play store.

or this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2310850

Sorry for going off topic.:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Sending a pm

Let me know.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
No.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech9iner:
As shared above, using the Odin that was included with chainfire's CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.zip file?

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I have tried every last resort.. downloaded 3.0.7 Odin.. tried last resort pulling battery and booting to recovery.. all to the letter as described to no avail here on my new S4? any last resort plan b please?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nick.M.51988:
Ugh.

So I'm not a newbie when it comes to rooting devices... But for the life of me, I cant get this fu#kin phone to get root.

Farthest I've been able to get (Odin3 v3.07):

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

It sits until I pull the battery and wont move at all.

When I use Odin3-v1.85, It fails instantly:

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

WTH am I doing wrong?!?!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Try plugging your USB into a different port and also make sure all your drivers are installed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nick.M.51988:
Different ports, different computers, different operating systems. I'm completely stumped.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
See post #3 for the M919 download. It's at the beginning of the post.

The op explains the installation in detail.

If not already, you'll have to familiarize yourself with ODIN, etc.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] interaser:
I would advise to change the microsub cable! (samsung cables are not the best :( ) (I use the htc cable)

good luck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] halfcab123:
Same problem here, FAIL FAIL and MORE FAIL. The thing I don't understand is, this phone most assuredly has a locked bootloader, and are flashing a custom recovery to execute script from cache injection.. Either ODIN would fail due to unsigned partition or.. phone would go to bootloader warning screen on rebooting.. that's my theory .. so why does this post assume it should work.. ?

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Nevermind.. I guess I'm a #noob ? :( Tried again with another cable and worked fine. Never seen that happen before. Oh well not complaining too much. If you are getting failed on 1.85 odin, try another cable and port