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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondaboi20002:
So, I am good to go with flashing a new ROM and backing up, flashing a ROM using oudhs recovery just as if I were using ROM Managers own recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Yes your good ive used oudhs from the beginning
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondaboi20002:
Thank you very much! May I ask which rom u are using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Im running a tmobile rom called wicked. I dont have vzw. For roms hear cleanrom is always solid. Ive heard hyperdrive is solid as well. Flash em all and see what you like:)

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sean09232:
Does this tool wipe the internal storage
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Noremacam:
Does this app use the internet?

Does this tool require internet access, or lots of bandwidth? I have very limited internet at home.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Only to download it. Once downloaded. The onky other thing you need internet for is to update your samsung drivers if needed. The tool itself does not require internet access

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Doesn't work on my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
You on th me7 update?

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Nope.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kaiya_FL:
Will this method word with the VZW Developer Edition phone? Mine should be coming tomorrow so I'm trying to read up and prepare for some fun over the weekend doing this :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Well id love to troubleshoot any issues your having, but "it doesnt work" is pretty vague.

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
Its not work ing for me either when it says update supersu binaries. I went to the app on the phone and it says(there is no SU binary installed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
This is wat im getting. Im not on the me7 ota but this is wat I get after odin flash the md2 kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
I'm getting this. ...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
Your good. Just open su on your phone... Pick normal option when updating binaries and finish the tool

Edit-- and possibly Saturday or Friday night I may be able to help a few people root their phone via hangouts. As always tho, the disclaimer applies and im not responsible for your phone blowing up not working or a nuclear meltdown.

And I'm doing this on my spare time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
I don't get that option it says wen I go into supersu (there is no su binary installed)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Same for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
Did you both do the prepare for root option? Where it removes knox software and conflicting apps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
What do you mean?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
No I started from option 1. Should I do option 2 first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Same here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
No. I started from option 1. Should I start from option 2 first
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Same here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
No you did it right. Idk from here someone else would have to clarify. Sorry guys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
Do I have to have an sd card or sim card in for it to work? Cause I dont to avoid the ota but the phone is connected to wifi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
For those having issues redownload the toolkit and unzip it on your desktop. Then try again. Make sure your not pulling the run_me out if the folder and make sure nothing else comes out either. If its still not working ill rechech everything and reupload. Sorry so long to reply, been working on other root projects.

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Okay I will try again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
I got mine to work by completing resetting phone and then turn my anti virus software completely off and re-downloadin the tool and made sure I didn't have verify app checked and the one in developer options I also checked allow mocked location. When I did that it ran perfect. I ran it 4 times with no problems. Thanks for the tool:thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Okay I'm doing that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Didn't work. I get adb is outdated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
What location did you download from?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
From the beginning of this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] babydollnyroch:
cwm not flashed

had to unroot for testing but rooted again with this tool but cwm did not flash properly. How can I install cwm recovery from the device itself? Thanks,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
Download goo manager in the playstore
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] elliwigy:
damnit.. I just got phone yesterday and while I was in the store it updated to me7. so now I cant use this method :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] babydollnyroch:
I have downloaded rom manager but it wont reboot into recovery. I want cwm back when I hold power button and hit restart and then get 4 ootions for reboot. Do you know how I can do this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] elliwigy:
did you unroot device after upgrading to me7? maybe you cant get it back lol but im new so iuno.. im on me7 n I kno I cant get cwm due to locked bootloader atm

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if you want reboot options and are rooted try quick boot from play store
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
The 4 way reboot options is build into the roms.Try switching roms

Sent from my Galaxy S4 that's in Hyperdrive
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
How do you fix adb outdated?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
I got it to work. Used another cpu. Worked great. First thing I did was freeze sdm... Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SO_dank:
Ok so here we go fingers crossed..

Ok that was retarted easy.. seriously ... I always work myself up and read everything a million times and did the same here.. Since i bought the phone outright and was lucky enough to have an issue where it was returned for a non me7 model I was nervous... This was awsome.. and super easy.. Once I get done paying the CC bills for my new phone ..might be a while lol.. I owe you a fine scotch as it is a gentlemans drink and well deserved. As for any fears anyone might have rest assured it is a step by step and super easy..... just take your time (except when you make sure you select always) and give the batch time to run after hitting enter in between steps.. Fine job sir! fine job! Ohhh and if your phone is not recognized it is always the nonmanufacturer cable or try a different usb.. burn it into your head, its like rebooting windows xp to fix a problem lol. Thanks again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericstephani:
No Problems

Just did this and it worked fine. Very clear and easy to follow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aztheroth:
have a question. how do I remove the custom padlock boot screen after rooting?

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shawnten:
use triangle away app. it worked for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tarheelbuc:
Wow, very easy tutorial..thank you very much.

One question, I got the 32gb today...it started to dl the ota update as soon as I turned it on so, stopped that and used the tool to root and install the recovery without a flaw.

Do I need to do anything or worry any longer about the OTA update from Verizon..ie remove or freeze or block something or am I "good"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
Thank you!

Just picked up the S4 earlier this afternoon. Used this tool and followed the instructions! Now I'm rooted and lookin' to flash a custom ROM! Thank you so much!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mjdavis871:
People totally ocd over this...it doesn't matter that the padlock is there... The phone still works. Lol

Sent from my Eclipsed Galaxy SIV
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
For some reason I can't boot into recovery. It show at the corner in blue saying "Recovery Booting" or something, but then it reboots and it goes back to the home screen. Is there another method to boot into recovery. I chose to install CWM from this package.

Also, I was thinking about installing CWM from ROM Manager over the one that was installed here. Can I do that without messing anything up?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
OK here's the dumb question of the day, how do I know if I have the me7 update?

DUH! told you it was a dumb question. I found the answer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Just picked up S4's for the Wife and I and quickly checked to see what version it was. After confirming, I used this tool to root. Much thanks for the tool. I could have done it the long way, but this made it easier and saved me some time. Thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
If on stock will this wipe data?

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igacek:
No it won't wipe the data if you root or install a custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Harleydroid:
I just want to say your tool has made my s4 experience better. I also soft bricked my phone today and used your software to help get back into recovery. Anyone flashing back and forth between 4.2.2 and 4.3 make sure you always go into developer settings and give AdB and apps root on 4.3 Roms before updating them. I updated CM 10.2 today and totally got stuck in a bootloop. Took me all day to fix my phone. Lesson learned I guess.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wendemixda:
The process goes to the point where I have to check tar file in ODIN but I cant see any tar file in ODIN. What am i supposed to check?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royredman:
does this tool unlock the bootloader? (assuming im on the non ME7 OTA version)

and if so, How would I know that its unlocked or what step would unlock it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
No. Just root & custom recoveries. Only Developer edition on Verizon has unlocked bootloader. The MDK retail version had the Loki'd workaround but no bootloader unlock.

Sent from my Hyperdriven Vzw Dev Edition Galaxy S4 with Tapatalk 4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
If people would just post the info, the next group won't have to wait for the info...

So for the people who don't, can't, or won't search: Here's all the info you need if you screwed up your phone.

If you can get into Odin mode (volume down + power @ a power off state) download the appropriate package for what you need to accomplish. if you locked up in mdk, grab mdk. if in me7, grab me7.

If you were on mdk and messed up a recovery install or kernel install download the mdk kernel odin package or the mdk recovery Odin package.

the all in one root and recovery package below only works on mdk.

the root exploit for me7 does not include a custom recovery. no flashing mods or roms.

ME7 root exploit:

**Note** even with root you still can't get a custom recovery and therefore cannot flash roms or mods

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2380325

All things MDK:

separate Odin packages for anything you could have messed up. both in tar and Odin executables.

http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (SCH-I545)/

All in one MDK root and recovery tool:

Enjoy

sent from my vzw MIUIv5 gs4

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For the people who don't, can't, or won't search: Here's all the info you need if you screwed up your phone.

If you can get into Odin mode (volume down + power @ a power off state) download the appropriate package for what you need to accomplish. if you locked up in mdk, grab mdk. if in me7, grab me7.

If you were on mdk and messed up a recovery install or kernel install download the mdk kernel odin package or the mdk recovery Odin package.

the all in one root and recovery package below only works on mdk.

the root exploit for me7 does not include a custom recovery. no flashing mods or roms.

ME7 root exploit:

**Note** even with root you still can't get a custom recovery and therefore cannot flash roms or mods

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2380325

All things MDK:

separate Odin packages for anything you could have messed up. both in tar and Odin executables.

http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (SCH-I545)/

All in one MDK root and recovery tool:

sent from my vzw MIUIv5 gs4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royredman:
Can I install TWRP onto my Verizon Galaxy S4? In the Batch file (Run Me) it said that it was only for AT&T phones, so I wimped out and used Clockwork Recovery instead
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PhoenixWing94:
Thanks! Just got my phone, now I can use it with full root control :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rebretz000:
you are the man. just used it and its awesome. I was not in the right state of mind to try myself tonight. long work day and beer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Erievon:
Worked awesome, thanks!

One problem I had was when Odin would load, it wasn't picking up the phone (Even though the tool showed daemon starting successfully). After many reboots, trying all the usb ports and such, what I finally did was exit out of Odin (while phone still in download mode) go into the tool folder, right click odin and run as administrator. After this, total success!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sheldor1967:
Thanks! I got there eventually!

Came from HTC devices and am learning Odins ways...Backing up so I can flash a Rom! Woot!

Thanks!!!:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ilinimud:
Ok so, I have ran the program, rooted, updated SU binaries. Next step in recovery, but i want to use TWRP and it says ATT only. Can i just exit out and install it on here? Or do i need to finish running the toolkit?

EDIT: Saw in the thread TWRP is ok to use, but it wont run for me. Toolkit screen only says daemon started after choosing to install it. Sitting dormant 10 plus minutes now

EDIT #2: Finally installed it, took forver and i got impatient i guess.

I chose Step 7 (Reboot Download) and now /Im stuck at the screen with the Android and it says Downloading....do not turn off target. Now what do i do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Moved
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joey3002:
what did you do for this? it is happening to me as well. Plus when I boot now into the rom (that I already configured) it just sits at the broken lock screen.

this sucks.. first night with the phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
Read here. Seems 2.6.0.0 has issues, use 2.5.0.2. Sorry. I copied the post content from another thread and it didn't include the links.

Just made the TWRP 2.6.0.0 zip. Flashed it myself to make sure it works.

Note: I dont recommend flashing twrp 2.6.0.0 unless you knew what you're doing and have a way to restore a recovery. If you do install it you may get stuck on the teamwin blue screen the next time you reboot recovery. Don't freak out, just hold menu + power button for ~15 seconds and the device will shut down. Reboot and it should reboot to twrp this time, without getting stuck on the splash screen

ClockworkMod 6.0.3.2 Touch zip here

ClockworkMod 6.0.3.6 Touch zip here

TWRP 2.5.0.2 zip here

TWRP 2.6.0.0 zip here

TWRP 2.6.3.0 zip here

(9/09/13) Edit: Added TWRP 2.6.0.0

(9/17/13) Edit: Added TWRP 2.6.3.0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joey3002:
Thanks for that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
YW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Mods please delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beerister:
Struggling with Root

I'm not sure what totally obvious thing I'm missing is but when I try to do this, I get to the recovery screen. Tell ODIN to flash and I get a failed on ODIN with a bunch of small red letters on my screen (sorry, I need glasses and can't read them until my kids come home...<sigh>)

Verizon, 4.2.2, jdq39.i545vrumdi1

developer mode enabled, adb recognizes device, trust unknown sources checked (not that it matters) and frankly I'm not sure what other info is useful to debugging this.

All I really need is root but it seems you have to do root AND recovery. If someone can point me to the "root only" thread (looked and can't seem to find) that would work as well.

Thoughts for a blind newb? :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
This is for build MDK. You're on MI1. Look for Root De La Vega.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beerister:
thanks!

<sit's in corner, contemplates life.>

Yup... newb at work here. The worst part was I had found the De La Vega root early but forgot about it.

Thanks! :o

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Strat87:
So is there an easy custom recovery for MI1? Just started looking but would appreciate the help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
No. You can not install a custom recovery on anything past MDK.

The OP needs to change this to say that rather than saying that this installer doesn't work on ME7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evolishesh:
Is there a way to root the newest update 4.3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
Look five posts up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] maxirk:
I tried this method but I have this on the first step: Secure magiccode check fail : boot

I've read about that there's root problems with JDQ39.I545VRUAME7 - but is there a different root method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
This is the root method for MDK. It specifically states in the first post ," DO NOT RUN IF YOU ARE ON NEW ME7 OTA UPDATE!". There are root methods for all build versions. Spend some time searching and reading. You'll find it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] maxirk:
I found http://www.andromods.com/root-unlock/new-rooted-vzw-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-on-vruame7-baseband.html

riker147 but

It's written in August 6, 2013 - is there any news about this. Is it possible to install Custom Recovery now?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
No. You're only option is Safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] maxirk:
Wow http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-for-verizon-galaxy-s4-on-build-vruame7/ root and installing CWM http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-r...on-att-or-verizon-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sch-i545/ :laugh: I'll do it tomorrow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
Those tutorials look pretty old, but good luck anyway.

If it was me, I would start here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2381382
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] steveojp:
Stupid question..how do I know if I have the latest OTA? So I know not to use this method. I'm on 4.4 if that helps at all.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lmmohr4:
What is so confusing to us nubees is that the LATEST update (4.3) is MJ7. As you pointed out, "ON NEW ME7 OTA UPDATE!" in opener is very confusing. (or am I missing something?)

Patiently awaiting MJ7 exploit...

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What is so confusing to us nubees is that the LATEST update (4.3) is MJ7. As you pointed out, "ON NEW ME7 OTA UPDATE!" in opener is very confusing. (or am I missing something?)

Patiently awaiting MJ7 exploit...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
any ideas??

The no wipe tar works, goes through all the steps and then freezes and shuts off half way through the boot animation. Then when powered back on it cuts off at the samsung logo. No recovery of any kind, only download mode. Any chance maybe I got a bad download?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jsminnis:
Sorry guys but I have a few questions that i can't seem to find the answer to.

What I would like to do is get my phone back like when it was new and rooted/recovery. I am on mdk and have been since the begining, Also I have philz recovery on my phone right now. My phone has been acting up lately, For example, recovery telling me I'm not rooted every time I boot from recovery, and it also ask me to disable recovery flash. Then, I have installed some aosp roms and it won't have a signal, or I will get a smartcard manager force close.

Basically, I was hoping to fix some of these errors by odining back to stock/rooted/recovery. Can this tool do that for me. And, can I use this tool even if my build says mj7 because of the rom I'm running.

Thanx in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThePieMonster:
In Odin after I hit start and it does its thing it says FAIL at the top in red.

<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> boot.img
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
So I'm going to ask a simple question...what base are you?

safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThePieMonster:
MI1 - following the de la vaga method instead.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
the the first page of this thread the OP says "do not use if you are ME7".................M11 is essentially ME7.

why did you think you could use this? This root method was base probably on MDK and the loki's bootloader exploit

the are other root methods and there is NO bootloader unlocking since MDK
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThePieMonster:
Well no where did I see/know that ME7 was like M11

I think you meant to say "there are other root methods that have NO...". Cause I couldn't understand that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
firmware releases follow a particular format.

MDK was the last firmware that had an exploit where it coul;d be Loki'd

since ME7 that exploiut has been closed

there are literally 100's of post concerning this

I suggest at this time you step back and do some serious research on this. MI1 CAN NOT be rooted thru this method.

the ONLY option to you IF your intent is to run custom ROM is SAFESTRAP

you will have to ODIN your phone back to stock MI1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThePieMonster:
So this isn't going to work then. I just got this phone and its still on the stock Ml1 baseband.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487142
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
what are your intentions? are you rooting to run a custom ROM? The root method in this thead aint going to work for you. Does your phone boot up normal?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThePieMonster:
Ya my phone is like a new phone. Just set it up and sent a few texts. Boots up normal, says the logo, verizon logo, lock screen. My old S4 I rooted using a previuos MDK method (I guess) and I just wanted a phone that was rooted so I could use like titanium Backup and stuff. Never got into custom ROMs or anything. Just the apps that require "root access".

Edit:Just checked and my old S4 was a MDK, current one is Ml1.

Also the phone has a SW update from the OTA. I just postponed it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThePieMonster:
Well I just went and tried that method I was talking about in my previous post and I'm happy to say that I have a rooted S4 (Ml1)! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
glad it all worked out....too many try to do what is not possible
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
I asked the author of the OP to fix this to say MDK only.. Sadly, that was ignored, so this sits there as a trap for the unsuspecting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calemus:
any1 have a currently working means to load CM, or pacman?

nothing is able to load to my i545 because of "E: signature verification failed"

i have tryed many things many times

this is always the 1 thing stopping me

already hard bricked 1 time,, needing something that works
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
What build are you on?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calemus:
jss15j.i545_4.3_0010
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
I mean MDK, ME7, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calemus:
how where do i find this data?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
In system settings>about phone, don't look at baseband version. Also, do you have CWM, TWRP, or Safestrap installed?