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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicholi2789:
First I just wanted to say thanks for putting together this tool and simplifying the process for us. Your work is appreciated. It.worked flawlessly for me. Pretty simple root process really, especially compared to the Galaxy S3 on 4.1.1.

However, I do have the custom and padlock symbol on the first boot screen. I searched this thread and got mixed responses on whether or not that is normal. It isn't affecting anything as far as I can tell, SU binaries updated just fine and I am able to do everything normally.

Is the custom symbol normal? And also, is it normal that every time I go to reboot system from TWRP I get the "root permissions messed up, wanna fix them?" prompt? I hit no every time as it says in the OP but is it supposed to do it EVERY time I reboot from recovery?

I am no novice to the Android system. I have spent the last 6 months or so modifying my Galaxy S3 in every way possible. hehe. I'm just being ultra cautious with my shiny new GS4.

Thanks for your hard work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Your experience is the same as mine. Without a true bootloader unlock there will always be little quirks to put up with. But its worth it in my opinion

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicholi2789:
Alright cool, thanks, at least I know it's not just mine that's doing it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] iamtherizzle:
I always seem to have this issue when I first attempt to root a new phone. It never works the first time!:silly: I'm getting all the way to Odin, but it doesn't show my phone as connected, even though it's gone into download mode as prompted through the tool. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicholi2789:
Well this may seem an obvious question but I'm not sure how experienced you are. You have adb installed and the LATEST Samsung drivers on your computer?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] iamtherizzle:
I do have adb installed. I used Odin to root my S3. When I connected my phone it downloaded drivers automatically. I assume they're the lastest.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicholi2789:
I would try using a different USB cord and a different port on your computer. I've had the problem alot with mine where it would be sorta erratic in it's connection. I use the thicker LG cables, they don't seem to break as easily. You'd be surprised how sometimes it just something simple like this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] iamtherizzle:
nicholi you ole dog! That did the trick! I was skeptical at first, but a different usb cord worked. You are the man! I would never have thought of that.

Thanks!

Rizz
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] twillet50:
how long does this sit on "downloading"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicholi2789:
Haha. Good to hear man, it kinda sounded like it to me. Like i said I've had that problem before. Glad I could help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicholi2789:
That's download mode. It's supposed to be like that. When you see the downloading message that means your in download mode and ready to flash software with Odin. It will sit like that until your battery dies or you flash something with Odin. To get out of it just hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until it reboots.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] halfemt:
32GB version

Verizon just released the 32GB version of the S4, which I plan to buy in a couple weeks when I'm eligible to upgrade. Would there be any problem using this tool to root it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicholi2789:
There shouldn't be. I would just make sure your build and baseband are the same as the 16gb version. And the kernel version. If they are you should be fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rleonard55:
Worked like a charm the first time. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] retsnom:
Didn't work for me. SuperSU always refused to to update the binaries. Retried it several times and reflashed back to stock every time. I ended up rooting manually instead. Ironically, this easy root added 3 hours. I'm glad to see it's working for the majority, though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scottusa2008:
Works perfectly (made sure to follow the directions) and with zero issues.

Thanks for the root tool compilation, made the process much easier and painless.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aford89:
Tried rooting and everything ran until it came to updating binaries. the App added the supersu app but when i go in im getting the binary issue "There is no SU binary installed, and superSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"

How can i fix this? or what do i need to do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Did you attempt to update binaries immediately after motochopper runs. Or did you flash mdk kernel back and then try? Also some ppl have advised they needed to go to the playstore to update the app before the binaries would update

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] starvenmarven:
Thanks work like a charm! Used my windows 8 pc with old HTC usb cable and didnt install the samsung drivers! No issues what so ever!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yankzfan007:
Same problem here!

---------- Post added at 10:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------

Here is a screenshot of what happens, when i try both manual or toolkit, this is the part that hangs me up... any help greatly appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
My Sammie is coming Wednesday. Would someone please tell me what build, baseband and kernel this works with?

Many thanks, coming from a Galaxy Showcase, really looking forward to the S4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RJV3:
Can you update the tool kit to include the new firmware just released today 7/9. The manual version is posted in the development section, but 1 click tool is so much easier.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rnd0209:
Ok so i can revert back to stock everything with the provided stock .tar file in the folder? Or is that for something else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
When I have time and enough ppl have confirmed no issues

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rnd0209:
Can i go back to stock with this tool? Where is the Stock Firmware? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RJV3:
You're the best. We are all just excited for the new firmware update. The tool kit worked great the first time around with no issues. Keep up the good work and thank you again!

Rooted S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saul1991:
Is the new update rootable? I was reading and most say its not.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
At this time no its not

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
Do you need root to install a custom recovery? Is is possible to just dd a recovery onto the device without rooting so I can flash a ROM. I love the phone, but hate touchwiz. I just got the damn thing today and was excited to throw something fun on it and start building my own ROMs soon hopefully.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AliceBToklas:
Stuck in prep for recovery step

Root step went fine so I proceeded to prep for recovery.

I proceed to get these messages...

THIS STEP WILL REMOVE SOME ITEMS THAT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS AFTER RECOVERYINSTALL

PRESS ENTER TO RETURN TO MAIN MENU

Press any key to continue . . .

Even after pressing enter nothing appears to be happening - for over 10 minutes now. I double checked the phone to be sure there was no prompt for anything there.

Anyone have any idea what I've done or how to proceed? Just a bit nervous to disconnect right now.

Oh, this is with a 32GB version in case that should matter. I'm on Win7.

EDIT: I finally killed the script and tried doing this manually and it appears to hang on the 'adb wait-for-device' step. This is after disconnecting the phone and rebooting it.

EDIT #2: Never mind. I just opened up a terminal on the phone and executed the commands from there for the prep step. Then when back to the all in one tool to install TWRP. All good now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] landale:
Thanks so much for this. Just got my S4 today to beat the new software that can't be rooted and this worked perfectly. In TWRP now loading up CM10.1 as we speak.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n4ogl:
Big FAIL for me at ODIN. What do I do?

It failed at the Odin window, with a big red "FAIL" in the first upper left box (the box immediately below was green). Here's the text from the window:

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

<ID:0/012> Added!!

<ID:0/012> Odin v.3 engine (ID:12)..

<ID:0/012> File analysis..

<ID:0/012> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/012> Initialzation..

<ID:0/012> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/012> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/012> boot.img

<ID:0/012> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/012> FAIL! (Auth)

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

<ID:0/012> Removed!!

Verizon stock Galaxy S4 32GB. Kernel: 3.4.0-690088 se.infra@S0210-13 #1 Thu. June 13 10:14:27 KST 2013 (long name!) 'Allowed' Permission when requested. After the "FAIL" the phone hung at downloading until I rebooted by holding down the power button until is shut off.

(Got the same error on two different computers used to root.)

I could sure use some ideas - and please be detailed because I am somewhat of a noob at rooting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
What is your build number?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Yeah check your build if its the newest one it cant be rooted yet

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yousefarman89:
Sorry if this has been answered before, but does this tool also allow to "Un-root" im swapping out devices today :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n4ogl:
Build No. JDQ39.I545VRUAME7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
Sorry, but no root for you. I'm in the same boat, verizon employee decided to update it when I bought the phone yesterday. Took it back today and said I was having wifi issues with the new update, they said sorry, we already updated all our phones. We are stuck until the brilliant minds find an exploit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
Yup....that's the the newest update. No root for that..........yet. :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shawnten:
are we allowed to install the new twrp 2.6. when I try in warns me that it is only for att devices
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
I installed a Vz specific version of TWRP 2.6 via GooManager.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AliceBToklas:
Don't be concerned. I just let it continue and have had no issues. Admittedly this was yesterday just after I got the phone and have only installed JellyBeans, but I think you're fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Its a typo in my script. Thought I fixed it. Yes its safe and for your phone

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
awesome.... this tool rocks...just wanted to go ahead and thank you, but im also going to put my experiences down throughout this process.

first up, i thought i would have to download the other files like odin and the kernels separate but that was not the case. GREAT job on that, this truly is a one stop zip.

second, i didnt realize at first how to get the develop options to show up, im not sure if everyone knew that but i hadnt been on a 4.2 device yet so i didnt know at first how to get to them, it may have been covered in this thread but honestly all i did was read the op and the last two pages, maybe that could be included in the op or even the readme.txt file.

third, loved how the programs that needed to be opened, opened right away, just was confused at first what was going on then remembered "hey check the cmd window" that cleared everything up and had the instructions right there for you.

fourth, lastly after everything was done with the root, and the prep package, i seen that it said twrp was for the att version only, will that affect us verizon users? or will it only become a problem when aroma multicarrier roms start popping up? just wondering if cwm was the same but i like twrp and assumed it wouldnt cause any major pains.

and finally thanks to all of you who came up with the root exploits and for the one stop zip.... and im so glad that i knew not to take any updates until i got rooted which then there's no reason for an update :good: :thumbsup: thanks alot everyone...

and again just maybe a note on how to enable developer options and that no need for any other files to be downloaded b/c everything you need is right here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsx955:
I used this to root and it all worked perfectly, but is there a way to use this to go back to stock? I'm sort of a noob with this so if there was a step by step on how to go back to completely stock maybe someone could point me in the right direction to unroot. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Standby reuploading link. Server is acting screwy

Edit

Ok new link up. Everythings in there
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rbrutonIII:
Freezing flashing back MDK kernel?

This is working great until it gets to the part where it flashes the original MDK kernel, and then the odenexecution program just stops responding. I've tried it a few times and it keeps happening.... while my phone sits on download mode. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igotgame:
Guys I just ran the process and it got to ODIN, flashed the TAR file, everything passed and was successful, phone rebooted...I am sitting at my lock screen on my phone still plugged into the PC.

The RUN_ME.bat file was sitting at "Press Enter to Continue after Reboot" so I press Enter and nothing has happened.

Is the process complete?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Try re downloading the tool. Everythings the same only replaced cwm with newest version
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
Does this unlock the bootloader or must that still be done prior to this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Next step is exploit. Motochopper should start. What message do you get after hitting enter
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igotgame:
I got nothing...the RUN_ME.bat didn't do anything. It said Press Any Key to Continue...I hit a key and nothing has happened.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reginald476:
At this point there is no way to unlock the bootloader, only the ability to use a kernel that preempts the boot process. This means no custom Kernels.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
And this is after the first odin flash
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aldread:
Great tool! Worked great!

Unfortunately I fat-fingered the recovery selection and ended up with TWRP instead of CWM. I've always used CWM and I'm really comfortable with it. How do I switch recoveries?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igotgame:
Yes the first ODIN flash of the TAR file completed. I am sitting at the home screen on my phone now. Keep getting some stupid detection information message asking me to reboot my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Just open tool select cwm hit enter
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Ok and what does it say in the tool window?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
I see, ok sorry, so all these Roms and tools take that into consideration and bypass the bootloader.

Basically what I am asking, is there any steps needed prior to using this tool?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igotgame:
This is what I am looking at now

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/igotgame3/toolwindow_zps30c2e127.jpg

When i pressed any key nothing happened
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Try closing odin and hitting enter
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igotgame:
Nothing happened...please tell me I haven't screwed my phone up :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
No you havent. Inside the folder you downloaded open MDK reboot your phone to download. You can do that by ooening run me again and choising reboot download. Run that odin. Itll out you back to stock. Then try rebooting your pc and try again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Just whats stated in first post
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
If that doesnt work might be a pc issue. You might have to try on another pc or try redownloading the tool
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gobler:
I'm such an idiot. I just switched to verizon last night and as soon as I get my phone home I blazing through the new prompts and updating apps, I hit the update samsung software and walk away. Come back to see the firmware update screen, so I'm hosed until the program is updated to the latest version. The bloatware that comes with the stock S4 is torturing my soul. :|
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
I am currently on MKE. Can I use just option one to root, then get Rootkeeper, do the OTA, run Rootkeeper and be persistantly (after reboots)rooted on ME7?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
You could but you lose custom recovery and the ability to run custom roms. Until a new method is achieved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Won't work did not update to latest update. Please help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
Check baseband. If it's me7 an update has hit your device already especially if you just bought it that could be the case. Other than that everything is included. Make sure to use the cable that came with the phone and that it's recognized in the computer. Ex. It prompts what to do when this device is connected. Then the program runs itself and gives direction on what to do when Odin opens up..

Hope this helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tenchi4U:
15 minutes after unboxing, I'm rooted (luckily had MDK, not ME7 from Amazon Wireless). Thank you and everybody involved for making this a painless process. You are gods among men. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktracho13:
can I use this tool on my mac ???

I really don't know where to start, do I need to install odin separately? what commands should I use to run this tool?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktracho13:
Nvm I did it on a windows computer and it worked fine.. But I keep getting a message that my device deleted some file and it needs a reboot to protect my device.. What should be done?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
I had that too. It's the checker or something in settings. Can't remember where. Just finish the root process and load a custom rom and it'll disappear
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktracho13:
the root process has finished, is it safe to make a backup with TWRP 2.6, and then Flash a custom ROM?

I don't have an SD card so what things should I wipe in recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
Without an sd card your options are limited. I'd make a backup and save it on a pc somewhere to be safe. Then do all your normal wipes. Just hard to say which bc I've always had an sd so i wipe everything and format.

So i would say wipe everything including system but don't do any *formatting*

Which should leave your rom you downloaded still on internal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktracho13:
I successfully made a full Nand/backup in twrp 2.6, but now when I try going into recovery the phone is stuck where it says TEAMWIN.. it won't load into recovery :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
Had that happen a few times. I pressed and held the power button. One time it finally loaded, the other time it rebooted into recovery. It's hit and miss. Someone with more experience will have to chime in on that one.

Also put that nandroid on a pc. And i also recommend a backup of just the efs. Since that escapade on the s3 lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktracho13:
thanks!, I'll try again, and where can I back up just the efs??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
When you go to do a normal backup. It's on the list of things to backup just uncheck everything but efs. Takes literally half a second.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GRICKMAAAZ:
If I loaded the clockwork mod recovery and want to change to twrp, is it as simple as starting with step 2 and then flashing twrp?? Has anyone tried this yet? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Imprezive13:
Stuck in odin

Phone went to download mode, odin popped open, i clicked the pda added the kernal.tar unchecked f. reset time. odin doesnt see my phone. I had just flashed it to stock about an hour ago. have been sitting with odin open for about 20 minutes now . what step should i take next??? safe to disconnect the phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
Possible but easier method is using goo manager
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evildread:
I just recently got my s4; Which is also my first smartphone, so I'm trying to be pretty cautious as I don't fully know the in and outs of it yet.

Would this root method be the one to use with my device? Got my phone last Wednesday.

My hardware version is: l545.06

Also have developer options unhidden
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
As long as your baseband isn't me7 and is still mdk your good to go
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Ni need to run prep again. Just choose twrp option and go. You can flash back and forth all day long. Takes 5 seconds

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Make sure your using cable that came with your phone. Try changing usb ports. If your on a desktop use a rear usb port. Odin doesnt like the front and can be flaky. If still not working reinstall drivers and reboot.

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GRICKMAAAZ:
goo manager did it for me. Thanks!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jeteroll:
I am on the new ME7 update, is there any way to root my device?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
As of right now. No there is not. Just hang tight and check out this thread... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2359090
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Imprezive13:
Done that went to flash now i get a message saying "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select rovery mode in kies and try again"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
And your sure your not on me7? I cant think of anything else that would cause your issue

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Imprezive13:
very sure
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Im at a loss my friend. First time ive heard of this issue. Have you tried rooting manually using the stickied guide by openyoureyes?

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Imprezive13:
luckily i just re flashed new kernnel and the phone i back to normal again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] busta6975:
I plan on getting the s4 next week. Can I use this tool to root straight out of the box with no sim card and with airplane mode on? Hopefully it won't come with the ota update installed already
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
In theory yes. Just check baseband before hand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skeeter123:
Original Kernel, Rootkeeper and nag message...

Greetings!

Perhaps I missed it, but does this tool flash the original kernel after it's done withe the pre-release kernel?

Now, about that daily nag message to take the bloody OTA update: How does one kill that booger? I read somewhere that a long-press on the message and stop the notifications will work. Anyone tried that or have a better way? I know I'm gonna fat-finger that thing and take the OTA eventually...

Finally, has anyone using Rootkeeper (Voodoo) used it to take the OTA update and successfully gotten back to root with the update?

TIA, y'all!

(and, thanks for this tool!!)

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondaboi20002:
Got new S4 and it works !!

The all-in-root tool with OUDS CWM built in works! Got the new phone and pretty much as soon as I booted it up, it started downloading the update. I immediately shut off mobile data, turned off phone and took out SIM card. Got home, plugged phone into PC and installed the all-in-one root tool..SUCCESS!! My question is this....When I open ROM manager, it says I need to install a custom recovery, even though it has OUDS CWM included in the root method I used. Will this "generic" recovery (for lack of a better word), work for backing up, flashing a new ROM or will I need to install the custome recovery from within ROM Manager its self?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
The only reason rom manager says that is because you dont have its version of cwm installed oudhs is far surperior and works just fine.

BEAST......... that is all