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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] S0AndS0:
Welcome and no problem :) I've haunted these threads for awhile.

If it's only when your running root; check under your SD cards' "root" directory (just open a file explore like Root Browser and swipe over to your SD card ;) ) and check the contents of the "LOST.DIR" folder. This is something that has filled-up my SD cards in the past when running CM7 (don't know why or how it does that) and a quick "select all" and "delete" on the contents of LOST.DIR has saved me from having to go through the previously suggested solution. Though going through those steps will usually fix anything else that maybe causing this; just be sure that if ya go through all the trouble of backing up and formatting twice that you're already happy with your ROM and such (meaning if ya liked root; then root and flash and back up before starting down that path)

Hit me up if you get stuck and I'll see what I can do about searching through my bookmarks for guides and such.

Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs

Debian Kit/QEMU Linux Install guide for all android devices that I'm writing:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2240397

Now working on Scripting installers and tutorials for beginner scripting for; Bash, Python, and Java for Android and Linux

Also working on porting; Crazyflie-Quadcopter, Andoid-Casual, Maptools-MMO table top game maker and hoaster, jMonkey JDK, and Openstack-cloud services to run on Android.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] krips2003:
The update wont work on the TWRP recovery. You need to flash back to stock and then run the update by following the instructions listed in the provided link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261573

You need to remember one thing about MF3 update, ie. this will break the root, recovery, etc. and you won't be able to flash any custom roms. The current root, recovery and loki method will not work on MF3. Therefore, if you don't care about all these, then you can update to MF3.

But here another thread that talks about updating to MF3 and retain the root as well. You can try that method and see if it works for you or not.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2360494
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] reade0871:
You probably have to be on stock recovery to take the OTA.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wrenchman76:
Could some one explain to me what "This can be kill-switched on the fly (in case of auto-bootloader update from Samsung)" means. I'm pretty new to this and not sure what that means. Installed and it works great! Thanks Adam! Also wanting to customize the fonts and stuff. Any suggestions on how to do that would be great. Thanks

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Found iFont in the app store. Works perfect when you have a rooted S4. Also got Folder Mount which moves files and apps to your external SD card. Awesome! Still wondering what kill switched on the fly means if someone could enlighten me. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] RonH54:
I want to be sure I am correct about this. I rooted my phone with this method the day I got my S4 on 7-6-13. I am now going to Flash the Stock ATT MF3 ROM that is available and the instruction state to use Loki Recovery or Flash loki-doki.zip after Flashing ROM. The Title here says "[Root Recovery] Loki.do I need to Flash the loki-doki.zip? I assume I do but wanted to check 1st.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
your recovery is loki'd but doesn't auto loki rom when you flash it. or more appropriately won't let a non-loki'd kernel flash. which is what is within the rom you want to flash.

just flash rom after full wipe then flash loki-doki before rebooting to OS. or flash a loki'd kernel like KT.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] RonH54:
So after I Flash the new ROM I wipe System/Data/Both Caches again before I Flash loki-doki? I am doing all the same wipes prior to Flashing the ROM.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
NO, sorry if I misled

just wipe and flash rom as you do any other rom. but, right after rom flash, flash loki-doki. then reboot--
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] RonH54:
Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] atlman28:
I apologize if this has been answered before. I have read this whole thread twice and did not see the answer I was looking for. Does this method work for T-mobile SGH-M919 S4. In the log I get "this is not for your device". Could someone point me in the direction of this tool for my device please. I've searched Google many many times with no luck. I have a Mac and cannot use ODIN to root my device. Thank You in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] AdamOutler:
The T-Mobile version isn't locked. this is a jailbreak. it would likely brick your device if I hadn't denied you access.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
That is why I used Casual Adam--it is mistake proof--:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] idle0095:
What TWRP does this install? Were can I find the stand alone twrp zip to flash over CWM?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yhrq0tia8512rj9/FCjN8C9RMT/TWRP_Flashable-2.5.0.2.zip

pay it forward--:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] gage0727:
I am going to ask this but i am afraid I know the answer. this will not work on MF3 build right. If your phone took the up date then we are out of luck till another backdoor or the bootloader is able to be unlocked right? The other day when i had the sd card issue i went back to stock locked using odin to see what happen, was not able to re-unlock phone again because laptop was at home when we had a house fire so i was kinda stuck. I tried keeping phone from taking up date but after about 8 hours of canceal it did it on its own when i pluged it in.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] gage0727:
Nrver mind I overlooked the prior page posts. Wish they would make it to were you could delete your own posts.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Not sure were else to post this, if anyone/everyone that needs space/help hosting any roms I have over 54gigs on Dropbox
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wrenchman76:
T-Mobile S4

Here is a link for a video for rooting the T-Mobile S4 and it has the links at the bottom of it to the correct threads.

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-4-xda-developer-tv/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kagedws6:
had issues with java6 but installed java7 and it worked with no issues
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] idle0095:
This is the same twrp that comes with this root and what not. auto loki
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
I don't know what comes with it now but most use this. Works great. Not auto loki just loki'd.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wrenchman76:
I have build number I337UCUAMF3 that it does not work on. Any ideas how I root this model number. Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
There is no root for ucuamf3 at this time
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spocko:
I had lots of trouble getting CASUAL to work, but finally had success. For the details, see this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44180146

The important points:

- The latest nightly builds do not properly extract the script, so they don't work. The latest instabuild (r773b) does work properly.

- I had to install the Samsung USB drivers before running CASUAL, otherwise it would not detect my phone.That driver can be downloaded here:

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I337ZKAATT

Note that for some reason it took about an hour to install on my older computer, so be patient.

Thanks Adam!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wrenchman76:
Thanks. I will keep looking and hopefully Adam gets one soon. My friend and I got our phones at the same time and this worked perfect on my phone, so I had him bring his over and it actually acted like it worked, installed CW and everything, but when you try to install super user it fails. Then I realized he had the build number that it doesn't work on. Bummer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] orlandoxpolice:
There is root now. Check general.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] khult:
How to update Galaxy S4 and unroot in the process?

I used the CASUAL root tool to install TWRP on my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 and everything went as planned.

But now a month later I've realized that I haven't used root for anything yet and I'm not advanced enough yet with Android to take advantage of whatever it is root offers. Maybe someday.

So I'd like to install the recent update to my phone (I337UCUAMF3?) which I understand will unroot the device. I downloaded the update using the built-in updater, and when the phone rebooted, I thought it might start the update on its own, but rather it dumped me into TWRP and asked me what I want to do.

And I haven't the slightest idea of what to do.

Can anyone walk a true newbie through the process of unrooting and updating my phone?

Thank you very much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] badboyz:
I too would like advise on this... is it possible to flash the update with twrp or how do I return to the factory recovery to apply the mf3 update?

Sent from my Samsung S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kevnuke:
Titanium Backup and avast! anti-theft (formerly known as Theft Aware)

The anti-theft alone is worth root. You install avast mobile security, set up the anti-theft part of it (using the root method) then uninstall the avast app and the anti-theft is still there, hiding.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wrenchman76:
Could you please post a link to it. I looked for hours and can't find it. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387577

Here you go
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wrenchman76:
I will give it a try. Thanks!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Np, hope it works for u :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wrenchman76:
I337UCUAMF3 Build

Hey Adam, could you use the root from this thread that Demented22 so kindly shared with me and use it in your CASUAL build?

thread:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2387577

file:

https://mega.co.nz/#!mBdBkbZA!IPMTHHr5C9Vkmfa2qzLYATJMMNB79J5APstH-PFYGuk
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Stagnation1:
Thanks for this. I downloaded the last couple of nightlies and couldn't figure out why they never went past Loading....Please Wait even when I tried on multiple PCs. The latest instabuild worked perfectly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] gage0727:
while back i posted about sd card messing up so took root out and went back to stock and issue went away.... well it didn't my sd card went bad, was not the root that did it well I don't think so any ways. unless its the many times i used the same sd card for rooting other phones. lol just thought I would update this thread about that. of course now I am locked at mf3, which their is a new root out for it but I am waiting for new sd card. lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Laggedoutal:
Im on mdl and the one click motochopper method doesn't work any suggestions
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] AdamOutler:
Great! I considers InstaBuilds as close to a Stable as it gets. I only do an InstaBuild when I've finished a project and all tests have passed. Nightlies are exactly that, they are built nightly and may or may not work well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] nsiti:
Hi,

The installer is hanging, waiting for a connection with the s4.

Here is a copy of my log:

http://pastebin.com/y2NaXwiP

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

EDIT: Upon further investigation, I read that installing Kies could help, so I did, and I solved my problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Dean1650:
Awesome...thanks

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] KMan94:
OK... I feel dumb but...

Wasn't doing it quite right... shouldn't have posted here anyway.

Never mind. Too many violins on TV anyway.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spocko:
I bet that's because Kies installs the Samsung USB driver. I had the same issue, had to manually install the driver before running CASUAL to get it to detect my phone.

Adam, if you get a chance, I think it would be helpful to put a note about that in the first post, as well as a brief statement about the difference between nightly and instabuilds. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Frogacuda:
I've noticed that mounting USB storage from this recovery doesn't seem to work. Is this a known issue or am I doing something wrong? I feel somewhat nervous about using a recovery without being able to access the phone's file system in case something screws up. Is CWM better?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mir_borel:
Hi

Please help me with this error encountered

http://pastebin.com/cLCLJQRK

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] maxgohan:
does this not work for the Rogers Galaxy s4?

i did the OTA update yesterday when i got the phone...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] HopelesRomantc91:
It's not detecting my phone for more than about a millisecond.

http://pastebin.com/b7Gjbxvt
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spocko:
I had the same issue. The solution was to install the Samsung USB driver before running CASUAL. Then I ran the latest InstaBuild R773b of CASUAL and it worked great (see the Nightly CASUAL builds link in the first post).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mzahs:
Will the latest nightly update recovery version too?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] WilliamKingX17:
Need help with firmware

Would really love to use this tool to unlock a friends S4, but he is on the latest firmware(MF3). I've tried downgrading the firmware through ODIN, but it fails everytime before NAND write. Is there not a way to downgrade the firmware on an S4 if you've taken the latest OTA?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
No, once the upgrade to mf3 he is stuck like most of the rest of us, only thing that can be done at this time is root the phone and thats it for now, sucks :-/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] t4duzan:
I don't mean to promote another thread, but it addresses the issue of obtaining root successfully when you're on MF3. Here's where you can find this:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387577

I was able to finally get root, although there's still not a recovery or any way to flash custom roms on MF3 as far as I know. I did not have root before I upgraded to MF3, but I don't think that matters.

Oops, I didn't realize you could obtain root in your statement, so I apologize if I'm out of line with this post.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Lol ur ok, im rooted on mf3 also it sucks cant do custom recovery or roms yet :( time will tell
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Ashyford:
Install SU + Device Manager

Thanks for this tool, Adam! I am on MDL for an i337 AT&T. I tried to run the latest instabuild without the Samsung Driver and it didn't work. After installing the Samsung Drivers as suggested by the community, I ran CASUAL Instabuild 773b. Here's the pastebin: http://pastebin.com/DN1wVwjz. The last output states the following:

"Installing Recovery

/system/bin/sh: su: not found

[*] rebooting into recovery. Ensure that you "Install Superuser" in after you reboot into Android for security reasons!

done

The SuperUser app is not on my phone. As soon as I turn on wi-fi, the "Device Manager" or AT&T Software Update app immediately attempts to download an update that I fear it is MF3. (I have not activated the SIM card yet.) I searched the thread and web about this situation but didn't find an answer yet.

Do I have to ADB push SuperUser or place it on root via Kies? Also, I tried using the latest instabuild but it froze at the loading screen. That's why I used Instabuild 773b

Thanks! ~ Ashyford

Edit:

I placed the SU binary file and a flashable SU zip on root (via Kies). (http://androidsu.com/superuser/) Then, I executed CASUAL. After permitting the reboot, the phone finally rebooted into TWRP. Then, in hopes of freezing the trio of OTA upgrade apps, I used Kies to push Titanium Backup. Alas, I forgot that you need the Pro version to freeze apps. (I have the pro version but my gmail account is not connecting.) I tried Motochopper's built in ADB shell to command line freeze the three apps via:

adb shell

pm disable com.wssyncmldm

pm disable com.LocalFota

pm disable com.sec.android.fwupgrade

rm -f /cache/fota/2400258.cfg

The results should be

Package com.wssyncmldm new state: disabled

Package com.LocalFota new state: disabled

Package com.sec.android.fwupgrade new state: disabled

Edit: I struggled with getting ADB to work on Windows and OS X whether (MotoChopper or Terminal) for some reason. I placed Ultra File Explorer app (via Kies) onto my phone to try and rename the trio of apps. The renaming, however, would not stick. Finally, it dawned on me to place Quick Terminal app on my phone via Kies. I installed it and ran the above commands which appears to have produced the results above including the deletion of the update in progress file (2400258.cfg). Whew! Hope this helps someone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] bigfau:
Could this be modified for the ATT Galaxy Mega?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mutantblack:
This is amazing tool. So easy to root. Thank you very much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 11PCX:
Did I read somewhere you have to have an external sd card installed to do this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Yes..

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Mqybe lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 11PCX:
Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Np ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Caligula36:
Im on a Macbook Air and im getting an error stating that the JAR file could not be launched. Is this the issue you were refering to with the device not being recognized? Is there a workaround for this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Haven't used this for a long time. But, seem to remember you need latest Java installed--:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Caligula36:
For anyone having this issue, i was able to get CASUAL to connect work by rebooting into my Bootcamp windows partition and mounting the phone with the latest ADB.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 11PCX:
What is required to flash a 4.3 Rom with this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Bradl79:
getting ready to upgrade to galaxy s4 at&t, is there a new firmware out that this will not work with, or will this work with even a newly upgraded S4, thank you.

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u would use ur TWRP Recovery to flash roms, if you do not have TWRP u can't flash a custom rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 11PCX:
I know you use TWRP, but I thought I had read somewhere that this is not compatible with 4.3 roms.Flashing a galaxy tab too so maybe that's something I read in that forum. Anyways probably going to try the new probam rom and see how it is.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Crwolv:
thanx

Switching from att active back to reg s4 for many reasons(inferior glass,lcd) but main is cuz of sooooo much more development for reg s4. Thanx for all your hard work adam.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] azz72:
Quick question ive rooted the first s4 with this method but I havd to get a new s4. So I re dl the root method but it didnt take. It went through the whole process and aked to reboot but no SU or TWRP so should I re do it or try something else...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] t4duzan:
Are you now on the MF3 firmware? If so, it's a little tricky to get root. If so, you can get root, but there's currently not a custom recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] azz72:
How can I tell of its the MF3??? Never mind I see the MF3 on the build number... so can still flash roms?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] t4duzan:
Go to Settings/More/About Device and look for Baseband version. If it shows I337UCUAMF3 (like mine) you'll have to wait until a custom recovery is developed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] azz72:
It does ok thanks.. I do remember seeing something like cwm when I used the program but I guess its not for flashing roms
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Cwm is for flashing roms but in the case for mf3 for the s4 the bootloader is locked, I mean if one cant read pages for confirmation u may attempt to flash cwm if u feel confident ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] igotroot:
I have flashed GE 4.3 ROMS with no issue on TWRP.

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No disrespect here as well, I used Adams too.....but someone inboxed me this link about rooting MF3 too LOL

http://www.droidviews.com/root-att-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-on-ucuamf3-firmware/

I'm confused...why can't you just use GooManager for example to flash TWRP recovery after you guys rooted your MF3 phones?????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
The bootloader is locked no way to unlock it yet to flash another recovery like twrp or cwm as of yet
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] igotroot:
Ohhhh so that new root method doesn't do what Adam's method does..hmmm OK. Well damn sorry you guys are getting a tease so to speak. Im sure its a matter of time now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 11PCX:
Not to beat a dead horse but before I could root my daughter's phone the MF3 ota got pushed automatically to her phone this weekend. So how likely is it or possibly how soon might an exploit be found for a custom recovery? I was thinking this was fairly easy compared to HTC phones like mine. At least HTC allows you to go to HTCdev and unlock the bootloader yourself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Once someone can find another open backdoor for bypassing things, att is trying to do what apple does to their phones to block jailbreaking, they just change features and lock key things. Kinda sucks having to wait but im sure it will be announced once it is found and ready
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
I search but can;t find an answer to this...

Is it possible to flash a stock MDL image via Odin if you do have MF3?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Demented22:
Nope they made it that once ur on mf3 u cannot downgrade back to mdl
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
mother-b*tch
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sharpknight:
http://pastebin.com/0CWUviFz

pastebin log^

I NEED HELP :(

as much as i didnt want to post here i, i will

I have tried using 4 different computers (3 windows 7 & 1 windows 8) to root and twrp my unlocked att galaxy S4 with CASUAL.

my baseband version is:1337UCUAMDB

i have the developer option set to debug.

I was unable to ADB on 2 win 7 computers and the win 8 laptop.

i tried using windows update , samsung kies, samsung driver for mobile phones and that windows 8 replace driver thing posted in the first post(it failed)

When i try on my main win 7 machine casual automatically says DEVICE CONECTED even thou the phone is not plugged in.

The remaining computers have device disconnected. which computer should i use? i have already tried reinstalling drivers severeal times.

I have the newest java updated on all computers.

Can someone please help me?