yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
you really don't need to. i have never updated and never an issue. some, including devs, feel it is the most stable--:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spocko:
The following post has a link to a flashable zip for version 2.6.3.1.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48249279
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] flipinfin:
i have gs4 build i337ucuemk2 n im getting failure no su found when trying to root any help will be much appreciated. Till then ill search forums.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Try saferoot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588611
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ozziedog:
This method will not work on MK2, check SafeStrap. Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] JustinChase:
Hi, I tried to run this on an AT&T Galaxy S4, and it seemed to work, according to the script, but when the phone reboots, it seems to have the stock factory recovery, and nothing actually changed on the phone, so I suspect it did not actually work.

Pastebin link here

http://pastebin.com/PB0uB4PC
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
What firmware are you on. I'm guessing it's mf3 or newer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] DeadlySin9:
Are you on the MDB or MDL firmware? It doesn't work on any others.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] JustinChase:
Yes, I believe it is MF3.

I'm new to Samsung for the most part, so I'm still learning about current status, firmwares, limitations, etc.

I used a hod to gain root, but it appears that unlocking the bootloader (and gaining s-off) is not currently possible with this firmware; too bad.

I did manage to SIM unlock the phone, and am able to delete the AT&T apps, which was my pressing need, so at this point, I think I'm squared away.

Thanks for the help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] texasman420:
just wondering

does this work on the 4.4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] DeadlySin9:
No. This has been answered. It's been patched long ago, it's not going to suddenly open back up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] lildoggs:
You guys are so lucky to have such an amazing dev with you here. We need someone like him at the at&t note 3 area. Sign one can only dream. ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dovedescent7:
Running mk2.

Am I hearing correctly? Can I finally part with this awful stock mk2?

Unlocked and cwm?

Can I now flash some tasty task650 er aokp?????

Swagger, initiating....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
And where did you here that? Are you trolling or not reading here?

This won't work on mf3 and above--:(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dovedescent7:
Certainly haven't read all the posts no.

I see in op something about that the i337 is now "essentially unlocked" and I see a recovery.

So I'm simply asking if I can flash something decent finally, including my favorite rom.

See I got this job now. Unfortunately I cannot keep up with every single piece of news and info regarding my phone because I have to spend time doing things like putting food on the table for kids n stuff. I certainly could've done like many and started a thread regarding my questions, but I didn't feel like getting thrashed, had a long day, you know?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Droidmissionary:
It will not work on mk2, it only works on the first two bootloaders mdb/mdl. MK2 is only compatible with safe strap but that only works with tw roms. No task or aokp
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
OK NP

The term unlock is sometimes misused. It is a year old thread. And people felt like we were sorta unlocking. But, we can't.

Peace :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] falenstarr:
ATT S4

two tries and it isnt working here is log...

says log is to big, here it is in a text file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Before I look at a log, are you on mdb or mdl firmware. If you aren't this isn't going to work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] falenstarr:
sorry ive been busy lately, but it starts with KOT.

here is screen cap of info
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You're on nc1 firmware, the latest. This method will not work and currently there is not a direct root method. The only way you can root is to flash a pre-rooted rom. See the nb1 downgrade and the magic tool kit threads in the general forum. It's not an easy process so be sure to read carefully
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] falenstarr:
ah, okay. well thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] taylormade772:
Will this work on the att fnb1?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
No, see the post above yours
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
You have the patience of an Oyster my friend--:good:;):)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dovedescent7:
Still debating whether to do this or not on my i337 mk2 stock rooted

Im already rooted w/o recovery,and its pretty lame.

My question is, since you can only really do TW roms with this, are any of the TW roms for this decent??

I dont have a lot of experience with roms other than aokp,cm10.

Whats a decent TW rom for this? Or am i better off waiting?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You won't be able to use this method on mk2. See in the general forum, index all things mk2, nb1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Itzamistry:
Unable to root

Hi, I downloaded casual and followed the instructions and still unable to root my device.

http://pastebin.com/csbZVD8V

Basically it is not able to root or install recovery.

it says:

/system/bin/sh: su: not found

Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!:fingers-crossed:

Also my build number is fnc1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Itzamistry:
I used towel root to root my galaxy s4 but was unable to install twrp. I tried this goomanager and rom installer and no luck... Help me pls. Thanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
I would read the last page of posts for your answer and then check out the threads in General and Q&A for All Things MK2 and Safestrap.

Sent From My Samsung Galaxy S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Itzamistry:
I've searched and searched and can't find anything... I don't even have a recovery mode anymore... I might just not go any further with rooting. I already rooted it but can't get the next steps. I guess no custom roms for me :(

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Edit:

I finally figured out i need safe strap because i have nc1 build number. Do I just get safe strap v3.72 and install recovery from that app? Thanks in advance!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
I believe so. But I am not up on Safestrap so would post there or in All Things MK2.

Sent From My Samsung Galaxy S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Itzamistry:
Alright I checked all things MK2 mp3 nba and nc1

It says I need to use odin to get from nba from nc1. I skip this step because I already am on nc1. Then it just says to install Safestrap ... so ill give it a try and let you know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Droidmissionary:
There's a package in Safe Strap thread that has everything you need for nc1. When you open it, It contains a superuser apk that will update properly, Install it, open it and update the binaries from the app, it will also contain an apk for changing the SElinux mode. You will need to install this and use it to change the mode. Next, install and open Safe Strap, hit "install the recovery". The button should then light up if all worked that says "Reboot Recovery". If it's lit up and functions, you now have it installed. You will get much better support in the SS thread than in a loki thread just FYI.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Also, best to take this to your own thread or to one of the ones in General so we don't tie up Adam's thread. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Droidmissionary:
If it wasn't for you staying on top of this thread it would be much worse in here I'm sure, Thanks.:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Itzamistry:
Ok thanks for the help I'll move to all things thread
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

[+] Success!

installing superuser to system partition

error: device not found

error: device not found

This is not for your device, halting.

done

Script Complete

Disconnect and reconnect your device. Check the device for instructions.

Please help!!! I have been rooted since the day casual came out. I was having some issues so I used heimdall to remove root and go back to factory. I am still have said problem on unrooted phone so I decided to root again and I keep getting this error. I am on amdl firmware right now 4.2.2 AT&T any help would be greatly appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jthrasher47:
Many more root options out there man.. Try towel root or safe root and it should get the job done
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
Towel Root I believe is for 4.4.2 which I'm currently on 4.2.2 AMDL so that did not work and I used safe root and got this message

Succeeded in getroot!

Remount success!

Copying files..

[*] Checking if rooting succeeded

error: device not found

[*] Unfortunately, rooting failed. Cleaning up.

[*] Note: if you see 'Your Kernel is Patched!' then that means

[*] that Saferoot won't work with your phone. Please try some other

[*] way of rooting it.

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

I get pretty much the same error as I did with casual. I've rooted my phone several times with casual I don't understand why now its not working
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Sounds like your device is not recognized. Are you on a Mac. Try installing Keis then uninstall it. Make sure USB Debugging is on. Then try MottoChopper again. Are you sure you are still mdl. Maybe Odin mdl again but also start with clean internal card. [emoji3]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] RockRatt:
Start over with using Odin and get the MDL firmware from samfirmware. Then immediately flash motochopper+casual. Possibly something with heimdall is not fully flashing the firmware. So get back to PURE stock MDL. I say DO NOT use safestrap which would mean updating your bootloader... I repeat Do NOT... That is ONLY for those who got their phones after the bootloader bypass Loki was made. With safestrap you CANNOT flash kernels, so no asop/CM/ based Roms.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
I was hoping you'd see this lol

I am on a mac I have installed kies and uninstalled kies. I have started fresh with heimdall twice now. usb debugging is on. Ive tried motochopper and got the same error I got with casual and safe root. The computer sees my phone and the program runs but once it gets to the end it then decides it doesn't recognize it. Like Ive said Ive done this process several times in the past and never had this issue.

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I don't have a windows os here all I have is a macbook air and a macbook pro

---------- Post added at 04:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:28 AM ----------

Also my firmware on my phone reads AMDL 4.2.2

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just got this message!

[*] 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

Script Complete

Disconnect and reconnect your device. Check the device for instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
So you are now rooted? 10th time is the charm, I hope. [emoji3]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jthrasher47:
Edit:Accidental post
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kevnuke:
Why don't you just delete it?..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Try deleting your post
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kevnuke:
I'm on the XDA app :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Not so easy is it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
It did not work! Boo lol I'm just at a loss here as to why it isn't working. I've done this several times in the past the exact same way never an issue!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Itzamistry:
Use towelroot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
towel root is for 4.4.2. Im on 4.2.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jthrasher47:
Try the Chinese root app here https://app.box.com/s/n7x1dowv8cy47qokkugz I have had luck with it on other devices before..., it will be in Chinese but there will be a green button that says route it is pretty self explanatory even if you update it you can make sense of it when everything is in Chinese I hope it helps if it does you will need to install SuperSU and delete the superuser the app puts on phone unless your fine with just using it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Lt1streconbn:
Wow... totally brilliant!

Who created casual and this detailed, amazing, very well explained process? Please reply with a link to your donations. You made my S4 more fun to use than my new S5 lol. You deserve some money and encouragement... Keep up the great work ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
Thank you everyone who tried to help me! I finally got it going by using Odin on a Windows computer and using casual. Idk why heimdall and casual weren't working this time on my macs! Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] StoneyJSG:
Towel root works on Android 4.3 , I don't see why it wouldn't work on 4.2.2 as well. Isn't it supposed to work on any kernel with a build date before June 5th 2014?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
Idk in the description it says 4.4.2. Also when I would try to run it, it says click makeitra1n if your phone reboots it didn't work. Which happened to me. Now maybe it didn't work because heimdall wasn't restoring my firmware correctly idk
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Glad you got it CByrdie. Was gonna suggest Windows machine if one was available to you. But, lost track of thread. No email notifications. I am on an iMac and it worked. So, not sure why it didn't for you. I don't remember if you ever said you had adb working on your Mac. You need that to use Casual. It took me awhile on mine to get paths set correctly to use adb.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CByrdie:
I'll be honest idk if adb is set and maybe that's my issue. I've not changed any settings on my 2 macbooks but one guide I read I saw a guy put his phone into download mode from terminal on his Mac thru adb and I tried that and it didn't work!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
you just need to connect phone with usb debugging checked on phone. open command terminal, cd (change directory) to your path where adb files are then type adb devices. if you phone id is not shown you don't have adb set up.

i used this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1917237

if you have a MacBook Air that could be issue per OP

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If you used it and want to contribute. The owner is mentioned and linked in OP. It's an old thread and Adam and Dan may not follow it anymore--:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
Download Casual

I am having issues downloading Casual. I click on the link and it takes me to a website where I click download but then I am re-directed to uplayed.net. Am i missing something? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
No problem here. Have had wrong redirections on ocassion on XDA.

You do know you need to be on the MDL bootloader for this.

Try this--

http://d-h.st/qlC
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
If i click on the above link, it takes me to download area. I click download, then takes me to uresearch to select free or premium download. Also, what is MDL bootloader? I thought that this was the first thing I do if I want to root my S4 that doesn't have MF3. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Click on Regular download.

What is your bootloader--
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
I am a noob so I don't know how to determine that. I have read the beginners guides but not sure that I remember reading how to determine your bootloader. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
type this is in terminal emulator on phone

getprop ro.bootloader

i thought you knew since it sounded like you knew you weren't mf3. are you newer than mf3?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
I guess I don't know now if I am MF3 or not. I will find out for sure and let you know. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
ok,

i am at work so if i get tied up and you are mf3 or more recent start here:

read up in thread [Index] All Things MK2 and ATT in General. And in Hashcodes SafeStrap thread in Development.

It will take some study as to not make a mistake. I am off S4 but always try to help and others here will kick in too--:)

There is an mf3 thread also if you are mf3, it's a little different than post mf3. I am mdl so not an expert on those builds but not totally unread on them either--:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
Is NFI1 a boot loader version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Yes it is. It's the very latest and this root method is not going to work on it. Try towelroot. But you might have to Odin back to nb1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
Can you point me in right direction to learn how to do this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55338138
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
jd,

wanted to thank you a week ago for all your help here, you have made great contributions to helping beginners. and old farts like me, just didn't run across your posts.

I am moving to iPhone 6+ for some personal reasons and wanting a break from almost 5 years of heavy flashing. Need less phone time period due to thumb surgery and neck issues, probably no thanks to flashing. Will not jailbreak iPhone and puts me on same "ecosystem" as my son who is on opposite ends of state. He is Apple only--:roll eyes:

May be back at some point and still keeping in touch with XDA. Although my posts will probably slow down.

Thanks Again

Ken

Hope you get it going Boothie, jd will take good care of you--:good::good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Thanks rug. I know, your going with that "other" phone:D. Seen your posts, good luck with it and stay around. We need some old pros here!

Jeff
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
I will--:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
JD,

I have been able to root my phone with towelroot and then flashed I337_NI1_Stock_Kernel using Odin. I following MUNIZ here. http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-root-i337ucufni1-t2881298. What else do I need to do? How do I go about using custom ROMS? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You need to install safestrap, 2.72 or 2.75. See in the general forum "All things at&t....." it'll list the roms you can use and give you additional information
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
JD,

I installed Safestrap 3.72 as it said here to do that. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

I followed the instructions step by step but when I went to install the recovery, safestrap still says uninstalled. Can you help? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Get selinux mode changer from the play store and change it to permissive, than try safestrap
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
JD,

That did work. It now says installed. Should I always have to keep that as permissive? Also, do I now look for ROMS to boot into or how does that work? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You can change the mode back to enforcing. I've never used safestrap but you should just have to download a rom to your device and flash (install) it in safestrap. Use the stock rom slot. If you're use safestrap 2.75 I think you can use alternate rom slots but I don't know for sure.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
I have an issue. I downloaded the ROM, ATT modules and Super SU. I made a mistake though. I extracted the files before I put them on my SD card. When I booted into Safestrap, I did the wipe but when you go to then select the ROM zip, it isn't there because the files are extracted. If I try and boot my phone back up to retry, I get stuck at Galaxy S4 screen. What do I need to do in order to try again? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] boothie303:
JD, do you have any insight to the above? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
It's not uncommon that you have to Odin back and start over again when you're first starting out. I know I've had to do that many times. I'd do that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
use towelroot to root. This method won't work. But ota to nc1 or flash the nc1 kernel first.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cheloman:
Thank you again.

Ive fail to find the towelroot method. Can you give me the link?

Because for what Ive understood, I have to flash the nc1 kernel first, before the towelroot?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
https://towelroot.com. Do it from your device
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] malikfaraj96:
Sorry for all the questions in advance :(

1) I have Safestrap and gold finger installed. Do I need to Odin stock?

2) main reason i want loki is to flash the cm12 i9505 (which supports loki but I don't really understand)

3) if anyone could please explain how to install the above mentioned rom I'd really appreciate it.

(On u.s. att i337)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ndowens:
Any idea if this could work on the SM-s957L( straight talk variant). Seems to be the same hardware, different firmware, but I don't know about the partitions
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ndowens:
It seems that safestrap may work in this phone since partitions are the same. Though I am hoping some one will test this theory and hope it doesn't cause a brick.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Sounds like we found a test subject. Let us know how it goes, lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ndowens:
Who said I wasthe tester lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Your are always the tester when you hope someone goes ahead of you--:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ndowens:
Nah never heard that rule lol. At first I thought about it but kinda decided not to. So I am just the researcher lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
But research is no good without the experiment to prove or disprove the research:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ndowens:
I tested saferoot on the s975L from straight talk and it installed without issue. I did a nandroid backup without issue. Not sure on installing roms yet, but it is a start :D I created a post in unified android development stating the result. I hope this will lead to development for this phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
That's Great, hopefully it will--:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] uss..p8triot:
If I'm running NJ4 will this method work for me? Or do I need to move over to Odin?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You're going to need this from the general forum

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56738573