yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] berfles:
Oh, there's no recovery option for 4.3 yet? Crap. I don't know why but I'm anxious to update this thing, skipped the last two that came out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 build MJ7 root video added to OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] akatko4:
MJ7 recovery

Are there no options for a custom recovery on MJ7/4.3 yet? Just rooted using the sketchy Chinese root method and im anxious to get cm 10 on here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Travisdroidx2:
If you are on MJ7 there is no recovery options for you at this time. Only the MDK firware S4's can run custom kernels and run AOSP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] grkgeek:
RootJunky instructional video...

I followed the instructions from RootJunky and they were DEAD ON. The MRW folder got rid of the Chinese superuser like he shows in the vid.

Rootjunky is awesome and VERY MUCH APPRECIATED HERE !!!

Sam
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Glad I could help guys. Just found this method on the Internet and thought I would post over here :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] th3bl3d:
you sir have just earned yourself another subscriber :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
Tom, in the video for 4.3 I didn't see you go into download mode (as I the internet instructions) also where did you get english version of "the application" the one linked is Chinese only :(. But I still was very successful and gained the guts to do it because of your video (was unsure beforehand) so BIG THANK YOU.

Also to anyone reading this put both phone and computer offline before running, if worried.

Anyone know if "the application" has been updated away from IMEI gathering? Probably not kosher to ask in this topic sorry :-\
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
I will look and see maybe I link to wrong version of the app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mickrg123:
Are we close to getting custom recovery for MJ7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
No. A little reading would tell you that. Nothing since MDK allows custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] giarosenko:
Thanks alot i was looking for long all this insomrmation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skwalk47:
MJ7 Wifi

Hi Tom,

I have spent hours and hours combing XDA through my droid, droid bionic, galaxy nexus, and now galaxy s4 tenures.

Thanks for all your videos, I wasnt thinking when I accepted my update to MJ7 and was in desperate need of a root so I could stream NFL Sunday ticket while tailgating next week ;)

I used your video to root, and also tried changing the settings on android WIFI Tether like you demonstrated in your video. However, I still get the attached error. Any ideas? Many thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skwalk47:
While I have your attention, I also cant seem to get my devices to show up on my mac. adb devices shows a blank list. Do I need to install a driver or something? I know samsung doesnt have one on their website for mac.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
For wifi tether just install hot spot widget from Google Play and it will turn on hit spot. When the warning comes up from Verizon hit home button and hot spot will stay running
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] darkness66:
I tried this method but the problem is my stupid Windows 8 computer. This thing has been a pain in the ass since day 1. I can't find a compatible 7zip that will extract the files among other things.

Has anyone rooted using a Windows 8 computer? And if so, what method did you use?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mickrg123:
Windows 8 is great OS. I have always used Jzip to extract zip files.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sytech55:
Tomsgt, can you be specific on the wifi hotspot name in Google Play? Maybe the developer on it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skwalk47:
This does not seem to work for me. When I click home wifi turns off and the widget goes dark. Would very much like to get Android wifi tether working. Willing to try new methods.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
There is a link to it in the video description.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] onduty:
Thanks Tomsgt! Your video helped me to root my mother's S4 running VRUDMI1. Needed to block the 4.3 OTA coming in from Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dougeefresh:
Very helpful, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
Rooted and flashed recovery per instructions. Now stuck in download mode. Downloading stock image now, for Odin, but any insight on what went wrong is greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
Start by saying what build you are rooting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
Whoops, sorry. I was on MK2 but downloading the version after ME7 now since I have to Odin anyway. I had root for the past 2 days with no issues. Finally got fed up with the lag so wanted to install recovery and kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
I don't think you can downgrade (except back to mj7 at most)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
It was the newest factory image I could find. Not much choice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Yeah you cant downgrade and there isnt a recovery for the newest two build numbers so at this time all you can get is root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
Even via Odin? So if that's the case I'm pretty much stuck in download mode?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
I'm a bit of a noob but I think verizon repair utility should work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
VRU? That a program? I'm coming from an S3 but only ever ran Cyanogenmod and never messed with it pre-unlocked bootloader. If your talking about VZW directly, they pulled local tech support.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
The verizon utility (for PC) that comes on the phone, is the one i mean, it has a repair utility for softbricked phones (rooting doesn't mess with the bootloader).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
Gotcha. If I weren't stuck in download mode that might work LOL. I'll see if I can pull and update it from my S3 or get it directly from VZW. Wonder if Kies works that way too... Hmmm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Yes, Kies works and allows you to re-flash a working factory image. It'll wipe everything, unfortunately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
Better than a paper weight
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Nailed it great way to restore
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cydiggitydog:
Has anyone tried this with the new MK2 build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
yes couple people have test and said it worked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
Any special way to go about it? I'm on MK2. Unless my phone is just hateful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Please describe the hate. (Without more details, we can't tell how to help you.)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
This root method and recovery both put me into download mode (soft brick). Since it wasn't labeled for a specific build (recovery) I was hoping I'd get lucky. I did find a super fast and much easier way to root. Now just have to wait on a recovery. No one's fault but my own.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
If you're running a build later than MDK, you can't install a custom recovery. Sorry that you missed that, but it's all over this forum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sniper_5:
Yeah like I said, no one's fault but my own LOL. I was trying to do it all after work while I was tired.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wldb:
Ditto

Same here. Haven't been able to get tether or hotspot to work. Got the app from the vid, tried the hotspot widget, no dice. Maybe it's my build (MK2).

Thanks for the info on how to root though! Even though I'm on build MK2, your root guide worked for me and was super simple.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tnmurdock:
Internal Storage

I am using Hyperdrive 11 and I have been told to wipe the first 4 in TWRP. My question is. Does that include the internal SD card? I don't think I have ever wiped that. But should it be? I have a ton of uninstalled apps that I would love to get rid of. And if so, Can I load a rom from my ext SD card? I don't think I have ever tried that either. Thanks for the input.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Don't wipe internal it only causes problems
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
New MK2 build videos coming soon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
I think this will solve a lot of confusion
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
I hope this will stop a lot of repeated posts
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
OP updated with Build MK2 root process.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
You should make a video on how to install safestrap and hyperdrive. This will also solve confusion.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
safe strap video already done just need to upload it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Safe Strap video in OP now for builds MJ7 and MK2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whitesides:
:laugh::laugh: I even think that is some soft designed by Thor =))
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tphantastic:
Hi, I'm a super noob can anyone tell me the things I need to root? This is a little confusing for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whitesides:
:rolleyes: Read carefully in each link below your kind of phone in page 1 :) There are answers for you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Smeagol1375:
Biggest thing I would say is if you are not 100% certain of would you read and understand it, do not just give it a try. I know more people that have bricked their phone because they were not careful enough or did not read/understand enough. make sure you check exactly what version you have, not all GS4s are equal!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
OP updated with new safe strap video
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whitesides:
:p That's really cool !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
great new feature from hashcode
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dspalphamu:
smssals rating

Thanks for this! Great post! Very Helpful
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
New safe strap rom install video added to OP for builds MK2 and MJ7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] damnyouwaffles:
Hry guys, would you say its worth it to root my new S4? Im on MK2 so there is no AOSP for me unfortunately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
Depends on what you want to do with the phone. I require Rooting to turn off Pattern unlock, to freeze system and bloat apps that I dont use (making my min used memory ~764MB instead of ~1.2 GB ), and to actually be able to backup my apps' settings. To me, it is WELL worth it to root. I am not you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
Tomsgt. I used your video tutorial to root my s4(vzw) and it was a success. I also find your website to be resourceful. I'm just waiting on a breakthrough to unlock the mk2 bootloader. You do great work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markanthonyjohn:
Unfortunately that might not happen for a long time (if at all) :( (the bootloader)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
OP updated and another rom install and review on the way
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] douger1957:
I've looked through this thread and can't seem to find the answer.

I'm on build MJ2, and when the progress goes past NAND, I'm getting a FAIL (auth). What didn't I do correctly?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
Progress of what? This is a general videos thread
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] douger1957:
Rooting my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
Which method? Saferoot or vroot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] douger1957:
Saferoot. I'm not into turning my phone over to the Chinese, thank you. :cool:

I thought I was following the Sgt's video. That's why I posted my question here. I'm sorry if I got it in the wrong thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
safe root is better
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
I quite agree, but was unsure which of the videos he was asking about (as there was no reference in the initial query).

I can't see post count so I assume you aren't yet able to post in the developer board (I hated that it made helping and seeking help quite difficult as I accustomed myself to Android). If you start a thread and include the output of the command screen in it, I'm sure you'll get an answer quick (if you do, share a link to it and i'll follow it (I'm a bit of a n00b but that's never stopped me:D ). Also read through the entire root thread, it's likely somebody's encountered you issue already.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
does loki work on 4.3 mk2 build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
No loki only works on build MDK the first build for this device.

sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
added new rom review and install to OP. Eclipse rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Unbrick video added to OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
Wish I had more room for eclipse. Not even enough room to create another slot in SS. (Using hd13 in slot 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FordNate:
Vid Request

Dude your guides and vids are easy to follow and understand. A simple request. Show people how to logcat on the XZW S4. it'll help development of the ROMs out. I've watched other vids concerning the S4 and yours seem easy to understand
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
I already have a log cat video maybe I will link it in the op :)

edit added it to the OP

sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
[MENTION=4246643]Tomsgt[/MENTION]

Great work man! I kept forgetting about this thread, I'm going to link more noobs here because you just can't beat an actual video telling you what and how to do something.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aleggsue:
Eclipse is better than Hyperdrive in my opinion. Only problem is, Eclipse for SS is still pretty buggy. I have it as my daily and my only complaints are battery life and android.process.acore problems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
yeah eclipse will be awesome once the bugs are fixed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
Can u use it as a daily or is it too buggy. I used to have it on my bionic and loved it. Reality is the hyper drive is stable enough for me.

Edit: I would like to check it out, but I need to figure out how to free up some space on the stock side of SS.

HD powered and sent from closer than you think...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Eclipse isnt stable enough for a daily yet but i think NItro will get it there
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] McTerry:
Just realized you're RootJunky from YouTube and had to at least personally say, "Thank you!" Without your tutorials on the S4, I would never have gotten up the nerve to begin tinkering with mine.

You do awesome work!:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surakusa:
Thanks a bunch! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
glad I could help :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AceVille:
If you want to root your S4 the easiest way, go to YouTube - type in - How to Root Verizon Galaxy S4 Easiest Method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
I know were talking in the video thread here and not sure myself if there is one for Saferoot, but to me that's the easiest way to root these suckers.

Not sure that's not even what you may be talking about... Just throwing my 2 cents out there!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
hello world.

Hey man thanks for doing that video on Foxhound. Can't believe I never heard of it or saw it before a random youtube search! I've done a ton of other ROMs for the S4 initially had some issues with the installer script working with safestrap but that was the past. Foxhound has an update and theres like 10-12 more of them. a few aren't offered anywhere else on xda check them out especially if your still using the 4.3 mk2 verizon! You'll like gDux, Bm2k, Nemesis n more. but please feel free to keep me posted if you do a video review of a ROM toss me the link I'll in return post the video in the OP! we can help those in need of it quicker by working together bro

thanks again,

gogolie (BTW first person I've heard pronounce the nick name correctly lmao it is googooly)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
sweet I will check these out soon and do some more videos on them thanks for the heads up :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
New VIdeo Added to OP. Duxter rom install and review
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] peppersu812:
I just came over from T mobile. I had no idea the bootloader was locked on this phone. I want to root and I don't know witch method to take. I tried with Odin to flash it with the md2 kernel and root it and then flash it with mdk and it fails. What in the world do I do????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Did you try saferoot. What baseband is your phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] peppersu812:
Yup. Just rooted it with that method. I'm just new to all this and I'm already missing my twrp recovery. I have no idea how to try out any of the roms that is compatible with it or how to do it.?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Safesrtap is your only option
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
It's time to start reading. And, answering questions. Like, what baseband are you on?

First, the sticky in this forum. That'll tell you what you can and can't do, and provides pointers to directions for using Safestrap.

Then, this post on what you can do to customize your phone.

If you're running a bootloader later than MDK (which is highly likely if you just got the phone), you'll need to use Safestrap. You can find out about that here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] peppersu812:
Yea. I'm finding out everything. I'm rooted with safestrap now. Trying to download hyper. It's a big file to download over wifi over the phone. Computer is very slow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Cool you will love hyperdrive it is a awesome rom.

sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] apeman81:
Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
[MENTION=4246643]Tomsgt[/MENTION] Can you make a video on how to do this:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Yeah I am looking into it just havent had the time a lot of stuff popping this week. thanks for the Heads UP :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cam198:
Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
New KitKat plus Root video added to OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
[MENTION=4246643]Tomsgt[/MENTION] can you possibly do a video on how to downgrade from NC5 OTA to mk2 system, root with saferoot, then install custom 4.4.2 roms with safestrap 3.72? There is a ton of confusion on this and I think this will really help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MmmMonster:
I just did the downgrade from nc5 actually. Follow the downgrade instructions in surges post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726868

Works the same way BUT i did get into a bootloop so after you flash each file dont let your phone boot (i removed the battery/cable) and then boot back into download mode and follow the next odin step. after you flash all 3 files there you can let it boot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
I'm just saying a video will help others understand this process more.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
I agree. I would like to see a video of this. I was tempted to try it. I just like doing the process via video tutorial.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
I will try and do some more S4 videos soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
A video tuturial prevents silly mistakes from misinterpreting, Prevents alot of bricks and useless threads.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MmmMonster:
Definitely agree, i was just under the impression it wouldnt even work for NC5 to MK2 and was just posting in case someone has the same questions that it does work with NC5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CircDog:
Question

Awesome site! Just got a S4 and would like to root it. And I am a Newb. Will your root vid work with Android version: 4.4.2 Kernel: 3.4.0 Build: KOT :confused: Thanks for all!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lanegriffi:
Thanks for this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5 is the KitKat build, usually referred to as NC5. That's not rootable at the moment.

To root it will require a downgrade to MK2. There's plenty of threads describing how to do that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
New Root Video added to OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I know you had lots of fun doing it!....many thanks

sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
yep love checking out these new root methods
[General Marketing & SEO] captainbenis:
My business partner and I have been working on a project where each Sunday afternoon, we send out an email to our subscribers, with links to 4 apps for our users to trial for 7 days for free. We're looking for apps that are normally sold commercially, and where the developer is able to create a custom build for us, that has a hard coded expiration date.

The idea is, users will sign up for our mailing list, and every Sunday, our users get four new apps to try out. Then, the following Sunday, the developer offers their apps on sale for half price and our users that liked the apps can be converted to customers.

Is anyone interested in promoting their app through us?

I'm not guaranteeing this'll be a huge deal straight away, but it could be a nice little promotion for commercial app developers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] terralthra:
Hello, all -

I have a Verizon GNex, running Nexus Evolution 4.2.2. I tried to modify the prop to allow multi-user support. The settings page for Users showed up, but as soon as I tried to create a new user profile, pretty much everything on the phone crashed repeatedly until I forced a reboot with adb. When the system came back up, fw.max_users was set back to 1, and Users was gone.

Is there any way to get Nexus Evolution on toro to support multi-user mode? Conversely, does any ROM out there for toro support multiple users by default?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
Ask the rom dev to consider it?

CyanogenMod.

http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cyanogenmod-10-0-release
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Godra:
ParanoidAndroid too
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ironmanxda:
Hey guys I wanna flash aokp rom. Just wanted to know which is the best kernel for aokp rom.

And also which is the best rom among aokp and cyanogenmod roms?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
Nobody can tell you that, try finding it for yourself, the experience is different for everybody.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hopper8:
It's against forum rules to ask for 'best rom/kernel'. King_below_my_lord isn't being harsh about not answering, no one will (or shouldn't) answer that question.

Sent from my GT-I9100: Powered by Dorimanx, running RootBox
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paul Blake:
Best kernel:))

Nobody will tell you that

Check yourself all kernels

Advice: kernel that come with rom should be good enought
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrubenc:
That one you try and, according to your apps and daily usage, gives the best. Try & compare.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ace08401:
Hey everyone,

the little brother somehow jacked up the touchpad. It had CM9 as well as WebOS previously. Its been sitting as a paper weight for the past 4 weeks.

I found and followed this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1564938

HOWEVER,

after i run the

"lvm.static vgremove store"

I get the following error: "cant remove open logical volume "media" "

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Thanks.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chicle_11:
Try this guide : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426244

If you have problems with novaterm, there is a workaround on page 12.

Make sure you have a fully charged battery, you don't want to run out of power while doing the procedure.

Good luck.

Edit: it's basically the same guide. There's a thread here somewhere where they solve this. A search should turn it up.