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[Galaxy S 4 General] satya0011:
S4 GE model no. is I9505G..... please correct in bold letters... it may cause confusion....
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Sorry for the mistake. I fixed it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Actt:
Thanks

Skickat från min GT-I9505G via Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 General] ScytaleZero:
Will this procedure also work for a GT-I9505G that is still running 4.2.2?
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Nope. But if you were rooted before you flashed the GE rom you should still be rooted.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
No problem!
[Galaxy S 4 General] ScytaleZero:
This GT-I9505G is my first Android phone and it came with 4.2.2, so I'm looking into how to also do my first root :)

This thread seems to have some info unless maybe you could recommend a known working method for a noob: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2358883
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
No problem.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Okay I'll try to upload a guide to root 4.2.2 GT-I9505G tonight. I'll let you know when it's up. Leave a thanks! :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] ScytaleZero:
Done! And thanks in advance for the help; I'll keep monitoring this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Haha this is my first Android too x)
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
I think this guide will work for 4.2.2 as well. Can you check? Make sure you take a backup before wiping.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ScytaleZero:
It worked!
[Galaxy S 4 General] thedrkstr:
still no root

I have tried this method several times even with chainfire's latest version 1.51 And still it will not root. I know I am doing something wrong here but I can't put my finger on it. Can anyone help?
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Did you wipe dalvik and Windows or osx?
[Galaxy S 4 General] thedrkstr:
Hi thanks for the reply. After several tries. I was able to find an img and then used Odin to root the phone. Now that I have done that it will stay that was using a few good apps. Chainfire had put up CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar which worked for me.

Thanks again
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Oh great job! Sorry I wasn't much of a help I didn't know what was going on behind the screen. Have fun with your rooted phone :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] MJHawaii:
I already covered all this days ago

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2391723

OP's make sure your doing a search prior to posting so we don't have redundant threads and if you do have a guide or how to make sure you PM me so we can put it in our DISCUSSION that's in the sticky at the top of the General thread

Or if you change the title let me know so I can change it for you in our thread.

That includes me!! :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Actually you posted only two days ago, while there was already a post just like it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] MJHawaii:
We could change this title to be all inclusive I can close my other thread and remove the two other links to consolidate everything here LMK

I would title it so it encompasses all because reroot is the same for any build we can use this thread only
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
If you want to.
[Galaxy S 4 General] MJHawaii:
Sounds good change the title to include 4.2.2 because its all the same

I will update the guide and close the other thread
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Sure, I'll do it in the evening. I gotta go right now.
[Galaxy S 4 General] othermark:
Ugh, all these threads recommend odin/heimdall flashing. You can fastboot the recovery and not have to odin/heimdall it -- which is basically dd'ing it onto your system. You can then sideload superSU onto your device. This is the true 'Google Way' and keeps you from getting into trouble with OTA's and the like.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43470771&postcount=46
[Galaxy S 4 General] Chris334:
I followed the steps in that post no problems. Didn't need auto-root, just the latest superSU zip.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ivoacioly:
Worked perfect on my galaxy s4 4.3, thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] ack154:
Curious why the bootloader unlocking...

I did a fastboot boot of the CWM 6.0.3.5 recovery. Once it booted into CWM (temporarily) I installed the SU update zip via sideload. It completed and I rebooted (making sure to select No when prompted to prevent reflashing stock recovery - so that it DID reflash the stock recovery.

Worked perfectly and I have root again.

So what part does the unlocking play exactly? Was there something I missed in my steps or some extra risk or something? I'm asking this seriously, I want to understand why it's necessary but my way worked fine.
[Galaxy S 4 General] othermark:
You only unlock to install a custom recovery basically.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ScytaleZero:
I'm currently on 4.2.2 (root) and would like to upgrade to 4.3 and use these instructions. What's the recommended way to get to 4.3? Should I avoid the OTA update? Thanks for all the help so far.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mgerard:
[Solved] some problems and hopefully some direction

Update: Solved my own problem. I finally found http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2365555 and got it working.

I am feeling a bit dumb here - like I am totally missing something.

First of all the phone is I9505G and the 4.3 installed. Also unlocked bootloader.

To get root it says I must have ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP. When I went to get TWRP it says I must have root. ClockwordMod directions I found required a windows machine and I am on Linux. I did find a TWRP that was pushed via ODIN and tried this on a friends machine but did not work. The phone does come up on ODIN but it never finishes when trying to install.

Can someone point me in the right direction here? What am I doing wrong? Can I get root without ClockwordMod or TWRP? I have looked around the forums and just have not found the right thread to get this solved.

Thank you!

-G
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Sorry for not replying. I didn't have internet. Here are my pics that I have it running, for anyone else out there.
[Galaxy S 4 General] TrueFlog:
I just purchased the S4 Google Experience from the Play store. I'm trying to root the device but not having any luck. I've already accepted the OTA update (may have been a mistake), so I'm at 4.3.

I've tried googling quite a bit, but most of the results are for 4.2 and use ChainFire's AutoCF (which I don't think works on 4.3). Those that do refer to 4.3 (like this one) require CWM or TWRP - neither or which I have.

I've tried installing both CWM and TWRP, and get the same results with each one. After I flash with Odin, it says PASS, but when I boot into recovery mode, I get the stock recovery (not CWM or TWRP). Some sites indicate that I need root in order to install CWM/TWRP, but it seems that I need CWM/TWRP in order to get root, so there's a circular dependency.

Again, this is GT-I9505G w/ Android 4.3, and I'm using Windows 7. (I also have OS X and Ubuntu handy if there are better tools for those OS's).

Any help would be muchly appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Hey,

Here's another way to root. Just download this file and flash it. If it doesn't work let me know and I'll try finding another solution. http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip Credits to chainfire.
[Galaxy S 4 General] TrueFlog:
provided WriteN

UPDATE: I realized I hadn't unlocked the bootlaoder. I did that then installed CWM. Now I'm stuck in a boot loop where it boots straight into CWM everytime. I can't get it to boot into Android anymore.

Alright, since I'm stuck in CWM anyway, I went ahead and flashed the zip from gamerlot. CWM reported that it was successful. Also, CWM stopped complaining about not having root access everytime I powered down, so that's a good sign. With that said, I think the device is rooted. Unfortunately, I'm still stuck in the boot loop. Everytime I power on the device it goes into CWM, and I can't get it to boot Android. I tried the instructions at the link below, but no luck. FYI, I've got CWM 6.0.3.2.

redmondpie.com/how-to-fix-or-recover-android-boot-loop-on-stock-and-rooted-device/
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
Try taking off the battery and put it back in after 30 seconds. Wipe cache and dalvik
[Galaxy S 4 General] TrueFlog:
Took the battery out and left it out for several minutes. Put it back in and powered up the device. It went straight to recovery mode. Wiped the cache partition. Went to advanced and wiped dalvik cache. Neither of the operations gave any indication of whether they were successful. Rebooted the deivce, and it went straight to CWM again.

It's worth noting that I can still get to download mode using volume down+home. After trying the steps above with CWM, I used the download mode and Odin to install TWRP. The installation was successful, but it still boots into recovery everytime. Only difference is that now I'm in TWRP instead of CWM.
[Galaxy S 4 General] TrueFlog:
Sorry for the double-post, but...

I finally got it working again. I used the method by MJHawaii in the thread

[ODIN][TAR] 4.3 I9505GUEUBMH1 Full Rooted Restore

That did a factory restore, but it's a new phone anyway so there's nothing to lose. Anyway, there's no more boot loop and I'm up and running 4.3 rooted. I wish I had tried that first - so much simpler than other methods I found on the net, and no need for CWM/TWRP. (And thanks for your help as well, gameriot!)
[Galaxy S 4 General] gameriot:
No problem, congratulations on your working phone!
[Galaxy S 4 General] GrumpyD:
Have a question. When I follow these procedures I get file authentication error when installing the SuperSU file. I have done it several times so far and the screen recovery screen closes quickly there after receiving the message. I have redownloaded the file and recopied it to the SD card with the same results. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 General] occupational_hazard:
I have skimmed through this thread and have seen flashable zips, and an i9505 auto-root.img. We now have a device specific CF AUTO Root from here. That is from his own site. If this is a repost, I apologize now. Just wanted all methods covered under the OP.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dharkness:
does this auto root work on docomo SGS 4 phones?
[Galaxy S 4 General] chewfaimau:
help with rooting

Hi, I was trying to follow the guide on rooting I got to step 6 on the instructions, I am stuck trying to do wiping the dalvik cause I am stuck at the screen of Reboot system, apply update from adb, wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition. I am running kitkat 4.4.4 and followed the link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2381339.

I am asking for help and thank you for taking time to solve my problem. If any question please ask me cause I am stumped on this.
[Galaxy S 4 General] chewfaimau:
help rooting

Hi,

I am stuck trying to rooting, I have followed the guide. I have gotten to step 6 and get stuck at these screens below. I am running kitkat 4.4.4 and unlocked the bootloader but stuck at this point. I am new to this and dont know where to go from here.
[Android Themes] rohin26:
HI EVERYONE, im only new to the android world and i have been learning a lot about it through XDA. I wanted to make my own app but thats a bit down the road for me as im not that advanced yet. So i made a widget for the UCCW app. I learnt everything from XDA, using the tutorials and etc.

It's free, so please check it out as i would love some feedback. Thanks!

More will be added as i make them. All will be free. Any suggestions, please post in comments. Hope you enjoy :o

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rookie26.ElegantClock

I MADE ANOTHER WIDGET! CHECK IT OUT! ITS MINIMAL AND CLEAN, ITS ALSO FREE!!!

http://goo.gl/cYpSO0 (3rd Screenshot)

I would love some feedback!!
[Android Themes] rohin26:
-Reserved-
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] WGonzales[dC]:
simple appreciation... to all xda users/developers.

tnx guys, hop u like it..
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] xda2jojo:
out of topic

hehehe what about this bro john...
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] WGonzales[dC]:
hehe, asteeg ung inno. hehehe, may orientation tlaga sa pagkuha nang pics ha. hehe, directed tlaga. ung silicon na capdase d2 mo sa davao na bili? and ung plastic?yan na ba ung inorder mo?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] xda2jojo:
OutOfTopic

hehehe...yung silicon sa wife ko, yung alucase gamit pag nasa site ako, yung plastic case wala pang 1week kaya pag isipan ko pa kung san d2 benta ko...hehehe
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] WGonzales[dC]:
arghh.. ung allucase nalng beh. tos saken mo benta. :D
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Hs-Neo:
Hey guys!

Can you pleeeeeaaase post the files for the nice phone skin here, from wm 2005?! That would be very nice of you!!

cya Steffen
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] WGonzales[dC]:
wat dya mean? download the image? its their, up in the thread (just login)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Hs-Neo:
No, I mean the PHONESKIN, the skin of the phone application, not the bootskin. The bitmap files are in the windows folder...thanks

steffen
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] rahjinoh:
yorch had already posted the DialPad skin of the Phone Application, try looking through the Windows 2005 i can share thread for the cab.

If you like the Blue Top part, you're out of luck as it's not a skin, it's a part of the new phone application in WM2005. ;)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Hs-Neo:
oh! would you be so kind to send me this cab file via email??! thanks

steffen-schreyer@gmx.de

cya Steffen
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] geeshiet:
Does anyone know how to go beyond the popup saying "Hacking program detected blah blah"? I'm using gamecih and cant seem to go past that.

And games including Inotia 4, Zenonia 5 etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] joe.stay:
Can I remove the sd card from my epic 4g touch and put it into my galaxy s4? I have pictures and files that I want to keep onto my new galaxy s4. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] troyboytn:
Yes, just make sure to wipe everything except your pics, music, etc. that you want to keep.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] joe.stay:
Also. I backed up my text messages using titanium backup pro. Is it possible for me to restore all my current text messages from my epic 4g touch to the galaxy s4? If so, what's the file that I need to transfer over?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] troyboytn:
I wouldn't advise that. TB has been known to have problems doing that from one device to another. Download SMS Backup/Restore from the Play Store. It's free and works well. Just follow directions in the app.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Foulwx:
I did. At first it didn't work but the recent update to Tibu fixed it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Exodus3318:
yes sir
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] joe.stay:
It worked. Just got it done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] g.anselmi:
Delete thread, I'm leaving the below for posterity. Don't know issue, perhaps corrupted downloads but didn't do MD5 checks.

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I've successfully rooted and have been able to run CarbonROM without issue (beyond ROM dev issues) on my VZW Galaxy S4. (for ref: CARBON-JB-NIGHTLY-20130710-0136-jfltevzw)

However, everytime I reflash with any nightly of CM 10.1 I get stuck in the boot screen ("Samsung Galaxy S4") without progress. I flash with gapps and haven't been able to find any sources for why this wouldn't work.

I'm fine with CarbonROM but I just find this puzzling. I'm wondering if there's something obvious.

NM
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandy99707:
after rooting my phone i cant see notification of sms,whats app msgs

Sent from my GT-I9105P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anil190185:
I have the Exynos model 9500. I use Poweramp for listening to music. Sometimes when I connect the earphones, the Poweramp starts but the sound does not come(auto start/stop feature of power amp). When this happens although the song is in play mode but the seek bar does not progress. When i try to play song/video on other player they also do not play. The system sound also stops working.

I have factory reset also but still facing the same issue.

Any help/suggestion would highly be appreciated!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anil190185:
BUMP!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cameron581:
Can anyone try and build a PAC ROM I have tried and failed multiple times:(
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ZaXpired:
I do not know if this news are good or not ..

Samsung released many GB updates this weak !! I do not know if there any faith to release JB or not.

S6500DXXMD1 - "PHT" Bosnia - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "PRO" Belgium/Luxemburg - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "COA" Romania - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXME1 - "PLS" Poland - 2.3.6 - 01.05.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "CNX" Romania - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "CAC" Uzbakistan - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "LUX" Luxemberg - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "PAN" Hungary - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXLK1 - "TUR" Turkey - 2.3.6 - 21.11.2012 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "ORL" N/A - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "SER" Russia - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "TEB" Bosnia - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "XEH" Hungary - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "TBH" Bortugal - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "RTL" N/A - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

S6500DXXMD1 - "SEK" Ukraine - 2.3.6 - 03.04.2013 ( PDA - Region - Android Version - Build Date )

I Hope something new about Jelly Bean Update Soon ..

any news I'll post it (:​
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Zedd247:
This has nothing to do with Mini 2 Android Development. Please post threads like these in de Galaxy Mini 2 Q/A section / Galaxy Mini General section.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] thelastbad:
wht this mean no update for jb only edit fo gb
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ZaXpired:
#1 .. anything about ROMs and Builds related to Dev. Section.

#2 .. There is no section here for Mini 2 News !! how to post Mini 2 news in Mini General Section !!

#3 .. This Thread Not a Question or even close !! how to post it in Q/A section !!

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It's back to Forum Staff to decide (:.​
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ZaXpired:
No one knows ^^​
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] brainscollector:
I have my own "theory"

Poland was announced to receive JB as first one (just what I herd somewhere), our (Polish) Rom region is XEO, but... In my country brand plus received these gb update BEFORE xeo, that don't happen normally that brand receive update BEFORE non branded phone, so my crazy prediction is that xeo didn't received update yet because they are working on JB. Theory like from conspiracy web but maybe something is right ? What is the proof ? check build date of PLS and other ones.

Also, ace plus had update with build from last month (08.06) so I predict that (if) JB will be released, mini 2 will be first.

Also, a lot of 4.1 for ace 2 updates was released yesterday, beam leak from months beggin so... hope ? or I'm just f** tired of waiting ?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] brainscollector:
another regions added, no XEO so far

Look how pathetic it looks, only 2.3 updates among sea of 4.1/4.2 updates...

Also, S duos that should receive JB also have very fresh builds, latest is from 09.07.2013 so I think it will receive JB even later than ace or last !

Shame on you Samsung, first there was promise of updating all devices from list "soon", then "to end of the month" and now ? end of the year ? what kind of game it is ?

And another ch@t update with new build.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] brainscollector:
Leaks say that Polish Samsung is already testing firmware, and planned update is around 09-10 these year, delays are caused because of 4.3 update for S4. Let's hope we will see at least update in 2 months.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Tomo123:
Source?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] brainscollector:
personal from third hand, I don't say it's 100% true but I trust that person so it's possible
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ZaXpired:
@brainscollector I appreciate all what you said and agree with you 100% (;
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] larissamafia:
Galaxy Ace is going to get firmware update, lets see if it's going to be a 4.1.2 or 2.3.6
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Kukec:
It is 2.3.6
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Andrespro6:
Galaxy Ace is not going to update to 4.1.2
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] MrMateczko:
Just today there's another bunch of new firmwares for both NFC and non-NFC variants, the MH1:

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-S6500

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-S6500D

Currently they are for the Latin America regions only, but who knows if this will the next major update, after the MD1.

Also, I confirm that the squadzone's kernel works on the MD1, as it has new Wi-Fi drivers(I checked the files inside with Linux Reader), oppose to the LK2.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Andrespro6:
Spain doesnt have a new Stock Rom...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] NiceIceDice96:
I have S6500XXMD1 do squadzone kernel will work and if it can you please give me the link and thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] smartloom:
I am having issues with Gmail doing background sync over Wi-Fi. As soon I turn Wi-Fi ON Gmail clent stopped doing back ground sync. No issues if I am on T-Mobile data network. Hotmail and other mails are syncing fine. Even I did the master reset on the phone and no luck. I can do a manual refresh and Gmail will sync so Wi-Fi connection is fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] trupico:
in my, work well:silly:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] smartloom:
It seems to that I have that issue only when I am connected with Netgear R6300 router. Internet browsing and rest works but no background sync of gmail. Weird.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] willworkformods:
I have read quite a bit on VPN's, how they work, and the benefits they provide but I am wondering many people are running a VPN app on their t-mobile S4? Do you think it is a service worth paying for? What is your experience with a VPN service on a smartphone and what is your personal favorite VPN app, if any?

Thank you for your thoughts,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
I use private internet access for my vpn, primarily so I can tether without paying the obnoxious prices T-Mobile charges for tether data. It works great, but as with any vpn, your data might show down a bit because of server load and the overhead required for encrypting all the data going through it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TigerDNA:
iPredator. Hands down the best VPN for VPN purposes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] willworkformods:
Cool thanks I will check these out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] johnnashh:
Reply

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] starnostar:
I just run openvpn on my dedi, along with SSHd /w tunneling, L2TP/IPSEC, PPTP, squid, apache, etc...

Dont ever ever ever use public wifi without a secure tunnel...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] effry:
Hi all,

I noticed that there isn't any latest stock kernel with just CWM added for xperia U so i was wondering if someone can add to it or at least provide a guide on how to do it. Here is the kernel.sin from the latest 6.1.1.B.1.100
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Ben36:
Do you have root access currently?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] effry:
No since i dont kno how to flash root bimary