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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
I didn't even know there was a 32GB version until AFTER I came here! Chances are I couldn't have gotten it for the same $139 I paid for my 16GB version. So I'm happy with that.

And staying on topic, I would give up 2GB for the right reason, someone have something special in mind??:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] js0uth:
so just to make sure. only root no custom recovery yet for me7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hexitnow:
You got it. Hashcode is working on a safestrap for me7 tho. Thread is in the general section
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sob372:
Is anyone having problems with es file explorer getting root? I tried the new version and it lets me delete and push apps into system but when setting permissions I get operation failed. I tried using the old version of es and that fails to get root access in the settings. All other root apps ive tried work ok
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joey3002:
I had similar issue but then just used root explorer
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sob372:
Thats ****en wierd right. Ive been using es since ive had android Im so used to it. I started using solid explorer that ones pretty cool bc you dont have to reboot after pushing an app into system and you can theme it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sushiman79:
I don't really have a space issue either. I had a Thunderbolt and never ran out of room and i'm sure that was 8 or 16gb, although that might have been partitioned differently.

I did end up returning my 32gb ME7 and getting a 16gb MDK. (None of the stores carried 32gb in stock. I didn't want to ask the phone rep to try to find an MDK ... thought that might tip my hand too much.) Didn't really want to chance the ME7 not being cracked. Although I suppose if it's not cracked eventually ... we're all screwed anyway.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jesssiii:
Yay, my 32gb S4 (SCH-515) just arrived and I successfully rooted!:laugh:

Too bad it already had the ME7 update on it:(

But I really think I'll be happy with just root, to get rid of the bloat, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Exactly what I saw, which is weird. I've seen it in the past too. Root Explorer is always the one that works 100% every time. :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sound-mind:
Does anyone have the sources for the *functional* pwn in this thread? I can not for the life of me get the perf exploit to work building from android_run_root_shell exploit and I need functional sources for some work I'm doing.

TIA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] surfsup1955:
You know, I was just thinking the same thing. I got rid of all the bloat apps, the S4 is fast as hell with great battery life... so all things considered, I'm not really all that anxious to play the ROM change game either... ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] patt2k:
guys quick question if I simply root it is there a way to unroot it ? will I voide warranty if I ROOT only and nothing else?

I would like to do it to install adaway and some other apps that only require root.

Please advise.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] adavit:
Technically by rooting I believe you are voiding your warranty, but it is super easy to unroot by just using Odin to flash a stock image that will return your phone to stock. If need be there are threads around here explaining how to accomplish unroot. I'm mobile right now and don't have the links readily available, but I know they're here lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
I see this all the time people ask about returning to stock. I was told this:

"Plug your phone into a Mac or PC, install the VZW utility, select repair device. It will download and flash the official firmware and change your status to official and your splash screen back to the normal Samsung logo, not the open lock with custom. It will be ME7 and bone stock. Have done it and rerooted myself."

Yet no one ever brings this up as the easiest solution. Let VZ fix your phone back to stock. No need to learn Odin or all that other stuff. That other stuff scares me in thinking if I do one thing wrong, I'll brick my phone. I've been told that this process IS an Odin one, but in my noob eyes, it seems easiest and quickest to let VZ fix it.

I HAVE NOT rooted my phone, and part of the reason is because I want to be sure I ( as in my abilities to perform the task) can go back to stock for warranty purposes. With the exception of the guy who posted that quote, NO one has confirmed it works. Not sure why. :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] adavit:
I haven't seen the files or anything for that way of returning to stock. I had briefly read of people mentioning it, but no one ever gave a link or anything. I'd be interested to read up on it if you have a link to where it's mentioned :)

Edit: I had to reread what you wrote. I know the Odin method works for sure as I've done it a couple of times. But like you said I've only seen the one or two quotes like that and haven't actually seen any "proof" or such.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hitmikey:
didnt work for me :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spc_hicks09:
Ok I used the search function and I read through 20 pages of this thread. I don't have much time for anymore reading so I'll just ask because I haven't seen this question asked here yet.

After rooting, can I then format my sdcard back to FAT32? I would think so since the exploit has already been pushed and all the files are set. However, I would like to be certain.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] adavit:
Yes, after you have rooted and verified that you have permanent root you will be okay to reformat the sdcard since everything has been taken care of.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spc_hicks09:
Thank you kind sir! "Thanks" button pressed!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] adavit:
No problem :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mxgregg:
Just got my S4 coming from a rooted S3. Do I need to unlock the bootloader on the S4? If I do where do I find the file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
You can't. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mxgregg:
Just been reading. Sucks. I had my S3 running great and all setup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
Here is were I posted this, including the original poster name of that comment.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45114519&highlight=vz+#post45114519

Post #354

If someone cold confirm this, as the person who wrote it claims, that would be great. Perhaps the original poster of the comment can chime in with more details..:confused:

---------- Post added at 09:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:25 PM ----------

What didn't work? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hitmikey:
Verizon Galaxy S4 running *ME7 on AT&T

MacBook Air on OSX 10.8.*

So apparently I have root, I did that and checked everything. Put ROMs on sdcard, but can't boot them. The system won't let me boot to CW or TWRP recovery mode and the system Recovery is giving me the e-signature verified error.

I have tried following everything to the point where I end up in can't boot loop and then "trick" the phone into booting back up.

I really need a phone so at this point I am going to put it on eBay or Craigslist for cash only so I can move on.

I will probably downgrade and buy an ATT-branded S4 or Note II.

*ANY* advice with booting and/or phones to purchase would be greatly appreciated. I am coming from iPhone world and just wanted a Google Play edition Android. I rushed before reading and traded my iPhone 5 for a VZW GS4. I learned my lesson. Now just trying to "right the ship."

Thanks to all developers and posters for help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
Just curious, why back to FAT32?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mpetruzz:
I love the inverted apps in Eclipse Rom. Since I can't flash the rom can I push the inverted apk's now that I have root access?? Gotta black out as much as I can!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spc_hicks09:
Just a little OCD lol. Kinda bothered me that it wasn't formatted the way it should be I guess haha.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mxgregg:
•Once formatted, move all files and folders from the Root Exploit package directly onto the root of your microSD card (nowhere else)

Where do I find the root exploit package and exactly what files does this include?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Huh? Check step one. Where the word "Link" is, click it & it'll download the zip you need. :silly:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mxgregg:
Ok thanks, I watched the video and see where I was missing the first steps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shafty023:
Follow Method A as described here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42029814. You'll need to manually copy all the files from the flashable zip into /system/app /system/etc /system/lib and make the permissions changes yourself. Just read the script in META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script and it will tell you what you need to copy/do. The rest is pretty straight forward
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jhill110:
Hope This Hasen't Been Asked And Answered

Can this root method be done with ADB instead of terminal emulator?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AlpineMan:
I thought Triangle Away requires an unlocked bootloader for the Verizon Galaxy S4. No?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haleymiranda1:
The VZW Utility has saved my butt and unbricked me three times. It's embarassing but true. Also, I have never had any luck with Odin. AUTH FAIL every time!

Haley

Verizon

Samsung Galaxy S4 ME7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] adavit:
Do you have a link for the vzw application? I've only been able to find Odin :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jkbane:
How do I get the utility?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mxgregg:
I just rooted and tried to backup my stock rooted system and CWM or TWRP won't do it. Says I need a custom recovery? Never had this issue on my S3 when I was rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
Well, you are only the second person to state this. I suppose the general thought around here (because everyone here must ne a hacker or something) that Odin is the way to go or some other over complicated (read: not click and go) method is better than a standard fix me back utility from the people we are trying to break free from. :silly:

I also am curious where you get this utility from. I'll search on the app store or around the VZ website, but I don't recall ever seeing this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
Did you install a custom recovery? Forgive me if the safestap method installs a recovery. I have a mdk version and don't need safestap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mxgregg:
I ended up using safestrap for my recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
Im having issues with downloading the drivers. I downloaded it and then ran it on my pc and it hangs up at the MTB USB device stage and says it wasn't installed. I have tried it with the phone plugged in and with it not plugged in. What do I do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jhill110:
The phone has to be unplugged. See if there are any remnants of the drivers installed and remove them. Just start over again with the phone unplugged.

After the drivers are finished installing then plug the phone in and Windows will finish setting up for your phone

Sent From The Galaxy Via Subspace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
I just deleted EVERYTHING Samsung related on my cpu. I then downloaded the drivers from the OP.....ran them and they installed and like 3 things still didn't install right...wtf? Im so annoyed. This is like my 4th time trying to get the stupid drivers to download. I just switched browsers from internet explorer and i tried chrome....everything installed except for the MTB USB.....im assuming i still need that to install correctly for what rooting
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jhill110:
Post a screenshot of device manager with your phone plugged in.

Sent From The Galaxy Via Subspace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
ok...this sounds dumb...ive never posted a pic on here. I went to "insert picture", it then says type in your picture URL....? I dont know what to do. Sorry for being such a noob
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hachem28:
upload your screenshot to an image sharing website, imgur.com is what is use
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Did you reboot your computer after deleting the old Samsung drivers and before installing the new ones? If not, delete everything, reboot cpu, then try to install again. I know that has helped me in the past.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SolidSnakeUS:
Since I accidentally upgraded to ME7 (the Install Now floated right over the message app... so yeah...), what is the best way to unroot when I do root? Let the Verizon software when I hook in the phone to fix it or go through an arduous process to do so (like for warranty/bricking/selling purposes)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crawshayi:
I would like to know this as well. I already rooted mine but want to know how to get back to stock in case of insurance claims. The only thread I could find is http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 but reading the comments some people are having issues with it. Someone in this thread mentioned a Verizon utility to get back to stock, but so far no one has come up with a link to download that. I wonder if there is a ME7 factory image available somewhere we could flash in Odin? That would probably be the easiest (for me) but I haven't tracked it down yet.

Also, is Triangle Away something I need to use to get rid of the custom logo at boot? After I rooted I noticed that when I rebooted I got the Samsung Custom thing with the unlocked symbol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spc_hicks09:
This is the thread where you get the ME7 factory image: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301259

Use those directions in that thread to get back to stock. That will get rid of root and will get rid of the "custom" screen.

If you have Safestrap installed, then open the app, click "uninstall" then uninstall the app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bill9999:
After using this method to root wouldn't a factory reset bring the phone back to fully stock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
help installing drivers

I still cant get the stupid drivers to install. I even downloaded the drivers straight from samsung website....somebody please help...could somebody hit me up on google hangouts and walk me through or help me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Slowbalt:
I have a question about how to root ME7. Can I use a different microSD card that is exFAT formatted or do I have to keep the exFAT card in the phone to keep root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
I have tried like a million things to get the stupid drivers installed. I finally get them installed....i think becasue my cpu finally recognized my phone. Then i restarted the cpu and it didnt so i did everything all over again and i found it again. Ok great. So no i need to format my sd card. So... I take it out and put it in a card reader and plug it into my cpu and try to format it and it says windows cant format it. So i found this program called sd card formatter. I downloaded that and tried that and it says my sd card cant be formatted.....wtf? I am so pissed right now. This is becoming super frustrating.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sucram6791:
anyone else losing root after reboot? formatted memory card, followed terminal instructions,then it says rooted but when i reboot i lose it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
You do not need the exFat once the root script is run.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
how did you format your sd card? I put mine into a sd card reader and then inserted that into my computer. Went to my computer and found the sd card and right clicked and tried to format. It started but then I got a error message saying that windows was unable to format the card...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Slowbalt:
Thank you Tool Belt
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Make sure the "lock" isn't set to "ON" on your little SD card reader/adapter thingy. A lot of times it is & that switch prevents being able to write/modify the SD card you insert in it.

See image blow about the lock switch I'm referring to. It'll be similar to most other adapters
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
So weird. So i spent like 4 hours last night at home on my personal computer trying to get this thing formatted and installing the drivers for my phone. I come to work today and uses my work laptop and tried to format the sd card. Did the same thing and it formatted it. Well at least it said format is complete...so i assume it did. However, i can i ensure that it did format it to exfat?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Did you choose ExFAT when formatting? You can right click the SD card in your "My Computer/Computer" then go to properties. It'll tell you the 'File System' type in that main properties screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
Yes i did choose exFAT when I formatted. I just went to properties and it says file system is exfat. So thats good. Now if i could just get the drivers to install correctly. Everytime i install it fails at the MTP USB part. Im going to delete everything samsung related on my work laptop and try installing kies first and then the drivers and see if that works. What do ya think?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Cool. Yep, you're all set with the SD card. What OS are you using? Win7 32bit/64bit I'm assuming? It may be from a botched/old driver causing this problem(possibly).

My suggestion is to go download USBDview from Nirsoft (free). USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices that currently connected to your computer, as well as all USB devices that you previously used. Right click on any that say samsung & uninstall. Then reboot then install those official drivers again. I bet that'll work.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html#DownloadLinks

32bit - http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usbdeview.zip

64bit - http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usbdeview-x64.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
I installed the 64 bit one. Extracted and opened up. I see all the usb devices. I see several samsung ones. I right click and hit uninstall but it didnt do anything.

Correction. I had to go to the file and run as administrator.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Try run as Administrator

edit: Nvm, you figured it out ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
lol. So now you said I should install Kies and then install device drivers...then plug phone in and let it do its thing and hopefully everything installs correctly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Don't install Kies, what do you need that for? Install device drivers, then plug in your phone & see what it does. It SHOULD work properly if you removed all old Samsung drivers that could screw it up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
I guess i was going to install kies becasue somebody on here told me to. Ill just download the drivers directly from the samsung website right now and see if it works. I uninstalled all drivers that said samsung so im freaking hoping it works this time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Yeah you only need the drivers. Don't listen to that person:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...ng_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe

Good luck man :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
OK. Thank you so much. IM going to give this a try and see what happens. Ill be in touch
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hondabomdc5:
FINALLY ROOTED. rebooting now to confirm rooot.....time to flashhhhhh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tapiocadestroyer:
What are you going to flash? You can't do a custom recovery yet.

sent from my galaxy s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] b4u2:
On ME7 he can via SafeStrap...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tapiocadestroyer:
Thought that wasn't working in its entirety

sent from my galaxy s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] b4u2:
Discussion

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2428226

Known ROMs that work with SafeStrap

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448726
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] waltersobchak96:
Does this still work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Does what still work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] waltersobchak96:
Root. The bootloader still locked though?

Sent from S Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Sigh. That's correct. I mean, even the post right above yours confirms root still works, lol. :silly:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kregstrong:
Is it possible to downgrade to mdk via Samsung kies and then use the boot loader unlock? Or can you not downgrade from me7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Nope. The reason being is the new bootloader now prevents you from flashing the VRUAMD2 pre-release kernel (or any kernel for that matter) and even prevents you from downgrading the bootloader itself back to the original VRUAMDK firmware that came on our devices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
You cannot downgrade ME7. THAT would be too easy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Parafly:
So, a while ago, I was getting these update notificaitons and to ME7 and never took them because of the lack of root / bootloader at the time.

However, I did like the fact that the update allowed moving apps to SD again. Looking at my phone now, I have only 300 MB left in space on the internal storage (and probably 30gb on external SD).

I am rooted with several mods in place (color on the notifications, adding in drop-down menu items, etc etc). I also froze in TiBu the notification so I wouldn't get it anymore.

I never installed a custom ROM, just used stock with several modifications. Is there a way to get the update, preserve root, and all the work I have done to date? I'm running out of room ont his phone. In retrospect wishing I had waited for a 32gb version. SIgh.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Southern_mind:
Flash the darkslide rom. It's stock rooted me7 with all the me7 stuff minus the super locked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] druidath:
Thanks for the hard work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] madAdam6LOVE:
Anyone here (rooted ME7) running SafeStrap?

I've always run custom ROMs on my phones until the S4 (stock has been fine for me so far), so I'd love to hear some comparisons between Hyperdrive on SafeStrap and stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scottsdca:
Hi, I am pretty new. I just rooted my Verizon galaxy s4 using this method. Very easy. Didn't use a computer either other than for the exfat format. I also got wifi tether to work using the portable wifi hotspot found in the Play store. Just hit home when the subscription notice appears. My question is if there are any roms out there I can use even though my bootloader is locked? I really liked cleanrom when I had the S3. I can't wait to try it out on this device!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thunderbls:
Safestrap is here I think clean rom runs but no wife bluetooth or data I think...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2441441

sorry no wifi... and here is the thread for roms that work with safestrap.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448726
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ogre150:
Just an FYI on drivers: I don't believe they are needed at all. I formatted my card to exfat on computer and copied root files to it. Put it in my phone and used a terminal app to run the commands. Done.

Root is permanent after many reboots. No problems.

I used to be a developer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] patt2k:
I am so tempted to root to have adaway and another question I know I asked about warranty but before I do.

With root permission will I be able to move any full sized - app downloaded from playstore to SD-CARd or is it only allowing me to move portion of an app to SD card like right now with most apps [no root]

Please let me know. Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crawshayi:
Is it me or does it take a lot longer to boot up after you root? It seems now it takes at least twice as long as before which isn't really a huge deal but it just seems odd. Also I only seem to get the Samsung "Custom" boot logo only once in a while instead of every time which I find strange.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] squarecat:
Worked splendidly. (Needed this just to fix a Play Store install error for an app to communicate with friends and family. The things I do...)