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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
Just read this post. Sometimes life sucks, but the right thing to do is let the police know, and let then nail the bastard who stole it. If the guy you bought it from is innocent, then he will squeel like a pig where he got it from or be charged with theft. himself.

Or maybe you can contact verizon. They may be able to tell you what store it came from and MAYBE, if they are cool offer you a new phone for coming foreward. (longshot, but still possible)

Stolen is stolen. Now that you know it's stolen, YOU can be charged with posesion of stolen property, if they somehow track the phone to you.

Good luck with what ever you deside.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
First issue:

After rooting, and installing Wanam Exposed for the S4, I don't get a signal and I'm now getting a message whan I boot that says

Global network - Switch to global mode?

What is this and what can I do to remove this? I've been canceling it, and after about 15-20 seconds get a signal. The signal has been lower than what I recall, only 2-3 bars with a signal strength of -103dbm 37asu (at 3 bars currently)

I checked in the Mobile networks settings and the network mode is

Preferred network mode CDMA/LTE/EVDO

Access Point Names LTE -Verizon Internet

I am using FX for root access and have disabled (shows up as FROZEN in the free version of Titanium backup). I believe they are "frozen", because even the free version gives me the obtion to "defrost" them)

I have disabled the following apps via FX:

Audible

BlurbCheckout

Flipboard

Google Play Magazines

Google Play Movies & TV

Hangouts

IMBb

Samsung WatchON

TripAdvisor

Verizen Tones

Viewdini

VZ Navigator

I also went onto the System /app folder and disabled SDM.apk to keep from getting an OTA.

The bars issue has been since I rooted a day or so ago, and the message was after I installed Wanam Xposed. I did change the bar to 6 and set the check box for the one below it as well, but when I rebooted, I had NO bars at all, so I promptly changed them back AND uninstalled, thinking I could back out of this. When I rebooted the issue is still there.

Thanks for any help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
When I plug my phone into my PC I get a small window in the lower right hand corner saying update is available for the SCH-I545.

Is this a USB update or Verizon update? Should I take it? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
Q - So what happens now that I'm rooted if I go into SETTINGS/ ACCOUNTS/ BACKUP and REST and attempt a factory reset?

Q- I know that the final command when rooting ( ./script.sh) makes the root permanent. What if one DOESN'T do this, will the have a temporary root? If they make changes and reboot, how does this affect the phone going back to stock on reboot?

Example, what would happen if I rooted up to the point of making it permanent, used Titanium Back up or something to uninstall the bloat and erase the files. Then reboot.

Inquiring minds want to know. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
I believ that's an update for the Verizon Software Updater which when done will let you install the MI1 update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
So......don't accept it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] druidath:
If you want to keep root, don't do it. There is a root for the new method for the update though.b more complicated than this one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] WarEagleUS:
Yeah I did the new root.method and it's not bad. I just want custom roms
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wkupike2000:
OTA update pending for months, can I use this?

I've had an OTA update for months that I defer each day it pops up since I've been rooted since right after I received my S4(got it at launch). My current build is VRUAMDK. I see that a new OTA just went out not too long ago.

My question is, if I accept the OTA update today, would I use the method in this thread to get root back? Or would installing OTA today update me to VRUDMI1 and I'd need to use the most recent method to root?:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
I'm not seeing the update notice for my Vzw S4. How is everyone dismissing it as it doesn't add any good improvements other than bloatware adding/updating?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lath19:
You can freeze the SDM app in titanium backup to prevent OTA update.

// Sent from my GS4 //
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryanx196:
Damaged Sdcard

I formatted my 16gb micro sdcard to exFAT and after I do that , it says I have a damaged SD card and that I need to format.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcshady96:
Worked

New root method worked great, thank you.

I just installed my micro-SD card directly into my pc with USB card reader to format it (exFAT) and copy the root files to the card. rest of instructions worked perfectly in the Terminal on the phone.

now i'm just waiting for a custom recovery so i can get Google Wallet back.

thank you,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JamesPumaEnjoi:
Why do you need a recovery for Google wallet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trx500:
I am a noob but have one question if I use this method to root can I delete or freeze apps that was factory installed on my phone.

Thanks,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thornev:
Yes you can with Titanium Backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GmpFiction:
Anyone get a Permission denied when trying to run ./pwn? Updated correctly, copied filed to a correctly formatted micro SD. What did I miss?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trx500:
Thanks, I gave it try and figured out I can but thanks for the reply.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pcar1947:
Thaank you

I was about to sell my phone which I bought on ebay after it arrived with ME7, But this have saved the day. I can do without recovery for awhile but can't do without root.

Thanks again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wdcspurs:
Can I install the last Beanstown ROM build 5 after rooting ME7?

---------- Post added at 07:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:06 PM ----------

Nevermind.. Just answered my own question... Are there any ROMs available for ME7 yet? Im assuming no, but miracles seem to happen around here.... Thanks for the hard work fellas!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Guyinlaca:
Advantages of root

1. You can install/modify/delete system apps using a root explorer.

2. You can theme the phone and apps and add custom boot animations.

3. Access to apps requiring root access.

The only catch seems to be that with the locked bootloader, you are stuck with a stock kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Protibus:
I'm using Darkslide by gatesjunior. Really nice ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wdcspurs:
So im running the mdk build with a Beanstown build 5. Can someone point me to the file I need to get to stock ME7 so I can root it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eklipz3:
same thing permission denied help please
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xirnibor:
permission denied

permission denied when i do this step -> ./pwn -
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zooyork0721:
hey im rooted still i never took a ota :P just curious will loki work still with this ? also can you install recovery still? because people are complaining about whats the point without unlocked bootloader, we had a hack not unlock so. thanks for whoever can answer :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trx500:
I had to do a battery pull then it worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xirnibor:
just tried removing battery - same thing permission denied
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thornev:
This was covered several pages ago. It's the format of your SD card that's the problem. Has to be exFat and has to be formatted on your PC if the card is <64gb.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GmpFiction:
I'm using an 8GB card formatted by the phone and I had the issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hallstevenson:
The phone will format it as FAT32 unless it's 64gb or larger.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crawshayi:
From what I understand the update may help people in certain areas with low LTE reception by adding another band or something, but that's about it. In fact, it adds some sort of Knox detection to the bootloader which means if you trip it somehow you'll be denied warranty service from Samsung if you ever needed it. Plus Safestrap roms won't work right after this update if that's what you're into. If this were a 4.3 update then it might be more appealing, but as it is now it's just a very minor 4.2 update so it's not worth it imo.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
Nice. I just did & worked perfectly. I wasn't sure which Samsung app was the updater. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wkupike2000:
Still trying to figure this out

I've had an OTA update for months that I defer each day it pops up since I've been rooted since right after I received my S4(got it at launch). My current build is VRUAMDK. I see that a new OTA just went out not too long ago.

My question is, if I accept the OTA update today, would I use the method in this thread to get root back? Or would installing OTA today update me to VRUDMI1 and I'd need to use the most recent method to root? I want to update in case it gets me better LTE reception but I don't want to lose root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Personally if you are on MDK, I would hold right there for now and block the updates. If you were to take the updates now, yes, you would likely jump to MI1 and need to use the root method posted for it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wkupike2000:
Thanks, why would you personally stay on MDK for now? Is that a guess that future OTA's will be better and no real value right now? If so I'll just freeze in titanium backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Because if you are ever into customization and flashing various ROMS, you are less limited in what you can do verses being on ME7 or MI1 and MI1 didn't add much and there are many ROMS available that have already been updated to the ME7 updates. Once you leave MDK, you are totally reliant on SafeStrap and the TW ROMS mainly, no CM10 or AOSP, ect... currently work with safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bmaupin:
BusyBox

I can successfully root, verify, reboot, verify.

I install BusyBox 1.21.1 and it breaks root.

I root and it breaks BusyBox.

Anyone else have this problem? Is there a different version of BusyBox I should be installing?

TYI
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] italbomber:
Hoping for quick help... I am getting permission denied on my friends s4 verizon. I tried formatting 2 sd cards thru the phone cause that was all I can find as I got the permission denied after typing ./pwn in terminal emulator.

Anything else I can try?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] italbomber:
Nm I put mini sdcard in sdcard adapter into windows and formatted to exfat that way and all is well. He is up and running. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] surfsup1955:
Yep and quite easy... I used the VZW software upgrade assistant a few weeks ago to get ready for the 4.3 OTA. The push came last night so I am now on 4.3 now. I don't think there is currently a method to root 4.3 (MJ7) but given my previous reasons above, I'm not sure if I will reroot or not?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calaski8123:
Some clarifications please...

I just wanted to clarify a few things please. I just got the GS4 yesterday due to my GS3 getting smashed. I have rooted and installed custom ROMs on my last 4 devices. I was all set to root the new S4 but as I read, there are issues with the Me7 build (Which I do have).

1) I understand I CAN root the device, but the bootloader is still LOCKED... Is this correct?

2) With a rooted device, I can install Titanium BU, Adfree and other root apps, but I CANNOT install custom ROMs?

3) There is also no recovery? So does this mean if something gets screwed up there is no way to revert back to stock? Would an OTA restore my phone? The way I am reading this is that I CAN root but I have no safety net if something goes wrong?

4) If I root now and a procedure comes out in a bit to unlock the bootloader, will there be any issues that I already rooted? I don't want to go down a road halfway and find out in order to root AND unlock bootloader I need to do something completely different.

I am not a serial rooter, I basically find one ROM I like and stick with it for the most part. The last ROM I used was CLEAN ROM which is basically stock.... So if I can root the S4 in order to have Titanium, block ads, install wifi hotspot, and get rid of bloatware, I am OK with that for now.

If anyone can clarify these things I would appreciate it. The past devices have been pretty straightforward. I just don't want to have an issue with a brand new phone (other than the normal rooting risks which are pretty low if you read, read and read again the directions.)

Jim
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] webmastir:
1.) Correct.

2.) Yes & you can install custom ROMS. You to use SafeStrap(SS) to bypass the locked bootloader (Kinda like Motoroa Droid X days). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAtwt5jWP-Q (how to install & how it works)

3.) No safety net really

4.) The bootloader won't get unlocked. Don't worry abou that. It's just the way it is :(

Just root (very simple) & leave it at that. Don't take any OTAs until you know a working root method is in place. I'm just rooted & do the exact things you want root for & I love this phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calaski8123:
OK thanks for the clarifications... I see this issue has been going on for months, so if there is no procedure by now there probably won't be which blows. Two more questions if you don't mind.

1) I was reading up on Safestrap which I have never used before... I looks like a way to install multiple ROMs on your phone, kind of like having multiple OS on a computer system.... The only think I don't like is limiting the ROM slot size... Is there a way to just have the STOCK ROM slot and then use all remaining space for a custom ROM? If so, can I later delete that custom ROM slot and install another one?

2) Can I install Google Wallet (full version WITH NFC payments) with just the phone rooted but bootloader locked?

I really miss Wallet, blocking ads, backing up apps and being able to get rid of bloatware... I think I am going to root and just leave stock but I'm still not keen on the lack of a safety net. I have been pretty experimental in the past and I was always able to fall back on recovery.

Jim
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bill.in.detroitX:
1. Yes, just expand data portion as large as you want for the single ROM slot.

2. See Hyperdrive TLS 10 and details for Google wallet.

sent from my hashcode provided, safestrap enabled, hyperdrive and bonestock rocking vzw sch-i545 ME7 hobbled droid via tapatalk.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sdsurferbob:
Hey all,

I'm hoping you can maybe help clarify something for me - and yes, I realize I get myself here, I just don't quite recall how. I THINK what I did when I first got my S4 in July was to root and install a custom recovery using one of the AROMA recovery installers, and I picked Philz, while I was still on the MDK baseband. I think I then updated the radios to the ME7. Which gets me to today - running Hyper 10 ROM, with Philz recovery, and ME7 baseband. I've flashed and reflashed Hyper and CM without any issue.

What confuses me is all the talk of needing a safestrap recovery, rom slots, etc, if you're on ME7. But I am, and yet have a regular recovery. Does that make any sense?

TIA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
The baseband - that is, the radio firmware - is independent of the device firmware.

You're running the ME7 radios on a MDK build, which works just fine. You need to use Safestrap if you have a ME7 bootloader, recover, kernel, and system which is what the build covers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sdsurferbob:
Thank you, I knew I was missing something.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tmljunkmail:
I've got a VZW S4 with ME7 (rooted). Apparently, I cannot use Safestrap because my corporate email (when I finally install it) will require me to encrypt the device.

Am I out of luck at this point for installing custom ROMS?

I'm gonna be totally deflated if that's true.

Why wouldn't the bootloader ever get unlocked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sfcascooter:
Path to rooted 4.3 from VRUAME7

So, I rooted my device as soon as I got it using this method for VRUAME7-- now I see a bunch of threads on how to keep root when going to 4.3 -- but they all seem to apply when you have MI1. Do I have to somehow get to MI1, then do the Root de la Vega root method, then follow the thread on keeping MI1 root when going to 4.3? Or can I jump straight from ME7 to 4.3 and protect root in the process?

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
You can't use the VZ OTA patch to upgrade to MJ7 unless you're on MI1 with a very close to stock ROM.

The only way to skip MI1 on the way is to flash the MJ7 no-wipe ROM, but that will lose root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Moniker76:
I used this method on my Verizon S4 ME7 and everything appears to be fine with root; for example, I can use TB to backup system apps and freeze them. However when I attempt to make a user app a system app I get access denied! I have tried TB & ES File Explorer with the same issue... Any help would be appreciated. I apologize if this has already been addressed, I have searched without any luck...

Edit: I did manage to get a user app converted to a system app (shows in /system/app/) with Link2SD, however, it force closes every time. I tried clearing data, uninstalling it, reinstalling it, and rebooting a few times after installing with the same issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
Anyone have any idea why I get this screen EVERY TIME I reboot?

I see it twice, select cancel each time and then get my normal signal after about 1 minute.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tmljunkmail:
Bump..... Help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hmong_Xiong:
Just got my S4 today and was wondering if this works with MJ7?

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
No it doesn't
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crawshayi:
Unfortunately yes, you're out of luck. Safestrap is the only way to get custom roms on firmwares with locked bootloaders. There are many factors why the bootloader may never get unlocked, our best hope is to find an exploit with the newer updates instead of focusing on the past. You should never buy a locked device with the hope that it will get unlocked... if it does it does, if it doesn't tough luck. You could trade it for an HTC One if you're so inclined, I know they just got the bootloader unlocked on that puppy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
No one ever see this? Really? :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
go ahead and set it to global, mine is and doesn't effect anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
Do you still see the screen everytime you reboot? I have not been selecting either option, or the "DO NOT SHOW" again because I was afraid I would screw up something with Verizon and be stuck roaming.

What does it even mean? I'm finding some info about what service provider or something I use. In netwqork vs. roaming? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stuartv:
If you set it to Global, it will work anywhere in the world where it CAN work. Sometimes, it might even give you service in the U.S. where being set to CDMA you'd have no service.

If you set it to CDMA, it will only work in the U.S.. But, there MAY be a small battery savings under some conditions.

You can always change that setting in Settings, so don't be afraid to click Do Not Show Again and then pick one. The fact that you aren't doing that is probably why it keeps displaying every time you boot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] broderp:
Awesome to know. THANKS (As I hit the thank you button :) )
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
Exactly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I've been running Linux since Jan 1994 and understand the significance of #, but I agree with you! When you get a boatload of failure messages, we all are going to have a "WTF?" moment. I've pinged the author of this thread to ask him to update his original post about this, and his lack of mentioning SuperSU and BusyBox. There are many other bits missing, but I didn't want to sound like I was beating him up. He needs to add these as a start, then we can begin to peel back on the other missing pieces.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loaferkan:
Hi

here is my situation, I went through the whole steps, as written. Formatted my Sd card exfat etc...and but when i'm at the type ./pwn it says permission denied...

what should I do now to get to bypass this or get my phone rooted?

thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
If you get "Permission denied" there's a few likely causes:

1. Your phone is running build ME7 but your external sdcard is not formatted in exFAT. You must format it in exFAT format for this to work.

2. You're not running build ME7. If you're on build MJ7 and try this, you'll get "Permission Denied". But it's hard to understand why anyone would try this unless they hadn't read the thread. *ME7 BUILD ONLY*.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loaferkan:
I don't know which build I'm on...but what I guess is preventing is some security popup....I did exFat my SDCard...:-?

I did check, and I'm on ME7...:-? so I'm still confused a bit....hit me help again, and I'll try to follow,

but here what I've done so far...

I downloaded the package, and pasted it in the root of exFat formatted SdCard..

And then followed by..the steps, step one went well, but the step 2, Permission Denied, and some security app gets popped in the top...I even foreclosed the security app but no luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
As I suspected. MJ7, most likely.

On your phone, press the menu key to the left of the home button.

Tap "Settings".

Then tap the "More" button.

Tap on "About phone" and scroll down. What's the value in the "Build number" field?

It's probably JSS15J.I545VRUEMJ7, which indicates that it's the VRUEMJ7 build.

The rooting technique in this thread is designed for the VRUAME7 build. It wont work on MJ7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pbman1953:
I don't have the pay version for Titanium in order to freeze, can I simply un-install it?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
As suggested in the post you replied to : rename SDM.apk. You'll need to use a root-aware file manager to do that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pbman1953:
I went that way using EFS

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scals37:
My previous S4 bit the dust in an unseen disaster, and I just received my replacement, ME7 model today. I do NOT have an adapter for my Micro SD card to format it on Windows. I also have refused any OTA update when I activated my phone initially. Do I have any options besides ordering and waiting for an adapter to come in?

Is there a way to mount the phone and format the SD over the usb cable?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
No, you can't remotely format it to exFAT.

The simple fix is to purchase a 64 Gb sdcard - they'll almost always come formatted exFAT.

Or, buy a $10 MicroSD card that comes with an adapter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scals37:
Well I ended up ordering an SD adapter from Amazon, cost a buck fitty... Just have to deal with stock til it arrives, thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mazterjay:
Doesn't work on the GT-I9505 aka Samsung Galaxy S4 INTL version. Just mentioning ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
That's why the title says ***VRUAME7 Build Only!*** :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelrager:
Okay so I attempted this and it didn't work. However, my WiFi and data radios aren't working. Does anybody know where I can download them from or a recovery of this version? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Klonopin:
Cool, so I did this as soon as I got the phone, didn't need the PC drivers really, the terminal command pretty much nailed it, then from there it was all about freezing the sdm.apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] _dunland_:
So basically, I am having issues formatting with ExFAT on windows. It just offers a format, with no options after you click 'Format'. My device doesn't show up on AOMEI Partition Manager either.

Maybe this has been dealt with but i cant find it ----

HOW DO YOU GET THE VRUAME7 INTO MSC MODE!?!?!?!?!

EDIT: I have managed to format thru exFAT via a different phone. Seems to not recognise the SD card in the S4 afterards