yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] reluctant_traveller:
You tried 3 different cables, but did you try the original?

I kept getting the 'no pit partition' error until I used a cable capable of 1.9amp charge/sync. (Like the original Samsung cable)

Up until that point I was even trying to flash the PIT file and failing; as soon as I used a short, high current usb cable, KIES immediatly stopped grumbling.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jantdroid:
Checked the current of the 3 USB cables it showed 460mA which is very low and I tested a USB cable on a computer shop showed 1.2A when screen on and 1.9A when screen of I should probably try this cable gonna update later. Thank you for that idea :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Bossngr1:
I'm a complete newbie when it comes to rooting, I got a new phone now so I can experiment on this one without being afraid if It get problems working. After reading many rooting sites this guide seems to be the most promising one. I just want to know for sure if it will work flawless(at least should work? )on my phone, I got: Samsung Galaxy S4

Model number: GT-I9505

Android Version: 5.0.1

Baseband version: I9505XXUPOJ2

Kernel version: 3.4.0-5659496

Knox2.3

Does anyone else has the same versions and it worked? The first page is a bit old, but that should not matter right?

Thanks in advance! I am really excited about this, I've never worked with software on phones before, only on computers but that was a long time ago!
[Galaxy S 4 General] aaronmarsh632:
Hi,

I have an I9505 running 5.0.1 and I was able to root it with KingoRoot here https://www.kingoapp.com/

It only took a few minutes and didn't require any flashing.

Hope this helps
[Galaxy S 4 General] robertieberet:
Worked for me first time and allowed me to install mod roms. NOw i have installed a stock rom and i can not get a recovery to work properly. Only gives manual mode and limited options in android system recovery 3e. When i select 'install from external storage' the SUzip is there on the SD but gives some errors so im guessing the Root flashing is not working. I tried the Phills touch wiz and CWM. NO JOY. fedup with this rubbish.
[Galaxy S 4 General] goodfell4:
I tried method 1 and when Odin seemed to be writing the file, it failed. After that, the phone could only boot to download mode with the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select ..................................... ". I downloaded a stock firmware of 1.5GB size from a place, hoping it will fix the problem, but no luck. Odin failed writing the firmware. I had to take it to a repair shop to flash a new rom. I want to attempt to root it again, what do you suggest? When I boot into download mode, I saw a different product name which says SPH-L720T. Was it not suppose to say GT-I9500?

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: SPH-L720T

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official

SYSTEM STATUS: Official

REACTIVATION LOCK: OFF

KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0

KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1

CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30

SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLE

WRITE PROTECTION: Enable

eMMC BURST MODE enabled

Edit: I'm a little bit confused. Before I bricked the phone, the model displayed from within lollipop was GT-I9500 but after I took it to a repair shop and flashed a new firmware, it now says SPH-L720T. I didn't notice that until now. When I entered this code: *#1234#, it says AP : L720TVPUCOH1. And before, it was AP : I9500XXUHOH7. Could it be running the wrong firmware before? I bought the phone new from someone 2 days ago.
[Galaxy S 4 General] orangzeb:
Violah... Thanks mate.
[Galaxy S 4 General] doublegood:
Iv been reading different forums and when i found this i thought Jackpot just what i needed to know.. now being 2016 it started contradicting some other more updated advise.

I really dont know anything about modding but as a personal precaution i might keep researching.

Maybe this has already been addressed and i apologise in advance as im yet to see it.

Only because iv used up all button thx for today.. big thnx to all in the community that can make this exciting stuff happen. Amazing work keep it up ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] frendypujih:
all these methods will change knox to 0x1??
[Galaxy S 4 General] martikp:
Yes
[Galaxy S 4 General] frendypujih:
is there methods that doesn't change?? #for GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] benjamen50:
It's 2017. I don't think you should worry about Knox warranty void unless you have a specific reason to use it. Other than that warranty is way past for this phone. Unless your phone is still in warranty.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ukiman:
Trying to root this old phone with Method 2 but it's not working. I tried installing TWRP with ODIN and it seemed to work like a charm. It only took a few seconds to install and get the PASS but when I tried to go into recovery all I get is the Android System Recovery as if TWRP was never installed at all. Tried it a few times using ODIN 3.11.1 and 3.09 versions. Also tried with TWRP 3.0.2-0-jfltexx and 3.1.1-0-jfltexx versions. The phone is i9505 on Lollipop 5.0.1. Am I doing something wrong or what? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] goodfell4:
You need to uncheck auto reboot from the options tab in Odin and make sure the first thing you do is booting into recovery after you flashed your custom recovery. Otherwise, your custom recovery will be overwritten by the stock recovery.
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
I do not have my computer. I do not know how to root it. I do not trust Chinese practices, but I have no choice. I did not try KingRoot I should not use KingRoot dangerous? finally make root samsung health application continue to work? I apologize for the spelling I do not known :rolleyes:speak english I use google translate.:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Betho180:
Thanks you !! Works for me ( 5.0.1 know 2.0 )

Thanks you !! Works for me ( 5.0.1 know 2.0 ). My old phone rocks again haha
[Galaxy S 4 General] Soter Argy:
How to root Lollipop GT-I9505 Android 5.0.1

My Galaxy S4 GT-I9505XXUHOA7 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop cannot be rooted with this method. To be more specific tha last step i.e. the UserSU.zip download in Restore Mode environment fails.

Could you kindly give me your help?

Thank you in advance

Soter Argy

soterargy@gmail.com
[Galaxy S 4 General] meekspace:
The links on the OP are dead. Can someone help with this please?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Retrial:
Check my S4 Unified Guides/Collection.

Go to my collection and follow the steps to install TWRP Recovery and then Magisk (from the ROOT Solution).
[Galaxy S 4 General] djoevan:
Absolutely yes for methode 2 , just install recovery through odin and then install super SU 2.45 through recovery. And optimizing Done.. ???

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] arabian-knight:
I tried all the hells methods . And always installation failed

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Help me help me . My v 5.0.1 the russian. Philz recovery. Super su 2.30 . Cant update su binary
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
what is the error?
[Galaxy S 4 General] arabian-knight:
In the supersu program .su binary can't update .alway write installation failed
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
After flashing supersu, go to the play store and update the app, then the binary will be updated
[Galaxy S 4 General] arabian-knight:
its the same . after when i update it . the installation failed
[Galaxy S 4 General] Awesomezaib:
New to this!

I downloaded the SuperSU2.30 zip file. But i am clueless as to how I am supposed to flash it through recovery? What should i place in the internal or external. The apk? Or the whole package. Plz help
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Go to recovery > install zip > choose where is the file on external or internal > click yes > reboot

(You need the zip file)

And the custom recovery, link on the thread
[Galaxy S 4 General] dreccon:
Any specific reason why you guys are flashing SuperSU 2.30 and then update from PlayStore? The latest stable version is 2.45. Flash that straight away.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sagar281:
thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] Activostar:
thanks a lot !!

work for me (GT-I9500 Exynos Octa with lollipop 5.0.1 I9500XXUHOAA )
[Galaxy S 4 General] raminasser:
thanks

How do I receive ota updates With root
[Galaxy S 4 General] Xuzno Tox:
If you are already at the root device, you can not update
[Galaxy S 4 General] kojot2701:
Root as before

I have done upgrade to android 5.0.1 and i make a root as i did before on 4.4 and everythink works perfect
[Galaxy S 4 General] charbelaj71:
Download the Russian SER lollipop from sammobile it's now available, note if you try to downgrade the sim will not work.
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
[MENTION=5914842]Xuzno Tox[/MENTION]

check this: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-t3024497
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
It happened when the 4.4.2 rolled out, if you want to downgrade to 4.3, some functions will not work probably.

But i think its the bootloader
[Galaxy S 4 General] KillerJM249:
its works also with the gt-i9506

just replace the recovery
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Yes i know that!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Poroto:
will this trigger knox to 0x1?
[Galaxy S 4 General] 0MonkeymaN0:
where

sorry but where dod i put the md5 file is it on the ap?
[Galaxy S 4 General] techspark:
Hi, i have gs4 i9500 and have updated mine to 5.0.1 and followed all your steps many times but everytime i do it i never get the philz settings menu, i get the normal recovery menu, i tried odin 3.7 and 3.10 still no luck. Please help.
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
yes!
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
yes
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
download and extract this file

then flash it

after this done follow the steps in the thread
[Galaxy S 4 General] techspark:
Thanks , i saw this in the other thread and followed the steps. I was able to get philz settings and then was able to root but now again i get normal recovery menu everytime and not philz recovery. Also my phone is rooted now , i have supersu and all apps that need root work fine.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ptanoob:
thanks... followed your procedure step by step and it worked like charm... very helpful
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Your welcome, its happens from time to time on some models fro reason i dont know
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Your welcome, happy to serve you
[Galaxy S 4 General] yagneshlp:
Flashing Custom rom after rooting

Some members are saying that they experience bootloop or some similar problems.

will these exist even with flashing another rom at the first boot itself??

i am planning to flash cm12 nightly...

Has anyone tried this??
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
You want to get rid of the bootloop?
[Galaxy S 4 General] yagneshlp:
nope!! that was just a precautionary question i asked....

Taking with a pinch of salt, i proceeded,

I am now rooted, and i experienced no issues :)

I also flashed another 2 ROMs and i didnt face any issues...

YOur method worked Like a charm!:laugh:

Thumbs up for your work!	:svetius:
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] midhunsudhir:
Here is a tutorial on technowasp. Since i am new, i cannot post links here in its exact form. somebody please repost this for others.www .technowasp. com / root-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-on-android-lollipop-5-0-1/
[Galaxy S 4 General] mrsingh100:
Yes for me it triggered.

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Everything worked fine in odin but I am still getting stock recovery system. I also tried CWR and TWRP but still nothing. plz help. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Rahman Alasadi:
x mod !!

thx !! but x mod not working !! i rooted my phone because of it :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aazeey:
Confused!

[MENTION=5788859]RubbaBand[/MENTION]: I read all the posts of your this thread and now i'm confused which method is working or not :(

Can you please help me? please guide me and give me the working method link please

Thanks!

Running official android lollipop 5.0.1 on GT-I9500

I really don't have any experience of rooting.

Tell me which file I've to flash with odin and after that what to do? please guide me briefly.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aazeey:
I used 2nd method but when I update binary operation failed and after it phone does not reboots stuck at samsung logo. Please help
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
go to method one, and the guide is very easy and clear, just follow these steps:

1 - Download philz touch recovery : Click Me

2 - Connect your phone to pc

3 - Open odin

4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up

5 - Flash the recovery via odin (AP)

- After the device reboots

6 - Download the SuperSU

7 - Go to the recovery by holding the volume up + home key + power key at the same time

8- Flash the SuperSU file from recovery (Select "Install zip") and locate the file

9 - Reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aazeey:
I already used method 2 :( but it doesnot work for me now what to do please tell me?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
then try method 1
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aazeey:
It worked! thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
your welcome, happy to serve you ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aazeey:
Just one question. Now my phone is rooted. I was installed official russia rom 5.0.1 using odin. Can I now Install the firmware again using odin?

I used only ap file provided from sammobile. Is it now working can I reinstall rom with ap file using odin?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Yes you can!
[Galaxy S 4 General] mrdamm:
Worked like a charm on my GT-I9505 using method 1. Thanks!!! :D

EDIT: actually, the one that worked on mine was the method 2. Seems like one more method was included. I didn't tried method 1 because CF-Auto-Root always glitched my S4 with random reboots. Method 3 didn't worked for me on lollipop (worked on KitKat, instead).
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
any time :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Giorgios1:
Oh I see.

blagodarq brato :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] AsamiSato:
gt-i9505 here. with 5.0.1

both methods do not work. ive tryed both philz files aswell....

the only reason i need root is to make my wifi work.. delete an worng file :/

forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active/294093-please-help-my-galaxy-s4-won-t-let-me-enable-wi-fi.html

anyways. both method are not working. i dont get any "philz settings" and manually flashing the zip file from SD card doesnt do anything or changes anything. tried both 2.45 and 2.30 :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] misulik79:
Can I root my I9505 5.0.1 with CF-Auto-Root ? Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Can you provide me with a newer gt-i9505 philz touch recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Just if it was updated to work on lollipop
[Galaxy S 4 General] HITMAN-CREED:
sir do you know an easy root method?

cus i dont want to flash recovery, because maybe it gives me bootloop, and i dont want to reflash the rom again...
[Galaxy S 4 General] AsamiSato:
i never ever want to get an samsung agian. so freaking frustrating. i cant even put ANY working firmware on it,

very frustrating phone.

"

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

"

"

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

"

bla bla bla **** **** phone...

just need this phone to work not do anything special. :mad:
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Thats the easiest one for now
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Calm down, lol
[Galaxy S 4 General] FiRe || TeaR:
you need to update your files man

it's TOO OLD

last Philz CUW now is 6.85.7 !!

and Super SU have STABLE version 2.46

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
I know that, but i tested the 6.46.4 and 6.12.8 on i9500 but i found that the best is 6.12.8, and i couldnt find a newer version for i9505 with .md5 extension

And the SuperSU its not a problem, you can update it later from play store
[Galaxy S 4 General] myshu:
Odin says done but the recovery stays stock. That is weird.
[Galaxy S 4 General] doublesound:
same here!
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
This method confirmed working on my friend i9505,
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
As newbie on S4 I need some help please.

I ugraded to Lollipop without issues, wifi working at first time, I guess I made it well done.

Now, because of the huge ammount of bloatware I would like to get root to try remove some bloat.

Problem: When I try to make the method 2 I cant get odin to upload file to phone as when I connect cable it detects phone then press the V- menu pwr and downloading menu appears but at same time odin "losses" the phone and I cant hit "start"

Any sugestions?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
First try method one, and the odin will detect you phone after you go into download mode after pressing the volume up
[Galaxy S 4 General] myshu:
I fixed it this way.

Flashed cf autoroot without auto-reboot.

Removed battery and booted into download mode again.

Flashes Philz touch without auto-reboot.

Removed battery and booted into recovery mode.

Flashed supersu zip.
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
same here

Is it possible that the Philz version is outdated?

There are more recente versions but once they have some strange names I didnt want to risk a wrong version.

Anyone have a recent and corrrect version or know a download link?

thx
[Galaxy S 4 General] ezfox:
The "cf-auto-root gt-i9505: Download"-link in first post is broken:

"if%20you%20dont%20get%20philz%20touch%20recovery%20on%20both%20i9500%20%26%20i9505%20then%20flash%20the%20cf-auto-root%20and%20follow%20the%20steps./"

I think it should be "download.chainfire.eu/326/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9505.zip"
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Sorry, i didnt know why it went like this, but i fixed it
[Galaxy S 4 General] ezfox:
I used method 2 on my GTI-9505.

Had to use CF-Auto-Root as philz recovery didnt show up after Odin flash.

Now i have no sound, ringing sound is working, but no mic and application sounds.

Any ideas how i can fix this ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Did you root your phone? Try wiping cache and dalvik
[Galaxy S 4 General] ezfox:
- installed cf-auto-root, philz, supersu - like described on the first page, method 2.

- got root but lost sound.

- i went back to recovery and wiped cache and dalvik already, but no change.

- did unroot using supersu but no change.

The 5.0.1 release on my phone was installed by service center.

I think about to downgrade to 4.4.2 and see if this is working ?!
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
If you want to downgrade then try wiping before
[Galaxy S 4 General] ezfox:
I think i found the rootcause (unfortunately after the wipe ;)

I use a "Pressy" button and the rooting somehow broke the app.

After removal of the button, sound is back :rolleyes:

Did root again using your procedure and all is working fine !

Thanks and sorry for confusion ! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
So exfox, as far as I understood, actual Method 1 with cf-auto-boot works on I9505 to get root is that correct?

Anyone else tried this Method 1 beside the users in lasts thereads with success?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Method 1 is only for i9500, dont use it!

Use method 2, and if you didnt get the custom recovery then flash the cf-auto-root and after this follow the method 2
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
FOR my i9505

I flash and PASS but when I reboot and press for recovery is stock .

The alternative you are talking about is:

Flash cf-auto-root file CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5 on PDA or PA field in Odin 3.09 and check NO auto-reboot

To reboot I belive I must remove battery but phone keeps ON as the cable is connected to PC, disconnect the cable, power OFF

Then reinsert battery and reconnect power cable.

Enter download mode again and flash CMW file GalaxyS4-CWM-6.0.4.4-GT-i9505.tar using same m.o. as for cf-auto-flash NO auto-reboot

Do the same procedure to reboot

Then again use odin to flash SuperSU file BETA-SuperSU-v2.30.zip

Done???

Is this correct?

thx
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
As i know you dont have to uncheck auto-reboot or removing the battery, just flash i9505 cf and do the method 2 as mentioned
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
Ok, I belive it worked but I´m not sure as when I went to play store to download "root checker" I search and when I press install it tries to download but file does not downlod, progess bar stays sliding but no download...

What could be happening?

Update: Rebooted phone and removed battery, dont know why installed the apps I requested before...
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Thats good, i believe i deserve a thanks ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
Not only one :)

Thx
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Your welcome, good to help people :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
Regarding the bloatware on samsung lollipop, what is the best way to remove it?

There are any bloatware that can NOT be removed because could damage or cause some kind of interference with good working order?

Thx
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Check here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258952
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
thx RubbaBand

in that list there are different apps then the ones we have now on lollipop and that makes it a bit confusing.

I already uninstalled some using titanium backup but there are dozens of them...
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlamutHaremeyn:
Hi, i have Galaxy S4 i9505 and have updated mine to 5.0.1 and followed all your steps many times but everytime i do it i never get the philz settings menu, i get the normal recovery menu, i tried odin 3.9 please help me.

Auto-reboot uncheck when it freeze download mode. Please help me.

Edit: Method 2 working. Odin Auto-reboot not ticked, manual reboot and recovery working!!! Thank you bro's!!! <3
[Galaxy S 4 General] jjkkvv:
1. flash cf auto root via odin

2. Flash philz recovery via odin

3. Then go to recovery and install supersu zip from sd card

4. Restart
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
I can write them, but its too many
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Your welcome ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] sot.pa94:
all of these methods trip knox. so my question is whether it is possible in the future to flash an official stock rom (for example 5.0.2 or reflash 5.0.1) with tripped knox. (or I can only flash custom roms)
[Galaxy S 4 General] juancruzariatis:
With the CF-auto-root, root can do, but when you reboot, the app stop working before turning completely

Enviado desde mi GT-I9500 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
You can flash any new firmware or flash any custom rom with tripped knox as you wish
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
What method did you use?
[Galaxy S 4 General] juancruzariatis:
1 - Download twrp recovery (TeamWin) for GT-I9500.

2 - Connect your phone to pc.

3 - Open odin.

4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up.

5 - Flash the recovery via odin. After the device reboots

6 - Download the SuperSU.

7 - Go to the recovery by holding the volume up + home key + power key at the same time.

8- Flash the SuperSU file from recovery and locate the file.

9 - Reboot and end...

Enviado desde mi GT-I9500 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] kaizec:
Thanks for the support and Goodwork.

Im in same prediciment. Got I9505. Lollipop 5.0.1.

Philz & TWRP recovery not working when flashed just stock recovery appears.

Just to confirm:confused: So i flash CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5 i9505 version with auto-reboot and F.Reset time on Odin. Then once thats done. I turn off phone and proceed to trying method 2 again?

Thanks. :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
Yup thats it
[Galaxy S 4 General] natsoy:
hello, noob here, just want to ask how to update my s4 i9505 with stock kitkat 4.4.2,baseband version I9505XXUGNF6 with this version? what steps should i do first?
[Galaxy S 4 General] denko1969:
That would be great but I belive is too much time consuming, maybe create a thread and update as disponibility allows.

I already unsinstalled some and phone keeps working, better by the way, :)

When I unistall do TB erase the .apk on system?

Thx
[Galaxy S 4 General] Broquen:
The only key that needs to be pressed when booting to enter download mode is vol down. Sameway with vol up for recovery