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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] phil0sophic:
rootless in Newyork

Perhaps it the moving features in your signature creating a cosmic misalignment in the Kingroot universe...:cyclops:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Lol, Some other ppl reported that it didn't work for them either...

Btw does my signature make you a headache?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] phil0sophic:
Nah, just a bit distracting?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beej1970:
Perhaps it's this

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...xy-s4-with-stagefright-patch-and-other-fixes/

Sent from my SCH-I545 with stang5litre Edition 5.0 on stock OC1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
We are talking here about OC1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beej1970:
I know, this is the new update being pushed. I've read some posts where people didn't know or were unaware that they got it. Locks everything back up tight. Just offering some assistance.

Sent from my SCH-I545 with stang5litre Edition 5.0 on stock OC1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdrickMG:
Don't take stagefright update our you will definitely loose root patches kingroot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Might be possible to downgrade to OC1

Not sure what i am saying...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] traco1:
Rooting i545 0n OC1

I have read many posts today & noticed a lot of you are having problems. I have run into the same issues.

Finally I got rooted for the 3rd or 4th time ,after I had to re-flash the stock rom from crashes.

This is what worked for me. The phone apps for Kingroot do not work anymore. You need the desktop version.

This is the version that is on the Kingroot thead at THIS site,( XDA Kingroot) I too have tried v2.2 & other root software .

IT DOES NOT WORK,, There software out there with Kingroot name on it that does not work. To check if you have root after you ran king root use Root Checker ,this file as well as Supersume are at the Playstore site. Once you root Install Supersume it will get rid of Kingroot files. You will see K-R config type file in your phone files DO NOT REMOVE IT
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beej1970:
Try going to the Kingroot site. You can download V3.0. Worked like a charm for me on the pc.

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http://www.kingroot.net/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KKShiz:
Success

I spent quite a few hours in this thread last night attempting to get kingroot (4.5 app and 3.0 desktop) to work. The app was a no go. Same story as everyone else. It would get to around 51% or so, restart, failure.

Downloaded 3.0 desktop application. This took several tries. I think 7 or 8. On the last try it randomly gave me, in a language I don't comprehend, an orange button with "root" on it. Pressed it. Gained root access. I first used the non-supersume method (by putting the mrw folder with the appropriate files within on the route of the internal SD) to replace kingroot with supersu. It was successful. Restarted. At this point I had lost root access. Though the kingroot stuff was indeed gone.

Performed the same cycle all over again, but this time I used the supersume app (best dollar I ever spent). I'm 12 hours in and have yet to run into a single issue.

Thanks go out to all those who posted prior to myself with troubleshooting tips, and multiple methods of replacing kingroot with supersu. I love this community.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Clarke33:
How in the heck do you understand what to do? My Google translate didn't translate the download.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Clarke33:
Solved my own problem by trial and error and now have root again using the desktop version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] escortlvr:
Just rooted my Verizon S4 on 5.0.1 OC1 on the latest version of kingroot.

It took quite a few tries to get it; but finally it worked. I don't know if it was the tries or combination of disabling lookout security on my phone and my antivirus/firewall on my PC, or the fact that I restarted my PC. But something worked! I haven't rooted a phone since the Droid X so it's been a minute lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mnmasterangler:
just rooted with pc version and replaced kingroot with supersu.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] phil0sophic:
Hope you used this method to remove King stuff the other method leaves some files. If you did the sume, you can just run this anyway to remove all and see what was not removed in log.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mnmasterangler:
That is the way I used to get kingroot off my GS4. Now I am searching for a way to deblot this this or maybe find a rom that will work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] XxD34THxX:
Stang's ROM is the only debloated ROM that works. Muniz_ri also put up a debloating script.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Insidioussmile:
Help

I have tried every version of kingroot out there and i have not been able to root my phone. I have a Verizon samsung s4 sch-i545. With the app it stops at 60%,if it makes it that far. And as far as the pc version goes it just tells me that it can't do it. Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] phil0sophic:
Try this worked well for me here

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What version is your phone at? If OC1 Kingroot should work but if you took the update to OF1 Kingroot will not work (yet??).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Insidioussmile:
Ty

Okay thank you. I will start the waiting game.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] phil0sophic:
So was your phone on OF1 or if still on OC1 have you activated developer options and enabled usb debugging on your phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Insidioussmile:
Of1 :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] phil0sophic:
Sorry..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Insidioussmile:
And yes debugging was activated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Insidioussmile:
Is there another method that i can root with since i upgraded to 0f1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdelphiki99:
Not yet. Be patient and don't take any more OTA updates and hopefully an exploit will be found.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Yorlik:
I'm on OF1 as well and stranded without root. So is there no way to downgrade to OC1 using Odin? I came from the Hyperdrive ROM and switched back to stock after a bad update and being tired of some of the minor bugs on HD. Recklessly assumed I could root on OTA before finding this thread.

I have another question too: Since Kingroot can't root my device, atm, did it still install anything? Wondering if getting SuperSume now would be worth it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joef310:
my Sch I545 verizon can't get tooted using kingo root. Help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
You don't have anything from SuperSu me without kingroot...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Yorlik:
Not what I asked.

I installed Kingroot. Attempted to root with it on OF1 and failed (obviously). I'm asking if Kingroot put anything on my phone, despite it failing to root my phone. I did not buy SuperSume yet, so I want to know if using that will be worth my time at this moment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] esalomo:
Same problem here, on OF1, unable to root using any tool.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mekanism:
I would advise anyone against using Kingroot. Maybe it's just a coincidence but after rooting my galaxy s4 I have had to block numerous international callers, have a weird redirect virus that always brings me to itunes, even from another app. I also had an intrusion to my bank account and my bank locked me out of my account until I reset it. It's not worth getting rid of some bloat ware to deal with what I'm going through. I still haven't found a way to unroot either. Kingroot is hackware!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jayznpeeps:
If I'm not mistaken, you can Odin back to the OC1 Full Wipe Tar, then proceed to try again since the OF1 didnt change the bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
You just have now by application manager a a krhelper.apk, just go and uninstall it....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mekanism:
Do not use Kingroot people! My Facebook account now just got hacked from Taiwan. There has been nothing but weirdness with my phone after using kingroot. I'm afraid to even use my device now.

How do I go back to complete stock oc1? I tried unrooting using supersu, and my phone is still showing the unlocked icon during boot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BlacKBanks:
To root your device, download iRoot from google search. Turn on mobile data and hit root button. iRoot working on 150000 android mobiles. Trh it with your luck ;).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TTLayland:
This is why i am not on 5.0 yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
This is why my next device will be nexus. You can just flash trusted su in recovery. Can't believe they think locking boot loaders is more secure. It just opens doors to questionable ways to gain what we want. I don't even really trust towel root that is used on my version.

Sent from S4 using the better than it was then they jacked it again Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] penzsailcore@gmail.com:
.. need help.. it says.. root access not properly installed.. what will i do??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
42. <---- (mesofunae)

Very informative...

Next time include firmware and root method as a minimum, maybe?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rashad Qasimov:
Kingroot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
PC version 3.0 works reliably. Enable USB debugging. Win.

Heres the paranoid method

Odin to fresh rom (if possible)

Skip setup(see above)

King root PC v 3.0

Replace kingroot with ssu

(open to update)

Reboot.

Install flashfire.

Flash another rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BrainGlow:
For some reason this just isn't working for me.

Using Kingroot Desktop V2.4.0.1084

New (replacement) Verizon SGS4 with OC4

Most of the time, it fails after a while without doing anything obvious.

Sometimes it reboots the phone, then sits around for a while longer, then fails.

At least I assume the red X in the circle is an indication that it failed.

I have seen people say to keep trying and eventually it'll work.

Any suggestions to make this more likely to succeed?

I don't have a SIM in it at the moment, so it's using my WiFi.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BrainGlow:
... and then I discovered that there is a 3.0 version of Kingroot Desktop (not sure where I got 2.4 from now).

And the 3.0 version worked right away, from the look of it.

Replaced with SuperSU.

Wonderful.

Now to figure out if I want to upgrade OTA and try to keep root, or take a different approach (not my phone, but or my GF, so want to stay as stock as possible)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
I forgot to mention to use 3.0. Will update my other post or create a proper thread.

Upgrade. It closes "stage fright".

Use muniz's OF1 Odex for the most stock rom experience with root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] azrael201:
for some reason my connection to my laptop is unreliable and it worked momentarily when i installed the verizon upgrade software. i don't need oem cable right? i was able to run KingRoot once but Root checker could not verify and SuperSu could not find binary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
That's the only cable I would use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] azrael201:
nvm, i figured it out. i needed to wiggle the cable so it wasn't just recognized as charging only but also as a device. i don't think i rooted it properly the first time because of the unsecure cable.

I attached the confirmation screen and it doesn't look the same as the first time. I wonder if it's just telling me that it's already rooted when it's not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
I don't recall seeing that screen. It's usually a green checkmark.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] azrael201:
i did a factory reset and am attempting to re-root again. it's been like 10 minutes already and it's still running. How long does it usually take?

it just finished and still the same screen from above. i'm guessing it failed again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] azrael201:
ok after spending hours all morning trying to root. it turns out the verdict is you cannot root OF1, am I correct? It seems it was OC1 that everyone was able to Kingroot desktop with?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
Correct.

Guys I'm sorry for my incompleteness. I just threw down a quick and dirty example of using KR.

If someone wants to take my post and elaborate in a proper thread, feel free.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] azrael201:
it's ok not your fault. thanks for the post but yea i wish i knew i was doomed from the start instead of wasting 3 hours and risking installing the KR software that purportedly has malware according to some.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] penzsailcore@gmail.com:
..sir what is mesofunae??

..0c1 / sch i545 / verizon / s4 - tried this root apps - kingroot/ kingoroot / iroot / oneclickroot / framaroot.. but still failed.. and when i check in root checker it says.. root access is not properly installed with this device.. any help please...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TVCCS:
I also am able to report using Kingroot desktop 3.0 to get root on my Galaxy S4 5.01 - the latest Kingroot version 4.5 of the app failed - tried it 6-8 times, and didn't try installing earlier versions of the app. My main reason for rooting was to remove the Verizon bloatware prior to sale, especially the "SIM Card Not From Verizon" warning that came up on the phone after every boot when using a Cricket SIM that couldn't be disabled otherwise - it's Verizon's Activation Agent app. It's so typical of major U.S. carriers that even when they unlock a device, they still figure it some way for it to be annoying not to use their overpriced services. Verizon also loads a ton of bloatware, so the next owner can remove it as they see fit. My phone had been factory reset prior to attempting root.

A few tips for those who are trying to do this and aren't mega-tech savvy (I root about two phones a year, and don't install custom ROMs, etc - I'm usually just trying to remove bloatware or enable hotspot functionality, etc.

Change the default display lock to 10 minutes so you're not constantly having to unlock the phone

USB debugging has to be enabled on the phone - (discussed earlier)

Watch the phone to enable debugging permissions when it's first plugged in - it will ask for permission

The Kingroot desktop client is in Chinese - Download and get it running, and then plug in the phone - the phone's name - as in Samsung SCH-i545 - should be showing up under Windows Explorer, etc. - there are permissions you have to grant to get Kingroot running...it's four or five clicks in the places you'd normally expect (I don't read Chinese)

SCH-i545 should show up in the bottom left corner of the Kingroot display if it's trying to get root properly. In my case it took less than 5 minutes to finish

I used SuperSU to remove Kingroot but it didn't appear to fully uninstall it and its associated programs - plus SuperSU didn't give me immediate access to the Activation Agent app I wanted to uninstall

I then downloaded and installed System App Remover (root) by Jumobile (free) - it provides an easy interface to uninstall system apps as desired. I was able to uninstall the Activation Agent and the warning finally disappeared - the same app also allowed me to more fully remove Kingroot and its add-ons.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en

Thanks much to all who contributed to this thread, it's a lot of information, but ultimately very helpful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pooh-bah:
On my OC1 GS4, I tried several apk versions and installed and reinstalled the desktop version of kingroot several times. I had no luck.

I tried it on another computer and the desktop kingroot got it done on the first try!

My failures were on Win7, but I'm not sure if that matters. The success was on Win8.1 but it was also an entirely different computer with another usb cable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stant0t:
It doesnt work on my GTI9505

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CAN SOMEONE HELP ME HOW TO ROOT MY S4 5.0.1 GT-I9505..HELP ME PLS.THANKS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DEXCEX:
its not working on i545 oc1 king root apk goes up to 52% then restarts the phone

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i am having the same its not rooting

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i am seeing the same screen when i try to root it on the desktop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bigjailerman:
As of this post OF1 CANNOT be rooted or downgraded. Period. Maybe tomorrow but not today.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] traco1:
Nobody reading posts again?? Read is the key to root!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deggertsen:
OK, I realize I'm a noob here. But what do you even mean? That the answer to rooting is to read? Read this thread? Are you saying there is a solution to rooting SCH-I545 with OF1 in contradiction to the previous post? If so please help point to the answer. I've been reading all I can and I'm so confused between some people saying they have rooted successfully and others saying that it's still impossible up to today to root on OF1.

If you have insight into this other than one short confusing statement, please enlighten me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcvoss:
As of now you cannot root OF1. The people saying they have achieved Root are on OC1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deggertsen:
Thank you for clarifying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Deetrill21:
Help

I installed King root but it says there is no rooting strategy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Billabonged:
I tried so many times on the King Root app. The first time I used the PC version, it worked. Then just followed the steps to replace it with SuperSU.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
OC1 or OF1 ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Billabonged:
OC1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zaobuv:
I'm on OC1 and Kingroot isn't working for me at all. I've tried 4.1, 4.5, and desktop versions 2.2, 2.4, and 3.0. I have USB debugging enabled. All methods failed. Anyone have any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Deetrill21:
When did you try it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
Anyone on the OTA version of OF1 that can test KingRoot for the PC version please do. When I try it it says Root then goes up to 57% to which it fails. Maybe someone else will have some success.

KingRoot v3.0.0 build 1108 on Windows
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hunty367:
"Tried the app on my verzion S4 SCH-I545 OC1 and no luck. The desktop software reboots my phone around 28% then will fail when it gets to 56%." this is what i posted on the main thread. The website has been having issues for me, maybe that's the problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
You should whitelist in your firewall

qq.com

i think that what made me issues and afterwards it was solved...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] afaneh92:
I cant find the "qq.com" thing on firewall can you explain how to reach it.

I just got an s4 and I cant do some fun without root :( I had almost tryed every thing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Do you have any firewall or filter on your network?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] afaneh92:
firewall is disabled.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Oh. What build is your device?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] afaneh92:
5.0.1 OC1

I think there somthing wrong on kingroot server.

So you all make sure that dont loose root for now until some one got new root method.

I will work on that in my free time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mbonillap:
hey

i got a Galaxy S4 5.0.1 lollipop with .Baseband Version I545VRUGOC1 and the Build Number LRX22C.I545VRUGOC1 .. tried wiht meany versions of kingroot but nothing works, it gots to 52% and reboots and then said root fail. please help

its a verizon phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sm0k3y-TB:
Yeah, King root is screwd. If anyone is able to root OC1 with it, please advise. I was rooted and soft bricked trying to un-install some system apps. I odin'd back to OC1 and now I'm stuck without root. So lame.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] himoogoo16:
Hilp

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Hilp.root galaxy s4 5.0.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scottchy014:
[MENTION=7024116]Mbonillap[/MENTION] Have you gone to this forum and tried the latest version: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3107461 ? Check the original post. There is a pc version too that may help. Just a thought. Also [MENTION=3872079]sm0k3y-TB[/MENTION] , if the above mentioned doesn't work, try doing a complete emergency Odin restore. It'll wipe everything on all partitions including your internal memory. Sometimes our phones can keep unwanted files that may be messing with the root process.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nomeeali:
Same error

Hi,

i am getting same error as others after updating on 5.0.1 and try the kingroot PC version its not working error try mobile version when try the mobile version its stopped on 52% and restart after error came.

Regards,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sm0k3y-TB:
Done it all. So has everyone else. King Root is toast. Not working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Fadtydawg:
5.0.1...what? OF1 or OC1? Specify please.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tangbohu:
Same thing happened to me. Today I reset my phone and ODIN back to OC1. But kingroot is not working any more. I had root at least three S4 with OC1 using kingroot PC version successfully couple weeks ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nomeeali:
OC1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 付文宽:
能够破解5.01了吗
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kmanuel74:
Translated:

"Yet able to break 5.01"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] potolok:
Can you give more info ? Thanks.

Also can`t root my i545 OC1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bigjailerman:
This thread is funny

At of this minute, there is absolutely NO OF1 Root

You OC1 guys should clearly specify before someone bricks a phone :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Kingroot doesn't root as of now OC1 too.

What do you mean?

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It was rooted in the past with king....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bigjailerman:
Many posts in this thread saying they are rooted on Verizon S4 but they're are two updated versions OC1 and OF1. Of1 is the most recent update and it's locked down. People say they have rooted and how to attempt it and insisting it's doable but they are not disclosing what build they are on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
The OC1 one was doable a month ago, but something happened to [MENTION=6674985]Kingxteam[/MENTION] and they no longer support it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Connection Device:
I've spent a week trying to root my S4 0C1 and it's really looking hopeless since arriving here at the tail end of this thread.

Looks like I'll have to live with the "Sim card is not from Verizon " message and UI for now with a otherwise working smartphone that can receive texts but not send them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PaKii94:
same problem, I foolishly updated to OC1 thinking I could use kingroot but now I can't send texts. Stupid VERIZON and TMOBILE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] potolok:
Can someone with a successful rooting in past to share the kingroot program folder ? Tnx.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
This would not work. The Kingroot application relies on an internet connection to access their servers to root your phone. Unfortunately the program folder for Kingroot does not contain the root method.