yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] penzsailcore@gmail.com:
..

..in my experience i tried all the root program that i know.. kingroot all apk version/ kingoroot/ iroot/towelroot and so on.. for mobile.. also i tried the all for the pc version.. but still no success.. i was in dilemna that maybe i will try the flashing mode.. still my last hope i search youtube.. and i came across one clip in formatting and in the comments.. he said try to download the Wondershare the updated version and in the right side you can see 1 CLICK ROOT.. i downloaded and install then i click the root.. Boom after 4 to 5 minutes.. it says rooted.. try this one.. i just use this 08 November 2015.. try.. hopefully it will work on you too.. and share.. so that we can help the community... that is the pc version..

..build is lollipop.. and oc1..

..now my concern is what will i use or download to clean or uninstall or bloatware.. including the simcard is not a verizon.. can somebody help me??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Explain yourself more about wondershare, and how exactly you obtained root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] afaneh92:
I dont have the device now but you can test this

http://www.wondershare.com/mobile-phone/how-to-root-android.html
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] penzsailcore@gmail.com:
..thanks sir mohammad afaneh ...thats the software that help me obtain the root... hope this will help also others to root the verizon/ sch i545 / lollipop / oc1 .. am stating that am in oc1 so that no people will say that i did not state and they may brick thier mobile..

..sir can you help?? which app i will use to remove the bloatwares and the sim card is not a verizon..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] potolok:
Thank you! It`s really works, my i545 OC1 rooted 10 min ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Does this install kinguser or supersu?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] potolok:
SuperSu
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] afaneh92:
use root eplorer and remove samsungsetupwizard.apk

take look here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2797600 this is for kitkat

but its must be the same

I will get the device soon from my brother and will start work on it and will build ROM and safestrap soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
sdm.apk is the updater...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] afaneh92:
Yes its.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] potolok:
Can i install safestrap on rooted OC1 ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
Negative!

Flashfire...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pa49:
FAIL

New update to 4.1.2 still failing root!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
4.1.2 new update??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pa49:
What!

Kingo root 4.1.2

New update to me!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Yeh, kingroot will fail.

Try the tool mentioned above
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
I am testing Wondershare on OF1 ota and will report back if it works.

It restarted many times and said that Root was Unsuccessful for OF1. I will try again later
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] polopozozo:
Looks like Wondershare worked for me on OC1, but I can't see SuperSU anywhere.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
Same here mate. I dont know what I am doing wrong. Probably gonna wipe and try again. :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Connection Device:
I found super su in my back app page wondershare rooted my phone with the one click app and I'm really kind of amazed because I had tried Kingroot kingoroot and maybe a few other ones OC1 lollipop Verizon S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nemisans13:
How long ago did you use this to obtain root? Seem like kingroot worked back in July and August and now it doesn't so I'm curious

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But do you have root? Download root checker if you have root then download supersu from playstore or vice versa
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fudplayers:
Funny thing is I've been checking on the OC1 root method now for several months because kingroot didn't work. Naturally I accidentally hit update on the phone yesterday and of course there's root it appears for OC1. Fml
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fugitiveALiEN:
RootGenius definitely does not work on the Verizon SCH-i545 running 5.01, Wondershare's MobileGo throws a couple of tools over like L5 & DrRoot but those too don't work, your phone might crash and reboot a few times but nothing I've tried has worked to date.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] polopozozo:
Yes I have root, root checker confirms and I finally obliterated the crap apps Verizon put on my phone, after three years. My build was OC1 last updated March 30th, the one everyone seemed to be having issues with rooting in Kingroot.

It's that one-click root feature in Wondershare's MobileGo desktop version. To be honest Wondershare seems less sketchy than Kingroot (at least it's in English) so I'm not really worried in that sense, however Kingroot was working at some point months ago and that no longer seems to be the case, so how long this will work also looks to be uncertain.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gui16:
finally did it! I will explain the process: Cleaning the bootloader, re-recording O1C by Odin, do not connect the wifi and finally the execution of Wondershare.

Sorry translating'm Brazilian! thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
Anyone following this instruction should refrain from tampering with the bootloader as it can and will result in a bricked device.

What you can do is flash a full stock oc1 with its corresponding bootloader img, but do not edit the image in any way shape or form.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gui16:
That's right! Just wait for the development of a TWRP or cwm Recovery to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Give up....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
Guys. I bet you I just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH -545 Lollipop OC1 right now.

Kingroot still supports lollipop. Here's what I did and I hope helps you.

First you have to uninstall kingroot on your phone. That includes any file kingroot related. I did that by using my file browser and finding any kingroot folder and deleting it.

Second: Download kingroot. I used 4.1 and install. Let it run and it'll tell you unable to verify root.

Third: just click "start root" and it'll root. Mine got to 63% and it was successful.

Note: I used the apk version and not the PC version since the PC version failed so many times.

Please try and give me your feedback and I'll try to update if I can :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jnigrine:
What build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
I would add images but the XDA app doesn't support that. Really works guys

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My build is lrx22c.i545vrugoc1. That's what you're referring to right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
I AM ON OF1

Kingroot 4.1 got up to 60% then told me that there was no strategy available :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tangbohu:
Confirmed! Kingroot is working again on OC1. Just tried it 5 minutes ago using Kingroot 4.1 apk.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
Kindly state how you did it. Could help someone :)

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Just got me device rooted with kingroot. Very easy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pa49:
Could this work?

If we are on OF1 could we Odin an OC1 kernel and then root and then flash back an OF1 kernel?:fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
From what I've researched, it would not be possible. It seems that the OF1 does a security check to to prevent downgrading in any way or form. I guess you would have to wait for a breakthrough
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pa49:
Can't even flash a stock OC1 ROM then?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
I don't think so. Once the OF1 bootloader, find outs the files you're flashing is an older version or you're downgrading, it'll fail.

The most likely error Odin would give you is Fail (Auth).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_blueshift:
Actually, from what I remember over the past couple days, I was able to flash OC1 kernel via Odin no problem. Downgrading stock ROM to OC1 was an issue but kernel worked fine. At the time, Kingroot didn't work on OC1, but I'm going to try flashing OC1 kernel again. Anyone have links to download OC1 and OF1 kernels? Can't find em anymore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Where is the OC1 kernel how can i get it??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_blueshift:
I don't remember. I found a link to download the OC1 and OF1 stock kernels on the forums a couple days ago but can't seem to find them again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Ouch, remember something what the thread said so i can search for it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
Here is a link to the stock OC1 kernel but I have no clue where a stock OF1 kernel can be found so if you do flash and run into issues you might need to do a full odin recovery.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347820944
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_blueshift:
Thanks, found the links for OC1 and OF1 kernel over in the "Serious about Unlocking the Bootloader" thread. Still no root success, however.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mainiac17:
Rooting Verizon Galaxy S4, SCH-i545 with lolipop

Didn't work for me, need help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pa49:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/root-of1-t3249971

I said it could work!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
Are you on OC1 or OF1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mainiac17:
All of this is new to me. How do I determine which one I have?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
Do you have a terminal emulator on your device? If so type in getprop ro.bootloader

Or you can just go to about phone and look at your build number and tell us what's there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mainiac17:
Lrx22c.i545vrugof1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
Yours is the OF1. I don't think there is an exploit to root it yet. Sorry
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
What??

look at this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/root-of1-t3249971

[MENTION=7082022]mainiac17[/MENTION] go look at this thread for OF1 root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ghrev:
Oh my bad. Thanks for correcting me mate. I appreciate it :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bigjailerman:
Yes wondershare worked. I rolled the kernal back to oc1 via odin. Then downloaded Wondershare one click root. Done!! Superuser hides sometimes. If not download from playstore and go through setup.

Also I downloaded FlashFire and installed the Stang rom. Pretty smooth.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=33504
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Umm... Wouldn't it be better to link to [MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] thread instead of his afh?

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bigjailerman:
Yup, indeed, choose wrong link originally..

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Connection Device:
I rooted the S4 using wondershare a couple of weeks ago, now trying to find a custom ROM Sch1545 5.0.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikefitz7907:
does anybody know of any custom roms that can be used on Verizon galaxy s4 5.0.1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] israrale:
Hey please send me link of galaxy s4 rooted
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wakeel94:
Bro how do i root my galaxy s4 sch-i545 on lolipop Of1 kernel????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
here

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/samsung-s4-i545-verizon-of1-root-t3254434

use search next time
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timingplanet54:
I tired rooting it but mine failed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] OfficeLinebacker:
I am rooted with KingRoot 4.8 on OF1; Root Checker verifies this. But FlashFire says it cannot acquire root. So I downloaded SuperSU and it says it needs to update it's binary. Unfortunately this keeps failing. Is there something about KingRoot 4.8 that prevents SuperSU from working?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ph19971207:
KingRoot needs to be properly replaced with SuperSu.

I used the SuperSu ME-Pro app from Google Play Store. It uninstalls KingRoot and installs SuperSu. A google search on "Replace KingRoot with SuperSu" will also provide some answers to your question but the easiest is with this app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=darkslide.com.supersumepro&hl=en

This also works. From this thread scroll down to post #3 for the download link http://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-to-replace-kinguser-supersu-t3185998
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] grasuxxl1:
This affects knox on S4 lollipop?!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] omarmdz24:
Succesfully rooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 (5.0.1, OF1 build) with Kingroot 4.8, Root checker verified

now I'm guessing if I can install cyanogenmod 12.1 from this particular baseband, cyanogenmod site says the installation process only works for I545VRUAMDK baseband

so.... is there a way to install cm 12.1 from 5.0.1 ??

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same question here!! help!! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] OfficeLinebacker:
Thanks. I did the the poor man's way because $4 for a one shot deal is too damn high.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nuclearDave:
Successfully Rooted S-4 Active SGH-I537 5.0.1 With KINGROOT 4.8!

Simple one-touch rooting for the sgh-i537. Forget all of the flashing back and forth between old and current roms. Towell and Active Root work fine for the 4. . series but, after rooting an i537 with 5.0.1 with one touch, KINGROOT 4.8 is THE tool. Follow the instructions to replace KINGUSER with SuperSU afterwards and you are done. Thank You For

The Tip, Nuclear Dave.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jgreenway1:
rooted 5.0.1 s4

i dont know how but kingroot 4.8.1 worked to root my SCH-i545 device. give it a try. it first told me that root was not available, however i tryed anyways and it worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KingOfBeasts27:
i was able to root my galaxy s4 sch-i545 5.0.1 with kingo root, but it didnt install a custom recovery on it, i used the kingo root prgram on the computer to do this root, i have tried to use Odin to install a custom recovery on it but it keeps failing, ive tried useing the flashing apps from the play store but it just soft bricked my phone, the apps i use were Rom Manager, Flashify, Rashr, safestrap, and flashfire, and the Loki method but they all failed, can any help me, again my phone is rooted, it asks for root permissions as it should when using a rooted app, all i juat need help is to install or flash a custom recovery, someone please help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShaqB:
You can't. The problem is the bootloader is hard locked by Verizon's demand. Nobody can by pass that. So no custom recovery can be installed if you're on lollipop.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KingOfBeasts27:
Damn, so I can't have a custom recovery, I was trying install marshmallow on it, but everywhere I went said I needed a custom recovery, I've seen people with the same phone with cwm or twrp on it, oh well thanks anyways bro
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShaqB:
If you phone was on a older version right away of the box (dont try to downgrade it on Odin, the bootloader will be having a conflict and your device will be bricked) you could be using the Odin method to flash TWRP and after upgrading to marshmallow.

It's a shame because I bought this phone brand new for my brother believing that is was still on jellybean or KitKat to flash CM13 for him but it seems that the seller upgraded it to lollipop before shipping it. I guess he will has to stick to lollipop.

But it's not that bad , with KingRoot at least you can debloat the phone (I'm from Canada and these American phones got so much crap in it) and change the Governor to conservative and install Seeder. Still a good budget phone in the smartphone world with decent specs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KingOfBeasts27:
A friend gave this phone already running lollipop, but I was just doing poking around and saw that you can update to a newer update, so that what I wanted to do, I've soft bricked my phone a couple times, but then I found out how to unbrick it using odin, that's pretty much the only the odin is useful to me

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And also I wanted to upgrade case I read that it helps with longer battery life and over heating, cuz my phone overheats really bad, Idk why, I'll just be using an app and after like five minutes the thing is really hot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgtdavis:
I have read through a lot of threads and post about rooting using Kingroot which was straight forward. But I'm running into issues when I try to remove Kingroot and install superuser.

1. I tried downloading the file Remove Kingroot and Replace with SuperSU - When I do this I get a failure message followed by no such directory or file. I can share the screenshot if that would help. After doing this I start getting notifications Kingroot has stopped working.

2. Tried Super Su Me file. It starts but acts like it gets stuck

3. Tried Remove Kingroot as described in #1 and then ran Super Su Me File. The Super Su Me File works doing it this way. My issue is that when I run root Checker is indicates I do not have root any more. When I reboot my phone I'm still see the unlocked custom boot load.

So my questions are am I still rooted? If not, how do I remove kingroot after I'am rooted? I have searched and tried many ways.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgtdavis:
The issue was resolved by using Wondershare to root my phone. It was very straight forward after reading a tutorial that is posted on this site. Great site with a lot of great people and information.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zounduser:
Hey guys I rooted my S4 simply with kingroot. Ran the super su me app and got super su. Now I'm trying to put the s6 rom on here with flashfire. It fails everytime. I'm getting really pist. Can anyone here help that has figured this out? I'm on 5.0.1 0F1. THANKS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
[MENTION=4523921]zounduser[/MENTION], the last version of FlashFire that will work on the S4 OC1/OF1 is FlashFire v0.53.

I have it on my File Host Account here.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634744214

Be sure to uninstall the other FlashFire & reboot before installing the v0.53.

"Live Long and Prosper..."

~Ambassador S'chn T'gai Spock

Sent via Communicator [D2VZW] from the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zounduser:
I know I tried and it just force closes. I tried everything bro. This sucks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
That's a really strange thing happening to you...

The following thread would be great to post your FlashFire issue since that thread is specific to your device.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3132555

I'm not brushing you off at all, I've never experienced that with the S4 at all.

I've got an idea of what it may be but, that thread has a few individuals who are more well versed with this device and Firmware version.

I've got a feeling that, if you're patient in there, you'll get your device going again.

"Live Long and Prosper..."

~Ambassador S'chn T'gai Spock

Sent via Communicator [D2VZW] from the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bren123:
Wow this thread has gotten crazy ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kd-:
FYI, KingRoot has an XDA thread over here: http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bren123:
I followed this webpage to remove kingroot I tryed it with kingroot 4.5 and 4.1 it works with both try it

http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Eddie Hicks:
I think you mean how to replace Kinguser with SuperSU. You don't want to remove root. I used that process right after I rooted with Kingroot and it worked perfectly. I think most people who claim it doesn't work didn't do it properly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryan942:
I just rooted my schi545 on lollipop OC1 with kingroot apk 4.1.0.703 and replaced kinguser with super su with ( super su me ) apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DamnRaL:
I replaced Kinguser with Super-Sume app about 2 or 3 hrs of toying around with Kinguser.

So I never had a chance to see what it downloaded or does.

Super-Sume is pretty cool, it replaces & then erases Kinguser & also removes everything Kingroot installed. One Click app found on Google Play.

It gives you an american SuperSU app..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] traco1:
S4 Root

I'll be darned I just rooted my S4 i545 with 12 percent left on the battery. After checking root OK I installed Super-sume.

What a great thing worked wonderful After I had 8 percent left on battery. Boy this just made my day. So many directions to go now!!! Yeaaaaa
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DamnRaL:
Double post, mods delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ManseEverard:
Knox and malware ?

Does this trigger Knox? Any comments on the safety and security of kingroot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] InfectedPhreak:
I almost had a heart attack, I rooted with KingRoot and Purify seemed to brick my phone. After a battery pull and a few restarts, it's back to running normally.

Should I use SuperSu? Is there a difference between continuing to use KingRoot and SuperSu, or is it just preference?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwhistler:
Another confirmation that the Kingroot method works on the Verizon S4. I don't know if this is recommended, but I didn't want anything on my phone interfering with the root process so I did a factory reset before upgrading to Lollipop. I then installed Kingroot and, voila! It will tell you your phone is not supported, but just click start and it will proceed...took several minutes, so be patient.

After confirming root, I ran Super-sume to remove Kingroot and install the Supersu, which worked like a charm.

Thanks to all the devs who made this possible!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Eddie Hicks:
The following is from Kingroot's xda forum and a link to their site at the end.

INFORMATION COLLECTION

We heard about lots story about "Chinese steal you IMEI and clone a phone", in fact, we really don't know why we need do that and how to clone a phone . Anyway, I think we need publish the truth about information collection.

1. Just as I said above, KingRoot will deploy the most suitable root strategy into your device from cloud. In order to do this, we apparently need to get your ROM information. In the other words, we upload ROM information for root but not for "clone a phone"

2. We will not save ROM information in our server, if we do that, may be we need to update our server and make it as big as Google's. Come on, that's need a great amount of money.

3. All your sensitive information such IMEI will be encrypted and interpreted into another number in order to calculate success rate.

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ManseEverard:
Yes i read that page. However, if I am questioning the trustworthiness of a software I am hardly going to go by what its developers say now am I? I was looking for independent opinions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Eddie Hicks:
Fair enough. I understand your apprehension. After all the Chinese governent is suspected of hacking our government and corporate computers (not implying their government has anything to do with Kingroot). I'm new to this Kingroot stuff but I did check around to see if there were any issues and all I could find were people concerned about possible security issues but no one experiencing any. Afterall it's being used on many different devices so it seems to me if there was a security problem someone would have found it. But maybe it will happen to everyone at the same time. :)