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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Finally!!

I was busy yesterday trying kingroot on a downgraded kernel.. lol

But i guess king get's stuck because they read the build number... and wondershare doesn't so they don't give up! lol

Will give all my thanks when my Thanks button get's recharged !

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SuperSu or Kinguser?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bkkzak:
Wow! I can verify this absolutely works!

I had taken the OF1 OTA update and this rooted my S4; great job [MENTION=5487429]Edgardo_Uchiha[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION] !!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fudplayers:
I'm using Super User
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
What does wondershare put in, super user?? A white one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fudplayers:
It put in SU. The security app popped up saying that I installed something that shouldn't be on the phone but I froze that in Titanium Backup. I couldn't kill that app so freezing it worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
[MENTION=5487429]Edgardo_Uchiha[/MENTION]

You should add step 7 to flash back to OF1 kernel... :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] madhits45:
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_blueshift:
Got it working. Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] madhits45:
Now how do I use flashfire to install a custom rom? I want to go to a cyangenmod rom, now that I have root. That should be possible now right? I hope!!!

See: http://www.themobimag.com/how-to-in...1-android-5-1-1-on-verizon-samsung-galaxy-s4/

update this almost works-> http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-r...erizon-galaxy-s4-with-me7-firmware-safestrap/

It does not work because of safestrap see: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56030788#post56030788

v 3.75 A03 wont work for us because safestrap can not load. Without safestrap we are stuck with touchwiz only roms. I am hoping either safestrap gets another update or we find another method to install custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I keep getting " unauthorized changed detected. Restart to revert the changes".

HOw do i get rid of this ontification? It's kinda annoying
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gideyon:
I'm an extreme novice when it comes to Android. The only reason I need to root my s4 is because I accidentally deleted pictures that were not backed up. All of the software I could find that could try to restore lost data required root access. However, because I have build OF1, this has proven to be a headache.

I came across this thread today. Before I even attempt the steps mentioned, I have a question: By following these steps, does it in anyway write over the data of my 'lost images'? Or does the kernal use a different part of the memory?

Also, anything I should know if this is the first time me attempting such a thing?

Thanks...

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Also... anyone recommend software that could recover lost data? I was going to use Dr. Fone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
The kernel does not affect photos and rooting does not cause any data loss.

Dr fone is what I have used in the past.

It did the job for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Brianp48093:
Reload the OF1 kernel using Odin just like you did with OC1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jonah_swan:
Rooted my s4

Thanks for the kernels man. I've been looking for a method for over a month. worked flawlessly. :D:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
THANK!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Delete security log agent app from system/app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
Here's what I've done:

Everything.

Flashed the OC1 .md5 with Odin in download mode successfully.

Rebooted.

Do have Debug Mode going...

So, here's my problem...

I've tried rooting with Wondershare. It is getting hung at, 'Reading data, this may take a few minutes...'

After 10 minutes I give up. I tried rooting with Kingo and it fails at about 80%.

I've also tried two different USB cords. With the white, official Samsung cord, it seemed like Kingo went faster at first. I don't have ANY antivirus at the moment, because I literally just installed Windows today -- So, there is no antivirus blocking the .apk from installing. It's there.

I'm lost. What is causing the app to get hung on the phone?

I have the Verizon variant and am rooting so I can get texts. I have T-Mobile SIM card in the VZW S4.

:(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dijonlbS4:
[MENTION=7153369]DMiller92[/MENTION] try a fresh Odin flash of of1 firmware, then flash the oc1 kernel, then root with wondershare. I just did mine lay night and it worked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
Flashing OF1.....Success.

Flashing OC1...Success.

Attempting to root with WShare now..Still seems to be getting hung, however..

'Reading data, this may take a few minutes...'
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
me too how do we get it to stop doing that?

I just hit cancel on mine to see if that works, If it does I'll post it but other than that it rooted my phone just fne, now to install flash fire and TWRP recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Remove system security log agent all in system/app.

Btw you won't be able to use TWRP on the Verizon due to it's locked bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mulfred2001:
This method worked the first time for me also. Now that I have SU Manager status I want to download a custom recovery, but like it is mentioned in this post, the bootloader that Samsung uses won't allow a recovery to be installed. I have tried downloading FlashFire from the Google Play Store Beta Testing and it doesn't seem to allow me to download a copy to the SCH-I545. Has anyone had luck installing a recovery system on this phone that would allow a person to use a completely different ROM? Any help is greatly appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Crap I already installed it how do I go back to teh stock recovery, right now if I try going into recovery it goes into download mode
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
There's a way to extract the stock recovery from the stock firmware.

Or just reflash.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Hasn't been made yet. I can do it but not right now.

Is easier just to flash of1 again and start over
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Reflash the whole. Firmware?

I can turn. The phone on and off and restart, but if I try to go into recovery it goes in download mode
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Hey Klabit :)

Sorry still haven't have time for the dd = :)

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Yep. Will be the easiest thing for now.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Yep. Will be the easiest thing for now.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
yes but only if youre bootloader is of1.

If not we need to get the correct recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Ok where can I get the OF1 firmware?

I'd rather be unrooted and all stock than what my phone is now, its stuck in download mode and worthless
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
If you had Flashfire installed you could flash the stock rooted rom. Updated everything but bootloader.

http://tinyurl.com/z8kdu48
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Good point! That's easier!

Didn't think about that

Good to have good people around lol

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It's no problem man.

I actually forgot about it lol

We found out it wouldn't do any good anyways.

The debrick.img won't work on oc1/of1 bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
It's no problem man.

I actually forgot about it lol

We found out it wouldn't do any good anyways.

The debrick.img won't work on oc1/of1 bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
I flashed it after I gained root with the tether add on then unlocked the hidden menu to use keypad codes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
THanks I'll try that

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Ok i just tried flashfire, can anybody recommend a flashfire that works? The one I gave from the forum doesn't work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
what is it doing if it doesn't work?

I remember at one time you had to set the time/date before a certain timeframe....but i cant remember the time and date sadly

will the latest update not work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
On some of the early versions you needed to change date on your phone to make it work. Seems to expire after awhile. Think they said use date in September.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Its doing nothing I click on it it does nothing

Maybe I need to update it?

I will if I can get the phone to work long enough

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Ok I updated flashcard be now it works, I downloaded the detours rom, and used flash fire here's what happened if started installing then rebooted, noe it says SAMSUNG above a picture of a lock with custom below it, now what? I'm on another phone right now that only works on wifi and I need my phone working tomorrow when I go to work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
Had the open padlock and custom on mine for awhile also. Installed Triangle Away and it went back to normal after a few reboots.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Yea......right now I cant afford triangle away wife lost here job and were living on my paycheck so weer sinking last thing I have money for is an app.

Bit it looks like I have a brand new door stop because its not doing anything at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
After flashing the rooted rom it can take 5 or min to sort it self out. The custom indication is nothing to worry about. If the phone won't finish boot is another issue.

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If phone doesn't sort itself out you can use Verizon Software Update and Repair tool to put it back stock.

http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-80201
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Version software update too.l?

I hope its for a computer because that's all I have available, but I'll go look for it

Liek I said, I'd rather be stock and working than what it is now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
Best thing Verizon as a carrier has going for it is their repair tool for their major brands. It's a pc program and as long as you can get in download mode it will fix it. Faster than Kies or trying free download from Sammobile

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If all else fails here is firmware at Sammobile

http://tinyurl.com/hjhxw2e
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DHATCH:
So I don't know if you or stang has an answer to this for me but I have been following this thread and have successfully rooted my of1 and was in the process of flashing Stang's ROM and I ran into a problem. I was using flash fire and performed all the steps here...

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

I was on step #10 (it appeared everything had flashed like it was supposed to) and it was sitting on the Samsung Screen. I thought it was taking too long so I went to bed and woke up to find that it was still on the same screen! I have tried rebooting it, reflashing the of1 kernal via odin, wiping the cache, and even doing a "wipe data/factory reset." As you can tell I am not the greatest at all of this but am somewhat of a quick learner. I don't know if anyone has any advice for me but as of now I AM STUCK ON THE SAMSUNG BOOT SCREEN. I can load the bootloader and go to the recovery mode but that is it. PLEASE HELP!!!

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Theoretically with Odin if I reflashed the of1 kernal that was linked on the first page would this fix things for me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
I looked at instructions for OF1 install and if that's what you followed it should have worked. Only thing I can suggest is to flash back to stock if you can get into download mode and start over. It's good to have a copy of the stock firmware anyway for when things bork.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DHATCH:
When using Flash Fire I did create a backup but I have no idea how to unpackage it/run it. It is a .tlz4 file?!?!? Is there a way to unpackage this into a .md5 file??? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kazzaerexys:
Thanks so much for figuring out this root. My g/f broke her GS4. I told her I would try to root the replacement when it showed up, and read all about various possibilities for rooting the Android v4 incarnations...so of course it showed up Lollipop and build OF1. I thought I was sunk until I found this thread. The root worked great!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DHATCH:
This is so frustrating! I now know that I have soft bricked my phone! I am able to go to the two different screens as I said above but that is it. I have tried flashing several things using Odin3 with NO success. Am I just not doing something right? Anyone know what would be best for me to flash back on the phone and via what method? I was on OF1 rooted per this thread and was in the process of flashing a Stang ROM when this happened. I am on SCH-i545. The Odin3 doesn't get very far when I try to flash anything, it just says within a few seconds that it has failed! I have tried clearing the Cache and wiping the data also prior to doing this. I am at my wits end and I NEED MY PHONE! I can't get a new one and I need this fixed. I am about ready to try anything! :mad:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Try a new cable, pc, or USB port. All of these things have a factor in failure.

What part does it fail to flash?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DHATCH:
Yessssssss....... I did it! You are a genius! All along I have been using an aftermarket cord. I realized when i read your post about using original cord that other people had stated the same thing in other places. Thinking to myself, "Why not try the original cable, I have nothing to lose." Well I plugged that cable in and tried flashing a few of the stock images and nothing worked. I finally decided to go back to the last think I could think of and that was trying to reset it with Kies3. What do you know it worked! I am stuck re-updating everything but at least it worked!!!!!! I plan on re-rooting my phone again. I wanted to ask everyone if they think that not using the original phone for my S4 caused the soft brick in the first place? If it did than I might be able to safely try putting on one of Stang's ROMs again after I re-root it. We still don't have any other options as far as ROMs we can use right?:victory::victory::victory:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tbell805:
Does anyone have the stock firmware for OF1? I am currently on Stang's rom and I am getting a new s6 and want to trade in my s4. So I am going back to stock and unrooting. Would wiping and then flashing through flash fire do the trick?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfalls63:
I always get my stock firmware from Sammobile and flash with Odin.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/53590/I545VRUGOF1_I545VZWGOF1_VZW/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] venM:
OF1 Kernal

Thank you so much! Worked like a charm! You're a genius!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Check my afh account. It's in there.

Also [MENTION=6842327]jfalls63[/MENTION] I have the full of1 Odin package in my afh.

I only mention it because sammobile is so slow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] clymer:
Thanks!

I first tried the procedure using my work PC (Windows 7) to change the kernel using Odin and then root. Was failing repeatedly. I grabbed another PC (my home PC that dual-boot with Ubuntu / Win 7) - went through the same steps and it worked.

Thanks again!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diplobruh:
question do you know how to install Xposed Module
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LupineDream:
Success with my own method on ATT variants of this phone!

Odin 3.07 works. Came up with my own method. Hex edits bypass KNOX security to downgrade:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/unif...ariant-of4-t3279890/post64511525#post64511525

Thanks! You beat me by a few days. lol But we've got root on our Straight Talk variants now thanks to my hacks. :D Good job.

If you customize the hex edit for your build number, theoretically works on ANY S4!!! Dev link is at the bottom of that post.

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You don't need it as long as you're jellybean on Straight Talk. Check my hack. I used compatable NB1 Verizon kernel firmware. My hack DOES NOT replace your modem!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] WoOkIeSnIpEr:
Mobilego Free Trial Expire!

:(

I downloaded Mobilego and it said that my free trial has expired, I dont remember if I have downloaded it long ago or not. Is there any other free/trial program this will work on when I flash the kernal to OC1?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdgardoSchiffer:
Since you have OC1 kernel, it will be easier for rooting tools to root your device with success. You should try kingroot (both versions, android and pc), or some other rooting softwares like Kingoroot, IRoot, SCR Root, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] WoOkIeSnIpEr:
Yeah these are the programs i need, I need to know what other SAFE programs you can suggest, Iroot failed, and scr root keeps coming up on google as a screen recorder, kingoroot failed as well. If you or anyone can come up with a list I would appreciate it a lot :D thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Ok yall this is what I did, I opined back to CF1 rooted useing wonders have as instructed by XDA, opined OF1 kernel back on and the security notifications went away, also since my son's puppy ate my otter box, I now have a cheap knock off with buttons that are hard to press so.... I downloaded Simple Robert from the play store, and found out the hard way that my stock recovery now works also, . Now I gave a stock rom with a custom reboot? exact what I need
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrayokc87:
A few months ago I updated to of1 and rooted through this process a couple of weeks ago. After successfully rooting I played around with a few root apps and ended up losing a couple Google apps as well as causing a couple glitches in the phone. My question is: is it possible for me to unroot and uninstall root apps, factory reset, flash stock 5.0.1 of1 through Odin, and go through the process of root again? Or will am I stuck with trying to fix the situation through other means? Im really aiming to just put my s4 back to the day I bought it and rerooting after, however, if it's not possible I could leave well enough alone, keep root, and fix the issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
I'm pretty sure you can flash of1 in Odin as long as you can boot into download mode. BTW flashing the stock tar will factory reset anyway
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrayokc87:
Everything as far as recovery and download mode work just fine just certain apps and processes aren't working properly, I'm assuming because I deleted or altered something I shouldn't have. So I should be able to do a simple factory reset and everything concerning deleted apps and the system files itself should be back and working properly? And I will be able to reroot the phone again? Im hoping for a complete mulligan and Im trying to gain feedback before I jump.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
So... factory resets only wipe the data, cache, and dalvikv cache partitions. What that means if the root apps you used messed with the system partition, you need top Odin the of1 tar again. So try to delete the apps that screwed you up, if that doesn't work then backup and factory reset and if not the flash of1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrayokc87:
If flashing the stock firmware will replace the empty holes and get rid of anything that shouldn't be there, then I'm all for that route. Just as long as I can root again through this method again. The thought of not being able to root again afterwards is honestly my one and only detergent from doing this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pateldhruvik@gmail.com:
Hey there I tried flashing cwm recovery I don't know what went wrong I can't enter recovery mode it just said failed when I try to enter recovery mode I can enter downloading mode
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I have a question...

After rooting my phone according to this thread, I factory resetted the phone because god, the phone was still draining like Sonic the hedgedog.

However, after doing phone resetting, I got stuck in setup wizard loop. I turned it off, and turned it on, the phone seemed to have come back to normal state, but I can't use Backup Assistant Plus.

It keeps saying it has lost network connection. What has gone wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stxrz:
Root Failed

Hello I d/led the of1 firmware and installed it *passed.... Then did the Wondershare one click root and it ran through it rebooted then said root failed.. any help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
That is unusual. I'm on stang5litre's rom and have the same problem. And I can find where backup assistant plus is in the system.img
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdgardoSchiffer:
OF1 Firmware? To root OF1 you have to install OC1 kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
We can now use the latest kingroot app!!

Update the OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdgardoSchiffer:
Thanks man! I'll update the thread. Can be used on OF1 kernel or you have to flash OC1 still?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pateldhruvik@gmail.com:
You need to install the oc1 firmware then root it

Later you can flash back the of1 to get rid of the warning signs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] S4 on lock:
Okay, I did this and successfully "rooted" my Verizon Galaxy S4 i545. It was cool. When I powered on my phone, it started up with a Samsung logo with a little unlocked icon underneath it, then went into the normal boot. I was able to use lollipop and removed a handful of bloatware apps.

The real reason I wanted root, though, was because I wanted to get back to KitKat. I don't like material design. I liked the KitKat settings interface. I think my camera worked better with KitKat than it does now. I also have a bug that leaves my default messenger app stuck in conversations and unable to go back to the top level to view other conversations. Bottom line, rooted lollipop was not my end objective.

This is where things start to suck. See, I had a "rooted" phone, but the bootloader was still locked. I could boot to download mode and flash kernels, but I couldn't boot to recovery. I tried TWRP and Clockwork ROM Manager. Neither of them worked. If I selected the boot to recovery options from either of those apps, the phone would display "Could not do normal boot" in red letters above the Odin download display. The only way I could get my phone to boot after each of those attempts was to turn it off, restart it in download mode, and reflash the OC1 kernel via Odin from my PC. I was still "rooted" with lollipop, but my phone was starting to act funny. It was really slow. Google crashed and chrome didn't work. I spent hours trying to work around the locked bootloader. No matter what I tried, I couldn't load ANY OTHER ROM.

Skip to the end... I used the Verizon System Update utility to back up and "repair" my phone. It worked. I had to set up all my accounts again, but my contacts, messages and photos were all restored. Bonus, my phone is now faster than ever. I wish I had tried the Verizon System Update utility a long time ago.

I don't get to see the cool unlocked icon when I start my phone up, but I have decided that rooting this i545 with a locked bootloader is like breaking out of my jail cell... only to discover I still can't get out of the building.

My advice: Don't waste your time rooting your Verizon Galaxy S4 i545 if you've updated past KitKat. Your bootloader is locked. Root won't buy you much.

"I got this S4 on lock."