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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] benjaminswinn:
1st Thank you for this Info/guide Edgardo_Uchiha

My brother gave me his old Verizon S4 on OF1 ...so to XDA I ran.

I used KingRoot v5.0 to gain root.

Gained Root.

Supersume failed to uninstall Kingroot.

So before i backtracked to the "rollback to OC1 method" to get SuperSu.

I tried something dumb that worked.

I uninstalled KingRoot with stock package uninstaller apk then reinstalled older Kingroot v4.9.3 which Supersume promptly disposed of.

Then installed SuperSu Pro from Playstore.

Just thought this might help someone having trouble getting rid of Kingroot.

Thanks to everyone here at XDA for making phones more fun since my old Samsung Continuum.:laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] QuinnMallory:
Has anyone had any success trying to get Marshmallow onto their rooted OF1 or at least getting Google Assistant to work on Lollipop?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgtdavis:
I tried this and I am still not having any success. I must be doing something wrong.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
I am not a fan of KingRoot at all...

I used the Wondershare Software. It has never failed me when rooting my I545 with OF1.

Wondershare also installs SuperSU during its rooting process.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgtdavis:
I will look up Wondershare Software. Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
I believe that the software provides a 30 trial period with no limits to the software features during that trial period.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgtdavis:
Wondershare worked like a charm. Phone is rooted and SuperSu is installed. Now to find a rom to replace the stock bloated rom. Thank you for your assistance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] edwardnizz:
how do i unroot

I need to unroot to install the lated update without bricking my device. i used the wondershare method .

thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dhplap:
I'm trying to root my s4 that's on OF1 with wondershare and it seems like it's working but it's rebooted about 15 times so far with no success. Just says getting root access. Could you please tell me the exact steps you did to accomplish this. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Go into Settings/About Device and tap on the build number 10 times. This will unlock Developer Settings, turn USB Debugging ON and try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dhplap:
Thank you. I got it to work finally after I odin'd the OC1 kernel tar before I used wondershare. That worked great and gave me supersu. I appreciate your help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spayced:
bump because this worked for me

I registered just to say thank you to the OP and others in this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Yessssss!! :highfive::highfive::highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5150:
Awesome! It worked flawlessly!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
You are stuck with touchwiz roms because the bootloader is locked.

Safestrap users can't use CyanogenMod roms either bc we can only use the stock kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] madhits45:
Of course CM uses there own kernel I did know that.

As for the touchwiz roms, what about using flashfire to get around the locked bootloader? If I find a rom that uses the stock kernel wont it work? Or does stock kernal = touchwiz?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Stock kernel does mean you are stuck with touchwiz on lollipop.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] madhits45:
So looks like this is about my only option: http://galaxys4root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s4-roms/dirty-unicorns-rom-for-galaxy-s4-android-5-1-1/

touchwiz, 5.1.1 (not sure If I'm stuck with only 5.0.1 roms, hope not) . Looks like I can flash this one without issues right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
That's not a touchwiz rom.

You have to flash touchwiz lollipop roms and that's it. I recommend stangs rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Homeys:
Multiple tries and still nothing ;_; is there something i'm doing wrong? if someone has skype can you walk me through it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Stangs rom, the albe s6 port, or stock deodex should be your choices for now.

Nothing else. No cm, unicorn, or anything aosp.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Sounds like this guy is having trouble rooting... not flashin custom rom's... lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Homeys:
i've rooted my old phone prior to 5.0 to 5.0.1 when it first released. all of a sudden i'm having root issues now ffs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Ah my bad. Didn't realize he was a new poster.

Sorry
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amgedalfakih:
thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] khuongduy228:
very thank you,you are my hero :X
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techysandy:
Thank you

Thank you very much, I was patiently waiting for this. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dazen125478:
Please Help: Root Failing?

Hey Guys, I have been waiting for an OF1 root method since I soft bricked my device trying to upgrade to OF1 from OC1 back in August to retain root. I was really excited to try this method, and downloaded all the specified requirements and kernels. As instructed, I put my phone into download mode, flashing the OC1 kernel via Odin 3 via the AP slot.

After flashing the kernel, my phone restarted and it booted to the main screen no problem. I had the option in developer settings checked for USB Debugging, and I also had the Unknown Sources box checked under security settings. After plugging in my phone, I saw the little triangle in the top of the screen which said "Unauthorized actions have been detected, please restart phone to undo these changes." Naturally, I ignored it and plugged my phone into my computer. After Woundershare recognized the device, I proceeded to click "One Click Root" however, after several seconds, it informed me that the Root Method Failed. Discouraged but not disheartened, I proceeded to try the One Click root option through Woundershare by using every usb port on my computer. I still got the same error that the Root Method had Failed. Can someone help me with this? I checked my phone software and build number, and they are exactly the same as [MENTION=5487429]Edgardo_Uchiha[/MENTION]'s is in his screenshot. Am I flashing the kernel wrong? Is there a better methood for me to flash my kernel? I am using Win 10 if that makes a difference? Please someone help me so I can get root access back on my device. Iv been "jonseing" for root back! And congratulations for finding this exploit!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
I also used a windows 10 to root, everything went very smooth..

I don't know what to say... maybe try the newest kingroot apk.

Or maybe try wiping and do a full reflash of the firmware and then downgrade the kernel..

just suggesting and saying what i would do in your shoes :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dazen125478:
Will try again! So hopeful I need root!!!!!

[MENTION=6227500]Newyork![/MENTION], thank you for your suggestion, and I most certainly am going to try that tonight. I just wanted to make sure of something. The issue I seem to be having is that when I flash the OC1 kernel, the kernel version does not change under system settings to reflect the kernel I just flashed. It still says it has the OC1 Kernel. Im going to try the suggestion of doing a factory reset on the device and see if that helps anything. Otherwise, I will post more screenshots of the error Im getting. I really hope I can get root back because Iv been checking the forms every day hoping for some developments. Dear god I sure hope I can root this when I get back home so I can prevent Verizon from breaking my root access!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
The settings will not change to show OC1 by the build....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dazen125478:
Thank you [MENTION=6227500]Newyork![/MENTION] I meant to say, and my apologies if misspoke, that the kernel version on my phone does not change to reflect the same kernel settings as [MENTION=5487429]Edgardo_Uchiha[/MENTION]'s does in his post. My kernel settings, after flashing OC1, still depict those for OF1: Kernel Version 3.4.0 dpi@SWDD6122 #1 Wed Jul 15 16:33:03 KST 2015.

However, I have optimism that this will work. I will play around with using different versions of ODIN to flash the kernel, as well as resetting the phone and installing a clean system rom and will update back once I have some time tonight to mess around with this some more because Root has brightened up my day quite considerably lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] denmalley:
Ok so I spent a bunch of time following one of the "things you can do after rooting" links, gathering all of the files for installing the stang5litre ROM only to find out I can't launch flashfire because it is does not support kingroot!

Why include a link to a process that won't work after following this root method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Unroot with King Root and use the "old method" in the OP (trial is only good for 5 days) or purchase "SuperSU me" in the Play Store for $3.99. Make sure to use v.53 or lower of Flashfire, the latest version doesn't like this device and Will reboot without flashing anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rgviewer:
Can't load rom or go back to oc1

I have a Verizon s4 with android 5.011 and OF1 build. I tried using Odin3 v3.10.7 to write the oc1 file from first page. It says everything passed in odin but when I get back into phone I see I still have OF1 in the about phone section. I was able to root using Wondershare MobileGo and also have SuperSU. I then installed busybox and confirmed root and busybox with root checker. Rebooted phone several times. Still shows OF1 build.

Then I tried to install stang5litre+Edition+5.0+v3+NON-MDK using instructions from page. Also used version fireflash ver 0.53 to flash rom. I have usb debugger checked in developer options. But for some reason it will not load the rom. It goes through all the steps and looks like it is writing the rom but always boots back to normal 5.1 android. I am sure I am doing everything correct but for some reason I can't get it stick.

Does anyone have any idea what I could be doing wrong.

I keep getting error message "securtity notice unauthorized actions have been detected" in my notification drop down.

Any help would be much appreciated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] QuinnMallory:
I would double check all of the required apps have been granted permission by Super SU and redownload the ROM. I had a corrupted file that I couldn't get to work for a long time and decided to delete it and redownload and it worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rgviewer:
I got it working today, i think I didn't have root access for fireflash before. Either way she is working now. Thank you very much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thugs.lif3:
Changed build from GPL1 to OF1 rooted and now going to flash custom rom using flash fire
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] StoneyJSG:
How did you change the build from GPL1 to OF1 ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
It wasn't a total Firmware Downgrade...

This is only performed with Locked Bootloaders and is done by flashing, via Odin, the OF1/OC1 Baseband Kernel.

This is needed for Rooting and, if wanted, installing Debloated firmware like one of the Stang5litre developments.

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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thugs.lif3:
Stang5litre have bugs ... in first attempt when flashed using Flashfire I had no signals then I factory reset the cellphone ... the signal problem solved but today I am facing "System UI has stopped working" error and cellphone is unusable now I am back to stock ROM :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] StoneyJSG:
I am on the GPL1 firmware right now and want to install stang5litre ROM. Where can I get the OF1 baseband kernel? Can I flash it with flash fire?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
It should be located within the following threads.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3321587

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

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3334535

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3395833

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2297370

Good Luck!

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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] StoneyJSG:
Go into the SuperSU settings. There's an option for "full unroot."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] redlined:
I am on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 OC1. I tried Wondershare MobileGo, and it's been at the "Getting root access, please wait..." step for over an hour. My phone has restarted at least 15 times. SuperSU seems to be installed, but I haven't really done anything to check for root because MobileGo says "Your phone may restart, please do NOT operate it". So I'm scared to use it to check SuperSU for root. What should I do? Is there any easier method for OC1? I have OC1 on it already (haven't updated the phone in yeears), so I didn't do the first couple steps where you flash OC1 onto it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
If you have an antivirus that is active while running it, it is possible that it will block the apk that roots OF1. It is called my.apk and was blocked on my pc by Bitdefender for using an Android exploit. Make sure that it isnt being blocked, if it is you cant root until you unblock it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdgardoSchiffer:
Sorry to read that my friend, it seems like you did every step like I wrote, I noticed that you've got the "Unauthorized actions blablabla" after installing the kernel (not rooting), when I did it nothing happen, the message appeared after I rooted my phone, somebody else got the message after flashing the kernel? :rolleyes:

Btw, I encourage you to try some other options, like Kingo Root, 360 root, V root maybe you can root your phone with some of that tools. You should try SRS Root (this link may show you some warning, just ignore it, I installed it and nothing anormal happened), a few days ago I read a tweet that said they support OF1, naturally, didn't work, but maybe with OC1 kernel it works!

Hope you can root your phone :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcvoss:
Great work, thank you. Ok, now for the dumb question. If I want to install an OC1 Rom should I stay on the flashed OC1 kernal or should I flash to OF1 kernal or does it really matter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikeyg79:
Worked great for me!

Came off a S3 and was disappointed that there wasn't a root for S4.

Windows 10 laptop and the files from the first post. Mine was running F1 that I assume was OTA updated before I got it.

Is there anything in SuperSU that "should" be done after? I know it's rooted, but I never looked at options with the S3. Move to system app, full root, etc?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikeyg79:
Didn't update to F1 at the end.

Just installed stang's ROM (starting at step #4 for C1) - seems to be working as it booted and it's restoring my Google stuff via 4G!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
If you follow instructions good things will come.

Was your method wipe,Rom,superSu,kernel?

That should have worked. Glad you got on!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
Help!!! thanks for showing me how to get root, but after i got stang5litre's ROM my phone wont let me connect to wi-fi. Sorry for not asking on the ROM forum, i have yet to reach the 10 post min.:crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
flash the oc1 kernel back on there.

the wifi modules aren't compatible with of1 kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sthurmond1288:
omg thank u so much! been waitin to be able to root my phone...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
I tried this with no sucess
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dazen125478:
Success!!!!!!!!!!

After following suggestions, I disabled and uninstalled every anti virus step and reflashed the OC1 kernel, I am finally able to obtain root :D This is the happiest day Iv had since I was able to get root on OC1 with kingroot! Now Im going to uninstall Knox and all the other pre loaded verizon garbage bloatware :D [MENTION=5487429]Edgardo_Uchiha[/MENTION] thank you for your excillent work this has helped me tremendously! Your seriously a godsend for discovering/figuring out how to get this done! Now, I dont hate my Verizon GS4 anymore :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Ok. Let me look into it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikeyg79:
Same here, WiFi wont toggle on
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikeyg79:
I did wipe, ROM, Kernel, SU

1. Download OC1 kernel

2. Install kernel via Odin 3 (using the AP selection)

3. Install Wondershare MobileGo on your PC

4. Connect your phone to your PC and let MobileGo to recognize it (enable usb debugging on your phone for this)

5. Once MobileGo have recognized your phone just click in the option One-Click Root and wait.

OC1 Instructions

4)Install FlashFire and Confirm You Have the App installed. Should be Red with a Lightning Bolt

5) Required Files

- stang5litre Edition 5.0 NON-MDK v2 ROM

- stang5litreEdition 5.0 SafeStrap Kernel

- BETA-SuperSU-v2.49

6) Hit the "+" button and select Wipe (Select System Data, 3rd Party Apps, Dalvik and Cache)

7) Hit the "+" button and select "Flash ZIP or OTA"

8) Add stang5litre Edition 5.0 NonMDK v2.zip

9) Add OC1 SS/FF Flashable Kernel.zip

10) Add UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.49 Beta.zip

11) Leave "Auto-Mount" unchecked and make sure EverRoot is disabled

12) Make sure the order is Wipe, ROM, Kernel, SU then press the lightning bolt and hit "OK"

13) Phone will reboot and FlashFire will do its thing

14) Phone will reboot again and sit at Samsung screen for a few minutes (be patient) before starting the Setup Wizard.

15) IMPORTANT - Once system boots open SuperSU and change "Default Access" to "Grant"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] alkuria:
Tried Odin, it keeps saying There is no PIT partition. What should I do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Did you use odin 3.10?

Also you need to select it by AP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Anybody with wifi issues on OC1 rom pm me.

I have a fix just want to make sure before posting it publicly.

thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcvoss:
Try a different cable. I kept getting the same error until I switched cables.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brezulja:
What is the difference between OF1 and OC1?

On my phone i have rooted OC1, should i update to OF1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Noooo! lol

A stupid stagefright fix or a patch for this root exploit... lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jesinclair:
On Verizon Galaxy S4 OTA OF1

And this root method DOES WORK!

Been waiting months for root!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
My Rom has been updated with OF1 install instructions for those who are already rooted and want to give it a try. Have fun!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hithisisme:
Couldn't we just flash the MDK kernel and have custom roms? Sorry, I don't really know much about this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
No.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] imarq24:
OK well first off my apologies for going slightly off topic... So from what I'm reading the Verizon s4 doesn't have roms such as CM , bliss pop Resurrection, pacrom looks like ports am I correct... This is for the wifey phone I have a G2 running Blisspop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] alkuria:
Thankfully the kernel was flashed successfully, but Wondershare says "Verizon SCH-1545 ROOT failed" :rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Did you make sure you where flashing the OC1 kernel?

Try again, if no go maybe a wipe will do the job.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] alkuria:
I don't know, I'll retry and if it fails I'll wipe.

The phone has that notice about unauthorized actions being detected though. Could it be because I turned off some of the bloatware apps like My Verizon Mobile?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 600car:
One Click failed

Everything i did worked great, in a way. Odin3 v3.09 pushed OC1 just fine. Wondershare found a driver and saw my phone... BUT it would not root. The root failed. I tried every port I could with the same results. Considering I used Odin to push the kernel I didnt think it was my cord. I got to work and realized I had another shorter Samsung cord I decided to try it (same laptop running windows 7). The first try failed but the second took! Persistence payed off. Also I flashed OF1 back to try get rid of the warning box and it messed up my boot. It kept saying something about something stopping then my clock and wifi would show up but that was it. No buttons, apps, or even a back ground. Just a black screen. I flashed the OC1 back and its fine again. No biggie there.

I figured I would pass along my little adventure in case it can help others.

AWESOME!!! I have been thinking of dumping my S4 for another phone so I could get root back. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jsjosh225:
That's cool. when I loaded in the kernel into the AP slot and started the process it took about a minute or so and it said it failed. Is there a certain kernel I should use? I have a -Samsung Galaxy s4 Verizon I545.:confused:

Thanks josh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Are you on OF1?

This should work, try with different cables.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tbell805:
Worked for me! Thanks for your help guys. I was able to root and get on stang rom. The wifi fix kernel solved the wifi toggle issue and everything is working!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcdo2137:
Thank you for posting this root method!

I am having an issue with supersu. I cant update the SU binary wont update. Wonder Share said root success. I only want to use this phone as an auto clicker for a game i play and i cant get bot maker apk to run. any help?

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I downloaded root checker apk and it says no root access. Not sure if i messed up by putting of1 from the origanal thread back on after rooting. I have since went through all steps and rooted again, this time leaving oc1 kernal. Wondershare once again said root success. But i cannot update SU binary still. Thanks for any help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolvertonw17:
is there a reason why titan backup wont load up. ive verified with root checker and everything is good. but when i load up titan says couldn't acquire root privileges. Thanks a TON been waiting what seems like a century to get root again.

Nevermind just had to get a updated version of it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] affineer:
rooted successfully, but now it keeps on popping message that "unauthorized actions have been detected" and it keeps status bar always full.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 600car:
I froze SecurityLogAgent 3.7.5 with titanium backup then rebooted and this went away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] affineer:
but I am interested to flash s6-ported rom by [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION] and [MENTION=5403589]Albe95[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jasonfenix:
Just because it says root failed don't give up. Mobilego took a very long time and restarted my phone twice. But each time it restarted i already saw the custom logo on the boot screen so i knew some change took effect. After it says root failed download supersu from play store, the one with the green logo with # by chainfire and run it, it should work. If you use root checker before supersu it will not show a successful root, because that is the first thing i did also. Before you run mobilego delete any superuser apps already installed on your phone as well as any other root attempt app like kingoroot, kingroot, towelroot, etc. I noticed that mobilego tried to remove them and is possibly why the failed message?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] affineer:
Rooted successfully and flashed [MENTION=4326316]klab[/MENTION]its87's rom. Working flawlessly. I am still searching for any bug...;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cooldude_world:
Thanks a lot buddy, was able to root. What custom ROMS i Can install and how do I install ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pa49:
Hi and I am so grateful that you tried this, many many thanks.

PS. Did you try it after reading my post?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63821426&postcount=317