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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skitsofrantik75:
Ad trivial as this sounds make sure and use the cable supplied with your phone. Try another USB port or even another computer if you have access to one. Wonder share worked a treat for me, connected right up. I hit a couple snags along the way but nothing with wondershare.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gregorio.moreno:
Mil gracias, por fin algo que me funcionó!!

Thanks, finally something that worked for me !!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wakeel94:
Team pls what am i getting wrong???...tried this root process several times but no positive outcome???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] willis2167:
Works

I've been looking for months for a way to root this phone. Seriously I could kiss both the author of this rooting for android dummies (like myself) tutorial and the guy who figured out the method. Seriously both of you deserve a good pat on the back! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdhenrichs:
On MS Windows, try a right click on the Verizon.zip file and then select properties. Then click the "Unblock" button next to Security. Hope this solves your problem. Sorry, looks like you already got this far. Maybe try installing under a compatability mode in Win 10. I am on Win 7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jcarlosm:
Help

I did my steps as I saw the guide here to install the buid oc1 Odin and everything went smoothly but when I try to eradicate the root to have root access MobileGo lasts me a good time in the process and then I restarted the phone and I get a WARNING process that I fail .. anyone have any solution to rootearlo. thanks confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] osirusfirst:
Thorough install explanation, links worked perfectly, easy to understand. Great job!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n3rdy13:
Any idea why I wouldn't be able to flash the oc1 file? My drivers are fine, I'm able to flash other files via odin just not the oc1 file for some reason. It hangs at "getting pit for mapping". Running of1 on verizon s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wakeel94:
Try another version of odin...that should solve the problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
Have done EVERYTHING successfully, but Wondershare is getting hung at 'Reading data'.

VZW S4 same model # and everything. Was able to sucessfully flash using Odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Try a different pc, by my win 7 it didn't wanna connect but by win10 it worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
I don't have another PC to use. Is there a WShare version that was 'made' during W7 period that would work??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
I have no idea... for my friend it did work on a Windows 7 maybe close all other programs and make sure u have drivers...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wakeel94:
U should try disable any security software like antivirus, Microsoft security essential. Etc..this should solve d problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
The only thing I have is Windows Defender & Firewall. Firewall has been disabled and Defender there isn't a way to disable it that I can see.

Edit2: I've been trying KingRoot, too. It gives me this grey Wifi symbol with an 'x' through it... why? I've tried it both with Wifi on and Wifi off...

EDIT:

Was able to disable Windows Defender. Still hanging, though... : /

Still hanging even with Firewall disabled...Phone seems to be re-connecting itself for some reason though, even though it still says, 'Reading data, etcetc'...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wakeel94:
Just try using another system....i had d same problem but got successful when i tried another pc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
I'll try using both my parents' laptops later after my wife gets home. They don't live far, but I don't know if they have W7 or W10.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Tell them that win10 is better and baaaaaaam! ????????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
Rooted sucessfully. When on GSM auto network mode, texts and calls work but Data disconnects completely. All I get is 'E'. Edge. How do I force 3g in GSM mode? Some app maybe? I have root access now. :confused::confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wakeel94:
Get an app called advanced signal status on google play store to force cdma only on ur verizon galaxy s4 to get 3g network. ....just grant root access to work. Then click on phone info> additional info> then u would get lots of additional network toggles. That should be all°•°•°
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DMiller92:
I have TMo. GSM. That's exactly what I used is the Advanced app. When I change the SMSC to T-Mo's and change the network to GSM Auto, texts work, but again, as I said, all I get is 'E' and it says that Data is disconnected...............:confused::confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yashwant_b:
Root FAILED ON MOBILEGO

It restarts my phone after a minute and then when it reconnects it restarts the phone agains after minute and then when it reconnects again it says VERIZON SCH-I545 ROOT Failed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wakeel94:
Had d same problem as urs also...but i got successful wen i used another computer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pvcr:
no root

tried to root using the tutorial, got up to step 3 but downlading the kernal failed. not sure where to go now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj3stripes:
Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. My wife upgraded her phone and we'll be using her verizon s4 for my daughter to watch youtube videos. Do you have a minimalistic ROM suggestion? I belive I've seen CM is out of the question
[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.im using albe 95 s6 ported rom the phone works fine just that it doesn't enter recovery for wiping the phone or cache
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sphere3:
Never roots. The Get Root Access screen in the MobileGo software (on the PC) says "Reading data, it may take several minutes..." and it never changes, even after 30 minutes or so. What is funny is that if you look at the build number it still says 0F1, even after Odin3 says the flash to 0C1 suceeded. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bgalaxy:
This is the only wokring process

THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE. THIS PROCESS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WORKED. SOMETHING ABOUT THOSE FILES IN YOUR DROPBOX. IVE BEEN LOOKING AND LOOKING FOR A WEEK NOW. TIME TO REMOVE ALL THE VERIZON BLOATWARE. ANY GOOD APPS?:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

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you might be doing something wrong. i did every step and it worked. im on of1 also. after the process i downloaded rootchecker and it says device is rooted. i even restarted the device to see if it stuck. im gonna tryu a few apps. will update soon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crw0823:
Odin or Drivers

I changed USB ports to see if it was my driver not recognized but Odin (even earlier version) Messages: ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

No matter what I do. Any thoughts what to do next. Wondershare cant connect either. I did see someone stating on another forum that the phone (when attached USB when running (not in download mode) you get a message to accept the config on the screen. I go that once but the driver is so finicky I think that may be the problem.

Running WIN7 64 Ultimate

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

=============================================================================

Now Odin messages:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

Wondershare keeps saying to make sure the USB cable is attached and it is. On normal use it'll pickup the phone and I can use it as a drive to see the files using the PC app. Soon as I go into download boot it wont connect!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] carb0nxl:
I just wanted to say this post really helped me figure out how to root my phone which is also updated to the latest version on i545!

However, I'd like to ask if it's possible at all to install CyanogenMod ROM on this phone after I've performed this particular root? Or any kind of (popular) ROM? Because I am fairly new to this entire process. I have only installed a ROM once in the past and it was on an older device actually.

From what I'm seeing, this phone isn't on the correct build version and will most likely brick if I try to install CM, but I wanted to hear this from OP (or anyone knowledgeable) on this particular model/build/root hack

Cheers!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdgardoSchiffer:
Sorry, you cannot install CM, AOSP and other than require to install a custom kernel to work. But you can install any 5.x Touchwiz based rom, like stang5litre Ediition 5.0 and Albe95 S6 PORT 4.7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guy theawesome:
To Fix Bricked Device

I was messing around with my phone when I bricked it. Again. I was looking around for an alternate solution when I came across http://www.samsung.com/us/smart-switch/. I installed it and clicked on the 'More' button in the upper-righthand corner. I was able to recover my device from there and it worked perfectly. I would recommend this to anyone who accidentally bricked their device when using this method or any other. Hope it helps:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackkedout:
dude thank you alot i seriously appreciate your guide and breakthrough for the people like me ive literally tried everything on the internet and 3 hours later YOU made it happen for me. thank you very much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlynnhulscher:
About to root S4...

Okay, what I want to know about flashing the kernels, will they in fact wipe the device or will it not touch personal data, such as Photos, Calender, Contacts, etc. Thanks in advance!

Edit-

Nevermind! I just backed up all the data just in case. Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ggodman:
Thanks great guide

Worked perfectly for me, thanks a bunch.

Spoke to soon, went back to OF1 but am still getting

security notice

Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes.

Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crw0823:
changing computer for USB problems

Tried connections on my laptop and everything went off without a hitch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bwanna:
I have not taken the OTA OF1 upgrade yet and still have OC1 installed on my Verizon S4. What steps to I follow to upgrade to OF1 and keep Root?

Thanks in Advance!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
You can take the OTA update to OF1 and then re root.

Btw the OF1 update is nothing but a try from Verizon to block root....

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Go to system/app and delete security log agent apk

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Flashing a kernel will not wipe.

But it's always better to be safe than sorry.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Flash stock OF1 from sammobile
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bwanna:
Ok. Can do that. And then just follow the instructions to flash the OF1 Rooted Kernel? It's really that simple?

When OF1 came out, I was very nervous about losing root as I rely on it for a number of things. Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I have it correctly.

Thanks again!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Yeps, very simple :cowboy:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kongmingtwo:
Easy root, <5min if you remove time spent on driver/software installs, thanks TC.

Do we have any options like safestrap? Have seen a lot of "no" regarding recovery and such.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] akcemzag:
SuperSU binary won't update (solved)

I followed the steps exactly (thanks Edgardo_Uchicha and guy theawesome, great tutorial!), and successfully rooted. However, I had trouble with SuperSU. SuperSU installed, but I could not successfully update the binary. I ended up getting it to work by starting over and switching steps 5 and 6, flashing the OF1 kernel back before installing SuperSU. I can't say I know why or guarantee that it will work for everyone who has the SuperSU problem, but wanted to pass it on as something to try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sonichedgehog360:
I had this very same issue but I was finally able to figure out a way around this shrouded unsuccessful binary update error. The trick is, whenever a dialog box from Google appears offering to "...regularly check device activity for security problems, and prevent or warn about potential harm", you press must hit "Decline", NOT "Accept." Otherwise, Google's security features will become active on your device which seem to circumvent Safestrap's binary installation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jack1806:
good

i have rooted my phone finely using your help but i was stuck after pressing one click root in mobileGo for 2hrs!!!!!!

so instead of mobileGO i used king root and it works fine,so finally i am a root user:)

but now i am on stock rom,how can i change to twrp recovery?

i tried so many ways,but ended up with no way.

maybe you can help me

thanks in advance:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
No custom recovery for the Verizon S4 lollipop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
You could use ES File explorer or any other root file browser
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hamilcar22c:
Thank you!!!!! This worked without any hiccups. In step 4, had to enter the MobileGo app after a few minutes to select One Click Root. My Galaxy Player died and this was a replacement as a media player which I can now upgrade. Once again thank you. Hamilcar3000
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spartan2124:
Wow. I just want to say how appreciative I am and how thankful for you being birthed on this planet. After 3 solid days of research on rooting and vocab and everything on being slightly advanced , i decided to root. I spent nearly 5 straight hours, and I mean, 5 STRAIGHT HOURS going through hundreds of methods and applications. I thought i was soft bricked a thousand times and wiped out all the phony one click apps. Then i finally found this thread and followed it word for word and got the verizon screen bootload freeze on last steep and thought i was getting factory reset. It let me power off and i went into download mode to flash the OF1 kernel. Everything worked except root checker and all i needed to do was grant it. My day was made. Thank you so much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CyBuzz:
This worked perfectly the first time. Thank you. Have been waiting for a straight forward way to get root. This helped me get Titanium Backup running again. Is there any way to get custom ROMS on here? I see no alot due to no custom recovery. before doing too much I would love to take a recovery backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dstanton22:
What ROM to use for Verizon S4 on Cricket network?

I have a Verizon S4 that I have been using on Cricket network. Phone still has Verizon red screen on bootup and some other remnants and glitches but generally works. Just used this method to root the phone & it worked...thanks! Now I need to know what ROM to load. Do I select a ROM for Verizon S4 (since the phone is a SCH-I545) or do I load a ROM for Cricket S4 (the network I am on)? Any advise on a good stable ROM is appreciated (I'm not a power user...yet).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guy theawesome:
Would highly recommend this ROM: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/port-albe95-s6-port-4-5-updt-23-09-15-t3234009

I use it as my daily ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] atv:
hi thank you very much indeed, but to add an option:

First of all, thank you very much indeed, to all

after the first part of flashing the oc1 kernel, you can just install: New.Kingroot.V4.50.apk and successfully root from it, and then afterwards, just flash the of1 kernel and it works flawlessly. Just another option without installing

mobilego_setup_full818.exe.

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] katt3682:
Issue with SuperSU

Thank you for your post. Using your instructions, I rooted my device (YAY!!!) (had to use KingRoot, as MobileGo froze during the installation process at 98% and I got tired of waiting.) Device is rooted, but SU unable to update binary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Re root with king, then use Super Sume or this guide.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nsw448:
Would like to reply to say thanks, this worked without a problem!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ingber:
where to go from here?

Hi. I followed all your steps on our two Verizon S4 i545 phones, and it worked out just fine. I just have to clear cache a few times when trying to boot, but then the phones come up fine.

Especially for security updates, I want to keep updating -- my prime reason for rooting in the first place:

I see OCT-L-M6-FINAL-5.1.1-20151229-jfltevzw.zip available, but I think that 6.0.1 will soon be available? That is I already see OCT-M-WEEKLY-20160123-0334-jfltevzw.zip .

Are there any guides to *upgrading* the ROMs, not just *rooting*, that are relevant to these phones after your root procedures?

Thanks.

Lester
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saftar:
Upgrade from 4.2.2

Hello,

My goal is to upgrade from my rooted NK1 to a rooted OF1 without losing my data. Can I accomplish this by using Kies (or Smart Switch) to upgrade to OF1 w/o root and then follow this guide to regain root?

If not, is there any way to upgrade with root without losing data, or is it a better idea to use this method? http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-update-to-i545of1-5-0-1-keeproot-t3182544

Thanks for the advice
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] micallen:
Great tutorial!

I'm having a problem (step 6) flashing the OF1 kernal. I turn the phone off, boot it in DL mode, and plug it up. But MobileGO tells me I need to allow USB debugging to continue. I have to pull the battery to reboot phone. I check USB debugging, and it IS checked, so I try again. I get the same prompt from MobileGO. What can I do differently? It is rooted and SU installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
After rooting, just uninstall MobileGo i find it soooo annoying

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Upgrade your firmware from Sammobile then follow this guide!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] micallen:
Got it. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] capouch:
Getting (King) root is now easy

For you Linux folks out there who want to root OF1 after many long hours I can report a sort of success.

My stock S4 OF1 was rooted, like this:

* Download and unwind the .zip file in the OP

* Untar the contents of the .md5 archive for the OC1 kernel, which will be named boot.img

* Use Heimdall to flash that image into the BOOT partition (after getting/setting PIT)

* Boot up the phone.

* Install and launch the latest (as of today 4.8.0) KingRoot.

* Untar the OF1 image, which will also be called boot.img, and use Heimdall to install it.

* Now you are rooted

However KingRoot leaves its own creepy rootkit that appears not to interoperate with the SuperSU ecosystem, and FlashFire doesn't work, nor can I update the binary for SuperSu.

So for my purposes (Android Wifi ADB) it is fine, but I don't like it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saftar:
Thanks. This pretty much worked. I was able to complete the upgrade with root successfully.

As far as retaining my data...not quite as successful. Some of my apps were installed properly, but most had placeholder icons that when pressed, displayed a message stating that the app was not installed. I also received a notification that Google Play Services needed to be updated to run even though it was the most recent version. No apps would install or uninstall. Also, the menus still looked like the 4.2.2 style even though the firmware was reporting as OF1.

So I performed a factory reset (via the phone menu) and everything was fixed. I'm thinking the issues may have been due to a lack of free space on the phone (under 1 GB). There was about 8 GB free after wiping, so it probably wasn't such a bad idea anyway. I probably shouldn't install over 10 games at once, since most won't be played until after the previous one has been beaten.

QUOTE=Newyork!;65012309]After rooting, just uninstall MobileGo i find it soooo annoying

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Upgrade your firmware from Sammobile then follow this guide![/QUOTE]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DJisaily:
I have a Samsung galaxy s4, sch-I545. It is lollipop 5.0.1. I have been trying for a day now to root it and I cannot figure it out. If someone could help me root this phone it would be much appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saftar:
The trial version of Wondershare's MobileGo, with it's big One-Click Root button, worked for my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-i545 .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DJisaily:
It failed when I did it on my computer and phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saftar:
Did you flash with the OC1 kernel from post #1 first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DJisaily:
How do I do that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saftar:
Follow the instructions from post #1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Emo.rocker3:
THE LAST AND ONLY WAY LEFT FOR ROOTING....VERIZON S4 LOLLIPOP...

Listen guys I think this could be the only chance of rooting s4 i545 0f1 I have tried every single root king/towel root etc etc on pc and phone too but all failed because the main reason is that when ever u try to root it verifies the build/kernel number and when it sees that it's 0f1 It stops working because the new most stable update of lollipop with the build number 0f1 doesn't comes with a unlocked boot loader so that u can install other stuffs just like. I phone specially in version and some other verient it would be a waste of time to try any other methos except this let me explain it did u know a while ago after the release of lollipop some apps were only supported by the 5.0 lollipop or higher when people lowere then lollipop like jelly bean and kitkat tried to download it from play store it said that this vision is not compatible with your devise because the play store decetected the 4.0 version just like king root does with build and kernel and stops but some geeks found the way to solve that by changing the build and krnel to latest version like 5.0 without even effecting system what if we could do the same with the build and kernel member to the previous working one like 0C1 then I think king root and other apps might get to working the reference how to change the kernel and build with out effecting the system is just go to YouTube and type ( fix "your device isn't compatible with this version" ) this will give u the reference for that location and app to change the build and kernel number I haven't tried it yet but if u r on that please reply me but hurry I think this can really work just need some one to test that but hurry... and please do inform back if it really works...c:

OR the other last and only option left would be to downgrade your version s4 i545 kernel = ..... 0F1 to 0C1 kitkat Which is now posible with Oden and then root it then turn it back to lollipop 5.0.1 kernel = .... 0F1 the most stable kernel version out there hope that helped u all .... c: Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ingber:
I lost the Recovery screen on both S4 i545 phones about a week after using this method to root. Using VolUp + Menu + Power brings up a read lien that the boot failed and we are put into a Download screen ready for Odin (as if we had used VolDn instead of VOlUp). I always get to the first boot into Samsung memory, but the second boot does not come up -- either a hanging black screen or a hanging red Verizon screen.

Sometimes after 5-6 tries of removing the battery and starting, the phone will boot up OK. Sometimes I use Odin again to flash OF1 and after a few more battery removals I can get in again.