[Q] rooting MTK6575 I9500 S4-clone,: tried and failed... - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
Let me first thank you for the wonderful website that you've created here, it already really helped me out.
Now, I want to root my fake Galaxy S4. I know the pain of people who ask questions without trying to look around for a solution themself. Yet, after a few full days, starting without any knowledge of smartphones, working my way trough all the terminology and trying to root my device... the only thing I know left to do is asking for your help. I sincerely hope this is 1) the right place 2) I'm allowed to ask this here and 3) there is not already a simliar topic... If I still failed then feel free to redirect me, move me, etc.
I bought the following device:
Hardware : MT6575 (SAMSUNG is aFake!)
Model : GT-I9500
Build number : JDQ39.I9500ZHUAMDE
Build date UTC : 20130606-103654
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V37, 2013/05/06 11:21
Kernel v : 2.6.35.7 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 Thu Jun 6 18:33:27 CST 2013
This is what I did:
Drivers:
- I've downloaded and succesfully installed pda drivers.
- I've manually installed MT6575_USB_VCOM_drivers by connecting my phone while holding the volume button. These drivers appear, but disappear again in the Device Manager.
Tried Roots:
- This one of course. But the 'Restore button' does not pop up.
- SRSRoot - does not work
- New graphical method for MTK6589,MTK6577,MTK6575 - does not work
- Manual way directed via MTK Droid Root en Tools:
I failed here at step 7. Mtk drooid Root does not make the CWM automaticly.
Furthermore:
- Tried removing all user data in Recovery Mode, but when I press the power button to select the option it simply does not react.
- I can not enter 'download mode' as far as I know.
- I know there are more methods in Gizbeat 101, but I can't acces them right now... as I'm not a full member there and somehow got instabanned.
- I have the idea they could help me at the Russian fora.. I found this thread with help of google translate... but I don't speak Russian and can't figure out what to do.
Can anyone help me out? This phone has hardly any internal storage. I can't remove most of the applications and a lot of appliacations first install on it's internal memory. If I can't root it, then I can't really use any new applications, since there is no room.
One more question: Am I right if I say I could flash the phone without rooting it? Only that there are at the moment no mtk6575 roms to flash on it?
You're my last resort, else I'll just accept the phone is unrootable and probably buy a new one.... Any help would be much appreciated!

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i did factory reset - and network signal is gone for the same above fone
do u have any solution
i tried all possible solutions
some say it is 2.3 not 4.2.2
do u have rom (cumsum)
when i tried to restore data - it said cumsum match error

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kingvasudev said:
i did factory reset - and network signal is gone for the same above fone
do u have any solution
i tried all possible solutions
some say it is 2.3 not 4.2.2
do u have rom (cumsum)
when i tried to restore data - it said cumsum match error
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Hey man,
I think it's not possible to make a full back-up without rooting the phone is it? Else I'll be glad to help you out.
I can make a scatterfile with the mtkdroidrootprogram.. but the 'backup' button in mtkdroidroot is grey.
If you tell me how to make a backup I'll gladly help.
So I probably shouldn't just try and flash my phone? Good chance I brick it...
Best regards,
R.
ps. I'm dutch but happened to be in Hyderebad not so long ago

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I got root on a s4-clone with the same specs as the first poster.
I used Cydia Impactor.
I can not attach links, so just google it.

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megabirger said:
I got root on a s4-clone with the same specs as the first poster.
I used Cydia Impactor.
I can not attach links, so just google it.
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Thanks for your reply! But...
Cydia Impactor does not recognize my phone. (errormsg: "/data/local/tmp/impactor-5" or "no such device")
Which drivers did u use?

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S3 Mini Clone Korea
any of you know how i can root may s3 mini clone korea mtk 6575? any info would be appreciated! thanks a bunch!

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chubywoobee said:
any of you know how i can root may s3 mini clone korea mtk 6575? any info would be appreciated! thanks a bunch!
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i also have the same unit and i tried every rooting method but no success. What i did is i just install superuser app and it works. hope this help. cheers.

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HydraNL said:
Hi all,
Let me first thank you for the wonderful website that you've created here, it already really helped me out.
Now, I want to root my fake Galaxy S4. I know the pain of people who ask questions without trying to look around for a solution themself. Yet, after a few full days, starting without any knowledge of smartphones, working my way trough all the terminology and trying to root my device... the only thing I know left to do is asking for your help. I sincerely hope this is 1) the right place 2) I'm allowed to ask this here and 3) there is not already a simliar topic... If I still failed then feel free to redirect me, move me, etc.
I bought the following device:
Hardware : MT6575 (SAMSUNG is aFake!)
Model : GT-I9500
Build number : JDQ39.I9500ZHUAMDE
Build date UTC : 20130606-103654
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V37, 2013/05/06 11:21
Kernel v : 2.6.35.7 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 Thu Jun 6 18:33:27 CST 2013
This is what I did:
Drivers:
- I've downloaded and succesfully installed pda drivers.
- I've manually installed MT6575_USB_VCOM_drivers by connecting my phone while holding the volume button. These drivers appear, but disappear again in the Device Manager.
Tried Roots:
- This one of course. But the 'Restore button' does not pop up.
- SRSRoot - does not work
- New graphical method for MTK6589,MTK6577,MTK6575 - does not work
- Manual way directed via MTK Droid Root en Tools:
I failed here at step 7. Mtk drooid Root does not make the CWM automaticly.
Furthermore:
- Tried removing all user data in Recovery Mode, but when I press the power button to select the option it simply does not react.
- I can not enter 'download mode' as far as I know.
- I know there are more methods in Gizbeat 101, but I can't acces them right now... as I'm not a full member there and somehow got instabanned.
- I have the idea they could help me at the Russian fora.. I found this thread with help of google translate... but I don't speak Russian and can't figure out what to do.
Can anyone help me out? This phone has hardly any internal storage. I can't remove most of the applications and a lot of appliacations first install on it's internal memory. If I can't root it, then I can't really use any new applications, since there is no room.
One more question: Am I right if I say I could flash the phone without rooting it? Only that there are at the moment no mtk6575 roms to flash on it?
You're my last resort, else I'll just accept the phone is unrootable and probably buy a new one.... Any help would be much appreciated!
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please send me your backup, i will make cwm 6.0.3.0 recovery for you.
make your backup with mtk droid tools 2.3.8 . connect phone with usb, click on root . it will root temporary . click on the bakup . creat backup and upload on the 4share or any other place and send me link.
i will make cwm recovery for you if you like TWRP recovery i will make also for you

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try
try kingoapp i rooted my phone with the same chipset of yours.. just give it a try..
reminders:
+allow usb debugging
+ur pc needs internet connection
+remove sd card
+do factory reset
just google about kingoapp since i cannot post a link here because i am new member...

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Porklo said:
try kingoapp i rooted my phone with the same chipset of yours.. just give it a try..
reminders:
+allow usb debugging
+ur pc needs internet connection
+remove sd card
+do factory reset
just google about kingoapp since i cannot post a link here because i am new member...
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Thanks for the tip.
Won't the factory reset brick my phone? Since it won't install the hacked ROM?
I tried it without the factory reset but it says "This is not a real Samsung." Will that really change if I factory reset :S?

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Try Farmaroot Application buddy. It will work.

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forever king said:
Try Farmaroot Application buddy. It will work.
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Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot

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HydraNL said:
Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot
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Oh, then did you tried " TPSparkyRoot" method? and sorry, i thought you're using mt6577.

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Try the software eroot. Everything is in Chinese but I just clicked and clicked and finally got my phone (clone s4 mini Korean) rooted.
I now have my phone bricked when I tried to install some fonts. I got into the 3e recovery but cannot execute the command.

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ahmadw said:
Try the software eroot. Everything is in Chinese but I just clicked and clicked and finally got my phone (clone s4 mini Korean) rooted.
I now have my phone bricked when I tried to install some fonts. I got into the 3e recovery but cannot execute the command.
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Just fyi, if you still wanna know:
In 3e, you can execute the commands by hitting the lower left touch key, think it's the menu button took me like forever to figure that out
Anyways, I probably got the same mobile, it is a mtk6575. But I am not sure which custom rom I could install safely. Which one worx for sure?!

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Eroot
ahmadw said:
Try the software eroot. Everything is in Chinese but I just clicked and clicked and finally got my phone (clone s4 mini Korean) rooted.
I now have my phone bricked when I tried to install some fonts. I got into the 3e recovery but cannot execute the command.
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Man! After several hours and efforts on trying root my chinese s4 clone, I saw your post about eroot!
It just worked like a charm!
Thank you!

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Hi guys,
I have a S4 mini clone with the follow config:
--About the phone info
Device Name: GT-I9190
Model number: GT-I9190
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9190XXUAMF5
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-849021 [email protected]#1 Thu Jun 13 16:52:08 KST 2013
Build Version: JDQ39.I9190XXUAMF5
SELinux state: Permissive
--Antutu tester info
Phone model: GT-I9190
Phone brands: Samsung
CPU model: ARMv7 processor rev 10(v7l)
CPU frequency: 13.53
CPU manufacturers: SAMSUNG SERRANO
Internal RAM: 1349(MB)
Internal ROM: 107(MB)
Android OS version: 4.2.2
Version: JDQ39.I9190XXUAMF5
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-849021 [email protected]))#1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jun 13 16:52:08 KST 2013
Screen Resolution: 540x960
--Factory mode info (hold volume up + power button when phone turned off)
BB Chip: MT6575
MS Board: GT-I9190
Modem Ver: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V37 2013/08/20 12:45
Build time: 2013 09 27 14:25:07 CST
UBoot ver.: 2010.06
Kernel ver: 2.6.35.7 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 PREEMPT Fri Sep 27 14:21:49 CST 2013
Android ver: 2.3.6
SW ver: MDK_V2.1_K18_en_tp6306_v2.3
Custom Build Verno. : 1380262921
It's a clone from China/Korea/Japan (I don't know) and I would like to root and update the android version but I've tried a lot of different tutorials but no success in anyone.
I tried to put my phone on Download mode (Hold volume down + home button + power button) but it only show a screen with the android robot and a triangle with white borders and an exclamation inside. It is the recovery mode (Android recovery mode <e> with some options appears if I press home button)
Could somebody help me on this?
I tried:
* Odin -- Does not recognize my phone because it is not in download mode
* Mtk droid tools:
--->>> Connect to device <<<---
--- Nand Page/Spare = 2048/64
--- Start ZergRush ...
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- Through CWM it is possible to get root on this phone!
* PdaNet -- Don't do nothing, loose of time testing it!!
* SP Flash Tools -- When I choose the scatter file (generated by MTK Droid tools) the list of downloads does not fill the 'Location' and it does not let me download anything.
Nothing works. I really would like to root because I want to update android and uninstall a bunch of chinese/korean apps that shows semi naked women in the middle of screen from nothing. Depending on the situation it can cause an embarrassment for me.
Please help me!!!!!!

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s4 I9500 replica
can some one help me get the rom for a mt6575 I9500 dual core 1Ghz, 512rami managed to flash a few roms, but i think those are not for my device, cause most of them are S3, or note, but it matches cause of the NAND flash file on them, can some one help me with this?, device dont turn on or charge, but ican make it work on pc to flash by holding down volume- key and then pluging cable to pc, when first red bar pass i but the battery and flash is complete(this is using SPFlash Tools.