http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-...irmware-i9505xxuemj5-using-cf-auto-root-tool/
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I'm also curious about theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/. I can follow those instructions, but I'm new to Android and I don't want to inadvertently brick my phone since I'd probably have a hard time fixing it.
Here you go below is the link you will to follow to get root in MJ7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
Unfortunately for me, I swear I followed the instructions in that post to the letter, but after the update was applied I lost root. I'm sure I screwed up somewhere because everyone else says it works. But anyway, I was hoping for a way to get it back.
JavaManRules-GS4 said:
Here you go below is the link you will to follow to get root in MJ7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
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Not if you're already on MJ7.
riker147 said:
Not if you're already on MJ7.
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If you are on MJ7. Then have seat and make yourself comfortable
JavaManRules-GS4 said:
If you are on MJ7. Then have seat and make yourself comfortable
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You gave misleading info.
works perfect, started at step 5
LRiley said:
works perfect, started at step 5
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Sorry but just to clarify, you were already on MJ7 and you were able to achieve root on a Verizon S4 using the link that vladimirtm posted?
If so that's great news for me! :fingers-crossed:
JavaManRules-GS4 said:
Here you go below is the link you will to follow to get root in MJ7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
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Only works if you have yet to take the OTA.
Once you take the OTA and have not followed the instruction, you need to grab a seat and wait for a root method.
Is there no way to roll back and root on 4.2?
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Why do you guys take the update, when the last two updates have already broke root? There's not always going to be a root exploit to be found...
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Bfitz26 said:
Is there no way to roll back and root on 4.2?
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This has been asked and answered hundreds of times on this forum.
There is no way to downgrade to an older version.
You WILL soft-brick your phone if you try it.
Even so, there's already people who upgraded to MJ7 and tried to install the MI1 root and watched their phone brick.
And there's no way for them to recover since there's no factory install image for MJ7 yet.
Ythan said:
Sorry but just to clarify, you were already on MJ7 and you were able to achieve root on a Verizon S4 using the link that vladimirtm posted?
If so that's great news for me! :fingers-crossed:
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Nope was on me7
Sorry -incorrect thread.
Related
Been reading various threads and wondering if there is a preferred method for rooting S4. If so, is it based on ability the unroot it later? I am a noob to phone rooting...having only (but successfully) rooted my Nook Tablet a long time ago. I want to make sure I choose the "best practice" method to minimize my risk of borking it. I am on verizon and have
SCH-1545
Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7
As for the specifics, is it assumed once I format the SD card to exfat that it runs from and remains in the phone itself or can it be repurposed?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
This is for root. With ME7 you can not use a custom recovery just as a FYI. But safestrap recovery works with ME7. You can find that also in the android Dev section.
wedmiston said:
Been reading various threads and wondering if there is a preferred method for rooting S4. If so, is it based on ability the unroot it later? I am a noob to phone rooting...having only (but successfully) rooted my Nook Tablet a long time ago. I want to make sure I choose the "best practice" method to minimize my risk of borking it. I am on verizon and have
SCH-1545
Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7
As for the specifics, is it assumed once I format the SD card to exfat that it runs from and remains in the phone itself or can it be repurposed?
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Each firmware version has its own method, and theres only 1 for each. Since your on me7 you have to use the .pwn method and once your rooted you can reformat your card/delete the files that were used.
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I have also noticed a number of people wanting to go back to stock. Is this because root is unstable or has issues? Is there a pretty foolproof method for going back (my phone is only 3 months into my renewed VZ contract so unlike my Nook, I may need support at some point)
wedmiston said:
I have also noticed a number of people wanting to go back to stock. Is this because root is unstable or has issues? Is there a pretty foolproof method for going back (my phone is only 3 months into my renewed VZ contract so unlike my Nook, I may need support at some point)
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Its absolutely stable. Most realize its not for them or they return their phones. Odin in my.opinion is the easiest way to remove root.
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So does this NOT apply to my phone since it cites a different model?
\http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465713
Travisdroidx2 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
This is for root. With ME7 you can not use a custom recovery just as a FYI. But safestrap recovery works with ME7. You can find that also in the android Dev section.
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So does this NOT apply to my phone since it cites a different model?
\http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465713
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That root method is for Verizon S4 on ME7 firmware. If that is not you then I would not try it myself.
Could qualify as the dumb question of the day, but I have Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7...is this considered ME7 or are there different flavors?
Travisdroidx2 said:
That root method is for Verizon S4 on ME7 firmware. If that is not you then I would not try it myself.
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Could qualify as the dumb question of the day, but I have Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7...is this considered ME7 or are there different flavors?
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Only one ME7 for Verizon you are good.
Given that this was profiled as a "cover story" on the XDA home page is this the latest and greatest and is it different than
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
Just want to clarify before i proceed
Travisdroidx2 said:
Only one ME7 for Verizon you are good.
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wedmiston said:
Given that this was profiled as a "cover story" on the XDA home page is this the latest and greatest and is it different than
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
Just want to clarify before i proceed
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That is the same link I sent you in post 2. That is the root method for you on ME7.
OK, then maybe my question is, how is that different from this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-android-4-3-i9505xxuemj5-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-4/
Travisdroidx2 said:
That is the same link I sent you in post 2. That is the root method for you on ME7.
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wedmiston said:
OK, then maybe my question is, how is that different from this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-android-4-3-i9505xxuemj5-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-4/
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Thats for a different model of s4 and is android 4.3 while me7 is 4.2.2
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wedmiston said:
OK, then maybe my question is, how is that different from this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-android-4-3-i9505xxuemj5-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-4/
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Because that is not for Verizon. Or ME7. Your build version shows ME7. The root method is in the Verizon thread for ME7. It is pretty clear.
Affirmative to both of you and very much appreciated!
as long as I have two guys smarter than me, one more...how is this different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
wedmiston said:
as long as I have two guys smarter than me, one more...how is this different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
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Thats motochopper I believe and its for mdk verizon versions.
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and I know I have to block OTA updates...want to get this in place immediately so what is the best way to do this?
wedmiston said:
and I know I have to block OTA updates...want to get this in place immediately so what is the best way to do this?
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Put the phone in airplane mode. Freeze or delete SDM.apk
Confirm successful root. Also froze SDM.01 file via TB Pro - am I good to go? Any other files need attention?
Travisdroidx2 said:
Put the phone in airplane mode. Freeze or delete SDM.apk
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Does anybody know if anyone is building a root and recovery process for the VRUEMJ7 build. I got this S4 unrooted with the new build done....UGG
downhillvinnie said:
Does anybody know if anyone is building a root and recovery process for the VRUEMJ7 build. I got this S4 unrooted with the new build done....UGG
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There are people working on root and @Hashcode is looking into getting Safestrap to work with it. But as to a recovery like twrp or CWM no dice on any build after mdk to install that.
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I think you are hosed if you are already on MJ7
Pardon if this is a noobish response, but can't we just use ODIN to force downgrade back to a build we can root and/or use custom recoveries?
OrionSX said:
Pardon if this is a noobish response, but can't we just use ODIN to force downgrade back to a build we can root and/or use custom recoveries?
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The bootloader blocks being downgraded. Only way to downgrade would be to jtag from what I heard which us extremely dangerous to the average user
DemonSoul1996 said:
The bootloader blocks being downgraded. Only way to downgrade would be to jtag from what I heard which us extremely dangerous to the average user
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There are no confirmed cases of anyone managing to downgrade even using JTAG. It's best to assume that you'll probably never be able to downgrade.
k1mu said:
There are no confirmed cases of anyone managing to downgrade even using JTAG. It's best to assume that you'll probably never be able to downgrade.
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Sure there is read the original thread about it from hellsdroid he commented he downgraded an me7 phone to mdk several times.
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hexitnow said:
Sure there is read the original thread about it from hellsdroid he commented he downgraded an me7 phone to mdk several times.
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Hmm. The basis of my statement:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
Has anyone ever heard more from h311sdr0id about his post (see here) to get more info about this "state" that allows you to flash MDK over ME7 in Odin
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No response. I know that h311sdr0id is "indisposed", of course. However, nobody has come forward to say that they've witnessed this. Thus my claim that it's unconfirmed.
It'd be great if JTAG was able to do this, but I'm rather skeptical given the fuses that get blown with each build to block going backwards. However, there is some hope as these are qfuses.
Took OTA from MJ7. Lost root and re rooted with Vroot.
I know some don't like it. Just saying it works.
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Tada10 said:
Took OTA from MJ7. Lost root and re rooted with Vroot.
I know some don't like it. Just saying it works.
Sent from my Galaxy S4
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The people that make that software claim to be a real company.
The website points to other ROM and unlock related services.
Still don't know how much I trust the method.
One thing remains though, if you don't tell what the hole is, they can't plug it.
So far, they haven't disclosed the hole and Samsung and VZW, at least didn't plug it with this latest release.
I'm still not upgrading to MJ7 so for me this isn't an issue.
I trust it, I used it a while back and the Chinese haven't taken over my phone yet...
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I hate to say "what are they hiding" but how much extra time could it take Samsung to reverse-engineer Vroot? A whole workday? I'm sure it's a genuine part of the Vroot's team's ethos, I just don't think it holds that much water.
There's a better root method that works for MJ7 and MK2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
DRELUXOID said:
There's a better root method that works for MJ7 and MK2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Not really better just another method. And most around here will say safer.
Sir_Eagle said:
Not really better just another method. And most around here will say safer.
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But now, I can move to MJ7 if I like.
I refused to use *Root.
Thanks.
I just updated by OTA, kept root, I am happy.
You didn't use root keeper or anything? You were successfully able to keep root just by taking ota?
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ddemlong said:
I just updated by OTA, kept root, I am happy.
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Did you use rootkeeper or anything other then just taking the ota?
using my GS4 MJ7 Vroot
technich said:
You didn't use root keeper or anything? You were successfully able to keep root just by taking ota?
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I am going to say he is talking about the OTA from MJ7 > MK2, not from Mxx > MJ7 and yes this root method works for MK2 also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I also prefer this method, props to the dev for a job well done.
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Jaeson2308 said:
Did you use rootkeeper or anything other then just taking the ota?
using my GS4 MJ7 Vroot
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If I was in your shoes I would odin flash MJ7, take the OTA, then use the root method previously stated. But I am not you, I also hate vroot so...
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Jaeson2308 said:
Did you use rootkeeper or anything other then just taking the ota?
using my GS4 MJ7 Vroot
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xxxtncxxx said:
I am going to say he is talking about the OTA from MJ7 > MK2, not from Mxx > MJ7 and yes this root method works for MK2 also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I also prefer this method, props to the dev for a job well done.
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If I was in your shoes I would odin flash MJ7, take the OTA, then use the root method previously stated. But I am not you, I also hate vroot so...
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Actually I have kept root since the begining taking OTAs. I use both SU Pro and Voodoo Root Keeper. I have only rooted the phone once and it was when I first got it.
Finally in the app store glad I stuck with Vroot.
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Tada10 said:
Finally in the app store glad I stuck with Vroot.
Sent from my Galaxy S4
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Glad it worked for you.
I waited and am plenty happy with the people here and used the 1 click "saferoot".
Saferoot Rocks!!!
Tada10 said:
Finally in the app store glad I stuck with Vroot.
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That's great! Where's the source code for their technique? Does it now work with the network turned off? If not, why not?
Is it possible to Odin back versions? I have been under the impression, especially with mk2, that if you do so it hard bricks the device?
technich said:
Is it possible to Odin back versions? I have been under the impression, especially with mk2, that if you do so it hard bricks the device?
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Once you go forward or if you are already there Odin will not work backwards.
k1mu said:
That's great! Where's the source code for their technique? Does it now work with the network turned off? If not, why not?
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Their site explains why they don't post the source
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Thanks, that's what I thought. And, since it's not unlocking the bootloader, safe strap will only be able to boot roms on the same kernel - in my case, mk2, right?
hey guys, so My s3 died two days ago and I just got my s4. Ive been looking at how to root, but it seems like its a bit more difficult because of knox? Im running current firmware with VRUEMK2. Thoughts on easy ways to root and unlock the boot loader?
m4gkman said:
hey guys, so My s3 died two days ago and I just got my s4. Ive been looking at how to root, but it seems like its a bit more difficult because of knox? Im running current firmware with VRUEMK2. Thoughts on easy ways to root and unlock the boot loader?
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Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Can't unlock the bootloader. Research Safestrap. It's your only option.
riker147 said:
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Can't unlock the bootloader. Research Safestrap. It's your only option.
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so safestrap is the only way ill be able to flash other roms?
m4gkman said:
so safestrap is the only way ill be able to flash other roms?
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With MK2 build? Yes.....the ONLY way.
riker147 said:
With MK2 build? Yes.....the ONLY way.
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so hypothetically, if i was to do a factory reset, it would bring me back to the stock original firmware and i would have to re install ally he software updates. Which would be the best too stay on for my situation?
m4gkman said:
so hypothetically, if i was to do a factory reset, it would bring me back to the stock original firmware and i would have to re install ally he software updates. Which would be the best too stay on for my situation?
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If you're talking about reverting to an older build, forget it. It's impossible. All of your questions have been asked and answered many times. I suggest you do some research. This is a good place to start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Hey guys I have been out of this for a while. I just got a replacement phone from verizon and it has NC5 build and not an mdk build. I cant seem to find a root for it. Is there one? also what steps should I do before rooting?
FlipFlop425 said:
Hey guys I have been out of this for a while. I just got a replacement phone from verizon and it has NC5 build and not an mdk build. I cant seem to find a root for it. Is there one? also what steps should I do before rooting?
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There currently is no native root method for NC5 but you can downgrade partially back to MK2 and gain root.
Read through this thread and really take your time and make sure you do all the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
Downgrade method is a little further down in the OP
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Mistertac said:
There currently is no native root method for NC5 but you can downgrade partially back to MK2 and gain root.
Read through this thread and really take your time and make sure you do all the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
Downgrade method is a little further down in the OP
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If this is a new phone that I see has the knox app on it can nothing be done? I also attached my about phone screen
FlipFlop425 said:
If this is a new phone that I see has the knox app on it can nothing be done? I also attached my about phone screen
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No you can go to that link I sent you earlier and downgrade partially and obtain root.
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FlipFlop425 said:
Hey guys I have been out of this for a while. I just got a replacement phone from verizon and it has NC5 build and not an mdk build. I cant seem to find a root for it. Is there one? also what steps should I do before rooting?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
decaturbob said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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What a pain huh?
Stupid kit Kat update really clogged things up on here lol
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Mistertac said:
What a pain huh?
Stupid kit Kat update really clogged things up on here lol
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Under best of circumstances...people will mess up their phones from being lazy not to research before hand....but with nc5 and what you have to do.....been a steady stream.
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Yea this is crazy. I finally got it to install hyperdrive but am having problems with that bot being able to get back I into safestrap on reboot to install wife and super super fix