[Q] Latest firmware - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Running MI1, rooted. Is that the latest build for the S4? If not, is there a link to the latest stock to Odin.
Thanks.

Latest is MJ7. There's links in the General Forum section. And the only way to root as of now is with vroot (Google), it's a Chinese websites method. There are a couple threads about swapping out the superuser app after gaining root. There is no method to add ROMs yet for it.

Sir_Eagle said:
Latest is MJ7. There's links in the General Forum section. And the only way to root as of now is with vroot (Google), it's a Chinese websites method. There are a couple threads about swapping out the superuser app after gaining root. There is no method to add ROMs yet for it.
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Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I found what I was looking for. Much appreciated.

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[Q] why are download links disabled?

why are there no download links to root RAZR?
Hmmm.... I think they're working
http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/DroidRazr/rooting/motofail_windows.zip
Dunno what links were you trying....
This is from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342567
Cheers
thanks, but i meant like in general, when I rooted my phone earlier there was a sticky noob guide how to root and the one's I have found are for Supersu and I'm used to Superuser. What are the differences?
Thread I'm referring to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707431
Supersu is developed by chain fire, superuser is developed by chainsdd
Diferences? UI mainly, I find supersu more eye-appealing, however it depends to the user...
Also there are other features by both, but are not that common...

No root anymore?

So I was reading in the "how to root" sticky in the development section on how to root and I read that we can no longer root at all if we took the new update!?!? Is this true or has a root method came around? I read about the safestrap method but i'd rather not try that as the instructions were not quite clear enough for me, I'd rather stick to what i know, which is rooting.....thanks in advance
vballrkc said:
So I was reading in the "how to root" sticky in the development section on how to root and I read that we can no longer root at all if we took the new update!?!? Is this true or has a root method came around? I read about the safestrap method but i'd rather not try that as the instructions were not quite clear enough for me, I'd rather stick to what i know, which is rooting.....thanks in advance
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which android version you are right now ? 4.1.2? 4.3?
for 4.3 head to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
after you gain root, then you can install safestrap if you want it.
Bonkurei said:
which android version you are right now ? 4.1.2? 4.3?
for 4.3 head to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
after you gain root, then you can install safestrap if you want it.
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4.3
Ok, I've rooted and installed safestrap per the link. Now, i'm a little unclear, can I install any rom or just 4.3 roms using safestrap?
vballrkc said:
Ok, I've rooted and installed safestrap per the link. Now, i'm a little unclear, can I install any rom or just 4.3 roms using safestrap?
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Select TouchWiz 4.3 roms. Nebula should work fine. Read the entire op of safestrap before installing so you don't land yourself in a mess
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[Q] how to do a safe root to a Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 ANDRIOD VERISON 4.4.2

I have looked everywhere youtube, andriod forums, google, literally the search can go on... Any way I can root my GS4. I'm a newbee to the rooting world. Any Help???
innovation2reality said:
I have looked everywhere youtube, andriod forums, google, literally the search can go on... Any way I can root my GS4. I'm a newbee to the rooting world. Any Help???
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Go to saferoot thread.
sent by safestrap enabled bajarom
innovation2reality said:
I have looked everywhere youtube, andriod forums, google, literally the search can go on... Any way I can root my GS4. I'm a newbee to the rooting world. Any Help???
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THis thread tells how to partially downgrade ti MK2 (4.3) where you can root, then upgrade back to NC5 (4.4.2).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
You don't flash the MK2 bootloader only the system, then you root and install SafeStrap.
Read the instructions.
If you have issues or reservations using ODIN to flash your phone, don't do it.
Anyway........
decaturbob said:
Go to saferoot thread.
sent by safestrap enabled bajarom
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where on xda website? should I just click on a random thread? how do I know which one is right one?
If you go to the general section you can find the information you need literally in the first few threads. They say how to root in the title. The one thing that might be confusing is your starting point. Go to settings about phone then look at the last three letters under build number. With that info you can easily figure out what method you need to use by looking at the first page of the general section. Nc5 is the latest 4.4.2 kitkat version of android released for the s4.
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innovation2reality said:
where on xda website? should I just click on a random thread? how do I know which one is right one?
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I actually meant to say go to the method of upgrading/downgrading with root for NC2/NC5
there is no native way of directly rooting an OTA NC5 and may never be

[Q] Can Note II with 4.4 OTA Be Rooted?

Sorry if this has been covered already in another thread, but I couldn't find an answer using Search.
I really need to be able to store files generated by apps on the SD card, which I know from experience on another device (Note 10.1) KitKat disables. I also know that rooting allows me to install an app that will allow this limitation to be overcome. My question is whether, by accepting the OTA, I will be unable to root the phone. And if so, how?
I'm currently on 4.3, AND3 build.
MaxBuck said:
Sorry if this has been covered already in another thread, but I couldn't find an answer using Search.
I really need to be able to store files generated by apps on the SD card, which I know from experience on another device (Note 10.1) KitKat disables. I also know that rooting allows me to install an app that will allow this limitation to be overcome. My question is whether, by accepting the OTA, I will be unable to root the phone. And if so, how?
I'm currently on 4.3, AND3 build.
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Currently no way to root stock OTA 4.4.2 for out Note II (assuming you have the locked bootloader. If you're unlocked, then you can just flash the rooted 4.4.2 ROM).
MaxBuck said:
Sorry if this has been covered already in another thread, but I couldn't find an answer using Search.
I really need to be able to store files generated by apps on the SD card, which I know from experience on another device (Note 10.1) KitKat disables. I also know that rooting allows me to install an app that will allow this limitation to be overcome. My question is whether, by accepting the OTA, I will be unable to root the phone. And if so, how?
I'm currently on 4.3, AND3 build.
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xnatex21 said:
Currently no way to root stock OTA 4.4.2 for out Note II (assuming you have the locked bootloader. If you're unlocked, then you can just flash the rooted 4.4.2 ROM).
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Please use the search feature that is a strong tool on this forum before posting..Also your question need to be in the Q&A section
All realted to your post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794745
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792762
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791544
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783714
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792869
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791889
@jcase please close all these and make ONE:good:
lacoursiere18 said:
Please use the search feature that is a strong tool on this forum before posting..Also your question need to be in the Q&A section
All realted to your post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794745
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792762
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791544
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783714
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792869
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791889
@jcase please close all these and make ONE:good:
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Please use the report feature I'm on the road right now
lacoursiere18 said:
Please use the search feature that is a strong tool on this forum before posting.
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This is indeed a great site, but if the search function were as strong as you think it is, I wouldn't have had to post this thread. (I now fully understand the Q&A subforum, which is a terrific resource.) It's pretty obvious to me now that if I want root, I can't have updated to KitKat!
Now I'm trying to figure out how to root having backdated my build version to MJ9, which similarly isn't all that easy to find.
I hate preaching to the search function, your right. It ain't google. If your back on mj9 use safe strap and safe root. Don't take the ota to 4.4.2
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Free mobile app

[Q] VRUGOC1 Root

I have been searching around for quite a wile, but I havn't been able to find an answer. Perhaps someone from the community could help me.
My Galaxy S4 took the OTA update to VRUGOC1. It was not previously rooted, and I know there is no current way to root this version.
My question is this: Is there any active root development going on for this OTA update, or am I just stuck?
MrJShark said:
I have been searching around for quite a wile, but I havn't been able to find an answer. Perhaps someone from the community could help me.
My Galaxy S4 took the OTA update to VRUGOC1. It was not previously rooted, and I know there is no current way to root this version.
My question is this: Is there any active root development going on for this OTA update, or am I just stuck?
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I am also stuck in the same boat with my wife's phone... Wishing she let me root this a year ago... Anyone have thoughts on this?
There is a new version of towelroot in the general section, is not confirmed, but it's there if someone wants to be the first.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
I tried v3, with no luck. Is there a never version? Do you happen to have a link to it if there is?
grimjeeper said:
There is a new version of towelroot in the general section, is not confirmed, but it's there if someone wants to be the first.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
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Does not work.
I just want to bump this thread to see if any new information is available
use desktop kingroot. it can root OC1, but remember that you cannot downgrade to any prior to OC1. if you're going to upgrade to OF1, use this guide by muniz
Desktop kingoot works, download latest version from their website;
http://www.kingroot.net/down
Can anyone confirm this actually worked?
I can confirm that Kingroot never worked to root my phone. A ton of ppl here have said it worked on theirs. I've tried just about every way known to get Kingroot to work but it doesn't like my phone. I have tried to download it again and now Google says the site is full of malware and it really does not want me to download from that site.
fudplayers said:
I can confirm that Kingroot never worked to root my phone. A ton of ppl here have said it worked on theirs. I've tried just about every way known to get Kingroot to work but it doesn't like my phone. I have tried to download it again and now Google says the site is full of malware and it really does not want me to download from that site.
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Just tried to get on there, and the site is afu.
Kingroot for the pc worked and got me rooted. It's not in english so good luck but I got it.

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