Deleting stock apps - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hi!!
Only reason I have right now to root is to uninstall these stock apps my phone came with. Is there anyway to do it without a root? Or do I need to root it?? I'm currently on MI1..if I do need a root which one is a good tut to follow. Is it better to update fully to MJ7 then root? Just trying to see what's best.
Let me know
Thank you!

steveojp said:
Hi!!
Only reason I have right now to root is to uninstall these stock apps my phone came with. Is there anyway to do it without a root? Or do I need to root it?? I'm currently on MI1..if I do need a root which one is a good tut to follow. Is it better to update fully to MJ7 then root? Just trying to see what's best.
Let me know
Thank you!
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I believe that there is root method for MI1 but not a safe one for MJ7 so I would not update.
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Root for 4.1.2 found yet?

I dont want to unlock the bootloader, just root the device so i can get titanium backup running again. Had 4.1.1 rooted and forgot to install root keeper and then upgraded to 4.1.2 and now need root again. Cant find anything on the site regarding this so not sure if its even possible yet. thanks for any help.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41243013
This is not new development. Please post in the q and a section. Thank you kindly. not being mean, just for future reference buddy. We've all made this mistake once or twice
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vtec2k7 said:
I dont want to unlock the bootloader, just root the device so i can get titanium backup running again. Had 4.1.1 rooted and forgot to install root keeper and then upgraded to 4.1.2 and now need root again. Cant find anything on the site regarding this so not sure if its even possible yet. thanks for any help.
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Why not unlock the boot loader there is always a Oden to complete stock with locked boot loader so u can return ice returned 2 phones with unlocked boot loaders and never had a issue even one even a MAXX HD lol and one note 2 as long add there's no root they return them. Not having your BL unlocked limits u quite a bit Its your phone just curious
I used casual, and did everything, root unlock and custom recovery
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There's no way to root without Odin of root66 just like last build. Expect casual of course and as stated this is the wrong section so I went ahead and reported it for you so adev can move it. Just keep the sections in mind for future posts please.
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Hi guys,
I'm looking for a root that does only that: give me root access.
Is CASUAL really the only possible way to achieve root? If so, is it necessary that it unlocks the boot-loader and installs custom recovery to achieve this?
I probably wouldn't mind except that I'd like to just be able to do OTA updates as available, which I hear is not possible after running casual, and I really don't want to fiddle with custom ROMs as the stock Note 2 one works so well for me.
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions...
-Paul
PaulusGrandis said:
Hi guys,
I'm looking for a root that does only that: give me root access.
Is CASUAL really the only possible way to achieve root? If so, is it necessary that it unlocks the boot-loader and installs custom recovery to achieve this?
I probably wouldn't mind except that I'd like to just be able to do OTA updates as available, which I hear is not possible after running casual, and I really don't want to fiddle with custom ROMs as the stock Note 2 one works so well for me.
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions...
-Paul
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Odin and root66 will root your phone. If you recieve a OTA while rooted it will get rid of your root completely and you will have to re-root your phone, it also has the potential to do some wonky **** to it (ive even heard of bricks happening because of being rooted and accepting the OTA).
Once your bootloader is unlocked you wouldnt have to flash roms if you didnt want to unless you wanted to update to a new OTA.
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[Q] Rooted, how to proceed with OTA?

I am stock rooted and have the update notification sitting around waiting. Is it safe to allow this OTA at my current state? I assume after I will need to root again? If root again, whats the best method?
Thank you!
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jhasty01 said:
I am stock rooted and have the update notification sitting around waiting. Is it safe to allow this OTA at my current state? I assume after I will need to root again? If root again, whats the best method?
Thank you!
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If you want root, don't take it. I suggest you read few more forums.
jhasty01 said:
I am stock rooted and have the update notification sitting around waiting. Is it safe to allow this OTA at my current state? I assume after I will need to root again? If root again, whats the best method?
Thank you!
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The OTA removes root and to my knowledge, there is no working root method for the OTA at the moment.
You'll need to use VooDoo Root Keeper to retain root for the OTA. It's not guaranteed although it has worked for myself and others. You'll lose any custom recovery and any power to install a custom recovery. You will end up with root on the latest OTA but that's it. That's your only choice right now. Or, of course, staying where you're at.
Delakit said:
You'll need to use VooDoo Root Keeper to retain root for the OTA. It's not guaranteed although it has worked for myself and others. You'll lose any custom recovery and any power to install a custom recovery. You will end up with root on the latest OTA but that's it. That's your only choice right now. Or, of course, staying where you're at.
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Wow......can't install a customer recovery either? That's a new block for Sammy.
Root without recovery is like steak without teeth.
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I would ROM the thing ASAP, you never know what ninja tricks Big Red has up their sleeve.

build VRUFNG6

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/1...date-with-knox-2-0-connectivity-improvements/
...Sigh. When will vzw pull their heads out of their..
Surge1223 said:
...Sigh. When will vzw pull their heads out of their..
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Until they realize they are not doing their customers any favors, never.
I knew better. Got an MDK device, rooted it immediately and have been running CM ever since. [emoji41]
If you guys are talking about Knox 2.0...get used to it. Knox is being incorporated by Google in Android "L".
Remember, with all the hackers out there, the average Joe and Joan want their privacy secured...all the banking that is done from the phones now?
And also Verizon is the largest carrier for military and commercial contracts...to keep them and get more the phones have to be as secure as possible.
Anyone try to see if Towelroot works with this build?
I think they need to find another root method. Towelroot only works on kernels june 3 and below. I have no idea if it will work if you used it
I'm not upgrading. All flashaholics like me will DEFINITELY just wait for a possible exploit for NC5 than hope for the almost nonexistent chance there will be an unlock in the new firmware. Just my $0.02
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SolidSnakeUS said:
Anyone try to see if Towelroot works with this build?
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We have been able to use towelroot on the latest updates for the att S4, S5, and Vz S5 by flashing back the previous kernel, rooting, then reflashing the new unexploitable kernel. Vz S4 users will likely be able to do the same on NG6.
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Least they could have done was give us 4.4.4 at the same time.
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Anyone get this yet. What android version is it still 4.4.2
Does towelroot work on this update? I want to know before I take the plunge...
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Downloading now. I don't care if I lose root. I'll test towelroot after the update.
MedleHed said:
Downloading now. I don't care if I lose root. I'll test towelroot after the update.
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Towelroot is guaranteed not to work. A better option is to grab the update from your cache/fota folder and post so that we can make a workaround to keep root.
Yep id give it to muniz.
Theres no way im going through the drama we had last time.
Surge1223 said:
Yep id give it to muniz.
Theres no way im going through the drama we had last time.
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Lol, I remember and don't blame you at all.
It's confirmed that towelroot doesn't work. The version is still 4.4.2. The first thing I noticed was the GPS toggle in the notification area is now a Location toggle.
Any method of rooting?
Now that Towelroot is out, is there any way of rooting on the latest version? Downgrading, flashing an image in Odin, etc? Or are we pretty much screwed until a work around is found?
asalkowskineo said:
Now that Towelroot is out, is there any way of rooting on the latest version? Downgrading, flashing an image in Odin, etc? Or are we pretty much screwed until a work around is found?
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There is a very good chance that the kernel swap method will work on this latest build.
Someone just needs to grab the ota from their device. We'll take the kernel from the new update and package it into an Odin flashable .tar. You'll then flash the old NC5 kernel after taking the update, re-boot and root using towelroot, then reflash the new kernel. No guarantees but this method has been working on all of the latest Sammy updates.
muniz_ri said:
There is a very good chance that the kernel swap method will work on this latest build.
Someone just needs to grab the ota from their device. We'll take the kernel from the new update and package it into an Odin flashable .tar. You'll then flash the old NC5 kernel after taking the update, re-boot and root using towelroot, then reflash the new kernel. No guarantees but this method has been working on all of the latest Sammy updates.
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I could give you guys the OTA if you tell me how to do it. I'm by no means an expert at rooting, but I've had a few years experience. So basically you'll modify the new kernel to allow downgrading to NC5, root, then update again? I had Towelroot before I updated, had OTA survival mode enabled in SuperSU, and had it installed as a system app, but I still lost root on this latest update. :crying:
muniz_ri said:
There is a very good chance that the kernel swap method will work on this latest build.
Someone just needs to grab the ota from their device. We'll take the kernel from the new update and package it into an Odin flashable .tar. You'll then flash the old NC5 kernel after taking the update, re-boot and root using towelroot, then reflash the new kernel. No guarantees but this method has been working on all of the latest Sammy updates.
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When they finally block us from doing this, it will be a dark day lol.

New to g3 with a couple questions

With a new g3 on its way I was wandering if someone would mind telling me the best/easiest way to get root and recovery and then bump so I can flash any of the current ROMs available. I'm coming from a rooted g2 and had to revert it back to older firmware to achieve root so I'm not clueless on using lg flash tool if that's the only way. If someone could maybe point me in the right threads needed for the best way I'd be grateful.
ANTLAY said:
With a new g3 on its way I was wandering if someone would mind telling me the best/easiest way to get root and recovery and then bump so I can flash any of the current ROMs available. I'm coming from a rooted g2 and had to revert it back to older firmware to achieve root so I'm not clueless on using lg flash tool if that's the only way. If someone could maybe point me in the right threads needed for the best way I'd be grateful.
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First, ya gotta downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
Then ya root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/root-easiest-to-root-lg-g3-t2883089
Then ya Bump unlock it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...pment/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-verizon-t2900590
lowridincrew said:
First, ya gotta downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/guide-flash-to-stock-10b-kdz-method-t2928140
Then ya root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/root-easiest-to-root-lg-g3-t2883089
Then ya Bump unlock it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...pment/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-verizon-t2900590
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Thanks,what roms are best for daily? Or what's your favs? Just curious
ANTLAY said:
Thanks,what roms are best for daily? Or what's your favs? Just curious
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No problem and I'm actually stock rooted. It works for me. I'm waiting for a stable lollipop Rom for the time being
Personally, I've kept stock rooted and used Titanium Backup and root browser to delete bloat. That way I'm Odex'd (not into theming) and I haven't disabled OTA notifications so there's a chance I'll find out Verizon Android 5.x is official before my daily check of XDA. ?
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[Q] How To Root My Verizon s4 Lollipop?

Please i need help i want to root my verizon s4 and i dont know what i have to do.
i Know that i can root it,but only if in nk1 but i dont find nothing about downgrade
luisgabrielfrias said:
Please i need help i want to root my verizon s4 and i dont know what i have to do.
i Know that i can root it,but only if in nk1 but i dont find nothing about downgrade
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you can't root oc1. and you can't downgrade to any kitkat firmware from oc1.
Omg
Thanks for your response
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I just rooted with king root 4.1 holy sh**
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Bren123 said:
I just rooted with king root 4.1 holy sh**
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stop spamming kid we know kingroot works for some devices note SOME not all which is why it isn't stickied
He's not lying. I just tried it myself. Went right to kingroot website. It says not available but click to try it anyway and it did work.
More pis.
I can back up his claims and this is post lollipop without root.
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verizon galaxy s4 root is real
Another verizon galaxy s4 with the same story.. it said not supported on the main screen of the app...but did like i read others and tried..and just checked and its rooted...finally!! now i can use my phone again!!!
oh and this is as of 7/16/15
Munk3ybones said:
Another verizon galaxy s4 with the same story.. it said not supported on the main screen of the app...but did like i read others and tried..and just checked and its rooted...finally!! now i can use my phone again!!!
oh and this is as of 7/16/15
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Maybe its real, maybe its not...I am just not too comfortable using King Root on my phone...China!!!
vm81 said:
Maybe its real, maybe its not...I am just not too comfortable using King Root on my phone...China!!!
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it'll probably be your only method. the Chinese seem to be taking over these root and jailbreak exploits. over on iOS, TaiG is the only group who has a jailbreak for the newest versions of that. and kingroot seems to be getting a similar status for people who want one-click root exploits.
keep in mind, root is a dangerous thing and it seriously harms the security of your device. you may not trust the Chinese, but they've probably been doing this all along.
good news though, you can replace the kinguser stuff with SuperSU somehow. don't ask me, I'm still running KitKat
KingRoot works. I just did it. Super easy.
skepticmisfit said:
good news though, you can replace the kinguser stuff with SuperSU somehow. don't ask me, I'm still running KitKat
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Follow this:
http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-a...h-supersu-app/
to replace the KingUser app with SuperSU if you want.
Sir_Eagle said:
Follow this:
http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-a...h-supersu-app/
to replace the KingUser app with SuperSU if you want.
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link gives a 404 error. and i'm running a rooted kitkat ROM (eclipse) which already came with SuperSU
skepticmisfit said:
link gives a 404 error. and i'm running a rooted kitkat ROM (eclipse) which already came with SuperSU
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http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-and-replace-kinguser-with-supersu-app/
I might be wrong but my understanding is that currently you can not install install any custom ROM on OC1, so why rush to root?
Any reason besides ability to uninstall some apps?
vm81 said:
I might be wrong but my understanding is that currently you can not install install any custom ROM on OC1, so why rush to root?
Any reason besides ability to uninstall some apps?
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eh, there's the xposed framework (deodexed roms only tho), AdAway, etc
The ability to tether is why I did it.
solarbarack said:
The ability to tether is why I did it.
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eh. you don't really need root for that, you could use FoxFi. if you wanted native tether without the silly subscription thing, yea you'd need root
vm81 said:
I might be wrong but my understanding is that currently you can not install install any custom ROM on OC1, so why rush to root?
Any reason besides ability to uninstall some apps?
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Apparently you can flash Stang5litre ROM on OTA 5.01 using Flashfire. I haven't tried it myself but if you go to the last couple of pages on the Stang5litre topic you will see post from those who were successful in flashing it on OC1.

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