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the last thing i did was open this app called ROM manager, and tried to backup my ROM i believe. It took me to the "android system recovery" menu, and i didnt really know what i was doing, so i selected "reinstall packages", and then "reboot system now", and then it reset my phone and now all it does it show the samsung vibrant screen, then I get a small vibration, followed by a pause, then a triple vibration. I am able to go back to the system recovery menu, and nothing different happens when i go to "reboot system now" I even deleted all user data! im kind of a noob, so i would appreciate if someone would help me out here. Thanks.
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the last thing i did was open this app called ROM manager, and tried to backup my ROM i believe. It took me to the "android system recovery" menu, and i didnt really know what i was doing, so i selected "reinstall packages", and then "reboot system now", and then it reset my phone and now all it does it show the samsung vibrant screen, then I get a small vibration, followed by a pause, then a triple vibration. I am able to go back to the system recovery menu, and nothing different happens when i go to "reboot system now" I even deleted all user data! im kind of a noob, so i would appreciate if someone would help me out here. Thanks.
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your phone is not brick.. I recommend you to read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737&highlight=bricked
Tool for beginner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509&highlight=bricked
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your phone is not brick.. I recommend you to read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737&highlight=bricked
Tool for beginner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509&highlight=bricked
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Thanks man, i appreciate the help! but the download link doesn't work with the AIO Link
Go to Oldecrow's post a few back. He has it running on his own server. Or at least he did.
Edit:: Here is the post
im trying to download in the Fix that you send me but their download links are all down o.o got any idea why?
iOwnNoobs 713 said:
im trying to download in the Fix that you send me but their download links are all down o.o got any idea why?
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This AIO tool have everything in it JFD,Pit and Update
http://crescent-pc.com/androidpub/In...lbox 2.5.msi
On AIO click back to stock and read the instruction. That way u can go back in stock. Once your phone return in stock. Then next step click root your phone. Then next step flash custom rom. I recommend you to follow every step from AIO
Not to sound like a **** or anything; but next time you might wanna do a little research and reading before you actually do things to your phone since you "didn't really know what you were doing".
what do i put in Odin, for BOOTLOADER, PHONE, and CSC?
in the PIT i have the PIT.pit selected and in the PDA i have the PDA.tar selected but dont know what to select in them up there
Nvm! i got it, Thanks for the help! and im guessing i have to root it again? huh? xD
New member giant noob here.
Galaxy Note - Official ics 4.04 installed using Kies. I had rooted the phone prior to ICS but now need to re-root.
I did a flash of a program ending in tar through odin. This appeared to be successful. Now am supposed to flash super user. I downloaded the ics superuser but I need someone to give me a detailed step by step proces on completing the root.
It looks like other people are doing it, but I obviously don't know enough. Sorry, but I just don't understand technical references. Need the step by step program.
Thanks if anyone is willing to help
All Odin flashes is .tar files..So that was vague...but I'm guessing that was cwm recovery.
Superuser should be a .zip
Put that on your phone's internal sdcard, or external if you have one, doesn't matter which you choose.
Now power off the phone.
Hold all three buttons (both volume and power)
When you feel a vibrate, let go of just the power button.
When the recovery menu pops up, scroll to install zip from sdcard
If it's on external choose the option at the top, of its internal the option at the bottom well say "install zip from INTERNAL sdcard"
Scroll through the folders/files and find the superuser zip, then select that and confirm the installation.
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New member giant noob here.
Galaxy Note - Official ics 4.04 installed using Kies. I had rooted the phone prior to ICS but now need to re-root.
I did a flash of a program ending in tar through odin. This appeared to be successful. Now am supposed to flash super user. I downloaded the ics superuser but I need someone to give me a detailed step by step proces on completing the root.
It looks like other people are doing it, but I obviously don't know enough. Sorry, but I just don't understand technical references. Need the step by step program.
Thanks if anyone is willing to help
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Also, I think you need to go into Developer options/USB debugging and make sure that is selected, then try rooting.
Usb debugging is for adb while booted into android...
Has nothing to do with root, recovery, download mode, Any of that...it just makes adb be able to see the phone.
And please don't quote op's...
crimsoncon said:
New member giant noob here.
Galaxy Note - Official ics 4.04 installed using Kies. I had rooted the phone prior to ICS but now need to re-root.
I did a flash of a program ending in tar through odin. This appeared to be successful. Now am supposed to flash super user. I downloaded the ics superuser but I need someone to give me a detailed step by step proces on completing the root.
It looks like other people are doing it, but I obviously don't know enough. Sorry, but I just don't understand technical references. Need the step by step program.
Thanks if anyone is willing to help
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In the super user app make sure you update the binaries
Listen to "studacris" he knows what he is saying....he is good to go!
And since your new...and a giant LOL,...hit my links in my signature in red, and read up on the gen section of my links...I also have the GNote super page for all your future Misfortunes or needs...LOL
crimsoncon said:
New member giant noob here.
Galaxy Note - Official ics 4.04 installed using Kies. Thanks if anyone is willing to help
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Wat UP Studacris?!?!
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I've been searching my newbie butt off for this answer but can't find it. Just got a new Verizon SG4, got root successfully, installed SafeStrap successfully, but can't get it to reboot to recovery. It simply reboots the phone. SafeStrap is showing "Recovery State: Installed". When I press "Reboot to Recovery" it takes superuser and looks like it's going there, but then simply goes through the standard restart script. What am I doing wrong here?
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I've been searching my newbie butt off for this answer but can't find it. Just got a new Verizon SG4, got root successfully, installed SafeStrap successfully, but can't get it to reboot to recovery. It simply reboots the phone. SafeStrap is showing "Recovery State: Installed". When I press "Reboot to Recovery" it takes superuser and looks like it's going there, but then simply goes through the standard restart script. What am I doing wrong here?
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After installing the apk did you open the app and install recovery? Never used it myself but I did read the thread and install instructions.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
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After installing the apk did you open the app and install recovery? Never used it myself but I did read the thread and install instructions.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
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Yes, per my post, SafeStrap is showing Recovery State: Installed. So I believe I was able to successfully install recovery.
Complete Noob Guide To Access Root on Android 4.4.2 (NC5)Helpful Guide by Reconde
This guide will thoroughly explain how to obtain root on Android 4.4.2 (NC5)
There is ONLY ONE FILE needed for the entire process, download it here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358538076File provided by: @gigilie
Proceed after downloading and extracting the file above.
1. Navigate to /ODINv3.10 > Odin3 v3.10.0 and run it. In Odin, click on the AP slot and navigate to MK2_system_4downgrade_rooting_all_in_one and open it. Before going to the next step, you must put /safestrap flashable files-modules-quickupgrades-supersu onto your SD card, this is important. You will also need to download gogolies-wififix-VZW-retail-NC5-w-modules-SS.zip, and put it into the folder you just put onto your SD card.
2. Now, turn your Galaxy S4 completely off and boot it into Download Mode by turning it on and holding the volume up button at the same time. Once your phone is booted into Download Mode, plug it into your computer and press "Start" in Odin.
3. After the downgrade file has been flashed to your device, let it boot, set it up, and then go to Settings and enable Developer Options (this can be done by going to "About device" in settings, and clicking on "Build Number" several times until the phone says "Developer mode has been turned on"). Open developer options and enable USB debugging.
4. Back on your computer, navigate to the folder /apps-for-android-down-and-upgrades > /saferoot and run install.bat
5. After following instructions given by the command prompt, your phone should now be rooted. Now, transfer Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01 (found in /apps-for-android-down-and-upgrades) to your phone and install it. ***IF PLANNING ON INSTALLING A CUSTOM ROM IT MUST BE ON YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD BEFORE THIS STEP. IF PLANNING ON KEEPING ROOTED STOCK ROM, VZW_NC5_PREROOTED-gogolie.zip(stock ROM- KNOX FREE) must be on SD card*** In safestrap, click install recovery, and when that is finished click Reboot to recovery.
6. In safestrap, go to Wipe > Advanced and wipe only dalvik and cache. After this, go to Install and install the custom, or stock, ROM of your choice (must be a 4.4.2 ROM) **IMPORTANT: ROM MUST BE INSTALLED ON STOCK SLOT** After installing the ROM you must flash jfltevzw-NC5-modules (found under /safestrap flashable files-modules-quickupgrades-supersu) and add to the queue gogolies-wififix-VZW-retail-NC5-w-modules-SS.zip AND UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94. Now flash and wipe dalvik and cache again.
7. After installing your ROM correctly, reboot the phone into Download mode in safestrap by going to Reboot > Download. Now open Odin and insert NC5_4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-FOR-4.3-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-gogolie (found under /odin flashable files-modemhlos-bootimgs) into the AP slot and press start.
8. Reboot your phone into safestrap after Odin has finished. You must wipe dalvik and cache one last time and then flash jfltevzw-NC5-modules again and you are done! Your phone should now be rooted on NC5.
If you have any issues after completing the process, feel free to reply to this thread or send me a PM!
Special thanks to @gigilie for putting the files and other guide together. His thread can be found here.
Make sure to thank this post if this process worked!
Just what we needed for gigilie's method. He does some great stuff but he doesn't write very clearly lol.
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Okay! First of all I would like to thank you for condensing this and making it bit more understandable. I'm usually really nervous about messing around with rooting (even though it's my second time), so simplified things like this really take the stress off.
the one question I had, is...
In step 7 you say to put "...open Odin and insert NC5_4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-FOR-4.3-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-gogolie."
Which slot in odin do I place it in? AP like before?
joshm.1219 said:
Just what we needed for gigilie's method. He does some great stuff but he doesn't write very clearly lol.
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Yes, it took me about 12 tries to fully understand gigilie's method- his writing is confusing at times!
Roadsigns said:
Okay! First of all I would like to thank you for condensing this and making it bit more understandable. I'm usually really nervous about messing around with rooting (even though it's my second time), so simplified things like this really take the stress off.
the one question I had, is...
In step 7 you say to put "...open Odin and insert NC5_4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-FOR-4.3-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-gogolie."
Which slot in odin do I place it in? AP like before?
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Yes, this file goes in AP just like before.
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Reconde said:
Yes, it took me about 12 tries to fully understand gigilie's method- his writing is confusing at times!
Yes, this file goes in AP just like before.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Wonderful! Thanks so much for the quick response and help with understanding all of this! I'll let you know how my root and custom ROM installation attempts go.
Update: I pulled it off and got my first custom ROM running as well! Might want to consider mentioning how to install the minor parts in step 6, after custom roms (like having to press the three dots and whatnot). that was the only place I had gotten tripped up. All in all, very effective tut. Thank you kindly.
Roadsigns said:
Wonderful! Thanks so much for the quick response and help with understanding all of this! I'll let you know how my root and custom ROM installation attempts go.
Update: I pulled it off and got my first custom ROM running as well! Might want to consider mentioning how to install the minor parts in step 6, after custom roms (like having to press the three dots and whatnot). that was the only place I had gotten tripped up. All in all, very effective tut. Thank you kindly.
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Did you use this with installing hyperdrive? Since that ROM uses an aroma installer you have to click the three dots and click exit or it will automatically reboot. You don't have to do that with roms that don't use the aroma installer.
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Reconde said:
Yes, it took me about 12 tries to fully understand gigilie's method- his writing is confusing at times!
Yes, this file goes in AP just like before.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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joshuabg said:
Did you use this with installing hyperdrive? Since that ROM uses an aroma installer you have to click the three dots and click exit or it will automatically reboot. You don't have to do that with roms that don't use the aroma installer.
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Oh! Yes I did. Sorry, I didn't know that hyperdrive installed differently than other roms. Good to know, though, and hopefully people who have similar problems can scroll down and find this, as it's probably not worth being in the OP, haha.
In @gigili orginal post, it says if you're on stock rooted 4.3 MK2 to start with step 3. I'm on stock, rooted 4.3 MK2 (I never take OTA update until I know I can root), so on your method do I start from the beginning, start from step 2, or from the middle of step 1 "Before going to the next step, you must put /safestrap flashable files-modules-quickupgrades-supersu onto your SD card, this is important. You will also need to download gogolies-wififix-VZW-retail-NC5-w-modules-SS.zip, and put it into the folder you just put onto your SD card."
Thanks for making it more clear.
where do I find /safestrap flashable files-modules-quickupgrades-supersu?
Edit: nm i figured it out I had a corrupt download and it did not have those files...redownloaded and now im good!
I've tried 3 times so far and each time I get to the end to reboot the final time, it tells me there's no OS.
*I want to keep it stock rooted.
bichigo said:
I've tried 3 times so far and each time I get to the end to reboot the final time, it tells me there's no OS.
*I want to keep it stock rooted.
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From what I can tell the OP is wrong about this step. You don't have a 4.4.2 system on your phone. If you want stock rooted flash this: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491962465
bichigo said:
I've tried 3 times so far and each time I get to the end to reboot the final time, it tells me there's no OS.
*I want to keep it stock rooted.
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Which rom are you trying to install?
sent by baja kitkat S4
decaturbob said:
Which rom are you trying to install?
sent by baja kitkat S4
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i just want stock rooted. but i have another s4 that i want baja 2.2 on.
bichigo said:
I've tried 3 times so far and each time I get to the end to reboot the final time, it tells me there's no OS.
*I want to keep it stock rooted.
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joshuabg said:
From what I can tell the OP is wrong about this step. You don't have a 4.4.2 system on your phone. If you want stock rooted flash this: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491962465
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Yes, you will need to flash the stock ROM if not installing a custom ROM. I do not recommend using this file, though, go back to the first post and I have updated the link in step 5. At this point though you will need to run through the entire process again. I apologize for any inconvenience.
bichigo said:
i just want stock rooted. but i have another s4 that i want baja 2.2 on.
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ok, so what stock root rom are you trying to flash?
rtfelt said:
In @gigili orginal post, it says if you're on stock rooted 4.3 MK2 to start with step 3. I'm on stock, rooted 4.3 MK2 (I never take OTA update until I know I can root), so on your method do I start from the beginning, start from step 2, or from the middle of step 1 "Before going to the next step, you must put /safestrap flashable files-modules-quickupgrades-supersu onto your SD card, this is important. You will also need to download gogolies-wififix-VZW-retail-NC5-w-modules-SS.zip, and put it into the folder you just put onto your SD card."
Thanks for making it more clear.
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You will want to do the part in the middle of step 1, and then you can skip to step 3 and go from there.
I followed the original instructions to the end (which said to skip the rom flashing steps for stock ROM). I grabbed I545VRUFNC5-Stock-Root-Odex.zip and can't seem to get the flash to work. Is there a certain step I should go back to?
Does this procedure trip the Samsung Knox flag?
After step 7 got this error on reboot:
E:Error in /cache/recovery/sec_csc.zip (Status 7)
I'm not sure what I did wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
joshuabg said:
From what I can tell the OP is wrong about this step. You don't have a 4.4.2 system on your phone. If you want stock rooted flash this: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491962465
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only problem with the above file josh is that KNOX is all over it still. yucky...
gogolie's NC5 Rooted/ KNOX FREE:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590564 is my version with no KNOX was released a little earlier than that other ROM and I didnt publicly put it out there as much as I maybe should have. with all 4.4.2 ROM's you need to flash SuperSu 1.94.zip file after installing ROM or you will probably lose root or not have binaries installed... so be sure and always flash that file after installing a ROM in Safestrap!
also I gave Reconde the okay to start this thread, its endorsed by me and I thank him for giving props and not just copying my stuff Thanks buddy. Sorry about not being the best with words... figuring out how things work is more my specialty. Users feel free to ask any questions in the main thread I will answer or respond still as soon as I'm able you can also keep up with current development for the 4.4.2 as well as ROM's and testing ROM's there in that thread. Thanks guys!
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bichigo said:
I've tried 3 times so far and each time I get to the end to reboot the final time, it tells me there's no OS.
*I want to keep it stock rooted.
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try the files i listed just before this post. they will be your answer. and sometimes you will get that no os error depending on what ROM and system your using its totally normal for instance my mk2 AOSP roms say that everytime yet they boot absolutely fine its just an error from Safestrap sometimes not reading the system folder correctly but has no outcome on the booting of the ROM. Ignore that error as long as you think you properly installed it.
Full credit goes to Edgardo_Uchicha for discovering this method. This is just a very specific tutorial using his process.
*DISCLAIMER* - EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A VERY MINUTE CHANCE OF ANYTHING HAPPENING TO YOUR DEVICE, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR. FURTHERMORE ALL OF THE PROGRAMS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS AND I DO NOT NOR DO I CLAIM TO OWN ANY OF THEM.
Now that we've got the boring stuff out of the way, lets get on with the tutorial.
This exact method that i will be showing you is the method that I used to root my own Samsung Galaxy S4 on Verizon.
First, you will want to download all of the files needed. I have created a zip file right here containing all of the programs / files that we will be using.
Step 1: First things first, were going to enable 'USB Debugging' on our S4. Go into the 'Settings > About phone.' Find the build number and tap it repeatedly until you get a message saying 'You are now a developer'. Go back into the settings and you should see 'Developer options' right above 'About phone'. Click on that. Once your in developer options, scroll until you see a 'USB debugging' option. Tap on it and hit 'OK' on the warning prompt that appears.
Step 2: After that switch over to your computer. Unzip the zip file that you downloaded earlier. Run the 'SamsungDrivers.exe' program to install the necessary drivers. Extract the file titled 'Odin3_v3.10.7.zip' as well as we will be using that to flash our kernel later on. Also run the 'mobilego_setup_full818.exe' because that will be the program we will be using to obtain root.
Step 3: Now go back to your S4 and shut it down. Once its shutdown, hold the 'Volume down', 'Home button', and 'Power button' to boot your device into download mode. When you get to a confirmation prompt, click the 'Volume up' button to continue. Once you see the android guy and text saying "Downloading..." your at the right place. Plug your phone into your computer and launch 'Odin3 v3.10.7.exe' from the zip we extracted earlier. You should see a message saying 'Added!!' If you don't see that message, you probably didn't install the drivers correctly. Click the button that says 'AP' and navigate to the unziped file and find the file titled 'OC1_kernel.tar.md5'. Select that file. Once Odin loads the file, click the 'Start' button. The flashing of the kernel should only take a few seconds and you should see your device reboot like normal.
Step 4: Now that you are rebooted MAKE SURE TO unlock your device. The MobileGo application on your computer should automatically sense your device. When the little alert windows from MobileGo pops up, click the 'Manage' button. It should start a whole process during which a confirmation with a bunch of random looking characters will probably popup on your S4. Click 'OK' when that pops up. Once that happens then just wait. The MobileGo application will be flashing an app to your device. When it does there will probably be another popup on your device from google. Just click the 'Decline' button and keep on letting it do its thing. When it's done, you should see your device in the MobileGo application along with a button that says 'One-Click Root'. Click on this button. While it might seem like it's taking a while, it's just running the rooting process. After a few minutes, you should get a popup on your computer saying that root was successful.
Step 5 (optional but HIGHLY recommended): Install Supersu. For those of you that don't know, Supersu is a root manager app than makes sure you are asked before an app gets root permission. To install it it's as simple as going to the play store and downloading it. Once you've downloaded it, open the app and it will ask you what recovery you have installed. Click the 'Normal' button and let it run. It should say that it was successful and from there hit the "Reboot" button to fully apply it.
Step 6 (optional but also HIGHLY recommended): Flashing the newer kernel. By flashing the newer 'OF1_kernel.tar.md5' you will not lose root and you will get rid of a very pesky message that pops up every time you do something with root on the OC1 kernel. There really is no downside to it and it only takes a minute. Repeat 'Step 3' but instead of selecting the 'OC1_kernel.tar.md5' choose the 'OF1_kernel.tar.md5'. Once it flashes your phone should automatically reboot and be rooted on the latest kernel.
All comments, feedback and questions are appreciated as this is my first post ever to XDA Forums.
Thanks!
So this works if I have accepted the OTA for OF1?
Yes
seadooman said:
So this works if I have accepted the OTA for OF1?
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Yes
I followed this guide as written and everything worked perfectly. Could not be easier! Very happy to have root again on my S4 OF1!
Just to reiterate, once you click the "one click root" button in MobilGO, be patient. It does take a long time...close to 5 minutes in my case, so don't get all antsy!
Many thanks to the OP for this clear and concise guide!
jwhistler said:
I followed this guide as written and everything worked perfectly. Could not be easier! Very happy to have root again on my S4 OF1!
Just to reiterate, once you click the "one click root" button in MobilGO, be patient. It does take a long time...close to 5 minutes in my case, so don't get all antsy!
Many thanks to the OP for this clear and concise guide!
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Glad I could help!:good:
guy theawesome said:
Full credit goes to Edgardo_Uchicha for discovering this method. This is just a very specific tutorial using his process.
*DISCLAIMER* - EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A VERY MINUTE CHANCE OF ANYTHING HAPPENING TO YOUR DEVICE, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR. FURTHERMORE ALL OF THE PROGRAMS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS AND I DO NOT NOR DO I CLAIM TO OWN ANY OF THEM.
Now that we've got the boring stuff out of the way, lets get on with the tutorial.
This exact method that i will be showing you is the method that I used to root my own Samsung Galaxy S4 on Verizon.
First, you will want to download all of the files needed. I have created a zip file right here containing all of the programs / files that we will be using.
Step 1: First things first, were going to enable 'USB Debugging' on our S4. Go into the 'Settings > About phone.' Find the build number and tap it repeatedly until you get a message saying 'You are now a developer'. Go back into the settings and you should see 'Developer options' right above 'About phone'. Click on that. Once your in developer options, scroll until you see a 'USB debugging' option. Tap on it and hit 'OK' on the warning prompt that appears.
Step 2: After that switch over to your computer. Unzip the zip file that you downloaded earlier. Run the 'SamsungDrivers.exe' program to install the necessary drivers. Extract the file titled 'Odin3_v3.10.7.zip' as well as we will be using that to flash our kernel later on. Also run the 'mobilego_setup_full818.exe' because that will be the program we will be using to obtain root.
Step 3: Now go back to your S4 and shut it down. Once its shutdown, hold the 'Volume down', 'Home button', and 'Power button' to boot your device into download mode. When you get to a confirmation prompt, click the 'Volume up' button to continue. Once you see the android guy and text saying "Downloading..." your at the right place. Plug your phone into your computer and launch 'Odin3 v3.10.7.exe' from the zip we extracted earlier. You should see a message saying 'Added!!' If you don't see that message, you probably didn't install the drivers correctly. Click the button that says 'AP' and navigate to the unziped file and find the file titled 'OC1_kernel.tar.md5'. Select that file. Once Odin loads the file, click the 'Start' button. The flashing of the kernel should only take a few seconds and you should see your device reboot like normal.
Step 4: Now that you are rebooted MAKE SURE TO unlock your device. The MobileGo application on your computer should automatically sense your device. When the little alert windows from MobileGo pops up, click the 'Manage' button. It should start a whole process during which a confirmation with a bunch of random looking characters will probably popup on your S4. Click 'OK' when that pops up. Once that happens then just wait. The MobileGo application will be flashing an app to your device. When it does there will probably be another popup on your device from google. Just click the 'Decline' button and keep on letting it do its thing. When it's done, you should see your device in the MobileGo application along with a button that says 'One-Click Root'. Click on this button. While it might seem like it's taking a while, it's just running the rooting process. After a few minutes, you should get a popup on your computer saying that root was successful.
Step 5 (optional but HIGHLY recommended): Install Supersu. For those of you that don't know, Supersu is a root manager app than makes sure you are asked before an app gets root permission. To install it it's as simple as going to the play store and downloading it. Once you've downloaded it, open the app and it will ask you what recovery you have installed. Click the 'Normal' button and let it run. It should say that it was successful and from there hit the "Reboot" button to fully apply it.
Step 6 (optional but also HIGHLY recommended): Flashing the newer kernel. By flashing the newer 'OF1_kernel.tar.md5' you will not lose root and you will get rid of a very pesky message that pops up every time you do something with root on the OC1 kernel. There really is no downside to it and it only takes a minute. Repeat 'Step 3' but instead of selecting the 'OC1_kernel.tar.md5' choose the 'OF1_kernel.tar.md5'. Once it flashes your phone should automatically reboot and be rooted on the latest kernel.
All comments, feedback and questions are appreciated as this is my first post ever to XDA Forums.
Thanks!
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One second. What's wrong with the original thread???
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One second. What's wrong with the original thread???
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This is just for any beginner user who want to root their S4. You have to remember that not everyone is on the same level and I know when I got into rooting I appreciated the very in-depth tutorials that I found.
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One second. What's wrong with the original thread???
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I looked at both threads and this one seemed easier for me to follow. Always nice to have choices!
jwhistler said:
I looked at both threads and this one seemed easier for me to follow. Always nice to have choices!
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Thank you for you support!
trouble with a black screen
after using your method and getting though step three the device rebooted , the sounds came on and everything seems fine except once the virzon red boot up screen is supposed to come on the screen just goes dark and doesn't turn on, the sounds still work, but the hard buttons on the bottom dont light up either, any suggestions on how to fix it, and i can pull the battery and get into download mode as well.
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after using your method and getting though step three the device rebooted , the sounds came on and everything seems fine except once the virzon red boot up screen is supposed to come on the screen just goes dark and doesn't turn on, the sounds still work, but the hard buttons on the bottom dont light up either, any suggestions on how to fix it, and i can pull the battery and get into download mode as well.
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First of all, sorry about your trouble. If it happened to me I would recommend to do step 6 and flash the OF1 kernel to your device. I've been in a similar situation before and I've found that updating the kernel with make it work perfectly again.
Syconder said:
after using your method and getting though step three the device rebooted , the sounds came on and everything seems fine except once the virzon red boot up screen is supposed to come on the screen just goes dark and doesn't turn on, the sounds still work, but the hard buttons on the bottom dont light up either, any suggestions on how to fix it, and i can pull the battery and get into download mode as well.
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***ATTENTION!!!! - THIS WILL FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA. USE AS A LAST RESORT***
If flashing the OF1 kernel doesn't work for you then try using this program made by Verizon. After you install the program, boot your device into download mode. Once in download mode plug your S4 into your computer and launch the Verizon program. Click on the repair assistant tab and you should see your device listed - it might take a minute of two to sense your phone. Once it's listed, click on it and then click the repair button. It might take a while depending on your connection but the Verizon program will reflash your device with the latest software. Don't worry though, the latest version is still running the OF1 kernel and if fully root-able using the method described in my post. Hope everything works for you!
Root Failed
It appears that oc1_kernel.tar.md5 is applied successfully. In step 4, once I hit one click root, it says Verizon SCH-I545 root failed. When I run getprop ro.bootloader, it still shows I545VRUGOF1. Does anyone have any recommendations of what I'm doing wrong?
Would it also work coming from NC5 bootloader?
NC5 bootloader
seadooman said:
Would it also work coming from NC5 bootloader?
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There are lots of other ways to root on a NC5 bootloader
seadooman said:
Would it also work coming from NC5 bootloader?
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Use ToweRoot.
So I just successfully flashed my OF1 S4 to OC1 using the steps listed. I'm interested in installing a new ROM, but have read that only touchwiz based ROMs are currently compatible. If this is the case, what are my options? I'm very new to this and am not really sure what is available to use, given that I currently have lollipop. Sorry for the (probably) stupid questions that you probably hear all of the time
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It appears that oc1_kernel.tar.md5 is applied successfully. In step 4, once I hit one click root, it says Verizon SCH-I545 root failed. When I run getprop ro.bootloader, it still shows I545VRUGOF1. Does anyone have any recommendations of what I'm doing wrong?
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Even after you update the kernel, it will still show up as I545VRUGOF1 but in reality it has changed and it rootable. All I can recommend is reflashing the kernel and retrying the root method. You might have to try rooting more than once.
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So I just successfully flashed my OF1 S4 to OC1 using the steps listed. I'm interested in installing a new ROM, but have read that only touchwiz based ROMs are currently compatible. If this is the case, what are my options? I'm very new to this and am not really sure what is available to use, given that I currently have lollipop. Sorry for the (probably) stupid questions that you probably hear all of the time
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I'm not going to lie, I'm actually pretty new to the ROM flashing on the S4 although I have done it on multiple other devices. However, from the things that I've read and tried I would say not to flash any ROM on the OF1 of OC1 kernel. I have tried a few that were and weren't trouchwiz compatible and with all of them they bricked my device and it was really a pain to undo it. I would just say to steer clear of any ROM flashing until a dedicated post comes out for it with someone who's a bit more knowledgeable on the topic for the S4 with the OF1 kernel. Until then sorry but I don't have any definitive answer and I would recommend not trying anything due to the fact that you could SERIOUSLY mess up your phone.