Can I update and keep root? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5

So I bought galaxy s5 today and rooted with towel root. What will happen if I install the update? Will root still work? Will knox trigger?help a brotha out. Thanks!

Sorry for double post. Mobile app wouldn't let me edit and add picture

If you update you will loose root access
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Ayush2001 said:
If you update you will loose root access
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Alright. Well what app can I freeze to get rid of the notification?if I can..........

SdRasta said:
Alright. Well what app can I freeze to get rid of the notification?if I can..........
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If you look through the TMO S5 threads you'll find a thread that explains how to keep root and upgrade using Mobile Odin. Also there's one that explains which processes to stop to keep it from nagging you about the update. But since you are rooted, the update will probably fail anyway.
So peruse around here a little bit and all your questions will be answered and more!
Good Luck!
Hit thanks if I've helped.

go to - applications>>software update >>apps info>>disable
you can try this to keep root after update -
got to - supersu>>settings and enable survival mode

SdRasta said:
Sorry for double post. Mobile app wouldn't let me edit and add picture
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You dont need to freeze the update service.
So since you are rooted with towel root, grab mobile odin pro. Use that to flash ota.
Also i assume you are on t-mobile. This method will not trigger knox. If you want to upgrade your bootloader you need to do that with pc odin
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Any questions feel free to pm me.

BROKEN1981 said:
You dont need to freeze the update service.
So since you are rooted with towel root, grab mobile odin pro. Use that to flash ota.
Also i assume you are on t-mobile. This method will not trigger knox. If you want to upgrade your bootloader you need to do that with pc odin
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Any questions feel free to pm me.
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mobile odin pro does not flash ota. it can flash tar files and zips that you must first download and or copy to either internal or external storagr on the phone.

ashraf sharif said:
mobile odin pro does not flash ota. it can flash tar files and zips that you must first download and or copy to either internal or external storagr on the phone.
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well if you're looking to be technical about it, it says flash ota/update zip. But users know you can go to xda or sam mobile for the files.

Related

S4 just updated to VRUEMK2 from MJ7

I'm unsure of what changes were made but I was so excited to see "Android Upgrading" on my phone only to realize that it's still running 4.3.
Since I can't post images, the imgur link to the screenshot is -- SXuBYNk.jpg
Thread in Q&A
Looks like just a few small bug fixes.
Knox free by any chance?...lol...wishful thinking
Cilraaz said:
Thread in Q&A
Looks like just a few small bug fixes.
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Thanks. I tried searching and couldn't find anything concrete but, apparently, I'm just an imbecile. Thanks amigo.
I wonder since it has k in it it will have unlocked bootloader lol
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sevenzig said:
I'm unsure of what changes were made but I was so excited to see "Android Upgrading" on my phone only to realize that it's still running 4.3.
Since I can't post images, the imgur link to the screenshot is -- SXuBYNk.jpg
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I just received the update as well. It was small. I just clicked check for updates for the first time in a month and was shocked to see my phone found one. Don't know what the changes are yet.
I also got the update and I can't find any update notes anywhere yet. Searched through Verizon and Samsung's websites, nothing is posted yet. I'm guessing it is just a maintenance update.
New build number is JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
Here's what I found about it.http://www.christianpost.com/news/galaxy-s4-software-update-coming-to-all-carriers-soon-110005/
So, I see it could help with the battery life.
Well I'm rooted and it failed to install so I wonder if the Vroot method will work with the new update or not....
Someone pull it from cache and post it
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We you rooted? And if you were are you still rooted?
I'm rooted on MJ7 and the update failed.
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I am also rooted and the update failed. Is there a way to get this new update without unrooting my device?
I am rooted MJ7 and this update failed as well. Im sure there will be updates soon. Give it time.
Guys...if your rooted and you accept the OTA you could brick your phone. If your on a custom ROM most dev's remove the files necessary to take the OTA's. Simply be patient and wait for someone to, in the spirit of the holidays LOL :silly: , wrap it in a pretty little zip package then we can flash it via custom recovery.
I cant get the update since im not on MJ7 and no odin tar via kies or vzw update assistant . Someone has to post the update.zip from cache/fota before any analysis/editing can be done.
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Those of you that have updated do you know does Foxfi still work?
I'd be happy to post the update if someone will tell me where to find it. I looked in the cache folder but it appears to be empty?
J-Rock28 said:
I'd be happy to post the update if someone will tell me where to find it. I looked in the cache folder but it appears to be empty?
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Did you already accept the update? If so then it gets deleted upon installation. But you could still extract the radio for the rest of us I posted directions on how to do it in Q&A
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Surge1223 said:
I cant get the update since im not on MJ7 and no odin tar via kies or vzw update assistant . Someone has to post the update.zip from cache/fota before any analysis/editing can be done.
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I got the file but it's to big to upload here. 28.1mb
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Sir_Eagle said:
I got the file but it's to big to upload here. 28.1mb
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Should be able to get it here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3bxn3xsop936cbv/update.zip

Factory Restore with Wipe??

I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
CC268 said:
I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
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I would like the exact same thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
CC268 said:
I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
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So you have a MDK phone and want to bring it back to completely wiped stock via odin?
Yes...dont even care about rerooting just want it cleaned out and back to stock MDK
Okay. Stock restore.tar file for odin is uploading to my dropbox now. Seems most of the sites links are all down now, but i have it saved on my pc.
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14 mins remaining smh ....Size: 2.56 GB. I'll pm you when its up. not sure if we're allowed to post these tar. files on here.
heath2805 said:
Okay. Stock restore.tar file for odin is uploading to my dropbox now. Seems most of the sites links are all down now, but i have it saved on my pc.
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14 mins remaining smh ....Size: 2.56 GB. I'll pm you when its up. not sure if we're allowed to post these tar. files on here.
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I had MK2 but then upgraded to NC2/5 so what would I do?
Baurblades43 said:
I had MK2 but then upgraded to NC2/5 so what would I do?
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Looks like you can bring it back to stock unrooted here http://nasirtech.blogspot.com/2014/04/i545vrufnc5-android-442-kitkat-firmware.html?m=1
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CC268 said:
Yes...dont even care about rerooting just want it cleaned out and back to stock MDK
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Check your pm.
Okau thanks man
CC268 said:
I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
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I am guessing you already tried a factory reset?
Just did a factory reset actually but before I was on hyperdrive so I wasnt sure what would happen if I did a factory reset
CC268 said:
Just did a factory reset actually but before I was on hyperdrive so I wasnt sure what would happen if I did a factory reset
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Did you soft brick or are you just looking for the factory/stock image?
Nope not bricked just tired of custom ROMs and bugs...I am back on MDK but I will probabaly upgrade to newest firmware and lose the ability to have an unlocked bootloader. I have been flashing ROMs, kernels, themes, you name it...for years and I am ready to just have a stock phone that works all the time.
You can upgrade to NC5 and root via towelroot.com with no issues and get busybox and safestrap. All done with APK's, no ODIN flashing required. You DID successfully wipe and restore to factory MDK?
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liljoe727 said:
You can upgrade to NC5 and root via towelroot.com with no issues and get busybox and safestrap. All done with APK's, no ODIN flashing required. You DID successfully wipe and restore to factory MDK?
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YES I am now on factory MDK...not even rooted or custom recovery...just like you would pick it up at a Verizon store.
Wow, that must be something new I will check that out
I downloaded the APK what exactly do I do? Update to NC5 via Samsung update and run APK?
Remove unlock icon on startup
I can't remove the unlock icon on boot and set my device status back to stock from "custom"
I used towelroot.com and SuperSu to root my phone because I was having issues with it. Now I can't put it back to return it to the store with my warranty.
I used ODIN to do a full wipe and loaded the VRUFNC5 file along with the PIT 16G file to successfully unroot, but the unlock icon still shows on the screen and the device status still shows "custom." After running the odin full wipe, I rebooted and few times and reset it, but to no avail. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Any assistance would be appreciated so Verizon will honor their warranty. THANKS!
Exactly.
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liljoe727 said:
Did you soft brick or are you just looking for the factory/stock image?
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CC268 said:
YES I am now on factory MDK...not even rooted or custom recovery...just like you would pick it up at a Verizon store.
Wow, that must be something new I will check that out
I downloaded the APK what exactly do I do? Update to NC5 via Samsung update and run APK?
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The NC5 update is through Verizon but yes, update and then run the APK from towelroot.com and you should have root and be golden.
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hunter00gts said:
I can't remove the unlock icon on boot and set my device status back to stock from "custom"
I used towelroot.com and SuperSu to root my phone because I was having issues with it. Now I can't put it back to return it to the store with my warranty.
I used ODIN to do a full wipe and loaded the VRUFNC2 file along with the PIT 16G file to successfully unroot, but the unlock icon still shows on the screen and the device status still shows "custom." After running the odin full wipe, I rebooted and few times and reset it, but to no avail.
Any assistance would be appreciated so Verizon will honor their warranty. THANKS!
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Surge has a great thread here that should be able to help you with what you are looking for. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Yea unforuntely the update fails for me so I will have to use the ODIN method that was linkee in another thread of mine
liljoe727 said:
Did you soft brick or are you just looking for the factory/stock image?
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Just looking to return to stock to swap my phone at the Verizon store.
hunter00gts said:
Just looking to return to stock to swap my phone at the Verizon store.
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Surge has a thread here that should help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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liljoe727 said:
Exactly.
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The NC5 update is through Verizon but yes, update and then run the APK from towelroot.com and you should have root and be golden.
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Surge has a great thread here that should be able to help you with what you are looking for. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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Yes, that is the exact method I used to return to stock. Still didn't work for me though. Any ideas?

4.4.4 backup please!!!

I've been told that I can update without a pc with a backup of someone's 4.4.4. Backup rom from twrp. If anyone could do that it would greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Is there any reason why you can't flash this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46232060
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wmarshall said:
I've been told that I can update without a pc with a backup of someone's 4.4.4. Backup rom from twrp. If anyone could do that it would greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I don't think freeza 's stockish NH7 will work, it will remove the twrp recovery, and replace it with stock one. Which you cannot replace without a PC.
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I don't think freeza 's stockish NH7 will work, it will remove the twrp recovery, and replace it with stock one. Which you cannot replace without a PC.
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Can't you use freeza's rom then use Flashify the recovery or Mobile Odin Pro?
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Now you might want to reconsider going to 4.4.4. You need to read up, there is a lot of problems with this update. The main complaint is a loss of signal strength. The other problem is that the 4.4.4 backup will have personal info in it, most people will not give that up. If you can get your hands on a backup, you will have to download it to you device, move it to your sd card twrp backup file. Now once you try and restore the backup, you will end up with a md5 mismatch error. To correct this, you need to get a root type file explorer like root explorer, then go to the backup file that failed and click on it. Now delete the nandroid.md5, and click to add a file and reinstall another nandriod.md5 file where the old one was, check permissions. Ok, try the backup file again. This time the system will ignore the empty nandroid.md5 file and install the backup.
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Can't you use freeza's rom then use Flashify the recovery or Mobile Odin Pro?
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I think that would work.
I have mobile Odin pro. I could just use that? Or would it be best to not upgrade
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I would try flashify first it will search for your recovery as well
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If I had twrp I would give you the back up but im running cwm
If someone would make a backup then full wipe make another back up post the clean backup he would get what he needs and you can delete and restore the one with your data its a great idea for the ones to get the full update with out having a computer
Plus ive had no luck flashing from flashify rom manger rom toolbox theres some problem thats why goo.manger does not support our phone
I haven't had any issues on 4.4.4 signals been better actually for me
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I flashed twrp with twrp manager from the play store with no problem. So what would be the best route for me to take without a pc?
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wmarshall said:
I flashed twrp with twrp manager from the play store with no problem. So what would be the best route for me to take without a pc?
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If you have a working recovery then freeza's NH7 stock rooted is the way to go, here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664
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kaos420 said:
I haven't had any issues on 4.4.4 signals been better actually for me
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I have read that to, I'm sure you have seen my posts. But after boot looping twice getting back to NC5, I'm a little gun shy on trying to update to 4.4.4 again. Maybe there will be an update to the update ? Lol
jimzweb1 said:
If you have a working recovery then freeza's NH7 stock rooted is the way to go, here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664
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I have read that to, I'm sure you have seen my posts. But after boot looping twice getting back to NC5, I'm a little gun shy on trying to update to 4.4.4 again. Maybe there will be an update to the update ? Lol
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ya idk. i went full tar back to nc5. wiped from factory recovery retar flashed again. then tar flashed nh7.
jimzweb1 said:
If you have a working recovery then freeza's NH7 stock rooted is the way to go, here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664
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I have read that to, I'm sure you have seen my posts. But after boot looping twice getting back to NC5, I'm a little gun shy on trying to update to 4.4.4 again. Maybe there will be an update to the update ? Lol
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You will have everything doing it this way but the nh7 modem/baseband which I have to say nh7 modem/baseband have not improved my signal or made it worse

[Q] Wifi tether

Hello fellow hackers
I have down graded from lollipop 5.0 to kitkat 4.4.2 and need help finding a hot spot root that will actually work.
Please help thanks
My baseband is NAB
Why not use i apps? Should work works for me on lollipop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2816159
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Try wifi tether app. Its only 2$. I use it and never got a message about using hotspot and having to pay. I did get one when i used the galaxy tools app. Im on sprint
kaos420 said:
Why not use i apps? Should work works for me on lollipop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2816159
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Kaos is right. I've been on LP since the notification hit my phone and rooted it the same hour then used this app and done. The only thing I want/need right now is a deodex ROM which should be out very soon.
shadowswittness said:
Try wifi tether app. Its only 2$. I use it and never got a message about using hotspot and having to pay. I did get one when i used the galaxy tools app. Im on sprint
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Do I get this app from play store? 4shared ? Or can I find it on xda?
daswahnsinn said:
Kaos is right. I've been on LP since the notification hit my phone and rooted it the same hour then used this app and done. The only thing I want/need right now is a deodex ROM which should be out very soon.
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There's ways if you know how. Been deoxed on oc5 few weeks now.
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Drsmit3 said:
Do I get this app from play store? 4shared ? Or can I find it on xda?
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Here's the link >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159
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There's ways if you know how. Been deoxed on oc5 few weeks now.
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I have played around with it and deodex the app, priv-app, and framework just never got around to doing the update script and stuff. I know you know about the oc5 base rom that's in the works but have you heard anything about a custom kernel?
Hello I have a sprint note 3 on OC5 5.0 and I want to get the free wifi tether. I wanted to know what are the options? Is the a base rom I can get that already has wifi tether for free?
Also I know this last question myabe strange but can u root and flash this phone without service? I dont have this phone turnd on currently I just got it as a gift and wanted to make sure I can root and get free wifi first. Any info and directions wiuld be great
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Hello I have a sprint note 3 on OC5 5.0 and I want to get the free wifi tether. I wanted to know what are the options? Is the a base rom I can get that already has wifi tether for free?
Also I know this last question myabe strange but can u root and flash this phone without service? I dont have this phone turnd on currently I just got it as a gift and wanted to make sure I can root and get free wifi first. Any info and directions wiuld be great
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You don't have to have service to root and device. However you to need service to use the data for the wifi tethering. I'm on the OTA OC5 and rooted with wifi tethering >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 <<< This is a link that will turn on the tethering function.
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You don't have to have service to root and device. However you to need service to use the data for the wifi tethering. I'm on the OTA OC5 and rooted with wifi tethering >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 <<< This is a link that will turn on the tethering function.
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How does the link turn it on there are 4 files on that page which one do I need to install
Maverick06xxx said:
How does the link turn it on there are 4 files on that page which one do I need to install
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You would have to root your device and then install the app in the first post of the link that has been posted. Please read the first page in it's entirety.
daswahnsinn said:
You would have to root your device and then install the app in the first post of the link that has been posted. Please read the first page in it's entirety.
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So I have to do odin to root and do this, is this a one click style or use odin. Is there an installer video by anyone? i'm sorry I just don't understand fully. do I need to download the 3.1.8 because it says for AT&T and Tmobile, Any steps would be great thanks Daswahnsinn
Maverick06xxx said:
So I have to do odin to root and do this, is this a one click style or use odin. Is there an installer video by anyone? i'm sorry I just don't understand fully. do I need to download the 3.1.8 because it says for AT&T and Tmobile, Any steps would be great thanks Daswahnsinn
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You would use Odin to flash and custom recovery(TWRP or Phils') if you have not already done so. Then you would use the custom recovery to flash a SU(Super user/Root) zip file and you would have a rooted device.
You don't need to use the 3.18 version of the app but you misread, "AT&T and T-Mobile Hotspot testing live(use v3.1.8 and report any issues please)", the dev just wants feedback from users on those carriers.
How to Root >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474222
TWRP >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
Also read and read some more, nothing is worse when you don't know what you're doing but this is also a helpful community.
daswahnsinn said:
You would use Odin to flash and custom recovery(TWRP or Phils') if you have not already done so. Then you would use the custom recovery to flash a SU(Super user/Root) zip file and you would have a rooted device.
You don't need to use the 3.18 version of the app but you misread, "AT&T and T-Mobile Hotspot testing live(use v3.1.8 and report any issues please)", the dev just wants feedback from users on those carriers.
How to Root >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474222
TWRP >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
Also read and read some more, nothing is worse when you don't know what you're doing but this is also a helpful community.
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I have rooted my s3 and older device but just didnt understand it here. So I use odin to flash twrp.
Then I flash su ap to the phone without odin. Now my last question is the L link u gave me is that what I use to flash su or do I just download it from playstore
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Now I think I understand I use odin to flash root
then flash phone without odin a su apk
then I followed the L support link u gave me then ill be able to use the national ive hot spot right?
ok so I did everything u said but few problems, I am rooted however when I tried to cleanup supersu it just kept trying but never rebooting
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Maverick06xxx said:
ok so I did everything u said but few problems, I am rooted however when I tried to cleanup supersu it just kept trying but never rebooting
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Alright I tried to clean the supersu but it just stayed trying to clean never did. So I just unistalled it and now my phone isn't loading all the way up, its throwing messeaged saying all this stuff isn't working like s note etc... any help please
Maverick06xxx said:
I have rooted my s3 and older device but just didnt understand it here. So I use odin to flash twrp.
Then I flash su ap to the phone without odin. Now my last question is the L link u gave me is that what I use to flash su or do I just download it from playstore
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Now I think I understand I use odin to flash root
then flash phone without odin a su apk
then I followed the L support link u gave me then ill be able to use the national ive hot spot right?
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No, I don't think you understand. You use Odin to flash a custom recovery to a Samsung device or a stock image, bootloader, etc. Then you use the custom recovery to flash a ROM that is rooted or flash a SU zip that has the binaries and or some other goodies for root. However, this does require you to read, a lot, since there are several different version and updates for this phone. The link that has been provided is a download for an app that you would install after you have root, but before you tried to do any of this you should have read and read some more until you understood what you were doing. From the post that you have been placing in this thread you have not read any of the links I have and others have provided and don't know what steps you were trying to do, so I not sure if I can help.
The best thing to do is to use odin and flash a stock tar, but you have to read, read, read. You need to know what firmware version you had before doing this, if not you can mess the phone up bad.
I use "WiFi Tether Router". It's in the app store and it works great for me.

Verizon Galaxy S 4 5.0.1 VRUGOF1

So, I've been having one hard time figuring this out. It seems to be hard to find, or I'm not looking for the right things, so I come seeking your help.
I have a Galaxy S4 (obviously, lol), here's all about it:
Model Number: SCH-I545
Android Version: 5.0.1
Baseband Version: i545VRUGOF1
Build Number: LRX22C.I545VRUGOF1
Can someone tell me if I can root it or not? Towelroot and Kingroot do not work for it. I'm guessing that's because the software is still too new. So, might it just be that there is no root for it yet?
If so, is there anyway I can get rid of the bloatware (it's so frustrating!)?
Thank you in advance!
If on stock OF1, no there is no root for it, and no downgrade options either, as bootloader was updated and locked anything below OF1
bangdosa said:
If on stock OF1, no there is no root for it, and no downgrade options either, as bootloader was updated and locked anything below OF1
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And I am on OF1, correct?
xuntamed said:
And I am on OF1, correct?
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That is correct, look at the last 3 letters in your build number.
sent from a Galaxy far far away.
So is this a 'hopefully someday' situation?
Help required
I HAVE GALAXY S4 I545 WITH 4.4.2 NK1 FIRMWARE i downloaded of1 update from sammobile.com and not instlling it because i m afraid it may lock network i m in pakistan please confirm it lock network or not please
There is no root for OF1 so the bootloader is locked on OF1, if that's what you're asking.
supposedly this thing SRS ROOT can do it but it can't root mines. Though, the computer reads out that it does.
I used the kingroot no pc apk download. [
It worked fine for me
Yep, use kingroot.
I found that last night that KINGO ROOT is working on sch-i545 build VRUGOF1.
Link for future reference. The old method is better imo. Root is possible with kingroot but didn't work when i swithed to supersu
You have to use kingroot to grant a terminal su permission, then uninstall kingroot, and lastly install SuperSU via the terminal. Google it for a more in-depth walkthrough. I did it in 5 minutes sitting in my car. SuperSU is better, and it plays nice with more apps. Good luck! Message me if you need a link.
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if you just bought the phone and you was like *oh yeah, now I can customize the **** out of him* that must be a big disappoint like me you can't do **** with the device :d until the deves unlock it but if that even will happend .... just hopes
My sister in law just jumped from an iPhone to a Verizon Galaxy S4 (i545VRUGOF1) on Android 5.0.1
I'm currently with Tmobile on an S6 (rooted etc.) and have been since the S3 so I am accustomed to rooting etc. However, the root procedure for the Tmobile variant is obviously different.
Anyways, she wants me to root hers and so far as I can tell Kingroot is said to work and I can then remove it and replace with SuperSU.
My question though is what recovery works with this variant? I'm a TWRP guy myself but it doesn't sound like flashing TWRP via Odin will work with this Verizon S4.
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks and rock on...
Ahhh, the lollipop update irreparably locks the bootloader so you can't even sideload twrp. Sorry man, but you're stuck. You can still root it tho...piece of cake. Use kingroot, then replace it with SuperSU. Instructions are in the link: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1
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Right. Sorry, just reiterating for other readers.
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Airsoftjunky said:
Ahhh, the lollipop update irreparably locks the bootloader so you can't even sideload twrp. Sorry man, but you're stuck. You can still root it tho...piece of cake. Use kingroot, then replace it with SuperSU. Instructions are in the link: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1
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Right. Sorry, just reiterating for other readers.
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Hmm. No recovery at all then. Ah well...those are the breaks I guess. Thanks for confirming root.
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Airsoftjunky said:
Ahhh, the lollipop update irreparably locks the bootloader so you can't even sideload twrp. Sorry man, but you're stuck. You can still root it tho...piece of cake. Use kingroot, then replace it with SuperSU. Instructions are in the link: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1
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Right. Sorry, just reiterating for other readers.
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I read a few posts that alluded to it being possible to flash the Kitkat firmware via Odin. Yay or nay?
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Oh dear. I recall being able to reflash the bootloader etc on a g3 using Odin...to roll it back...but that was over a year ago. About the s4...probably not. Worst case, you brick it. Otherwise it just won't boot. In other words, I would be really surprised. I'll think about it and let you know if I remember anything. The best way to confirm or negate would be to Google it.
The only reason they were rolling back to KitKat was to root it early in the lollipop stages, I think. The bootloader was already and permanently upgraded. -I think. I'm tied and groggy right now...
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Yeah I was Google it but couldn't find anything concrete. It would seem to work and I doubt a hard brick would ensue. A soft brick could be recovered using Kies or smartswitch though in most cases. Thanks
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