I just rooted my galaxy s4 using king root 4.1 holy crap
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Worked for me too.
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King root works with 4.4.4 and below.
So does towelroot.
You should not be surprised. We already know this.
I can verify that Kingroot 4.1.0.703 will root a VZW S4 running 5.0.1
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Follow this:
http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-and-replace-kinguser-with-supersu-app/
to replace the KingUser app with SuperSU if you want.
It roots 5.01
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I was on 5.01 also.
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Another confirmation that is does work on OTA 5.01. I was on Muniz_ri rooted 5.01 but after I saw this post I flashed the stock OTA with Odin and ran the Kingroot app. It's very simple.
EDIT: I used the process to replace KingUser with SuperSU. That was very easy also.
XxD34THxX said:
King root works with 4.4.4 and below.
So does towelroot.
You should not be surprised. We already know this.
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Now be honest did you not read the op or were you in a hurry to try and make someone feel stupid???? Be honest
Hmm, last I checked ,5.0.1 doesn't have root. Then again, no one has used kingroot. I also didn't see 5.0.1. Gotta love mobile.
XxD34THxX said:
Hmm, last I checked ,5.0.1 doesn't have root. Then again, no one has used kingroot. I also didn't see 5.0.1. Gotta love mobile.
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I love it now there's a man with honesty right there!!
My assumption is that is sarcasm.
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My assumption is that is sarcasm.
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Absolutely not!! I love the you spoke the truth not many even care who they offend in here any more!! I like honest people that's all
Verizon S4 with 5.01
I tried previously when I had 4.4.2 loaded and it failed. So I gave up until I read this thread and voila! it worked! just rooted 2 phones using kingroot 4.1. :laugh:
Well, it looks like The people at Kingroot have managed to root this.
I can confirm as well. I'm on a Verizon S4 Lollipop and Kingroot ver 4.0.703 was able to root my phone without even having to use a PC. The app said my ICH-I545 was unsupported but like everyone says just hit the Root button anyway & it still works!
I dunno if therea any malicious code tho..
I found a site to download Kingroot faster and easier without all the confusing ads. Just be sure to download the latest version. http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application
Well it seemed to work for me, but now my phone is stuck in a reboot loop after trying to replace KingRoot with SuperSU. The phone boots, shows the lockscreen and works for about 30 seconds, then whatever app is running closes, then the System UI seems to crash and the phone reboots. Factory reset / safe mode don't seem to help.
I found a factory image and have consilidated the links here, if it helps anyone.
Wow...congrats to all the OTA takers!
DamnRaL said:
I can confirm as well. I'm on a Verizon S4 Lollipop and Kingroot ver 4.0.703 was able to root my phone without even having to use a PC. The app said my ICH-I545 was unsupported but like everyone says just hit the Root button anyway & it still works!
I dunno if therea any malicious code tho..
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The app downloaded a file this morning called "kmPlugins.zip.tmp", 12 hours after I used it to root. Not sure what it is but be cautious.
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Yesterday I tried the Kingroot app. I downloaded and installed it over my already-rooted Galaxy S4 ( I had been having wifi / internet connection issues since installing a rooted lollipop). When done, I ran their Purify app. After a few reboots that threw it into a boot loop and a battery pull (which seemed to stop the boot loop and allowed it to boot normally) everything seems to work perfectly and my WiFi/Internet connection is solved... phone is much faster too.
I did notice their purity app automatically kills almost everything running in the background. I use the Automateit app heavily, and it took me a little bit to figure out how to set Purity not to kill certain apps that were running in the background.
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If you've rooted with Kingo Hashcode suggests flashing the latest SU.zip in SafeStrap.
Also, I was in no way condoning the use of Kingo root when I mentioned it before. I made a personal decision as this is a dev device for me.
If you did use Kingo or vroot, I highly recommend installing the latest Safestrap, downloading the SuperSU flash .zip from @chainfire's website:
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/
Then reboot, enter safestrap recovery and install the supersu .zip.
This will get rid of the Kingo root version of the apk and su binary.
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Edit: Fixed link
Upon further reading/browsing, I am guessing it should be this flashable version:
http://download.chainfire.eu/306/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.00.zip
Clicked on the link and it didn't load since the web URL got truncated.
Googled Chainfire's website, but didn't see a place to download it.
It did make mention of needing to get v1.01 to address some issue v1 had,...
Would you be able up update the link when you had a chance?
Why does everyone think vroot or kingo is bad, yet at the same time it's one of the easiest ways to root from what I'm hearing.
nimitch said:
Upon further reading/browsing, I am guessing it should be this flashable version:
http://download.chainfire.eu/306/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.00.zip
Clicked on the link and it didn't load since the web URL got truncated.
Googled Chainfire's website, but didn't see a place to download it.
It did make mention of needing to get v1.01 to address some issue v1 had,...
Would you be able up update the link when you had a chance?
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http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/
The post is from the rootzwiki thread.
Upon taking the update, I can't get safe strap to work anymore? Any one else?
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/106986-r...uffer&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Buffer
I can only find the original beta discussion with Obsidian/Hash/Beans,...I know that a link was posted at some point that linked to the new post but
I couldn't find it yet,...would you mind posting up a link to that as well?
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PhilPan said:
Upon taking the update, I can't get safe strap to work anymore? Any one else?
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I updated and just downloaded the Safestrap .apk file from here:
http://d-h.st/zas
Installed it and followed the on-screen prompts.
Flashed the .zip file from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/
And rebooted.
One thing to note was that I couldn't get to my External SD Card from Safestrap, so I had to re-boot again and copy over Super User.zip file onto the Internal Storage to flash it.
Feel a bit better, but still paranoid about ever using Klingo again until it's WIDELY UNANIMOUSLY confirmed that it's not nefarious,...bummer for jumping on the update so soon :-/
PhilPan said:
Upon taking the update, I can't get safe strap to work anymore? Any one else?
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Is your phone running hot? Or do the root apps take a bit to kick in upon boot? That's what mine is doingnd battery is dropping like crazy
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*knock on wood* Phone never ran hot. Battery life has been fine. My signal in the parking garage at my office improved. I had no reception where I usually park, and now I get 2-3 bars of 3G. At least calls will stop dropping on the way in now,...
the biggest concerns is Kingo stole important data.... Example Imei. XDA is notn 100% sure Kingo is bad, but they have some concerns and advising people to not use it until they can verify it's safe
I fixed the link in the first post.
2swizzle said:
the biggest concerns is Kingo stole important data.... Example Imei. XDA is notn 100% sure Kingo is bad, but they have some concerns and advising people to not use it until they can verify it's safe
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...to which I totally appreciate!
Just wish the warning came out before I used it. That's what I get for being too hot to trot regarding that update!
I've seen Kingo mentioned on the forums, so at the time it didn't cross my mind as needing to be concerned about it. Lesson learned. Early adopters [potentially] take it in the pants. Next time, let more people play with it first THEN jump on the bandwagon!
I literally just used kingo about 10 mins ago. I used kies to update and then ran kingo because I couldn't stand not having root on this device. Everything is working fine. Wondering if I need to worry now lol. Anyways I take it safe strap needs to installed on my laptop and then use it to flash to the phone. Anyone have a link to the note 3 version of safestrap? I don't see it on the site.
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You can download/install Safestrap from the phone, then flash the SU .zip file in recovery mode.
Ok so I downloaded and installed safe strap and installed recovery. I then flashed the update from post 1. After reboot I still have root access and it still says custom on start up. Am I safe now?
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Chillout2010 said:
Ok so I downloaded and installed safe strap and installed recovery. I then flashed the update from post 1. After reboot I still have root access and it still says custom on start up. Am I safe now?
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IF, yes if Kingo steals user information it has already happened most likely during the root process. Just to be sure yes install supersu using Safestrap, the will will ensure you don't have someone in the background spying on your phone.
Will the regular superuser pro not work or is this some special one?
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neopolotin75 said:
Will the regular superuser pro not work or is this some special one?
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Superuser pro is not a standalone app it is only a permission placed within the superuser app that was (in this case) already provided by kingo and installed during the root process. You need to flash the Super Superuser from Chainfire via safe strap and reboot...this will overwrite the naughty superuser apk that kingo installed.
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2swizzle said:
the biggest concerns is Kingo stole important data.... Example Imei. XDA is notn 100% sure Kingo is bad, but they have some concerns and advising people to not use it until they can verify it's safe
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How does it steal imei info? Is an internet connection required during the root process?
Hit thanks if I helped you out.
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Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2, S4
I installed safestrap then flashed the recommended Supersu app then uninstalled safestrap and now Wanam no longer works to hide the custom icon wnen booting.
Anyone know how to get Wanan fake system status to work again?
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Diceroll said:
How does it steal imei info? Is an internet connection required during the root process?
Hit thanks if I helped you out.
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Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2, S4
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Yes, during the root process, the Kingo root application downloads the exploits and tries them on the device and then deletes them so that there's nothing left over for people to examine. Kind of ingenious really. Still no excuse for the amount of info their collection (and which could potentially be used for ill).
I think I might have accidentally let my VZW Note II accidentally update to 4.3. (although I swear that it did it by itself without my permission. or it that not possible? I have denied it for a long time)
Anyway, what are the chances of rooting the phone now? How do I root it?
Thanks!
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that was me, i compiled the 1.33.00.11 too, and flashed it to my hermes.
but dutty, you compiled the 1.31.00.11
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Saferoot.. search it in the forums.. just a reminder bc A LOT have people been doing this.. Rooting your phone does NOT allow you to install custom recoveries or Roms. .so please don't make that mistake of thinking you can flash something
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youphone said:
I think I might have accidentally let my VZW Note II accidentally update to 4.3. (although I swear that it did it by itself without my permission. or it that not possible? I have denied it for a long time)
Anyway, re the chances of rooting the phone now? How do I root it?
Thanks!
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Rooting can be done using Saferoot and framaroot and others.
But be advised as said previously. . This will not allow you to have a custom recovery like TWRP, Philz or CWM and install custom roms! Unless it has a unlocked bootloader. As of now theres no simple friendly way to do this anymore. Only solution is to have mobiletechvideos downgrade your chip and send it out to them for a service fee. There highly recommended on here for doing this. Hopefully a fix will be released soon as many people are working on this.
Good luck
youphone said:
I think I might have accidentally let my VZW Note II accidentally update to 4.3. (although I swear that it did it by itself without my permission. or it that not possible? I have denied it for a long time)
Anyway, what are the chances of rooting the phone now? How do I root it?
Thanks!
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You got the answers on rooting, I would just add that yes after a period of time of you denying the update it will just do it on its own. In the future root and freeze the update program. In this case SDM 1.0
TonikJDK said:
You got the answers on rooting, I would just add that yes after a period of time of you denying the update it will just do it on its own. In the future root and freeze the update program. In this case SDM 1.0
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where can I find rooting instructions for the Verizon Note 2 with 4.3 that's guaranteed to work?
thanks!
link to saferoot
youphone said:
where can I find rooting instructions for the Verizon Note 2 with 4.3 that's guaranteed to work?
thanks!
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XDA developer h311sdr0id made a post a while back to help out with rooting the sch-i605 on 4.3. You can find his post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608827
I'm still on 4.1.2, so I haven't had to use it yet, but this seems to be the method that a lot of other people are using to root their devices on 4.3.
Thanks to k1mu for posting the root method and h311sdr0id for pointing it out for the Note 2.
Good luck!
I successfully rooted using saferoot. So simple and easy just installed a zip on my computer and ran the bat file and that was it. You can Google it to find it. It took 2 minutes
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HerroMoto said:
I successfully rooted using saferoot. So simple and easy just installed a zip on my computer and ran the bat file and that was it. You can Google it to find it. It took 2 minutes
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I think I must have read too many threads and got confused.
After using Saferoot, I was able to root in less than 5 minutes.
The only problem now is that I have no idea why I want or need root at all. Are there any interesting apps that require root?
HerroMoto said:
I successfully rooted using saferoot. So simple and easy just installed a zip on my computer and ran the bat file and that was it. You can Google it to find it. It took 2 minutes
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You can use titanium backup and restore apps. You can also download xposed framework and there are some random mods with that and you can also disable ads with ad blockers. Honestly that's pretty much all I use it for. I'm pretty upset this happened to me. In really hoping that the devs are continuing to work on safe strap for our phones so we can at least install other tw roms
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My note 2 Is updated to 4.3 and its rooted and I have no Idea how that is possible
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.
Like the title... i have read some post in this forum about rooted S4 5.0.1 with Kingroot but I've tried many times and result is my phone can't root? Why?
i downloaded Kingroot app install and run it but when running at 51% my phone reboot and root failed... I've tried PC version but it isn't work,too?
Any support for me?:silly:
kakavl2010 said:
Like the title... i have read some post in this forum about rooted S4 5.0.1 with Kingroot but I've tried many times and result is my phone can't root? Why?
i downloaded Kingroot app install and run it but when running at 51% my phone reboot and root failed... I've tried PC version but it isn't work,too?
Any support for me?:silly:
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Just a question. Are you sure you're not on the new OF1 that was just pushed out. I've seen posts where people fit it without knowing. This will kill the ability for root for now.
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I'm having trouble also but with a twist. I was rooted with kingroot and flashed stangs rom but something went wrong and I just got a black screen after boot. I flashed a stock vzw oc1 firmware via odin and now no root for me. I've tried about every version with the same results. I'm baffled why I can't root again.
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Just a question. Are you sure you're not on the new OF1 that was just pushed out. I've seen posts where people fit it without knowing. This will kill the ability for root for now.
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I sure that.... i flash a firmware stock OC1 via odin v3.10 but... i never can root it...
Clarke33 said:
I'm having trouble also but with a twist. I was rooted with kingroot and flashed stangs rom but something went wrong and I just got a black screen after boot. I flashed a stock vzw oc1 firmware via odin and now no root for me. I've tried about every version with the same results. I'm baffled why I can't root again.
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So sad but it's true i hear everybody told OC1 now can't root... but you saw that in xda forum of I545 have a few post about rooted success OC1 Stock with Kingroot... i don't think it true.. because i've tried it many times...
I did root with kingroot the first time but when I had to flash the stock oc1 rom to my phone and try to root again, kingroot just can't do it this time
Here's a couple of questions regarding Kingroot...
1. How do we all know this is trustworthy? I have read many things across the net. Some good and some bad.
2. If it is trustworthy why is there not an English translation? There may be one but I have yet to find ot.
I am on a Verizon S4 running 5.0.1 OC1 and am wanting to root extremely bad but I also want to be cautious. I took the update via Kies so I know I can't downgrade to 4.4.4 or 4.4.2. Any help would be great.
Thanks
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I have just re-rooted using kingroot, but had to use the desktop v3.0, and yes it is all in Chinese. I don't speak Chinese so it was definitely a trial and error process. As soon as you root you run an app called supersume to remove the kingroot files and superuser(kinguser) and it installs chainfire's supersu. I'm glad I have root access again.
Where can I download 3.0
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Where can I download 3.0
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Kingroot.net
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Can't root OC1... now i just waitting for OF1 Rooting.... :")
Cause i've just updated to OF1
So any word on rooting of1 yet? I just got this phone two days ago. Would like to try and root. And yes I went back to windows phone and came back to android again...
I think Lollipop 5.0.1 in S4 I545 so bad... why it doesn't run well like i9505? Bloatware about ~1.5GB in my memory.... not only it keep running background but also make my phone slow down, lag and so on.... i don't like it when the first I've seen =]]z:silly:
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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