[Q] Samsung Clone Galaxy S4(i9500) MT6572 / MT6589 Root, Rom & Internal Storage Help

puthsardarade · Dec 15, 2013

[Q] Samsung Clone Galaxy S4(i9500) MT6572 / MT6589 Root, Rom & Internal Storage Help

Hi,

I have spent a great deal of time researching before posting this.
I have previously managed to flash and install a custom rom on other Android handsets but I am not sure with this handset as the information around may not be correct for me.

The S4 Clone was purchased from Thailand recently.
I noticed afterwards that I was unable to install apps as internal storage has around 300mb available in total under Apps however under storage available space is 9.41GB!

This is my main concern which I would like to resolve.
Mobile presently does not have any SD card.
I have installed the drivers for it on my PC so I can access it and view it as a camera and media player.

I would like to resolve the internal storage issue.
Or alternatively Root and resolve a new rom which fixes the problem.

MtkDroidTools has been installed on my PC but when attempting to root an error appears:

sh: /system/xbin/busybox: no found
cp: /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Error: SU inaccessible

SuperSU does not work for me - no SU binary, likewise for Superuser.

Also the following phone info:

Hardware : MT6572 (MT6589 is Fake!)
Model : GT-I9500
Build number : ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.8
Build date UTC : 20131011-104628
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V4, 2013/08/07 10:44
Kernel v : 3.4.5 (whl@server2) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP Fri Oct 11 18:44:10 CST 2013

If I try to go into recovery mode it appears in a different language.
I am unable to install anything to the root of SD as I can only view the phone memory and presently I do not have a micro SD card - although I can get one if required.

People have mentioned scatter files, flashing etc, but I have no idea and I do not want to brick the phone.

I found a number of guides:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38337401&postcount=5

Looks useful but unsure if I have the rom file, I downloaded it from here:
http://forum.gsm-india.com/vbb/f39/samsung-clone-galaxy-s4-i9500-mt6572-tested-rom-here-3036/

None of the files have rom specified in their name?

Can someone please provide some very basic instructions on how I can progress with this, ideally with backup in place just in case?

Thanks in advance

future1803 · Dec 24, 2013

try turning it off, after that do the keis combination of volume up+home+lock, do it for a few seconds, after that it would say "no commands" or something like that, press any key, try whit all untill you see something like CWM Recovery, maybe it helps you!!

puthsardarade · Dec 25, 2013

future1803 said:
try turning it off, after that do the keis combination of volume up+home+lock, do it for a few seconds, after that it would say "no commands" or something like that, press any key, try whit all untill you see something like CWM Recovery, maybe it helps you!!

Merry Christmas and thanks for your response.

It was nice to receive a response from someone!

I tried your suggestion and I can now access recovery!

What would you suggest I do now?

Insert a sdcard and backup user data?
Wipe cache
Wipe data/factory reset
Then apply a rom update via an sdcard?

Should I be concerned that I cannot install SU due to not having enough space for SU binary?

Any advise on which rom?

Thanks

droidinterest · Dec 25, 2013

puthsardarade said:
Merry Christmas and thanks for your response.

It was nice to receive a response from someone!

I tried your suggestion and I can now access recovery!

What would you suggest I do now?

Insert a sdcard and backup user data?
Wipe cache
Wipe data/factory reset
Then apply a rom update via an sdcard?

Should I be concerned that I cannot install SU due to not having enough space for SU binary?

Any advise on which rom?

Thanks

maybe this will solve your problem
http://gsmhosting24.blogspot.com/2013/10/samsung-clone-galaxy-s4i9500-mt6572.html
i also have s4 clone mt6572 ,
try to wipe data,cache from recovery mode.
and reboot, after that you can try framaroot for root , or vroot
framaroot
vroot
or vroot

but if not wrong i succeeded root with framaroot

puthsardarade · Jan 6, 2014

droidinterest said:
maybe this will solve your problem
http://gsmhosting24.blogspot.com/2013/10/samsung-clone-galaxy-s4i9500-mt6572.html
i also have s4 clone mt6572 ,
try to wipe data,cache from recovery mode.
and reboot, after that you can try framaroot for root , or vroot
framaroot
vroot
or vroot

but if not wrong i succeeded root with framaroot

Hi,

I followed the suggested steps, deleted cache, data from recovery.
Rebooted.
Transfered Framaroot files.
Installed Framaroot

Selected
Install SuperSU

Eploit Boromir

Exploit result

Failed

... Exploit work but installed of Superuser and su binary have failed

Above was Framaroot 1.8.1

Also tried with 1.4.1

which states:
Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot

I also tried impactor again and it shows the error no space left on device message again.

I also tried MTK Droid and got the same error as previously mentioned -

sh: /system/xbin/busybox: no found
cp: /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Error: SU inaccessible

Only thing I have not tried is the guide here: http://xdaforums.com/show...01&postcount=5

I could try this if it is worthwhile to try?
but I would require some further help or more basic instructions?
I can create a scatter file but then struggle a little on step 2 and the read back tab step?

Alteratnatively does anyone have any other suggestions please, as I am really strugglying with this?

If I cannot increase the phone storage space issue then using this handset will become a problem even with an SD card.
I installed all the essentials apps required and despite it being set to SD card, I am now left with 50mb according to what it states within app.

Phone storage had showed as having just 11.3MB space free from 14.3MB after everything has been deleted.

Final thing through all the various steps I had taken the IMEI number appears to have been removed, which I have read is common.
Luckily I located what it was from Google Dashboard but within there the device shows with two IMEI numbers.
I have attempted to re-set the IMEI number within MTKdroid but it appears to get wiped, any advice on this?
Should I be entering both IMEI numbers as 1 and 2 or one IMEI as 1 and 2?

Hope someone is able to help with both the above - storage space / unable to install SU binary issue and IMEI?

Thanks

droidinterest · Jan 6, 2014

puthsardarade said:
Hi,

I followed the suggested steps, deleted cache, data from recovery.
Rebooted.
Transfered Framaroot files.
Installed Framaroot

Selected
Install SuperSU

Eploit Boromir

Exploit result

Failed ... Exploit work but installed of Superuser and su binary have failed

Above was Framaroot 1.8.1

Also tried with 1.4.1

which states:
Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot

I also tried impactor again and it shows the error no space left on device message again.

I also tried MTK Droid and got the same error as previously mentioned -

sh: /system/xbin/busybox: no found
cp: /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Error: SU inaccessible

Only thing I have not tried is the guide here: http://xdaforums.com/show...01&postcount=5

I could try this if it is worthwhile to try?
but I would require some further help or more basic instructions?
I can create a scatter file but then struggle a little on step 2 and the read back tab step?

Alteratnatively does anyone have any other suggestions please, as I am really strugglying with this?

If I cannot increase the phone storage space issue then using this handset will become a problem even with an SD card.
I installed all the essentials apps required and despite it being set to SD card, I am now left with 50mb according to what it states within app.

Phone storage had showed as having just 11.3MB space free from 14.3MB after everything has been deleted.

Final thing through all the various steps I had taken the IMEI number appears to have been removed, which I have read is common.
Luckily I located what it was from Google Dashboard but within there the device shows with two IMEI numbers.
I have attempted to re-set the IMEI number within MTKdroid but it appears to get wiped, any advice on this?
Should I be entering both IMEI numbers as 1 and 2 or one IMEI as 1 and 2?

Hope someone is able to help with both the above - storage space / unable to install SU binary issue and IMEI?

Thanks

can you show your phone info ? ss maybe ?
or same with above ?

puthsardarade · Jan 6, 2014

droidinterest said:
can you show your phone info ? ss maybe ?
or same with above ?

Hi,
What phone info did you wish to view?
How can I provide this to you?

I got the following from MTKDroid:

Hardware : MT6572 (MT6589 is Fake!)
Model : GT-I9500
Build number : ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.8
Build date UTC : 20131011-104628
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V4, 2013/08/07 10:44
Kernel v : 3.4.5 (whl@server2) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP Fri Oct 11 18:44:10 CST 2013

droidinterest · Jan 6, 2014

puthsardarade said:
Hi,
What phone info did you wish to view?
How can I provide this to you?

I got the following from MTKDroid:

Hardware : MT6572 (MT6589 is Fake!)
Model : GT-I9500
Build number : ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.8
Build date UTC : 20131011-104628
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V4, 2013/08/07 10:44
Kernel v : 3.4.5 (whl@server2) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP Fri Oct 11 18:44:10 CST 2013

ok i see,
try enter recovery mode (press vol up and on/off together)
wipe data/cache
wipe cache partition
reboot
and try root again with framaroot

puthsardarade · Jan 6, 2014

droidinterest said:
ok i see,
try enter recovery mode (press vol up and on/off together)
wipe data/cache
wipe cache partition
reboot
and try root again with framaroot

Hi,

I have followed those.steps twice and still get su binary error.
May be because it cannot install due to lack on space on internal memory?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

m.rawass · Jan 6, 2014

same sh*t

hi

i have the same phone and the same problem
( after the combination ---> recovery mode ---> no command ----> i press power bottum and get a recovery )
tried all wipes but couldnt reboot
tried to apply update from sd card also and didnt work it says installation aborted
can access recovery and fastboot but nothing else

droidinterest · Jan 6, 2014

puthsardarade said:
Hi,

I have followed those.steps twice and still get su binary error.
May be because it cannot install due to lack on space on internal memory?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

i new see problem like this,
but can you upload your screenshot of your phone.
with spec ?
believe it or not i've been able root my phone which have same with yours (S4 clone mt6572) and also galaxy note 3 clone (mt6572)
oh..
try this : connect your phone to pc and open mtkdroid tool
and upload screenshot when your phone connect with mtkdroidtool.

puthsardarade · Jan 6, 2014

droidinterest said:
i new see problem like this,
but can you upload your screenshot of your phone.
with spec ?
believe it or not i've been able root my phone which have same with yours (S4 clone mt6572) and also galaxy note 3 clone (mt6572)
oh..
try this : connect your phone to pc and open mtkdroid tool
and upload screenshot when your phone connect with mtkdroidtool.

Hi,

Did you have the same issues as I had with my handset, with the lack of app storage / internal storage space and su binary?
After your root did you resolve the storage issue if it was an issue for you?

Please find the screenshot attached.

UBIFS FileSystem ! is mentioned - not sure if that is relevant.

Hope you can help with a solution.

Thanks

droidinterest · Jan 6, 2014

m.rawass said:
hi

i have the same phone and the same problem
( after the combination ---> recovery mode ---> no command ----> i press power bottum and get a recovery )
tried all wipes but couldnt reboot
tried to apply update from sd card also and didnt work it says installation aborted
can access recovery and fastboot but nothing else

after all wipes , do you choose reboot system ?

---------- Post added at 12:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 AM ----------

puthsardarade said:
Hi,

Did you have the same issues as I had with my handset, with the lack of app storage / internal storage space and su binary?
After your root did you resolve the storage issue if it was an issue for you?

Please find the screenshot attached.

UBIFS FileSystem ! is mentioned - not sure if that is relevant.

Hope you can help with a solution.

Thanks

ok, i recommend u use new mtkdroid tool http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48694347&postcount=852

if i see screenshot i'm sure you have root .( see yellow indicator and read the info GT-I9500 system/bin/su is found bla bla bla )
on mtkdroid tool choose root,backup,recovery option
press root button below. after finish press super user button above.this is will install super user and other file given by mtkdroid tool in system

puthsardarade · Jan 7, 2014

droidinterest said:
after all wipes , do you choose reboot system ?

---------- Post added at 12:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 AM ----------

ok, i recommend u use new mtkdroid tool http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48694347&postcount=852

if i see screenshot i'm sure you have root .( see yellow indicator and read the info GT-I9500 system/bin/su is found bla bla bla )
on mtkdroid tool choose root,backup,recovery option
press root button below. after finish press super user button above.this is will install super user and other file given by mtkdroid tool in system

Hi,

I have downloaded mtkdroid 2.5.2
I have pressed the root button (assume you mean this and not recovery and boot) and it states:
ATTENTION! Requests for confirmation on the device screen are possible!
--- ERROR : SU inaccessible

Hardware : MT6572 (MT6589 is Fake!)
Model : GT-I9500
Build number : ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.8
Build date UTC : 20131011-104628
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V4, 2013/08/07 10:44
Kernel v : 3.4.5 (whl@server2) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP Fri Oct 11 18:44:10 CST 2013

Thanks

droidinterest · Jan 7, 2014

puthsardarade said:
Hi,

I have downloaded mtkdroid 2.5.2
I have pressed the root button (assume you mean this and not recovery and boot) and it states:
ATTENTION! Requests for confirmation on the device screen are possible!
--- ERROR : SU inaccessible

Hardware : MT6572 (MT6589 is Fake!)
Model : GT-I9500
Build number : ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.8
Build date UTC : 20131011-104628
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V4, 2013/08/07 10:44
Kernel v : 3.4.5 (whl@server2) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP Fri Oct 11 18:44:10 CST 2013

Thanks

do you follow the guide given by rua1 at this link http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48694347&postcount=852
? for mt6572

your baseband is same with my baseband,

puthsardarade · Jan 7, 2014

droidinterest said:
do you follow the guide given by rua1 at this link http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48694347&postcount=852
? for mt6572

your baseband is same with my baseband,

Hi,

Can you please which guide steps I should be following?

At the link there are two versions of the exe file and also a show content which opens up the archive file.

Under show content it states - Owners 6572 with ubifs and other platforms can be downloaded only for curiosity

So I guess there is no point in me following that.

However there is a mini guide which I have copied below:

For test UBIFS devices.. Makes three types files of ubifs blocks:
system.ubifs.tar . Archive not for FlashTool!
system.ubifs.img . Not for FT, but there is an opportunity to make the file for FT under Linux
nodl_system.bin . For testing! On responses of some owners is suitable for FT. Demands check.
No guarantees, on your own risk!
The request to owners of UBIFS devices to send log.txt and scatter files, as in the description for v2.5.2b

Do you mean did I follow this?
Can you please advise how I should do the above in more basic instructions as I've not done this before?

Thanks

droidinterest · Jan 7, 2014

puthsardarade said:
Hi,

Can you please which guide steps I should be following?

At the link there are two versions of the exe file and also a show content which opens up the archive file.

Under show content it states - Owners 6572 with ubifs and other platforms can be downloaded only for curiosity

So I guess there is no point in me following that.

However there is a mini guide which I have copied below:

For test UBIFS devices.. Makes three types files of ubifs blocks:
system.ubifs.tar . Archive not for FlashTool!
system.ubifs.img . Not for FT, but there is an opportunity to make the file for FT under Linux
nodl_system.bin . For testing! On responses of some owners is suitable for FT. Demands check.
No guarantees, on your own risk!
The request to owners of UBIFS devices to send log.txt and scatter files, as in the description for v2.5.2b

Do you mean did I follow this?
Can you please advise how I should do the above in more basic instructions as I've not done this before?

Thanks

can you give me screenshot when you choose option root,backup,recovery on mtkdroid tool ?
maybe i will send you clockworkmod recovery for your phone and if clockworkmod recovery was installed ,this is possible easy to root your phone

puthsardarade · Jan 7, 2014

droidinterest said:
can you give me screenshot when you choose option root,backup,recovery on mtkdroid tool ?
maybe i will send you clockworkmod recovery for your phone and if clockworkmod recovery was installed ,this is possible easy to root your phone

Hi,

Please find three screenshots attached.
Hopefully you will be able to provide me with your clockworkmod?

Thanks

droidinterest · Jan 8, 2014

puthsardarade said:
Hi,

Please find three screenshots attached.
Hopefully you will be able to provide me with your clockworkmod?

Thanks

when you have wipe all data and cache from recovery mode ,do the free space of system still zero ?
ok, i will upload cwm for your phone ASAP, from phone

puthsardarade · Jan 8, 2014

droidinterest said:
when you have wipe all data and cache from recovery mode ,do the free space of system still zero ?
ok, i will upload cwm for your phone ASAP, from phone

I think there was a little bit of free space, can't remember at the moment.
I will wait for you CWM upload.

Thanks

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