[HOW TO] [VIDEO]Root the Galaxy S4

PhotoMaster · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

I have mja 4.3 and this morning received an OTA system update that I have not installed. Any idea what this may be??

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bobwonderful · Dec 6, 2013 at 11:56 AM

PhotoMaster said:
I have mja 4.3 and this morning received an OTA system update that I have not installed. Any idea what this may be??

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Ugh.. the OTA system update killed my WIFI and other apps. It is the MKZ update. Don't update! It won't allow me to get back to Clockwork Mod to recover my last Nandroid backup as it boots only to Android recovery. I have rooted again but no luck.

emod0705 · Dec 6, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Try deodex. Mja mod I heard it works with this

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scrapir · Aug 23, 2008 27 0 0

First off thanks for the help so far. I just got my s4 the other day. I got root to work fine but I'm having issues with the recovery. When I go to download the file through goomanager it won't download.. It says its starting but doesn't. Someone in the youtube comments suggested to just d/l on pc and use odin to put it on the phone. Odin doesn't open the file for me. I transferred it over from pc to phone sd card but don't know how to open it with my phone. I did not do the 4.3 update that is waiting to be done. Should I try that first?

Whoskraiten · Nov 20, 2013 9 1 0

bobwonderful said:
Ugh.. the OTA system update killed my WIFI and other apps. It is the MKZ update. Don't update! It won't allow me to get back to Clockwork Mod to recover my last Nandroid backup as it boots only to Android recovery. I have rooted again but no luck.

Please tell my how you are doing on this! I have the exact same problem. Except my update wasn't MKZ, it was MK2. I have having the same problems however. Let me know if you find a solution.

MEGABYTEPR · Jan 30, 2009 99 8 0

any word on mk2 root method?

emod0705 · Dec 11, 2013 at 4:25 AM

Also use chainfire

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hkcole · Dec 12, 2013 3 0 0

I'm on SPH-L720 and I keep getting this "failed" error with multiple ports on different versions of odin.

here's my error

"<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006>
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"

BIGSAMDA1ST · Dec 12, 2013 at 3:36 PM

hkcole said:
I'm on SPH-L720 and I keep getting this "failed" error with multiple ports on different versions of odin.

here's my error

"<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006>
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"

Have you by any chance updated the phone to MJA 4.3?

GS4 Stock Rooted MJA 4.3,Philz Touch CWM,HotSpot Mod,Transparent Weather Widget...

shepscrook · Dec 13, 2013

Mine seems to succeed, but I still don't have root. I've tested with root checker and it says I don't. Previously root checker would lock up on me.

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

My phone is on build JSS15J.L720VPUEMJA

I've been following these steps and downloads:
http://www.droidviews.com/root-sprint-galaxy-s4-sph-l720-on-android-4-3/

So I'm guessing we MJA breaks the ability to root at this time?

soundimpressions · Dec 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

I did the OTA yesterday too. I have no wifi like others, but titanium backup still works. IT seems to be a partial root. This has been an issue since the last OTA, but this time I lost my wifi. I'll stay tuned in case anyone comes up with a solution. Baseband L720VPUEMJA Kernel 3.4.0-1927016 build number JSS15J.L720VPUEMK2

chico1983 · Dec 13, 2013 at 10:02 PM

im in the same boat as the person above.

BIGSAMDA1ST · Dec 13, 2013 at 10:59 PM

shepscrook said:
Mine seems to succeed, but I still don't have root. I've tested with root checker and it says I don't. Previously root checker would lock up on me.

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

My phone is on build JSS15J.L720VPUEMJA

I've been following these steps and downloads:
http://www.droidviews.com/root-sprint-galaxy-s4-sph-l720-on-android-4-3/

So I'm guessing we MJA breaks the ability to root at this time?

Go into playstore download SuperSu from Chainfire install it,then check with Root Checker.. Should have root.

GS4 Stock Rooted MJA 4.3,Philz Touch CWM,HotSpot Mod,Transparent Weather Widget...

hkcole · Dec 12, 2013 3 0 0

BIGSAMDA1ST said:
Have you by any chance updated the phone to MJA 4.3?

GS4 Stock Rooted MJA 4.3,Philz Touch CWM,HotSpot Mod,Transparent Weather Widget...

Yes. my main problem is that when i try to turn on wifi, it just automatically turns it back off. the only real "root" apps i have right now are adblocker and avast mobile antivirus.

soundimpressions · Dec 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

hkcole said:
Yes. my main problem is that when i try to turn on wifi, it just automatically turns it back off. the only real "root" apps i have right now are adblocker and avast mobile antivirus.

I had the same exact issues. Here's how I fixed it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338919
I donated to say thanks properly.

shepscrook · Dec 20, 2013 at 8:56 PM

BIGSAMDA1ST said:
Go into playstore download SuperSu from Chainfire install it,then check with Root Checker.. Should have root.

GS4 Stock Rooted MJA 4.3,Philz Touch CWM,HotSpot Mod,Transparent Weather Widget...

Didn't do anything.

LoMejorNYC · Jun 2, 2012 47 9 0

shepscrook said:
Didn't do anything.

I had to re-install the MK2 modem. Then re-install the latest SU for it to work for me. not sure if that would help you...

Sixlim · Dec 22, 2013 6 0 0

MK2 Root Process

I haven't seen a definitive answer anywhere on rooting with the new MK2 update... Does anyone have some advice? Thanks!

JakeSully69 · Dec 24, 2013

Sixlim said:
I haven't seen a definitive answer anywhere on rooting with the new MK2 update... Does anyone have some advice? Thanks!

Yes, I seem to be having the same issue as well. I can't get Odin to recognize my phone in download mode & I've tried to install the drivers but no luck. My internet device is about dead so I'm needing to hotspot my phone.

Edit: apparently the driver file I downloaded from the phone must've been incomplete or something because I was able to get connected on my desktop, downloaded the drivers, ran it and Odin finally recognized my phone. I got the SuperSU all up in my apps drawer so I'm good to hotspot and beats drivers this thing.

Edit: Ok, so I'm being told there's no SuperSU binary and that I should manually re-root.

Edit: jeez, seems like this question has been going on for several weeks and no one can give us ANY answers? Or even at least acknowledge that the problem has been noted & being worked on? What kind of S4 community is going on here? Guess the mods have finally ruined this site & should look elsewhere for my answers?

Sixlim · Dec 26, 2013

Sixlim said:
I haven't seen a definitive answer anywhere on rooting with the new MK2 update... Does anyone have some advice? Thanks!

I'm getting the SU binary error as well...

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I followed this method: www0youtube0com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw

And got the Odin results:

<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/005> RES OK !!
<ID:0/005> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!

The SU app says:

"There is no SU binary installed, and Super SU cannot install it. This is a problem!

If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!"

Since motochopper isn't available for my device anymore, what can I do?

Thanks for any help!

[edit] I know it's the holiday season but I could use some direction!

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