Hi. I decided to root my galaxy via this method, however, I noticed a couple things that differ from the video, so thought I should get more info before bricking my phone. First of all, there are two additional files in the root files folder I downloaded from the provided link. The files not listed in the video, but included in my download file are tmax.dll and zlib.dll. I also noticed that MD5 file i downloaded is larger and the Odin3 file is version 3.07 instead of v1.85. Am I supposed to copy all 5 files now? Not sure if there are any other differences later in the video as I stopped watching after encountering this.
[HOW TO] [VIDEO]Root the Galaxy S4
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My OS is Linux Mint 17. I'm running 4.4.2 NAE and haven't found not one tutorial explaining how to Root, Flash Custom Recovery and ROMS with this particular software number. I installed Samsung drivers and installed with Wine but get and error when device connected sometimes:
"Unable to mount Samsung Android"
"Unable to open MTP device '[usb:001,008]'"
Even though I get the error message my device's files are accessible from my Linux based pc. Please tell me I can Root my device and how
"Unable to mount Samsung Android"
"Unable to open MTP device '[usb:001,008]'"
Even though I get the error message my device's files are accessible from my Linux based pc. Please tell me I can Root my device and how
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Rooted Galaxy S4 on NC6 build
I was wondering also on your videos and downloads which version of the free native hotspot do I need to download on my root verified NC6 build S4, it would be greatly appreciated if someone could let me so I do not wind up bricking my phone
I was wondering also on your videos and downloads which version of the free native hotspot do I need to download on my root verified NC6 build S4, it would be greatly appreciated if someone could let me so I do not wind up bricking my phone
I used this method to root my s4 a few months ago. I did not install or change anything else. The other night I got OTA for NG2.
I thought if rooted I would not be able to get OTA?
But it was installed successfully. he only problem is it unrooted my phone. So I tried this same method to root again but it doesn't seem to work.
Can anyone help me root my phone again?
I thought if rooted I would not be able to get OTA?
But it was installed successfully. he only problem is it unrooted my phone. So I tried this same method to root again but it doesn't seem to work.
Can anyone help me root my phone again?
I got root by using Towelroot:
How to Root Galaxy S4 [All LTE Variants…: http://youtu.be/ZGwMs8JPBhE
If you are a Sprint or Tmobile subscriber continue reading authors install instructions 2 comments down with codes.
For recovery I used Flashify found in the Playstore.
Total no brainier for root and recovery without the use of my pc
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I keep just enough windows on my computer to store things got my phone if I need to root s new phone, other than that I use Linux Ubuntu, and I am using the spare t mobile phone to learn how to use Linux to root a phone
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Just so people know sprint has plugged the hole that towelroot used. The phone comes up as unsupported or not recognized now.
The dev of towelroot also works for Google now so no chance of towelroot being updated now.
So much for no PC root and not tripping Knox. The only way now is to root via Odin, and I think that will trip Knox..... Please correct me if I am mistaken. I know a custom recovery will trip Knox just not 100% positive about Odin. I do know the towelroot way no longer works though.
The dev of towelroot also works for Google now so no chance of towelroot being updated now.
So much for no PC root and not tripping Knox. The only way now is to root via Odin, and I think that will trip Knox..... Please correct me if I am mistaken. I know a custom recovery will trip Knox just not 100% positive about Odin. I do know the towelroot way no longer works though.
Since when was it discovered that Sprint plugged the Towelroot hole. I've been rooted and ROM flashed for a couple months now, no trip, unsupported or nothing?
I'm a fairly new Linux Mint 17 user migrating from Xp but couldn't for the life of me Root my device in Linux. . .
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I got an update a week ago and just recently tried to root via towelroot and it tells me my phone is not suppport or doesn't recognize my phone.
Yes, I did try the codes to, 3 in fact, same results all three times.
This is with v3 of towelroot too.
Phone info via the settings says the following:
Model #: SPH-L720T
Baseband: L720TVPUBNG5
Kernel is dated July 31st
Build #: KOT49H.L720TVPUBNG5
So I can confirm towelroot does not work.
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If you are using a custom recovery you used other than towelroot, and you said Knox was not tripped? That's odd then because as far as I know if you use a custom recovery it always trips Knox. If you say your using a custom rom then you are indeed using a custom recovery, unless you did it via Odin, if so I'd like to know how you flashed via Odin and use a ROM without Knox being tripped because that's exactly what I want to do.
Check to make sure Knox in recovery is not set to 1 or 0x1 and confirm. If it's 0 or 0x0 then I need to learn how you flashed
.I just want a simple root nothing more, without tripping Knox. I won't be flashing any ROMs at all
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Just because it didn't work for you does not mean it doesn't work. Since my first successful attempt at root with Towelroot I've linked several people who currently have devices listed as shown the description and it worked for them without any issues. . .
I'm no pro but if you have questions regarding your device's specs. post in the YouTube, I'm sure MrWolfe will respond asap.
I came from STOCK NAE, obtained root using Towelroot, verified root access then flashed Phil's custom recovery using Flashify. . .
NO Knox trip or nothing.
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I'm no pro but if you have questions regarding your device's specs. post in the YouTube, I'm sure MrWolfe will respond asap.
I came from STOCK NAE, obtained root using Towelroot, verified root access then flashed Phil's custom recovery using Flashify. . .
NO Knox trip or nothing.
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I never said it didn't work. I've used it on a nexus 5 and an s3 so I know it does indeed work. With the newest release update from sprint it doesn't work and won't work. Perhaps people haven't gotten the latest update as I have, that would explain why it works.
To my understanding it has something to do with the date on the kernel, but if it's past a certain date the hole has been plugged and towelroot won't work.
In my case there is nothing I can do without tripping Knox, so I'm sticking with stock for awhile.
My guess is since sprint plugged the hole with an update it won't be long until other carriers follow suit, just a matter of time.
Unless someone else picks up where the dev of towelroot left off, it won't be an option once the hole gets plugged.
I wish now I hadn't updated. Because I could root then.
A question though. You said you used towelroot to get root with SuperSU of course, then flashed philz with flashify and didn't trigger Knox to 1?
If so I have to wonder what I did wrong because I did exactly that with my s3 and it tripped Knox to 1. Any ideas?
Your positive Knox is still at 0x0 or 0 and not 0x1 or 1?
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All I know is my counter still reads 0x0 but exactly how that will affect your update I'm not sure. Check the video description, comment or contact the YouTube or apk creator as well has this forum. . .
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Must be the model. If you refer to the "everything SPH-L720T" thread it says towelroot doesn't work on ng5 yet it does work on nc6. I have the ng5 so I guess that's the difference.
Also in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157 in post 5234 it says what I mentioned about the kernel date
Just checked my kernel date and it's after June 3, mines July 31, so my kernel has been updated and patched so that towelroot won't work.
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Is it possible to flash back an older kernel?
If I did can it be done via Odin and a file also would it trip knox?
How hard would it be to find a ng5 kernel before June 3rd, can someone just get an image of the one on their phone, is it that easy?
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If I did can it be done via Odin and a file also would it trip knox?
How hard would it be to find a ng5 kernel before June 3rd, can someone just get an image of the one on their phone, is it that easy?
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Where can I find the file to download the zip or tar for CWM I also have a sprint galaxy s4 4.4.2 SPH-L720T
Watch the you tube video in the first post, undervthd video there should be a link to the, file, but here's what I did to root 4.4.2, first get Odin, and super user, and the TWRP, or CWM recovery programs, reboot in your phones download mode and follow the instructions in the video.
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I was trying not to root this phone but I was unaware of the Kit-Kat sd card issue. I've been arguing with Samsung and they pretty much said 'Sorry about your luck'. So now I guess I have no choice. Does this method work on the tri-band with NG5 and will it trip Knox? I don't plan on changing roms, I just want to fix my SD card. Thanks, and sorry for the noob question.
Just got my 4 will this still work on 4.4.2?
Just got my 4 will this still work on 4.4.2?
Just got my 4 will this still work on 4.4.2?
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