[How To] Root Galaxy S4

[ismellrealbad]

Why will factory reset not work once rooted?

 

[xfengx]

I have followed the instructions above and have rooted my device.However,I still cant access or use apps which need rooted device.Such as ,"multi window manager'.Can someone please kindly advise?

 

[Jacksmith1111]

Question is verizon a Qualcomm-based variant ?

 

[Falcao Neto]

I know this topic is about how to root the s4, but I have this question on my mind... is possible to turn back and unroot the s4 and not lose the factory warranty?

 

[Tom S.]

I know this topic is about how to root the s4, but I have this question on my mind... is possible to turn back and unroot the s4 and not lose the factory warranty?

Yes. It is possible.

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[Falcao Neto]

Yes. It is possible.

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How?

 

[Tom S.]

How?

I'll PM you

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[DarkSorrow]

Hope this works on the Verizon Galaxy S4

 

[Falcao Neto]

I'll PM you

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Thanks for the tip, Tom.

 

[DarkSorrow]

Fails on the Verizon version and that's a qualcomm processor as far as I know so it should work.

 

[ryd0g]

Not sure... this didn't seem to work on my Verizon S4 - I got the SU icon but no SU access.

However, this guide worked splendidly:
[GUIDE] Root for Verizon Galaxy S4 ***Updated 5/23 - 9:30 AM*** - xda-developers

I think the Verizon version requires a temporary firmware change to the prerelease version which doesn't block SU access.

 

[Zack B]

Instead of success! it says failure. I have the drivers installed, although will it make a difference if I have Verizon and I downloaded the at&t ones?

 

[ryd0g]

If you are referring to the Samsung drivers for the S4, AT&T and Verizon use the same set. Right now that's version 1.5.14.0.

Did you try this procedure for Verizon root?
[GUIDE] Root for Verizon Galaxy S4 ***Updated 5/23 - 4:30 PM*** - xda-developers

That worked perfectly for me.

 

[Zack B]

Ya I found that yesterday and it worked first try, thanks for posting anyway though.

 

[steelerfan791]

For some reason this is not working on T- Mobile version for me. Any thoughts? SU is installing but there is no root.

 

[BarackOdrama]

For some reason this is not working on T- Mobile version for me. Any thoughts? SU is installing but there is no root.

I rooted my updated T-mobile version with this yesterday. [SGH-M919] CF-Auto-Root - xda-developers

I didn't have success using other methods.

 

[steelerfan791]

Thanks! Worked Perfectly!

I rooted my updated T-mobile version with this yesterday. [SGH-M919] CF-Auto-Root - xda-developers

I didn't have success using other methods.

 

[goldberg96]

Hi folks. I am about to buy a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4. This will be my first Android phone in a very long time (had a miserable experience a long time ago with a Droid Incredible 2). If I root the phone and 'freeze' some of the apps I don't want, does that buy back the memory those apps take up. My goal is to free up memory for apps since they can't be installed on the micro SD card. Do they have to be uninstalled to free up the memory or will freezing do it?

Thanks folks ............ after today I expect I'll be in these forums quite a lot. I'm a total tweeker with my phones

 

[chesbrougha]

Is there anyway to install vanilla good android through root? They are obviously coming out with the phone throgh t-mobile/att with vanilla android but I would like to have it with Verizon. It seems like freezing/unfreezing (for updates) is the best way to get the most vanilla android experience?

 

[Hot Shyt]

wow.. this was super simple compared to other instructionals I've seen

Thank you