Rooting question

[MistahDonutsx]

Hey guys, I want to root my GS4 and install CyanogenMod 10.1 on it. Does rooting allow me to flash ROMs or do I need to do something else first?
T-Mobile GS4 Build number is M919UVUAMDL

 

[Golfdriver97]

Hey guys, I want to root my GS4 and install CyanogenMod 10.1 on it. Does rooting allow me to flash ROMs or do I need to do something else first?
T-Mobile GS4 Build number is M919UVUAMDL

Root, then get a custom recovery, make a backup of your current ROM, then flash a new one.

Sent from a Slim 4.3 S3

 

[MistahDonutsx]

Thank you so much! I was getting so confused by what people were saying over at xda, this clears it all up.

 

[Golfdriver97]

Thank you so much! I was getting so confused by what people were saying over at xda, this clears it all up.

Biggest thing I can suggest...if you are the slightest bit unsure of something, ask.

Sent from a Slim 4.3 S3

 

[MistahDonutsx]

Yeah I was just about to ask. I need to back up my phone before trying the root. Would the backup available on Nova launcher be good? Also, I've downloaded 3 zip files so far; the Odin 307 zip, CWM zip and the rooting zip for my specific phone. Can't download winzip because my trial expired, what now?
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[MistahDonutsx]

Sorry if I'm asking a lot of questions, first time rooting and I don't want a $600 paperweight

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[Golfdriver97]

Yeah I was just about to ask. I need to back up my phone before trying the root. Would the backup available on Nova launcher be good? Also, I've downloaded 3 zip files so far; the Odin 307 zip, CWM zip and the rooting zip for my specific phone. Can't download winzip because my trial expired, what now?
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Rooting typically doesn't brick. Unless you use a root method that is for a different device. Try galaxys4root .com. If you need a file extraction program, look for 7Zip. I think you can get it from CNET.
If I missed anything or you have more questions, ask.

Sent from a Slim 4.3 S3

 

[MistahDonutsx]

Thanks, I should be able to do it now. I think I might wait for the 4.3 update to see if anything improves; if not I'll go ahead and root. I appreciate your help

 

[MistahDonutsx]

One more quick question, my SD card is giving me trouble and is always corrupting files, can I save the zip files on the phone's internal memory?

 

[Golfdriver97]

One more quick question, my SD card is giving me trouble and is always corrupting files, can I save the zip files on the phone's internal memory?

Possibly. I have seen root methods requiring an SD card.

Sent from a Slim 4.3 S3

 

[MistahDonutsx]

I found this post and the process is very well explained, just wondering if this will work with my phone because it said the phone must be unlocked. http://m.technobuffalo.com/videos/how-to-turn-a-galaxy-s4-into-a-google-edition-phone/

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[Golfdriver97]

I found this post and the process is very well explained, just wondering if this will work with my phone because it said the phone must be unlocked. http://m.technobuffalo.com/videos/how-to-turn-a-galaxy-s4-into-a-google-edition-phone/

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Don't do that one. Its for the International version. It will brick your phone? You are on TMo, right?

Sent from a Slim 4.3 S3

 

[MistahDonutsx]

Yeah, the video said to use the files for your specific version. I was just wondering if the steps are the same. I have the Root zip for my model and the root zip for CM10.1

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[Golfdriver97]

Yeah, the video said to use the files for your specific version. I was just wondering if the steps are the same. I have the Root zip for my model and the root zip for CM10.1

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Steps look correct.

 

[MistahDonutsx]

So basically I can just change the root file and the rom but follow the same steps/procedure and it should be good?