Hello!
I have gone through the forums here, as well as performing a number of google searches trying to nail down an exact answer, because I feel like I am finding conflicting information.
I am a VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 user. Years ago I was an Android user (had the Original Moto Droid, Droid Eris, and Galaxy S3) before I stupidly made the switch to Apple, haha. I am now back, and have had my S4 for over a year now. I am happy with how my phone operates and have customized it to my liking with stock apps and launchers. I am starting to feel that need for root again, and opening myself up to that advanced level of customization. I have experience with rooting/flashing roms/etc. with my previous Android phones, as well as rooting an iPhone, so the 'risk' of root does not scare me off.
My current S4 info is:
Model#: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: I545VRUFNK1
Hardware version: I545.06
(Stock KitKat S4 on VZW basically)
My question is this....is it possible to root this phone and install CyanogenMod? I cannot seem to get a straight answer on whether or not this build is able to root.
Thanks for your insights!!!!!
PS - I would be rooting on a MAC and not a Windows PC (I know this will be a factor as well)
I have gone through the forums here, as well as performing a number of google searches trying to nail down an exact answer, because I feel like I am finding conflicting information.
I am a VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 user. Years ago I was an Android user (had the Original Moto Droid, Droid Eris, and Galaxy S3) before I stupidly made the switch to Apple, haha. I am now back, and have had my S4 for over a year now. I am happy with how my phone operates and have customized it to my liking with stock apps and launchers. I am starting to feel that need for root again, and opening myself up to that advanced level of customization. I have experience with rooting/flashing roms/etc. with my previous Android phones, as well as rooting an iPhone, so the 'risk' of root does not scare me off.
My current S4 info is:
Model#: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: I545VRUFNK1
Hardware version: I545.06
(Stock KitKat S4 on VZW basically)
My question is this....is it possible to root this phone and install CyanogenMod? I cannot seem to get a straight answer on whether or not this build is able to root.
Thanks for your insights!!!!!
PS - I would be rooting on a MAC and not a Windows PC (I know this will be a factor as well)