[Q] Rooting before activation - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Is it possible to do this? I really would rather wait til I'm rooted before it's my main phone. Thanks in advance!

wolfgrrl said:
Is it possible to do this? I really would rather wait til I'm rooted before it's my main phone. Thanks in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Shouldn't be a problem once the method becomes widely available as long as you can get to developer menu
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

Related

Help with app root method?

So, I'm attempting to help my girlfriend root her tablet from multiple hundreds of miles away, and its not easy, let me tell you. Basically, she has no access to a computer in order to complete the process, and of course she's on the latest firmware... so I'm here hoping someone is capable of creating an app that can do it for her. I see there was one in the past, but its obviously no longer working. If someone could do such a thing now... it would help me out so much, I'd be willing to pay. Thanks, guys.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Please? Anyone?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
shockvaluejj said:
Please? Anyone?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nobody because it's not possible for now.
The guy who made the sparky root method said in that thread that he'd port the newest root method to an apk format when he got a chance. Therefore, my argument is still valid.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
shockvaluejj said:
The guy who made the sparky root method said in that thread that he'd port the newest root method to an apk format when he got a chance. Therefore, my argument is still valid.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You just give an answer to your own question.
Did you see it in the forums? No? Well then guy guy didn't ported yet
btw, unlock and custom rom ftw
Are you implying that its possible to unlock and install ROMs without rooting?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
shockvaluejj said:
Are you implying that its possible to unlock and install ROMs without rooting?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. Unlock, flash a custom recovery with fastboot (but you need a computer if you aren't rooted). And from recovery flash any ROM you want.
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
shockvaluejj said:
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unlocking can be done without a PC.
Flashing TWRP via tablet, don't know its thats possible.
And since when have computer no USB?
Even my 8 year old laptop has usb...
shockvaluejj said:
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What the hell type of computer is she using? and how in the world can some1 in this day and age not have access to a computer? can be a friends can be at a netcafe could be at uni at work etc you get the point process only takes a couple of minutes im sure she can take over 1 of those and finish off the process
It has USB access, its just some sort if ****ty circa '02 dell laptop and the ports all died.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Root?

Hi guys,
It's there root available yet for the note 2 from Verizon?
Can't find anything..
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
I've been looking too but I don't think so unfortunately, beanstown said he had a method but I don't think he's released it yet to anyone
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
None yet, but we will have it shortly.
Snake-Plissken said:
Hi guys,
It's there root available yet for the note 2 from Verizon?
Can't find anything..
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not trying to be rude but just keep in mind for the future that if you can't find anything then chances are it doesn't exist
Yea I haven'tset anything up really because I'm waiting for root to install like a quarter of my apps. I can't wait for this! Hopefully by the end of the weekend we'll have it

Odin from new update to prior ota

Is it possible to get back to the prior update/ota after updating to the newest Verizon ota GS4?
Possible to Odin back to a prior release?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
jkbane said:
Is it possible to get back to the prior update/ota after updating to the newest Verizon ota GS4?
Possible to Odin back to a prior release?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, the bootloader update is locked so you cannot go backwards at all. That's VZW's way of saying "we love our customers" :good:
Buddy of mine didn't know better. So I wanted to check for him. He will have to wait...
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
jkbane said:
Buddy of mine didn't know better. So I wanted to check for him. He will have to wait...
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I only have 3 root friends in real life. 2 of them will fight it till it works even if they don't know exactly what they are doing. The other one, is buying a windows phone next upgrade because he had a poor experience(because he bought the htc one x instead of the galaxy s3..)

Help with going from SS to full root (ODIN)

Hey there so basically I need some help with android 4.3 build m_j 7 and I need a way so that I can use a custom rom without SS.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Klonopin said:
Hey there so basically I need some help with android 4.3 build m_j 7 and I need a way so that I can use a custom rom without SS.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't, it's not possible because no bootloader exploit has been found since MDK.
Klonopin said:
Hey there so basically I need some help with android 4.3 build m_j 7 and I need a way so that I can use a custom rom without SS.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you really need to do some reading before you brick your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Yea... SafeStrap is your only option as of right now. Good luck and read up as much as you can, you should be alright
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
Are you having trouble with Safe Strap?
Klonopin said:
Hey there so basically I need some help with android 4.3 build m_j 7 and I need a way so that I can use a custom rom without SS.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't we all:laugh:!!!
decaturbob said:
you really need to do some reading before you brick your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't made any drastic maneuvers yet. Lol. I'm not trying to brick it either.
riker147 said:
Don't we all:laugh:!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
right?
Sir_Eagle said:
Are you having trouble with Safe Strap?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no, just feeling left out with all these awesome custom roms out.
Oishikatta said:
You can't, it's not possible because no bootloader exploit has been found since MDK.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can't I downgrade? I thought that was a possibility?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Klonopin said:
Can't I downgrade? I thought that was a possibility?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One person has claimed it's possible through JTAG, but they declined to provide proof and nobody else has been able to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51338813&highlight=h311sdr0id#post51338813
So it is definitely not possible at this time.
If you want to run AOSP/etc you'll need to buy a used S4 with MDK (e.g. on swappa). They generally sell for a bit more than non-MDK ones, but I've seen them as low as $310-$335 recently. Lowest currently is $360 though. Basically, assuming your S4 is in mint/near-mint condition the price difference should be under $50 if you were to sell yours and buy one with MDK.
Klonopin said:
I haven't made any drastic maneuvers yet. Lol. I'm not trying to brick it either.
right?
no, just feeling left out with all these awesome custom roms out.
Can't I downgrade? I thought that was a possibility?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
over a dozen custom roms available for safestrap users....

[Q] message text and time

Hi..
I've got this question since i got my first Android (years ago):
Someone send me a message text when my gadget is switched off. I swith it on and I receive the text.
The time of it is not when it was sent but when i switched on the phone. With the old phones it did't happen.
How is it possible that?
Is it possible to correct it?
Thank youi!
e753 said:
Hi..
I've got this question since i got my first Android (years ago):
Someone send me a message text when my gadget is switched off. I swith it on and I receive the text.
The time of it is not when it was sent but when i switched on the phone. With the old phones it did't happen.
How is it possible that?
Is it possible to correct it?
Thank youi!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Silly question. Is your device rooted? If so there is a module with Xposed you have the ability to run. Although I haven't tried it with the phone off but it's a worth a shot. Yea the old phones did have this option which was nice to have
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
ShapesBlue said:
Silly question. Is your device rooted? If so there is a module with Xposed you have the ability to run. Although I haven't tried it with the phone off but it's a worth a shot. Yea the old phones did have this option which was nice to have
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thx... What i can't get it is the reason behind this. I hope someone could explain why.
e753 said:
Thx... What i can't get it is the reason behind this. I hope someone could explain why.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
anyone got alink with a motivation?

Categories

Resources