Model: GT-I9500
Unlock bootloader
Not required
Information
To successfully obtain root rights, you must:
Follow the instructions exactly;
Charge the device battery to 50% or more;
Make sure the model and firmware version match;
Be prepared for a possible complete reset of data on your device!
If all the points are completed, you can proceed to obtaining root rights.
Our site does not give a 100% guarantee that the method given in this article will definitely work. But we study a large number of sources, look at the results of those who have tried it, and then, based on the information received, we draw conclusions and post the methods.
The administration of the Root-Device.ru website is not responsible for any possible negative consequences for your device!!
In this article we will find out, how to root samsung galaxy s4.
Method for Android 4.2.2 – 4.4.X:
- Download the archive – CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.zip;
- Unpack (the archive already contains Odin for flashing autoroot);
- Run Odin as administrator;
- Click «AP«, select the file CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f.tar.md5;
- We put the device into firmware mode (aka Downloade Mode and ODIN MODE). To do this, in the off state, press and hold the buttons «Volume down (Volume Down«, «Home (Home)» and the button «Nutrition (Power)» and after the menu with the yellow triangle appears, press the button «Volume up (Volume Up)»;
- Connect the device to the computer via a USB cable (preferably USB 2.0);
- Press the button «START» in Odin;
- After successful flashing, the device will reboot.
Root obtained.
Method for Android 5.0.x:
To root Samsung Galaxy S4, we will need:
- Charged phone
- Computer
- Drivers, if not installed. You can download it here.
- Program ODIN.
- This file
Getting Root rights:
- Download ODIN and the root file.
- Let’s go to Odin.
- Opposite AP, put a check mark, then select the CF-Auto-Root-xxxxx.tar.md5 file.
Attention! In the «Option» tab, be sure to check that the Re-Patrition checkbox is NOT checked. Otherwise, your IMEI will be reset!!
- We put the device into firmware mode. To do this, turn off the device, press and hold the volume down key, the home key and the power key, and after the menu with the yellow triangle appears, press the volume up key.
- We connect the phone to the computer.
- Press the «START» button in Odin.
- After installation, the smartphone will reboot automatically.
