Mobile Devices and Apps | Mobile O.S's => Android O.S | Apps => Topic started by: javajolt on May 12, 2013, 09:45:45 PM
Title: How to Root Galaxy S4 (AT&T, Sprint,and T-Mobile brand)
Post by: javajolt on May 12, 2013, 09:45:45 PM
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Samsung galaxy s4 is the most popular phone of 2013.It has created a lot of buzz even if it is only lauched two months ago it.So if you have pre-ordered your galaxy s4 then you have surely your galaxy s4 in your hands till now.As is with the release of popular smartphones, rooting method are generated simeantaously realeased.After all what’s the point of paying so much for an expensive phone if you can’t have a little fun?. So now we will see how you can root galaxy s4.
At this point, since there are no custom recoveries or stock images available, so it may not be possible to repair your device should you accidentally break it while you root Galaxy s3 but once this phone is in market for some time I will provide you with stock recovery.
This method to root galaxy s4 was developed by Android developer Dan Rosenberg (aka djrbliss) using his motorola root app Motochopper. It works for U.S. model GS4 or any model with a Qualcomm-based variant such as AT&T,Sprint,T-mobile .So If you have doubt first read this basic rooting guide.
How to root Galaxy s4
Ensure that you’ve installed the latest Samsung USB drivers available for your phone before you start.
■ Samsung Galaxy S USB Driver for Windows x64 (http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x64.shtml)
■ Samsung Galaxy S USB Driver for Windows x86 (http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86.shtml)
- Install latest adb version (http://androidarea51.com/downloads/adb.zip) for your PC.
- First Download the motochopper zip file (http://vulnfactory.org/public/motochopper.zip) .