Root Samsung Galaxy S4 with Motochopper
Firmware details
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
Modem: I9505XXUAMDE
CSC: I9505OXAAMDE
Version: Android 4.2.2
Region: Germany
Country: Europe
Carrier: Unbranded
Build date: 12 April, 2013
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 to transfer files between the Android device to the computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]
3) As the tutorial might wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having custom recovery such as ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed then users are recommended to backup data using the recovery.
4) The Galaxy S4 should have above 80 per cent battery charge.
5) The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.
6) Rooting the phone will void manufacturer's warranty. However, users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting the device later.
7) The root file used in the guide works only on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505. Applying this on any incorrect variant might brick the device. Therefore, verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings>> About phone.
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMDM Jelly Bean
1) Download
CF-Auto-Root package for Samsung Galaxy S4 to the computer. Then extract the downloaded rooting zip file
2) Download
Odin3 v1.85 which will help to root the Jelly Bean firmware
3) Turn off the Galaxy S4. Now boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the construction Android robot and a triangle appears on the screen on the phone. Press the Power button again to continue to enter Download Mode
4) Run Odin on the computer
5) Plug in the USB cable to the phone to connect it with the computer while it is in Download Mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn yellow with the COM port number. An Added message will appear under Odin window when the phone is connected successfully. If the message does not come then try another USB port, try the one located at the back side of the computer. In case that too does not work, then re-install USB driver
6) In Odin, click on PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
7) Ensure that the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also verify that the Re-Partition option is unchecked
8) Double check everything and click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and would take few minutes to complete
9) Once the installation process is completed, the phone will reboot into Recovery Mode automatically and install the root package. The ID: COM box will then turn green
10) When the home screen appears on the phone, unplug the USB cable from the device to disconnect it from the computer
Troubleshooting issues
Sometimes the device does not boot into Recovery Mode (after step-9) and root the device. If that happens, then perform the following steps
a) Perform the tutorial again but ensure that the Auto Reboot option is unchecked. Then after step-9 do the following
b) Pull out the battery to turn off the phone forcefully
c) Now boot the device into recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together. Doing this will start the installation process to root the phone
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 should now be rooted successfully on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMDM Jelly Bean. Open the app list of the phone and check for an app called SuperSU. To ensure the aforementioned root method is installed and working properly, verify with the Root Checker app from Google Play Store.
