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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

How to Update Samsung Galaxy Fame S6810 With Android 4 1 2 XXAMJ1 Jelly Bean Official Firmware Install Odin Guide


Samsung Galaxy Fame with model number GT-S6810 has already received the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number S6810XXAMJ1. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.
Firmware details
PDA: S6810XXAMJ1
CSC: S6810OLBANB1
MODEM: S6810DXAMG1
Version: Android 4.1.2
Build date: Oct 1, 2013
Regions: Indonesia, Vietnam
Samsung Galaxy Fame S6810 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, can now download and install the same manually using our step-by-step guide.
Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Fame on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Fame should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Android 4.1.2 XXAMJ1 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Fame (GT-S6810L). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Fame by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

Files Required
1. Android 4.1.2 XXAMJ1 Jelly Bean Firmware for Galaxy Fame S6810
2. Odin 3.07
Related Article:How to Update Galaxy Fame S6810L with Android 4.1.2 UBANA1 Jelly Bean Official Firmware
Steps to Update Galaxy Fame S6810 with Android 4.1.2 XXAMJ1 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy Fame.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on Lcd. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Fame to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted S6810XXAMJ1 firmware folder:
  • Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
  • Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
  • Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
  • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.
Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect it from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy Fame S6810 should be now updated with Android 4.1.2 XXAMJ1 Jelly Bean official firmware. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Fame S6810 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

Read also: How to Root Galaxy Fame S6810 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
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Friday, August 29, 2014

How To Install Android 4 3 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9300

Samsung Galaxy S3 released almost half a year and still Samsung launches Android firmwares update for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Android 4.3 jelly bean for the Samsung Galaxy S3 was launched via OTA you will immediately receive a notification of the OTA to update the firmware but if you do not want to wait for the OTA update to accept you can manually update the Samsung Galaxy S3 on Android 4.3 jelly bean. At this time we will guide you how to install Android 4.3 jelly bean on your Samsung Galaxy S3. In todays tutorial we will be using ODIN if you do not know how to use ODIN first read about how to use Odin then continue with this tutorial. Before we start make sure that the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S3 is charged more than 80% and you have a copy of all records of calls and messages and contacts. Because this method will erase all data on your smartphone.
Note : ”We shall not held responsible if you brick your smartphone using this tutorial or any other damage caused to your smartphone , please follow each step don’t skip any step “.
Important Things :
Enable USB Debugging Mode Battery level must be 80% or more This guide is for Sprint Galaxy S3 only EFS
Download Links:
Unbranded Firmwares, can be installed on an Unlocked Galaxy S3.

Download ODIN
  • ODIN v3.07, v3.06, v3.04, v1.85, v1.83 Download From Here
  • ODIN MUTLI DOWNLOADER ALL 4.XX VERSIONS Download From Here
  • SAMSUNG USB DRIVERS 1.5.20.0 NEEDED FOR ODIN Download From Here
  • ADB & FASTBOOT TOOLS Download From Here
Download USB drivers For Samsung Galaxy S3
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How To Install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300.??
  1. Download any of the above firmware and extract files to your PC .
  2. Turn Off your Samsung Galaxy S3 and turn on in download mode by holding Volume down+Home and Power button , when smartphone starts use volume up to continue .
  3. Open ODIN and connect your device while its in download mode.
  4. When your smartphone connects with ODIN the ODIN port will turn yellow with COM port number .
  5. Now click PDA and select the file with .tar extension.
  6. In Odin check Auto Reboot and F.Reset options .
  7. Click Start and wait for the process to complete.
  8. When the process is completed wait for your smartphone to turn on and when home screen appears unplug your smartphone .
  9. Now you have Android 4.3 jelly bean installed on your smartphone enjoy.
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Monday, August 25, 2014

MANUAL How to S OFF Root Install CWM TWRP Recovery on HTC One Max Intl Sprint

How to S-OFF, Root and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery on HTC One Max (Intl./ Sprint/ Verizon)




It has now become a trend among manufacturers to take advantage of the popularity of one of their smartphones by launching a mini version of the device. Samsung started this in the past with the Galaxy S3 Mini and later with the S4 Mini. HTC, a major competitor of the Korean giant, caught the idea and came up with cut-size version of its most popular device the HTC One. And now the company has come up with a maximized variant of the One with a whopping 5.9-inch display to counter Samsung’s Note line phablets.
The HTC One Max has the same premium feel of its predecessor and it’s impressive too but, at the same time, it is pretty bulky. It’s the heaviest phone I have ever carried!! Anyway, if you have this big avatar of the HTC One and are now planning to get rid of its locked bootloader and root it, the present tutorial will help you do that easily. Besides rooting the One Max, we would also tell you how you can install the ClockworkMod or TWRP Recovery on your device.
Warning!

Before you proceed, please be informed that gaining S-Off and root access on your HTC One Max will void its warranty. Moreover, the method given below is considered risky too. That’s to say, it can send your phone to a state of bootloop and might brick it. Whether it be case of success or failure, you’ll be solely responsible for the same. A good tutorial always requires a good follower. The procedure has been duly tested and found working, so just be careful while doing things.
Getting Prepared:

Before to head to the real action, there are a few resources and tools that we need to download. Besides, there are some preparatory steps that you need to make so that things go smooth and nice.


Installing CWM/TWRP and Rooting HTC One Max:

So, having made the preparations described above and downloaded the required files, we can can now proceed to installing a custom recovery on the One Max and root it. Just follow the steps given below:
  1. Copy the SuperUser.zip file to your phone.
  2. Download the CWM/TWRP recovery image file from above and copy it to “Android SDK Fastboot-ADB” folder. The location of the recovery file should be the same as fastboot and ADB files in the folder.
  3. Connect your HTC One Max to computer via USB cable (do not use USB 3.0).
  4. Now open a command prompt. To launch command box, press Shift key+Right-click on mouse and from the list of options, select “Open command window here”. Then type in the and issue the following command:adb devices
  5. If you can see the serial number of your device in the command box, it’s is properly connected.
  6. Now issue the following line to reboot your device in Bootloader mode:adb reboot bootloader
  7. When you enter the Bootloader/HBOOT mode, highlight FASTBOOT by pressing volume down key and select it using the power button:
  8. Now open the “Android SDK Fastboot-ADB” folder. Make sure you have already copied the recovery .img file here.
  9. Launch a cmd window from within this folder (press Shift+Right-click on mouse) and type the command “fastboot flash recovery” followed by the name of the recovery image. For example, if you have downloaded the TWRP recovery image for the Verizon variant, type the following command line in the cmd window (you can replace the recover file name in Red with your own):fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-t6vzw.img
  10. Now hit the Enter key:
  11. Your favorite custom recovery will be installed to your HTC One Max within moments.
  12. Finally, go to REBOOT BOOTLOADER option and select it.
  13. Scroll to RECOVERY option and select it. You should now be taken to CWM or TWRP recovery interface.
  14. Now open “install zip from sdcard” (CWM) or “Install” (TWRP) option depending on your recovery.
  15. Navigate to the SuperUser.zip file and select it.
  16. Confirm the installation when prompted and let it be installed.
  17. When SuperUser is flashed, go to REBOOT option and select it.
Your HTC One Max will now reboot and it will have root access and a custom recovery. Now you can install all apps that require root access on an Android device and since you have CWM/TWRP too, you will also be able to flash custom mods and ROMs on your phone. Enjoy!
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Saturday, August 23, 2014

How To Guide Install XXUEMKA Android 4 3 JB Firmware on Galaxy Note 2 N7100

Samsung launches Android 4.3 Jelly Bean XXUEMKA official firmware update for the Galaxy Note GT - N7100 2 . The firmware update is launched in various countries including Pakistan , Morocco , United Arab Emirates , Nigeria , Taiwan , Tunisia , Iraq , Afghanistan , Libya and South Africa , and also can be downloaded for manual updates . You can also update your device firmware via Kies or OTA update . Because of this smart phone is equipped with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean out of the box , this new firmware update will improve your smartphone to a better OS is Android 4.3 Jelly Bean . Continue reading this guide to find out how to get an official stock Android 4.3 Jelly Bean N7100XXUEMKA firmware running on Galaxy Note GT - N7100 2 . Almost all the possible ways to update your device firmware to this discussion here . One thing should be noted that the official firmware flashing or install kernel then restore root access you will fail , in short it will unroot it .

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean N7100XXUEMKA stock firmware available in both OTA and Kies update. However, if you can not get it from there then you can always blink N7100XXUEMKA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware on Galaxy Note GT-N7100 manual 2. We will discuss all the ways available updates. You should always try OTA or Kies method first and when the second method does not work then just try flashing manually.

Warning: This tutorial is only for Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.

Pre Requisites:

Though official firmware restore all existing data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation such as bootloop fix.

1. Backup your device data.

2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.

3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 in your PC.Download USB Drivers

4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100.

  • How To Update Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 via OTA
  • First of all make sure you have stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or data network) on your device.
  • Now, go to Android app drawer and then select Settings.
  • Then locate About Device and tap on it.
  • Next select Software update from About device screen.
  • Then tap on Update option.
  • You should see an update, press OK to download and install. (Remember, download using 3G or network data will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
  • Soon your device will reboot to complete the installation process.

If you see “The latest update have already been installed” massage while checking update then your device yet to receive an OTA update. Check back within few days or jump to next procedure.
How To Update Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 via Kies

  1. Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
  2. Now download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
  3. Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.
  4. Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.
  5. You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home screen.
  6. Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
  7. Follow on screen instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.


Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.


[Note: You can install any firmware listed below despite availability in other countries, except those which comes with carrier name.]
N7100XXUEMKA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware Downloads






United Arab Emirates: N7100XXUEMKA_N7100OJVEMK3_LYS.zip




















[Please Note: After flashing this firmware you will lost any installed custom ROM including CM10.2, AOKP, Avatar,Beanstalk, Omni ROM, Slim ROM, Pac-Man, Paranoid Android, LiquidSmooth or Carbon.

How To Install N7100XXUEMKA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean On Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 Manually

  1. Download Odin v3.09.
  2. Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
  3. Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
  4. Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
  5. Now, put the Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home &Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
  6. Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
  7. Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
  8. Click the AP Button, and select that .tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.
  9. In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
  10. Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
  11. Once flashing completed, your Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.


Congrats! You just updated your Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. Go to Settings > About device to verify this firmware update.
Fix Boot Loop Issue On Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100

If Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 stuck at booting animation for more than 10 minutes after Step 11 then follow below instructions:
Go to recovery mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.
Now perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option.
Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

That’s it! Let us know about your latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean experience.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

How To Install Android 4 4 Kitkat In Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300

Warnings:
zelow are some warning statements that you must be knowing before preparing to Root or Install Custom Rom in your Samsung Galaxy S3 Android Smartphone:

  • Rooting/Installing Custom ROM is not an authorized process hence you’ll be losing all your warranty benefits over your Samsung Galaxy S3 after Rooting/Installing it. 
  • There are certain risks of damaging your Android Smartphone while Rooting/Installing Custom ROM in it. Hence, it is recommended that you proceed at your own risk and we are not to be held responsible even if your Smartphone gets damaged during or after completing the Rooting/Custom ROM installation process. 
  • You might not receive any future official software or firmware updates after rooting and installing Custom ROM in your Samsung Galaxy S3
Before You Begin:
  • You need a Windows based PC or Laptop. 
  • Root & Install Custom Recovery in your Samsung Galaxy S3.(Links are given in Some Important Articles section above) 
  • Download Samsung USB Drivers and connect your device with PC for complete the installation. 
SAMSUNG:
  1. Download Samsung USB Drivers or Download Samsung Kies (Contains Drivers).
  • Enable USB Debugging in your Samsung Galaxy S3.Click Here if you don’t know how to enable. 
  • Your device must be charged 50% minimum. 
  • Make backup of device data for safety.
Download Required Files:

    How To Update Samsung Galaxy S3:

    Follow all the instruction given above for safe installation.
    Now connect you device to PC with USB cable.
    Move or Copy both downloaded files on your external sdcard.
    Now switch off your device and boot into recovery mode.To do this, Press and Hold Volume Up + Home and Power buttons.
    Once youre in Recovery Mode, Select wipe data/factory reset, followed by wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache from advanced.
    Now go back to the main menu of Recovery Mode and select “install zip from SD card”.
    Select and Install custom rom zip file and then GApps package.
    After successful installation, go back to main menu of Recovery Mode and select reboot system now.
    First boot can take upto 5 minutes
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    Sunday, August 10, 2014

    How to install a Custom ROM

    How to install a Custom ROM

    The main feature which distinguishes Android from all other operating system is the ability to tweak and customize the OS as per your liking.

    If you are good at Linux commands and Java you can do this yourselves or you can install a Custom ROM prepared by other developers.

    Before I start this, I would like to elaborate on what a Custom ROM or a ROM means. ROM in computer terms is Read Only Memory. It is specifically designed to be only accessible for reading and is not accessible to users for modifications. But in Android you can get access to this partition and make any changes you want to make.

    For all practical purposes, a ROM is your Operating System or OS.

    Now that it is out of the way, lets start.

    Requirements:

    For installing any custom ROM you will need to root your phone and have ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery installed.
    A recovery is a partition on your internal memory which is used to install Software Upgrades or act as a last line of defense against a bricked device.
    For Rooting and Installing CWM you will have to follow the procedures mentioned here. Once you have that you can come back here.

    How to:

    Okay now that you have CWM recovery and root.

    Go  here and search for a Custom ROM you like. Keep in mind that read the first post of the thread very carefully. It will have all the features of that ROM in detail. Download the ROM from that thread.

    Once you have downloaded the ROM, follow these steps:


    1. Put the ROM in the root directory of your Internal/External SDcard
    2. Reboot into recovery: Press and Hold Power+Home+Volume Up buttons together and release it only when you see the recovery menu come up.
    • Now, Choose Wipe data.Factory Reset from here
    • Then, Wipe Cache
    • and, goto Advanced and choose Wipe Dalvik Cache

         3.  You are now ready to Flash your Custom Rom


    • Choose, Install From Sdcard option in the Main Menu of the Recovery
    • Choose the ROM which you had earlier put on your SDcard
    • It will ask you whether you want to install or not, navigate to "Yes" and choose it.


    Voila, You ROM will be installed, now Reboot.

    Your Custom ROM is ready to be used. 

    Enjoy the Android Goodness!!



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    Saturday, August 9, 2014

    Root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4 2 2 Jelly Bean Cofface CWM Recovery Install Guide Included

    Galaxy S4 I9500 has been launched and now you can learn how to successfully root its stock Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware using this guide.  Read this entire post and you should be able to apply all changes successfully without bricking the device.
    This is a guide for advanced Android users and you shouldn’t attempt to use in case you don’t know what you’re doing. Rooting your device should be easy in theory, but if you don’t know what a custom Recovery is and how to use ODIN, then it would be best not to try to apply any changes to your phone.
    Rooting your device is easy and after applying these changes you will be able to flash new custom ROMs and other customization files that will enhance your overall experience of Jelly Bean operating system for your Galaxy S4. In order to successfully flash all the required files you should first read the guidelines below:
    • use this guide only with the Samsung Galaxy S4 model number I9500. This is the Exynos 5 Octa variant. Don’t try to root any other Android device with this tutorial, as you will end up bricking it.
    • this guide shouldn’t wipe any files from your device, but you should still create backups of some of your most important files.
    • it has to be running the stock Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware.
    • before rooting the phone you will need to flash the CWM Recovery by Cofface. Without this you cannot root the phone.
    • enable USB Debugging from the Android Developer Options menu. In case the Developer Options menu is not shown in Settings, you will have to open the ‘About device’ menu and tap 7 times on the ‘Build Number’ section, as that will enable the development options for your Galaxy S4.
    • make sure that you have the Samsung USB drivers installed on your PC, as without these you cannot connect the phone with your PC. If your PC doesn’t have them installed, then you can try to download them from here.
    • disable the Samsung KIES software from running on your PC before starting the installation.
    • disable all running antivirus applications.
    • make sure that there is enough battery power left, so that your phone won’t switch off in the middle of the updating process.
    • use this tutorial only if you’re an advanced Android user.
    • don’t blame us in case you brick your phone or you lose any important data in the process.
    These were all the preparation tips you had to go over before getting to the tutorial. If you cannot complete the root, then you should ask for extra help in comments.
    Now, you’ll learn how to flash the CWM Recovery image first. After you install this custom recovery on your phone, move on to the next part of this post to learn how to root the smartphone.
    This custom Recovery by Cofface contains both the recovery image and the Root file for your device. It is based on ClockworkMod – CWM Recovery and you should be able to complete the tutorial in under 5 minutes with success.

    How to flash Cofface’s CWM Recovery for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 with ODIN:

    1. Download the Cofface CWM Recovery and Root file from HERE. Save the file on your PC.
    2. Extract the contents of the zip, put them in a folder and place it on your computer’s desktop screen.
    3. Download Odin 3.07 from HERE. Save it on PC and extract the contents to a single folder.
    4. Power off your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 device completely.
    5. Boot it into Download Mode like this:
      > Plug the USB cable into PC.
      > Press and hold Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. Don’t release them.
      > While your keeping the buttons pressed, plug in the USB data cable to your phone.
      > Release the buttons when the Download Mode loads and you see a yellow triangle screen.
    6. Next, launch the ODIN 3.07 executable on your computer.
    7. ODIN will detect the phone and it confirm this by displaying the ‘Added!!’ message. Get to the next step now. NOTE: If the ‘added!!’ message doesn’t show up, then you will have to try and change the USB ports on your PC or re-install the Samsung USB drivers, which means that you will have to restart the tutorial from step 1.
    8. Click the ‘PDA’ ODIN button now.
    9. Browse your PC for the “cofface_samsungI9500_recovery_en_0503.tar” file, the one extracted in step 2. Load it into ODIN. Don’t change any default settings and make sure that the ‘Re-partition’ option is disabled.
    10. Press START when you’re ready to flash the new custom Recovery for your Galaxy S4.
    11. After the Cofface CWM Recovery image is installed the smartphone will restart.
    12. Disconnect the phone from PC when you see the Samsung Galaxy S4 boot animation.
    13. Wait for it to boot into normal mode and after that Power it off completely.
    Now you’ll learn how to use Cofface CWM Recovery to apply root for your phone.

    How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S4 using Cofface’s CWM Recovery:

    1. Since your device is powered off, you can boot into CWM Recovery mode like this: press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power buttons simultaneously.
    2. Release the buttons when the CWM Recovery mode appears and don’t select any options.
    3. Select the ‘root your phone’ option.
    4. You will now see two methods that you can choose from. Select any of them and wait for the CWM Recovery image to be installed.
    5. Return to the first screen of CWM Recovery mode when you’re told that the installation has been completed.
    6. Select ‘reboot system now’ and wait until the device powers into normal mode.
    7. Now, since the phone has loaded the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean home screen, open the App Drawer.
    8. Check to see if the SuperUser app is listed. If it is, the root has been completed successfully and you’re done with this tutorial.
    IMPORTANT NOTE: Don’t update the SuperUser / SU binaries after applying root.
    These were all the steps that you had to take in order to apply root for your Samsung Galaxy S4 model number I9500. In case you cannot complete the tutorials, then you should ask for more help in comments. Make sure to leave a detailed comment telling us exactly which steps you took and where you got stuck while trying to apply root.
    Now that your Samsung Galaxy S4 is rooted, you can start searching for custom ROMs such as CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, AOKP or any other titles based on these.
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