[Q] New Phone/Root? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hi, I just switched from Sprint GS3 to T-Mobile GS4.
I was rooted on the GS3 using MOAR. My new GS4 has not yet received the 4.3 update. Should I go ahead and root now or wait until it receives the update.?
Also what are the most popular ROM's available?
Thanks, Randy

Do not accept the update. 4.3 has an evil Knox ridden bootloader.
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Root with chain fire autoroot.
Then update to the mk2 modem this way, but not the boot loader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
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Wicked 9.1. Infamous. Cyanogen:
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Android_Monsters said:
Wicked 9.1. Infamous. Cyanogen:
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That's the one I was thinking about.
I haven't accepted the 4.3 update because of the Knox. I went through this with the Sprint GS3.
I'm assuming I Odin the Twrp recovery and do the standard re-boot in download mode to flash the new ROM?
I'm in Hawaii so I'm still awake
Thanks everyone

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Do not accept the update. 4.3 has an evil Knox ridden bootloader.
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Root with chain fire autoroot.
Then update to the mk2 modem this way, but not the boot loader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
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Can I just ODIN the TWRP recovery? I'm more familiar with that method.

I lived in Hawaii before. Aloha. This is the way I would do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
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Android_Monsters said:
I lived in Hawaii before. Aloha. This is the way I would do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
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Thanks for the help. All done with the root, used goo manager to flash TWRP, doing a backup and will then flash a ROM
Piece of cake

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Rooting question

What is the best way to root without loosing information and everything being wiped? As well as tripping knox?
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tongueman87 said:
What is the best way to root without loosing information and everything being wiped? As well as tripping knox?
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Root dela Vega will not trip the Knox...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484223
What is the process for unlocking the bootloader to flash custom recoveries for this phone?
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The Tmobile version does not have a locked bootloader. Root, flash TWRP with Odin or the Recovery Tools app, flash new rom. Root only won't trip Knox but flashing TWRP and a rom will
Thank you guys some people said rooting would trip it
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Has anybody used the kingo app? Saw it on YouTube. Sorry still can't post a link.
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Sorry posted to quickly, anyway kingo is supposed to be a way to one click root various devices including the note 3
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Does root De la Vega wipe your phone?
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I used Kingo and it worked great. No Knox being tripped
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And it kept data preserved
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My Knox counter is already tripped but out of curiosity where did you find that Kingo app?
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My Knox counter is already tripped but out of curiosity where did you find that Kingo app?
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add ( .com ) to the end of your sentence, and ye shall find,,:good:
I found it on YouTube just search "kingo android root" the man that uploaded it is "wwjoshdew"
Sorry could not post links
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DataHawg said:
My Knox counter is already tripped but out of curiosity where did you find that Kingo app?
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www.kingoapp.com
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Broken Sound After Flashing Modem

So after I flashed the MK2 modem, I lost my sound completely. No sound would come out from the speakers nor could I call anyone. I need help.
Have you tried to flash back to the older modems?
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They're located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282342
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android_monsters said:
have you tried to flash back to the older modems?
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they're located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282342
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oh man thank you!
shiamatsu said:
So after I flashed the MK2 modem, I lost my sound completely. No sound would come out from the speakers nor could I call anyone. I need help.
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Is a known issue only works if you have the bootloader just revert back to MDL modem and u'll be fine same thing happened to me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544503
It's working, now. Just follow these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
Working for me. I've texted and made/received calls by now.
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Android_Monsters said:
It's working, now. Just follow these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
Working for me. I've texted and made/received calls by now.
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I know your running cm, but any chance if you know if you are able to run international 4.3 TW roms without data disconnect when the screen is off?
Does not work for me.

Down Grade 4.3 to 4.1.2 Bell Help

Is it possible to down grade Bell 4.3 to 4.1.2 and it to be totally stock. I have tried to Reflash several different fiels to downgrade but it won't do it. Is it possible to do or am I stuck with 4.3
You are stuck until the devs give us a way back. ..
The entire package can be downgraded.... But the bootloader can't..... Yet....g
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Stuck as am I with rogers.
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How do I check what boot loader I am on. I gave been flashing back and forth with no issues
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I believe u can just enter download mode ansd on the top left itll say bootloader model counter etc.
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Flashing is no problem...as we can flash any rom....kernel etc.
The trouble is the bootloader...and it's Knox enabled partition...
Once a flag is set...this partition is re-written and an efuse is blown...
The flag removes the ability to downgrade the bootloader ...as it now protects itself and the changes it made...
A real kick in the berries for us...and a huge bonus for Sammy...
So if your bootloader is flagged...the warranty is toast...
Until a really smart group of developers can figure out a fix...we can never revert to stock again....g
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With that said about the partition. Can we not just re-partition with odin?
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jester12345 said:
With that said about the partition. Can we not just re-partition with odin?
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No...
These changes are well below the standard PIT partition structure ....and are likely hard bound on the EMMC...
I've never seen such a malicious piece of code before...
It resists every known attempt to access the bootloader...
I'm working with a developer today in hopes that a bootloader downgrade patch will work...but I'm not gonna count my chickens just yet..
The corporate clowns at Sammy deserve a **** sandwich for this obvious attack on our right to choose Knox or not...
I was never given the chance to "not" take Knox for my device...and they provided no warning about the outcome if the OTA was taken...
Shame on them....g
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I wish u luck. And wish I could be more help.
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Please let us know
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wait wait so this means once we (rogers / bell) are on 4.3 we cannot downgrade to 4.1 to unlock?
anonapersons said:
wait wait so this means once we (rogers / bell) are on 4.3 we cannot downgrade to 4.1 to unlock?
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So far
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anonapersons said:
wait wait so this means once we (rogers / bell) are on 4.3 we cannot downgrade to 4.1 to unlock?
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Seems to be no way to change bootloader
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jester12345 said:
So far
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Seems to be no way to change bootloader
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ahhh thanks! i just came from ios and not this nightmare again =/
Ya this is new to android just recently. Ugh
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say i have a bell or rogers i317m and its on 4.3, all i want is to enable to aws frequency for wind mobile, would i still need to downgrade to 4.1 to do that? im not sure if the aws enabling thing requires 4.1, just the unlock?
Im running the MJ4 leak from a few weeks back. Works fine. for those wondering why air command and all those goodies weren't included, you have to buy the note 3 to get them. Good thing our devs ported them. BTW the MJ4 leak is completely downgradeable to 4.1.1 LJ2
How can I flah a bootloader for my i317m from an att bootloader. If I do that and it dont show my knox I can send my phone in and they will cover a repair. I did that with my infuse by accident and dint remember how
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[Q] [Help] I want to flash stock Galaxy S4 Rom without unroot.

I am new to this so can someone please post a link or give some help regarding this. I used the Cyanogen mod installer and now i am rooted but i want to flash back to the galaxy s4 stock rom......i miss my gestures and air view.
This thread has the stock image and explains the basics: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441229
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Android_Monsters said:
This thread has the stock image and explains the basics: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441229
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The odin back to stock method gets rid of root i think.
Re-rooting isn't that hard, though. Are you on 4.2 or 4.3 bootloader?
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In the android development section there are stock rooted ROMs.
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Rooting 4.3.3?

Has anyone found a way to root 4.3.3 for the AT&T Galaxy S3? I see there is a way for the Verizon model but can't find anything for AT&T...
It's 4.3, not 4.3.3. Look in the General Section.
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CF-Auto-Root worked for me.
Do you have any warranty on your phone? If you do, rooting may trip the knox counter and void the warranty.
rev3la7ion said:
Has anyone found a way to root 4.3.3 for the AT&T Galaxy S3? I see there is a way for the Verizon model but can't find anything for AT&T...
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We get it. You are very helpful
Cf-autoroot will root your phone but Knox will disable the installing of supersu. So just download it from market and open it. This will prompt you to disable Knox and then you will be rooted
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shortydoggg said:
It's 4.3, not 4.3.3. Look in the General Section.
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Sorry meant to quote that guy
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