Root XXUEMKE Android 4.3 on Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 Firmware [Tutorial]

The latest software update XXUEMKE Android 4.3 can be rooted on Galaxy S4 LTE 19505 now. The latest firmware can now be downloaded for manual installation. You can find a complete tutorial below with detailed steps and the required files you'll need to root your Galaxy S4 LTE.

Please be aware of the risks involved of rooting your device, especially losing your warranty. However, when you root your device, you would be able to tweak your phone in anyway you want, or install custom ROMs on it with the CF-Auto-Root. Be sure to backup all your data before you try rooting the device. Rooting allows the user to install root apps on the phone like Titanium Backup.

**Disclaimer: All firmwares and custom ROMs in this tutorial belong to its respective developers/owners. We are not responsible if you brick or damage your device.

How to root Android 4.3 on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE using ODIN:

This tutorial is for Galaxy S4 GT-19505 (Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core CPU with LTE) only, and will not work with Exynos 5 GTA-19500.

Be sure your Galaxy S4 LTE 19505 is on Android 4.3 XXUEMKE Jelly Bean. You also need to connect your Android device with the computer so make sure you have the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 installed properly. If not, you can Download Samsung Galaxy S4 USB drivers here. Back up your data. If you have issues connecting your Android device to a computer, you can enable USB debugging mode. Your Android phone must be charged up to 80% so it won't turn off while installing, which can brick or damage your phone. It is also not recommended to do this on a carrier locked phone.

Step 1: Download CF-Auto-Root Android 4.3 Package for Samsung Galaxy S4 to your computer and extract the zip file.

Step 2: Download ODIN v1.85 to help you to root Android 4.3 on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505

Step 3: Switch off the phone. Go to download mode by pressing and holding the volume down and Home buttons simultaneously. Press the power button until the android robot and a triangle appear. Press power to confirm enter into Download Mode.

Step 4: Open ODIN on your PC. Connect the S4 to your PC while the phone is in Download mode.

Step 5: If the phone connects successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will become yellow with the COM port number. Wait it out.

Step 6: Select the file you have to install/flash on your phone, found in the extracted file on Step 1. Click on 'PDA' and select the file 'CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip'.

Step 6: In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options

Step 7: Click the Stat button in ODIN, Installation will begin and would take a few minutes to finish.

Step 8: Once the installation completes, the phone will automatically reboot into Recovery mode and install the root files/packages. Your ID:COM box will turn green.

Step 9: When you see the Home screen, unplug the phone from the PC. If the device doesn't reboot automatically and root, start from Step 1 again.

By: Abhishek On 06:11

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Samsung’s Galaxy Gear Smartwatch Rooted

Besides Sony, Samsung is the first major Android manufacturer to take a stab at designing a smartwatch aimed to the mass market. Despite the enormous power and experience Samsung has, the Samsung Galaxy Gear has yet to make a lasting impression on the Android ecosystem. While it is certainly the most promising offering on the market currently, there seems to be plenty of room for improvement. The major complaints so far is that the the device is too limited in terms of functionality and doesn’t offer enough customization.
A major leap forward was the recent hack that allowed the device to run traditional Android applications, something that it cannot do out of the box. Now, the device has gained another important milestone in that it has been successfully rooted. While most of you know what this means, for those who don’t, this will mean that developers will now have root access, allowing for software modifications such as custom ROMs. Having a strong developer community behind a smartwatch isn’t something we’ve seen before so hopefully this advancement will lead to some unique functionality. It could also entice more users to try the device out if it means they will be able to surpass Samsung’s unique restrictions.
XDA user photonicgeek is the one credited with the root and goes into great detail in his thread on the XDA Developers Forums. Before you attempt the process, you need to make sure you have Samsung’s official drivers and the Cydia Impactor from Saurik. Beyond that the process is pretty straight forward, however, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may occur to your device during the process. There is always a risk involved when it comes to rooting so please do so at your own risk.
Once you have completed the process, your device will look exactly the same, just with root access enabled. You must then install SuperSU or Superuser, which is common practice on any device that has been rooted. If you are in fact interested on doing this or are interested in seeing what can be done with this new discovery, head over to the XDA thread to join in on the discovery.
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