Err… Can’t wait for CF-Auto-Root anymore. Luckily, that’s not the only way to root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500. Yes, you can use other method to root Galaxy S4 I9500 like installing custom kernel. Most of the custom kernel will provide auto root function too. And Adam Kernel is one of the custom kernels that can do the trick. Really can’t survive without root access in Android world. Lot of tasks cannot be done without root access. Therefore, it’s time to root Galaxy S4 now.
Prerequisites
- Odin3
- Custom Kernel with auto root feature
Note – Custom kernel that developed for I9500 can be only used on I9500 model. Don’t ever try it on I9505 model.
Step by Step Guide
- Bring up Settings.
- Go to More tab.
- Click on About device.
- Find out your Galaxy S4 Model number. Make sure that it’s GT-I9500.
- Then power off your phone.
- Press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power buttons at the same time.
- Press Volume Up button when warning prompt.
- Odin download mode will be loaded.
- Connect USB cable to your Galaxy S4.
- At PC, bring up Odin3.
- Click on PDA.
- Select the custom kernel .tar file.
- Click Start then.
- Remove USB cable from Galaxy S4 when you see green RESET! then Removed!! at Odin3.
- After Android OS loaded, you should see SuperSU application installed.
- And custom kernel should be installed.
- That’s it.
Enjoy root access on your Samsung Galaxy S4.
Download Odin3 v3.07 here.
Download Adam Kernel for Samsung Galaxy S4 here.
By the way, do you want CWM? Check this out – How to install CWM on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500? (Video)
great video. anyway i want to ask.
1) if i update the firmware, can i still use the same method to root the s4?
2) do i need to update the supersu app(if ask)?
3) how to update firmware?(through ota, samsung kies?)
tq for replying
1. Not sure on future firmware. But no worry, new method will come out if this one cannot.
2. No.
3. Both also can.
Hi
This root method doesn’t install recovery right?
So we can’t install custom rom?
No, need to install CWM manually.
Yes after installed CWM.
hi jayce,
may i know how to install CWM? where can find it?
sry m noob here…
https://www.jayceooi.com/2013/05/18/how-to-install-cwm-on-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500/
why i cant download Custom Kernel with auto root feature as yours on the video
What is the error message when download?
@Jayce Ooi bro, i installed kies on my pc,, i m using win 7 32 bit,, when i try to connect usb in my pc to install adam kernel via odin,,, it says Samsung Mobile USB CDC Composite Device Failed. Driver issue :/ but i can transfer musics via data cable on kies software. any help bro ?
the phone connects to odin in normal mode but when i put it in downloading mode it says Samsung Mobile USB CDC Composite Device Failed 🙁
Try on other PC see.
if i install adam kernel or wanam lite rom will i still be able to use samsung s features(s view smart pause ect)?
No issue with Adam Kernel here.
Jayce! what about GT-1905 is that ok?
where can i find the custom kernel?
Use CF-Auto-Root. Installation process is the same.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2013/05/16/download-cf-auto-root-for-galaxy-s4/
allright thanks man
odin stops and then it said firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again?.. is this bad? what should i do?
Yes, it’s bad. What had you installed? Install the correct CF-Auto-Root version again.
ive installed the correct CF and then i followed that instructions when i run odin i putthe cf into pda then start it.. and then when its running suddenly odin stops and then this happen
why is it that in odin ID:com is not yellow.. its blue it’s now turning yellow.. im getting worried 🙁
Hmm… It should work. Try to consult Chainfire at XDA Forum then.
yeah i saw ur video.. i just followed it thats all. or just maybe i download lack mb of files
im sorry my mistake ive download it lack of file thats why odin crash.. our internet connection is slow today.. it is really my bad… it works!! thank u 🙂
after rooting can i update the phone’s firmware via kies? and will i lose root status after the firmware update?
Custom kernel does not support Kies. CF-Auto-Root does. Yes, root access will be removed after firmware upgrade.
so if i root using CF-Auto-Root I can still get updates from KIES? so CF-Auto-Root only gives root privilege to the phone and everything else will remain stock?
Yes, bibon27.
awesome method for root the galaxy s4 . thanks . i’m brazilian and here this method worked perfect.
You are most welcome, Vitor.
Obrigado (thanks)
Jayce can i root my s4 [ I9500 ] using CF-Auto Root after upgrading to 4.3 or Chainfire need to update it ??
I9500 already have Android 4.3 firmware officially?
Yes,but only in Russia..I got the news from Sammobile and they got the firmware..its 1450 – 1500MB in size…
Oh, did not try it yet. Not so sure. Seem like India has it too. 🙂
Wow..!! you are right bro..thanks for informing that India has it…I’m from India.I last checked yesterday but till then only Russia version was available..Thanks again….
You are most welcome, Souvik. 🙂
Please help !!! i have flash Perseus Kernel in Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500 OS-5.0.1 lollipop) from odin, flashing was done but when phone restart ti stuck in boot loop of Samsung.
Now how to solve this problem plz help…
Try restore to previous CWM backup.
did this kernel works with 5.0.1 lollipop on Galaxy S4 I9500 ???
You need to check with kernel developer. I did not try it on Lollipop.