How to Root a Galaxy S4

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Rooting your Samsung Galaxy S4 will give you full administrative rights to your device, as well as the ability to install custom software. You can root your Galaxy S4 by enabling your phone’s developer’s menu and using Motochopper software to complete the rooting process.

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    Rooting your device may result in potential data loss.
    • Save contacts to your SIM card or to Google’s servers, and verify that all photos and media are saved to a cloud storage application or to your phone’s micro-SD card.
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    Navigate to the XDA Developers website on your computer at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40747604#post40747604 .
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    Motochopper is the software program that will help you with rooting your Galaxy S4.
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    A window with all Motochopper files and folders will display on-screen.
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    Scroll down to “Build Number,” and tap the option repeatedly or at least seven times until the message, “You are now a developer” displays on-screen.
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    If using a Mac, open the Terminal application and type the following commands on separate lines:
    • cd desktop
    • cd motochopper
    • ./run.sh
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    The device will now enter the rooting process.
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    The process may take up to several minutes to complete.
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    Your Galaxy S4 will reboot. [1]
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    Your Galaxy S4 will now be officially rooted.
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      Warnings

      • In most cases, rooting your Samsung Galaxy S4 will void the warranty on your device. Keep in mind that rooting your device could potentially result in non-reversible damage that the manufacturer will not be able to help you resolve.
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      1. ↑ http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s4/

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