How to root Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9500/i9505) for Free
Since it’s release, the Samsung Galaxy S4 was has attracted the attention of thousand as predicted. One of the most impressive things about the phone is the fact the size hasn’t changed from its predecessor – the Galaxy S4 comes in at 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches), meaning there’s no extra heft to try to work with in your palm.
Holding this phone in your hand, which is designed to simplify everyday tasks, S4 is all beauty and perfection. But, did you know that you could turn it into the one and only device just for yourself by getting root permissions, installing custom ROMs, customizing your interface and all?
Now root your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505 following the guide below.
Preparing to root your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505:
- Download Android Root and install it on your computer.
- Make sure your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505 is powered on and has at least 50% battery level
1. Double-click the desktop icon to launch Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505 Android Rooting software.
You will then see the see the initial phone ‘not connected’ screen.
2. Next, connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505 to the computer via the USB cable.
If this is the first time you’ve connected your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505 to your PC then you will have to wait till the USB drivers are installed before the Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505 Rooting software will detect the phone (the original USB cable is recommended).
3. Next, enable USB debugging mode on your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505.
If you have already done this, skip this step and move on. If not, please follow the instructions as shown on the software interface according to your Android version. The video below may be able to help you enable debugging mode on your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505.
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4. Note: Read the notifications carefully before proceeding.
There are many advantages and dis-advantages to rooting your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505. Please ensure that you know what your are doing and only continue after you’ve read the notifications and aware if the inadvertent consequences.
5. Click ROOT to start the rooting process when you are ready.
It will take 3 to 5 minutes to complete the phone rooting process. Once you’ve started it, do not move, touch, unplug USB cable or perform any operation on your phone!
6. ROOT Succeeded! Click Finish and wait for reboot.
Your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500/i9505 is now successfully rooted and you need to click Finish to reboot it in order for the changes to take full effect.
Do not touch, move or unplug it until it reboots. Check your device and you’ll find a SuperSU icon, which is the mark of a successful ROOT.
Do not touch, move or unplug it until it reboots. Check your device and you’ll find a SuperSU icon, which is the mark of a successful ROOT.