Samsung rolled out the waterproof and dust proof version of the Galaxy S4 modeled as Galaxy S4 Active soon after the official release of the Galaxy S4. The device sports a full HD 5 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen display with 441 ppi, and is powered up with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 Quad Core CPU clocked at 1.9 Ghz, a RAM of 2 GB’s is placed under the hood. The main difference is in the camera, Galaxy S4 Active has got an 8 MP camera at the back while a 2. MP on the front while the original Galaxy S4 has a 13 MP camera at the back. Out of the box, Galaxy S4 Active runs on Android 4.2.2, and the device is expected to get Android 4.3 update soon.
So getting back to the topic, Are you a Galaxy S4 Active owner? and looking to root your device but finding it hard? Well, no worries anymore. In the following post i’ve explained the steps to root your device in so simple words, and it should be really easy to go with. But in case you are wondering what root access is and why do you need to root your device then here’s the answer for you.
Rooting your phone gives you complete access over all the data which is apparently locked by the manufacturers. This includes removal of the factory restrictions and making changes to the internal system and the operating system. Gaining the root access gives you the privileges to install various applications to enhance the performance of your device, allows you to remove the built-in applications/programs, helps you to upgrade the battery life of your device & install the apps which require the root access for the proper functionality and modify your device in so many other ways e.g using mods and custom roms. By installing custom recovery, you can flash custom roms in the phone easily. Custom recovery also let’s you backup your current rom and restore it in case of any mishap. There is a laundry list of things you can do after having your device rooted and installed the custom recovery, now once you’re rooted and have installed custom recovery, go ahead and enjoy it on your phone. Here’s our collection of 10 Best Root Apps.
Let’s move forward to the root process…
| Disclaimer: The methods involved in flashing custom roms and rooting your phone is highly custom and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is Samsung in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility. |
Before we go ahead, here are some pre-requisites that you need to follow:
Files you need to download:
How to Install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S4 Active:
How to Root your Galaxy S4 Active:
That’s All! We hope that the method worked well for you. In case you got any queries, feel free to stop by the comment box below. Thanks.
This post was last modified on October 13, 2018 2:53 am
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The Volume Down + Home + Power key doesn't work in S4 Active.
Instead, use this:
Restart your phone while holding the Volume Up button as the phone is booting. - For Recovery mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387980
@dimamedvedev:disqus thanks for letting us know. Post updated.
I spent like an hour searching & experimenting until the answer has been found ))
@dimamedvedev:disqus that saved time of alot of users as I updated the post as well :) btw did you use this guide to root your phone? if so can you please verify it?
Yes, root working fine, just following the instructions provided in this article, BUT - in my case, I haven't found the SuperSu app after installing the zip file in Recovery in my case, so I had to download it from Play Store.
@dimamedvedev:disqus You can install SuperSu easily from Play store once rooted using this guide :)
ok. you already did it, thanks for verifying :)
You're welcome!
Holly i spent too until found your post :D thanks alot weird with buttons that samsung changed the way thanks
Is anyone facing a USB connection problem?
I have the following error:
"Unknown usb device (Invalid device descriptor)"
Also,Samsung Kies Air doesn't work (stuck on 'connecting').
I was wondering if anyone else is facing this issues after root/CWM recovery..
Disable USB debugging if you have enabled it. or Try plugging in the USB cable on any other port. I don't think so that CWM or Root can cause damage to the Connection.
Yes it helped!
I think I tried it before on another PC, weird..
Well, thnx anyway! ))
Do I need 'USB debugging' for CWM/Download mode?
@dimamedvedev:disqus No you don't really need it, it is only required when you're facing connection problems in normal mode. Other wise keep it turned off.
Great, thnx again! ))
Am I supposed to install CWM first. Or do I root the device first?
If I am not mistaken I though I needed to Root the device before installing CWM Recovery.
Thanks.
@probablyraging:disqus you need to install cwm first, only then you will be able to flash SuperSu.zip.
Thanks Usama.
Also, Will these work on ANY Active with GT-i9295?
My devices details:
Model#: GT-I9295
Android Version: 4.2.2
BB Version: AMF7
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-957941
Will this work for me?
Thanks again.
Yes it will. And as your comment suggested, I've updated the drivers link. But unfortunately, you could not understand the guide properly.
It is already spoon fed, It couldn't be more explained. Any noob can flash using this guide. The recovery is fine, and is working for the people, no problem with that.
And I don't see any mistakes in it. Thanks for your comment but that is not supposed to be here.
and phone's sd card always means > Internal Storage. You need to first learn Android and then come to this stuff.
İ have some questions.
1 ) How to unroot my device ?
2 ) How to install stock rom if i mistake when installing CWM-Recovery ?
3 ) Can i update my device with my rootly device ?
Sorry for bad english. Thanks for services.
@boizzana:disqus You will simply flash stock firware to unroot it.
Again, a stock firmware flash will help you if it bricks your device.
and you can't update after rooting it via OTA updates, you will need to flash updates manually.
When I try to CWM recovery it says booting on top but then always goes blank screen. the phone still works perfectly, but i just cant get into CWM recovery mode to root my active. Ive installed odin and the CWM and that all worked perfectly, but i dont know why the installation part doesnt work.
Do you know what i might be doing wrong or something?
Hey! I tried this but when booting to recovery it just says "error" and original recovery is shown. According to Odin everything went well.
@disqus_uBMshbzyJ7:disqus flash stock firmware newly and then flash this recovery. Should work now.
Worked now. My problem was, that I unhook the usb-cable at the reset-phase. This time I kept the cable on while manually restarting to the recovery. Flashing stock with Odin it restarted automatically to recovery. Thanks a lot for the guide and help =)
@disqus_uBMshbzyJ7:disqus Great!
@disqus_kIptal9kA6:disqus please try flashing a stock firmware newly and then flash this recovery, let me know if works or not. Otherwise I'll find another working recovery.
How can i find stock rom ?
@boizzana:disqus https://techbeasts.com/2013/10/12/how-to-install-stock-firmware-on-samsung-android-smartphones/ use this guide
Downloaded all files. Connected my device to pc with download mode. Odin is ready, box is light blue. Clicking PDA button and trying to select CWM-Recovery-gt-i9295_v1-2.tar.md5.zip file but i cant see this file. What can i do ? Thanks
@boizzana:disqus are you still stuck with it or already resolved?
If not then please follow the instructions carefully. Everything is explained so very well above.
İ rooted my device and installed cwm. Thank you so much bro. God bless you
Okay i fix that problem. İ forgot extract file ^^ Thank you so much bro. Good lucks. God bless you.