HOW TO ROOT SAMSUNG S4 (I9500)
Note - I am not responsible for any damage , brick , etc to your device - it is only for person who have done this earlier and who are curious to play with their phone. Rooting voids WARRANTY but U can always Unroot.....
So , those who want to root their device , go ahead and enjoy.....
Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. If your device is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !!!
Step 1:
Switch off your Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500) and press Volume Down, Center Home, and Power button together for about 5 seconds.Step 2:
When you see the warning screen, let go of all buttons then hit the Volume Up button to enter ODIN Download mode.Step 3:
Connect a micro-USB cable from your Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500) to your computer.Step 4:
Next, download CWM recovery for your Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500).Also download ODIN, Samsung USB Drivers, and SuperSU Zip files.
Step 5:
Unzip ODIN and run the odin3 v3.09.exe file by double-clicking on it.Now double-click on the Samsung USB drivers .EXE file you downloaded and install drivers.
Now unplug/re-plug the micro-USB cable to your phone. You should see ID:COM detect your Device.
Step 6:
Now, click AP & (choose downloaded PDA file) or browse to the CWM recovery you downloaded for your Galaxy S4. (It’s a file ending in .tar)Now Hit Start to begin Flash CWM Recovery to your phone.
If you see “PASS!” that means everything went successfully..
Step 7:
Now, after your phone reboots, copy the SuperSU zip file to anywhere on your Samsung Galaxy S4.Step 8:
Switch off your Samsung Galaxy S4 then press Volume Up, Center Home, and Power buttons together.Step 9:
When you see the Samsung logo, keep holding down Volume Up and Center Home buttons but let go of the Power button.Step 10:
Once in CWM Recovery, choose “install zip from sdcard” and hit the "Power button".Step 11:
Choose “0/” directory and hit the "Power button".Step 12:
Browse and find the SuperSU zip file you copied and hit the "Power button".Step 13:
Choose “Yes” and hit the "Power button".Step 14:
This will install su binaries and SuperSU superuser app on your phone. This essentially “roots” your Galaxy S4.Step 15:
Now go back to main menu and choose “reboot system now”, then hit "Power button". Your Samsung Galaxy S4 will reboot.Step 16:
Once rebooted, you should find SuperSU app in your app drawer.Step 17:
Run the SuperSU app once and update the binaries.Step 18:
You can verify you have full root by downloading and opening rooted app like Titanium Backup app.You should see a Superuser request window pop-up!
Done
Congratulations, you have fully rooted your Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500)!Report if any problem or u need any help.....