Root [International] I have no OS installed, only TWRP.

[MrChawk]

Hey guys, i'm new to AndroidForum. I've had a Galaxy S4 for a year or so now, decided to root it today. Came across a few techniques but none seemed to work. So after that I used the TWRP wiping option to clear my phone = deleted the OS? This ended in my phone getting stuck at the 'Samsung logo' screen. i'm still able to access TWRP menu but that's all. I'd like to go back to stock android, what are my options?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Podivin]

It seems to me that if you have TWRP installed then you have indeed been successful in rooting your phone.
Yes, a full wipe in TWRP removes any trace of the operating system, rendering the phone useless.
At this point you need to find a ROM to install that is compatible with your phone. Note that not all S4 ROMs will be compatible due to the many iterations of the device. Make sure the ROM you use is for your specific device and carrier.
Once you find a ROM, copy it to your phone and use the 'Install' option of TWRP to install the ROM to your phone.

 

[jj14x]

How did you try to root your phone? What steps did you take?
What version/variant/model of the S4 do you have? Assuming you have the international version (based on your profile location), you may benefit from reading this thread.

Please verify the model# before you proceed

 

[MrChawk]

How did you try to root your phone? What steps did you take?
What version/variant/model of the S4 do you have? Assuming you have the international version (based on your profile location), you may benefit from reading this thread.

Please verify the model# before you proceed

Hello, i tried rooting my phone with MotoChopper initially. Went through all the steps through a guide on Youtube, worked fine but when i opened the Superuser app there would be an issue with the binary. I'd use a root checker and it said i wasn't rooted. Then i used another rooting method seen through tutorial which pretty much just made me copy the superuser apk on my phone then install through TWRP.

I have the GT-i9505 version. Thanks.

 

[MrChawk]

It seems to me that if you have TWRP installed then you have indeed been successful in rooting your phone.
Yes, a full wipe in TWRP removes any trace of the operating system, rendering the phone useless.
At this point you need to find a ROM to install that is compatible with your phone. Note that not all S4 ROMs will be compatible due to the many iterations of the device. Make sure the ROM you use is for your specific device and carrier.
Once you find a ROM, copy it to your phone and use the 'Install' option of TWRP to install the ROM to your phone.

Thank you very much that's extremely helpful. Do you have any suggestions on a solid S4 ROM and where to find one?

 

[allanlaw]

The source of all knowledge:

http://androidforums.com/international-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/732797-rooting-galaxy-s4-dummies-guide.html#post5921954

 

[MrChawk]

The source of all knowledge:

http://androidforums.com/international-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/732797-rooting-galaxy-s4-dummies-guide.html#post5921954

Great guide, but one more question...

I've downloaded the stock firmware for my phone from sammobile.. my downloaded file came as a zip file, now when i try and unzip the interior tar.md5. file is comes up with errors. thoughts?

 

[Hawker]

Great guide, but one more question...

I've downloaded the stock firmware for my phone from sammobile.. my downloaded file came as a zip file, now when i try and unzip the interior tar.md5. file is comes up with errors. thoughts?

Kelly Brook naked, covered in butter, continuously slapping her cleavage with a wet trout.
Well you did ask!

As for your problem, the actual error you're getting might come in handy here, but it sounds like a bad download to me. And also, use 7Zip

 

[MrChawk]

Kelly Brook naked, covered in butter, continuously slapping her cleavage with a wet trout.
Well you did ask!

As for your problem, the actual error you're getting might come in handy here, but it sounds like a bad download to me. And also, use 7Zip

hahahaha

Hmm, i've downloaded the file twice. Both times i've been unable to unzip it. I've tried WinRar and 7Zip as well as Stuffit expansion on a Mac, no luck.

 

[MrChawk]

Hey guys, fixed it all up thanks to everyone's input.

In the end i flashed the official stock ROM from the sammobile website, it seemed to be stuck on the samsung logo again but i was able to clear cache and factory reset, this did the trick.

 

[jj14x]

Thanks for the update! I'm moving this thread to the appropriate forum