Download the CF-Auto-Root file from here.
Now, extract the downloaded root zip file to get a .tar.md5 file.
Next, download ODIN3 V3.07 and save it in your PC.
Extract the downloaded ODIN file to get Odin3 v3.07.exe with a few other files.
Power off totally the Samsung Galaxy S4 device. Wait around 5 seconds for receive a vibration that confirms the device is complete turned off.
Boot the device into Download Mode. To enter into Download Mode for Galaxy S4 device press and keep holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons in the same time until an icon with an Android robot and a warning triangle is displayed. After that press the Volume Up buttons to enter into Download Mode menu.
Launch the Odin3 v3.07.exe as Administrator.
Now, connect the Android device to PC by using the USB cord while the S4 device is in Download Mode.
Wait until the ODIN flash tool detects the Galaxy S4 device and an “Added” message together with the ID:COM with COM port colored in blue will be displayed.
Note: if in ODIN tool’s interface the ADDED message doesn’t appear then you need to try to connect the USB cable in other USB port from PC and reinstall once again the USB drivers to PC.
In ODIN flashing tool click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-jgedlte-jgedlteue-gti9505g.tar.md5 file.
Important: Make sure that in ODIN,the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected and the Re-Partition option is unchecked.
Click the START button in ODIN app.
Now, the root process should start, and you must wait few minutes to complete.
When the root process is done, the Galaxy S4 smartphone will reboot automatically and in ODIN app’s interface a PASS message with green background will be displayed.
Disconnect the smartphone from PC by removing the USB cable.
That’s all the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition should be now rooted.
The root status can be verified by installing the Root Checker app
Note: To run ODIN3 V3.07.exe as Administrator, right-click on ODIN.exe and click Run as Administrator from the displayed context menu.
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