How to Root Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware

The U.S. Cellular version of Samsung Galaxy S4 (SCH-R970) has started receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat update with firmware build number R970TYUFNAE.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Senior Recognized XDA-Developers, Chainfire. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

How to Update Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 with Android 4.4.2 TYUFNAE KitKat Official Firmware

Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the U.S. Cellular version of Galaxy S4 (SCH-R970). The new official firmware is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: R970TYUFNAE
CSC: R970USCFNAE
MODEM: R970TYUFNAE
Version: Android 4.4.2
Build date: Jan 28, 2014
Regions: U.S. Cellular

Samsung Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

How to Root Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware

The U.S. Cellular subscribers of Samsung Galaxy S4 (SCH-R970) has started receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number R970TYUEMJA. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Elite Recognized XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy S4 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

How to Update Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 with Android 4.3 TYUEMK2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

The U.S. Cellular version of Samsung Galaxy S4 (SCH-R970) has started receiving the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number R970TYUEMK2. The new official firmware is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: R970TYUEMK2
CSC: R970USCEMK2
MODEM: R970TYUEMK2
Version: Android 4.3
Build date: Nov 16, 2013
Regions: U.S. (U.S. Cellular)

Samsung Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

How to Root Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 on Android 4.2.2 VXUAMF5 Jelly Bean Firmware

Samsung has rolled out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware update for the U.S. Cellular subscribers of Galaxy S4 bearing model number SCH-R970. The new official firmware is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.2.2 VXUAMF5 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by recognised XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

How to Update Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 with Android 4.2.2 VXUAMF5 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Samsung recently released its latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update with base firmware VXUAMF5 for the U.S. Cellular subscribers of Galaxy S4 (SCH-R970).

Firmware details
PDA: R970VXUAMF5
CSC: R970USCAMF5
MODEM: R970VXUAMF5
Version: Android 4.2.2
Built date: Jun 19, 2013
Regions: USA (U.S. Cellular)

The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES. However, those who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES can download and install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.

How to Root Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 on Android 4.2.2 VXUAMDL Jelly Bean Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) SCH-R970 users who have already installed their devices with Android 4.2.2 VXUAMDL Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by recognised XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy S4 (U.S. Cellular) users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.