Installing Wicked (a custom a rom) on your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 phone

DISCLAIMER: ROOTING YOUR PHONE WILL PROBABLY VOID YOUR WARRANTY FROM BOTH THE CARRIER AND THE MANUFACTURER.  FURTHERMORE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PERMANENTLY DAMAGING YOUR PHONE, IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ACCEPT FAULT FOR ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OF ROOTING, THEN DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS A FICTIONAL SCENARIO WHICH MIGHT JUST HAVE COINCIDENTALLY HAPPENED IN REAL LIFE!

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There are many custom roms out there, but my favorite is Wicked, lets get started...!


a) First you need to download Wicked (a recover image that you will use to replace your current Android OS with a Unlocked one). DOWNLOAD (Keep in mind that this may not be the latest Version, check here to see if a new version has come out: Link )

b) Once your finished downloading the image, copy the wicked (WICKED_v4.zip  for example) over to your phone.

NOTE: Do NOT unzip the file, it needs to be copied over as it is.

c) We need to now turn on the Phone into Recovery. To get into Recovery mode follow these steps; Turn off your phone (if its not off already). Push and hold down the Volume UP Button,  Home Button, and the POWER Key. As soon as the phone Vibrates release the Power Button only.


d) Once you are in recovery mode, select "- install zip from sdcard" 

e) Then click on "- choose zip from sdcard"  

f) Then click on "0/"  

g) Now find the file you downloaded and copied over. (WICKED_v4.zip for example) and select it.

NOTE: if you can't see the file, you may need to scroll down, to find it.

h) Click on "- Yes - Install WICKED_v4.zip"

At this point the initial installation will being

WARNING: DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR PHONE OR TURN IT OFF DURING THIS PROCESS.

i) Once the Installation is complete you will see "Install From sdcard Complete"

j) Click on "++++++++ Go Back ++++++++"

k) Click on Reboot Now

l) Once click on  reboot system now, after you click it, it will ask you if you want to disable recovery flash. YOU MUST SELECT "Yes - Disable recovery flash"

ATTENTION : The following step is very important, you must select Yes - Disable recovery flash

CONGRATS! you are done, now keep in mind the first boot up takes longer than normally, which is completely normal. Be patient, and let is run its course!

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