[header] How to root a galaxy s4 [title] Verify that any personal information saved on your samsung galaxy s4 is backed up. [step] Rooting your device may result in potential data loss. [substeps] Save contacts to your sim card or to google's servers, and verify that all photos and media are saved to a cloud storage application or to your phone's micro-sd card. 
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