as the title says, after rooting, i am unable to check for any firmware updates. i realize it doesnt mater right now as there is noithing out right now, but i like to check often just in case tmobile releases something or samsung. when i go to check for updates by selecting settings>software update and then a warning message pops up: DM initalisation is not ready, Check network or SIM card
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
I was about to ask this same question, and yes i am also rooted. Just wanted to post that you are not alone on this one.
thats good to know, i was beginning to wonder if i was the only one having this problem, for now i unrooted and flashed back to stock using odin, but i miss having root and some of the apps i was using. I am not willing to give up the ability to check for new firmware though as my source at work told me that updates are coming in the next 2 weeks and that we should be getting a text message about them in the next week or so. and just so people know, it wasnt a tmobile customer service rep, i work for deutsche telekom so we here things first usually.
I have this same issue, where I'm unable to check for firmware updates. I am not rooted though... I just bought the phone today and when I click the 'Software Updates' option it says 'No firmware' in a pop-up message. This problem is not only associated with rooted devices.
joshuapurcell said:
I have this same issue, where I'm unable to check for firmware updates. I am not rooted though... I just bought the phone today and when I click the 'Software Updates' option it says 'No firmware' in a pop-up message. This problem is not only associated with rooted devices.
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Read the first post again... yours is the normal message that is displayed when no firmware update is available...
Also, I'm rooted and the update seems to be working fine.
I'm rooted and it pops no firmware.
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If I flash back to stock it works fine when I use odin to go back to stock, but if I reroot it says the same thing. Nothing ever stops it from saying what I posted in the OP. I need some help funding a fix or ok won't be able to get the froyo update when it releases.
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If I use oclf to root and apply the fix, then unroot using oclf, will the factory ota not work?
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Duuude don't worry about it. People will post ROM clockwork backups of the froyo release / stock odin flashes of it / etc.
Anyone will be able to update, however they do so... And just wait til you hear about it THEN unroot and update
yep i'm rooted to and it checks for filmware just fine .
im rooted and get the no firmware message
r0me0ne said:
im rooted and get the no firmware message
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... *sigh* Because there isn't a UPDATE for the Vibrant.
IF I ROOT, WILL I GET OTA UPDATES?
Yes. Rooting will not prevent this, unless you flash a custom ROM that will block receiving the OTA update. If you do receive and download the OTA update, you will lose root. Typically within hours of the OTA becoming available, thanks to some fine XDA folks you can get the update WITH root. You would simply need to download and flash the update like a normal ROM.
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Rooting doesn't mess with your OTA updates, when you update with the OTA it will remove your ROOT. The only way to interfere with OTA's are flashing custom ROMs.
But you cannot get the ota update when it releases if the check for update option under settings is not working. All I want to know is why the firmware update option is broken and how to fix it.
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When I first got my phone I got the message Check network or SIM card. I rooted the phone and still got that same message. I restored to origanal and got the message'No firmware'. Now again I am getting Check network or SIM card.
tpreludesh said:
But you cannot get the ota update when it releases if the check for update option under settings is not working. All I want to know is why the firmware update option is broken and how to fix it.
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It seems like your phone was more than just rooted. What method did you use to root?
Note: Yeah, the "No Firmware" message is the normal message you get if there's no update available, aka, your phone is searching for and/or receiving OTA updates just fine.
Leoslick said:
If I use oclf to root and apply the fix, then unroot using oclf, will the factory ota not work?
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This was my plan. Although, I'm reading posts that imply that even though a phone is rooted, if the user hasn't flashed a custom ROM, they'll still get the OTA update, and getting the OTA update will unroot the phone.
When this happens, root-necessary apps like ryanza's lag fix, titanium backup and android system info won't work anymore right? Will they need to be uninstalled and reinstalled? Or will I just need to re-root?
Sorry, I'm new to Android and don't know the typical process stock ROM root users go through with OTA updates.
Genuinely, thanks for any feedback.
Yes I wanna know this too. I'm holding off on getting apps for root only because I think they might mess something up. Also I thought I read set cpu spook might mess up the vibrant running oclf. Anyone?
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how did you get the OTA i ran check for update and firmware and said my phone is up to date any help?
xhaus has a thread in development with it
I checked for it and it came up. My phones not rooted not sure if that matters.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223942
You loose root though if you run it.
it says if rooted with custom rom DO NOT INSTALL
jahnplay said:
how did you get the OTA i ran check for update and firmware and said my phone is up to date any help?
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I didnt even know there was an update coming, when I got to work at 8am my phone had a notification telling me to update....
I had to update profile before the OTA update would show.
I woke up at 630 for work and noticed an alert on my device telling me an update was available for download. I was expecting that next week.
After i rooted my SGS3 with latest Jelly Bean firmware, i can't receive updates anymore, every time try to check updates i get "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available" Can i fix this one some way without losing root, or i need to unroot my device?
As JB isn't available yet except for poland then you will need to go back to ICS, reset flash counter and unroot.... Basically you're taking it back to stock.... Then Kies will allow updates, but only to what is currently available for your rom version/country.....
So you could still end up restocking and not being able to upgrade to JB as "There are no updates for your current version"....
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As JB isn't available yet except for poland then you will need to go back to ICS, reset flash counter and unroot.... Basically you're taking it back to stock.... Then Kies will allow updates, but only to what is currently available for your rom version/country.....
So you could still end up restocking and not being able to upgrade to JB as "There are no updates for your current version"....
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Hihi, same here. JB is nice but "contacts" and account sync chrashes constantly.
Guess ill have to wait patiently again.
So far, i do not have any problems with JB, everything works great.
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NikolaMBC01 said:
After i rooted my SGS3 with latest Jelly Bean firmware, i can't receive updates anymore, every time try to check updates i get "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available" Can i fix this one some way without losing root, or i need to unroot my device?
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It is just some kind of disclaimer from Samsung, but if you flash an official rom you'll continue to receive official updates.
same i'm also like that after flash JB "Your device has been modified", so i just wipe all my data and reflashed, problem solved, the big problem for is after reflashed JB, stock music played cannot find any music on ext SDCARD
uckons said:
same i'm also like that after flash JB "Your device has been modified", so i just wipe all my data and reflashed, problem solved, the big problem for is after reflashed JB, stock music played cannot find any music on ext SDCARD
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I have updated my SGS3 to official UK Jelly Bean OTA update, and after rooting it the software update service complains about the device being modified also. Not too bothered about it at the moment but will probably be a pain in the butt once new updates will be released (although knowing Samsung, it will be quite some time before the next one).
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I have updated my SGS3 to official UK Jelly Bean OTA update, and after rooting it the software update service complains about the device being modified also. Not too bothered about it at the moment but will probably be a pain in the butt once new updates will be released (although knowing Samsung, it will be quite some time before the next one).
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SAME Just got JB update today via KIES, TOP bro
Already rooted with CF auto, is close to stock as possible but no updates same msg.
akrontomaz said:
SAME Just got JB update today via KIES, TOP bro
Already rooted with CF auto, is close to stock as possible but no updates same msg.
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I updated to JellyBean using the OTA update file from Cache but through the 'ever root' method of mobile Odin. I also tried Triangle Away but received the same message before and after. I have now also used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper v2.0.3 to temporarily unroot the device but it still says the same message from the update screen.
So much for being friendly to the modding community!
Here's how i fixed my S3
NikolaMBC01 said:
After i rooted my SGS3 with latest Jelly Bean firmware, i can't receive updates anymore, every time try to check updates i get "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available" Can i fix this one some way without losing root, or i need to unroot my device?
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1. You need to unroot your phone.(you could find it in youtube)
2. then perform factory reset
Every bug in the rom fixed and software update works like charm....
cannot update
tatz619 said:
1. You need to unroot your phone.(you could find it in youtube)
2. then perform factory reset
Every bug in the rom fixed and software update works like charm....
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I have not done anything to my phone other than update it to 4.1.1. Now I get the message that it has been modified and cannot receive updates.
How can I fix this, as it was never rooted.
Thanks
Try this if ur device has a SD card.
1. Go to Settings
2. Storage
3. Unmount SD card
4. Restart your Device
5. After restart go to Check Updates
..may solve the issue..
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Try this if ur device has a SD card.
1. Go to Settings
2. Storage
3. Unmount SD card
4. Restart your Device
5. After restart go to Check Updates
..may solve the issue..
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why
AW: [Q] Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available?
If you want to root your phone, use Framaroot recommended.
When you open the app, there is a list: Root with Superuser; SuperSU and Unroot.
Root with SuperSU is recommended.
If you have a I9300 take the SAM-Exploit, if I9305 the FRODO-Exploit.
If it don't work, try the other Exploit
It won't change your FlashCounter!
And when you want to unroot your phone you have to go in SuperSU, Settings, scroll down and click Full Unroot.
If your device status is Modified anymore, reflash StockROM and wipe your data!
Greeeetzzzz...
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Possible solution for rooted stock ROMs
I had the same problem with my GT-I9505, update from XXUBMEA to the latest XXUBMGA. Previously I rooted XXUBMEA and I was getting the "Device has been modified message". TriangleAway saved me at the end, I enabled the "Allow tracker to run" option, rebooted and after that I succesfully updated the stock firmware via OTA. Unfortunately the phone is not rooted anymore even the "ota survival" option in Superuser didn't save it.
I have a S4 ME7. I was stupid and accepted the most recent OTA update. While update was installing I got an error. Now the update is constantly asking for permission to install and it always gets the same error result. I get a message that states no changes made to the phone, but when I look at the Build number and Baseband version, it now says VRUDMI1. I don't want to lose root and I certainly don't want to brick my phone. How can I get past this problem?
There is some way to disable OTA updates. Just Google around. I read somewhere in xda.
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keb8880 said:
I have a S4 ME7. I was stupid and accepted the most recent OTA update. While update was installing I got an error. Now the update is constantly asking for permission to install and it always gets the same error result. I get a message that states no changes made to the phone, but when I look at the Build number and Baseband version, it now says VRUDMI1. I don't want to lose root and I certainly don't want to brick my phone. How can I get past this problem?
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MI1 is fine.
You can flash MI1 with ODIN and the use the root_de_la_vega methond to get root back.
I had the same issue. Now on MI1.
The only problem is if you want to run safestrap.
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MI1 is fine.
You can flash MI1 with ODIN and the use the root_de_la_vega methond to get root back.
I had the same issue. Now on MI1.
The only problem is if you want to run safestrap.
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Sounds good. Only problem is I have never used Odin and I don't know how to do what you are suggesting. If I can get a little instruction, I am willing to give it a try.
keb8880 said:
Sounds good. Only problem is I have never used Odin and I don't know how to do what you are suggesting. If I can get a little instruction, I am willing to give it a try.
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There are YouTube videos for every step of the way for the project. I used the ones by Tomsgt123. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
Hey everyone, I have a question...so I rooted my phone a couple of months ago and never got around to installing a custom rom. So as of right now I have the stock 4.3 (sch-i545), I never done anything besides rooting it. I just received an update for the stock rom and my question is, could I just update it while my phone is rooted without voiding the warranty and or bricking it? Much obliged for your time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
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If all you did was rooted, and didn't delete any apps, make any changes to files, etc., it should work. It won't brick your phone if it doesn't work, it will just reboot and tell you it failed.
Sir_Eagle said:
If all you did was rooted, and didn't delete any apps, make any changes to files, etc., it should work. It won't brick your phone if it doesn't work, it will just reboot and tell you it failed.
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My understanding was that you need to be absolute stock to take an OTA. Have you seen anyone say they've been able to OTA a rooted phone?
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joshm.1219 said:
My understanding was that you need to be absolute stock to take an OTA. Have you seen anyone say they've been able to OTA a rooted phone?
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Can't say for sure if I have. Never heard of anyone that rooted and didn't make any kind of change either.
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Can't say for sure if I have. Never heard of anyone that rooted and didn't make any kind of change either.
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If all you did was root the phone, you will be able to OTA... BUT,
This OTA update will install NC5 on your phone and add the lovely Knox warranty void as well.
As far as I can tell, at this time, therd is NO way of rooting the Verizon S4 after updating to NC5.
If you look under "About Phone, Status.. Device Status, if it says OFFICIAL, you'll be good to go for OTA.
But remember... no Rooting under the new OTA with verizon, until one of the XDA Genius finds a solution for us zombies.
Pow35 said:
If all you did was root the phone, you will be able to OTA... BUT,
This OTA update will install NC5 on your phone and add the lovely Knox warranty void as well.
As far as I can tell, at this time, therd is NO way of rooting the Verizon S4 after updating to NC5.
If you look under "About Phone, Status.. Device Status, if it says OFFICIAL, you'll be good to go for OTA.
But remember... no Rooting under the new OTA with verizon, until one of the XDA Genius finds a solution for us zombies.
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I tried to OTA on rooted phone and it failed.
Don't like to do a factory reset, so I basically only want an OTA update. Cant stick anymore as my phone is driving me nuts, my phone screen keeps on going black and locking every few seconds when I wake the screen from sleep
ch.ch1 said:
I tried to OTA on rooted phone and it failed.
Don't like to do a factory reset, so I basically only want an OTA update. Cant stick anymore as my phone is driving me nuts, my phone screen keeps on going black and locking every few seconds when I wake the screen from sleep
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Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
You can go to MK2; the latest version of Jellybean.
You can then either root and stay there.
You can root, install safestrap then go to a rooted KitKat (NC5) and keep the MK2 bootloader.
You can ignore all rooting and mods and take the OTA and go to a crippled NC5 with no root.
Hope that helps.
yupp
joshm.1219 said:
My understanding was that you need to be absolute stock to take an OTA. Have you seen anyone say they've been able to OTA a rooted phone?
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Yeah I used the OTA update and my phone was rooted. Also every time I turn(ed) on my phone it says samsung custom with an unlock this is on 4.4.2 and on 4.3 before. I checked to see if I have root, but I don't. Also superuser is still installed, says I don't have root (obviously). Except the weird thing is, that it says samsung custom still, and on the isis mobile wallet it says I cant use it because my device is rooted. I also used root checker to see if I was to double check and it says I'm not. I'm really confused... but hey at least the OTA update worked, i just cant wait to get root again because I will miss all my rooted apps. I didn't check to make sure they developed root either. which sucks but whatever.
I just downloaded a OTA update on my S4, which I hoped was 4.4.4, but it looks like it is still Android 4.4.2. During the update, it says it was also updating KNOX, does anyone know what this update is, I was hoping it was the 4.4.4 upgrade. It did update KNOX to 2.0, so hopefully I can move my work stuff into KNOX now, and not have my basic phone subject to my work's locking policy.
The build number is KOT49H.I545VRUFNG6.
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I just downloaded a OTA update on my S4, which I hoped was 4.4.4, but it looks like it is still Android 4.4.2. During the update, it says it was also updating KNOX, does anyone know what this update is, I was hoping it was the 4.4.4 upgrade. It did update KNOX to 2.0, so hopefully I can move my work stuff into KNOX now, and not have my basic phone subject to my work's locking policy.
The build number is KOT49H.I545VRUFNG6.
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It's just small bug fixes for bluetooth connectivity and updates for KNOX 2.0.
Oh noze! Search is borken again.
How do you stop the ota updates
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How do you stop the ota updates
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Download Titanium Backup and try to freeze SDM, you might have to purchase Titanium Backup Pro to freeze apps.
When it asks just click , No Thanks.. Update won't show again till you manually look for an update in settings.
I see the method for rooting the G6 involves the roll back to G5 and flashing G6. I've already towel rooted G5, will accepting the G6 OTA remove root for me because of the knox update? IOW if I want the LAG, is it better to flash G6 via odin, or can I just accept the OTA?
Thanks for your time!
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I see the method for rooting the G6 involves the roll back to G5 and flashing G6. I've already towel rooted G5, will accepting the G6 OTA remove root for me because of the knox update? IOW if I want the LAG, is it better to flash G6 via odin, or can I just accept the OTA?
Thanks for your time!
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You will lose root if you flash NG6 on Odin or Accept the OTA update. The only way to keep root is to follow that flash back method if you want the update and keep root. My advice is not to updated at all. The NG6 update has issues with random reboots.
Fadtydawg said:
You will lose root if you flash NG6 on Odin or Accept the OTA update. The only way to keep root is to follow that flash back method if you want the update and keep root. My advice is not to updated at all. The NG6 update has issues with random reboots.
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I would also advise not taking the NG6 update. I did and I went back to NC5. The random reboots seem to be unfixable and there really wasn't anything new and exciting with NG6, unless you need Knox 2.0 for some crazy reason! STAY WITH NC5!!!
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Download Titanium Backup and try to freeze SDM, you might have to purchase Titanium Backup Pro to freeze apps.
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I disabled SDM with 'No Bloat". Annoying notification for update is gone.
wulto said:
I disabled SDM with 'No Bloat". Annoying notification for update is gone.
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Will this work for non-rooted phones?
dwmartin6341 said:
Will this work for non-rooted phones?
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No u need a rooted phone.
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When it asks just click , No Thanks.. Update won't show again till you manually look for an update in settings.
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Say what? Mine is prompting me to install the update. It only gives me 2 choices "Install now" and "Install later", and if I choose later, it prompts me to pick a time for it to install. There is also a checkbox that says "Install automatically", which I am leaving unchecked. So, I think it's going to prompt me every day from now on, unless I root and then freeze something.
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Say what? Mine is prompting me to install the update. It only gives me 2 choices "Install now" and "Install later", and if I choose later, it prompts me to pick a time for it to install. There is also a checkbox that says "Install automatically", which I am leaving unchecked. So, I think it's going to prompt me every day from now on, unless I root and then freeze something.
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It will just keep bugging you with the prompt everyday unless you root and freeze the apps.
With my wife's phone I went in to settings, application manager scrolled over to all & found SDM app & forced stopped it. Notification is now gone.
She IS NOT rooted.
I also have it auto hibernate using greenify so it does not come back.
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So is this update buggy for those who were unrooted? Or just for those who were rooted and took the update?
I wonder if we were to unroot, take the update, then follow the root instructions if many of the problems go away?
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My wife's S4 is totally stock and she's had zero problems with the update. Took it earlier today.
After playing around with the update for a while, it looks like we have finally lost write access to the SD card like we were supposed to since the first Kit Kat update. I cannot write to the SD card (unrooted) with any file explorer, and my SMS backup app fails at writing to the SD card.
Zelmo88 said:
I would also advise not taking the NG6 update. I did and I went back to NC5. The random reboots seem to be unfixable and there really wasn't anything new and exciting with NG6, unless you need Knox 2.0 for some crazy reason! STAY WITH NC5!!!
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I read your post..updated for the heck of it..FDR'd it...random rebooted after a a few minutes.
Its been 2 days so far, and the thing reboots 3-4 times a day.
I noticed that sometimes before it reboots, I'll unlock it, and it wont even register my security swipe..Then it reboots..Sometimes, if it does let me in, tapping on an icon does nothing...then it reboots...Other times, like this morning, it was just sitting on the end table, and it rebooted. Boy, you weren't kidding about the reboots.
BTW..All stock.
Here's what I did, worked.
I used the towel root method posted here (and other places I'm sure):
Ok...Forum won't let me post a link because I'm new. So Google "Root Verizon Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 on I545VRUFNG6 Firmware" and it will be the top choice from droid views.
Read the comments section too I posted the issue I was having then reinstalled super SU, flashed the NG6 Kernal and I've been good to go.
Hope it works out for you, I'm on NG6 with root, no errors, no reboots.