http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312069
Since the official 4.3 nightlies have started for vzw I'm pulling mine like I said I would :good: enjoy the new PAC!
-Dubbsy
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While I was messing with other projects I saw [Vertigo]'s build for the i9505. I downloaded it and got data working because I personally wanted to see PAC in 4.3.
Papa Smurf is already working on the official and it should be done in a couple days I'd imagine. I will pull the file when the official rolls out. :good:
*I don't plan to support this, it was just for fun.
*I don't expect people to use this as a daily, more for those who just like to flash stuff to see new stuff.
*So all that said, this is a POC port of an ALPHA release. There are going to be things that don't work. Expect it.
Download:
Taken down
To install:
Download
Boot to recovery
Backup
Wipe
Install ROM
install 4.3 GAPPS(I used aio slim gapps for the PAC in black toggle)
Wipe cache and Dalvik
Reboot
PAC has always been a personal favorite of mine :good:
If this is the same as was posted in your other thread, I have been using it for 24 hours and it is nearly perfect. Only issue I've seen is the network bars are blank but it says 4G and data comes in just fine. Best ROM I've used so far and no reason it couldn't be a daily
offroadr35 said:
If this is the same as was posted in your other thread, I have been using it for 24 hours and it is nearly perfect. Only issue I've seen is the network bars are blank but it says 4G and data comes in just fine. Best ROM I've used so far and no reason it couldn't be a daily
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Yeah, this is the promised thread I had said I'd post. :good:
I really enjoyed PAC4.3 too for the few hours I played with it. Back to hunting bugs on my main projects though.
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Where might one find these gapps?
MrKleen1 said:
Where might one find these gapps?
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Banks has 4.3 gapps
Paranoid android has 4.3 gapps
Slimroms has toggleable 4.3 gapps
There are some posted in android development
There are some posted on goo.im
And there are slims posted on slimroms.net
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I'm looking forward to trying this! Anyone have an md5?
Edit: I've got 195.23mb and an md5 of 39815eb4a42a7e36ca1a6211977d8848. Can anyone confirm? Thanks
Thanks Dubbsy
empirescrumble said:
I'm looking forward to trying this! Anyone have an md5?
Edit: I've got 195.23mb and an md5 of 39815eb4a42a7e36ca1a6211977d8848. Can anyone confirm? Thanks
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I'd check it but I moved it onto my tower and I'm not there.
It's the right size though
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empirescrumble said:
I'm looking forward to trying this! Anyone have an md5?
Edit: I've got 195.23mb and an md5 of 39815eb4a42a7e36ca1a6211977d8848. Can anyone confirm? Thanks
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Just DL'd on the way home. Mine matches yours. :good:
39815eb4a42a7e36ca1a6211977d8848
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Dubbsy said:
Just DL'd on the way home. Mine matches yours. :good:
39815eb4a42a7e36ca1a6211977d8848
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Hmm...you have MIUIv5 ported? lol
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heath2805 said:
Hmm...you have MIUIv5 ported? lol
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Jonestown asked me to. So I did. Some little things that I need to work out still. But it's running as well as I'd expect MIUI to run.
I personally think MIUI is like android lite for the former iPhone user.
I like it's theme engine better, and it's quick settings better. But I dislike everything else about it for the most part.
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Dubbsy said:
Jonestown asked me to. So I did. Some little things that I need to work out still. But it's running as well as I'd expect MIUI to run.
I personally think MIUI is like android lite for the former iPhone user.
I like it's theme engine better, and it's quick settings better. But I dislike everything else about it for the most part.
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Awesome! I ran it on the gnex before. Seemed pretty stable.
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I'm still on 4.2.2 roms, I have tried flashing several 4.3 roms but I can only get them to boot once. Then it just gets stuck on the splash screen, anyone know what the problem is? Is it my SD card format or maybe I need to flash updated su? Any help is greatly appreciated and I have been trying to figure this out for weeks.
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an21281 said:
I'm still on 4.2.2 roms, I have tried flashing several 4.3 roms but I can only get them to boot once. Then it just gets stuck on the splash screen, anyone know what the problem is? Is it my SD card format or maybe I need to flash updated su? Any help is greatly appreciated and I have been trying to figure this out for weeks.
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You should be able to back to back to back to back to been to back reboot no problems
I have had it where it hangs at the Samsung screen but it always boots up after awhile.
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Dubbsy said:
You should be able to back to back to back to back to been to back reboot no problems
I have had it where it hangs at the Samsung screen but it always boots up after awhile.
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Yeah I'm not sire what the problem is with my phone, I have left it for 20+ mins and still nothing. I updated my baseband to me7 but I don't think that would be the problem. I will try to figure it out tomorrow. It's pretty frustrating not being able to flash any 4.3 roms.
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an21281 said:
Yeah I'm not sire what the problem is with my phone, I have left it for 20+ mins and still nothing. I updated my baseband to me7 but I don't think that would be the problem. I will try to figure it out tomorrow. It's pretty frustrating not being able to flash any 4.3 roms.
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Funny you should say about the baseband. I updated mine before I started the miui port. My boot hung longer than normal and at one point in the port process the phone got locked in roaming mode. I decided to odin and start from a clean non-custom boot screen.
Upon Odin it flashed mdk back and I haven't had the same issue I head before with my test builds.
Not saying it's the baseband, mine could've been concrescence
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Hmm I may have to Odin of flashing su update or reformatting my SD doesn't work.. Thanks
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is it just me or is this not rooted?
gunnermike said:
is it just me or is this not rooted?
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It's just you.
It's like every other 4.3 that uses koush's superuser.
You need to go into developer options and make it root access to Adb and apps.
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Dubbsy said:
It's just you.
It's like every other 4.3 that uses koush's superuser.
You need to go into developer options and make it root access to Adb and apps.
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yeah, I have no root access. I set access to adb and apps. still no root.
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It's just you.
It's like every other 4.3 that uses koush's superuser.
You need to go into developer options and make it root access to Adb and apps.
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it runs pretty well. theme chooser causes hot boot. I get stuck on pac boot screen, so don't use theme chooser.
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seeing as how you port everything, hows about you port the Samsung.ime to an aosp rom, that would be super!! I really like the TW keyboard.
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Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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Im having the same issue and I even flashed MJ7 and tried to flash it too. I don't even get to the boot screen I have a black screen but a flawless install up to the reboot. I have flashed plenty of hyperdrive with the correct modules I even tried different versions of hyperdrive. The OP stated compatibility with everything up too MJ7 that's why I went back to MJ7 still no joy when I as originally on MK2.
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Are you sure you had good file downloads?
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
decaturbob said:
Are you sure you had good file downloads?
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
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Double sure!
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MJHawaii said:
Double sure!
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I would suggest deleting rom slot 1 that you installed it in (assuming) and starting over. This has been reported as helping a bad install.
Triple Sure!
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Double sure!
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Confirmed.
MJHawaii said:
Double sure!
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Did you download the Safestrap specific Rom? There are 2 separate downloads.
Edit: Never mind. Re-read the original post and saw that you did.
Upperf1re said:
Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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I had that problem and I got fixed by downloading the right file.
You need to download the RLS12 Safestrap Rom not the regular RLS12.
The regular one is for MDK TWRP recovery rom so it doesn't boot.
qudwis said:
I had that problem and I got fixed by downloading the right file.
You need to download the RLS12 Safestrap Rom not the regular RLS12.
The regular one is for MDK TWRP recovery rom so it doesn't boot.
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Read the post above yours.
decaturbob said:
I would suggest deleting rom slot 1 that you installed it in (assuming) and starting over. This has been reported as helping a bad install.
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I deleted the ROM slot as suggested, and re-flashed. It worked!!! Thanks a bunch!!
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Read the post above yours.
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Just making sure since that's how I fixed my problem.
Unless some help, don't reply just to make a point.
qudwis said:
Just making sure since that's how I fixed my problem.
Unless some help, don't reply just to make a point.
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:crying::crying::crying::crying:
Same Issue
Upperf1re said:
I deleted the ROM slot as suggested, and re-flashed. It worked!!! Thanks a bunch!!
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How did you delete it and reflash? I have the exact same issue, and I can't do anything on my phone. I can access the stock boot screen but everything that I have tried there doesn't work. I can also access "Download" mode and thought maybe I should flash again using Odin?? I dunno.....
BC
RollTide2626 said:
How did you delete it and reflash? I have the exact same issue, and I can't do anything on my phone. I can access the stock boot screen but everything that I have tried there doesn't work. I can also access "Download" mode and thought maybe I should flash again using Odin?? I dunno.....
BC
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You delete ROM slots from within SafeStrap. Just activate your stock slot, then go over to whatever slots you have and I usually formatted and then deleted them. Fairly simple. Then try creating a new ROM slot and reflash the ROM and modules.
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Mistertac said:
You delete ROM slots from within SafeStrap. Just activate your stock slot, then go over to whatever slots you have and I usually formatted and then deleted them. Fairly simple. Then try creating a new ROM slot and reflash the ROM and modules.
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I'll give it a try. I'm about to "SafeStrap" this thing to a cement block and throw it into the lake I'll follow up and let you know if it works.
Thanks.
BC
RollTide2626 said:
I'll give it a try. I'm about to "SafeStrap" this thing to a cement block and throw it into the lake I'll follow up and let you know if it works.
Thanks.
BC
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Lol
Well once you get the hang of it , its fairly easy to use SafeStrap. And unless you mess with the stock slot, its really "Safe"
Good luck let me know
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Mistertac said:
Lol
Well once you get the hang of it , its fairly easy to use SafeStrap. And unless you mess with the stock slot, its really "Safe"
Good luck let me know
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UPDATE: Hey buddy - I got it fixed yesterday. It's amazing how much you learn by making mistakes. My first mistake was, as mentioned in an earlier post, I got trigger happy and flashed to my stock rom slot instead of setting up a custom slot (stupid me). Looking back, I can't believe I did that. My second mistake was trying to reflash the incorrect stock rom file using Odin. I finally got the correct one from SamMobile.
Anyone having trouble on galaxy phones should check out rootjunky's youtube posts. He's great!! You have to be careful though because he jumps around on different builds. My only question now is whether or not Hyperdrive is compatible with the MK2. Everything I see is for the MDK and others. Is the build number critical or is it more critical to have the compatible recovery or both? I thought I would ask before I try flashing this rom again. Also, any suggestions on compatible MK2 roms would be great. I'm having trouble finding any.
Thanks,
BC
RollTide2626 said:
UPDATE: Hey buddy - I got it fixed yesterday. It's amazing how much you learn by making mistakes. My first mistake was, as mentioned in an earlier post, I got trigger happy and flashed to my stock rom slot instead of setting up a custom slot (stupid me). Looking back, I can't believe I did that. My second mistake was trying to reflash the incorrect stock rom file using Odin. I finally got the correct one from SamMobile.
Anyone having trouble on galaxy phones should check out rootjunky's youtube posts. He's great!! You have to be careful though because he jumps around on different builds. My only question now is whether or not Hyperdrive is compatible with the MK2. Everything I see is for the MDK and others. Is the build number critical or is it more critical to have the compatible recovery or both? I thought I would ask before I try flashing this rom again. Also, any suggestions on compatible MK2 roms would be great. I'm having trouble finding any.
Thanks,
BC
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Glad to hear you're back in business!!!
Hyperdrive is definitely an option for you ..
Take a look at this thread it has all your options its a work in progress but the op is really good at updating and helping out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
I have a couple other links I'll send your way too that'll help you in the future hold on...
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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And hers a great list of videos on various things
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
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Mistertac said:
Glad to hear you're back in business!!!
Hyperdrive is definitely an option for you ..
Take a look at this thread it has all your options its a work in progress but the op is really good at updating and helping out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
I have a couple other links I'll send your way too that'll help you in the future hold on...
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Awesome - What a great source this place is.....Thanks again!!
RollTide2626 said:
Awesome - What a great source this place is.....Thanks again!!
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It's really the most complete and helpful site I think for our phones.
Just remember that since you're on MK2 4.3 that whatever SafeStrap rom you flash must also be based off 4.3 as well, and you will also have to flash MK2 modules zip file as well.
And I'd also like to say for the record since were here.... You're most likely going to want to hold off on the KitKat update from Verizon until there are proven and reliable root methods and SafeStrap is available. .. that is if you want to keep flashing ROMs.
Just my two cents lol
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So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
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So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
jgrubbs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
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Thanks, feel like a dumbass for missing this.
If I don't want to flash a rom will Xposed setting or other tweaks work since I have root access?
Yes. Get xposed installer and install winam xposed. Theyll do everything yiu want.
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Awesome! I have that installed and it's working great.
Good deal!!!
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Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
neil7398 said:
Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
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There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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safestrap roms
joshm.1219 said:
There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
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probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
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No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
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A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
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If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
ihavenoidea said:
Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
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First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
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Mistertac said:
First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
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OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
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OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
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They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
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mpetruzz said:
I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
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Mistertac said:
OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
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Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
mpetruzz said:
Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
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Well u can certainly try the no wipe first but if that doesn't take... Full wipe.
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I usually full wipe my phones. Just had better luck but that's me
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So I used to run the charge which I flashed Like crazy.. When I got the s4 I was on the original firmware read all I could and flashed Bonestock and left it alone. Now with all the new firmwares out my 4.2.2 is looking stale. What would be the best mdk rom to run now. Im confused with all the safestrap roms ect.. Could someone point me in the right direction with rom selection and flashing steps.. Also should I odin mdk to start fresh or just clear and flash. ..ohh im using twrp for recovery. . Thanks in just over whelmed with all the roms and different flashing procedures.
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So I used to run the charge which I flashed Like crazy.. When I got the s4 I was on the original firmware read all I could and flashed Bonestock and left it alone. Now with all the new firmwares out my 4.2.2 is looking stale. What would be the best mdk rom to run now. Im confused with all the safestrap roms ect.. Could someone point me in the right direction with rom selection and flashing steps.. Also should I odin mdk to start fresh or just clear and flash. ..ohh im using twrp for recovery. . Thanks in just over whelmed with all the roms and different flashing procedures.
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My recommendation as far as ROMs go is Eclipse Progressive Build 7. Everyone has an opinion, but I think it is the most staple and smooth ROM out there for the S4. Every function / detail works, great on battery and updated routinely by the Developer. There is an Eclipse ROM on this Forum, but that is not the ROM I recommend. The Eclipse version I am referring to can only be downloaded from the Developer's site. If you're MDK you won't need SafeStrap to flash it. Go here for the ROM: http://www.elementalxdesigns.com/ec...-Loki-amp-Safestrap-Progress-Build07-(1-28-14).
I recommend liquid smooth 4.4 if you rather aosp. Been running it for a while now and it's great.
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So if I'm reading right TW keeps everything ex.. camera..rf and is more stable. . Aosp is just cooler and more configurable??
SO_dank said:
So if I'm reading right TW keeps everything ex.. camera..rf and is more stable. . Aosp is just cooler and more configurable??
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I've run a number of AOSP ROMs, there are some good ones out there. Although from my experience the TW ROMs run smoother with less lag / hesitation...and everything works. I've heard a number of other S4 users report the same thing. It's not that the other ROMs don't run, they just don't seem to run as smooth and some of them have at least one or two things that don't work "just right".
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I've run a number of AOSP ROMs, there are some good ones out there. Although from my experience the TW ROMs run smoother with less lag / hesitation...and everything works. I've heard a number of other S4 users report the same thing. It's not that the other ROMs don't run, they just don't seem to run as smooth and some of them have at least one or two things that don't work "just right".
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I mostly agree with you there. Usually TW will be more stable depending on what the Dev has added or removed.
However lately on my Sprint S4 AOSP has treated me better. Particularly Liquid Smooth ( I know I should just be a LS spokesman )
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I mostly agree with you there. Usually TW will be more stable depending on what the Dev has added or removed.
However lately on my Sprint S4 AOSP has treated me better. Particularly Liquid Smooth ( I know I should just be a LS spokesman )
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I have to admit that I haven't run anything but Eclipse for the past four or five months so I'm a little "behind" on the latest AOSP ROMs. I totally understand about your preference for Liquid Smooth, I find myself feeling exactly the same way about Eclipse, LOL.
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I have to admit that I haven't run anything but Eclipse for the past four or five months so I'm a little "behind" on the latest AOSP ROMs. I totally understand about your preference for Liquid Smooth, I find myself feeling exactly the same way about Eclipse, LOL.
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Lol
Well I have flashed I'd have to say just about every AOSP ROM for our phone and in my opinion... None have as many options, useful ones too. It runs great on ART too. So if u have that flashing itch and have an MDK build with custom recovery definitely check it out!
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Well I have flashed I'd have to say just about every AOSP ROM for our phone and in my opinion... None have as many options, useful ones too. It runs great on ART too. So if u have that flashing itch and have an MDK build with custom recovery definitely check it out!
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Thanks for the recommendation, I may just do that. I have a Dev Edition so I have MDK. I've never tried ART so I guess I have two things to try. Thanks.
Uhh ohh im so behind what is art???
Would ineed a camera app or does it function on aosp?? Im reading people having phone functions not work.
Ok and one last question.. im on bone stock the original... if I wanted to try aosp l.s. am I correct here..
Odin back to mdk
Root..recovery
Flash rom??
Or would a good old cleat cavh davlik suffice?? Sorry is been a long time
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Uhh ohh im so behind what is art???
Would ineed a camera app or does it function on aosp?? Im reading people having phone functions not work.
Ok and one last question.. im on bone stock the original... if I wanted to try aosp l.s. am I correct here..
Odin back to mdk
Root..recovery
Flash rom??
Or would a good old cleat cavh davlik suffice?? Sorry is been a long time
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Check this out on ART
http://www.infinum.co/the-capsized-...ntroducing-the-new-android-runtime-in-kit-kat
And if your on mdk with a custom recovery already just download liquid+gapps and wipe everything in recovery and flash away. Make a backup first of course.
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If you don't have a recovery yet... Just flash one no need to Odin back. Assuming you're rooted as well
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Ohh nice can't wait to try art out. ..
Gapps.. google apps??
Where to get this in apk?? And I am guessing I need it prior to flashing rom..
Im sorry you must understand that when I was roming on my last phone everything was Odin.. everything.. The only thing flashed was say a clock mod
SO_dank said:
Ohh nice can't wait to try art out. ..
Gapps.. google apps??
Where to get this in apk?? And I am guessing I need it prior to flashing rom..
Im sorry you must understand that when I was roming on my last phone everything was Odin.. everything.. The only thing flashed was say a clock mod
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There's a link in the main Liquid Smooth thread that get you to the Gapps . they're PA Gapps and many options with descriptions of each. Find liquid in our forum, Go to the OP and you'll see.
And no problem let me know if you need more help
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There's a link in the main Liquid Smooth thread that get you to the Gapps . they're PA Gapps and many options with descriptions of each. Find liquid in our forum, Go to the OP and you'll see.
And no problem let me know if you need more help
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You're right, you should be a spokesman for Liquid Smooth, LOL.
Lol hey I'm just a super supporter. I have no desire at all to flash anything else now.
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Lol hey I'm just a super supporter. I have no desire at all to flash anything else now.
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Yes, you are a great supporter. Good to see users willing to help new users get the most out of our phones and helping them along the way. We all started out as Noobs.
I'm currently rooted and running CM11 but missing all the camera features. Is there a 4.4 TW rom out there? Id like to try TW again as I haven't messed with it since the day I got my phone.
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I'm currently rooted and running CM11 but missing all the camera features. Is there a 4.4 TW rom out there? Id like to try TW again as I haven't messed with it since the day I got my phone.
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We won't have one for Verizon until they push the 4.4 ota out to us and the devs get their hands on it.
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We won't have one for Verizon until they push the 4.4 ota out to us and the devs get their hands on it.
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Thanks! That's what I was afraid of after searching and finding nothing. May try an older one
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Thanks! That's what I was afraid of after searching and finding nothing. May try an older one
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Check this camera out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655322
I'm on liquid smooth 4.4 but use this camera and its pretty damn cool!
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I'm currently rooted and running CM11 but missing all the camera features. Is there a 4.4 TW rom out there? Id like to try TW again as I haven't messed with it since the day I got my phone.
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I've been running Vision-X from the ATT S4 forums for a few days. It's based on XXUFNB9, which is one of the TW 4.4.2 OTA's for the International S4. It was running pretty well, and had no issues. I literally just flashed Goldeneye, which is also based on an international S4 OTA. I've had no issues and have noticed a slight speed increase.
Important note, after flashing Vision-x, I had to flash loki-doki to Loki the kernel or it would not boot. This is assuming you are on an MDK bootloder.
Good to know I forgot to look into the international ones. I usually stick to stay I see on our forums. Thanks for sharing though
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Good to know I forgot to look into the international ones. I usually stick to stay I see on our forums. Thanks for sharing though
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Me too, but Verizon is taking too long to release a 4.4 base, so I figured why not look elsewhere.
I tried a couple different things yesterday with the same out come. First I restored to my original 4.2 stock rooted rom and had no volume so I went back to CM11. Later in the day I flashed Hyperdrive 4.3TW rom and had the same deal, no volume. Is there something special I need to do when coming from 4.4 AOSP to 4.2/4.3 TW rom to make the volume work?
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I've been running Vision-X from the ATT S4 forums for a few days. It's based on XXUFNB9, which is one of the TW 4.4.2 OTA's for the International S4. It was running pretty well, and had no issues. I literally just flashed Goldeneye, which is also based on an international S4 OTA. I've had no issues and have noticed a slight speed increase.
Important note, after flashing Vision-x, I had to flash loki-doki to Loki the kernel or it would not boot. This is assuming you are on an MDK bootloder.
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Please explain to me how you got a KK TW ROM to work? I am running the ported 4.4.2 GE but I actually miss TW.
Zmnypit said:
I tried a couple different things yesterday with the same out come. First I restored to my original 4.2 stock rooted rom and had no volume so I went back to CM11. Later in the day I flashed Hyperdrive 4.3TW rom and had the same deal, no volume. Is there something special I need to do when coming from 4.4 AOSP to 4.2/4.3 TW rom to make the volume work?
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I vaguely remember reading in one of the other carrier's S4 forum that no sound after flashing a rom is related to being on either the wrong bootloader, or wrong kernel. If you flashed Hyperdrive, it's safe to assume the kernel is correct. What bootloader are you on? Not sure this applies to the VZW S4. It may only apply to the TMobile, or other GSM variants.
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justda said:
Please explain to me how you got a KK TW ROM to work? I am running the ported 4.4.2 GE but I actually miss TW.
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Right now I'm running Goldeneye from the i9505 section. Loving it. You need to be on the MDK bootloader with a recovery installed. I'm using Philz Touch recovery. Flash the Goldeneye ROM, then flash a Loki-Doki. That should be it. Both are linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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Right now I'm running Goldeneye from the i9505 section. Loving it. You need to be on the MDK bootloader with a recovery installed. I'm using Philz Touch recovery. Flash the Goldeneye ROM, then flash a Loki-Doki. That should be it. Both are linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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OK, I dont wanna mess this up, SO:
Flash the ROM, flash Loki-Doki, then flash what Kernal? Can I just use Koontz latest?
I really want to run ViSiON-X for the i9505
justda said:
OK, I dont wanna mess this up, SO:
Flash the ROM, flash Loki-Doki, then flash what Kernal? Can I just use Koontz latest?
I really want to run ViSiON-X for the i9505
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Same here.. I want to try both. On the 4.4 TW roms im assuming I can stay on the MJ7 Modem?
justda said:
OK, I dont wanna mess this up, SO:
Flash the ROM, flash Loki-Doki, then flash what Kernal? Can I just use Koontz latest?
I really want to run ViSiON-X for the i9505
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From what i gathered he just flashed the rom + Loki Doki which Lokis the kernel that comes with that rom.
Since Verizon doesn't officially have 4.4 yet there aren't any 4.4 TW kernels for it yet . as far as i know.
Zmnypit said:
Same here.. I want to try both. On the 4.4 TW roms im assuming I can stay on the MJ7 Modem?
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Mistertac said:
From what i gathered he just flashed the rom + Loki Doki which Lokis the kernel that comes with that rom.
Since Verizon doesn't officially have 4.4 yet there aren't any 4.4 TW kernels for it yet . as far as i know.
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Making my nandroid now. I'll give it a shot
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Making my nandroid now. I'll give it a shot
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I will let you guinea pig it for me. Let me know if all is well after flashing. My worry is that I am on a i545 but I use it with T-Mobile. So I can't use some ROMs like cm11 will not allow me to use cellular data at all. Even FC's when I attempt to make a call or hang up.
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I will let you guinea pig it for me. Let me know if all is well after flashing. My worry is that I am on a i545 but I use it with T-Mobile. So I can't use some ROMs like cm11 will not allow me to use cellular data at all. Even FC's when I attempt to make a call or hang up.
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Well it worked and no boot loops so that's good. But just like my other experiences I have no volume. Any suggestions? I flashed the MDK nohlos modem before I flashed. I was on MJ7 for CM11
edit: Just realized I flashed the MDK modem only and not the nonhlos version. Will try again with correct MDK nonhlos in a bit
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I vaguely remember reading in one of the other carrier's S4 forum that no sound after flashing a rom is related to being on either the wrong bootloader, or wrong kernel. If you flashed Hyperdrive, it's safe to assume the kernel is correct. What bootloader are you on? Not sure this applies to the VZW S4. It may only apply to the TMobile, or other GSM variants.
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Right now I'm running Goldeneye from the i9505 section. Loving it. You need to be on the MDK bootloader with a recovery installed. I'm using Philz Touch recovery. Flash the Goldeneye ROM, then flash a Loki-Doki. That should be it. Both are linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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Ok flashed the goldeneye rom followed by MDK bootloader and loki doki and sound works. Only problem is now is I have no data. Wifi works but not data
Which MDK version should I flash? I545VRUAMDK or I545OYUAMDK?
Zmnypit said:
Ok flashed the goldeneye rom followed by MDK bootloader and loki doki and sound works. Only problem is now is I have no data. Wifi works but not data
Which MDK version should I flash? I545VRUAMDK or I545OYUAMDK?
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Are the Verizon apns in there?
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Are the Verizon apns in there?
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I'm not sure. I click on mobile networks then that's it. I see no where I can access APNs. Maybe willstilson will chime in
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I'm not sure. I click on mobile networks then that's it. I see no where I can access APNs. Maybe willstilson will chime in
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Well not having done what you're doing now I have to admit I'm guessing...
You could try an APN app from the play store as long as you have WiFi now. There's one I've used that will get the Verizon apns and set them. Don't remember the name of it however.
Gigilie has compatibility packs I've been looking into over on one his Roms he ported over for our phones.. I'm not really sure what they include but I know people flashing i9505 Roms had something they would also flash to get everything going. Whether or not the apns are part of it again I'm not sure.
The other person on here didn't make mention of flashing anything but the Loki doki so I'm not 100% maybe he can chime in.
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Those on MK2 With safe strap and want to get rid of Touch Wiz ( which I do -.-) Get the Illusion ROM for your Galaxy S4 (Verizon). That's all. Except the only bug/s is WiFi doesn't even if you try flashing the MK2 Module's. And those On AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, NET10... Etc using there Verizon Galaxy S4 will not get Data to work. I have Straight talk and tried everything to get Data to work. I've flashed all Carrier Roms (the AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and U.S. Cellular) together and see if that would help. Nope. But Messaging (just SMS) works and so does calls and Voice Mail (xD)
And if someone could extract this and try making another AOSP ROM that works with MK2 (or SafeStrap) and make CM11/10 to work, that would be excellent!
Credit for the ROM goes to the Developer. I am not endorsed with the development/developer nor do I hold responsible for your phone being a toaster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316312
How is a 4.2 ROM compatible with MK2, and how is it compatible with Safestrap? Not to mention the thread hasn't been updated since July...
RemnantKing2 said:
How is a 4.2 ROM compatible with MK2, and how is it compatible with Safestrap? Not to mention the thread hasn't been updated since July...
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Crazy thing is it actually worked
elias98902 said:
Those on MK2 With safe strap and want to get rid of Touch Wiz ( which I do -.-) Get the Illusion ROM for your Galaxy S4 (Verizon). That's all. Except the only bug/s is WiFi doesn't even if you try flashing the MK2 Module's. And those On AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, nett... Etc using there Verizon Galaxy S4 will not get Data to work. I have Straight talk and tried everything to get Data to work. I've flashed all Carrier Roms (the AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and U.S. Cellular) together and see if that would help. Nope. But Messaging (just SMS) works and so does calls and Voice Mail (xD)
And if someone could extract this and try making another AOSP ROM that works with MK2 (or SafeStrap) and make CM11/10 to work, that would be excellent!
Credit for the ROM goes to the Developer. I am not endorsed with the development/developer nor do I hold responsible for your phone being a toaster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316312
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Its 4.2...mk2 is 4.3...is it possible to flash 4.2 modules on latest safestrap?...this is pretty cool to see even partially working aosp for SS users...might make a point of getting hashcodes attention on this...he may be able to fix WiFi and such or figure out what's allowing it to work and implement it in other ROMs...nice find
I was bored, so I started installing random ROMs and Walla... A AOSP ROM working!
And I Dont know... Crazy things happen in Life O.O
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Possibly
If they could break down this rom and figure out how it works with safestrap we could possibly get all asop roms working:laugh::good:
And if I had a debit card I'd give all my money to the person that breaks it down
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@Hashcode
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MajorLeagueROM said:
If they could break down this rom and figure out how it works with safestrap we could possibly get all asop roms working:laugh::good:
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If you guys are on 4.2.2, it would make since if it was a gpe rom, as gpe was somehow compatible with 4.2.2 safestrap. If I remember correctly, someone said that the differences between the kernels was negligible and could boot with the tw kernel.
I would say its safe to assume that its actual AOSP seeing that it uses the CM kernel source (or at links to it on the OP), however, there are no accounts in the thread of the rom cook saying that it is AOSP, only other posters.
Haven't tried to download it yet, but I'm going to convince myself that you guys are just pulling a sick April fools prank.
Kamaole said:
If you guys are on 4.2.2, it would make since if it was a gpe rom, as gpe was somehow compatible with 4.2.2 safestrap. If I remember correctly, someone said that the differences between the kernels was negligible and could boot with the tw kernel.
I would say its safe to assume that its actual AOSP seeing that it uses the CM kernel source (or at links to it on the OP), however, there are no accounts in the thread of the rom cook saying that it is AOSP, only other posters.
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Well so far it's AOSP ROM. It has pure android, the weight of the zip is so light and if. And yes, A Dev did say it wasn't compatible with any AOSP ROM's. But I found a ROM that works! I'll post some screen shots of the AOSP ROM. And if it says AT&T its because I have a Straight Talk Sim Card in it.
So far people are eager with this. If we can get more people's attention we can probably get Hashcode to see what's making this ROM work on AOSP
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elias98902 said:
Well so far it's AOSP ROM. It has pure android, the weight of the zip is so light and if. And yes, A Dev did say it wasn't compatible with any AOSP ROM's. But I found a ROM that works! I'll post some screen shots of the AOSP ROM. And if it says AT&T its because I have a Straight Talk Sim Card in it.
So far people are eager with this. If we can get more people's attention we can probably get Hashcode to see what's making this ROM work on AOSP
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What BL version do you have?
Kamaole said:
What BL version do you have?
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If BL stands for Bootloader than I have I have MK2 android 4.3
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elias98902 said:
If BL stands for Bootloader than I have I have MK2 android 4.3
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The android build is not necessarily the same as the BL just so you know.
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The android build is not necessarily the same as the BL just so you know.
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So where would I find the bootloader?
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elias98902 said:
So where would I find the bootloader?
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I believe it can be seen in recovery (actual recovery; not safestrap)
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I believe it can be seen in recovery (actual recovery; not safestrap)
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He he. Funny story... Um.... I tried flashing a CWM Recovery didn't work and it leads me to the Odin Flash screen. All I have is Safestrap 3.71
Is there another possible way?
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elias98902 said:
He he. Funny story... Um.... I tried flashing a CWM Recovery didn't work and it leads me to the Odin Flash screen. All I have is Safestrap 3.71
Is there another possible way?
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I believe theres an app that does it.
To anyone wanting to do this, I did it and its not booting into the system. Idk if theres a very special case or what. In recovery it is saying I have the kot49h kernel. Until I boot, Im still assuming its an april fools prank
Kamaole said:
I believe theres in app that does it.
To anyone wanting to do this, I did it and its not booting into the system. Idk if theres a very special case or what.
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Well that happened to me as well. It wouldn't boot up to the system so I booted up to the actual Odin Flash and it said Volume Up=Continue and Volume Down=Cancel(Restart) and then I did the Volume down and it got into the system. Well I hope that helps!
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Well that happened to me as well. It wouldn't boot up to the system so I booted up to the actual Odin Flash and it said Volume Up=Continue and Volume Down=Cancel(Restart) and then I did the Volume down and it got into the system. Well I hope that helps!
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This didn't work. It boot loops and goes into recovery.
Edit: ****ed up and erase all my stuff in safestrap, ill mess with it later
Screenshots?
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