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I used Safestrap on my Moto Bionic and would like to find a similar app that will make a complete recoverable backup of my device. I don't want anything that requires an unlocked bootloader due to the problems with OTAs. I don't use any custom ROMs, I just like to install MODs to the UI. My phone is already rooted VIA flashing the rooted image and OTA rootkeeper to update. I would like to try the MOD to add apps to the multi window drawer and fix autocomplete. It seems that it's not just as simple as replacing apks so I'd like a good backup/recovery solution in place before getting stuck in a bootloop. I could just reflash with odin but I'd rather backup the current state.
No there's nothing like safe strap. If you took the ota update then you have no choice but to use Adams unlock method to root which installs a recovery. Otherwise the only mod you listed is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34994272 for adding all apps 5o multi Window.
Why wouldn't you want team win recovery? If you're concerned with ota problems just freeze "SDM" after you gain root access. Then the phone won't automatically update.
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there is no safestrap bull**** on a sammy device as mentioned above. root,unlock,recovery, then you can make all the back ups you wish. i would like somebody to give me a logical reason why they would want to take a OTA update? i flash all my updates via recovery provided by our gracious devs. PHUCK a OTA!!!
safestrap is not great and sucks. The only thing I liked about safestrap is that you can have 3 different ROMS to play with and boot up real fast. Use clockwork and you should be okay. Once you get clockwork or TWRP make your back up and you are set.
I just got this S4 the other day and I love it. I am not new to ROOTING. I rooted my Thunderbolt and then my Razr Maxx without issues....but this S4 is giving me headaches.
I did get it to root one time using the "cd /mnt/SdCard" method. Then when I plugged my phone in again, it updated the ROM. Now, that method doesn't work. I have tried MOTOCHOPPER and Odin.
On Odin, It starts and then "FAIL". I have taken the SD Card out and formatted it to exFAT and put the files on it that is needs (.pwn, .script.sh) and still nothing.
I am not planning on running a custom ROM on it until I get more familiar with the ROOT process. The two things I want root for is: 1). HOTSPOTTING.....it is asking me to sign up with Verizon. I know on the other phones I had, once I did a ROOT....it was all good. 2). I use "MyBackUp Pro" and love it. In order to restore, I have to install all my apps, 1 at a time....argggghhhhh.
So, with that said....HELP!
Thanks in advanced
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I just got this S4 the other day and I love it. I am not new to ROOTING. I rooted my Thunderbolt and then my Razr Maxx without issues....but this S4 is giving me headaches.
I did get it to root one time using the "cd /mnt/SdCard" method. Then when I plugged my phone in again, it updated the ROM. Now, that method doesn't work. I have tried MOTOCHOPPER and Odin.
On Odin, It starts and then "FAIL". I have taken the SD Card out and formatted it to exFAT and put the files on it that is needs (.pwn, .script.sh) and still nothing.
I am not planning on running a custom ROM on it until I get more familiar with the ROOT process. The two things I want root for is: 1). HOTSPOTTING.....it is asking me to sign up with Verizon. I know on the other phones I had, once I did a ROOT....it was all good. 2). I use "MyBackUp Pro" and love it. In order to restore, I have to install all my apps, 1 at a time....argggghhhhh.
So, with that said....HELP!
Thanks in advanced
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if you upgraded to the newest ota im pretty sure theres no root method for it at the moment. One user.posted it didnt work after he tried it
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk. now Free
What is the newest OTA called?? Can I root if I'm on "I545VRUAME7"
RMACEVO427 said:
What is the newest OTA called?? Can I root if I'm on "I545VRUAME7"
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If you're on me7 you can root and use safestrap. There is no custom recovery however.
Hey everyone,
So I'm having a bit of an issue. I currently own (and love) a Verizon Galaxy S4 (model number: SCH-I545). I rooted my phone back at the end of November, right after the MJ7 framework release and it's been splendid. I've gotten rid of all the bloatware using Titanium Backup and my phone absolutely soars through every program I run on it as well as works as a great business device.
I'm currently encountering two problems:
1. I can't seem to find a ClockwordMod or any type of recovery software that'll actually work and install correctly. I've tried the GooManager one and the ClockworkMod app one, and nearly bricked my phone in the process of doing so. As I'm sure you all know, not being able to have a recovery program makes it a pain in the butt to deal with. I was gonna flash CyanogenMod (like I once had on my Galaxy Tab) and go with it; however, standard rooted S4 seems to do the trick and is fast and some of the Samsung stuff isn't half bad, to be fair.
2. I need to find a MK2 zip that once I do get a recovery pushed, I can update the root for stability fixes. I've searched up and down and just can't find an MK2 pushable zip that won't be like the OTA one and make me lose my root.
So XDA, can you all point me in the right direction to get both of these fixed?
No
JacobNWolf said:
Hey everyone,
So I'm having a bit of an issue. I currently own (and love) a Verizon Galaxy S4 (model number: SCH-I545). I rooted my phone back at the end of November, right after the MJ7 framework release and it's been splendid. I've gotten rid of all the bloatware using Titanium Backup and my phone absolutely soars through every program I run on it as well as works as a great business device.
I'm currently encountering two problems:
1. I can't seem to find a ClockwordMod or any type of recovery software that'll actually work and install correctly. I've tried the GooManager one and the ClockworkMod app one, and nearly bricked my phone in the process of doing so. As I'm sure you all know, not being able to have a recovery program makes it a pain in the butt to deal with. I was gonna flash CyanogenMod (like I once had on my Galaxy Tab) and go with it; however, standard rooted S4 seems to do the trick and is fast and some of the Samsung stuff isn't half bad, to be fair.
2. I need to find a MK2 zip that once I do get a recovery pushed, I can update the root for stability fixes. I've searched up and down and just can't find an MK2 pushable zip that won't be like the OTA one and make me lose my root.
So XDA, can you all point me in the right direction to get both of these fixed?
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There's no custom recovery available for your build. Only Safestrap. There's a few stickies you might want to read in the General section.
As far as MK2, I think your only option would be to use Odin and re-root using Saferoot.
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JacobNWolf said:
Hey everyone,
So I'm having a bit of an issue. I currently own (and love) a Verizon Galaxy S4 (model number: SCH-I545). I rooted my phone back at the end of November, right after the MJ7 framework release and it's been splendid. I've gotten rid of all the bloatware using Titanium Backup and my phone absolutely soars through every program I run on it as well as works as a great business device.
I'm currently encountering two problems:
1. I can't seem to find a ClockwordMod or any type of recovery software that'll actually work and install correctly. I've tried the GooManager one and the ClockworkMod app one, and nearly bricked my phone in the process of doing so. As I'm sure you all know, not being able to have a recovery program makes it a pain in the butt to deal with. I was gonna flash CyanogenMod (like I once had on my Galaxy Tab) and go with it; however, standard rooted S4 seems to do the trick and is fast and some of the Samsung stuff isn't half bad, to be fair.
2. I need to find a MK2 zip that once I do get a recovery pushed, I can update the root for stability fixes. I've searched up and down and just can't find an MK2 pushable zip that won't be like the OTA one and make me lose my root.
So XDA, can you all point me in the right direction to get both of these fixed?
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You can't find a custom recovery for your phone because there isn't one.
Please, before you brick your phone - disconnect the USB cable, walk away, then go read this sticky thread in the general forum.
Then read this thread.
The only thing available for post-MDK Verizon GS4s is Safestrap.
k1mu said:
You can't find a custom recovery for your phone because there isn't one.
Please, before you brick your phone - disconnect the USB cable, walk away, then go read this sticky thread in the general forum.
Then read this thread.
The only thing available for post-MDK Verizon GS4s is Safestrap.
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I was reading the Safestrap recovery link that you linked and I noticed it was for locked bootloaders. How do you identify what bootloader you have? When I turn on the phone, it has the "Unlocked" sign, so it may be that I'm on the old bootloader. Any idea?
JacobNWolf said:
I was reading the Safestrap recovery link that you linked and I noticed it was for locked bootloaders. How do you identify what bootloader you have? When I turn on the phone, it has the "Unlocked" sign, so it may be that I'm on the old bootloader. Any idea?
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You have a locked bootloader. You will have to use safestrap. Be sure to read. Lots of helpful links and tips in the general section. Yesterday I upgraded to mk2. Used saferoot. Installed safestrap. Loaded up hyperdrive. Runs great.
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You have a locked bootloader. You will have to use safestrap. Be sure to read. Lots of helpful links and tips in the general section. Yesterday I upgraded to mk2. Used saferoot. Installed safestrap. Loaded up hyperdrive. Runs great.
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Do you have the zip/update package for mk2? Can't seem to find it myself
JacobNWolf said:
Hey everyone,
So I'm having a bit of an issue. I currently own (and love) a Verizon Galaxy S4 (model number: SCH-I545). I rooted my phone back at the end of November, right after the MJ7 framework release and it's been splendid. I've gotten rid of all the bloatware using Titanium Backup and my phone absolutely soars through every program I run on it as well as works as a great business device.
I'm currently encountering two problems:
1. I can't seem to find a ClockwordMod or any type of recovery software that'll actually work and install correctly. I've tried the GooManager one and the ClockworkMod app one, and nearly bricked my phone in the process of doing so. As I'm sure you all know, not being able to have a recovery program makes it a pain in the butt to deal with. I was gonna flash CyanogenMod (like I once had on my Galaxy Tab) and go with it; however, standard rooted S4 seems to do the trick and is fast and some of the Samsung stuff isn't half bad, to be fair.
2. I need to find a MK2 zip that once I do get a recovery pushed, I can update the root for stability fixes. I've searched up and down and just can't find an MK2 pushable zip that won't be like the OTA one and make me lose my root.
So XDA, can you all point me in the right direction to get both of these fixed?
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take some time to read...this is a stickie
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
decaturbob said:
take some time to read...this is a stickie
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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I'm not a n00b to this at all. I now have Safestrap, it runs fine. I rooted it by myself and have done a lot to it since (November 2013). I get how these things work, but I can't for the life of me find an update zip for MK2. That's all I'm looking for at this point.
JacobNWolf said:
I'm not a n00b to this at all. I now have Safestrap, it runs fine. I rooted it by myself and have done a lot to it since (November 2013). I get how these things work, but I can't for the life of me find an update zip for MK2. That's all I'm looking for at this point.
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I think you have to search for an MK2 tar file to use with Odin.
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The success is real!
riker147 said:
I think you have to search for an MK2 tar file to use with Odin.
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FOUND IT! WOOP, thanks for the help guys; for anyone else trying to find one, use the "No-Wipe" in this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209 and flash with ODIN 3.09, located here: http://rootjunkysdl.com/getdownload.php?file=Galaxy S4/Firmware Odin MK2/Odin3-v3.09.zip
Howdy-
I just finished rooting my wife's brand new S4 using towlroot. Installed SuperSU and now have safestrap 3.72 installed (TWRP is a no-go). I have never had a Samsung device before.
I mainly did this because I wanted to get root before some update came out that prevented it in the future. In a couple years, when my wife needs a new phone and this one get's passed down to my son for a game machine, I wanted to be ready to put a custom ROM on it.
Any recommendations on anything I should do with this phone in the meantime? I turned off OTA updates already and did a nandroid via Safestrap but would love to hear any suggestions you guys might have for good apps etc. for this phone.
BTW, her previous phone was an HTC Rezound. What a nice upgrade this S4 is!
Thanks,
ClockerXP
ClockerXP said:
Howdy-
I just finished rooting my wife's brand new S4 using towlroot. Installed SuperSU and now have safestrap 3.72 installed (TWRP is a no-go). I have never had a Samsung device before.
I mainly did this because I wanted to get root before some update came out that prevented it in the future. In a couple years, when my wife needs a new phone and this one get's passed down to my son for a game machine, I wanted to be ready to put a custom ROM on it.
Any recommendations on anything I should do with this phone in the meantime? I turned off OTA updates already and did a nandroid via Safestrap but would love to hear any suggestions you guys might have for good apps etc. for this phone.
BTW, her previous phone was an HTC Rezound. What a nice upgrade this S4 is!
Thanks,
ClockerXP
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I would suggest installing the Xposed Framework and browsing through modules. It's amazing how many interesting modules you can find that are useful or fun or whatever. GravityBox is a very useful module that gives you tons of options for tweaking the OS (actually not sure if there is a non-AOSP version). Another one is XLED, which lets you adjust the color/timing of the led notification light for different apps. I just find it fun looking through modules and finding creative things people have made. Cheers!
George isccomm
ClockerXP said:
Howdy-
I just finished rooting my wife's brand new S4 using towlroot. Installed SuperSU and now have safestrap 3.72 installed (TWRP is a no-go). I have never had a Samsung device before.
I mainly did this because I wanted to get root before some update came out that prevented it in the future. In a couple years, when my wife needs a new phone and this one get's passed down to my son for a game machine, I wanted to be ready to put a custom ROM on it.
Any recommendations on anything I should do with this phone in the meantime? I turned off OTA updates already and did a nandroid via Safestrap but would love to hear any suggestions you guys might have for good apps etc. for this phone.
BTW, her previous phone was an HTC Rezound. What a nice upgrade this S4 is!
Thanks,
ClockerXP
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Absolutely XposedFramework. There are many modules on here that you will find beneficial. I would recommend however, installing them one at a time as sometimes some of the modules will not work correctly with your device. I know that a couple that had something to do with altering the display caused my phone to flash on and off. I know this is pretty unspecific but it has been a couple months and I can't specifically remember what the modules were. As far as apps go... I would recommend CPU Tuner if you want to play around with battery life and performance, Titanium Backup is a MUST as you can backup Apps and App Data to your SD Card, the paid for version will even let you freeze certain processes. For example, you can stop the annoying security update notifications. You can also use TB to remove any bloatware you do not want. Greenify is excellent as well, it hibernates apps and help quite a bit with battery performance. SuperSU is vital and will control all your root permissions for all your apps. SD Card and RAM booster from Gejos Enterprise are helpful also.
Thanks for your advice!
liljoe727 said:
Absolutely XposedFramework. There are many modules on here that you will find beneficial. I would recommend however, installing them one at a time as sometimes some of the modules will not work correctly with your device. I know that a couple that had something to do with altering the display caused my phone to flash on and off. I know this is pretty unspecific but it has been a couple months and I can't specifically remember what the modules were. As far as apps go... I would recommend CPU Tuner if you want to play around with battery life and performance, Titanium Backup is a MUST as you can backup Apps and App Data to your SD Card, the paid for version will even let you freeze certain processes. For example, you can stop the annoying security update notifications. You can also use TB to remove any bloatware you do not want. Greenify is excellent as well, it hibernates apps and help quite a bit with battery performance. SuperSU is vital and will control all your root permissions for all your apps. SD Card and RAM booster from Gejos Enterprise are helpful also.
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Is Titaniuim Backup the only way to stop the security update notifications?
ClockerXP said:
Is Titaniuim Backup the only way to stop the security update notifications?
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You may be able to simply turn off updates by going to settings/more/security/security updates and unchecking the box called automatic updates. I am on a custom ROM and to be honest, I can not remember if this works or not so if it does, please let me kmow.
Sent from my rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 with Hyperdrive ROM using XDA Free Mobile App
ClockerXP said:
Is Titaniuim Backup the only way to stop the security update notifications?
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liljoe727 said:
You may be able to simply turn off updates by going to settings/more/security/security updates and unchecking the box called automatic updates. I am on a custom ROM and to be honest, I can not remember if this works or not so if it does, please let me kmow.
Sent from my rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 with Hyperdrive ROM using XDA Free Mobile App
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Look for spdclient.apk in either system/app or system/priv-app and uninstall it with a root explorer
joshm.1219 said:
Look for spdclient.apk in either system/app or system/priv-app and uninstall it with a root explorer
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Does this work for Verizon ORA notifications also? The process I mean, I know it would probably be a different APK.
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liljoe727 said:
Does this work for Verizon ORA notifications also? The process I mean, I know it would probably be a different APK.
Sent from my rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 with Hyperdrive ROM using XDA Free Mobile App
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Not sure what ORA is, unless you mean OTA notifications like a software update? Then yes, using the same process with FWupgrade.apk and SDM.apk
joshm.1219 said:
Not sure what ORA is, unless you mean OTA notifications like a software update? Then yes, using the same process with FWupgrade.apk and SDM.apk
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Typo. Sorry. Yes I meant OTA. Thank you much
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Hi Again All-
Well I installed Titanium Backup PRO. I got a little crazy and started uninstalling a bunch of stuff...all the KNOX stuff and some other things. Anyway, just about freaked when the phone would not boot, giving me some errors. Ended up getting back into Safestrap and restored my Nandroid and then my Titanium Backup that I made. I then re-verified root with towel root and uninstalled then reinstalled Safestrap.
But now, something is happening that I never noticed before. During Boot in pauses at a screen that says SAFESTRAP : DISABLED (System Starting in 10 seconds). There's a picture of a robot and buttons at the bottom for Recovery and Continue. Is that normal? Is it because I am running a stock NC5 ROM?
Another question....it's my understanding I am stuck with SafeStrap. But most of the ROMS I see in the forums don't seem to have instructions for installation using Safestrap...only TWRP or CWM? Am I just not looking hard enough?
Sorry I am coming from an HTC phone that seemed so easy to flash compared to this but I guess it is just a learning curve.
BTW: I ended up uninstalling a bunch of bloatware again. And I FROZE all the KNOX stuff I could find. Anything else I should freeze?
ClockerXP said:
Hi Again All-
Well I installed Titanium Backup PRO. I got a little crazy and started uninstalling a bunch of stuff...all the KNOX stuff and some other things. Anyway, just about freaked when the phone would not boot, giving me some errors. Ended up getting back into Safestrap and restored my Nandroid and then my Titanium Backup that I made. I then re-verified root with towel root and uninstalled then reinstalled Safestrap.
But now, something is happening that I never noticed before. During Boot in pauses at a screen that says SAFESTRAP : DISABLED (System Starting in 10 seconds). There's a picture of a robot and buttons at the bottom for Recovery and Continue. Is that normal? Is it because I am running a stock NC5 ROM?
Another question....it's my understanding I am stuck with SafeStrap. But most of the ROMS I see in the forums don't seem to have instructions for installation using Safestrap...only TWRP or CWM? Am I just not looking hard enough?
Sorry I am coming from an HTC phone that seemed so easy to flash compared to this but I guess it is just a learning curve.
BTW: I ended up uninstalling a bunch of bloatware again. And I FROZE all the KNOX stuff I could find. Anything else I should freeze?
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That is just the normal boot sequence for Safestrap. "Continue" will boot whatever is loaded in the stock slot (only use the stock slot, booting into any other partition WILL SOFT BRICK YOUR DEVICE), selecting "recovery" will boot you into safestrap. Doing nothing is the same as selecting "continue". There are not many ROM's compatible with Safestrap, and unfortunately, Safestrap is the only recovery you can use on your Verizon S4. I would recommend Hyperdrive, it is very stable. I have tried too many other ROM's to list and have found most of them either unstable or incompatible with Safestrap.
Sent from my HyperDrive powered Verizon Galaxy S4 using XDA Free Mobile App
liljoe727 said:
That is just the normal boot sequence for Safestrap. "Continue" will boot whatever is loaded in the stock slot (only use the stock slot, booting into any other partition WILL SOFT BRICK YOUR DEVICE), selecting "recovery" will boot you into safestrap. Doing nothing is the same as selecting "continue". There are not many ROM's compatible with Safestrap, and unfortunately, Safestrap is the only recovery you can use on your Verizon S4. I would recommend Hyperdrive, it is very stable. I have tried too many other ROM's to list and have found most of them either unstable or incompatible with Safestrap.
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Awesome. Thank you! I want to try Hyperdrive.
I have never used Safestrap to install a ROM. So far I have only performed a Nandroid. Is there a step-by-step published somewhere on how to install a new ROM with Safestrap? I have no idea how to 'load a ROM into a slot' and want to make sure I don't do anything to brick my wife's phone. You can image how that would go!!
Thanks,
ClockerXP
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Awesome. Thank you! I want to try Hyperdrive.
I have never used Safestrap to install a ROM. So far I have only performed a Nandroid. Is there a step-by-step published somewhere on how to install a new ROM with Safestrap? I have no idea how to 'load a ROM into a slot' and want to make sure I don't do anything to brick my wife's phone. You can image how that would go!!
Thanks,
ClockerXP
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This is the link to the newest version of HyperDrive, it just came out the other day and I'm pretty sure there are instructions for flashing on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
This is a how to video from YouTube from an older version of HyperDrive http://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLdq__cOJ2egzOEqUSbxTCZEMmE1I7b4q-&v=_IEqyRgRenA
If I remember correctly, it explains safestrap in the beginning of the video. In any case, only install/boot from the 'STOCK' slot. Booting into any other partition will brick your device.
Sent from my Verizon Galaxy S4 BlackBox using XDA Free Mobile App
liljoe727 said:
This is the link to the newest version of HyperDrive, it just came out the other day and I'm pretty sure there are instructions for flashing on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
This is a how to video from YouTube from an older version of HyperDrive http://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLdq__cOJ2egzOEqUSbxTCZEMmE1I7b4q-&v=_IEqyRgRenA
If I remember correctly, it explains safestrap in the beginning of the video. In any case, only install/boot from the 'STOCK' slot. Booting into any other partition will brick your device.
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Thanks. I already downloaded HD... I will watch the video but getting a rom into a 'slot' is the concept I am trying to figure out. Never dealt with 'slots' before.
Thanks,
CxP
ClockerXP said:
Thanks. I already downloaded HD... I will watch the video but getting a rom into a 'slot' is the concept I am trying to figure out. Never dealt with 'slots' before.
Thanks,
CxP
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Safestrap boots whatever ROM is loaded into whichever slot you have selected. I think the top left button is called 'Boot Options', this is where you select the 'slot'. As long as 'stock' is selected you are good with regards to which 'slot' you are booting into. Selecting 'install' from the main menu will install whatever ROM you flash into whichever 'slot' you have selected. 'Install' should always be red, this means you are installing into the stock slot.
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liljoe727 said:
Safestrap boots whatever ROM is loaded into whichever slot you have selected. I think the top left button is called 'Boot Options', this is where you select the 'slot'. As long as 'stock' is selected you are good with regards to which 'slot' you are booting into. Selecting 'install' from the main menu will install whatever ROM you flash into whichever 'slot' you have selected. 'Install' should always be red, this means you are installing into the stock slot.
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Thanks! I also found this video helpful. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=LL1MNLeTbvc-qrziaq5m58Nw
Question though...if I am always working on the 'Stock' slot, that just means I cannot have several different ROMs loaded into different slots so that I can quickly switch between them, correct?
I can always go back to a nandroid backup if I want to go back to my current backed up 'stock' ROM, right?
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Thanks! I also found this video helpful. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=LL1MNLeTbvc-qrziaq5m58Nw
Question though...if I am always working on the 'Stock' slot, that just means I cannot have several different ROMs loaded into different slots so that I can quickly switch between them, correct?
I can always go back to a nandroid backup if I want to go back to my current backed up 'stock' ROM, right?
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Correct.
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try these...
lucky patcher (google it), black mart alpha (check their facebook page for the latest), rom tool box pro..and absolutely xposed framework will do it nicely.
I was one of the idiots that accidentally upgraded to the newest firmware when it first came out. My device is totally rooted, but I've been reading that I'm required to use things such as SafeStrap or Loki to install custom roms. I'm not sure if this is still the case as its been months since this was discovered. I've been trying to search the forums extensively for a fix, but I've been unable to find one. One thing I came across: here seems to be a very simple way to install TWRP on the Galaxy S4, however, I don't wan to run the risk of bricking my phone and being SOL because I have ****ty firmware and no way to custom recover my phone.
Point blank, would I be able to install TWRP manager via GooManager given that I've updated to NC5? Or even if not, what are my options for custom recovery/roms? End game, I want to walk away with 5.0.1 GPE or Cyanogenmod 12. Hopefully.
I'd really appreciate any and all help. Attached is a screenshot of my phone information.
zQueal said:
I was one of the idiots that accidentally upgraded to the newest firmware when it first came out. My device is totally rooted, but I've been reading that I'm required to use things such as SafeStrap or Loki to install custom roms. I'm not sure if this is still the case as its been months since this was discovered. I've been trying to search the forums extensively for a fix, but I've been unable to find one. One thing I came across: here seems to be a very simple way to install TWRP on the Galaxy S4, however, I don't wan to run the risk of bricking my phone and being SOL because I have ****ty firmware and no way to custom recover my phone.
Point blank, would I be able to install TWRP manager via GooManager given that I've updated to NC5? Or even if not, what are my options for custom recovery/roms? End game, I want to walk away with 5.0.1 GPE or Cyanogenmod 12. Hopefully.
I'd really appreciate any and all help. Attached is a screenshot of my phone information.
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Once you updated to anything past MDK there's no going back . Safestrap is the only option to install Touchwiz ROMS.
scrillakev said:
Once you updated to anything past MDK there's no going back . Safestrap is the only option to install Touchwiz ROMS.
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Damn! That's what I figured. I followed [this guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLHZfPwLkPM) and installed the SafeStrap APK, but stopped at the "install recovery" step. I've been reading that this can soft brick your phone. Do you have any input? Is it safe to do? If it does brick my phone will I be able to factory reset with Odin?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, I'm a bit of a noob.
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Well, I decided to go ahead with it. It worked fine. I rebooted to SafeStrap and went right to do a backup. It failed. I tried to reboot into my stock rom, and it was 0MB. I really might blow up Verizon HQ.
zQueal said:
Damn! That's what I figured. I followed [this guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLHZfPwLkPM) and installed the SafeStrap APK, but stopped at the "install recovery" step. I've been reading that this can soft brick your phone. Do you have any input? Is it safe to do? If it does brick my phone will I be able to factory reset with Odin?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, I'm a bit of a noob.
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Well, I decided to go ahead with it. It worked fine. I rebooted to SafeStrap and went right to do a backup. It failed. I tried to reboot into my stock rom, and it was 0MB. I really might blow up Verizon HQ.
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I never used SafeStrap so I doubt I will be much help. But once you rebooted your stock ROM is no longer there? Might have to just flash a stock image via ODIN and try again. Verizon isn't going to help you either with modding your phone, XDA is the place to be.
Has there been anything new since this thread was posted or is it impossible still?
mcbeat257 said:
Has there been anything new since this thread was posted or is it impossible still?
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Sorry buddy you're SOL
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
If you are rooted use a terminal editor app and type:
getprop ro.bootloader
If it says anything other than I545VRUAMDK your only choice is SafeStrap.
That means if you bought an S4 and it came with MK1, NC5, NK1, or anything other than MDK you cannot flash a custom recovery. The same applies if you took an OTA from VZW. This has been stated 1000's of times here.
Hint:
Look on the box that your S4 came in and read the last three characters where it says what build the phone has.
mcbeat257 said:
Has there been anything new since this thread was posted or is it impossible still?
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Keep checking up on SS they are working on the ability to also use custom kernels on top which would make it essentially as efficient as a custom recovery, with some storage loss.
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Well, I decided to go ahead with it. It worked fine. I rebooted to SafeStrap and went right to do a backup. It failed. I tried to reboot into my stock rom, and it was 0MB. I really might blow up Verizon HQ.[/QUOTE]
***Make sure you are using the correct version of safestrap for your current baseband
another good app from the google play store to download is samsung info
I have used safestrap in the past as I was in the same scenario as you. I currently now have a MDK phone
Illogi.xbone said:
Keep checking up on SS they are working on the ability to also use custom kernels on top which would make it essentially as efficient as a custom recovery, with some storage loss.
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How come they haven't been able to unlock the bootloader when only the build version is changing......
There should have been an exploit awhile ago....and why haven't they made an odin option for MDK yet?
mcbeat257 said:
How come they haven't been able to unlock the bootloader when only the build version is changing......
There should have been an exploit awhile ago....and why haven't they made an odin option for MDK yet?
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The exploit was weeded out after MDK
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The bootloader was never "unlocked" on MDK, there was just an exploit available that allowed the installation of a custom recovery. That exploit was closed in the first update from MDK and a new one has not been discovered. The bootloader itself has some pretty strong encryption so it may never be unlocked.