Hi All!
I rooted my Galaxy S4 on Verizon earlier today (well, attempted to) with VRoot. It worked, but everything was really sluggish so I attempted to flash back to the stock Samsung ROM. I discovered that since I was running 4.3 with the MK2 OTA, I can't flash a previous version. I can't find a copy of the MK2 ROM anywhere. Does anyone here have any suggestions or maybe a link to the MK2 ROM for the i545 on Verizon?
Thanks!
Ross
rossifer said:
Hi All!
I rooted my Galaxy S4 on Verizon earlier today (well, attempted to) with VRoot. It worked, but everything was really sluggish so I attempted to flash back to the stock Samsung ROM. I discovered that since I was running 4.3 with the MK2 OTA, I can't flash a previous version. I can't find a copy of the MK2 ROM anywhere. Does anyone here have any suggestions or maybe a link to the MK2 ROM for the i545 on Verizon?
Thanks!
Ross
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Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
rossifer said:
Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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So your device isn't rooted anymore? I'm trying to find a sure way to root my S4 i545 MK2 because I'm a noob. . .
TonioAG said:
So your device isn't rooted anymore? I'm trying to find a sure way to root my S4 i545 MK2 because I'm a noob. . .
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There are several ways to root the mk2 version but both vroot and kingo have been deemed unsafe by the xda mods, in the development thread there is however a root method for mj7 that does in fact work with mk2. also im gonna warn you before hand that there is no custom recovery available for the mk2 or mj7 versions of the gs4.
Link to saferoot method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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There are several ways to root the mk2 version but both vroot and kingo have been deemed unsafe by the xda mods, in the development thread there is however a root method for mj7 that does in fact work with mk2. also im gonna warn you before hand that there is no custom recovery available for the mk2 or mj7 versions of the gs4.
Link to saferoot method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I used the same method. Worked quite well. But is it yet safe to flash?
xclementinex said:
I used the same method. Worked quite well. But is it yet safe to flash?
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If your talking About flashing custom ROMS/recovery's, then no, and if you attempt to do either it most likely will result in a brick. However a Dev by the name of Hashcode, is currently working on making safestrap compatible with MJ7 & MK2. I hope that helps clear up some things.
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Is there a way to go back to MD5 from MK2 once you have root?
N8007 said:
Is there a way to go back to MD5 from MK2 once you have root?
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Do u mean mdk?....there is no way
powered by hashcode safestrap hyperdrive 10.2
Guess I will have to wait.
rossifer said:
Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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How did you use Kies to download MK2 when you while rooted?
I have the Verizon S4... I took the OTA and updated to MK2. I then rooted using Saferoot.
All is good ...
Now.. Is the recovery unlocked? or do I need Safestrap Recovry to get ROMs on this?
Please advise.
Thanks!
A little help rooting mk2 via safe root. I've been rooted since me7 to mi1 to mj7. I flashed no wipe mj7 via Odin to take the ota mk2. Problem is the install bat closes as soon as I try to execute it. Drivers are correct Kies and Odin recognize my phone. Any suggestions?
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paulsg63 said:
I have the Verizon S4... I took the OTA and updated to MK2. I then rooted using Saferoot.
All is good ...
Now.. Is the recovery unlocked? or do I need Safestrap Recovry to get ROMs on this?
Please advise.
Thanks!
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No custom recovery.
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jhud25 said:
A little help rooting mk2 via safe root. I've been rooted since me7 to mi1 to mj7. I flashed no wipe mj7 via Odin to take the ota mk2. Problem is the install bat closes as soon as I try to execute it. Drivers are correct Kies and Odin recognize my phone. Any suggestions?
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That's caused by a defect in the install script that I introduced when trying to add more prompting to help people connect. Re-download and it should be OK.
Thanks re downloading now
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Re downloaded script worked like a charm. it errored out on busy box install but titanium verifies I have busy box installed. Great work on the exploit as well as the bat file. Thanks again, I was about to lose my mind
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rossifer said:
Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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What is link to mk2 stock file?
I can't confirm but it has been said that mk2 is backwards compatible. Flash mj7 stock via odin. Then ota back to mk2. I know it's a long way around but it's worth looking into.
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jhud25 said:
I can't confirm but it has been said that mk2 is backwards compatible. Flash mj7 stock via odin. Then ota back to mk2. I know it's a long way around but it's worth looking into.
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Thank,s not a big deal to go back. I didn't think you could go back.
If you can go backwards that would be sweet. I would like to start running some custom Roms. I will give it a try.
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N8007 said:
If you can go backwards that would be sweet. I would like to start running some custom Roms. I will give it a try.
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You ONLY can go backwards from MK2 to MJ7. You seem to be interpreting this as being able to go back from MK2 to anything, and that's not the case.
Both of those releases only allow custom ROMs using Safestrap, and both support the same ROMs. There's no point in downgrading to MJ7.
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Took OTA from MJ7. Lost root and re rooted with Vroot.
I know some don't like it. Just saying it works.
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Tada10 said:
Took OTA from MJ7. Lost root and re rooted with Vroot.
I know some don't like it. Just saying it works.
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The people that make that software claim to be a real company.
The website points to other ROM and unlock related services.
Still don't know how much I trust the method.
One thing remains though, if you don't tell what the hole is, they can't plug it.
So far, they haven't disclosed the hole and Samsung and VZW, at least didn't plug it with this latest release.
I'm still not upgrading to MJ7 so for me this isn't an issue.
I trust it, I used it a while back and the Chinese haven't taken over my phone yet...
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I hate to say "what are they hiding" but how much extra time could it take Samsung to reverse-engineer Vroot? A whole workday? I'm sure it's a genuine part of the Vroot's team's ethos, I just don't think it holds that much water.
There's a better root method that works for MJ7 and MK2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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There's a better root method that works for MJ7 and MK2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Not really better just another method. And most around here will say safer.
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Not really better just another method. And most around here will say safer.
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But now, I can move to MJ7 if I like.
I refused to use *Root.
Thanks.
I just updated by OTA, kept root, I am happy.
You didn't use root keeper or anything? You were successfully able to keep root just by taking ota?
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ddemlong said:
I just updated by OTA, kept root, I am happy.
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Did you use rootkeeper or anything other then just taking the ota?
using my GS4 MJ7 Vroot
technich said:
You didn't use root keeper or anything? You were successfully able to keep root just by taking ota?
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I am going to say he is talking about the OTA from MJ7 > MK2, not from Mxx > MJ7 and yes this root method works for MK2 also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I also prefer this method, props to the dev for a job well done.
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Jaeson2308 said:
Did you use rootkeeper or anything other then just taking the ota?
using my GS4 MJ7 Vroot
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If I was in your shoes I would odin flash MJ7, take the OTA, then use the root method previously stated. But I am not you, I also hate vroot so...
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Jaeson2308 said:
Did you use rootkeeper or anything other then just taking the ota?
using my GS4 MJ7 Vroot
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I am going to say he is talking about the OTA from MJ7 > MK2, not from Mxx > MJ7 and yes this root method works for MK2 also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I also prefer this method, props to the dev for a job well done.
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If I was in your shoes I would odin flash MJ7, take the OTA, then use the root method previously stated. But I am not you, I also hate vroot so...
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Actually I have kept root since the begining taking OTAs. I use both SU Pro and Voodoo Root Keeper. I have only rooted the phone once and it was when I first got it.
Finally in the app store glad I stuck with Vroot.
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Tada10 said:
Finally in the app store glad I stuck with Vroot.
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Glad it worked for you.
I waited and am plenty happy with the people here and used the 1 click "saferoot".
Saferoot Rocks!!!
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Finally in the app store glad I stuck with Vroot.
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That's great! Where's the source code for their technique? Does it now work with the network turned off? If not, why not?
Is it possible to Odin back versions? I have been under the impression, especially with mk2, that if you do so it hard bricks the device?
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Is it possible to Odin back versions? I have been under the impression, especially with mk2, that if you do so it hard bricks the device?
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Once you go forward or if you are already there Odin will not work backwards.
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That's great! Where's the source code for their technique? Does it now work with the network turned off? If not, why not?
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Their site explains why they don't post the source
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Thanks, that's what I thought. And, since it's not unlocking the bootloader, safe strap will only be able to boot roms on the same kernel - in my case, mk2, right?
Hello guys, I am on stock mk2, 4.3 with root, and I just downloaded safetrap 3.71 haven't installed it. Im familiar with flashing via twrp, however Im not sure which method to use. There are alot of different methods from downgrading to upgrading. What is my best option? Will i need to update modem+kernel?
i can only recommend visiting my thread and downloading 1 file upgrade. either the Complete Package which has all the apps modems modules ect you'll need or just the NC2 or NC5 1 file upgrade you flash in Odin 3.10 for the safest and easiest upgrade possible since your already on 4.3 rooted with safestrap then you don't really need to worry about downgrading as you shouldnt have to downgrade. Just avoid OTA/Full System Odin Flashes and well anything with bootloaders in them... at least thats what I'd do if I was you
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Hello guys, I am on stock mk2, 4.3 with root, and I just downloaded safetrap 3.71 haven't installed it. Im familiar with flashing via twrp, however Im not sure which method to use. There are alot of different methods from downgrading to upgrading. What is my best option? Will i need to update modem+kernel?
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My method is easier to understand.
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My method is easier to understand.
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sure it is buddy what ever u think lol. how do u get easier than flashing 1 file and being done?? oi vay some are ignorant. and its not your method. grow up
You don't have to act like an asshole. There's no need for that. I've had plenty of people tell me the method I wrote up was easier to understand.
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iJust avoid OTA/Full System Odin Flashes and well anything with bootloaders in them... at least thats what I'd do if I was you
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I was particularly looking into this method: 1545_MK2toNC5_KeepRoot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749660
why is it bad flashing this OTA? Also just from reading posts, if I flash full nc5+root i had to flash modem + patches? or am I incorrect? This phone is going to be for someone else, So i want to stick with stock + root as much as possible. One key feature it must have is wifi tethering.
Also, what method are you suggestion I use in your post. method1 or method2?
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I was particularly looking into this method: 1545_MK2toNC5_KeepRoot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749660
why is it bad flashing this OTA? Also just from reading posts, if I flash full nc5+root i had to flash modem + patches? or am I incorrect? This phone is going to be for someone else, So i want to stick with stock + root as much as possible. One key feature it must have is wifi tethering.
Also, what method are you suggestion I use in your post. method1 or method2?
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That's the way I did it (munoz_ri's I545_MK2toNC4_KeepRoot), starting with clean MK2. One small flash and a reboot and it's done.
If you're starting at MK2, that's the fastest way to go.
If you're starting at NC5, use Surge1223's or Gigilie's upgrade. techguy2002's directions are easier to follow than Gigilie's IMHO.
Here's some very well written instructions for gigilies method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769480
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Shouldn't we ask if the op wants to keep an mk2 bootloader or wants stock nc5 at this point? Different files produce different outcomes.
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Shouldn't we ask if the op wants to keep an mk2 bootloader or wants stock nc5 at this point? Different files produce different outcomes.
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I didnt know. I just finished flashing the ota and seems to work fine, apart from getting auth issues from hotspot. But this phone currently doesnt have service(activated) so i cannot test the hotspot. But things seem to work well. Whhy would i need a different bootloader, and how can i tell which version I am on?
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I didnt know. I just finished flashing the ota and seems to work fine, apart from getting auth issues from hotspot. But this phone currently doesnt have service(activated) so i cannot test the hotspot. But things seem to work well. Whhy would i need a different bootloader, and how can i tell which version I am on?
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Get this free app, it will tell you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Mk2, NC2, and NC5 are all valid bootloader as well as ROM bases and it might matter which combo you have if you run into bugs down the road.
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Get this free app, it will tell you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
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+1
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jareddlc said:
I didnt know. I just finished flashing the ota and seems to work fine, apart from getting auth issues from hotspot. But this phone currently doesnt have service(activated) so i cannot test the hotspot. But things seem to work well. Whhy would i need a different bootloader, and how can i tell which version I am on?
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I just linked to @Surge1223 's TetherEnable zip in my OP and added flashing instructions.
Hey guys I have been out of this for a while. I just got a replacement phone from verizon and it has NC5 build and not an mdk build. I cant seem to find a root for it. Is there one? also what steps should I do before rooting?
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Hey guys I have been out of this for a while. I just got a replacement phone from verizon and it has NC5 build and not an mdk build. I cant seem to find a root for it. Is there one? also what steps should I do before rooting?
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There currently is no native root method for NC5 but you can downgrade partially back to MK2 and gain root.
Read through this thread and really take your time and make sure you do all the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
Downgrade method is a little further down in the OP
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Mistertac said:
There currently is no native root method for NC5 but you can downgrade partially back to MK2 and gain root.
Read through this thread and really take your time and make sure you do all the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
Downgrade method is a little further down in the OP
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If this is a new phone that I see has the knox app on it can nothing be done? I also attached my about phone screen
FlipFlop425 said:
If this is a new phone that I see has the knox app on it can nothing be done? I also attached my about phone screen
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No you can go to that link I sent you earlier and downgrade partially and obtain root.
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Hey guys I have been out of this for a while. I just got a replacement phone from verizon and it has NC5 build and not an mdk build. I cant seem to find a root for it. Is there one? also what steps should I do before rooting?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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What a pain huh?
Stupid kit Kat update really clogged things up on here lol
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Mistertac said:
What a pain huh?
Stupid kit Kat update really clogged things up on here lol
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Under best of circumstances...people will mess up their phones from being lazy not to research before hand....but with nc5 and what you have to do.....been a steady stream.
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Yea this is crazy. I finally got it to install hyperdrive but am having problems with that bot being able to get back I into safestrap on reboot to install wife and super super fix
Ok so I am not even sure what the build number is, it seems to be missing from the list (see the SS's). But I think it is the same as the baseband? MJ7. I am on Hyper 15 and would like to upgrade but am completely lost, there are way to many posts about root this version and that version and upgrade and downgrade and I don't even remember what threads i looked at or what all I did to get rooted in the first place. And now I see there is this brand new root method if your already on KK. Would it be easier to load up the stock from safestrap then upgrade and re-root?
Can anyone give me a step by step?
Load phone info app from play store. Will give you all pertinent info. Also several threads out there that has I info including a stickie in general section that you need to read and bookmark.
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Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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craigviar said:
Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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That's exactly what I did so when I did surges method for going to NC5 I still retained the mk2 bootloader in case I want to go back to 4.3 based ROMs. I did full wipe mk2 odin.
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craigviar said:
Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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Don't upgrade. Big mistake - little benefit and a lot of problems people are reporting. Many of the top developers are recommending staying on 4.3 and using a 4.4 rooted stock rom in safestrap if you absolutely wand 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
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craigviar said:
Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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Don't upgrade. Big mistake - little benefit and a lot of problems people are reporting. Many of the top developers are recommending staying on 4.3 and using a 4.4 rooted stock rom in safestrap if you absolutely want 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
Yeah I really like Hyperdrive and want to stay with it. So...
Delete rom slot
Boot into stock
Odin to mk2
Re-root/safestrap
Install new Hyper 16.1
???
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Yeah I really like Hyperdrive and want to stay with it. So...
Delete rom slot
Boot into stock
Odin to mk2
Re-root/safestrap
Install new Hyper 16.1
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look at surges method for upgrade/downgrade that installs a rooted deoxed NC5 rom as part of the process...first...then to install hyperdrive just do what you normally would do with flashing a rom in safestrap making proper wipes and all
your steps won't work as listed
I have an SCH-i545 and It was recently on NK1, I downgraded to NC5 and used towelroot. Did a factory wipe from the recovery, but now I cant get either TWRP or CWM to load? It only uses the stock samsung/verizon recovery, and this is not letting me flash any custom rom. Did I miss a step somewhere? I've got SuperSU installed aswell.
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I have an SCH-i545 and It was recently on NK1, I downgraded to NC5 and used towelroot. Did a factory wipe from the recovery, but now I cant get either TWRP or CWM to load? It only uses the stock samsung/verizon recovery, and this is not letting me flash any custom rom. Did I miss a step somewhere? I've got SuperSU installed aswell.
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Any firmware THAT IS NOT MDK doesn't have a bootloader unlock. TWRP, CWM, Phillz will not work. Only Safestrap does.
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Any firmware THAT IS NOT MDK doesn't have a bootloader unlock. TWRP, CWM, Phillz will not work. Only Safestrap does.
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Thank you! I guess its also possible to downgrade even further to say MDK?
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Thank you! I guess its also possible to downgrade even further to say MDK?
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No it is not. Verizon implemented a downgrade block. You can't go back to MDK, there is no way..
Right on, good to know! Appreciate your knowledge!!
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You can flash stock based Roms with safestrap still. You just can't flash a non stock kernel. Which means stock Roms only.
I ended up going with the cleaned stock nk1 and I'm digging it, once I get on my pc and can search better I'll go with eclipse perhaps. The Wi-Fi won't turn on though, gonna head over to that post and figure it out. =) thanks again
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krimd00t said:
I ended up going with the cleaned stock nk1 and I'm digging it, once I get on my pc and can search better I'll go with eclipse perhaps. The Wi-Fi won't turn on though, gonna head over to that post and figure it out. =) thanks again
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I believe there is a WiFi module to flash. Eclipse has it built in. WiFi working perfect here.
Travisdroidx2 said:
You can flash stock based Roms with safestrap still. You just can't flash a non stock kernel. Which means stock Roms only.
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That's not entirely true. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-kitpop-v1-0-t3019132
AOSP Safestrap-compatible ROMS are starting to pop up. I'm not sure how they work/how well they work, but there it is.
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That's not entirely true. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-kitpop-v1-0-t3019132
AOSP Safestrap-compatible ROMS are starting to pop up. I'm not sure how they work/how well they work, but there it is.
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Good to know. I have moved on a while ago and my wife has the s4. So I am a little outdated for this device it seems