I am running Hyperdrive 13 installed via safestrap 3.71 and my mk2 s4 DOES boot into the OS. Everything in the ROM works perfectly fine and I can reboot normally.
On each reboot, I see the safestrap splash screen asking if I want to boot into recovery or continue into the ROM and after 10 seconds it boots into the ROM automatically as expected.
When I try to boot into the actual recovery, however, I just get a black screen and I have to pull the battery. This happens even when I click reboot to recovery from the safestrap application in the ROM. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling countless amount of times, even rebooting after an uninstall and then reinstalling from the stock OS, yet nothing seems to work. I've tried manually installing busybox too, but still nothing. I do still have root access, verified with root checker too.
Please help
Thanks
pavan94 said:
I am running Hyperdrive 13 installed via safestrap 3.71 and my mk2 s4 DOES boot into the OS. Everything in the ROM works perfectly fine and I can reboot normally.
On each reboot, I see the safestrap splash screen asking if I want to boot into recovery or continue into the ROM and after 10 seconds it boots into the ROM automatically as expected.
When I try to boot into the actual recovery, however, I just get a black screen and I have to pull the battery. This happens even when I click reboot to recovery from the safestrap application in the ROM. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling countless amount of times, even rebooting after an uninstall and then reinstalling from the stock OS, yet nothing seems to work. I've tried manually installing busybox too, but still nothing. I do still have root access, verified with root checker too.
Please help
Thanks
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That boot recovery option not functional for safestrap. Don't use it
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Right. If you need to get into recovery, just simply reboot your device
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decaturbob said:
That boot recovery option not functional for safestrap. Don't use it
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That works for me. How are you able to select what ROM slot to use?
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That works for me. How are you able to select what ROM slot to use?
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I was interpreting the poster saying he selected "recovery" in the power off/reboot menu...not the safestrap boot screen
decaturbob said:
I was interpreting the poster saying he selected "recovery" in the power off/reboot menu...not the safestrap boot screen
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Ah, Ok. Gotcha.
in "Boot Otions"
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That works for me. How are you able to select what ROM slot to use?
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I believe you ave to go into "Boot Options" and pretty much everything you do is in there. You choose a rom slot, then "Activate". Omce it's active, it will show green in the upper right (I think) of the screen, but if you activate the Stock rom slot, it will show RED in the upper right, warning you not to flash is this rom slot (although some have done it successfully for certain reasons, I believe).
I think they all know that... The op isn't able to get into SS at all from what I gathered. K1mu asked that to clear things up a bit... Could be wrong but that's how I took it
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Mistertac said:
I think they all know that... The op isn't able to get into SS at all from what I gathered. K1mu asked that to clear things up a bit... Could be wrong but that's how I took it
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Yes this is correct sorry if it wasn't clear. No matter which method I try, I can't seem to boot into SS recovery. Rom Slot 1 is active so it just automatically boots into Hyperdrive.
Holding Volume up, power and home actually brings me into Manual Mode (is this normal?)
EDIT: To clarify, safestrap has worked before. When I flashed HD13 in the rom slot, it booted into HD but now it won't let me go back to safestrap recovery and I can't flash another ROM. Stock rom slot is still in tact as well.
pavan94 said:
Yes this is correct sorry if it wasn't clear. No matter which method I try, I can't seem to boot into SS recovery. Rom Slot 1 is active so it just automatically boots into Hyperdrive.
Holding Volume up, power and home actually brings me into Manual Mode (is this normal?)
EDIT: To clarify, safestrap has worked before. When I flashed HD13 in the rom slot, it booted into HD but now it won't let me go back to safestrap recovery and I can't flash another ROM. Stock rom slot is still in tact as well.
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When you boot, Safestrap should show up if it's installed. What I'd try is to open Safestrap and toggle the recovery (uninstall it, then reinstall it).
NOT uninstall the Safestrap application as that'll wipe any slots you've created. Open Safestrap, then "Uninstall Recovery" followed by "Install Recovery". Hopefully that'll get your recovery back without losing your slots.
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When you boot, Safestrap should show up if it's installed. What I'd try is to open Safestrap and toggle the recovery (uninstall it, then reinstall it).
NOT uninstall the Safestrap application as that'll wipe any slots you've created. Open Safestrap, then "Uninstall Recovery" followed by "Install Recovery". Hopefully that'll get your recovery back without losing your slots.
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Sorry if it wasn't clear in the OP but I've done that multiple times to no avail.
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Still having this issue?
I had some strange things happen to me back when I has my SafeStrap S4 and the only thing that fixed it for me was Odin back to stock then redoing everything unfortunately.
Have you tried asking in the SafeStrap thread?
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I believe that i'm having a simiular issue.
I can't get into safestrap. I'm running HyperDrive 13, and i installed it onto the stock slot after playing around with the different slots.
It was working without issues for a while, whenever i restarted i got the safestrap screen, but now that RLS14 is out, when i restart to get into safestrap it just boots me straight into RLS13. I don't see the safestrap boot screen that gives me the option to change slots.
Any idea on what it might be?
agentmes said:
I believe that i'm having a simiular issue.
I can't get into safestrap. I'm running HyperDrive 13, and i installed it onto the stock slot after playing around with the different slots.
It was working without issues for a while, whenever i restarted i got the safestrap screen, but now that RLS14 is out, when i restart to get into safestrap it just boots me straight into RLS13. I don't see the safestrap boot screen that gives me the option to change slots.
Any idea on what it might be?
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Did you try to reinitialize Safestrap?
Go to Safestrap in your app drawer and "install recovery." If Safestrap isn't there, run a file manager and install the .apk again.
douger1957 said:
Did you try to reinitialize Safestrap?
Go to Safestrap in your app drawer and "install recovery." If Safestrap isn't there, run a file manager and install the .apk again.
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Found it, gotta love google. Thank you for your help.
agentmes said:
Found it, gotta love google. Thank you for your help.
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Really lol he tells you in the post you quoted what to do if it isn't in your app drawer.
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Really lol he tells you in the post you quoted what to do if it isn't in your app drawer.
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I'm a putz who doesn't know how to edit my posts.
I couldn't find it in the app drawer, so i googled the apk to download it.
Now it's working as it should. (i hope)
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Really lol he tells you in the post you quoted what to do if it isn't in your app drawer.
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It kind of freaked me out the first time I installed Hyperdrive and Safestrap didn't seem to be there. I don't know if it stays in the drawer through the install or not. I just installed the .apk and ran it through that.
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I'm a putz who doesn't know how to edit my posts.
I couldn't find it in the app drawer, so i googled the apk to download it.
Now it's working as it should. (i hope)
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I just left it on my SD card from the original Safestrapping of my phone along with the modules .zip.
douger1957 said:
It kind of freaked me out the first time I installed Hyperdrive and Safestrap didn't seem to be there. I don't know if it stays in the drawer through the install or not. I just installed the .apk and ran it through that.
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Thats the reason i freaked out, i knew for a fact that it was there previously. But i guess things disappear, which i can't imagine being a good thing.
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I installed Safestrap onto my GS4 in hopes of installing a ROM to get ride of touchwiz. I found a safestrap compatible ROM and installed it through safestrap. Now I cant boot into the system. I wiped all data and cache and factory setting. When ever I restart, sometimes it says: [Safestap: Disabled] or [Safestrap: enabled] I can access recovery. I tapped continue on both and just doesn't work.
Bit of a noob so dont be too hard
EDIT: I Installed Hyperdrive successfully until the end. Its at this screen: Beginning Android OS 4.3 boot sequence... .... .... ...." It has stayed here for hours, all night. Should I take out the battery? Buttons don't work
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I installed Safestrap onto my GS4 in hopes of installing a ROM to get ride of touchwiz. I found a safestrap compatible ROM and installed it through safestrap. Now I cant boot into the system. I wiped all data and cache and factory setting. When ever I restart, sometimes it says: [Safestap: Disabled] or [Safestrap: enabled] I can access recovery. I tapped continue on both and just doesn't work.
Bit of a noob so dont be too hard
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So you created a rom slot and flashed the rom to that slot? What build base are you..why SS version did u use and rom did u flash ...?
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So you created a rom slot and flashed the rom to that slot? What build base are you..why SS version did u use and rom did u flash ...?
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I created the rom slot. Im MK2, I used safestrap because I have a locked BL. Whats SS? I used a ROM called Barebone Stock.
When ever I flash a rom, all that happens when I restart is it says safestrap: Disabled or enabled. I choose recovery every time because rebooting doesnt do any thing.
High_Rez said:
I created the rom slot. Im MK2, I used safestrap because I have a locked BL. Whats SS? I used a ROM called Barebone Stock.
When ever I flash a rom, all that happens when I restart is it says safestrap: Disabled or enabled. I choose recovery every time because rebooting doesnt do any thing.
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SS is SafeStrap but you should try to uninstall the rom and reboot into stock and then go back and try to reinstall the rom
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I created the rom slot. Im MK2, I used safestrap because I have a locked BL. Whats SS? I used a ROM called Barebone Stock.
When ever I flash a rom, all that happens when I restart is it says safestrap: Disabled or enabled. I choose recovery every time because rebooting doesnt do any thing.
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SS = abreviation for safestrap, thought that was pretty obvious
barebone ROM? Im not familar with that one being SS compatible. The safestrap disabled msg on display means the stock rom slot is active and the phone should boot to stock. When you have rom loaded into a rom slot 1 or 2 or whatever, you must "activate" that slot for it to boot. I would suggest deleting the rom slot you made and start over.
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SS = abreviation for safestrap, thought that was pretty obvious
barebone ROM? Im not familar with that one being SS compatible. The safestrap disabled msg on display means the stock rom slot is active and the phone should boot to stock. When you have rom loaded into a rom slot 1 or 2 or whatever, you must "activate" that slot for it to boot. I would suggest deleting the rom slot you made and start over.
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So I made a 3rd rom slot and installed hyperdrive. everthing went well until the end. Its at this screen that says "Beginning Android OS 4.3 boot sequence...." Its been on this screen for hours. All night
High_Rez said:
So I made a 3rd rom slot and installed hyperdrive. everthing went well until the end. Its at this screen that says "Beginning Android OS 4.3 boot sequence...." Its been on this screen for hours. All night
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So, let's start from the basics - you're not telling us what versions of anything that you're using.
First, what build is your phone? i.e. the stock slot.
What version of Safestrap are you trying to use?
What version of Hyperdrive are you trying to flash?
When the phone hangs like that during boot, something critical has crashed that's preventing the boot.
You're booting Android 4.3 according to the above, so you should be flashing using SS 3.71 on build MJ7 or MK2 and Hyperdrive RLS14.
If all that is correct: the build is MJ7 or MK2, the Safestrap is 3.71, and you're trying Hyperdrive RLS14, then the likely cause is that you have a bad download. Check the md5sum after downloading to ensure that it's OK. Download it to your PC, not directly to the phone, then check the MD5 before transferring it to your sdcard and flashing it.
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So, let's start from the basics - you're not telling us what versions of anything that you're using.
First, what build is your phone? i.e. the stock slot.
What version of Safestrap are you trying to use?
What version of Hyperdrive are you trying to flash?
When the phone hangs like that during boot, something critical has crashed that's preventing the boot.
You're booting Android 4.3 according to the above, so you should be flashing using SS 3.71 on build MJ7 or MK2 and Hyperdrive RLS14.
If all that is correct: the build is MJ7 or MK2, the Safestrap is 3.71, and you're trying Hyperdrive RLS14, then the likely cause is that you have a bad download. Check the md5sum after downloading to ensure that it's OK. Download it to your PC, not directly to the phone, then check the MD5 before transferring it to your sdcard and flashing it.
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My buld is MK2
The The SS version is: it doesnt say. But is says TWRP v2.6.3.1.
Im using hyperdrive RLS14 S4.zip
I have my SD in my PC and I downloaded it from the forum to it. then flashed it. Also I think I screwed up stock because i cant access the system. I cant boot into it.
High_Rez said:
My buld is MK2
The The SS version is: it doesnt say. But is says TWRP v2.6.3.1.
Im using hyperdrive RLS14 S4.zip
I have my SD in my PC and I downloaded it from the forum to it. then flashed it. Also I think I screwed up stock because i cant access the system. I cant boot into it.
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OK, If your stock slot is damaged, you probably need to re-flash and start over.
Download the MK2 "No-Wipe" rom image from this thread and flash it using ODIN 3.09 - that'll get you back to stock, Then try the Safestrap stuff again. Seems like you have the right versions of things, so if you follow the directions, it should boot OK.
Be sure to check the MD5 of anything you download. There's free software available that does that.
k1mu said:
OK, If your stock slot is damaged, you probably need to re-flash and start over.
Download the MK2 "No-Wipe" rom image from this thread and flash it using ODIN 3.09 - that'll get you back to stock, Then try the Safestrap stuff again. Seems like you have the right versions of things, so if you follow the directions, it should boot OK.
Be sure to check the MD5 of anything you download. There's free software available that does that.
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Do I need to worry about any root?
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Do I need to worry about any root?
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Yeah after you flash the image in Odin use the saferoot guide that k1mu posted to obtain root again.
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k1mu said:
OK, If your stock slot is damaged, you probably need to re-flash and start over.
Download the MK2 "No-Wipe" rom image from this thread and flash it using ODIN 3.09 - that'll get you back to stock, Then try the Safestrap stuff again. Seems like you have the right versions of things, so if you follow the directions, it should boot OK.
Be sure to check the MD5 of anything you download. There's free software available that does that.
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I just dont see why I need to restart every thing. Is there any other possible way?
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I just dont see why I need to restart every thing. Is there any other possible way?
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Well is your stock slot still working? If u just messed up a ROM slot than you can erase them and start over.
But if it was your stock slot then using Odin probably is the only thing that will help you.
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Mistertac said:
Well is your stock slot still working? If u just messed up a ROM slot than you can erase them and start over.
But if it was your stock slot then using Odin probably is the only thing that will help you.
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Ok. Thanks
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Ok. Thanks
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Are you all set now?? Sounds to me like you messed up the stock slot from what I could gather from earlier posts.
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Are you all set now?? Sounds to me like you messed up the stock slot from what I could gather from earlier posts.
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Odin is not reading my phone. Yeah, all i need to do it flash the original firmware and root it and start over. But i dont see how that could work.
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Odin is not reading my phone. Yeah, all i need to do it flash the original firmware and root it and start over. But i dont see how that could work.
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I heard that you need to use the cord that came with the phone when you got it. So make sure you are and also try another USB port.
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High_Rez said:
Odin is not reading my phone. Yeah, all i need to do it flash the original firmware and root it and start over. But i dont see how that could work.
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Well you probably just need the USB drivers for your phone that's all. I just went through that myself with my new laptop. I ended up just googling it and finding the right ones.
It will work for you, once your back to stock just use Saferoot again, then install SafeStrap again... Then be certain whatever ROM u flash is SafeStrap compatible. I'd say use ROM slots for the time being until your more comfortable with things.... Don't take that the wrong way... Just saying is all. Messing with the stock slot can lead you back to where you're at right now that's all.
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Try the drivers that k1mu has in his saferoot thread
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Mistertac said:
Well you probably just need the USB drivers for your phone that's all. I just went through that myself with my new laptop. I ended up just googling it and finding the right ones.
It will work for you, once your back to stock just use Saferoot again, then install SafeStrap again... Then be certain whatever ROM u flash is SafeStrap compatible. I'd say use ROM slots for the time being until your more comfortable with things.... Don't take that the wrong way... Just saying is all. Messing with the stock slot can lead you back to where you're at right now that's all.
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Try the drivers that k1mu has in his saferoot thread
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I found the drivers but they say its already installed on my computer.
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I found the drivers but they say its already installed on my computer.
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Reinstall them then restart your computer
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**********************MK2 and Newer Firmware Only*******************************
I'm back I have had time to totally rework the process. I have attached a PDF that contains the instructions as well as I link to all the files you will need.
All I ask if that if you have a problem with the process post or PM me if you dont think the instructions are clear enough please PM me so I can get it resolved first.
I have uploaded all the files that you will need and put them all in one place.
Added Screenshots of what to put in Odin!!!
Instead of using the rooted NC5 rom towards the end of the process, can I just use some other NC5 rom like HD16?
I haven't tested it yet with hd16. I would use the nc5 rooted and then make a backup in safestrap. So you can go back and forth.
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Good call... I'm about to start now, just downloaded everything. Thanks!
Your welcome let me know how everything works out.
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Made my first error on the first step... Quick notes for first timers so far::
- push UP to get in to download mode
- ODIN will not recognize your com port until you do so.
- Make sure that re-partition IS checked when you're flashing the first PIT file(the image in the pdf shows it unchecked so that's what I did)
- Whoa, totally missed when the phone turned itself off to reboot and was stuck at the Verizon logo. Unplugged phone and pulled battery then powered and pressed up to get in to recovery to wipe data/factory reset
I'll keep updating this post as I make more mistakes lol
Down went to download mode for me and your right but the image was blank without files. Just to show the version.
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Once you pit the pit file and the other files the repartition should be automatically checked. Also up should go to recovery.
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Yep, I'm on 4.3 now, going through saferoot... I clicked 'yes' on accept but I don't see it doing anything. Been sitting here for about 5 min. Going to unplug and re-plug and start saferoot again. I have my phone connected as a camera as suggested.
edit:: That worked in about 2 seconds
Installed recovery with safestrap, now installing stock rooted NC5 rom.
flashing last file (csc), phone rebooted and installing something and went directly in to recovery now. Just hit reboot and that worked.
humm... stuck at the red verizon logo now... been on here for a few min.
Really dumb question... I don't see any option to select slots or anything like that. I know that I can't select any different slots but it just flat out wasn't an option to pick where to install the rom.
Edit:: Well... that was weird. I was stuck at the Verizon logo so I went back in to SS Recovery and flashed HD16 and that worked (made sure to flash SU before rebooting). Everything is working now.
THANK YOU!!!
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Yep, I'm on 4.3 now, going through saferoot... I clicked 'yes' on accept but I don't see it doing anything. Been sitting here for about 5 min. Going to unplug and re-plug and start saferoot again. I have my phone connected as a camera as suggested.
edit:: That worked in about 2 seconds
Installed recovery with safestrap, now installing stock rooted NC5 rom.
flashing last file (csc), phone rebooted and installing something and went directly in to recovery now. Just hit reboot and that worked.
humm... stuck at the red verizon logo now... been on here for a few min.
Really dumb question... I don't see any option to select slots or anything like that. I know that I can't select any different slots but it just flat out wasn't an option to pick where to install the rom.
Edit:: Well... that was weird. I was stuck at the Verizon logo so I went back in to SS Recovery and flashed HD16 and that worked (made sure to flash SU before rebooting). Everything is working now.
THANK YOU!!!
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No ability on safestrap 3.72 for slot creation and install on a Verizon phone
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No ability on safestrap 3.72 for slot creation and install on a Verizon phone
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I didn't think so, I just didn't see any option mentioning slots of any sort.
3.72 only recognizes stock slot. Other slots don't work at this time
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worked like a charm
worked like a charm thank you for putting this together! very appreciated.
my only comments would be the aroma installer things. i was familiar with safestrap and aroma and such but to some new android rom people might get mixed up with how to use safestrap and then get mixed up with aroma as well.
AWESOME!!!!!
ok I got the 32gb version and was worried this wouldn't work but sure enough it has and I'm back to jelly bean and my 32gbs all show up.:victory::laugh::good::cyclops:
Worked like a charm got full root an now all my root apps I have are working flawlessly also if you have the 32gb version of this phone these files work fine and all the space shows up and accesses fine.
BIG THANK YOU TO TECH GUY FOR THIS!!!!!!!111!!!!!111!!!111!11 YOU'RE AWESOME IN MY BOOK!!!!1111!!!!111!!!1!!!1
So in this method there is only a stock slot available via safestrap? Is it safe to override this slot? If I wait will there be a better method?
Sorry if these are noob questions
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Safe strap backups,
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I haven't tested it yet with hd16. I would use the nc5 rooted and then make a backup in safestrap. So you can go back and forth.
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Might be a dumb question, but
If I have a MK2 and a NC5 nandroid backup from using safestrap can you go back and fourth between 4.3 and 4.4.2 by simply restoring your backups?
As far as I know that wouldn't be possible
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Great method and instructions
Thanks for posting your instructions. Other than a few of my own mis-steps this worked perfectly. Is it now possible to try other ROM's? If so, any tips to avoid problems?
I am running hyper drive 16.1. It's important you backup the roms in safestrap. I have the rooted rom and hyper drive on the same sd card and just alternate between the two by restoring.
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techguy2002 said:
I am running hyper drive 16.1. It's important you backup the roms in safestrap. I have the rooted rom and hyper drive on the same sd card and just alternate between the two by restoring.
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Got it, thanks.
Greetings all. After tons of reading I felt I was ready for a custom ROM (there are so many suggestions on how to custom ROM, but I "thought" I figured it out). I have a Galaxy S4, had kitkat 4.4.2, nc5. I downloaded hyperdrive KK RLS16.1. After rooting with towelroot, installing appropriate programs to allow me to install safestrap, I also downloaded the hyperdrive and the module fix for the wifi fix to the sd. I booted into recovery mode, did a full backup to my sd, did a full wipe, installed the rom, then rebooted. The phone booted to the G5 screen where I would turn on the wifi, only it wouldn't work because I didn't install the wifi module yet. I just continued without wifi and everything seems to work fine. Realizing I maybe was supposed to install the modules after the rom, but before rebooting, I tried booting into recovery, but it will either boot into the screen where it comes up with the android icon, and below it saying "downloading, do not turn off target", or I can boot back into the normal phone without wifi. I tried holding vol up, vol dwn, menu button, etc, while powering up, but I can't get there. Is there a way to get into the normal recovery mode? Since I can use 4G, should I reinstall safestrap, or any suggestions? I searched for threads to this problem but to no avail. Thanks for your help!
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Greetings all. After tons of reading I felt I was ready for a custom ROM (there are so many suggestions on how to custom ROM, but I "thought" I figured it out). I have a Galaxy S4, had kitkat 4.4.2, nc5. I downloaded hyperdrive KK RLS16.1. After rooting with towelroot, installing appropriate programs to allow me to install safestrap, I also downloaded the hyperdrive and the module fix for the wifi fix to the sd. I booted into recovery mode, did a full backup to my sd, did a full wipe, installed the rom, then rebooted. The phone booted to the G5 screen where I would turn on the wifi, only it wouldn't work because I didn't install the wifi module yet. I just continued without wifi and everything seems to work fine. Realizing I maybe was supposed to install the modules after the rom, but before rebooting, I tried booting into recovery, but it will either boot into the screen where it comes up with the android icon, and below it saying "downloading, do not turn off target", or I can boot back into the normal phone without wifi. I tried holding vol up, vol dwn, menu button, etc, while powering up, but I can't get there. Is there a way to get into the normal recovery mode? Since I can use 4G, should I reinstall safestrap, or any suggestions? I searched for threads to this problem but to no avail. Thanks for your help!
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Thank you. I tried uninstalling, then reinstalling. Does the same darn thing.
madddddman said:
Thank you. I tried uninstalling, then reinstalling. Does the same darn thing.
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you installed the 3.72 safestrap apk, then did you install the recovery. Its a 2 step process
decaturbob said:
you installed the 3.72 safestrap apk, then did you install the recovery. Its a 2 step process
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Thank you! Yes, I installed recovery after I installed safestrap. I also tried to uninstall recovery, then reboot, then install recovery again. Still same problem. I put on my glasses and when I reboot into recovery, the tiniest text at the top says odin mode, so I assume its looking for a connection to a computer to upload something? I was wondering if I uninstall rcovery and safestrap, could I install TWRP 2.7? I read something about 2 deffernt signatures and don't want to make this worse than it is. The phone actually is working OK except for the wifi, but it seems to me I need to be in recovery to load the modules to fix that??
Hello,
I would say to odin back to nc5 and start all over. This would fix any issue you have, assuming that you are doing everything correctly.
One thing you forgot to do: flash supersu after installing the rom.
I'm sure you can get into normal recovery. Hold down vol-up, power, and home buttons at the same time. When it boots and after a couple of seconds, you'll see blue text appear in the upper left-hand corner. When you see that, release only the power button and continue holding the other buttons.
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Again, thanks for trying to help me. I forgot to mention I did flash supersu. If I try to get into recovery, I do not get the blue lines. It just goes to the downloading screen and sits there. Either that or I can go into the normal boot. I heard not to uae odin as that is unreliable. I have a mac and there is another program that is recommended. I was wondering if I can try twrp on top of safestrap, or would that brick me?
madddddman said:
Again, thanks for trying to help me. I forgot to mention I did flash supersu. If I try to get into recovery, I do not get the blue lines. It just goes to the downloading screen and sits there. Either that or I can go into the normal boot. I heard not to uae odin as that is unreliable. I have a mac and there is another program that is recommended. I was wondering if I can try twrp on top of safestrap, or would that brick me?
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No twrp or cm or any recovery except safestrap. U will need to use heimdall (sp) if on Apple
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
I'm glad you answered that for me! I know I would have bricked it just taking stabs at it. I'll do some reading about bring it back with heimdall, and start over. I'll let you know how I did. Thank you!!
Hi again guys,
Just got 4.4.2 installed, and rooted.
I installed Safestrap 3.72, and every time I hit install Recovery, it goes thru it's motions, but the recovery is never actually installed.
Can anyone help?
chrisf8657 said:
Hi again guys,
Just got 4.4.2 installed, and rooted.
I installed Safestrap 3.72, and every time I hit install Recovery, it goes thru it's motions, but the recovery is never actually installed.
Can anyone help?
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Your not alone.
I just got a replacement s4 with nc5 already installed. I rooted and installed ss but i am having the same exact issue as you.
roots just fine but ss won't stick.
Peace
chrisf8657 said:
Hi again guys,
Just got 4.4.2 installed, and rooted.
I installed Safestrap 3.72, and every time I hit install Recovery, it goes thru it's motions, but the recovery is never actually installed.
Can anyone help?
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How are you determining if the recovery is installed?
After you click "Install Recovery" you should do a NORMAL reboot. When the Safestrap screen appears, you then select the Recovery option.
If you use a "boot to recovery" program, it will cause your phone to boot to the stock recovery, not Safestrap.
k1mu said:
How are you determining if the recovery is installed?
After you click "Install Recovery" you should do a NORMAL reboot. When the Safestrap screen appears, you then select the Recovery option.
If you use a "boot to recovery" program, it will cause your phone to boot to the stock recovery, not Safestrap.
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Well I install lt and run ss and it says installed I click the reboot button and it reboots but no ss option .
This is my 2nd s4 didn't have this issue with the first.
Just odd
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wwonka69 said:
Well I install lt and run ss and it says installed I click the reboot button and it reboots but no ss option .
This is my 2nd s4 didn't have this issue with the first.
Just odd
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k1mu said:
How are you determining if the recovery is installed?
After you click "Install Recovery" you should do a NORMAL reboot. When the Safestrap screen appears, you then select the Recovery option.
If you use a "boot to recovery" program, it will cause your phone to boot to the stock recovery, not Safestrap.
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This is the only way to get into the SS recovery on a VSW S4.
I am also having this issue. I just full wiped odin'd my phone to stock. I rooted with towelroot and went to install SS. When I hit the intstall recovery button, it says installation complete but at the top, it says not installed.
I have normal rebooted, and SS splash screen does not show up. I have tried multiple times and every time is the same. any help would be great.
Slowbalt said:
I am also having this issue. I just full wiped odin'd my phone to stock. I rooted with towelroot and went to install SS. When I hit the intstall recovery button, it says installation complete but at the top, it says not installed.
I have normal rebooted, and SS splash screen does not show up. I have tried multiple times and every time is the same. any help would be great.
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Amen this is exactly my issue.
Now I am getting FC's whenever I try to start ss.
Peace
In had this exact problem. I fixed it by setting selinux to permissive. There's an app in the play store that does it. You may need to get busy box installed as well.
joshuabg said:
In had this exact problem. I fixed it by setting selinux to permissive. There's an app in the play store that does it. You may need to get busy box installed as well.
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^^^^ This fixes it, did it for a friend who rooted with nc5 base. believe the app is called selinux mode changer or something. after that install recovery in safestrap, should work
The selinux mode changer did the trick. This should be stickied or moved so it gets attention for future reference.
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It's believe it's actually a step in the main root+Ss guide for nc5 in the general thread. .. It's an easy step to skip by accident. No worries, we're (most of us) all here to help each other. Glad you got it sorted
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joshuabg said:
In had this exact problem. I fixed it by setting selinux to permissive. There's an app in the play store that does it. You may need to get busy box installed as well.
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Here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux
I was rooted and on hyperdrive rls19 and everything was ok accept the dialer would not switch calls on call waiting. Rls20 came out so I figured I would give it a shot maybe it would fix the issue. It didn't... So I asked a question about it in the hyperdrive help section. It was suggested to install a dialer app for touch wiz. which seemed to install but did nothing. So last night I bit the bullet and did a full wipe install of Hyperdrive. Which didn't go well. Could not get back into android. Constant app crashing and issues. Out comes Odin with a pit file and 4.4.2 flash. Seems like it is back to stock.
Now for the issues. towelrooted and grabbed twrp manager to install recovery. It will not install recovery. Everytime I try to get into recovery even holding down up home and power it just goes to downloading. I am so at wits end!!! Please help!
jspector said:
I was rooted and on hyperdrive rls19 and everything was ok accept the dialer would not switch calls on call waiting. Rls20 came out so I figured I would give it a shot maybe it would fix the issue. It didn't... So I asked a question about it in the hyperdrive help section. It was suggested to install a dialer app for touch wiz. which seemed to install but did nothing. So last night I bit the bullet and did a full wipe install of Hyperdrive. Which didn't go well. Could not get back into android. Constant app crashing and issues. Out comes Odin with a pit file and 4.4.2 flash. Seems like it is back to stock.
Now for the issues. towelrooted and grabbed twrp manager to install recovery. It will not install recovery. Everytime I try to get into recovery even holding down up home and power it just goes to downloading. I am so at wits end!!! Please help!
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What build are you on? If it's anything after MDK, you can't install a custom recovery because of the locked bootloader. Your only option is Safestrap.
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riker147 said:
What build are you on? If it's anything after MDK, you can't install a custom recovery because of the locked bootloader. Your only option is Safestrap.
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vfrufnc5 I believe!
jspector said:
vfrufnc5 I believe!
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Then your only option is Safestrap. No custom recoveries.
How did you install RLS 19? Were you MDK before you used Odin?
riker147 said:
Then your only option is Safestrap. No custom recoveries.
How did you install RLS 19? Were you MDK before you used Odin?
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I used safestrap to install RLS19. The problem I was having is every time I went into recovery it would 1st go into the downloading screen. and I would have to power and down volume to get to reboot and goto safestrap. Did I maybe odin in the wrong version when I fixed it last night? I cannot get Bluetooth working today at all.
jspector said:
I used safestrap to install RLS19. The problem I was having is every time I went into recovery it would 1st go into the downloading screen. and I would have to power and down volume to get to reboot and goto safestrap. Did I maybe odin in the wrong version when I fixed it last night? I cannot get Bluetooth working today at all.
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How are you trying to get into recovery? Pretty sure the only way to do that with Safestrap is through the app itself.
As far as your Bluetooth issues, I have no idea. What file did you flash with Odin?
riker147 said:
How are you trying to get into recovery? Pretty sure the only way to do that with Safestrap is through the app itself.
As far as your Bluetooth issues, I have no idea. What file did you flash with Odin?
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Download: VRUFNC5 Full-Wipe SCH-I545_VZW_1_20140330160240_8il17ls9o2_fac.zip
MD5: 8a22dd4a47c2c5f890227fd952657d38
That is the file I flashed in odin with pit file. I am not sure what I was in before.