[ODIN][TAR] I545VRUFNC5 Factory and No-Wipe Odin tars - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

DO NOT FLASH IF YOUR ON MDK AND WISH TO RETAIN YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY! THIS WILL REMOVE THE LOKI EXPLOIT!
This is a new update for SCH-1545 taking users to VRUFNC5. This is the stock factory image. Also, If you need to go back to stock for whatever reason and this Odin tar doesn't work I suggest using the VRUFNC2 factory image from sextape instead.
For the sake of simplicity, I've also included a mirror to the MJ7 and MK2 "emergency" Full-wipe Odin tars as well MJ7 Full-Wipe and MK2 Full-Wipe
@Tomsgt made a great video of the process that can be viewed here
Information:
1. ROOT METHOD can be found here
2. Otherwise, Download Odin 3.09 here (Note: Bootloader = BL , PDA = AP , Phone = CP)
Download: VRUFNC5 No-Wipe SCH-I545_VZW_1_20140330160240_yni63xq6zh.zip
MD5: 71d1c7ea58d2ba81ccadd965b54a2215
Download: VRUFNC5 Full-Wipe SCH-I545_VZW_1_20140330160240_8il17ls9o2_fac.zip
MD5: 8a22dd4a47c2c5f890227fd952657d38
Directions:
No-Wipe
1. Unzip the file and you should have a tar.md5
2. Select the tar.md5 in Odin under PDA (or AP if using Odin 3.09) and keep Odin's default settings
3. Click start and wait for it to say Pass!
Full Wipe ( AKA Emeregency Repair)
1. Unzip the file and you should have a ALL_VZW_I545VRUFNC5_I545VZWFNC5_1151670_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
2. Select the tar.md5 in Odin under PDA (or AP if using Odin 3.09) and keep Odin's default settings
3. Extract the PIT file from your phone or Odin tar, also I've uploaded it here just in case.
4. Put the PIT file in PIT and load the the Odin tar.md5 in PDA (or AP if using Odin 3.09) then click start.

great news! can you fix the link for NC5 no wipe? thank you!

You are awesome! Thanks!
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Thanks for posting these...but the no wipe NC5 link isn't working for me
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anerco said:
great news! can you fix the link for NC5 no wipe? thank you!
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jwendt79 said:
Thanks for posting these...but the no wipe NC5 link isn't working for me
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Fixed

@Surge1223 I'm going to ask to be 100% certain, but I'm on rooted stock MK2..... The no-wipe will allow me to retain root, correct?
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redwings73 said:
@Surge1223 I'm going to ask to be 100% certain, but I'm on rooted stock MK2..... The no-wipe will allow me to retain root, correct?
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U will lose root.
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jwendt79 said:
U will lose root.
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Thanks... I guess bullet statement 1.) under "Information:" confused me a bit as it refers to a root method for older versions...
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Surge - thanks for posting the NC5 tars! Anyone have access to a 32 gig model .PIT? I've tried to extract mine using Heimdall but it refuses to work, so if someone has the larger pit file I'd appreciate the help.
Edit: Never mind I opened up the factory wipe tar and extracted it.

Awesome work there @Surge1223. Upgraded from the NC2 leak to NC5 using the no-wipe file. Absolutely no issues or errors (finally). Now, just waiting for the OnePlus to officially release so I can throw my money at 4 of them and sell the S4, and possibly leave Verizon in the process.

Guys, if we flash the NC5 tar and the phone boots normally, will we be able to downgrade to MK2 after we test it, and most important, will the actual root for MK2 still function?
I would like to try the rom, but then come back to MK2, root, ss and restore my backup .
Thanks.

Trak-X said:
Guys, if we flash the NC5 tar and the phone boots normally, will we be able to downgrade to MK2 after we test it, and most important, will the actual root for MK2 still function?
I would like to try the rom, but then come back to MK2, root, ss and restore my backup .
Thanks.
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U will loose root and there is no going back with NC5
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jwendt79 said:
U will loose root and there is no going back with NC5
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Ok, thanks.
So no going back, as it has happened when ME7 appeared.

Dumb question...If we have this, why don't we have a rooted flashable ZIP? I assume these are similar to disk images; are we essentially waiting for someone to extract the proper bits from said images then build a flashable zip from them?

socal87 said:
Dumb question...If we have this, why don't we have a rooted flashable ZIP? I assume these are similar to disk images; are we essentially waiting for someone to extract the proper bits from said images then build a flashable zip from them?
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Surge has this. From another thread in the "General" section, he is holding off releasing it to avoid all the questions and confusion since it seems so many people are having difficulties with his pre-rooted leaked NC2 release and pounding him with problems and questions regarding that.
I completely understand his position on this even though I eagerly am awaiting pre-rooted NC5 myself. I had little problem doing the upgrade to his NC2 ROM coming from Hyperdrive and MJ7 personally, but others have had grief for some reason.

NC2 to NC5 (Non Rooted) successful using the no wipe.tar
Thanks Surge.

lazer9 said:
Surge has this. From another thread in the "General" section, he is holding off releasing it to avoid all the questions and confusion since it seems so many people are having difficulties with his pre-rooted leaked NC2 release and pounding him with problems and questions regarding that.
I completely understand his position on this even though I eagerly am awaiting pre-rooted NC5 myself. I had little problem doing the upgrade to his NC2 ROM coming from Hyperdrive and MJ7 personally, but others have had grief for some reason.
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Same here. I did have some difficulty and had to improvise a little but I referred to the instructions for the NC2 upgrade and eventually managed to be on NC2 with Safestrap. Solved my problems on my own with the information that was already available.

so to be clear, if i use surge's Upgrade to 4.4.2 and keep root method to NC2. Then can i use the NC5 odin.tar NO-WIPE file to upgrade to NC5 and retain root?

daodom1029 said:
so to be clear, if i use surge's Upgrade to 4.4.2 and keep root method to NC2. Then can i use the NC5 odin.tar NO-WIPE file to upgrade to NC5 and retain root?
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No

How do we donate to surge1223 for a pre-root nc5.
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Related

how to install hyperdrive rls11 on mk2?

OK so I'm brand new here and I've been reading for hours but haven't found what I'm looking for....I'm looking for a step by step of how to install the newest hyperdrive on my mk2 build. I've installed the newest safestrap and backed up my system. If someone could give me a step by step including everything as if I was a dumbass (although it's only half true ) I would be extremely grateful!!!
I just need to know if you can use the MJ7 modules with MK2. From what I read after SS is installed you install HD11 and the modules too. I'm pretty sure you need to install the modules or it wont work, except on hashcodes thread it says mk2 is coming soon, so either we can use MJ7 modules or have to wait.
ironster said:
OK so I'm brand new here and I've been reading for hours but haven't found what I'm looking for....I'm looking for a step by step of how to install the newest hyperdrive on my mk2 build. I've installed the newest safestrap and backed up my system. If someone could give me a step by step including everything as if I was a dumbass (although it's only half true ) I would be extremely grateful!!!
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so you rooted, have safestrap installed? ...you want to know how to install hyperdrive in a rom slot? have you created a rom slot yet? There are a couple videos out there on youtube that shows how to use safestrap
Hey, also fairly new around here. If you don't mind me asking, How did you manage to get safestrap on MK2? I was checking last night and it seemed like hashcode didn't finish getting safestrap working yet. Thanks!
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decaturbob said:
so you rooted, have safestrap installed? ...you want to know how to install hyperdrive in a rom slot? have you created a rom slot yet? There are a couple videos out there on youtube that shows how to use safestrap
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No I think I can figure out how to make the slot....mostly I'm trying to figure out what files I have to flash after flashing main hyperdrive rom.
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ProtossPaul said:
Hey, also fairly new around here. If you don't mind me asking, How did you manage to get safestrap on MK2? I was checking last night and it seemed like hashcode didn't finish getting safestrap working yet. Thanks!
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Just installed it like a regular apk. Search for the newest version 3.70, put it on your internal SD card and install!
ironster said:
No I think I can figure out how to make the slot....mostly I'm trying to figure out what files I have to flash after flashing main hyperdrive rom.
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if you are rooted and have safestrap 3.7 installed. On mk2 base you will need the mk2 kernel module and hyperdive 11 zip.....in safestrap you can install multiple zips so you selected the HD11 zip, follow by the mk2 module. The two have to be installed together with no reboot between
be good to go
a search in dev thread for mk2 module should turn up something
this is not the mk2 radio but a kernel module that safestrap needs for the base ROM to work especially the wifi portion
decaturbob said:
if you are rooted and have safestrap 3.7 installed. On mk2 base you will need the mk2 kernel module and hyperdive 11 zip.....in safestrap you can install multiple zips so you selected the HD11 zip, follow by the mk2 module. The two have to be installed together with no reboot between
be good to go
a search in dev thread for mk2 module should turn up something
this is not the mk2 radio but a kernel module that safestrap needs for the base ROM to work especially the wifi portion
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OK so those were actually my questions....boot to safestrap wipe then create new slot...flash hyper then mk2 module without reboot....and finally what's with the radios thing? I need to flash a 3rd file?
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decaturbob said:
if you are rooted and have safestrap 3.7 installed. On mk2 base you will need the mk2 kernel module and hyperdive 11 zip.....in safestrap you can install multiple zips so you selected the HD11 zip, follow by the mk2 module. The two have to be installed together with no reboot between
be good to go
a search in dev thread for mk2 module should turn up something
this is not the mk2 radio but a kernel module that safestrap needs for the base ROM to work especially the wifi portion
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Oh so mk2 module is released? Hash's thread says its coming soon. I'll search for it, thanks.
ironster said:
OK so those were actually my questions....boot to safestrap wipe then create new slot...flash hyper then mk2 module without reboot....and finally what's with the radios thing? I need to flash a 3rd file?
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you should already have the radio as part of your base....
MK2 modules
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Just to confirm.
It states the compatibility for RLS11 is MDK Base phones or MJ7 Base using Safestrap. It should, however, work with an MK2 Base with the MK2 module, right?
Thanks.
TheColorRed said:
Just to confirm.
It states the compatibility for RLS11 is MDK Base phones or MJ7 Base using Safestrap. It should, however, work with an MK2 Base with the MK2 module, right?
Thanks.
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Correct. Assume you are rooted.
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decaturbob said:
Correct. Assume you are rooted.
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Great. Thanks a bunch.
Can't post in development yet, but figured it's relevant. I followed directions in OP and hyper drive is working flawlessly. Thanks for the rom, and thanks to hash for the new mk2 SS!
gnubian said:
Can't post in development yet, but figured it's relevant. I followed directions in OP and hyper drive is working flawlessly. Thanks for the rom, and thanks to hash for the new mk2 SS!
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Which modules did you flash?
Is your wifi working?
Can you create a group play?
Just a few issues I had after flashing last night. Great feel other wise.
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Soft Brick perhaps?

Backstory:
So last night my phone turned off by itself and wouldn't turn back on. My first thought it something with the ROM. So I boot to recovery and start a backup before I try to wipe/format etc. Long story short, it ended up being the battery just ate sh*t. So I got a new battery from Verizon, after I tried to ODIN back to stock though...
Problem:
I was on Hyperdrive RLS15, and I tried to Odin open1your1eyes MDK NoWipe. But my phone is just hanging on the Verizon screen. (it has been over half hr) My phone is MDK base (no safestrap), is that the right thing to flash? Is there anything else I have to do?
Thanks in advance, and forgive my naiveness. :silly:
fadac said:
Backstory:
So last night my phone turned off by itself and wouldn't turn back on. My first thought it something with the ROM. So I boot to recovery and start a backup before I try to wipe/format etc. Long story short, it ended up being the battery just ate sh*t. So I got a new battery from Verizon, after I tried to ODIN back to stock though...
Problem:
I was on Hyperdrive RLS15, and I tried to Odin open1your1eyes MDK NoWipe. But my phone is just hanging on the Verizon screen. (it has been over half hr) My phone is MDK base (no safestrap), is that the right thing to flash? Is there anything else I have to do?
Thanks in advance, and forgive my naiveness. :silly:
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Try the tar from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
Some have had better luck with this one
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Thanks, yes that worked. :good::good:
The name scared me (MKD) until I realized it was just a typo.
EDIT: A mod should really fix that. It's been like that since September even though a MKD never existed.
fadac said:
Thanks, yes that worked. :good::good:
The name scared me (MKD) until I realized it was just a typo.
EDIT: A mod should really fix that. It's been like that since September even though a MKD never existed.
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Also I include a link to versions of MDK (full-wipe) and MJ7 (full-wipe) I uploaded (that is I didn't mirror them) in the MK2 Odin tar thread.
I see you were successful but ill include my link anyway. Maybe this will help others who read this.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407573182
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Surge1223 said:
Also I include a link to versions of MDK (full-wipe) and MJ7 (full-wipe) I uploaded (that is I didn't mirror them) in the MK2 Odin tar thread.
I see you were successful but ill include my link anyway. Maybe this will help others who read this.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407573182
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So I'm on MDK now with HD RLS15, is there any benefit flashing up to MJ7 or MK2? Do they all require Odin or is there recovery flashables?
Thanks
fadac said:
So I'm on MDK now with HD RLS15, is there any benefit flashing up to MJ7 or MK2? Do they all require Odin or is there recovery flashables?
Thanks
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NO!
Don't do it. A part of me dies everytime i hear someone intentionally upgraded their S4 from MDK to a newer locked down version.
I
fadac said:
So I'm on MDK now with HD RLS15, is there any benefit flashing up to MJ7 or MK2? Do they all require Odin or is there recovery flashables?
Thanks
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You're going to want to keep your bootloader MDK. With MDK you an flash any ROM you want, AOSP , AOKP , CM , TW..... 4.3...4.4 you name it.
If you updated to MK2 base you'd take away your options. You'd only be able to flash TW ROMs that are based on whatever build your phone is ...MK2 is 4.3 . And your only recovery would be SafeStrap. Not TWRP or CWM
How did end up with HD15 ? Flashed in recovery right? You can find any number of ROMs on these forums that are based off of MK2 or MJ7 and just flash them in recovery.
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Mistertac said:
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You're going to want to keep your bootloader MDK. With MDK you an flash any ROM you want, AOSP , AOKP , CM , TW..... 4.3...4.4 you name it.
If you updated to MK2 base you'd take away your options. You'd only be able to flash TW ROMs that are based on whatever build your phone is ...MK2 is 4.3 . And your only recovery would be SafeStrap. Not TWRP or CWM
How did end up with HD15 ? Flashed in recovery right? You can find any number of ROMs on these forums that are based off of MK2 or MJ7 and just flash them in recovery.
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Gotcha. Yes recovery. HD says it's MK2 based, but my phone build still says MDK in the About screen. That's why I was wondering. Come to think of it though, doesn't that just display the Modem version (which is recovery flashable), correct?
fadac said:
Gotcha. Yes recovery. HD says it's MK2 based, but my phone build still says MDK in the About screen. That's why I was wondering. Come to think of it though, doesn't that just display the Modem version (which is recovery flashable), correct?
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Yes. MDK is your bootloader/Build and MK2 would be your baseband/modem.
Grab this app and it will show you everything https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
And Surge has a thread on here of all our modems which are flashable through recovery although your probably good to stick with MK2 for now.
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[Links][Odin Tars] [Root] [SS] Verizon Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 [8/11/15]

Before you start doing anything to your phone, find what build number you have. To do this go to settings >> more >> about phone. Then scroll to the bottom and find build number. Remember the last 3 characters of it because it will be referred to things across the forum.
I nor the devs who created these threads are responsible for anything that may happen or happens to your phone as a result of rooting, flashing, etc. You are choosing to do this yourself and therefore assume any/all risks involved
Emergency and No-Wipe Odin Tars
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I recommend downloading the one for your build just in case anything goes wrong. For now I will just give you the links to the forums with the tars attached. Here is an excellent video on how to apply the Emregency tar for MK2
Thanks to @sextape, @joderme, @open1your1eyes0, and @Surge1223
MDK Emergency
ME7 Emergency
MDK ME7 & MI1 No-Wipe
MJ7 No-Wipe | MJ7 Emergency
MK2 Emergency and No-Wipe
NC5 Emergency and No-Wipe
NG6 Emergency and No-Wipe
OC1 Emergency
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How to Root Verizon Galaxy S4
Click your build number below to go to the related thread to root your phone.
Thanks to @open1your1eyes0, @BeansTown106, @k1mu, and @geohot.
MDK
ME7
MI1
MJ7, MK2 (Should also work with me7 and mi1 and probably any device running android 4.3)
NC5 and NC2 (Just go to towelroot.com on your device)
NG6
NK1
OC1 (Kingroot)
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Safestrap
Since the bootloader is locked and the loki exploit is patched. Only those on MDK can have a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM to flash almost anything on their device. Those who are on a build above MDK (ME7, MI1, MJ7, MK2 and NC5) can only use SafeStrap to flash touchwiz based roms. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLASH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON A BUILD ABOVE MDK. We can't flash custom kernels so we can't flash roms like CyanogenMod, and AOSP, they require a diffeent kernel. Safestrap requires root. Install safestrap as a normal apk. Thanks to @Hashcode, Without him it would be impossible to flash any custom ROM on a locked bootloader.
VZW Safestrap thread
If you are on ME7 or MI1 you can use Safetrap 3.65 to flash 4.2.2 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. I recommend you update to MK2 and install Safestrap 3.71
If you are on MJ7 of MK2 you can use Safestrap 3.71 to flash 4.3 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. Heres a list of compatible 4.3 ROM's
If you are on NC5 you can use the @muniz_ri's SafeStrap 3.7.5 to flash 4.4.2 touchwiz based ROM's. Here's a WIP list of 4.4.2 Compatible ROM's NC5 Modules
Modems
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Reserved again
And again
Do you think this should be stickied?
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Sticky pls!!!!
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Anything you want me to add to it?
Saferoot will work at least on ME7 and MI1. Probably also MDK, but I wouldn't recommend mixing that up with the Loki work.
It's a lot smaller download than, say, Root de la Vega.
Should I maybe add a 4.4.2 SS Compatible ROM list?
joshuabg said:
Should I maybe add a 4.4.2 SS Compatible ROM list?
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I got one started. You can link to it
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
Phone will not work after rsl17
I have been looking and reading about how to get my phone back. I tried uploading the new hyperdrive RSL17 from RSL15 and it just looped on the kitkat/hyperdrive screen. I did not read up on having to upgrade to kitkat and that is where my issues lies. I tried to use the emergency and no wipe and they all failed. I got the Kies format error on it now when i turn it on. any suggestions on what I can do to get my phone back? oh and it is a verizon s4:fingers-crossed:
Thanks
ssgferrell said:
I have been looking and reading about how to get my phone back. I tried uploading the new hyperdrive RSL17 from RSL15 and it just looped on the kitkat/hyperdrive screen. I did not read up on having to upgrade to kitkat and that is where my issues lies. I tried to use the emergency and no wipe and they all failed. I got the Kies format error on it now when i turn it on. any suggestions on what I can do to get my phone back? oh and it is a verizon s4:fingers-crossed:
Thanks
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Did you try the NC5 Emergency, if that fails try a different usb cable of try a different usb port.
Any chance there's an emergency tar file for NC2? I haven't been able to find one anywhere and I kinda need it.
Xulthon said:
Any chance there's an emergency tar file for NC2? I haven't been able to find one anywhere and I kinda need it.
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Use the NC2 leak tar.
I've read up a bit, but havent been able to confirm something and was hoping someone might be able to help...
Right now, I am on 4.3 MJ7 rooted, and want to upgrade to 4.4 NC5 and then root. I don't care about flashing ROMs, just want root access...
From what I can tell, I have two options,based on what I have done in the past
1) I can ODIN a no-wipe 4.3 MJ7 on my device, so then I can OTA to 4.4, and then root via towelrool
or
2) I can use ODIN directly to 4.4 and then root.
Is there any difference in the end result between the two, or will they get me to the same spot? Also, the link for the no-wipe MJ7 (at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507217 ) seems broken, so unless someone has an updated like, I may have to just do #2 anyway.
Thanks for any help
Adam
Audemars02 said:
I've read up a bit, but havent been able to confirm something and was hoping someone might be able to help...
Right now, I am on 4.3 MJ7 rooted, and want to upgrade to 4.4 NC5 and then root. I don't care about flashing ROMs, just want root access...
From what I can tell, I have two options,based on what I have done in the past
1) I can ODIN a no-wipe 4.3 MJ7 on my device, so then I can OTA to 4.4, and then root via towelrool
or
2) I can use ODIN directly to 4.4 and then root.
Is there any difference in the end result between the two, or will they get me to the same spot? Also, the link for the no-wipe MJ7 (at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507217 ) seems broken, so unless someone has an updated like, I may have to just do #2 anyway.
Thanks for any help
Adam
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I would just use the NC5 odin tar then. Or use the MK2 tar then take the OTA
joshuabg said:
I would just use the NC5 odin tar then. Or use the MK2 tar then take the OTA
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thanks...may try the MK2 no wipe, then OTA... unless someone has any reason why not to do that!
Audemars02 said:
thanks...may try the MK2 no wipe, then OTA... unless someone has any reason why not to do that!
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In did that a while ago when the NC5 OTA came out. After that you can root with towel root.
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Batttie said:
Sticky pls!!!!
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Not sure how to request to get this sticked.
SS, Kernel
What is the meaning of SS? Can I flash a kernel with safe strap , I'm on NC5

[Q] NC5 new towelroot method and safestrap compatability

So I read that if you downgrade to previous builds, root and then update to NC5 you can keep root and use safestrap 3.72 and compatible roms to customize.
I assume that this can still be done for gs4 if you directly root the NC5 with the new towelroot. Correct? Root is root and safestrap should work the same in both cases, right? Anyone done this? Rooted with towelroot and waiting...
I do understand that kitkat safestrap only has stock slot support which is fine. As long as I have a backup of stock, it doesn't bother me to flash in the stock slot. I do this with my Note 3.
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Works fine on my Verizon s4
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loveubuntu said:
So I read that if you downgrade to previous builds, root and then update to NC5 you can keep root and use safestrap 3.72 and compatible roms to customize.
I assume that this can still be done for gs4 if you directly root the NC5 with the new towelroot. Correct? Root is root and safestrap should work the same in both cases, right? Anyone done this? Rooted with towelroot and waiting...
I do understand that kitkat safestrap only has stock slot support which is fine. As long as I have a backup of stock, it doesn't bother me to flash in the stock slot. I do this with my Note 3.
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You can go to NC5 and root it with Towelroot.
There is no *supported* version of Safestrap currently available for the Verizon GS4.
You can use the AT&T Safestrap 3.72, but it only flashes over the stock ROM, limiting your ability to recover without a full flash.
k1mu said:
You can go to NC5 and root it with Towelroot.
There is no *supported* version of Safestrap currently available for the Verizon GS4.
You can use the AT&T Safestrap 3.72, but it only flashes over the stock ROM, limiting your ability to recover without a full flash.
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Full flash over stock rom is fine by me. I really don't care about rom slots that much, maybe becuase I've never had it with my note 3 anyways lol

Going back to stock

Just grabbed an lg g3 and plan to sell my s4
I rooted via towelroot, installed safestrap, and flashed the hyperdrive rom
How would I go back to stock? i'm on NC5, btw.
I seen a thread for a 5.0.1 full wipe, but i'm not too sure if that would work for me?
mrmondaynight said:
Just grabbed an lg g3 and plan to sell my s4
I rooted via towelroot, installed safestrap, and flashed the hyperdrive rom
How would I go back to stock? i'm on NC5, btw.
I seen a thread for a 5.0.1 full wipe, but i'm not too sure if that would work for me?
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Best way I believe would be to find nc5 tar file and flash via Odin.
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