I was rooted, no SS, on 4.3 and had no issues. Regretfully, I took the NC5 update and have had horrible signal and missed calls ever since. What is the best way for me to downgrade back to 4.3, root or not doesn't matter at this point. Thanks
Surge has a thread in this forum about upgrading to NC5... It also has info and the required files to downgrade to MK2 along with the instructions on how to do so. I did it the other day with no problems. (I didn't stay on MK2 long though, as I upgraded back to NC5 with root)
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sfgrimes said:
Surge has a thread in this forum about upgrading to NC5... It also has info and the required files to downgrade to MK2 along with the instructions on how to do so. I did it the other day with no problems. (I didn't stay on MK2 long though, as I upgraded back to NC5 with root)
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Thanks. I saw his thread but wasn't sure that was what I needed to follow. I'll give that a shot.
Down towards the bottom of the first post it says "How to downgrade back to Mk2"
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I used @Surge1223 NC5 No Wipe tar file to reflash the update and all is well again!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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I used @Surge1223 NC5 No Wipe tar file to reflash the update and all is well again!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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So you are saying flashing the nc5 tar got you better performance?
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So you are saying flashing the nc5 tar got you better performance?
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The issue I was having was that after I did the OTA my signal was garbage. I almost never got 4G and my 3G speeds were slow. After I reflashed the update my 4G is back and my speed is back to normal.
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Last I checked there wasn't a way to use any custom ROMs on a Verizon S4 running MJ7. Is this still the case?
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Last I checked there wasn't a way to use any custom ROMs on a Verizon S4 running MJ7. Is this still the case?
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No. Root, safestrap makes possible several custom roms.
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wtherrell said:
No. Root, safestrap makes possible several custom roms.
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Are you saying that just to get my hopes up?
I have root. Are there any good tuturials on how to install safestrap and what ROMs I can use?
Thanks!
Here's a place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428226
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sage55 said:
Are you saying that just to get my hopes up?
I have root. Are there any good tuturials on how to install safestrap and what ROMs I can use?
Thanks!
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Hyperdrive 12 is really your only viable roms...Some others are coming online. There are couple threads you would need to read. I'm sure some you tube videos are out. I did a guide in general section that gives a good idea of what to do.
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
More here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
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Can I go ahead and install the latest MK2 update and still do Safestrap and HH?
If so I'm assuming I'll need to remove root, yes?
sage55 said:
Can I go ahead and install the latest MK2 update and still do Safestrap and HH?
If so I'm assuming I'll need to remove root, yes?
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Yea you can update to mk2 to be able to take the ota you need to unroot and get rid of any xposed mods you may have and or restore anything you may have frozen using tibu.
If that still doesn't work you may have to Odin back to whatever your Current version is then take the ota
Then root using saferoot method and install Safestrap and you're off to the races.
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decaturbob said:
Hyperdrive 12 is really your only viable roms...Some others are coming online. There are couple threads you would need to read. I'm sure some you tube videos are out. I did a guide in general section that gives a good idea of what to do.
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
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I could have sworn I seen a thread after I was updating to MK2 how to install HyperDrive on MJ7/MK2 but have lost it now. Do you happen to know of the thread or a tutorial on how to get HyperDrive installed now that I'm running MK2 and rooted with Safestrape installed?
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I could have sworn I seen a thread after I was updating to MK2 how to install HyperDrive on MJ7/MK2 but have lost it now. Do you happen to know of the thread or a tutorial on how to get HyperDrive installed now that I'm running MK2 and rooted with Safestrape installed?
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You just create a rom slot then flash the Hyperdrive zip plus the mk2 modules.. Then reboot and you're good.
Be sure you download the Hyperdrive for SS zip.
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I used to run hyperdrive before i bricked my phone. It's an awesome rom.
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sch-i545 with 4.2.2 original was me7 I took the update figuring it was just going to give me 4.3 figured I could just reroot after that, But the software update just changed the build number to MI1.. Now I have another update that keeps failing that is supposed to bring me to MJ7. getting an error code 402 if I look at the specs of the update..I just rooted it again..Ill see what happens with the other update..I have seen other people getting these 402 error codes ....
you can't ota update if you're rooted
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joshm.1219 said:
you can't ota update if you're rooted
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Oh i didnt know that...the 1st update worked that took me from me7 to mi1 ....so I guess I have to unroot it and update it?
vafangool said:
Oh i didnt know that...the 1st update worked that took me from me7 to mi1 ....so I guess I have to unroot it and update it?
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mi1 was just a small bug fix, yeah unroot then update
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I unrooted it.... and im still getting the same error... I followed the instructions in the saferoot post. I cant get SU access in terminal emulater but when the phone reboots I still get the Custom screen before boot...
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I unrooted it.... and im still getting the same error... I followed the instructions in the saferoot post. I cant get SU access in terminal emulater but when the phone reboots I still get the Custom screen before boot...
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the custom screen will stay there unless you fully Odin your phone or use triangle away. you can download a root checker app from the playstore to see if it worked
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joshm.1219 said:
the custom screen will stay there unless you fully Odin your phone or use triangle away. you can download a root checker app from the playstore to see if it worked
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I waited a few minutes and rebooted it and the custom screen went away...I know I def dont have root anymore and the phone isnt still taking the update....
you can use Samsung kies to update, gotta download it to your computer
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joshm.1219 said:
you can use Samsung kies to update, gotta download it to your computer
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Thank you so much..I didnt use Kies but I totally forgot that verizon wireless has the software upgrade assistant...Its actually pretty cool..If you want to do a factory reset it backs up everything for you and attempts to repair the phone....But it also updates for you...so as of now I am running 4.3 on the MK2 build...
So now its off to do more research... Gonna reroot with saferoot and than attempt to use saftestrap for the roms that are compatible with safestrap ...Thanks for the help guys..
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Thank you so much..I didnt use Kies but I totally forgot that verizon wireless has the software upgrade assistant...Its actually pretty cool..If you want to do a factory reset it backs up everything for you and attempts to repair the phone....But it also updates for you...so as of now I am running 4.3 on the MK2 build...
So now its off to do more research... Gonna reroot with saferoot and than attempt to use saftestrap for the roms that are compatible with safestrap ...Thanks for the help guys..
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good luck bud
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good luck bud
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much appreciated...
Had this same issue on my brothers safestrap mi1 phone. I ran the mk2 no wipe odin md5.tar
this fixed everything up.
andybones said:
Had this same issue on my brothers safestrap mi1 phone. I ran the mk2 no wipe odin md5.tar
this fixed everything up.
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whoa don't see a heavy hitter dev in q&a too often
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there is just so much stuff in the op i am lost. can i get some help please.
First thing is first though.....
I am on nc2 stock rooted. i upgraded to nc2 from surges page and now i want to upgrade to nc5. What do i need to do.. and btw i downloaded the complete one and there is only nc2 that i see. nothing shows nc5. also i would like to be able to flash the hyperdrive rom. thanks in advanced
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Follow surge s method some more
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Hi all, I got a couple questions. I'm currently still on 4.3, running a safe-strapped Rom (Galaxy s4, VZW). I'd like to upgrade to KK.
Is the latest firmware available OTA still NC5?
What method will I need to upgrade, OTA or flash stock? Since I'm rooted, is an OTA even an option? I do have SuperSU pro's survival mode (I heard that worked for a couple people). I'm guessing otherwise I'd have to Towel root.
Finally, I assume I should delete the custom ROM slot and factory wipe my stock slot before updating. Will doing a reset affect safe strap, or will it leave it alone?
Thanks!
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Hi all, I got a couple questions. I'm currently still on 4.3, running a safe-strapped Rom (Galaxy s4, VZW). I'd like to upgrade to KK.
Is the latest firmware available OTA still NC5?
What method will I need to upgrade, OTA or flash stock? Since I'm rooted, is an OTA even an option? I do have SuperSU pro's survival mode (I heard that worked for a couple people). I'm guessing otherwise I'd have to Towel root.
Finally, I assume I should delete the custom ROM slot and factory wipe my stock slot before updating. Will doing a reset affect safe strap, or will it leave it alone?
Thanks!
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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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Thank you for the link, and everything else you've done around here, Bob. I read around a little but I couldn't figure this out: do I have to use Surge's method to upgrade or can I take an alternative route (in guessing Odin) , now that towel root exists?
I'm hesitant only bc I tried to use his downgrade /upgrade methods on a different phone and had some problems. Thanks.
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Nvm, I'm going to try to giglie's method. Guess I'm going to wipe my 2nd Rom slot and factory reset my stock slot. Hope I'm on the right track?
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marbertshere said:
Nvm, I'm going to try to giglie's method. Guess I'm going to wipe my 2nd Rom slot and factory reset my stock slot. Hope I'm on the right track?
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You can't use ROM slots with 3.72 safestrap. ROM must be installed to stock slot. Take and research this info.
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I went back to stock using Odin. took update, rooted with towelroot installed Safestrap 3.72 . Then installed custom KK rom. All worked without any issues
Here is a link with videos
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
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spjetrovic said:
I went back to stock using Odin. took update, rooted with towelroot installed Safestrap 3.72 . Then installed custom KK rom. All worked without any issues
Here is a link with videos
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
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Thanks for the info. I was just curious, could I do a full unroot/reset (I rooted with saferoot) instead of flashing stock with odin? I mean, same end result, right
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You can't use ROM slots with 3.72 safestrap. ROM must be installed to stock slot. Take and research this info.
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Thanks for the link again. I meant I would wipe my current custom ROM slot before I flash to stock or update anything.
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Thanks for the info. I was just curious, could I do a full unroot/reset (I rooted with saferoot) instead of flashing stock with odin? I mean, same end result, right
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I would recommend Odin full wipe tar. This gets your phone 100% stock. It's safe, simple and proven to work.
Watch the videos they help a lot.
I haven't done it the other way!
Don't want to miss lead you.
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spjetrovic said:
I would recommend Odin full wipe tar. This gets your phone 100% stock. It's safe, simple and proven to work.
Watch the videos they help a lot.
I haven't done it the other way!
Don't want to miss lead you.
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No, thank you! Videos are incredibly helpful. I was just curious.
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First i would like to say, Thanks for checking out my post. Now i have a question. I am running freezas rom and i have the nh7 firmware. How do i upgrade this to nk4?
Is it true i have to facyory reset my phone and run the ota update? If so it will not allow me to update, because my device had a custom rom. Also where can i find the nk4 tar file so i can odin it to my note 3?
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First i would like to say, Thanks for checking out my post. Now i have a question. I am running freezas rom and i have the nh7 firmware. How do i upgrade this to nk4?
Is it true i have to facyory reset my phone and run the ota update? If so it will not allow me to update, because my device had a custom rom. Also where can i find the nk4 tar file so i can odin it to my note 3?
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If you factory reset, then odin the nk4 update, you will be on official firmware. Odin will over-write your old system, giving you official status. This is how we all go from rooted roms to official in order to get updates.
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Or wait for a dev to put out a rooted update. And lollipop is being sent out so maybe wait a little bit.
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Or wait for a dev to put out a rooted update. And lollipop is being sent out so maybe wait a little bit.
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I think I will wait on a developer as well.
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