Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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With the MK2 build you can only use safestrap as your custom recovery and your limited on what custom roms you can use. I'm on the MK2 build as well and personally I like the stock rom with the tether mod.
cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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this should be posted to Q&A forum
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cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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a stickie in general section that all should read first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Okay Buddy with the MK2 builld you can only use TW based roms no ASOP/Cyanogenmod.
1.) To root u must use saferoot here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
2.) Then you must install Safestrap 3.71 Hashcode has a thread about ithere: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
3.) After doing that you want to look on this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
decarturbob has compiled a list of MK2 Safestrap Compatible roms.
Hope this helps buddy. Make sure you read the threads carefully and follow each step. My current fav roms are the TW(ASOP themed roms):fingers-crossed:
Thank you all for the help. Really appreciate it.
To add to my question, after rooting, running the stock ROM, can I turn off OTA updates? I keep getting an annoying notification to update.
cornbreadfarts said:
Thank you all for the help. Really appreciate it.
To add to my question, after rooting, running the stock ROM, can I turn off OTA updates? I keep getting an annoying notification to update.
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Use Titanium Backup and freeze SDM
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Mistertac said:
Use Titanium Backup and freeze SDM
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Freeze SDM?
cornbreadfarts said:
Freeze SDM?
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Using Titanium Backup, you can "freeze" applications, which keeps them from running. The software update application is called SDM.
So, open Titanium, search for "SDM", the click on "Freeze!". It won't run any longer.
k1mu said:
Using Titanium Backup, you can "freeze" applications, which keeps them from running. The software update application is called SDM.
So, open Titanium, search for "SDM", the click on "Freeze!". It won't run any longer.
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Thanks.
I have installed safestrap and downloaded the module for the MK2 build. It then says to flash the modules file..how do I do that if I cant boot into recovery mode? I assume this is why safestrap is telling me I'm not rooted.
cornbreadfarts said:
Thanks.
I have installed safestrap and downloaded the module for the MK2 build. It then says to flash the modules file..how do I do that if I cant boot into recovery mode? I assume this is why safestrap is telling me I'm not rooted.
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You flash the modules file AFTER you flash a custom ROM into a ROM slot. How did you manage to flash into a ROM slot if you can't get into Safestrap recovery?
If installing Safestrap fails and tells you you're not rooted, then either you're not rooted, or you still have Knox enabled. You'll need to be rooted before you can do any of this, so start there. See the Saferoot thread.
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had a buddy root my phone so i could put a rom on it. i used hyperdrive rom which i love its everything i wanted out of a custom rom. my problem is my wifi doesnt work and i am kinda new to the rooting thing and dont really understand what i need to do to get my wifi to work and would like some dumbed down steps or info on what i need to do phone is on verizon with a build mj7 and a baseband version mk2 if any of that helps out and i am using safestrap
my03ranger said:
had a buddy root my phone so i could put a rom on it. i used hyperdrive rom which i love its everything i wanted out of a custom rom. my problem is my wifi doesnt work and i am kinda new to the rooting thing and dont really understand what i need to do to get my wifi to work and would like some dumbed down steps or info on what i need to do phone is on verizon with a build mj7 and a baseband version mk2 if any of that helps out and i am using safestrap
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Most likely you didn't load the kernel module after installing hyperdrive, this is discussed extensively in safestrap and hyperdrive threads
Those modules are in the Safestrap thread, just don't leave SS without flashing those 1st. You should be good
Ah hell...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8lkft3up7r1jzxj/jfltevzw-MK2-modules.zip
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Mistertac said:
Those modules are in the Safestrap thread, just don't leave SS without flashing those 1st. You should be good
Ah hell...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8lkft3up7r1jzxj/jfltevzw-MK2-modules.zip
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And: if you're one of those people who don't notice the "VERIZON" in the title of this forum, and don't have a Verizon phone, well, you can't use the VERIZON modules to flash a T-Mobile, ATT, Sprint phone.
If you're not on a Verizon SCH-i545, doing things that you read in these forums for the SCH-i545 is like trying to install Windows on a Mac. Yeah, they're both Intel CPUs, but not compatible. The ATT/Sprint/T-Mo phones are NOT the same hardware as the VZ phone.
Sadly, repeating this once again:
To install the modules, use Safestrap to boot your stock ROM. Copy the two files from /system/lib/modules to your external SD card. Boot the Safestrap custom ROM, then copy those files from the external SD card into /system/lib/modules and reboot the custom ROM.
my03ranger said:
had a buddy root my phone so i could put a rom on it. i used hyperdrive rom which i love its everything i wanted out of a custom rom. my problem is my wifi doesnt work and i am kinda new to the rooting thing and dont really understand what i need to do to get my wifi to work and would like some dumbed down steps or info on what i need to do phone is on verizon with a build mj7 and a baseband version mk2 if any of that helps out and i am using safestrap
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good place to start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
decaturbob said:
good place to start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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I got that url copied as well.. Finally a sticky for Pretty much everything asked in Q&A.
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Mistertac said:
I got that url copied as well.. Finally a sticky for Pretty much everything asked in Q&A.
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Working on it as time allows and people post info and links
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
mpetruzz said:
So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
jgrubbs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
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Thanks, feel like a dumbass for missing this.
If I don't want to flash a rom will Xposed setting or other tweaks work since I have root access?
Yes. Get xposed installer and install winam xposed. Theyll do everything yiu want.
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Awesome! I have that installed and it's working great.
Good deal!!!
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Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
neil7398 said:
Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
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There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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joshm.1219 said:
There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
neil7398 said:
probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
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No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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joshm.1219 said:
No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
ihavenoidea said:
A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
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If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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joshm.1219 said:
If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
ihavenoidea said:
Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
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First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
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Mistertac said:
First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
Sent From My Verizon S4
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OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
mpetruzz said:
OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
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They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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Mistertac said:
They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
mpetruzz said:
I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
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mpetruzz said:
I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
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Mistertac said:
OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
Sent From My Verizon S4
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
Sent From My Verizon S4
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Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
mpetruzz said:
Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
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Well u can certainly try the no wipe first but if that doesn't take... Full wipe.
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I usually full wipe my phones. Just had better luck but that's me
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Am i required to install safestrap on my verizon s4 4.4.2 nc5? i tried to install tw but ended up odin mode for quite a while till i finally found a way to crawl my way out of it.
cslak said:
Am i required to install safestrap on my verizon s4 4.4.2 nc5? i tried to install tw but ended up odin mode for quite a while till i finally found a way to crawl my way out of it.
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By no means are you required to do anything you see on these forums.
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cslak said:
Am i required to install safestrap on my verizon s4 4.4.2 nc5? i tried to install tw but ended up odin mode for quite a while till i finally found a way to crawl my way out of it.
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Depends what your intent is. First of all do you know what safestrap will allow you to do?
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decaturbob said:
Depends what your intent is. First of all do you know what safestrap will allow you to do?
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just the thing is whenever i try to enter recovery mode, i get stuck in odin mode. So do i need safestrap? or can i use clockworkmodrecovery
cslak said:
just the thing is whenever i try to enter recovery mode, i get stuck in odin mode. So do i need safestrap? or can i use clockworkmodrecovery
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Countless times posted. ..If your firmware is older than mdk....you can only use safestrap as a recovery on the locked bootloader.
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decaturbob said:
Countless times posted. ..If your firmware is older than mdk....you can only use safestrap as a recovery on the locked bootloader.
sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat
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what version can i use? i'm trying to use 3.7.1 and when i click install recovery after it finishes installing it still says State: Not installed. Am i supposed to use another version? what exactly am i supposed to do to install safestrap. and sorry ima newbie, just bought this phone not long ago, im completely new to android.
If all you want is root, SS is not needed. Just use towelroot by geohot (google it). I don't even believe SS is functional on 4.4.+
travisjshepherd said:
If all you want is root, SS is not needed. Just use towelroot by geohot (google it). I don't even believe SS is functional on 4.4.+
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Well actually all i want to is to get rid of my current ROM which has a lot of verizon crap and install 4.4.2 Google Edition Rom, is that possible?
travisjshepherd said:
If all you want is root, SS is not needed. Just use towelroot by geohot (google it). I don't even believe SS is functional on 4.4.+
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3.72 which was released for att S4 kitkat is functional on verizon phones
decaturbob said:
3.72 which was released for att S4 kitkat is functional on verizon phones
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thanks for the correction, I was unaware. so I can still activate and use tw roms on 4.4.2?
cslak said:
Well actually all i want to is to get rid of my current ROM which has a lot of verizon crap and install 4.4.2 Google Edition Rom, is that possible?
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not possible to load any rom that isn't based rom stock kernel and that includes GPE, ASOP, CM....
you need to reveiw this thread and bookmark it. If you want to load any roms you will need safestrap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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travisjshepherd said:
thanks for the correction, I was unaware. so I can still activate and use tw roms on 4.4.2?
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limitation of att 3.72 is you cant do rom slots and all rom installs must go to stock slot....but you can make backups and its been reported restore backups does work though I haven't tried it yet myself
Hey! I am New to flashing and custom recovery. I have my S4 i545 rooted and know how to do basic things like Gravity box and Xposed installer but have no clue where to start on flashing a custom rom. I would like to get a stock android KitKat rom if possible. Can anybody help me?
06gavinroy08 said:
Hey! I am New to flashing and custom recovery. I have my S4 i545 rooted and know how to do basic things like Gravity box and Xposed installer but have no clue where to start on flashing a custom rom. I would like to get a stock android KitKat rom if possible. Can anybody help me?
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Start with reading the stickie in the general forum.
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Goo Manager
decaturbob said:
Start with reading the stickie in the general forum.
sent by safestrap powered echo v26
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The only problem is that i cannot get a version of goo manager that still works.
06gavinroy08 said:
The only problem is that i cannot get a version of goo manager that still works.
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You couldn't use goo manager or rom manager ....The stickie gives you info and links on what you can and can't do...
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Where?
decaturbob said:
You couldn't use goo manager or rom manager ....The stickie gives you info and links on what you can and can't do...
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Hey i just made my xda account today and am heving trouble finding the "stickie". Could you please leave a link for me? Thanks for the patients.
06gavinroy08 said:
Hey i just made my xda account today and am heving trouble finding the "stickie". Could you please leave a link for me? Thanks for the patients.
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a stickie keeps the post near the top of the forum...hence the name "stickie"
its in the general forum and can;'t be missed
Cant find it
decaturbob said:
a stickie keeps the post near the top of the forum...hence the name "stickie"
its in the general forum and can;'t be missed
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Dude look, i have no clue why i am not able to find it. i have searched all over the verizon galaxy s4 forum and just have no clue where it is.
06gavinroy08 said:
Dude look, i have no clue why i am not able to find it. i have searched all over the verizon galaxy s4 forum and just have no clue where it is.
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It's in the general forum of this s4 Verizon. ..it's one of the first 5 or 6 threads. Have no idea how you can miss.
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got it
decaturbob said:
It's in the general forum of this s4 Verizon. ..it's one of the first 5 or 6 threads. Have no idea how you can miss.
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Okay i found it but i am on the NC5 bootloader and it says it cant even be rooted. Even though i am. So there fore it has no instructions on flashing to my device.:crying:
06gavinroy08 said:
Okay i found it but i am on the NC5 bootloader and it says it cant even be rooted. Even though i am. So there fore it has no instructions on flashing to my device.:crying:
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Towel root can do nc5...
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The process will be the same to flash a rom, it's going to be done in safe strap. In the general section there is a thread of SS compatible roms.
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06gavinroy08 said:
Okay i found it but i am on the NC5 bootloader and it says it cant even be rooted. Even though i am. So there fore it has no instructions on flashing to my device.:crying:
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You'll have to now find the SafeStrap thread and install that. Hopefully your attempt at flashing a recovery through Goo hasn't borked your recovery. IMG
If it has you'll have to just start over with Odin. Hard to say really as some have had no problems after doing that and others have had to use Odin.
On a side note I'll be posting my mint condition MDK S4 on Swappa fairly soon if you want an S4 that can have a true custom recovery and flash aosp Roms [emoji6]
- Sent From My G3
decaturbob said:
Towel root can do nc5...
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Thats how i rooted it but for flashing recovery to it there is nothing that supports the bootloader.
06gavinroy08 said:
Thats how i rooted it but for flashing recovery to it there is nothing that supports the bootloader.
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Correct. Your only option is Safestrap recovery. You can only flash TouchWiz based roms. You will need Safestrap version 3.72 (it's the AT&T version), and you will only be able to use the stock side. No rom slots.
Take your time and research....... A lot! You don't want to brick your phone.
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riker147 said:
Correct. Your only option is Safestrap recovery. You can only flash TouchWiz based roms. You will need Safestrap version 3.72 (it's the AT&T version), and you will only be able to use the stock side. No rom slots.
Take your time and research....... A lot! You don't want to brick your phone.
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Hey! I found out that safestrap worked! It is now running on my phone! Now i have one more question.Am i able to flash a rom like a google play edition rom to my device? Thanks for all the help
Google play
decaturbob said:
Towel root can do nc5...
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I got safestrap installed. now i want to install a google play edition rom. Is it possible on my device? The stickie only tells me how to do things if i am running 4.2.2 but i am running 4.4.2 so those dont work
I have rooted my s4 using towelroot and am on the newest ota update for the s4.... ive been googling and searching and have seen different responses. ....I have only rooted my phone so far. ... can I install safestrap even though I'm on the newest update and have a locked bootloader? I would like to use a different rom but want to be perfectly clear on it all before I do it. .....
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funnyfish10210 said:
I have rooted my s4 using towelroot and am on the newest ota update for the s4.... ive been googling and searching and have seen different responses. ....I have only rooted my phone so far. ... can I install safestrap even though I'm on the newest update and have a locked bootloader? I would like to use a different rom but want to be perfectly clear on it all before I do it. .....
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Yes, you can install Safestrap and install it's recovery. Safestrap was basically made for phones with locked bootloaders, and it will allow you to install TouchWiz ROMs onto your S4. I was like you, rooted with towelroot and on the newest firmware. I then installed Safestrap and am now running my own personal favorite ROM. You are clear to install it!
Am I only able to install touchwiz roms or can I use any s4 rom in safestrap? I saw the pacman rom the other day and am really interested in it but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone lol. Oh and do you by chance know which version of safestrap I can use on my phone?
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funnyfish10210 said:
Am I only able to install touchwiz roms or can I use any s4 rom in safestrap? I saw the pacman rom the other day and am really interested in it but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone lol. Oh and do you by chance know which version of safestrap I can use on my phone?
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Go to stickie in general forum...much info and links
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I've looked at the stickies but don't see ones geared towards the nc5 updated phones which is why I posted here
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funnyfish10210 said:
I've looked at the stickies but don't see ones geared towards the nc5 updated phones which is why I posted here
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634408
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769389
funnyfish10210 said:
Am I only able to install touchwiz roms or can I use any s4 rom in safestrap? I saw the pacman rom the other day and am really interested in it but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone lol. Oh and do you by chance know which version of safestrap I can use on my phone?
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You are only able to use TouchWiz based ROM's with Safestrap unfortunately, which is a huge bummer but we have to live with what we get, we should be thankful we even get ROM's at all. The only exception to this is a new ROM that was just released, and it's an AOSP Google Play Edition ROM, for which the info related to it can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
Also, stick to Safestrap version 3.72. It's the most stable one for Verizon phones currently.
If you are installing safestrap 3.72, don't forget to set SE for android to permissive. It might not work If you dont do this. To do this, install terminal emulator from the play store if you already haven't. Open the app up and type in "su". This will prompt a superuser request. Accept the request and type in "setenforce 0" to change SE for android from "enforcing" to "permissive". It will set itself back to "enforcing" upon reeboot. Good luck finding a rom and installing safestrap
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UnlinkedEnergy said:
If you are installing safestrap 3.72, don't forget to set SE for android to permissive. It might not work If you dont do this. To do this, install terminal emulator from the play store if you already haven't. Open the app up and type in "su". This will prompt a superuser request. Accept the request and type in "setenforce 0" to change SE for android from "enforcing" to "permissive". It will set itself back to "enforcing" upon reeboot. Good luck finding a rom and installing safestrap
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you could also install SELinuxModeChanger from the Play Store (its a free app) and hit the "Permissive" button once it installs. then reboot your phone. voila.