[HOWTO] NC5 4.4.2 Root Method - Success - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

[HOWTO] NC5 4.4.2 Root Method - Success - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Original Thread for GS5
Thanks to developer @geohot, I was able to easily and successfully root my phone, here is the method. Should work with an 4.4.2 with a kernal build before Jun 3, 2014
1: On your phone go to towelroot.com
2: Click the image to download tr.apk
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3. Install the apk
4. Run the apk and click make it ra1n, Device will reboot
5. After Reboot download Superuser from the play store
The reset was copied from @npjohnson so credits to him!
Note: SafeStrap doesn't work with encryption turned on (disabled by default). If you don't know if you don't have encryption on/your phone isn't a business phone (in which case you shouldn't be doing this!!!) then you most likely don't have encryption on!!
6. Use this app to change your SELinux mode to "Permissive" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux, this is required to use SafeStrap
7. Install SafeStrap 3.72 APK from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448925, NOT 3.71 FROM THE VERIZON THREAD!!! Then click install in the SafeStrap App
8. Flash http://download.chainfire.eu/448/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r5.zip, this step is NOT OPTIONAL, without this file, your SU Binaries will not update!!! (This is important!)
Normal Method
6. Download http://download.chainfire.eu/448/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r5.zip
7. Use ES File Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop and unzip the file
8. Open the /common folder in the unzipped file, and copy the SuperUser.apk to the /system/app/ folder in the root of the phone, confirm any SuperUser Access requests at this point
9. Reboot
10. Open SuperSU and under the settings tab, update your SU Binary
11. Profit
TWEAKS
(Optional)
12. Flash http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491962487 in SafeStrap to enable wifi tethering
13. Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete to update to the newest version of BusyBox (The more popular BusyBox apps wouldn't work for me/ didn't have the newest version)
SAFESTRAP NOTES/HOW TO
- We CANNOT just flash a custom recovery, our bootloader is locked, and won't be unlock in the foreseeable future, we have to use SafeStrap instead
- To flash a ROM, reboot the phone, and click the menu button during boot up to get to SafeStrap, go to "Mount" ==> Check /System, leave the others checked
Then go back to the menu, go to "Wipe" ==> /System and swipe to wipe, you do not have to wipe /data, but it is strongly recommended (But this WILL wipe your data!!!)
The go back to menu, click "Install" select you ROM's .zip file AND SuperSU 1.99v4.zip to be safe
- You cannot use ROM Slots because this version of SafeStrap is made for the ATT S4, because of that we have some incompatibilities, you can only install to the "Stock" Slot
- BEWARE of flashing a Custom ROM and wiping /system, because if wipe /system, YOU ARE ERASING SAFESTRAP, if you flash a ROM that doesn't boot/is incompatible, you will have to ODIN back to stock!!!
- On a similar note, don't just flash a new ROM over your current ROM without wiping /system, as "dirty" flashing never ends well
- Most ATT SafeStrap 4.4.2/3 ROM work on the Verizon version, just a matter of testing them!!!
ROMS THAT ARE CURRENTLY COMPATIBLE WITH SAFESTRAP 3.72
Pre-Rooted 4.4.2 - Removes BloatWare stuff and implements the features from the International version that Verizon removed http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590564
This rom may be illegal as creator used other peoples work without permission. Google Edition ROM - Google Edition ROM that IS compatible with SafeStrap, although not everything works... I know it says ATT, but I have tested and it works on verizonhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2767026[/B]
BlackBox - An AOSP themed ROM that keeps many Samsung features, just google "BlackBox ROM S4 for a list of features/screenshots http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358541454
HyperDrive RLS 16.1 - TouchWiz S5/Note 3 with many awesome baked in features http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
Purified ROM - AOSP Themed with custom toggles http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759811
gDux - Highly Customized TouchWiz/AOSP, hard to explain, but really cool!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759786
Blue Chrome Edition - Googlie made this.... I don't know anything about it, wanna describe it @googlie? http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407588272
PhoeniX ROM V8.0.1 - Strongly tweaked ROM based on TouchWiz, again just google "PhoeniX ROM S4" for description/screenies http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358541455
FoxHound ROM - Same case as above, just google "FoxHound ROM S4" for description/screenieshttp://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491966537
Baja ROM - AOSP/TouchWiz Hybrid http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696872
Echoe ROM - First 4.4.2 TouchWiz ROM made for out phone, very stable/stock-ish with some added features http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702592
This is a link to @googlies downloads folder in case anybody wants it, there are some work in progress ROMs and ROM backups (.rar files,) you can check out in there, to use those just unRAR them into you SafeStrap folder on you SD Card, and then restore the backup in SafeStrap
HOW TO BOOT TO RECOVERY/DOWNLOAD MODE
Stock Recovery Mode = Hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power until it buzzes, then release the power button
Download/ODIN Mode = Hold Volume Down until it buzzes and when prompted push volume up to accept
SafeStrap Recovery = "Reboot to Recovery" buttoning the SafeStrap app does not work, instead turn the phone off and turn it back on, then push the menu button after the Samsung Screen goes away
Note - If you see a "Samsung Custom" screen with an unlocked padlock, it doesn't mean you have an unlocked bootloader!!! Don';t get your hopes up, it just means that the phone is customized software size
ODIN GUIDE
ODIN is a program used to return Samsung phones to stock, it provides many ways to restore the different partitions of the phone;
F. Reset Time - Doesn't ever hurt anything, usually recommended/necessary, but I am not completely sure what it does?
Auto Reboot - Check unless you plan on flashing multiple files before reboot (not recommended)
PIT File - Necessary when completely repartitioning the phone, in most cases will wipe the whole phone clean (excluding @googlies/@Surge1223s guide to downgrade from NC5), it is a partition table template. Comes in the form of a .PIT file.
BL (Called Bootloader in older versions of ODIN) - Restores Bootloader, don't jack with this unless you know what you are doing, you cannot flash any bootloader lower than the on you are currently on! Ex. NC5 ==> MDK won't work, there are some small exceptions like @googlies NC5 ==> MK2 Downgrade, this was only possible due to the NC2 leak that allows downgrades. These files must be signed by Samsung. Comes in the form of a .tar file
AP (Called PDA in older versions of ODIN) - Restores to /System, doesn't Wipe it, just overwrites if necessary. Comes in the form of a .tar file
CP - (Called Phone/Modem in older versions of ODIN) - Restores Modem, wipes it and overwrites with new version. Comes in the form of a .tar file
CSC - (Called Cache in older versions of ODIN) - Restores to /Cache, wipes it and overwrites with new version. Comes in the form of a .tar file
UMS - I am unsure... Anyone?
ODIN 3.09 - Stock ODIN program, used in ALL cases except downgradeshttps://www.dropbox.com/s/b1kjainbic4iloo/Odin_v3.09.zip
ODIN 3.10 - made by @googlie I believe? Used in his guide for downgrading http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407587822
NC5 No-Wipe and Full-Wipe Tars - No-Wipe (Use in most cases) will leave your data in tact but restore /system to stock, Full-Wipe restores everything to stockhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
MK2 No-Wipe and Full-Wipe Tars - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
MDK Full-Wipe Tar (If anyone has a link to a No-Wipe, please post it) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
HOW TO RUN 4.3 ROMS IF ON NC5/NC2
This is made for NC5 phones, but will also work on NC2 and allow you to retain the NC2 Bootloader. If you don't know if you are on NC2, THEN YOU ARE NOT, very few people are on NC2, and those that are are there because they know what they are doing (hopefully).
If you want to run 4.3 ROMS in SafeStrap unRAR this file and place it in the AP slot of ODIN (credits to @googlie) http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358537591, then reboot to stock recovery and wipe data and cache, then reboot and use SafeRoot to Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 and install SafeStrap 3.71 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441 and finally flash your 4.3 ROM found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2630040
If you have issues, flash the different fixes (Wifi, Voice, Data, etc.) from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51955929 in SafeStrap, READ WHAT THEY ARE BEFORE FLASHING
SAMSUNG KNOX
To disable/remove KNOX from stock ROMs:
Download: To Disable: Titanium Backup https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
To remove completely use RootAppDelete https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zsj.android.uninstall, use Pro mode within the app when it asks
Open the app that you downloaded above (either one depending on your choice) Tap the search button and type ‘Knox’ and you’ll get the list of all the files named as knox.
Freeze/Remove (Pro-Mode) the following using titanium backup/RootAppDelete, to find them just search "KNOX"
Delete/Freeze
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation
com.sec.knox.eventsmanager
KLMS Agent
KNOX
Knox Notification Manager
KNOX Store

wzhigaylo said:
Original Thread for GS5
Thanks to developer geohot, I was able to easily and successfully root my phone, here is the method. Should work with an 4.4.2 with a kernal build before Jun 3, 2014
1: On your phone go to towelroot.com
2: Click the image to download tr.apk
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓(LOOKS LIKE THIS)↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
3. Install the apk
4. Run the apk and click make it ra1n
5. Device will reboot
6. After Reboot download Superuser from the play store
7. Check root w/ a free root checker in the play store
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Already been posted in general forum...
sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat

definatly been covered already dude in my thread and in the general thread.

wzhigaylo said:
Original Thread for GS5
Thanks to developer geohot, I was able to easily and successfully root my phone, here is the method. Should work with an 4.4.2 with a kernal build before Jun 3, 2014
1: On your phone go to towelroot.com
2: Click the image to download tr.apk
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓(LOOKS LIKE THIS)↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
3. Install the apk
4. Run the apk and click make it ra1n
5. Device will reboot
6. After Reboot download Superuser from the play store
7. Check root w/ a free root checker in the play store
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I appreciate the thread. Thanks!

Worked great on mine tks for the info

scottguest11 said:
Worked great on mine tks for the info
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Verizon security identified it as spyware - [Artemis!9b1c7c68adb3:3:1.0]
Just reporting what the phone is telling me.

rjh20136 said:
Verizon security identified it as spyware - [Artemis!9b1c7c68adb3:3:1.0]
Just reporting what the phone is telling me.
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That will happen occasionally when the file being scanned has to do with rooting a phone. Simply because rooting a phone exploits the system which is what an antivirus is supposed to detect. You gotta depend on what other users say. If its on XDA your more than likely OK.
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Shaftamle said:
That will happen occasionally when the file being scanned has to do with rooting a phone. Simply because rooting a phone exploits the system which is what an antivirus is supposed to detect. You gotta depend on what other users say. If its on XDA your more than likely OK.
Sent from a Shaftamle Galaxy S4
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+1.
Verizon is detecting this as "Malware" because it breaks their stranglehold. Tough noogies.

k1mu said:
+1.
Verizon is detecting this as "Malware" because it breaks their stranglehold. Tough noogies.
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I'll run it thru a couple of other scanners that I have.

rjh20136 said:
I'll run it thru a couple of other scanners that I have.
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anything it pops up will be a false flag its no virus. easily the best root hack yet and from the worlds most well known hacker/developer period u can trust geo to always deliver the best of the best no point in virus scanning he isnt like that. obviously

gigilie said:
definatly been covered already dude in my thread and in the general thread.
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Sorry I didn't check the general section before it was to late.

Moved to general and closed to avoid clutter of same topic.

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NOTE 3 RESOURCES - Update 4.3 To 4.4.2 RETAIL NOTE 3

* * * What you do with your device is completely your choice and solely your responsibility!
***OTHER NOTE 3 RESOURCES***
- ROOT 4.3 & NC4 OTA, Install Recovery & Roms - Verizon RETAIL Note 3
- Flash Files In ODIN & Factory Reset Note 3
- Increase Battery Life
- If You READ These Instructions FIRST, THEN Follow Them, You Will Be Running Stock KitKat 4.4.2 (or other custom Rom) In No Time * * *
EVERYTHING you need in one place to update from 4.3 to 4.4.2 on your Verizon RETAIL NOTE 3 ! ! !
This is a compilation of instructions that I used on my SM-N900V Verizon Note 3...
* * *Verified Knox 0x0* * * <-- I've run this process DOZENS of times, Knox still 0x0!
***Beanstown106's & Hashcode's OPs are the foundation for these instructions, BOTH Devs are top notch and PHENOMENAL***
RATE & Click THANKS If This Thread Was Helpful Report ANY Broken/Outdated Links
Verify USB DEBUGGING is CHECKED in system settings>developer option (click 'BASEBAND VERSION or BUILD VERSION' in 'About Phone' 7 times to UNHIDE Developer Option) also verify UNKNOWN SOURCES is CHECKED & VERIFY APPS is Unchecked in system settings>security.
PREP WORK
On PC, go to CONTROL PANEL > Install/Uninstall Programs > uninstall ALL Samsung drivers
Download & Install Samsung Drivers To Your PC (to ensure you have the latest Sammie drivers)
Samsung Device Install Drivers Click "Downloads" tab then choose driver
* * * ATTN: THESE STEPS ARE FOR THE VERIZON RETAIL NOTE 3 (see Beanstown106 OP for Developer Edition steps)* * *
Files Needed To Update To KK 4.4.2 (Stock Image)
Put These Files On Your Desktop PC
- n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5.zip courtesy of Beanstown106
UNZIP and KEEP the tar.md5 file (DO NOT FLASH THE ZIP FILE)
- Odin 3.09 courtesy of DutchDogg54
***Install Odin and do a test run to ensure Odin "sees" your device BEFORE you start this process*** (optional)
Put These APK Files On Your Ext SdCard (or Int SdCard)
- hltevzw_root_deodex_nc2.zip
OR
- Latest NC4 Based ALLIANCE ROM courtesy of Team Alliance
- Safestrap-HLTEVZW-3.65 or 3.75.apk 3.65 needed to revert back to JB, 3.75 KK w/ full rom slot support)
courtesy of Hashcode
Say Goodbye To Jelly Bean 4.3
Verify That You Are ALREADY Running ANY CUSTOM 4.3 Rom on STOCK SLOT & Using SafeStrap 3.71 or earlier, THEN PROCEED
- Boot into stock slot (SS 3.71 or earlier)
- Wipe Stock Slot "Swipe To Factory Reset" (I also wiped INTERNAL DATA for fresh start - NOT REQUIRED)
- Install De-Odexed or ALLIANCE ROM (from sdcard) (Check often for new builds)
- DON'T hit reboot, hit back arrow twice, hit REBOOT, choose DOWNLOAD
- Open Odin on PC
- Connect your device to its USB cable and plug cable into PC
- WAIT for ODIN to populate the COM box (pic 1)
- Verify that "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are CHECKED (under COM box in Option section - pic 1)
- Click "AP" button (PDA if older version of Odin) (pic 2)
- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5)
(SKIP TO "WAIT for "START" if you are NOT flashing PIT file)
*Click "PIT" button *USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE PARTITION ISSUES* (pic 3)
*Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (PIT File)
- WAIT for "START" button (pic 4) to be enabled (may take a minute)
- Click START button to begin file install
- Disconnect USB when download is finished, Odin 3.09 will show RESET in upper left corner (device will auto reboot)
- Boot INTO NC2 Stock Image (Stock Slot)
PAY ATTENTION HERE (trust me)
- Install SS 3.75B04 apk (2 steps: Install apk THEN "Install Recovery")
Using a file explorer find SS 3.75B04 APK on sdcard
Install SS 3.75B04 APK like you would install any other app
Once installed, open SS 3.75B04
Grant SU access
THEN hit "Install Recovery" button
- RESTORING APPS & DATA
-It is RECOMMENDED to install apps directly from PLAY after flashing 4.4.2 and NOT allow Google to auto-restore your 4.3 apps & data.
-Some users have had success using Titanium Backup and Rom ToolBox Pro when restoring Apps & App Data (NEVER system apps or data)
but some have had issues as well. - thanks Tada10
-Running previous 4.3 backups on KK 4.4 is NOT advised: galaxies will implode!
Make a Back Up of your new 4.4.2 stock image BEFORE making any choices outside of those recommended by the Devs
*REMINDER* Safestrap 3.72 does not currently support Rom Slots 1-4 (check HERE for SafeStrap 3.75)
You Are Now On KitKat 4.4.2 Stock Image! ! ! (or other custom Rom)
* * * DO NOT TAKE ANY FUTURE KITKAT OTA UPDATES * * * read more HERE
HUGE, HUGE Thanks to ALL Those Involved In Bringing KitKat 4.4.2 To Our Note 3 ! ! !
Hashcode's [RECOVERY LOCKED/MJ7,MJE,NC2] Safestrap Recovery v3.72 [2014-04-22 KK BETA] SafeStrap:
Beantown106's ROM/ROOT][N900VVRUCNC2][4.4.2] Stock Root Odex/DeOdex [04/23/14]
Alliance Team's *** [ROM] ALLIANCE ROM***
Thanks to:
ChainFire - for superSU
SexTape - For the Leaked Kitkat Build
Hashcode - For Safestrap For Retail Note 3's
Sparky_b - For Helping deodex with the alliance kitchen
and Surge1223, Bajasur, hash, sbreen, Obsidian
Remember to SUPPORT THE DEVS who allow you to enjoy KitKat 4.4.2 on your Custom Note 3!

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@az_biker nice thread bud.
I will be sure to point people this way.

Harleydroid said:
@az_biker nice thread bud.
I will be sure to point people this way.
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Thanks Harley! I'm honored by your compliment!
I remember what it was like for me when I came from the Gnex to the Note 3; TOTALLY different processes, I felt like I had never rooted before... Since I am NO dev, the least I can do is help new (and rusty) users enjoy the fantastic work these guys are putting out!
Speaking of Harley: My 2003 just turned 116k miles yesterday! All original major components and still gets 42-44 mpg.

az_biker said:
Thanks Harley! I'm honored by your compliment!
I remember what it was like for me when I came from the Gnex to the Note 3; TOTALLY different processes, I felt like I had never rooted before... Since I am NO dev, the least I can do is help new (and rusty) users enjoy the fantastic work these guys are putting out!
Speaking of Harley: My 2003 just turned 116k miles yesterday! All original major components and still gets 42-44 mpg.
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Man that mileage is impressive.

Subscribed... Thank you as always for your contributions .. I will point all towards here.. [emoji106]
N3 tap

bkdodger said:
Subscribed... Thank you as always for your contributions .. I will point all towards here.. [emoji106]
N3 tap
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Likewise. Seeing users like you sharing their experience and knowledge is the heart and soul of XDA.
Notorious 3

That's a nice, thorough write up, I'm sure it will be handy for people to have around.

airmaxx23 said:
That's a nice, thorough write up, I'm sure it will be handy for people to have around.
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Feel free to critique it for clarity and accuracy. Most importantly it needs to be accurate!
Notorious 3

DLing files......

Can you add if its possible to use Rom Roolbox Pro or Titanium backup to restore all your apps with their cache and data in tact? I always have a heck of a time re entering all my logins and passwords. I haven't personally restored all apps after a flash but I see people always talking about it. Thank you.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Tada10 said:
Can you add if its possible to use Rom Roolbox Pro or Titanium backup to restore all your apps with their cache and data in tact? I always have a heck of a time re entering all my logins and passwords. I haven't personally restored all apps after a flash but I see people always talking about it. Thank you.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
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Good call! Thx.
Notorious 3

I cannot seem to be able to download " n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5.zip" when i click the download button it always gives me an error. I tried multiple alts as well. Can someone please point me out to the right direction. Would really like to try 4.4.2 roms out.
Thanks in advance

kreep22 said:
I cannot seem to be able to download " n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5.zip" when i click the download button it always gives me an error. I tried multiple alts as well. Can someone please point me out to the right direction. Would really like to try 4.4.2 roms out.
Thanks in advance
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Could be some temporary problems with the host for the time being.

Freaking sweet! Loving kitkat!
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Would someone be willing to shoot me the link to one of the download mirrors for either the deodex or odex files? I've got limited internet at home, and network policies at work are not loading the mirrors.

yomandenver said:
Would someone be willing to shoot me the link to one of the download mirrors for either the deodex or odex files? I've got limited internet at home, and network policies at work are not loading the mirrors.
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I'm at work (sporadic signal) and the only link I know of are in the OP. Sorry. If you haven't found a link by mid day, I'll look once I get home.
Notorious 3

az_biker said:
I'm at work (sporadic signal) and the only link I know of are in the OP. Sorry. If you haven't found a link by mid day, I'll look once I get home.
Notorious 3
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Yeah, I'm having no luck with it still. I even had a friend shoot me the link to one of the mirrors, but that wouldn't load at all.

yomandenver said:
Yeah, I'm having no luck with it still. I even had a friend shoot me the link to one of the mirrors, but that wouldn't load at all.
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I'll be home in a few hours, I'll see what I can dig up
Notorious 3

az_biker said:
I'll be home in a few hours, I'll see what I can dig up
Notorious 3
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Thank you! I've got a friend working their magic from home, so if that doesn't work out, I'll let you know.

Great Instructions Impossible downloads
I don't want to sound ungrateful, but, Instructions seem straight forward. Is there any other site to get all the files. The last 2 safestrap required files will not download no matter how patient I am or how many times I try. Sites are extremely slow or links not working
thanks

[ROM][1-25][ATT N900A][Stock][init.d][rooted][NL1 Deodexed/Odexed]

ADD ON's
I gathered and also made some Quick guides that might help who need them.
AT&T Note3 Install Guide Documents.zip 9.7 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!fR8HFA7T!3DiA0XwrmdSId43UK9whHnxXhL2UbTZ6EP4gujZFRss

Nice carl :thumbup::thumbup:
Other working ROMs on AT&T: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2938919

will it be possible to have init.d support on this stock rom

sinichi21 said:
will it be possible to have init.d support on this stock rom
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Init.d support and busybox is already in rom

carl1961 said:
Init.d support and busybox is already in rom
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Thanks carl just one last question I am currently on NL1 stock with root can't I just install safestrap and odin nc2 kernel then install your zip and odin back nl1 kernel to install this? or I really need to go back to stock root NC2?

sinichi21 said:
Thanks carl just one last question I am currently on NL1 stock with root can't I just install safestrap and odin nc2 kernel then install your zip and odin back nl1 kernel to install this? or I really need to go back to stock root NC2?
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You don't have to install safestrap. Odin nc2 kernel ,boot into safestrap then dirty install so you do not loose your apps then back out to main menu hit reboot then download. Install with Odin NL1 kernel

The firmware link goes to a Media Fire error page instead of Mega. The roms work fine. Any ideas?

tcas55 said:
The firmware link goes to a Media Fire error page instead of Mega. The roms work fine. Any ideas?
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thanks will check it out
Fixed

Quick question: does anyone know if I can install this rom on t-mobile note 3? Hardware seem similar and I am using it on at&t network

cnewsgrp said:
Quick question: does anyone know if I can install this rom on t-mobile note 3? Hardware seem similar and I am using it on at&t network
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I see no problem but if you do just let me know we'll see what we can do

got 2 questions about the 4.4.4 rom. when the official first came out i installed it but had problems being able to install to the external sd or save downloaded files to it. i had tried the normal program called sdfix that had allways worked in 4.4.2 but never worked for me on the 4.4.4, maybe it was me and something i did wrong at the time but does save to external sd work in this? also i am on 4.4.2 and everything works great for me now but i like the newest and greatest is there anything that great that is in 4.4.4 over .2? i havent read any post about .4 and whats better. thanks for giving us this pre-rooted stock rom though.

peterson65 said:
got 2 questions about the 4.4.4 rom. when the official first came out i installed it but had problems being able to install to the external sd or save downloaded files to it. i had tried the normal program called sdfix that had allways worked in 4.4.2 but never worked for me on the 4.4.4, maybe it was me and something i did wrong at the time but does save to external sd work in this? also i am on 4.4.2 and everything works great for me now but i like the newest and greatest is there anything that great that is in 4.4.4 over .2? i havent read any post about .4 and whats better. thanks for giving us this pre-rooted stock rom though.
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Really I see no visual different . The change log, I will add to op. I think 4.4.4 is maybe a step closer for android 5.0 , like NB4 was for kitkat.

carl1961 said:
I see no problem but if you do just let me know we'll see what we can do
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Thanks for quick response ... I have TMobile Note 3 SM-N900T with 4.4.2 Bootloader and Modem and ROM with Phil CWM recovery.
I flashed the Deodex rooted file from OP. The flash was fine. After phone started I heard Att sound. I also saw menu and back keys light up like after we clear dalvik. However screen remained blank. I tested it for 5 minutes then rebooted to recovery and restored my nandroid backup

cnewsgrp said:
Thanks for quick response ... I have TMobile Note 3 SM-N900T with 4.4.2 Bootloader and Modem and ROM with Phil CWM recovery.
I flashed the Deodex rooted file from OP. The flash was fine. After phone started I heard Att sound. I also saw menu and back keys light up like after we clear dalvik. However screen remained blank. I tested it for 5 minutes then rebooted to recovery and restored my nandroid backup
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Did you install a 4.4.4 kernel ?
you may also need the overlay lib files and the hw file hwcomposer.msm8974.so from a TMobile rom

carl1961 said:
Did you install a 4.4.4 kernel ?
you may also need the overlay lib files and the hw file hwcomposer.msm8974.so from a TMobile rom
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No I did not install 4.4.4 kernel. Also I am on 4.4.2 bootloader and modem.
I am not sure I can overlay library files when screen is blank.
Looks like installation of att rom is not as easy as i thought

Safestrap
Hi, I followed your instruction to the T, but when I rebooted the ROM works great but I can't get back to Safestrap. Do I have to reinstall it? THx

gordec said:
Hi, I followed your instruction to the T, but when I rebooted the ROM works great but I can't get back to Safestrap. Do I have to reinstall it? THx
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You have to install NC2 kernel to get back to recovery, safestrap will not run with 4.4.4 kernel.

carl1961 said:
You have to install NC2 kernel to get back to recovery, safestrap will not run with 4.4.4 kernel.
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Great thank you. So all I have to do is flash NC2 kernel in Odin if I ever want safestrap back. I'm kind of enjoy not having to wait for Safestrap message right now, and it's booting super fast. THx

gordec said:
Great thank you. So all I have to do is flash NC2 kernel in Odin if I ever want safestrap back. I'm kind of enjoy not having to wait for Safestrap message right now, and it's booting super fast. THx
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Yes a threads here just for that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/att-nj5-safestrap-t2957471

[ROM] Echoe ROM v49 - TW - LOLLIPOP - CUSTOMIZED - DEBLOATED - DEODEXED - FAST!!!

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gogolie/gigilie proudly presents:
ECHOE "POP" ROM V49 LOLLIPOP TOUCHWIZ 5.01 PORTED FROM I9505 Shoutout to @friedrich420 and the Echoe Team thanks for allowing me to bring your ROMs to VZW and any US S4.
Notes about release: This is the 1st public release of the port some bugs may exist but none have been found. To install any of my new ROMs you'll need my upgrade packages available in individual tars or a collective .rar that you unpack before flashing in Odin they're found here. Along with my usual WiFi fix for VZW and other helpful Lollipop files. Instructions for this release are very specific and I expect no deviation. Failure to follow instructions and pending disaster and questions on how to recover or install will be disregarded and ignored. This ROM uses an Aroma Installer and isn't compatible with any version of FlashFire. TWRP, CWM or Safestrap should install this just fine.
Some Noteworthy Features:
AROMA INSTALLER WITH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
MODS1 (Systemui)
a. SYSTEMUI1= CC, LEFTICONS, 6T, NETMETER, 3MIN, POTGRAD, S6 STYLE WEATHER, AOSP Look: Black Background, White Toggles
b. SYSTEMUI2= CC, RIGHT ICONS, 3MINIT, POTGRAD, 6T, NOSFINDERQCONNECT
c. SYSTEMUI3= CC, RIGHT ICONS, 3MINIT, NETMETER, 6T, NOSFINDERQCONNECT
d. Stock SystemUI
MODS2 (TW Launchers)
a. 4X5 Grid TW Launcher
b. 5X5 Grid, 6 Hotseat TW Launcher
c. Stock TW Launcher
MODS 3 (CALLER SCREEN)
a. Stock Caller Screen/Id
b. Full Caller Screen/Id
MODS 4 (AccuWeathers)
a. Stock S4 Accuweather
b. Ported S5 Accuweather
c. Ported S6 Accuweather
DEBLOAT
** There is a choice of 13 system apps to remove from the rom
(Note: Almost all downloadable gapps are removed from the rom by default
so that's why you won't see options for them)
(Note2: Tick the apps you wont removed/deleted)***
ROM DEFAULT FEATURES:
- Enabled Ultra Power Saving Mode
(Long Press the Power Saving Toggle to access it)
- 5 WAY EXTENDED POWER MENU
- TORCHLIGHT and SCREENSHOT IN POWER MENU
- CALL RECORDING
- ENABLED S6 AIR MESSAGING
- ALL APPS MULTIWINDOW and MULTI-INSTANCE
- UP TO 12 APPS IN TOOLBOX
(Use this Guide to easily enable toolbox in v48: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=379)
- Fully Modded SecMMS app
* No SMS to MMS Conversion
* No SMS to MMS Conversion for emojis
* Save/ Restore SMS/MMS messages to SD Card
* Original Time Stamp
* Enable toggle for on/off display (its in sms/settings)
* Enabled folder view
- Additional TorchLight that you can turn on/off with volume buttons
(Accessible via Settings/Display)
- Enabled the following additional lockscreen effects:
. Popping Colors, Brilliant Cut, Brilliant Ring
- Enabled Grey Scale in Power Savings
- No Increasing Ringtone
- Added Note 4 Easy Side Key
- Revamped Echoe Customization and Tools Portal
- Enabled Quadview in Mutiwindows
- Fixed ext sd card read and writing block
- Fixed Screen Mirroring
- All the cool feature.xml mods
- Mildly Debloated (i.e. most downloadable gapps are removed)
Installation Instructions:
Assuming your starting from NC2-NC5-NG6-NK1 with Safestrap or TWRP as your usual custom ROM flashing recovery. Open .zip from Install option. Flash the ROM. When ROM install is complete reboot to Download mode connect phone to PC and flash my CustomROM_Upgrade_Lollipop_VZW_wNK4-NoSys-gogolie.tar in Odin on your PC. Your upgrade/install is now complete. Odin will restart your phone and you'll be presented with a Safestrap option if using SS clear the option 3-4x before the ROM will boot. Feel free to remove or uninstall Safestrap once ROM is loaded. Note - the initial load takes nearly 20mins! So... patience.
If wishing to install from an already rooted OC1 phone or similar 5.01 S4 you'll need to flash the Downgrade tar (unless using another S4 variant or MDK that has TWRP or Custom Recovery options then you'd follow the 1st procedure and ignore the Odin flashing portion and just flash your favorite Custom Kernel recommended is AEL or KT) but only after installing Safestrap 3.75 and busybox. Personally, I'd install Safestrap on the Phone then press restart to recovery while holding Vol Down this will bring up the Download Mode Screen. Now flash the Downgrade. The phone continues into Safestrap where you'll flash the ROM. Then Restart again to Download Mode and flash the Re-Upgrade and now your finished.
ROM Download: VZW - V49 pr1
Enjoy!
Feel free to thank or donate in order to continue ROM development for the phone
Many thank you's to @friedrich420 he does a fantastic job developing these!

muhahahaha
snagged4future.

So if I have unlocked boot loader (MDK) just install ROM and flash kernel?

sauravdn said:
So if I have unlocked boot loader (MDK) just install ROM and flash kernel?
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yes you may need to flash 5.0 modem too however I haven't been able to test this with MDK yet. let me know how it goes?
I may have forgot to mention but it should flash stock kernel 5.0 if you choose the VZW option from aroma installer. you can try that or flash custom kernel. you could also choose the Other S4 option and it will avoid installing VZW stock apps that aren't really necessary for MDK anyway

gigilie said:
yes you may need to flash 5.0 modem too however I haven't been able to test this with MDK yet. let me know how it goes?
I may have forgot to mention but it should flash stock kernel 5.0 if you choose the VZW option from aroma installer. you can try that or flash custom kernel. you could also choose the Other S4 option and it will avoid installing VZW stock apps that aren't really necessary for MDK anyway
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Where can I download the 5.0 modem?

2 questions a year ago I gave away this phone to someone. It has been running 4.4.2 rom.
#1 does it have Polish language?
#2 if I were to factory reset etc.. flash this rom, is flashing the .tar in odin really needed to install this rom? can't I just simply flash it ?
If I was to install it:
#1 flash in twrp (safestrap)
#2 go into download mode and flash using odin the .tar file
#3 do factory reset,wipe cache etc..
does that sound right?

Since this is essentially a completely custom ROM and not a variant of the stock OC1, is XPosed safe to use on this or will it bootloop?

unable to boot?
unable to get past safestrap screen on NC2 bootloader using safestrap 3.72

After following the instructions to a T, I am stuck on a black screen after boot. I have a status bar, and the power menu works but I don't have anything else. Any reason as to why this is happening?

Which slot do we use in Odin to flash the upgrade/downgrade files?
Alright so I tried it on 5.0.1 and it won't work because I can't install safestrap. I tried using Safestrap 3.75 from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95832962473398834 but it doesn't seem to install after I open up the app and click install recovery, basically the Safe System stays as Not installed and the reboot to recovery option stays greyed out. I tried going to download mode and flashed the downgrade in the AP slot but it just soft bricks at the Galaxy S4 black screen.
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Seemed to have figured it out. Followed the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/safestrap-t3097741 and installed that safestrap version and selected the enable su at boot in supersu. I skipped the part about flashing the nk1 kernel. Then I rebooted to download mode, flashed the downgrade file posted by gogolie above, booted into safestrap, flashed the rom, booted back into download mode, flashed the reupgrade file, then rom booted up after bypassing the safestrap screen by clicking continue 3x. Rom took 15-20 minutes to load but it's fine so far. Using tethering and getting the rom set up now.

i could also test on mdk bootloader
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yes you may need to flash 5.0 modem too however I haven't been able to test this with MDK yet. let me know how it goes?
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5.0 modem link would be helpful to me as well......
I am curious to test on MDK as well but wanted to get working on my secondary device first which is on NC2 bootloader and currently use MDK device on Safestrap RLS21 as it works the best with my galaxy gear. I have in the past used echo and loved it as well as it also worked well with galaxy gear which is why I really would like to try this out on one of my devices.
I may have forgot to mention but it should flash stock kernel 5.0 if you choose the VZW option from aroma installer. you can try that or flash custom kernel. you could also choose the Other S4 option and it will avoid installing VZW stock apps that aren't really necessary for MDK anyway

patt2k said:
2 questions a year ago I gave away this phone to someone. It has been running 4.4.2 rom.
#1 does it have Polish language?
#2 if I were to factory reset etc.. flash this rom, is flashing the .tar in odin really needed to install this rom? can't I just simply flash it ?
If I was to install it:
#1 flash in twrp (safestrap)
#2 go into download mode and flash using odin the .tar file
#3 do factory reset,wipe cache etc..
does that sound right?
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yes in a nutshell if your safestrap. however I didn't have to do any wipes and brought with my data from 4.4.2 a few times using this method and this ROM. If you run into any FCs well then yeah FReset and Wipe a few times
but theres a big difference in TWRP and Safestrap bro if you have TWRP that'd mean your on MDK bootloaders and you'd be fine with just flashing ROM and installing 5.0 custom firmware. the odin image would be something you wouldnt ever flash if your an MDK user. Most MDK users know to avoid bootloaders / non-hlos files as they'll lose their MDK bootloaders. But if your Safestrap then yes you flash the ODin image. in either Odin or Flashfire. I recommend Odin or you might lose warranty or get the goofy broken lock startup screen. And no this is a US release. However if you know what your doing at all with android MODs making your own custom MOD to add any language would be easy. Take a flashable /system .zip remove contents and add in /sipdb/LanguageOfChoice and /VODB/LanguageOfChoice files then flash. You'd be pulling those language files from an International ROM as Verizon doesnt come with Polish language as an option.

Chadwick108 said:
unable to get past safestrap screen on NC2 bootloader using safestrap 3.72
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thats not following instructions.

hitaxas said:
Since this is essentially a completely custom ROM and not a variant of the stock OC1, is XPosed safe to use on this or will it bootloop?
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havent had a chance to try it yet last i heard rovo had problems with all sammy stock roms this is based off a stock ROM regardless if its OC1 or not. but maybe he got past those issues with the alpha4? I duno u tell me I'll try in a bit been too busy monkin with these layers they made themeing too easy in lolli

Chadwick108 said:
5.0 modem link would be helpful to me as well......
I am curious to test on MDK as well but wanted to get working on my secondary device first which is on NC2 bootloader and currently use MDK device on Safestrap RLS21 as it works the best with my galaxy gear. I have in the past used echo and loved it as well as it also worked well with galaxy gear which is why I really would like to try this out on one of my devices.
I may have forgot to mention but it should flash stock kernel 5.0 if you choose the VZW option from aroma installer. you can try that or flash custom kernel. you could also choose the Other S4 option and it will avoid installing VZW stock apps that aren't really necessary for MDK anyway
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Chad the easiest way I can tell you on howto get the Modem is download my WiFi Fix and open up the .zip on a PC delete the nhlos file and flash I'm sure one exists somewhere maybe muniz or someone popped one online? I'm fairly confident your gear will react well to echoe. but you cannot be on NC2 as much as I love the bootloader myself... You'll need to flash the Odin package on your non-MDK phone. No worries this is not the full OTA and you can fully downgrade every single file back to NC2 when your done! No worries bro I methodically tested this before releasing the method. I also created a thread in General section detailing the process a bit more

aznjosh said:
Which slot do we use in Odin to flash the upgrade/downgrade files?
Alright so I tried it on 5.0.1 and it won't work because I can't install safestrap. I tried using Safestrap 3.75 from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95832962473398834 but it doesn't seem to install after I open up the app and click install recovery, basically the Safe System stays as Not installed and the reboot to recovery option stays greyed out. I tried going to download mode and flashed the downgrade in the AP slot but it just soft bricks at the Galaxy S4 black screen.
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Seemed to have figured it out. Followed the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/safestrap-t3097741 and installed that safestrap version and selected the enable su at boot in supersu. I skipped the part about flashing the nk1 kernel. Then I rebooted to download mode, flashed the downgrade file posted by gogolie above, booted into safestrap, flashed the rom, booted back into download mode, flashed the reupgrade file, then rom booted up after bypassing the safestrap screen by clicking continue 3x. Rom took 15-20 minutes to load but it's fine so far. Using tethering and getting the rom set up now.
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GOOD WORK MAN glad to hear a success story. If safestrap wouldn't install it was possibly missing busybox. I tested installing on 5.0 and it works fine altho you cannot reboot into it successfully unless you flash my downgrade file as mentioned.

Was able to successfully get the rom installed and setup. However I cannot send texts. I can receive text, can call and use mobile data though. If you need I can upload a logcat or something later.

gigilie said:
yes in a nutshell if your safestrap. however I didn't have to do any wipes and brought with my data from 4.4.2 a few times using this method and this ROM. If you run into any FCs well then yeah FReset and Wipe a few times
but theres a big difference in TWRP and Safestrap bro if you have TWRP that'd mean your on MDK bootloaders and you'd be fine with just flashing ROM and installing 5.0 custom firmware. the odin image would be something you wouldnt ever flash if your an MDK user. Most MDK users know to avoid bootloaders / non-hlos files as they'll lose their MDK bootloaders. But if your Safestrap then yes you flash the ODin image. in either Odin or Flashfire. I recommend Odin or you might lose warranty or get the goofy broken lock startup screen. And no this is a US release. However if you know what your doing at all with android MODs making your own custom MOD to add any language would be easy. Take a flashable /system .zip remove contents and add in /sipdb/LanguageOfChoice and /VODB/LanguageOfChoice files then flash. You'd be pulling those language files from an International ROM as Verizon doesnt come with Polish language as an option.
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He lives in Europe and I will be visiting him in like 2 months that's why I want to prepare my self and I think there is TWRP with safestra 3.75 I think?
So first I flash the rom or the odin image? thanks and sorry for bothering you

I'm confused. You have viper4android pre-installed but it can't work. =( I got excited when I saw that.

Failrunner said:
I'm confused. You have viper4android pre-installed but it can't work. =( I got excited when I saw that.
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It works fine for me as far as the phone's internal speaker goes. I haven't had a chance to test headset or Bluetooth just yet.
Is anybody else having the text sending issue? =/

[GUIDE] Safestrap access WITHOUT Odin [NC2, NC5, NK4 bootloaders only]

Only for bootloaders NC2, NC5, or NK4.
OC1 bootloaders can and will softbrick!!!
This method will allow access to Safestrap for Verizon Lollipop users.
Based on @K-alz original thread
Requirements
Root Access
Latest Busybox
Safestrap-I545-KitKat-v3.75 Note: Safestrap can still be installed while currently running Lollipop 5.0.1
Downloads
NC5Flasher.apk MD5: 55cfb26535f7abe1c7b17fafac6e4dd8
I545_OC1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip MD5: a072dd9d8920f8d71776a5a91729d4e8
I545_OF1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip MD5: affc00da2eefacc146a54586befd4aa5
OC1_kernel.tar.md5 MD5: 97aacb686a5636125ab5de5e92628d98
NC5_kernel.tar.md5 MD5: 10da2edf29b9825f00f98a5cfb80d770
OC1_firmware.zip MD5: 71ee207aae432fbbf279330f9b0256fe
No mirrors please. Thanks.
Note: The OC1_kernel.tar.md5 is just in case something goes wrong with SS and you can just Odin the LP kernel to boot up and reinstall SS.
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1. Download and install NC5Flasher.apk
2. Download and copy I545_OC1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip to sdcard.
3. Run NC5Flasher and select flash.
4. Grant root access for NC5flasher
5. After the app flashes the NC5 kernel tap the reboot button.
----This will reboot your device directly to Safestrap.
6. Backup or flash rom/mod/whatever.
----When coming from 4.4.x rom flash the OC1_firmware.zip to go to a 5.0.x rom.
7. Do NOT forget to flash the I545_OC1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip afterwards.
----If you do forget you can always select recovery at the Safestrap splash screen.
8. Reboot system after flashing your preferred Lollipop kernel.
9. Profit!
****NOTICE: Safestrap backups of Lollipop will NOT restore.****
*********** I use this as a quick way to recover from a botched flash.
*********** By using it this way, I am able to Odin the NC5 kernel if I'm in a bootloop then flash a working rom.
NC5flasher.apk is not my own creation. This app was created by @benwaffle for the ATT Galaxy Note 3 (original thread) Thanks to him for his excellent app.
I only edited and recompiled it to accommodate our needs on the Verizon Galaxy S4.
_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip was created and scripted by @carl1961
Thanks to him for creating a zip that can flash a kernel in Safestrap.
NC5Flasher screenshot:
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@jam0688 - testing

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To do this one would have to
1)Use Munix_ri's or gigilies method of upgrading in order to keep root, correct?
Or is there a way to root OC1 now??
Assumption is this will allow testing of Lollipop ROM's.

XxD34THxX said:
To do this one would have to
1)Use Munix_ri's or gigilies method of upgrading in order to keep root, correct?
Or is there a way to root OC1 now??
Assumption is this will allow testing of Lollipop ROM's.
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To my knowledge there is still currently no way to root OC1.
Requirements are you would need to be on rooted on lollipop using whatever method you prefer.
Whether it is muniz_ri, gigilies or any other future method to obtain root on OC1 does not matter.

cool. Now more dev work for new ROMs will begin.

I installed this and wasn't able to access safestrap from the splash screen and had trouble booting into android afterwards
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skepticmisfit said:
I installed this and wasn't able to access safestrap from the splash screen and had trouble booting into android afterwards
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it installed fine but couldn't be accessed, even through the safestrap app's reboot to recovery menu

skepticmisfit said:
I installed this and wasn't able to access safestrap from the splash screen and had trouble booting into android afterwards
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it installed fine but couldn't be accessed, even through the safestrap app's reboot to recovery menu
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Safestrap reboot menu in the app will not work.
Use NC5Flasher to flash the nc5 kernel.
After the kernel has flashed a button will pop up to select to reboot.
All tests have booted straight to safestrap after running the app.
Did you select flash in the NC5Flasher app after installing it?
Edit :
Also a slight bug with safestrap on lollipop is that the safestrap splash screen will show about 3-4 times before booting into lollipop.

klabit87 said:
Safestrap reboot menu in the app will not work.
Use NC5Flasher to flash the nc5 kernel.
After the kernel has flashed a button will pop up to select to reboot.
All tests have booted straight to safestrap after running the app.
Did you select flash in the NC5Flasher app after installing it?
Edit :
Also a slight bug with safestrap on lollipop is that the safestrap splash screen will show about 3-4 times before booting into lollipop.
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i installed safestrap (had busybox installed beforehand too), then installed the nc5 kernel
and yea i booted into lollipop after 3 times of the ss splashscreen. it would have bothered me too much so i went ahead and uninstalled it for now

skepticmisfit said:
i installed safestrap (had busybox installed beforehand too), then installed the nc5 kernel
and yea i booted into lollipop after 3 times of the ss splashscreen. it would have bothered me too much so i went ahead and uninstalled it for now
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I understand. Thanks for checking it out.
I just couldn't work with flashfire.
I had too many problems trying to flash things.
So this is what I found and decided to share. For those that prefer safestrap over flashfire.

Few questions what version of SS is ok to go from a rooted OC1 5.0.1 via the flashfire method? Also I want to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-echoe-rom-v49-tw-lollipop-t3099930 but he says to flash the downgrade file he posted up but I am not sure of which slots to put it in on odin and if anyone could kindly give me some step by steps that would be great so I dont mess anyhing up. Thanks in advance.

PantsFullOfGuns said:
Few questions what version of SS is ok to go from a rooted OC1 5.0.1 via the flashfire method? Also I want to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-echoe-rom-v49-tw-lollipop-t3099930 but he says to flash the downgrade file he posted up but I am not sure of which slots to put it in on odin and if anyone could kindly give me some step by steps that would be great so I dont mess anyhing up. Thanks in advance.
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The safestrap version is stated and linked in the op.
Help with gigilie echoe rom can be found in his thread.

klabit87 said:
This method will allow access to Safestrap for Verizon Lollipop OC1 users.
Based on @K-alz original thread
Requirements
Root Access
Latest Busybox
Safestrap-I545-KitKat-v3.75 Note: Safestrap can still be installed while currently running Lollipop 5.0.1
Downloads
NC5Flasher.apk MD5: 55cfb26535f7abe1c7b17fafac6e4dd8
I545_OC1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip MD5: a072dd9d8920f8d71776a5a91729d4e8
No mirrors please. Thanks.
1. Download and install NC5Flasher.apk
2. Download and copy I545_OC1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip to sdcard.
3. Run NC5Flasher and select flash.
4. Grant root access for NC5flasher
5. After the app flashes the NC5 kernel tap the reboot button.
This will reboot your device directly to Safestrap.
6. Backup or flash rom/mod/whatever.
7. Do NOT forget to flash the I545_OC1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip afterwards.
If you do forget you can always select recovery at the Safestrap splash screen.
8. Reboot system after flashing the OC1 kernel.
9. Profit!
NOTICE: Safestrap backups of Lollipop are rather large. 5-7GB without compression. roughly 3GB with compression
NC5flasher.apk is not my own creation. This app was created by @benwaffle for the ATT Galaxy Note 3 (original thread) Thanks to him for his excellent app.
I only edited and recompiled it to accommodate our needs on the Verizon Galaxy S4.
I545_OC1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip was created and scripted by @carl1961
Thanks to him for creating a zip that can flash a kernel in Safestrap.
I only modified it with our OC1 kernel.
NC5Flasher screenshot:
Bugs: Safestrap splash screen will show about 3-4 times before booting into your lollipop rom.
Credits:
@K-alz - original method
@benwaffle - original work
@carl1961 - original work
@jam0688 - testing my endless zips & apks
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hey bud I had already done this FYI... NC2Flasher but looks like we went down the same road LOL I found the same apks n ported it a while back, few weeks or so.

gigilie said:
hey bud I had already done this FYI... NC2Flasher but looks like we went down the same road LOL I found the same apks n ported it a while back, few weeks or so.
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Ah. So you have. My bad. To be honest I skimmed your thread and noticed a few times of using Odin when flashing a custom rom.
I just don't care to be tethered to my pc when flashing.
The only difference I see is the fact that I used the nc5 kernel instead of nc2 and I am using Carl's zip file to reinstall the oc1 kernel instead of using Odin to restore it.
Well to each their own lol I just prefer this route.
Thanks.

FYI @gigilie his sole purpose of porting this is to make life easier on the average day user. Why go way back to nc2 when nc5 is more stable. With FlashFire still being in the beta stage we're working towards avoiding odin and FlashFire as much as we can. Which by doing this we have created a stable way for users to still be able to use Safestrap as they're recovery. But as he said to each their. As we are treating in uncharted waters with lollipop and Samsung art, the safer the method in flashing things the better.

Works great, it's nice not having to be tied to a PC. .thanks for the port

@klabit87, I also have a Verizon Galay S5, is it possible you can make this one for the S5?? I'm sure everyone in the S5 threads will be thrill!!! Thanks.

buhohitr said:
@klabit87, I also have a Verizon Galay S5, is it possible you can make this one for the S5?? I'm sure everyone in the S5 threads will be thrill!!! Thanks.
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hey bud your one of the few ppl around thats had some app dev i havent kept up on my java so its almost become foreign to me again hadn't built an apk for years before my nc2flasher.apk but why can't we just infuse this process into SS? I tried using some scripts but i must not be calling the flashes at the correct times... I'd like to just infuse this all into SS have SS install the 2 kernels we need to a directory like /system/kernels/nk4 or ncx then call up a script to flash the files when we restart to safestrap from the APK and if the SS recovery mode isnt triggered have another script flash the lollipop boot was my initial idea before I found the work that ben had done for the kernel flasher .apks... Want to take this on with me? I'm doubting hash would mind hes moved on from it and I see a ton of SS hacked versions on XDA now.
@jam0688 its not necessary to use anything else... but i don't care klabit87 helped me with the wifi bypass back on 4.4.2... regardless I'd like to just argue your point that NC5 is more stable. It is NOT. However using this method we never actually boot the ROM from this firmware. Therefore all your arguments are nullified lol. NC2 is very stable but all we need to do is hook for Safestrap. We could use NG6, NK2, NC2,NC5 all will yield the same results a bootable Safestrap but unbootable ROM until lollipop kernel is flashed... I've been infusing this as an upgrade process into my ROM's for a while now so theres no need to flash the upgrade kernel. But theres no point or difference in having it reboot to safestrap with NC2 or NC5 because we never use the kernel to boot the ROM! (Duh) I know this because I tried and built copies of this for every stock kernel available. but appreciate your uninformed criticism I mean... I do believe It was me that 1st told people not to use FlashFire and to use safestrap and how and put out the 1st custom ROM etc... so why preach bs to the choir? rather than troll why not pickup a book or research and dev something to help the public like klabit87, Surge, muniz, reggie cheeks or one of the other developers for the phone have done. even if your not successful at least you didn't waste time by ill informing users and telling me i dont know what im talking about LOL and you wont look stupid to the users that actually know whats what or waste my time having to defend whats actually public knowledge when you make false claims and try to make me look like the douche

gigilie said:
hey bud your one of the few ppl around thats had some app dev i havent kept up on my java so its almost become foreign to me again hadn't built an apk for years before my nc2flasher.apk but why can't we just infuse this process into SS? I tried using some scripts but i must not be calling the flashes at the correct times... I'd like to just infuse this all into SS have SS install the 2 kernels we need to a directory like /system/kernels/nk4 or ncx then call up a script to flash the files when we restart to safestrap from the APK and if the SS recovery mode isnt triggered have another script flash the lollipop boot was my initial idea before I found the work that ben had done for the kernel flasher .apks... Want to take this on with me? I'm doubting hash would mind hes moved on from it and I see a ton of SS hacked versions on XDA now.
@jam0688 its not necessary to use anything else... but i don't care klabit87 helped me with the wifi bypass back on 4.4.2... regardless I'd like to just argue your point that NC5 is more stable. It is NOT. However using this method we never actually boot the ROM from this firmware. Therefore all your arguments are nullified lol. NC2 is very stable but all we need to do is hook for Safestrap. We could use NG6, NK2, NC2,NC5 all will yield the same results a bootable Safestrap but unbootable ROM until lollipop kernel is flashed... I've been infusing this as an upgrade process into my ROM's for a while now so theres no need to flash the upgrade kernel. But theres no point or difference in having it reboot to safestrap with NC2 or NC5 because we never use the kernel to boot the ROM! (Duh) I know this because I tried and built copies of this for every stock kernel available. but appreciate your uninformed criticism I mean... I do believe It was me that 1st told people not to use FlashFire and to use safestrap and how and put out the 1st custom ROM etc... so why preach bs to the choir? rather than troll why not pickup a book or research and dev something to help the public like klabit87, Surge, muniz, reggie cheeks or one of the other developers for the phone have done. even if your not successful at least you didn't waste time by ill informing users and telling me i dont know what im talking about LOL and you wont look stupid to the users that actually know whats what or waste my time having to defend whats actually public knowledge when you make false claims and try to make me look like the douche
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When i first decided to go back to using safestrap I looked into the source.
which was short lived when i came across the kernel flasher and the script to workaround the kernel flashing block in ss (if i remember correctly hash made it so you couldn't flash a kernel)
I was going to look into removing that block so i could flash the lp kernel....
Getting into safestrap from lp i never took the time to look into.
I will pm you what im thinking on that and we will see whats what.
But to answer, yeah I could take a stab at it.
I'm not very well versed in java or creating apks from the ground up but I can follow code well enough to make alterations to do what we want.

ROOT
some method to root the SCH- I545 android s4 5.0.1

[Root][Guide] How to Root SM-G900T, Any Firmware

BACKGROUND: OK this question gets asked every day, by members of varying skill levels, so this is intended to be a one stop guide on how to root, no matter what firmware version you're running. Yes this will trip Knox, no that will have no effect on your phone whatsoever, and there are ways to reset the Knox counter. If worst comes to worst and you need to bring your phone in for warranty and they give you any sort of lip for the Knox counter, tell them Kies broke your phone and they da** well better fix it (worked for me with multiple Samsung devices).
That said, this will root the SM-G900T (T-Mobile Galaxy S5) no matter what version of android you're running. Make sure you read this entire post and understand everything before trying anything.
PREPARATION: Disclaimer out of the way, now for the fun stuff. First, preparation, you need to download the following files to your PC: Odin 3.11.1 (this is Odin, it flashes stuff to Samsung android phones); twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar (this is the custom recovery we're going to use). Extract the Odin zip file to your PC's Desktop. Download the file named UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip somewhere to your phone's internal storage or external SD, doesn't really matter which. Now in your phone's settings, go to About device, scroll down to Build number. Repeatedly tap Build number until your phone tells you Developer options have been turned on. Go back and enter developer options, enable USB debugging and hit OK. At this point you'll want to connect your phone to your PC with USB, just to make sure it actually connects (it should). If not, you can download the USB drivers from here (scroll down to Downloads section), but most likely this won't be necessary. OK prep work done, now we get to actually get started on rooting our phone. Make sure your phone has at least 50% battery, this is always a smart safety step.
STEPS:
Power off the phone. Boot into download mode (hold vol-, home, and power all at once in that order), then hit vol+ to continue
Run Odin (double click the Odin3 v3.11.1.exe file). Click the Options tab, disable the "Auto-Reboot" option and double check that "Re-Partition" option is disabled (it should be by default), this is critical to success
Connect phone via USB. Hit AP button in Odin, select the twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar
Flash (click start). When it's done, the progress bar will be full and Odin should say "PASS!"
Hold vol+, home, and power (all at once, in that order) to boot into recovery. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE REBOOTING NORMALLY!. TWRP might ask if you want to let it modify your system or keep it read only. I would highly recommend you let it modify your system, you might be OK keeping it read only, but I cannot guarantee that. You will be fine letting it modify your system, that I can guarantee.
Hit the install option and navigate to the SuperSU zip file that is saved to your tablet. Select it and swipe to install.
Reboot system (normal reboot). If TWRP should ask you, do not let it install supersu the way it wants to (do not swipe to install, just reboot).
When android is booted, run the superSU app and go into settings, disable the Mount namespace separation option, and reboot immediately.
Please note the first boot might take a while. If after 10 minutes or so the phone has not rebooted, you should boot back into TWRP, install the supersu zip file again, and this time wipe cache and dalvik before rebooting. Otherwise the cache and dalvik wipe is not necessary. I will eventually post pictures to demonstrate all the steps in the 2nd post, and hopefully FAQs or whatever in the third post.
If you want to hit the thanks button that would be awesome, but the real credit goes to chainfire for his amazing work with supersu and really just all things root in general; and Dees_Troy for doing an excellent job developing and maintaining TWRP custom recovery for our device. They're the real heroes, I just wrote up this guide

Pictures to Demonstrate Steps
Sorry all the pictures are sideways. If you want, you can still view them by clicking the following link, file names begin with corresponding step numbers: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wgguior3q2c6638/AAAzas50Zd-Du7jNXI3HsZU2a?dl=0
Proof I have the SM-G900T, latest 5.1.1 firmware, unmodified:
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Proof We're Now Rooted:

FAQ's
Does this method work with the new marshmallow (6.0.1) firmware?
Yes. I have done it myself, it works
So I'm rooted now what?
Once you're rooted, you can use certain apps you would be unable to use not rooted. A few I would definitely recommend checking out: AdAway (an adblocker), Viper4Android (significantly, noticeably improve your audio quality by tweaking the settings in this app), Titanium Backup (not only backup and restore app settings, but freeze/uninstall unwanted system apps, aka bloatware), and a root-enabled file explorer such as Root Browser or ES File Explorer (with the root option enabled) is recommended. If you plan to install Viper4Android, before doing so please first flash this file in TWRP and then reboot, edit the following lines in the file /system/build.prop, and reboot again once the edits are made:
Code:
lpa.decode=true to lpa.decode=false
tunnel.decode=true to tunnel.decode=false
lpa.use-stagefright=true to lpa.use-stagefright=false
Where can I find custom ROMs for this phone?
Touchwiz (Samsung's version of Android similar to the one that comes stock with the phone) based ROMs can be found in the T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Android Development Section. AOSP (Google's original version of Android) based ROMs, such as CyanogenMod, AOKP, Mokee, Bliss, AICP, Resurrection-Remix, etc. can be found in the S5 Unified Development Section. I must warn you i can give a lot more information on the aosp based ROMs since that is my personal preference in overall Android experience, as a result my knowledge of touchwiz based development is much shakier. To each their own, and we ought to cherish android's ability to give us such a powerful freedom of choice and fight for this continued ability for our control of our personal devices against current trends of locking everything down too tight to allow for true development based innovation. Remember, when getting ROMs from this section, this phone's development name is klte (as opposed to kltevzw, kltespr, klteusc, etc.)
More info to come

Thank you very much for posting this, I just got a used S5 in the mail today and your process worked like a charm. Rooted on the first pass.

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Reserved, FAQ's or something
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It works is cm stable
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thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
BACKGROUND: OK this question gets asked every day, by members of varying skill levels, so this is intended to be a one stop guide on how to root, no matter what firmware version you're running. Yes this will trip Knox, no that will have no effect on your phone whatsoever, and there are ways to reset the Knox counter. If worst comes to worst and you need to bring your phone in for warranty and they give you any sort of lip for the Knox counter, tell them Kies broke your phone and they da** well better fix it (worked for me with multiple Samsung devices).
That said, this will root the SM-G900T (T-Mobile Galaxy S5) no matter what version of android you're running. Make sure you read this entire post and understand everything before trying anything.
PREPARATION: Disclaimer out of the way, now for the fun stuff. First, preparation, you need to download the following files to your PC: Odin 3.10.7 (this is Odin, it flashes stuff to Samsung android phones); twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img.tar (this is the custom recovery we're going to use). Extract the Odin zip file to your PC's Desktop. Download the file named BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip somewhere to your phone's internal storage or external SD, doesn't really matter which. Now in your phone's settings, go to About device, scroll down to Build number. Repeatedly tap Build number until your phone tells you Developer options have been turned on. Go back and enter developer options, enable USB debugging and hit OK, also enable Allow mock locations a couple lines below it. At this point you'll want to connect your phone to your PC with USB, just to make sure it actually connects (it should). If not, you can download the USB drivers from here (scroll down to Downloads section), but most likely this won't be necessary. OK prep work done, now we get to actually get started on rooting our phone. Make sure your phone has at least 50% battery, this is always a smart safety step.
STEPS:
Power off the phone. Boot into download mode (hold vol-, home, and power all at once in that order), then hit vol+ to continue
Run Odin (double click the Odin3 v3.10.7.exe file). Click the Options tab, disable the "Auto-Reboot" option and double check that "Re-Partition" option is disabled (it should be by default), this is critical to success
Connect phone via USB. Hit AP button in Odin, select the twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img.tar
Flash (click start). When it's done, the progress bar will be full and Odin should say "PASS!"
Hold vol+, home, and power (all at once, in that order) to boot into recovery. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE REBOOTING NORMALLY!. TWRP might ask if you want to let it modify your system or keep it read only. I would highly recommend you let it modify your system, you might be OK keeping it read only, but I cannot guarantee that. You will be fine letting it modify your system, that I can guarantee.
Hit the install option and navigate to the SuperSU zip file that is saved to your tablet. Select it and swipe to install.
Reboot system (normal reboot). If TWRP should ask you, do not let it install supersu the way it wants to (do not swipe to install, just reboot).
When android is booted, run the superSU app and go into settings, disable the Mount namespace separation option, and reboot immediately.
Please note the first boot might take a while. If after 10 minutes or so the phone has not rebooted, you should boot back into TWRP, install the supersu zip file again, and this time wipe cache and dalvik before rebooting. Otherwise the cache and dalvik wipe is not necessary. I will eventually post pictures to demonstrate all the steps in the 2nd post, and hopefully FAQs or whatever in the third post.
@lox2013
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Cm 13 is instill thanks to u should get all the credit BC nobody else find out
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SuperSU Install?
Thank you for putting this together with simple to follow steps!
Hypothetically if someone were to accidentally swipe to install supersu at step 7 rather than just rebooting, what problem(s) does that cause?
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
STEPS:
Power off the phone. Boot into download mode (hold vol-, home, and power all at once in that order), then hit vol+ to continue
Run Odin (double click the Odin3 v3.10.7.exe file). Click the Options tab, disable the "Auto-Reboot" option and double check that "Re-Partition" option is disabled (it should be by default), this is critical to success
Connect phone via USB. Hit AP button in Odin, select the twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img.tar
Flash (click start). When it's done, the progress bar will be full and Odin should say "PASS!"
Hold vol+, home, and power (all at once, in that order) to boot into recovery. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE REBOOTING NORMALLY!. TWRP might ask if you want to let it modify your system or keep it read only. I would highly recommend you let it modify your system, you might be OK keeping it read only, but I cannot guarantee that. You will be fine letting it modify your system, that I can guarantee.
Hit the install option and navigate to the SuperSU zip file that is saved to your tablet. Select it and swipe to install.
Reboot system (normal reboot). If TWRP should ask you, do not let it install supersu the way it wants to (do not swipe to install, just reboot).
When android is booted, run the superSU app and go into settings, disable the Mount namespace separation option, and reboot immediately.
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I might should have not been doing this for the first time at 3a? How much trouble did I cause myself but letting TWRP install supersu by swiping?
Thank you again.

SethVIII said:
Thank you for putting this together with simple to follow steps!
Hypothetically if someone were to accidentally swipe to install supersu at step 7 rather than just rebooting, what problem(s) does that cause?
I might should have not been doing this for the first time at 3a? How much trouble did I cause myself but letting TWRP install supersu by swiping?
Thank you again.
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I'm pretty sure it'll cause a bootloop, I would recommend against doing the swipe to install when twrp asks you to, saying supersu isn't installed (it is when you install the zip, twrp just can't detect it). The reason for this is something in the kernel called selinux (long story, Google it if you want the full blown details) but the short version is starting with android 5.1.1 older versions of supersu (ie the one twrp wants to install for you automatically) usually cause a bootloop. The supersu zip file I link to in my post is specifically designed to avoid this issue. Thanks for reminding me, I wanted to put this question in the FAQ section. It's an important issue and something anyone who wants to know a little more about android should be aware of

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
I'm pretty sure it'll cause a bootloop, I would recommend against doing the swipe to install when twrp asks you to, saying supersu isn't installed (it is when you install the zip, twrp just can't detect it). The reason for this is something in the kernel called selinux (long story, Google it if you want the full blown details) but the short version is starting with android 5.1.1 older versions of supersu (ie the one twrp wants to install for you automatically) usually cause a bootloop. The supersu zip file I link to in my post is specifically designed to avoid this issue. Thanks for reminding me, I wanted to put this question in the FAQ section. It's an important issue and something anyone who wants to know a little more about android should be aware of
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Thank you for your quick and helpful response. So if my phone is booting now, with supersu installed, does that mean I am good to go?
Bootloop may be what happened. After awhile, I pulled the battery, booted back into TWRP and reinstalled the supersu zip file. I did not wipe cache or dalvik but I also did not swipe to install supersu. My phone now boots and acts fine other than showing "Set Warranty Bit : kernel", but I think that is expected, correct?

SethVIII said:
Thank you for your quick and helpful response. So if my phone is booting now, with supersu installed, does that mean I am good to go?
Bootloop may be what happened. After awhile, I pulled the battery, booted back into TWRP and reinstalled the supersu zip file. I did not wipe cache or dalvik but I also did not swipe to install supersu. My phone now boots and acts fine other than showing "Set Warranty Bit : kernel", but I think that is expected, correct?
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The Set Warranty Bit: kernel thing is normal, that's just your phone telling you it's rooted (I mean it's technically telling you the kernel has been modified, in this case only just to allow for supersu to be installed). As long as you're booting fine, that's what's important. Thanks for the feedback, and I hope I've been helpful

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
The Set Warranty Bit: kernel thing is normal, that's just your phone telling you it's rooted (I mean it's technically telling you the kernel has been modified, in this case only just to allow for supersu to be installed). As long as you're booting fine, that's what's important. Thanks for the feedback, and I hope I've been helpful
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Yes, very helpful, thank you.

So any confirmed root on FOL1 yet??? With custom ROM flashed
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
So any confirmed root on FOL1 yet??? With custom ROM flashed
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Is confirm I rooted my gf phone the s5 5.1.1 it works she running cm 13 most stable rom
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
So any confirmed root on FOL1 yet??? With custom ROM flashed
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA-Developers mobile app
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FYI, I don't know of any Custom ROMs that are not already rooted. Rooting is only needed for Stock ROMs.
Rob

Trying with FOL, downloaded via the link provided here. After installing TWRP, i have to remove the battery to get the phone to turn off. It still acts as if it were being updated, and the power button does not work. Taking out the battery, putting it back in, and pressing vol up, home, power brings up twrp.
After hitting install, the zip file fails:
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Updating partition details...
...done
Full SELinux suppot is present.
MTP Enabled
Installing zip file ' /external_sd/._BETA-SuperSU-v2.
71-20160331103524.zip'
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
Zip file is corrupt!
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/._BETA-
SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip'
Updating partition details...
...done
<<<<<<<<<<<
About Device shows the baseband version: G900TUVS1FOL1
I'm probably just doing something wrong. With some help, i'd like to try again.

trips KNOX
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
BACKGROUND: Yes this will trip Knox, no that will have no effect on your phone whatsoever, and there are ways to reset the Knox counter. If worst comes to worst and you need to bring your phone in for warranty and they give you any sort of lip for the Knox counter, tell them Kies broke your phone and they da** well better fix it (worked for me with multiple Samsung devices).
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not good to trip KNOX from what I understand. maybe there can be included in this a way to remove KNOX? I know I posted this comment in another post that linked to this. I thought I was on the right post. sorry. OH and What is Kies and how is that pronounced?

musterion1973 said:
not good to trip KNOX from what I understand. maybe there can be included in this a way to remove KNOX? I know I posted this comment in another post that linked to this. I thought I was on the right post. sorry. OH and What is Kies and how is that pronounced?
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Knox is Samsung's indicator if your phone has ever had a non-stock kernel installed. Currently there are very few pieces of software - Samsung only - that check this flag. One may be Samsung Pay. However, it doesn't cause any other problems with any other parts of Android. And, doesn't keep you from turning your phone back it, etc.
KIES is the software that Samsung supplies to flash updates, make backups, etc.
You can find it here: http://www.samsung.com/in/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/
Rob

SethVIII said:
Yes, very helpful, thank you.
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When i hit the install supersu when twrp asked me i was put in a bootloop like thispoorusernamechoice said. I learned my lesson though?

I am a thank you slut.lol
rlichtefeld said:
Knox is Samsung's indicator if your phone has ever had a non-stock kernel installed. Currently there are very few pieces of software - Samsung only - that check this flag. One may be Samsung Pay. However, it doesn't cause any other problems with any other parts of Android. And, doesn't keep you from turning your phone back it, etc.
KIES is the software that Samsung supplies to flash updates, make backups, etc.
You can find it here: http://www.samsung.com/in/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/
Rob
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Thank you Rob.
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thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
BACKGROUND: OK this question gets asked every day, by members of varying skill levels, so this is intended to be a one stop guide on how to root, no matter what firmware version you're running. Yes this will trip Knox, no that will have no effect on your phone whatsoever, and there are ways to reset the Knox counter. If worst comes to worst and you need to bring your phone in for warranty and they give you any sort of lip for the Knox counter, tell them Kies broke your phone and they da** well better fix it (worked for me with multiple Samsung devices).
twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img.tar (this is the custom recovery we're going to use).
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twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img.tar 10.6M
twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img 10.6M
do I need both of these or just the very top one. I downloaded both ? in the event they are bother needed. but what one will we be using here Sir or Ma'am.

Yes this will trip Knox said:
did not seem to trip KNOX. so how di I remove KNOX altogether?
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musterion1973 said:
twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img.tar 10.6M
twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img 10.6M
do I need both of these or just the very top one. I downloaded both ? in the event they are bother needed. but what one will we be using here Sir or Ma'am.
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You just need the twrp-3.0.2-1-klte.img.tar 10.6M

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