I just got a Sim Unlocked Verizon S4 SCH-1545, running Stock 4.3, baseband 1545VRUEMK2. The phone is New.
A few questions:
How to root? I tried flashing TWRP using ODIN and it failed.
Can I flash same version of bootloader but for different carrier? like T-Mobile, or is there anyway of getting rid of the branding?
Can I flash using recovery a 4.4.4 Google Edition ROM?
How do I update the modem?
Appreciate any help, thank you.
ispot said:
I just got a Sim Unlocked Verizon S4 SCH-1545, running Stock 4.3, baseband 1545VRUEMK2. The phone is New.
A few questions:
How to root? I tried flashing TWRP using ODIN and it failed.
Can I flash same version of bootloader but for different carrier? like T-Mobile, or is there anyway of getting rid of the branding?
Can I flash using recovery a 4.4.4 Google Edition ROM?
How do I update the modem?
Appreciate any help, thank you.
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If you're on mk2 you can use saferoot to root the phone.
You cannot install a true custom recovery like you tried to do since the bootloader is locked. You can install SafeStrap after rooting it.
You cannot flash another carriers bootloader either.
No Google Edition ROM either. Only Touchwiz based ROMs that correspond to the build you bootloader is...
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Look here... Good place to start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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ispot said:
I just got a Sim Unlocked Verizon S4 SCH-1545, running Stock 4.3, baseband 1545VRUEMK2. The phone is New.
A few questions:
How to root? I tried flashing TWRP using ODIN and it failed.
Can I flash same version of bootloader but for different carrier? like T-Mobile, or is there anyway of getting rid of the branding?
Can I flash using recovery a 4.4.4 Google Edition ROM?
How do I update the modem?
Appreciate any help, thank you.
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Not sure how you missed the stickie I'm general forum.... You need to read it ASAP.
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
decaturbob said:
Not sure how you missed the stickie I'm general forum.... You need to read it ASAP.
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
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I saw somewhere a change log for Tapatalk I believe where new users can be forced to read certain stickies pertaining to their devices. Definitely a cool idea that would save users a lot of time... Just looked for it but couldn't find it.
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Mistertac said:
I saw somewhere a change log for Tapatalk I believe where new users can be forced to read certain stickies pertaining to their devices. Definitely a cool idea that would save users a lot of time... Just looked for it but couldn't find it.
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I wish we could enforce that. Eliminate 90% of the postings and people borking their phones....
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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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safestrap roms
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
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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
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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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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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I know there are not alot of us around here, but I know of a few guys that are running a Verizon S4 with A T-Mobile SIM card.
I have been running Verizon ROMS and getting 95% functionality. Service is weird, but works most of the time with a few area's that I have to manually go into gsm mode to keep data. BUT I may have found a work around for all of it.
I am running a the i9505 4.4.2 TW ROM GoldenEye, nothing was changed in the ROM to make it work better with Verizon. I posted a thread to let other people know about it here and it is working for some, and it is failing for others with APN problems, but it was/is 100% working for me with no changes to settings at all. I installed, Loki-Dokied, and booted up to 4G automatically running. I got LTE by changing one word in the APN.
SO I need a couple guys who are running a T-Mobile sim in their i545 to test this method for me and see if I just got really lucky or if we have a winner here.
I will put the how to in the next thread.
***I take no credit for the work on this ROM or the Loki-Doki fix***
**I take no responsibility for you phone becoming a paper weight**
*You preform this at your own risk*
:highfive:
#1 You must be on the MDK boot loader, radio's don't matter but newer radio's seem to have a more stable connection.
#2 Do a Nandroid, you can never be to carful
#3 Do a full clean wipe like your supposed to...
#4 Flash GOLDENEYE VERSION 24 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629 (The ROM)
DO NOT REBOOT (you will get an unauthorized boot loop)
#5 Flash http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407577109 (The Loki-Doki)
#6 Reboot and let it sit for 5 or 6 minutes
#7 ????
#8 PROFIT
Report back here with any info or updates you guys have. I have tried a couple other i9505 ROMs with limited success but working together we might find some other ROMs this method works with. Also in the ROM thread iB4STiD has included links to remove a lot of bloat and additional mods.
To get LTE go into your APN settings adn change "epic.T-Mobile.com" to "fast.T-Mobile.com" The data icon wont change to LTE, but I am getting 26 Mbps
Give credit where it is due:
The ROM was created by: iB4STiD
Loki-Doki was created by: TheAxman
Both cool guys who gave me the go ahead to post their work.
justda said:
I am running a i9505 ROM that has had its boot loader removed
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With the bootloader removed? Roms come with bootloaders now? And you can remove them?
gnubian said:
With the bootloader removed? Roms come with bootloaders now? And you can remove them?
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I am so tired ... and I havent finished editing or proof reading... thanks for pointing that out...
justda said:
I am so tired ... and I havent finished editing or proof reading... thanks for pointing that out...
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So is the bootloader removed? ._.
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65vdub said:
So is the bootloader removed? ._.
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Ya I pulled it out last night took some effort but she finally gave
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Will create a backup of my current ROM and report back when I can. Downloading the Loki Doki zip and ROM now.
Edit: might not be able to get to it today though. Will try to do this ASAP.
Can I continue using the nonhlos MK2 modem or do I have to use the international modems?
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65vdub said:
Will create a backup of my current ROM and report back when I can. Downloading the Loki Doki zip and ROM now.
Edit: might not be able to get to it today though. Will try to do this ASAP.
Can I continue using the nonhlos MK2 modem or do I have to use the international modems?
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No keep using your current modem. And this isn't a time sensitive thing take your time.
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justda said:
No keep using your current modem. And this isn't a time sensitive thing take your time.
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Alright man thanks! So the golden eye version 24 in the op does have the bootloader removed correct?
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65vdub said:
Alright man thanks! So the golden eye version 24 in the op does have the bootloader removed correct?
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You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
gnubian said:
You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
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I'm aware of what the bootloader is, yes. But this is an i9505 ROM so it won't boot with the i545 without getting the unauthorized Verizon software screen. It was to my knowledge that the i9505 bootloader was removed to avoid this.
And I am on the MDK bootloader in case you were wondering.
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gnubian said:
You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
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If you read the thread for the EagleEye ROM in the OP's second or third post he mentions that the bootloader is not included. That is why I origionaly had it in my OP my lack of sleep and my smoking habits didnt allow the info to sink in right away while I was typing. I was in the process of editing my OP when you posted originally.
ROM's do not include the boot loader. Your bootloader if MDK will stay MDK no matter what ROM you flash.
**Edit I just noticed my phone is showing it as a i9505 for my XDA app signature. Lol
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65vdub said:
I'm aware of what the bootloader is, yes. But this is an i9505 ROM so it won't boot with the i545 without getting the unauthorized Verizon software screen. It was to my knowledge that the i9505 bootloader was removed to avoid this.
And I am on the MDK bootloader in case you were wondering.
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Roms do not have bootloaders, your phone does. Which was my point. If you have an mdk phone you have an exploitable bootloader. They are not packaged in the rom nor can they be removed from the phone. I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
gnubian said:
They are not packaged in the rom nor can they be removed from the phone. I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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Ah, well that I didn't know. So I thank you for the insight!
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65vdub said:
Ah, well that I didn't know. So I thank you for the insight!
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No worries. Before you stated you were on mdk I thought you may have been on an older build, thinking you could flash it because "the bootloader had been removed." Just didn't want you to brick/trigger warranty flag from misunderstanding
gnubian said:
No worries. Before you stated you were on mdk I thought you may have been on an older build, thinking you could flash it because "the bootloader had been removed." Just didn't want you to brick/trigger warranty flag from misunderstanding
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Haha, my warranty is nonexistent as I bought the phone outright from swappa and am now on T-Mobile. I understand the gist of what having the MDK bootloader means along with how great it is to have the exploit djrbliss made available to us. Just never knew that bootloaders weren't attached to ROMs lol, but now I know. Again, many thanks for giving this noob some much needed insight .
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gnubian said:
I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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I am by no means a developer, I am just a dumb ass who stumbled onto something that works for me through trial and error and listening to other dumb asses who tried stuff on their phones, and I was hoping it would work for others. Test it, don't test it, what ever.
To be honest I have no idea what a boot loader is, I know what boot loader I am on and I know that some smart guy exploited it to allow us to replace the software with something some other smart guy came up with. I know that the newer ones haven't been exploited like mine and that's why they can't do as much as MDK guys can. Hell I don't even really know what safestrap does but from my razr days I know it allows people to install different ROMs.
Bottom line, I am just a guy using other peoples work to try to help some other people not "error" as much as I have and enjoy their device a little bit more...
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justda said:
I know there are not alot of us around here, but I know of a few guys that are running a Verizon S4 with A T-Mobile SIM card.
I have been running Verizon ROMS and getting 95% functionality. Service is weird, but works most of the time with a few area's that I have to manually go into gsm mode to keep data. BUT I may have found a work around for all of it.
I am running a the i9505 4.4.2 TW ROM GoldenEye, nothing was changed in the ROM to make it work better with Verizon. I posted a thread to let other people know about it here and it is working for some, and it is failing for others with APN problems, but it was/is 100% working for me with no changes to settings at all. I installed, Loki-Dokied, and booted up to 4G automatically running. I got LTE by changing one word in the APN.
SO I need a couple guys who are running a T-Mobile sim in their i545 to test this method for me and see if I just got really lucky or if we have a winner here.
I will put the how to in the next thread.
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I'm running on TMobile. I actually have been since we first started discussing the 4.4 TW roms on the i545. I've had no issues and didn't have to enter any APN settings.
The ROMs we are flashing, Goldeneye for instance, do not include the bootloader. If we were flashing Samsung images then bootloaders and modems would probably be included, and would probably brick the phone since we'd be flashing incorrect sw. That said, as long as you are on the MDK bootloader, exploited by Loki, and running a custom recovery, then following the steps in the OP should work for you. If you get stuck in a bootloop, it's probably a kernel error. Loki-doki should solve that for you. If not, that's why you have your Nandroid back right
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FYI guys, I just flashed ktoonez Touchwiz Kit Kat Kernel. I took it from the Tmobile thread since there isn't a Verizon one yet. You need to flash loki-doki after flashing this kernel. So far no issues. I'll report back if I find any issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289140
willstilson said:
FYI guys, I just flashed ktoonez Touchwiz Kit Kat Kernel. I took it from the Tmobile thread since there isn't a Verizon one yet. You need to flash loki-doki after flashing this kernel. So far no issues. I'll report back if I find any issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289140
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I am going to DL and flash soon as I get off work.
Seems to be working for me...
I am using a t-mobile SIM and am still on MDK. I followed the instructions in the OP, and the phone appears to be working. No other mods, themes, etc. other than the OP. SMS, MMS, Data all appear to work. Speeds seem consistent with LTE, but no way to know.
On initial boot, however, I always get this message: "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped". However, after accepting the message, the phone appears to work normally. It may have something to do with the dark dialer theme that appears to be part of this ROM. I have seen that message before...
MaxYoda
Ok so I am not even sure what the build number is, it seems to be missing from the list (see the SS's). But I think it is the same as the baseband? MJ7. I am on Hyper 15 and would like to upgrade but am completely lost, there are way to many posts about root this version and that version and upgrade and downgrade and I don't even remember what threads i looked at or what all I did to get rooted in the first place. And now I see there is this brand new root method if your already on KK. Would it be easier to load up the stock from safestrap then upgrade and re-root?
Can anyone give me a step by step?
Load phone info app from play store. Will give you all pertinent info. Also several threads out there that has I info including a stickie in general section that you need to read and bookmark.
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Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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craigviar said:
Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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That's exactly what I did so when I did surges method for going to NC5 I still retained the mk2 bootloader in case I want to go back to 4.3 based ROMs. I did full wipe mk2 odin.
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craigviar said:
Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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Don't upgrade. Big mistake - little benefit and a lot of problems people are reporting. Many of the top developers are recommending staying on 4.3 and using a 4.4 rooted stock rom in safestrap if you absolutely wand 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
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craigviar said:
Ok I have found info on going from mk2 or nc2 to nc5. But I can't find anything about mj7. Can I Odin mk2 over top of mj7? Is that what I *should* do?
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Don't upgrade. Big mistake - little benefit and a lot of problems people are reporting. Many of the top developers are recommending staying on 4.3 and using a 4.4 rooted stock rom in safestrap if you absolutely want 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
Yeah I really like Hyperdrive and want to stay with it. So...
Delete rom slot
Boot into stock
Odin to mk2
Re-root/safestrap
Install new Hyper 16.1
???
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craigviar said:
Yeah I really like Hyperdrive and want to stay with it. So...
Delete rom slot
Boot into stock
Odin to mk2
Re-root/safestrap
Install new Hyper 16.1
???
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look at surges method for upgrade/downgrade that installs a rooted deoxed NC5 rom as part of the process...first...then to install hyperdrive just do what you normally would do with flashing a rom in safestrap making proper wipes and all
your steps won't work as listed
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]
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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 am tired of reading and believe me I have done a lot of it. haha
My Brother has the Verizon S4 SCH-i545 with the latest OTA NC5. I have the TMO version and have been rooted since april 2013 and have flashed multiple ROMS and recoveries and blah blah
I was reading over the forum "4.x-to-4.4.2-SAFEUP-or-DOWNgrade w Root&SafeStrap featuring1FileFlash&DoneNC2/NC5-EZ"
What i am confused about is if i should get root access using towelroot and then some how make a nandroid backup and then follow the steps in the forum? or is there is a way to make a nandroid backup without root? that way i have peace of mind while following the steps?
I have been reading off and on for about 3 1/2 hours.
Please Advise
htckenney said:
I am tired of reading and believe me I have done a lot of it. haha
My Brother has the Verizon S4 SCH-i545 with the latest OTA NC5. I have the TMO version and have been rooted since april 2013 and have flashed multiple ROMS and recoveries and blah blah
I was reading over the forum "4.x-to-4.4.2-SAFEUP-or-DOWNgrade w Root&SafeStrap featuring1FileFlash&DoneNC2/NC5-EZ"
What i am confused about is if i should get root access using towelroot and then some how make a nandroid backup and then follow the steps in the forum? or is there is a way to make a nandroid backup without root? that way i have peace of mind while following the steps?
I have been reading off and on for about 3 1/2 hours.
Please Advise
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Getting root with towelroot.com, downloading and installing and activating busybox from the play store and the downloading the Safestrap version 3.72 APK that is specific to your device is the easiest way to go. You do not need to downgrade and ODIN flash as per the thread you mentioned anymore. You will be able to make a backup via Safestrap.
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liljoe727 said:
Getting root with towelroot.com, downloading and installing and activating busybox from the play store and the downloading the Safestrap version 3.72 APK that is specific to your device is the easiest way to go. You do not need to downgrade and ODIN flash as per the thread you mentioned anymore. You will be able to make a backup via Safestrap.
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Is there a forum that is updated stating that?
Because i swear i read the forum for SS 3.72 Stating that it is for other bootloaders that are not NC5
Thank you by the way for responding quickly
htckenney said:
Is there a forum that is updated stating that?
Because i swear i read the forum for SS 3.72 Stating that it is for other bootloaders that are not NC5
Thank you by the way for responding quickly
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I was on NC5 and rooted via the downgarde/ODIN flash method. When towelroot came out I wiped and restored to 100 percent factory and tested the method I mentioned and it worked with no issue at all. As far as a thread, I am not sure, I did this only to see for myself if it worked as it is a much easier method than downgrade/ODIN flash and I had zero issues.
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liljoe727 said:
I was on NC5 and rooted via the downgarde/ODIN flash method. When towelroot came out I wiped and restored to 100 percent factory and tested the method I mentioned and it worked with no issue at all. As far as a thread, I am not sure, I did this only to see for myself if it worked as it is a much easier method than downgrade/ODIN flash and I had zero issues.
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The same method works on the S5 from Verizon also. Just know that with Safestrap 3.72 on the S4, you can only flash new ROM's in the "STOCK" slot as using a different partition WILL soft brick your device.
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