Hi! I have a Verizon Galaxy S4 running 4.4.2 I believe. What I want to do is root it and put Carbon Rom onto it. How exactly do I go about doing this? I would appreciate any help at all!
sounut said:
Hi! I have a Verizon Galaxy S4 running 4.4.2 I believe. What I want to do is root it and put Carbon Rom onto it. How exactly do I go about doing this? I would appreciate any help at all!
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I guess you need to do some research first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Hi I have an s4 with the mj7 build and I'm rooted and safe strapped and hate hyperdrive I know beggars can't be choosers but I was just wondering if there were any other compatible Roms anyone has used or know of any being developed any help would be greatly appreciated with thanks given
shanemjunior said:
Hi I have an s4 with the mj7 build and I'm rooted and safe strapped and hate hyperdrive I know beggars can't be choosers but I was just wondering if there were any other compatible Roms anyone has used or know of any being developed any help would be greatly appreciated with thanks given
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you got what you got for now.....
can you use Cyanogenmod on MJ7?
nope...unless you had a mdk phone and loki'd it....
Hello,
I have the SCH-i545 and I would like to root and install cyanogenmod. But I have the Verizon update to 4.3 which locked the bootloader. How would I install cyanogenmod on my Galaxy S4? I love my S4 and plan on getting the Note 4 when it comes out because it will be awesome but I really don't like touchwiz. *Any help is appreciated. *Thanks
Technowhiz123 said:
Hello,
I have the SCH-i545 and I would like to root and install cyanogenmod. But I have the Verizon update to 4.3 which locked the bootloader. How would I install cyanogenmod on my Galaxy S4? I love my S4 and plan on getting the Note 4 when it comes out because it will be awesome but I really don't like touchwiz. *Any help is appreciated. *Thanks
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Not possible to install Cyanogenmod on your build. You really should read this before you do anything to your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Technowhiz123 said:
Hello,
I have the SCH-i545 and I would like to root and install cyanogenmod. But I have the Verizon update to 4.3 which locked the bootloader. How would I install cyanogenmod on my Galaxy S4? I love my S4 and plan on getting the Note 4 when it comes out because it will be awesome but I really don't like touchwiz. *Any help is appreciated. *Thanks
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somehow new owners of S4 are not too well versed with what is possible and what is not for their S4...looks like you are a lucky one to ask first before bricking your phone.
Take a few days to review the thread and those links that riker posted and take a look at as many youtube videos as possible that cover rooting, odin, recovery, safestrap and the like. Not to see if you jump right into it you will have issues but why would you want to make more work for yourself?
Okay starting off, I went straight to cyanogenmod's page but it specifically stated "you must be on build I545VRUAMDK"...
There lies the problem. My phone is build KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5.
I got it from Verizon like this, already updated.
It's running kitkat 4.4.2.
Now, the benefit is that I already have root, through Towelroot V3.
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I've searched on Google and still cannot find a direct answer.
So please can someone tell me where to go to figure this out? Or if you know how kindly tell me?
I've installed Safestrap as well.
Thank you for any help!
Jerald_B said:
Okay starting off, I went straight to cyanogenmod's page but it specifically stated "you must be on build I545VRUAMDK"...
There lies the problem. My phone is build KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5.
I got it from Verizon like this, already updated.
It's running kitkat 4.4.2.
Now, the benefit is that I already have root, through Towelroot V3.
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I've searched on Google and still cannot find a direct answer.
So please can someone tell me where to go to figure this out? Or if you know how kindly tell me?
I've installed Safestrap as well.
Thank you for any help!
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If you MUST be on MDK to install the ROM and you are on NC5, then I reckon you can't install the ROM. There are not many ROM's available for those of us on NC5 and Safestrap unfortunately.
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liljoe727 said:
If you MUST be on MDK to install the ROM and you are on NC5, then I reckon you can't install the ROM. There are not many ROM's available for those of us on NC5 and Safestrap unfortunately.
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Man, that is what I was worried about... I've heard of hyperdrive being good, it's a 4.4.2 rom, have you had any experience with it?
Jerald_B said:
Man, that is what I was worried about... I've heard of hyperdrive being good, it's a 4.4.2 rom, have you had any experience with it?
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HyperDrive is solid. I'm on BlackBox right now and I like it better. It is stupid fast but a little buggy as it is a newer ROM. Another option would be to stay with the stock NC5 use Wanam Xposed from the XposedFramework. It allows quite a bit of customization if that is what you're looking for. There are some solid options being on NC5, just make sure you take the time to read through the threads before you flash anything.
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Will the process link below work on a rooted/safestraped VZW Galaxy S4 (currently running Hyperdrive)? It describes putting CM12 (Lollipop) on the GS4. I'm thinking not but want to check with the wise people on the forum.
http://www.gizbot.com/mobile/how-in...n-samsung-galaxy-s4-10-easy-steps-020694.html
thanks
kylo77 said:
Will the process link below work on a rooted/safestraped VZW Galaxy S4 (currently running Hyperdrive)? It describes putting CM12 (Lollipop) on the GS4. I'm thinking not but want to check with the wise people on the forum.
http://www.gizbot.com/mobile/how-in...n-samsung-galaxy-s4-10-easy-steps-020694.html
thanks
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No this will not work you need a custom recovery Safestrap WILL NOT WORk with this.
kylo77 said:
Will the process link below work on a rooted/safestraped VZW Galaxy S4 (currently running Hyperdrive)? It describes putting CM12 (Lollipop) on the GS4. I'm thinking not but want to check with the wise people on the forum.
http://www.gizbot.com/mobile/how-in...n-samsung-galaxy-s4-10-easy-steps-020694.html
thanks
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Until we get Kexec to run on the GS4, you will not be able to. Unless you have an unlocked bootloader and/or haven't upgraded to 4.2+ yet then you can do it right now.
So does anyone know if the Samsung Galaxy S4 is getting Android 6.0, or am I going to have to root it and flash cyanogenmod 13?
Doubt it.
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Galaxyplayerman said:
So does anyone know if the Samsung Galaxy S4 is getting Android 6.0, or am I going to have to root it and flash cyanogenmod 13?
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Looks like rooting will be ur only route
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Galaxyplayerman said:
So does anyone know if the Samsung Galaxy S4 is getting Android 6.0, or am I going to have to root it and flash cyanogenmod 13?
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You can not flash Cyanogenmod unless you have a Loki'd bootloader.
XxD34THxX said:
You can not flash Cyanogenmod unless you have a Loki'd bootloader.
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I am not asking how. I am asking if I have to. Because I really don't want to root it considering my past experiences with rooting
Verizon (and Samsung, too) would prefer that you help boost their profits by purchasing a new phone.
The S4 would probably run Marshmallow perfectly fine...if Big V put its mind to it. However, by the time they pumped-in all their bloatware and crapware onto the phone, it would run so poorly that you would throw your hands up in exasperation and run out and buy a new phone!
Galaxyplayerman said:
So does anyone know if the Samsung Galaxy S4 is getting Android 6.0, or am I going to have to root it and flash cyanogenmod 13?
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The s4 will not be getting 6.0
Will anyone make a rom that's flashable for people who don't have mdk? Because looking at some of the screenshots it looks aesthetically way better than lollipop.
Unfortunately you're stuck on lollipop. Even if someone was to try to port a MM TW rom over to the s4 without the firmware or modules to support it it would be pointless.