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.
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The only problem is that i cannot get a version of goo manager that still works.
06gavinroy08 said:
The only problem is that i cannot get a version of goo manager that still works.
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You couldn't use goo manager or rom manager ....The stickie gives you info and links on what you can and can't do...
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Where?
decaturbob said:
You couldn't use goo manager or rom manager ....The stickie gives you info and links on what you can and can't do...
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Hey i just made my xda account today and am heving trouble finding the "stickie". Could you please leave a link for me? Thanks for the patients.
06gavinroy08 said:
Hey i just made my xda account today and am heving trouble finding the "stickie". Could you please leave a link for me? Thanks for the patients.
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a stickie keeps the post near the top of the forum...hence the name "stickie"
its in the general forum and can;'t be missed
Cant find it
decaturbob said:
a stickie keeps the post near the top of the forum...hence the name "stickie"
its in the general forum and can;'t be missed
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Dude look, i have no clue why i am not able to find it. i have searched all over the verizon galaxy s4 forum and just have no clue where it is.
06gavinroy08 said:
Dude look, i have no clue why i am not able to find it. i have searched all over the verizon galaxy s4 forum and just have no clue where it is.
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It's in the general forum of this s4 Verizon. ..it's one of the first 5 or 6 threads. Have no idea how you can miss.
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got it
decaturbob said:
It's in the general forum of this s4 Verizon. ..it's one of the first 5 or 6 threads. Have no idea how you can miss.
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Okay i found it but i am on the NC5 bootloader and it says it cant even be rooted. Even though i am. So there fore it has no instructions on flashing to my device.:crying:
06gavinroy08 said:
Okay i found it but i am on the NC5 bootloader and it says it cant even be rooted. Even though i am. So there fore it has no instructions on flashing to my device.:crying:
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Towel root can do nc5...
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The process will be the same to flash a rom, it's going to be done in safe strap. In the general section there is a thread of SS compatible roms.
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06gavinroy08 said:
Okay i found it but i am on the NC5 bootloader and it says it cant even be rooted. Even though i am. So there fore it has no instructions on flashing to my device.:crying:
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You'll have to now find the SafeStrap thread and install that. Hopefully your attempt at flashing a recovery through Goo hasn't borked your recovery. IMG
If it has you'll have to just start over with Odin. Hard to say really as some have had no problems after doing that and others have had to use Odin.
On a side note I'll be posting my mint condition MDK S4 on Swappa fairly soon if you want an S4 that can have a true custom recovery and flash aosp Roms [emoji6]
- Sent From My G3
decaturbob said:
Towel root can do nc5...
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Thats how i rooted it but for flashing recovery to it there is nothing that supports the bootloader.
06gavinroy08 said:
Thats how i rooted it but for flashing recovery to it there is nothing that supports the bootloader.
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Correct. Your only option is Safestrap recovery. You can only flash TouchWiz based roms. You will need Safestrap version 3.72 (it's the AT&T version), and you will only be able to use the stock side. No rom slots.
Take your time and research....... A lot! You don't want to brick your phone.
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riker147 said:
Correct. Your only option is Safestrap recovery. You can only flash TouchWiz based roms. You will need Safestrap version 3.72 (it's the AT&T version), and you will only be able to use the stock side. No rom slots.
Take your time and research....... A lot! You don't want to brick your phone.
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Hey! I found out that safestrap worked! It is now running on my phone! Now i have one more question.Am i able to flash a rom like a google play edition rom to my device? Thanks for all the help
Google play
decaturbob said:
Towel root can do nc5...
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I got safestrap installed. now i want to install a google play edition rom. Is it possible on my device? The stickie only tells me how to do things if i am running 4.2.2 but i am running 4.4.2 so those dont work
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Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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With the MK2 build you can only use safestrap as your custom recovery and your limited on what custom roms you can use. I'm on the MK2 build as well and personally I like the stock rom with the tether mod.
cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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this should be posted to Q&A forum
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cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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a stickie in general section that all should read first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Moved to more appropriate Q and A section...
cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Okay Buddy with the MK2 builld you can only use TW based roms no ASOP/Cyanogenmod.
1.) To root u must use saferoot here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
2.) Then you must install Safestrap 3.71 Hashcode has a thread about ithere: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
3.) After doing that you want to look on this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
decarturbob has compiled a list of MK2 Safestrap Compatible roms.
Hope this helps buddy. Make sure you read the threads carefully and follow each step. My current fav roms are the TW(ASOP themed roms):fingers-crossed:
Thank you all for the help. Really appreciate it.
To add to my question, after rooting, running the stock ROM, can I turn off OTA updates? I keep getting an annoying notification to update.
cornbreadfarts said:
Thank you all for the help. Really appreciate it.
To add to my question, after rooting, running the stock ROM, can I turn off OTA updates? I keep getting an annoying notification to update.
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Use Titanium Backup and freeze SDM
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Mistertac said:
Use Titanium Backup and freeze SDM
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Freeze SDM?
cornbreadfarts said:
Freeze SDM?
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Using Titanium Backup, you can "freeze" applications, which keeps them from running. The software update application is called SDM.
So, open Titanium, search for "SDM", the click on "Freeze!". It won't run any longer.
k1mu said:
Using Titanium Backup, you can "freeze" applications, which keeps them from running. The software update application is called SDM.
So, open Titanium, search for "SDM", the click on "Freeze!". It won't run any longer.
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Thanks.
I have installed safestrap and downloaded the module for the MK2 build. It then says to flash the modules file..how do I do that if I cant boot into recovery mode? I assume this is why safestrap is telling me I'm not rooted.
cornbreadfarts said:
Thanks.
I have installed safestrap and downloaded the module for the MK2 build. It then says to flash the modules file..how do I do that if I cant boot into recovery mode? I assume this is why safestrap is telling me I'm not rooted.
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You flash the modules file AFTER you flash a custom ROM into a ROM slot. How did you manage to flash into a ROM slot if you can't get into Safestrap recovery?
If installing Safestrap fails and tells you you're not rooted, then either you're not rooted, or you still have Knox enabled. You'll need to be rooted before you can do any of this, so start there. See the Saferoot thread.
I received a new s4 from best buy to replace my dna that was backorder. since the dna was completely unrootable and the phone I originally wanted was the s4 (couldn't get it because it wasn't out yet and family needed phones) I said I would accept the s4 replacement. the last phone I rooted was my old s2 so I see a lot of unfamiliar talk about the version of android on my phone about downgrading to root. could anyone update me or link a good guide to allow me to root my phone? would really like to root it tonight or tomorrow, it will be my only form of internet after I move Friday.
xvsanx said:
I received a new s4 from best buy to replace my dna that was backorder. since the dna was completely unrootable and the phone I originally wanted was the s4 (couldn't get it because it wasn't out yet and family needed phones) I said I would accept the s4 replacement. the last phone I rooted was my old s2 so I see a lot of unfamiliar talk about the version of android on my phone about downgrading to root. could anyone update me or link a good guide to allow me to root my phone? would really like to root it tonight or tomorrow, it will be my only form of internet after I move Friday.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53346860
Little bit down there's a link to TowelRoot
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thank you very much, that sounds very very simple
xvsanx said:
thank you very much, that sounds very very simple
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Here is a more comprehensive thread; one-stop shopping.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784138
cbmggm said:
Here is a more comprehensive thread; one-stop shopping.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784138
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If you are rooting for the first time using this method, can a or how is a custom recovery img flashed with the NC5 bootloader?
OffcerClancy said:
If you are rooting for the first time using this method, can a or how is a custom recovery img flashed with the NC5 bootloader?
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You can't get a custom recovery on any bootloader except mdk (mdk phones were only available during launch, you pretty much have to buy a second hand one from swappa with an mdk build)
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Addiso said:
You can't get a custom recovery on any bootloader except mdk (mdk phones were only available during launch, you pretty much have to buy a second hand one from swappa with an mdk build)
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I have a NC5 build, but for the life of me can't install a recovery. Tried CWM & TW, but still boot into stock rcovery. As a matter of fact if I open CWM app & go to "install recovery", it says both are installed. Suggestions?
OffcerClancy said:
I have a NC5 build, but for the life of me can't install a recovery. Tried CWM & TW, but still boot into stock rcovery. As a matter of fact if I open CWM app & go to "install recovery", it says both are installed. Suggestions?
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Really you need to research....only recovery available is safe strap if you don't have a mdk phone....read the stickie in general forum
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decaturbob said:
only recovery available is safe strap if you don't have a mdk phone
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I saw that elsewhere & thought the above contradicted this rule. Thanks though.
OffcerClancy said:
I saw that elsewhere & thought the above contradicted this rule. Thanks though.
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Nope, Safestrap and TW derived ROMS are all you get.
I actually don't run anything but the stock ROM with Xposed and Wanam.
OffcerClancy said:
I saw that elsewhere & thought the above contradicted this rule. Thanks though.
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Am i required to install safestrap on my verizon s4 4.4.2 nc5? i tried to install tw but ended up odin mode for quite a while till i finally found a way to crawl my way out of it.
cslak said:
Am i required to install safestrap on my verizon s4 4.4.2 nc5? i tried to install tw but ended up odin mode for quite a while till i finally found a way to crawl my way out of it.
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By no means are you required to do anything you see on these forums.
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cslak said:
Am i required to install safestrap on my verizon s4 4.4.2 nc5? i tried to install tw but ended up odin mode for quite a while till i finally found a way to crawl my way out of it.
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Depends what your intent is. First of all do you know what safestrap will allow you to do?
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decaturbob said:
Depends what your intent is. First of all do you know what safestrap will allow you to do?
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just the thing is whenever i try to enter recovery mode, i get stuck in odin mode. So do i need safestrap? or can i use clockworkmodrecovery
cslak said:
just the thing is whenever i try to enter recovery mode, i get stuck in odin mode. So do i need safestrap? or can i use clockworkmodrecovery
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Countless times posted. ..If your firmware is older than mdk....you can only use safestrap as a recovery on the locked bootloader.
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decaturbob said:
Countless times posted. ..If your firmware is older than mdk....you can only use safestrap as a recovery on the locked bootloader.
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what version can i use? i'm trying to use 3.7.1 and when i click install recovery after it finishes installing it still says State: Not installed. Am i supposed to use another version? what exactly am i supposed to do to install safestrap. and sorry ima newbie, just bought this phone not long ago, im completely new to android.
If all you want is root, SS is not needed. Just use towelroot by geohot (google it). I don't even believe SS is functional on 4.4.+
travisjshepherd said:
If all you want is root, SS is not needed. Just use towelroot by geohot (google it). I don't even believe SS is functional on 4.4.+
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Well actually all i want to is to get rid of my current ROM which has a lot of verizon crap and install 4.4.2 Google Edition Rom, is that possible?
travisjshepherd said:
If all you want is root, SS is not needed. Just use towelroot by geohot (google it). I don't even believe SS is functional on 4.4.+
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3.72 which was released for att S4 kitkat is functional on verizon phones
decaturbob said:
3.72 which was released for att S4 kitkat is functional on verizon phones
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thanks for the correction, I was unaware. so I can still activate and use tw roms on 4.4.2?
cslak said:
Well actually all i want to is to get rid of my current ROM which has a lot of verizon crap and install 4.4.2 Google Edition Rom, is that possible?
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not possible to load any rom that isn't based rom stock kernel and that includes GPE, ASOP, CM....
you need to reveiw this thread and bookmark it. If you want to load any roms you will need safestrap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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travisjshepherd said:
thanks for the correction, I was unaware. so I can still activate and use tw roms on 4.4.2?
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limitation of att 3.72 is you cant do rom slots and all rom installs must go to stock slot....but you can make backups and its been reported restore backups does work though I haven't tried it yet myself
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.
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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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I am using my s4 sch-i545 I am using safestrap method and it is rooted, when I am at the stage of finishing installing a custom rom , it comes with the error e: / can not mount systemimg any thoughts on this error?
What ROM are you trying to use? That is information folks need to be able assist you.
Hyperrom
zeb carter said:
What ROM are you trying to use? That is information folks need to be able assist you.
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I am using the hyperrom
nano5 said:
I am using the hyperrom
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Going to need more info.
Safestrap version? Your build number? Which version of Hyperdrive? Are you trying to flash to stock side or slot? etc.
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Might be a selinux permission error. ..Some other threads on this. I'm not at home so difficult for me to search.
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decaturbob said:
Might be a selinux permission error. ..Some other threads on this. I'm not at home so difficult for me to search.
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I am using the newest version of hyperdrive r15 safestrap v3.71 build, I know therse a way in terminal to turn off the enforcing se to off but im not sure aboubt perment
nano5 said:
I am using the newest version of hyperdrive r15 safestrap v3.71 build, I know therse a way in terminal to turn off the enforcing se to off but im not sure aboubt perment
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There is a play store app.
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