I have my S4 on sotck kitkat 4.4.2 with the NC5 Build. I was wondering if there was a method to removinng safestrap since i have no use for it? Thanks
06gavinroy08 said:
I have my S4 on sotck kitkat 4.4.2 with the NC5 Build. I was wondering if there was a method to removinng safestrap since i have no use for it? Thanks
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Open up the safestrap app and tap the uninstall recovery option
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UnlinkedEnergy said:
Open up the safestrap app and tap the uninstall recovery option
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Every time i open it it gives me the message that it has stopped unexpectedly
06gavinroy08 said:
Every time i open it it gives me the message that it has stopped unexpectedly
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Download SELinux Mode Changer from the Play Store, set it to Permissive and try Safestrap again.
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06gavinroy08 said:
I have my S4 on sotck kitkat 4.4.2 with the NC5 Build. I was wondering if there was a method to removinng safestrap since i have no use for it? Thanks
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its always good to be able to make a backup....for no other reason
riker147 said:
Download SELinux Mode Changer from the Play Store, set it to Permissive and try Safestrap again.
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When i installed it i remember changing it to permissive through terminal emulator but i for got how and thats what i was trying to do last night for about 3 hours. Thanks i just got it to 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
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cornbreadfarts said:
Hey all. Just switched back to Droid after being with iPhone for a few years. I've rooted my s4 but don't believe I'm able to install custom roms based on the build. I've attached a screen of my about page. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Okay Buddy with the MK2 builld you can only use TW based roms no ASOP/Cyanogenmod.
1.) To root u must use saferoot here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
2.) Then you must install Safestrap 3.71 Hashcode has a thread about ithere: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
3.) After doing that you want to look on this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
decarturbob has compiled a list of MK2 Safestrap Compatible roms.
Hope this helps buddy. Make sure you read the threads carefully and follow each step. My current fav roms are the TW(ASOP themed roms):fingers-crossed:
Thank you all for the help. Really appreciate it.
To add to my question, after rooting, running the stock ROM, can I turn off OTA updates? I keep getting an annoying notification to update.
cornbreadfarts said:
Thank you all for the help. Really appreciate it.
To add to my question, after rooting, running the stock ROM, can I turn off OTA updates? I keep getting an annoying notification to update.
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Use Titanium Backup and freeze SDM
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Mistertac said:
Use Titanium Backup and freeze SDM
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Freeze SDM?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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 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
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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
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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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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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I have rooted my s4 using towelroot and am on the newest ota update for the s4.... ive been googling and searching and have seen different responses. ....I have only rooted my phone so far. ... can I install safestrap even though I'm on the newest update and have a locked bootloader? I would like to use a different rom but want to be perfectly clear on it all before I do it. .....
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funnyfish10210 said:
I have rooted my s4 using towelroot and am on the newest ota update for the s4.... ive been googling and searching and have seen different responses. ....I have only rooted my phone so far. ... can I install safestrap even though I'm on the newest update and have a locked bootloader? I would like to use a different rom but want to be perfectly clear on it all before I do it. .....
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Yes, you can install Safestrap and install it's recovery. Safestrap was basically made for phones with locked bootloaders, and it will allow you to install TouchWiz ROMs onto your S4. I was like you, rooted with towelroot and on the newest firmware. I then installed Safestrap and am now running my own personal favorite ROM. You are clear to install it!
Am I only able to install touchwiz roms or can I use any s4 rom in safestrap? I saw the pacman rom the other day and am really interested in it but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone lol. Oh and do you by chance know which version of safestrap I can use on my phone?
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funnyfish10210 said:
Am I only able to install touchwiz roms or can I use any s4 rom in safestrap? I saw the pacman rom the other day and am really interested in it but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone lol. Oh and do you by chance know which version of safestrap I can use on my phone?
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Go to stickie in general forum...much info and links
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I've looked at the stickies but don't see ones geared towards the nc5 updated phones which is why I posted here
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funnyfish10210 said:
I've looked at the stickies but don't see ones geared towards the nc5 updated phones which is why I posted here
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634408
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769389
funnyfish10210 said:
Am I only able to install touchwiz roms or can I use any s4 rom in safestrap? I saw the pacman rom the other day and am really interested in it but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone lol. Oh and do you by chance know which version of safestrap I can use on my phone?
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You are only able to use TouchWiz based ROM's with Safestrap unfortunately, which is a huge bummer but we have to live with what we get, we should be thankful we even get ROM's at all. The only exception to this is a new ROM that was just released, and it's an AOSP Google Play Edition ROM, for which the info related to it can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
Also, stick to Safestrap version 3.72. It's the most stable one for Verizon phones currently.
If you are installing safestrap 3.72, don't forget to set SE for android to permissive. It might not work If you dont do this. To do this, install terminal emulator from the play store if you already haven't. Open the app up and type in "su". This will prompt a superuser request. Accept the request and type in "setenforce 0" to change SE for android from "enforcing" to "permissive". It will set itself back to "enforcing" upon reeboot. Good luck finding a rom and installing safestrap
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UnlinkedEnergy said:
If you are installing safestrap 3.72, don't forget to set SE for android to permissive. It might not work If you dont do this. To do this, install terminal emulator from the play store if you already haven't. Open the app up and type in "su". This will prompt a superuser request. Accept the request and type in "setenforce 0" to change SE for android from "enforcing" to "permissive". It will set itself back to "enforcing" upon reeboot. Good luck finding a rom and installing safestrap
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you could also install SELinuxModeChanger from the Play Store (its a free app) and hit the "Permissive" button once it installs. then reboot your phone. voila.
I'm currently using my older galaxy nexus and love the options of different roms and such, what's the best way to go with my s4 that has MJ7, do I need to update the base software or just install safestrap and TW based rom? Any suggestions are appreciated.
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turner5770 said:
I'm currently using my older galaxy nexus and love the options of different roms and such, what's the best way to go with my s4 that has MJ7, do I need to update the base software or just install safestrap and TW based rom? Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Best way to go is to update to nc5. From there install towelroot to gain root then safestrap. You might also need to download selinux changer from the play store. If safestrap doesn't work then go into selinux and set to permissive. From there flash away any TW based rom. I prefer echoerom. I had a Galaxy nexus with AOKP. Really miss being able to use it.
Hightower24 said:
Best way to go is to update to nc5. From there install towelroot to gain root then safestrap. You might also need to download selinux changer from the play store. If safestrap doesn't work then go into selinux and set to permissive. From there flash away any TW based rom. I prefer echoerom. I had a Galaxy nexus with AOKP. Really miss being able to use it.
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That's the way I shall go, I was thinking of trading my s4 for a note3 but I haven't looked into the note3 to see if I run into the same locked bootloader, ect, as s4
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turner5770 said:
That's the way I shall go, I was thinking of trading my s4 for a note3 but I haven't looked into the note3 to see if I run into the same locked bootloader, ect, as s4
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Verizon is locking everything down. Note 3's and 4's, the s5... It's painful but at least we still can flash something better
turner5770 said:
That's the way I shall go, I was thinking of trading my s4 for a note3 but I haven't looked into the note3 to see if I run into the same locked bootloader, ect, as s4
What's the best way to install nc5? Odin, ota, ect?
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turner5770 said:
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Use Odin 3.10 to flash the nc5 tar file in the AP slot
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Use Odin 3.10 to flash the nc5 tar file in the AP slot
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I used 3.09, flashed full wipe nc5, installed towelroot, supersu from playstore, now looking to install safestrap.
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If safestrap doesn't work then install selinux changer from the play store and set to permissive.
i now have root and had to install selinux and set to permissive, now looking to install safe-strap,what version do you recommend?
installed 3.75,looking at this echoerom
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installed 3.75,looking at this echoerom
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3.75 works fine. You'll need to go to the echoerom website if you want to flash the current build. I recommend 39.1. These are the instructions I had posted on the development thread for echoe:
Hightower24 said:
Here's a link to jrkruse's patch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Here's a link to the wifi fix file: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=14640
The link for the signal bar fix is in the OP
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wifi fix link is dead i just installed and booted 29 ill go to his website and dl the one you recomended.
i followed these directions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52685364#post52685364
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wifi fix link is dead i just installed and booted 29 ill go to his website and dl the one you recomended.
i followed these directions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52685364#post52685364
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V29/29.1 was the last one that jds was able to port to US based. After that, jrkruse came out with the patch to make any international rom compatible for us. I'll find another link for the wifi fix.
What radio modem ect do you recomend with echoerom, and im getting ready to switch over from my galaxy nexus do i need to contact verizon? Or just swap sims?
Keep the nc5 modem
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I'm sure you could just swap the sim card since they're both lte devices. If it doesn't work then contact Verizon about getting a newer sim