Got the s4 day one and never updaed past MDK. I feel like im one of the last few of the extinct MDK race. Anyone else still on MDK and rommed?
Mdk here octos rom
I wouldn't loose my MDK for anything.....I hate touchwiz, the only thing I like from TW is the camera.
Still on original MDK bootloader.
Running custom Kit-Kat rom. Xposed framework etc. Nova Prime. Doesn't look anything like TW.
freakyguy88 said:
Got the s4 day one and never updaed past MDK. I feel like im one of the last few of the extinct MDK race. Anyone else still on MDK and rommed?
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Still on MDK here and running Danvdh's GPE/AOSP rom with KTunez kernel.
Still on MDK, never bow down to safestrap
Running MDK until the end.
Still on MDK running Dan's GPE 4.4.2 build.
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Still on MDK running Dan's GPE 4.4.2 build.
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Same here
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Triscuit said:
I wouldn't loose my MDK for anything.....I hate touchwiz, the only thing I like from TW is the camera.
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Did you give this camera a try?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snaptrial
Still on MDK, I wouldn't let the salesman at the store update it. I cracked my screen a few months ago, and I will not send it in for an insurance claim. I will fix it myself when my screen stops working. Until then, MDK to the end.
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Did you give this camera a try?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snaptrial
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No I haven't, but I will thanks.
MDK running AOSP Official Google Edition without any problems.
MDK master race represent
Mdk,mdk,mdk,................mdk,mdk,mdk...................
yeap
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Mdk,mdk,mdk,................mdk,mdk,mdk...................
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Yeap. 32gb black S4 stil MDK Hyperdrive 17.1
Same here - never strayed off MDK (why would you.....?) Tried every ROM out there TW&AOSP - settled on BeanStalk - at least for today (non-recovering flashaholic!)
Next phone will be a bootloader unlocked Snapdragon 810 - will probably be saying goodbye to VZW....we all know how they feel about that subject.
Mdk here.
MDK running Hyperdrive 17.1
Was upgraded to nc5 before I ever decided to root my s4.
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Is ME7 the new android 4.3? My baseband is ME7 but my build number is MDK. What is the difference? Can some explain this in detail? Im eeally confused with people saying ME7 4.2.2 when I thought it is 4.3.
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ME7 is still 4.2.2. Verizon has not released 4.3 for the Galaxy S4.
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So, when I flash an ME7 rom, does my build number have to be ME7? Or is it in fact my Baseband?
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The build number shows which version you are on. ME7 is still 4.2.2 but if you receive it OTA, it locks your phone down pretty tight.
Baseband just means which modem/radio you are using. You can flash whatever one you want, which ever works best for you.
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No you can flash a ME7 Rom while on MDK. If you flash darkslide or the barebones rom you'll baseband will be updated to ME7 which is a plus if you decide to then flash back to a MDK rom. I've flashed back from darkslide (ME7) to synergy rom (MDK) and my baseband was still ME7. :good:
The barebone me7 build is exactly like stock except you can choose your system apps during the aroma setup I highly recommend it. The overall speed is better on the new build it really flies!!
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Is ME7 the new android 4.3? My baseband is ME7 but my build number is MDK. What is the difference? Can some explain this in detail? Im eeally confused with people saying ME7 4.2.2 when I thought it is 4.3.
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I hope Verizon/Samsung skips 4.3 and goes directly to 5.0 so they don't waste time on such a small incremental build which would only result in us waiting 4-6 months for 4.3 then another 4-6 months after that for 5.0. So hear is to hoping for 5.0 in 4-6 months and a happy new year. But this is Verizon and they don't care about users at all.
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I hope Verizon/Samsung skips 4.3 and goes directly to 5.0 so they don't waste time on such a small incremental build which would only result in us waiting 4-6 months for 4.3 then another 4-6 months after that for 5.0. So hear is to hoping for 5.0 in 4-6 months and a happy new year. But this is Verizon and they don't care about users at all.
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Sadly this is truer than most people realize. It took forever for my Tbolt to even get ICS because of Verizon. After a talk with a CSR that probably opened her mouth more than she should have it turns out Verizon has better relations with Apple than the companies that run Android. Which is why Verizon always gets Apple products so much faster. But back on topic MDK and ME7 are essentially the same. Some people have reported the ME7 radio holding 4G better in weaker areas at the cost of a little battery. I know you Google it there is a "change log" so to speak about what's different in ME7. Its really nothing to major from what I remember, but like everyone is saying, there are ME7 based Roms out there so do yourself a favor and DO NOT OTA to ME7.
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Just wondering if anyone knew that there was even a Revolt ROM for the VZW S4?
Been running Eclipse as my daily driver since I got my S4 back in July, but I just discovered the Revolt ROM and may have a new DD. TONS of customizations, pie controls, halo, 4.3, the works! I couldn't find a thread for is in the development section so I thought I'd see if anyone here knew it was even available for the VZW S4, because it in fact, is.
Here's the video review from The Droid Effect that made me look into Revolt:
http://thedroideffect.com/revolt-rom-review-the-new-4-3-aio-rom-king/
Here's the thread for the 4.2.2 version for the other S4's so you can kind of see the full specs (Don't download from there!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300817
Here's the DOWNLOAD page for the VZW S4:
http://revolt.iminisoft.org/app/verizon-samsung-galaxy-s4/
The only one I can seem to get working is the 4.3 based ROM under Stable Builds > Alpha.
Is this able to be installed with SS or is this a MDK based rom?
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I'm guessing if its a 4.3 ROM that it isn't going to work with safestrap.Most 4.3 are still mdk
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mdorrett said:
Is this able to be installed with SS or is this a MDK based rom?
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kfraz88 said:
I'm guessing if its a 4.3 ROM that it isn't going to work with safestrap.Most 4.3 are still mdk
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It's indeed an MDK. What's the benefit of Safestrap? Wait...I guess I'll look it up.
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It's indeed an MDK. What's the benefit of Safestrap? Wait...I guess I'll look it up.
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Just a nice work around for us unfortunate ME7 people that allows us to run custom Roms as there is no bootloader bypass for the ME7 kernel.
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mdorrett said:
Just a nice work around for us unfortunate ME7 people that allows us to run custom Roms as there is no bootloader bypass for the ME7 kernel.
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Oh. Damn you ME7!
Hi All,
I'm a little new here but I've done a lot of searching and haven't been able to find anything recent on this topic. From what I can see there has been no progress unlocking the bootloader to flash custom Roms on the i545vruame7 s4 in a few months. I just got my S4 yesterday and when I received it, it already had i545vruame7 installed. I am able to gain root access but not unlock the bootloader to flash any custom roms. Have I missed something? Is there any way to flash back to the old version?
Thanks,
Peter
peterfran2112 said:
Hi All,
I'm a little new here but I've done a lot of searching and haven't been able to find anything recent on this topic. From what I can see there has been no progress unlocking the bootloader to flash custom Roms on the i545vruame7 s4 in a few months. I just got my S4 yesterday and when I received it, it already had i545vruame7 installed. I am able to gain root access but not unlock the bootloader to flash any custom roms. Have I missed something? Is there any way to flash back to the old version?
Thanks,
Peter
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Welcome to the S4! So long as you are not on mj7 firmware you can still install Safestrap which allows you to run touchwiz based ROMs. Just search for it in development. If I'm not mistaken, it works with the Google Play Edition ROM too, so you can have a little bit of AOSP goodness.
Just to be curious, where did you get your phone from?
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Bradh024 said:
Just to be curious, where did you get your phone from?
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I ordered it from Amazon, brand new for $49 using my Verizon upgrade.
bjoostema said:
Welcome to the S4! So long as you are not on mj7 firmware you can still install Safestrap which allows you to run touchwiz based ROMs. Just search for it in development. If I'm not mistaken, it works with the Google Play Edition ROM too, so you can have a little bit of AOSP goodness.
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Thanks for the info! I've been thinking about getting involved in the development side, I develop android apps but have never touched anything as far as Roms and bootloaders. I just want it working so I can install CM on my phone so I figured it might be worth a shot.
I installed Safestrap and then stupidly tried to flash a rom slot with CM 10.1 which didn't work. Is there a list available anywhere of touchwiz based ROMs?
I ordered mine from best buy, im really hoping it doesnt have the update
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I ordered mine from best buy, im really hoping it doesnt have the update
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Please let me know, I have 15 days to return this, I could always return and swap for a bestbuy version if it came to it.
peterfran2112 said:
Please let me know, I have 15 days to return this, I could always return and swap for a bestbuy version if it came to it.
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What you have, I believe is the best your going to get until somebody figures out how to crack the bootloader. Im hoping the phone I ordered is running the same software that you have on yours.
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Thanks for the info! I've been thinking about getting involved in the development side, I develop android apps but have never touched anything as far as Roms and bootloaders. I just want it working so I can install CM on my phone so I figured it might be worth a shot.
I installed Safestrap and then stupidly tried to flash a rom slot with CM 10.1 which didn't work. Is there a list available anywhere of touchwiz based ROMs?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448726 there ya go bud! And np, that's what the community is for!
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What you have, I believe is the best your going to get until somebody figures out how to crack the bootloader. I'm hoping the phone I ordered is running the same software that you have on yours.
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Makes sense, I used titanium to freeze the SDM app so I'm hoping that will stop it from auto updating, along with a whole bunch of other crapware.
Hey guys,
I apologize in advance if i am not up to speed on all the posts and news of S4 development.
My Verizon S4, is still running ME7 and i guess i keep waiting to get unlocked bootloader but it seems that probably will never happen since there are so many builds beyond that already.
Just to verify, ME7 and any of the later builds still have locked bootloader is that right?
Would you guy recommend that i do the update and switch to something newer? Hyperdrive is great, but running it through Safestrap is not ideal. At the same time i don't want just running a stock TouchWiz, which is the worst every.
Anyway, i am sorry if these are newb questions.
stamina11 said:
Hey guys,
I apologize in advance if i am not up to speed on all the posts and news of S4 development.
My Verizon S4, is still running ME7 and i guess i keep waiting to get unlocked bootloader but it seems that probably will never happen since there are so many builds beyond that already.
Just to verify, ME7 and any of the later builds still have locked bootloader is that right?
Would you guy recommend that i do the update and switch to something newer? Hyperdrive is great, but running it through Safestrap is not ideal. At the same time i don't want just running a stock TouchWiz, which is the worst every.
Anyway, i am sorry if these are newb questions.
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I really don't understand your comment on Hyperdrive and safestrap. I can go nearly 48hrs between charging my battery...I can customize to my heart content...everything works with no fcs. ..no reboots. You are definitely out of the loop
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stamina11 said:
Hey guys,
I apologize in advance if i am not up to speed on all the posts and news of S4 development.
My Verizon S4, is still running ME7 and i guess i keep waiting to get unlocked bootloader but it seems that probably will never happen since there are so many builds beyond that already.
Just to verify, ME7 and any of the later builds still have locked bootloader is that right?
Would you guy recommend that i do the update and switch to something newer? Hyperdrive is great, but running it through Safestrap is not ideal. At the same time i don't want just running a stock TouchWiz, which is the worst every.
Anyway, i am sorry if these are newb questions.
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Glad I found your post, as I have been laying low for a while now and had the EXACT same question! I've been on HyperDrive RLS9.1 for a few months and, while I'm totally happy with it, I'm getting the itch to flash. I know the "ROMs that work with SS/ME7" thread is no longer updated and since 4.4.2 leaked, I'm wondering the same thing as you: would it be wise to update the OS past ME7? I'm pissed that as soon as I got my phone I let it OTA to ME7, but I had read everyone talking about NOT updating as they would likely lock out SS and such.
So, if I update (or flash) to a newer version, are there any significant benefits, or should I stick on ME7?
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Glad I found your post, as I have been laying low for a while now and had the EXACT same question! I've been on HyperDrive RLS9.1 for a few months and, while I'm totally happy with it, I'm getting the itch to flash. I know the "ROMs that work with SS/ME7" thread is no longer updated and since 4.4.2 leaked, I'm wondering the same thing as you: would it be wise to update the OS past ME7? I'm pissed that as soon as I got my phone I let it OTA to ME7, but I had read everyone talking about NOT updating as they would likely lock out SS and such.
So, if I update (or flash) to a newer version, are there any significant benefits, or should I stick on ME7?
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Right now you can still use SafeStrap with the updated bootloaders. And there are more ROM options for you too. Yes you will update your bootloader to a Knox one but people are still actively trying to find an exploit on those. If you want my opinion yea go ahead and update... But think about it in the end its your call
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Can you point me to a thread that can walk me through the latest update/upgrade process?
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It's been two months since I posted last. My original question still remains: can someone show/tell me the process to upgrade my VZW S4 ME7 to a more recent build and the ROMs that available for it?
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It's been two months since I posted last. My original question still remains: can someone show/tell me the process to upgrade my VZW S4 ME7 to a more recent build and the ROMs that available for it?
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There are threads and videos available to check out so in 2 months you haven't research anything?
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There's a lot going on and it's very overwhelming.
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(I suspect I know the answer, but thought I would ask anyway)
Any way of flashing the verizon S4 to effectively turn it into a play edition model for use on the verizon network?
Have read a few postings (probably from equally confused users) and thought I would ask... You can stop laughing now...
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(I suspect I know the answer, but thought I would ask anyway)
Any way of flashing the verizon S4 to effectively turn it into a play edition model for use on the verizon network?
Have read a few postings (probably from equally confused users) and thought I would ask... You can stop laughing now...
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ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, he, he, ha, ha!!!!!
Okay, okay, he, ha, ha, ha, ha, (Just trying to catch my breath).
With a locked bootloader, no.
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ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, he, he, ha, ha!!!!!
Okay, okay, he, ha, ha, ha, ha, (Just trying to catch my breath).
With a locked bootloader, no.
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My bootloader is unlocked. I was able to get it unlocked early on, so I am rooted, custom recovery, custom rom.
I am just not sure if there is a way to "cleanse" it of all the verizon locking madness
RedBullet said:
(I suspect I know the answer, but thought I would ask anyway)
Any way of flashing the verizon S4 to effectively turn it into a play edition model for use on the verizon network?
Have read a few postings (probably from equally confused users) and thought I would ask... You can stop laughing now...
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Well, you can get "sorta close" by rooting the phone and freezing as much of the bloat and crapware as possible, then installing Google Experience Launcher. It kind of feels more like a Google phone...
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My bootloader is unlocked. I was able to get it unlocked early on, so I am rooted, custom recovery, custom rom.
I am just not sure if there is a way to "cleanse" it of all the verizon locking madness
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So you have an MDK build S4?
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If you are on MDK you can flash a few of the Google Edition ROMs that are out there. I was running a ported 4.4.2 GE ROM and it was great.
After MDK I don't know what is available for SAfe Strap users for ROMs.
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If you are on MDK you can flash a few of the Google Edition ROMs that are out there. I was running a ported 4.4.2 GE ROM and it was great.
After MDK I don't know what is available for SAfe Strap users for ROMs.
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That's what I was getting at
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That's what I was getting at
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I assumed you were heading in that direction.I figured if I put out the info and the almost safestrap question, someone would chime in on weather you can or cannot safestrap a GE edition ROM, without me actually having to ask since I was wondering.
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I assumed you were heading in that direction.I figured if I put out the info and the almost safestrap question, someone would chime in on weather you can or cannot safestrap a GE edition ROM, without me actually having to ask since I was wondering.
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Yea unfortunately SafeStrap users are always going to be bound to whatever build their stock Touchwiz is as far as Roms go. Well unless bootstrapping ( kexec ) comes their way. So no GPE for them. But I saw the op in another thread and I'm pretty sure he's got mdk so he can do whatever.
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Yea unfortunately SafeStrap users are always going to be bound to whatever build their stock Touchwiz is as far as Roms go. Well unless bootstrapping ( kexec ) comes their way. So no GPE for them. But I saw the op in another thread and I'm pretty sure he's got mdk so he can do whatever.
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I assumed they had to be on the same build, I did not know it had to be tw based... Learn something new every day.
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I assumed they had to be on the same build, I did not know it had to be tw based... Learn something new every day.
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Yep... For now at least. Has to be the stock kernel so... TW it is!
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