Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me find a way to root and get Hyperdrive rom on my Verizon S4 running 4.4.2 (or at least point me to a post that can help me)? Thank You!
Here are my instructions for getting custom roms on new (4.4.2):
First, obtain root. Go to your Settings/Security, check "allow installation from unknown sources". Go to www.towelroot.com , click on the lambda, install the towelroot.apk, then open it and hit "make it ra1n". After reboot, download SuperSU. Open it, it will prompt you to update binaries, do so using the "normal" option. Congrats, you're rooted.
The only custom recovery you can have on NC5 is Safestrap, no TWRP or CWM. You can only flash TW rom's and a select few GPE rom's. You need to use AT&T's 3.72 safestrap for kit kat rom's, which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2448925
To install safestrap, first install busybox. Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
Then, change selinux status to permissive. Do this by using selinux mode changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....selinux&hl=en
Now install the safestrap apk, open it and hit the install recovery button.
To flash a kit kat rom with SS 3.72, you must use the "stock" slot. ROM slots don't work. You can still make a backup of your stock rom incase anything goes wrong. Be warned, you should have Odin and an NC5 tar file ready to go at all times on your comp.
So, you install the rom like you normally do with TWRP or CWM. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system. Then flash rom, modules, and SuperSU.
The NC5 modules are here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
The SuperSU zip is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
If you forget to flash SuperSU, you may lose root. You can still get it back by using towelroot. If Wifi isn't turning on, try going back into Safestrap and flashing this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696
To install one of the Google Play Edition ROM's, use the directions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...ition-t2817708
Josh, your links to Safestrap and the GPE rom instructions are broken.
joshm.1219 said:
Here are my instructions for getting custom roms on new (4.4.2):
First, obtain root. Go to your Settings/Security, check "allow installation from unknown sources". Go to www.towelroot.com , click on the lambda, install the towelroot.apk, then open it and hit "make it ra1n". After reboot, download SuperSU. Open it, it will prompt you to update binaries, do so using the "normal" option. Congrats, you're rooted.
The only custom recovery you can have on NC5 is Safestrap, no TWRP or CWM. You can only flash TW rom's and a select few GPE rom's. You need to use AT&T's 3.72 safestrap for kit kat rom's, which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2448925
To install safestrap, first install busybox. Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
Then, change selinux status to permissive. Do this by using selinux mode changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....selinux&hl=en
Now install the safestrap apk, open it and hit the install recovery button.
To flash a kit kat rom with SS 3.72, you must use the "stock" slot. ROM slots don't work. You can still make a backup of your stock rom incase anything goes wrong. Be warned, you should have Odin and an NC5 tar file ready to go at all times on your comp.
So, you install the rom like you normally do with TWRP or CWM. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system. Then flash rom, modules, and SuperSU.
The NC5 modules are here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
The SuperSU zip is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
If you forget to flash SuperSU, you may lose root. You can still get it back by using towelroot. If Wifi isn't turning on, try going back into Safestrap and flashing this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696
To install one of the Google Play Edition ROM's, use the directions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...ition-t2817708
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swing4thefence said:
Josh, your links to Safestrap and the GPE rom instructions are broken.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448925 safestrap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708 gpe
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I keep getting the standard recovery screen on start up..
-reboot system now
-apply update from ADB
-apply update from external storage
-wipe data/factory reset
etc...
I have successfully rooted my device with SuperSU from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487142
I have TWRP, GooManager, and ROM Manager installed and haven't had any luck so far.
I have on my external sd card, a folder labeled "download" with: Aokp_jfltevzw_jb-mr1_ milestone-2.zip and Gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip
I tried doing a recovery through Rom Manager v5.5.3.0 ClockworkMod 6.0.4.4
Whats going wrong here?
Dekdo said:
I keep getting the standard recovery screen on start up..
-reboot system now
-apply update from ADB
-apply update from external storage
-wipe data/factory reset
etc...
I have successfully rooted my device with SuperSU from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487142
I have TWRP, GooManager, and ROM Manager installed and haven't had any luck so far.
I have on my external sd card, a folder labeled "download" with: Aokp_jfltevzw_jb-mr1_ milestone-2.zip and Gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip
I tried doing a recovery through Rom Manager v5.5.3.0 ClockworkMod 6.0.4.4
Whats going wrong here?
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You're on the MI1 build? If so, your only option is Safestrap.
riker147 said:
You're on the MI1 build? If so, your only option is Safestrap.
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yeah I'm on the MI1 build.
so should i just get safestrap and remove the goo manager, twrp, and rom manager?
Dekdo said:
yeah I'm on the MI1 build.
so should i just get safestrap and remove the goo manager, twrp, and rom manager?
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Yup. You'll need to at least a no-wipe MI1 (see the Android Development forum). That'll get you working again. Then probably will need to re-root.
And no, you can't downgrade to MDK. Or anything else earlier than MI1.
I'd love to know where there's instructions telling people to use Goo Manager without telling them first that doing that on anything later than build MDK will softbrick their phones. It would save others from the same fate you have with a dead phone.
k1mu said:
Yup. You'll need to at least a no-wipe MI1 (see the Android Development forum). That'll get you working again. Then probably will need to re-root.
And no, you can't downgrade to MDK. Or anything else earlier than MI1.
I'd love to know where there's instructions telling people to use Goo Manager without telling them first that doing that on anything later than build MDK will softbrick their phones. It would save others from the same fate you have with a dead phone.
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My phone isnt dead, its working completely fine. I dont believe i ended up using goo manager for anything.
Can you elaborate more on a "no-wipe" MI1
Why would i need to re-root?
awesome there are basically no roms for MI1... what a waste of time. Im gonna unroot and go back to stock and just update to 4.3
Hello,
What I’m trying to do
I’m looking for a step by step guide to help me flash the new HyperDrive RLS18.1 ROM on my Galaxy S4 currently running Hyperdrive RLS15.
I tried to figure it out on my own via google and youtube and a ton of websites but each set of instructions was more unclear than the last to me.
Reason why I want to change
I use the Verizon galaxy S4 (T-mobile is my network though) with Hyperdrive RLS15 and it has stopped being smooth. It’s now too choppy to use as a daily driver and I would like to do a fresh install (plus upgrade while I’m at it)
Experience with rooting
Moderate. I have installed a few ROMS in the past (on my S4 and a Note 1). However, I haven’t done this for some time and I can’t find a well written guide as to install this particular ROM that addresses the issue of whether I can do this via safestrap on an MJ7
Phone specs
• I used the phoneInfo app to check these
Model: SCH – I545
Device type: jfltevzw
Bootloader Version: I545VRUEMJ7
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMJ7
PDA version: I545VRUEMK2/ I545VRUEMK2a
CSC Version: I545VZWEMK2
Build Number: RLS15 (I545VRUEMK2)
Android version: 4.3
What I’ve downloaded so far
gogolies-wififix-VZW-FN2-NC2-w-modules-SS.zip
Hyperdrive+RLS18.1+KK+S4.zip
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip
I545VRUFNC5_modem.zip
Questions I have:
How do I install the Hyperdrive 18.1 to my phone as-is, without bricking it?
I would appreciate a step-by-step guide, a link to a video, a link to an article or whatever. I can’t literally afford to brick this phone. Haha
Thank you.
T.
medic211987 said:
Hello,
What I’m trying to do
I’m looking for a step by step guide to help me flash the new HyperDrive RLS18.1 ROM on my Galaxy S4 currently running Hyperdrive RLS15.
I tried to figure it out on my own via google and youtube and a ton of websites but each set of instructions was more unclear than the last to me.
Reason why I want to change
I use the Verizon galaxy S4 (T-mobile is my network though) with Hyperdrive RLS15 and it has stopped being smooth. It’s now too choppy to use as a daily driver and I would like to do a fresh install (plus upgrade while I’m at it)
Experience with rooting
Moderate. I have installed a few ROMS in the past (on my S4 and a Note 1). However, I haven’t done this for some time and I can’t find a well written guide as to install this particular ROM that addresses the issue of whether I can do this via safestrap on an MJ7
Phone specs
•I used the phoneInfo app to check these
Model: SCH – I545
Device type: jfltevzw
Bootloader Version: I545VRUEMJ7
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMJ7
PDA version: I545VRUEMK2/ I545VRUEMK2a
CSC Version: I545VZWEMK2
Build Number: RLS15 (I545VRUEMK2)
Android version: 4.3
What I’ve downloaded so far
gogolies-wififix-VZW-FN2-NC2-w-modules-SS.zip
Hyperdrive+RLS18.1+KK+S4.zip
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip
I545VRUFNC5_modem.zip
Questions I have:
How do I install the Hyperdrive 18.1 to my phone as-is, without bricking it?
I would appreciate a step-by-step guide, a link to a video, a link to an article or whatever. I can’t literally afford to brick this phone. Haha
Thank you.
T.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
liljoe727 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
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Thank you for the link. I read through and it says:
SAFESTRAP USERS MUST UPDATE TO BASE 4.4.2 FIRMWARE BEFORE FLASHING RLS16
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Safestrap
3. Must flash on stock slot with SS 3.72
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
6. Install Rom
7 Flash super su root zip
7. Flash Modules.zip in found safestrap thread(if needed) (not needed on rls18)
8. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
9. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
10. Reboot again
11 Enjoy!
Question:
What does Base 4.4.2 firmware refer to? Does this mean i must have the stock Touchwiz 4.4.2 before i can use safestrap to install the RLS18.1?
Please help
medic211987 said:
Thank you for the link. I read through and it says:
SAFESTRAP USERS MUST UPDATE TO BASE 4.4.2 FIRMWARE BEFORE FLASHING RLS16
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Safestrap
3. Must flash on stock slot with SS 3.72
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
6. Install Rom
7 Flash super su root zip
7. Flash Modules.zip in found safestrap thread(if needed) (not needed on rls18)
8. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
9. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
10. Reboot again
11 Enjoy!
Question:
What does Base 4.4.2 firmware refer to? Does this mean i must have the stock Touchwiz 4.4.2 before i can use safestrap to install the RLS18.1?
Please help
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Go to settings/about device on your phone and see what Android Version you are on. If you are not on 4.4.2 then yes, you will need to update.
liljoe727 said:
Go to settings/about device on your phone and see what Android Version you are on. If you are not on 4.4.2 then yes, you will need to update.
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I'm on RLS15 currently which means i'm on Android 4.3.
I'll download a stock Kitkat ROM and then follow the RLS18.1 instructions.
I hope that works.
Thanks a lot!
medic211987 said:
Thank you for the link. I read through and it says:
SAFESTRAP USERS MUST UPDATE TO BASE 4.4.2 FIRMWARE BEFORE FLASHING RLS16
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Safestrap
3. Must flash on stock slot with SS 3.72
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
6. Install Rom
7 Flash super su root zip
7. Flash Modules.zip in found safestrap thread(if needed) (not needed on rls18)
8. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
9. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
10. Reboot again
11 Enjoy!
Question:
What does Base 4.4.2 firmware refer to? Does this mean i must have the stock Touchwiz 4.4.2 before i can use safestrap to install the RLS18.1?
Please help
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Correct. Use Odin (I recommend 3.09) to flash either the full wipe or no wipe tar files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Then gain root using towelroot, install safestrap 3.72, and you're good to go.
joshm.1219 said:
Correct. Use Odin (I recommend 3.09) to flash either the full wipe or no wipe tar files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Then gain root using towelroot, install safestrap 3.72, and you're good to go.
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Hello,
Thank you for the help so far. i used the link you provided to flash the stock ROM provided back onto my phone with Odin. But it's still at Android Version 4.3.
1. Can i go ahead with this stock ROM now, install towelroot, install safestrap 3.72 and then install Hyperdrive ROM RLS18.1?
2. Or do i have to upgrade to Stock 4.4.2/4.4.4 before i can flash HyperDrive ROM RLS18.1? If Number 2 is the case, would you be so kind as to give me a link for the Stock ROM 4.4.2/4.4.4 upgrade process + neccesary files?
Thank you for the help so far
T.
medic211987 said:
Hello,
Thank you for the help so far. i used the link you provided to flash the stock ROM provided back onto my phone with Odin. But it's still at Android Version 4.3.
1. Can i go ahead with this stock ROM now, install towelroot, install safestrap 3.72 and then install Hyperdrive ROM RLS18.1?
2. Or do i have to upgrade to Stock 4.4.2/4.4.4 before i can flash HyperDrive ROM RLS18.1? If Number 2 is the case, would you be so kind as to give me a link for the Stock ROM 4.4.2/4.4.4 upgrade process + neccesary files?
Thank you for the help so far
T.
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Okay good, glad you got it going. Yeah you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 these files to upgrade. Then use towelroot and SS 3.72, which is in the AT&T section.
Then search for the VZW NC5 modules by Surge 1223 and the NC2 wifi fix zip by Gogolie, flash the NC5 modules with the rom and if wifi or bluetooth isn't working flash gogolie's zip.
It also seems that safestrap users now need to flash the supersu.zip (Google it) with 4.4 roms to retain root.
If you can't find the links to anything, let me know.
EDIT: I just read the rest of your OP lol. Sorry [emoji5] I see you have all of that already. But make sure to find the NC5 modules not that modem zip. You're modem will be NC5 anyway once you flash the tar file in Odin.
I should also say, you'll probably have less issues if you back up important data to external storage and flash the full wipe version.
joshm.1219 said:
Okay good, glad you got it going. Yeah you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 these files to upgrade. Then use towelroot and SS 3.72, which is in the AT&T section.
Then search for the VZW NC5 modules by Surge 1223 and the NC2 wifi fix zip by Gogolie, flash the NC5 modules with the rom and if wifi or bluetooth isn't working flash gogolie's zip.
It also seems that safestrap users now need to flash the supersu.zip (Google it) with 4.4 roms to retain root.
If you can't find the links to anything, let me know.
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Ok thanks. I'll get going on this. I'll give you feedback as i go along.
Thank you!
T,
medic211987 said:
Ok thanks. I'll get going on this. I'll give you feedback as i go along.
Thank you!
T,
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Just edited sorry didn't see you had most of the files already. Used to dealing with people who do no research whatsoever lol, thank you for trying before asking for help.
So my situation is virtually identical. I tried precisely what you suggested here, based off reading through ~700 replies on the Hyperdrive thread trying to figure out exactly the same. My experience went as follows:
Tried using the method described by Surge1223 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868 which failed to update to NC5, and subsequently prevented the phone from booting. Attempted the recovery instructions at the bottom of the post after getting the error about firmware and needing to use recovery mode in Kies. All files flashed successfully at the indicated time in the instructions, phone still wouldn't boot.
Found the MK2 full-wipe Odin image (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209) and was able to get that flashed and booted successfully. Still being on 4.3, I downloaded the NC5 full-wipe Odin image and flashed that on to make sure everything was stock and nothing was being carried over. Was able to get root, install SS, SuperSU, etc
Reboot to SS to do the ROM installation on the Stock slot and everything completes without issue. Flash SuperSU after and reboot....to a black screen. Instructions say let it sit 10 minutes. I let it sit 20, no joy. Reboot the phone and am greeted with the Samsung Galaxy S4 image, then Safestrap, then back to a black screen. Again, let it sit upwards of 20 minutes with no changes.
I've tried wiping system along with the other partitions before installing and I've tried leaving it. No difference.
I've tried 4 different kernel options with the Aroma installer. No difference.
I've tried as bare-bones as possible installation of Hyperdrive. No difference.
I got the SELinux permission changer and set it to permissive and tried to install. No difference.
Now I'm sitting on NC5, rooted stock image. I'm at my wits end for things to try to get Hyperdrive working. Suggestions?
Praetoriaxn said:
So my situation is virtually identical. I tried precisely what you suggested here, based off reading through ~700 replies on the Hyperdrive thread trying to figure out exactly the same. My experience went as follows:
Tried using the method described by Surge1223 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868 which failed to update to NC5, and subsequently prevented the phone from booting. Attempted the recovery instructions at the bottom of the post after getting the error about firmware and needing to use recovery mode in Kies. All files flashed successfully at the indicated time in the instructions, phone still wouldn't boot.
Found the MK2 full-wipe Odin image (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209) and was able to get that flashed and booted successfully. Still being on 4.3, I downloaded the NC5 full-wipe Odin image and flashed that on to make sure everything was stock and nothing was being carried over. Was able to get root, install SS, SuperSU, etc
Reboot to SS to do the ROM installation on the Stock slot and everything completes without issue. Flash SuperSU after and reboot....to a black screen. Instructions say let it sit 10 minutes. I let it sit 20, no joy. Reboot the phone and am greeted with the Samsung Galaxy S4 image, then Safestrap, then back to a black screen. Again, let it sit upwards of 20 minutes with no changes.
I've tried wiping system along with the other partitions before installing and I've tried leaving it. No difference.
I've tried 4 different kernel options with the Aroma installer. No difference.
I've tried as bare-bones as possible installation of Hyperdrive. No difference.
I got the SELinux permission changer and set it to permissive and tried to install. No difference.
Now I'm sitting on NC5, rooted stock image. I'm at my wits end for things to try to get Hyperdrive working. Suggestions?
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Did MD5 match on the Hyperdrive download? Do you have busybox installed?
samsung galaxy s4 sch-1545 vzw
i tried to install a custom rom somthing wrong and now no phone
i can get into download mode but thats it. when i turn on the phone it tells me to connect
to kies to do a recovery but my device is not supported
i have tried to flash stock rom in odin but it fails everytime not sure what im doing wrong please help
porter46985 said:
samsung galaxy s4 sch-1545 vzw
i tried to install a custom rom somthing wrong and now no phone
i can get into download mode but thats it. when i turn on the phone it tells me to connect
to kies to do a recovery but my device is not supported
i have tried to flash stock rom in odin but it fails everytime not sure what im doing wrong please help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Flash the full-wipe version in Odin.
Then if you want custom roms, follow my instructions:
First, obtain root. Go to your Settings/Security, check "allow installation from unknown sources". Go to www.towelroot.com , click on the lambda, install the towelroot.apk, then open it and hit "make it ra1n". After reboot, download SuperSU. Open it, it will prompt you to update binaries, do so using the "normal" option. Congrats, you're rooted.
The only custom recovery you can have on NC5 is Safestrap, no TWRP or CWM. You can only flash TW rom's and a select few GPE rom's. You need to use AT&T's 3.72 safestrap for kit kat rom's, which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2448925
To install safestrap, first install busybox. Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
Then, change selinux status to permissive. Do this by using selinux mode changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....selinux&hl=en
Now install the safestrap apk, open it and hit the install recovery button.
To flash a kit kat rom with SS 3.72, you must use the "stock" slot. ROM slots don't work. You can still make a backup of your stock rom incase anything goes wrong. Be warned, you should have Odin and an NC5 tar file ready to go at all times on your comp.
So, you install the rom like you normally do with TWRP or CWM. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system. Then flash rom, modules, and SuperSU.
The NC5 modules are here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
The SuperSU zip is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
If you forget to flash SuperSU, you may lose root. You can still get it back by using towelroot. If Wifi isn't turning on, try going back into Safestrap and flashing this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696
To install one of the Google Play Edition ROM's, use the directions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...ition-t2817708
I seem to have the same exact phone and problem as this guy, so I'll jump in here. I've been working on my un-bootable Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 i545 phone for about 4 full evenings with no luck.
My history up to this point:
Have Verizon Galaxy S4 i545 with latest OTA stock updates, never rooted. Build number ends with NC5.
Sunday night, performed Towelroot.
Installed SuperSU and SafeStrap.
Performed steps to disable KNOX.
Booted into SafeStrap 3.72.
OK, backed up the Stock Rom to my ext 64gb SD card.
Created a new ROM Slot and tried to install Google Play Edition S4 ROM to it.
On reboots it was booting into the regular Stock ROM (which I had factory reset btw) instead of my custom ROM, even though ROM Slot 1 was active.
Deleted ROM Slot 1 and tried flashing my ROM to Stock ROM slot.
Seem to fail.
SafeStrap now reports this when I click on STOCK ROM:
System partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Data partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Cache partition size: 2046MB (1984MB Free)
OK, so SafeStrap is clearly very messed up.
Booted into Download mode.
Got Odin 3.09 installed on Windows and got the firmware provided here: rootjunkysdl - dot - com/?device=Galaxy%20S4&folder=Firmware that ends in NC5 -- by the way the forum link you posted has dead 404 download links for both Firmwares. Seems like RootJunky was kind enough to mirror them on his server though.
Odin hangs when I try to flash the .tar.md5 file -- it says Device Added and the COM port is there so I know it's connected. After a few minutes with no progress or changes, it says "Complete(Write) operation failed" FAIL.
I think my phone's partitions got screwed up, or else it has a write lock on it. Any help would be MUCH appreciated and will even donate $25 to a project of your choosing upon getting this working.
UPDATE: Sure enough, just 15 minutes after I posted this I gave it one more full go in Odin 3.07 instead of 3.09 and it seems to be working now. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. Sucks that this phone can't work with custom recoveries like ClockWork... SafeStrap takes up a lot of extra space because you have to store both roms on the card at once.
Update 2: You also posted an Error 404 link to the Google Play Edition forum post. I'd like to get that on my phone.
joshm.1219 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Flash the full-wipe version in Odin.
Then if you want custom roms, follow my instructions:
First, obtain root. Go to your Settings/Security, check "allow installation from unknown sources". Go to www.towelroot.com , click on the lambda, install the towelroot.apk, then open it and hit "make it ra1n". After reboot, download SuperSU. Open it, it will prompt you to update binaries, do so using the "normal" option. Congrats, you're rooted.
The only custom recovery you can have on NC5 is Safestrap, no TWRP or CWM. You can only flash TW rom's and a select few GPE rom's. You need to use AT&T's 3.72 safestrap for kit kat rom's, which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2448925
To install safestrap, first install busybox. Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
Then, change selinux status to permissive. Do this by using selinux mode changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....selinux&hl=en
Now install the safestrap apk, open it and hit the install recovery button.
To flash a kit kat rom with SS 3.72, you must use the "stock" slot. ROM slots don't work. You can still make a backup of your stock rom incase anything goes wrong. Be warned, you should have Odin and an NC5 tar file ready to go at all times on your comp.
So, you install the rom like you normally do with TWRP or CWM. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system. Then flash rom, modules, and SuperSU.
The NC5 modules are here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
The SuperSU zip is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
If you forget to flash SuperSU, you may lose root. You can still get it back by using towelroot. If Wifi isn't turning on, try going back into Safestrap and flashing this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696
To install one of the Google Play Edition ROM's, use the directions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...ition-t2817708
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You should see about getting this stickied on Q and A. It seems nobody reads anything and maybe a title like "EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FIX YOUR SOFT BRICKED PHONE" might get some reads.... just a thought.
statikeffeck said:
I seem to have the same exact phone and problem as this guy, so I'll jump in here. I've been working on my un-bootable Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 i545 phone for about 4 full evenings with no luck.
My history up to this point:
Have Verizon Galaxy S4 i545 with latest OTA stock updates, never rooted. Build number ends with NC5.
Sunday night, performed Towelroot.
Installed SuperSU and SafeStrap.
Performed steps to disable KNOX.
Booted into SafeStrap 3.72.
OK, backed up the Stock Rom to my ext 64gb SD card.
Created a new ROM Slot and tried to install Google Play Edition S4 ROM to it.
On reboots it was booting into the regular Stock ROM (which I had factory reset btw) instead of my custom ROM, even though ROM Slot 1 was active.
Deleted ROM Slot 1 and tried flashing my ROM to Stock ROM slot.
Seem to fail.
SafeStrap now reports this when I click on STOCK ROM:
System partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Data partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Cache partition size: 2046MB (1984MB Free)
OK, so SafeStrap is clearly very messed up.
Booted into Download mode.
Got Odin 3.09 installed on Windows and got the firmware provided here: rootjunkysdl - dot - com/?device=Galaxy%20S4&folder=Firmware that ends in NC5 -- by the way the forum link you posted has dead 404 download links for both Firmwares. Seems like RootJunky was kind enough to mirror them on his server though.
Odin hangs when I try to flash the .tar.md5 file -- it says Device Added and the COM port is there so I know it's connected. After a few minutes with no progress or changes, it says "Complete(Write) operation failed" FAIL.
I think my phone's partitions got screwed up, or else it has a write lock on it. Any help would be MUCH appreciated and will even donate $25 to a project of your choosing upon getting this working.
UPDATE: Sure enough, just 15 minutes after I posted this I gave it one more full go in Odin 3.07 instead of 3.09 and it seems to be working now. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. Sucks that this phone can't work with custom recoveries like ClockWork... SafeStrap takes up a lot of extra space because you have to store both roms on the card at once.
Update 2: You also posted an Error 404 link to the Google Play Edition forum post. I'd like to get that on my phone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
Here you go
liljoe727 said:
You should see about getting this stickied on Q and A. It seems nobody reads anything and maybe a title like "EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FIX YOUR SOFT BRICKED PHONE" might get some reads.... just a thought.
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I would but I honestly have no confidence in anyone reading a sticky haha
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
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I would but I honestly have no confidence in anyone reading a sticky haha
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That would be.... revolutionary. Lol.
I rooted my Galaxy S4 using: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
Rootchecker shows root access. However, I cannot get TWRP or CWM to flash. I tried CWM through ROM Manager and TWR through GooManager. ROM Manager reports a good install but when I reboot to recovery it is stock recovery.
Any help would be appreciated.
Please tell me you're already read the (many) threads about basebands and build numbers and custom recoveries.
steven8515 said:
I rooted my Galaxy S4 using: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
Rootchecker shows root access. However, I cannot get TWRP or CWM to flash. I tried CWM through ROM Manager and TWR through GooManager. ROM Manager reports a good install but when I reboot to recovery it is stock recovery.
Any help would be appreciated.
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this may assist U
Plenty of threads about this but let me help you out here.
What build number are you on? Any build number other than MDK have no known way to flash a custom recovery due to a locked bootloader. However if you read into some of the safestrap threads you can install a select few modified roms built for SS. Look here for some help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441 or use the search tool
VERIZON SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 (T0LTE)
PLEASE READ READ READENTIRE OP
"ALL MAJOR WORK DONE BY HASHCODE SO GO GIVE HIM SOM THANKS.DO NOT POST ANY BUG OR ISSUE COUSED BY THIS RECOVERY IN ORIGINAL THREAD BY HASHCODE, POST HERE AND I WILL HELP YOU."
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS:
BETA v4.00-B01 (ND7/KK)
WHAT IS SAFESTRAP?
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. The goal is to avoid touching your primary system (I'll call this "stock" system) and only flash or make large changes to another place on your phone that Safestrap treats as a "2nd system" (in this case, it's a series of virtual ROM slots located on the internal emmc area: "/sdcard"). Once installed, you will see a "Splashscreen" giving you the option to hit "menu" to enter recovery. The recovery portion of Safestrap is now based on TWRP 2.6.1.0 (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here. The additional features I've added to TWRP are mostly located under the "Boot Options" menu:
Here you can create virtual ROM-slots (3-4 on the S3 due to partition size and internal space) for flashing ROMs. NOTE: The bigger you make the /data partition the less room you will have to make other ROM-slots.
You can activate a new ROM-slot by choosing the slot you wish to make active and then selecting the "Activate" button. Once active, you will see the "rom-slot#" up in the top of the screen shown in green. If you make the "stock" ROM active, then you can see it in the top shown in red.
Once a ROM-slot is active, all actions you would normally perform using TWRP are directed to that ROM-slot. For example, "Install" to flash a .zip, backup and restore.
HOW DO I INSTALL SAFESTRAP?
Requirement: Root
[NEW FOR v4.00+ KK Safestrap] Requirement: Uninstall old Safestrap application.
[NEW FOR v3.75+ KK Safestrap] Requirement: busybox. Grab "Busybox" from the Play Store and run the installer.
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application, Agree to the disclaimer that you won't try to sue me and hunt me down with a rifle if you manage to break your phone..
Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
INSTALL VIDEO by DMX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RZI...e_gdata_player
HOW DO I ENTER RECOVERY?
During each reboot a splashscreen will be displayed showing whether the device is running a rom-slot or on the "Stock ROM".
Press the button shown on the screen to either enter "RECOVERY" or "CONTINUE" booting (or the hard button underneath each option).
HOW DO I UPGRADE SAFESTRAP?
Push the APK up to your sdcard.
Boot back into the "stock" rom-slot.
Open your old Safestrap app and use the "Uninstall Recovery" button
Browse to where you pushed the APK
Click on it and install like normal
Once installed, open the APK, Grant SU access, Use the "Install Recovery" button.
KNOWN ISSUES:
- Sometimes the installation doesn't work correctly. If you don't see the splashscreen after a rebooting. Install Safestrap again. (DEBUGGING THIS AS I GET TIME)
- Busybox is now required for the Safestrap APK to work correctly
DOWNLOADS:
CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE USING A VERIZON WIRELESS SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 (T0LTE) [KITKAT:ND7]
LATEST FILE: Safestrap-T0LTE-4.00-B01.apk
androidfilehost
WARNING: Safestrap is heavily modified to be "Safe" for your device. Do not download TWRP from their website and expect it to work the same way. Also TWRP does not support Safestrap, tho some issues that may come up will be TWRP dependant, please try and contact myself or look on the forums for your device for answers before hunting down TWRP people. They won't be able to help w/ Safestrap specific questions.
Special Thanks To
@Hashcode , DeesTroy & TeamWin for all their hard work making TWRP such a fantastic recovery. If you are considering a donation, then please have a look at the Team WIN website: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
@urphonesux for testing
CHANGES:
4.00-B01
[2015-11-22] Synced with latest TWRP commits.
[2015-11-22] Remove read-only system.
[2015-08-13] Update TWRP recovery to 2.8.7.0 .
[2015-08-13] Materialize Safestrap apk.
Safestrap Recovery theme (Stock TWRP)
How to...
The theme zips are not flashable. First installation has to be done manually:
- Download the theme and rename it to "ui.zip".
- On SD card (if device has internal and external storage, use the internal) open TWRP folder and create a folder called "theme", without capital letters.
- Copy ui.zip to theme folder.
- Restart to recovery.
Safestrap Stock TWRP theme v4.00 B01.zip
1st!! Everything works fine. Multiple rom slots, backup/restore etc.
Thanks for this Mo!
on ND7 OTA. rooted via ghettoroot. Installed a previous version of safestrap: Safestrap-T0LTE-3.72-B02
it worked but didnt work with rom slots. I uninstalled the previous recovery and then uninstalled safestrap. Then installed this new one. Keeps not installing the safestrap recovery. Any ideas?
Tried doing a system wipe then installed clean 4.00 safestrap. no work..
Tried then system wipe and doing kingroot instead of ghettoroot. same result
albert001 said:
on ND7 OTA. rooted via ghettoroot. Installed a previous version of safestrap: Safestrap-T0LTE-3.72-B02
it worked but didnt work with rom slots. I uninstalled the previous recovery and then uninstalled safestrap. Then installed this new one. Keeps not installing the safestrap recovery. Any ideas?
Tried doing a system wipe then installed clean 4.00 safestrap. no work..
Tried then system wipe and doing kingroot instead of ghettoroot. same result
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Does busybox installed! From the app too.
What's updated over the previous versions?
Upgrade from 3.72 on Verizon Note 2
I am using 3.72 and wonder if I should upgrade to the latest version. It must be completely removed and not updated as per OP instructions under content?
Thanks
adobrakic said:
What's updated over the previous versions?
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TWRP is now 2.8.7.0 and its support kitkat..
NB2A said:
I am using 3.72 and wonder if I should upgrade to the latest version. It must be completely removed and not updated as per OP instructions under content?
Thanks
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yes comlplete remove the old apk as mine has different package name
Hi,in this version works the option restore?
Piombo71 said:
Hi,in this version works the option restore?
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As reprted by urphonesux its working as it should.
hello sir i try ur recovery mood Everything works fine and install new 5.01 rom in my i605 4.4.2 but samsung logo restart prob. in my phone rom and google apps successfully install in my phone then reboot but my phone not on. :crying::crying:
plzz help me..
djrajiv said:
hello sir i try ur recovery mood Everything works fine and install new 5.01 rom in my i605 4.4.2 but samsung logo restart prob. in my phone rom and google apps successfully install in my phone then reboot but my phone not on. :crying::crying:
plzz help me..
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Hi,then if it is as in the previous version,this recovery can flash only TW Rom and not CM Rom,because black screen upon reboot.
djrajiv said:
hello sir i try ur recovery mood Everything works fine and install new 5.01 rom in my i605 4.4.2 but samsung logo restart prob. in my phone rom and google apps successfully install in my phone then reboot but my phone not on. :crying::crying:
plzz help me..
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If you are locked bootloader then AOSP ROMs not for you.
The recovery wont flash any kernel and lack of kernel wont boot the ROM.
mohammad.afaneh said:
If you are locked bootloader then AOSP ROMs not for you.
The recovery wont flash any kernel and lack of kernel wont boot the ROM.
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i try this 3 roms in my note 2 i605. 4.4.2nd7.
[ROM] [5.1.1_r18] [OFFICIAL] [Layers] XenonHD i605 - Note 2
[ROM] [6.0.1r10] [MULTI-WINDOW][VRToxin][i605] [01/08/2016]
[ROM][5.1/6.0][CM12.1/13][SABER][20160201] Unofficial Build - i605
rom and google apps successfully install but my phone black screen upon reboot..
djrajiv said:
i try this 3 roms in my note 2 i605. 4.4.2nd7.
[ROM] [5.1.1_r18] [OFFICIAL] [Layers] XenonHD i605 - Note 2
[ROM] [6.0.1r10] [MULTI-WINDOW][VRToxin][i605] [01/08/2016]
[ROM][5.1/6.0][CM12.1/13][SABER][20160201] Unofficial Build - i605
rom and google apps successfully install but my phone black screen upon reboot..
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those ROMs are AOSP and you cant flash over locked bootloader device.
mohammad.afaneh said:
those ROMs are AOSP and you cant flash over locked bootloader device.
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how to unlock my note 2 bootloader 4.4.2 ND7 Sir ???
djrajiv said:
how to unlock my note 2 bootloader 4.4.2 ND7 Sir ???
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http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-bootloader-sboot-downgrade-service/
The only way to unlock the bootloader at this point is to have this done. They will downgrade your Note 2 to 4.1.2 which can be unlocked. Sorry it is what it is.
i follow everything but when i install ss from the app, it doesnt give me an option to reboot recovery , im on 4.4.2
cubajean10 said:
i follow everything but when i install ss from the app, it doesnt give me an option to reboot recovery , im on 4.4.2
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You installed Busybox?