Hello My nephew used this method to root his VZW GS4 . He is on stock rom ,now he is getting errors updating Super User binaries and also fails on recovery install. can some please help thank you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiqJbpa9fEM
xan3x said:
Hello My nephew used this method to root his VZW GS4 . He is on stock rom ,now he is getting errors updating Super User binaries and also fails on recovery install. can some please help thank you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiqJbpa9fEM
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Go into settings, click on about phone and tell me what baseband is he on.
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You need to research how to root your specific build. They're not all done the same way. As far as a custom recovery, your ONLY option is Safestrap. I suggest you do a lot of reading before you run into bigger problems.
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Since he's on nk1, he can still downgrade back to nc5. Go to this thread and get the full wipe nc5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Hightower24 said:
Since he's on nk1, he can still downgrade back to nc5. Go to this thread and get the full wipe nc5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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OK. My baseband says NC5 now, according to plan. Is towelroot my only option? Is safestrap my only recovery option? I thought that if you try to flash a recovery to try a rom when you are rooted with towelroot that it will brick the phone.
xan3x said:
OK. My baseband says NC5 now, according to plan. Is towelroot my only option? Is safestrap my only recovery option? I thought that if you try to flash a recovery to try a rom when you are rooted with towelroot that it will brick the phone.
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I don't know if Towelroot is your only option for root, but it's what I used and it worked fine. As far as recovery, like I said above, Safestrap is your ONLY option.
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xan3x said:
OK. My baseband says NC5 now, according to plan. Is towelroot my only option? Is safestrap my only recovery option? I thought that if you try to flash a recovery to try a rom when you are rooted with towelroot that it will brick the phone.
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We can only use towelroot and safestrap. There are a few good roms in the development section that we can flash. Hyperdrive, echoerom, and Eclipse are solid. There are a few others as well that are closer to stock or are hybrids (aosp feel with TW base). Check out that section and flash only the ones that say are compatible with SS. I'm running echoerom v39.1. Be sure to read all the instructions since some of these roms may have other files that need to be flashed with it. Happy flashing!
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I am new to the s4 I am on mdk version running twrp 2.6.0.0. Every time i flash a rom it bootloops back into twrp. I have tried new hyper drive 8.1 rls8.1 and synergy r104 Neither work. hyperdrive installs but bootloops back into twrp and synergy wont even get to aroma. I installed twrp through goo manger and used motochopper method for root. I looked for answers everywhere. sorry guy i need some assistance hopefully i missed something easy I also have odin back to stock re rooted more than once with same result. now i have tried cwm and oudhs with same result
Twrp 2.6.0.0 never worked well for me. Try a 2.5x.x or the new 2.6.1.0.
jd1639 said:
Twrp 2.6.0.0 never worked well for me. Try a 2.5x.x or the new 2.6.1.0.
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where can i get 2.6.1.0 and how can i put it on the phone or even 2.5
Dman089 said:
where can i get 2.6.1.0 and how can i put it on the phone or even 2.5
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You can find them here in the development forum. To step up your flashing knowledge try to stay away from goo manager.
jd1639 said:
You can find them here in the development forum. To step up your flashing knowledge try to stay away from goo manager.
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i looked couldnt find it could you send me a link there is alot of things going on with this phone and im coming on int he middle of all this
Dman089 said:
i looked couldnt find it could you send me a link there is alot of things going on with this phone and im coming on int he middle of all this
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If you googled "Verizon s4 twrp xda" you'd find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41762702
jd1639 said:
If you googled "Verizon s4 twrp xda" you'd find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41762702
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thanks i did find that but i cant get that img to flash so i was looking for a tar file that i could flash per odin
I have tried all recoveries from twrp to oudhs and cwm all are a no go keeps booting into recovery after flashing custom roms any more suggestions like i said i have already odin back to stock and rerooted. i have been at this since 6 00 last night with no sleep. about to give up
Are you doing any wipes when your flashing a rom?
jd1639 said:
Are you doing any wipes when your flashing a rom?
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yes i never dirty flash
Dman089 said:
yes i never dirty flash
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What are you trying to flash and what steps are taking.
Edit, and what firmware are you on?
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What are you trying to flash and what steps are taking.
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on jdq39.i545vrmuamdk kernel 3.4.0-562219 im trying to flash hyperdrive 8.1 or synergy r104 boot into recovery and factory reset wipe cache then flash rom after it finishes i get sent back to recovery in a boot loop
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jd1639 said:
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on jdq39.i545vrmuamdk kernel 3.4.0-562219 im trying to flash hyperdrive 8.1 or synergy r104 boot into recovery and factory reset wipe cache then flash rom after it finishes i get sent back to recovery in a boot loop
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I don't have this device, but on the att version you have to flash a kernel after the rom. Not sure if you have to do that on the Verizon version
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Dman089 said:
I don't have this device, but on the att version you have to flash a kernel after the rom. Not sure if you have to do that on the Verizon version
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i havent read anything saying that you need to
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jd1639 said:
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on jdq39.i545vrmuamdk kernel 3.4.0-562219 im trying to flash hyperdrive 8.1 or synergy r104 boot into recovery and factory reset wipe cache then flash rom after it finishes i get sent back to recovery in a boot loop
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It could be because of the twrp version your using. Theres been alot of people having the same problem you are. You could try downgrading your twrp version or using cwm. I use cwm and flashed both those roms no problems. You migjt want to check the md5 hash as well you could be getting corrupted downloads.
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Dman089 said:
It could be because of the twrp version your using. Theres been alot of people having the same problem you are. You could try downgrading your twrp version or using cwm. I use cwm and flashed both those roms no problems. You migjt want to check the md5 hash as well you could be getting corrupted downloads.
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He's already tried different recoveries. I don't have this device, do you have to Loki after flashing a rom.
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hexitnow said:
He's already tried different recoveries. I don't have this device, do you have to Loki after flashing a rom.
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No once you flash a lokid recovery youre good to go.
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hexitnow said:
Dman089 said:
It could be because of the twrp version your using. Theres been alot of people having the same problem you are. You could try downgrading your twrp version or using cwm. I use cwm and flashed both those roms no problems. You migjt want to check the md5 hash as well you could be getting corrupted downloads.
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I have tried all version of twrp and oudhs and cwm so that is not he prob so and md5 is good so i still need help not sure what going on I have rooted and custom rom htc incredible samsung fascinate original droid bioinc droid x droidx2 note2 s3 and now im having issues with the s4 and i cant figure it out. I am not new to this
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hexitnow said:
jd1639 said:
No once you flash a lokid recovery youre good to go.
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I'm not sure he has lokied recovery. Maybe you could point him in the right direction.
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Dman089 said:
hexitnow said:
I have tried all version of twrp and oudhs and cwm so that is not he prob so and md5 is good so i still need help not sure what going on I have rooted and custom rom htc incredible samsung fascinate original droid bioinc droid x droidx2 note2 s3 and now im having issues with the s4 and i cant figure it out. I am not new to this
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Settle down I didnt say/insinuate you were new. Anyhow I noticed you were wiping cache and factory resetting. Are you wiping system and dalcik as well before flashing the rom. I doubt thats what is but at this point it seems like anything is worth a shot. Also Dumb question. Verizon s4?
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Okay, so I have the VZW S4 (obviously) and I'm running VRUDMI1, rooted with Root De La Vega.
I downloaded ROMmanager and Tried to install CWM Recovery, it didn't work.
Then I downloaded GooManager and tried to install TWRP, also didn't work.
Is there another way to install custom recovery or am I to assume this is because the Bootloader has not been unlocked for this firmware?
If this bootloader has been unlocked could I be please be pointed in the right direction?\
Basically, my goal is to install a custom ROM and as far as I know, I need a custom recovery image and in order to do that I need to unlock my bootloader. Am I correct in these assumptions?
Kodaxx said:
Okay, so I have the VZW S4 (obviously) and I'm running VRUDMI1, rooted with Root De La Vega.
I downloaded ROMmanager and Tried to install CWM Recovery, it didn't work.
Then I downloaded GooManager and tried to install TWRP, also didn't work.
Is there another way to install custom recovery or am I to assume this is because the Bootloader has not been unlocked for this firmware?
If this bootloader has been unlocked could I be please be pointed in the right direction?\
Basically, my goal is to install a custom ROM and as far as I know, I need a custom recovery image and in order to do that I need to unlock my bootloader. Am I correct in these assumptions?
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At this time your only option is Safestrap by Hashcode.
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wtherrell said:
At this time your only option is Safestrap by Hashcode.
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And that is a method of "dual-booting" or something right? So essentially, I could boot into a custom ROM but I couldn't overwrite the existing one, forever wasting the space that the original ROM takes up?
Kodaxx said:
And that is a method of "dual-booting" or something right? So essentially, I could boot into a custom ROM but I couldn't overwrite the existing one, forever wasting the space that the original ROM takes up?
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Some have installed a custom ROM into the stock slot. Do a little research and see if that's something you would want to do.
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riker147 said:
Some have installed a custom ROM into the stock slot. Do a little research and see if that's something you would want to do.
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I think I am going to try it, seeing as it is my only option until the bootloader is unlocked for my kernel. Thank you guys so much.
Kodaxx said:
I think I am going to try it, seeing as it is my only option until the bootloader is unlocked for my kernel. Thank you guys so much.
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As long as you understand that you can't flash anything but a Touchwiz ROM. You can't do that if your phone has firmware later than MDK.
No CM. No AOSP. And no, you can't downgrade to MDK firmware.
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As long as you understand that you can't flash anything but a Touchwiz ROM. You can't do that if your phone has firmware later than MDK.
No CM. No AOSP. And no, you can't downgrade to MDK firmware.
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Way to kill my hopes and dreams haha. I hate TouchWiz...
Hello all,
I've been trying to figure out how to flash liquidsmooth on my phone for a while now. Everytime i try and install and boot into twrp recovery my phone crashes and i have to reflash the stock mk2.
Can anyone let me know what im missing here.
i have installed saferoot to root my phone but can't get a recovery installed successfully.
thanks
lisi80 said:
Hello all,
I've been trying to figure out how to flash liquidsmooth on my phone for a while now. Everytime i try and install and boot into twrp recovery my phone crashes and i have to reflash the stock mk2.
Can anyone let me know what im missing here.
i have installed saferoot to root my phone but can't get a recovery installed successfully.
thanks
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You can't flash AOSP roms on MK2/Safestrap, only TW (TouchWiz) based roms matching your current stock version (4.3).
thanks Oishi,
Can I flash back to an older stock rom that is not safestrap?
lisi80 said:
thanks Oishi,
Can I flash back to an older stock rom that is not safestrap?
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No, once you're on Stock MK2 you're locked to MK2 and have no other options than safestrap.
Oishikatta said:
No, once you're on Stock MK2 you're locked to MK2 and have no other options than safestrap.
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lisi80 said:
Hello all,
I've been trying to figure out how to flash liquidsmooth on my phone for a while now. Everytime i try and install and boot into twrp recovery my phone crashes and i have to reflash the stock mk2.
Can anyone let me know what im missing here.
i have installed saferoot to root my phone but can't get a recovery installed successfully.
thanks
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Here is a somewhat current list of compatible SS Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
Also check page 1 in the Android Development section; There are a few new ones that look tempting such as BajaRom for TW
Check out Eclipse 3.0 for an AOSP feel with TW compatibility.
Hi,
I've scowered this forums and internet for a definitive answer, but I am at a loss. I have a GS4 with build VRUFNG6 and I want to flash ROMs. I rooted by downgradeding the kernel, using towel root, then upgrading again. Can I get a custom recovery like safestrap to flash ROMs or am I S.O.L?
Looking for answer to the same question stated above.
yougotdslapd said:
Hi,
I've scowered this forums and internet for a definitive answer, but I am at a loss. I have a GS4 with build VRUFNG6 and I want to flash ROMs. I rooted by downgradeding the kernel, using towel root, then upgrading again. Can I get a custom recovery like safestrap to flash ROMs or am I S.O.L?
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001611119
Thanks for that link. Can I be on NG6 and flash that? Or should I revert to the NC5 kernel for it?
Edit: found the thread with info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56030788&postcount=2281
yougotdslapd said:
Thanks for that link. Can I be on NG6 and flash that? Or should I revert to the NC5 kernel for it?
Edit: found the thread with info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56030788&postcount=2281
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Both work.
NG6 Custom recovery
I am new to the Verizon GS4 I just Transferred from sprint. Land of the unlocked bootloader. I am now rooted by way of old kernel, root tool, new kernel method. I am so perplexed on how to get a custom recovery safely on this phone. Youtube videos are old and can find anything new online for ng6. I click the link posted from another user on this thread and it is inactive. I really would like to know how to safely get a custom recovery on this phone. also when I reboot the phone, it sometimes loses root... Is that normal??? I have rooted this phone over and over again due to this. I used root checker basic and it says I have root. I reboot sometimes and lose root. Can anyone please help me asap??? Thank you
Hi all, I have tried several times to install a custom recovery on my i545 but have bricked it each time. I've got so confused with boot versions, LOKI etc etc that I don't know what to do now.
I've included a screen shot of my About page. Can you please point me in the right direction as to what steps to take to install a custom recovery please?
donaldjboyer said:
Hi all, I have tried several times to install a custom recovery on my i545 but have bricked it each time. I've got so confused with boot versions, LOKI etc etc that I don't know what to do now.
I've included a screen shot of my About page. Can you please point me in the right direction as to what steps to take to install a custom recovery please?
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From what i see, you cannot flash a custom recovery as you are not on a MDK bootloader. You are running NC5 which is to say "forget about running a custom recovery or a custom ROM outside of Safestrap."
zeb carter said:
From what i see, you cannot flash a custom recovery as you are not on a MDK bootloader. You are running NC5 which is to say "forget about running a custom recovery or a custom ROM outside of Safestrap."
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OK,thanks, so how do I downgrade to MDK?
donaldjboyer said:
OK,thanks, so how do I downgrade to MDK?
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You can downgrade to mk2 or new, but still bootloader is locked, use safestrap 3.72 to flash safestrap compatible rom.
donaldjboyer said:
OK,thanks, so how do I downgrade to MDK?
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You can't downgrade to MDK.
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donaldjboyer said:
Hi all, I have tried several times to install a custom recovery on my i545 but have bricked it each time. I've got so confused with boot versions, LOKI etc etc that I don't know what to do now.
I've included a screen shot of my About page. Can you please point me in the right direction as to what steps to take to install a custom recovery please?
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If you haven't done so anyway, you will need to root using towelroot. You'll also need to get SElinux changer from the play store and set to permissive. Then install safestrap 3.72 and flash roms from the dev section that say are compatible with SS. That is what we're limited to.