[Q] Help upgrading Safestrap to use newer rom - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

I haven't kept up much since since I installed safestrap 3.72 on ME7 and started using the Jellybeans rom. I'd appreciate if someone could answer a few questions I have after trying to read up on stuff.
I'd like to try the kitpop rom and it requires safestrap 3.75 a03 and NC5 or NK1. My main question is can I use my ME7 based rom still if I upgrade? I also read that the newest safestrap doesn't like backups from older versions, so is there a safe way to upgrade and keep my rom slot intact?
Thanks

pball said:
I haven't kept up much since since I installed safestrap 3.72 on ME7 and started using the Jellybeans rom. I'd appreciate if someone could answer a few questions I have after trying to read up on stuff.
I'd like to try the kitpop rom and it requires safestrap 3.75 a03 and NC5 or NK1. My main question is can I use my ME7 based rom still if I upgrade? I also read that the newest safestrap doesn't like backups from older versions, so is there a safe way to upgrade and keep my rom slot intact?
Thanks
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Once you go to nc5 or nk1, as far as I know you won't be able to go back to me7. With the other question, I'm not on 3.75 so I'm not sure about back up issues.

I know I won't be able to get my phone back to ME7, but will it prevent an ME7 based rom from working in safestrap if I upgrade to NC5.

pball said:
I know I won't be able to get my phone back to ME7, but will it prevent an ME7 based rom from working in safestrap if I upgrade to NC5.
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If you are on nc5 and flash to older than nc5 (and nc2) like a 4.3 mk2 rom, it won't work and you'll have to Odin back to nc5.
Brian

Thanks. Guess I'll stick with what I have, never been too adventurous with my phones.

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[Q] How do I go from ME7 to MJ7?

Hi guys, I'm currently running a Hyperdrive RLS10 ROM, but I'm looking into the future with the new KitKat release, and I was interested in trying some of those features when sbreen updates his Hyperdrive ROM. Thing is, I'm a Verizon ME7 user with an MDK phone, and I have no idea how to take advantage of these new features, as from what I read so far, a simple reflash won't work. Can someone tell me exactly what I have to do to get from ME7 to MJ7 and still have my app data and messages? The rest I could reconfigure but I really need to keep the app data.
I've read things about having to ODIN back to stock, and whatnot, but won't that technically kill all the stuff on my phone with no recovery? :/
EDIT: after a bit of looking I'm reading that since I have an MDK phone it's actually fairly valuable for this, but I don't get exactly what for.
Ryukouki said:
EDIT: after a bit of looking I'm reading that since I have an MDK phone it's actually fairly valuable for this, but I don't get exactly what for.
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Because you can flash ROMs via TWRP.
MDK has the LOKI exploit available with a bootloader that can be bypassed or hijacked.
Look in the ROM area.
You will find what you need.
There are ROMs based on MJ7 4.3 that won't screw up your phone.
You just need TWRP.
tech_head said:
Because you can flash ROMs via TWRP.
MDK has the LOKI exploit available with a bootloader that can be bypassed or hijacked.
Look in the ROM area.
You will find what you need.
There are ROMs based on MJ7 4.3 that won't screw up your phone.
You just need TWRP.
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Will I need to ODIN or any of that though? And Hyperdrive is at the moment based on 4.3 MJ7 so all I need to do is have TWRP and then I can just flash RLS12 onto my phone like a regular ROM installation?
Ryukouki said:
Will I need to ODIN or any of that though? And Hyperdrive is at the moment based on 4.3 MJ7 so all I need to do is have TWRP and then I can just flash RLS12 onto my phone like a regular ROM installation?
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what recovery do have loaded and how did you flash HD10? You would flash any custom rom the same way. As long as you haven't taken any OTAs or odin'd a higher level firmware you should be good to go

[Links][Odin Tars] [Root] [SS] Verizon Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 [8/11/15]

Before you start doing anything to your phone, find what build number you have. To do this go to settings >> more >> about phone. Then scroll to the bottom and find build number. Remember the last 3 characters of it because it will be referred to things across the forum.
I nor the devs who created these threads are responsible for anything that may happen or happens to your phone as a result of rooting, flashing, etc. You are choosing to do this yourself and therefore assume any/all risks involved
Emergency and No-Wipe Odin Tars
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I recommend downloading the one for your build just in case anything goes wrong. For now I will just give you the links to the forums with the tars attached. Here is an excellent video on how to apply the Emregency tar for MK2
Thanks to @sextape, @joderme, @open1your1eyes0, and @Surge1223
MDK Emergency
ME7 Emergency
MDK ME7 & MI1 No-Wipe
MJ7 No-Wipe | MJ7 Emergency
MK2 Emergency and No-Wipe
NC5 Emergency and No-Wipe
NG6 Emergency and No-Wipe
OC1 Emergency
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How to Root Verizon Galaxy S4
Click your build number below to go to the related thread to root your phone.
Thanks to @open1your1eyes0, @BeansTown106, @k1mu, and @geohot.
MDK
ME7
MI1
MJ7, MK2 (Should also work with me7 and mi1 and probably any device running android 4.3)
NC5 and NC2 (Just go to towelroot.com on your device)
NG6
NK1
OC1 (Kingroot)
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Safestrap
Since the bootloader is locked and the loki exploit is patched. Only those on MDK can have a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM to flash almost anything on their device. Those who are on a build above MDK (ME7, MI1, MJ7, MK2 and NC5) can only use SafeStrap to flash touchwiz based roms. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLASH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON A BUILD ABOVE MDK. We can't flash custom kernels so we can't flash roms like CyanogenMod, and AOSP, they require a diffeent kernel. Safestrap requires root. Install safestrap as a normal apk. Thanks to @Hashcode, Without him it would be impossible to flash any custom ROM on a locked bootloader.
VZW Safestrap thread
If you are on ME7 or MI1 you can use Safetrap 3.65 to flash 4.2.2 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. I recommend you update to MK2 and install Safestrap 3.71
If you are on MJ7 of MK2 you can use Safestrap 3.71 to flash 4.3 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. Heres a list of compatible 4.3 ROM's
If you are on NC5 you can use the @muniz_ri's SafeStrap 3.7.5 to flash 4.4.2 touchwiz based ROM's. Here's a WIP list of 4.4.2 Compatible ROM's NC5 Modules
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Do you think this should be stickied?
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Sticky pls!!!!
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Anything you want me to add to it?
Saferoot will work at least on ME7 and MI1. Probably also MDK, but I wouldn't recommend mixing that up with the Loki work.
It's a lot smaller download than, say, Root de la Vega.
Should I maybe add a 4.4.2 SS Compatible ROM list?
joshuabg said:
Should I maybe add a 4.4.2 SS Compatible ROM list?
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I got one started. You can link to it
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
Phone will not work after rsl17
I have been looking and reading about how to get my phone back. I tried uploading the new hyperdrive RSL17 from RSL15 and it just looped on the kitkat/hyperdrive screen. I did not read up on having to upgrade to kitkat and that is where my issues lies. I tried to use the emergency and no wipe and they all failed. I got the Kies format error on it now when i turn it on. any suggestions on what I can do to get my phone back? oh and it is a verizon s4:fingers-crossed:
Thanks
ssgferrell said:
I have been looking and reading about how to get my phone back. I tried uploading the new hyperdrive RSL17 from RSL15 and it just looped on the kitkat/hyperdrive screen. I did not read up on having to upgrade to kitkat and that is where my issues lies. I tried to use the emergency and no wipe and they all failed. I got the Kies format error on it now when i turn it on. any suggestions on what I can do to get my phone back? oh and it is a verizon s4:fingers-crossed:
Thanks
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Did you try the NC5 Emergency, if that fails try a different usb cable of try a different usb port.
Any chance there's an emergency tar file for NC2? I haven't been able to find one anywhere and I kinda need it.
Xulthon said:
Any chance there's an emergency tar file for NC2? I haven't been able to find one anywhere and I kinda need it.
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Use the NC2 leak tar.
I've read up a bit, but havent been able to confirm something and was hoping someone might be able to help...
Right now, I am on 4.3 MJ7 rooted, and want to upgrade to 4.4 NC5 and then root. I don't care about flashing ROMs, just want root access...
From what I can tell, I have two options,based on what I have done in the past
1) I can ODIN a no-wipe 4.3 MJ7 on my device, so then I can OTA to 4.4, and then root via towelrool
or
2) I can use ODIN directly to 4.4 and then root.
Is there any difference in the end result between the two, or will they get me to the same spot? Also, the link for the no-wipe MJ7 (at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507217 ) seems broken, so unless someone has an updated like, I may have to just do #2 anyway.
Thanks for any help
Adam
Audemars02 said:
I've read up a bit, but havent been able to confirm something and was hoping someone might be able to help...
Right now, I am on 4.3 MJ7 rooted, and want to upgrade to 4.4 NC5 and then root. I don't care about flashing ROMs, just want root access...
From what I can tell, I have two options,based on what I have done in the past
1) I can ODIN a no-wipe 4.3 MJ7 on my device, so then I can OTA to 4.4, and then root via towelrool
or
2) I can use ODIN directly to 4.4 and then root.
Is there any difference in the end result between the two, or will they get me to the same spot? Also, the link for the no-wipe MJ7 (at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507217 ) seems broken, so unless someone has an updated like, I may have to just do #2 anyway.
Thanks for any help
Adam
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I would just use the NC5 odin tar then. Or use the MK2 tar then take the OTA
joshuabg said:
I would just use the NC5 odin tar then. Or use the MK2 tar then take the OTA
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thanks...may try the MK2 no wipe, then OTA... unless someone has any reason why not to do that!
Audemars02 said:
thanks...may try the MK2 no wipe, then OTA... unless someone has any reason why not to do that!
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In did that a while ago when the NC5 OTA came out. After that you can root with towel root.
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Batttie said:
Sticky pls!!!!
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Not sure how to request to get this sticked.
SS, Kernel
What is the meaning of SS? Can I flash a kernel with safe strap , I'm on NC5

Gs4 ng rom

Hey guys,
I wanted to get a ROM on my gs4, but as far as I can see, there is a problem.
Will any ROMS work with the NG6 Kernel. I have rooted it using the root method by Muniz HERE(Flashing NC5, then back to NG6). I want either hyperdrive or stock android. Please help.
XxD34THxX said:
Hey guys,
I wanted to get a ROM on my gs4, but as far as I can see, there is a problem.
Will any ROMS work with the NG6 Kernel. I have rooted it using the root method by Muniz HERE(Flashing NC5, then back to NG6). I want either hyperdrive or stock android. Please help.
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What dont u just revert back to NC5 and then just install custom roms . As far as i know the Safestrap Recovery works on nc5 it does not work on ng6..
I end up in a soft brick with it saying something with the kernel being invalid, then I have to go back to NG6.
ahmed.zubair said:
What dont u just revert back to NC5 and then just install custom roms . As far as i know the Safestrap Recovery works on nc5 it does not work on ng6..
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Safestrap 3.75 works with ng6 from what I have read. I agree though, downgrade to nc5. Ng6 is so buggy it isn't worth it.

Noob- Flashing Rom for 1st time (i545 NK1)

Hello everyone,
I'm looking to flash my Verizon S4 i545 for the first time. I have the NK1 Build on it. So far, I've rooted it with towel root and have safestrap 3.75 installed.
From doing my research it seems that having the NK1 build prevents me from flashing some roms such as CM11. All I really want from my s4 (had it since launch) is to have the best performance and battery life possible. I'm not looking to do anything fancy beyond that. From some online reading, it seems Hyperdrive might be the best rom for my needs.
How can I go about installing the Hyperdrive rom? (which version should I look out for considering I have NK1)
What precautions should I take before attempting to install?
What other custom roms can I install onto my S4 NK1 build?
Thank you in advance!
I hace the same thing, and muy SE is enforcing. I dont know if that is important.
fma0204 said:
Hello everyone,
I'm looking to flash my Verizon S4 i545 for the first time. I have the NK1 Build on it. So far, I've rooted it with towel root and have safestrap 3.75 installed.
From doing my research it seems that having the NK1 build prevents me from flashing some roms such as CM11. All I really want from my s4 (had it since launch) is to have the best performance and battery life possible. I'm not looking to do anything fancy beyond that. From some online reading, it seems Hyperdrive might be the best rom for my needs.
How can I go about installing the Hyperdrive rom? (which version should I look out for considering I have NK1)
What precautions should I take before attempting to install?
What other custom roms can I install onto my S4 NK1 build?
Thank you in advance!
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Honestly, you should downgrade back to nc5 from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 You won't be able to install any CM or AOSP rom since you're not on mdk. Hyperdrive is a good rom. Echoerom and Eclipse are solid as well. They're also based on nc5 and you'll likely not have too many problems if you downgrade back.
Hi i try ti downgrade to nc5 and did not Work the phone freeze. I try hyperrom i like it but WiFi never Work and have to do a restore and lost root and safestrap, i think i cant go back to nc5
Nevermind i did it but stay on nk1
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Hightower24 said:
Honestly, you should downgrade back to nc5 from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 You won't be able to install any CM or AOSP rom since you're not on mdk. Hyperdrive is a good rom. Echoerom and Eclipse are solid as well. They're also based on nc5 and you'll likely not have too many problems if you downgrade back.
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If i downgrade should be stable?, nc5 has better compatibility?, please help i am now nk1 rooted SS installed and ready yo flash, i try hyperdrive but WiFi was broken another good ROM ?? I like vainilla android por nexus experience thx
I was on nk1 and I was able to flash Echoe Rom v29 using safestrap. I tried downgrading to nc5 but it was too buggy to flash a rom the phone just kept restarting.
This is the rom that I used just scroll down to the one for i545:
http://galaxys4root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s4-roms/how-to-convert-galaxy-s4-into-galaxy-s5/
After flashing the wifi did not work but there is a fix here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...29-s5-port-t3043750/post59177154#post59177154
luisdroid5000 said:
Nevermind i did it but stay on nk1
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If i downgrade should be stable?, nc5 has better compatibility?, please help i am now nk1 rooted SS installed and ready yo flash, i try hyperdrive but WiFi was broken another good ROM ?? I like vainilla android por nexus experience thx
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If you use the full wipe nc5, it shouldn't be buggy. It's like having a clean slate. For myself, I've always had better success from nc5 than nk1.
ckarras11 said:
I was on nk1 and I was able to flash Echoe Rom v29 using safestrap. I tried downgrading to nc5 but it was too buggy to flash a rom the phone just kept restarting.
This is the rom that I used just scroll down to the one for i545:
http://galaxys4root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s4-roms/how-to-convert-galaxy-s4-into-galaxy-s5/
After flashing the wifi did not work but there is a fix here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...29-s5-port-t3043750/post59177154#post59177154
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You'll need wifi modules for echoe. There's a lot you need for echoe but it is the better rom imo. I'm using 39.1
Hightower24 said:
Honestly, you should downgrade back to nc5 from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 You won't be able to install any CM or AOSP rom since you're not on mdk. Hyperdrive is a good rom. Echoerom and Eclipse are solid as well. They're also based on nc5 and you'll likely not have too many problems if you downgrade back.
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Will downgrading to NC5 No Wipe remove root?
Thanks
technique00 said:
Will downgrading to NC5 No Wipe remove root?
Thanks
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I believe either one will. But from nc5, you just need towelroot
Hightower24 said:
I believe either one will. But from nc5, you just need towelroot
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thanks. So would it be an accurate statement that at this point in time, unless someone just wants a stock rooted nk1, there's really no point in rooting an nk1 because you just need to downgrade to nc5 anyway, and then re-root again, in order to flash any custom roms; And you do not need root to downgrade via Odin, correct?
technique00 said:
thanks. So would it be an accurate statement that at this point in time, unless someone just wants a stock rooted nk1, there's really no point in rooting an nk1 because you just need to downgrade to nc5 anyway, and then re-root again, in order to flash any custom roms; And you do not need root to downgrade via Odin, correct?
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For me it's just preference. Most roms are nc5 based. There are modules and fixes out for those on nk1, but for me, I have always had issues with it. Downgrading to nc5 eliminated the problems. You still need to flash modules and wifi fixes, but I find it to be far more stable. No, you don't need to be rooted to use Odin. If you do plan on downgrading, I would suggest the full wipe. Some have experienced issues with the non wipe. Hope all this helps.
luisdroid5000 said:
Hi i try ti downgrade to nc5 and did not Work the phone freeze. I try hyperrom i like it but WiFi never Work and have to do a restore and lost root and safestrap, i think i cant go back to nc5
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I also had NC5 originally and upgraded to NK1 by accident and now that i have tried to downgrade to NC5 my phone freezes i get a notification that the android.process.acore, process.acore.media and that Gmail has stopped and i can't do anything, any fix or recommendations ? I did the no wipe factory with odin 3.09 from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Thanks for the help.
FedeHolyGhost said:
I also had NC5 originally and upgraded to NK1 by accident and now that i have tried to downgrade to NC5 my phone freezes i get a notification that the android.process.acore, process.acore.media and that Gmail has stopped and i can't do anything, any fix or recommendations ? I did the no wipe factory with odin 3.09 from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Thanks for the help.
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Do the full wipe nc5, it should take care of it. The non wipe is hit or miss when it comes to problems.
luisdroid5000 said:
Hi i try ti downgrade to nc5 and did not Work the phone freeze. I try hyperrom i like it but WiFi never Work and have to do a restore and lost root and safestrap, i think i cant go back to nc5
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Hightower24 said:
Do the full wipe nc5, it should take care of it. The non wipe is hit or miss when it comes to problems.
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Thanks just did it and it worked, i could finally install safestrap now and did the full wipe and install of the JFLTE-GPE rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643031 ) and after succesfully installation and reboot it just boots into android recovery. Any fix ? Thanks
FedeHolyGhost said:
Thanks just did it and it worked, i could finally install safestrap now and did the full wipe and install of the JFLTE-GPE rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643031 ) and after succesfully installation and reboot it just boots into android recovery. Any fix ? Thanks
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Also tried flashing the cm12 with safestrap and happened the same, what am i doing wrong ?
FedeHolyGhost said:
Also tried flashing the cm12 with safestrap and happened the same, what am i doing wrong ?
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We can't flash cm or any aosp roms. Our phones are locked down. There might be 1 or 2 GPE roms that will work with some tweaking. Other than that, we are stuck with TW based roms
Hightower24 said:
We can't flash cm or any aosp roms. Our phones are locked down. There might be 1 or 2 GPE roms that will work with some tweaking. Other than that, we are stuck with TW based roms
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Yeah i noticed that lol, at least i've been learning a lot of things about how to flash, odin, the bootloaer, the roms, firmware etc. I managed to install hyperrom's last version and it's pretty decent. Fcuk Verizon btw
You can use SuperNexus ROM. It works with safestrap. You can also use Kitpop ROM.
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Best possible path for me to upgrade firmware? Love to hear what you guys think.

Hi! before anything else, let me get this out of the way so you know my situation:
Verizon GS4 SCHi545
version: 4.2.2
baseband: ME7
Safestrap Installed, Jelly beans build 7 installed
Now, as far as I can tell there still is no unlock for the bootloader (i think MDK was the last unlocked baseband?), so I'm wondering if there's any way that I can keep root and upgrade to 4.4 or something higher, because I'm a little tired of being told I can't use 4.4 apps, and plus I would REALLY like to get off of touchwiz if I can. Basically, I'm getting a little sick of where I've been at for so long with this phone, and I'm looking for recommendations for things I could do, if there even is something.
Thanks guys!
You definitely can upgrade and keep root all the way to LP 5.0.1 (or OC1). Look in the development section for ROMs that are Safestrap compatible. Do not use roms for MDK as this will softbrick your phone. DO NOT TAKE THE OTA UPDATES TO UPGRADE AS YOU COULD GET STUCK WITH OC1 BOOTLOADER AND NO ROOT. Upgrade yourself using safestrap, just remember to flash the current SU.zip file after the ROM.zip to retain root. As long as your bootloader is below OC1 you can always use Odin to restore to NC5 and then root and go from there.
As far as getting away from TW - well good luck. Being on ME7 you are stuck with a nonMDK bootloader and must flash ROMs through Safestrap. All of the ROMs for Safestrap are TW based.
There are numerous tutorials and ROMs in the development section. Look for the Safestrap compatible ones. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE "T". DO NOT DEVIATE. For 4.4 I prefer Hyperdrive 21. Great ROM with loads of customizations.
CoMtnMan said:
You definitely can upgrade and keep root all the way to LP 5.0.1 (or OC1). Look in the development section for ROMs that are Safestrap compatible. Do not use roms for MDK as this will softbrick your phone. DO NOT TAKE THE OTA UPDATES TO UPGRADE AS YOU COULD GET STUCK WITH OC1 BOOTLOADER AND NO ROOT. Upgrade yourself using safestrap, just remember to flash the current SU.zip file after the ROM.zip to retain root. As long as your bootloader is below OC1 you can always use Odin to restore to NC5 and then root and go from there.
As far as getting away from TW - well good luck. Being on ME7 you are stuck with a nonMDK bootloader and must flash ROMs through Safestrap. All of the ROMs for Safestrap are TW based.
There are numerous tutorials and ROMs in the development section. Look for the Safestrap compatible ones. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE "T". DO NOT DEVIATE. For 4.4 I prefer Hyperdrive 21. Great ROM with loads of customizations.
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Thanks man! really appreciate it
kinglyO said:
Thanks man! really appreciate it
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make sure you read before flashing if you do it incorrectly you will lose root/bootloader unlocked status PERMANENTLY
can i use this method to update, even though I'm not going from NC2 or MK2? cause me7 is below the two of them right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
Legitsu said:
make sure you read before flashing if you do it incorrectly you will lose root/bootloader unlocked status PERMANENTLY
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can i use this method to update, even though I'm not going from NC2 or MK2? cause me7 is below the two of them right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
CoMtnMan said:
You definitely can upgrade and keep root all the way to LP 5.0.1 (or OC1). Look in the development section for ROMs that are Safestrap compatible. Do not use roms for MDK as this will softbrick your phone. DO NOT TAKE THE OTA UPDATES TO UPGRADE AS YOU COULD GET STUCK WITH OC1 BOOTLOADER AND NO ROOT. Upgrade yourself using safestrap, just remember to flash the current SU.zip file after the ROM.zip to retain root. As long as your bootloader is below OC1 you can always use Odin to restore to NC5 and then root and go from there.
As far as getting away from TW - well good luck. Being on ME7 you are stuck with a nonMDK bootloader and must flash ROMs through Safestrap. All of the ROMs for Safestrap are TW based.
There are numerous tutorials and ROMs in the development section. Look for the Safestrap compatible ones. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE "T". DO NOT DEVIATE. For 4.4 I prefer Hyperdrive 21. Great ROM with loads of customizations.
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can i use this method to update, even though I'm not going from NC2 or MK2? cause me7 is below the two of them right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868

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