I have an SCH-i545 and It was recently on NK1, I downgraded to NC5 and used towelroot. Did a factory wipe from the recovery, but now I cant get either TWRP or CWM to load? It only uses the stock samsung/verizon recovery, and this is not letting me flash any custom rom. Did I miss a step somewhere? I've got SuperSU installed aswell.
krimd00t said:
I have an SCH-i545 and It was recently on NK1, I downgraded to NC5 and used towelroot. Did a factory wipe from the recovery, but now I cant get either TWRP or CWM to load? It only uses the stock samsung/verizon recovery, and this is not letting me flash any custom rom. Did I miss a step somewhere? I've got SuperSU installed aswell.
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Any firmware THAT IS NOT MDK doesn't have a bootloader unlock. TWRP, CWM, Phillz will not work. Only Safestrap does.
XxD34THxX said:
Any firmware THAT IS NOT MDK doesn't have a bootloader unlock. TWRP, CWM, Phillz will not work. Only Safestrap does.
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Thank you! I guess its also possible to downgrade even further to say MDK?
krimd00t said:
Thank you! I guess its also possible to downgrade even further to say MDK?
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No it is not. Verizon implemented a downgrade block. You can't go back to MDK, there is no way..
Right on, good to know! Appreciate your knowledge!!
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You can flash stock based Roms with safestrap still. You just can't flash a non stock kernel. Which means stock Roms only.
I ended up going with the cleaned stock nk1 and I'm digging it, once I get on my pc and can search better I'll go with eclipse perhaps. The Wi-Fi won't turn on though, gonna head over to that post and figure it out. =) thanks again
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krimd00t said:
I ended up going with the cleaned stock nk1 and I'm digging it, once I get on my pc and can search better I'll go with eclipse perhaps. The Wi-Fi won't turn on though, gonna head over to that post and figure it out. =) thanks again
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I believe there is a WiFi module to flash. Eclipse has it built in. WiFi working perfect here.
Travisdroidx2 said:
You can flash stock based Roms with safestrap still. You just can't flash a non stock kernel. Which means stock Roms only.
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That's not entirely true. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-kitpop-v1-0-t3019132
AOSP Safestrap-compatible ROMS are starting to pop up. I'm not sure how they work/how well they work, but there it is.
TheSt33v said:
That's not entirely true. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-kitpop-v1-0-t3019132
AOSP Safestrap-compatible ROMS are starting to pop up. I'm not sure how they work/how well they work, but there it is.
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Good to know. I have moved on a while ago and my wife has the s4. So I am a little outdated for this device it seems
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i am new to verizon coming from s3 sprint. so i guess im a verizon root noob...
i have root access but i cant fix permissions or flash roms.. should i redo the root process? any help or tips would be much appreciated!
im on twerp recovery.
im going to try root process again
Yes, do it again, it did not take the root, then install a recovery..
good luck
Just wipe cache and data. It will reset all what you have done. Hope it will help you.
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Yes, do it again, it did not take the root, then install a recovery..
good luck
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established root and finally flashed a rom..
i cant seem to get hyperdrive to work. it fails everytime in recovery while flashing then soft bricks my phone.
then 30 min of my life are waisted to have to oden to stock.. re root.. flash recovery.. flash rom... fail
REPEAT. lol fml
qs504792 said:
established root and finally flashed a rom..
i cant seem to get hyperdrive to work. it fails everytime in recovery while flashing then soft bricks my phone.
then 30 min of my life are waisted to have to oden to stock.. re root.. flash recovery.. flash rom... fail
REPEAT. lol fml
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Are you on MDK or ME7 build? You can't flash ROMs on ME7 yet, only root.
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Are you on MDK or ME7 build? You can't flash ROMs on ME7 yet, only root.
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mdk.
i am on Clean rom. but half of the others wont flash.
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mdk.
i am on Clean rom. but half of the others wont flash.
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Are you making sure to check and compare the md5 from what you've downloaded to what the dev has for each ROM to make sure they did indeed download without any error?
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Are you making sure to check and compare the md5 from what you've downloaded to what the dev has for each ROM to make sure they did indeed download without any error?
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of course. i dl it twice just to make sure. and yes i did check. im no virgin rooter lol
qs504792 said:
of course. i dl it twice just to make sure. and yes i did check. im no virgin rooter lol
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Haha, fair enough. I figure it's always best to start with the easy questions, don't want to replace a motor when all you needed was an oil change, you know?
What recovery are you using? TWRP, or CWM, and have you tried flashing with another recovery other than the one your currently using?
I know it seems dumb, but sometimes some ROMs don't like to play nice with certain recoveries.
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Haha, fair enough. I figure it's always best to start with the easy questions, don't want to replace a motor when all you needed was an oil change, you know?
What recovery are you using? TWRP, or CWM, and have you tried flashing with another recovery other than the one your currently using?
I know it seems dumb, but sometimes some ROMs don't like to play nice with certain recoveries.
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i finally got it!!! getting some good battery life!
Hi All!
I rooted my Galaxy S4 on Verizon earlier today (well, attempted to) with VRoot. It worked, but everything was really sluggish so I attempted to flash back to the stock Samsung ROM. I discovered that since I was running 4.3 with the MK2 OTA, I can't flash a previous version. I can't find a copy of the MK2 ROM anywhere. Does anyone here have any suggestions or maybe a link to the MK2 ROM for the i545 on Verizon?
Thanks!
Ross
rossifer said:
Hi All!
I rooted my Galaxy S4 on Verizon earlier today (well, attempted to) with VRoot. It worked, but everything was really sluggish so I attempted to flash back to the stock Samsung ROM. I discovered that since I was running 4.3 with the MK2 OTA, I can't flash a previous version. I can't find a copy of the MK2 ROM anywhere. Does anyone here have any suggestions or maybe a link to the MK2 ROM for the i545 on Verizon?
Thanks!
Ross
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Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
rossifer said:
Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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So your device isn't rooted anymore? I'm trying to find a sure way to root my S4 i545 MK2 because I'm a noob. . .
TonioAG said:
So your device isn't rooted anymore? I'm trying to find a sure way to root my S4 i545 MK2 because I'm a noob. . .
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There are several ways to root the mk2 version but both vroot and kingo have been deemed unsafe by the xda mods, in the development thread there is however a root method for mj7 that does in fact work with mk2. also im gonna warn you before hand that there is no custom recovery available for the mk2 or mj7 versions of the gs4.
Link to saferoot method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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There are several ways to root the mk2 version but both vroot and kingo have been deemed unsafe by the xda mods, in the development thread there is however a root method for mj7 that does in fact work with mk2. also im gonna warn you before hand that there is no custom recovery available for the mk2 or mj7 versions of the gs4.
Link to saferoot method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I used the same method. Worked quite well. But is it yet safe to flash?
xclementinex said:
I used the same method. Worked quite well. But is it yet safe to flash?
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If your talking About flashing custom ROMS/recovery's, then no, and if you attempt to do either it most likely will result in a brick. However a Dev by the name of Hashcode, is currently working on making safestrap compatible with MJ7 & MK2. I hope that helps clear up some things.
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Is there a way to go back to MD5 from MK2 once you have root?
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Is there a way to go back to MD5 from MK2 once you have root?
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Do u mean mdk?....there is no way
powered by hashcode safestrap hyperdrive 10.2
Guess I will have to wait.
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Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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How did you use Kies to download MK2 when you while rooted?
I have the Verizon S4... I took the OTA and updated to MK2. I then rooted using Saferoot.
All is good ...
Now.. Is the recovery unlocked? or do I need Safestrap Recovry to get ROMs on this?
Please advise.
Thanks!
A little help rooting mk2 via safe root. I've been rooted since me7 to mi1 to mj7. I flashed no wipe mj7 via Odin to take the ota mk2. Problem is the install bat closes as soon as I try to execute it. Drivers are correct Kies and Odin recognize my phone. Any suggestions?
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paulsg63 said:
I have the Verizon S4... I took the OTA and updated to MK2. I then rooted using Saferoot.
All is good ...
Now.. Is the recovery unlocked? or do I need Safestrap Recovry to get ROMs on this?
Please advise.
Thanks!
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No custom recovery.
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jhud25 said:
A little help rooting mk2 via safe root. I've been rooted since me7 to mi1 to mj7. I flashed no wipe mj7 via Odin to take the ota mk2. Problem is the install bat closes as soon as I try to execute it. Drivers are correct Kies and Odin recognize my phone. Any suggestions?
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That's caused by a defect in the install script that I introduced when trying to add more prompting to help people connect. Re-download and it should be OK.
Thanks re downloading now
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Re downloaded script worked like a charm. it errored out on busy box install but titanium verifies I have busy box installed. Great work on the exploit as well as the bat file. Thanks again, I was about to lose my mind
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rossifer said:
Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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What is link to mk2 stock file?
I can't confirm but it has been said that mk2 is backwards compatible. Flash mj7 stock via odin. Then ota back to mk2. I know it's a long way around but it's worth looking into.
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jhud25 said:
I can't confirm but it has been said that mk2 is backwards compatible. Flash mj7 stock via odin. Then ota back to mk2. I know it's a long way around but it's worth looking into.
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Thank,s not a big deal to go back. I didn't think you could go back.
If you can go backwards that would be sweet. I would like to start running some custom Roms. I will give it a try.
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N8007 said:
If you can go backwards that would be sweet. I would like to start running some custom Roms. I will give it a try.
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You ONLY can go backwards from MK2 to MJ7. You seem to be interpreting this as being able to go back from MK2 to anything, and that's not the case.
Both of those releases only allow custom ROMs using Safestrap, and both support the same ROMs. There's no point in downgrading to MJ7.
I'm currently rooted and running CM11 but missing all the camera features. Is there a 4.4 TW rom out there? Id like to try TW again as I haven't messed with it since the day I got my phone.
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I'm currently rooted and running CM11 but missing all the camera features. Is there a 4.4 TW rom out there? Id like to try TW again as I haven't messed with it since the day I got my phone.
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We won't have one for Verizon until they push the 4.4 ota out to us and the devs get their hands on it.
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Mistertac said:
We won't have one for Verizon until they push the 4.4 ota out to us and the devs get their hands on it.
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Thanks! That's what I was afraid of after searching and finding nothing. May try an older one
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Thanks! That's what I was afraid of after searching and finding nothing. May try an older one
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Check this camera out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655322
I'm on liquid smooth 4.4 but use this camera and its pretty damn cool!
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Zmnypit said:
I'm currently rooted and running CM11 but missing all the camera features. Is there a 4.4 TW rom out there? Id like to try TW again as I haven't messed with it since the day I got my phone.
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I've been running Vision-X from the ATT S4 forums for a few days. It's based on XXUFNB9, which is one of the TW 4.4.2 OTA's for the International S4. It was running pretty well, and had no issues. I literally just flashed Goldeneye, which is also based on an international S4 OTA. I've had no issues and have noticed a slight speed increase.
Important note, after flashing Vision-x, I had to flash loki-doki to Loki the kernel or it would not boot. This is assuming you are on an MDK bootloder.
Good to know I forgot to look into the international ones. I usually stick to stay I see on our forums. Thanks for sharing though
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Mistertac said:
Good to know I forgot to look into the international ones. I usually stick to stay I see on our forums. Thanks for sharing though
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Me too, but Verizon is taking too long to release a 4.4 base, so I figured why not look elsewhere.
I tried a couple different things yesterday with the same out come. First I restored to my original 4.2 stock rooted rom and had no volume so I went back to CM11. Later in the day I flashed Hyperdrive 4.3TW rom and had the same deal, no volume. Is there something special I need to do when coming from 4.4 AOSP to 4.2/4.3 TW rom to make the volume work?
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I've been running Vision-X from the ATT S4 forums for a few days. It's based on XXUFNB9, which is one of the TW 4.4.2 OTA's for the International S4. It was running pretty well, and had no issues. I literally just flashed Goldeneye, which is also based on an international S4 OTA. I've had no issues and have noticed a slight speed increase.
Important note, after flashing Vision-x, I had to flash loki-doki to Loki the kernel or it would not boot. This is assuming you are on an MDK bootloder.
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Please explain to me how you got a KK TW ROM to work? I am running the ported 4.4.2 GE but I actually miss TW.
Zmnypit said:
I tried a couple different things yesterday with the same out come. First I restored to my original 4.2 stock rooted rom and had no volume so I went back to CM11. Later in the day I flashed Hyperdrive 4.3TW rom and had the same deal, no volume. Is there something special I need to do when coming from 4.4 AOSP to 4.2/4.3 TW rom to make the volume work?
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I vaguely remember reading in one of the other carrier's S4 forum that no sound after flashing a rom is related to being on either the wrong bootloader, or wrong kernel. If you flashed Hyperdrive, it's safe to assume the kernel is correct. What bootloader are you on? Not sure this applies to the VZW S4. It may only apply to the TMobile, or other GSM variants.
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justda said:
Please explain to me how you got a KK TW ROM to work? I am running the ported 4.4.2 GE but I actually miss TW.
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Right now I'm running Goldeneye from the i9505 section. Loving it. You need to be on the MDK bootloader with a recovery installed. I'm using Philz Touch recovery. Flash the Goldeneye ROM, then flash a Loki-Doki. That should be it. Both are linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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Right now I'm running Goldeneye from the i9505 section. Loving it. You need to be on the MDK bootloader with a recovery installed. I'm using Philz Touch recovery. Flash the Goldeneye ROM, then flash a Loki-Doki. That should be it. Both are linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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OK, I dont wanna mess this up, SO:
Flash the ROM, flash Loki-Doki, then flash what Kernal? Can I just use Koontz latest?
I really want to run ViSiON-X for the i9505
justda said:
OK, I dont wanna mess this up, SO:
Flash the ROM, flash Loki-Doki, then flash what Kernal? Can I just use Koontz latest?
I really want to run ViSiON-X for the i9505
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Same here.. I want to try both. On the 4.4 TW roms im assuming I can stay on the MJ7 Modem?
justda said:
OK, I dont wanna mess this up, SO:
Flash the ROM, flash Loki-Doki, then flash what Kernal? Can I just use Koontz latest?
I really want to run ViSiON-X for the i9505
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From what i gathered he just flashed the rom + Loki Doki which Lokis the kernel that comes with that rom.
Since Verizon doesn't officially have 4.4 yet there aren't any 4.4 TW kernels for it yet . as far as i know.
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Same here.. I want to try both. On the 4.4 TW roms im assuming I can stay on the MJ7 Modem?
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Mistertac said:
From what i gathered he just flashed the rom + Loki Doki which Lokis the kernel that comes with that rom.
Since Verizon doesn't officially have 4.4 yet there aren't any 4.4 TW kernels for it yet . as far as i know.
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Making my nandroid now. I'll give it a shot
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Making my nandroid now. I'll give it a shot
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I will let you guinea pig it for me. Let me know if all is well after flashing. My worry is that I am on a i545 but I use it with T-Mobile. So I can't use some ROMs like cm11 will not allow me to use cellular data at all. Even FC's when I attempt to make a call or hang up.
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justda said:
I will let you guinea pig it for me. Let me know if all is well after flashing. My worry is that I am on a i545 but I use it with T-Mobile. So I can't use some ROMs like cm11 will not allow me to use cellular data at all. Even FC's when I attempt to make a call or hang up.
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Well it worked and no boot loops so that's good. But just like my other experiences I have no volume. Any suggestions? I flashed the MDK nohlos modem before I flashed. I was on MJ7 for CM11
edit: Just realized I flashed the MDK modem only and not the nonhlos version. Will try again with correct MDK nonhlos in a bit
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I vaguely remember reading in one of the other carrier's S4 forum that no sound after flashing a rom is related to being on either the wrong bootloader, or wrong kernel. If you flashed Hyperdrive, it's safe to assume the kernel is correct. What bootloader are you on? Not sure this applies to the VZW S4. It may only apply to the TMobile, or other GSM variants.
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Right now I'm running Goldeneye from the i9505 section. Loving it. You need to be on the MDK bootloader with a recovery installed. I'm using Philz Touch recovery. Flash the Goldeneye ROM, then flash a Loki-Doki. That should be it. Both are linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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Ok flashed the goldeneye rom followed by MDK bootloader and loki doki and sound works. Only problem is now is I have no data. Wifi works but not data
Which MDK version should I flash? I545VRUAMDK or I545OYUAMDK?
Zmnypit said:
Ok flashed the goldeneye rom followed by MDK bootloader and loki doki and sound works. Only problem is now is I have no data. Wifi works but not data
Which MDK version should I flash? I545VRUAMDK or I545OYUAMDK?
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Are the Verizon apns in there?
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Are the Verizon apns in there?
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I'm not sure. I click on mobile networks then that's it. I see no where I can access APNs. Maybe willstilson will chime in
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I'm not sure. I click on mobile networks then that's it. I see no where I can access APNs. Maybe willstilson will chime in
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Well not having done what you're doing now I have to admit I'm guessing...
You could try an APN app from the play store as long as you have WiFi now. There's one I've used that will get the Verizon apns and set them. Don't remember the name of it however.
Gigilie has compatibility packs I've been looking into over on one his Roms he ported over for our phones.. I'm not really sure what they include but I know people flashing i9505 Roms had something they would also flash to get everything going. Whether or not the apns are part of it again I'm not sure.
The other person on here didn't make mention of flashing anything but the Loki doki so I'm not 100% maybe he can chime in.
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Trying to flash a ROM that supposedly works via SS 3.72. I'm coming off of Surge's NC5 ROM and I'm on the NC2 bootloader.
? Which modules do I need to get WIFI to be able to toggle on and work?
I've tried the NC2 modules in the same session as the new ROM flash but yet I still have no WIFI, it won't even allow to toggle to ON.
Thanks.
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Trying to flash a ROM that supposedly works via SS 3.72. I'm coming off of Surge's NC5 ROM and I'm on the NC2 bootloader.
? Which modules do I need to get WIFI to be able to toggle on and work?
I've tried the NC2 modules in the same session as the new ROM flash but yet I still have no WIFI, it won't even allow to toggle to ON.
Thanks.
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The nc5 modules is what you probably need. I went ahead and made the module zip real quick. jfltevzw-NC5-modules.zip
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Surge1223 said:
The nc5 modules is what you probably need. I went ahead and made the module zip real quick. jfltevzw-NC5-modules.zip
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Thanks Surge! I went ahead and reverted back to your base NC5 Rom for now. Not like there's anything wrong with it, lol, I just like trying new stuff. I'll give these modules a try that you posted if I get enough nerve up to re-flash the other ROM for the 3rd time :laugh:
Solved my issue. Maybe this will help others, I'll leave it here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52624073&postcount=884
Surge1223 said:
The nc5 modules is what you probably need. I went ahead and made the module zip real quick. jfltevzw-NC5-modules.zip
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hey surge i used you're upgrade method to upgrade from mk2 to nc5. is my bootloader mk2 or nc5. just wondering as i want to install hyperdrive rls16 and wasnt sure which modules/modem to use. im sure this was a stupid question but it is unfortunately a neccessary stupid question in my case. any help you can give me would be great.
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hey surge i used you're upgrade method to upgrade from mk2 to nc5. is my bootloader mk2 or nc5. just wondering as i want to install hyperdrive rls16 and wasnt sure which modules/modem to use. im sure this was a stupid question but it is unfortunately a neccessary stupid question in my case. any help you can give me would be great.
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install phone info app from playstore
gives all the info you need on bootloader version, firmware version, etc
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install phone info app from playstore
gives all the info you need on bootloader version, firmware version, etc
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Good looks.
Surge1223 said:
The nc5 modules is what you probably need. I went ahead and made the module zip real quick. jfltevzw-NC5-modules.zip
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Well I'm on mk2 bootloader and have been looking for that zip for weeks. Tried so many fixes and had to start over so many times trying to fix wifi I finally thought it was the rom and tried other roms and it was the same. Maybe if you added that zip to the OP people would get wifi up and running
thank you guys for this. saved my ass! now running hyperdrive v16 with working wifi on my I545!
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install phone info app from playstore gives all the info you need on bootloader version, firmware version, etc
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Thanks, I was looking for that app today. I ended up dialing *#1234# on the phone which pulls up superuser app (odd) then displays the version screen once I hit back. Phone info gives you much more info though. I used an app called elixir 2 that displays more phone info then I need to know, but it's also a great app nonetheless.
Installed WiFi modules still have to do soft reboot
Hi,
I installed the nc5 WiFi modules and while I am able to get WiFi working, if I restart or power down my phone with WiFi turned on, I have to do a soft reboot for the WiFi toggle to work properly again. I saw this was a known issue - does anyone know of a permanent fix for this?
Here are my specs(see attachment).
Thanks.
J
acdc_rulz said:
Hi,
I installed the nc5 WiFi modules and while I am able to get WiFi working, if I restart or power down my phone with WiFi turned on, I have to do a soft reboot for the WiFi toggle to work properly again. I saw this was a known issue - does anyone know of a permanent fix for this?
Here are my specs(see attachment).
Thanks.
J
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downgraded kernel,modules and modem from NK1 TO NC5 No issues running kitpop 1.2 thx
Hello guys, I am on stock mk2, 4.3 with root, and I just downloaded safetrap 3.71 haven't installed it. Im familiar with flashing via twrp, however Im not sure which method to use. There are alot of different methods from downgrading to upgrading. What is my best option? Will i need to update modem+kernel?
i can only recommend visiting my thread and downloading 1 file upgrade. either the Complete Package which has all the apps modems modules ect you'll need or just the NC2 or NC5 1 file upgrade you flash in Odin 3.10 for the safest and easiest upgrade possible since your already on 4.3 rooted with safestrap then you don't really need to worry about downgrading as you shouldnt have to downgrade. Just avoid OTA/Full System Odin Flashes and well anything with bootloaders in them... at least thats what I'd do if I was you
jareddlc said:
Hello guys, I am on stock mk2, 4.3 with root, and I just downloaded safetrap 3.71 haven't installed it. Im familiar with flashing via twrp, however Im not sure which method to use. There are alot of different methods from downgrading to upgrading. What is my best option? Will i need to update modem+kernel?
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My method is easier to understand.
techguy2002 said:
My method is easier to understand.
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sure it is buddy what ever u think lol. how do u get easier than flashing 1 file and being done?? oi vay some are ignorant. and its not your method. grow up
You don't have to act like an asshole. There's no need for that. I've had plenty of people tell me the method I wrote up was easier to understand.
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gigilie said:
iJust avoid OTA/Full System Odin Flashes and well anything with bootloaders in them... at least thats what I'd do if I was you
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I was particularly looking into this method: 1545_MK2toNC5_KeepRoot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749660
why is it bad flashing this OTA? Also just from reading posts, if I flash full nc5+root i had to flash modem + patches? or am I incorrect? This phone is going to be for someone else, So i want to stick with stock + root as much as possible. One key feature it must have is wifi tethering.
Also, what method are you suggestion I use in your post. method1 or method2?
jareddlc said:
I was particularly looking into this method: 1545_MK2toNC5_KeepRoot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749660
why is it bad flashing this OTA? Also just from reading posts, if I flash full nc5+root i had to flash modem + patches? or am I incorrect? This phone is going to be for someone else, So i want to stick with stock + root as much as possible. One key feature it must have is wifi tethering.
Also, what method are you suggestion I use in your post. method1 or method2?
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That's the way I did it (munoz_ri's I545_MK2toNC4_KeepRoot), starting with clean MK2. One small flash and a reboot and it's done.
If you're starting at MK2, that's the fastest way to go.
If you're starting at NC5, use Surge1223's or Gigilie's upgrade. techguy2002's directions are easier to follow than Gigilie's IMHO.
Here's some very well written instructions for gigilies method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769480
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Shouldn't we ask if the op wants to keep an mk2 bootloader or wants stock nc5 at this point? Different files produce different outcomes.
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Shouldn't we ask if the op wants to keep an mk2 bootloader or wants stock nc5 at this point? Different files produce different outcomes.
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I didnt know. I just finished flashing the ota and seems to work fine, apart from getting auth issues from hotspot. But this phone currently doesnt have service(activated) so i cannot test the hotspot. But things seem to work well. Whhy would i need a different bootloader, and how can i tell which version I am on?
jareddlc said:
I didnt know. I just finished flashing the ota and seems to work fine, apart from getting auth issues from hotspot. But this phone currently doesnt have service(activated) so i cannot test the hotspot. But things seem to work well. Whhy would i need a different bootloader, and how can i tell which version I am on?
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Get this free app, it will tell you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Mk2, NC2, and NC5 are all valid bootloader as well as ROM bases and it might matter which combo you have if you run into bugs down the road.
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joshuabg said:
Get this free app, it will tell you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
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+1
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jareddlc said:
I didnt know. I just finished flashing the ota and seems to work fine, apart from getting auth issues from hotspot. But this phone currently doesnt have service(activated) so i cannot test the hotspot. But things seem to work well. Whhy would i need a different bootloader, and how can i tell which version I am on?
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I just linked to @Surge1223 's TetherEnable zip in my OP and added flashing instructions.