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Before Reading this guide, check your Bootloader version in Settings ==> about this phone, it looks like VRUFxxx, if on MDK, go here NOW http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292112, this guide uses CWM recovery, but there are others, just google either "PhilZ touch Recovery Galaxy S4 Verizon Loki" or "TWRP Recovery Galaxy S4 Verizon Loki" if you don't like CWM.
If on any other bootloader, Flash the MK2 Full-Wipe Tar (below in the ODIN section) if you want to run 4.3 Jellybean ROMS, or NC5 Full-Wipe Tar if you want to run 4.4.x Kitkat ROMs
MAJOR EDIT - SafeStrap can now boot (very few) Google Edition (AOSP) ROMs!!! After getting SafeStrap 3.72 installed, SELinux set to Permissive, and your bootloader on NC5, you can wipe /data /system and /cache (as well as dalvik-cache), the Google Edition ROM linked later in the thread under the SafeStrap Compatible ROMs Section, and of course flash either NC2 Modules or NC5 Modules depending on your bootloader version.
ROOT
To begin I didn't create this, Geohot (George Hotz) did, I am just sharing it with this forum and creating a discussion type post for it, as not to junk up the initial thread.
It exploits CVE-2014-315, which exists in all Kitkat 4.4.2 (and Nexus 4.4.3) devices. This will work on all 4.4.2 (and some 4.4.3) devices as long as they don't have /system write protection (Like newer Moto and HTC phones...)
This was originally thought to be a useless vulnerability due to the fact that when exploited it only gave access to a remote root shell for ~15 seconds before SELinux implementations kick on and kill it, or in most cases it causes the system to reboot upon exploitation (I still don't understand why this happened...?)
Geohot however, found a way to shape this vulnerability into the amazing exploit TowelRoot. It comes in the form of an installable APK
Prerequisites: Enabled Unknown sources in settings
1. Navigate to http://towelroot.com
2. Click the lambda (the greek letter) or download here https://www.dropbox.com/s/71a7e8wdscbdd0t/tr.apk
3. Open the APK file and click install
4. Follow on-screen prompts
Now you can either use SafeStrap which can flash mods/zips/ROMs:
SafeStrap Method
Note: SafeStrap doesn't work with encryption turned on (disabled by default). If you don't know if you don't have encryption on/your phone isn't a business phone (in which case you shouldn't be doing this!!!) then you most likely don't have encryption on!!
5. Use this app to change your SELinux mode to "Permissive" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux, this is required to use SafeStrap
6. Install SafeStrap 3.72 APK from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448925, NOT 3.71 FROM THE VERIZON THREAD!!! Then click install in the SafeStrap App
7. Flash http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip, this step is NOT OPTIONAL, without this file, your SU Binaries will not update!!! (This is important!). Do this by rebooting your phone and clicking "recovery" when safestrap prompts you, then clicking "install" and selecting the /zip linked above, then swiping to flash, and rebooting.
Normal Method
5. Download http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip
6. Use ES File Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop and unzip the file
7. Open the /common folder in the unzipped file, and copy the SuperUser.apk to the /system/app/ folder in the root of the phone, confirm any SuperUser Access requests at this point
8. Reboot
9. Open SuperSU and under the settings tab, update your SU Binary
10. Profit
TWEAKS
(Optional)
10. Flash http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491962487 in SafeStrap to enable wifi tethering
11. Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete to update to the newest version of BusyBox (The more popular BusyBox apps wouldn't work for me/ didn't have the newest version)
SAFESTRAP NOTES/HOW TO
- Have Wifi/Data/Bluetooth issues? Flash NC5 Modules and wifi fix:http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963692
- Still have Wifi/Data/Bluetooth issues after NC5 Modules? Wipe clean and ref lash your ROM and this time try the NC2 Modules and wifi fix:http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696
- We CANNOT just flash a custom recovery, our bootloader is locked, and won't be unlock in the foreseeable future, we have to use SafeStrap instead
- To flash a ROM, reboot the phone, and click the menu button during boot up to get to SafeStrap, go to "Mount" ==> Check /System, leave the others checked
Then go back to the menu, go to "Wipe" ==> /System and swipe to wipe, you do not have to wipe /data, but it is strongly recommended (But this WILL wipe your data!!!)
The go back to menu, click "Install" select you ROM's .zip file AND SuperSU 1.99v4.zip to be safe
- You cannot use ROM Slots because this version of SafeStrap is made for the ATT S4, because of that we have some incompatibilities, you can only install to the "Stock" Slot
- BEWARE of flashing a Custom ROM and wiping /system, because if wipe /system, YOU ARE ERASING SAFESTRAP, if you flash a ROM that doesn't boot/is incompatible, you will have to ODIN back to stock!!!
- On a similar note, don't just flash a new ROM over your current ROM without wiping /system, as "dirty" flashing never ends well
- Most ATT SafeStrap 4.4.2/3 ROM work on the Verizon version, just a matter of testing them!!!
ROMS THAT ARE CURRENTLY COMPATIBLE WITH SAFESTRAP 3.72
Pre-Rooted 4.4.2 - Removes BloatWare stuff and implements the features from the International version that Verizon removed http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590564
Google Edition ROM (TW Kernel) Option 1 - Google Edition ROM that IS compatible with SafeStrap, although not everything works... I know it says ATT, but I have tested and it works on verizon[/B]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2767026
Google Edition AOSP (TW Kernel) Option 2 - Madre de Dios.... Google Edition for Safestrap, who'd of thunk. It is the latest 4.4.4 and everything except for MTP Mode (file transfer), and Wifi is touchy... but who cares, AOSP!!! http://www.livewinter.com/mirror/get_file.php?id=30
BlackBox - An AOSP themed ROM that keeps many Samsung features, just google "BlackBox ROM S4 for a list of features/screenshots http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358541454
HyperDrive RLS 16.1 - TouchWiz S5/Note 3 with many awesome baked in features http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
Purified ROM - AOSP Themed with custom toggles http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759811
gDux - Highly Customized TouchWiz/AOSP, hard to explain, but really cool!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759786
Blue Chrome Edition - Googlie made this.... I don't know anything about it, wanna describe it @googlie? http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407588272
PhoeniX ROM V8.0.1 - Strongly tweaked ROM based on TouchWiz, again just google "PhoeniX ROM S4" for description/screenies http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358541455
FoxHound ROM - One of the best ports I've found around, there are so many options that no 2 installs of Foxhound are the same, you could live with just raflashing different options of this ROM and be happy for a long time...http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491966537
Baja ROM - AOSP/TouchWiz Hybrid http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696872
Echoe ROM - First 4.4.2 TouchWiz ROM made for out phone, very stable/stock-ish with some added features http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702592
Eclipse - My personal favorite!!! My daily runner. Best Google themed TW ROM that exists in my opinionhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351840
This is a link to @googlies downloads folder in case anybody wants it, there are some work in progress ROMs and ROM backups (.rar files,) you can check out in there, to use those just unRAR them into you SafeStrap folder on you SD Card, and then restore the backup in SafeStrap
HOW TO BOOT TO RECOVERY/DOWNLOAD MODE
Stock Recovery Mode = Hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power until it buzzes, then release the power button
Download/ODIN Mode = Hold Volume Down until it buzzes and when prompted push volume up to accept
SafeStrap Recovery = "Reboot to Recovery" buttoning the SafeStrap app does not work, instead turn the phone off and turn it back on, then push the menu button after the Samsung Screen goes away
Note - If you see a "Samsung Custom" screen with an unlocked padlock, it doesn't mean you have an unlocked bootloader!!! Don't get your hopes up, it just means that the phone is customized software wize.
ODIN GUIDE
ODIN is a program used to return Samsung phones to stock, it provides many ways to restore the different partitions of the phone;
F. Reset Time - Doesn't ever hurt anything, usually recommended/necessary, but I am not completely sure what it does?
Auto Reboot - Check unless you plan on flashing multiple files before reboot (not recommended)
PIT File - Necessary when completely repartitioning the phone, in most cases will wipe the whole phone clean (excluding @googlies/@Surge1223s guide to downgrade from NC5), it is a partition table template. Comes in the form of a .PIT file.
BL (Called Bootloader in older versions of ODIN) - Restores Bootloader, don't jack with this unless you know what you are doing, you cannot flash any bootloader lower than the on you are currently on! Ex. NC5 ==> MDK won't work, there are some small exceptions like @googlies NC5 ==> MK2 Downgrade, this was only possible due to the NC2 leak that allows downgrades. These files must be signed by Samsung. Comes in the form of a .tar file
AP (Called PDA in older versions of ODIN) - Restores to /System, doesn't Wipe it, just overwrites if necessary. Comes in the form of a .tar file
CP - (Called Phone/Modem in older versions of ODIN) - Restores Modem, wipes it and overwrites with new version. Comes in the form of a .tar file
CSC - (Called Cache in older versions of ODIN) - Restores to /Cache, wipes it and overwrites with new version. Comes in the form of a .tar file
UMS - I am unsure... Anyone? Possibly custom file flashing for Developer editions...?
ODIN 3.09 - Stock ODIN program, used in ALL cases except downgradeshttps://www.dropbox.com/s/b1kjainbic4iloo/Odin_v3.09.zip
ODIN 3.10 - made by @googlie I believe? Used in his guide for downgrading http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407587822
NC5 No-Wipe and Full-Wipe Tars - No-Wipe (Use in most cases) will leave your data in tact but restore /system to stock, Full-Wipe restores everything to stockhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
MK2 No-Wipe and Full-Wipe Tars - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
MDK Full-Wipe Tar (If anyone has a link to a No-Wipe, please post it) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
HOW TO RUN 4.3 ROMS IF ON NC5/NC2
This is made for NC5 phones, but will also work on NC2 and allow you to retain the NC2 Bootloader. If you don't know if you are on NC2, THEN YOU ARE NOT, very few people are on NC2, and those that are are there because they know what they are doing (hopefully).
If you want to run 4.3 ROMS in SafeStrap unRAR this file and place it in the AP slot of ODIN (credits to @googlie) http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358537591, then reboot to stock recovery and wipe data and cache, then reboot and use SafeRoot to Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 and install SafeStrap 3.71 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441 and finally flash your 4.3 ROM found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2630040
If you have issues, flash the different fixes (Wifi, Voice, Data, etc.) from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51955929 in SafeStrap, READ WHAT THEY ARE BEFORE FLASHING
SAMSUNG KNOX
To disable/remove KNOX from stock ROMs:
Download: To Disable: Titanium Backup https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
To remove completely use RootAppDelete https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zsj.android.uninstall, use Pro mode within the app when it asks
Open the app that you downloaded above (either one depending on your choice) Tap the search button and type ‘Knox’ and you’ll get the list of all the files named as knox.
Freeze/Remove (Pro-Mode) the following using titanium backup/RootAppDelete, to find them just search "KNOX"
Delete/Freeze
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation
com.sec.knox.eventsmanager
KLMS Agent
KNOX
Knox Notification Manager
KNOX Store
I will be updating this thread as more comes out.
Please refrain from asking stupid questions like "It wonnnnn't boot?" and "Why it no work?", give a good question, and we will give a good answer.
Have Fun!!!
Edit: Added Dropbox Mirror (because some people are having issues with the TowelRoot site... maybe overloaded? XD )
Edit 2: I added a WHOLE lot to this thread and converted it to an All-in-One type guide, hope you enjoy
I may try this on my wife's stock s4 as long as no one tells her.
sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat
I did this at 1 o'clock today when he release it. Works great! However be sure to download the latest SuperSU here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
The one in the play store refused to update binaries for some reason.
After you download, open/extract the Zip file. In it is a folder called 'common'. In that folder you will find the updated apk. Just install that and you are good to go!
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So if I'm on rooted MK2 (stock, no special recovery or anything, just rooted) should I just unfreeze the updater, full unroot in supersu, get the ota, then run this?
Just curious if anyone currently on stock/rooted mk2 has ota'd up without having to factory reset and lose all their data or not.
esheesle said:
So if I'm on rooted MK2 (stock, no special recovery or anything, just rooted) should I just unfreeze the updater, full unroot in supersu, get the ota, then run this?
Just curious if anyone currently on stock/rooted mk2 has ota'd up without having to factory reset and lose all their data or not.
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If you update OTA, you shouldn't have to factory reset. Worse comes to worse, I use the no-wipe files in Odin to clean everything out and maintain data.
Do exactly as you said above... Unfreeze updater, unroot, make sure all stock files are there though. Meaning if you uninstalled a system app (VZW stuff for example) reinstall it. Then take the update OTA. Once there , install towel root and push button and whala! Root on 4.4.2!
If you run into trouble updating (if it won't OTA for some reason). Use the no-wipe file found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
This will protect your data, and do everything stated above in one instance. If you need help with this, just google how to use Odin and read that thread. (File goes in PDA/AP slot. Click start)
Forgot to mention, after you Odin, you take the OTA, and proceed.
Those are MK2 files....
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Just used this method myself, works great, easiest and quickest root I have ever done.
this doesn't trip the know counter right? also, does this mean we can install SS and install custom roms now? sorry if it's dumb question.
vzwnexus said:
this doesn't trip the know counter right? also, does this mean we can install SS and install custom roms now? sorry if it's dumb question.
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Knox is still 0x0
You could install SS before with the downgrade/upgrade root methods. I did not re-install SS recover but you should be able to use the ATT version just like with the downgrade/upgrade methods
I want to try this, but first I must ask will the mobile hotspot hack that was put out for Jelly Bean work for this also, or is there something similar?
just rooted mine as well.
Since having to get a warranty replacement and losing the ability to flash stock roms, i have not had the need for root, but why not? lol
will4958 said:
I want to try this, but first I must ask will the mobile hotspot hack that was put out for Jelly Bean work for this also, or is there something similar?
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I'm unsure if tethering will work on the NC5 build... Will look into it though
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I did this and tried to install safestrap and all it did was reboot. Don't know what I left out.
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Nicklag said:
I did this and tried to install safestrap and all it did was reboot. Don't know what I left out.
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Did you open the app and tell it to install recovery?
Yes
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Having the same issues myself. I have no clue in how to install safestrap at all after using towelroot. Got my rom ready to flash but cant get a recovery going to be able to do so.
Nicklag said:
Yes
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What version of SS? Did you try the 3.72 for ATT?
I rooted my wife's s4 with towelroot then tried to install SuperSU but when it tries to update binaries it says this device has Knox would you like to try to disable Knox continue or cancel if I hit cancel it just doesn't install but I haven't hit continue because I don't know what will happen
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timmyd463229 said:
I rooted my wife's s4 with towelroot then tried to install SuperSU but when it tries to update binaries it says this device has Knox would you like to try to disable Knox continue or cancel if I hit cancel it just doesn't install but I haven't hit continue because I don't know what will happen
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It will turn off the knox notification, there is no harm in doing so.
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djsbad said:
Having the same issues myself. I have no clue in how to install safestrap at all after using towelroot. Got my rom ready to flash but cant get a recovery going to be able to do so.
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You need to run Selinux mode Changer and change mode to permissive to allow the safestrap apk to work after upgrading to NC5 using the OTA: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en
timmyd463229 said:
I rooted my wife's s4 with towelroot then tried to install SuperSU but when it tries to update binaries it says this device has Knox would you like to try to disable Knox continue or cancel if I hit cancel it just doesn't install but I haven't hit continue because I don't know what will happen
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I was scared to disable mine but I ended up doing it anyway. It froze up the first time but I restarted my phone and went back to update the binaries. The second time worked. My know counter in ODIN mode still shows 0x0.
vzwnexus said:
I was scared to disable mine but I ended up doing it anyway. It froze up the first time but I restarted my phone and went back to update the binaries. The second time worked. My know counter in ODIN mode still shows 0x0.
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OK cool I'm doing it now thanks
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Should I try to install safestrap before I install xposed
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4.4.4 Google Play Edition running on Verizon S4 i545 NC5 with a locked bootloader and safestrap. Here is how to do it.
**Note** I am not a developer nor did I create anything I linked in this post. I just put together the pieces to make this work on my phone. Read the AT&T ROM thread as there is a lot of good information there. Likely will answer a lot of questions you may have. Good luck
I have added an additional method that I found to be easier than my original. I kept the original instructions below and put the new method up top.
***Warnings***
Softbricking and screwing up APN settings is a very real possibility that will make your phone unusable. Always make backups and know how to use ODIN to restore factory image before attempting.
Do NOT mess with any APN/Cell network settings if everything is working.
The 4.4.3 from JMSQ will attempt to download an OTA. The 4.4.4 ROMS may attempt to download the Lollipop OTA...DO NOT TAKE THESE UPDATES.
Known Issues (See ROM threads for more details about the known issues and fixes. Or lack thereof.)AT&T thread Pure Nexus GPE thread
Play Store paid apps wont install(set SElinux to permissive)
Chrome Force close(set SElinux to permissive)
Wi-Fi won't turn on(Soft restart will fix when this happens until next full reboot. Then you will have to soft restart again to bring it back. **Or** turn off Wi-Fi before full reboot and it will turn on automatically after boot.)
MTP(Does not work...at all. So you cannot transfer files to computer VIA USB. I use ES File explorer to transfer files VIA WiFi
MMS may not be working.(In hangouts go to settings, SMS, Access point names. Enter Verizon for the name and for the MMSC enter "http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms" without the quotes. Leave rest default. Reboot and MMS should be working.) Other messaging apps may be different but the same basic idea applies I assume.
Software update OTA notification Not really a bug/issue. But it is annoying and you DO NOT want to take this OTA. Press and hold on the notification. Open app properties and un-check notifications. This will stop it until your next reboot.
Install Instructions
Method #1
1. I started with stock factory tar.md5 of NC5. The no-wipe link found here and installed with odin. If your already stock on NC5 probably not necessary but its good to have handy if you need it. I then rooted with towelroot. Then I installed supersu, busybox from playstore(both required for Safestrap) and then Safestrap.
2. Download either Pure Nexus Edition or Google Play Edition from this thread to a computer. Both are 4.4.4
3. Download this ROM Zip to a computer.***This is not a Safestrap compatible ROM DO NOT FLASH THIS ZIP EVER!!!!!!****. Extract ZIP and copy build.prop from /system folder to your computer. Then copy apns-conf.xml from /system/etc folder to computer.
4. Now that you pulled out build.prop and apns files delete that ROM zip from step 3 so there is no confusion.
5. Using 7-zip replace the build.prop and apns-conf.xml in the Pure Nexus or GPE zip you downloaded in step 2 with the files you pulled in step 3. This way you have Verizon compatible files in the ROM you are flashing. This allows the phone to connect to VZW network.
5. Get the wifi modules appropriate for you phone and the latest flashable supersu zip
6. Copy the ROM, modules and supersu files to your phone
7. Reboot your phone into safestrap, wipe everything and flash ROM then modules then supersu.
8. Reboot and boot into the new ROM. Once it loads up let it sit a bit and reboot again. Then do a hot reboot if your wifi wont turn on.
9. Make sure you have root and get SELinux to permissive.
Method #2 the OG
1. I started with stock factory tar.md5 of NC5. The no-wipe link found here and installed with odin. If your already stock on NC5 probably not necessary but its good to have handy if you need it. I then rooted with towelroot. Then I installed supersu, busybox from playstore(both required for Safestrap) and then Safestrap.
2. I copied apns-conf.xml from the /etc directory on my phone to my download folder on my phone(this file contains all the settings needed to connect to Verizon's network and is vital for this to work for Verizon phones).
3. Plugged phone into computer and copied apns-conf.xml from the download folder on my phone to my computer.
4. Downloaded 4.4.3 zip from here on to your computer. MAKE SURE YOU GET THE 4.4.3 one.
5. Download and install 7-zip on computer
6. On computer create a new folder on your desktop and name it “etc”(without quotes). Move apns-conf.xml copied from phone to your computer in step 3 into this new etc folder
7. Right click on the 4.4.3 zip downloaded in step 4 and choose to open archive with 7-zip
8. Once open in 7-zip, open system folder. Open etc folder. Delete apns-conf.xml.
9. Back up one directory so the system folder is open again in 7-zip. Drag and drop the etc folder(from step 6 which contains the apns-conf from factory) from your desktop into the system folder in 7-zip. This will add the apns-conf to the etc folder in the flashable zip. See this for more details about altering flashable zip files.
10. Copy this zip with the new apns-conf.xml to your external SD card on your phone. Download NC5 module zip from here and put this on your external SD card as well(The NC5 module zip is important for WiFi to function).
11. Reboot phone into safestrap. I used stock slot because the rom slots are not working. !!!WIPE!!! and flash zip copied to phone in step 10. Also be sure to flash NC5 module for Wi-Fi after flashing the ROM.
12. Reboot from safestrap and continue to boot into the newly flashed ROM.
13. Then install and run towelroot.apk found at towelroot.com to attain root. Install SELinuxModeChanger from playstore and set to permissive (without this chrome force closes and play store has issues with paid apps)
14. Data connected but showed 3g. After a reboot this cleared up on its own and showed LTE. Guessing it pulled the needed information from the APN file on reboot.
Update to 4.4.4 Instructions
1. Download 4.4.4 zip from here. Make sure you get the 4.4.4 link.
2. Again I replaced the apns-conf file with the one I pulled from my stock ROM. Follow steps 6 through 9 above but with the 4.4.4 zip downloaded(unsure if this is necessary but i did it anyway)
3. Make sure your NC5 module zip is still handy and Download SuperSu 2.01.zip here(Make sure to use the flashable zip link. This zip is key to attaining root after flashing this update. Without this SElinux mode changer will not run and set to SElinux to permissive and you will have a bad time
4. Transfer all three of these to external card on phone
5. Reboot to safestrap no need to wipe
6. Choose install and flash the 4.4.4 update zip. Then flash the SuperSu zip. Flash NC5 module again.
7. Reboot and let apps update
8. Verify SuperSu installed and that you still have root
Enjoy 4.4.4 GPE on Verizon S4.
HUGE Thanks to
Hashcode
Surge1223
Chainfire
jmsq
jamal2367
You all get all the credit here. I just put it all together in one post for my fellow Verizon folks.
DOWNLOADS
NC5 tar.md5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Safestrap 3.72 http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=680#downloads
Safestrap 3.75 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
JMSQ AT&T 4.4.3 ROM and 4.4.4 update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2767026
Pure Nexus & Google Play Edition
NC5 Module http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
SuperSU flashable ZIP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Great great write up, good job man.
May just give this a whirl over the weekend. Hate this locked up crap.
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Guess our bootloaders need to be NC5 for this to work and not MK2?
Rick, if you stop at the 4.4.3 point, do the 'Known Issues" apply? GPE 4.4.3 is still way better than NC5.
Could you maybe provide a link to modules?
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I'm a bit confused. I read all over the Safestrap ROM community that ROMs had to be based upon the same kernel, since the Samsung bootloader checked some codes in the kernel. How does this work with the GPE Google kernel?
JeeperDon said:
I'm a bit confused. I read all over the Safestrap ROM community that ROMs had to be based upon the same kernel, since the Samsung bootloader checked some codes in the kernel. How does this work with the GPE Google kernel?
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Normally, the AOSP kernel is very similar to our kernel. The developer of this rom modified the kernel so it is compatible with our phones and wont trip knox unless you take an OTA.
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aknotts415 said:
Guess our bootloaders need to be NC5 for this to work and not MK2?
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Correct me if I am wrong but MK2 is 4.3. AFAIK 4.4 ROM's will not work on MK2. I could be wrong but I would think you would need to be on NC5 for this to work.
Awesome write up! I'm downloading the files now to try it out
If you don't mind, can you tell me your average screen on time in regards to battery life?
And just to verify, that mms fix only needs to be done and then it's perfect right?
Thanks!
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xXsquirr3lsXx said:
Could you maybe provide a link to modules?
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I have the link in step 10 in the first section for installing 4.4.3. I labeled the link "here". Not the most obvious. Maybe i'll add a section for download links.
But here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
RickGrimes411 said:
Correct me if I am wrong but MK2 is 4.3. AFAIK 4.4 ROM's will not work on MK2. I could be wrong but I would think you would need to be on NC5 for this to work.
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If you upgrade to kitkat via surges method before towelroot came out you kept your mk2 bookloader and had a 4.4.2 NC5 rom rooted running SS 3.72. So I am on 4.4.2. Most people around here are using MK2 bootloaders. The ones with towelroot are NC5. Some even have NC2 from the OTA leak. lol sooo yeah.
What does AFAIK mean? never heard that term before? :silly:
aknotts415 said:
If you upgrade to kitkat via surges method before towelroot came out you kept your mk2 bookloader and had a 4.4.2 NC5 rom rooted running SS 3.72. So I am on 4.4.2. Most people around here are using MK2 bootloaders. The ones with towelroot are NC5. Some even have NC2 from the OTA leak. lol sooo yeah.
What does AFAIK mean? never heard that term before? :silly:
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means "as far as i know" haha
have you done this method to get the GE rom with the 3.72 safestrap? or did you update to 3.75 first, because im currently running eclipse rom on 3.72
JeeperDon said:
Rick, if you stop at the 4.4.3 point, do the 'Known Issues" apply? GPE 4.4.3 is still way better than NC5.
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Hard to fully answer your question as I did not stay on 4.4.3 for very long before I updated. For me the WiFi seemed to work fine and I did not have to soft reset. I still had to set SElinux to permissive to allow Chrome and Play store to function correctly. I did not test MMS in 4.4.3 so I am unsure if that worked or not(probably didn't). I also didn't fully test file transfers/MTP in 4.4.3 but I would assume they would not work as well reading the At&T thread. I'd say if 4.4.3 is working fine for you there is no real difference between that and 4.4.4 other than some security patches. Stick with it unless you like to live on the edge like me
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What does AFAIK mean? never heard that term before? :silly:
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As Far As I Know
pfizzle said:
means "as far as i know" haha
have you done this method to get the GE rom with the 3.72 safestrap? or did you update to 3.75 first, because im currently running eclipse rom on 3.72
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I think you and me are in the same boat. Our bootloaders arent NC5. Ur MJ7 and im MK2. Wonder how this would work for us. Never heard of SS3.75
aknotts415 said:
I think you and me are in the same boat. Our bootloaders arent NC5. Ur MJ7 and im MK2. Wonder how this would work for us. Never heard of SS3.75
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I think i'll try out, I just downloaded the rom files. I'm going to try it with just staying on SS3.72 . I'll let you guys know what happens
pfizzle said:
I think i'll try out, I just downloaded the rom files. I'm going to try it with just staying on SS3.72 . I'll let you guys know what happens
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Goodluck!
pfizzle said:
Awesome write up! I'm downloading the files now to try it out
If you don't mind, can you tell me your average screen on time in regards to battery life?
And just to verify, that mms fix only needs to be done and then it's perfect right?
Thanks!
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I have not been using it long so hard to get an average screentime. I looked after the first full discharge and it was not quite 5 hours. Which is about what I was getting on stock. This may improve with time. I am not using any battery mods so with some tweaking you might be able to get more.
As far as the MMS fix that was the only thing I had to do as far as APN stuff.
But there are WiFi issues that get fixed with a soft reset. Also you need root to set SElinux to permissive. File transfers are not working right now for me either. Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2767026&highlight=mk2 for details on the known issues that are not APN related. That's the actual ROM thread. All I did was tweak some stuff to work on verizon. No clue on the ultimate fix for the other issues.
For me these issues are fairly minor. I'm digging this ROM.
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Goodluck!
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My phone booted!
I'm not sure if i still have root yet, im at the welcome screen right now, waiting a few minutes for it to settle before i start playing with 4.4.3.
I modified the procedure a little bit.. I started off on eclipse rom and SS3.72. I copied over the zip of the modified 4.4.3 rom with my apn file. I also had supersu2.01 already on my sd card, and teh wifi modules.
I booted safestrap, wiped the data,cache,dalvic,and system in the stock slot. then i installed the 4.4.3 rom, then without rebooting, i flashed the modules, and then flashed the supersu zip. then i hit reboot. my phone started up fine !
now i'm just waiting a few minutes before setting the 4.4.3 rom and then going to update to 4.4.4. I'll report back if i still have root or not
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UPDATE
I have root! my method worked without any problems
SAFE UP/DOWN GRADING THE EZ WAY
this is a continuation of my SAFE UP/DOWN GRADING TO 4.4.2 thread where I developed a few safe ways to upgrade/update/downgrade to various versions of 4.4. This thread will be aimed at Lollipop. I apologize for the wait I had this ready on the 29th but muniz beat me to the punch while I was still uploading by releasing his odex'd stock OC1 which apparently had broken wifi but is now fixed. however our methods are different and my method will allow you to very quickly upgrade to a Custom ROM 5.0 or fully downgrade back to 4.4.2 NK1-NC2.
Please Note for now I recommend not using Flashfire but if all else fails when attempting this method keep in mind you can use it as an alternative until you can get Safestrap installed again. Flashfire will let you use only your Android to upgrade nothing more is required which can be nice/necessary for those without PC available or a broken USB port.
Pre-Installation Requirements:
You'll need a PC with Windows, OSX or Linux unless opting to upgrade using Flashfire in which case just a phone and the app is required.
Download my UP/DOWN Grading Packa .rar which you unpack includes 4 tars for flashing in Odin
Download Odin 3.10.6 for Windows or dl JOdin if your using OSX or Linux
A Custom ROM or a Prerooted Stock ROM (I'm uploading a Deodex'd debloated stock ROM shortly otherwise you can use muniz's stock release too)
Newest Safestrap 3.75 A03, Towelroot v3+, SuperSU and Busybox apk files are handy to have available on SD CARD I've uploaded a zip containing these here.
If downgrading you'll need a custom ROM (like Echoe v49 VZW for 5.0) for that firmware or an Odin Stock image.
We'll basically be using the same workaround for safestrap that I had used pre 4.4.2 safestrap only in 5.0 and this time were going down to 4.4.2 instead of 4.3. That is in condensed form: were downgrading to 4.4.2 boot.img in order to use Safestrap then modifying ROM or installing a new ROM on Stock Slot then reupgrading boot.img to 5.0!
Steps to Upgrade from 4.4.2 Rooted with Safestrap:
1. Connect phone to PC. Open Odin on PC and boot phone into Safestrap.
2. Load CustomROM_Upgrade_Lollipop_VZW_wNK4-NoSys-gogolie.tar into Odin AP slot on PC. On your Phone in Safestrap install 5.01 TW ROM.
3. Restart Phone to Download Mode when installation of ROM is finished.
4. Now On PC press flash and flash the tar to phone.
5. Your Done. Odin will restart the phone and you'll have to skip through 3-4 Boot Screens for Safestrap before ROM will load. To avoid having to skip these screens after 1st boot install Safestrap and Busybox on phone. Open SS and Uninstall Recovery. Then the phone will boot into ROM without hesitation. However I wouldn't recommend this personally as you'll need SS installed and ready in order to modify the ROM in Safestrap.
From 5.0: Modify ROM / Install different ROM / Downgrading back to 4.4.2
1. Connect phone to PC. Open Odin on PC and in Safestrap's App press Reboot to Recovery only hold down Vol Down. This will bring phone into Download Mode 1st.
2. Load Custom_ROM_Downgrade_Lollipop_VZW_wNK4_Boot-only-gogolie.tar into Odin AP slot on PC and Press Flash.
3. Phone will restart to Safestrap if it doesn't it will display boot option for Safestrap which you should enter the recovery.
4. Now in Safestrap you're able to modify the currently installed 5.01 ROM or install a new ROM for either 5.0 or 4.4.2.
5. After install / modification you'll need to reupgrade if intending on running a 5.0 ROM or finish downgrading if youre reverting to a 4.4.2 ROM. Which means restart phone to Download Mode!
6. Back on your PC load Custom_ROM_Re-Upgrade_Lollipop_VZW_wNK4_Boot-only-gogolie.tar into AP Slot to reupgrade to 5.0 or load Custom_ROM_Re-Upgrade_Lollipop_VZW_wNK4_no-BL-gogolie.tar if you think you possibly need to rewrite the recovery-kernel-modem-etc to 5.0 otherwise VZW-I545VRUFNC2_FULL4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-NO-PARTITIONS_989434_REV06_user_low_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.tar.md5 or I545VRUFNK1_ALL_UPGRADES_W_NO_SYSTEM-CACHE-USER-PARTITIONS.taror similar modified Odin package can be flashed in Odin to finish Downgrading to any 4.4.2 Firmware.
7. There is no step 7, you were done at 6!
Good day!
- gogolie
v1-4-29-15
Please thank the OP if you're inclined.
Ask questions in thread those not answered can be assumed have been before and your just too lazy to search before asking which mean's I'll be to lazy to answer / search for you!
special thanks: dgutierrez04 for capture OTAs
2nd
as always,
enjoy
So @gigilie, I've already installed using @muniz_ri 's method and used FlashFire. Can I now install Safestrap and use it to install your rom for testing? (Omega v41 VZW)
Thanks gigilie, your method worked for me. I installed OC1 to my stock rom slot in Safestrap, and to be clear... Safestrap does not function after updating the rom. I expected that. Maybe soon we will have Safestrap back, or something like it.
However, I'm noticing after install that I have only 2 GB free out of 16 GB device memory. So I suspect that my former Slot 1 rom is still present and eating up lots of space. Any suggestions on how to reclaim the rom slot storage?
PMac10000 said:
Thanks gigilie, your method worked for me. I installed OC1 to my stock rom slot in Safestrap, and to be clear... Safestrap does not function after updating the rom. I expected that. Maybe soon we will have Safestrap back, or something like it.
However, I'm noticing after install that I have only 2 GB free out of 16 GB device memory. So I suspect that my former Slot 1 rom is still present and eating up lots of space. Any suggestions on how to reclaim the rom slot storage?
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your former Slotted ROM is probably still intact and accessible. if you flash my downgrade pack in odin and restart you'll be able to access Safestrap. There you can either try and boot into the slot rom, delete the ROM or Modify any ROM you have installed on the Stock slot. Yes even 5.0 ROMs
rp1226 said:
So @gigilie, I've already installed using @muniz_ri 's method and used FlashFire. Can I now install Safestrap and use it to install your rom for testing? (Omega v41 VZW)
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if your on stock u should be able to install su, busybox and then safestrap. reboot to safestrap but while the phone is restarting hold vol down and boot into download mode. flash the downgrade pack in the OP of my Safe UP and Down thread for 5.0 then install ROM.... I'd try Echoe v49 VZW posted in the Development section first as I know the ROM works flawlessly with this method then explore other custom ROM options after that!
Can I use this method from 4.2.2
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iansamz said:
Can I use this method from 4.2.2
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no sorry. what BL are you currently on i'll give you proper instructions
I don't know what BL means ...sorry am a newbie
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iansamz said:
I don't know what BL means ...sorry am a newbie
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BL is your bootloader
I've got Echoe Rom v49 installed via this method. Very nice so far... one exception: all outgoing SMS fails. Tried pulling battery/SIM/SD, many restarts, and safe mode. None of these fixed outgoing SMS.
First outgoing SMS after a restart takes about a minute to try... then fails. Subsequent outgoing SMS messages fail immediately. I can make calls and receive SMS, however. Any ideas?
Also, tried your suggestion to access Safestrap by downgrading with Odin using "Custom_ROM_Downgrade_NC5Lollipop_VZW_wNK4_Boot-only-gogolie.tar" in AP. This resulted in a bootloop. I got back up again by flashing "Custom_ROM_Re-Upgrade_Lollipop_VZW_wNK4_Boot-only-gogolie.tar"
Thanks
My outgoing sms is not working either. Able to receive sms and mms.
I can get into safestrap no problem.
So if I took the new OTA update to lollipop, can I use this to downgrade then root and update again with the root?
thank you!
For SMS, change the "SecMMs_Candy" and "SecTelephonyProvider_Candy" in /system/priv-app with correct permission.
Copy these 2 files from any known good VZW ROM.
For me, any international ROMI used had this issue and that's how I got the SMS and MMS to work.
meazz1 said:
For SMS, change the "SecMMs_Candy" and "SecTelephonyProvider_Candy" in /system/priv-app with correct permission.
Copy these 2 files from any known good VZW ROM.
For me, any international ROMI used had this issue and that's how I got the SMS and MMS to work.
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Thanks for the feedback.
Couldn't find them in hyperdrive or kitpop. Muniz_ri's stock rooted oc1 didn't have a system folder to explore when I unzipped it. Grabbed them from a lollipop ROM in the s5 forum, replaced the respective files, and set permissions. After, messaging app wouldn't open.
If you took the OTA, then no way to do it. Sorry. Don't take the OTA.
notonmdk said:
Thanks for the feedback.
Couldn't find them in hyperdrive or kitpop. Muniz_ri's stock rooted oc1 didn't have a system folder to explore when I unzipped it. Grabbed them from a lollipop ROM in the s5 forum, replaced the respective files, and set permissions. After, messaging app wouldn't open.
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Try wiping the cache for message in application manager and reboot.
Should I uninstall my Xposed Framework and all the modules before updating? And why should I not use the FlashFire method?
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Try wiping the cache for message in application manager and reboot.
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Didn't change anything for me.
In addition to the outgoing SMS problem, I'm noticing my phone running hot with Echoe rom v49... battery life is about half what it was before. Exchange service seems to be a big culprit.
So from what I am reading, this is aimed at those who took the 5.0 OTA correct?
This is a combination of multiple guides that I used, writing down steps for the future as I went along. Process does entail a full wipe, so please backup beforehand.
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Install Samsung USB Driver: http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
Downgrade from 5.0.1 to 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
1. Add ALL_VZW_I545VRUFNC5_I545VZWFNC5_1151670_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to AP in Odin 3.09
2. Add JFLTE_USA_VZW_16G.pit to PIT in Odin 3.09
3. Press start
4. Root using towelroot
Install Lollipop 5.0.1 - rooted and dedoxed
http://www.droidviews.com/install-lollipop-on-verizon-galaxy-s4-and-keep-root/
1. Install apps in 4.4.2:
a. Install FlashFire app from appstore (need to be join the Google+ group and use the same Google account to download from appstore.)
b. Install SuperSU app from appstore1. Copy I545_OC1_Stock_DeOdexed_ROMwNK4_BL.zip to sdcard
2. Open FlashFire – partitioning took a long time; quit after an hour or so
a. Add the OC1 zip file in FlashFire
b. Uncheck Auto-mount
c. Uncheck all options under EverRoot, use Reboot settings
d. Tap lightning bolt and press ok to flash
i. Takes a while to reboot (around 30 minutes)
Install Xposed Framework
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463
1. After upgrading to 5.0.1, install FlashFire again – partitioning took 5 seconds
2. Install XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk
3. Flash xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430-arter97-V3.zip using FlashFire, same settings as above.
a. Optimizing app X of 238 popped up after reboot. Took around 20 minutes.
And that should be it. Hope it helps someone out there!
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Downgrade from 5.0.1 to 4.4.2
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I didn't think this was possible? Or did you get to 5.0.1 using a ROM and not the OTA?
Sir_Eagle said:
I didn't think this was possible? Or did you get to 5.0.1 using a ROM and not the OTA?
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you're assuming correctly, you can't downgrade from oc1 to kitkat (unless you used muniz_ri's keeproot method)
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I didn't think this was possible? Or did you get to 5.0.1 using a ROM and not the OTA?
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Ah, I don't remember what I did to upgrade in the first place. I think like skepticmisfit suggested, I must have used the keeproot method.
skepticmisfit said:
you're assuming correctly, you can't downgrade from oc1 to kitkat (unless you used muniz_ri's keeproot method)
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I think you're right, I think I must have used the "Keep root" method from the link: w.droidviews.com/install-lollipop-on-verizon-galaxy-s4-and-keep-root/
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Ah, I don't remember what I did to upgrade in the first place. I think like skepticmisfit suggested, I must have used the keeproot method.
I think you're right, I think I must have used the "Keep root" method from the link: w.droidviews.com/install-lollipop-on-verizon-galaxy-s4-and-keep-root/
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You might want to clarify that in the first post, that way no one is confused.
if you upgraded with OTA 5.0.1 Lollipop will this method work.
My build
baseband version
i545vrugoc1
build number
lrx22c.i545vrugoc1
From my understanding this method will not allow me to downgrade at this time?
where did you get your framework from? arte97? is your phone sch-i545? or the 9500 model?
My cpu should be a arm7 according to my specs and use this file
xposed-v68-sdk21-arm.zip ? Please let me know if this is incorrect. The specs show arm7 32bit according to the spec sheet I found.
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Well this partially worked. Got everything installed but when I goto xposed it says it is installed but not active. Not sure why. Myabe I need to flash the deodex you have listed here?
The only thing different I did was use the deodex'd rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ment/rom-i545oc1-5-0-1-100-stock-mdk-t3097902
Thank you so much for your tutorial. It helped me get through the day as I tried many different things and your solution did the trick.
edit - solution - http://www.4shared.com/postDownload/EBHPH6Ftce/XposedInstaller_30-alpha2.html - http://www.4shared.com/postDownload/EBHPH6Ftce/XposedInstaller_30-alpha2.html with the xposed version posted here. I'm up and running 100% now
sc4s2cg said:
This is a combination of multiple guides that I used, writing down steps for the future as I went along. Process does entail a full wipe, so please backup beforehand.
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Install Samsung USB Driver: http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
Downgrade from 5.0.1 to 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
1. Add ALL_VZW_I545VRUFNC5_I545VZWFNC5_1151670_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to AP in Odin 3.09
2. Add JFLTE_USA_VZW_16G.pit to PIT in Odin 3.09
3. Press start
4. Root using towelroot
Install Lollipop 5.0.1 - rooted and dedoxed
http://www.droidviews.com/install-lollipop-on-verizon-galaxy-s4-and-keep-root/
1. Install apps in 4.4.2:
a. Install FlashFire app from appstore (need to be join the Google+ group and use the same Google account to download from appstore.)
b. Install SuperSU app from appstore1. Copy I545_OC1_Stock_DeOdexed_ROMwNK4_BL.zip to sdcard
2. Open FlashFire – partitioning took a long time; quit after an hour or so
a. Add the OC1 zip file in FlashFire
b. Uncheck Auto-mount
c. Uncheck all options under EverRoot, use Reboot settings
d. Tap lightning bolt and press ok to flash
i. Takes a while to reboot (around 30 minutes)
Install Xposed Framework
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463
1. After upgrading to 5.0.1, install FlashFire again – partitioning took 5 seconds
2. Install XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk
3. Flash xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430-arter97-V3.zip using FlashFire, same settings as above.
a. Optimizing app X of 238 popped up after reboot. Took around 20 minutes.
And that should be it. Hope it helps someone out there!
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i tried to Flash the ZIP with FlashFire but it didn't work with me ?? any one have any idea !?
Will this work with the KingRoot method on 5.0.1?
Camp As A Champ said:
Will this work with the KingRoot method on 5.0.1?
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if you got oc1 rooted, you will have to flash a deodexed ROM in order to get xposed working.
you could also try deodexing it yourself but.. don't overestimate yourself.
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Just a heads up, your Xposed installer link is wrong. It leads to the uninstaller zip, and not the installer apk
i used kies to update my s4 can it be downgrade
Does XPRIVACY work on 5.0.1 deodexed touchwiz schi545?
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I545_OC1_Stock_DeOdexed_ROMwNK4_BL.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347762642
404 not found , please update the link
UPDATE: found a link to a thread with dl link to I545_OC1_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM (Non-MDK Bootloader Users Only) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ment/rom-i545oc1-5-0-1-100-stock-mdk-t3097902
please confirm if compatible.
help! unable to downgrade to 4.4.2 .. odin error: aboot.mbn fail!! (auth)
UPDATE: rooted 5.0.1 VRUGOC1 using Kingroot desktop app, replaced with SuperSU. directly flashed I545_OC1_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM (Non-MDK Bootloader Users Only) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...k-mdk-t3097902 using flashfire . followed the steps from there.
For the Verizon SCH-i545, shouldn't you use xposed-x71-sdk21-arm-arter97-V6-snapdragon.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463? From my research, that seems to most closely match the processor architecture of this phone. Can anyone verify?
Does this work on of1 on stang5litre Ediition 5.0 Of1?
GamerOnOne said:
Does this work on of1 on stang5litre Ediition 5.0 Of1?
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Verified Working on
Verizon S4 OF1(thats 5.0.1 for the not as nerdy as me)
stang5litre Edition 5.0 NON-MDK v3 ROM Rom by stang5litre
*Requirements
Do not use SupersuMe to get SuperSu. Must use different method to get SuperSu.(I used this Method)
Must use Beta SuperSu v2.49.
Flashed stang5litre Edition 5.0 NON-MDK v3 ROM with flashfire.
Installed XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk
Flashed xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430-arter97-V3.zip with Flashfire.
Big Thanks to stang5litre, arter97, all the Devs and everyone here at XDA for making phones funner.
heres the link http://www.wondershare.com/mobile-phone/how-to-root-android.html
JUST now rooted stock oc1 after flashing xposed uninstall through flashfire it got stuck on bootloop. I Odin flash to stock nonroot oc1 and used this to regain root. Currently installing flashfire to install deodexed oc1 and reinstall xposed will update. PC NEEDED to root. But it is one click. This also installs supersu. Make sure you have developer enabled and click ENABLE USB DEBUG. I wish all of you with no luck using kingroot... GOOD LUCK!
*******not responsible for anything that might happen this worked FOR ME it DOES NOT MEAN IT WILL FOR YOU Things like this can cause brick. Rooted schi545 on stock bloated clean oc1 lollipop using this*************
*****edit*** mods im new to the site but i posted this here because of a number of threads about failed kingroot on oc1 please move accordingly as you see fit thanks
UPDATE:
Flashfire successfully updated the stock wondershare rooted oc1 with rooted deodexed oc1 stock.
I Disabled supersu
Launched android pay with NO XPOSED FRAMEWORK INSTALLED
application successfully verified and added my cards
Then Used flashfire to flash xposed xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430-arter97-V3.zip (the frame work not installer) - listed in the link below. Phone booted fine with ANDROID IS UPGRADING at startup with 238 apps. Then installed the v3 alpha 2 installer. Says framework not active but it is.
i dont take any credit for xposed on oc1 credit due to respective owners just following direction and want to condense everything ive been doing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463
This gets xposed working reliably on oc1 along with android pay (ive yet to pay so will have to update upon successful transaction but my cards are added)
I WOULD HIIIIIIIIIIIIGHLY SUGGEST IF YOU WANT ANDROID PAY TO WORK ON YOUR XPOSED ROOTED OC1 DO NOT FLASH THE XPOSED UNINSTALLER it gave me a boot loop at vzw splash screen. Instead i suggest you REFLASH PREROOTED DEODEXED oc1 using flashfire to remove the frame work since flashfire performs a full wipe, then disable supersu once booted go through the android pay set up and once you have all the cards you want added reenable supersu and reinstall xposed framework via flashfire and restore your data. This is what i did... the second time which is why im advising against using the xposed uninstall zip.
So I finally got around to trying to purchase with android pay on my stock deodexed somewhat debloated and rooted xposed oc1. The phone and terminal act as if my nfc isn't even turned on nothing happens