Root Failing - Unusual Circumstances - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hello all!
I had root on Android 4.4.2 with VRUFNK4 build... It was all working fine but I wanted to get back to the NK1 kernel to see if that would fix some battery usage issues I was running into.
The root apps/modules I'm using are:
nomaptips
XPrivacy
Wanam Xposed (and Xposed framework)
Greenify
So I popped open Odin 3.09+, flashed the NK1 kernel and lost root. SO I flashed the NC1 kernel. Towelroot says it's successful, root checker is taking a bit of time to validate though. I think TR didn't actually work. So I flashed the NK1 kernel and my wanam mods are still working (I'm not going to try to change them).
What could I be doing wrong?
Does Root Checker PURELY verify when SU is properly updated...?
Thanks!
-Matt

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Does anyone have a solution to this?
I'm not sure if it's actually "un-rooted" or some bug with my firmware.
Everytime before launching a root app, I MUSTgo into superuser and update the binary and update anyway although it's the latest binary.
Then my root apps and root checker work and verify that I have root.
However, for some odd reason, after some period of time, my root apps don't work and root checker reports no root.
So I have to repeat the above process again.
I am running Stock Firmware, the latest one from Samsung,
PDA:KI2/PHONE:KI1/CSCKH1(XSP)
I'm from Singapore(maybe it affects the stock ROM I'm not sure)
Any insight to this would be great.
Additional Info:
Pershoot's Latest Kernel Installed

Lost Root After HyperDrive RLS 16

Hello! The reason why I am posting here is because I don't exactly know what my problem is caused by. Yesterday, I followed Surge's method of updating to 4.4.2 with root on my Verizon Galaxy S4. That was successful, and I soon after decided that I wanted to give HyperDrive RLS 16 a try on the 4.4.2 base. I installed HyperDrive, but when when I boot up the phone, I lost all root access, safestrap, and my WiFi will not turn on. I know how to fix the WiFi issue and its an easy fix with root, but the problem is that I totally lost root. When I open up SuperSu it says that the binaries are not installed, and I cannot install safestrap to even flash the Verizon modules to get wifi working. Any help would be much appreciated, and like I said, I do not know what the problem actually is so I asked it in general questions. Thanks in advance!
Same thing just happened to me.. used Surges NC5 stock root and everything was fine for the past few weeks.. today I decided to try Hyperdrive, first custom ROM on this phone for me and I'm having the same exact issue as the OP.. haven't tested wifi so not sure but I've lost root and of course Safestrap custom recovery. Guess I have to Odin back.. so frustrating.
Just flash the latest SuperSU zip through recovery and you should be rooted again in no time.
http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip?retrieve_file=1
Thanks..found the answer in the HD thread..I didn't realize I needed to flash superuser right after the ROM..lost root and SS recovery..ended up having to odin back to MK2.. Re-root and then to NC5.. it's been a long night.
I was having the same problem! No root, wireless or SafeStrap. Had to downgrade to MK2 and start over. Finally running the latest HyperDrive with root and SafeStrap but no wireless, even after flashing the NC5 modules

What to do about updating/rooting/xposed?

I want to update my phone, root it, and install xposed all to the most current levels. My phone is currently on 4.4.2 (NC5) stock and unrooted. I have never rooted my phone, but last I checked towel root worked on NC5. I also know that Lollipop recently came out for the S4 as well, but doesn't xposed have issues on lollipop versus kitkat?. What should the order be that I do things so I can update, root, and install xposed? Also how do you safely and completely backup your phone before trying any of this?

Kingroot worked, but no SU updates OC1

I used kingroot and it shows success. I verified root, but i cannot get any su to update. After a few days I found that I lost root. I am still on OC1 though. Any ideas? And is there no custom recovery available?
If it all comes down to it, can I get these by downgrading to kit kat? If so, how do I do that?
Thanks!
You cannot downgrade to Kitkat.
My suggestion: Look up Stang5Litere's ROM in the android development section. It is the only PREROOTED ROM that will work on OC1. It's stock, but debloated and deodexed with multiple mods.
I'm not too familiar with this phone, so forgive my ignorance, but can I odin that rom or how do i otherwise load it?
re-root with kingroot, verify and then locate the "replace kingroot with supersu v2.4 zip" install then remove remaining kingroot debris.
http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-and-replace-kinguser-with-supersu-app/ <---- Link
Good day.

ROOT ON OC1 WITH WONDERSHARE! Kingroot apk and desktop NOT working

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

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