[HELP] Where do I start with roms? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

I've been searching for a post that tells me how to start installing roms on a verizon s4, but most of these post are out-dated.
So is there a way to start installing roms or am I shut out completely (lollipop 5.0.1 latest)?
What roms should I consider for stable phone use?
Where is said tutorial for noobs?

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mooseshoes said:
I've been searching for a post that tells me how to start installing roms on a verizon s4, but most of these post are out-dated.
So is there a way to start installing roms or am I shut out completely (lollipop 5.0.1 latest)?
What roms should I consider for stable phone use?
Where is said tutorial for noobs?
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IIRC, Vzw bootloader was never unlocked unless it was the MDK version. If you have any other versions you will need to familiarize yourself with something called Safestrap. It should be covered in the Verizon GS4 forums.
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wtherrell said:
IIRC, Vzw bootloader was never unlocked unless it was the MDK version. If you have any other versions you will need to familiarize yourself with something called Safestrap. It should be covered in the Verizon GS4 forums.
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I believe my version is "PL1"... i don't even see that as an option on most tutorials.

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mooseshoes said:
I believe my version is "PL1"... i don't even see that as an option on most tutorials.
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It's a brand new update, not much information on it yet.
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So how do i go about roooting to install xposed? What xposed frameworks are recommended?

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mooseshoes said:
So how do i go about roooting to install xposed? What xposed frameworks are recommended?
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I would try the OF1 methods outlined in the General section. You have to use a Samsung specific Xposed. The one by arter97 is for deodexed ROMs, there is one by dcclark for odexed (stock) ROMs.

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wtherrell said:
IIRC, Vzw bootloader was never unlocked unless it was the MDK version. If you have any other versions you will need to familiarize yourself with something called Safestrap. It should be covered in the Verizon GS4 forums.
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I am in the same situation with the OP, except I am on an older firmware NC5. I just saw a video about how to root it and install Safestrap. Is Safestrap a custom recovery like CWM and TWRP?
If I manage to get Safestrap on my phone, would I be able to install AOSP-based Roms? (Many ROM claim it will only work with MDK. ) I mean if we can get Safestrap on it, then we can already bypass the locked bootloader, right?