Hello everyone (Sorry I'm french from Benin so excuse my faults)
I tried to flash the TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4 from Terminal Emulator. But when i tried to reboot into recovery, the phone stucked in a Startup failed screen. But with some chances, i was able to boot my phone back and run my system.
Now i want the stock recovery of my VRUGOF1 firmware so that my Recovery partition table will be filled with the stock one. Please help me to deal with that...
And also there is something very weird about this phone. I bought a used S4 Verizon from someone. But in the phone, it is said that this is the s4 i9500 model but the bootloader version is I545VRUGOF1. So I'm pretty much sure this is an Verizon S4. Am confused. The phone is unlocked so that it support carriers other than Verizon. I was planning to flash the stock latest lollipop update I545VRSGPL1 and see if my phone will come back to his normal state. But the clue is that i'm afraid of losing the carrier unlocking.
Please, help me....
EsperaKing said:
Hello everyone (Sorry I'm french from Benin so excuse my faults). I tried to flash the TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4 from Terminal Emulator. But when i tried to reboot into recovery, the phone stucked in a Startup failed screen. But with some chances, i was able to boot my phone back and run my system. Now i want the stock recovery of my VRUGOF1 firmware so that my Recovery partition table will be filled with the stock one. Please help me to deal with that... And also there is something very weird about this phone. I bought a used S4 Verizon from someone. But in the phone, it is said that this is the s4 i9500 model but the bootloader version is I545VRUGOF1. So I'm pretty much sure this is an Verizon S4. Am confused. The phone is unlocked so that it support carriers other than Verizon. I was planning to flash the stock latest lollipop update I545VRSGPL1 and see if my phone will come back to his normal state. But the clue is that i'm afraid of losing the carrier unlocking. Please, help me....
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First of all, you can't flash TWRP on an S4 with OF1 firmware because the bootloader is locked up.
If you require the Verizon S4 Stock OF1 firmware, i have them all on the my File Host Account here (just unzip the file):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=158750
Good Luck!
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Thanks you @Ibuprophen, I will download the ROM from your link. You're right about the TWRP recovery. But, what do you think I can do in order to flash a custom recovery on my phone so that I can install the S4 S8 WizCyan Rom on my phone? I thought there was an loki bypass method since 2013 that was used to bypass the bootloader lock.
Also, I was asking if flashing the stock rom of the phone won't re-lock the carrier.
Thanks you again. :
EsperaKing said:
Thanks you @Ibuprophen, I will download the ROM from your link. You're right about the TWRP recovery. But, what do you think I can do in order to flash a custom recovery on my phone so that I can install the S4 S8 WizCyan Rom on my phone? I thought there was an loki bypass method since 2013 that was used to bypass the bootloader lock.
Also, I was asking if flashing the stock rom of the phone won't re-lock the carrier.
Thanks you again. :
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Root then flash ROM with Flashfire. Bootloader is locked, custom recovery cannot be installed. Yes, it probably will "re-lock carrier". Root methods are in the General Section of this forum.
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Root then flash ROM with Flashfire. Bootloader is locked, custom recovery cannot be installed. Yes, it probably will "re-lock carrier". Root methods are in the General Section of this forum.
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Thanks you bilgerryan for replying me.
So, I can flash the S4 S8 WizCyan ROM with FlashFire? That's good to know. I'm already rooted with Kingroot.
But, about the carrier lock, I learnt somewhere that it's most likely an hardware lock, so if it's unlocked once, it's means that it won't re-lock after flashing or anything. Because, before this phone, I bought an S4 AT&T i337 which was unlocked and I restored it's Stock rom with odin, afrer that, the carrier was still unlocked so it's worked with an non AT&T network. I was wondering if it'll be the same with this one too (S4 Verizon i545).
Thanks you again...
EsperaKing said:
Thanks you bilgerryan for replying me.
So, I can flash the S4 S8 WizCyan ROM with FlashFire? That's good to know. I'm already rooted with Kingroot.
But, about the carrier lock, I learnt somewhere that it's most likely an hardware lock, so if it's unlocked once, it's means that it won't re-lock after flashing or anything. Because, before this phone, I bought an S4 AT&T i337 which was unlocked and I restored it's Stock rom with odin, afrer that, the carrier was still unlocked so it's worked with an non AT&T network. I was wondering if it'll be the same with this one too (S4 Verizon i545).
Thanks you again...
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You'll need SuperSU instead of KingRoot to use Flashfire, there's also a guide for that in the General section of this forum.
@bilgerryan @Ibuprophen
Okay, thanks you.
So what are you saying about the carrier. Should I restore? Or not?
EsperaKing said:
@bilgerryan @Ibuprophen
Okay, thanks you.
So what are you saying about the carrier. Should I restore? Or not?
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You really don't need stock recovery, I wouldn't if I were you. Anything that can be done in stock recovery can be done through Flashfire.
Okay @bilgerryan
1- The system sometimes restarts bt itself and after restart it's stuck on com.android.system has stopped, so I thought that restoring it would fix those problems. Also the phone show model i9500 and bootloader i545, I will attach the screen shot.
2- I tried to replace king root with supersu with SuperSume app, no sucess. I also tried with terminal emulator, it shows failed and it uninstall king root. And permanently pop-up com.android.kinguser has stopped until I restart the phone. After restarting root is gone.
So I want to restore in other to restart all this from fresh stock firmware. But if you have any other ideas, please let me know how to just get root with supersu and use flashfire...
Thanks for replying. ...
EsperaKing said:
Okay @bilgerryan
1- The system sometimes restarts bt itself and after restart it's stuck on com.android.system has stopped, so I thought that restoring it would fix those problems. Also the phone show model i9500 and bootloader i545, I will attach the screen shot.
2- I tried to replace king root with supersu with SuperSume app, no sucess. I also tried with terminal emulator, it shows failed and it uninstall king root. And permanently pop-up com.android.kinguser has stopped until I restart the phone. After restarting root is gone.
So I want to restore in other to restart all this from fresh stock firmware. But if you have any other ideas, please let me know how to just get root with supersu and use flashfire...
Thanks for replying. ...
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In that case, you'll probably have to restore stock with Odin and start over.
bilgerryan said:
In that case, you'll probably have to restore stock with Odin and start over.
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Okay, I will restore in a few minutes and let you know.
bilgerryan said:
In that case, you'll probably have to restore stock with Odin and start over.
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Hi @bilgerryan and all xda members.
I restored the stock rom with Odin and everything goes fine. I rooted then replaced kingroot with supersu succesfully.
The problem now is that after installing supersu, I installed FlashFire and tried a backup of my system. The screen goes black with some blank text. After that, there is nothing else that happens. My phone will stay stucked on a black screen with a blue led on on top. But nothing happens, I have to pull battery and reinsert in other to power on my phone. I can't use Flashfire.
Hope you reply me....Thanks.
EsperaKing said:
Hi @bilgerryan and all xda members.
I restored the stock rom with Odin and everything goes fine. I rooted then replaced kingroot with supersu succesfully.
The problem now is that after installing supersu, I installed FlashFire and tried a backup of my system. The screen goes black with some blank text. After that, there is nothing else that happens. My phone will stay stucked on a black screen with a blue led on on top. But nothing happens, I have to pull battery and reinsert in other to power on my phone. I can't use Flashfire.
Hope you reply me....Thanks.
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You have to use v.53 of Flashfire. The newer versions don't play nice, also a backup with Flashfire is useless, if you have a bootloop you wouldn't be able to use it anyways. You just Odin stock again if you have any problems.
bilgerryan said:
You have to use v.53 of Flashfire. The newer versions don't play nice, also a backup with Flashfire is useless, if you have a bootloop you wouldn't be able to use it anyways. You just Odin stock again if you have any problems.
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I'm installing Flashfire v53 right now, so I will make you know if it's working or not. Thanks for responding.
EsperaKing said:
I'm installing Flashfire v53 right now, so I will make you know if it's working or not. Thanks for responding.
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It has worked like a charm. Thanks you very much. This is the last step of setting my phone. I'm going to install the S8 S4 WizCyan Rom to my phone and let you know. It should work cause I have an Snapdragon S4. I will let you know. Thanks you again
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I'm installing Flashfire v53 right now, so I will make you know if it's working or not. Thanks for responding.
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@bilgerryan @bilgerryan
I flashed the WizCyan Rom and it's finished succesfully I also managed to install add-ons from aroma file.
After reboot it's failed to load with software update failed. Kernel error. I don't why it's not working. The installation goes succesfully. Is it the aroma add-ons that I have installed? Or it's just that the ROM is not compatible with the S4 Verizon.
I don't know how to get that ROM work for me. I'm restoring stock with odin right now. I don't know if I should try again because I learnt on a youtube video that for some people, it might failled with a soft break the first time when we use Flashfire to attempt installing a ROM so we should just restore odin, wipe data and cache from recovery and restart the process and then it'll work.
Thanks you...
EsperaKing said:
@bilgerryan @bilgerryan
I flashed the WizCyan Rom and it's finished succesfully I also managed to install add-ons from aroma file.
After reboot it's failed to load with software update failed. Kernel error. I don't why it's not working. The installation goes succesfully. Is it the aroma add-ons that I have installed? Or it's just that the ROM is not compatible with the S4 Verizon.
I don't know how to get that ROM work for me. I'm restoring stock with odin right now. I don't know if I should try again because I learnt on a youtube video that for some people, it might failled with a soft break the first time when we use Flashfire to attempt installing a ROM so we should just restore odin, wipe data and cache from recovery and restart the process and then it'll work.
Thanks you...
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That means you didn't follow the directions.
Go into flashfire and select the ROM you're gonna flash.
Select the of1 kernel tar.
Select the of1 WiFi fix.
Select a full wipe. (System, cache, data) and hold down on the wipe so you can swipe it to the top of your list.
Don't flash the addons.
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Stock AT&T Galaxy Note 3
Update Software for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900A)
FAST!! QUICK LINK--MEGA---------------------------------------------------------------->>>>>> ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNL1_Rooted_Deodexed
FAST!! QUICK LINK--MEGA---------------------------------------------------------------------->>>>>> ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNL1_Rooted_Odexed
QUICK MIRROR LINK--MEGA---------------------------------------------------------------------------->>>>>> ATT-NL1-FIRMWARE.zip 48.0 MB
AT&T [100% Stock] KitKat 4.4.4 (N900AUCUDNL1) Odin Tars download these for safekeeping Thanks to @Walter.White (don't forget to press thank's button)
ATT-KTU8P-N900AUCUDNL1 LIMITS
SafeStrap Recovery will not directly work on 4.4.4 Rom's
SafeStrap workaround is to Odin install NC2 kernel then Odin install Nl1 kernel to boot NL1 when done with Recovery
SafeStrap Recovery Installng Proceder of 4.4.4 NL1
1. If your new to Samsung, Coming from Iphone or Never installed a custom rom please go here and read and learn about your AT&T Note 3 and also search here for related information you need.
2. You must have safestrap recovery installed.
Coming from any Firmware newer than NC2 you need to go here and downgrade
3. Download and copy ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNL1_Rooted_Deodexed.zip or ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNL1_Rooted_Odexed.zip to you external or internal sdcard.
4. Boot into SafeStrap Recovery and do a Backup of your Current Rom. If you want and your currently running NC2 after your backup you can create a slot 1 and install your NC2 backup there so you can Use your current NC2 for what ever reason later.
5. Make sure your on stock slot (4.4.4 rom's will not run on the other slots because safestrap is not compatable with the newer 4.4.4 kernel) Do a factory reset. ( not doing a factory reset will mix UserData settings and cause FC of apps or cause bootlooping) also when restoring your app's some app's do not work well if you restore data info with them (so you may loose progress, like game levels and score's etc..)
6. Install your ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNL1_Rooted_Deodexed.zip or ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNL1_Rooted_Odexed.zip
7. When rom is finished installing DO NOT PRESS REBOOT, back out to main menu then press reboot so you get the download button. press download and use odin to install NL1 firmware (3 files BL bootloader,AP kernel and CP modem) skip the recovery you do not need to install that.
8. It is recomended to skip through any setup of accounts, let rom settle about 10 minutes.
9. Go to settings and turn wifi on, then Reboot and settup your phone.
Thanks to @muniz_ri for Modem install files and his root keep files and guides
Thanks to @Walter.White for learning skills, tricks and his firmware thread NL1 odin Firmware files
Thanks to @Hashcode for safestrap and other high tech help
Thanks to XDA for providing this these threads
Thanks to every one here who contributes all the stuff to get things working
ADD ON's
I gathered and also made some Quick guides that might help who need them.
AT&T Note3 Install Guide Documents.zip 9.7 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!fR8HFA7T!3DiA0XwrmdSId43UK9whHnxXhL2UbTZ6EP4gujZFRss
Nice carl :thumbup::thumbup:
Other working ROMs on AT&T: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2938919
will it be possible to have init.d support on this stock rom
sinichi21 said:
will it be possible to have init.d support on this stock rom
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Init.d support and busybox is already in rom
carl1961 said:
Init.d support and busybox is already in rom
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Thanks carl just one last question I am currently on NL1 stock with root can't I just install safestrap and odin nc2 kernel then install your zip and odin back nl1 kernel to install this? or I really need to go back to stock root NC2?
sinichi21 said:
Thanks carl just one last question I am currently on NL1 stock with root can't I just install safestrap and odin nc2 kernel then install your zip and odin back nl1 kernel to install this? or I really need to go back to stock root NC2?
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You don't have to install safestrap. Odin nc2 kernel ,boot into safestrap then dirty install so you do not loose your apps then back out to main menu hit reboot then download. Install with Odin NL1 kernel
The firmware link goes to a Media Fire error page instead of Mega. The roms work fine. Any ideas?
tcas55 said:
The firmware link goes to a Media Fire error page instead of Mega. The roms work fine. Any ideas?
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thanks will check it out
Fixed
Quick question: does anyone know if I can install this rom on t-mobile note 3? Hardware seem similar and I am using it on at&t network
cnewsgrp said:
Quick question: does anyone know if I can install this rom on t-mobile note 3? Hardware seem similar and I am using it on at&t network
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I see no problem but if you do just let me know we'll see what we can do
got 2 questions about the 4.4.4 rom. when the official first came out i installed it but had problems being able to install to the external sd or save downloaded files to it. i had tried the normal program called sdfix that had allways worked in 4.4.2 but never worked for me on the 4.4.4, maybe it was me and something i did wrong at the time but does save to external sd work in this? also i am on 4.4.2 and everything works great for me now but i like the newest and greatest is there anything that great that is in 4.4.4 over .2? i havent read any post about .4 and whats better. thanks for giving us this pre-rooted stock rom though.
peterson65 said:
got 2 questions about the 4.4.4 rom. when the official first came out i installed it but had problems being able to install to the external sd or save downloaded files to it. i had tried the normal program called sdfix that had allways worked in 4.4.2 but never worked for me on the 4.4.4, maybe it was me and something i did wrong at the time but does save to external sd work in this? also i am on 4.4.2 and everything works great for me now but i like the newest and greatest is there anything that great that is in 4.4.4 over .2? i havent read any post about .4 and whats better. thanks for giving us this pre-rooted stock rom though.
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Really I see no visual different . The change log, I will add to op. I think 4.4.4 is maybe a step closer for android 5.0 , like NB4 was for kitkat.
carl1961 said:
I see no problem but if you do just let me know we'll see what we can do
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Thanks for quick response ... I have TMobile Note 3 SM-N900T with 4.4.2 Bootloader and Modem and ROM with Phil CWM recovery.
I flashed the Deodex rooted file from OP. The flash was fine. After phone started I heard Att sound. I also saw menu and back keys light up like after we clear dalvik. However screen remained blank. I tested it for 5 minutes then rebooted to recovery and restored my nandroid backup
cnewsgrp said:
Thanks for quick response ... I have TMobile Note 3 SM-N900T with 4.4.2 Bootloader and Modem and ROM with Phil CWM recovery.
I flashed the Deodex rooted file from OP. The flash was fine. After phone started I heard Att sound. I also saw menu and back keys light up like after we clear dalvik. However screen remained blank. I tested it for 5 minutes then rebooted to recovery and restored my nandroid backup
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Did you install a 4.4.4 kernel ?
you may also need the overlay lib files and the hw file hwcomposer.msm8974.so from a TMobile rom
carl1961 said:
Did you install a 4.4.4 kernel ?
you may also need the overlay lib files and the hw file hwcomposer.msm8974.so from a TMobile rom
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No I did not install 4.4.4 kernel. Also I am on 4.4.2 bootloader and modem.
I am not sure I can overlay library files when screen is blank.
Looks like installation of att rom is not as easy as i thought
Safestrap
Hi, I followed your instruction to the T, but when I rebooted the ROM works great but I can't get back to Safestrap. Do I have to reinstall it? THx
gordec said:
Hi, I followed your instruction to the T, but when I rebooted the ROM works great but I can't get back to Safestrap. Do I have to reinstall it? THx
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You have to install NC2 kernel to get back to recovery, safestrap will not run with 4.4.4 kernel.
carl1961 said:
You have to install NC2 kernel to get back to recovery, safestrap will not run with 4.4.4 kernel.
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Great thank you. So all I have to do is flash NC2 kernel in Odin if I ever want safestrap back. I'm kind of enjoy not having to wait for Safestrap message right now, and it's booting super fast. THx
gordec said:
Great thank you. So all I have to do is flash NC2 kernel in Odin if I ever want safestrap back. I'm kind of enjoy not having to wait for Safestrap message right now, and it's booting super fast. THx
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Yes a threads here just for that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/att-nj5-safestrap-t2957471
This came from Sammobile. I downloaded it so I can start working on a rooted ROM. You will need this to update the baseband, etc. anyway, so I figure I post it in case anyone needs it. This is the one to use to upgrade to stock 5.0.1. or return to full stock.
As usual, all at your own risk. Check MD5 before flashing!!
DOWNLOAD HERE
Enjoy...
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This came from Sammobile. I downloaded it so I can start working on a rooted ROM. You will need this to update the baseband, etc. anyway, so I figure I post it in case anyone needs it. This is the one to use to upgrade to stock 5.0.1. or return to full stock.
As usual, all at your own risk. Check MD5 before flashing!!
DOWNLOAD HERE
Enjoy...
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MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...just... man.... i soft-bricked and my router was blocking sammobile for some reason. just finished restoring after kicking out bucks for a fast sammoblie download and playing Ethernet games
thanks though
Damn man if i only would have waited instead of making the jump early.....once u flash the or update via ota there's no way of flashing back to kk unless u didnt flash the lollipop bootloader....right?
dinaps86 said:
Damn man if i only would have waited instead of making the jump early.....once u flash the or update via ota there's no way of flashing back to kk unless u didnt flash the lollipop bootloader....right?
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yeah, that's what happened to me. the boot loader was not having it. my system is still recovering. the boats are burned!
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Yeah... in general, if you odin'ed the stock package, which includes the bootloader, you can't go back to KK.
At this point, you guys can root and flash the recovery, and just wait for me to complete the deodexed ROM. At that point, you can just flash the ROM via recovery. You will already have the L bootloader and baseband.
There needs to be a real guide to rooting lollipop
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snovvman said:
Yeah... in general, if you odin'ed the stock package, which includes the bootloader, you can't go back to KK.
At this point, you guys can root and flash the recovery, and just wait for me to complete the deodexed ROM. At that point, you can just flash the ROM via recovery. You will already have the L bootloader and baseband.
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i accepted the OTA. i should have not done that, now i'm trapped
snovvman said:
Yeah... in general, if you odin'ed the stock package, which includes the bootloader, you can't go back to KK.
At this point, you guys can root and flash the recovery, and just wait for me to complete the deodexed ROM. At that point, you can just flash the ROM via recovery. You will already have the L bootloader and baseband.
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So your saying you've tried to odin back to kk? Past samsung has always been pretty liberal with going backwards.
Rooting lollipop is the same as kitkat n snovman this .zip u posted can be flashed via recovery? Or u just posted the .tar to be flashed through Odin im goong to try n build a kernel for us to set sulinux to permissive bc i cant take not having viper4android
cvaria said:
i accepted the OTA. i should have not done that, now i'm trapped
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Not at all. I was waiting for lolly to drop for root.. I just did the chainfire method and you're done.
Rooty
jdidtht said:
So your saying you've tried to odin back to kk? Past samsung has always been pretty liberal with going backwards.
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I'm saying that based on what I have read and experienced, you *generally* cannot revert to a previous major version. Aside from bootloader issues, you may not be able to flash over the modem. This was the case with the Note 2 and 3. I have not tried with the Edge. If you do, please do report.
dinaps86 said:
Rooting lollipop is the same as kitkat n snovman this .zip u posted can be flashed via recovery? Or u just posted the .tar to be flashed through Odin im goong to try n build a kernel for us to set sulinux to permissive bc i cant take not having viper4android
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This is the Samsung stock image, so it is not a recovery flashable zip. It is a tar that must be flashed via odin. It contains bootloader, baseband, and system image.
FYI--I am uploading a deodexed/zipaligned PRE-BETA rooted Lollipop as I write this. READ: PRE-BETA.
snovvman said:
FYI--I am uploading a deodexed/zipaligned PRE-BETA rooted Lollipop as I write this. READ: PRE-BETA.
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Ready to test maybe i get xposed back working
Well, here goes nothing....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../rom-sprint-note-edge-915p-5-0-1-oc8-t3082802
For what it's worth, on the regular Sprint Note 4 you can go back to KK once you have taken the Lollipop ota or odin'd the Lollipop tar. The bootloader is backwards compatible on the regular Note 4. However you cannot run a Lollipop rom using the previous KK bootloader. That definitely causes big problems. Another thing you have to keep in mind is that the Lollipop tar writes carrier partitions and other important partitions so you MUST either odin flash the lollipop tar or have taken the lollipop ota BEFORE you flash ANY stock or custom Lollipop ROM via custom recovery. And before you odin the stock Lollipop rom tar you have to first reboot into custom recovery and do the factory reset several times and also wipe system, cache, dalvic etc several times.Then reboot into download mode and flash the Lollipop tar. Do this first or else you will odin the Lollipop tar and have left over data which I guarantee will cause issues. You would think the rom tar would completely wipe these partitions but apparently this isn't happening because there are reports of left over data from previous roms after flashing the stock Lollipop rom tar. I would assume this would apply to the Sprint Note Edge also. This is just a heads up.
Surf and talk
Quick question. I just bought my edge today and I wanted to verify that If I root it I will be able to surf and talk correct?
platniumrover said:
Quick question. I just bought my edge today and I wanted to verify that If I root it I will be able to surf and talk correct?
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Sounds like you have some reading to do. Educate yourself before you get started.
primo523 said:
Sounds like you have some reading to do. Educate yourself before you get started.
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I have done alot of reading, just haven't been able to find much on the forum about it. So its true that the sprint variant only comes with one antenna? But the big question for me is how permanent is it? Because there is a chance of doing voice and data over the one antenna in the future. But I dont know which direction they are going. What are the correct strings to search on xda?
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I have done alot of reading, just haven't been able to find much on the forum about it. So its true that the sprint variant only comes with one antenna? But the big question for me is how permanent is it? Because there is a chance of doing voice and data over the one antenna in the future. But I dont know which direction they are going. What are the correct strings to search on xda?
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You can usually find a stock version of any device's firmware. That'll bring it back to unrooted factory condition. HOWEVER, keep in mind that Samsung has included a piece of software called Knox on their newer devices. As soon as you modify the firmware (which you will have to do for root), you will trip a counter that lets Samsung know the device is modified. Basically, your warranty is literally void as soon as you root your phone. There are some apps I've seen that try to undo this, but I'm not sure if they work.
But it really sounds like you don't know enough about root to go messing with it. Do more research first.
Here's a link to a pretty good guide that'll give you an idea of what rooting is for.
http://www.androidauthority.com/root-android-277350/
Hey guys! Unfortunately I bricked my new HTC Desire 626s while fiddling around with xposed for lollipop after successfully rooting the phone and installing cyanogen recovery. I think if I flash the stock rom on the phone through either adb or cyanogen recovery I can unbrick it, but I have been unsuccessful in finding this file on the internet. Would anyone care to give me a link or upload the stock firmware/rom of this phone? It would really help me out, thank you!
You have to make sure the firmware is the same version or newer than the one currently on the phone as well as which carrier or region the phone is from. Without that, can't provide the correct file to download.
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You have to make sure the firmware is the same version or newer than the one currently on the phone as well as which carrier or region the phone is from. Without that, can't provide the correct file to download.
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Umm.. Okay so I guess I'll give you my phone's info? WAIT DOES THIS MEAN YOU CAN PROVIDE A DOWNLOAD!? IM SO EXCITED, UH OK HERE
- HTC Desire 626s
- Metro PCS USA
- Current firmware version : 1.06.1550.7
ANYTHING ELSE?? IF YOU CAN GIVE ME THAT DOWNLOAD LINK, MY MOM WONT KILL ME:crying::crying::crying: (she's really pissed :laugh Thank you btw!
Was just thinking about this...if you soft bricked after attempting to install Xposed, and nothing else, you should be able to get out of it by flashing the xposed uninstaller zip. If that does not work, stay tuned to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-626/help/htc-desire-626s-root-recovery-t3169169 as there are some others at the end of the thread in a similar predicament. It does not appear that there is an official RUU yet for the Metro version, only the T-Mobile version, and they are not compatible. Just try the uninstaller zip first because that would be the easiest thing to try and should only take a couple of minutes.
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Was just thinking about this...if you soft bricked after attempting to install Xposed, and nothing else, you should be able to get out of it by flashing the xposed uninstaller zip. If that does not work, stay tuned to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-626/help/htc-desire-626s-root-recovery-t3169169 as there are some others at the end of the thread in a similar predicament. It does not appear that there is an official RUU yet for the Metro version, only the T-Mobile version, and they are not compatible. Just try the uninstaller zip first because that would be the easiest thing to try and should only take a couple of minutes.
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I tried this before my phone got ****ed and it worked:good:! If you can help me dude that'd be great. After uninstalling or changing some stuff in priv-app on my HTC Desire 626s, when I rebooted, it would just stay in a boot loop with the optimizing app message. Any ideas?
What did you uninstall? I would ask for those apps in that thread and use a flashable zip and install via TWRP. You might also try clearing caches and/or resetting the phone again. It DOES take a long time to optimize the apps after wiping stuff as well, so sometimes it is a matter of being patient.
This is why I ALWAYS recommend to freeze apps vs uninstalling. Uninstalling them does not get you any usable space back, so there is no benefit, but it can cause issues if you do need the apps, as you can see...
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What did you uninstall? I would ask for those apps in that thread and use a flashable zip and install via TWRP. You might also try clearing caches and/or resetting the phone again. It DOES take a long time to optimize the apps after wiping stuff as well, so sometimes it is a matter of being patient.
This is why I ALWAYS recommend to freeze apps vs uninstalling. Uninstalling them does not get you any usable space back, so there is no benefit, but it can cause issues if you do need the apps, as you can see...
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I believe I uninstalled the dialer and its service in an attempt to replace them with the stock lollipop ones. How do you install TWRP on this phone? My mom has the same phone and its also rooted but hers actually works so I was thinking since TWRP has a nandroid backup setting, I could simply do a nandroid backup on hers and flash it on to mine to see if it will boot up. What do you think? And for the optimizing apps thing, it would finish optimizing, say starting apps, reboot and then optimize again and repeat. Thanks for the help btw, I really hope we can fix this.
You have to unlock the bootloader @ htcdev.com and use fastboot to install TWRP. And yes, that would work, as long as they are on the same software update. Know that when you unlock the bootloader, it will automatically wipe the phone, so make sure she has everything backed up to Google, the PC, etc.
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You have to unlock the bootloader @ htcdev.com and use fastboot to install TWRP. And yes, that would work, as long as they are on the same software update. Know that when you unlock the bootloader, it will automatically wipe the phone, so make sure she has everything backed up to Google, the PC, etc.
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Do you have the TWRP recovery file for me to download?
I'm afraid I'm a bit confused... How did you install Xposed and the Uninstaller without a custom recovery? Upon further searching, there doesn't appear to be a version of TWRP for your phone that I could find. Just figured you already had one. You must be on Kit Kat and not Lollipop?
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I'm afraid I'm a bit confused... How did you install Xposed and the Uninstaller without a custom recovery? Upon further searching, there doesn't appear to be a version of TWRP for your phone that I could find. Just figured you already had one. You must be on Kit Kat and not Lollipop?
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I installed Cyanogen recovery before flashing Xposed and the uninstaller. I thought you had the TWRP recovery img for my phone which is why I asked. I believe some developers are working on a Clockworkmod recovery for this phone which is basically the same thing as TWRP recovery, right? Anyways I guess I just have to wait until that comes out, but I was wondering if anyone who somehow got a hold of the stock rom could upload it for us to use. It would be really helpful
ClockWorkMod is the recovery that Cyanogen uses. That is able to perform nandroid backups as well.
You have to unlock the bootloader, then if you messed up your stock rom and you've updated it to something newer than what Samsung gives for a stock recoverable rom, you must first use the tmobile vers, let it fail, and then use metropcs vers.
If you messed up recovery or anything it will all go back to stock after flash.
Next just copy superuser zip file to phone, go to download mode and adb flash cyanogen recovery img. Then reboot to recovery, choose to flash update, and find the superuser. zip and flash it, voila.
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Kitkat, anyone?
Does anybody have a stock KitKat ROM for this device? I'd like to try to bypass the FRP, but am stuck on what must be either a marshmallow or lollipop ROM.
What carrier do you have?
I can send you a backup of the FRP.img for Marshmallow or for lollipop.
You can dd if= flash it to your device and you should be all good.
I am looking for any older roms for these devices too.
Seems like not too many people save the RUU and then HTC only releases the newest.
I got lollipop and marshmallow that's it.
But like i said we can fix the frp partition.
Issue is fixed
BigCountry907 said:
What carrier do you have?
I can send you a backup of the FRP.img for Marshmallow or for lollipop.
You can dd if= flash it to your device and you should be all good.
I am looking for any older roms for these devices too.
Seems like not too many people save the RUU and then HTC only releases the newest.
I got lollipop and marshmallow that's it.
But like i said we can fix the frp partition.
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I ended up fixing it using some ADB commands as noted in the "Well, I may have found..." thread. It'll be nice to have this phone out of my life. The day I had to spend with it was two days too many.
Hello everyone!
I'm new around here and it would be much appreciated if you guys can help me out a little.
As the title says i have a Verizon Samsung galaxy s4
SCH-I545
Android version: 5.0.1
Baseband: I545VRSGPL1
Build number: LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1
Knox version: 2.3
Can i install a custom recovery like TWRP and then install a custom ROM ?
I previously had a HTC One M7 International and i unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP recovery along with several other ROMS through my usage of the phone. Is there a way to do the same thing with this Verizon S4 ?
Thanks for your help!!
Coincidentally, I just got an S4 yesterday. It has the same build number. I got it rooted with the Kingroot and SuperSU script mentioned here. I've looked on the forums for information about replacing the ROM, but they all mention different build numbers. I'd like to update the ROM in this phone as well.
After getting root, I flashed this ROM, using the OF1 instructions.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555
It installed correctly, but once I unlock and get to the home screen, I get a a constant "...gapps has stopped" popup error. It seems to be related to the Google search box on the home screen. Any ideas on how to correct this?
I fixed the gapps problem see "Readers' favorite comments" here:
https://www.androidpit.com/process-com-google-process-gapps-has-stopped-fix
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Now that I have the STANG5LITRE ROM installed and working, is there any way to flash an earlier ROM/bootloader, so I can install CWM or TWRP? I'd like to try installing other ROMs. Although I got this phone for free, and it is not my primary phone, I'd hate to brick it. If not, are there any other ROMs that I can flash, considering the locked bootloader?
No, there is no TWRP or CMW for this device as the bootloader is locked. Flashfire is the only option to flash ROMs. So make sure you have the latest tar to recover if you have a bootloop or something like that.
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Thanks. Where can I find the PL1 original ROM?
I can't get WiFi to turn on with either the STANG5LITRE ROM or this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ort-albe95-s6-port-4-5-updt-23-09-15-t3234009
I used the OC1 instructions. I also tried the OF1 WiFi fix. I'm about to try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67174300&postcount=424
Edit: Well, that FlashFire version doesn't run. It closes right away.
For PL1, what is the best performing, least bloated TW ROM (pre-rooted or rootable) without a bunch of bells and whistles added? It seems that all the really good ROMs need an unlocked bootloader. I won't be using this S4 as a phone (no SIM), but I would like the WiFi to work.
mojoehand said:
Thanks. Where can I find the PL1 original ROM?
I can't get WiFi to turn on with either the STANG5LITRE ROM or this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ort-albe95-s6-port-4-5-updt-23-09-15-t3234009
I used the OC1 instructions. I also tried the OF1 WiFi fix. I'm about to try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67174300&postcount=424
Edit: Well, that FlashFire version doesn't run. It closes right away.
For PL1, what is the best performing, least bloated TW ROM (pre-rooted or rootable) without a bunch of bells and whistles added? It seems that all the really good ROMs need an unlocked bootloader. I won't be using this S4 as a phone (no SIM), but I would like the WiFi to work.
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You have to use v.53 or older of FF, the newer builds don't work on this device. Stanglitre's was the only one that everything worked for me for the short time I had this device. You can debloat whatever you don't use with ROM Toolbox or whatever app of your choosing.
All Odin flashable tars can be found at www.sammobile.com
bilgerryan said:
You have to use v.53 or older of FF, the newer builds don't work on this device. Stanglitre's was the only one that everything worked for me for the short time I had this device. You can debloat whatever you don't use with ROM Toolbox or whatever app of your choosing.
All Odin flashable tars can be found at www.sammobile.com
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I did use FF v0.53 to flash both ROMs.. After playing around with it, I really like the S6 ROM. I just wish I could get the WiFi working. Bluetooth seems to work. I side loaded Titanium Backup to remove some apps.
mojoehand said:
I did use FF v0.53 to flash both ROMs.. After playing around with it, I really like the S6 ROM. I just wish I could get the WiFi working. Bluetooth seems to work. I side loaded Titanium Backup to remove some apps.
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I never flashed with PL1, I would see if you could Odin back to OF1, I was able to switch between OF1 and OC1. That's probably the only way the WiFi fix will work for you.
Because of the locked bootloader, I was hesitant to downgrade. Based on your statement that you were able to go from OF1 to OC1, I took a chance.
I found a stock, rooted OF1 online and flashed with FF. This worked fine. I then used the OF1 instructions to install the S6 ROM. I am happy to say that WiFi is now working.
Thanks for all your help.
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Because of the locked bootloader, I was hesitant to downgrade. Based on your statement that you were able to go from OF1 to OC1, I took a chance.
I found a stock, rooted OF1 online and flashed with FF. This worked fine. I then used the OF1 instructions to install the S6 ROM. I am happy to say that WiFi is now working.
Thanks for all your help.
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I know this is an old thread and you've no doubt moved on but if you can recall the stock rooted rom you flashed?
It be greatly appreciated. I'm on pl1 bootloader and there's very little info out there. Thanks
KLit75 said:
I know this is an old thread and you've no doubt moved on but if you can recall the stock rooted rom you flashed?
It be greatly appreciated. I'm on pl1 bootloader and there's very little info out there. Thanks
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I don't remember where I found it, but the file name is: I545_OF1_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
mojoehand said:
I don't remember where I found it, but the file name is: I545_OF1_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
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Thanks man! That was just enough info...
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797371
KLit75 said:
Thanks man! That was just enough info...
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797371
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I recommend Stanglitre's ROM for this device. Definitely has more options than stock.
mojoehand said:
I did use FF v0.53 to flash both ROMs.. After playing around with it, I really like the S6 ROM. I just wish I could get the WiFi working. Bluetooth seems to work. I side loaded Titanium Backup to remove some apps.
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So again, this is a little old and you might not recall but figured you'd be my best chance at solving it.
I couldnt get any flashfire .53 or below to work (tried about 5 different versions, immediate FC or itd crash seconds later.) Strangely, the latest version right from play store worked.
I did a full wipe then flashed the stock rooted rom. It started the process, briefly showed the samsung logo then the code rolled down the screen (all seemed fine.) Then it went black and stayed black with the blue led light remaining solid. I let it remain with the black screen for 15 minutes then pulled the battery.
To my surprise, it booted into the previously installed rom, all the data remains.
Do you have any theories? Its almost as if the phone blocked the installation, which would make sense I guess but cant understand why it didn't so much as erase the cache partition...
Anyway, I just thought I'd ask in case you recall encountering or reading anything like this when you were trying to downgrade. Thanks again!
bilgerryan said:
I recommend Stanglitre's ROM for this device. Definitely has more options than stock.
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How about You? Did u also have a pl1 and successfully downgrade with FF?
My last post details the problem I ran into using FF.
THANKS!
KLit75 said:
How about You? Did u also have a pl1 and successfully downgrade with FF?
My last post details the problem I ran into using FF.
THANKS!
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No, PL1 wasn't out when I had this device. Flashfire is really touchy, I had to try a bunch of different versions before I found one that worked for this device (v.53 is what worked for me). Make sure you follow the ROM flashing instructions to the letter. I haven't had this device for over a year, so this is all from memory.
bilgerryan said:
I recommend Stanglitre's ROM for this device. Definitely has more options than stock.
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bilgerryan said:
No, PL1 wasn't out when I had this device. Flashfire is really touchy, I had to try a bunch of different versions before I found one that worked for this device (v.53 is what worked for me). Make sure you follow the ROM flashing instructions to the letter. I haven't had this device for over a year, so this is all from memory.
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Thanks. I might need to do some more digging. Maybe you can't flash a rom on pl1 (verizon). But on a few posts I did see people saying FF took a really long time (30+ MINS on black screen) but I can't see why it'd take 15 MINS before it even wiped data.
KLit75 said:
Thanks. I might need to do some more digging. Maybe you can't flash a rom on pl1 (verizon). But on a few posts I did see people saying FF took a really long time (30+ MINS on black screen) but I can't see why it'd take 15 MINS before it even wiped data.
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As far as I know, PL1 is just a security update, I am 95% sure you will have to Odin back to OF1 or OC1 to get WiFi to work on any of the available ROMs. Check out this post also - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73513294. I would personally try that ROM first too, it's got the most complete instructions and most stable in my opinion. Also make sure you have SuperSU binary. I recommend using the free trial of a Windows program called Wondershare (Google "Wondershare root exe"). It's the easiest way to get SuperSU and root, the trial is only 5 days though, but that should be enough to get the job done.
bilgerryan said:
As far as I know, PL1 is just a security update, I am 95% sure you will have to Odin back to OF1 or OC1 to get WiFi to work on any of the available ROMs. Check out this post also - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73513294. I would personally try that ROM first too, it's got the most complete instructions and most stable in my opinion. Also make sure you have SuperSU binary. I recommend using the free trial of a Windows program called Wondershare (Google "Wondershare root exe"). It's the easiest way to get SuperSU and root, the trial is only 5 days though, but that should be enough to get the job done.
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I really appreciate the help. So pl1 doesn't have an updated bootloader? And I can just flash any lollipop firmware?
I'm relatively new to Samsung but I do have an S7 EDGE. Ive used Odin before but my s7 is unlocked. However I know other s7 users are able to flash U firmware on carrier branded devices. Can I do that on the S4 Verizon?
And I read in multiple places, even if I downgrade, I have to flash a touchwiz based rom. Afaik there's 2 available (stang5litre & an s6 rom). Its my understanding that those are the only roms that'll boot.
Thanks again!
Sorry I posted this in the wrong area earlier and as you can probably guess I am very new to this. I have looked around on different sites and tried a few things with no success. I have an S4 Galaxy SCH-I545 v.I545VRSGPL1 and I want to upgrade it from it's present status of 5.0.1 to 7.1.2 or better and I have a few questions. 1) Does the phone have to rooted in order to do this and if so what do I use. From what I've read (and I hope I'm wrong) this particular phone from Verizon seems to be a difficult one. 2.) What would be the best performing upgrade for the phones hardware. Thanks to all for their help.
87lwrdr said:
Sorry I posted this in the wrong area earlier and as you can probably guess I am very new to this. I have looked around on different sites and tried a few things with no success. I have an S4 Galaxy SCH-I545 v.I545VRSGPL1 and I want to upgrade it from it's present status of 5.0.1 to 7.1.2 or better and I have a few questions. 1) Does the phone have to rooted in order to do this and if so what do I use. From what I've read (and I hope I'm wrong) this particular phone from Verizon seems to be a difficult one. 2.) What would be the best performing upgrade for the phones hardware. Thanks to all for their help.
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1) This phone has a locked bootloader and has to remain on Touchwiz. Rooting methods are posted in the General section. You're stuck on Lollipop with this device, however you can flash other ROMs with Flashfire.
2. That would be software. Hardware is things such as the speaker, Home button, or the device itself.
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Again, being new to this, what can I actually do to this phone? You say I'm stuck on Lollipop for the OS and Touchwiz for an interface what can I use to increase it's functionality and performance ability? I read where Marshmallow doesn't have as many significant changes from Lollipop as the changes were from KitKat to Lollipop but I always thought having the most current OS would aid you in using programs and security designed for newer OS's, just like with computers. What about security and update issues, will they stop supporting Lollipop leaving vulnerable? Or is that the idea, forcing you into buying a newer phone.
87lwrdr said:
Again, being new to this, what can I actually do to this phone? You say I'm stuck on Lollipop for the OS and Touchwiz for an interface what can I use to increase it's functionality and performance ability? I read where Marshmallow doesn't have as many significant changes from Lollipop as the changes were from KitKat to Lollipop but I always thought having the most current OS would aid you in using programs and security designed for newer OS's, just like with computers. What about security and update issues, will they stop supporting Lollipop leaving vulnerable? Or is that the idea, forcing you into buying a newer phone.
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Pretty much, after 18-24 months companies just stop putting out new software (to get you to buy a new phone), that's part of the reason for using custom ROMs. This device is much older than that and has a locked bootloader, keeping you from doing a lot of things, like using a ROM with an unofficial kernel, so the latest software is not possible. The Sprint and TMo versions of this phone do not have locked bootloaders and are able to use Marshmallow and Nougat, etc. So root the phone using the one methods outlined in the General section (you need to use one that uses SuperSU to use Flashfire) of this forum and then use Flashfire to flash a custom ROM in the Android Development. New features and better functionality. I also recommend removing apps you don't use to decrease RAM consumption and increase performance.
Are you saying I can root this version of my S4 (Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 v.I545VRSGPL1) and then install a custom rom to it using either SuperSU or Flashfire, right? For this version of phone are there any custom roms you would suggest using that are designed more for it? Sorry for all the questions, I just don't want to do something I'll be sorry for or can't reverse or fix.
Again, thanks for all your help and guidance.
87lwrdr said:
Are you saying I can root this version of my S4 (Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 v.I545VRSGPL1) and then install a custom rom to it using either SuperSU or Flashfire, right? For this version of phone are there any custom roms you would suggest using that are designed more for it? Sorry for all the questions, I just don't want to do something I'll be sorry for or can't reverse or fix.
Again, thanks for all your help and guidance.
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SuperSU is required to use Flashfire, but yes. I would Odin OF1 first or WiFi won't work, I would suggest Stanglitre's ROM it was the most stable I tried for the short time I had this device.
What do I use on build LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1?
I have seen other roms on the site but how do I know if they will work for my build of phone? I try to read as much as I can but the way some people talk and explain things in some of the posts it might as well be in a foreign language. lol. I hope in time I'll be able to understand all the meanings, but right it's a little tough and I don't want to mess things up because I wasn't sure of something. Are the roms made for specific builds or can any be used?
87lwrdr said:
I have seen other roms on the site but how do I know if they will work for my build of phone? I try to read as much as I can but the way some people talk and explain things in some of the posts it might as well be in a foreign language. lol. I hope in time I'll be able to understand all the meanings, but right it's a little tough and I don't want to mess things up because I wasn't sure of something. Are the roms made for specific builds or can any be used?
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Yes they are for specific builds. You really picked one of the worst phones to start with. Do you have a PC?
Yes, I have a PC. I didn't know anything about this phone when I got it much less the problems I'm facing with it now. I just don't like these phone companies or anyone else backing you into a corner and forcing you to buy something newer because they quit taking care of that product when it's only a couple years old.
87lwrdr said:
Yes, I have a PC. I didn't know anything about this phone when I got it much less the problems I'm facing with it now. I just don't like these phone companies or anyone else backing you into a corner and forcing you to buy something newer because they quit taking care of that product when it's only a couple years old.
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This device is more than a couple years old... But I would recommend downloading the OF1 firmware from wwe.sammobile.com and using the Odin program to flash it. Then you can use a few of the ROMs on here.
I believe I've flashed the phone successfully. The Baseband Version was - I545VRSGPL1 and now it is - I545VRUGOF1 The Android Version is still 5.0.1 At this point what can I do with or to it now? Thanks
87lwrdr said:
I believe I've flashed the phone successfully. The Baseband Version was - I545VRSGPL1 and now it is - I545VRUGOF1 The Android Version is still 5.0.1 At this point what can I do with or to it now? Thanks
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You can now root it and flash a ROM. Just follow the rupturing instructions in the General section of the forum.
Not sure what happened but here goes. I flashed the phone to OF1 and then tried to root it so I could put on a new rom. I used kingoroot to root the phone and it showed rooted but could not load flashfire. tried a couple times but kept getting a message that the bianary was occupied and after that when I tried to boot it the phone would freeze on the verizon red boot logo. I tried to re-flash OF1 and now it's stuck on "software update failed" with a yellow triangle and under that it says " your device didn't update successfully". I'm gonna guess that all of this isn't a good thing and hope there is a possible fix for this. Any insight and help would be greatly appreciated.
87lwrdr said:
Not sure what happened but here goes. I flashed the phone to OF1 and then tried to root it so I could put on a new rom. I used kingoroot to root the phone and it showed rooted but could not load flashfire. tried a couple times but kept getting a message that the bianary was occupied and after that when I tried to boot it the phone would freeze on the verizon red boot logo. I tried to re-flash OF1 and now it's stuck on "software update failed" with a yellow triangle and under that it says " your device didn't update successfully". I'm gonna guess that all of this isn't a good thing and hope there is a possible fix for this. Any insight and help would be greatly appreciated.
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Reflash OF1 with Odin and start over. I told you SuperSU was needed for Flashfire to work right. You need to use a root method that uses SuperSU. There is a couple guides in the General section of this forum.
It won't re-flash. I can boot the phone to d/l mode, then start odin, load the of1 file, it checks it successfully and when I hit start it starts working and stops in about ten seconds while trying to load "system.img.ext4" and shows FAILED
87lwrdr said:
It won't re-flash. I can boot the phone to d/l mode, then start odin, load the of1 file, it checks it successfully and when I hit start it starts working and stops in about ten seconds while trying to load "system.img.ext4" and shows FAILED
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Try OC1 tar instead.
After numerous times of trying and using different cables and com ports it finally took the OF1 firmware successfully. I don't know if it was using a different port or cable or just a combination of all, but it worked. I used a root checker and it says it's not rooted. Now, do I root with SuperSU then use FlashFire to install the new rom?
87lwrdr said:
After numerous times of trying and using different cables and com ports it finally took the OF1 firmware successfully. I don't know if it was using a different port or cable or just a combination of all, but it worked. I used a root checker and it says it's not rooted. Now, do I root with SuperSU then use FlashFire to install the new rom?
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Hi tell us how it was please...I am with the same trouble can not pass from lollipop don't have any rom mod nothing