yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes i have my phone now lucky. and yes i agree with this. i need to go back to just a completely stock firmware that you're able to root. not sure how to go about this though. i can either A) make a package like i did the first time around that just flashes system/app and system/framework or B) i can pack in Matt's kernel with ROOT and do a full ROM. imo, one of these is what i need to move to with this so no one has any issues. A would work but you'd still have to flash Matt's kernel to be able to get Superuser or SuperSU to work, or you'd have to flash the old ROOT kernel zip. up to everyone else. doesn't really matter to me. option A would also give people more choice about which kernel they wanted, either the old one or the new one...

but i would like to know soon so i can put another update out.

this is correct. thanks XeoNoX

edit: also, i could make two packages...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MisterEdF:
You link to the thread with the "STOCK MDL TAR." Downloading that file gets me a ZIP (with no TAR in the ZIP) so I can't flash it with ODIN. Same result from SAMMOBILE. A ZIP. Should I just flash it with CWM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you need to extract the contents of the zip. you'll get an SS_DL and a tar.md5. put both of these in the folder with Odin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MisterEdF:
With YOUR file I am seeing the TAR in the ZIP but with the "STOCK MDL TAR" file linked in post 252 in this thread and in the "return to stock" thread the "OFFICIAL MD TAR" evident;y from SAMMOBILE and posted here is a ZIP with no TAR inside the ZIP. (POST 252 in this thread)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
If I were you I would include faux kernel. Everything works and there's nothing like it when it comes to speed and performance.

It's got his sound mod also
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you're confusing me.

i don't have a file with a TAR inside it except the modem that i posted.

STOCK MDL TAR for use with Odin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
alright, what's going to happen is that i'm going to just make another system/app and system/framework package and then people can choose their own kernel. different people like different things and this allows the most choice. users can then go with the old kernel for root, they can go with Matt's and then download SuperSU from market for root, or they can choose Faux and gain root. this is also the easiest way for everything to work out of the gate, even if you don't have root.

this would also cut down on download time because this type of package isn't even 1gb. working on this now...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Good point! I highly suggest you try it for yourself. It fixed the extremely frustrating audio cracking for me. It's noticeable smoother also. Try it bud

Will patiently wait for the goodness. Can't wait to get this TW to look darker
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MisterEdF:
Duhhhhhh! Oy Vey! Stupid Stupid me ..... must be having a senior moment. :p I've been opening the wrong file. They are so similarly named I kept opening the wrong one. Sorry to have wasted your time!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
no worries. honest mistake.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I'm all for option A. Making two different packages would just get exhausting over time with all the updates.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
okay. upload has about 2 hours on it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NICEGYPT:
Is the WIFI broken? I flashed the last update and wifi is not working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
flash this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2271976
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NICEGYPT:
Thanks buddy.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
no problem ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
happy mother's day.

OP updated which very very clear instructions. for ANY that were having troubles, this works 100%. enjoy.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Thanks bud. Tell your family happy mothers day from the community

---------- Post added at 06:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:26 AM ----------

Not to get off topic to much here. Have you ever heard of any app that let's you move, let's say game data to the sd? I've found some ways but they must be on the octa build because our data isn't being stored in Android /obb

I'm asking you because you know a lot to say the least. If this is too much off topic then just ignore and it's all good
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
unfortunately i have no idea. i haven't tried playing a game on our phones just yet. i suppose i'm missing out :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
wow. that was fast. thanks. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Ok thanks. I read the OP this time :D I'm understanding it correctly when I see we don't have to wipe data. Seems easy enough. No kernel, no modem just what we need.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
np! i already had this type of package set up ;)

kept stock except for deodexing your system/app and system/framework

there are rooting instructions. flashing the old kernel ROOT_M919UVUAMDL.zip will also work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes sir, this is correct. just wipe cache and dalvik-cache so it will rebuild after boot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thachosenone:
Flashed latest update....browser still not working. :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chiensibut:
is there anyway to odex the rom again?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you followed instructions to the letter, this isn't possible....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you wanted ODEX, you could've just went the root method.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i'll make a quick zip for you just to test something. thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thachosenone:
Thank you! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
np

PM'ed it to ya
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
edit: nvm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lainemac:
I'm getting nothing but System Manager force closes since the latest release.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
it's just system/framework and system/app, guys. this does work. not sure what's going on here.

edit: this is exactly like my 5.3 build except with those updated. there weren't problems then. i literally just dumped those two folders into the same update package.

i feel like i'm being trolled.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XeoNoX:
this may or may not be a dumb question...but are u using matt's kernel and root before u begin the deodexing processes and are u getting any script errors?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
no. i'm doing it just like OP except i'm using the old boot.img ROOT method. i was actually able to bork my own SBrowser up finally :p

i think what it needs is a facotry wipe/reset via settings like you posted before. then another wipe in recovery. then TAR back to stock. i'm currently in the process of doing this myself.

also wanted to say thanks for your help in here. it's always appreciated :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XeoNoX:
ive seen a couple posts where people cant get their pc to recognize their phones after flashing kernel, plus it happened to me, the fix is just to enable developer mode and then plug in the phone to computer and then disable usb debugging and then enable (if its already disable then enable, disable, and then enable). u might wanna put that in your OP for those that flash the kernel to the rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
good idea. will do! thanks again.

edit: added. quoted you and also gave you thanks there ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] akapaul26:
Woops wrong thread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thachosenone:
When you say TAR back to stock, are you flashing MDB or MDL?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
MDL

i'm about to do the exact steps in the OP for the second time myself
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thachosenone:
Pls let me know if that fixes the browser. Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gman355:
Will i be able to flash this rom if i updated on the 7th?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] carlitos287:
I am having wifi problems when installing this rom....

For some reason the wifi is not working and the phone comes up with two messages, one is the "Prevention information" and the other is the "Detection information"

these messages apper as soon as i try to turn on the wifi

no other apps intalled...

can you confirm if this is a bug or can you come with a solution/fix?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ChadBFlores:
If baseband is mdb and build is mdl which .zip should I use?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes, browser works. everything works. wifi too

for those asking questions, I can't be any more clear than inductions in OP. about to do the exact same process on my brothers phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you're on the UVUAMDL TAR, your baseband should be updated... please read instructions carefully

in other words, you're on the wrong baseband
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes. that's what you're supposed to be on, either the ota UVUAMDL or the TAR UVUAMDL. wipe cache/dalvik-cache. let it boot. then pick which kernel you want for root.

edit: sorry, not trying to be rude or anything but some of you just aren't reading the OP instructions. it will save you lots of trouble.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
I read the OP and is all gravy baby. Now time to theme this beast. Man between you and faux it feels like Christmas came early :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thachosenone:
Got it all flashed....browser working....thank you!

Anyone else notice the two new toggles we got recently are gone? Mobile data and mobile ap. I can live without em...just pointing it out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Yes I did. Makes me think the first mdl might have been for another carrier? I don't know that's the best I can guess.

Thanks Mr. Virginia your such a kind helpful Dev! Your time is greatly appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
very happy about this you guys :) thanks for the support!

i'm gonna have to check Faux out. good kernel dev.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] thachosenone:
It's possible that it was originally planned for our device but got pulled at the last minute?

Before I fully wiped and had the 5.12 build running with the broken browser, the toggles were still there.

Very interesting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Very possible? Something odd happened by the way guess if you go over to themes and apps there's a mod to use multi Window for all apps. I was in xda while watching YouTube! Awesome stuff
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Trev420:
hey mr virgiina, i want to flash the MDL from ev!l with the added mods, but i was wondering if your debloater should work for his rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah debloater is universal. even if some apps were pulled out over there already, it'll still work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ajizle123:
anyone on this? Holding down the home button and power button do nothing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes. working here.

edit: you seem to be the only one with this issue. i had to take screen shots earlier because i'm working on a theme for something else.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Orical:
I'd suggest doing a fresh install and go from there. I hold home first then power it's gotta be kinda quick but it works fine here too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bofiana:
Do a fresh install but make sure u don't full wipe. Which I still don't get. Been flashing Roms since my G1 days and have never been told to not do a full wipe before flashing a "Rom". But to each his own.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xdogg:
You are being told not to do a full wipe because this is not a full ROM just modded framework and apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i believe he's saying start fresh as in with the Odin TAR. this is correct. please read OP ;)

if you aren't a user of this ROM, interested in using it, asking a question to me or to another person in this thread in order to get it running correctly, you shouldn't be here. the mods aren't enjoying cleaning my thread. i'm sure they have much better things to do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Naddict:
Thread cleaned lightly...again...

OK folks, this is development site, and this thread particularly is to contribute to development of the ROM here.

Before anyone, at anytime, flashes anything, you should always have a nandroid and you always risk the chance of blowing your phone up. If you didn't want to risk those things, you would not be here.

That being said. I highly encourage all users in here read the thread entirely and understand you are here to help with continuing the development of this specific ROM. Either help out with contributions and the like, or click on another link that will take you elsewhere.

To the OP of this thread, perhaps your OP ought to be a little clearer about what exactly you are offering...??? Is it a full ROM? or just packed apps? To be honest, If I were a GS4 owner I would be asking the very question.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zelendel:
Ok first off this is a development forum. If people cant read directions then they deserve to BRICK their devices.

Now I have seen enough of this bickering back and forth. If you are not using what is posted here then you have no business in the thread now do you.

I will say this only once. No other warnings will follow and next people will find themselves banned. KNOCK IT OFF
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] studacris:
I did a full wipe and flashed this on my htc aria and now all I get is a black screen?

How dare you brick my device!

You'll be hearing from my lawyer!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
lol :laugh:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wh4g:
Thank you so much for this. I have just one bug though... I keep getting a security notification to restart my phone. Any word on how to fix this? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Look a couple pages back. You'll need to delete some (knox) apk and some other files using root explorer. Sorry don't know exactly what page but it's a few back
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you're welcome

like mike said, look for KNOXAgent.apk and ContainerAgent.apk :)

edit: if the following folders exist, they should be removed as well

/data/data/com.sec.knox.containeragent

/data/data/com.sec.knox.seandroid
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] stratatak7:
So when are we starting the new S 4 project? Jk...

but srsly... Inquiring noobs like myself wish to know. Pls hlp thx ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbbplanet:
this might seem like an oblivious question but at which point should we root the phone? or do we even need to root it sine its a stock rom?

also, with this rom, does it get rid of the annoying tmobile sound during bootanimation?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
very soon, my friend. very soon.

not oblivious at all. after you've finished with the instructions in the OP, there is a link to a root thread. you root after you have flashed and booted to ensure that what i have provided you works and doesn't get broken by something else you do afterwards.

edit: oh and the T-Mob sound during boot is still present. this is basically an untampered base with only deodexed and zipaligned framework/apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbbplanet:
ahh i see. Usually for other custom roms i've done before. I've always had to unlock bootloader and root first.

also, the root with link provided should work even for phones that already had the OTA? Thanks for the work!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes, the root link provided will work with phones that have had the MDL OTA.

and you're quite welcome ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linhnd2000:
I'm having a lot of troubles. I'm using this rom with faux kernels. Previously with Matt's but the same problems come:

1. Keeps getting warning "Detection of app trying to do unpermitted actions..."

2. Pressing Call button from contacts or phone or dial pad or even GoSMS does nothing.

3. Sometimes I get "samsung text-to-speech engine stopped working" or "samsung musics stopped working" out of the blue that slows everything down. Switching to faux's kernels seems to have solved this though.

Ideas guys?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah

1. this is because KNOXAgent and ContainerAgent are still present in system/apps. please refer to post 321 specifically to fix

2. sounds like you didn't follow OP instructions completely. if you had, #1 wouldn't exist because Matt's kernel removes this stuff. try to boot into recovery and do a wipe of cache and dalvik/cache. this may fix this issue.

3. same as 2, this really sounds like you need to wipe all cache

edit: you might want to just try booting into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik-cache, then flash Matt's kernel and see if everything works as intended. then go back to Faux.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linhnd2000:
I swear to have wiped cache and dalvik a hundred times before And after flashing roms. SEAndroid.apk is admittedly still there which I have just corrected. But non of the others knox stuff. Still can't make calls nir receive them, except through Viber
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i would start completely over then, unfortunately. let the phone boot before flashing any of the root methods. ensure these things are working correctly. the zip posted works 100%. it's what you do afterwards that can break things. i don't know what Faux has packed in his kernel flash since i have yet to check it out.

edit: also, don't wipe after you flash lol this can also cause problems. only wipe cache and dalvik-cache before you flash. then let it boot and make sure everything is working as intended.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linhnd2000:
By starting completely over, do you mean full wipe, odin mdl tar, then this rom (wiping caches before flashing), then matt's kernels, then root, right?

Or maybe I can try the modded mdl rom recently uploaded?

Thanks for helping out, btw.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you are free to try any ROM you like

by starting over, i mean Odin TAR, ie start with number 1 in the OP instructions. follow through to number 9 and actually let it boot. then see if you are having the same issues. before you Odin TAR, i would do a format of /system, /data and /cache to get rid of any type of root stuff and other crapola. once you do a format, in recovery choose to boot to download mode and then do the Odin TAR.

regardless of which ROM you choose moving forward, i would do all of the above beforehand. continuing to install stuff over stuff can bork things up even more. always good to start fresh if you are having issues ;)

edit: also, if you do the above and your phone fails to get past the SGS4 logo after you Odin TAR, hold vol up + home button + power to boot back into the stock recovery. do a wipe data and cache there, then reboot again. i've had this happen once and that fixed it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] akapaul26:
Dont full wipe, you might break your phone according to OP requirements...read first post for what you are flashing.

Sent from my SGH-M919 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JUSMEJOSE:
I did a full wipe to flash a different ROM and now I'm getting boot loop ... Why can't we do a full wipe ? .... If I wanna flash a different ROM ....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] evil1art:
This is not a rom thats why
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you did a full wipe to flash a different ROM, you might want to ask questions in that thread. I'm not understanding what that has to do with this one. follow OP instructions if you want this one to work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] EasyE75:
This is a sgh m919 development why did you flash it on htc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linhnd2000:
Thanks for the warning. I did include "odin mdl" in the procedures I was gonna take. that should take care of anything that's not included in this rom.

On a side note. I also tried this rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2274795 ([ROM] Modified Stock - MDL - v2 [Deviant Development] 5-12-13) It'll work just fine for whoever wanna skip a couple of steps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah with the next firmware that releases this will become a full ROM now that i can build them 100% successfully and straight from a system.img.ext4 and cache.img.ext4.

also, file host will be changing soon so download speeds will be very good no matter the size.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Antalor:
Stand Alone Post for Debloater

Hey, as i was searching for a DeBloater for the S4 i found it at yours Post and thought thist schould get a single Post, hopefully this is allowed, if not, im quickly deleting it, but i think lots of people will be happy about your great work!!! Thx Mate

My Post : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41864634#post41864634
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
that's why I made the debloater optional. you can just use it as a reference for what's safe to remove and pick stuff out yourself without using the debloater ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Haxel:
Would you happen to have the full install/zip compiled? I'm looking to update an i337 with the TMO ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Haxel:
I'm being needy.... but the download links are dead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] atagilbert:
+1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
I'll get the link back up for tmw. sorry, I've been working on the new project and it's kept me relatively busy
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] whytechapel_x:
Nice. Look at what I got your thanks too lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rlin5741:
It would be good to post an md5 checksum too, just so people can make sure the files are not corrupted after it downloads (I.e. safety against bad downloads).

Do you happen to know what I need to flash over a stock rooted MDB ROM to bring it up to date on a stock rooted rom basis?

Thanks all for your help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i'd recommend the Odin TAR honestly. it's easy to re-root MDL

edit: fixed OP. links are working

also, my thanks is now 666 :victory:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hyelton:
Why do people on here NOT read??

I seen 2 people here posted saying the Links were dead when THEY were clearly not dead, yesterday my Server was down and it was saying bandwitdh exceeded, and today everything is back working again. Bandwitdh exceeded does not mean a dead link..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
thanks again, mate, for keeping it live. it's all i've got at the moment.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hyelton:
Haha It wont get deleted dont worry:) If any errors it may last less than an hour if any. Downtime happens haha.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yes of course, downtime is always expected ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheEndGame7:
I'm looking for a Stock/Rooted Deodexed TW MDL Rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
this would work. so would Apollyon in my sig. and there's one other by another dev in our android dev forum
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheEndGame7:
Your link takes me to some other Google search link? Thanks for the quick reply OP!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
np!

what are you using to view this forum? haha

try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2322367

edit: oh i think you're referring to the link in OP of this thread. i think the link was pulled. someone was mirroring it for me. i can re-up but would take a bit of time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheEndGame7:
I'm tempted but, I want EVERYTHING from Stock "Features" to work without the unnecessary Bloated apps? If you know what I mean?

Edit: Apollyon intrigues me cause of the Blacked out Stock Phone, Contacts and Messaging Apps, Etc... Along with the Team BlackOut Tweaks this might be Perfect if I can keep all my Stock Features!? :D Am I asking to much? lol jk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
I'd give Apollyon a go :)

I've removed a lot of bloat but there's a zip to add it back if you'd like
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheEndGame7:
Thanks for Updating the OP link! Gonna give that a try and see if it's what I'm looking for, which I think it is! Appreciate it brother!