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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dcoke:
No luck flashing Updated (v52) Rom from v51 (AT&T)

I'm currently on his v51 build of the rom, but every time I try to flash v52 it bricks the phone and then I have to reflash v51. It doesn't seem like you can use flashfire to flash it, it never seems to properly activate the aroma installer. Do you have to use the SafeStrap trick (flashing the NC1 kernel zip), then what? Do you go into Safestrap, clean install, flash the rom and OC3 module? Anyone on AT&T have luck updating their rom, since I'm not having any. I'm already on Lollipop, do I have to reflash the OC3 kernel and partition? I tried that and that didn't seem to ever work, just caused a bootloop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jroq8400:
Here is what I did from muniz_ri stock rooted OC3 which should work for v51

0. Make full backup using Flashfire

1. Install Safestrap 3.75 and install SS recovery if not there already

2. Use NC1 flasher app to boot into SS

3. Wipe cache system & data

4. Install v52 using safestrap options

5. Unchecked reboot to get back to SS menu

6. Install ATT_OC3_modules.zip

7. Install I337_OC3_Stock_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip

8. Reboot system

Be patient for that first boot.....it sure felt like a long time but I think it was less than 15 mins

[ When you boot, you may see the Safestrap screen, don't touch it, just let it boot. Safestrap recovery does not work with the OC3. After boot you can install the Safestrap APK and remove the Safestrap recovery to speed up the boot time, or just leave it there if you want to use the NC1 flasher again to get into Safestrap]

[Read other comments about SU in the OP and in this forum]

I tested it ok and ended up deciding to restore my Fireflash backup, so you have that option to flip back and forth between backups. Note I have not tested going to KK

Happy flashing :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] fusion600:
LOVING THIS ROCK SOLID PERFECTLY FUNCTIONING ROM on my i337m.

I really hope you are able to get through this little funk you got going on, something will inspire you I am positive!!

Take it easy brother, you are a legend around here. You have the most patience of any developer I have ever seen and I am thankful to you for that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 1whttcdreamer:
Truly Stumped!!!

Been using GE forever... Tried to update tonight to Ver. 52 with ZERO luck... :rolleyes: I337 Totally clean install, tried using the custom kernel to only get the AT&T unauthorized software message... :eek: never occured to me my MDL was maybe LOKI.... :confused: so I rewiped and reflashed using the LOKI kernel and it never goes beyond the samsung splash screen with a custom unlocked padlock... :confused: puzzled... NEVER ever had a problem before... did I miss something in the OP?? :silly: Guess i'll try going back to 49....

That being said as always IB thanks for your hard work and dedication my friend... There are many of us that truly admire and appreciate you beyond measure... :good: :cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] MyEpix:
Yes, you missed something; you did not read the OP in its entirety before flashing!

You are supposed to ONLY choose Loki kernels in aroma if you have MDL bootloader.

This is one of the main reasons why IB4STID is frustrated with making more ROMs. People don't take their time to read ALL instructions before flashing.

Now that the damage has been done somebody here might be able help you in getting rid of the custom unlocked message you're getting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] stl-soldier:
What?

Which bootloader do you have? If you have MDL then you shouldn't have to do anything but flash the ROM selecting the LOKI kernel. If you have a later bootloader with SafeStrap, look at the last few pages for step-by-step instructions.

This is not rocket science guys. The Developers do all of the work for us. I've never had issues flashing anything. If most everyone else is having success, it means that you are the error, and should do more reading.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] blackhorses777:
just recently learned that i could use this with safestrap. flashed it a couple of days ago and WOW ive really been missing out as this rom is absolute perfection. huge thanks to iB4STiD for this amazing rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] s3nr1:
Can I still use this on a i377m, even if I'm on lollipop bootloader and modem? I mean it sounds more of a match than when used to run it with 4.4.2 bootloader and modem but maybe there something that I don't know.

Is screen pinning available in this TouchWiz ROM? Because reading online it's only available on newer 5.0.1 touchwize roms. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
I'm running in on an I337M with lollipop bootloader and modem, so yes.

Second question, don't know, as I don't know what screen pinning is.

Jeff
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 1whttcdreamer:
Here ya go... right from my phone!!!

And to both... I am not new to this... AND I do read everything IB4STID posts about any ROM or update I apply... Here are my phone details and i've had this very phone since the inception of the S4... came to the S4 right straight from my Captivate... I wasn't gripping that something was wrong with IB4STID's work I admire him and his work and would NEVER complain. My post was to see if anyone else was having similar results/issues and looking for tips... I went right back to GE 49.2... Maybe i'm just not meant to run Lollipop... no big deal!!

Carrier- AT&T

Model- SGH-I337

Android Version- 4.4.2

Baseband Version- I337UCUAMDL

Kernel Version- 3.4.105-Imperium-v1.8

Build number- KOT 49H.I9505XXUGNK4

SE for Android status- Permissive

Security software version- MDF v.1.0 Release 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jt1998:
Agree with general attitude of above post. Lots of negativity and unnecessary comments recently. We should all try to help and be friendly /encouraging. That's how [MENTION=1380660]iB4STiD[/MENTION] is. Just my 2 cents.

Sent from my Android 4.4.4 LGV500 on Mahdi 2.9 w RedKernel
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] s3nr1:
Screen pinning 'pins' your active app to the screen so pushing the home button, capacitive buttons will not get you out of that app. Useful when you hand your phone to someone (your niece playing a game on it).

Ya, it's not in this TW ROM maybe not just yet.

I noticed few graphical bugs, anyone can confirm.

In Accessibility notification access for 3rd party apps (like for greenify and pushbullet), when you get into individual apps the toggle button is always OFF. But when you go to the list you can see that some are ON.

In pattern unlock setting, you can barely see the white dots because of the almost white background, the pattern trail is also white, so...

Awesome ROM though, much faster than the stock Bell stock and more RAM because I chose slim.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] MyEpix:
In your first post, you said that you chose custom kernel when flashing the rom which resulted in your phone giving you the unauthorized software message, and you then asked the question: "Did I miss something on OP?"

I replied that you missed something because the "ROM INSTALL GUiDE" on OP says ATT Loki users should choose Loki'd kernels of their choice (step 11) not custom.

Since you're not using safetrap, that is the section that applies to you. I have the same phone as yours with MDL bootloader and I had zero issues flashing the ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Apoplectic1:
I have found a similar bug as well. If you have an Android Wear device, whenever you restart your phone, you have to go back and reauthorize Android Wear to give it notification access. Every time you restart, it forgets it and defaults it to off.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] stl-soldier:
The second part of mine wasn't just directed at you. There has been several people lately having issues and posting questions that were answered in the OP and several posts in the last few pages. It gets repetitive, and is frustrating to iB who is trying to maintain several ROMs across different variants. We'd prefer him not to abandon us due to a few helpless people. Yourself excluded from that.

In your case, you might try installing the Jeboo Recovery 2.7. It includes auto-loki, and I've never had a problem with flashing anything with it. I think it is one of the few auto-loki recoveries that still work properly for Lollipop ROMs. If selecting the AT&T loki kernel in Aroma doesn't work for you, download the kernel of your choice, install the ROM but uncheck the reboot at the end, and flash it manually using the Jeboo Recovery with auto-loki enabled before rebooting the first time. That should work. Also check the checksum on your ROM download. It might not have downloaded properly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
iB4STiD mentioned a 52.1 version. Anyone know if he is going to release it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] lakid06:
I was having the same exact issue but i found a quick work around in one of the other forums. What I did was freeze GlanceViewMK 1.0 app with titanium backup and then granted permissions to android wear and rebooted and I havent had the problem since. But I still was unable to find what that app is actually for? but i havent had any issues since freezing it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Chrifister:
Hey again everyone;

So after many months, I have come back again to update this wonderful ROM. I'm still on a 4.4.2 GE ROM and have been waiting for a Lollipop version but I see in the OP that i337m users require a 4.4.2 bootloader and baseband. I'm still on the 4.2 MG1 bootloader and MK6 baseband. Now forgive my limited knowledge but I had the understanding that the KNOX-enabled bootloaders started at version 4.3. I didn't want to do the OTA updates so I can restore back to the stock 4.2 without any worries. I do plan on exchanging this phone for an S6 in the near future.

Am I to understand that before I am able to flash this ROM that I have to install at least a KNOX-enabled 4.4.2 stock ROM and included bootloader? Or is there an alternative that I don't know about?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BigBirdie:
Problem with Safestrap ans SuperSU

I have followed the instructions several times, everything works except Safestrap and SuperUser.

Safestrap appears at boot time but neither options work. After three tries it boots past the options.

SUperUser is also not working. Not in the setting/security. The App doesn't respond if you download it.

I select the AT&T with Safestrap in aroma.

I am happy using this great ROM without the SU and Safestrap, but if there is a fix I would like it back! :)

Anyone else have this?

AT&T SGH-I337

Baseband I337UCUGOC3

Kernel - 3.4.0-4408911

Build- LRX22C.I9505XXUHOC6

Carrier is T-Mobile
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wolftou:
I use CF's SuperSU, and the only way to get it to work is to set the Default Action to "Grant".

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Hi, I understand that safestrap doesn't work with LP, how do one go about flashing new ROM without safestrap? Do I have to revert to an older version then flash LP? Thanks for your help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
Hey.... I've done a lot of searching around and I can't decifer what I need..... I mean, I've been doing this a long time but can't find a clear answer.

I have Telus sgh-i337m, where do I get lollipop modem and boatloader?

Also, can't find whether this device is Loki or safestrap?

Would really love to flash this Rom... But want to be clear.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
On my phone right no so I can't get you the link. Give me 1/2 hr or so. We're lucky. We're neither loki nor safestrap.

Jeff
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
Awesome..... Thanks so much!

Would like to dl both kk and lp versions in order to revert cleanly if needed.

Also.... Does that mean we can install any Rom if stated for sgh-i337m regardless of whether it says lokied or safetrapped etc.?

Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
Here's the link to the latest firmware for the I337M: http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SGH-I337M You should find both the LP and the KK versions. Pick the telus version and use ODIN to flash it. I'm pretty sure we can't use the safestrapped versions. Not sure about Lokied ones but I think they are off limits also. Someone else here may be able to tell you. It's one of the reason's I use IB4STiD's roms. He almost always has a Canadian version. GE is the best I've found so far.

Jeff

Oh, btw, the downloads will be slow. Pick Gator, not the other download as it will be too large to download for free from them. Oh, found a faster download for Lollipop: https://mega.co.nz/#!2cN2RSZZ!V7O5uyA-q88dJtPmwstWarEIRCvr-SqIDEV_APaurQE
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
Thanks.... Will have to try later from a PC.... Way to much crap on those site to download via mobile.... Can't even get to the link through all the spam.

It's my understanding this is firmware though..... I guess I could just extract the modem file and flash via mobile odin.

What about boatloader?

Thanks again.... Anxious to try this rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dtowngs4g:
[MENTION=902507]wofl[/MENTION]oou Safestrap does not work with with OC3. You will either have to change NC1 flash tool for it to work or just uninstall otherwise it's just an "enpty" startup for safestrap when your phone boots you have to go to security to find supersu and change to grant.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] stl-soldier:
Install the "Mega v2" app from the Play Store to download from those mega links. Otherwise you will have to wade through a lot of garbage on the website. The app makes it easy. Click link, open with Mega app, click Download.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] objecttothis:
Followed the steps below from Safestrap 3.75 and here's what I got:

- On reboot after the last step I still got the safestrap [Recovery] | [Contine] splash screen on boot

- When I tap Continue it just boot loops right back to the splash.

- I did that 3 or 4 times then decided to tap [Recovery] to perhaps reflash, but instead got the new new startup splash screen that comes in GE 52.

- It sat at that splash screen for about 7 minutes but then booted.

I think our flashing process needs some work. Safestrap isn't built for Lollipop and the dev has moved on (I wonder if hashcode would care if another dev took over his code). Plus the link has been dead for the partitions file in step 5.

Props to [MENTION=3017360]B4sti[/MENTION]D for the ROM and [MENTION=4802557]Apoplectic1[/MENTION] for the instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Apoplectic1:
To get rid of the Safestrap screen at boot, install the Safestrap APK, change the default access seting in SuperSU to Grant, open the Safestrap APK and tap Uninstall. The Safestrap screen will disappear and it will boot much faster.

And the link seems to work for me. You may be thinking of the old link I had originally posted, it was muniz_ri's partition file, but he had removed it after finding a better method of upgrading to 5.0 while keeping root. I wish I could edit my method of flashing GE to follow muniz_ri's method of upgrading, but Aroma does not work on FlashFire atm.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
Yes, they are the complete firmware (rom) versions from Telus (or Bell or whoever in Canada).

1, make a nandroid backup.

2, flash the stock rom via odin. Put the stock rom in PDA of odin and put your phone in download mode.

3, flash stock rom. Here you should let it boot to the stock version just to make sure you have upgraded to lollipop

4, go back to odin and re-root

5, use odin and flash TWRP (or whatever recovery you like)

6, use TWRP to flash GE.

Once done, you should be gold as in GoldenEye.

Hope this helps. It's very abrivated as I'm guessing from your earlier posts you're not a noob. BUT, as has been said around here many times, check the OP for the final documentation.

Jeff

p.s. To go back to KK, just do the same as above, but use the stock KK rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jroq8400:
So glad it also worked for you. Sorry I didn't think about mentioning the Safestrap and SuperSU, I'll go back and edit it. You'll find other posts that explain that Safestrap does not work with OC3 (I just didnt touch it and let it boot on its own, then after boot installed the apk and removed the recovery from the phone to avoid the screen flashing at boot). Also with SuperSU I have seen that it works mostly ok if you set it to Grant by default, but even then some apps don't get it, like CM Cleaner for example.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] martea_roma:
mk2

Hello!

It is safe to flash Lollipop version on MK2 i337 with safestrap?

Now It's running Goldenfinger 9.0 XXUGNK4 Android 4.4.2

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
Hey guys....finally got the rom downloaded......at any rate....I searched high and low for some decent instructions, but can't find anywhere.

I don't want to brick my phone and I'm pretty savvy with this stuff, but why does this have to be such a guarded secret....I mean, I can only guess what hasn't been documented....but anyway, could someone please shed some light:

I've got my .tar.md5 file......also got the TWRP downloaded, and Supersu.zip....(right now I can't find the forum I downloaded from, because I so diligently marked subscribe.....but lone behold, it's now no where to be found)

Anyway...I understand to flash the 5.0.1 firmware......then flash twrp, then supersu......but I need some details if possible.

I know how to get to download mode, but the rest as far as, what options and areas in odin to use, I could only guess.

Could someone please....add some details for me.....I'd very much appreciate it.....thanks so much!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
Sure doesn't. ...answers like this are one of the reasons xda has gone to shxx.

You might want to check the results.... Could offer some help,

http://bit.ly/1b0KrBg

Anyway, I got it sorted out but sure don't feel like sharing...if anyone who helped few posts back wants some help from me just pm me....cheers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BigBirdie:
More on Safestrap

I loaded NJ4 Kernel using ODIN, and was able to get into Safestrap. So I have a way to make change, installing zip's. Then boot into Download and flash OC3 kernel and boot up normally, well nearly normal, still have the broken Safestrap, but worth it for the access.

Changed Superuser to Grant, hey presto have root again!! THANKS so much. Titanium Backup works!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
No its not in the first post... There are instructions there, but someone could simply copy that link and say something to the effect of......

"here is a great link... And don't worry about the out of date part, they are the right instructions. Also you can use these same instructions for flashing your twrp .tar file too, then reboot to recovery and flash supersu zip like normal"

That would have taken the same time, but instead it's jackazz nation.

So for all those weed8ng through crap like this.... That is the answer you seek. Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jroq8400:
Great! You can also use the NC1 flasher to quickly boot back into safestrap without needing Odin

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3082620

Cheers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
Actually... Your liable to get lots of people in trouble with half ass instructions... That's why there are so many... And when it comes to tech savvy you have no idea, I'm 15 years plus industrial programmer, and know what having wrong checkbox settings can do.... So think about the root of the cause instead of feeding it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
That's funny.... You don't even realize what you've said... Haha.

Anyway, my reading is just fine, and I don't care about seniority, just trying to convey a point that is repetitively missed. I had guys like you working for me, and I know the quality level was a PITA so I had to let them go.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] martea_roma:
Somebody?^ #17111
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
Answer to your question, basically, yes...but start here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42294746&postcount=4 for complete instructions.

Jeff
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
Download the file from the links provided. Extract the files in the zip to their own directory. Leave all the default check marks alone and put the stock rom in PDA field if using ODIN 3.07 (which you should) or the AP field if using a newer version and pick start. See picture below. Can't get any simpler than that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dmeinder:
That's great... If only that was from the beginning we wouldn't be here, and I agree it is very simple and some items do speak for themselves, but all of my research I didn't find a clear concise to the point answer such as this. Please note that experience or not, one can only speculate options until they are faced with negative outcome giving them the answer they seek, or if another passes off the info from a case basis.

I choose to request from others in a supportive community in order to appease every concern I have that may ultimately turn into a negative outcome. Which should ultimately help others as well, given many that haven't done this sort of thing may not be familiar with what can happen, so they may not know what to be concerned about.

I also understand that in passing knowledge, it's sometimes hard to remember what it was like at the beginning so we tend to miss details as it has become common knowledge for ourselves.

In the end, the difference between what you wrote right now, compared to before and compared to google search post, in my opinion are really different with the fines details, even though general content is the same.

So I hope your post helps others.... It would be nice to see on every device on xda, a sticky on the different sub devices and what they mean.....including things to watch out for That would stop a lot of this frustration on both our parts.

Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
I've PMed you. To everyone here, I apologize. I could have answered better at his first request today.

Jeff

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] martea_roma:
thanks for the reply Jeff!

I'm a noob in this and I also read that it changes the kernel and something else.

Does this mean that it will be impossible to use safestrap and flash another ROM?

( I don't really know what the baseband mk2 is and what's the thing with the bootloader, so sorry for my stupid questions! )
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] zirt57:
I wish I could help with the safestrap units, but I quite honestly only know what I've read about them here. And because my unit doesn't have safestrap, I really didn't pay much attention to what I did read. I only answered your question with what I do know, and to bring it back to the forefront so others would not miss your question. Guys, any help for this fellow GS4 user?

Jeff
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BigBirdie:
I have also found that FlashFire works fine, now I have Superuser back!

So I don't need Safestrap, as I have access to backup and restore and flash zip files.

See also the NC1 mentioned earlier.

Thanks for the help.

Great ROM and Great forum!