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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Vzw rooted s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
It's an apk. If it doesn't work, delete it. Safestrap isn't going to brick your device.. Not from a simple install, anyway.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] my-blue-snog-box:
There have been so many people confirming that it works on this device that the only reason you might want to do it is to familiarize yourself with SS. But there really isn't any need to install it that I can see.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
I'd install it just to become used to using the product. Its going to be used to flash everything for quite a while. Safestrap is here to stay. Better get used to it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] c0lored:
No current roms from my understanding.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
Not yet. They're coming...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pickle_Jr:
Storage Questions?

I'm one of the poor people with the 16 GB GS4 version. Would it be possible to store the ROM in an SD card? Also, I think I saw this asked somewhere else in this thread but I couldn't find an answer. Will I also need to re-download each app for each ROM I have? Or will this not matter because completely wiping your phone wont be necessary for this?

Also I'd like to say that this is my very first post here on XDA forums and rooting my GS4 is the very first experience I've ever had with rooting any phone. I'm kind of disappointed that my GS4 has a locked recovery. I thank the developer of this for making adding ROMS a possibility again and hope this project comes through! Thanks for your help! :cowboy:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Can we flash any mods yet? Like ex: a volume mod zip or any other mods that are zips.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rebel1699:
Hashcode has not yet said anything could be flashed. He will, in all likelyhood, update the op when it is ready.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] my-blue-snog-box:
If you're itching to flash mods, do a search for Flash Gordon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Thanx works nice
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zephcemi:
I apologize if this has already been asked, but is there a possibility that SS will work on the AT&T S4 as well as the Verizon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
Look at my signature
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zephcemi:
Hmm. Interesting. So, it works just fine on an AT&T phone.

This is probably another really dumb question, but is Xposed a custom ROM? If so, I thought that the ability to load ROMs is still quite some time away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
Xposed is a framework mod for stock firmware. Google play store wanam xposed.

Edit: The xposed module offers a ton of customizing options for stock firmware.

Safestrap works on Verizon and AT&T latest ota updates. No roms yet. HashCode is on it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zephcemi:
Thanks for being so patient and answering my questions! I'm sure the older members here have done the same thing dozens of times by now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShadyPossum:
just curious if anyone know, if Hashcode is successful in making safestrap a reliable way to flash new roms to our Galaxy S4s, will he receive the bounty? If not, i believe a new donation page should be created for him when safestrap is completed

just my 2 cents :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Obsidian...:
Once he finishes I'll collect donations to pay for his S4. Besides that you can go to his blog and he has a donation link there. I truly believe he deserves the bounty but I'm not on the S4

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lou 270:
I want to donate but I guess I'm too stupid to find the blog your talking a out so can u hook a brotha up
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haremmon:
Read this, it was in AT&T S4 forum: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45411756#post45411756

However, he will accept donations by going to his xda profile or click the 'donate' below his avatar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Obsidian...:
His actual name is Hashcode0f work a zero not an O. That'll help you with searches

http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/author/hashcode0f/

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DeadlySin9:
Disregard
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mxgregg:
Thanks Hash. Sent you a little something to keep this going.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
Honestly, I would probably only use this once we have the ability to use AOSP ROMs. I'm pretty content with stock for the most part. But I've never tried an AOSP ROM in my life, so it'd be interesting.

Unlock Vzw S4 Boot loader!

http://www.change.org/petitions/sam...ock-the-bootloader-of-the-verizon-s4-sch-i545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
You know that petition isn't going to change anything, right? Verizon and AT&T wanted the devices to ship with locked bootloaders. Samsung simply made the device the way the buyers (carriers) wanted. The petition won't budge the carrier's reasoning behind locking them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
It doesn't hurt to support a cause. You never know what can happen.

Unlock Vzw S4 Boot loader!

http://www.change.org/petitions/sam...ock-the-bootloader-of-the-verizon-s4-sch-i545

---------- Post added 17th September 2013 at 12:08 AM ---------- Previous post was 16th September 2013 at 11:58 PM ----------

Would Eclipse ROM work on this? It isn't very specific on if it runs on stock kernel or not, for all I know it just Has framework mods. Can anyone shine some light

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollovoid:
Agreed, not expecting anything, but it doesnt hurt! Signed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
Not trying to rain on a parade or anything.. Just had my ups and downs with locked devices before. Big companies don't care. It sucks that HTC and Google are among the few providers who still show the unlocked love. Samsung used to be in that boat, but have fallen out in recent years.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollovoid:
No problem man! I understood, and I know the chance of us getting our way on that it's lottery chances, but I actually like the phone either way, made sure I would buy using a friend's before I bought it. Being unlocked would be a bonus but not necessary for me to keep this, safestrap will be very nice, miss crack flashing on the maxx hd.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
Any light on this?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rebel1699:
I'll tell you how to get Samsung and AT&T attention. You get 500 or so people to show up and burn their locked phones in protest, with a news crew filming, and an htc (or any other phone company) rep there handing out free unlocked replacements. Short of that, lol, I think our devs are our best bet.

You see, I dont buy the "its not samsungs fault. At&t requested the bootloader locked" excuse. Samsung has all the leverage and market power it would ever need to refuse to lock bootloaders. At&t would cave on the issue, if forced. Samsung accounts for way too much of their sales to lose.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
Good thought, but as of JULY 500 phones is .0025% of the Galaxy s4's sold.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rebel1699:
1. Its not about numbers. Its about coverage.

2. Either way, It was meant as an illustrative joke.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
I agree. The devs ARE our last best hope. Just wish I knew enough to help.

Keep at it Geeks!! (And I use "Geeks" as the highest of compliments).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Been away but catching up...Any news on a final SS? Last I heard hash was testing ROMs so is version b07 the last version still?.and by no means am I rushing this process
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rebel1699:
Yeah, that was the last version to date. He still had a pretty fair amount of work ahead of him.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Thanks...try to keep up in both threads
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Just so everyone understand verizon did not ask for locked bootloader att did. Samsung is trying to get government contracts with verizon over att you can google this. Believe it or not verzion knows we flash roms they say they dont like it but they feel ots better to let people flash than go somewhere else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spc_hicks09:
I would love to see some proof of this. Pretty sure both companies (Sammy & VZW) are to blame. Mostly, I'm pretty sure that since every phone that comes locked on Verizon is usually unlocked on other carriers, I believe that gives you the answer to the question.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Febby:
This isn't something to argue about here since it is the SAFE STRAP DISCUSSUION THREAD...so feel free to send me a message if you feel different about the reply in my spoiler. :)

Spoiler content hidden.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
Right... Cause Verizon is a bastion of unlocked phones. They were the only company that insisted on the s3 being locked. They have a history of making sure their phones are locked. Look at the HTC one... Unlockable for 48 hours until Verizon made them stop. Believe it or not? I choose not. Which is why I left Verizon.

Carved in blood by a wakizashi...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Yes they have to be locked its protection for them when they bring phones back to companies. How long did it take for s3 to get unlocked look how long s4 is so far.the s4 is the test phone to see how long and tough it is to unlock. If they succeed and nobody cracks it you will see the government using samsung phones. Yhats all im gonna say about that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
I get that this is a brave new world for the Samsung people. However, us old time moto people are well versed in locked down phones and what can, and can't, be done with them. The fact that Hashcode is creating ss for the whole range of s4's is nothing short of miraculous. The moto community has had this luxury for quite some time. It's the only way to not go nuts with a locked down device. But rest assured, there's not much reason for them to test lock down methods. The moto omap phones showed mfg's how to do it. They've never been, nor ever will be, unlocked. It's clear Samsung is headed down this path. And maybe there's some luck and their current implementation is flawed, but every time it's exploited, it's patched and becomes infinitely more difficult going forward. That's why the locked down world need root and SS. It's the only way to gain some freedom.

Carved in blood by a wakizashi...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollovoid:
Agreed, and most carriers are going to be pushing this as well, so switching isn't really going to help for long, go with who has the better coverage for you. There is going to be very few phones that are unlockable by next year me thinks. Even now there isn't very many.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
I only partially agree with that. If anything, we have more choices now. The trick to it is to not get sucked into buying subsidized phones. When I went to AT&T, I brought my own device, the S4 GPE. The GPE and Nexus devices are great choices for those who want an unlocked and stock experience. The problem is that VZW refuses to let them on their network. And since CDMA is proprietary, they can do so quite easily. The Nexus that was on VZW was a mitigated disaster as VZW demanded control over the updates. And we know how fast they are. AT&T allows unlocked phones no problem. They just won't sell you one. T-Mobile is the most lenient and afaik, all or the majority of their phones are unlocked, including the S4. Sprint...well, no one uses them. :D (kidding....mostly). So if you're not on VZW, the options are there. VZW you're limited to dev edition phones. If you want a fully unlocked experience that doesn't require you to find root exploits and wait for SS compatible roms, that's the only way to go.

For those that insist on buying subsidized phones, you will have to rely on finding a root exploit (which are becoming more and more difficult) and the brilliance of Hashcode's SS. SS is going to give you guys and gals an experience that's pretty darn close to being unlocked. It really is remarkable that you can get such a great experience on locked devices. Hopefully as devices evolve SS can be kept up to date to support them. The great part is that a whole generation of Moto users went through this already, so, SS is a known quantity with a proven track record of excellence. I think you all will be really pleased with the experience you get from SS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamvio11:
So far they basically have succeeded. Safestrap is going to keep the touch wiz and the Samsung part of the phone. But make a second partition to install a custom rom I'm guessing so the bootloader isn't really being touched. I'm still new to all this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollovoid:
I wish t-mobile, ATT or Sprint was an option where I am, sadly, in upstate NY it's not really an option unless you like to be off the grid (owning a smartphone is kind of the opposite of that). I hope it improves in the future.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jzmax22:
Where in upstate are you? I feel you. Big Red is our only real choice in upstate .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollovoid:
Smack dab in between Rochester and Syracuse. My work phone is on att and I sit on edge almost everywhere I go, until I get into a city. Edge is painful. My buddy just switched off T-Mobile because he didn't have service at all in certain areas. And Sprint just plain doesn't exist out here lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jzmax22:
Western New York does have crap for reception/options. I live in Saratoga and 4g is great here. As long as you have Verizon. I mean full bars all the time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollovoid:
I get full 4g everywhere out here.. even in the most rural areas, don't see how anybody is going to match it when the other carriers don't even have a tower to upgrade to 4g lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
SafeStrap discussion people SS!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamskies:
I have so many questions about the SS process! I have all the information and so much of it seems to be conflicting! I guess I'll have to wait till we get ROMs for the SS before my questions are answered!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] myfishbear:
its simple to use. basically its like a normal twrp recovery but instead of writing over your system base it places it on the sdcard. so to install a rom you create a romslot, 2gb seems to be the best choice for this device, then install the rom into this slot. this allows you not to mess with the base system.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamskies:
And I've seen conflicting information about if that takes away from the 16GB that my device has. Will any of the 16 be used? Believe it or not, I've not truly altered the ROM in the past, and I decided to do it this time, and it just happens I choose to do it on the most complicated device!

Thanks so much for your help and patience!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
Yes, it will take away from your 16GB of storage...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamskies:
Got it! Well, I'll just be patient and wait for the grand program to be released to get my taste of what this system will be like!!

Cheers!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quinolin:
Hashcode made a big step forward. Check his Twitter feed :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Febby:
Definitely good news for those that are stuck with non loki firmwares.

Here's a screenshot for those that can't look up twitter. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bikedude880:
Just read on IRC:

Hashcode | I think I figured out what went wrong :P
Hashcode | 2 parts
Hashcode | I needed to have this custom init binary which skips the /dev,/proc,/sys mounts
| (they're up already when 2nd-init hits)
Hashcode | And my parse/replace function isn't working right
Hashcode | to setup the virtual partitions
Hashcode | Soon as I can get this to happen automatically, w/o patching files, I'll put up a
| new SS.
Hashcode | Tho there are some bugs in SS to work out still. I'm seeing an error when wiping
| on /cache
Hashcode | it's complaining about SELinux
Hashcode | And /sdcard isn't mapping correctly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haremmon:
Some URLs lol

Youtube demo:

https://twitter.com/Hashcode0f/status/380082063765811200

S4 VZW update:

https://twitter.com/Hashcode0f/status/380057541528395777
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
The future looks bright
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
Awesome amazing news!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quinolin:
Constant visitor here but i don't have 10 posts yet, can't link to external sites. Thanks for those URLs ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SpookySager:
Due to the YouTube video I just saw from Hashcode...

There was mention a while back of a new thread being started for SS compatible ROMs...I'm assuming this is something that Hashcode will start once SS is ready?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
I'm anxious to try out the GPE ROM on the new safestrap up HashCode's sleeve.. Maybe even some of the modded stock roms in the development section. Heck, maybe BOTH roms at the same time.. :) Good times are in store. Thanks, Hash. You're the man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Great news
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
What exactly is the difference between GRE and aosp,aside from kernel?

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
I'm very happy for you all. I know it's been a bit of a wait but man the future is wide open for you now! Congrats to all!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
AOSP is stock android. Stock is Samsung with touchwiz. AOSP needs a kernel that we can't run.. Yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] khuongduybui:
I think you meant Stock is GPE (Google Play Edition) with Touchwiz (from Samsung). AOSP is already 4.3 but Stock & GPE are still 4.2, right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Can we stay on topic?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashcode:
New Version is up:

Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.5x-B08.apk

XDA Download: http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=550#downloads

Mirror 1: http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/jfltevzw

Changes for this build are MANY, but they include:

- You can now begin to test ROM installs on ROM-slots.

- Bug fixes the ROM-slot creation where image files were > 2gb

- Bug fixes for /sdcard mounting (as internal storage from /data/media)

- Bug fixes for backing up stock system/data and restoring it to a ROM-slot

A few notes about what kind of ROMs will work with this:

- ME7 builds w/ stock kernels should work out of the box. If not let me know.

- MDK ROMs will need to have the kernel modules from the stock ROM loaded over it. I'll make a flash .zip for that later. It can be applied after the ROM.

ATT / S4Active users: You can test this, but I will be making new SS versions for you as well to start testing. No need to use the VZW build which will not have the right props set for .zip installs (assert on device name, etc). Be careful!

STILL HAS THE ENCRYPTION ISSUE. DO NOT USE THIS IF YOU HAVE ENCRYPTED YOUR DEVICE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
Can someone link me to the GPE with stock kernel.? I've searched and can't find it for some reason.

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollajc:
ATT encrypted ??

How do i know if my device is encrypted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meowenf:
You can check in settings :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tomsgt:
Awesome work hashcodeof. quick question will this work on MDK build as well? I would like to through it on there for a Video on your new safe strap for the S4. I really dont want to update to ME7 to do this. Thanks PS. what was to full commands to manually remove safe strap since the app isnt working yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
And did I miss something or should it always say "DISABLED"?

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DeadlySin9:
Will there be a new thread in the AT&T section, or will you keep it here for now?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haremmon:
It's off by default unless you're told it is encrypted (usually phones given from companies).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrjinglesusa:
Going to try flashing Bonestock 1.1.4 in a ROM slot. Will report back - it's downloading.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hollajc:
where at in the settings? im sorry ive never checked this before.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jzmax22:
I belive ge is refering to the SS boot screen. Its says safestrap disabled. I don't think it will day enabled until you try to use it run a rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
No I'm talking about the screen from boot. It says safestrap disabled

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yankeesfan714:
[MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] I'm in LA area. If you need an s4 active to test on or a beer. Hit me up

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sykoj82:
he's gonna create a thread for us soon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meowenf:
Settings>More>Security

And no problem man I had to go back and double check just now so don't sweat it :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
Im about to try the GoogleEditionVZW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
Can you please link me to it? I can't seem to find it.

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2343355 :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mad3963:
I think they are referring to SS saying DISABLED.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] portscan:
It will say this if you're on stock rom. It will be enabled if you're running a custom rom in one of the slots. If you're on stock rom, there's no need for SS to be protecting you. It enables on a rom slot activation to "Enabled" to let you know your safe side is still there in the event you eff up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
Bonestock isnt downloading.. well it is but its giving an eta of 2hours. Any Good Links out there? We Should Start a Thread Of All Possible Roms For SS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashcode:
When you flash something to a ROM-slot and "Activate" it for booting, that splashscreen will show "SAFESTRAP ENABLED" in GREEN.

This is more of an indicator that you're booting from a ROM-slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
I should choose stock kernel when aroma comes right?

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
I would Assume so.. Im still trying to figure this out myself. THANKS [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] !!!! YOU ROCK!!!! HashCode FOR PRESIDENT!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meowenf:
First off thank you so much! Second, can we use the GPE Edition ROM yet? Or does it need to be modified/ flashed over with another file? I want GPE on my phone as soon as possible, but I understand things take time. Thanks Hash! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HORiZUN:
HashCode, referring to your recent post about AT&T users:

Can we flash any stock rom with beta08, or do we need to wait for your carrier specific build to be finished?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2372742

Looking at Graviton for a test drive. Is there anything we need to do to make stock roms eligible for safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] portscan:
Don't flash the remove ongoing wifi notification removal zip file. I am hung in a loop at the Verizon logo screen. Dalvik was wiped and cache, but it isn't working. I may need to Odin back.. Fair warning..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashcode:
Ack.

Do you have a link for this .zip?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
Intalling Google Edition VZW now in Slot One . Booting up now Ill Report Back SOON!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] IgnitedBeast:
Anyone know of a GPE for AT&T with stock kernel? I would like to test it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
Google Editons Boots and works so far.... Except I went the stock pure Google option in aroma and that might not have anything to do with it but wifi isnt working at all.. looks beautiful though
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
probably need a list of all stock kernel compatible ROMS we could try out with GS4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] portscan:
I will dropbox it and send you the link. It takes a recovery to flash, but it isn't working. SS did it's job, but the phone didn't like the file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epmacman:
hash has this in the 2nd post, only one so far:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45185931&postcount=2