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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I've been on extremeperia for a day and there a couple minor issues that I have encounter:

not showing signal bars even though I am 4g connected

messaging is a bit strange with stock and verizon messenging. can't quite pinpoint.

the plus side

very responsive

battery life appears to be awesome

will be going back to hyperdrive
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ogrekane313:
how do you know what size to make the rom slot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
Unless you have a HUGE number of big apps 2GB is plenty.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlin:
The signal bars are a know bug with the ROM and this is unrelated to SS. The developer has been working on a fix for the signal bars for awhile and I think it's fixed in his other ROM, Darthstalker, so that fix should be showing up on Xtremeperia soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
I have the same thing. I just figured the miscellaneous part was this ROM not knowing how to identify the factory ROM image/partition. I might be wrong though since I am new to the partitioning of phones. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I liked extreme alot and will continue to test it all along with hyperdrive. Thank god for hashcode. He has brought us life with ME7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dknell:
Anyone have any luck with Nitro's tw rom?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2351840
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
I'm on a locked VRUAME7 VZW (Stock VRUAME7) Phone. I've got 3 rom slots filled with the following:

- Hyperdrive

- GPE

- Eclipse

ALL of which are working 100% as they should. I've done extensive testing with hyperdrive / gpe and both have NO issues that are caused by Safestrap. I haven't tested eclipse 100%, but i've had it on for a full day with daily things and everything works as needed. If there's something you'd like me to test in particular let me know. Also; I've made the data partition 1Gb for GPE + 1Gb for Eclipse, and after a stock install with none of my apps installed I've got about 800Mb free on both (more or less). So if you'd like to test it, throw it on a 1Gb partition, give it a shot.

If anyone has anymore questions feel free to message me or post here. I've been extensively testing Safestrap along with testing new versions of hashcodes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bmkindoll:
Does it take a VERY long time to create ROM Slots?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bikedude880:
Encrypted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
It shouldn't take longer than 3-4 minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
Just a couple minutes.

There is a "progress animation"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dknell:
Thanks for all your info here. Super helpful, i really appreciate it. Which GPE rom did you go with? There are a couple floating around out there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2343355

This is the GPE i've used other than Eclipse. Installed 123 + Boots/Runs super smooth.

EDIT: Don't forget to install modules before you reboot, if there's no back to menu option after the aroma installer, click the hard back button and install modules. Then reboot, and first startup is about 1 minute then setup etc .. After that you're good to go
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dontsayeta:
Update to 3.6

Hey all. I'm on 3.5 and wanted to know if updating to 3.6 is as simple as downloading and installing it over 3.5. I don't want to break anything, obviously, but wanted to be sure. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bruderhood15:
installing safestrap

Okay so I'm sorry if these questions have already been asked but I can't get the answers and I really would like to try safe strap out.

1. This will overwrite my current recovery correct?

2.I'm still on a mdk rom ( hyperdrive), will safe strap be okay to use?

3.what's the deal with the kernels? Installing SS will overwrite my existing one?

4. Does SS support 64 GB cards?

Once again I'm sorry if these answers have already been answered but I just want to be safe with my S4 lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
Download APK -> Install APK -> install recovery. Done No issues, no problems.

No it will not, safestrap is loaded after init. SS supports all cards, i personally have a 64gb, and it works fine. Kernels cannot be changed from stock until kexec is added into SS. As far as being on MDK (You're currently unlocked) I'm not 100% sure, i'd wait for someone with MDK to answer or message Hashcode himself, he's quite helpful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bmkindoll:
How are you all able to have 2-3 ROMS on your phone? I didnt even have enough room for 2GB space to run Eclipse. Tried 1GB, and couldnt even get ell my apps loaded up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlin:
You can use it with MDK. I'm running SS on mdk and a few others in this thread have mentioned doing the same. I'm currently running Bonestock with Eclipse TW in SS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yofife2069:
Download, install over 3.5, open app and click install revovery. Done
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bruderhood15:
So my twrp will still be usable even after I install SS right? Just curious cause of my backups
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Roland_D:
Yes... The twrp ss installs is 'virtual' so to speak... It runs after three phone booted normally

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 DE running JellyBeans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlin:
Yeah, the two recoveries exist completely independent of each other.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bruderhood15:
Last question Lol. I seen the me7 module needs to be flashed after installing a ROM.. in my case, my stock ROM is still mdk. What exactly is needed to be done when I Install another ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Roland_D:
There is also an mdk module provided by hashcode...

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 DE running JellyBeans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bruderhood15:
So it doesn't matter that the other ROM build is based on, always have to flash the module that my main ROM is based on?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
Yep, just that easy. Boot to stock, download, open app, udate, boot back to whatever you'd like.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Roland_D:
Well, I'm not sure about the different combinations.. I used ss on me7 and we could only use me7 based roms.. And the me7 modules would make WiFi and BT work..

Try with no modules... If WiFi works awesome.. If not flash mdk modules

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 DE running JellyBeans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Move the zips out of internal sd download file and onto the external sd card. That will free up a lot of space.

I don't think you need to flash an MDK module if you are on MDK. Only saw an ME7 module linked in the OP. Confirmation anyone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Obsidian_soul:
Your roms kernels must match for example if your running hyperdrive and bonestock and hyperdrive it's your main rom with ktoons kernel then bonestock will have to have the ktoons kernel too. On mdk you are unlocked so no need to flash modules just make sure your kernels match and you will be good to go

From my Hyper drive powered S4 OC with ktoons
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Hey hash, quick question. I updated ss to 3.6 when i was in stock and when I rebooted into ss the screen says 3.54
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
You have to open the updated app and install recovery. Otherwise it's still using the old one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Roland_D:
Well I'm not sure if he doesn't need modules... Hashcode made an mdk modules zip... So it might be needed for something...

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 DE running JellyBeans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Obsidian_soul:
The mdk module was created so people on me7 could flash mdk based roms.

From my Hyper drive powered S4 OC with ktoons
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Roland_D:
Ohh I see... OK sorry I misunderstood..

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 DE running JellyBeans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] an21281:
I saw the MDK module when 3.6 was first released, but don't see it on the download page any longer. So I'm assuming it's not necessary.

Sent from SGS4 PAC4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlin:
I don't think that's right. I made the MDK modules zip so that I could use an MDK base as my safe ROM and flash GPE in SS. WiFi, Data, etc. didn't work until I made and flashed the MDK modules to the GPE ROM. If I was using an ME7 base then I would've needed to flash ME7 modules.

There is really no reason for anyone on the official ME7 release to use the MDK modules at this time since their safe ROM will never be MDK based. Well, maybe not never but at least not with the current iteration of SS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
There is no MDK module link in the OP. Would you have a link? Thanks,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
After further testing some other things, I can safely say Safestrap will become a FULL alternative to a locked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlin:
Are you testing a newer iteration than what's publicly available?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
I've pm'd you, we'll chat there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
Wouldn't be the first time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andreiantal:
Can you flash any kernel or you have to stick with me7 kernel?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
If hash plans on / ever gets kexec to work then you can change kernels (essentially). Until then enjoy the fact that you can have custom roms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashcode:
Woops, I thought I added them to the download links. I'll dig them up and post them.

Sent from VZW S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashcode:
To be clear, there is no mysterious unreleased version of SS. I discussed options of what I wanted to get into Safestrap on the IRC channel and I think [MENTION=5266483]previse[/MENTION] may have misunderstood.

I am very cautious with setting realistic expectations. If / when there is something ready on the kexec front, i'll be sure to let everyone know. :)

Sent from VZW S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
I did word that wrong, my apologies.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thunderbls:
Only stock kernel and the modules after flash
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dburger66:
Hello! Anything in the works for SPH-L720? Has this on my Bionic and loved it! Many thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zedomax:
yippy!

It took me couple times to get it right but it seems like you have to make sure internal storage can be mounted before trying to install ROM on new ROM slot.

Here's a video tutorial for those of you having trouble:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=won9mMtfb0k

Great work Hashcode! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
So you don't have to install the kernel module with hyperdrive? On me7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
Yes you need to flash the kernel module when flashing any ROM via SS on a ME7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tylerdurden531:
Ok, so I installed safestrap as well as hyperdrive rom and everything worked. I ran hyperdrive for a few days before deciding to go back to stock. I went back to stock, deleted rom slot 1 and rebooted. Everything was back to the way I had it. The only issue I had is that some apps I had moved to my external sd card were missing. The names were in their correct spots, but when I tried to open them, it said app not installed. Same thing in the app drawer. I re-downloaded them, but now I can't figure out how to get rid of the old ones in my app drawer. Also after downloading a couple of my old apps, I can't find them in my app drawer and no shortcut was created even though the play store told me that one was created. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
Did not know you could flash a deodexed rom to the safe rom slot. ....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
I found it in your mirrors.:p

See above.

Thanks, see above. The Mdk module seems to help on the GPE Roms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Sorry if this is a stupid noob question - I have an s4 that came with ME7. Can I install one of the 4.3 based ROM's with this or do they use a different kernel by definition and therefore will mess things up? I have a program to control a cycling trainer that requires 4.3 to work...

(If I can do a 4.3 Rom, any suggestions as to the most stable one?)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
At the moment only 4.2 roms work with me7 kernel. Aosp, CM, etc aren't possible "yet". But the future looks bright just be patient

Sent From The Future
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rizapn:
Just want to say thank you. Just install it in my S4 ME7 and Hyperdrive ROM successfully.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelg117:
Can we restore a backup to an empty ROM slot? Just asking before I actually do anything and end up not being able to :P

Sent from Navi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bignazpwns:
Yup. That's what I been doing. Dont know if restore will put it on its original slot but I restore a bunch of the listed Ron's with no issues. When you restore it says what ROM slot they were so I Dont know if you can restore a restore from slot 1 to slot 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] an21281:
It should restore to what ever rom slot you have active...

Sent from SGS4 PAC4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dburger66:
Sprint?

Hello all! I was just wondering if there was anything in the works for a Sprint variant. Thanks! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] j510:
He mentioned he would be working on a ss for unlocked s4s so I would think that would apply
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Right now hyperdrive and extremexperia running great.

send via hashcode powered S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Although I am not using this, thank you so much hashcode for doing this for us!!!!

You basically saved this community from sinking
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coolhands4:
Anyone have a link to the Google Play Edition Rom that Hashcode flashed in his YouTube video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-En8nS7aIhs

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlin:
There are two in the developer section. Dubbsy's is closer to pure Google while Nitro's is a little more feature rich. The on win the video is Dubbsy's.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] erajsalman:
So I installed ss and created a 2gb rom slot. I downloaded hyperdrive to my ext-sd and tried to install, but I can't seem to mount it. In the mount screen in ss recovery, it says the card is 0mb and unselectable. What should I do to resolve this? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] primo523:
In zedomax's video he said to reboot and access ss from the boot menu and it should solve the problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sppatel:
Apologize if this has been covered before, but what happens if you wipe/factory reset the stock slot? Do you lose SS?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ClassySandwiches7:
trouble getting roms to boot up

Ill start out by saying safestrap is a wonderful thing and thank you, I'm probably just doing something wrong. whenever I try to flash a rom and then restart the phone it goes to a black screen after the splash screen. I can get my stock rom to work I just have to take the battery out when it gets stuck in this phase. ive let the phone sit for about ten minutes and it still wouldn't boot up. ive tried gpe and eclipse with no luck. I wiped the necessary things and done every other step that I can see. im using an ME7 build if that helps anything. didn't really know where to post this so sorry if its in the wrong place.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sebby d:
Have you tried erasing the rom slot and reformatting it afterwards?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
You lose all of your data, including probably major portions of SS. You can't erase SS completely unless you reinstall stock using Odin.

1st, you can only flash ME 7 and MDK roms on SS. So if you are trying anything else delete and find an appropriate rom. I reccommend Hyperdrive and GPE 4.2.2. Also, you need to flash the ME7 patch after flashing the rom or you will have issues. It's in the OP.

:o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
This answer isn't entirely complete. A factory data reset will wipe the data partition. So any apps you had installed on the data sidewill be wiped. And if the SS application was installed on the data side then the app will be removed. However, that being said, nothing on the system side will be removed. That includes root and SS recovery. It's been so long since I've done an FDR what I can't remember is if it blasts the internal memory or not. I'm guessing it doesn't which means your roms might be ok, but, I can't say for sure on that one. I'd be VERY cautious about wiping data with SS installed, regardless.

SS recovery can be removed without having to ODIN but as of right now it's still a manual process. Hashcode has posted it a couple times now and is on the list to fix.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ClassySandwiches7:
Yea I did all that thanks though. PS how long should it take to boot up? or does that vary a lot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] primo523:
I want to flash 3minit framework on the hyperdrive rom. I went back into ss to flash the framework and bootlooped. Can I flash the 3minit framework with ss?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
Yes you can. I'm using it now. ME7-Safestrap-Hyperdrive 9.1-3minit. No problems at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] primo523:
I just tried to flash the framework and the boot animation starts and the phone shuts off. It only does this after I flash the 3.5 framework. ..and I have to install the entire rom again. Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
I'm pretty sure 3.5 isn't available for our phones yet. The latest version for our phone is MGA 3.4. It needs to be modified, but I'm not sure how. holla420 posted a modified version in the Hyperdrive thread that we can use.

You can get it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301724&page=1064. First post on that page.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] primo523:
You are the man. Worked like a charm. I would have never found it in all the pages. Thanks again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
Excellent. Glad it worked for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Little problem...installed gpe and me7 module..on me7...rebooted got as far as ss boot screen then went to normal safe screen with little android guy with his belly open and a triangle sticking out of it? Any help? Posted this problem on 3.5 thread also...sorry if wasn't supposed to
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sebby d:
What exactly does this change? Are there any downsides to flashing this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] primo523:
I got the droid on his belly once but by mistake entered in stock recovery instead of ss. Had to start all over again with rom install and then immediately install module before reboot. All is well now. Pm me you need.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] primo523:
My internal storage says I have 4.3 gigs available but when but I keep getting a warning that I'm running out of space. Can't install any new apps or updates. Any suggestions? I'm thinking it had to do with the original 1 gig partition fur my rom slot. Is there any way to correct this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
2 or 3 minutes max. Otherwise you have issued

Which GPE ROM are you flashing. Which kernel?

You need bigger slots! :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pixelation:
Safestrap bringing memories back. Excellent recovery, with great support from hashcode.

Now, nothing will bring Seaside Park, our Seaside Heights, NJ back...so sad right now :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] notstevek:
This doesn't apply to mdk users only oeople who took the me7 ota update so they can have a "recovery"?

Glad to see this. I know mdk users with recovery (loki) technically have a bypass but any word on an actual unlocked bootloader? Doesn't matter as loki does everything and I don't know the difference really just asking questions. :beer::beer:

Edit: I can boot multiple roms with this? Is this something I should consider since I'm pre me7 and am able to have a recovery? I don't want to brick my phone so any input would be great.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dambuzbee:
I'm looking forward to seeing this up and running I use to like Safestrap back when I had my Bionic..... I guess until this or something else like this is actually working I'll just have to get my fix for flashing roms by using my Galaxy Nexus hahaha.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sokrboot:
I may be wrong but a better description might be that ROMs are "hot swappable" as opposed to booting multiple ROMs simultaneously.

««Yeah I'm strapped...SafeStrapped on my S4.»»
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Glynix:
So break this down for me. Does this basically mean this will be a work around to get custom roms for ppl with me7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] my-blue-snog-box:
Check out the discussion thread. We are trying to keep this one clean. Plus if you read through the discussion thread, you'll get most of the answers you may need. I'm not trying to be a forum-Nazi, but the main purpose of this thread is for development updates. Thanks in advance :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nweaver11:
Yes, you will create a backup of your stock system (at least that's what I did on my Moto) on the 'slot' labeled Stock. You then create a new slot and flash your custom recovery. The phone will boot to it and if you ever mess up and download something you shouldn't, you can just reboot and go back to your Stock slot and be in good shape.

If you really love to flash, you can create up to 4 different slots and run different roms on all of them. For example, you could have Carbon on 1, Xenon on 2, Eclipse on 3 and so on. This really is a great app. Thanks Hash!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
I believe MDK users can use this, but don't hold me to it.

This sounds like an amazing creation.

I am interested in trying this out and putting AOSP on one slot and my ROM on the other.

It seems as though there is no down side.. you have basically the "stock" system for a safe backup and then can have two ROM slots, and allow them the needed space. I only read the OP, I am going to read the more information thread now, but just wanted to stop in here and say thank you so much to the OP!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
so bones does this mean that your going to port your rom over? if so, i mot have to get rid of the me7........
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thejulianath20:
Yeah! Hashcode... What Roms are you testing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
...my ROM is here. :)

check out the DEV section my friend. :)

[MENTION=4286090]mikekid7[/MENTION] hooked me up with an s4 price that I could not turn down.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2384362
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrjinglesusa:
I think he meant port it to work with Safestrap. There are some tweaks to roms required for them to be usable in Safestrap from my understanding.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
ohh thank you, yea I haven't had time to completely understand how the application works and what is needed by the DEVs for our ROMs to be compatible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] schmeerdawg:
I've used safestrap on both my droid 2 (bootstrap) and my droid 4. It's an incredible piece of programming. I'll be watching this thread closely. Can't wait for a steady build!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] heartspeace:
Anyway you can port this to At&t I333/I9505 version? I have the same blue words that says "RECOVERY BOOTING..." and it doesn't go anywhere but I can get into the operating system.

However I cannot flash with Odin

and I cannot get anything to PASS,

and I cannot flash any other recovery options successfully

and I cannot get into the current recovery.

I thought This may work but it's for Verizon. Is there anyway I can get this for my phone?

Hp
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Its work in progress and not ready for actual use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haremmon:
It's a work in progress and I think you are missing on few information regarding your Odin & recovery on MF3.

Please start a new thread in AT&T S4 Q& A Section where we can clarify few things for you. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] j510:
In other words, so we can bash you for starting a new thread, belittle you, and give you no help but ask if you ever heard of google.