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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
Just installed ss and hyperdrive to slot 1 w/ modules. How long did first boot take? its been 10 minutes and still no screen turning on. Are there certain settings i should/should not check in the hyperdrive installation?

EDIT: Fixed ! My issue: I installed modules after reboot attempt!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kanged:
So wait with Hyperdrive can we (unfortunate users on ME7) flash one of the optional kernels? Say like the stock optimized one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
I used stock kernel. First boot was maybe 5 mins. I assume you flashed Hashcode's kernel fix?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] previse:
Unfortunetly i did not on the first boot which caused a black screen hang. After re-installing and installing modules prior to first boot it booted after 2 minutes!

Hyperdrive on my ME7 stock device now via safestrap. Hash Thank you !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tool Belt:
Excellent. Even IF HD wasn't better than ME7 it AIN'T Verizon......love it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
So FWIW, I made a rom that successfully boots into safestrap w/ no data or wifi issues. But the same rom on a loki'd bootloader doesnt play as well. I have to change the boot.img for my rom to work on a loki'd recovery. So what im saying is in my case I can get the same rom to work fine in both safe strap and loki'd recoveries after changing only boot.img's. Dont have to flash the me7 modules because I already included them in system/lib/modules when I made the rom. The weird part is the boot.img I use in safestrap has a kernel ive modified, the boot.img I use in loki'd recoveries is just mdk stock kernel. I loki'd both boot.imgs myself. Sounds like my issue is backwards...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lou 270:
Im getting the black so what exactly did u do what modules did u install and how did u install prior to first boot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
Uncheck reboot option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lou 270:
I did and your right that solved it thank u
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
I'm currently on stock with ram disk tweaks for Hyperdrive. Been running all day. No hick ups. Only badass hyperdrive action
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
3.71 is release for att s4...kitkat...i have no idea how or why u have it on a 4.3 verizon s4.

blasted by TMO G3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n0m0n:
OK what do I need to do to get this right?

There are so many threads directions and none are totally clear as to what I need to do.

Can you direct so that I can get my Verizon SCH-I545 right?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
ok, wait you are fine! 3.71 is for android 4.3....been a while since we had some one asking about it. If you move to NC5....is kitkat, you will need to use the att 3.72 which has limited support for verizon. Sorry about that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n0m0n:
Hello,

Im not sure what I need to do I only wanted to get Hyperdrive 17 running on my S4.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
there is some info on youtube to follow and you will need to go to 3.72.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n0m0n:
OK so I need to upgrade the Safestrap to 3.7.2 even though I am on a Verizon Android Version 4.3 S4?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
not until you do the upgrade process for NC5....its all part of that.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2606501

alot of links and info there
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n0m0n:
WOW is that all?

Thanks for all your efforts
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
U most likely odin a clean nc5 image...there are youtube videos...

blasted by TMO G3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n0m0n:
OK Ill try to figure this out.

Am I correct to assume that 4.4.2 is NC5?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Yep

blasted by TMO G3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jupiter683:
Hello! I am trying to install Safestrap on my Verizon Galaxy S4 so I can make a nandroid backup. I've seen a lot of threads that offer very different and confusing advise. That being said, I just want to know if it's safe to do it with the setup I have now; which is:

Phone: Samsung Galaxy S4

Carrier: Verizon

Android version: 4.3 (rooted)

Baseband Version: I545VRUEMJ7

Kernel Version: 3.4.0

I also have Titanium Backup. I read that there were issues with TB and restoring apps. As always, any help is greatly appreciated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Use SS 3.71
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jupiter683:
Ok great! I'll give it a shot. Thanks!

UPDATE:

okie dokie, I installed Safestrap 3.71 successfully and I successfully made a backup of my system, but when I reboot my phone, I get a screen with a robot that reads: "Safestrap:disabled" is this normal?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jupiter683:
Ignore and/or delete this post...double posted by accident
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blitz_7:
Yes it is normal because you are flashing to the system slot and not a rom slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Been away for a while.(divorce with kids involved) ...just wondering if someone can point me to the direction for installing ss for NC5 ota rooted with towelroot? I know to use att 3.72 ss I think is still the norm but do I need anything else? I think I was supposed to install something else with ss but I don't remember. ...any help is appreciated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootier:
No not really. That is the correct version. Just install app then go into it and install recovery.

That's it. If you do want to install ROMs just beware that you must flash over stock as slots are not functioning.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wwonka69:
Installed carhd rom but SS won't install or rather it installs fine but when I reboot it just boots into the rom.

Any thoughts? Using 3.72

How do I get SS to install correctly or install and run correctly?

Peace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
Looks like safestrap development is stopped until a replacement dev can be found. Hashcode just got a new job (congrats, hash!!) and doesn't look like he'll have time to focus on android dev now. It's on his G+ page if you're interested.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pjhoody:
Safestrap not installing

Hey all,

I wanted to install custom roms on this S4 I just got and I'm currently stuck at the Safestrap step. It doesn't seem to work with my build 'I545VRUFNC5' for some reason. After downloading and installing the apk, I get to the screen where I'm supposed to click on "install recovery,' but when I do that, though I get a pop-up saying "install complete," it doesn't actually install. Status is unchanged, showing "Not Installed." I don't get an error message, at all

Is anyone else having this problem? Some recommendations on how to fix this would be awesome. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Krunk_Kracker:
This isn't for Android 4.4, this is for Android 4.3.

NC5 is Android 4.4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pjhoody:
Whoops, that makes sense. Thanks, man.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Wondering what this means for us?

http://i.imgur.com/TXKDpOI.png
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
At the very moment, not much. For Samsung devices it MAY lead to a Loki style exploit. I have to emphasize the MAY part. Devs are looking at already. But it will take some time to see what can be done with it on the various devices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
A glimmer of hope maybe for us SS people!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Krunk_Kracker:
Can we get a layman's explanation? Is this possibly a way to unlock the bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SamuriHL:
I was mistaken with what I believed. Which is why I said MAY instead of "I'm totally sure". Turns out Loki style exploits are not possible with the TZ partition security bug. That's not to say nothing will come of it...very smart devs are looking at what can and can't be done, but, just know that there is NO way to use this to unlock a Samsung bootloader nor is it going to provide a Loki style exploit. Now whether they can get unsigned code to eventually run or not, I have no idea. They layman's terms for what this security bug is about is that they are able to run arbitrary commands in the TZ. That gives them higher level access than they'd ordinarily get. On Moto phones, they can use that access to call the routine that unlocks the bootloader. That's what Dan demonstrated during his conference. On Samsung phones it's not yet clear what can be done with that access, but, bootloader unlocking and Loki are out for sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
Luvin the layman's term explanation. Brings me back to HOB days. Just saying[emoji12]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
First time reading [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] 's Google+, just realized his real name's Michael Scott! hahaha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ztehee1:
So if you are updated to 4.4 nc5, there is no way to install Ss or any other recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sharkie405:
Ss 3.72 is for nc5/4.4

- Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk because the XDA app sucks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ztehee1:
Yeah I have tried that and 3.71 also, Ss installs, but when I press "install recovery" it doesn't change the state to "installed" no splash screen either after reboot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sharkie405:
I remember having to use an selinux permissive apk when I first rooted nc5; after that, I was able to install safestrap.

If you haven't tried that yet, you can get the selinux permissive mode changer apk from the first post of this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2720163

When you open the app, hit the permissive button, then try and install safestrap.

- Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk because the XDA app sucks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ztehee1:
Thanks for your help, how would one go about obtaining an selinux permissive apk?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sharkie405:
Edited my previous post. Hope that helps.

- Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk because the XDA app sucks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ztehee1:
O yeah that did the trick. Just to make sure, did I read somewhere that you can only flash stock rom as rom slots don't work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
correct
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Is anybody working on Rom-Slots For the VZW S4 on kitkat and/or kexec.

Just wanted to know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stvn2569:
I've got a problem I hope someone can help me with. When I go into SS then go to ext sd card then go to where I have my Roms and Apks only a few apks are listed any help is appreciated, thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
kexec is being thrown around somewhere, im sure someone is attempting to work on it. as for ROM Slots in SS, nobody's really taken it up yet. hashcode isn't maintaining SS anymore (personal reasons, go to his g+ for more info), but luckily, safestrap is open source, so it is possible to get certain things working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rae2u_112:
My safestrap never shows enabled; but still does what it needs to. Should I be worried about that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootier:
Nope that is expected as on 4.4.2 and we have to install on the stock slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LowaEastSide:
Hey EVERYONE.

My Brother has the Verizon S4, he updated the device completely to NC5, now long story short i followed "Gigilie" post to the T (much respect to G) and everything went smoothly however my wifi was broken, i tried everything mentioned in the post to fix it to no avail, i then put it back to stock NC5 VIA Odin, now wifi started working again of course, so i figured to leave it stock for him and debloat it myself and add a custom kernel, so i added safestrap again, and that was the problem, while everything went smoothly my wifi was broke again, the bad thing was that i couldn't find a stock NC5 kernel to flash, can ANYONE PLEASE be kind enough to tell me what can i do to fix this wifi issue, cause i really did love Hyperdrives 18.1 custom rom ( big up to him), or am i better off using TWRP (then i have to flash LOKI DOKI zip before booting up correct..??), Please ANY help is TRULY Appreciated, THanks... :crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootier:
You cannot flash custom recovery (i.e. TWRP) on NC5/4.4.2. Safestrap is the only viable option

Not sure how your wifi stops working after installing it though. Since your on NC5, use towelroot to root device (not giglies).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ned4spd8874:
Okay, what am I missing? I'm basically stuck at step #1. When I download "Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.71.apk", it's really "Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.71.zip". Do I just change the extension from zip to apk?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shag_on_e:
Did you try extracting it? I've seen goo rename file extensions before way back in the day, so try changing it. If it fails re-download with a different browser maybe?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ned4spd8874:
I opened up this zip and a previous app apk and the file structure seemed similar so I just renamed it from zip to apk and it installed just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tredonkulous:
Can I install Safestrap with Xposed Framework installed? If not, should I just uninstall than re-install after the final reboot is complete?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] golfinglenn:
I am having the same problem, 4.4.2 and ss installs but doesn't actually work to get to recovery. Can someone post the link to the SeLinux Permissive Enabler / Mode Changer 1.2.apk??? It doesn't appear to be in the first post of the thread you linked. Looks like it was removed by op.

Thanks,

Glenn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootier:
Here you are: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] golfinglenn:
AWESOME!!! Thank you very much. Fixed my issue. Safestrap working, hyperdrive installed and all apps updating with wifi working perfectly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
I'm running 3.72 and for some reason when I try and backup it just blacks out and comes right back w/o backing up. Really weird I've backed up several times w/o issue, now I can't backup at all. Anyone else seen this or have a idea what's causing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
Thanks buddy! working OK here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Glad to hear it! Thx.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] donshaffer:
This is what I get when trying to install 3.75 from 3.72:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheLoonyRebel:
Uninstall 3.72 completely (including removing it from recovery before uninstalling the app itself). Reboot then install 3.75. Make sure you are on system slot as well which more than likely you should be but just in case you aren't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
Here is the steps I took to upgrade.

1.) Place the 3.75 .apk on your sd card on your phone.

2.) Tap the safestrap icon in your app drawer and tap uninstall recovery.

3.) Use a root browser to install 3.75 .apk

4.) Profit
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Just so everyone knows, there's no end user advantage to using 3.75 on our device. The only real differences between 3.75 and 3.72 are to make it compatible with the S5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Although no additional functionality has been added some users have experienced issues flashing to at least one partion,i.e. non-hlos, using v3.72 for att. That issue should be resolved with v3.75.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Oh okay never saw that. Although the only time I could see you needing to touch non-hlos is if you accidentally flash the non-hlos from another firmware version, which shouldn't even be able to go through and flash if 3.72 can't flash to non-hlos in the first place lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Remember our upgrade and keep root workarounds. That's when it became an issue. Anyways use if you like otherwise...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Yeah makes sense
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
Trying to Install 3.75 and I have this

Edit: Had to fix supersu and not its all good!!

sent from my Hyperdriven beast
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Soon that wont be an issue though either. Wish i could say the same about my spelling ability though....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
I like the look of that! :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
[quote name="Hollywood67" post=55820761]Trying to Install 3.75 and I have this<br />

Edit: Had to fix supersu and not its all good!!<br />

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sent from my Hyperdriven beast[/QUOTE]<br />

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Soon that wont be an issue though either. Wish i could say the same about my spelling ability though....<br/>

Can you explain what you mean?

sent from my Hyperdriven beast
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
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Soon that wont be an issue though either. Wish i could say the same about my spelling ability though....<br/>

Can you explain what you mean?

sent from my Hyperdriven beast[/QUOTE]

Look at the screenshot. Look at that new button that changes SELinux
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rslu2:
It has 3.82 in the screen shot?????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hakisac78:
Attempt
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
This is slightly incorrect. Using SS 3.72 for the ATT version *could* cause some scary issues, for example, if you use a safestrap made for the Droid Razr M on the Droid Maxx, it will appear to work fine, even flash .zips, until you flash something that overwrites what it thinks is the last block of the partition, but in reality, it flashed over the 1st several blocks of that partition (or in worst cases, another partition) rendering the devices soft/hard bricked.

I know that the partition maps on the ATT and Verizon are identical, but having a version built specifically for your Build.prop/Device makes me feel alot better.

3.75 was just for S5 compatibility though, that is correct.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
It sure could cause some issues, but like you pointed out, the partition maps are identical so it's a moot point. I only said there's no discernible difference between the two versions to end users on our device, which muniz pointed out was incorrect because there are accounts of some users who have issues flashing to the non-hlos partition on 3.72 whereas they don't on 3.75. But then again, that only applies to the subset of users that used Surge's method to upgrade and keep root before Towelroot, or to users who erroneously flashed the wrong non-hlos in Odin and want to fix it through the phone's recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
Just installed on a Verizon S4. "install Recovery" is greyed out can 't go further...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
My post on the last page might help[emoji6]

sent from my Hyperdriven beast
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Make sure you are rooted, if so you may need to download SELinux Mode Changer from the Play Store and set to permissive in order to install.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
Did all that...

---------- Post added at 04:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:25 AM ----------

Can't find it. Give me a clue...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
Updating my SuperSu did the trick.

sent from my Hyperdriven beast
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Dont know what to tell you, installs and works fine for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinco1:
3.75 running perfect without any issues. In fact, it took care of my permissive status and I was able to uninstall SELinux Mode Changer .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Glad to hear its working well. Its working well for me also.

But I can't take credit for doing away with selinux enforcing. That is likely the result of the ROM that you flashed. It likely uses a well made updater script which removes selinux policies. Not hard to do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
I have 3.1.3 installed. Appears to be the latest??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
I have an NC5 s4 that I just rooted with geohots towelroot. Can I only use safestrap or now can you install any recovery? Also can I install any aosp roms on this device yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
OK. I uninstalled 3.75, downloaded and installed 3.72 and it works!

Have no idea why. Didn't change anything...

Thanks to all for the suggestions!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DX.Deception:
You have to use safestrap as MDK users are the only ones able to install any recovery. The closest to Aosp your going to get as of now is joetechs GPE or Super nexus roms over in the at&t thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
Well, back where I was yesterday. Installed Hyperdrive, full wipe, and no WiFi again. Where is the fix for this please?

also no root (according to SS) and I cant get to recovery to restore a backup...

Phone is actually rooted (TiBu)), but no way to get to SS recovery.

So I am Odining back to stock(again) and I am going to use it that way until I get home next month.

Summarize: All is OK until I load a ROM (Tried Chaos ans Hyperdrive). The no WiFi and a lot of other problems...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skeezer308:
you need to flash the wifi module for your baseband after youj flash the rom and typically before you boot for the first time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
Been flashing ROMs for years, and never had to do that before!

Where are these modules?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skeezer308:
I believe these are what you're looking for. Just flash after your ROM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
Thank you. I am going out of the country in the morning, so it will be mid November before I can try i...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] donshaffer:
Did you try going into SuperSU and tapping on "Forget" next to Safestrap. Then reoppen safestrap and give it root rights again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yoneilio:
I am confused, I have a VZW S4 on NC5. What SS version should I be using. Basically now, when using the 3.72 version that is spewed in this thread has no benefit since you cant use rom slots. I read something about 3.75 but i cant seem to find the installer. Also, does 3.75 fix the rom slot issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RuggedHunter:
Spewed? No benefit? Do you like nandroids and ROMs?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yoneilio:
*spread

No benefit meaning that ability to run an additional rom is not available.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kdo23:
Only stock in 72 but heard that 75 is not written specifically for s4 rather s5. There's possibly conflicts more so than 72 which is only technically official for att. Mostly partition sizing, but really with the limited space I don't see running more than one slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] donshaffer:
I run Safestrap 3.75 on S4 and it works perfectly fine, not one issue at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Correct, the Safestrap v3.75 that I posted a few pages back works just fine and was ported from the S5 for use on the I545.

Also, a new updated version is currently being tested that will once again allow flashing to rom slots. With any luck I will be posting tonight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Sounds Great! I wonder if you can get [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] to give you access to this DevDB project.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Actually [MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] has big plans for ss once he gets kexec working. He is much more capable than me and will be taking over the ss project.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Dont sell yourself short, lol. Also im not taking over the SS project, its a community effort now, so updates can come from anyone, me, you anyone that adds anything worthwhile to this project. I know we can accomplish a lot with everyones help. No one person can replace what Hashcode could do, but together we have no idea how far our potential will go.

/motivational speech