yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lumpy973:
Any updates? Wondering why moderator closed thread on kingo thread I was posting on here in xda? Id it harmful? Should I be concerned or just enjoy root? Good luck all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
I updated the ''pwn' program to try to root this phone today but I have no feedback yet.

As far as Kingo goes, I don't know what's happening there.

There's a lot of posts on xda where people who used vroot find unexpected stuff on their phone and PC - for example, the reconfiguration to proxy all of their traffic through a server in China, and reports of bogus "Diagnostic" and "Camera" applications being installed.

There aren't any specific reports of problems with Kingo. I think what's happened here is that the XDA moderators decided that since it's closed source that they would not take any chances with it. I fully agree with treating vroot with kid gloves, but I don't know what evidence there is for avoiding Kingo.

I would have used it on my i545 if there weren't reports that it trips the Knox Warranty Void flag.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] empthollow:
That's interesting. This is the first i've heard of knox. Kingo seems to NOT trip the flag on the note 3 but i suppose that is all software related and different rules apply on different devices. I'm not too eager to try kingo especially since i'm not sure i have a working install of windows at this point. I'm more interested to see if your pwn mod works and if that trips the flag.

I'm unclear on something about the flag too. Does it just void warranty work, or does it prevent being able to run certain apps or flash stock firmware as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
The latest attempt failed as well. Annoying - they've apparently patched the defect that the exploit uses for this phone.

The 545L doesn't have the Knox warranty void flag as far as I know. That didn't get put in until MI1.

And as far as I can tell, the flag doesn't do anything to restrict what the phone does, it just makes it clear that you've been playing if you ever try to return under warranty.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kwilliams0154:
Still good?

Still not problems since using Kingo?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] exeterx:
Just rooted mine using Kingo, no issues so far. I've installed a few apps requiring root access as well without a hitch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lumpy973:
Everything seems great. Ran couple malware programs and antivirus ones. Nothing. Looking for something like little snitch (mac) for android.

Wanting oppinions on weather rom manager is safe or not. And clockwork mod. Like to try cynogen;)

Is it obvious im having a ball!!

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Any app must have's?

:p

is there anyway to find out what kingo used to root my devise? Just wondering.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
any safestraps compatible as far as custom roms go?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lumpy973:
Hvnt found anything that says compatible with us yet. Did u get root yet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
yeap, kingo worked a charm. no flags or nothing. already build prop edited to vzw for the 4g lte icon.. im digging it lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Anyone think the vzw s4 safestrap will work for the 545l? really want to attempt to install hyperdrive rom with it and see if it works..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Hehe... Anyone else got this now? :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] setharterburn:
Love the LTE logo. Its awesome
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lumpy973:
I think we should all (i545L) tell k1mu thank you, cuz thats where I got the name of kingo app from and the one of the main helpers here. Doesnt even have the i545L. And I want t I thank all the others out there that has pitched n too. Way better environment than the apple people im use to.

I will learn and play it forward
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
yeah definitely. k1mu has been very friendly and lent a wonderful helping hand to us all. us in the 545L family thank you buddy. :good: :good: :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hilltopper06:
Thanks all!

Now that we have root, does anyone know of a safe way to make a backup and then try to put CM on here? Thanks again to everyone!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
im thinking the vzw s4 safestrap would work, waiting for someone to confirm, preferably k1mu.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Thanks for the thanks, folks. I wish there were a more mainstream root for your phones, however.

As far as safestrap goes, it's possible, but I have no way of knowing since I don't have one of your phones.

It's worth giving it a try if you've managed to root your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] empthollow:
Awesome! I'm excited we can get root. As far as updates go, I would be happy to be exempt. Updates usually break root.

has anyone found stock firmware or know how to extract it? I've seen the make your own rom threads but I wouldn't know if I was missing anything necessary. Seeing as I can't find one for this model.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
A stock firmware - signed by Samsung - would be enough to get Root de la Vega to run on your phone.

I really wish that .tar.md5 was out there somewhere.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
K1mu, you think safe strap would brick us? Or installation at least would be ok. I kinda wanna try hyperdrive.

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Installed safestrap jfltevzw 3.6.2. Boots into recovery perfectly. Seems to function correctly. Haven't tried to create a rom slot yet though. Didn't have enough free space. But it works nonetheless. When I get back home I'm going to do further testing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Safestrap installed hyperdrive, it installs but won't begin to boot. Black screen. Switched back to stock slot with no problems. Going to try other roms.

edit: tried 3 times with hyperdrive, no boot. tried google s4 vzw rom, booted and installed great, but wifi and menu/back buttons are unresponsive. tried cm, wouldnt boot either. im stuck. any advice?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lumpy973:
Did you noticed weather it mentioned knox or not? Believe it's n top left when flashing? Only ask cuz in debloat app it shows knox container
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
i havent seen it no
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
You're on a build (MG6) before the full Knox enforcement got enabled. Somewhere between MI1 and MJ7.

Just be careful about taking any OTA updates!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
i've tried a few custom roms, so far ive only got like 2/6 to actually boot. i got one working nearly perfectly, except the wifi (which ive had on all booted roms) wont turn on. how can i fix this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
That means that the kernel modules in the safestrap slot you're using aren't the same as the kernel on your base ROM.

What you can try is to boot the stock device, back everything up in /sys/module, then restore those files into the Safestrap /sys/modules

That's what the kernel flash does when you install Safestrap - you can't use those with your kernel as it's a different build, so you'll need to use the real files from your base ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
in safestrap all i can backup is system/cache/data etc. what do i do? lol

edit: nvm i figured it out. i think, root explorer copy and paste ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] setharterburn:
I've tried kingo multiple times to no avail. Different pcs . #sadface
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Did you turn on usb debugging? It worked first try for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
k1mu, i got hyperdrive to install by flashing me7 modules afterwards...wouldnt boot at all first. all features work. still same no wifi. is there any way you could either help build a flashable zip of the mg6 modules or tell me how to do it. i tried copying over from stock sys/modules to custom roms and that didnt change it. i have a feeling if i could flash the modules it'd work. idk though. i cant figure out how to do much else. help me, k1mu, you're my only hope. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
I can't build a zip without the phone, unfortunately.

However, you should be able to do this. Boot the stock ROM, then copy everything from the /system/lib/modules directory onto your external SD card. Then boot hyperdrive and restore them.

For example, to back up:

$ su

# cd /mnt/extSdCard

# mkdir mods

# cp -r /system/lib/modules mods

This will grab the entire /system/lib/modules directory tree and replicate it into the "mods" folder

Then, boot hyperdrive and try this:

$ su

# cd /system/lib/modules

# cp -R /mnt/extSdCard/mods/* .

That last line is "mods" space period

Now reboot the hyperdrive ROM and cross your fingers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
first step isnt copying full directory.. second .. i believe i'm doing it right but ends up showing it cant create the folder

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what if i try to flash the kernel we made from source a while back. though, how do you make a kernel twrp flashable
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Alright everyone. k1mu and I have successfully figured out how to install a new rom on our devices. what you must do.

1: you MUST use safestrap. the verizon s4 version works. attached.

2: create a rom slot, slot 1

3: flash desired rom

4: flash this module zip file i have attached to replace modules for our phones so that wifi and everything works. only bug i can see so far is that auto rotation is not working properly..

5: reboot.. enjoy as long as you can stand it for auto rotation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hilltopper06:
Awesome! Does CM10 work well? If yes, any one particular build over any other that I should look for?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2305263

I tried that CM10 build and it flashes fine (along with GAPPS, then the module zip), but I just get a black screen when I try to boot it. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
This has the same limitations as Safestrap on ME7 - only Touchwiz-based ROMs are possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hilltopper06:
Ah. Any Touchwiz-based roms that are close to the stock android? (so lacking Touchwiz?).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Yeah, only touchwiz based roms are working so far. I've got hyperdrive and the Google vzw s4 and extremesperia
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Flashing roms and module all seem to have the same bug, where the auto rotation doesnt work properly. Found that it has to do with the kernel/rom incompatibility. Thats the only issue. All roms work normally, Data, WiFi, GPS etc, minus the auto rotation. Heres some ROM's i've tried that work and some that should work I havent tried yet. Cyanogenmod doesnt seem to work in any case though. :/ I would of liked that but oh well. Hyperdrive is pretty awesome. Follow above steps to flash.

ROM's I've confirmed that work so far:

Hyperdrive 10.2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301724

GE Google Edition

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2343355

Xtremesperia

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2419803

ROMS that should work:

Eclipse

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2351840

Bonestock

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2384362

Jelly beans

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2307357

Any other TW VZW ROM.

roms built on AOSP source does NOT work as a reminder. make sure the rom is touchwiz based.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hilltopper06:
The Eclipse TW rom is working well for me. I went from 300mb ram free on stock to 1.2gb on Eclipse. It is a much smoother experience. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] empthollow:
I see the 'slot 1' instruction. Does this safestrap make it dual boot leaving the stock firmware in tact or does it overwrite the stock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Dual boot. The stock firmware is in place in the "Safe" slot, so you can always choose to boot that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
yeah provided you have space you can fill all the slots if you wanted to, lol. stock rom is preserved and can switch back in recovery at any time. ive done alot of playing around with different roms with SS and stock has been untouched. dont worry about your stock its all fine :P.. as long as you flash a tw based rom with the modules in one of the rom slots you're golden. im personally having a great time with hyperdrive. with wanam xposed and gravity box and hyperdrive hub ive created a cosmetically and wonderfully performing rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Loving hyperdrive. Battery consumption on light-medium use is excellent. Plus the customization.. Xposed and gravity box.. I'm loving it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] empthollow:
I've got safestrap installed and I downloaded hyperdrive and eclipse. Eclipse looks cool but I'm going to try hyperdrive first because of xposed. These look like some cool roms. I may not miss CM as much as I thought.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
This mod too, included in hyperdrive hub
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] empthollow:
YAY for open source mods:) my hyperdrive zip is corrupted. Im re-downloading.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] setharterburn:
Uhm. Anyone else getting this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
That's normal. If the device is showing Custom status, then updates are blocked. Trust me, you don't want to take an OTA anyway.

You'll probably lose root without much chance of getting it back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] empthollow:
MMS

I have eclipse installed and it appears I have MMS working. This may be because both eclipse and the stock firmware are 4.2.2, but all I had to do was copy the /system/etc/apns-conf.xml from stock and replace the eclipse version with it. I sent myself a pic from my work phone and it came through right away. Before I replaced the eclipse version of the file no MMS message came through. Let me know if there are any questions on this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] setharterburn:
Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kmg90:
So anyone with the Cellcom variant root yet?

Also reading through the thread there is no way to use a non-touchwiz based rom/ui?

It's the number 1 thing I want to do now that a root method has been created...
[Galaxy Tab 2 Accessories] Marecki_:
These four mount blocks in the back of the holder frame look like they're compatible with Herbert Richter mounts. Did anybody try to put these together?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikunj.baheti@gmail.com:
ppl as you all know BBM is out for android but it only runs on devices with ics nd jb and even now more than 30% of the devices are running GINGERBREAD so can ne1 port the blackberry apk to work on GT-S5830i aka galaxy ace i (i m a noob otherwise i wud have done it..:p)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poyensa:
Please do not spam the forums with more BBM app. Search and find existing consolidated thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446528
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] hardian_r:
Just newbie asking...

Doesnt our mini can use BBM ??or get a porting BBM aplication??

Sorry bad english...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] hsay:
Looks like bbm is for android 4.0+ so it should work on mini as long as they havent made it strictly for armv7 ...even if they do i am sure someone will port it to armv6
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] hardian_r:
Thx 4 the answer sir,,Ъ†ω° if u get info about BBM already ported n can use in our mini,,please share it to me...

Im have try the BBM apm in Cm 10.1 but it get force close.. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Masrepus:
Mh just asking, whats bbm? I dont know that...

(Well if its extremely noob question im sorry, but ive never heard of that..)

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Phone : Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570

OS:

•AOSP ICS Touchwiz V5 by A_U

•Android 4.0.4

•Baseband XWKS2

•Kernel: 2.6.37.6 Badass v1.9 by alin.p

•Recovery CWM v4.0.0.5

Mods:

PureAudio, Mounts2SD, ODEX through Universal ODEX script, AdBlock by AdAway

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[Samsung Galaxy Mini] F4uzan:
BasicallyuselessBadMesengger (BBM) meh, kidding :P. It's BlackBerry Messenger, it's practically useless for Mini since the most recent leaked version needs ARMv7 to work. Old recent version won't work, too.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Masrepus:
Ah ok, i see :D

And since everybody uses whatsapp, noone needs this really..

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Phone : Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570

OS:

•AOSP ICS Touchwiz V5 by A_U

•Android 4.0.4

•Baseband XWKS2

•Kernel: 2.6.37.6 Badass v1.9 by alin.p

•Recovery CWM v4.0.0.5

Mods:

PureAudio, Mounts2SD, ODEX through Universal ODEX script, AdBlock by AdAway

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[Samsung Galaxy Mini] hussaindahodwala:
All versions of bbm are unofficial release if thers any official release regarding bbm you will get it right here....or if you get the official update upload it on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2453896....

Hit thanks if I helped you
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] F4uzan:
Can you please stop spamming ? You spammed the BBM Leak page just for thanks. NOBODY WILL GIVE A FRICKIN' THANKS TO A USELESS POST !
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hackarchive:
Will flashing roms for the international g2s work on the korean models. If no what if I flash the modem after as people do with the verizon gnex to flash official google gnex roms. I need a devs answer on this one , someone with knowledge on the topic. Thanks!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] procreat8:
I would like to know the answer to this aswell
[Networking] AlexJrms:
Hi!!

I have LG E617g locked in which they brought me from Canada and do not know what network is locked.

how can I make it work??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] joelitow:
Hey guys, i'm having a problem with my google playstore , every time i search for an app it says app not found :( but the playstore itself works i can download apps from the featured center , but the search on google play is not working. I've changed 3 roms and the problem is still there. i cleared data and cache of the playstore and the problem still there. i cant get to fix it ANY ADVICE ?

-thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Br4nd3n:
Are you using updated GAPPS? Try re-flashing the current version of apps for your rom and seeing if that resolves your problem.

- Br4nd3n
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Bradl79:
also are you using a different DPi with playstore? ie. Paranoid Android or Per App DPi with Xposed?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] joelitow:
yes i have the latest gapps for slimbean rom thats the rom im using now
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] joelitow:
no , im using stock dpi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Br4nd3n:
Did you try just reflashing the gapps? I had an issue during a flash once were my Google store installed & opened but wouldn't let me download anything new or verify any license for my paid apps; making then force close. Reflashing fixed my problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] joelitow:
I haved flashed different gapps on different roms . the problem does not want to go away :( . i just use app brain market for my app search :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Br4nd3n:
A clean installation should resolve the issue, (clearing system, dalvik, data and cache) than reflash your ROM first followed by gapps before rebooting. If you're flashing a different kernel as well than first flash the ROM > Kernel > gapps and make site you clear your dalvik and cache before flashing gapps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] joelitow:
I have done that more than 3 times lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] norbarb:
Return to stock and start fresh.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] joelitow:
Did that too . lol i have tried everything
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
You returned to stock with odin and it still won't work? If you have then it's an issue with your Google account.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Agent:
Try clearing all the cache for anything that has to do with google in your application manager. (ex - framwork services, play store, etc.)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] suhailhura:
Download here

http://www73.zippyshare.com/v/62632755/file.html
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bnitty:
unfortunately this is all I get

courtesy of my blacked out N4 pimped by T-Mobile
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Contivity:
Same here
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] itsJ.nxs4:
Try reboot after install and see if it works :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] droidhead36:
I got the same thing
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AppReviewBros:
Clearly, it does not work. I believe the servers haven't been turned on yet.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] genkralyz:
BBM App

Try this ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nickslg:
This is what I have ....now what ?do I have to sigh up for bbm
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zephiK:
BlackBerry disabled BBM due to leaked apk.

http://bizblog.blackberry.com/2013/09/bbm-for-android-iphone-launch-update/
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] DirgeExtinction:
So they're basically punishing the majority of Android users for the acts of a few(or one)?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] apratomo:
Certainly not one or few, they claimed around 1.1mill people use the leaked app
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ronakchavan:
BBM servers couldn't handle 1.1 million users, so how the hell are they gonna handle 100+ million users when the app is official on play store:banghead:

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] DirgeExtinction:
They said they had issues, that doesn't automatically mean "servers couldn't handle it".
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biozkop:
We using the leak version because bb not releasing it in playstore, when they claim that the user around 1.1million making the server error, what do you thing when they releasing it in playstore? Certainly more than 1.1million user will using it, its the same. This is ridiculous.. old excuses... when you not ready, don't release it yet... upgrade your server, this anticipating is expected.. sorry for my bad grammar...

send from GT-N7000
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] RMonst3r:
Staged deployment.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] millwalljim:
Hello all, I am very sorry if the answers to these questions are posted else where but I just could not find them.

I am looking to upgrade my XDA II and this has caught my eye. Im trying to get it on Orange, so first does anyone know a release date for Orange?

Secondly I like this and especially the WiFi capability, internet access is very important for me. How good is the WiFi capability?

Probably lastly can I answer the phone without opening it all up, I would much prefer to be able to press a button and answer like I can with the XDA, the idea of opening, looking who is calling and answering with the whole lot open or closing and ignoring is a put off really.

So can anybody help, or can people recommend this device or would they suggest I go for a different device.

Many Thanks

James
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] mniko:
If you are heavy Phone user then you wont be happy with JJ ....

1st its PDA and then comes Phone functions with it...

As everyone agreed in here, Phone users are not yet comfortable with it...

Another honest opinion about it is... TOO COSTLY FOR NOTHING.... so if u can wait for a while.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] universaldoc:
Not true!!!

It is very good for making calls too. Use a BT headset with caller ID like the Jabra BT800 or the SonyEricsson HBH-660/662 and you wont even touch your phone to make or receive calls. BT voice dial is simply fantastic.

As a PDA, its absolutely FAB!!!

Cost factor, i agree. It is tad expensive :(