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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
At this point Im a little gun shy - I lost my sound after flashing the "Battery King" MJ7 Int'l ROM. Every TW and AOSP Rom that I had backed up and well as one's that I tried to flash had zippo for sound. I only had sound on two CM 10.2 roms I had nandroids on. I tried everything but could not get any sounds to work except for the CM builds. I was going to Odin back to stock and flashed back to the MDK radio and NON-HLOS.bin in preparation (was on the MI1). Restored a nandroid AOSP Rom for sh**s and giggles and viola - got sound back.

Didn't think anything of it until I started to read the Omega Rom installation guide and saw this:

3. Flash modems (If you already have the correct modems, ignore this step):

Power Off your device completely

Wait a little and then power on device to download mode (Power button + Home button + Volume down button)

**If you are having the old bootloader XXUB flash GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar file with odin by selecting phone.

**If you are having the new bootloader XXUD flash GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEMJ5.tar file with odin by selecting phone.

Go to Settings and make sure that modems flashed ok

This step is necessary to be done correct because XXUEMJ5 LTE modem will break your sound on old Bootloader

4. Boot to recovery and flash Omega v13.2

So somehow the MI1 modem and NON-HLOS.bin I had installed and the MJ7rom I flashed did not play well........... don't think I want to try this again....at least until tomorrow :laugh: . The thought of Odin back to stock etc etc had me sweating a little!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Hmm. Just looked through the FoxHound thread and didn't notice anything about sound but it seems like there are people having data issues without the correct modem flashed. Those international firmwares seem to move much faster than ours. I noticed some devs there going from MJ5 straight to MJ8 and it looks like there's an MJ9 even. Maybe I'll just sit tight and see what our devs work up for our device :)

Edit: So against my better judgement, I downloaded FoxHound 3.1 and it worked just fine. Data, WiFi and sound all worked. I didn't play around with it for too long as I wasn't a big fan of the theme. Just FYI, I bought my device with MDK loaded, never took an OTA and after rooting, never flashed anything in ODIN, including modems. I did flash the MJ7 modem from TWRP which is what I had loaded when I flashed FoxHound.

About to try to download to stock i9505 MJ7 firmware and see if Vertemus' holo light theme works. If not, I may just hop over to Phoenix and see how that works. Obviously up to the OP, but might be worthwhile to include something in the first couple of posts indicating which ROMs have been tried, what works, what doesn't, etc. Either way, it's pretty cool to have the ability to check out a whole new crop of ROMs, so thanks for that!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MetaMav:
This mod is amazing! I originally tried following the AT&T guide here to run an I9505 ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2295557. Everything except mobile data and MMS worked. I then found this mod, installed the patch and everything worked from that point on. My question for jrkruse is what the patch actually changes/adds/modifies on the system. My first guess is that it effectively ports the ROM on the fly by coping over the Verizon MJ7 ROM base files. It looked like the patch changed the build.prop, added the VZW APN (which I was unable to do without the patch), and changed the dialer (I noticed this because the ROMs themed dialer was a different color.

I've gotten the I9505 Phoenix v 5.0 ROM working without any issues. Ironclad Lou mentioned the I9505 FoxHound 3.1 worked on his device. That ROM is based on MJ5 but is TW 4.3. With that, I feel many I9505 TW 4.3 ROMs will work with this patch. I would like to know if anyone has gotten any other carrier (Snapdragon 600) ROMs fully working (e.g AT&T, sprint, tmo).

Also, depending on what the patch actually does, could it be modified to make non-touchwiz I9505 ROMs such as CM and MIUI to work with our devices? Provided people use the correct kernel?

I also agree with Ironclad Lou that it'd be a great idea to post in the OP the different ROMs that have worked for users.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Updated Zip

11-10-13: Updated The Patch! Now it is less than 100mb and has better stability while maintaining all rom features. I aslo included loki modified Stock MJ5 TW Kernel by talexop Original Post Here please go there and thank him

Please redownload patch wipe data/factory reset and reinstall rom. You should have alot less troubles now!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I updated the zip its now less than 100 mb includeds mod stock tw 4.3 mj5 kernal should work a lot better!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Please make sure to read the opening post as I have changed the procedures in flashing!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Can confirm that the new patch worked perfectly with the new version of FoxHound 3.2 which is MJ8 based. I didn't test the kernel you packaged with patch, I just went ahead and flashed the ktoonsez and wifi fix before rebooting. Data, wifi, mms all work great. One thing I did notice though was the dialer and contacts seemed to have broken themeing. They both should have AOSP styling but wind up looking off.

Is this a result of the patch? Any reason why the dialers you've worked up wouldn't work on these international ROMs?

Thanks for putting these together regardless. Lots of fun playing with these different ROMs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdub251:
It's because the international ones were overwritten by the ones in the package. I was hoping to have the international ones too. I can confirm jcruses package to work on mj8 with his prepackaged kernel. I would love to have that kernel in a zip.:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
Anybody confirm MJ5?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
I can confirm the previous version of FoxHound works fine but tkacer had some sound issues with Omega. I haven't tried that one myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Just to clear things up - In my instance, I mistakenly flashed the MI1 modem with the NON-HLOS.bin while being on the MDK firmware. This is what screwed up my sound capabilities. Below is the thread that explains such:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298

By far the most important part of the first paragraph is what I did and shouldn't have:

"Do not flash any of the NON-HLOS + modem zips beyond MDK if your on mdk, and none past ME7 if your on Safestrap with a ME7 base and none past MI1 if your using Safestrap with a MI1 base."

I did not attempt to flash the Omega ROM - just posted what I read about their modem requirements before flashing. In retrospect, my issue had nothing to do with success or failure of the Omega ROM using this method.

I would have been fine just flashing the different modems alone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
My misunderstanding. Which is good, because I'm getting ready to flash Omega now :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I will add a patch that will keep Int Rom Contacts Dialer And MMS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Added A Patch That Will Keep Contacts, Dialer And MMS From International Rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
and I assume we can utilize this masterpiece! ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2438904
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
No rush at all, I was just curious. All in all this is an awesome tool.

Omega flashed with the new version of the patch, but no luck with WiFi. After flashing the ktoonsez kernel it's working great. There's one small graphical glitch I've been noticing with the volume panel when it's expanded. I saw it on FoxHound as well. I'll throw up a screenshot in a few.

Thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Probably be right behind ya.....:good:

just alot of hoops to jump through to get this one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Well, Tapatalk isn't letting me edit for some reason, but this is the issue I was talking about with the volume panel.

And as I just went to attach the picture I noticed this. This is the dialog where it usually prompts you for either always or just once. Weird....

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I'd hold off. Doesn't feel very smooth and there are some other weird issues with popups and prompts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I fixed these I will upload updated patch shortly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Man, you are a machine. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I fixed the Patch with Int dialer and contacts its uploaded still working on the other patch
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Can mj8 roms be flashed with ur patch?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
I confirmed FoxHound 3.2 which is mj8. Apart from some incorrect text and icons on some prompts and pop ups it worked fine. Jrkruse is aware of it and working on a patch. That doesn't seem to be specific to mj8 ROMs though. Wifi is broken in the kernel baked into the patch, but flashing the ktoonsez kernel works.

Downloading Vision X now which is also mj8 and will give that a shot in a little bit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Im putting the Verizon MMS back in the Patch that has the Internation Dialer and Contacts. The International MMS wont send out pictures or Videos you can receive them but not send them so I am putting the Verizon MMS back in. I aslo got permission to use the TW 4.3 KT-SGS4 Jellybean Kernel By ktoonsez in my Patch so I am going to put it in the Patches as well It works better with Wifi and seems to run smoother. I will offer the stock one as a add on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
I'm lovin' this patch, caveat the few cosmetic bugs. Running Foxhound 3.2, KT kernel. I cannot get the GPS to get a fix. Anybody else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Did you redownload the patch I updated it last night it should have taken care of the cosmetic problems. I dont have any problem with GPS im running Phoenix Rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahoslc:
Looks like the patch still overwrites the dialer they have for some reason in foxhound 3.2 . I tested by just installing the Rom booting in and looking at dialer upon installing patch the dialer changes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Have you redownloaded the patch today and tried it I fixed the layout issues last night. Also If you flash this VZW_4_3_PATCH_INT_DIALER_MMS.zip it wont change the dialer
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahoslc:
I am the dialer included in Foxhound is AOSP one I install that patch you have listed from 1 hour ago and it changes it to a stock dark dialer but not the Aosp looking one. I reflashed rom without your patch and AOSP theme dialer comes up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
For those of you running Foxhound 3.2 I think I have the issues worked out. I will upload zip shortly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahoslc:
Sweet would love to keep that AOSP dialer contacts etc :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] leo524:
Has anyone tried HTC one m7 rom I have stays on HTC screen won't boot

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Is it possible to make a patch to make HTC rom boot if possible
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
That's a completely different base. Someone would have to do a complete port to get that working on our device. Same for the Google Edition ROMs or anything AOSP based.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahoslc:
Jrkruse If you need a tester for that patch I am happy to try !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
I tried foxhound on a spare s4 and 1st time it flashed but app names was cut in half and so was the toggles. 2nd time it wouldnt even boot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] leo524:
It would be nice to have HTC rom on Verizon s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
TWRP? For whatever reason I've noticed that with some of the international ROMs, especially the themed ones, when I use TWRP half the time the theme doesn't take or it comes out off or I have issues with the ROM in general. I know most of the devs for our device use and test for TWRP, it's almost the exact opposite for the 9505. Everyone uses CWM or Philz. I just stopped trying to use TWRP for any international ROM. Sucks, I had forgotten how ugly and cumbersome CWM is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Try this Patch out if your running Foxhound 3.2. You will need to wipedata reinstall rom choose no kernal dont reboot then apply the patch then reboot.Let me know if this works. This patch only has the minimum amount of files to get data and mms on Verizon some features will not be available like the ability to go to mobile network settings and toggle between global and lte/cmda mode so I added phoneinfo app so you can change the settings if you want but no need to. This patch will aslo delete Aosp Mms if you chose it during install (so dont chose Aosp Mms choose Samsung Mms) because without the stock Mms from Verizon you cant send MMS text. Sorry but thats the way it is until I figure it out.

Edit: Seems to be working good from a couple of PM's I got. I will post in the OP as a 3rd zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
oh np its kool man. My daily driver is hyperdrive loving that rom. is it me or is all the s4 international s4 roms kinda scoring low benchmarks and quadrant tests?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThugosaurusRex:
I have the opposite effect on quadrant tests, unless I'm running hyperdrive, the international ROMs usually score higher than Verizon ones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Working perfectly here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
I'm redling foxhound rom now try out that int patch jrkruse linked. Hope it helps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Omg 9hrs on dling foxhound rom smh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThugosaurusRex:
I just installed omega, and it works flawlessly. You should give it a try :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
I see its ge so is all the gestures removed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThugosaurusRex:
There's actually a Google edition, and a tw version. I'm on the tw version and all the gestures are in it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
Still no GPS. I've downloaded latest patch (the original patch of the three), and I decided to give Phoenix a shot, so downloaded that as well. I'm still not getting a GPS lock. The only thing I can think is the radio, what version are you running, and which ZIP to you run to load the new radio? I'm on ME7 radio.

Here's my summary:

ROM: Phoenix MJ7

Kernel: talexop (the one from your patch)

Radio: ME7

Jeff
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Did you try flashing TW 4.3 KT-SGS4 Jellybean Kernel By ktoonsez. Also and old trick use to be is flash a rom like hyperdrive get a gps fix then reboot to recovery factory reset then flash international rom. This method has worked for people using certain Aosp roms. I was on the ME7 radio then I flashed MJ7 flashable zip for the modem. Read this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47332779&postcount=36
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
That's odd. Just to be clear, you are on a Verizon MDK bootloader (or the LOKI working version), started with ME7 radio, loaded Phoenix and your patch and GPS works? That's exactly what I have. GPS turns on, but I get no location lock. I went back to my Nanadroid backup (BoneStock 1.1.3) and GPS locks almost immediately.

I'm going to try backing my radio down to MDK via ZIP file, then reload Phoenix and your patch. Then let's see.

As for kernels, I've tried KT and the one bundled with your patch, neither work. Very strange, it seems you and I are loading the exact same thing yet your GPS works and mine does not. Are you sure you are getting a GPS lock and not just a Wifi estimation in Google Maps? I find GPS Test (app on PlayStore) to be useful to checking for functionality.

Jeff
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Yes all works good I had updated To MJ7 radio when I was still running 4.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amoeller:
The kernel including in this patch is made by talexop correct? I looked at talexop's post and it says that his modified stock 4.3 TW kernel will only work for the GT-I9505. I took a look at the VZW patch and saw that it was loki patched. So my question is can I flash just the kernel or does the patch make it compatible for VZW? Im using old&slow's MJ7 rom and I want to use a stock kernel if that is even possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
Perfect. Loaded MJ7 radio and GPS now works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Thanks again JRK for these sweet patches ! I was able to use it on the Echoe Slim version utilizing your "bare minimum" mod. This allowed me to keep their transparent phone and contact framework. I snagged the dark MMS and modded accuweather app off their themed version, installed a inverted AOSP mail app and I am good to go!! Throw in an inverted gmail, maps, calendar, and google music - hell doesn't get any better.... except Viper4Android and Wanam Xposed works perfect too!!! This tool you created has certainly opened up a whole new set of flashing possibilities far beyond creating or porting just one Rom. Damn thread should be a sticky! +100 to you brother :good::good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MetaMav:
+1 on the sticky! I'm currently running Phoenix ROM v5.0 and all the features are running spectacularly :D.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
FYI - CarHDRom V.10 (MJ9) runs great for you blue themed folks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]- just wanted to thank you again for this awesome mod! I just had a flashaholic weekend thanks to you and my gs4 is running amazingly fast on diamond dogs 4.3! Sweet! Thanks to Verizon locking the bootloader our ROM choices are extremely limited compared to other carriers' s4's. Especially for TW ROMs. But now there isint enough time in the day to try out all these international ROMs! THANK YOU SO MUCH, ONCE AGAIN! I no longer regret dumping the s3 for this phone and I'm so happy I'm not one of those people wishing I didn't take the me7 OTA. This sh*t is AMAZING!!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
^^^ Again, what he said!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Any chance of getting an update for MK8? I've been trying out the X-Note ROM from the international section and it's been running great. They just updated the base to MK8 and it seems to have broken your tools. I know you've got a lot going on with other projects, so no worries if you don't have the time to get to it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I have a patch for mk8 I will post it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
You're the man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Here you go VZW_MK8_Patch
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Awesome stuff, as usual. Only tried this on the X-note ROM, and everything works great except I'm not showing any signal bars. Data still works perfectly, just not showing anything in the status bar. Not even sure if this has anything to do with the patch. Not a deal breaker at all. Not to sound ungrateful but could we get a patch like the minimal one you did for MJ7 that keeps the the themed dialer and contacts from the ROM? Thanks again for all your work on this and your other projects, much appreciated.

Edit: one other thing I noticed, I'm unable to end a call. I can dial, use the keypad and everything works up until I hit end call where it just hangs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Did you flash the patch right after you flashed the rom before you rebooted in recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
I did. Not sure about the signal bars, but I'm pretty sure the issue with ending the call has to do with the dialer. When placing a call it's your dark themed international dialer, but once the call is connected the buttons on the bottom are themed like the rest of the ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Reflash Rom Again With this patch VZW_4_3_MK8_PATCH_MINIMUM.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Full wipe and flashed again with this patch. Still the same. Maybe just this particular ROM. Don't sweat it. I'll try a different MK8 ROM tomorrow and double check. Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I fixed the Patches both should work now just redownload them
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Thanks, everything is working perfectly!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Noticed that you can use the msg apps from the int'l roms to send/receive texts, but having trouble sending/receiving mms messages. Love to be able to keep the themed apps - any fix for this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
I haven't used anything other than Hangouts or 8sms, both send and receive mms OK. Seems strange that they would work, but stock would not. Which rom are you running?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
I've tried just about all of them (Omega, Fox, CarHd, Echoe). I assumed that even the "minimum" patch replaces the mms app, so there must be some issue with using the one built in the rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Here Try this I just finished it up

4.3_VZW_DARK_MMS.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Thanks! - will try this later today :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
The Dark MMS zip worked! Thanks! :good:

Any way to work your magic on this msg app I pulled from the CarHD Rom (cool blue theme)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Is there anyway u can do a MJ9 patch?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
The MJ7 patch should work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Try this http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291682435
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
My bad I meant a dark mms for mj9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
The above ones will work fine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
I tried but when I tried to send the text it failed immediately.

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What's the difference between mj7, mj8 and mj9?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Are you sure you have tried won of the ones I just posted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
Are the patches backward compatible?

IE- Mk8 patch works with MJ7 and Mk8?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Once again dude - a masterpiece! Happy Thanksgiving!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] poeypresents:
I should mention the mk8 patch works fine for me on GoldenEye mk9... smooth!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
FYI- Bobcat ROM bootlooped me 2 separate time with new mk8 patch. Justmy experience. Foxhound 3.4 works good.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Worked perfectly for me when I was on Fox found 3.4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Same here running smooth, no hiccups at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Looks as if a new update has arrived - MFK - new patch needed ??

EDIT: Pardon the fat fingers! it is MKF
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
I thought it was MJ9.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
God I hate Tapatalk....

Edit: it's MKF just to clarify.

There's one after MJ9. International firmware moves so much faster than ours.

I stopped crack flashing roms for the 9505 after I tried X-note which is still at MJ8. So not sure if the patch is working with the MF* based roms. I'd be curious to know if anyone tries it out.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ironclad Lou:
Just in case anyone's curious....The most recent patch seems to work well with MKF based ROMs as well. Just flashed the most recent Xnote and everything is working perfectly. Still one of the best tools available for the VZW S4.