yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
are you ever going to build a stock rom for safstrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I guess I could I'll look into it. Cant you just install these roms and not flash the kernel because I have that option in my installers not to flash kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
that could be an option ill try that.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I think you have to flash some kind of module fix after you install you might check on that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Downloading. This has the updated kernel that we're using with MKF, or ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
you can change your thread to safestrap compatible so others may follow........your international rom works with safe strap just in aroma they have to choose no kernal and flash the apropriate module zip....this time im glad i was the guinea pig.......
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Downloaded really fast this time, no errors, that was nice. :)

Installed, market restore of all apps, all accounts added, and runs with no issues so far. This is ready to ship. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Yes both kernels in installer are updated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Did you install MKF International Version or Verizon MK2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
International version
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
WiFi works ok?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
On it now I can post screen shots if you like man its all good the aroma made it possible because you don't have to flash a kernal good job brother you were safe strap compatible and didn't even know it. ...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timeToy:
For me, WiFi worked great with the MKF, but like others, I couldn't get GPS to lock.

Will try the Verizon MK2 today...

edit: GPS works great on MK2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Do you happen to have your micro sd formatted to exfat? If so were you able to see it while in safestrap recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3volution:
Is there another kernel I can try with http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48397270&postcount=130 ?

I'm having this weird issue with my lock screen where the pattern to unlock sometimes doesn't show or slow to load?

My contacts are working great though. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
Is showing my external sd card in safestrap but I think I formatted to ext fat because of one of the root methods on here....I think....

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My Gps locks just fine wonder why people are having issues....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
Here's a screen shot running MKF with Gps lock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Badger50:
Here's mine running on MK2. The funny thing is..I'm actually facing west. For whatever reason, no matter what 4.3 Rom I run with the stock talexob kernal, my GPS is always backwards. With the KT kernal, it's OK.....go figure??

Sent from my Mobile Beast Device :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] G2sws:
Thanks, trying g it now. So far so good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Badger50:
Almost forgot the picture :)

Sent from my Mobile Beast Device :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wslguy:
I wiped cache and dalvic and it's working better. Went from a half mile off to about 150 yards off, but still too far off for navigation to work correctly. It is mixed up with east and west still though. I will try the KT kernal and see how that works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
I can't get GPS lock at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
If you want to make "Device Status=Official"

FixOfficial_MK2.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wslguy:
Rebooted and couldn't get a lock at all. Flashed the kt kernal and still no lock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Did you try fixing permissions
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wslguy:
Yeah, I always fix permissions after flashing anything. Just tried again for giggles and no luck. Probably going to try a reflash tonight when I get home and get a little more charge on my battery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Zero GPS issues here on MKF and MK2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikec86:
Which build do you prefer MKF or MK2 ?

I'm guessing they're close to the same except the MK2 is more restricted thanks to Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
I reinstalled and gps works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
Dirty flashes are the number one culprit of Gps issues....no problems other than I can't get lmt to work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
Thanks for the veriZon release MK2

So far gps locks right up wifi worked right off the bat .seems smooth after a couple reboots.

Contacts load right away. I loaded the blacked out version of contacts secmms and phone .Will test them more tomorrow .

Oh stock kennel on install and

Wallet..

Lock screen , no issues

All work's as it should. .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] schwartz.matthew.e:
Can anyone confirm if omnibeam is working with this ROM?

Much appreciated!!

Verizon SCH-I545

Verizon Wireless Retail Manager
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
mk2 aroma 12-22-13

I fixed a few issues with the VZW_MK2 Aroma. I fixed the kernel so init.d scripts will work. I added blue text MMS that was not installing right. And just a few minor bug fixes. Fixed aroma installer issue. I added this to the OP. This will be what I build on from here on the MK2 build as needed I will add fix zips in the future so downloading entire rom wont be neccesarry unless a major change is needed. I will also be updating MKF build in a day or so.

VZW_MK2_12_22_13.zip Verizon Base Rom New Latest Build!!

md5: 29fde89642374668d438050fda418121
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
There was nothing to dirty flash this ROM from, right? I came here from omni I think. And I always wipe the partitions in recovery and don't rely on the aroma wipe. But, flashing it again seemed to have fixed it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tbcpn:
Running the 12-23 MK2. Very fast and accurate GPS lock, but like you, north is south, and west is east. Never noticed that before.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
I remember hearing about the compass pointing weird.

This may be a new one

Look at the screen shot

Couple things. The power button stopped working.

Lost root one time.

The battery icon looked 100 percent when it was 60 percent..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tbcpn:
Phone thinks it's in the southern hemisphere :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Been trying to download the new MK2 build for two days now...keeps falling! Anyone else having the same problems?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] old&slow:
Pick the Illinois #3 mirror. For some reason that seems to be the least problematic server.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
MKF (even with updated email) still killed the battery. MK2 12-23 build is fine so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Thanks, I've tried them all, but I'll give it another go. :)

Don't want to jinx myself, but I'm at 65%!

Finally downloaded successfully!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] old&slow:
Sweet!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Monkeyzzzzz:
Congratulations... I'm still trying. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Illinois number three worked in the end
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Monkeyzzzzz:
Yeah... Finally got it. Thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nonek:
I have to say that I am loving this Rom. No issues for me... Really good battery. I tried Hyper Drive R 11 and I like this one better. I will of course jump ship if Synergy ever starts up again (Yeah.. I'm fickle) but thank you so much for a very solid daily driver. Merry Christmas!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
proper etiquette is to just switch roms not let the dev know your switching roms man these new people on xda......merry christmas bro....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3volution:
Anyone find a fix for compass being backwards?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
Yep. No idea how the gps (maps) still give correct directions.

Merry Xmas guys and gals
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
After a few seconds If your moving like walking or driving the compass will show the right direction
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Badger50:
Sorry bro, but I haven't seen talexob's kernal show proper east-west yet on any 4.3 Rom. Whether I'm walking or driving. No biggie though. I know where I'm at :)

Sent from my Mobile Beast Device :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
It always shows backwards for me for a few seconds then it changes to right direction when driving
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nonek:
Merry Christmas to you as well! Yeah the noobs who read things incorrectly. ;) I was saying that I tried the other Rom and came right back to this one. I know.. I'm terrible. I totally understand why Santa dissed me this year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Happy New Year, and thanks for the great ROMs!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sczar:
I must say this Rom is great, Fast, no problems and Brilliant.

I have been testing Roms and flashing other things like crazy. Odined like 100 times but man your Rom is Amazing :)

Finally Happy New Year :)

I am on MK2 stock rooted and flashed through SS.

VW S4 Rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gatorhater73:
Possibly already addressed but couldn't find it with a search of the thread... running MKF 12-15 release with stock kernel and I'm running in to some proximity sensor issues. Specifically, the screen will initially turn off when it's supposed to but at that point the sensor seems to stop functioning. Have to use the power button to turn the screen on and off. Checked settings but could find nothing pertinent... anyone else out there having the same issue? Not a huge issue for me as I typically use Bluetooth, but may be an issue for some. Still a great ROM! Thanks for all your work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] demon28:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] love the rom bro just a question there is a bit of a delay when opening and manuvering round the menus also the dev options for animations dosent stick want your thoughts on this I'm s4 rooted (TWRP) MK2 on Verizon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Drat, exchange services has started eating my battery alive.

Removed and re-added my account, to no avail.

Any suggestions?

On MK2 with the exchange sec hack applied from Aroma.

Later the next day...appears that things have improved, after another reboot, exchange services is behaving well again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Wifi not turning on with the mk2 12-22 build. mk2 12-22I have it installed on safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gpz1100:
I'm running VZW_MK2_12_22_13.zip with most of the samsung and other bloat crap frozen. One feature I am interested in is the screen mirror function.

What is required to make this work?

device: vzw s4, mdk version with twrp 2.6.x.x
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Have you tried changing kernels?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timeToy:
After 20 miniutes driving it didn't correct itself. ie. the screen scroll from top to bottom. This is driving me crazy.

Anyone has find a fix for this ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Did you flashthe mk2 modules from the safestrap thread?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Try KT Kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
There is a post a few pages back to make device status officilaI try this Page Here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
I've downloaded this twice, verified that the MD5 matches what's on androidfilehost. It's corrupt.

Can you please re-upload? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ct_tec313:
Do you have an official zip for the international version cause my screen mirroring doesn't work as well.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Has anyone used Wanan Xposed framework app on the mk2 build using safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
I answered my own question. It works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shockz:
Does anyone have the international dialer and contacts apk for mk2 build? I wasn't sure if the one in aroma is just a themed one or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sczar:
Yes it is.

All what you have to do is in Aroma choose STOCK then next > choose the color blue.

All done.

VZ S4 rooted MK2 SS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Badger50:
Cause blue is all your gonna get :)

Sent from my Mobile Beast Device :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Never mind...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
New upload:

FixOfficial_MK2.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] justda:
Running Bare Bones, KT, Dark Dialer and Contacts

For some reason I cannot get the AOSP MMS to be AOSP MMS! I have flashed wiped and reflashed 5 times and selected AOSP everytime and it is stock TW. I have chosen the Dark themed TW MMS with and without the fix and it was still just plain old stock TW MMS. Nothing will give me AOSP for some reason.

I miss the themeable AOSP MMS from 4.2 I try to black out everything I can on my phone and I HATE TW MMS, I am using Dark horse's dark modded hangout and it works fine, but I like the minimalistic look (with theme options) of AOSP.

Anyway:

Everything else runs great no FC's I am running Nova, and I have gone through and deleted an additional 30+ system apps, ran DB_Mods V5.2 to get back the stock music player and some other small stuff, Used the IME Big-Keys mod for the keyboard, Xposed W/ Wanam and other modules, messed with the build prop a bit for improving 3g speeds and misc. speed tweaks, and my phone looks and runs great.

So thanks for making me able to update to the latest version, without any big issues.:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cchris81:
I downloaded and installed the MKF (INT) and so far it is awesome. I did full wipe, checked md5, installed twice, with stock kernal and kitkat launcher. Only thing is I cant text 5 digit numbers. It crashes the phone out, I text 96411 to get the balance on my walmart card and it crashes when I do this. So far though everything is awesome.

FYI on the stock rom, the first time i text this number it came up with some warning saying aditional charges may apply, I wonder if this notification is causing the problem. BTW I tried it with both the messaging app, and with hangouts set for default SMS, both crash it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
Any chance we get the leaked KK build for the 9505 ported over?

Galaxy S4 Android 4.4 KitKat firmware leaks, with white status icons and other UI tweaks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vwpiper:
I was just about to ask the same.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-4-4-2-kitkat-test-firmware-galaxy-s4-i9505-snapdragon-600-leaked-1431810
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Ditto! Is it TW no Knox?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
It's run on a 4.4 kernel, so safestrap is currently out of the equation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timeToy:
I tried the KT Kernel and Talexop and I both have the issue. (Not the same amount of drift though!. See pictures, the Old Nexus S on the right point to the right direction)

I also Odin'd back to MDK stock and issue is still there! So now I am very concerned! Can my Compass be busted? Is there some Compass Calibration file with the Kernel ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Addiso:
I seen that 4.4 tw was leaked for the i9505 any chance of us Verizon users seeing it ported by you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
What about those with the developer edition? ;)

-Sent from my Developer Edition Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
I am hoping for the same thing. Back to work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Yea looking at the one Fredrick420 made got me drooling
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Can it be ported to 545?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mtown_cyclone:
I'm running the MK2 version of this rom and shortcuts to apps installed to sd card dissappear on reboots. Any ideas why this would happen? Also, settings widget for bluetooth says "app not installed" when I try to open it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Just a warning. Running MK2, manually upgraded to the new Google Play Services via APK download from Android Police, and battery went to hell, GP Services taking huge bites of battery. Used Titanium to revert to 4.0.x version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Sorry I havent replied to questions I have been away for a few weeks. I will get back to some developing soon!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
When you do these ports, do you have to decompile/recompile SystemUI at all? I'm trying to do some mods to it but even just decompiling/recompiling with no changes is giving me errors. I have no problems with regular apps, and I tried both in windows and linux with apktool 1.5.2 and 2.0.0. I'm just hoping to find some guidance to figure out why it's not working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TMYINC:
Are you loading the framework before decompiling systemUI.apk? Some errors while compiling pop up but don't affect the apk from my experience.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Yup. Before doing that it won't decompile fully. Decompiling works, it's the recompiling that fails.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TMYINC:
What errors are you getting?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
The gist of it is this:

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 18, --target-sdk-version, 18, -F, /tmp/APKTOOL536109092813387498.tmp, -0, arsc, -I, /home/clayton/apktool/framework/1.apk, -S, /home/clayton/SystemUI/res, -M, /home/clayton/SystemUI/AndroidManifest.xml]

I posted in the Apktool thread too so there's more info here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49429159&postcount=2241

I posted here because other apks are working so I thought I'd find more info about the SystemUI from this ROM specifically here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TMYINC:
It almost looks like your aapt is out of date or missing. Sdk-version 22.3 updated aapt to be compatible with 4.4. Was that error with apktool 1.5.2 or with 2.0b7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
I used the aapt found here: http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list

Maybe that's not the newest version?

I got the error with both 1.5.2 and 2.0.

What's also an issue I think is if I type aapt I get the following:

bash /usr/local/bin/aapt: Permission denied

but if I run sudo aapt then it shows the info about how to use aapt.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TMYINC:
Is the Linux your running 64 bit?

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Run the command ls-l in terminal and see if the permissions for aapt pop up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nydalxy:
I'm running the MK2 rom and noticed that knox is still installed(I thought this rom was knox free) and using up a decent amount of ram. When I was going through aroma, I picked "normal" and not any of of the debloat options since I wanted to go through and debloat myself. Is that why? How do I get rid of knox completely? Thanks in advance

Edit- I also noticed "security policy updates" when I was using greenify. Is there anything else I might want to get rid of?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tbcpn:
I froze everything Knox-related, as well as the security policy stuff, in TiBu--no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Yes, it's Ubuntu 13.10 x64.

ls -l did not display permissions for aapt, although apktool does show.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TMYINC:
Is the aapt app in the apktool folder?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nydalxy:
Will it trip a knox counter like it does on the note 3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
It's in /usr/local/bin

Where is it supposed to be? I tried placing it in /home/clayton/apktool but that didn't seem to make a difference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TMYINC:
Put it in the apktool folder. Also you may need to install 32 bit libs. Type in terminal

apt-get install ia32-libs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Which apktool folder? The only one I could find was in /home/clayton/apktool (where the framework files are) as I said I tried putting aapt there but it made no difference.

Also, I tried sudo apt-get install ia32-libs but they were already installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpsiemer:
Can I be on MDK bootloader, but MK2 modem and have this ROM work? (MK2 modem: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298)

Only wondering because I just went thru the install process TWICE and both times the phone would attempt to boot, fail, and then reboot into recovery. I've never experienced this with any GS4 ROM before so I'm reaching out to you guys for advice as to why this may be happening. I chose all default options in Aroma and did not install any additional kernels or mods. Also checked the MD5 and it matches.

Thoughts?

(P.S. -- I really need to find a WORKING 4.3 ROM for VZW GS4 because I like the performance increase of 4.3, however, on Hyperdrive my Google account keeps deleting every couple of hours. I have not heard anyone mention that for this ROM so I'm assuming it's a non-issue...)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
That's exactly what I'm doing, you can run MDK bootloader, MK2 modem, and the ROMs here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] justda:
I was on MDK with the MJ7 modem. Yesterday I updated to the MK2 modem with absolutely no issues. This rom is stock and stable, If you're looking for some theming stuff or a list of freezable deletable apps let me know. I have modded the hell out of this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
Post up some screen shots

Post up your list of frozen apps

I'm sure lots of people will appreciate it..

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Have you been able to successfully decompile/recompile SystemUI.apk? If so, would you mind sharing how? I can't get it to work. I've tried using APK Multi-Tool Experimental and WIP-2.0 in Windows as well as Apktool 1.5.2 and 2.0 in Linux and nothing's working...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Damn, this is really starting to get annoying, lol

BTW, setting your DPI to 360 makes the S4 appear to be a tablet in a lot of apps, Play Store etc. I set it to 360 originally and the Play Store switched me over to the tablet version of Tapatalk. I ended up setting it to 370 (which looks almost identical) and haven't had any issues since. If you want apps to load in a tablet layout then by all means leave it at 360, but if you want to have things that size but still a phone layout, go with 370. Also, App Settings is an invaluable Xposed module when tweaking the DPI because otherwise things like the phone and contacts apps look pretty screwed up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] justda:
I am going to have to try 370, I just dropped it by 20 until I liked it. That and I was told that if you go below 321 your phone will FC and loop. Man, I did not realize my post was THAT long.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
Was just curious to what u ripped out.

The way I read your post I though u had some one off modifications (^o^) you wanted to share.... :D

All good stuff there

Thanks

I'm always reading what people did and there results (^_-)

I noticed you your using the dark multi window ;)

I didn't get any feed back on that

I guess that everyone that used it didn't have any issues or wanted any changes lol.

I can't believe how many people download it and no feedback.

I'm glad to see people grabbed it and see using it tho
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] justda:
ya like I said in a prev. Post I think my comment was smarter than I am. I am in no way a developer lol I just enjoy the dark and being up to date with the latest builds (or I would still be on eclipse) I was just trying to be friendly. I knew I put my foot in my mouth when asked about recompiling and decomp. Stuff lol

Zero issues with dark! Works perfect.. just remember no news is usually good news.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
That's how we learn.. ;)

As far as compiling /decompiling

I'll shot u a pm when I get back in town. I'll see if I can help with that issue..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mtown_cyclone:
So, am I the only one seeing these issues?

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So, am I the only one seeing these issues?

Edit: yikes, Tapatalk is freaking out