yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cplking:
Gonna through all that in a zip for us? Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
I can try but I've never made a zip I don't know if there's anything special I have to do. Don't i have to edit a script?

And redflea I am on SS so that may be why
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
For anyone that wants to make a flashable zip for the S5 mod, I put all the working apks/zips in a rar file here:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/69852432/NF1_working_S5_files.rar

Hope to share the wealth
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Link isn't working for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
Wonder if it didn't fully upload. I'll check it out in the morning
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chetqwerty:
Hi just to make sure, is this the version those who are using AEL are on? AEL_kernel_v3_120614.zip

Also, if i want to go back to taxelop, which version is "stock" on our ROM? following the link in the OP is easy, trying to match the versions available with what the version number is on the actual phone they are not even close. thanks for the help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
This link should work

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/69852432/NF1_working_S5_files.rar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Verified link works
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cplking:
Flashed the zips, replaced with the apk's and so far so good. Any way to get the s5 settings app? Or the particle effect lockscreen?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
The s5 settings should be in the "modified" zip. However, I just tried to sync my gear 2 and Settings crashes when I try to pair, so you may want to steer clear anyway if you use bluetooth.

I'm going to try to find another one that may work. I'll let you guys know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cplking:
I never use bluetooth haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
Weird, it's not in the zip. I'm not sure how I got it then haha. Here is the file, replace it like the other two.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/69852432/SecSettings.apk

It's still uploading so wait a few minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
I use BT all the time, appreciate it if you find a workaround to make BT work.

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Secsettings from echo v26, if someone wants to try it.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j8onw4bdct5vmgs/SecSettings-echo.apk

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Yes, that's the version I'm using.

To go back to stock, find and flash the taxelop kernel, and Loki-doki after.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chetqwerty:
Thanks for the reply Redflea, but yes that's the answer i was hoping to get, which taxelop kernal is the same one used in this ROM. His version numbers dont match the kernel version in "about phone"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
Gonna try it out now, will let you know if it works.

Seems to be working fine!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
So Bluetooth is OK?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Great, thanks!

After rebooting only issue I see is email and calendar were gone. Pushed files back and things seem OK.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
Weird. I'm glad it works for you too. One more step you can take to make it look like the s5 is get the xposed module called tinted status bar and in its settings enable show gradient over tint
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Kudos to JKruse for solving the signal bar problem on the Echo port - he continues to be the man for Verizon S4 development! :)

I've tried out Echo a few times over the past couple of weeks and the current version (v26) seems to have resolved most or all of the stability issues that I found on previous releases. For flashaholics out there, it's worth a turn. Just installed last night and I'm going to run it for a while, probably until JKruse provides his next update. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] catalyst11:
I know this is going to make me sound like a newbie but I need some major help. Here's the gist of it: I bought an S4 awhile back for bro in law was able to root/SS before NC5. His auto rotate wasn't working but the microsim with the original ROM wasn't available so I downloaded this ROM and installed it on the Stock ROM slot on safestrap and didn't reinstall the SuperSU zip so now there's no root and doesn't boot up to show the option to go back to SS. I tried saferoot and it gives me an error saying "permission denied." Can anyone help me to get root again to get safestrap reinstalled? I know I messed up by installing on the stock slot. Was in a rush, on vacation right now in CA (where bro in law lives) and wanted to get it done before I go home. Can I Odin back to MK2 and re-root & SS? TIA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Velocifero:
It's cool, but I'm not diggin the S5 UI. So I'm gonna try to change it back to the S4 UI while keeping v26 going on. Hopefully I can do that with his Echoe tool app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Install supersu from play store, open and see if it let's you install binaries. If not, Search up towelroot for a quick fix, + supersu believe that would work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
is ur bootloader mk2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chetqwerty:
Hi, Need some help/advice please. Mobile hotspot crashes after about 10 seconds of turning on. MDK, latest modem, no S5 mods at all. Any input would be great thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
I had the same issue with NC5 bootloader and safestrap. I got rebooting with no mods. A shame to because other than that this build was great for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chetqwerty:
Your right "was" great, i had to ditch it for the new Hyper, can't live without tethering. I tried every modem and kernel combo and no dice. spent about 4 hours on it, gave up, installed Hyper 17.1 oh well
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MHotovec:
Same here, couldn't get tethering to work on MDK. I'm on the NC5 modem. Tried various things but nothing fixed it. I can turn on tethering, but as soon as another device connects to it the phone reboots. If anyone has suggestions I'm open to them. Aside from that this is a great ROM, but I use tethering too much for it to not work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fafinaf:
A love gone astray

I'm going out on a limb here and assuming that simply booting into safestrap-twrp and flashing this over mj7 my phone is running wouldn't work and would probably mess my phone up?

I don't have access to a PC for a bit but I'm really itching for something new and/or different. Anyone know of any options for the time being (preferably a method to move up from MJ7 to anything newer - fat chance.. I know) anything at all?

A quick sidenote/rant: I've been dealing with the frustrating external SD card write issues and haven't had any luck finding fix or solution here on XDA or other sources for that matter. The most recent Wanam update added an option that actually solved the issue-.. For what seems like a few short minutes. Not sure what is happening but the external SD card will out of nowhere revert back to not letting me edit/delete/rename etc any files/folders. I was so bummed cause I actually thought the issue was solved but BAM! Ugh..

Any help, input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I really could use some support here as I've been reduced to a disgruntled, angry and plain frustrated vzw galaxy s4 owner. Whyyyyyyy!!!!

:( :( ;(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahmed.zubair:
I confirm that this Rom is working on MJ7 Bootloader . Without any bugs everything working fine . Finally got a Rom with great battery life and fully stock .:laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
Just wondering if you'll be making a NG2 rom for us? I'm still using NFL and it's great.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
New Build

Here is the latest international build. Full wipe is a must!

VZW_NG2_AROMA_SS_7_16.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] raze5115:
will that work on the vzw note 3 with wifi working?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MHotovec:
The 7/16 version seems to have fixed the wifi hotspot problem.

Thanks jrkruse.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
No this rom is for the S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] raze5115:
ok.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FordNate:
Found Something

found a module in exposed named system server crash fix and its geared right towards international SGS4 ROMs that sometimes suffer a reboot issue. Downloading latest build now but it seemed to help me out personally on the previous build yesterday. I know i flash to much, but its awesome and easy with MDK, Trying to help out is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coldhardtruth:
Definitely let us know how it goes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
And we're back! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Flashed, booted, no issues found so far. Thanks, JKruse.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
Been running this rom since last night with that xposed module and haven't suffered one reboot yet! Thanks for sharing! :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Just noticed I'm having Wi-Fi problems. Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting, then reconnecting, get a lot of unable to connect messages in apps.

Flashed the AEL 3.0 kernel and that isn't helping.

Edit: turned out all I needed to do was forget my home networks and then reconnect...all is well, no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I actually ment to use AEL kernel in this build I just forgot to add it in
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Forgetting and then reconnecting these networks may have resolved the issue. I'll have to keep watching this and see what happens.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dfoote626:
Just flashed this 3 times and could not get a gps lock..Am I missing something. Mdk version..any help is much appreciated. .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
I never get a gps lock on these international TW builds unless I get a lock in aosp first and reboot into recovery whilst having a gps lock in maps. Try that - works every time for me. Make a backup and flash an aosp rom, get a lock, and reboot into recovery and restore your nandroid. Should then have working gps. Or flash NC5 official VZW build and get lock, then restore. Both ways should work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
I'm on MDK and am getting a lock.

Some people have reported problems getting GPS locks on various ROMs available here. in some cases the only fix has been to flash back to an older stock ROM, get a fix, and then flash the newer ROM. I don't get why that would help, myself, but folks report success doing that.

You could also try, hmmm, I think the app is called GPS Fix, maybe?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dfoote626:
Thanks for the quick reply

I tried doing the flash back to a KB TW room and get lock the just flash this again. But no dice. I did not try asop rom..any one in particular..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Wi-Fi is now solid at work, and was at home after I forgot/reconnected to the networks, so things are looking good.

Battery life (as it was on JKruse's previous Intl build), with basic power saving enabled, is better than I was seeing on Echo v 26 and 26.1.

This ROM doesn't have the extreme power saving mode that Echo has, of course. I'd like to have a flashable zip to add that to JKruse's ROM for situations when I'm low on power and don't have a spare battery around. Not that happens very often, mostly on vacation when I'm taking tons of photos and navigating a lot, etc. Also take an annual vacation to a family cottage where Verizon signal is total crap, so having it there would be useful. But overall prefer this ROM over Echo for day-to-day use.

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Not sure, but I suspect any would do.

Odd (though happy) that I've never experienced this issue. I wonder what the root cause is, and why this fix seems to work when nothing from the previous ROM is left over when you wipe and flash the TW Intl ROM on the device. Must be something set in the Google cloud associated w/the primary Google account?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dfoote626:
Not sure about Google settings. I just browsed thru Google configuration and I don't see anything that would prevent this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
Can I just flash this in Recovery? Or do I need Safestrap? I think I'm running Philz. I'm currently on TW 4.4.2 Stock Verizon I545VRUFNC5 For MDK. Wanting to flash something new (flash addict)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
If you're on MDK bootloader, e.g., not using safestrap, just flash in recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
SlimROM always locks nearly instantly for me so that's what I use to get a lock. I reboot directly from maps into recovery and restore my backup and it works every time for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Has anyone ever posted a reason why this works? Seems like voodoo to me. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
It's got to be a configuration of some sort though I'm not completely sure myself lol sorry. All I know is that it works and I'm not alone in saying this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Yeah, I've seen enough posts about it working, just would like to know the bread crumbs left behind that fix things. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] s.whiplash:
How often do you have issues getting a GPS lock?

Is it a one time thing? Does it happen occasionally? Or is it a regular occurrence?

It seems like a pretty big hassle to flash a different ROM to get a GPS lock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
It has never happened to me, I always get a lock. Knock on wood...I've been unaffected. I suspect it's an issue that only affects a small subset of users.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dfoote626:
First off, thanks for the help. And I guess third times a charm. I finally got it to lock (while I was taking off in Norfolk, VA). Verified gps and waze is operating well..

Thanks again..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Odd. I have tried numerous times to DL the newest version by wifi and./or LTE via laptop and the phone, and the file fails consistently on install. Size is slightly larger than 2 GB overall. ???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
Have you checked md5 against the OP? I've had zero issues with this rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
Had a reboot this morning when I picked up the phone to check a message while still on the charger.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
Seen a lot of people posting about issues. Anyone without issues notice any improvements going from NF1 to NG2? Speed, battery life, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
I had random issues on nf1. The most noticeable was tethering not working and chrome not loading pages. So far ng2 has worked flawless for me. I've noticed that battery life has been better on all the international builds that on the nc5 Verizon build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] antisomnic:
So if I'm not experiencing issues with nf1 I should just stay where I'm at for now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
Totally up to you. Ng2 is all new and shiny and still has that new rom smell.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FordNate:
If you have random reboot issues try this xposed modular i found http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.thomashofmann.xposed.samsungkitkatsystemservercrashfix worked great on NF1 when i was on it. still havent gotten time to go and test on NG2, but should work the same.

GPS problems are running wild I've noticed, especially on the ATT S4 (my girl has one) and occurring on various ROMs from stock Modified TW to CM based. Hyperdrive got her S4 to lock within 3 ft of where i was at (kinda scary actually) and locked on 9 satellites in just seconds and before she was lucky to hit 1 after 5 minutes on Stock . I live in a big city with regular houses. i do know airports are trying to block out gps signals to not mess up their instruments n junk plus the buildings themselves are all metal. So in an airport you might gps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Really no issues for me on NG2. Feels very similar to NF1. Up to you, if you want tethering that would be a factor, evidently.

Ah, that is a beautiful smell...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Update: on long road trip today, and had a couple RRs while streaming podcasts over Bluetooth. This is with AEL kernel v3.0.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
Are you using the abovementioned xposed module, by chance?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
No, but I'm give it a try. Also had RR without using Bluetooth. Thanks for the reminder.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
I don't generally use bluetooth but I had a random reboot on NF1 using GPS and when I installed NG2 I also installed the xposed module and haven't experienced one since.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] u4icpain:
I noticed that too. But I have a better 4g signal on vzw builds ... So that could be why.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Smooth as butter :thumbup: can't wait to get aroma action. I notice when I check build number it still says mk8. No biggie still good and battery is better for me on this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Badger50:
Running very well Mr. Kruze. The only thing I've noticed is the reverse east-west thingy on the GPS while running the stock kernal. No biggie though, I already know where I'm at. Thanks again for all your efforts. It's a very nice Rom :)

Sent from my Mobile Beast Device :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gunnermike:
MKE is running pretty well so far. I've had a couple of random crash reports, the phone freezes up the wallpaper goes black and the status bar flickers. It lasts about 5 seconds then pops up with a crash report message. If you PM me your email I'll have the crash report sent to you the next time it happens. Its only done it twice in about 24 hours.

Also the dialer looks nice but the video calls don't work. I'm working on inverting the stock dialer now, I've been out of it for over a year so its taking me a little longer. Once I get it figured out I'll theme it to look like the international dialer and you can use that one. At least then all the buttons will work.

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He probably copies and pasted stuff from the MK8 build.prop, that would be my guess. You can make the build say what ever you want. Its just a simple text edit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blulite:
Simple fix, edit /system/build.prop and change all the MK8 entries to MKE.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vwpiper:
Your MK8 is running so great with such fantastic battery, I will never, EVER flash another rom, mod, or update as long as I live.

Oh, wait. Did you say you had MKE uploaded? Gotta go download. Bye.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] old&slow:
LOL:p:p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cvondra:
MKE is killin it bro. Solid. A few FCs on user installed apps but I'll sort that out. Mucho Gracias.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gunnermike:
Oh, and MMS takes like 10 seconds to open.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Diversion:
Whats newer, MKE or MK8?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gunnermike:
MKE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gunnermike:
Here is a fun build.prop edit
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
My first issue with the new MK8 is that the auto brightness seems to be too dim in low light. Anyone else feel that way?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gunnermike:
Turn off adapt display
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Thanks, I'll give it a whirl.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcapozzi:
MK8 12-7-13 feedback.

Pretty smooth sailing so far, had a status bar flicker and crash when opening the messaging app.

Also, the messaging app takes several seconds to launch. To clarify I'm running the dark Samsung messaging app.

In the 12-1-13 build, I constantly received FCs when sending an MMS via the AOSP messaging program.

-Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
I've had a little bit of an unusual day in terms of phone use, but overall battery seems much better on the updated MK8 build...if the same can be done for MKE I'm going to keep on the flash/upgrade path.

Nice work, jkruse. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
The problem with the messeaging app is that I am using the RIL lib files from Verizon MJ7 build to get the MMS and SMS messaging to work and also the signal strength to work properly. The Messaging app when open is looking for the CDMA framework first to direct it where it needs to go. Since these builds are based off of GSM base builds it takes the messaging app a little longer to log into the CDMA protocols through the GSM framework. Now the international MMS will open alot faster because the framework matches the GSM framework but verizon has block the international MMS from logging into the Verizon server to send MMS messages. So that is why I use the Verizon MJ7 Messaging app. This is the same problem why Stock Hot spot tethering will not work because the framework for that doesnt match The RIL lib files. So since I dont have the ability to edit library files I am kind of at a point were either I can get one or the other to work. Either Hotspot and International messaging working but no MMS messages can be sent and 4G signal not working or the way I have it now. The Hangouts app will now send and recieve MMS messages and it doesnt have the delay opening up so I am in the process of looking through that app to see what is different in the MMS protocol. Sorry If this makes no sense but know I am working on this problem I have spent hours and hours on this and all I need to do is find out what causes the International messaging app to be blocked from sending MMS messages the problem is I think its in the RIL files themselves and I dont have the know how to edit them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sxrmafia:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] Bro i requested for native Network mode switch (2G-3G-4G) just like in the International version. is it impossible to have that. May be you can post and addon and i will test for u. I tried phone info app and it FC's.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jugger naut:
Dubbsy might be a good person to talk to he has experience with similar issues porting. He ported the Google Edition rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
The switch for that is GSM not CDMA thats the problem. Your right PhoneInfo no longer works thats a real bummer that was a great app.

Try This but make sure you know this can mess your phone up if you do this wrong!

open dialpad type *#27663368378#

click on [2] CDMA

click on [1] COMMON

go to the 3rd page

click on [8] PREF MODE SET

Original Post HERE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
I know far as chrome goes, Uninstall it (if system app) and reinstall from play store. I had that problem with mine a few builds back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Since I installed the xposed module last night I have not had one RR. Long day on the phone, using navigation on and off, map my ride for for hours, taking pics, etc. Solid as a rock.

Thanks, looks like that solved it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rpoitras:
Is it just my phone or is the compass backwards? I.e. north is south and vice-versa

I have the S-View cover which I know messes up the magnetic sensor a bit but this is totally whacked. I'm on version NG2 with included kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Should be able to calibrate it somehow right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Since 4.3 roms compass has been backwards for mdk users
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rpoitras:
Wow, I had no idea. Thanks for the reply and more importantly the ROM!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Badger50:
However, if you run KT's kernal, everything will be fine :)

Sent from my Mobile Beast Device :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MHotovec:
Am I missing a setting that will put the microphone 'key' on the keyboard, so that I can talk email, texts and such, rather than just type them?

I'm on MDK, the latest build, no xposed modules, stock keyboard. I'm as close to 'stock' settings as I can be on this ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] heath2805:
Is google voice typing checked under language & input?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MHotovec:
That was it. Thank you very much.