yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seadooman:
One last Question: If I have read correctly flashing a stock MK2 ROM with ODIN will NOT trigger a KNOX 0x1 flag?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
That's correct. Flashing a FACTORY STOCK won't trigger the Knox flag.

I emphasize "factory stock" because there's a bunch of "stock" ROMs that start from the stock images with minimal changes. Those won't flash cleanly using a MK2 bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sanabsi:
At&t mf3

Is there a way to flash modems on At&t SGS4 that has mf3 bootloader??

I couldn't find any thread on xda about.. Very sorry to post this here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Flashing a modem is done through ODIN, but you must make sure that you flash only modems for your device,

Flashing a Verizon modem onto an AT&T device risks bricking it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sweeds:
Upgrading from an S3 to and S4 and this was

EXACTLY

the info I was looking for. Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Extremely helpful, well written and informative

How the hell does this thread only have 6 pages? And why have only 26 users thanked this extremely helpful member?:confused::fingers-crossed::good::good::good:

THANKS

THANKS

THANKS

THANKS

THANKS

THANKS

THANKS!!! If I could hit the Thanks button that many times, I would!:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Thanks. :)

I tried to sticky this, but as there's a similar thread in the General forum already stickied, it would be redundant.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I got this thread referenced in the stickie I was able to get done in the general section. I will most likely update in future as kitkat issues are resolved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
2+2=5

It totally should be man!

What more does it take?!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hawk600:
Hey guys I was wondering if anybody here can give me some quick help.

I am long time Android user and pretty familiar with rooting and flashing roms or installing custom recovery, however I am buying an used S4 this afternoon and I did not have time to research what I could install on it in case it does not have the MDK bootloader.

I understand I could not install TWARP on the new bootloaders but could I root the S4 and install a custom rom and block any OTA update?

I am trying to contact seller to see if she can provide me the bootloader info but I am not sure if she can do or knows how to do it.

Any input will be appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
I am fairly certain that I could not add anything to the original post in this thread. It does a great job of precisely answering your question.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hawk600:
Sorry I did read your 1st post but did not have time to go and read all the other posts that you shortcut, so I was just looking for a quick insight if you could install for instance a KitKat rom even if I could not have TWARP or CWM installed.

Never mind and thank you for the comprehensive first post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
You will know better what is possible after you know what version you have. MDK would be the best to get but the other versions are getting development as well. Good luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aholeinthewor1d:
Honestly after searching around for a while I have found this tread by far the most helpful being new to the s4. Currently using an s5 that is most likely going back but coming from an s3. So I am familiar with rooting and all that but coming to a new phone after development has been going for a while is always a learning process with regards to learning all the build and bootloader versions and what's possible on each. This is exactly what I was looking for..from what I've seen there are 2 newer kit Kat builds..NC2 and NC5. Are you going to update the OP with that info as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
NC2 was the Kit Kat leak just so you know. The official one from Verizon was NC5. [emoji16]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Credit Clown:
Thanks for this post, helped me a lot when I was a noob! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] subarudroid:
OMG i was so close to bricking my bosses phone. Y the "F" isn't this sticky to every topic? You guys must have mentally challenged moderators in these threads. Thank you so much for this very insightful information! Every one rate this some stars.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
This thread is the first link in a stickie i made in the general forum...still don't know why people miss it.

sent by safestrap enabled bajarom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Erlotaza:
NC5 root possible?

Is it possible to root (or downgrade and root) stock 4.4.2 verizon i545 with NC5 baseband
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Yes...A couple threads on doing this.

sent by safestrap enabled bajarom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Have you gone that route yet or still hanging on MK2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I'm getting ready to move to NC5 rooted so I can load up bajarom for kitkat that was just released.

I think I''ll keep my Mk2 bootloader (actually I have MJ7 but will odin flash to MK2 first)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
I don't know everything about those upgrade methods since I'm on MDK but that definitely sounds good if you can keep mk2 bootloader. Good deal man.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I'm not looking forward to all this in what I have seen posted in these threads. Instructions for these methods are not crystal clear with items missing in the steps and/or alot of assumptions are being made. I have done my share of guides and I know how easy it is to miss a step or have some unclear moments in what is happening. Luckily some videos are turning up but they are somewhat incomplete too.

So far it looks several issues are happening in this process of upgrade/downgrade from phone not turning off while charging to wifi/BT issues, lost of sound, etc. I think what I will do is load as basic of a stock NC5 rooted rom, still deciding which one right now before I load baja.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Erlotaza:
Found how to downgrade from 4.4 NC5 to stock 4.3 MK2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZweIJrompdk

Done)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
successfully made the transition to kitkat and running bajarom.....no issues at all except for a couple things being addressed with baja devs. Up and running great.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
You can downgrade to MK2, then re-upgrade to NC5 while retaining root. It is a complex process that you must be careful to follow.

One way to go is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726868

There is no native root method for NC5 that I'm aware of.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Erlotaza:
THANKS! I did it yesterday )) (So I'm on rooted 4.4, and I removed all the bloat from Verizon+Samsung)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
process is complex and I'm surprise how careless people are in executing it with missing steps or using wrong files. I watch the videos on youtube (2 of them) probably 5 or 6 times, took notes and made a checklist. Read and re-read countless postings in surge's thread, HD thread, giglilies thread just to be sure nothing was missed and did the move to kitkat with out issue and running baja rom,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anissibl:
how to install custom rom in a flashed verizon galaxy s4 emk2 with android 4.3

I have a samsung galaxy s4 by verizon mobile usa with a build no: jss15j.I545vruemk2, kernel version: 20.11.2013. The mobile was once flashed in usa as a result the imei number is changed than original. i cant use wifi hotspot and tathering with my laptop. there is no built in video calling option also. whenever i try to use hotspot the option requires for subscription of verizon sim. you may know, i am using a separate gsm sim now available in my country.

I have already tried to root and install custom rom. but failed with no other options untried. could any one please help me out this situation .

I have rooted the device once but may be its not fully operating. i tried the options in rooted and unrooted situations also. now when i unrooted the device with super su. may be its not actually unrooted. as i tried the odin, i find the odin startup but inactive status. the normal bootloader of the mobile is also inactive now.

pls help me out. i have tried a lot and mentally disturbed now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
There's a lot of different questions there.

First, Wifi hotspot. You can't use the Verizon Mobile Hotspot without a Verizon account. There are other WiFi tethering applications available in the Play Store that you can use.

I don't know what you're asking about for video calling. What application are you talking about?

In terms of rooting/romming, you've got MK2, so need to use Safestrap to install custom ROMs. Since you suspect something is wrong with your phone, I'd recommend using the MK2 no-wipe image from the Android Development forum and flash that using ODIN to get back to stock.

If you're not able to use Odin, you'll need to explain better what's going wrong when you try it as I can't follow what you're saying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jupiter683:
Hello! I need a little help. I tried installing CWM on my VZW S4 and after some frustration, spazzing out and some really good advice, I was directed to this thread. Basically, I am trying to make a nandroid backup.

Once again, my phone is a Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S4; rooted.

What are my options?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] windstrings:
I too have a VZW s4 but thought we were still limited to safestrap options due to the locked bootloader.

Is cwm a safestrap option?

Is your only problem making a nandroid backup?

I have NC5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jupiter683:
As far as I can tell, that's my only concern. I saw on lifehacker this morning about a thing where one can keep one's screen off when a charging device is plugged in. I want to try that. Originally, it was for the S5, but someone figured out how to get it working on the S4. They said there was a risk of bricking or soft bricking so I want to make a nandroid backup just in case.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
If you have any other build than MDK, Safestrap is your only route.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jupiter683:
I was thinking about installing MDK. I'm currently running stock android 4.3. No custom ROMs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
You can not revert to MDK from any other firmware build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jupiter683:
I see. Looks like Safestrap is my only option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zematsirhc:
Is SS even available for nc5? I couldn't find anything about it in the forums on SS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Go to at&t s4 forum, you have to use their 3.72 safestrap on nc5

If u give me a couple hours to get to a computer, I can pm you full instructions to install custom Roms on nc5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zematsirhc:
That would be wonderful thank you so much! I was beginning to think it was impossible for me to flash roms. Am I gonna be able to use cm11 or only TW based roms?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Only TW based ROM's and a couple Google Play Edition ROM's that devs have gotten to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zematsirhc:
Okay, so are there any roms that are comparable to CM11? If so which would you recommend?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
the Google Play edition Roms are all basically the same, stock aosp. There's nothing aosp that has CM features, but you can get close with these stock aosp Roms and xposed modules. Also there's Eclipse, a TW ROM themed to look like aosp with full aosp system.ui that has your basic custom features and retains TW advantages like the camera and multi window.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zematsirhc:
Wow Eclipse sounds really cool! Do you have links to the AT&T thread and the Eclipse thread? Or tell me how to find them? Thank you so much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
I'm just gonna post this here instead of PM incase anyone else needs it. Directions for getting custom roms on NC5.

First, obtain root. Go to your Settings/Security, check "allow installation from unknown sources". Go to www.towelroot.com , click on the lambda, install the towelroot.apk, then open it and hit "make it ra1n". After reboot, download SuperSU. Open it, it will prompt you to update binaries, do so using the "normal" option. Congrats, you're rooted.

The only custom recovery you can have on NC5 is Safestrap, no TWRP or CWM. You can only flash TW rom's and a select few GPE rom's. You need to use AT&T's 3.72 safestrap for kit kat rom's, which can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448925

To install safestrap, first install busybox. Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en

Then, change selinux status to permissive. Do this by using selinux mode changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en

Now install the safestrap apk, open it and hit the install recovery button.

To flash a kit kat rom with SS 3.72, you must use the "stock" slot. ROM slots don't work. You can still make a backup of your stock rom incase anything goes wrong. Be warned, you should have Odin and an NC5 tar file ready to go at all times on your comp.

So, you install the rom like you normally do with TWRP or CWM. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system. Then flash rom, modules, and SuperSU.

The NC5 modules are here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640

The SuperSU zip is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

If you forget to flash SuperSU, you may lose root. You can still get it back by using towelroot. If Wifi isn't turning on, try going back into Safestrap and flashing this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696

To install one of the Google Play Edition ROM's, use the directions in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708

EDIT: Oh and here's the link for the Eclipse rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2351840
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zematsirhc:
Thank you so much! You're the best! I'll come back and edit this post when I've tried it.

EDIT: Does it matter that I have a Verizon nc5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vicariouscheese:
Verizon nc5 works fine for installing eclipse

I liked eclipse the little bit I used it, but I couldn't fix an issue I had with contacts, where no matter who called me they never showed up as a contact, despite them being in my contacts. Maybe I'll try it again later and look for a fix.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Yeah, these are instructions are for Verizon phones on the latest firmware, NC5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
What about SS 3.75. Is it for us?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
I am using it with no issues. Still have to use the stock slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
Interesting. They say the slots were restored. Did you flash a stock ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Stock slots still don't work however there is work being done to add additional functionality to ss. In the meantime here is v3.75 made for the I545. It appears that some people are trying to use v3.75 made for the S5 but those partitions are different: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55767735&postcount=2234
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tennessee_titan:
Installing Chaos (after root & safestrap) Can't believe how smooth it it giong

Thanks to all!

---------- Post added at 11:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 PM ----------

Got all installed, no wi fi. The toggle won't stay on.....

Cant access the Play Store at all to get the fix. Internet 4g appears to work... looks like i may have flashed the wrong file..A

At this ponit have Odined back to stock..

Now after reboot, have a steady stream of fc that I can't get out of, and a white band across the top with some data acrss it..

I am restored to stock. Rfelashed and everything is working.

Now, the question is what did I do wrong? Was it the ROM? Chaos. Where I flashed it ( stock partition)? Bad ROM download? Wipe?

I am stuck at Safestrap "Install Recovery" It is greyed out after SS installation
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsciullo:
Hey guys I just purchased an MDK phone that has CWM touch recovery installed on it with CM11 nightly. Is it possible for me to install another recovery like PhilZ or TWRP? Also, should I use the MDK tar file to flash in the recovery to return to stock without losing Loki? And also, what recoveries are lokid or safe to install. Bare with me as I have been on a locked S4 for a year and haven't really dove into the MDK threads until it pertained to me :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jimaymayrev@gmail.com:
Sprint S4 to verizon.

I got the verizon software loaded just fine, but i put in my sim card and i can't add/select verizon APN. Still shows sprint baseband. I have tried a few different ROM's to get this done, but every person with a youtube video already has it magically done. Tried a few different modem flashes, but still looks like it is on sprint network.

What am i missing? I just need this sprint S4 to work on Verizon. I could honestly care less about LTE.

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CmbtEngr:
Sprint to Verizon

Do you have a Verizon SIM Card?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] pip006:
I have a 8125 and have been searching for a way to extend the keyboard backlight. Has anyone figured this out yet.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] lvlolvlo:
Need reg editor (I use Resco, a free version that I used to use on WM03 was PHM RegEdit but I don't know if it's compatible with WM5)

HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight

Change the value of QKeyLedTimeout to whatever you like.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] ZeBoxx:
nope - doesn't work on the Wizard :) Works on the Executive though
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] badMojo69:
Yes they have search the forum and you'll find it. I'd tell you but I forget where I saw it.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] p50kombi:
no they haven't

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I'm sorry, but if I do a search, the only thing i find is that it works for the HTC Blue Angel, and NOT, I repeat NOT for the Wizard. So please, if there is a way Badmojo69, tell us, because I for one wants to know, but searching the forum only brings up that nobody found it yet, so please let us know where you found the solution.....

And I really want a solution for this annoying problem....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] AlexL:
I remember searching around recently for this same thing. The latest dated thread that I read mentioned that there was no solution yet. All the ones I did find with solutions, .cab files, etc. didn't work when i tried it.

Would like to know how though if someone has figured it out.

A
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] iamhives:
I agree - nobody has done this yet. Lots of people looking for it...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] pip006:
Yea thats what I thought but I was hoping someone figured it out by now.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] markgamber:
I've read in more place than one that no one's found it because it's set in hardware. Can't say it makes that much difference to me but you'd better prepare yourselves for a long wait if that's the case.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] aburns7487:
I'm having an issue installing Darkman's inverted deodexed apps. I previously thought oh it must be because I'm not on a deodexed ROM. Then Scott ROMs, just released a deodexed version for the p600 and I can confirm I got the same issue, which is the apps load fine, but my wifi won't turn on, it becomes grayed out. Wondering why? Wondering how I can get those apps to work, meaning wifi doesn't break? I was able to restore to previous backup but I'd love to have the apps working with wifi working.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] xethcore:
Hey XDA... I did the update to 4.3 (not ota) had a question I was looking through my file explorer and noticed the legacy folder and it has the same stuff as the folder 0. Was wondering can I delete that to clear up space or is that a important folder?

Thanks in advance

Sent from my Rooted Speak & Spell
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] xethcore:
Mod please delete dont seem like im going to get a answer no point on taking up space

Sent from my Rooted Speak & Spell
[Member-Found Deals] pan.droid:
This is among my top 5 favorite paid apps - nay, my top 5 apps period!

It's also, perhaps, the least fully appreciated due to its irrelevant name. Basically, I'm pretty sure it's the only reader on Play that reads every proprietary ebook/document format there is. It does this like a champ, providing cloud functionality for storing/accessing your books on things like Google Docs, etc. A full array of color customization options makes reading easy on the eyes.

Among its least obvious functions are not only its ability to read just about any conceivable document format you throw at it, but also to provide basic edit functions to unprotected documents.

I was also delighted to find it reads the less ubiquitous comic format (.cbt) and to allow text entry in those editable pdf forms you'll sometimes find.

At $2.50 it's a steal. It's normal 5 dollar price tag is way worth it, besides...

The Pro version can be purchased here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreaderp
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ckelly33:
I rooted the Note 10.1 2014 weeks ago but just got around to installing TWRP today. I got it up and running then, in preparation to flash CleanROM, I booted into TWRP and factory wiped. It locked up, rebooted after a couple of minutes and will not get past the Samsung screen.

I can't boot back into TWRP, holding the power+Volume up just cycles the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 screen over and over until I let it go when it then hangs on the samsung screen. I can get into download mode but I have noting to flash. I tried to flash the stockrecoverymj4.tar (from the autoroot download) but it still hangs on the Samsung screen.

Where/how/can somebody help my to get a ODIN-able full recovery image??

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] lsherif:
Try this one, unzip & flash through odin
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ckelly33:
Thanks. I will keep this handy. Not a full image because it is too small.

Fixed my issue. I was able to get into recovery and wipe again. I guess TWRP didn't finish the wipe.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] lsherif:
No it is not a full image , it`s just a stock recovery image that`s help with such situations.:)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ckelly33:
Works for the p600?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] lsherif:
Yes , should work.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] mblakaj:
how to unlock my xperia e c1505 to work in all carriers?

Bootloader unlock is NO ?

sorry if it's a noob question :/ but it doesnt work in my carrier it asks a code 16digits or something like that...

thanks in advance

best regards.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattyhank:
Can anyone suggest a rom that has touchwiz 4.3 tweeked and with note 3 features. I am very upset with the stock note 2 4.3 update. My phone just freezes consistently. And yes I did do a factory reset. Also was hoping for more carryover from the note 3. Really want the little pie that pops up when you peel the pen out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Naddict:
Posts asking about/suggesting roms of any kind get closed.

XDA is not a support site, users are expected to do their own research to make their own determinations as to what fills their needs and wants.

Questions also belong in the Q and A thread, so, this was moved, and closed.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
Has anyone had success with cutting their MiniSIM to MicroSIM format?

I just got my Nexus 5 today and did not realize it needs a MicroSIM. I was just going to use my old phone's MiniSIM and was able to research I might still be able to do that by cutting it into the right format. It seems simple enough and I downloaded and printed template, but I wanted to hear some firsthand experiences before I give it a go.