yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
They mustve changed their ways then. I worked for Samsung around that time, and nothing we sent to the carriers was locked.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ted77usa:
[MENTION=4819587]kevp75[/MENTION]

U should stay at Samsung. .... and be our insider. ....[emoji41][emoji106]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
The carrier requests the lock on there and their own software added. Samsung has business interests to keep up so they do it at their request and keep it secure so that corporations using their devices don't have security breaches. That's why Knox was added, because the app allows business group policies to be set and such. That's why Samsung isn't nice enough to hand out unlocks like HTC does. The bootloader is created by them so certainly the lock is too. Just change some flags and suddenly its locked. Sign with their key and it's encrypted beyond cracking.

Sent from my SGH-I337 running GPE
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
wish I couldve. too many hours and not enough time for the family. :)

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dmontanez58:
Hey everyone. I want to thank all who put in their hardwork to get us this. I really appreciate it!

I have a little situation maybe yall can help me out as i already tried searching the forum but nothing came back.

This morning i downloaded and installed everything and it worked i opened up Safestrap and went into the recovery to see if it worked. It did great. rebooted in recovery and saw everything was in working order. I Then exited as I had to go to work. When i got to work it then started giving me "Unfortuanatley, Safestrap has stopped. So i then reattempted to do everything all over again. Nothing. I restored my entire phone. cleared everything to factory settings.

I downloaded all the files as stated. I rooted with Towelroot (thank you!) I then Root Checker to verify and it was rooted. I installed SuperSU and then installed Safestrap 3LFLTE-3.72 upon opening the app it asked for root access with Super SU which i accepted and then it gave me "Unfortuanatley, Safestrap has stopped." I then tried to deny access and it would go thru but would not allow me to click anything as it told me there was not root.

I cannot get Safestrap to load.

Any advice or help is much greatly appreciated in advanced.

Forgot to Say i am on updated NC1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
Use SELINUX mode changer.

Sent from my SGH-I337 running GPE
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dmontanez58:
Thank you ver y much DeadlySin!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kevinco1:
PurifieD ROM Version 3.3 is online

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2454205

Updated to Version 3.3 with firmware base of I9505XXUGNF1

Updated SuperSU to version 2.0

Added option to install Google Boot Animations

Added option to remove AM/PM from status bar and expanded status bar

Added option to remove data indicators from WiFi and Mobile Data icons

Added option to install GravityBox app

Added latest Domination v2.3 to Aroma Installer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CHRIST STARZ:
I need your help

i believe i might have damaged my recover mode option because it just wont go into recovery. It continues to boot into odin mode/download mode. The first thing i ever did in this process of rooting and flashing custom roms was the odin option and it failed. Then i found out i was suppose to do it another way now i cant because of this recovery issue. Im on nci right now 4.4.2 sgh-i337 please help....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks for the heads up. Updating now. Looks like there a few more to update too.

Well... Since i'm not sure what you did the first time around, Let's start fresh... Please follow the steps in post #5 of this thread to Odin back to NB1 stock and then upgrade to NC1. If that works, feel free to continue through the post and root and flash safestrap.

If you get hung up on a step, please let me know which one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CHRIST STARZ:
Well I just restored back to nb1 your saying I need to upgrade? If so can you post the link to the tar file for me to use via Odin?? Then after that what do I do? I only ask because the thread you reference was confusing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
What is your end game? If you want to stay on NB1 stock, then you are all set. Don't do anything else next.

If you want to root and flash roms, then I recommend upgrading to NC1 (since you are already on NB1). There is no odin file for NC1 because it was a small update that was pushed out. You can either follow step 2 and upgrade manually to nc1 or wait... eventually your phone will get the update pushed to it from ATT.

THREAD UPDATE...

4.4.2 ROMS - S5 RivalStorm v2, Y.C.D Rom v2.8, PurifieD v3.3, Eudemony Rom v1.1

BTW - Looks like Samy Deluxe ROM S5 thread has been updated to version L, but the download link is not ready yet. Once it's out, I'll edit the updater-script. upload it, and update the thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CHRIST STARZ:
I want to be able to flash customs ROMs via twrp... For some reason my phone won't go into recovery...I don't know what to do but I would love to have the ability to flash ROMs....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Twrp won't work because your bootloader is locked. Safestrap is the only recovery you can use.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CHRIST STARZ:
Ok yeah I forgot I'm sorry but I have safestrap and busybox and I followed the instructions and my phone just won't go into recovery.... I've tried via safestrap and manually and I can't get it to go...it says in red letters could not boot normal then Odin mode.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kevinco1:
Even though he doesn't update here anymore, new version of BlackBox released yesterday. Works like a champ on the I337

[XXUGNE5][4.4.2][30 Jun][AROMA] BlackBox™ 3.2.1 | Samsung/AOSP Hybrid |

http://www.blackboxroms.com/rom-i9505xxugne54-4-230-junaroma-blackbox-3-2-1-samsungaosp-hybrid/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Ok. Good. So you followed my instructions. Were you able to finished them? You were on NC1 base, then installed towel root, then installed safestrap, correct? Then you had trouble rebooting into safestrap? Maybe you have a bad download of safestrap. I would recommend re-downloading it and reinstalling it. What did you do to reboot into safestrap?

By the way, you do not need to manually install busybox.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CHRIST STARZ:
I believe my issue is the fact that I can't boot into recovery by any method rather its manually or via safestrap....it just won't go. Yes I was on nc1 now I've downloaded a nb1 tar file and took that to Odin to see if I went back to stock would it fix my recovery issue and it didn't...no.matter what I do it says in red letters could not boot in normal mode then below that it says Odin mode.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
take the ota nc1 upgrade. install towelroot, the selinux changer, then safestrap.

fire up towelroot hit make it rain

if it reboots wait until it comes backonline...

open up selinux changer... change to permissive.

open up safestrap uninstall recovery... reinstall recovery... reboot to recovery... profit.

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---------- Post added at 07:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:09 AM ----------

you can flash the ota .zip i stock recovery

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CHRIST STARZ:
I assume the update is automatic... I believe I've seen at&t already send one and I said remind me later...so if you could send links for the downloads ones I can trust for each one of your steps? Please
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
the update is not necessarily automatic... and since your rooted it probably wont come thru period.

everything is stated in the OP. if u follow the unstructios we've given you... you will be successful

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CHRIST STARZ:
Ok I must have a more serious issue. I went to the place in settings were you check manually for updates. Of course it found one and I attempted to update and it stated the install would begin after restart..so I clicked restarted and it brought me back to the same screen it brings me to when I try to get in recovery...I attached a pic of the screen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stric85:
So I flash y.c.d rom and got this "insert SIM card" when trying to add my att apn settings... Flashed my backup and it did the same. My baseband says unknown , do I flash the nc1 modem to get data back ?

AT&T s4 nc1 SS

Edit: So I just went ahead and flashed it and I got back my data! [emoji1]

Sorry guys for the noob question! Hope this will help others though
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] badmf80:
Insane Kitkat V9

Tried to flash these rom following all of the instructions in the guide, but it just hangs on boot animation, any idea what I might be doing wrong? Thank you so much for this guide, it has really helped me out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
What base did you start with, which rom, safe strap version, flash the modules?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Did you replace the updater-script? Getting stuck on bootanimation is a symptom of flashing a rom with an incompatible updater-script.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] badmf80:
I tried both ways, when I replace the updater script I get an error message immediately saying that a location referenced in the script doesn't exist. I noticed that this location has "aroma" in it and I think the dev removed aroma from the rom, could that be the culprit?

edit:

got it working. i went into the original rom's updater script and simply deleted the format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p16", "0"); line. worked like a charm, thanks again for all your work, you are making this locked bootloader tolerable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Well there's your problem... The script I have is from the version 9 dated 5.19.14.

Looks like he updated his ROM on 6-29 but kept same version #. I'll grab that one and upload a new version for you.

Just saw your edit... Glad you are all set and I'm glad this thread is able to help you out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Not a fix, but to get off that screen, hold down the power button until your phone reboots, then press and hold the Power Button+Volume Down at the same time, then press volume down again when you get a warning message.

Running Goldeneye v34 with Domination 2.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thread Update

4.4.2 ROMS Updated...

Insane Kit Kat v9 -- non aroma -- 6.29.14

(replace updater-script)

BlackBox v3.2

MODS AND THEMES Updated...

California Chrome Custom Theme

(now with multiple color themes to choose from)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Tried the new BB 3.2.1 Dialer FC anyone have the same issue? I don't want to post anything in DSA's thread after 3.0 fiasco just glad he's back at it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
I just installed to test and I didn't see issue. Granted, I only dialed my own phone number once and got to voice mail. I have a few roms to test out this morning. Once I'm done, I'll throw blackbox back on and give it a spin for a day or two to see if i have an issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
It might just be my NC1 base, did you update to NC1?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Yes. I'm now in NC1 base too.

THREAD UPDATE... 4.4.2 ROMS

updated - Hyperdrive v17

added - The Sickness Edition v2

Tested - NF1 Empty Galaxy v1.98 & v2 Stock

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2768183

Note: Updater-script needs replacing. I'm waiting for permission to upload. In the meantime, edit the script to remove the "format" and you should be good to go.

Note: Flash SuperSU with ROM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Well this is awkward.. Hyperdrive 17.1 was just released :p

Running Goldeneye v34 with Domination 2.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
hahaha. thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Have anything you want me to be on the lookout for?

Proudly running Eclipse 4.0.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
Any benefits of staying on mk2 base now with towelroot out there?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dpwguenther:
Samsung announced that Samsung Apps is now Samsung GALAXY Apps, does anyone have the apk for the new Samsung galaxy apps?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] HAVOK83:
I'm looking to flash the updated black box Rom but can't find any thread for it. I'm currently on nb1 so I want to make sure I install correctly. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ALD3:
Just checked GS4 and this tablet and both updated Samsung App but both are still Samsung App.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kevinco1:
Because of some users who were used to hand holding, the dev shut down the thread out of annoyance. As of now there won't be any new ones on XDA. I've been running it without any problems, but maybe some other people would like to try it out and give some feedback.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks. Nothing I can think of at the moment. I've been checked on Samy Deluxe every now and then since Version L is still "OFFLINE UNTIL FIXED!!!!"

1. Running 4.3 ROMs are more reliable with MK2 base then if on NB1 base

2. Double your chances of having an unlocked bootloader

I upgraded to NC1 because...

1. Now that NC1 has one click root method, it's easier to get from "Odin to stock" to "flashing KitKat ROMs"

2. And even though I have absolutely NO data to prove it NOR do I claim it to be true... I'd have to assume a KitKat kernel would handle KitKat ROMs more efficiently than a Jelly Bean Kernel.

Worked fine for me, as well.

BTW - NF1 Empty Galaxy v1.98 & v2 has been added to KitKat ROM list and updater-scripts have been uploaded to folder.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] HAVOK83:
Thanks for the replies everyone. So if I'm on nb1 AT&T what files do I need beside the new bb Rom I have already?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
I'm having heating issues and some issues with the phone not going into deep sleep. I figure if I get on the same playing field with the roms were flashing that it may take care of these issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
I took the leap last night. Still have some heating issues, and deep sleep problems. I also had to install selinuxmodechanger to get rooted apps to work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DozenMadder:
Deleted.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] t4duzan:
[MENTION=2982241]guut13[/MENTION], I've encountered sort of a bootloop and need your expertise. I was restoring a backup through safestrap and was to the stage where I could reboot. I got to the Samsung Galaxy S4 splash screen, but it won't do anything from there. It sounds like maybe I restored a bad backup, but I can't even get back into safestrap. Is this fixable through Odin? Thanks, I've been out of a phone for the last 2 days and I feel like a fish out of water.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rdxdha:
Is it possible to encrypt phone after safestrap and installing custom rom ?

When I encrypt my phone , its stuck at google logo for hours. And after force reboot , when I enter password it just shows droid and shuts down.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Which ROM are you running? I haven't had to use selinuxmodechanger yet... knock on wood

YES... Odin fixes all :D

I have never encrypted my phone. But to troubleshoot, try it on a stock image with root. If it works, we know root isn't an issue and it could be the ROM you are running deleted some of the needed files as part of a debloating process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rdxdha:
Running official 4.4.3 ROM google edition. Encryption works with rooted stock ROM , but doesn't work with safestrap I guess.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks. If you want one more test... Try back up that ROM and try it on a touchwiz based ROM. Maybe the issue is GPE?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
I'm running GE V35. I'm not sure my, phone was reset after flashing the NB1 tar files, I had the custom unlock on bootup still which I've never had. I did the NC1 upgrade then rooted with towelroot. Safe strap would not install without using mode changer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] churapa:
[MENTION=2982241]guut13[/MENTION] what do I have to edit to make tamirda's PhoniX ROM v9 safestrap ready?

Attached is PhoeniX ROM v9 untouched updater-script.

Edit: Corrected typo error on attachment description.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
I've seen the custom screen a couple times after odin to stock, but it usually goes away after a reboot or two. If it doesn't, try odin to stock again.

As for towelroot, make sure you grab the latest one. Starting with version 2, he fixed it so you no longer need to change selinux mode. I just odined to stock yday and am running ge 35 now. Didn't need the mode changer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
I grabbed the v3 towel root. Maybe I'll try version 2 and see what happens.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lovey08:
Just wondering since this thread is All Things AT&T S4. Even with the Tmoble and verizon ROMS on the OP will work?

Is there any special thing we have to do to keep service even after flasing roms for other carriers?

Im reading back on the thread and asked some on the main ROM pages it seems i only have to change the APN? And will it still work even if still sim locked to AT&T?

Thanks!

[ Sent From My Galaxy S4 ]

[ Running: Graviton ROM ~ !!! ]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Thr33-F0ur:
Yes, all you have to do is change the APN, and it will still work on a locked phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dmc2359:
No it is not possible to encrypt the phone with Safestrap. It says so in big red letters at the top of the Safestrap OP

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448925
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bxsteve31:
has your LTE been working on 4.4.4 google play edition on the at&t GS4? i have everything installed and all i can get is H through the "phone" APN. when i click the LTE apn i get cell service but no data.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Yeah that's why I posted the screen shot. Besides APN you have to set your preferred network mode for lte.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
I think most of them listed in th op can be flashed on the stock slot unless noted. I'm using Sho-stock on the stock slot. I may try hyperdrive next.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] t4duzan:
Good deal. Thanks for the confirmation.

Edit: Crap, I just saw that the OP

DOES

say that all roms are confirmed to run on all slots unless otherwise noted. Sorry, I've read that thing at least 3 times to find out how to do things and just overlooked it each time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
All good. Glad you are all set and thanks for helping out, guys.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cyrusalmighty:
I want to let OP know that Chaos rom runs great in Stock slot but may need att compatibility pack from Hyperdrive rls13 to get LTE signals.

Edit* Damn... I had a download speed of .56 mbps and .95 upload speed and now it's 38.50 mbps download speed 19.5 mbps upload. I really can't believe it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Just flashed black box from the op on my stock slot this is the closest we'll get to a true Google play edition ROM very nice and snappy :). http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2429072
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
There is a version 2.2 of black box, looks safe to use?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks for confirming. I had it working on the stock slot, too, but I just configured the APN settings. Any idea what else the compatibility does besides add the APN settings?

Does it work? Yes, because it's a touchwiz based ROM that uses the Domination AOSP theme... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2304251)

Is it safe? That's your call ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] hovax615@hotmail.com:
I got it working and it was pretty stable besides a couple of things. You can't change the lock screen wallpaper unless you find the regular s4 gallery. But the aosp camera was working great! It seemed like when I download the aosp camera and tried to use video you can see that the video quality was messed up they fixed that in that ROM. But then again I use the moto x camera. When receiving a message in hangouts I would get an fc. Also receiving an email I would get an fc. It works but its annoying getting an fc all the time. Also I'm use to hd12-13 having the loud audio hack. And I listen to music a lot and it wasn't loud enough for me. So I went back to hd13.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Haven't had any fc yet. I don't know what gets old first fc or running tw only ROMs.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Updated OP with a few "Restore from Backup" ROMs from ATT thread.

Thanks [MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION]

Echoe ROM v12 S.E.P for SS -- ATT -- XXUEML6 -- 1.29.14

Phoenix 7.3 for SS -- ATT -- XXUEML1 -- 1.29.14

Also confirm Nemesis v1.5 on stock
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ZOOPidy:
can I flash this "PurifieD ROM v2.1 - Stock and AOSP Edition --" I would like the AOSP version
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tommydrum:
Doubt the aosp would work, but try it out on a rom slot. If it works let us know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ZOOPidy:
It won't brick if I flash in a ROM slot right.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Go for it. Every ROM in the OP works.

Besides it not technically an AOSP rom. It's a touchwiz ROM with an AOSP theme.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ZOOPidy:
PurifieD ROM v2.1 AOSP is working great :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Like I said I flashed it on my stock slot no problems.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
OP updated with Nemesis 2.0. Worked fine on stock slot.

FYI - XDA page does not show v2.0 yet, but when you click the download link, it redirects you to the infamous development site. There they have v2.0 (and v2.5 r2 which should work too.)