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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] golgiapp:
Hello. I am on MK2 and I want to install the official SlimRom. I see it's supported on the SlimRom site but I don't see it listed in any of the options for MK2 or NB1.

I've tried installing the 4.3 SlimRom in my Slot 1 but all I got was a blue screen on boot.

I see the process of how to Odin the 4.4 stock root which I haven't done yet, but can someone kindly explain how to get SlimRom on?

I am coming from an S2 running SlimRom up to this new S4 and I'm super excited but this flashing process has been way more complicated than the S2 was.

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

-golgi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Request denied. If it's not Touch Wiz it won't work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
How long are you waiting? A first boot can take 10-20min

Sent from my PurifieD S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] golgiapp:
So is this SlimRom based on Touch Wiz? I'm confused.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2561125
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
SlimRom is AOSP based meaning that it is not Samsung TW based since our boot loader is locked if you're mf3 and above we can only run Roms that use the same kernel. This has been covered numerous times. Guut has done a good job keeping this thread updated all the Roms he has listed in the beginning of this thread will work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ted77usa:
Another ATT update NC1 base....Be safe guys.....http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2729821

Thanks to [MENTION=4980764]Maribou[/MENTION] [MENTION=4370145]mg2195[/MENTION]

EDIT : Thanks [MENTION=2471504]jeboo[/MENTION] to confirmed.

☆Swyped From Venomous Droid Blue Chrome Edition☆
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
19mb probably a patch for the downgrade method.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jt1998:
Sick sense of humor, LOL.

I hope not!!

:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cyrusalmighty:
A Heads up: Project Chaos rom is in beta for another release?Looking forward to it as Ive been running 2.5.1 since its release.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Check your network mode.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Odd question.. But.. Is your Data on..?

Edit: never mind

Sent from my PurifieD S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Could be something in the ROM. Check your data toggle, delete your other apns. If you flashed the modem after the nb1 modules try flashing just the nb1 modules again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] arunkm94:
update imperium rom v3>>v3.5...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2706844

checked and cinfirmed working...flash nb1 mdem to fix 4g (lte) and gps...

pls gv a thx if hlped
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cyrusalmighty:
Its the mldkernelmodules.zip that fix wifi and wifi hotspot. NB1 kernelmodules never worked for me. Im on chaos 2.5.1 now and ive never had lte issues or any problens witb mobile data. Did you put your apn in properly as shown in this thread?

Edit** I see your screenshots with proper apn settings. Ill check what I did to get this working and get back to you soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] arunkm94:
nb1 or mk2?

are u in nb1 or mk2 bootloader???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cyrusalmighty:
I guess I may still be on mld bootloader. Sorry if I gave misleading information. Here is the mldmodules.zip. I posted a screenshot but it shows baseband as mld only.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cyrusalmighty:
I would like to be of more help. Is there anyway to check what bootloader Im on without a computer? I dont have one at the moment. I know my baseband is mld and the build number is nb9 as shown in pic above.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ted77usa:
[MENTION=1801723]cyrusalmighty[/MENTION]

Download Terminal Emulator from Play Store ..... type these code and it would tell u what bootloader you have on your phone. ...coz sometime u flashed too much u forgot what u have..... [emoji41][emoji106]

su

getprop ro.bootloader

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cyrusalmighty:
Thanks for helping ted77usa. Yes you are exactly right! I have been flashing my girlfriends Sprint S4 and have been using Odin too much.lol. I would have never thought to use terminal emulator to find the bootloader. :D . I am definitely on mld bootloader. Maybe Chaos Rom works better on the mld bootloader and modem.?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] unknown.1:
Currently running the leaked ucufmld. Can I Odin nb1? Sorry is this has been covered. I couldn't find it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
Yes, you can, though if you want it rooted you should go back to MK2 and then use the root guides.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] arunkm94:
then u hav to in stall nb1 kernal s//..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mumboender:
I get HSPA as well as LTE
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] unknown.1:
How do i get from the leaked MLD to MK2? I see a few guides for NB1 to MK2 but thats it. I do have the MK2 Odin file but i wasn' sure if that downgrade would brick me.

The end game is i would like to have rooted/tethered/GPE rom or something close to it. I could even deal with rooted/tethered/tw as long as the bluetooth worked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JustMeToo:
If you are on the MLD you can odin back to MK2 with no fear. I odined back to MK2 so many times and had never a problem, I used the I337MK2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 file but I don't recall where I got it. :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ozz200127:
If u update to the nc1..can u still flash these 4.4.2 rooms and keep the rom u got
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Covered 100 times, heck even covered in the post RIGHT before your own. Have to odin back to MK2. Next time do just a little bit of reading.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jt1998:
Reading...what's that??

:laugh:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JustMeToo:
Flashing a 4.4.2 ROM, YES, and keeping the ROM u got, NO!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
There's no reason to update to nc1 the att update website says is just an update to the lookout app. That's the first thing I uninstall :p

Sent from my SGH-I337. And no we can't flash Aosp based ROMs with a locked bootloader!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Venom0642:
Deadly Venom v3.0.2 AT&T KitKat 4.4.2 SAFESTRAP|UCUFNC1|ODEXED Is Live and Running, UPLOADING SAFESTRAP EDITION
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] t4duzan:
Maybe this is old news but it looks like Verizon is finally updating their S4 to KK. I've been reading that this is what has been slow going the development of our SS code. I could've read that wrong, but if not, finally...great news.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
Just curious if everyone else is having heat issues on 4.4? I've only tried Shostock v5, but my phone was getting so hot I couldn't hold it next to my ear to make a call.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
On some roms I had the same issue. That's why I'm back on stock rooted nb1 no issues.

Sent from my SGH-I337. And no we can't flash Aosp based ROMs with a locked bootloader!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
I odin'd back to mk2 for now, I may try stock nb1 and see what happens.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JustMeToo:
I'm on stock MK2 upgraded to MDL with GE 28 and I have no heating issue. My gut feeling tells me not to upgrade to NB1 yet. If ever there is a root I want to keep the options open. If root comes on MK2 I have it and if it comes on NB1 I'll upgrade. :fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
It does a little more than that like new kernel, modem, recovery, and patches 100+ system files.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
[MENTION=2982241]guut13[/MENTION]

Can you remove the link for my old NC1 update thread please. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Has anyone updated and retained root?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bs1219:
I wait about 5 mins because thats about how long other roms I have tried take to boot. I guess I'll just wait longer and see if that works
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Remember to only flash the ROMs on this page, unless you're feeling like you want to take the chance and accidentally brick your phone :p

Sent from my PurifieD S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
Did you flash the kernel? The bootloader is locked so we cannot use custom kernels. I would Odin back to mk2 and start over.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Yes to your initial question and 4.4.2 ROMs and only work in stock slot. Follow the instructions in post 3 and you should be fine. I'd start with "odin back to stock"

As for your failed attempt. If you follow directions from post 3, then you will wipe everything, then when you get to the "wipe" part of the aroma installer, just choose "wipe cache".

The supersu is meant to be flashed in ss recovery. Do not change the file extension as a zip file.

True, but I've never had a failed install because a non stock kernel was flashed. In fact, a few of the ROMs force you to install a custom kernel. In the end, like you said... bootloader is locked, so nothing happens... Phone boots up with the stock kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] duckcalldan:
Virgin rom on I337?

I've read a ton & done searches, but can't find a definitive answer. I want to flash the Virgin rom 4.4.2 on my I337 with a MK2 baseband. It's not on the official list but videos and forums show evidence of folks running this TW kernal rom on my setup. I'm open to other roms but want something fast and light with good battery life.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JustMeToo:
I'm on Golden Eye 28 with the debloater tool, all to be found on the first page. I also have wanam exposed for some extra customization. Battery life is great.

BTW, I love the KK launcher. I have the icons set at 130% and now they are big enough and I can recognize them even out doors in sunlight.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Only one way to find out... Give it a try and report back. That is how all the other ones were added to the list.

Just be prepared to Odin back to stock if it fails.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
THREAD UPDATE

INDEX - [MENTION=2799235]RockRatt[/MENTION] Modems thread now contains NC1 Modem, Debloater Tool is now 4.3 compatible

4.4.2 ROMS - updated CarHD v24.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sirobelec:
So, I'ma ask dumb questions again.

Updated to NC1, flashed a ROM, all things on the ROM worked, except for the wi-fi (again), for which, I guess, I need NC1 kernel modules to make the whole damn thing work.

Either that, or I'm missing something.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dave5777:
Yes. I had the same issue if you flash Deadly Venom 3.0.2 Everything works without any modules.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sirobelec:
Tried that yesterday, messed up something again, because DV3.0.2 didn't boot. xD

I just flashed another ROM, and I'm doing something incredibly stupid: trying to pull out the modules manually and trying to flash them. Tried that yesterday, phone bricked tight, but not tight enough to be unable to Odin. xD

Let's see if I change the updater script will do anything useful...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Venom0642:
You did download the right one right for Safestrap this one: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407589194
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MrSimmonsSr:
Just curious: Why was the NC1 update thread was removed? Is there another thread where people are discussing what it contains? I can't seem to find one. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sirobelec:
I realized that I haven't downloaded the right version, I flashed the SS version - all works.

I don't seem to be able to thank all the devs here enough, if I find myself with enough money, someday I'll contribute with some $. :D

Right now, like the a**hole I am, I finally succeeded on pulling out the correct files from your latest ROM zip, and then correctly forming a flashable .zip file containing the kernel modules required to set the wi-fi running on any ROM.

Mind you, I'm a noob still, after flashing many ROMs on that phone, only thing I didn't do to it was hard bricking it. xD

For the rest of you:

If you've updated successfully to NC1, and then want to run a custom ROM, Venom here did one for you pretty fast, with wi-fi working straight out of the box.

If you wanna run any other custom 4.4.2 ROM, you've gotta flash this lil' file in SafeStrap right after you flash your rom to set the wi-fi running:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Lpc79numxOSzJVMUhzOXR0a0E/edit?usp=sharing

You open the link, you click on "File" and then "Download" (mentioning just in case, don't have permissions to upload on AFH).

DON'T FORGET TO THANK [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION], [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] FOR WHAT THEY DO FOR US.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
THREAD UPDATE

4.4.2 ROMS

1. updated Deadly Venom v3.0.2 SS edition

2. FoxHound 4.7 Ground Zeroes was updated. Since the last version worked, I think it's a safe bet this will work too, but I will not be able to test until this evening. Once I have confirmation, I will update thread.

Will also update nc1 module information this evening. thanks [MENTION=5735548]sirobelec[/MENTION] for bringing it up
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sirobelec:
^ copying FoxHound on the microSD card as we speak, will begin flashing sequence in a minute or two and will tell you what happens.

Update: ROM flashed, but probably needs another updater script, because it goes at me "Unfortunately, com.android.keyguard has stopped", clicking "OK" makes it only reappear. Also, status bar and notification panel not present at all.

Will try factory resetting.

Update 2: sch***e, it didn't work. Can't provide screenshots, either, and I'm not sure if anyone's willing to look over crash logs (or whatever the system generates to say to devs what's wrong).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pspTP:
What is a good slim stock like rom for my S4 with 4.3 MK2? I am looking mainly for a stock feel rom deodexed and cleaned up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks for testing.

Had time to download and test myself. Same results when I chose the AOSP UI theme. Tried reinstalling over original instal as one post suggested, but it did not work. Also tried factory reset. Other users reporting same issues so doesn't appear to be limited to safestrap users only. Dark theme also gave me issues.

I have a feeling there will be another update to ROM to fix issue, in the meantime, I will leave updated version off ROM list. If you want to flash, go for it, but I suggest you keep on eye on the ROM thread for fixes.

Honestly, they are all good. Best advice i can give you is to click on each ROM and look at the first post. You'll see screenshots and change log. If you see one you like, look at the last page or two of posts to see if there are any surprises.

There is a debloater tool in this thread's OP that will turn any ROM into "slim".
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
I've tried all of them, and settled on GoldenEye v28 with the Domination theme. You can also flash an add on that removes all bloatware. It works the best for me.

If you look, a lot of them are meant for the i9505. Every single i9505 ROM I have tried has given me the same lock screen problems whereby the only lock method that works is the pattern, and it lags pretty significantly after you input it. YMMV
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
That's weird, blackbox has let me run all of them. Are you on MLD bootloader? I think someone established that MLD bl caused some issues, but I don't remember the specifics.

Sent from my SGH-I337 running Blackbox 3.0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Yeah, MLD.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] wkm001:
I couldn't wait :(

I was pretty anxious to move up to KitKat so I ODINed back to 4.3 and took the 4.4 OTA update.

I primarily did this so I could start using Google Wallet and try out the new Google Camera app. I haven't used Google Wallet yet and the Google Camera app is nothing to write home about...

With the SD card changes in 4.4 and no longer having root my phone feels so much less usable. I can no longer use Titanium Backup, which I was aware of. I was hoping to use Helium, which was able to backup and restore my app data. But now I can't schedule weekly backups.

I also liked to use an app called FolderSync. After Titanium Backup ran on Sunday morning, it would sync all my backups to my local FTP server. This actually still works with Helium's backup files, but Helium (Carbon) only allows 1 backup. Screenshots are stored on the internal SD card. I setup Folder Sync to automatically move those files to the external SD card when detected. So if I need to wipe my phone for any reason I don't have to worry about data on the internal SD card. With the 4.4 changes this is now broken. Folder Sync can no longer move files like this.

Since I can't run CM on my phone I really don't want to mess with SafeStrap and finding a suitable ROM. Stock on this AT&T phone isn't bad, especially since I can disable nearly all the bloatware. Storage space really isn't an issue.

I really hope someone finds a way to root 4.4 :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jt1998:
1st post 1st page of this thread tells you how to root link

"ROOT

MK2 -- This is from the Verizon forum and is the method I used...

[ROOT] Saferoot: Root for VRUEMJ7, MK2, and Android 4.3

NB1 -- No direct root method, but [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] has a thread with 2 work arounds...

post 1 - Flashing a stock rooted NB1 rom

post 2 - MK2 to NB1 upgrade with a modified updater.zip

I337NB1 4.4 Root-Workarounds(SS_100%_Stock_ROM & MK2toNB1"KeepRoot"OTA.zip)

Lost ROOT while flashing a ROM? Grab the SuperSU.apk.zip file which can be flashed in recovery. Thanks [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] for posting it here...

http://xdaforums.com/show...15&postcount=4"

:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] wkm001:
Both methods require using a custom recovery. I did mention I didn't want to use a custom recovery.

The part that I didn't like about Safestrap, as far as I could tell it requires user intervention when booting. I am on call for work, if my phone were to reboot at night I could not be contacted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ALD3:
Safestrap during boot stalls for 10 seconds, at which time you can choose Recovery or continue booting. If you do nothing, it 10 seconds it Continues to boot up normally.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jt1998:
Sorry missed that part.

In Safestrap, if you have your custom ROM installed, like us using 4.4.2 over Stock, if your phone reboots and you don't press anything by default it loads correctly. You have to press to stop the boot and enter safestrap recovery. Its pretty ingenious. You should give it a shot - can always ODIN back to what you have now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] wkm001:
Thanks! I may have to, I really miss root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
Yeah, there were definitely some issues with the MLD bootloader and that, I still can't recall the specifics or if there's any way to fix it besides updating bootloader.

Sent from my SGH-I337 running Blackbox 3.0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] martea_roma:
So here's my problem:

-I was on stock rooted MK2 (never took NB1 update)

-I made a backup and flashed an 4.4.2 i9505 ROM (purifieD) which has a bad battery life

-I wiped all and tryied to flash back the MK2 from restore option in SS

-here an error apeared : unable to wipe /system....and now I can't flash anything...PLEASE tell me what to do:confused::confused::confused:

EDIT: ODIN back to stock MK2 helped...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dmc2359:
Not to mention that once the rom you want is installed and running you can go into the safestrap apk and uninstall recovery and not have a delay at boot at all...it will be like stock!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] knowcontrol:
The Verizon root method does not require SS. A script runs on your computer sending files and commands to the phone. After a couple of reboots you will have root.

As stated, try SS and some of these quality debloated ROMs out - you'll be pleased. And, I second the comment about uninstalling the recovery once you are finished, you can just as easily reinstall SS recovery if you wish to change ROMs.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
I've been confused on the updating bootloader to NB1 thing. Can I just wipe everything in SS, and then flash the nb1modules instead of the mldmodules file and that does it? For some reason I feel like at some point I was told I had to upgrade to NB1, then do the downgrade to MK2, then root/install SS and then from there I can only flash the nb1modules. If that's what I do, too much trouble and I'll stick with the i337 ROMs :)

Also, what is Blackbox useful for exactly?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
It auto boots after 10s

Sent from my PurifieD S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] parkerj7uc:
Couldn't find the answer. Can you flash the nc1 modem while using a rom that was built for nb1 rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dmc2359:
Yes, you can flash any modem. I'm on SHOstock with nc1 modem right now
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] parkerj7uc:
Sweet!! THANK YOU.. Do you notice better performance?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] clemdaddy:
Very useful thread. Thanks to all who put this together!

From my reading, I think I know what my options are, but best to double check with the experts!

My phone came shipped with MF3. With my options "back then" I ended up going with SafeStrap 3.6.5 and "yeahmann's" Google Edition 4.2.2 [Clean][Slim] ROM. Incredible ROM with no issues. I know i'm gonna regret this (why mess with something that ain't broke), but I got the upgrade bug and I want to try out Kitkat.

Based on the first post, it seems like there is no real reason for me to hang onto MF3. All the options in the first post have you more or less starting with MK2. I believe my steps are pretty much as follows:

1) Boot into safestrap recovery. Set stock slot as active. Delete/format/repartition/etc... the rom1 slot (since rom1 slot is a 4.2.2 based ROM, no way to salvage it). Pretty much follow the SafeStrap instructions to uninstall 3.6.5

2) ODIN to MK2 stock. Curious if yeahmann's Google Edition 4.3 would work with this. Someone asked in his thread, but no response.

3) Follow the "KITKAT - 4.4.2 ROMs - For MK2 Base Users (never took NB1 OTA)" instructions

4) Install 4.4.2 touchwiz roms from the list

Highly unlikely, but I gotta ask - once I take this plunge, am I pretty much saying goodbye to MF3 forever? Say for whatever reason I would like to go back to my old MF3, safestrap 3.6.5 and GE 4.2.2 rom, is that possible? E.g. Oden back to MF3 stock, and then repeat the process I originally went through.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dmc2359:
Not really, but it depends on location, towers, terrain, etc etc. Try it out and if you don't like it you can go back to any modem, I have them all on my SD Card and change them up every now and then to see if one works better or not which some do and some dont....

---------- Post added at 06:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:14 PM ----------

Just start with step 2, that will wipe the phone clean and give you a fresh mk2 system, Google edition will Def not work and once you odin mk2 there is NO going back to mf3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] clemdaddy:
thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
You don't have to wipe actually, If you're already on a 4.4.2 ROM you can flash the files in the NB1 KitKat Magic pack to get the NB1 files you need. It's just a matter of whether or not you're fine with not being able to go back on bootloaders (you can still run 4.3 of course). You only have to do the whole downgrade if you had upgraded to NB1 though the OTA, or if you tried to do it in the small window before the MLD modules were made.

Blackbox is just a nice little ROM with AOSP apps and some Holo Black theming. It has some good options included in it also, nothing too special but still really nice.