yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dmc2359:
It's not the bootloader it's the kernel. 4.3 will run on 4.4 bootloader but you can't have 4.3 and 4.4 running on the same kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JustMeToo:
I never took the NB1 upgrade. I wonder if I did something in Aroma that affects the wifi. I had flashed a S3 with Aroma and had problems there too. I reflashed it with different option and it worked. I'll try reflashing my S4 too. Would I need to Odin the MLD files too or will that be not needed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] parkerj7uc:
I just flashed the MLD modem right after ROM install. Also I used the one from rockratt and it didn't work. Only the one from inside rebel's boot kit worked for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Depends on what you are coming from. Check the install instructions on POST #3 under "For MK2 Base Users (never took NB1 OTA)" If you are coming from stock 4.3 or a 4.3 ROM, you need to Odin those files. If you are already running another 4.4.2 ROM and already have ss 3.72 installed, then you do not.

As you have seen, those are two totally different files...

Rockratt's zip is just the modem. (That already gets installed as part of the odin files.)

The modules zip file contains systems files that update your kernel modules to match the stock kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
Exactly. If we had the ability to flash kernels from SS, it would actually be possible to run a 4.3 ROM on one slot, and a 4.4.2 ROM on another like it was nothing. You could still do it, you would just have to use Odin to flash the kernels for each one, and then boot into SS, and flash the modules. More work than what its worth though.

Sent from my warranty voided device...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JustMeToo:
Oh man, would someone please put me out of my misery? LOL I would have sworn on a stuck of bibles that I have as 3.72 installed. Of course it's just 3.71. Gosh, I'm such a tool :( :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Flashed GEv28 and backed up my phone, now my data only backup keeps crashing com.android.phone, Messaging, and Email. Only when I use that backup, and the backup only consists of the data partition. :/

Golden Eye V26 Safestrap Edition
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
What version of SS are you using? Boot back into SS and go to "mounts". See if will let you mount /system.

Sent from my warranty voided device...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
I'm using 3.72, and SS is flashing it fine. It's only that backup, and the MD5 matches

Golden Eye V26 Safestrap Edition
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] WordsworthESP:
I'm using i337UCUFMLD... so I doubt that's the issue. I definitely flashed all the correct files, as I make sure to read, I even read the steps as I was upgrading. Thanks for trying to help, I was curious to see if this upgrade method possibly came with GPS issues. Apparently it doesn't, but perhaps the combination of the upgrade & Omega just causes issues with GPS. Perhaps it's just mine.

Oh well, I guess it's time to flash another ROM. I just don't care for all the terribly over themed ROMs. Eh.

Sent from my Non-Biological Entity
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
check out the stock rooted nb1 rom.

just make sure u follow directions. I was on it for about a week... and had no issues.

Sent from my Deadly Venom SS 3.0.1 S4 (team: [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] [MENTION=833788]rebel1699[/MENTION]) ~ 20GB free cloud https://copy.com?r=vtiraF
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] knowcontrol:
I flashed my first ROM the other day. I chose Omega. I'm loving it so far. It's basically stock and some of the tweaks are nice. I came from AT&T, MK2 stock. Once I figured out the correct install process, everything went smoothly. One thing about Omega's Aroma installer that screwed me up the first time is that the soft menu button to exit the installer after the install is basically hidden because it blends in to the bottom bar. Just be careful of that!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
If you're looking for a stock TouchWiz look - GE or Warpdrive is the answer. Omega is a close third.

If you're looking for a stock AOSP look - Purified Domination is the answer. Chaos KitKat is probably the next closest.

All of the other ROMs are going to have a theme twist on them for the most part.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] knowcontrol:
What sold me on Omega was being basically stock but with Aroma installer. It was nice knowing that bloat wasn't going to be installed in the first place and I wouldn't have to worry about flashing a mod later on to get rid of Sammy bloat.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
Bloat can easily be removed after install with a file explorer with root privileges. You just have to delete the apk's you don't want. I do it after every new install.

Sent from my warranty voided device...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
TiBu is also your friend ;)

Sent from my Venomous Droid Blue Chrome Edition S4 (team: [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] [MENTION=833788]rebel1699[/MENTION]) ~ 20GB free cloud https://copy.com?r=vtiraF
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
That is very true. And probably the safest route for someone who doesn't know how to remove system apps manually. Good call. :D

Sent from my warranty voided device...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
The debloater tool in the OP is also very nice. It uses an aroma installer to let you pick which apps you want removed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
aye... backup and freeze :)

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
[MENTION=2982241]guut13[/MENTION]

one question that was a little confusing on the list of ROMs. you are saying GEv28 doesn't need the updater script if you are on SS 3.72? confused because why is that step even listed since doesn't everyone on mk2/nb1 have to use safestrap?

also confusing because on the GE thread the only safestrap version it lists is v26.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Short answer...

safestrap version refers to the ROM itself. so, yes, you need the updater-script replaced to flash ge28.

Long answer...

simply put, the updater-script is the blue prints for the rom install. it says what gets deleted, what gets installed, sets permissions, etc..

Some ROMs have scripts that format an entire partition. This is fine for other recoveries, but doesn't seem to work well with safestrap. For those ROMs we need to edit the updater script to stop it from doing that. (in fact, only way to recover after formatting that partition is to ODIN back to stock. installing a working ROM does not seem to correct the issue.)

There are a few devs that are aware of this and release a second version of their ROMs and call it the "safestrap edition" or "safestrap version". This special edition is their ROM with the updater-script already modified.

Since there was a ss version of ge25 and 26, you do not need to edit the updater script for those. ge24 and 28 do not have a ss version, so if you want to run those, replace the updater script from the one in post 3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bravesfan755:
Downgrading question

Hi! Noob to the forum. I upgraded to 4.4.2 using the leaked FLMD as I couldn't get the OTA update. Being unable to root is driving me nuts, so I'd like to downgrade to MK2. Where can I find the simplest process?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ted77usa:
[MENTION=5820685]bravesfan755[/MENTION]

Follow my thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 Download and flash MK2 all in one tar. check post #2 for guide. ....it should take u back to Mk2....Follow this thread OP for saferoot and Safestrap recovery....or check guide #6 and #7 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50667360

☆Swyped From Venomous Droid Blue Chrome Edition☆
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] parkerj7uc:
On the op(original post) look for the Deadly Venom Magic Tool Kit.

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What ted77usa said. He made it easy as it can get.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
UPDATE -- 2 KitKat ROMs...

update -- Chaos Rom v2.5.1

new -- Pheonix Rom v8 (flash supersu after ROM)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mp5navy187:
FINALLY!! I love my phone s4 again:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
How did you do this? I flashed GE26, Domination v2.0, mldmodules, and SuperSU a handful of times (in that order). Every time upon first boot I got the com.android.systemui failed and have to pull the battery. Thanks for any help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bravesfan755:
That's got it! Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Clean or dirty flash? Some backups don't like GE

Sent from my PurifieD GS4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Clean. I finally got it working with v28. For some reason it just wasn't working with v26.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gadget069:
Do anything special to make v28 work? Still having issues with chaos ROM. A lot of issues navigating the system menu, might be a theme issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jsimsfour:
Ok i am on mk2 running hyperdrive rsl15 it should be getting an update soon. This is the the only ROM I've ever flashed on my phone and I want to try different ROMs on ROMs slot one and/or 2. (Rsl15 is flashed over stock) does anyone prefer another ROM over hyperdrive because I want to try some other ROMs out but since they're all stock tw there isnt going to be much different. Also whenever hyperdrive gets an update do I just flash the ROM like normal and then do a restore to get all my data back? Should I move anything to my SD card Besides the ROM?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] siccfckk:
Just curious does anybody have a copy of G E v.28 w/ updater script implemented, I don't have access to a PC to I get back to the States:p

Sent from my I337 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] parkerj7uc:
If you are staying on mk2 then I recommend darthstalker. That ROM is awesome. But if you want to move up to KitKat deadly venom is the way to go. I have tried several and always end back on DV 3.0.1. But as for mk2 ROMs out of the ones I have tried Darthstalker was pretty cool.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
I have been running purified on MK2 for a few days now. Its stable, and the battery life has been really good. Check it out if you get bored with the others.

Sent from my warranty voided device...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Replace the updater script and that's it.

I liked it too, but after a week or so I developed four separate issues:

1. Quite a delay to get to your home screen after putting in your security lock, got incrementally worse the longer your phone stayed running without a restart.

2. No other security lock worked (except slide, if you really consider that security...)

3. During a phone call with the phone to your ear, the screen would turn off and on repeatedly, almost to the same beat of one of those red alarm lights you see in those submarine movies when a torpedo is locked on them :P

4. Camera didn't work, had to use a third party program

OP was unwilling to help since my phone was an i337 and not an i9505. I also was on his Domination theme. I think I'm going to stick with i337 ROMs from now on.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Make sure you are flashing the right version.

GoldenEye v28 -- XXUFNC9

GoldenEye v26 SS Edition -- XXUFNBH

GoldenEye v25 SS Edition -- ZHUFNB3

GoldenEye v24 -- VJUFNB2

Domination 2.0 -- NC

Domination 1.9.1 -- NB

Domination 1.9 -- NA

So 2.0 will work best with GE28

1.9.1 will work best with GE26, 25, 24

That's how I understand it, at least.

It might also make a difference when you flash it... right after flashing ROM vs letting ROM boot up the first time, then flashing it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
I flashed in this order:

GE28

Domination v2.0

GE SLIMF4ST

mldmodules

SuperSU

Works great. Before I was trying GE26 with Domination v2.0, and that didn't work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] parkerj7uc:
[MENTION=3274709]tuffluck[/MENTION] are you on ss 3.72 when you do this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] haremmon:
I was when I flashed mine.

My order with SS 3.72:

GE28

GE SLIMF4ST

mldmodules

SuperSU

Domination v2.0 w/ Blue Quick Settings Toggle Icons and All Black Popups & Backgrounds mods.

NOTE: I did not use the aosp lockscreen mod
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] parkerj7uc:
Cool thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Yep! Just make sure if you flash Domination before the others that you uncheck reboot on the final screen in Aroma. That will just take you back to SafeStrap so that you can flash everything else before your first boot.

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I also did not use the AOSP lockscreen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] colbur87:
Anyone else only getting the 4g symbol instead of the LTE symbol on chaos rom? I updated the LTE APN and confirmed it was selected. Rebooted and no change. Speed test only shows 4mbs which is not LTE in my area.

Network mode is set to: LTE/WCDMA/GSM (Auto Connect)

Yes flashed modules.

Disabled/Enabled Data
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Then yes, sounds like they were incompatible versions.

Keep in mind, the install instructions [MENTION=1380660]iB4STiD[/MENTION] has listed in OP are a little different than what you did...

Obviously your way worked for you, but just a heads up for anyone else having issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
You know I had this issue randomly happen on GE24 after about a week. Tried another ROM and LTE came back. LTE is also back now that I'm on GE28.

If you do random speed tests on LTE around town you'll find that it can be anywhere from 2mbps to 30mbps. I don't think you can expect it to always be getting the max.

Anyway, point is if you see 4G hitting 20mbps or higher, it's gotta be LTE and just the improper icon is showing up on your device. I later found this to be the case for me in GE24.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cyrusalmighty:
Are you on 2.5.1? Did you update from an earlier release? What rom were you on before that rom? Im still on Chaos 2.3.0 and I almost always have LTE.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dpwguenther:
Can anyone tell me the difference between the XXUFNB8 and XXUFNC9 Firmwares please?

Sent from my SHOstock I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ted77usa:
Venomous Droid Blue Chrome V1.0 Kitkat Edition NB1 ODEXED are up guys with some of S5 Appshttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51944270

☆Swyped From Venomous Droid Blue Chrome Edition☆
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] slim26:
Stuck on white screen (4.4.2 rooted stock workaround) after activating xposed. I just rooted with the workaround method, set everything up, and now activated and upgraded Xposed, now can't boot (stuck on white screen).

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

DISREGARD - found the issue to be nottach not being compatible with NB1.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks.

Updated OPs...

4.4.2 ROMS - added Venomous Droid Blue Chrome v1; updated CarHD v24.1

4.3 ROMS - removed Venomous V-X
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
After trying numerous ROMs and getting a faulty proximity sensor reading in-call, I started to think this was a hardware issue. I downloaded and tried Omega last night though and I do not have that problem at all. I also successfully flashed Domination v2.0 over it as well.

Anyone have issues with a delay after inputting your security pattern before getting back to the launcher home screen on any ROMs? I've had that problem with two different i9505 ROMs.

Edit: found out my Tasker action of shutting off the screen and hibernating open apps was causing the phone to flicker during calls. Not a ROM issue. I guess some of the system apps opened themselves during calls and as the proximity sensor turned the screen off, the screen was woken up when the app hibernated and subsequently the app woke back up.

I will say though definitively that every ROM I've tried made for the i9505 causes a pretty significant issue with security lock in that pattern is the only one that works, and it has a weird delay after the input until you reach the home screen. I'm on GE28 now because of it.

QUESTION: HAS ANYONE HAD ISSUES WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO RESTORE GE28 IN SAFESTRAP? IT FAILS FOR ME EVERY TIME, INCLUDING SEVERAL REFLASHES.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Feeling flashy, anyone suggest a ROM I could test? Want something that's compatible with Dominion.

Golden Eye V26 Safestrap Edition
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Omega, GE28, Purified. Only options I think. Read my previous comment about i9505 ROMs. I think GE28 is your best option, especially since it's compatible with Domination v2.0, which includes the in-call AOSP look.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dhs92:
Currently on GE28, I'll take a look at Omega too. Thanks for the suggestions.

Golden Eye V26 Safestrap Edition
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Ah. Your sig says v26.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Negative. I've backed up and restores ge28 multiple times without issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
I have the Domination theme installed over it, wonder if that's causing me problems?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] siccfckk:
Negative I have the same setup as you and just did a back up yesterday and everything works perfect

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Just tested as well with domination installed over ge28. no issues as well. Backup and now restore worked fine. sorry.

fwiw - I'm on mk2 base.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
Make sure the network mode is set to a mode with LTE in it. It's in the mobile data settings.

Sent from my SGH-I337 running Blackbox 3.0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ted77usa:
This could be our lucky day BL UNLOCK!!http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2721505 thanks to [MENTION=4980764]Maribou[/MENTION] for finding this Hopefully [MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] would have something for us.

☆Swyped From Venomous Droid Blue Chrome Edition☆
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
All thanks go to [MENTION=2322344]evilpotatoman[/MENTION] for posting the files. And [MENTION=5020814]RuggedHunter[/MENTION] for finding it and posting it to the VZW BL unlock thread.

We just have to sit back and wait to see if it can work for our devices.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] siccfckk:
This is gonna be epic:D grabbing some

popped?

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Mine says backup finished at the top of safestrap, but just underneath says failed in red. The in the body of the process it says complete. I don't know what to believe. You guys mind trying again and looking specifically for the word failed at the top as I mentioned? The complete screen for me seems quite contradictory.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Kamaole:
Don't get you're hopes up guys, jcase said on his twitter that since we still don't have Samsung's private keys, we cannot use it to our advantage
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] siccfckk:
Give me 20 I'll report back.

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Thanks. Yeah, my file is still 2.4gb, so, odd...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tuffluck:
Anything?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] RuggedHunter:
And to [MENTION=5269988]david515[/MENTION] for posting it here, where I found it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2642207

:)

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

i337 MDB > MF3 > MK2 > SafeRoot > SafeStrap 3.71 > HyperDrive 12

Interesting read.... HERE !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Just backed up, wiped, and restored. Meant to grab logs but accidentally rebooted. No failed message, though.

No idea whats causing your issues. Do you have another sdcard you can try to rule that out?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] electricpete1:
the proper way to prevent update

I did find the thread I was remembering in bold above

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49705626

So, when you combine this guy's exerience with the mysterious unexplained three weirdly-named files in the MF3 thread, it makes me a little nervous about whether I have done the right thing to freeze the one "AT&T software update" file, and whether I should go ahead and freeze those other three files. For that matter, should I unfreeze the "AT&T software update" file (it wasn't mentioned as one of the three in the MF3 thread).

Any thoughts on exactly which files should be frozen to prevent update and not cause other problems?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ted77usa:
Un-install these files from Titanium Backup or APP Quarantine ROOT / FREEZE.....but always recommended that back up first.....:good:

1.AT&TSoftwareUpdate.Apk

2.FWupgrade.Apk

Always worked for me and never get any OTA update so far.....:good:

Quoted from New Root Method for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 (OTA MF3 + Safe update to MK2)

Downloading Graviton v2.1 now....the keys is to edit script-updater and cooked the ATTMK2kernelmodules in the rom.....i'll PM u guys if u like to try it....It worked for DVSS....... DCSS.......VXSS
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ddubz:
Here is the new kitkat at&t firmware ucufmld

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2624782
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] henry333:
Thanks for a comprehensive list of ss mk2 roms.

I have tried several of them in the past. They all install fine (if you wipe and wait) and I could restore call/message logs and wifi info from titanium backup. However, if i try to restore app data with TB the app often fc. If i only restore app or get it from play store, the app would run fine. I tried many “fixes” but none of them worked. Helium was able to restore a small # of apps.

Is there a fundamental problem between TB and TW4.3 (knox)? Also some roms don't have this problem (shostock and omega) while others always have problems (goldeneye, mdob, foxhound). My original backup was made with shostock 2.x but rebackuped with shostock 3.x later.

If someone can shade some light or provide a workaround that would be great. Thank.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Have you tried it again without restoring your backed up data?

Sorry for the bad luck. In an effort let you know that it does work, and not at all to rub it in your face... it worked for me. :p

I'm assuming you flashed the mk2 module, correct?

When you say SS was missing, do you mean just the app, right? If you reboot, is the ss recovery menu gone too?

Awesome. I'll update the OP later today.

I'm sure there is a perfectly good explanation, but it's ironic that just about every i9505 ROM works, yet you try to flash an AT&T one that has not been tweaked for ss and you are in a bootloop.

When I had it installed, I didn't have a battery issue. Couldn't give you exact number as it varied with what I was doing, but my phone always lasted longer then when I was stock. 8% an hour playing candy crush seems right, but if you are getting that with screen off, then there is something wrong. Try full wipe and reinstall.

If you google it, no two links will give you the same info. The files iI put in the OP were the ones that worked for me on MF3...

AT&T Software update v42_1_1309_1_1

LocalFOTA v2_1308_1_1

wssyncmlnps v43_1309_3_1 ----> Samsung updater service

In actuality, all 3 might not need to be frozen, but better save than sorry. You had FWupgrade.Apk, as well, so you can freeze that one too. I'll try to do more research to see what all these files do exactly.

If you don't have any takers yet, I'll give it a try. Thanks.

Thanks. I'll add it to the OP for any of the brave out there not happy with mk2.