yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
If you'd prefer your device to says it's own name here's a flashable zip:

It creates a backup of your existing build.prop in the /system directory and updates the 4 lines for vzw. It doesn't check whether the lines exist or not, I wrote it specifically to modify this ROMs build.prop by Dan. Not everyone needs this mod, its only required for a handful of accounts that use it for device validation/verification.

For the CM File Manger TiBU restore works just fine for me. I didn't try to restore the data. I attached the CM apk just in case.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
The device name doesn't really bother me. It just contributed to my wrong conclusions :). Thanks so much for the CM apk. I tried restoring from my backup again (no data), and it still sat there. I let it go for 10 minutes before force closing (I gave it an hour the first time). Your APK worked right away. My hero.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
Unfortunately it's not for me. Did a full wipe and flashed 20150102.

I can make the audio stutter happen every time I "Listen to an example" of a text-to-speech engine other than Google's (such as IVONA). It sounds like it's repeating the first 1/2 second of the audio for the duration that it would normally play. I've tried enabling NuPlayer (it was disabled by default) just in case that would make a difference, but it didn't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
I understand your issue now... CM was installed as a system app with the ROM. On occasion, when you restore a system app with TiBU it will seemingly hang indefinitely; give it a few then reboot (don't FC it). Your system app will be installed and working fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kd-:
FWIW I tested encryption the latest CM12 build (1/02) and it does work. It won't mount with TWRP, but I think that's a TWRP limitation rather than a ROM one. Sucks since you can't ever do a wipe without nuking the encryption as far as I know...

Does anyone know if there's a recovery that supports Lollipop encryption yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
Good to know. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] IMMORTALKING69:
Did anyone find a way to get mms working on messenger? Only thing I'm missing here lol. I know textra works but i prefer Google apps. I'm on 01/02.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jesand83:
Stick Mount

I tried using my OTG drive exactly like I had on the 4.4.4 version of this ROM and got no response. Where ES File Explorer had previously seen the drive without doing anything, on this ROM it didn't show anything was connected. I heard about Stick Mount and gave it a try. It mounted the drive but a still couldn't see it in ES. I switched to FX file explorer and it works perfectly.

So here's my short answer. Try Stick Mount together with a different file explorer rather than ES.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Google Messenger MMS is working here. I'm on the 12/24 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
I'm on the 1/1/15 build and Google messenger works fine for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
Edit:GPS does not lock in for me. That's a big problem. Short of that, everything pretty smooth and functioning correctly.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
GPS working fine on both my MDK's. Both on the 12/24 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
That what I'm on and GPS will not lock.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
I had this issue the first time. I came from a TouchWiz based rom, Bonestock. I enabled GPS and all location service options, to get a location lock. Then I flashed this rom and the GPS worked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scrillakev:
Did you get a lock on a TouchWiz ROM first before flashing this one? I don't think its a ROM issue as many people have flashed this ROM without issue and confirmed GPS works..But if you do get rid of the S4 I hear the iPhone 6+ isn't a bad phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
you need to flash touchwiz then come right back here as your GPS is borked, known samsung issue

there is no bugs on my end
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
If you do get an iPhone 6+ don't forget to activate the new Bend feature! [emoji1]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dashbash9787:
DSP Manager vs Stock Processing

Could someone explain the diffrence between these by chance? Is there one beyond the lack of DSP Manager? Why would someone chose one over the other?

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
Hahaha, hilarious. I would get a flip phone before I ever got an iPhone.

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Thanks for the reply. I've never really heard of that before. Maybe put something about that in the OP. There are very few things more annoying than Google maps not having the slightest clue where I am. Deffinitly a top 5 must have.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vincientjames:
So I know this issue is from 5.0 itself and not this rom or it's developers, but has anyone noticed the infamous memory leak that everyone talks about being in lollipop? I've read up on it a bit and it seems to impact certain devices more than others. Anyone run into this problem with this rom? I'm itching for the 5.0 improvements but the kitkat gpe rom I've been running is rock solid
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
I haven't experienced the leak. I have 2 MDK's on the 12/24 build and one of them (Wife's) has not been restarted since I flashed it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
I have always had GPS issues with cm based roms, I just restored a TW backup of hyperdrive rls19, turned on high accuracy location, rebooted to recovery and installed dans rom, gps is working great for me now. This new updated build is so speedy! Thanks

Never had this issue, even with days of uptime.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] parrotheadmjb:
Yea ive never had any GPS issues.. My compass on the otherhand doesnt work correctly since I flashed lollipop.. Really only bothers me when using google maps for walking directions. Would flashing to touchwiz then back to this correct that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MehStrongBadMeh:
Tried it. Didn't work for me. Compass remains messed up while on Lollipop.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
I'm on 01-02-2015, clean flash. Calling out only seems to work about half of the time. It will look like it's going to call and then instantly hang up. I'm also using Google Voice. Anyone else had this issue?

Also, is there a way to force the menu/overflow button to show without xposed?

Other than that, great rom, phone feels like new - thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
The compass requires a kernel patch it's not the ROM. [MENTION=4325945]ktoonsez[/MENTION] has the patch and [MENTION=1546289]googy[/MENTION] does not, yet...

[MENTION=1107425]lambgx02[/MENTION] wrote one that looks like this:

diff --git a/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-m2.c b/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-m2.c index e9ed246..14ef618 100644 --- a/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-m2.c +++ b/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-m2.c @@ -2093,9 +2093,9 @@ static struct platform_device opt_gp2a = { /* compass */ static struct ext_slave_platform_data inv_mpu_ak8963_data = { .bus = EXT_SLAVE_BUS_PRIMARY, - .orientation = {-1, 0, 0, - 0, 1, 0, - 0, 0, -1}, + .orientation = {0, 1, 0, + -1, 1, 0, + 0, 0, 1}, }; struct mpu_platform_data mpu6050_data_spr = {
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] IMMORTALKING69:
Google messenger works for me but doesnt send or receive MMS. Regular texts come and go just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
Common issue on some phones. Using another messaging app seems to solve the problem. I had the same issue, installed Chomp SMS, and I'm able to send and receive MMS messages.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazcoreaedu:
So can this be flashed with safestrap?

And if not can someone point me to the direction to go back to stock then back to root to flash this lol thanks alot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] arcane spade:
Nope, can't do any of that because your bootloader is locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
I noticed in the changelog for the xmas release that it said that the AOSP email was removed as it was not ready. Does this mean that it will make it back into the ROM? I know that gmail does exchange but I actually like using a different app for my work email
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
I really need the compass to function. Is there another Kernel that works for this Rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Sorry, you need an MDK bootloader to flash this. Only option is to buy an S4 with MDK.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294083
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
I tried the AOSP kernel yesterday and my phone wouldn't boot... I'll try again! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
Isnt updated for GPE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zeb carter:
I gotta agree with you about using the stock email for Exchange work related emails. Don't want to share everything with the rest of the world by using Gmail for work stuff.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
Yep.. didn't think so :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir Lancelot:
I always keep my work email separate from my regular mail.

I use K-9 for my personal email and OMW email for work. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wwongdev.outlookwebmobile&hl=en
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheLoonyRebel:
Just throwing out an idea here but since we have GPE 4.4.4 working on SafeStrap devices couldn't that be used as a basis for porting over the GPE 5.0 over to S4's running say NC5? Or is that too far fetched and we're needing the newer bootloader to get GPE working on our SafeStrap devices?

Here's the GPE that I've used in the past. Has worked very well with the Verizon patch.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/rom-google-edition-s4-t2837239
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I really really really hope we get this ROM SafeStrap compatible. I'm never getting a locked bootloader again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
I highly doubt it will.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheLoonyRebel:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57914763&postcount=1384

Test 5.0 build is out for SafeStrap. Sadly not working right now more than likely we need to get SafeStrap updated to the latest version for it to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
MDK(bootloader unlocked) S4's are always on sale on Swappa, you know. Cheaper and cheaper. You could sell your locked phone and buy an unlocked one, maybe even for less. Best phone to own at the moment imo, and that is thanks to Danvdh. Got me and my wife's MDK phones from there.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] natec003:
Anybody notice strange readings in there battery monitor of choice? I tend to use gsam to track usage and that kind of stuff... For some reason I'm seeing media server using extreme amounts of battery but the drain is minimal from an actual battery standpoint... On WiFi without using the screen I'm only at .5% per hour drain. There is also no wake lock associated with it as can be seen by better battery stats. Jw if anyone else is getting this on this rom. I've tried everything I can think of from an app standpoint. Just kinda confused lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] reebz:
I keep getting notifications for the 1/2/15 update even though it's installed. Anyone else getting same thing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skitals:
Yes, same thing. I had to disable OTA notifications.

When I attempted to install the OTA from the apk, it just booted me into recovery and didn't run any script or anything. I manually installed the zip from recovery. My guess is that's why I still got the notification, since I don't believe the installation script ever ran as intended.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rdefino:
I see that same exact thing. No idea why mediaserver is sucking so much juice.

Anyone have a thought?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
Same here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
will be fixed, thanks guys

simply just need to have OTA updates clear data/cache after a flash
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thedoman:
gps issues

Some thoughts for those with GPS issues. Before flashing back to TW rom and getting lock, try Faster GPS from the market. Choose the continent and region from the menu. It will back up your current GPS configuration (which you can restore later if you wish) and rewrite gps config to match your location. This worked like a charm for me when I couldn't get a lock on this rom. Sticking with GPE as a result!!! : YMMV. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
Can't make any calls using GV also. Everything else works. Tried clean flash and even my wife's Google acct.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
UPDATE IN THE OP!!!

01/05/2015

-Even with 5.0.1 LRX22C - Unofficial 5.0.1

-Updated Kernel to latest

-Deodexed framework

-Fixed SMS for vodafone NL

-Increased the falsing threshold for when keyguard affordances

-Voicemail now can be accessed by holding 1 for most carriers

-Some ADB fail safe fixes that were merged into 5.0.1

-Fixed SystemUI heads up notification spacing

-Ported CM Battery icons to the ROM

-Clear all in recents

-Extended power menu

-Toggle advanced power menu option in interface

-Updated OTA app - fixed open recovery script installation. Using markdown for changelog rendering

-Updated AdAway (fixes for 5.0)

This is a huge update, YOU MUST FULL WIPE THIS ONE, and if you dirty flash I don't want any reports about it in the thread, Period.

we've deodexed the framework and manually patched to 5.0.1, big changes here folks and we hope you enjoy them.

cheers

Dan[/QUOTE]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
Text to speech doesn't work for me seemingly at all. I use this second pro app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runloop.seconds) for working out and it'll call out each step of the interval which I noticed doesn't work with this ROM (even with today's release). I also downloaded a few other TTS apps which don't work or simple FC. Has anyone seen TTS work? I also determined that it's not an app or lolipop issue by successfully using it on my Nexus 7 running lolipop.

The free version of seconds is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runloop.seconds.free
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktraub:
Just loaded the 10515 update and am getting an FC when I go into System/Settings and click the Interface setting.

Anyone else getting this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fivejuantwo:
works fine for me after i accepted the root permission prompt
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktraub:
Interface FC's

I didn't get a root permissions prompt. When do you see it? During boot or when you 1st click on Interface?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
Yup. This is the same problem I mentioned in my earlier post. Glad to know I'm not the only one. I use IVONA with the Kendra (US) voice. I didn't have any issues before the 20150101 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fivejuantwo:
When i first clicked on the 'interface' button in settings. You can try manually adding it to SuperSU i think.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktraub:
Interface FC's

I checked SuperSU and Interface is already listed as Granted ROOT. I see the message from SuperSU saying Interface has been granted root permissions and then I get a popup box saying "Unfortunately, Interface has stopped".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meblah741:
Did you try clearing the app data for interface? Worth a shot I guess or fix permissions from Twrp?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
he dirty flashed, don't offer him support please

OR he just forgot to grant permission to Interface via SU :P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Joe_6pak:
How do I know if I am running the latest modem? I want to flash it but got scared when I saw "Make sure you are using the latest modem". I'm on MDK bootloader and have not flashed a modem to update it, but I have flashed and am currently running the Hyperdrive 18.1 ROM. Sorry for the noob fear. Please help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
I use the app Network Signal Info. It will show you what radio/modern is installed on your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Akomack:
I also am wondering about this. What are the drawbacks of updating the radio? Will I be stuck on safestrap? Sorry for my confusion, I rooted it the first moment I got it and never bothered looking into updating it. If it limits me to staying with lollipop I won't do it because I don't think I can get by without xposed yet.

Edit: Do I NEED to update it to install this rom? Does anyone know of a flashable update for jfltevzw?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] madmaglio:
camera

First time trying a GPE ROM. Is there any way to get the stock TW camera with this?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
If you haven't flashed a modem, you're probably still on the MDK modem.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298

You'll want to flash the newest MODEM ONLY in recovery.

Currently: 1545VRUFNK1_modem.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Akomack:
Will this limit us on flashing? Like cause safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
No, flashing a modem is generally completely safe and you can change it up/down as often as you want. Just read the post with the links, and flash the MODEM ONLY.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scrillakev:
Nope no way to get that on here, I would suggest using SnapCameraHDR. The Dev of this ROM also recommends it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Snap Camera HDR is great! I use it now based on recommendations from this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
You are free to use any modem you wish (Retail or Dev). You can flash back and forth to your heart's content. "Modems" are simply hardware drivers for your device. Your device and geographic location will determine YOUR best modem. New modems tend to address various issues identified throughout the network's entire coverage area. If you don't have any issues you don't need to try a new modem. If you have poor signal performance you may wish to experiment with different modems. Newer isn't always better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
Clean installed 1/05/15 build. Everything works, except Google Voice dialing out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
I had been using the newest Dev modem, but had the Google Voice dialing issue. Switching to the newest retail modem fixed it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
I'm using NK1 modem, which worked fine on NK1 ROM, but not on GE5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Glad to hear you got that sorted out. I'm on the Dev NC5 and Google Voice consistently works as advertised for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
Just tried DEV NC5 modem with same result using GV to dial out. It seems to try and then dialer either crashes or just goes back to dial screen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CCoR87:
Has anybody tried testing these modems yet? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50965837&postcount=2627

Not sure if they're for us or other users, anybody care to chime in?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
Not for Verizon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
As I learned a few pages back: DO NOT FLASH THESE ON A VERIZON GALAXY S4. They will hard brick your device!

I was confused about it too. It doesn't help that this is the link given on the ultimarom download page.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CCoR87:
What if I'm on a Verizon model phone but using another carriers sim card (tmboile)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
Others can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe these modems are hardware-specific (like drivers); not network-specific. These are the right modems for the Verizon Galaxy S4:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
Those are NOT for us, this rom incorrectly shows our model as GT-i9505G but it is SCH-i545 (Verizon). Only use the modems in the thread by Surge1223 in the Verizon S4 general forum.

I don't know if the modems for the GSM version would work or not, but in the best case you'd lose service to Verizon. No reason to try them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jstaab:
Google TTS works fine here. IVONA is now broken.

UPDATE: google play description States that IVONA is not currently compatible with lollipop, but they are working on a fix. Don't think this is an issue with the ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qs504792:
i love you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
Well I feel dumb now. Thanks for that info.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktraub:
Glad I donated

Gee Dan,

So glad I donated multiple times.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
Do we still need to flash Loki doki on the 1/5 build??

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Not as long as you're using a jfltevzw version of recovery (TWRP is recommended).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cameron_S:
I am having no luck with MMS on messenger? Anybody have a fix? I am on the 1/5/15 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
Go into Cellular Network settings, click on Access Point Names. If you see a blank screen that says this user does not have access, then that's your problem. Others have been able to use programs like Hangouts or GoSMS/Chomp, which have their own customizable APN settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
I think we may be testing different things or something. Either way I installed the Jan 5th version of this ROM with a full wipe and upon start-up installed no extra apps other than seconds pro and after some initial testing few random TTS and it wasn't able to perform the text to speech function. I thought it could just be a android or app problem so I then tried it on my Nexus 7 with Simple AOSP (lolipop) installed and it worked just fine. Which is why it seems to be a ROM specific issue. Did you happen to try and down seconds free and see if it worked for you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jstaab:
Tried the app you mentioned and it worked fine in regards to TTS. you might try to uninstall and reinstall google TTS, if you haven't already. I'm on the latest version of this rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
Yeah I tried that as well. Even tried not installing it through aroma and then through google play with no luck. I'm kinda stumped
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
"Access Point Name settings are not available for this user" is what it says. I guess you are right, this is 'our problem'. Lucky for me everything is working fine but it still does bother me that my apns-conf.xml is not able to edit via settings. I have spent an hour on this trying to figure it out with no luck. Strangely, after a clean install on first boot I DO have access to the APN settings and can view/edit all of them, but after a reboot I get "Access Point Name settings are not available for this user". All I can figure is that our world phone detects the network and locks in the APN settings... I would assume this is the case for every US Verizon customer on this rom and I am curious if anyone is NOT experiencing this issue? Settings-More-Cellular Networks-Access Point Names if anyone would please verify...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
That's exactly what happens to me, and unfortunately what is keeping me from running this ROM. No idea why, but after first reboot APN access is gone. I've tried replacing the .xml file, and everything in that file seems normal. I've read of people having issues like this on different phones and either getting replacement SIM cards or using a program to fix the RIL for the phone.