yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pkaczor:
-Verifying that I have the same (admittedly still on 12/24). I also have the same recollection of access to APN settings after initial setup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheBadBen:
I'm on 12/24 and these are my APNs.

-Ben

Edit: Also, it does look like I can add APNs if I wanted to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
I figured it out. I actually had to go into the settings -> accessibility -> Text to speech output and then check the box to enable it. I've never had to enable this before but it seems to be the issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amoeller:
For people that are having problems accessing APN’s I have figured out a way to bypass the message "Access Point Name settings are not available for this user". In Settings click “More” then “Cellular Networks”. When you select “Access Point Names” (APN) sometimes you get "Access Point Name settings are not available for this user" message. To get around this, pull down the Quick Settings and turn on Airplane mode before you click “Access Point Names”. You will then be able to view and modify APNs. If you enable Airplane mode before entering the “Cellular Networks” menu, “Cellular Networks” will be grayed out and you can’t view anything in that menu.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
So if you are able to see your APNs using this method, and they appear correct, are you then able to select one while in Airplane Mode? I know prior to the first reboot, everything in the list looks right, and one is selected already.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
Good find! Sure enough, that worked! :good:

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yes, it appears to work. You can select a different apn.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
Thanks for testing, so after you select an APN, then disable Airplane Mode, can you send MMS using Google Messages?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amoeller:
Yes I am able to select one but only using the Airplane mode trick. The only thing that wasn't correct was "preferred network type". I just changed it to the top option setting my phone in global mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
Everything is good here man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amoeller:
Once I leave Airplane mode everything works as it should including MMS with Google Messages.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
Thanks for confirming everyone! Lollipop is badass, and I'm excited to get back to it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pkaczor:
Very nice find! Quick question- Anybody know what the difference is between choice 1- Verizon internet and the final choice, Verizon Internet - VZWINTERNET? I have selected the latter, but would like to be sure. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cameron_S:
Unfortunately this does not work for me. I still get the "Access Point Name settings are not available for this user" message.

My steps are as follows.

Click 'Cellular networks'

Swipe down and enable airplane mode

Click 'Access Point Names'

I see "Access Point Name settings are not available for this user"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] reebz:
Is there a data or 4G toggle? I can't find one anywhere. Feel free to point out my ineptitude.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
You could use this: http://www.google.com/url?q=http://...sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF0LBTxYyoCfbG1JnysGe3vJPPRIA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JettMartinez:
Same.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Great Job

Just installed this yesterday, great job!

This thing is awesome!

I installed clean after a full wipe and have no issues whatsoever, everything works as it should.

donation sent and well deserved!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Joe_6pak:
Help a flasher out here...

I REALLY want to try this ROM, but Google Wallet/Softcard is holding me back. I'm currently running Hyperdrive 18.1 on a Verizon Galaxy S4 on MDK with the latest modem and TWRP version. I have a Verizon NFC SIM installed in the phone (to use Softcard). Please answer me these questions three (and one of them is not "What is your favorite color):

1. Will Google Wallet work with this ROM on a Verizon S4 with an NFC (Softcard) SIM? Please excuse my fear - I borked a secure element on a Galaxy Nexus and have been kinda skiddish after that. I know that Softcard will only work if I alter/add a bunch of files, and that sounds complicated enough for me to ditch it for GW. Also, I always thought GW (especially tap to pay) won't work and can't be installed on a VZW variant.

2. If I want to go back to Hyperdrive, will the NFC SIM be messed up so that Softcard won't work anymore? I'd hate to fry the SIM, because I HATE going to the VZW store!

3. Have the LTE issues I've been reading about been resolved? I saw that some people were having problems, and were screwing up SIM chips by going back to what they had before.

As usual, all help appreciated mucho.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
1) Google wallet is an option during the installation and works fine. Softcard won't work with this rom.

2) You may have to do a clean flash of hyperdrive (not a twrp restore) to get softcard to work, but there shouldn't be issues with the sim.

3) I'm not familiar with any LTE issues on the current release. Use the latest retail modem and you should be fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruvylou:
Google Now (ok google)

As always...thank you Dan for such a BADASS rom and updates...

I am having some trouble getting Google Now (OK Google) to dial out for me. I will say "ok google"..."call wife mobile"....then I hear "calling wife mobile" and then the dial pad opens and the call never connects until I press the send button. This happens with all calls using the voice command. Any other Rom I have run in the past, the call always connects without any interaction from me. Is this related to the issues some people were having a few pages back with GV not dialing out?? I tried what everyone else tried for that issue and flashed several modems with no luck (MJ7, NC5, NG6, & NK1). Can someone else try it out and report back. I realize that even though we all have a GS4, they can all vary and produce there own inconsistencies. I just want to know if I'm the only one with the problem.

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Same here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meblah741:
I have the same issue and am on the original 5.0 release. Previous to that was on gpe 4.4 and it worked fine but haven't had google dial out automatically like you said.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
There is no more secure element mumbo-jumbo. Sorry you were traumatized by the Nexus. I did the same thing. That issue is long gone. Do whatever you want, when you want, with Google Wallet and flashing, etc... Don't reset Wallet or any of those old procedures. You're safe now.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Ok bear with me here you use twarp 2.5.0.2 ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] odub303:
Don't worry about it. I'm getting a new sim from verizon. I'm basically done trying to fix this issue. Thanks for the offer though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Ok but just an idea to try if you like if you don't have it download the mdk modem .tar with non hlos and flash in Odin and reboot see if get lte
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TB13:
Sweet rom!

Here is how I got LTE working:

Flashed the MK2 modem

Follow steps in OP

Toggle airplane mode on then off

Enjoy LTE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bkrickles:
just curious, there are a lot of tough times being had by various people out there and it's making it hard to tell if there are people having real success.

So, who is on today's build fresh and having success?

Maybe it'll give me the confidence to give this a try after shoveling 12 inches of snow today. As tired as I am (and I'm old, by the way) I'd really like to not have a difficult time with this rom.

And I really want to run it after my short time with it the other day.

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Follow my OP steps bud, they are clear and simple and only need to be done once, It's confirmed that we have full LTE from LTE Verizon Internet APN now :D and full global mode network modes unlocked

I've had multiple ppl testing, this rom is fine now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brandonair95:
I've tried steps in the OP. They worked...but I had to enable airplane mode first before going into APN Shortcut.

Before enabling airplane mode, it would switch back to EHRPD every time I left the app. In the end, steps in OP work very well :good: To everyone else who is having problems I'd Odin back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Successful here and you should invest in a snow blower :) best thing I bought this year lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bkrickles:
LMAO I Actually live in a gated townhouse community and they do our snow removal. I'm a little impatient and like the exercise so I go out and do it. I'm going to flash this tonight after dinner. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vettesale:
Adding my $0.02 here. I could not for the life of me get LTE to work. I tried various radios, different day builds, going back to a working rom (which would then not connect to LTE). I ended up going to the Verizon store and switched out my SIM card. LTE is now working! Must be something with my old, original SIM.

When I did this ROM upgrade, I came from the stock ROM (original release from last year, old radio and all). Nothing I would do worked until the SIM card replacement

The only issue I have now is after a reboot I have to go into airplane mode, select Verizon APN, then take off airplane mode. Works like a charm,

Thanks for a great ROM. Looking to go to 4.4 for some time now and this did the trick.:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcconvict:
Running strong and clear LTE. Have been since 7 am this morning
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
and it will stay like that ;) i've made sure of it this time
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] odub303:
Danvdh, please understand that I in no way blame you for the issues, but given the fact that you have at least 2 documented unresolved cases of lost LTE from flashing this ROM, you may want to scale back on the "fully working LTE" statements. I've yet to be able to restore my LTE connectivity and have just ordered a replacement SIM from Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcconvict:
It has survived several reboots. Great work man. This is an amazing piece of work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
when I have 4 different phones connected to LTE Verizon Internet and getting full scale LTE coverage with 3g kicking in in low coverage (basements) I'm pretty sure I got it mate ;) (this in only including my testers, not other success reports in the OP)

try this

Odin to stock

Wipe in STOCK RECOVERY (this will wipe internal storage too, will clear EVERYTHING) - This is the all important step you guys are all failing to mention, just caught this now - SUPER IMPORTANT!

reboot everything has to be good now unless the problem is your SIM (which could be too)

install recovery/root/bootloader verizon stuff

flash the latest version

I apologize for any inconveniece my first 2 versions may have caused, but we all knows thats a risk you take when flashing an initial release/rooting your phone/ all that other crap

this stuff happens

period

we are over it now ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] odub303:
I did this exact set of steps earlier today, including a full odin restore back to MDK (including the internal storage partition). I've confirmed that the problem is not my sim by using it in another device and connecting to LTE immediately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
you odined to stock and booted into STOCK RECOVERY and full wiped everything there?

Goto settings > about > status and show me a screenshot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] odub303:
I'm going through all the steps again, including a wipe of internal storage, following the steps in the OP and will report back again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
follow these steps to make it easier

Odin to stock

Factory reset in STOCK RECOVERY (do not use twrp or cwm) (this will wipe internal storage too, will clear EVERYTHING) - This is the all important step you guys are all failing to mention, just caught this now - SUPER IMPORTANT!

reboot everything has to be good now unless the problem is your SIM (which could be too)

install recovery/root/bootloader verizon stuff

confirm you have LTE on your stock build

then flash mine

no idea why your phone is doing this, but this should fix it. if it doesn't, check your IMEI, if it's lost then you need to restore EFS, losing IMEI has always been a risk on Android and thats why important to keep EFS backups. (don't restore EFS unless your IMEI is set to 0)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] odub303:
I cannot get LTE working on stock. My IMEI is fine. Don't worry about it anymore, I have a new SIM coming that I'm sure will fix the problem. Just one of those flukey things. I've flashed enough stuff to know that there are always outliers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ejohn3288:
I have the same question! Can anyone answer this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
lesson to all

if you full wipe when flashing ROMs, keep your internal storage neat and organized and don't allow apps to wake lock in the background OR greenify ones that do. you can expect to see something like what I'm getting here

Stock sized battery, 2600mah anker (replaced a couple months ago)

Interactive governor

Android logger disabled (only use it when I need it)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
I've been getting minimum 4%/hr drain on all versions of this rom, same anker battery. How is that even possible?

I had thought greenify couldn't be used without xposed, but now I see it's been updated. Most of my battery drain is apparently caused by mediaserver though, any suggestions for that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Wipe internal and external time bud
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fivejuantwo:
Maybe a newb question but how do you turn logging off?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Neikosr0x:
One question sorry for being ignorant about, But is this rom compatible with i337 / m modem by any means? I'm just making the question as i watch the CM team releasing the CM12 for the jlte (S4 Verizon). And i was wondering if its compatible too.

I use the i337 JFLTE-GPE Rom, for my daily driver as its perfect for it. Thanks and i hoping not to bother you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nuttsp:
Can you explain how to do this or point me to something that I can read?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rdefino:
I would love to have something to follow also. I have system ( mediaserver) taking up most of the battery for some reason.

Any thoughts on that?

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] arcane spade:
I agree with Dan because why wouldn't you. I do not clean up my memory enough but when I do it is always a good thing. I went to TWRP > Advanced Wipe > Wipe Internal storage and my available internal storage went from 2.5 gb to 5.34 gb. ROM and storage advantages if you keep things clean.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amoeller:
VZWINTERNET is Verizon’s LTE APN at least that’s what it was in the past. I’ve seen VZWINTERNET on other websites associated with the LTE APN but just “internet” I think will also work with LTE as well.

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I usually dirty flash when I can get away with it but I’ve had a lot of free time lately so I decided to completely clean flash the 1-5-2015 build and I am getting much better battery life because of it. Completely clean flash meaning wipe internal storage and external storage not just data. I got rid of my forever unclean installation and I am reaping the benefits of it.

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That option is in the Googy-Max Stweaks app under Misc.

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The Airplane Mode trick is the only option I know of unless you get an app from the Play Store to modify the APNs from there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] itsmejson:
If I go the route of wiping internal and external memory. What would be the steps to get the ROM zip file back on the SD card to install after the wipe?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amoeller:
If you have a sd card reader with the micro sd adapter on a laptop you can just format it to exfat on the computer and copy the rom zip after its formatted. If you don’t have a sd card reader you can copy the zip using usb in recovery after you wipe it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] itsmejson:
Awesome! Going to do this today.

For the internal memory wipe I can just perform that through twrp correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
Just be sure, if you're going to wipe Internal/External storage, to backup your things.

Browsers often download to internal storage rather than external (\sdcard\Download)

Cameras like Google Camera sometimes store pics there (\sdcard\DCIM)

You may have TWRP backups or other documents there as well.

Connect the phone to your computer, and both "Phone" and "Card" should be available.

Just a friendly PSA :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scrillakev:
Yep, I believe you have to go under Advanced Wipe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
OTG support

Loving this rom, everything works so far except one thing....

Lollipop doesn't support OTG usb devices.

From the research that I have done it is not the ROM or the kernel, it is Lollipop.

There are apps out there that will work to use it as a file transfer but I found a link with a free app that works like a charm if anyone else is interested.

It's called "Nexus USB OTG"

Here is a link for directions and a link to download the app if anyone else is interested.

http://android.wonderhowto.com/forum/use-usb-go-usb-otg-any-nexus-without-rooting-0155470/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skinote:
Hrm, Puzzle and Dragons seems to not work on this ROM, though it should be compatible with Android 5. Does this ROM have xposed framework or anything installed that might be messing with that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scrillakev:
Xposed framework uses Davlik, Lollipop uses ART so no Xposed for us until they completely re-write it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] illmatic`:
So i tried flashing the latest 1/5 build twice now. I clean wiped everything including internal storage on TWRP, and i am on the latest modem. Each time it's giving me the 'Not authorized by Verizon' error message. I flashed the 1/2 build and everything worked fine. Im still on the MDK bootloader. I restored back to my 1/2 back up and it works fine again. Does anyone know why this is happening? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but i can't figure it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Did you check the md5?

It could be a bad download.

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nuttsp:
I have a question about the stock google messaging app and the stock dialer. When I select the phone icon in the messaging app it takes me to the dialer and waits for me to select the dial button to start the call. Is there a way to eliminate having to press the dial button to start the call? I think that this is a lollipop issue not the ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] illmatic`:
I downloaded the file again and checked the md5. It still doesn't work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bswides412:
Does wiping internal and SD card storage effect restoring backed up ROMs?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skinote:
So is there any other reason that PaD would fail to launch? Has anyone else had this issue, or can anyone try installing it and see if they are able to run it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
Just tried it, doesnt work for me. Someone in the reviews said the same ting, open it and it just closes instantly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flamadiddle:
I've noticed this too on every Lollipop ROM I've tried (CM12 too). It's a little annoying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
Yeah, I've been wondering that myself. I thought it was just me lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ribenabob:
maybe its your recovery? if you arent using twrp 2.8.3.0 get it using flashify and try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] illmatic`:
Im using the latest 2.8.3.0 as well. I guess ill wait until the next build comes out and try then.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
You can run the loki doki patch after flashing the rom, and it will work. Then you won't get the "system software not authorized by Verizon" message. If you need the patch, Google it, or check one of the stickied threads in this forum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spearoid:
so it seems pretty clear to me that I cannot install this ROM because I have safestrap. I've been running Eclipse for a long time now and was going to tinker with Lollipop. I have been away for a while...I didn't recall needing a "safestrap" compatible ROM.....what confuses me though is aren't most VZW GS4s that still work going to have a locked bootloader and be in need of safestrap?

I had an original GS4 with unlocked bootloader and it was amazing, but the stupid thing broke and the warranty replacement was this phone that forced me to use safestrap.

So is it safe to assume there's no way to get Android 5.x on my phone at the moment?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] illmatic`:
That did it. It's finally working now. Thanks! I wonder why i needed to use the patch this time around though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skinote:
In addition to Puzzle and Dragons, does the IR blaster not work in this ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jstaab:
Works here using WatchON with my Samsung TV and directv dvr.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skinote:
How do you have WatchOn installed? Isn't it a touchwiz app? None of the universal remote apps that used to work for me do now...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jstaab:
It's in the play store actually, but I think you'll have to either side load it, or change your device ID back to what it should be so the play store will know your device is compatible.

UPDATE: hmm, it used to be there. Looks like they removed it. I know at one point it was also available for download on a post as well. Let me dig around. I restored mine from backup.

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Ok, so did some further digging, WatchON is indeed still in the play store, but it will show up as incompatible, probably because the product ID, or something like that is now different in the latest version of this rom. Somewhere in this huge thread is the build.prop info you'll probably have change back to. Chances are then the play store will allow you to install it. Just a guess. I may try myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktraub:
! next to Cell signal strength indicator ???

OK, after some issues I did a clean flash of the 010515 version of this fantastic ROM, but this morning I've got a ! next to my cell signal strength indicator.

I've tried rebooting, and toggling airplane mode, and the airplane mode + set APN to VZWINTERNET trick, but no luck.

I've even tried reflashing the ROM but still get the ! next to my cell signal strength (about 3 bars).

Anyone else seeing this?

-Kev

EDIT: Think VZW is having Data problems in MD. Seeing some complaints on https://downdetector.com/status/verizon-wireless

EDIT: Never mind. ! is gone and LTE is back. Looks like VZW fixed their issue.