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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
It reads the build.prop to determine which variant to flash. This ROM identifies as a GT-I9505G not an SCH-I545 so it installs the wrong variant.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cambunch:
Perhaps we can add this to the OP for users since Flashify doesn't detect this ROM correctly:

-Download Flashify from the Play Store

-Download the latest TWRP .img file for JFLTEVZW to your phone (2.8.4.0 is the latest as of now)

-Open Flashify, accept the disclaimer, click Recovery image under FLASH, then Choose a file. Pick the .img file you just downloaded. Click Yup!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deviousmrtaco:
Actually it was TWRP 2.8.4.0 that broke auto loki for me, I installed the previous version of TWRP from flashify and the re installed the ROM and worked just fine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Or maybe if we asked real nice [MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION] would be willing to add the VZW parts back into the build.prop

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I'd bet Flashify used what you had downloaded prior.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
OK, did a totally clean install, wiped everything including storage, installed ROM without messenger and almost all other apps, installed messenger from store, and mms failed. All other data seems to be fine. Haven't installed or restored anything else. I can try the last build.

As far as what are we changing that isn't sticking, nothing. All we're doing is essentially toggling the settings and then MMS works, but doesn't stick after a reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
I just got done doing the same thing with the same results. Hopefully we can help get to the bottom of this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Without making any changes... are you able to open "/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db" in a SQLite editor and look at the field named "current." Let me know where/if you see "1" both before and after you toggle the settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
I may just hand this project off to someone from Verizon, this build I've given you

1) Stock Verizon APNs straight out of their stock ROMs

2) Stock Verizon CSC

3) I dont know what flashify is but it seems useless, get TWRP straight from their site and flash it via odin and only flash my ROM from TWRP, flashify is not supported and no recommended. we need the default.prop from recovery read in order for my scripts to recognize a verizon device and give you guys the needed files.

and still some of you have troubles BUT my tester is 100% with data and mms

wtf
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] natec003:
In case it helps, or if anyone is interested mms works perfectly with hangouts... I have gone into messenger and it fails, switch back to hangouts and sends right away. Not sure how other 3rd party mms apps are working

Sent from my S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
I haven't had issues with MMS, I didn't install MMS with aroma.

I am using Textra from the play store.

Works excellent!

Loving this ROM!

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.

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Just a quick note, I originally flashed the Google MMS and it worked fine as well.

I have clean flashed and dirty flashed, no problems either way.

I haven't touched the APN settings, I just flashed the ROM and I flashed the build prop fix for Verizon.

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
1 and 2 look fine, but there is no MMS APN entry being updated as current in the telephony.db.

<apn carrier="Verizon"

mcc="311"

mnc="480"

apn="internet"

type="default,mms,dun"

mmsc="http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms"

protocol="IPV4V6"

/>

Doesn't exist, but should fix MMS for all.

3 As for Flashify it simply downloads and flashes TWRP from within Android. I personally prefer TWRP Manager for selfish reasons (to support my friends).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
All of the problems with MMS must be from Google's Messenger app. MMS works perfectly for me using any other sms app on the market. I currently use Chomp SMS with no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bswides412:
Could you point me in the direction of the vzw build.prop fix that you used?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Correct it's a stock messenger thing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Trying to find it, I could have swore it was in the op.

It's no there now???

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
I threw together an aroma package to add the rest of the google app suite to this GPe ROM. It is based off the of aroma installer in the OP, just trimmed and modded to this new use.

It can install them into either /system or /data. There are obvious reasons for each option, but the big benefit of installing them to /data is that they can be easily uninstalled. The installer also gives a one click "Install All" option, or a fully customized interface where you can pick and choose only the extra apps you want.

Also, to [MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION] and team, if this is not wanted or somehow not appreciated, let me know and I will take this down. If instead you want to take what I have started here and run with it, that is also cool. Or feel free to add it to the OP if that is your desire. Do what you like, I have taken zero credit within the installer. If enough interest is given, I would be happy to do occasional updates on this package (think updating apps every week or so as they appear in the play store). But my jfltevzw is no longer my daily driver, so don't expect miracles from me.

If you have any issues specifically with this installer, tag me directly like this . .

I thoroughly tested this myself in about a dozen different ways and can find no fault, but let me know if any issues pop up.

Besides that, simply flash after the rom package. Enjoy!!

Download - JFLTE-GPe-GAppsAddon-20150127.zip

Google Apps Included:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
I reflashed the 1/23 build and it works fine on that. Everything sticks after rebooting.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Awesome battery life for me.

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] itsmejson:
I've ended up going back to the 1/23 build myself. Had no problems with MMS and it not sticking after reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danstah:
Using a 3rd party MMS app works for me. Seems to be a stock MMS issue. I'll just use Textra

Thanks for the great ROM. There may be a couple hiccups but these things happen. It's an awesome piece of work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
I clean flashed 1/28 and MMS sent over WiFi within seconds. Loving this build!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Just wondering if anyone has had an issue with the colorfade memory leak?

I've never experienced any home screen redraws on any build thus far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
It was patched by Dan, no colorfade memory leak in this rom man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
I did know that it was patched in the 1/28. I was just wondering if anyone has ever experienced the home screen redraws on any of these builds, because I never have.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
Na, I have not. But its patched anyway lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
Same thing here. Hangouts works to send MMS, but messenger fails.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
So would adjusting the governor and/or min cpu freq fix this? Any idea what settings would be best?

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Yes, if the settings are in effect for screen off. I haven't looked for a group a settings to address this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
Wonder what the battery effect would be setting min freq at 486? And could that speed up cpu wear/tear? Probably not I'd guess.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Ideally we could set a profile that was only active while playing music/using bluetooth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
That was the solution I recall when this happened way back on another kernel, but I don't know how to do that.

Another problem I found with the 1/28 build: in recent apps screen long-pressing the app icon on a recent app tab should take you to the app info screen, where you can force close, wipe data, wipe cache, see permissions, etc... It doesn't take you there. It will register your long press with a vibration, but won't take you anywhere. This is working on the 1/23 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cambunch:
It works for me on the 1/28 build
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
The long press in recents? Interesting. Definitely wasn't working for me. And I was also having the Google Messenger MMS problem. I wonder if it could be related.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pkaczor:
FYI there is some discussion of audio stutter solutions in the kernel thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2741181 )

For instance, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58464917&postcount=3398
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
colorfade memory leak

Can the services.jar patch somehow be applied to the 1/23 build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] IMMORTALKING69:
How is everyone internet speeds after changes? BC mine are terrible 8(. Nk1 moderm on 1/28.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
I'm getting 48/16 at home (good signal area). I'm on the 1/28 build using the NK1 modem. No issues with speed at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
Try the NC5 modem and see if its better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
Flashed the NC5 modem and got 38/18 :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
Good deal. I have not had any luck ever with NK1 and I have read that there are some problems with it in general. Testing the NG6 had the same crappy results so I just stick with NC5 :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] itsmejson:
Should I do the retail or developer version?

What do you use for speed test?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
Retail
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
I noticed Google Messenger updated today.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cryppie:
I saw throughout this thread people were having issues with Google Voice. Can someone update wether GV is working now or not? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
Still waiting for Google messenger to have faint dividers like the ones present in Gmail, Hangouts, and Google+. Seems inconsistent to not have it

It is tempting to flash the updated rom, but I'm gonna take a break lol. The updates look great and I do not miss TouchWiz at all after running this a little over a month now.

Sent from my Verizon Galaxy S4 (running Danvdh's 5.0.1 GPE ROM)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Working fine for me on the 1/23 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shockz:
Does anyone have a link to the final 4.4.4 pure nexus build? I am still rocking this rom and love it but lost the zip for clean flashes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] el6006:
I'm currently on the 1/28 build and I still can't make outgoing calls using Google Voice with the regular phone dialer only the Hangouts dialer which for me takes forever before it actually connects the call. With the regular dialer, it immediately closes when I press the dial button. No FC message or anything it just immediately closes. Someone earlier mentioned it worked with the CM12 dialer though. Thanks.

I've even tried removing the Hangouts dialer and then using the regular phone dialer but it still just closes. Hmmm.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mjdavis871:
I have the same issue and reported it as an issue on git hub. ..hopefully a fix will come as I love the rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
You can use either, whichever one gives you better results in your area with your device. I use the Dev.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] el6006:
Just for ****s and giggles I backed up and installed official CM nightly from 01/30 and it works using the phone dialer there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] IMMORTALKING69:
Remember if your testing using speed test app, to select the same test location, under the settings you can star the location you want to test from and then flash different modems. Is that what your doing ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
But MMS via messenger still doesn't work on the 1/28 build. Hangouts MMS works though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cambunch:
It's extremely bizarre that some people are having MMS issues and others aren't. I have been using Google Messenger since the initial release of this ROM with absolutely zero MMS issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] IMMORTALKING69:
Just to clear some stuff up. I got 44/14 today when I was downtown. Usually and consistently, I get 17/6 at my home. After getting great speed downtown I just got home and retried, still 2/2. Wtf happened. I know it's Verizon. They know I'm unlimited and put tape on the dish that covers my house. Anyways, to get MMS working on messenger, just change network to wcdma for a couple seconds till APnS load then go back to LTE CDMA evdo... Also you have to do this every time you reboot 8(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Yup same here. Weird?!?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
MMS worked with messenger on 1/23 build. Did a complete wipe in aroma for 1/28 and that's when messenger MMS stopped working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
I'm on the 1/28 build and just to test I installed Google messenger (I've been using Textra) I sent and received 4 MMS messages...

All worked fine, I tested both with WiFi on and off.

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
Did you do a full wipe with the 1/28 build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Actually I have flashed this ROM twice, once clean and one dirty.

I'm in the dirty flash right now.

But for the sake of testing, I'll do a clean flash and try it...

I'll report back.

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckarrow2:
Yep. I made sure I was using the same server for both tests. Always wise for accurate results.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
Must test after rebooting or it doesn't mean anything.

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I would say it was bizarre, except Verizon has this crazy Frankenstein network that hits a lot of rural areas. I'll bet all of us with problems are in smaller market areas.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Well I must admit, I am surprised!

After a full wipe the stock messenger app won't send MMS.

I tried first before the update from the market...

No go.

I installed the update, rebooted and tried again. Still no go.

Yes, I did reboot

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.

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But, Textra works awesome.

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheDude:
I'm not sure what you tell you guys. Again... I just did a full wipe both with twrp and the installer, booted up and messaging is perfect on wifi and vzw... rebooted and everything is still perfect. We are far from a metro market here but we do have good LTE coverage. I did the install with the NC5 modem already loaded... Don't think that would have anything to do with it but maybe...Wish I could help you guys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
It's not an issue for me, I like Textra better anyway :D

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.

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It's not a problem specific to this ROM.

Google it, sounds like the app doesn't play nice with lollipop.

Here is an article that suggests a possible fix.

http://m.androidcentral.com/trouble...-messenger-lollipop-here-are-couple-solutions

sent from a Galaxy S4 far far away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] knobunc:
Issues with OpenVPN?

This is a fantastic ROM. I really appreciate all of the hard work.

Everything works flawlessly except that I can't establish a VPN woth OpenVPN. I get the error "Route rejected by Android10.8.0.16/24 Bad address", which seems to be the same issue as the one described at [1]. You have to watch the openvpn log closely because it looks like the VPN has been established, and the networking still keeps going.... but not over the VPN.

Unfortunately, the fix there was to upgrade to the latest CM Lollipop nightly. Hopefully, this will resolve with the next update too... But, has anyone else seen this bug? Have you worked around it?

[1] Since I'm not cool enough to post direct URLs yet: code.google.com/p/ics-openvpn/issues/detail?id=322

-ben
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
There's no KT kernel for this yet, is there?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
No
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Did a full wipe and clean install of 1-28. Everything is working. Haven't fully test cellular data.

Connection to Network Adapter still reporting "empty"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Try adding: ro.telephony.get_imsi_from_sim=true to the build.prop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
I added ro.telephony.get_imsi_from_sim=true to /system/build.prop and rebooted my phone. Cellular network still shows the word "Empty"

I am connected to the NE because I hear the extra beep at the start of a call.

Any other suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
What does it say when you dial #48

dose it indicate you're connected to the NE?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
When I dial #48 I hear a recording that says "You are under Network Extender coverage."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Then it would appear that it is connecting. Are there issues with its use or just the notification of "Empty"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Seems to be connecting fine, this issue is just with the reporting. An older GPE ROM correctly reported "Network Extender" instead of "Empty"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Ok got it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
I selected the Material Design dialer during the Aroma installation.

When I am in the car, my default connection is to Bluetooth. I switch to a wired headset when taking an important call. The pull down options on my dialer are very hard to read.

Below is a screen shot. You can see the Speaker, Wired headset and Bluetooth options show up as black text on dark grey which is difficult to read, especially while driving.

Is there any easy way to change the text to white on dark grey? How can I try the other dialer themes for this ROM without reinstalling?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
Just wanted to report, reinstalled 1/28 last night and long press on the recent apps screen(to get to app info) still isn't working for me. Doesn't do anything. I'll bet i'm not the only one. Does work on the 1/23 for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
I copied GoogleDialer.apk from the Aroma/Stock Dialer folder to the GoogleDialer folder in /priv-app, changed permissions, rebooted my phone and now have the default dialer. Its not as pretty as the Dialer with Inverted Colors, but the pull downs are more readable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
The apks are in the ROM zip under:

/aroma/apps/contacts_dialer

they need to be placed in

/system/priv-app/

under: GoogleContacts and GoogleDialer respectively overwriting the existing apks.

set the permissions to:

644 (-rw-r-r-)

then reboot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nhawk:
Nandroid restored 1/23 and then dirty flashed 1/28...Now messenger works again

for MMS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igorneumann:
SWAP option

Also interested in more info... do I need a partition created previously?

Will it format SD to create it?

Turned on with sd out but not sure if its working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Can someone please give me a link to a 1/23 build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] atanasovski:
I know this has been mention; that there isn't a touchwiz version of this rom, but I still wanted to say-- I wish there was. Now I feel much better. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
http://ultimarom.com/jflte-gpe-01-23-2015/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
I did further testing. Seems to not work if Developer Options aren't enabled.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Long press actions for app info within recents is built exactly that way. It ONLY works with developer options enabled. It is just how lollipop works.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...ns-lollipop-bring-back-app-info-recents-menu/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] igorneumann:
4 way rotation broke the "normal" rotation

Hello all,

After enabling the 4 way rotation the screen rotatyes 180 degrees when shouldn't and I need to return to the launcher (home button) to get back to normal.

When I disabled it the "normal" rotation just doesn't work anymore, even after reflashing previous rom versions (05/01)

Any advice on how to get it working again?

Best Regardsm,

Igor
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
Don't abandon us, Dan. Who knows what the problem is with Google Messenger, but I've been running 1/28 using Hangouts instead of Messenger(seems to work better anyway) since we figured out the problem, and this thing a BADASS. No other issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] arcane spade:
Dan, we appreciate your work and it seems there are some mixed results and I doubt it is related to your work. It's definitely not just your ROM Dan. I think some times with verizon activation or something APN's get cleared and bc my list always shows empty on this ROM and several others I have used. However, people with MMS fails can always try this APN fix which is an easy solution and has always worked for me including on this ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
If you choose to add the SLIM apns you will see a decrease in data performance due to the sheer number of records the network has to search. The issue is purely an issue with Google Messenger and Verizon (which they have been working to resolve, but it's intermittent on VZW's end). You could add the MMSC to the default apn or add a new apn with the MMSC either way will maintain the performance enhancements that Dan & crew has worked into the telephony settings. To add one of these "fixes" is more of a band-aid vs. a correction. Most 3rd-party messaging apps on the planet will negotiate the apns correctly and require no mods to the apns included. I wouldn't recommend for folks to use an alternate apn.

You are very correct in that Dan & crew has done everything right; in fact better than average!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scrillakev:
Might be a dumb question, but with Dan's recent post about not using Flashify to download the latest TWRP (because its not Verizon based when you flash directly from the app), can't we just use that program to flash the .img file to recovery? Or is it not the samething?

Example: openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-jfltevzw.img (Downloaded from teamw.in 's website then flash that to the recovery)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
It'll work fine Dan just doesn't support it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
Flashify works fine(I use it exclusively), but if you don't update your build prop, it will download the wrong recovery. Make sure it's jfltevzw.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] arcane spade:
Hey thanks for explaining. What confuses me is on kk or L Roms cm based, aosp or GE I've had problems with MMS regardless of app i use. Google messenger, hangouts and several other apps would occasionally fail. But with slim apns no fails. I do get the lag you mentioned but I could just delete several of the listings. Problem is all apps show APN list empty regardless of ROM. Is that possibly my phone or Sim card?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
Are you not able to view the apns by using one of the "tricks"...switching to Airplane mode right before selecting Access Point Names or selecting something other than LTE/CDMA/EvDo Preferred network type?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] arcane spade:
Correct. I just tried all that again and no go. Also, turns out on the current build flashing slims APN did not cause it to be populated either.