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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
At least there is a Dev addition. Once phones start shipping with lollipop rooters on Verizon are pretty muched screwed. Unless you have the nexus 6 or a Dev edition, root is going to be pretty much impossible on Verizon since they lock all there bootloaders. Think wisely about your next purchase.

Sent from a Shaftamle Galaxy S4

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
^^^ Tru Dat brother !!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shag_on_e:
Wow I feel like a complete idiot. I had to Odin back to stock NC5 and saw the update available, and hadn't seen anyone say what android version it was so I assumed it was 4.4.4. Leave it to Verizon to push an update for the sole purpose of blocking something or adding some new and exciting bloat. Who wants the latest greatest android version anyway, we want blocked root, locked bootloaders, and extra bloatware. Sorry for the misunderstanding. So as it stands, we can't flash any 4.4.4 ROMs then?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Does v25 work with 4.4.2 nj8 builds? Has anyone tried it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 66gt350:
I'm running Imperium v14, which is an nj8 build.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Thanks, works great on Carotix CarHDrom 34s as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Steps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Well I take it back. It does boot and I can do most things just fine except for one very important thing. I can't get 4G/LTE data to work. Mobile data stay disconnected. I was going to try to edit APN settings myself but it is not showing in settings>more networks>mobile networks as expected. See below. I am using the aroma v25 patch. Is this something in the rom that needs fixing or is it the patch? Thoughts anyone? Wifi works fine but obviously I'd like for 4g/LTE to work as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Re-flash a modem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Did you try flashing Signal_Bar_Fix_&_Full_Toggles.zip directly after the Aroma patch? It's worth a shot. In Aroma, minimal install with no kernel works on most of the 9505 ROMs I been testing it seems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Phone won't boot or bootloops if I do that. I also tried the signal bar fix2 (that is the one that I have used in the past successfully). Not this time. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Thanks but that didn't help either. Mobile network status stays "disconnected" with no where to manually edit the APN (see earlier post with screenshot).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Backup/flash to a rom that has data connectivity working and use this guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2656046

Sent from my Supercharged KT Powered S5 On OptimalROM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
I had high hopes for this method but still no go. Mobile status stays disconnected even though mobile data box is checked in more networks. The APN backup & restore appeared to be successful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Download This then in app goto testing/phone info then goto device info then scroll down to prefered network type then toggle gsm wait for a few seconds then toggle cdma wait till signal and data come back the set it back to lte/gsm/cdma click turn of radio then turn it back on you should have data back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
You are using the old version. Update to newer signal bar fix and v. 25 patch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Still no go. :(

I have been using signal bar fix v2 and aroma v25 patch. Is there a newer signal bar fix? Link please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Are you saying you have no data even when you flash back to stock rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I'll post a new patch for the NK2 4.4.2 international builds. I have been getting losts or request. I dont have anyway to test these anymore so you guys will have to work with me a little bit!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Everything is perfect on carhd 32.1s 4.4.2. rom. I am only having the data issue while trying to go to carhd 34s (which is nj8). I really like the looks of this rom and would love to be able to use it. Just doesn't seem like it will work for me for some reason or another.

Maybe this will help? Thanks. I can help test.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I have to download a new international rom so I can pull some files so maybe check back tomorrow
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Let me know if you need help testing. Otherwise I will give my phone a rest today. Maybe I will get some work done instead :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Aside from it being cool to run the latest OS (which I totally understand :) ), can anyone report any tangible benefits in performance, battery life, features, etc., that they are enjoying from the update to 4.4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john7760:
Quick question...most Roms speak of flashing new bootloaders, but that's only for the International versions correct? We just flash on MDK base?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Custom ROMs generally do not include the bootloader. You can flash the ROMs referred to in this post on MDK.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alttwo:
Some Roms have the international boot loader packaged with the ROM. Make sure that it doesn't have the boot loader with it. Op recommended golden eye because golden eye doesn't have a boot loader included. Hope I answered your question
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john7760:
Yes sir thanks, that's what I thought but before I did something stupid....well with a Rom that is...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Here is the fix for MMS it cant be flashed you will have to edit your system/etc/apns-conf.xml.

Find the apn search for carrier="LTE - Verizon Internet" make sure the apn="VZWINTERNET"

change that whole line to this

<apn carrier="LTE - Verizon Internet" mcc="311" mnc="480" apn="VZWINTERNET" type="default,supl,mms,dun" user="your number@vzwpix.com" password="null" server="null" mmsc="http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms?X-VZW-MDN=your number" protocol="IPV4V6" roaming_protocol="IPV4V6" bearer="14" />

make sure where it says your number you put your number in there in this format 2223334444 there are 2 places you need to add your number they are highlighted in red. I suggest you use a computer and notepad ++ to edit the xml

copy the apns-conf.xml file to your sd card use root explore to copy it to system/etc/apns-conf.xml and overwrite the current file. Reboot enjoy!

Here is the moded apns xml open with notepad ++ goto line 678 change number 2223334444 in both places to your number

View attachment Modded_apns-conf.zip

I attached the original in case you mess up

View attachment apns-conf.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royredman:
If this flash works for us Verizon Customers, do you think the international developers would easily be able to implement this functionality into their Roms? This could bring all sorts of developers together for an overall better experience for everyone.

Also, is there a way the international users could create a zip to flash so they can use our Verizon Roms? If so, we could all have Universal Roms for the Galaxy S4!!! :D :D :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john7760:
you sir are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#justsaying
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thedoman:
Much better battery life for me. Very little leakage when idle. Haven't tested screen on time yet but my sense is that it is more efficient.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rlivin:
I flashed GT-I9505_WanamLite.XXUFNBE and for some reason could not get any data. So far it has been the only one i tried that has not worked for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zmnypit:
I copied your line of text above, added my number and pasted it over the exisitng line of text in my apn-config file saved it and added it back to system/etc/ and still no MMS. One thing I noticed was my line of text was missing most of what you have. I had no supl, mms,dun or [MENTION=2635124]vzw[/MENTION]pic.com etc.

Whats the premissions suppose to be set as?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john7760:
It worked great for me. Dumb question but you rebooted right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dwitmer1989:
Agreed. I have been getting really really good battery life too. Also enjoy the transparent-ish status bar and full screen music on lock screen. Google now launcher works great btw. I'm stuck with tw because of a broken proximity sensor (yep I even pulled the phone apart to get rid of dust) but this rom makes it almost perfect to be on tw! Awesome work jk and ge
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
You need to reboot then go to settings connections mobile networks to apns and make sure it is checked then reboot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zmnypit:
Theres no apns listed. Strange
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Then you didnt copy something right or replaced the wrong one
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I attached the original xml in my post so if you mess up you have the original
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zmnypit:
I changed my number to XXXX's but this is what I pasted. Whats the premissions suppose to be?

<apn carrier="LTE - Verizon Internet" mcc="311" mnc="480" apn="VZWINTERNET" type="default,supl,mms,dun" user="XXXXXXXXXX@vzwpix.com" password="null" server="null" mmsc="http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms?X-VZW-MDN=XXXXXXXXXX" protocol="IPV4V6" roaming_protocol="IPV4V6" bearer="14" />
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john7760:
Should have the modded version so you only have to change your phone number to avoid mistakes :eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
good point will do
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
This is for NK2 International Base roms. If you want to give it a try.

PATCH_NK2_v1.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
I take it that the signal bar fix is not needed with this version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Please post if this works, I've tried to flash Echo 37.1 twice and had to Odin back both times using v25 patch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Why Odin? Are you on Safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
That was quick. I will see how it goes with my issue and let you know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Don't you keep a TWRP backup file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Yes I'm safe strap and each time I got a "improper software detected,notify a verizon store". So there was nowhere to get into safe strap to use a backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
Applied the patch on a fresh install of CarHD 34s. Stuck on the bootanimation. Tried signal bar fix v2 just for the heck of it Bootloops. This is NJ8 so can't say what it would do for NK2.

Of course, I do. Multiple backups. Am heading back to one of them now :)

Thanks for all the help folks. Guess I should leave well enough alone or try another rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
NK2 roms! New patches usually dont work on older roms
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Updated NK2 patch with some Updated files from verizon NK1 rom

PATCH_NK2_v2.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Anyone verify it works on safe strap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
I know, I just figured I would try it.. Thanks again for all the help everyone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
If the other 2 patches dont work you can try this one as a last resort. I will warn you though if it does work you probably wont be able to send sms,mms will work but not sms the only way to send a text will be to do a group text or add a subject line to message. And this patch might work on older builds. But you will have to full wipe and reinstall rom before trying this test patch

PATCH_NK2_Test.zip

Edit: if one of these dont work then we may have hit the end of the road on running International Roms!

Let me know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
You rock my friend !!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Not sure which patch you are using. With v.25 you need signal bar fix. Don't know with new test patches posted. As a last resort flash lokidoki.zip it might help. We may be all SOL at this point..

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Thanks for your efforts. I take it that with these test patches no signal bar fix or lokidoki.zip is needed? Tried and failed yesterday with the v1.zip on Echoe v. 37.1 NK2 Base. Will try again today and let you know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Could you explain what didnt work. Did it boot?. If so was there just no data?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Did not boot at all with the v. 2 patch and then with the v. 25 patch and fix. May have been a bad dl. I did a clean flash.

I dl'd Echo v. 37.1 again NK2 base today and dirty flashed using your v. 25 patch and signal bar fix and all is well. [emoji1][emoji108]

Did not test the other patches. If you would like I can test them once I back up this one. Thanks..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Are you guys talking about the signal bar fix I made clear back when [MENTION=4304370]jds3118[/MENTION] first ported the echo rom to verizon either way even if its a different one I dont know how in the heck your getting anything to boot using it. I wish I could remember when that was made. Are these roms your using the signal bar fix do they happen to be s5 modded roms? Maybe [MENTION=4304370]jds3118[/MENTION] can help me remember. But Im thinking I made that patch with roms using S5 mods. Would someone mind sending me the framework2.jar and the telephony-common.jar from the echo nk2 base rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Yes, all of the Echoe versions having a. 1 like 37.1 are S5 modded.

I can only get these files to you this weekend, if someone else does not provide them first.

Thanks [MENTION=1168000]jkru[/MENTION]se
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
I believe it was back at the end of July around the time that nj8 came out I think. I'm at work now so when I get home I'll check for sure
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Thats about the time my computer crashed and I lost everything. I found the file. If I remember right when using roms with s5 mode the framework2.jar was replaced with one from s5 and I had to mod that one as well and tha'ts why there were no signal bars . and my latest patch was just using a modded framework2.jar out of a stock nk2 rom so that's probably why it wasnt booting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] glicholas:
Would any of these patches work with a NJ8 ROM? It looks like the patches skip a version, maybe that's what you were talking about when you said you lost some data when your computer crashed. I was looking to install the S5 Lite ROM. If not I'll just flash the NK2 Goldfinger build. Is there anything I should be aware of outside of the install instructions? I see lots of talk about flashing signal icons and wifi fixes... I'm currently on a AOSP NC5 ROM if that matters.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
I can send you your v. 25 patch and signal bar fix that I have been using tomorrow, if that's helpful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
I have all that stuff. I just didnt have my change log on what I changed on different things. What I really need from someone is to download a mostly stock International NK2 rom and try my NK2_V2 zip and see if it works. I would try this one GOLDENEYE_NK2 please do a full wipe before testing please. Then if someone has the echo nk2 rom downloaded. I need them to send me the framework2.jar and the telphony-common.jar from that rom. Just zip them both and post them here if you want or PM me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
I askked my peeps on the Echoe website to send you what you need. If you don't get it, I will send or post it here tomorrow.

Does it matter if the files are from the S4 or the S5 modded version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Need a tester! Try this patch on echo 37.1 rom with s5 mods. DO A FULL WIPE PLEASE!! flash rom then this patch and nothing else. Then let me know if iy boots and has data

PATCH_NK2_S5_MODS_TEST.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
v25 already worked for a few of us actually. In fact I got it to work for Echoe v38 as well. I'll test this new patch and report back though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
If this will work it has updated files from the latest verizon nk1 build which should allow for better support for updated basebands and I am just trying to get it so there is no need to flash 2 zips.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
S5 lite is Nk2 base anyways thats what it says in your link you provided. Try my test patch for s5 modded roms that I posted above a couple of post
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Great. Well I can report quickly that it finally allowed me to boot Goldfinger v7 just now. Until now I was unable to get v25 patch to work. The ROM file specifically is GF-XXUGNK2-7.0. Now I'll check to see if I can get data of any sort...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Clean Flashed Echo 37.1 with your test S5 NK2 patch and booted up nicely on my SCH i545 MDK. On initial screen now.

Google and Samsung automatically restoring my apps and saved data. Working great!

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Do you still need those Echoe NK2 .jar files?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Im glad it worked. I downloaded echo rom so I got what I needed. If you feel like it I still need someone to try my NK2_V2.zip on a non s5 modded rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
I'm still on nc2 not nc5, I wonder if that's why I'm having issues?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Good work! I've just flashed Echoe v37.1 with the test patch and then flashed the NG6 WiFi modules. It booted up perfectly, WiFi and 4G data is also stable. I'll test some other ROMs but it seems you got it my friend. Many thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Me too - on MDK - got v25 to work on Echoe V38 ! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Are you flashing on your stock rom slot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Were you able to get either of the 2 new test patches to work with Echoe v38 yet? I tried in the wee hours but had no luck while selecting the slim Aroma install.

[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]

Just to be clear...we shouldnt have to install the Signal_Bar_Fix_&_Full_Toggles.zip file after using your newer test patches?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Are you on safestrap? Is that why your flashing NG6 Moddules? JUst remember the PATCH_NK2_S5_MODS_TEST.zip is only for s5 modded roms . I really could use someone to download a non s5 modded rom and try PATCH_NK2_v2.zip and let me know. then I can get an aroma style patch put together so one zip will work with both types of roms.

EDIT: Sorry I forgot to answer your question above. If using these latest patches no signal bar patch will be required.

On echo 38 what patches did you try?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Yes, I'm on SS 3.75 A03 which I believe is the latest build. I usually flash the NG6 WiFi modules for every ROM since they seem to just work for me without any sort of issues. Let me go to the 9505 International forum and see if I can't find a non S5 modded ROM to download and try your NK2 v2 patch with it. Any ideas which ROM would be a good test?

While trying to get Echoe v38 to boot, I tried both the NK2 v1 and the PATCH_NK2_S5_MODS_TEST.zip patches. Neither would allow me to get past a boot loop using Slot 1. I believe I did get the Aroma v25 patch to work with it a couple days ago after some trial and error of choosing different options in the patch. I'll report my findings to you in awhile.

Edit- I'm not seeing a link for your PATCH_NK2_v2.zip. I've only got the v1 downloaded.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
PATCH_NK2_Test.zip

This would be a good one to try GoldenEye
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Yeah but I've flashed 3 times and I keep getting, " inproper software detected, contact a verizon store". So I've had to odin 3 times, nut sure what's going on.

Edit- im still on nc2 but I don't think that should matter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
If you had to odin back why not update and get off of NC2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
I've been looking for the best way to update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Great to hear!

Thanks. Ill give it a try on Echoe v. 38. Which is a S4 NK2 rom.

I want to thank you for your selfless work. After clean flashing Echoes 37.1 with your new S5 patch I restored my data from my previous 37.1 backup and the issues that I had with Settings/About device fc'g were gone!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] beho86:
I just tried version 1 and 2 on Echoe V38, and couldn't boot up. I tried V25 and it booted fine. I am very interested in trying an updated batch too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
Could you send me the framework2.jar from the echo 38 rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
I just tried installing the NK2 build of GoldenEye (GE-ZHUFNK2-46.zip) and neither of the NK patches worked to get me booted up. I'm going to try the latest 3.0 build of Alliance with an NG8 base just for the heck of it...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] beho86:
Here you go, sorry for the delay. V25 works fine in Echoe 38 for now.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1f0asjxhgxmzcw/framework2.jar?dl=0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
I finally upgraded to nc5 and all good now!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Happy to report that I9505XXUGNK2 4.4.2 AMBASADII works flawlessly with PATCH_NK2_Test.zip which I believe is v2. I was unable to get Alliance 3.0 to boot with any of the 3 newer patches as well as BHP v12 Q7 too. No luck with Goldfinger or GoldenEye either. I'll continue testing...

Edit- Spoke too soon and lost cell data after I did a reboot. Phone process goes into a continuous FC loop and never gets a signal again. Odd problem!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrkruse:
So none of the nk2 patches work on non s5 modded roms? Did you try the AROMA_PATCHER_V25.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Well so far I've not got them to work on the non modded S5 ROMs, unfortunately. Yes, the Aroma v25 patch has allowed some ROMs like Alliance, Goldfinger, BHP and such to boot and run fine for me in the past.

I just installed Imperium v15 with the PATCH_NK2_S5_MODS_TEST.zip and it allowed me to boot but even though it showed some signal bars I was still unable to get any cell data working. I'm now doing another clean flash of it and will try the v2 patch...

EDIT- Clean flash of Imperium with the v2 patch shows me 3g signal bars but no data works. Made sure LTE/CDMA was selected in Mobil Networks and then rebooted and now the phone process is in a constant FC loop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
The NK2 v2 patch worked great on Echo v. 38. Did a clean flash! Google restoring apps now. Great patch :) Thanks [MENTION=1987482]jkruse[/MENTION].
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]

Are any of these new patches actually installing some type of kernel? In my case with this bootloader then I almost always require the stock kernel and some of these ROMs dont give an option during install so then I use to slect the stock kernel in the Aroma v25 patch to make things work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Albie_Stark:
Ok.I'm a little confuse about this zip.... because I flash Wanamlite NC5 Rom without knowing about this zip and almost everything work fine ,the only Issue was the wifi,it doesn't connect automatically to my registered connections,the APN for the internet and MMS was added automatically by my carrier.BTW I'm on a GSM carrier(not verizon),when I installed Wanam Iwas on NC5(bootloader,firmware,kernel & modem) just because of the wifi issue I go back to VZW NK1(new firmware)

I'll appreciate somebody help me about what this zip does
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]

I am able to boot Goldfinger with the NK1 patch you just made but there has been this consistent problem I have when using a int. ROM with s5 mods - I can't get lock screen notifications like text messages to show up at all. Is it something to do with framework not working properly?