yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loganfarrell:
That's a brilliant idea (I doubt Tasker, but XPosed). However, it would take any dev some time to work on such a tool. I'm going to have to say that it might just have to be fixed by Google in the next update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
i wonder if Tasker can tho with that Security plugin...

Rockin it from my Blue Chrome Themed Deadly Venom SS 3.0.2 NC1 S4 (team: [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] [MENTION=833788]rebel1699[/MENTION]) ~ 20GB free cloud https://copy.com?r=vtiraF
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] alfizzle:
Thank you for your help. i am researching and reading as we speak. here is the info i got from terminal emulator. I337UCUFNB1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Good, and since you are already rooted and have safestrap you can flash the latest NC1 100% Stock Rooted ROM from here. Begin from step 1: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52167774&postcount=3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] alfizzle:
Thank you so much for taking the time to help me. i got everything up and running even used google wallet tap/pay at the store. This was a biggg upgrade for me coming from some 4.3 that was very glitchy and this ROM addressed every issue i had, including that dreaded init wifi thing. Thanks again, this ROM should last me the rest of the life of the device! :highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Glad to hear it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] peter4k:
Hey, I am on 4.3, and have safestrap installed. But when I try to flash the rooted NB1 rom in Safestrap, it failed, error:

"Unable to open zip file"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
I just tested and it seems to be corrupt. Will upload new file tonight. In the meantime try my NC1 Rom. its newer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
in the mean time... they are both also here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2756500

Rockin it from my Rockin Smartly Stock NC1 S4 (team: [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] [MENTION=833788]rebel1699[/MENTION]) ~ 20GB free cloud https://copy.com?r=vtiraF
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cmdru1980:
This has saved my phone so many times I got the whole NB1 FACTORY>MK2>ROOTED MK2>NB1>NC1 process memorized....:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bennyboy78:
OK so... If I upgraded to 4.4 using deadly KitKat tool, can I still flash the nb1 kernel? BTW I upgraded from full mk2 and have the MLD boatloader. I really don't know which kernel I'm using
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
New file uploaded.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] deltabowhunter:
Is it possible to perform this update from a OTA 4.4.2 phone without using an SD Card? I have a Lifeproof case and it is a real pain to remove.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gonehaywire:
A couple questions

I am getting all the needed files to try this on my S4 but I do have a couple questions before I start.

"**Important Notice** Get the latest I337 firmware here: I337UCUFNC1"

I currently have NC1.

If I go through this process and end up with a %100 NB1, will updating to NC1 negate my root?

"Here it is: I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM

And here: I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROMwBL (This version contains the NB1 bootloader. MK2 bootloader users will not be able to go back to factory stock MK2 after flashing)."

Not sure which one of these I need.

Thanks

bosn45
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
In short i recommend you follow the directions in the nc1 thread to downgrade to mk2 and flash the nc1 rom. You will keep root and it doesn't matter which nc1 version since you are already on the nc1 bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cmdru1980:
Do you have the NC1 Full Odin .tar by amy chance?

Thanks

C
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
i dont think anyone will. It was inly a 38M update from nb1...

best bet... odin flash stock nb1 and let the device do the OTA

Rockin it from my Rockin Smartly Stock NC1 S4 (team: [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] [MENTION=833788]rebel1699[/MENTION]) ~ 20GB free cloud https://copy.com?r=vtiraF
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Apoplectic1:
I'm trying to follow this to downgrade my s4 to MK2, but I'm stuck on step 2. it says to to download and extract I337_Downgrade_to_MK2, but all I get from the download is a .rar file with nothing to extract. What should I do with it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Memo.Ray:
.rar files are compressed files, they can be extracted. :)

If you are not familiar with .rar files, download and install the free and open source application 7zip (http://www.7-zip.org), it handles most compression formats.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AZSonburnt:
Just wanted to say thanks with real words...not just the button. I spent 2 days figuring out the best way to nuke my original SS and root and get OTA'd up to NB1 from ancient MF3 with the original first GS4 working Safestrap version and then rerooted and able to flash new KK ROMs. After 3 different directions through like 10 different posts, THIS ONE was the one that worked. Thank you! I now have rooted NB1 with tehering even. :) YAY! Now to see what tasty KK ROMS I can run. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Royal_Son:
These are my phones info. Which one do I download. Nb1 downgrade or nb1 downgrade with no bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Apoplectic1:
Thanks man! Now that I read that I realize I should have known that :silly:

Got it up and running, upgraded to NC1_OTA and I'm ready to rock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Glad to hear it!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bjay12:
Rooted S4 mk2 go back to stock and update to NB1 stock

I have a GALAXY S4 SGH-i337 running baseband MK2 rooted using the safe root method, I would like to go back to stock, and get kitkat, Would it brick my phone if I used SuperSU's Full unroot, and then took the OTA to AT&T's latest kitkat build?

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Also, Will this remove the "custom" icon, as well as any other traces of root? Basically, I would like to go back to complete 100% stock, as If I had just purchased it, as a new device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loganfarrell:
Download and run Triangle Away. Then unroot. That will remove the "custom" bootlogo. Or you could not unroot. Because root is awesome.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bjay12:
Thanks man! I really appreciate it! It's just in case of warranty stuff. And Yes Root is AWESOME! :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] H82sk81968:
Just had to say THANKS this worked great. I've been pulling my hair out for 2 days to root this bugger. Looked at this thread 2-3 times but didn't realize it was the one I needed. Great work!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ChauKhanh:
Hi all, I'm on i337UCUEMK2 4.3, i want up to 4.4.2 . Can I use this method for my S4 ? Thanks all !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loganfarrell:
Yes... Just read the OP... Even just a little bit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kpirnie:
[emoji23]

Rockin it from my Rockin Smartly GoldenEye NC1 S4 (much thanks to: [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] [MENTION=2284570]ted77usa[/MENTION] [MENTION=833788]rebel1699[/MENTION] [MENTION=1380660]iB4STiD[/MENTION] ~ 20GB free cloud https://copy.com?r=vtiraF
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] BrianGaston:
First root attempt

This is my first root attempt and I kind of understand the process but, where do I get the files? and do I need to flash from nc1 to nb1 or can I start from stock nc1?

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You know there has not been to much on the net about this so to find this I am very great full to all who participated.

But I have not rooted a phone before , although I am pretty good with stuff like this, paying a pretty penny for my phone I am to afraid of trying this without having a start to finish tutorial and the links needed to do the root process.

So my Question is if there is anyone kind enough and with the knowledge, that could make a youtube tutorial on exactly how to do this starting from nc1 stock and can also give all the links to everything needed to do so? Thanks to all contributors
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loganfarrell:
Read the OP for the NC1 ROM thread. Others have asked for video tuts too, but it's not needed if you are capable of reading the OP of that thread. Very detailed step-by-step is available there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ChauKhanh:
Thanks bro, I'm newbie, I haven't flash at all time Can you guide me more details. Thank you !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loganfarrell:
Once again, the OP is the place to look. If you need a tutorial on flashing in general, that's when I suggest a Youtube search. Other than that though, you can PM me with specific questions. I don't have the time to do a full tutorial or explanation of the process, but I'd be happy to answer questions once you watch a vid or 2 about how to flash ROMS with SS and read the OP thoroughly. Good luck, man!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
thanks [MENTION=5767942]loganfarrell[/MENTION] for offering to help here.

[MENTION=5896028]BrianGaston[/MENTION] this method is intended for those with a baseline understanding of the info plastered all over xda. It is not intended for first time xda visitors without that baseline of understanding because the risk of bricking your very expensive phone is real. Please invest time in reading and researching. We are all more willing to help those that first attempt to help themselves. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cmdru1980:
I can't get any kk roms for ss & NC1 to work. I'm not good with ss. I'm used to cwm but, this one came with nc1 & I heard I can't put cwm on it because that. But that's thanks muniz_ri. This post helped get me rooted and through the process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Green Wenonah:
Hey guys...

I had a bit of trouble following the instructions in Post 3, (2nd method). I had already soft-bricked upgrading from a previously rooted MK2 using other methods and eventually had to go on to a full NC1 flash (with bootloader) to unbrick. Then I tried following these instructions. Everything went well until flashing the kernel via Odin... at that point I froze in ATT splash animation for half an hour. After trying a few more times, I decided to stop before the kernel flash and it worked fine. I don't know what the other kernel is supposed to provide but I now have...

Rooted S4

Android: 4.4.2

Baseband: I337UCUFNC1

Kernel: 3.4.0-1125940 (dpi@SWDD5916 #1) Dated March 25th

Build: KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1

I believe this is the kernel it is supposed to be. Did the ROM get updated with the correct kernel without the instructions for installing the kernel separately getting culled? Is there something about the kernel supplied in the ROM that I should be worried about?

Next step is to freeze AT&T Update so I don't have to worry about them screwing with me again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loganfarrell:
That's the correct kernel. You were probably trying to flash the wrong one. When you did your NC1 flash or whatever, you probably updated your kernel. As long as all is well, i guess it's no big deal either way. The ROM itself contains no kernel though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jcase:
closed per OP request
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] zablash:
I was in this same situation for this exact rom and all I had to do was use venom magic tool steps and flash the SU update zip. (This is for MK2 bootloader that hasn't taken NB1 OTA) :

" If you want to install a different 4.4.2 rom or mods, reboot to download mode, and odin the MK2 ap file only. Reboot to ss and wipe/install or whatever you need to do. Reboot to download. Odin MLD files and reboot. All done. "

If you did take the NB1 OTA :

"To either go back to your reverted mk2 rom, or flash a different 4.4.2 rom or mods, reboot to download, Odin ap_mk2_normal.tar.md5. Re enter ss and do whatever you need to do. If you are reverting to an mk2 rom, then flash and reboot. If installing another 4.4.2 rom or mods, than once done flashing, boot back to download and odin NB1 packages back in. Reboot. All done."

Good luck. I hope I was useful :svetius:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] andrewdroid:
Make sure you are using Google's Calendar rather than the other options. Personally, I *only* use the Google Calendar because of that. Once you sign back in, it should restore automatically if it's done like that. To check it out, just login to Google Calendar on your computer, if you see all your stuff, everything is stored in the Google Cloud. If not, you'll have to find a way to import it into Google Calendar.

Contacts are the same way, check Gmail and see if your contacts are all synchronized to Google's services. If they aren't you'll need to export them, and import them onto Google on your computer. Then you might need to check for duplicates. Once that's done, things will be a lot easier in the future for you.

Pics can be backed up simply by connecting the phone to the computer and accessing your sd card from there. Back it up to your computer. Another method is to sign up for Google Photos automatic backup service. It's in Google + if you download that.

Notes all depend on what app you use to take them in. I use Google Keep which makes things easy. Other apps require different stuff.

Other apps are the tricky part. I don't really know how to back that up without root. Since we cannot directly root NB1, it's possible you're SOOL in that department.

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Actually, I thought of something that probably should work for backing up apps. If you put the apk of Titanium Backup on your sd card, it should be possible to install it and backup apps right after step #3 in the rom installation instructions. Since you'll have root at that point but nothing is yet wiped, titanium should work for backing up apps. The one thing to be careful about here, is the titanium backup folder would need to be stored on your external sd card since the next rom installation step would be a wipe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PepNYC:
Excellent. I have all my contacts, notes and my calendar synced with Google. My pics and vids are on my sd card. I'll give your suggestion with Titanium a shot when I get the b@lls to actually do this process. :)

Thanks for your help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Sean8172:
Forgive my noobish question. I just got this device yesterday, and it already has NB1 installed. Using this method, I should be able to install any 4.2.2 TW based ROM, correct?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] andrewdroid:
I got a question of my own. Has anyone figured out how to get tethering to work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AGCleric:
Sort of - as far as I know the Rom has to work with Safestrap (if you've used this method). For example, take a look at the various versions of Goldeneye: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2313469

You'll notice options for the Rom, Rom Older, and Rom Safestrap. You'd need the Safestrap option. I'm currently running Goldeneye and it's been great. Also, as has been noted here, check out the Deadly Venom thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2680868 and use 'Version 1' for a seamless transition to a different 4.4.2 Rom.

As always, trial and error eventually (hopefully) lead to success, and you'll be up and running in no time (or lots of time) ;) :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] The Jack of Clubs:
I would like to know this too. I wouldn't use it often enough to pay ATT for it.

I really wish people would also update the touchwiz section of xposed. I'm dying to get rid of that att text in the notification bar. And it's stupid Samsung doesn't let you use widgets on the lock screen if you have a security method enabled. That's the whole point of them!

That said I'm actually enjoying the smart screen features and multitasking that come with a touchwiz ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AGCleric:
That was the main reason I wanted to go one step further than simply obtaining a rooted NB1, and opted for Goldeneye. I see Goldeneye as a (relatively) debloated NB1 with tethering enabled (oh and easier network switching to enable/disable LTE!).

Hope that helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] zablash:
Using the GE slimf4st advanced program has been heaven sent. It literally takes out EVERY piece of bloatware. From the apks to all the background running process that you never use. It saves storage space and makes touchwiz no lag. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AGCleric:
I've seen the Slimf4ast name floating around but hadn't checked it out. Do you have a link? Thanks for the info.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] zablash:
You're going to need to download this http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407581284 and this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50955449&postcount=12032

Instructions are on the 2nd link. If you have any questions PM me :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AGCleric:
Very cool - might have to check this tonight. Thanks again!:D :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
I can look into enabling tethering, but since I have never used it can someone tell me if tethering is enabled by default on the factory stock NB1?

Also, working on something else and need an MK2 user's assistance testing. PM me if you are interested. thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Uploading version with wifi tethering enabled.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lennita:
just a question.....

My porpuse is to sim unlock my friend's phone with NB1, and mantain stock rom

so Can I just do this.....????

Downgrade to MK2

Root

safestrap

sim unlock

Flash stock Rom NB1

Will this be ok?? I dont wanttobrick my friends phone

Thnaks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] YamiGG:
Help ):

Before I explain my situation, I'd like to apologize in advance for my severe incompetence.

So I followed the instructions as in the OP correctly until the point where I wiped my phone using Safestrap, in which I wiped everything except micro SD card instead of clearing everything except Data. (oops.)

Basically, my phone now isn't recognized as any specific device by my computer (drivers no longer work) and furthermore, it doesn't boot up (turning it on only shows a SAMSUNG logo and an opened lock with the words "Custom" underneath).

Is it possible to restore my phone? My current thoughts on this are:

1. I have asked a friend and he suggested using hard drive recovery programs to restore everything. I'm using Recuva to do so, and it doesn't seem to be able to scan the phone. I am also considering using an SD card reader and trying to recover the SD card, which sounds like it may work, however I am not sure how to access Safestrap on my phone afterwards.

2. If I could factory reset the phone from my computer, I wouldn't mind losing all of my data. However, I have not found a way to do so.

If anybody knows any solution to this, please let me know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Just reflash the Downgrade file from step 2 then follow the remaining steps. It will be fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
I337UCUFNB1_Rooted_Stock_wTethering

Download link added to OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jagera:
stock root to custom rom

I dont quiet understand this part. wipe the ROM just flashed? I've tried this and things just go to poo at this step:confused:. Thank you for the stock root. I made it that far, but im sorry I need help with this last part. Could you be more descriptive?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] xpakage:
You need to wipe the ROM you just installed from the post 1 using SS.

To the OP- This worked great!! Thank you!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] The Jack of Clubs:
how do you go about updating to this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Flash mk2 kernel, wipe previous rom in ss, flash new rom, reboot into download mode and flash nb1 kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Droidimlookingfor:
Kind of an off topic question, but relevant. I keep getting a notification to update the security policy. Should I do this? Will it mess up anything with the ROM?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maribou:
It's Knox. Usually when you first open SuperSU it tells you Knox is enabled, and asks if you want to disable it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PepNYC:
I'm running a stock OTA NB1 build. Not sure if you got an answer to this but the option to tether is there. However, it's not enabled by default. I can turn it on but I don't have a tethering plan so I get a message to call AT&T or dial 611 to enroll. I'm asumming if I did have tethering on my account it wold work fine. Hope that helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] andrewdroid:
On stock the option to tether is there but it's still locked to the at&t plan that's some rip off amount. At XDA they've figured out a way around that, so you can enable tethering without that at&t check.

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Is there a way to enable the tethering without reinstalling the rom and wiping everything? I remember way back in MDL it was pretty easy to do if rooted, just rename a file and push another one in a certain system folder. How was it enabled this time?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PepNYC:
I think their tethering plans are around $9.99 a month. Any amount is a rip off in my opinion. We're already paying for data so we should be able to use it however we want. Jackholes.

I bought an app called WiFi Tether Router from the Play Store for around $2. It supposed to work without AT&T knowing you're using it. But it needs root access and now that I have an unrooted NB1 build I can't use it. Still contemplating this workaround but there seems to be little anomalies poping up here and there. Lockscreen, Wifi, tethering. Seems to be easy fixes but I'm still a bit weary.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Mattx28025:
Just a quick question. Will using this method trip Knox? I am running OTA 4.4.2. Either way I'm not concerned about tripping my phone, but if I use this method to root a co-workers phone I don't want them chewing me out for tripping their phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] maddawg138:
this is usually what i do, have everything synced through google and then the process isnt as bad, just requiring logging into some of the apps that aren't synced but I did it at about 4am and had everything done within the hour. But I will try that Titanium Backup next time I need to flash a new rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AGCleric:
As far as I know it will not trip Knox.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] xpakage:
It did not trip on mine and I was running the OTA update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] andrewdroid:
I got a replacement GS4 with NB1 preinstalled. I'm now running this rom and Knox is still 100% virginal, at 0x0. As far as I know, in order to trip knox, the bootloader either has to be customized or downgraded to an earlier unlocked version. CF - autoroot will also apparently trip it, so don't do that either.

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Saferoot is totally safe, downgrade to Mk2 kernel is safe as well. Safestrap is of course safe.

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A useful app to install is this one called Phone Info Samsung. . https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo

It'll let you quickly see Knox status without going to download mode.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jmajuri1:
Question

Is the partition file compatible with a 32gb s4?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tmaddison93:
i am back and have another question. i installed the root re installed safestrap. after i do the advanced wipe it says flash rom. ok my question is this. after i wipe and then go back. my choices are boot options, install (red) and mount.. which do i choose. or after i wipe do i go straight to download mode to install. the stock rom...

ps. im changing my profession from rn to IT because after this im going to be nice!!!