yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
ok bud honestly we've been having mj7 dudes upgrade to mk2 since its more stable. then from there you can upgradeto 4.4.2 without bootloaders or issues. download the mk2 odin package install that then pop onto my AndroidFileHost page and download the Everything Package (my 2nd most popular file) that has the odin packages without the bootloader you'll need to download new towelroot v3 along with the new safestrap 3.75 both came out after package was created. after flashing odin mk2 kpackage then flash the nc2 or nc5 upgrade package use towelroot to root and then install safestrap. bam your done. mod how you like use safestrap to make a nandroid of original system 1st. easiest I can explain it hope that helps, oh if you want to get on brand newest after you do the nc upgrade then download the ng6 kernel and recovery and flash that in odin then grab my ng6 wifi fix package and flash that in safestrap. and done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fafinaf:
Will be giving this a shot later today. Thank you so so so much for your breakdown of what to do. I'll report back after trying it out. Thanks again!!!:laugh::good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Fadtydawg:
Respect
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fafinaf:
Hope you don't get upset.. I'm about to start this process and I'm a little nervous to say the least. I am currently downloading the everything package from androidfilehost page

Also, since I'm using my moms laptop, I am downloading Kies + the Samsung drivers. I just want to make sure I have everything I need going into this cause the last thing I need is getting stuck halfway through the process and not being able to use my phone!

:confused::confused::confused::o:o:o:eek::eek::eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PantsFullOfGuns:
So i want to get a costume rom but am having some trouble understanding the full steps in order, my phone is a build ng6 and it is rooted by doing the towel root method.. so do I downgrade to nc5 with odin, then install safestrap, then install the rom, then install a recovery (probably CWM) and then done? Thanks also if someone could point me in the direction of which file to use to downgrade and which version of safestrap to get for ng6.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
ok so I had NC6 rooted with towelroot

but my idiot brother managed to install a OTA

is there anyway to downgrade from the updated OTA to a rootable package

version numbers:

4.4.2

kernel SWDD5811 #1 AUG 28

baseband: i545VRUFNG6

BUILD: KOT49H.I545FRUFNG6

software rev MDF V1.0 release 3

hardware version i545.07
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
Has anyone elae had an issue flashing the initial NG6 upgrade file? I get an error in Safestrap, something to do with binary...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
just odin flash any of my nc2/nc5 packages since the OTA upgrades your bootloaders you can manually download the packages with the bootloaders. all should be accurately described well enough for anyone to comprehend on my Android File Host page just search for NC2 or 5 which ever you want. optionally I'm saying you can downgrade your bootloaders too back to NCx only. then towelroot and safestap, ng6 upgrade via Safestrap safe files with modem and then flash just the ng6 boot img and recovery img file listed in the op
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
already found the relevent thread and fixxed it last week

thx tho

if anyone else needs it this is the instructions I used

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-root-i545vrufng6-t2905848/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
actually this thread is the original relevant one had you bothered to search (a few pages back) or read the op its beyond easy to do this downgrade and had been discussed here numerous times. also please dont post links to unsupported threads or files here. thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
that method is far less trouble then Odin`ing a rom image and starting from zero

its also relevant if you want to keep the stock rom and don't wanna nuke all your data and start over just to get root back

the kernel flash Method back works on the latest SCH-I545 OTA as of 11/19/2014

I did read the op in its entirity and it was way more effort that was actually required it took me 5 min start to finish to flash the old kernel regain root and rip knox out with extreme prejudice now the phone runs like a top again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] glomerulus:
Downgraded to 4.3 NC5 ..but no sound

Hi guys,

I have a problem with a method I used for downgrading my S4 using a different method posted on Youtube (Bobby Technow). My S4 is now downgraded to 4.3 ...everything works but there is no sound .and I can't make phone calls. After having this problem, I googled for a fix and came across this thread. I wish I had used this from the start.

I basically want to keep my OS as 4.3. What is the best way to fix this sound issue.?

SCH-I545

Baseband: I545VRUFNC5

Build : JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2

In the thread it mentions the possibility of downgrading from NC5 to NC2 but I don't know how to do it. My phone is rooted with SuperSU v1.94 installed. Safestrap version is 3.71.

Any help for this noob is appreciated ! :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] glomerulus:
Ok guys, I sort of figured it out on my own.. This is what I did.

1) Factory reset

2) Using Odin 3.1, flashed the file named (with AP) "MK2VZW-downgrade4rooting-AIOdin-gogolie".

After install, rebooted the phone and checked the baseband version and it was MK2

3) Using SafeStrap 3.71, installed the following 3 files in queue

a) QuickUpgrade-NC2-SS-No-Bootloaders-MDK-MK2-to-NC2-gogolie.zip

b) gogolies-wififix-VZW-FN2-NC2-w-modules-SS.zip

c)UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip

After install, rebooted the phone and noticed the sound was working fine, and I was also able to make the phone calls. The baseband version now is NC2 and OS is still at 4.3

But the wifi is still not working and no tethering either. As per the instructions, installing the NC2hlos/modem should fix the wifi issue.. but I am confused if it will resolve the wifi problem but I will lose the sound..

Please can anyone clarify how can I have at least the sound, phonecalls and wifi working at the same time... ???(I guess tethering will not work but for now it should be okay.)

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meazz1:
I need help and advise:

Galaxy s4. Rooted and updated to 4.4.2, baseband I545VRUFNC2. with safestep.

I tried to update my ROM which took out root, so there is no safestrap anymore. The new rom is up and runnig without root.

How do I get my root back. I read this thread and I think I need to do the these steps from OP's first page

"I545VRUFNC2-AIO-incl-modem-hlos-nobootloaders-gogolie.rar".

Am I correct or I need to do something else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meazz1:
Thank you so much for the great app.

I used the "I545VRUFNC2-AIO-incl-modem-hlos-nobootloaders-gogolie" to re-root my Galaxy S4 after messing up the root sfter a new ROM installation.

Keep up the great work for the community.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kbfirebreather:
Is it possible to downgrade from NC5 to MK2 to be able to then install TWRP/CWM and not have to use safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
no
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] abense:
I'm on the MK2 bootloader with everything else NC5.

Should I be trying to update to NG6 modem/kernel/modules, or should I start trying to migrate to NK1/NK2?

Please advise.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] abense:
Can someone please shed some light on the difference between these two kernels?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Top one is a kernel, bottom one is both a kernel and a stock recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] abense:
Thank you.

Sorry if I am being a bit redundant, but I would like to confirm that with me being on the MK2 bootloader with NC5 everything else, if I want to update to the NG6 base/kernel/modem and retain my MK2 bootloader I need to...

1) Install Safestrap 3.75

2) From Safestrap, flash:

NG6 WiFi Fix *SS* Includes HLOS

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001603476

3) Restart from Safestrap to Recovery/Download mode and use Odin 3.10 to flash:

Proper NG6 Stock Kernel and Stock Recovery

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001606712

4) Restart, let boot up, then restart into Safestrap and flash:

NG6 Modem & HLOS - SS

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95747613655047236

Additionally, here are some other files that I may need?

NG6 Safestrap Modules

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001603348

WiFi Bin/ETC Restructuring & Modules - NC5 (CarHD32VZW WiFi fix)

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001603475
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
I'm all honesty, I would never use an NG6 kernel. It causes often random reboots. I would go to NK1 (the newest).

Also, avoid the WiFi Fixes unless you need them. They can cause issues on custom ROMs.

My recommendation would be to flash the NK1 kernel in the How To Root NK1 Thread. Then flash the NK1 modem from Surge's thread on modems. That should leave you with the necessary setup for most custom Roms.

The method you outlined should work. But again, not my ideal end situation. Most custom Roms support NK1, NC5, or both. I have seen one that supports NG6.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] toyosup88:
Anyone try the root method if your on stock ota nk1? I wanna root my wife's phone but don't wanna mess it up. Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Use the how to root NK1 thread in this very same forum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dunderhead:
Yeah, check the other thread as was suggested. Towelroot v3 is the newest method according to my knowledge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
Really theres no difference its the same thing I've been doing since NG6 just downgrade your NK kernel to NC then install and root using towelroot flash your kernel back to NK. Don't know why these guys are redirecting rather than answering simple question........... you wont mess it up bud just make sure your using a quality cable to flash through Odin. Simple.

Actually this has been the easiest way to Root since saferoot was brought on 4.3. All we do is downgrade to last known rootable kernel root then upgrade without breaking root via Odin and not disturbing the partitions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GamerOnOne:
I can't get lte after updating to nk1 at all, even if I downgrade to nc5 (bl,mod, and modem). I even flashed back to stock (odin) and nothing just 3g. I even tried other roms and nothing.

I'm back on nk1 via Bl, Modem & Mod but nothing just 3g. Everything else works fine (bluetooth, wifi, hotspot)

Running lastest hyperdrive

I even tried flashing back to my old backup and nothing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
cant tell you exactly whats wrong have you tried alternating apns?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zounduser:
Ok guys, I want to upgrade to kitkat firmware and safestrap so I can run hyperdrive kk rom. What's the best way to do this?

I would like to actually get on lollipop firmware. Is this possible yet? I know there is no root yet, but I would like to update anyways. Any help would b appreciated. Thank u
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zounduser:
The all in one link is broken
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Master95:
Does anyone knows if is safe to Odin flash the NK1 Modem & HLOS tar file while on stock NK1?

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
super safe. u can also flash this in safestrap as one of my "WiFi Fixes".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jcratcliffe_:
Hrm... Not sure then. Gonna wait to do anything till gigilie chimes in later tonight maybe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jcratcliffe_:
Has anyone tried it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Is this possible with MJ7? Or must you have an unlocked bootloader? I'm not going to attempt it for a bit regardless, but just curious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BJSerpas:
I would also like to know this, as I'm on MJ7 as well. I'm pretty sure it would be safe though. I think the OP provided the instructions for MK2 bootloaders, which is still locked, but I don't know if MJ7 users have to update to MK2 first before doing anything else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
I tried it with no luck, wouldn't flash. I had to odin back but it wouldn't let me so I had to flash the 4.4.2 leak. Hopefully we get root soon, can't stand stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BJSerpas:
So what you're saying is that, for now, we have 4.4.2 on our phones, but no root, right? That's quite the trade-off...

On a side note, can anyone confirm for me what I already suspect about ChaosROM? I don't think it will be compatible for us at the moment, which is very disappointing. Am I right? I just want to be sure before I go hunting for another ROM while I wait for this update method to stabilize a bit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jcratcliffe_:
Did you reboot at any time during the process because you shouldn't have. That's the reason you flash a ROM to replace stock. Because it will still have root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
I went through all the steps. The upgrades zips all failed. I have a MJ7. I installed Safestrap 3.72 (had 3.71 previously). I went ahead and did the install of Phoenix , flashed the upgrades which failed, flashed Jrkrues file (which showed to install successfully) , tried the upgrade zip again hoping it would go through this time and it still failed. Didn't see any reason to go any further since the upgrades failed. Went ahead and flashed the Supersu zip for the heck of it. I then restored one of my backups hoping to try again later.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
No, not sure what happened. I did everything the way I was Suppose too, it's amazing that nobody who has successfully flashed t has said anything. Makes you wonder!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
k so something like 4500 ppl checked it considering that number in a day is pretty ridic. anyways sorry for my absence guys I lost internet completely and im sitting in my car with a laptop going off my neighbors signal now. problem in update zips must be the binary in it i made a few changes cleaned up the code a bit those willing to try again a directory with the upgraedes v2 along with the odin broke down files is in this androidhost directory:

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13906

please post your results figured id share this publicly again as it seems everyone finds them anyways before im ready for them if these dont work for you try replacing the updater-binary in the meta folder with preferably one from an OTA or similar style zip install package.

thanks n again sorry for not responding earlier i would have if i could have. new phone arrives tomorrow then its over. thanks to those that have donated in the past couple weeks you wont be sorry pm me for requests got a slew of themes and roms ready to upload soon as i get faster than 13kb up!

peace-

gogo
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jcratcliffe_:
Yay! God lives! Lmao welcome back bud. Sorry bout the net problem. Can't wait for you to get your phone back and all the new crapp were gonna have
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
Gonna give it a shot in the next 15 minutes. .. cross your fingers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jcratcliffe_:
How did it go?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
Still getting updater binary error. Gonna try replacing it. Give me another 20 minutes I'll report back

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So changing the updater binary in the meta-inf folder got it to flash... but after all other steps are completed it boots to a black screen.. and thats it not even a bootloop. safestrap is still accesible. Tryd the full upgrade and now trying the slim. Gonna see if the results are any different
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jcratcliffe_:
Alright bro. Keep trying!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
slim upgrade patch got me booting to the flashing samsung logo. but bootloops continuously... gonna play with a few more things and see what happens but for now looks like a no go
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
actually you probably got it then bro. at least that step. check your recovery and download mode's phone version. now the trick would be getting a custom rom to boot. if my update port-a-rom to vzw ss isnt working and you dont have 3.72 installed then try flashing jrkruses' newest 4.42 patch over a custom 4.42 rom and then flashing the SS nc2/fn2 modules on top. that slim worked with out swapping the binary I'm hoping? anyway good news probably dont hear this often but to get bootlooped means the bl flash probably took. lol anyway I'll smooth it all and iron out the kinks in 12 hrs or less. its 4:14 am my kids been up all night but im parked by the front door waiting for fedex guy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
did you have a 4.42 rom already installed when you got this far ? just to save me the hassle would you PM your updater-binary source plz
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
Yeah I had the GoldenEye 4.42 ss

Version flashed then flashed the slim update two times the a flash able root zip for sure..

I just pulled the updater binary from the goldeneye rom and replaced it in your zips...

Also tried the 4.4.2 patcher it wouldn't flash even with the updater binary I put in it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] anything new on the front here. Got my replacement phone this morning
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john122675:
how do i get to to mk2 im on mj7 and ive switched my verizon s4 over to straight talk so it wont let me get ota updates or can i do this method while on mj7 im dieing to do this when its figured out but im not sure if it will work on mj7 and not sure how to get to mk2 thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Search this forum for a MK2 no-wipe ROM image and flash it using ODIN.

Edit: the MK2 no-wipe is here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
how the hell did you get a new phone so fast? ive been waiting for my overnight for 3 days lol. im going to try emulating the way that at&t users started with just the odin files you can try if you want examine the files yourself there not in ustar format yet but im sure u know what to do with them ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
FedEx overnight Saturday shipping. .

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I'll look at the Odin files later tonight
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] any luck emulating. Debating on whether or not I want to try the Odin files
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
I was able to get this semi working. I flashed the bootloader slim file and thought I was bricked and had ordered a replacement device. The night before I received the device I flashed the leaked verizon kitkat file using odin. It successfully booted and was working great but I had no root and decided to keep the replacement device. Unfortunately I was unable to get the custom rom working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
[MENTION=5340254]jake.99x3[/MENTION] me and you got to the same part. Instead of Odin using the leak we need to try to Odin the upgrade files in giggles android host. Do you still have the other phone. Would be a easy way to test it since you are sending it back either way..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
[MENTION=3007773]epicroot[/MENTION] I still have the device with 3 days to work on it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
Great I'm going to link you to a thread with instructions for doing the odin. It is what the atnt users use. Just replace our files from gigiles odin.rar in his downloads with the ones the thread says

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
Follow this process. Let me know how it goes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
I'm going to try a new unbrick.img I made today on my phone I'm sending back. if it works ill try to do this. If not I'll just hold off and see what Jake says. [MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] thanks brother for the new info
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
yeah bro try again now OP updated or wait till i get all these stupid files uploaded. damnu 3g why only 30kbs?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
I'll just hold on for the files you are uploading and wait to see b of Jake try the odin method
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
Going to test soon when I get back home.

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Gililie yeah it just wasn't excepting the 4.3 because of the boot loader update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
[MENTION=5340254]jake.99x3[/MENTION] if the 4.4.2 patcher that is gigiles doesn't work let me know on here. I got a version I've modified that may work I'll upload it to my drive account
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
[MENTION=1300608]gigli[/MENTION]e I was about to follow your guide but the files you have listed are not in your repo. I don't see the rom and the odin files would be which ones? I only saw the safestrap files and since there is no safestrap on the other phone I need the odin files.
[MENTION=3007773]epicroot[/MENTION] Yeah, I will test them after I get the Odin files from giglie and test those first.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
all the files are there now. the first upload had some errors. but you need to locate the custom rom you want to try and port or load first. just search for the one I have in the thread OP it's an AT&T safestrap ROM I think trying the already Safestrap compatible roms is our best bet, just follow the OP to a T search with XDA to find any files not on my AFH folder.

and the 4.3 "downgrade" might not be a full downgrade but it will enable us to flash ROM's without softbricking the device. its necessary for now until SS is update. were emulating the at&Tmagic kitkat packs. all odin files are in proper form with hash's to match let me know if any aren't in ustar with an md5 and i'll fix it until then read the OP and then reread. I'm sure it will work its just whether or not we can get the 4.42 rom to boot right away.

[MENTION=3007773]epicroot[/MENTION] send me a sample or an example of your version i've probably already tried it or one of the other devs that have done this for note 3 or at&t might have tried it too. ive been in contact and had these other devices test different install theories the flash through safestrap like I first put out worked for them but its not for us. I'll be smoothing this method over and updating up the process but the files shouldnt change much, theres a ton of variations of the firmware files now available in the AFH folder.

whoever wants to claim 1st in loading 4.42 VZW SS ROM this is your best bet. gl flashfiends
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
Gonna try it when my wife goes to bed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] OK I will have to test it tomorrow.I'll screen record my process to. If your Odin files don't work I'll check the Odin files from [MENTION=3007773]epicroot[/MENTION].
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Slowbalt:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] can you please post direct links to the files youre saying to download? I was on your AFH site and was getting confused as to what was what. The names are similar and I am not an advanced user.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
[MENTION=3113636]Slowbalt[/MENTION] you should not be trying this at this time.. for advanced users only
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
Just wait until its smoothed out.

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@epicroot any luck? I Haven't been able to get anything done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicroot:
Working on restoring the phone that I am sending back for warranty. So I can get it working and test on that and not have to worry about messing up my new one.. gigilie gave me a lead on a new thing to try and unbrick it..