yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
Big update: NC5 Upgrading / Downgrading Folder

Clean update to 4.4.2 Official Firmware NC5 (no bootloaders they can be found in the AFH directory if wanted)

Update 4.4.2 NC5 from 4.2.2-4.3 (Unrar file to get .tar)

Clean downgrade 4.4.2 (NC5) down to MK2 (no bootloaders or system files but allows to play 4.3 ROMS)

Semi-Downgrade to 4.3 (unrar)

gogolie's V5 - Auto-Port-Any-ROM (Flash after installing 4.4.2 ROM to have full Verizon support and files at least thats the hope, if a ROM works with the pack please post your discovery with Screenshots! If not sorry to hard to perfect a generalized patch/porter if flashed no need to flash NC5 modules but its up to you)

NC5 Modules/Modem/Modem with hlos

jfltevzw-NC5-modules.zip

modem-nhlos-NC5-odin.tar

modem-only-NC5-odin.tar

SS Flashable NC5 Modem Only

SS Flashable NC5 Modem with apnhlos

NC5 Brokedown Odin Files:

AP (Use this to upgrade or downgrade quickly just boot.img & recovery.img)

CP (Modem only-no hlos)

BL (Do not flash unless absolutely certain you want to upgrade your Bootloaders!)

NC5 Cache file only (Put in AP Slot when flashing)

All Broke Down Odin NC5 Files in a .rar package

MK2 Brokedown Odin Files (AP doesnt contain recovery.img)

MK2 - CP Modem Only Odin File

MK2 - AP Only

Bypasslkm - WIFI FIX for Downgrades - Flash through SS and click the Bypasslkm app to enable Wifi/Hotspot Support

gogolie's NC5 - Prerooted ROM **UPLOADING NOW This is just a test if someone wants to help**
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Is this the file needed to upgrade from Surge's NC2 pre-rooted to Official NC5 and will it retain root? I assume this is to be flashed in ODEN AP slot? Does it wipe data?

---------- Post added at 11:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:10 AM ----------

Disregard my last post. I obviously don't understand what this is or what is needed for what I'm after. The file is only 90 something megabytes and doesn't contain a system? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
yes but this isnt flashing bootloaders i think you might have flashed them if you followed that thread not totally sure. it should work. hell you should be able to flash it then still enter his prerooted rom and see if they upgraded right. otherwise i just upped a new nc5 prerooted to test. not sure if it will work for us SSers yet it should going to test in a minute.

and no it doesnt or shouldnt wipe data but i can't remember if i removed the persdata or not. for safety sake just make a backup 1st... always make a backup 1st :P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Yes, after flashing [MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] NC2 rom then superuser per instructions in his thread, I then flashed 3 files at the same time in Oden: BL/AP/CP

Anyhoo, this got me to install SS 3.72 AT&T version which I'm on now so I'm SafeStrapped with surges pre-rooted leak NC2 in stock slot and all I'm looking for is to get to NC5 and retain root & SS 3.72 Lol :laugh: I appreciate your work but your methods are hard for me to follow, please forgive. :angel:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MajorLeagueROM:
Any other 4.4.2 roms, pheonix has a few bugs that i could live without
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
What bugs? Maybe try Echo.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] charliepan69:
Trying some more ROMs tonight with your new files Gigilie.... thx! will report
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] myfishbear:
cant get wifi workin. flashed ss 3.72, your preroot rom and modules, did the all in one in package odin. idk whats up... can anyone get me a raw nc5 system dump?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MajorLeagueROM:
Great Rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2706844 i installed this one, works perfect. I had the issues with pheonix's messages app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] charliepan69:
I just tested this as well. Also Chaos Rom works (but data would not).

Also every time I use the port patch thing, I just get a black screen but can hear the boot sound. Using the jkruse patch v20 seems to work.

And when I use the downgrade file I still lose any SS slots... not a big deal though. Still lets ya get into SS and alter the stock slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
Lazer it's all good. My method is technically easier I think than others. Just one file flash thru Odin and no bootloader. U flashed the bootloader now and your further behind in the fight to open ours that's the point of this to make sure people know they can also use 4.4.2 roms including Verizon and still maintain their mk2 bootloader. But yeah I know it seems like a lot that's just because I've left it all up for anyone that needs bits and pieces for their Odin packages or whatever... but all you'd need is the nc5 upgrade and the nc5 to mk2 downgrade if you have safestrap installed your good to go I put up a prerooted rom but the binaries didn't stick. They do on my second version I'm uploading now.

Expect a ported foxholes 4.7 later.

And I can confirm Purified 3 works with v5 patch no boot/modem and Echo and Venomous blue chrome and Sammy deluxe newest version and nc5 prerooted and lightrom and Phoenix and one other big one I ported for release just testing it... soo pretty well Done xhaox I like it too much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
Sorry man that was a test my first run at it. Posted as that. I'm uploading a working prerooted to have wifi working you need the modem and hlos to be nc5. ;) so get the Odin nc5 modem and hlos from the nc5 directory. Wala n I'm not a fan of the 3.72 but go for it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Marshmellow92:
So i am on the surge nc2 ROM. Can i just flash one of your 4.4.2 roms like i would any other Rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
Noob question

Ok so if I am asking a "noob" question I apologize, and ask no returned hostility lol. But I am currently on VRFUNC2 4.4.2 and I was wondering if I could downgrade/upgrade to what you have posted above to get a customer ROM going? I am currently rooted still from a leaked source from anther form, but I was wondering if I could do this one so that I might be able to have a custom ROM of sort ? Again I apologize if this was a question already asked and answered, I have not honestly gone through all the reply's and re-post so if so I do apologize and ask for no returned anger lol! :confused::confused: Thanks again for the great work and even I'm not able to be apart of this great work hopefully I will be able to in the near future :):fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
Hey gigilie, on your pre rooted NC5 rom, is tethering enabled? Sorry if it's been asked already. I could have missed it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
Hmmm I think it's finally time to try this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] todd3835:
1st off, you don't need to quote the OP (Original Post). It makes it harder to scroll through the posts, especially when someone is viewing on a mobile device.

2nd, if you'd read the original post all the way (I understand it's a lot of info), it clearly states that you can install the rooted NC2 leak, The venomous blue rom he mentions and also has a link for in the directories, or you can try his auto-patcher on any KK rom (not guaranteed to work). *I* personally had no luck on anything except the rooted NC2 leak. I had, at one point, one of the other venomous rom's working, as well as Phoenix Rom, but in my quest to find roms that work, I can no longer get any working. I would strongly suggest that you do a nandroid before trying anything, because if things go wrong, you will need to downgrade, root, and upgrade again. Just some words of wisdom from a guy that's spent probably 15-20 hours fighting with these KK roms..... I'm back on HyperDrive 15 personally. I got sick of a plain TW KK interface. It just doesn't do it for me after having something custom like HD.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
Oh thanks for the info, sadly I am coming from a long time member of the apple community so this is all new to me lol, as if that is not already so clearly obvious. So just to be clear the rooted NC2 leak is the same thing I already have, that you are have? What is HyperDrive? Thank you for the time I really do appreciate it.:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
When I try and download it just hangs, it would take like 10 hrs to download.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MajorLeagueROM:
really hope you can get it, everything runs smooth like butter and has alot of s5 interface, except particle effect but i just flashed a zip and i have it now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
So I did your downgrade to mk2,upgrade to nc2 and now I want to go from nc2 to nc5. Which file do I use in Odin, so many in your directory?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Christina, Hyperdrive is an excellent ROM. Unfortunately we can't use it right now since we updated to KitKat both NC2 or NC5 until/if the Rom author Scott updates that Rom. You can find the thread for it here in Dev section same as this thread. Scott has mentioned plans to update it so hold tight for now would be my recommendation and follow the developments in that thread if you are interested.

Did you happen to update yet from NC2 to the official release NC5 (pre-rooted) from Surge's thread in the General section? I feel NC5 runs even a little bit smoother not that NC2 didn't already. If you do, make sure you follow the directions in that thread to a T. And especially in the Aroma part of the initial ROM install, don't select NC5 SS modules like I mistakenly did, lol, Select the NC5 MODEM instead!

I'll gladly help you through the process if you need. Just shoot me a PM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
Ok so I am back up and running. I can't wait for aosp and cm to be ported or maybe one day our bootloader with actually be unlocked!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BruteSource:
Okay sorry I read this entire thread and call me stupid or whatever.. But I have taken the NC5 update... And it's horrible.. Does anything in this thread allow me to root, and or use safestrap to get a custom rom? Anything is better than stock NC5.. AOSP would be ideal! If anyone can help me I would very much appreciate it! Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Your pretty much S.O.L. until a root for stock is found
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Would it be possible to use one of the downgrade tars?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
hey bro you have an option for root :) not traditional but same not the less. method to achieve is a bit more complicated than normal. download the http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590522 <-- downgrade odin pack and the upgrade --> http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590523 then find a flashable mk2 system.img i made my own with IZArc (archiving program for PC) and the MK2 all upgrade stock odin file just deleted everything but the system.img and converted it to a .tar file. Then open Odin in AP put the downgrade odin pack and in CP put the system.img file (or AP after flashing the downgrade and going back into odin) then restart the phone you might have to flash nc5 cache file found in the afh folder if it doesnt boot. it should boot you into mk2 stock from there you need to root the phone with saferoot and install safestrap. then either get a custom rom or use a prerooted rom install it to your stock slot via Safestrap restart to download mode and flash the upgrade kit u downloaded. this will get you back to 4.4.2 with root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
questioning the audience

anyone know of a program that allows both reading and writing to .ext4 files for windows or a gui for linux?

anyone think of an alternative to having to revert all he way to mk2 stock for the circumstances of safestrap disappearing/being formatted/not existing because user is on stock nc2/5 or does anyone know how to convert say a custom rom to odin system img? hehe that might be our best bet but I don't know thought maybe a blank SS rom slot .img might work too and actually might flash SS over like it does if i make a CWM backup using Online Nandroid then restore it on a tmobile phone with say philz then restart and wala safestrap on tmobile, it doesnt act exactly the same but i think thats all we really need is a flashable SS img any ideas guys?

1 more thing i think we should start posting zipped nandroid or SS restores here of Rom's it'd be easier for everyone to get the exact setup or files for that specific rom and it actually might make an upgrade or downgrade work much faster has anyone experimented with that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
yes its possible just follow the instructions steps 1-6. this will leave u with nc2 bootloaders but using nc5 custom rom or prerooted and it wont trigger knox or hurt your phone. files are safe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MajorLeagueROM:
Do non-aroma TW roms work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zooandbio4me:
Ok... The file VZW-MK2_4.3-FULL_DOWNGRADE-UPGRADE-NO-BOOTLOADERS-NO-SYSTEM.rar may be corrupt? I've downloaded 3 separate times, checked md5 etc etc. Will not flash, even 7zip gives me an error, "CRC failed in VZW-MK2_4.3-from 4.42ODIN_DOWNGRADE FOR-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLADERS-EVER-gogolie.tar". File is broken...

Also, possibly the file NC5-BL-AP-CP-CACHE-SEPERATE-ODIN]FILES.rar is corrupt? md5 matches, but get the error "cannot open file NC5-BL-AP-CP-CACHE-SEPERATE-ODIN]FILES.rar" as an archive..

I got STUCK on the stupid splash screen after attempting this several times.. I dunno what happened :( I followed the directions closely. Tried about everything possible (odin different packages, tried mk2, nc2 all in one, individual etc etc even factory recovery/factory reset!!) The only thing that did end up working was the full wipe odin nc5 package :(

So I'm trying to downgrade back to a root/safestrapable (new word) devices...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zooandbio4me:
So if I may attempt, I think I can form a more concise question as to the OP and our nooooobbbbb inability to understand it well enough.

Where I get confused is, the post states " (*** marks a necessary for most file):...

Do you mean, *** marks a file that the average user will likely have to flash? And in that space, I could see the sequence of flashing getting SNAFU'd.

So my suggestion : Possibly post a specific (hypothetical) walkthrough of what a user currently on any ss/tw 4.3/mk2 rom would need to flash (in sequence) using suggested specifics.

For example... I was on hyperdrive... So:

1: Reboot to safestrap, choose stock slot, wipe, install VZW_NC5_PREROOTED-gogolie.zip (user choice)

2. Flash patch to port to our device, use ***gogolie's V5 - Auto-Port-Any-ROM.zip

3. From SS, reboot to download

4. Unzip VZW-NC5-4.4.2-FULL-OFFICIAL-FIRMWARE-UPGRADE-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS.rar

5. From unzip flash VZW-NC5_4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-FOR-4.3-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-gogolie.tar

(First time I was confused/unsure of what to do)

6 Unzip VZW-MK2_4.3-FULL_DOWNGRADE-UPGRADE-NO-BOOTLOADERS-NO-SYSTEM.rar??

7. Flash VZW-MK2_4.3-from-4.42-ODIN_DOWNGRADE-FOR-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-EVER-gogolie.tar??

Do we flash this always? Or only if we want to have 4.3 / slot 1+ options in ss??

8?? In the OP the sequence then says ***gogolie's V5 - Auto-Port-Any-ROM.zip, I assume this should have only been flashed before entering download mode?

Afterward is NC5 modules/modem/modem-hlos... But the paragraph previous to this states, no need to flash nc5 modules but its up to you...

So in our hypothetical situation, say we only flashed the auto port any-rom..

Are we done at this point? Or...

9: Flash jfltevzw-NC5-modules.zip

10. Flash SS Flashable NC5 modem

11 Flash SS Flashable NC5 modem with apnhlos

(I assume none of the above 3 need-be flashed )

So:

9. Flash ap_nc5_safestrap.tar (in ap slot)

10. Flash modem-only-nc5-odin.tar (in cp slot)

11. If you wish to u/g bootloader, flash bl_nc5_safestrap.tar in bl slot, or

11. flash nc5-cache-only.tar in ap slot?

12?? Flash modem-only-MK2-odin.tar.md5 in cp slot?

13:?? Flash 20-ap_mk2-nc2-to-mk2-downgrade-boot.tar.md5 in ap slot?

So at this point, we would let the phone reboot, do not choose to enter safestrap... after it boots, adb (or hard key combo) back to download mode, unzip the files in NC2-to-MK2-VZW-DOWNGRADE-ODIN-AIO-v1.rar WHICH BY THE WAY DOES NOT UNZIP FOR ME

and flash them in odin...

1x: Reboot, enter safestrap, 4.3 TW based roms should only be flashed to extra (slot 1-4) slots, a 4.4x base should be in the stock slot.

^^^ In any slot 1-4 with a 4.3 based rom, gogolies-Bypasslkm-downgrade-WIFI-FixV1-vzw.zip should be flashed (through SS)

OMFG... My eyes are TOO tired, hopefully this makes some f'ing sense. I appreciate all you ballers do for the petty lil wannabeez like me!

Seriously, you guys make me like sort of cool, in very few (but still existent) situations, sometimes... hahaha, but I like would get Samsung dev posters... maybe... of some of you...!!! Seriously, thanks boys!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
Don't follow that part of the guide. An easier to follow guide is towards the bottom of the post. Follow those steps in order to get a custom 4.4.2 rom running.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam97:
Many thanks for gogolie for his time and his hard work.

I wish if anyone could make a simple guide with a few steps and

only with the necessary files

from gogolie

What I mean there are a lot of files like modules, modems, etc. Sorry about this but for me it's really confusing:eek:

Thank you all so much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazepr:
I looked on second page but didnt find any thread link please?

Also anyone know if any 4.4 roms with halo work with this method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407588985
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
Some work some don't also. Wondering if I should try GoldenEye next.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] workshop22:
wifi not working

hello, and thanks for all your hard work. I followed this post exactly, since I had already upgraded to 4.4.2. Everything is working perfectly except for wifi. When I hit the wifi icon it just turns off immediately. I tried flashing the modem-nhlos-NC5-odin.tar file but didn't help. Do you have any other suggestions for me to get wifi working? thanks!

also supersu is on the rom, but there is no supersu binary on the device and I can't get it to reroot. I guess should I use the other kitkat rom in your folder?

thanks ahead of time.

- sorry, one more question, is it possible just stay on the mk2 rom? I would rather just do that, but the problem is, sounds on the phone don't work and I can't call out or receive calls on mk2. I tired flashing the mk2 modem and mk2 modules but didn't help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] charliepan69:
Hey Gigilie... 1st thanks for all your hard work.

I've been messing with this for the past week, I've only gotten like 1 or 2 kitkat roms to boot. I usually try a few, then odin back to MK2. Today I was trying your pre-rooted NC5... I used nothing other than your files. It hung on bootanimation, when I went to use the downgrade file it failed. Now odin fails on everything... MJ7, MK2, and your upgrade and downgrade tars.

Any ideas??

Sorry... I got worried. Added the PIT file in now I'm ok. Back on MK2 ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Particle effect

Could you link to that zip?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION]

Awesome work man. I don't know how you find the time to do all this... You're very helpful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
I tried the regular build 29, it wouldn't boot. Maybe try the SS build 26.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MajorLeagueROM:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2690661&page=3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazepr:
I am using the phoenix rom everything works great but wifi does not work. I have tried all modules no luck. Is there a link to nc9 modules? Or the modules for the phoenix rom?

Edit: I cant get wifi on any rom im using. I tried Golden Eye Safestrap works great as well just wifi wont work no matter what modules i install.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
same thing everything else works perfectly just not wifi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
You need to flash the wifi downgrade file
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazepr:
I have tried this and it did not do anything still... :(:( Why does this have to happen to me ha all I want is 4.4.2 lol

Edit: Even when I do the downgrade and install a 4.3 rom the wifi does not work ???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
After flashing the wifi fix did you flash the nc2 modules
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
hey bud try doing this for me... figure out what your bootloaders are at right now. then get the odin version of the modem, with nhlos and the cache file for the same version as your bootloaders are set at... flash that CP file restart to download mode and flash cache. then once the cache updates in recovery flash the wifi bypass fix and the modules for whatever your bootloader version is. this will get wifi/4g working. if not click the lightning bolt icon bypass app and then try wifi. same procedure for if you downgrade. downgrade your AP but keep your modem/nhlos at the same level as your bootloaders. it can be a bit of a bia and some of these roms simply arent compatible. sorry im back to work on a few ports now hopefully i can get this chaos, foxhound and another port finished soon. i did get the new gdux done tho so im finally able to focus on something else :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
k to get the supersu binary on always flash the update-supersu193 zip from chainfire and you'll always have root. don't forget it sucks getting stuck in a rom with no root.

to get wifi working make sure your nhlos/modem/modules/bootloaders all match. if you downgraded keep your modem and nhlos the same level as your bootloaders and your sound will work but to get wifi to work you have flash bypass wifi enabler zip found in the op
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
has anyone else been having problems with gps besides shin and dav?

and have u 2 had luck using a stock 4.4.2 nc5 rom and getting gps locks? or nc2?? also theres no point in staying on NC2 really if the bootloader ever does get cracked it will be nc5 that is im sure the official version versus the leaked version few people have will be the one to get the treatment if any of them ever do. i dont know that it should matter at all. i did have difficulty getting a lock on foxhound and on imperial but when i reflashed the odin version of the nc5 modem/nhlos/cache and then flashed modules it all worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
My gps works great. As far as I know. I can't get wifi to work on international roms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
That's weird because everything running great except I can't get a gps lock, running Phoenix.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
Lol surges method ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Yeah, I guess I'll have to downgrade and get a lock and odin back to nc2. Don't know what else to try
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
Weird ya I went straight from mk2 to nc5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] workshop22:
thanks for the help so far!

wow thanks man, I really appreciate the help. I went back down to mk2. I discovered I'm on the nc5 bootloaders, because I've never flashed anything on this phone up until now and I had stock upgraded to nc5. So now I'm on mk2, I have flashed the nc5 modem,nhlos,modules and I flashed the bypass wifi enabler.zip. Sounds and calling is now working perfect. I can't get wifi to work. I tried running the bypasslkm and it says successful but wifi still doesn't work. Do you have any other suggestions for wifi?

just an fyi: I'm using the mk2 stock system.img. I'd like everything to be as stock as possible just with root so I can disable all the Verizon junk.

thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
You'll find it goes for all roms,no wifi, except on surges nc5 rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
That's weird I'm on nc2 and all Roms I run my wifi works perfect. I did flash Surg's nc5 and I didn't have Wi-Fi so I downgraded.