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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] karulio:
So I tried to use both methods that you described and tried to install a custom rom (hyperdrive in this case) via the safestrap that I had already on my stock ME7 (and wasn't sure if I was supposed to clear data or not), then ODIN via PC (in download mode, perhaps thats what I'm doing wrong) the NC2 file that you provided, alas once again I was shown the Kernel error and Warning saying this is not a verizon ROM. So once again I installed my stock ME7 via oden (on pc), and then tried the other method you described where I was to simply install the NC2 via ODIN overtop my ME7, I still recieved the same error. Perhaps I am lost in translation, but I am trying do think of every possible way for this to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
have you tried flashing just the AP when you get that error? it shouldnt give you a kernel error if your using official verizon stock kernel and official stock recovery. only if you flash a custom recovery or kernel. you should be able to upgrade your modem in odin. then flash your recovery and finally flash your boot.img or AP in Odin. if you install a 4.4.2 ROM thru safestrap 3.71 it will work. if you get that error try flashing the AP again. if its not allowing you to do this then you might have to upgrade to MK2 as theres really no point to stay on ME7 that might be your best bet. if the bootloaders ever unlocked at a firmware version above mdk it most likely will be NC or MK2 level.

if your going to upgrade to mk2 just download an mk2 odin img flash the stock but no point in entering in to the stock rom after flashing in odin and it restarts pop your battery enter into download mode again and then flash 1 of the 2 files listed at the top of the OP for NC upgrading the easy way. and just follow those instructions you will have to download towelroot and stick it on the sdcard (the towelroot I have included in the package is outdated and towelroot.apk relies on server okaying it to work which geo disabled so remember to get new towelroot.apk to root 1st)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] karulio:
thanks

Thank you, I was confused and didnt realize that mk2 was after me7, sure enough once I ran the update then followed your guide it worked like a charm. on 4.4.2 now. happy as a clam. not sure how many of us are left now, but maybe a note to anyone thats still under mk2 that they should go ahead an update to save a headache, since it does say you can use this with any firmware on main page. thank you again!!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nothinghf:
Please help me, mirror for:

I545VRUFNC5-AIO-incl-modem-hlos-nobootloaders-gogolie.rar

I am in Cuba, the site www.androidfilehost.com is not available. Would help me in www.solidfiles.com, file resume principally, my connect speed is slow.

Please help me!

Thank you very much from now on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GIGZ1971:
just a question or two. I am currently on NC5 full OTA upgrade from Verizon...so I can downgrade to MK2 using the method in the OP or am I reading that wrong. I understand everything else in the OP but wanted to be clear on how to proceed. I am not new to flashing but this is a little different. Thanks in advance for any responses or help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
yeah you can do a partial downgrade if you choose but your bootloader will remain at nc5 if you took an ota. so that will cause some issues with wifi and sound. only reason to downgrade would be to play with 4.3 ROMs. otherwise you can just root and install safestrap by following instructions at the top of the OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GIGZ1971:
Well I did the downgrade and the sound and wifi doesn't work as u stated. How do I get back to the NC5 OTA?

***edit***

I figured it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
So.... MK2 rooted here.

I keep hearing a mixed bag about 4.4 NC5.

Is it worth it to upgrade? Some are saying there's multiple issues with sd cards, wifi, battery life.

Could I get the straight talk about NC5/4.4? Should I update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I have no problems whatsoever with the NC5 upgrade. I was hesitating on upgrading but after towel root came out I decided to go for it. I guess it just varies device to device. But for each person that's complaining of issues there are probably many more that are happy with the firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
no reason not to just dont do it via OTA or another Odin package from anywhere but this OP or you might end up upgrading your bootloaders. if the bootloaders ever cracked then 4.3 is most likely the firmware to get the treatment. but yeah I enjoy 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 ROMs. but using the packages from the top of the op will let you fully downgrade back to mk2 if you like so with that option and boredom then really no reason not too ;) 2 options to upgrade for you... 1. Odin flash one of the NC packages from the top and follow directions to root and install safestrap and a custom rom (if you want too) 2. or put on safestrap 3.72 on your mk2 4.3 and find one of the older NCx packages I offer without system in the odin img and after installing a 4.4.2 ROM via SS then reboot to download mode and odin flash the NCx package with no system to upgrade.

I personally would go with 2 as your upgrade option but have option 1 available if for whatever reason you run into an error with a rom and want to flash back to NCx and try again this would help you avoid having to downgrade the root and reupgrade. hope it makes sense if not search this Thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crobs808:
Just got an S4 MDK on eBay for $200. Life is so much better. Sold my old NC5 S4 for the same, even trade. Seriously you all, go this route so you don't have to worry about any of this stuff. Freeeedooooooooom!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Thank you gigilie!

Any direct link to one of those older NCx packages?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
nc5

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590072

nc2

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590071

neither files include system.img or bootloaders i prefer nc2 but thats just me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Thanks!

I have to ask because it's not the first time i read this.... If NC5 is newer, why do most prefer NC2?

Are the differences pretty significant?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
no difference as far as I can tell. NC2 is the leak we had it a week before the retail was leaked. i shouldnt say no difference nc2 seems to be easier on memory and the modem is more stable for me at least
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fudplayers:
Another MK2 user here. I did the method to get to Kit Kat, worked flawlessly. My question is, can we flash AOSP ROMs and custom kernels? I thought that I read that on 4.3 that MK2 users couldn't flash either one of those. Maybe I was dreaming that I read that somewhere?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Last quick question. Am I installing the 4.4.2 rom on the stock slot, or and an empty slot in SS?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Stock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Pretty sure I mess up pretty bad.

I installed Pheonix ROM to begin the upgrade to using method 2.

rebooted out of safe strap without flashing the other mods.

phone is now stuck on Samsung logo during boot up.

To add insult to injury. I did upgrade my phone to Safestrap 3.72 before doing it.

I'm sure I'm screwed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Restored back to MK2 stock using Surges method via odin.

Now need to reroot MK2 and start over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Can't flash either, although if you're experienced in this stuff you can try a method some have working to run a GPE ROM (thread is in this section easy to find).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
So...just completed method 2. I didn't realize that it keep the custom ROM as your primary.

I guess I was looking for a TW stock NC2/NC5...

Would that just be flashing method 1? Can I flash it over method 2, just using odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
sure or you can look in my androidfilehost directory and theres a knox free stock nc5 in there its debloated and about a gig if your alreadyy on 442 and have safestrap you can try that. or my purified ROM with no options is stock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rslu2:
After forgetting to flash supersu while playing in Rom land I used this package to recover nicely.

Thx

:):):)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Guys, could I get some help. I'm about to take the OTA of NC5.

I upgraded from MK2, to NC5...and everything has been perfect until recently.

The only glitch I see is wifi related. I'm sent overseas for work regularly. We don't get mobile data, but we have unrestricted access ro wifi. My wife and I just had triplets 4 months ago and Skype/Google Hangouts is my only way to communicate with them.

Im having and issues with my wifi audio. We can see each other perfectly, and I can hear them, but they receive my audio garbled like a chipmunk. I did a test call to myself on Skype and it was bad. Hmagouts is the same. I have no other way to communicate with them and I currently gone for three weeks.

I didn't have these issues on my stock rooted MK2.

Today I tried to reflash the NC5 baseband, with negative results.

Then I flashed the MK2 non-HLOS, and it killed my wifi.

By pure luck, one of my team members brought his personal laptop which he wasn't supposed to have. But thanks to him, I was able to download gigilie's wifi fix and restore my wifi.

But the issue still remains.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be causing this?

Could someone test their skype or Hangouts video chat, by disabling their mobile data, and making a video call over wifi only. Id really appreciate this. I need to know if I'm the only one.

If I can't figure this out, im going to restore back to stock MK2 and take the OTA. I can't leave my wife alone with 3 4 month old babies and not have a way to communicate with them.

Many of my team members have S4s, S3s, and Galaxy Notes. All of them can Skype back home with no issues, so it's not the wifi here.

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
which wifi fix did you try? i always recommend nc2. never have had an issue with it and I skype with my family often. but I dont have the stock rom installed... I use one of my custom roms. and I never took the ota update with this phone... if you took the OTA tho to NC5 that means your bootloaders are stuck at NC5 and you cannot downgrade to MK2. If you hadnt taken the OTA and used my files instead to upgrade then downgrading fully would be an option. you can do a partial downgrade to mk2 if you have taken the ota however I wouldnt recommend it as thats known to offer more issues in terms of audio and wifi problems. sorry man wish I could be more help. I'd try a custom ROM with NC2 baseband. my "wifi fix" simiply puts the correct modem / hlos and modules in an all in one package and flashes again. so nc2 = nc2 modules, nc2 modem and nc2 hlos (part of bootloader). but if your able to get wifi data without a hiccup ie no noticable drops in data or for example if you download a .zip file and its not corrupt then I'd say the issue may exist internally on the hardware side of your phone. because thats all voice / video over wifi would be is streamed data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
I'm on this MK2 bootloader and did a safe upgrade, so Im on NC5 with the MK2 still in place.

I used the NC2 wifi fix to correct the Non-HLOS wifi lockout issue. Once the wifi was restored, I flashed the NC5 radios back and everything has been working normally.

I am able to download a zip with no issues, and transfer files via wifi. If I video chat, we can see each other clearly and I can hear them as well, its just the audio that the other end is receiving from me is garbled.

I didn't have the issue on MK2. This just started on NC5.

So I cant tell of its an NC5 issue, or something to do with the method we used for the safe upgrade/downgrade. I don't think it's a hardware microphone issue. My calls are clear, and my audio/video recordings are clear. Its juat sending audio over wifi, that's not.

But its definitely happening with mobile data off.

I know many on here have the same setup.

Stock Rooted NC5, with the MK2 bootloaders. These are the people I'd like to be to test thier audio over wifi.

Turn OFF (very important) your mobile data and video call (skype or Hangouts) someone over wifi. Can the person you're calling hear you clearly?

Then I would venture to ask those of us on NC2 with the MK2 bootloader to try the same.

And possibly those still on MK2 stock to try.

I know there's one other person that has NC5 with the NC5 bootloader, and his is doing the same.

For those of us on the board, it'll only take a couple minutes to try this out and post your findings to verify if it's an NCxx thing.

Maybe just flashing a NCxx ROM will fix it, and then well know its a software issue.

Thanks gigilie!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Its just skype and hangouts chats. Video is perfect. Justvthe audio the recipient is receiving.

No issues on audio stream. And I don't think it's the hardware/microphone related because I can record video and the play back is perfect. But play back on the Skype test call crap amd confirms what everyone one was telling me.

And this all worked on MK2, its just recently that it went to crap.

What is dOPE with Skype?

Don't think VZW can change your plan cost. That's crap. They can throttle you, but they can't change how much more your paying. Sounds like B.S.

I already pay $130. I have the unlimited text, 1400 mins $100 plan, plus the $30 for the unlimited data. So $130 is what I've always paid.

Did you have mobile data physically turned off while you made the call?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
I tried with noise reduction off, and tried with voice privacy off, no changes.

Here's the odd thing. I downloaded and have been using "GrooVeIP" to make calls over wifi, and it works perfectly.

So calls over wifi have no issue, just the audio on a video chat over wifi?

Im not getting what the issue is, but I'm leaning towards going back to MK2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gpz1100:
Folks, what is the benefit of downgrading to mk2 from NC5 (ota)? Wasn't MK2 another one of these locked down bootloaders where you could not use custom kernels anyways?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Gigilie,

I'm going restore back to MK2 and make sure everything is back to way it was supposed to be.

If all is well, I'm going to try once more to push NC5 via your instructions above.

If you remember, I updated from MK2 but used method 2 "flashing a ROM". I used Surges MK2 file to restore back. It was a pretty big mess that caused a soft brick. I'm sure my device has a lot of residual crap on it.

I'd like to full complete system wipe, everything, and restore back to MK2 via Odin.

Once I confirm everything is working on MK2 again (skype /hangouts), do I just follow the instructions above to flash a completely stock NC5 (minus the bootloader of course)?

So I don't need to flash anything else besides:

I545VRUFNC5-AIO-incl-modem-hlos-nobootloaders-gogolie.rar

In odin, and towel root, and safe strap, and etc?

Thanks Gigilie!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Fixed

The problem isn't with Google Now, it's Google Search's new "anytime /any screen" hotword section function..

Go to Google Search, Settings, Voice, Uncheck hotword detection from any screen.

Why this breaks the wifi audio when using a video chat service is a mystery.

I now realize that this wasn't an issue under 4.3, because Hotword detection from any screen is a Kitkat only feature.

I don't know if this a Samsung, possibly or Google Search issue. But I'll submit a ticket to Google under in the play store.

Hopefully, everyone else will too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
interesting! sorry i didnt get back to you but yes the nc5 odin image from above is what you would want to use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ayazuddinkhan:
Help pl

Does it support Samsung core2 duo (SM-G355H). Please see the screenshot for device detail

Regards
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Just flash that file in odin over my current NC5 set up? Nothing else?

Or should I go back to MK2 first, then flash this?

Thanks for taking the time to reply gigilie!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
if you took the update or ota then just root unless your changing to nc2 from nc5 then just flash ontop... root with towelroot v3 and then install safestrap. youll need selinux permissive app too as knox will fight safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] craigviar:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
updated OP NG6 finally sorry for my laziness

updated the OP with info on how to properly upgrade to NG6 without losing Root, without triggering KNOX, no upgrading bootloaders, or using an OTA with KNOX included in it! Aka We got your Modules that make the wifi work in your custom ROM. YUP all here 1st, again ;P toodles
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stwum:
I'm trying to follow your instructions to upgrade to NG6. At what point in the process do you the flash the NG6 OTA file? If you can number the steps it would help. Thanks for the good work you are doing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
hey gigilie, I'm guessing the NG6 OTA needs to be flashed on top of a STOCK TW rom NC5? not a custom NG2 rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
yes sorry "I should have specified that but if your using an NG2 rom you could just odin the kernel and upgrade the modem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
thats what i thought. Thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ma70ent:
Hey guys. I've been on Hyperdrive RLS15 (4.3) for awhile and I just want to clarify the upgrading process to RLS19. I've done a bit of reading, but just want to make sure. According to this thread, I can skip to step 3 since I've already got RLS 15 and Safestrap 3.71. I've already downloaded everything NC5 related, and I've downloaded RLS 19. Would this be the correct process? (following method 2, from step 3 and on)

1) Flash RLS19

2) Flash the QuickUpgrade Safestrap Flashable NC5 file, then Flash NC5 WifiFix, then SuperSu

3) Reboot phone to download mode and flash NC5 boot img, then flash NC5 modem

Is this correct? It seems to conflict with the directions originally in the first post of this thread. Or should I flash a different custom 4.4.2 ROM in place of RLS19, THEN install RLS19? I just want to make sure I don't brick my phone. Thanks guys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
ugh WTF why do i keep getting md5 error! Binary is invalid when adding the NG6 kernel file to Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pbman1953:
Gigilie said to rename the file without the .md5 ending. Should only be .tar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
meh thatll teach me not to look at every post ...

thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jetsman:
OK so dumb question. I just this phone and it had already gotten the ng6

---------- Post added at 09:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 AM ----------

Update already. So pretty much screwed I would say?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
I'm trying to read the first post and clearly understand, I bricked last time I tried to upgrade to NC5, and just want to be as clear and concise as possible.

I'm currently on the NC5 software, with the MK2 bootloader, and currently using the NG6 radios.

1) Am I understanding correctly, that all I have to do is flash the NG6 OTA via SS and that's it?

2) Will I have to flash the modem, Non-HLOS, modules on top of this if I'm already on the NG6 radios?

3) Does gigilie's NG6 SS OTA upgrade my bootloader to NG6, and then I have to Odin them back? Or will this OTA not affect my MK2 bootloader?

TIA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
why the heck is the NG6 kernel odin file giving me the ugly red FAIL!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
sorry bud i had whipped these out a week ago meant to get them online but must have forgotten to tell afh to display the upload (transfer from my ftp account)

Proper NG6 Stock Kernel:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001606715

Proper NG6 Stock Kernel and Stock Recovery:

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

Other NG6 odin stuff available in this directory not all has been tested so let me know if problem exists with a file:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=20105

[MENTION=4495842]ymDroid[/MENTION] yes bro any OTA willl upgrade bootloaders. if your not on NCx I'd avoid like the plague if your on NCx and take the OTA you can downgrade any part of this OTA back to NCx via my NCx odin files. but upgrading is easier than using ota just flash the kernel with recovery in odin (above) and the ng6 wifi fix to upgrade! on any ROM you'd upgrade like that. you can upgrade that way on the stock nc5 rom but you might run into some random reboots (i dont know really). i find flashing kernel in odin and my wifi fix (because it installs the modules with the modem) the easiest way to upgrade. then on any new ROM you'll just flash the modules (until other devs/rom cooks start baking these in)

[MENTION=4421450]ma70ent[/MENTION] yes if upgrading to NG6 and HyperDrive RLS19 I'd use the method I directed ymDroid to use. This can be said for NCx files or WiFi fixes too... and then flash supersu too or you'll lose root with that ROM (most other ROMs like all of mine have a way to keep root now I developed a method or a script shortly after 4.4.2 VZW was released that allowed SuperSu to automatically flash after installing the ROM its available to any developer that wants to use it just want credit fyi devs ;.)

[MENTION=3281483]jetsman[/MENTION] hey bud if your phone comes with ng6 use my other files fro my AndroidFileHost page to downgrade your stock kernel back to nc5 then install towelroot and root the phone and then install safestrap (if you plan on using safestrap on the stock ROM you'll need the app to allow SeLinux Permissive available in the Playstore) then reupgrade your kernel back to ng6 :) same method I created before to use root with nc5 when a native root wasnt available. hope that helps!

sorry to leave u guys hanging for a bit i had a lot of personal stuff come up and my gf wants me to quit pretty much everyday unless im making enough in donations then shes fine with it lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
Ng6 ota binary errors when flashing. I think I saw something about that a few posts ago. Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fafinaf:
Reading the OP is pretty confusing, so please don't get mad at me for asking for help.. Basically what I'd like to do is update to the latest version of android that is available. I'm not interested in flashing a ROM that is all customized and themed etc.. personally I'd just like the latest version that is stock (no theme(s), customizations etc) and keeping root privelages. I use a lot of xposed modules as well as a few apps that require root user privelages.

I've attached a screenshot that details my current system info, specifically the android version I'm using. I'd be incredibly grateful if someone could just provide me a simplified set of instructions/steps to get to the latest version of android whilst maintaining root. I'm on mj7 and have safestrap installed + working. I have not flashed anything other than the wifi tethering + all toggles unlocked mod.

so I hope there is someone out there who would be willing to just give me a simple 1,2,3 style process to do this.. here is the screenshot:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::):):):eek: