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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
I can't get it. Cuz apparently if there is a non Verizon sim in it Ota updates fail imma wait till the Odin flashable rom hits Sammobile. Sucks if any one knows a way for me to get Ota with a non vzw sim leme know. Also how is performance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero26800:
same here. On the leak and can't pull it. Anyone else have some input here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
On the rooted leak. I'm sure once the tar file is out for the ota, we will be able to upgrade to it in a similar fashion.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
well this sucks lol i guess i have to wait but i cant see why it always tells me that the software update servers are not available sigh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Retarded root.Re: Re: Re: R

download the apk mobile Odin pro 4.10... you'll have to buy it on play store. Or wink wink search and then buy if this works for you

Install to mk2 thats rooted. With stock no strap. Then on pc with adb installed open new shell instance & type

am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro/eu.chainfire.mobileodin.core.MainActivity --es forcemodel SGH-I337M

The device would register as a Canadian s4 instead of i545 then go either the ota option if installing update . zip and it should let you auto patch while installing and keep root ect if the everroot option is checked otherwise use the firmware option then try installing a custom rom by flashing the zip under update.zip... it's very simple. You can also flash parts of firmwares or downgrade easier with this tool vs odin 3.10 for pc (which is the newest)

More info available on chains main thread for the app. Just a theory I'm able to use it on all my customers phones s4 our vzw isn't supported but the trick above should help that prob. Just a theory maybe worth a shot.

-gigilie

I'll b updating the packages under my updating with root & safestrap thread soon as I get the rest of the files... those of you with the errors when flashing ota can try extracting modifying update script by removing all checks by # them out. Then inject the new update and flash

Just a few suggestions not going to be racing time with this update (even when I put something out days before someone just rereleases the same thing with different name and then there's two threads with same methods in different forums which is dumb:eek: so there's no point in putting out this easy stuff)

Pm me if your safestrap full mk2 user wanting to try real aosp roms cause I got two I need testers familiar with aosp (or not it's simple)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zmedhaug:
This is really good stuff. Now I want to upgrade to nc5. Thanks dude
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dknow101:
Same here i would like to be on nc5 also, currently on nc2 leak not root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] caniswesley:
Problem fixed. nothing to see here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] molivas37:
I may have lost track along the way but, has it been determined if taking this VRUFNC2 leak will prevent you from going back to MK2 to take the official update? I have tried both no wipe and full wipe .tar's with ODIN 3.09 and it fails every time. If it IS possible, can someone direct me in the proper direction? Thanks in advance, and thank you guys for the great work!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dknow101:
I am waiting to hear something also. also thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidjunkie:
Surge posted a downgrade method, I am in the process of using it right now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yofife2069:
I just want to say you are a rock star. Always out helping in any way you can. You are the definition of what the open source community is all about! Thanks for all you do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dknow101:
i can not downgrade from nc2. I get an error with both full wipes mk2(error: sw rev check fail) and mj7(error: sw rev check fail).

tried the pit file as well and still no go

any help would be appreciated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
I could downgrade from NC2 to MK2 but could not get NC5 to install. Ended up going back to NC2 and will wait for a NC5 .tar file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3aucla1r3:
Exactly the same for me. Just waiting on the odin tar for NC5 to drop. Actually NC2 works perfectly so I don't know why I'm so anxious to get NC5. I guess because I'm an android junkie.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] molivas37:
Successful or unsuccessful?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] caniswesley:
I have successfully downgraded from NC5 OTA back to MK2, and then was able to re-root and install Safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Also I've been able to keep roor after installing a stock root NC5 deodex rom Ive made. Ive gotta say this is a bit snappier than NC2..and yes WiFi and WiFi tether both work (via framework edit) so dont ask.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
You are da man.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
That was fast. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
Are you going to put up a link for us mere mortals in the next couple hours? Just asking to see if I'll have time before I leave this evening or if I have to wait.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Foxfi got an update to work with Samsung Verizon 4.4 Devices
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] molivas37:
Amazing work Surge!!! Will you be including steps on how to go from the initial NC2 release to this NC5 version you are putting together??!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nacho~:
Out of curiosity, have the radio basebands changed between 4.3 and 4.4? I've been running the play edition 4.4.2 port since release and have been having signal issues like crazy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
I'm an a$$h0le, so I'm going to ask....:p

Anyway, can this (NC5) rom be flashed via Safestrap into the stock rom slot??? Inquiring minds want to know????

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mitzael:
Great!!! You are awesome! Waiting for the links :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
Is it creepy that I'm watching his post history like a hawk to see where said links get posted first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
I think we all are.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
Me too. He posted that while I was grocery shopping. Lol. Been refreshing ever since.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
lol im not going to post it for awhile still...I thought the downgrade method was pretty straight forward/easy and the upgrade for people on NC2 to NC5 or MK2 to NC5 isnt bad..but im trying to make it as simple as possible so I dont get 900 questions.

That and im in the midst of tornado alley over here. My post was more of a POC rather than a tease. Not to mention I used an unconvential method to upgrade my kernel to NC5 and I feel like some less experienced people might make a mistake with that and end up with a brick. If the Odin tar doesnt show up on the kies/VUA servers I might have to post it though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Now you know know the simplest method will still get questions. lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
No pressure man. Either keep your head down or man up and punch them tornadoes in the FACE. Anyway, I can respect where you're coming from...I would say that you shouldn't have to cater to the ignorant masses, many of which whom chose to go NC5 after being told many times not to; for those of us who are relatively confident with flashing and Odin and everything else, why not put it out there? Everyone SHOULD know that this is a risky business...If you don't know what you're doing and you screw up your phone, it's your own damn fault for messing with it in the first place, and everyone is going to point and laugh.

That being said...is going from MK2/NC2 to NC5 (rooted) a relatively straightforward process?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
Can I downgrade on a NC2 version how do I do that so that I can root???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
Sorry I am new to this and I have had a HELL of a battle the last 4 days and just now getting it back up but I would like root if that's possible ...

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I am have mounting SD card issues how can I downgrade I've been looking and looking and maybe I am just too dumb ...(it's late ) but I just want to get this up and running the way it should be if you can help I would be so grateful???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
Odin flashable NC5

well the odin file has reached sammobile its 1.5 gb but download speed for me is poor idk if its my service provider but

at least i can get nc5.

GO get it ppl
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
Since you're on NC2 I assume you followed Surge's thread to perform the upgrade. Do a little more reading and you will find that he kindly included downgrade instructions in the same first post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
Yeah your correct and I got it too work but I was wondering do you know of a way to get this version ALL_VZW_I545VRUFNC2_I545VZWFNC2_989434_REV06_user_low_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to get it rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
Your question isn't clear. If you were on stock mk2, you can root without flashing. If you upgraded to the NC2 leak then you were already rooted, and the leak has been pre rooted as well. If you were on non rooted MK2 and you took the OTA upgrade to NC5 then you are not rooted and as of yet have no way to root.

So what exactly is your concern?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
I'm sorry I was just wanting to get to root access the listed above rom is what I am on Build Number : KOT49H.I545VRUFNC2

Version 4.4.2

Baseband: vI545VRUFNC2

Secure Boot Status:

Type: Samsung

I am trying to root and I don't think I am I don't have SuperUser on here?

Sorry If im sounding dumb I am still tripping on the learning process lol :confused::confused::confused:

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yeah I'm not rooted according to Root Checker Basic .... So any idea how I would go about doing that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
I think you need to read this thread -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
Yeah I am trying that but confused on the flashing part with what goes where:confused:

Cause I am flashing with Odin 3.0.9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Yes, that is the correct Odin. Just follow the directions in that thread's OP and in Odin AP BL, ect... just place those respective files in those slots in Odin's panel. The files are prefixed with exactly which ones go where. I believe you are over thinking things.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nano20able:
Is this the official 4.4.2 ? http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28866
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
I followed the Odin directions and flashed all the parts listed and then rebooted and flashed the last AP thing and rebooted but I am still not rooted bc when I install Safestrap it says "Not Rooted"??? Any thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Do you have SS 3.72 installed?

Did you flash the superuser.zip after flashing Surge's NC2 Rom in the 1st part

OR

if you were already on the leaked NC2, you are going to have to skip to Step #2 in that thread I believe and perform the downgrade steps first.

You would get better help and support if you posted in that thread I referenced you to at this point. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christinamg82:
Ok thanks... I couldn't get the flash of the supersuer to work I tried sd card and the odin but nothing

I won't bother ya anymore thanks for the time :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danveB:
Can i flash from nc2 to nc5 using odin files from sammobile?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
No bother. I'm over in the other thread now trying to help. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nano20able:
there other link for download ? The download speed is too slow from sammmobile...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Snakehn:
A mirror for the ODin file would be great once someone finishes downloading it, right now is just not moving at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3aucla1r3:
For sure, I just did it a little while ago. Interestingly it did a NO WIPE upgrade from NC2 to NC5 using the NC5 tar file from sammobile. Working great so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
No wipe...did you lose root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3aucla1r3:
I went from Eclipse ROM rooted MK2 to non-rooted NC2, so I had already lost root. Call me crazy but I was willing to give up MK2 root to try Kitkat. So far, I'm OK with the decision. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Was it worth it going from leaked nc2 to nc5? just wondering any noticable differences?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3aucla1r3:
I can't see any appreciable differences except that Isis wallet and the emergency alert app are on there. Both nc2 and nc5 are very fast. I may be imagining this, but the icons look flatter on the NC5 like the change that happened when my iPad went from ios 6 to ios 7. But I also have a nexus 7 flo that's running CM 11 (4.4.2) and the icons there are not flat. I'm probably imagining it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] T1geR086:
Don't hit me surge *cowers*

So....*cowers* I know this is 901 questions for you today, but I have been stuck for several days, and ....I would be very grateful since I am in overage now on my data plan (my fault obviously).

I did the downgrade from leak to MK2 using your instructions. I did at first get the Verizon screen freeze like others, but I did a wipe I think it was and it came up normally.

SO here is the issue. WIFI of course doesn't work out of the box you had instructions on pushing ect. I followed them twice, and I'm still unable to turn on WIFI. Not sure what to do or where I made a mistake. pweez help?

Well If I ever want or yearn for root, and a method doesn't come soon I will maybe still need to fix what ever I did wrong with the downgraded wifi thingy, but for now I used another one of your awesome contributions (emergency 4.4 full wipe with .pit method) worked like a charm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Ok the issue is with downgrading is that the instructions arent very clear but they do indeed work...ill update the directions today and reduce the steps. I didnt notice I hadnt updated the nc2 rom since I posted it...I can post an updated aroma'd version. I forgot to fix the external sd write issues on the NC5 rom so ill fix that before uploading...

In the mean time if your on my nc2 rom heres a zip to flash to enable all toggles https://www.dropbox.com/s/8mwuuj2ejasu65e/restoerconsqlite.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Thanks Surge. I was going to just stay on the NC2 leak until further notice since Foxfi works. I'm a little tech savvy and got confused on the instructions also.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mitzael:
I am agree with you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
can some one download the Nc5 from sammobile or send a link as of where to download it faster cuz im getting horrible speed .... thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
I just used Odin 3.09 to flash the NC5 tar over the NC2 leak. As someone stated earlier and I will confirm it does not wipe. I was pleasantly surprised.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
can u upload the NC5 some where for me sammobile servers movng really slow on my end to download like some kbs sigh idk whats going on
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Surge posted them in the development thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
thank you verry much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheCrowing:
Anyone noticing that their CPU is not running at 1.9Ghz on KitKat, it seems to take a couple minutes before it finally runs at that speed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GEARMAXX:
say thank you

Thanks for your sharing, this really help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
was looking for sumthing along the lines of what a guy posted higher up

"

If you guys tell me what your ODIN Mode/Download Mode RP SWREV: Sx Tx Rx Ax Px flags are set to, I will tell you if you can downgrade back to 4.3

"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
How do you find out what the flags are?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MajorLeagueROM:
no need for mirrors the download speed is great:good::)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
success :D

well ppl i took the plunge :D finally kit kat now to work on root access but for now basic apps :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] musicfreak190:
Official release must be near.. hopefully a kernel source and system dump as well. This will give us lucky MDK users an even better AOSP rom I assume.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Well, I can confirm downgrading is possible (well, the boot.img, recovery.img, cache, and system partitions anyways the counter in aboot will remain at 6). I downgraded back to 4.3 and re-rooted because I was having some errors with booting a 4.4.2 prerooted system.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
I'm noticing the 4G LTE icon is not going away when I'm connected to WiFi. It's not active, but it's there. Minor details... So far so good otherwise.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] T1geR086:
So, dumb questions.... how exactly does the process go for trying this? I understand risk is there just want to make sure I don't 100% chance screw it up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
Download tar file. Download Odin 3.09. Backup data on your phone. I placed everything on my 64 GB microSD card and removed it from the phone (paranoid). Place phone in Odin/download mode. Use Odin to flash firmware. Enjoy!

OK... That's not exact, but it's close!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ejohn3288:
I am currently on 4.3 and would love to flash this, but will I lose root access?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Vekter:
Is this safe for anyone running MK2? I'm guessing since it doesn't trip Knox it should work fine, right?

EDIT: Balled up and did it, Knox went just fine, setting phone up now. I'll play with it over the next few hours and let you guys know how it goes, but so far so good. And fyi, Wallet let me enable touch to pay as soon as I installed it. \o/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] T1geR086:
Back up recommendation?

Ty. I had an idea, but I've learned following the instruction even if you feel dumb asking = worth it! So, I just brought my S4 SCH-1545 back to stock (mk2) using the Verizon repair software thingy, and of course I am not rooted now, and soo the question is what is a good non root requiring backup that will do what I need it to do? (minimize risk of flashing that new leak)

update. I done did it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Have you tried to root it with the root methods for MK2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shawn12350:
I tried and it the root method for mk2 doesn't work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Does this wipe your data when you odin it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
It should.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
Yes it does.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Would it be possible to make a pre rooted one that maybe doesn't wipe your data?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
Possible? Maybe. Over my head though. I've never rooted my S4. Sorry.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scottguest11:
where does the file go at in oden i always seem to forget that part lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
PDA or AP depending on the version of Odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scottguest11:
thanks boss thats what i need to know
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
Cool. Glad I could help! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
i will look into root access today but things i found out / observed

1) Verizon is allowing you to uninstall / disable pre-installed apps not all Verizon apps are removable but the ones we would need for sure stay

it even allows removal of Samsung and Google apps we may not want +1 Verizon and kitkat.

2) yes the lte/4g/hspda (mobile Data) icon does not come off the screen but its greyed out when not in ue kinda like that i see what coverage i have when im not using it .

3) connecting to wifi is super fast :D

4) phone feels so much faster

5) it seems to have a bug when scrolling in settings menu and other menu's watch the graphics closely

6)battery drain seems a lil high in this build

All i can say is Verizon has done a good job thus far so i think its delayed due to bug fixed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikeneff2006:
How Long do you think it'll be before a root is available for this build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
im not sure im gonan try the root used on the other carriers build and see if that works later today.

so battery drain is 3% an hour or a little less thats after i removed bloat apps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Maybe [MENTION=4246643]Tomsgt[/MENTION] will be willing to make a video on how to do this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JihadSquad:
1) Can you really remove the apps? They are on /system so I doubt it. Otherwise most of the Verizon junk can already be disabled on JB.

2) This sounds good, I hate not knowing whether I am on 3g or 4g after coming out of a basement and getting ready to leave the building.

3) Hopefully this alleviates some problems I have when the wifi is so weak that it periodically drops and takes 20-30 seconds to connect again.

Like I said in the other 4.4.2 thread, I am pretty sure VZ is intentionally delaying the release to promote kit kat exclusivity on the GS5. The builds between versions aren't THAT much different to warrant an extra 2 months (after Sprint release) of fixing bugs.

How is the SD card functionality? Is it crippled like it is on every other kit kat phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Maybe it means that it has an unlocked bootloader :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
for ! i mean if you are in the app draw and hit uninstall it allows you to disable and remove some system apps right from there no need to go in app manager to disable and remove apps or root

and yes i said the same thing verizon is delaying the release cuz the 4.4.2 is rather solid im still looking for bugs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scottguest11:
does anyone have any screen shots yet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pneriah:
MK2

It says ODIN required on the page where the download link is. Can I flash via Odin on MK2?

Newbie here. I'm a little confused about the notion that I could only install ROMs via Safestrap on MK2. Any help and pointers are appreciated. Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JihadSquad:
Oh, so the option is right on the long press?

OK I see.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scottguest11:
yep you sure can but you loss root and safe strap in the process
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tintinez:
it could make the root with tools of other carrier? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
yes press menu in the app draw click uninstall/disable apps

and voila you can remove most of the boloat ware and stock apps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
This is the entire system not just the "rom" per say...you will loose everything on the phone that's not backed up...it's like starting with a new phone...

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I'm sure the bootloader is locked as they almost all are now and I'm sure that a dev somewhere is already looking into rooting it and a lot more....it's new so just sit tight it takes time :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam97:
MK2 locked boot loader!

Is it ok to flash this rom on MK2 with a locked boot loader?

thanx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Coycaine:
Yup. This is just a stock image. If you don't know what you are doing with Odin, just wait for official to drop.