yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
Get this:

MK2 Downgrader AIO - unrar for .tar file to put in Odin's AP slot this will put any system at MK2 Firmware with Mk2 Modem/hlos and Cache/hidden at MK2 just flash this 1 file your system will restart once to recovery which will flash the cache update then restart again to mk2. from here you can Saferoot then load safestrap. then from there you just boot to safestrap and flash my NC2 or NC5 Update without bootloaders in odin

MK2VZW-downgrade4rooting-AIOdin-gogolie.rar is the MK2 Downgrader AIO file talked about above.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358537591

THECOMPLETEPACKAGE-UP-DOWN-VZW-gogolie.rar this is the Complete Package with all you need to Upgrade or Downgrade to any of the newer firmware along with patches, any file spoken of as being a must have like supersu, odin,modules, modems, you name it I put it all in this 1 file. if your new to all of this or dont want to have to hunt anything down this is the file for you. the best and safest way to stay at KNOX 0x0 is to follow my method.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358538076
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] inkdaddy66:
Thank you so much. I have all of the files needed. But I'll just go for the complete package so I'm sure everything in there is exactly what I need. As soon as I get parallels running on my mac. This is a go. Thanks again!

Looks like something is up with the mirror download. Just an FYI. I'll go for the mk2 downgrader file.

53N7 FR0M M4 S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
Glad to hear people trying the SS method. no you shouldnt need to reflash this. altho you might have to flash the wifi fix or something if your next ROM attempt you lose wifi or gps. remember always flash supersu after a rom. you can go back and forth between nc2 and nc5 but nc2 is all you need
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
the files mirror themselves because it was so big its probably taken a bit for the file to make its way around to the mirrors :) but that mk2 downgrader will have all you need except the file to get back up grab the nc2 aio i mentioned or thats in the op. the wifi fix for nc2 is also handy it will fix wifi on nc2 mk2 or nc5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrv331:
OK thanks, but here's what's happening. I flash ROM XX then, ss and the nc5 modem/modules and allis well. I then backup the ROM and do a full wipe and install ROM YY, ss and both nc5's and all is working well. I want to go back to ROM XX so I do a full wipe andf get errors about not finding system and no os installed. I try to restore both backups but they each fail.

I have to re Odin back to 4..3 and start over. I know this is probably a ss issue but there's not as lot of support for 3.72 on vzw.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] inkdaddy66:
Thanks again. I got parallels running on my mac. Gonna make the plunge into root. It's been far too long without it. I'll be flashing one of your roms as well.

53N7 FR0M M4 S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrv331:
Im on MK2 with 4.4. Is there any reason to/not to update my boatloader to NC2/5 since I can use the downgrade method to install roms?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] inkdaddy66:
Well after getting everything in order. Ready for the flash. Odin doesn't see my device. Suggestions? I've already changed usb ports.

53N7 FR0M M4 S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
I used this method to downgrade to MK2, and then [MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] 's method to upgrade to NC5 while keeping root. Everything seems to be working just fine.. except when I plug my phone into my computer the phone crashes every single time. Can anyone please help me with this asap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
You'll keep root with Gigilie's method too and it probably isn't a good idea to mix the two. I'd stick with both of his. I've never had a problem. I didn't know Surge's method was for upgrading and downgrading. I thought it was a permanent upgrade with root but then I didn't read it very closely.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
I'm having trouble with the last few steps when using Gigilie's method. I can seem to get my custom ROM installed correctly. Except when I try and reboot the phone it says no OS is installed on the stock slot..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
Was it Foxhound? I had some trouble with it. Gigilie said to downgrade back through odin using his boot img file, go back into Safestrap and get control of it by installing or flashing something, then try again. Before you install your rom you need to wipe everything except data and sd card first. I made sure system was mounted before install also. Try the Duxter rom and see if it works.

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/1wl74b2e5p9xbgv/I545VRUEMK8_Tether_&_toggle_Unlock.zip

For anyone that is interested, this unlock all toggles zip worked on my upgraded rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
I think I understand what you're saying. I'm going to try method 2 this time and wipe everything except data and card before installing the ROM. Do I flash the files in step 4 of method 2 on stock ROM slot or custom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
Everything goes on stock. When on Safestrap 3.72 stock is all that will operate correctly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
Oh, that explains why I was having problems- I installed my custom ROM on slot 1. Does Safestrap 3.71 work on 4.4.2? Will it load custom 4.4.2 ROMs?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Only att 3.72 will work

sent by safestrap enabled bajarom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
You aren't mk2 while on 4.4. Your nc2 or mc5 while on 4.4

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You can only install to stock.

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This happened to me I believe. If it tells you that it failed to mount /system then just ignore it for the time being and your phone will still boot. Make sure to flash a supported ROM such as foxhound. Foxhound will work as long as it's installed correctly.

1. Flash ROM

2. Flash quick upgrade, WiFi fix and super su at once using add to que.

3. Reboot to download

4. In odin flash the nc2 upgrade boot.

You should then be good to go
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john122675:
i was on mj7 4.3 safestrap a couple weeks ago i used your method to upgrade and install a 4.4 rom its been working fine today i attempted to install another 4.4 rom ive installed a few in the last few weeks all have worked fine now im stuck on the samsung screen that says custom i cant get into safestrap what would i need to do to get this fixed and keep root do i have to odin a downgrade then upgrade again im confused here i want to be on 4.4 but i dont want to lse my root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Which rom did you try to install?

sent by safestrap enabled bajarom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john122675:
i was on 4.4 echo rom i tried to flash hyperdrive 16 today and it stuck on the samsung screen before it gives you the option to get into safestrap is there a way i can do this without downgrading
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
You can completely reinstall 4.3 mk2 using surges method and then reroot and flash back up. Been in you situation plenty of times over the past month or so. If you were reflashing a ROM then downgrading and going up isnt a big deal . if you need further assistance pm me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john122675:
where is that thread
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GAMECOCK1801:
Ever since I upgraded to NC5, my phone isn't showing up in Odin... Is this a common thing or am I just the unlucky one? I tried Odin 3.10 and 1.85(I think it was .85)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
no for these not mounting system errors you need to just odin 4.3 boot.img then enter safestrap do what you want then odin 4.4.2 boot.img to get back to full 4.4.2. That will let you mount system better if it still wont mount (i havent seen this be the case yet) then you would need to odin back to 4.3

Heres my quote from a few days ago on similar topic that contain the boot.imgs for Odin to do this:

boot.img isnt a part of the bootloader tho its just part of the firmware which u can upgrade without effecting your bootloader this is whats referred to as the kernel normally. my NC2 or NC5 Update without bootloaders flash in odin otherwise boot.img only's nc5

or the NC2 which would be my preferred firmware. mk2 stock boot.img might also come in handy if bouncing around

if you guys flash rom's just remember to flash supersu .zip after that because if you dont you'll get stuck in a ROM without root. rooting the 4.4.2 roms isnt the same like the 4.3 roms so you can get stuck in hyperdrive like i did earlier expecting to get root like you normally would with a rom but dont lol

its here some people just don't know or havent seen these new files... much easier than anywhere else in terms of both upgrading and downgrading the following is a quote from a few days ago on the topic of downgrading and upgrading with ease (all you need to do john/anyone wanting to downgrade as fully as possible the easiest is download the 1st file listed in orange below and flash that in your AP slot of Odin to downgrade):

MK2 Downgrader AIO - unrar for .tar file to put in Odin's AP slot this will put any system at MK2 Firmware with Mk2 Modem/hlos and Cache/hidden at MK2 just flash this 1 file your system will restart once to recovery which will flash the cache update then restart again to mk2. from here you can Saferoot then load safestrap. then from there you just boot to odin and flash my NC2 or NC5 Update without bootloaders in odin

MK2VZW-downgrade4rooting-AIOdin-gogolie.rar is the MK2 Downgrader AIO file talked about above.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358537591

THECOMPLETEPACKAGE-UP-DOWN-VZW-gogolie.rar this is the Complete Package with all you need to Upgrade or Downgrade to any of the newer firmware along with patches, any file spoken of as being a must have like supersu, odin,modules, modems, you name it I put it all in this 1 file. if your new to all of this or dont want to have to hunt anything down this is the file for you. the best and safest way to stay at KNOX 0x0 is to follow my method.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358538076
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
[MENTION=5872950]Reconde[/MENTION] / [MENTION=5454030]GAMECOCK1801[/MENTION] your odin problems.. any luck with this???

I'd recommend installing fresh samsung s4 usb drivers, your bootloaders shouldnt have anything to do with this. watch your system/device manager on the pc side if it doesnt react in some way to your phone when you plug it in while in odin mode then check your cable. ive had a few cables go bad over time or just wear and tear. if your cables good, drivers are good then it is possibly on the computer side try restarting both phone and computer and entering download mode without the cable attached then plugging the cable in once youve fully loaded into download mode. another option would be to use heimadall and flash through linux (theres a pc port of this but i dont know it would do any good if your phone isnt showing up on the pc unless it comes with different drivers) or obviously try a different computer and odin or 3 if the second computer doesnt work either because ive never had this problem its delayed the connection or whatever but a restart computer side and odin side always cleared it up. usb ports can also stop working or malfunction and sometimes hubs are notorious for this especially if you have another device or anything IO related plugged in.

you can also do a full system flash from NC5 to NC2 using my safestrap method and see if that doesnt make a difference but it shouldnt.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
Yes. It took me around 10 tries of completely running through method 1 and finally a couple tries using method 2 but I was finally able to downgrade, root, and then upgraded again and am currently running HD16 on NC5. I think my biggest problem was my lack of knowledge of customizing android. Thanks a lot for all of your help and assistance [MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] , I really appreciate your time and effort.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Now all you need to do is make a full script to do it all for you :D

"Gigilie's All in One Up and Dwongrade 4.4.2 Tool- Fully Automated!!!"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rslu2:
Based on the effort he's had to put in and the grief he's had to put up with over 45 pages or so

I'd say the "All-in-One" Tool would have been the easier. :o

Hang in there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
I understand this method but some people jump right in without knowing what to do, so could really use this.

It would be cool just to have to open a script and then it tells you exactly what to do and opens up odin for you and everything, roots with saferoot once downgraded, installes safestrap etc. It would be so big it would go into another thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] john122675:
ok going from 4.3 after getting my phone fixed to 4.4 using method 2 when i click to download nc5 boot.img it says nc2 boot .img and when i try to add it to the ap slot of odin it doesnt let me select it because its a .img not a .tar am i a complete moron here and just missing something lol thanks in advace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
Don't extract the boot image. Leave it in the tar file.

Step 5:

Boot.img tar files.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
One Step Method

Holy moly Mogolie Gogolie, that is crazy good! Even I can upgrade and downgrade without botching it. I plan on getting this going as soon as I get home tonight. You've already got my favorite roms converted to 4.4. Thanks for your persistence and hard work. I wish I had Odin here at work. I'd get on it right now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Erlotaza:
IS ROOT 4.4 possible?

Hi all. I'm on 4.4 right now and I need to get ROOT. (doesn't matter with or w/o downgrading). Is there a WAY to root it after 4.4 Verizon update?

I saw the link for Clean downgrade 4.4.2 (NC5) down to MK2, but it's

broken

.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
What instructions are there for this file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tbis:
I need some help. I got my dad's s4 today first time using it and he had the 4.3 ota on there. I managed to root it but have no custom recovery. How do I get kit Kat and possibly get a recovery? Im coming from having a Lg g2 so a lot of this is foreign to me. Any help would be appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] inkdaddy66:
I believe there is a link for safestrap 3.72 in the Op.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
it was a suprise

you must unrar it.

contents contain a backup of my current SS442 files. there is: ap's (boot.img)mk2-nc2-nc5, 1 file upgrade - downgrade files for mk2-nc2-nc5, odin files for modems with nhlos that match so your wifi will work in every rom, odin 3.10 the newest odin that is authentic (only this thread has it period.rest of the world still waiting? lol), theres also SuperSu 1.94, a lot of patches I currently use for auto-porting ROMs for any S4 4.4.2 ROM to our phone, various fixes for NC2-NC5 porting / ROMs / WiFi (wifi fixes with proper modems/hlos and modules) / Modules for MK2-NC5 / Tethering Patches for MK2-NC2-NC5, Apps, Speed mod scripts, init.d mods, dalvik/bionic speed mods, and much more im sure that I'm forgetting about but those are the main items contained. using them is fairly simple they need to be either flashed in Odin, Safestrap or Installed via ScriptManager, PackageManager or a custom recovery of some type information beyond that can be found by searching this thread for the filename or keywords from it (if not hear in the OP or thread then somewhere on XDA the filename will be mentioned with instructions on what the file does or how to install it.) ... MDK users note you might need to reinstall your custom recovery after using a 1 file up or downgrade. to avoid this use the safestrap version (which actually is good for any custom recovery to be used (ie TWRP.CWM.Philz,just not Stock Recovery and you can also optionally not use the Odin boot.img flash used in this method) with your recovery of choice flashed immediately after the quick up or downgrade file of choice)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
u guys need a quicky?:

download the 2nd file listed in orange at the top of the OP titled MK2 1 File Complete System Downgrade Odin Package or use that shortcut lol then follow OP or these simplified instructions:

after flashing MK2 1 File Downgrade in AP slot of Odin restart to System 4.3...

now you need to root via Saferoot and install Safestrap 3.72 and install it. now reboot to safestrap and install any 4.4.2 rom when done remember to flash supersu 1.94 and NC2 Modules get safestrap flashed too all before restarting to download mode aka Odin Mode and flashing NC2 full upgrade with no bootloaders 1 file Odin upgrade (a tar you place in AP slot of Odin 3.10 and plug phone in and press start) when completed give it a while (usually phone will restart to recovery and flash a cache file then restart again and load whatever 4.4.2 rom you installed before upgrading)

it may look complicated but its simple. once you do it you'll learn more about your phone and its OS and software. this method will ensure your warranty stays intact and KNOX is always untripped at 0x0 (warranty technically intact only pending you unroot or flash stock ROM in Odin before verizon store or employee sees it) and if you havent upgraded it keeps your bootloaders at whatever they're currently at!

peace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
hey [MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] I was using Purified Rom fine on your old method but I tested out your new method and It seems to have bricked my phone. I tried flashing the downgrade file again but it gets to the samsung custom logo and then restarts. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Can you give the exact files you used? Also your exact steps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Narc0lept1cN1nja:
Pretty sure the download link for the MK2 downgrade is broken. I don't understand what's been going on with AndroidFileHost lately, but they seem to keep breaking... Unless it's just me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gothicasshole:
I'm nc1

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Ahh wrong dang thread!! Sorry I'm at&t my bad

This should work for Verizon as well it will tell you your boot loader number for proper flashing

Sorry for the intrusion but this might help as well this is from an awsome guy named ted77usa:

su

getprop ro.bootloader

EDIT

Just incase u guys would like to check what bootloader u have Download Terminal Emulator from Play Store ..... type these code and it would tell u what bootloader you have on your phone. ...coz sometime u flashed too much u forgot what u have..

Hope this helps some but it'll let you know :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jake.99x3:
Use gigilies. Much easier and simpler than surges now. Just download the 1 file downgrade and 1 file upgrade and thats all you need.

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Figured it out. Had to do with my compatibility with heimdall.

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Its just you. i just had to redownload and it worked fine for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gothicasshole:
Depends on the mirrors that's why you always check md5 sum and if you can't get anything and your homepage got redirected you might have a worm or Trojan messing with your dns...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] what's the difference between the "VZW-NC2_FULL4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-gogolie.tar" found in the "The Complete Package" than the "VZW-NC5_4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-FOR-NC2-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-gogolie.tar"? I see they have different things inside. Which should I use once I use the "MK2_system_4downgrade_rooting_all_in_one.tar" from the NC5 OTA to root, install safestrap and rom to upgrade to 4.4.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
So to go from OTA nc5 to rooted nc5 all I have to do is.....

flash..... MK2 1 File Complete System Downgrade Odin Package in ap slot then.....

flash.....NC5 1 File Firmware Upgrade Odin Package in ap slot ...and I'm done?

even if my bootloader is nc5 assuming from the ota?

I don't need safestrap or su to do this?

This would be awesome
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
No you have to do this ^^^

Tell me how this works out for you.

Sent from my OtterX running SlimKat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] I made a checklist based on this method, can you makesure its correct. Here is a onenote checklist: https://mega.co.nz/#!o9wh3BAS!pCDgnt8GBuKa-yhqDiq0gM-Ze3aA2D-fu5ezA48begc

Heres a text view if you dont have one note:

To get root From NC5 OTA

Download all files

Boot phone into Odin mode

Open Odin 3.10 and put MK2_system_4downgrade-all-in-1.tar in the AP slot

Click start

Wait for phone to boot up into mk2, then enable usb debugging and run saferoot

Install safestrap 3.72

Reboot phone and click recovery at safestrap screen

wipe data, cache, system, and dalvik-cache via SS's wipe menu

Install I545VRUFNC5-Stock-Root-Odex.zip or another 4.4.2 rom to Stock slot

Flash SuperSU

Flash NC5 modules

Press home >> reboot >> Download

Plug phone into PC and enter Odin

Put VZW-NC2_FULL4.42-ODIN_UPGRADE-NO-SYSTEM-NO-BOOTLOADERS-gogolie.tar into the AP slot

Press start

Your phone should reboot into 4.4.2 rooted rom

To install Hyperdrive RLS 16.1 or other Touchwiz 4.4.2 rom

Follow instructions above

Reboot and click recovery at safestrap screen

Wipe data, cache and Dalvik

Install rom to Stock slot

Complete the aroma installer

Once aroma install says its finished installing, click the 3 dots and click exit Aroma installer

Flash SuperSU

Flash gogolies-wififix-VZW-FN2-NC2-w-modules-SS.zip

Boot into hyperdrive

(Optional) reboot into safestrap again to install NC5 modules
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
one question: to start the process with MK2_system_4downgrade-all-in-1.tar....does it matter if you are MJ7 or Mk2? I take it this is a full wipe?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
The downgrade is only for the nc5 ota. If you are at mj7 or mk2 you can skip to the saferoot step

Sent from my OtterX running SlimKat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GAMECOCK1801:
So I finally got it downgraded... Now my phone has zero sound. I won't play music, ringtones, soundcloud, nothing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] inkdaddy66:
Go back to OP. You need to flash the nc5 modules. I believe
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Just wondering but what files did you use?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
If you're having trouble with this method, check out my post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2769480
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danylevy12:
Downgrade

Before I try this method of downgrading a had a few questions.

1. I recently used Odin to upgrade (full wipe) to NC5, I'm guessing this is the same as OTA update?

2. Why can't I just do a full wipe (in Odin), and go back to MDK? Then Root, and install hyperdrive 16.1 which still runs on MDK (or i think so)?

3. And is this downgrade method working for most people? Or should I wait till we have a more stable way of doing this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Not possible to go back to mdk do you mean mk2? This method does work. I didn't use it but I used one that is similar.

sent by baja kitkat S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danylevy12:
I meant MDK..

I basically want to run Hyperdrive 16.1, and that still uses the MDK build, but I believe It will still work if I use this method (on Safestrap, 4.4.2)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
If you took nc5 OTA you can't go back to mdk...

sent by baja kitkat S4