yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
Nice. I hadn't noticed that yet. A great example of why this is great is the default Calculator app. In settings the option to Turn Off the app is greyed out. However, if you drag it from the app drawer to Disable App it does in fact disable it. Very cool since I have a different calculator app.

Update: Not sure why the Internet app can't be disabled... And if you want to get rid of the unwanted bookmarks in Chrome disable com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
we need to work on root access
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Somebody should make a video tutorial on this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
roots been had brother theres varioius ways to achieve it on this stock rom. theres a few ways to do it not going to get into the details reflashing a different way like they did on AT&T would be the easiest. I'll repack the rom and make a prerooted odin in a few
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Sweeeeeet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
thanks :D pre rooted sounds nice sigh ill have to set up again lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
agreed :) first the testing needs to take place tho... fingers crossed no major changes then video.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Well with root you can restore your apps if you backed them up.

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Would it be possible to make one that doesn't wipe your data?

Not the top priority but just wondering.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I believe [MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] is just about to release his prerooted rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scottguest11:
well the fox fi app doesnt work any more for the hotspot work around but its early yet and maybe fox fi will get it back working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Yep as [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] said we've got a prerooted version and instructions we'll release later today once I get home.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Is that the same one on Googlie's release?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pmania:
Will there be a prerooted ROM for mdk users to simply flash?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anerco:
Is this a No-Wipe flash?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
No this is a full wipe

No but considering we've both done the work your free to try either method.

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Looks like we've both done the same thing, but since our methods are slightly different I'll still post mine in a different post later but here's the modules zip http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407586885
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
With his I can't tell if the modules are included,I want to flash Phoenix but I think I will wait
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
mines not a rom bro. more of a patch to upgrade bootloader, modem, and safestrap with a 4.42 stock boot.img thus enabling any rom from other carriers or international s4 to be insta-ported via a quick flash. its a stripped down update with the option to root/port whatever... totally different. Surge's will be prerooted NC2 VZW ROM... mines more along the lines of the jrkruse patches your a big fan of ;)

Edit:

thanks for the modules Surge u r the best ive said it a million times +1 always saving me time... still got that brick problem from a week ago hhheeeelllllpppp??? show me how to make this thing unbrickable via sw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Nice man thanks for ur hard work! So before I jump in you've had testers do their thing? Now that I have the modules I'm ready to flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] peppersu812:
OK I'm using safestrap. What does this mean for our bootloader since we have root now on the Rom? Any way to flash a custom recovery if we flash this now?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Coycaine:
Not even close.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] peppersu812:
So ready to be able to just flash any Rom. Thankful for safestrap though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Coycaine:
Aint that the truth! I miss AOKP lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] peppersu812:
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT BRO! I was so blind sided when I left Tmobile and came over to Verizon. I had no idea what I was getting into. A locked bootloader. LOL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
Surge, looking forward to your prerooted kitkat. Thanks for all you do
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Vekter:
12+ hours later and no problems yet. It acts a little funny with some apps (specifically Wallpapyrus), but I'd chalk that up to the app not being updated. Only real weirdness I've had thus far was it not wanting to log me in to a Google account last night, but that's working today so /shrug.

All around it feels a bit snappier than 4.3. Things just kinda seem to run faster, windows pop up quicker, that sort of thing. I haven't found a way to turn on the text on the battery display, but that might just've been moved. For whatever reason, if I turn on lockscreen widgets, I can't remove the shortcut widget. I can replace the clock with Dashclock, but that other widget just seems to be impossible to move for whatever reason.

I did notice that the 4G icon stays on the bar even if you're connected to wi-fi, but it shows it grayed out. Likely the phone's way of saying "You're on wi-fi, but 4G's available here too". Haven't noticed any data spikes since the upgrade, so nothing new eating up data usage.

Google Wallet works just fine. Got Tap and Pay turned on last night and managed to get it working today. Blew the cashier's mind at McD's. It's really cool when you can actually make it work, but too many places either don't have them or have them turned off/broken. If you can't get it to work, hold your S4 flat about 1" over the pad and wait. If it says something about detecting a sensor but it not working, hold it closer (it's likely something on your end). If it doesn't respond at all, it's busted. Also remember you have to have the screen on for it to work in the first place.

When it actually works, it's crazy convenient. Too damn cool and especially useful if you make use of Wallet as it is, or have 3-4 cards you want to condense and not have to carry around. You can change what card it accesses before scanning the phone as long as you have a data connection.

As far as I can tell, downgrades should be possible through Odin. I'd imagine it's as simple as running the stock 4.3 tarball back through, just like you did the 4.4.2 one. As for OTAs, no idea how it'll respond. Presumably, since the phone thinks it's a Samsung OTA, it should still work fine, but you never know.

Ask me anything and I'll do my best to answer. I'm not too technical with this stuff, but I know a fair bit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] inkdup102586:
I'm running stock. I can just Odin this over stock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
yes yes you can :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Everyone just chill, theres a minor issue or two i need to work out but here, this shows you can retain root if you wish to wait.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
some one wanted screen shots so here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
Hey surge, for what you're working on, do I need to odin back to MK2 and root, or can I do it from 4.4.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
I had to go back to MK2 and root to install it. The method of going back to mk2 wasn't very straight forward, definitely not as easy as it was for the AT&T folks but that could've just been my phone. Let me know if you have issues downgrading, but I plan on posting the files and method I used in a little bit. I'm currently on stock rooted 4.4.2 and everything is working for the most part but there's a vibration issue ill have to fix and a pretty aggressive Verizon security app I'll have to remove then test before I feel comfortable posting this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwhistler:
Another Verizon security app? Sigh :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Us folks stuck on MJ7 with safe strap will be able to use this once you get it correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
It's Verizon I can wait on a root kinda missed seeing the galaxy S4 logo on start-up lol but i rather rip apps out and port over the gs5 ui and features
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] doobie711:
Could you go into a little detail about how you eventually downgraded. I'm also having issues on my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Yeah did you try to upgrade then downgrade? what issues are you having?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I cant get back to MK2 but I can reflash this firmware. I have tired to odin back to mk2 and mj7 and everything is a no go. Help!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] doobie711:
You got it. After trying to downgrade from the leak a few partitions flash and then there's an error. Sorry about my lack of information. This is the first phone I've had without fastboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
I had to use odin to flash the mk2 pit and mk2 downgrade odin tar I made and then heimdall to flash the mk2 system.img.ext4 to downgrade to mk2. Ive been getting a lot of pm's and messages about this from people who have attempted to to upgrade to kitkat, so ill post the downgrade tar I made tomorrow.

I recommend people who wish to retain root hold off on upgrading for a few days until we get things figured out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
I'm currently using hyperdrive rom. After reading 10 pages, I have decided to odin back to stock 4.3 mk2 then this leak. The only question I have is how do I go back to 4.3 mk2 when necessary? For example when official build comes. Can I just odin mk2 tar or something more?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] old&slow:
Are you talking about the vibration when opening an app requiring root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
Settings - My Phone tab - Display - Show Battery Percentage

That one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Vekter:
Thanks much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
No, the vibration issue is really weird, probably related to a bootloader and/or partition mismatch. The phone will vibrate every 30 seconds or so using the same pattern (buzz buzz buzz....buzzzzzzzzzzz)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] old&slow:
Every time I open an app requiring root I get that same vibe pattern. But that's the only time. No pop-ups or anything though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] T1geR086:
I used 3.09 ODIN, and ...may have put it in BL.....am I gonna live? haha no but really. I mean it "worked" or as far as I know...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero26800:
Can I get a list of found bugs on the leak?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] peppersu812:
I bet you'd ask for the remote when it is a foot in front of you. LOL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
So to go back to MK2 can I flash your full wipe tar in odin? Just looking for some confirmation before I try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krazie1:
Is there any way to pull the radio's from this tar file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] heath2805:
Surge already has http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Anyone running the original from the op thats not worried about root still? Are you liking it? Any problems? planning on keeping it? Go back to mk2 for any reason? Just looking for some input to decide if I should flash this or wait for root....sometimes I like root sometimes it doesnt matter...just dying to flash this...then i'll want root hahaha

love gigglie but his method for root looks confusing..hoping surges is just this file with root preinstalled to just odin it (fingers crossed) also hoping I could odin the op then odin one that is rooted if i want root later
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
I have it without root and its not bad it makes the phone so much more responsive. Faster WiFi connectivity. I only want root to remove apps I don't use and to add some apk's and the S5 user interface files and features other than that is awesome battery life seems to be good some days up and down depends on the apps running in the background I guess.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
It's working great me too. The only reason I want root is for hot spot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
No. I went straight from hyper drive. Odin worked perfect for me the first time
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
No I went from rooted 4.3 to 4.4.2 only thing I still can't install Samsung apps meh but other than that this is a solid release I won't be shocked if this was the final build if it's not then the final build will be epic and smooth
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biscuits1978:
Am I missing something -- I thought the status bar was supposed to be transparent in 4.4.x? It's not transparent.

Other than that small item, so far so good for me.

Update: Nevermind, it appears that it's related to the launcher...Nova Launcher doesn't make the status bar transparent, but Touchwiz does.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanbg:
I got the same one when I tried to install MHV via SS. Strange. Me thinks it's kernel related...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
You're welcome! Don't forget about the thank you button too! ;)

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I'm running the leak without root. I've never even considered rooting this phone. Other than the WiFi Hotspot I don't miss root at all. And now that I have an Android work phone that has a tethering plan I don't really need root at all.

The new features of KitKat are sitting well with me. Being able to use Google Wallet alone is enough for me, but there are plenty of other little nuggets I like too. For instance, the lock screen when playing music. That's a nice little touch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pneriah:
I flashed it yesterday and it's been running good. I'd love to root it and install a Google-Play-Edition Rom if it ever becomes available. Like everybody else, I miss hotspot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] heath2805:
Nova settings, look and feel, check transparent notification bar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbmggm:
I'm with you on that. I still have unlimited data and my family tethers 20+GB a month. I can wait until root and a WiFi tether hack is achieved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
I just downloaded and unziped the tar file.

Also got odin 3.09.

Do I need a pit file in order to run odin?

If I do need one where do I get it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
Pit file for what you are flashing the KitKat Tom right.??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
This leak one.

I have a pit file and a tar file for mk2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danveB:
guys, is it possible to use JOdin3 instead of regular odin software? it's because im running OS X, and don't have Windows available.

Im still a noob.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
You don't need the PIT file for this one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
Anyone try either of the two root methods we are not allowed to mention here at XDA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
And what are those methods? Or where can we find them at.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nutpn:
Nevermind I just got it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
I just tried installing through odin 3.07 and 3.09 and both failed!!

Now I'm stuck.

I put my phone into odin mode then opened odin 3.09 on my computer

then I put the tar file in AP then start

What am I missing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
You will lose root and be unable to go back to mk2 but its been stable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Paramemetic:
Does near field emulation work on this? I might be willing to lose root to get near field card emulation. Only thing I use root for is to be able to edit app data directly with such as SQLEditor and to back up specific app data such as on counters and things. nearfield card emulation would help me a lot at work so I don't have to have a bunch of different keycards.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
I think u misunderstood.

I currently failed installing the leak through Odin.

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> ALL_VZW_I545VRUFNC2_I545VZWFNC2_989434_REV06_user_low_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/004> tz.mbn

<ID:0/004> boot.img

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> persdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Added!!

Can someone tell me the step?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jerrod22:
I think he probably meant to press reply instead of quote.

I had the same issue, but a restart of the phone into download mode and odin allowed it to work the 2nd time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
Third time and finally worked!!

I just changed AP to Bootloader on odin and worked!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I haven't tried it yet but it's letting me at least setup NFC through Google wallet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
vroot and kingo root using two techniques. One roots by flashing a custom kernel ala CF-Root. That won't work on a locked bootloader device and will trip Knox. The second works using the kernel flaw that cubeundcube root (which is what Saferoot uses).

Since neither of these will work on a locked-bootloader 4.4.2 phone, you can't root using those. All you'll accomplish is to hand them whatever data they're harvesting - which may, after all, be nothing of consequence. But it's hard to tell with a closed rooting program. Note that after all of this time, they're still closed-source. That's why you can't link to them on XDA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Let me get this straight, 4.4.2 can be Odined and used but i can Odin MK2 again to go back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Quick question...has anyone used a laptop with odin? When connected to my computer my original cable connects and disconnects continually...was wondering if I could try my laptop. Would hate for it to disconnect while in the middle of flashing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
Yes, my laptop works fine with Odin. If you get constant connect/disconnect your cable might be breaking, and definitely wouldn't want to try Odin like that...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Coycaine:
Yes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] maddog241:
This is the question that is holding me back. If this isn't what ends up being the official release, can we ODIN back to MK2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nano20able:
Hello, is this the official kitkat ? Or is just a beta ? Is the same wich will be available soon via kies?

Is there any differences if I wait to update via kies ?]

If I update via Odin I will still get future updates via kies?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AJ26T:
Thats what im wondering if I Odin to this can I go back? Also does it reset any counters like if I can downgrade back to 4.3 will vzw know?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
if its not the official you should be able to odin to the official once released but i'd doubt the official lets you downgrade to 4.3 like this one might. at&t had a leak called mld which let you downgrade or upgrade to their nb1 when that came out. so this leak might actually have a looser bl and be better for you depending on how locked up you like your phone. but sounds like theres a few bugs left like the vibration issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwendt79:
Has anyone flashed this leak and tried to downgrade back to the MDK odin? Since you are able to downgrade I thought I'd ask. I doubt it's possible. ..just thinking out loud
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I can't get back to mk2 since I flashed this so I doubt you'd be able to go back to mdk.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
the vibration bug is not present normally as one of the XDA members is trying to make a pre rooted version of the rom he encountered that issues as a result of modifying stuff. so far its been very stable you can odin back to 4.3 but there is a specific way to do it which surge will post later so wait till surge posts the downgrade method but it is possible to go back. kies picks up the phone well though
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pscshuler:
I'm thinking of flashing this later today & can't wait to check it out.

Quick question to those of you who are already running it though...

Does this version fix the Transmission Animation bug when you launch the stock camera? It's been driving me crazy for months.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BoxBeatdown:
Is anyone else finding that the Smart Screen features as well as the Power Saving mode not working? I turned on Power Saving with the default settings yet I'm still getting hap tic feedback as I type this, and the screen isn't any darker
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mitzael:
Switch to WCDMA (Network mode)

Hi, just install the update and I'm stuck on GSM mode, I tried to use this app to access to Phone info menu and i got this message, is there another way to make it work? Also on mobile networks settings i got just 3 options and none of them let me take my phone on WCDMA mode...please help me...thanks beforehand. (PD: I'm a GSM user, not CDMA)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MedleHed:
I only use Smart Stay. It is working. And I just turned on Power Saving. The haptic feedback on the keyboard is still on, but the menu and back button haptic feedback is off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
flashing failed...now download mode say ..firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again....pulled battery and tried again and still nothing....is download mode gone now? Using odin 3.07 pda slot....any help?

edit.... changed from laptop to computer and am setting up now...yay
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mitzael:
Plug your phone and flash it again, it should work now, I had the same issue trying to downgrade.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
How did you downgrade?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
I'm pretty happy with this leak even though no root.

Though there's not much changes in the touchwiz ui.

Doesn't look like S5 touchwiz
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobbyt23:
Can you still use the Galaxy Gear 2 Neo with this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cam198:
Awesome Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgs4lover:
heimdal

hey guys just wondering if i can use heimdal for this? if so can someone tell me how thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
So far only thing I notice wrong is the camera short cut on the lock screen with swipe on isn't working....I like that I can disable apps...and set which message app I want to use in settings
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nshawn43:
Works!

Mine works perfectly.. try doing a factory reset... I have both the Stock and Google Camera Installed and when i swipe on that it even asks me which camera i want to use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mitzael:
What about root? Any news already?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjSkreem:
I'm happy with it although battery seems to take a hit for me could be an app idk as for touch whiz has some nice little useful features disable and uninstall apps is easy removal of bloat stuff is easy and some parts feel a bit flatter When I get root I'll change my phones model number so I can get the S5 system. Ui apk to work other than that I got the other S5 apps shealth videos svoice the new my files works but when you reboot it goes back to stock S4 my files sigh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] qudwis:
Anybody knows how to odin back to 4.3 mk2?

Just in case of an emergency.

Step by step would be nice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Other thing I just realized is that I still have my baja wallpaper after flashing to 4.4....it's the one with the mountain in the back and the highway running to it..lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamesd1085:
I get this while switching roms often...even after full wipe before install...must be getting some data leftovers after wipes...