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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
I have had absolutely no problem backing up and restoring system & data with SS. In fact in my adventures as of recent, I've had to rely on it several times.

Are you sure you have installed the correct SS? I know there were several different variations in the SS download directory. That's all I can think of.

File: Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tadiv:
Yes - that is the file I used (from the OP) - here may be a subtle item - when I first booted into kk after the last flash w/ODIN, I saw the SS option at startup, but the app was not on the system, so I installed it from my SD card - it detected that recovery was installed - since the first failure, I tried removing recovery and reinstalling it and the backup still fails...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] carzaddict:
from what ive been reading, it seems that I need safestrap to be able to accomplish this? I am on MK2 (rooted) without SS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
You got enough space on your SD card??

I am able to backup fine.

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Yes, you will need SS version 3.72. (Says for AT&T but install it anyway).

Google Safestrap and download directly from theSS site.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
You are correct. All you need is

Safestrap 3.72

and you'll be able to attain NC5 with root access via instructions from the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tadiv:
30GB free... Interestingly, I thought it was going to be successful - I used SS to "wipe" (aka format) the SD card and it progressed much longer then in the past, but still failed - I can probably generate a listing of what was written if that might help... It might be good to try a 16GB card... Thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hipcarrot:
Slowdown Fix

Hey everyone,

If you are having speed problems install a CPU controller. It will fix the slowdowns. Thanks again Sarge!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
What CPU controller are you using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
added:

I545VRUFNC5-Stock-Root-Odex.zip

MD5: 6a4013e4e15acfc9b45e16ad7aac6ddf

Features:

-rooted

-busybox

-odex

-Knox is present (SuperSu apk will ask you to disable it when launched)

-write to external sd is NOT enabled

-tethering is NOT enabled

-no alterations have been made aside from root and busybox being added

-no aroma installer

-zip to add all toggles here

-zip to add tethering here

-zip to add write to external sd fix here

I545VRUFNC5-Stock-Root-Deodex.zip

MD5: c9ac7a4e62679693f43ac0c150761269

Features:

-rooted

-busybox

-deodex

-init.d

-setup wizard now completes, no force closes at boot, fixed majority of reported issues

-Knox is present (SuperSu apk will ask you to disable it when launched)

-write to external sd is enabled

-tethering is enabled

-no apks have been deleted

-no aroma installer

-extended reboot menu added

-zip to add all toggles here though toggles should automatically appear after 2nd boot without flashing zip

I545VRUFNC5-Stock-Root-Deodex.zip is meant to replace the VRUFNC5_Stock_Rooted-v2.zip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
NIIIICE!!!!!! Going to give this a shot to see if it's a bit more stable. Thanks Surge. Now get some sleep.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
Sweet may be time for me to upgrade now.

Sent from S4 using Tapatalk

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I'm on MK2 if I upgrade to Stock Odex version I keep my MK2 bootloader does this mean I need modules and what not to get wifi for NC5? also since I keep my MK2 bootloader does this mean I can go back to MK2 stock without any mods to get wifi to work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
No you will not need modules.

And yes you should be able to Odin back to mk2. I haven't tested this but you should be able to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JeeperDon:
If already on your NC5, either of the two new ZIPs can simply be loaded via SS, true? ...Just wipe sys+data and install?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Thanks Surge!

2 questions:

Do you know if S Memo works in that one?

Can this be flashed dirty or will it require setting everything up again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Funny you ask, I actually made it a point to test SMemo lol, and yes it works. If flashing the odex or new deodex id wipe data and system first then flash.

Yep. You will have to wipe data and system via the SS wipe menu, then just flash the zip. Should be good to go from there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] are you going to continue the debloated deodexed rom as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Thanks.

Should be safe to restore via TiBU coming from v2 NC5, right? I didn't restore coming from MK and did it all manually so as not to risk creating a problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pjrmax403:
Safestrap version?

Might I ask which SS version should be used, and if not to much, a link?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quarky42:
Surge, Why did you leave Knox in this one? Is there something that depends on it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JeeperDon:
You could use the version and link in the first post, where the instructions are.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
If someone wouldn't mind What does odexed and de-odexed mean? :p I'm on MK2 NC5 ROM in stock slot. can you install one of these in slot 2 on SS 3.72 perhaps so i could use slot 2 to mod and not harm stock slot?

Thanks :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dooley69:
odex vs deodex
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beakhole:
YES

Dude, you are awesome!! Thank you! It was such a pain in the butt to have to run that command at every boot. Now I don't have to!

:cyclops:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Lawless:
Regarding the phone FC on first boot. Not sure if it's important or not but during my install I left the Sim card out.

After the phone was all set back up, I installed the Sim card and never had the FC.

Everything seems to be working perfectly.

Thanks Surge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beakhole:
Bluetooth

Sorry to bother you again, Surge, but I'm having an issue with my Bluetooth. I downgraded back to MK2 and I've decided to stay at this for now. The only problem I'm having is that I can turn on Bluetooth and discover devices but I can't connect to any of my devices, even when I have a Tasker task automatically try to connect to that device. I'm not sure what to do. :confused:

EDIT: I figured it out. I couldn't connect to my speaker with its saved connection info. So I made it "forget" the device and reconnected with its password and it works fine now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericmtnbkr:
Can anyone use the Apps to SD function in TiBu? Mine no longer exists. In the Batch Actions list, it used to be under Move/Integrate, right? Or is it somewhere else and I just can't find it. I just flashed the latest deodexed NC5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rslu2:
Thanks to Surge!!!

I just did the MK2 to deodexed NC5. After the hold your breath moment on the verizon red screen, upgrade was painless and things are looking good. Now for an afternoon of reconfiguring.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
I've been running the new stock rooted with everything and I can say the phone runs smoother. Google Launcher runs smoother also. Don't know if it's a placebo effect but I like it. I've also flashed the tether, toggles and external sd fix with no hiccups. Turned off a lot of apps in the application manager that I don't need or used.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
Jesus ****ing Christ, people.

DO NOT QUOTE THE OP!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eklipz3:
Just gotta say thanks to surge this thing is working great i did the deodex and the sdfix added some S5 tweaks and its still smokin. thanks man keep up the good work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loonie01:
Why not? It's good reading material. LMAO!!!! It does get frustrating while your looking on your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Lawless:
Shouldn't Xposed/Wanam work on this?

I'm guessing not because I can't get anything to stick like moving the clock etc..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
I'm running Gravitybox[KK] via Xposed. Xposed should work. Haven't tried Wanam though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Lawless:
Well then...I'll have to give that a go.

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tadiv:
I tried a 16GB card - also formatted both the 32 GB card and the 16 GB card - they fail on the system partition backup (only system selected)... I think I can live with it as I'm happy enough with root (thanks again Surge1223) and I can likely load new ROMs into the option slots in SS, so it's likely OK...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JeeperDon:
Hey, leave religion out of this. This is tech, science. Whats next, burning iPhones on your front lawn?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Lawless:
Turns out there was an update I installed for Xposed and forgot to reboot afterwards. Working fine with Wanam now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
Good deal. Glad it works!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Lawless:
Google Now Launcher seems to work well with it too.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2667225&page=2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
Is this the only stock rom available that maintains root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
As far as NC5 goes, yes, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
Thanks, I was trying to compile of list of all roms running NC5 so I can make a decision on which I want to go with... doesn't seem like many choices though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tjhooker4:
I'm in the same boat. I really want to try out a few ROMs but haven't found anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
Yeah man I am so far behind.. running Eclipse Rom 4.2.2

I am on MK2

Its so stable never any reboots or freezes or anything so I haven't moved but I am getting the bug. I feel like I am missing out without 4.4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eklipz3:
i think hyperdrive is coming soon for those that like HD just don't know how soon but it's being worked on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tjhooker4:
Honestly, KitKat isn't "must have" at the moment in my opinion. The only benefit I have seen so far is no more update prompts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cyber Warrior:
Soft Bricked for now... went from MK2 to the new deodexed NC5. I had an issue with SuperSu not installing... must have had a bad download or something.. so I skipped over that because the op says *optional/just in case. Everything else went fine.. phone booted up after Odin but I got stuck on the red Verizon splash screen in a loop. Tried the steps over again.. skipping the bad SuperSu download and noticed I no longer had Safestrap anymore.. guess I lost root.

Anyways I'm able to still get into download mode so I'm currently getting ready to flash the stock MDK tar file through Odin and start over.. re-downloaded all files over again just to be safe.. hopefully things go smoother this time around. I'm wondering if something else went wrong.. not installing SuperSu wouldn't cause the phone to freeze on the Verizon screen right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cyber Warrior:
Could use some help.. I'm back on MK2.. I'm trying to flash the MD2 kernel as required http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2290798 but it keeps failing..any idea what I'm doing wrong..did I F something up from my previous post? Thanks

FYI.. I did the full wipe version of the MK2 to get my device working again.

Edit..never mind..used Safe Root method and got it rooted..on to NC5 now hopefully if all goes well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cyber Warrior:
Finally got things running..on Deodexed NC5 coming from MK2. I found my error, I wasn't wiping System...overlooked the instructions.. Anyone having the same issues..make sure you advance wipe and don't forget system.

Thanks Surge!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
Thanks surge. Nc5 odex working great. Donation will be coming soon on payday.

Sent from S4 using Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
So if we did this process before with VRUFNC5_Rooted_Stock-v2 how would we go about installing the Deodexed version or Odexed version? Do I just wipe cache, dalvik cache, system then flash deodexed rom now? What would the process be?

Thanks :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Echo Rom in the Dev section labeled also for SS works. Took a little mucking around with but I outlined instructions to get on it depending on your bootloader NC2, ect... See in the OP for SS install link in that thread.

Yes, much anticipated! :victory:

But remember to thank & consider donate to [MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] for this base because without it, we would still be a square one - at least us SS'rs. :victory:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] travisjshepherd:
The only thing I want is the nexus camera that needs 4.4.2 to run, I really want to use that blur feature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rslu2:
Did the mm to not upgrade and have had no issues for the first day.

Is there any reason not to install the safe strap 3.72 apk? It doesn't show in apps after the upgrade even though the recovery works (both backup and restore also function)

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Did the mk2 to nc5 upgrade and have had no issues for the first day.

Is there any reason not to install the safe strap 3.72 apk? It doesn't show in apps after the upgrade even though the recovery works (both backup and restore also function)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beakhole:
File to SD

Try this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
The app is an actual installer/uninstaller and doesn't do much else besides reboot the phone.

So install the app if you want to remove SS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
Download Camera 360 App, best camera I ever used and it has that feature and many more
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
I did the MK2 to NC5...

Could anyone explain to me how to down grade back to MK2? Im confused with the OP instructions, i get nervous im going to make a mistake. I never went to NC2 and never flashed a BL.

If i downgrade will I have sound or wifi problems?

Thanks :cyclops:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
No, you did not change the BL so no problem going back to MK2.

You should be able to install the MK2 image (the one that does the wipe) and get back to MK2.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2578209

I think sound and wifi issues are for those that updated the BL to NC2 and now want to go back to Mk2.

(Note: Time for people to step up - Donate to Surge if you are using this stuff!!)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
Thanks! So does it matter if I do a full wipe or no wipe going back to mk2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericmtnbkr:
Thanks for the suggestion. According to the OP, the deodexed tar I flashed should have SD card access fixed, but maybe there are still some issues. I've also emailed the people at titanium backup but have not gotten a response yet.

Just tried the app and it said I was already good to go. Since the option no longer exists in TiBu (as opposed to a process that fails), my guess is it's an issue on there end.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bangdosa:
Do both deodex and odex versions have the setup wizard fixed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
Should I do the Full wipe or no wipe? All of my stuff (not much if anything ) is on my external microsd card. So I dont mind doing the full wipe. So for full I put the Pit file in pit and the all tar in AP correct? then it reboots and I have to root again and safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] edjanx:
Sorry for the late reply Quarky, and thank you for your help, but this did not correct my issue. I am going to flash Surge's latest stock Deodex tonight though, so I would expect this would resolve the issue and the few other glitches I noticed.

Janx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bangdosa:
I followed surge's method with I545VRUFNC5-Stock-Root-Odex.zip. I'm guessing I did something wrong as I seem to be stuck at the Verizon boot screen for 5+ minutes. would doing the downgrade to mk2 method in the front fix this so that my phone is at least useable?

Also, in the downgrade steps, it says to flash I545VRUEMK2_Downgrade.tar.md5, I545VRUEMK2_System.tar.md5 and I545VRUEMK2_cache.tar.md5. Would I be using Odin 3.09 to do it? and in which slot would I place them into (BL, AP , CP, CSC)?

Thanks for any help in advanace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
Were you already on OTA NC5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bangdosa:
I wasn't, I was on MK2, which I think rooted using saferoot. I downed the safestrap as stated and tried to go from there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
Which version of safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bangdosa:
att 3.72 version that is linked in the first post by surge
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
You could try booting into safestrap and doing a wipe data, cache, dalvik cache.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bangdosa:
I managed to bring the phone back down to mk2 using surge's

[ODIN][TAR] VRUEMK2 Emergency and No-Wipe Odin tars post

I'm gana try to boot it up to nc5 again. maybe redownload the zip file, maybe there was some corruption.

Thanks everyone for your help and concern!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cyber Warrior:
Yes.

__________

Whatever happened with the Galaxy S5 system ui or whatever that was that used to be in the op? Was it too unstable?

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Had the same problem last night.. make sure you're wiping data, cache, dalvik AND system in advanced wipe. That and check md5 sums and file sizes before flashing..I had a few bad downloads myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Surge, or anyone else that can help me right now - please help!

I had NC5v2 installed. I wanted to go ahead and install the deodexed stock version. I wiped system, data, cache, and dalvik in the advanced wipe in SS. I installed the new deoexed zip in SS.

Here is my question now:

It says that the Zip Insall is complete. Shows that it extracted Sysem, Setting Symlinks, Setting Permissions, Insalling Busbybox....Done.

I now have the option of "home" "wipe cahche/dalvik" or "reboot system".

Before rebooting, I just want to confirm that i'm not going to soft-brick. Do I need to reboot in Download mode and install the "Ap" and CP" tar's through Odin again or am I good to go from where I am with a reboot?

Sorry for the potentially idiotic question, but I'd rather not screw this part up. Again, I was already on NC5, but I don't know if I have to Odin everything again since I wiped system....

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cyber Warrior:
I would go into download mode and flash those tar files since you wiped everything previously. .can't hurt and it takes a few extra minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Thanks - doing it now.

I feel kinda naked because for some reason SS wouldn't complete a backup of everything before I proceeded.

Just flashed the odin files and now waiting at the red Verizon screen..... and DONE. Now onto setup.

Thanks.

BTW - has anyone tried flashing dirty yet? I didn't want to risk it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Have not had a problem not reflashing odin on new install. Question though. Is everyone reading permissive on bootloader?

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Posted error. Sorry
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
For future reference flashing the odin files a second time is not required. You could have rebooted just fine without going into download mode and flashing the tars. But no harm done :)

...No ?

Can you install terminal emulator and paste the output of these commands?

su
getprop ro.bootloader
cat /proc/version

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
Is there any way to determine what version of bootloader your device is on?

Also, did NC5 come with an updated bootloader...or is it only NC2?

Lastly, what is the difference between the deodexed ROM, and the "original" or V2 versions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
open terminal and type

su
getprop ro.bootloader

deodexed rom is unbloated but has no errors, the original is debloted has f/c issues and a busybox issue, the v2 is debloated and has the f/c issue as well

I take it you copied and pasted the commands right? Manually entering them in should give the right output. Did you do anything with xposed that may have made a cosmetic change to make it look permissive?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eklipz3:
i don't advise it unless you have a back up but i did it and mine still runs like a charm.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Manually entered.. This app doesn't copy and paste for me for some reason. Samsung custom screen. Safestrap disabled. I have been trying to port s5. Never had selinux read that before. Re odin ed your full wipe mk2 re rooted then to 442 nc5 and this is my SS. As I said new to me.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] metaphz:
I'm on MK2 Hyperdrive 15. I started preparing for the move to NC5 based on the instructions of going from NC2 to NC5.

Got to the bottom and see that there is instructions for MK2 to NC2 not NC5.

Which instruction set should I go with to go from MK2 Hyperdrive 15 to NC5 with retaining MK2 boot loader, in assuming I want to retain the MK2 boot loader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zmedhaug:
Surge it would help a lot of people if you post these fixes on NC5.

First I am getting failed messages and mms messages. I was able to get rid of these by deleting csc.apk in system》private app. That also fixed the force closes on NC2.

also I was able to fix the horrible lag by installing Wanam xposed and disabling TouchWiz dynamic voltage and removing csc features. I have found no negative effects.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bakakun028:
The orderof My notification toggles reset every boot. Anyone else also have this problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
Just use the instructions at the top of the original post. I went from MK2 to NC5 also via surges instrustructions. Pretty much to clarify the instructions to go from NC2 to NC5 and MK2 to NC5 are the same. Make sure ur on SS 3.72 before you start the process. Not SS 3.71. I was really nervous going to NC5 but it was alot easier than I thought it would be. Any questions Id be glad to help :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rab5705:
[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION]

Thanks for everything Boss. I had the one hiccup with performance a few days back, was probably my mistake anyhow.

Your efforts in providing this are much appreciated. Zero problems upgrading using most recent files in OP. I hope that you continue to provide your services and thanks again. :highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pscshuler:
In the OP at what point do I install the new Safestrap? Looks like it was updated this morning and the NC2 to NC5 instructions were removed. :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Lawless:
I was on MK2 rooted with SS 3.71 and Hyperdrive in Rom slot 1

First thing I did was boot into SS and activate the stock slot.

Then I deleted my Rom slot 1 that had Hyperdrive after making a backup. (probably unneeded now, not going back.)

Then I rebooted into the stock ROM and ran Safestrap and uninstalled recovery and then uninstalled SS APK 3.71

I then installed the new SS apk 3.72, installed recovery and proceeded with the instructions listed in the OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pscshuler:
Thanks Lawless, Thats where I thought but with all the changes and flashes lately I didn't want to risk getting things out of order. :eek:

Time to jump to NC5 deoxed :cowboy:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hollywood67:
I was on MK2 running HD RLS 15 in ROM slot 1. I wanted to prepare for upcoming release of RLS 16. I followed instructions exactly as written in the OP. Everything worked out without any problems. Instructions in the OP are clear and well written. I am now on NC5 (retained root). and ready to flash KK version of HD.

A big thanks to Surge for all of your hard work:good::good::good: