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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
What do you mean you couldnt uninstall some of the factory apps? There was a busybox issue no one besides me prob noticed but I have took care of it.

The new build has these changes

-init script runs at first boot and automatically adds toggles and some other minor tweeks (list changing to list ui by default and changing the scrollable notification panel active number of app of apps to 20 instead 10 by default) the.n the init script proceeds to erase itself so that this porcess doesn't happen everytime you boot (first boot will use a tad bit more resources)

-busybox gets linked correctly (so hot reboot will work again)

-removed modules from aroma

-fixed international keyboard compatibility (thank goodness...)

-added options to choose more of what you want installed by default ib Aroma.

-...prob forgetting a few things but theres no reason to flash the updated VRUFNC5 stock rom zip if you have no issues on the first one...its uploading now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
I can't find how to enable voice typing. I occasionally use it to respond to text messages.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
I had to download it from the market. Swiftkey prompted me to saying it wasn't installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtomlin:
What did you download?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
I am fairly certain it is this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.voicesearch
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike.s:
Was that the thing where you couldn't run any bb commands in a shell - they all returned "must have -v or -blah blah"? I just installed a busybox from Play.

Change the build.prop to fix the lock screen issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tjhooker4:
Awesome! This worked for me too. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ffchampmt:
Google Launcher is working well. I might stick with it. Better than TW.

Sent from Tapatalk on my Verizon NC5 Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike.s:
Is OK Google voice recognition active on home screen? Have you had that working long enough to know what effect it has on battery life?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sparkk:
Apps uninstall
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
Whats the issue with going from a 4.2.2 MK2 Based rom directly to this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AlphaTJH:
I've been flashing roms since I got my OG Moto DROID in 2009. I know how to follow instructions, and I've never had this much issue with a phone until the Galaxy S4. And that is saying something, as I had even purchased a DROID Bionic at one point, which, by the way, I had no issues flashing the leaked ROM onto and gaining root with.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Ok going to try this since i prefer root nc5 over leaked nc2....I downloaded all the files but the upgrade nc5 from nc2 with root zip file doesnt match md5 checker...downloaded 6 different times...any reason? or is this the updated file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Whatever the androidfilehost md5 says is the right one...I mightve forgot to change it on the thread
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BillyTheBull:
So, I can go into the build.prop file and edit it, but my damn phone won't let me save the edited version. (I've also run into the problem of being unable to rename/delete those super-annoying stock boot animation files.) Other people seem to be able to do those kinds of things just fine, though?!? Can anyone help me get this to work, please??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
I just uploaded the new version of the stock rom and added it to the OP, that should fix the busybox error, which means you should be able to mount system r/w via terminal. You have to mount /system r/w in order for changes to stick.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
I don't understand why this can't be simple. Like seriously.

Had everything working fine...then noticed SafeStrap wasn't installed, as I was about to reboot into TWRP to install the torch toggle. Safestrap wouldn't install either, so I checked SuperSU...and got an error about the binary not being installed. Alright then...rebooted into TWRP, flashed the SU zip. Also re-ran the NC5 upgrade, simply to install S Memo. Rebooted. Now got a whole crapload of FC's. Phone is unusable; TWRP is inaccessible, stock recovery factory reset didn't fix anything. I'm guessing I'm going to have to Odin downgrade AGAIN...

Just for ****s and giggles I tried Step 6 of the OP. No change. Phone boots but I get a recurring "Android Keyguard" FC that prevents me from doing anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aznjosh:
Hey surge I keep getting overheating cooling down messages. It's annoying cause it slows down my phone and auto closes applications. My phone does get warm but it's never been a problem on 4.3. Is there a way to disable this safety measure?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] colvinm57:
Everything works, but are the extra files needed

Do I need to do this? I followed the directions to the letter and I'm upgraded and still have room. All the radios work, wifi works. I just want to make sure I do it right. The video on youtube says there is a BL file and a cache file that is suppose to be flashed in odin, but you don't have that in the post. Do I need the cache file or the CSC file, if everything is working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sparkk:
Different conditions

I have been flashing mine and friends phone's for several years now. I really wanted the new BLE changes that came with 4.4. It seemed like 4.3 was unstable. I have been following this thread (stalking really) from day one. There are many different results people are having, but I think it's some other variable besides the OP steps. One thing I pondered was what USB version are you using? I have had a lot of trouble from my USB 3.0 ports vs my USB 2 ports. I used my 2.0 port just to be safe. I also don't know if the 3x wipe is superstition or not, but I do it every time I flash. Also the cables could be slightly different for some reason. I haven't figured out why, but the cable from my Palm Pre has never let me down when others, including factory, have failed. Just some thoughts that you might consider working with. Hope it helps someone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
Just do it and follow the directions and stop psyching your self out. It's simple if you do it right.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hipcarrot:
Reboot

Hey Sarge,

So on completion of install I rebooted instead on going back into SS. Is there any way for me to keep root or do I have to flash unrooted 4.4.2? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
The reason behind this is because of the SELinux changes in Android 4.4.2, you will have to boot into SS or use adb shell to run restorecon, restorecon is the binary that *fixes the issue with TiBu.

Heres what you would have to type:

adb shell

su

cd /data/local/tmp

restorecon /data/data/*

cd /system/xbin/

restorecon /data/data/*

Edit: Also I just realized that it could have been the fact that the method that the Aroma script uses to install apps without wiping data might be the conflict..I will look into how I can integrate this better.

I havent looked into it, you can certainly tweak your cpu and ram settings also changing sdcard read/write parameters might help as well.

No.

I understand the reservations people have against attempting this method, but I dont know how to make it easier without writing a blog on this;

The rom should install root on its own, flashing the SuperSu.zip was a precautionary measure, if it didnt keep root though however then you may need to downgrade.

On a different note: I have done some mods (didnt include them in the rom because Im trying to keep it stock for the most part)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hipcarrot:
Reboot

Hey again,

I rebooted after the ROM install, before I flashed anything in ODIN. I'm currently trying to flash in ODIN and it fails on the first file. Is my only option to flash an unrooted ROM now?

Edit: Booted and on 4.4.2 Thanks for your help!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam97:
Hey

Does this upgrade change the bootloader from MK2 to NC5?

Thanks,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] metaphz:
OP stated in RED that upgrading from MK2 to NC2 is irreversible and will update the BL.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
He asked about nc5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Stealth Pope:
Hi Surge,

I've been enjoying your work all weekend. I did come accross something that May or may not be something. I flashed the additional toggles zip, twice, but don't see any change, specifically for the hotspot toggle. My hotspot works, just I have not been able to get it to appear in the notification tray. I'm flashing with SS 3.72. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JeeperDon:
I did the orig load of this process from MK2, and without the extra removed apk's file. Where did you get the KK launcher? What did I miss?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam97:
I haven't found that RED statement, thank you anyway!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] metaphz:
Click the spoilers ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] racketier:
How are people liking the latest ROM version as a daily driver? Battery life? Performance? Bugs encountered? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
So far so good though I flashed it late last night and only got the basics set up. I'll test it through the day and report back. The Aroma installer is a bit better; a lot of the options that cause problems have been removed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Very pleased. No issues. Battery life is good. Performance is a step up from 4.3 :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] olegausa:
Sorry for asking questions but just want to clarify

I'm on rooted MK2 (used one of the rooters you download and run from computer while phone was connected)

So my questions are

1. I can go directly to NC5 without going to NC2 first and keep root i used to have?

2. there is NO root yet for those who went OTA way to get NC5?

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam97:
Hey,

Could I flash the Hyperdrive RLS15 rom to any slot via SS 3.72 after upgrading to KK?

Thank you in advance!﻿
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
.

See above in RED

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NO
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ffchampmt:
It doesn't seem to be too big of a drain and yes the hot word works. Doesn't even show up in the top 10 of battery uses. I like being able to say "OK google" and have it search.

Sent from Tapatalk on my Verizon NC5 Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kaznalon:
flashing new version?

Surge, your amazing and thanks much for all your hard work on this....wondering what the changes are from stock rom v1 to v2 and can v2 just be flashed over v1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] redwings73:
I've been following this thread since it began and I believe the directions are clear enough, but this will be my first experience with SafeStrap....

So, my question is this: Once step 6 is completed and I've used Odin to install NC5, will I have NC5 running in a SafeStrap "stock-slot" or will the phone be running purely on rooted stock NC5 (like I am now with rooted MK2 without SafeStrap)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djdio68:
I've tried flashing NC5 several times and it will not boot up past the Samsung custom logo screen. I was able to do the NC2 upgrade no problem. Booted up. I downgraded back to MK2. That was no problem. Ive tried flashing NC5 after the MK2 downgrade. Still wouldnt boot up. I then did the downgrade again. Flashed NC2 and it booted up fine. I then tried the NC5 after NC2 and it still will not boot up. Ive been flashing phones since the Mesmerize. And many inbetween. I know how to follow directions. Ive never had so many problems like i do with this flash. I don't see how it works great for some and not for others Yes this is an i545. Yes im using Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01. Ive downloaded the files 3 times and Yes md5's match. Why does the NC2 Odin folder have a BL .md5 file and NC5 does not? Is this the problem?

:EDIT:

Yes! Working now. Following the directions #3 I was always doing the wipe data, cache, system, and dalvik-cache via SS's wipe menu. Then selecting custom installation in Aroma installer. This time i selected full wipe in Aroma and it worked. I thought that doing a full wipe before Aroma was the same. Didnt realize i would still be able to select the apps i wanted by slecting full wipe in Aroma. The method i used worked on NC2 it didnt on NC5. But whatever im on NC5 now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam97:
+1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gordo80:
If I follow this process can still used the built in hotspot for this release?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aznjosh:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
First Surge you are the man!!!!!!!!!!

I upgraded from MK2 -> NC5 no issues except for the PIN issue.

I started with SS3.72 installed.

I had an update.zip of TiBu that I made.

I restored my apps with TiBu.

I buggered my build.prop but before I start messing with things I enable ADB.

Surge got me an update.zip for the build.prop but I had already fixed my mistake via ADB.

No battery issues.

I installed the stock apps and removed some of the bloat after I installed them.

I froze a bunch of stuff and the force close issue that I was seeing at boot went away.

I did notice that Busybox installer would hang and fail to launch.

I was able to get another installed on top of what Surge had in the flash and now Busybox Installer will work.

Xposed Installer works fine along with Wanam.

Overall the feel is great.

Wifi, Blluetooth tethering all work fine.

My main reason for going to NC5 was to get GoogleWallet working again.

Except for a few quirks things are working great!!

Also, if you like what Surge did, DONATE!!!! I did!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blazingwolf:
This was addressed a couple of pages ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jackie Treehorn:
MMS video problem

Last week I upgraded from rooted MK2 to rooted NC2 via the OP's instructions. Yesterday I found the thread updated to NC5, and I followed the instructions without issues. I did flash the NC2 bootloader as part of my upgrade last week. No problems with lockscreen on NC5. I had the force-closes at boot on NC2, but not now that I'm on NC5.

The only issue I seem to be having right now is that I can't play MMS videos in the stock messaging app (3gp videos sent from iPhone). I have no problem playing the videos with the Google Photos app or MX player, once I save the videos from the MMS message and play them from the app. They just won't play from within the messaging app. Is anyone else experiencing this, or do you know what may be causing it? During the aroma install of NC5, I elected to leave off several of the stock apps that were listed, but I don't know if that's what may have caused the problem. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Edit: I didn't want to have to do it, but I went ahead and flashed the zip of the bloatware that was removed. This fixed my problem. I wish I knew the single app that fixed it, because I was excited about not having bloatware. I know they can be removed or frozen, but I'm not experienced enough to know which ones can be disabled without causing problems such as my MMS video issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericmtnbkr:
Random Google Play FC's.

I upgraded from MK2 > NC5 and everything went smoothly, but I keep getting random Google Play FC pop ups. Does anyone else have this problem? I created a Tibu update.zip and used that to restore my apps/data. I might have had a copy of Google Play in it but I'm not sure. Could that restored copy of Google Play have anything to do with the FC's?

Also, will the phone.android FC's ever go away?

And of course, big thanks to Surge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
To get rid of the phone.android FC's , navigate to /system/priv-app and find the file CSC.apk and rename it to CSC.apk.bad

I've seen no ill effects by doing this. And thanks to another user who originally found this earlier in this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] downhillvinnie:
Can we load a 4.4.2 Rom over this in the stock slot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
I get the random Gapps FC.

Same procedure as you MK2 -> NC5 and used TiBu.

The FC don't happen often.

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I think it was answered a page or two back, no.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quarky42:
Thanks for your work on this. I like it a lot so far.

Is it possible to flash the v2 zip without wiping data if we want to keep up with your changes or would you rather we wipe data and restore?

The first time I restored, I had some major problems. After a factory wipe and a more careful restore it is behaving, now.

Edit: I went ahead and tried installing the V2 zip without a factory wipe. I did do a cache and davlik wipe first. I installed the additional button toggles zip and then I went ahead and reinstalled the update SU install, also, before rebooting (just in case).

So far so good. I really like the extra buttons.

Edit2: I'm seeing significant battery drain, so I'm going to wipe all the partitions, load the v2 zip, flash the Odin stuff and start over. It could be related to trying to put v2 on top of the existing v1 or it may be due to a bad restore of apps/data from Titanium Backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] downhillvinnie:
ok thanks, didnt see that one.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
I tried once in a slot. But I think I remember reading the slots don't work yet on ss3.72
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericmtnbkr:
I hate doing this, but I'm going to do it anyway.

I went straight from MK2 > NC5 (I've never been on NC2). I had the screen lock PIN bug.

What boot loader am I on, and can I go back to MK2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blazingwolf:
Your current bootloader is the MK2 bootloader. That's why you have the PIN lock issue. You know how to fix that right?

You can go back to MK2 if you so desire. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericmtnbkr:
That's what I thought...things get confusing fast on these forums, so many posts from different people with different issues. And yes, I did fix the PIN lock issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] codeshane:
Thanks Surge and everyone who has contributed their 2 cents or more to this!

I had rooted MK2 all-around; SS 3.71 running Hyperdrive 15 in a rom slot. I never did the upgrade to NC2.

Starting from MK2, I followed the OP ( NC2 -> NC5 ) instructions: including removing my rom slot, uninstalling SS 3.71, installing SS 3.72 kk, all wipes.

Update seemed slower than expected (the "Verizon" logo being on screen is always uncomfortable lol.)

Did get the reported "Setup Wizard" freeze - killed it, and manually finished setup just fine.

All firmware upgraded to NC5, except the MK2 bootloader (as expected.)

Overall, works great! Very slick and smooth only have two current issues (listed below.)

*Works for me:*

Didn't get the reported force-closes of com.android.phone.

Google Play works normally for me..

Still have root (always the most important!)

*Yep, I got those Issues*

I am experiencing the locking issue related to keeping the MK2 bootloader.

Mobile data is very sluggish when switching towers (toggling it off/on fixes,) and I seem to pickup fewer towers. Maybe an APN issue from firewall blocking VZW's apps lol... if by some miracle I find time to solve these first, I'll post my findings.

Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stoicwood:
I had very similar experience to codeshane and others. Everything works great as reported by so many. I will do everyone the favor of point out the fix for codeshane's lockscreen issue which has been discussed a few times.

I did it this way, but you can use a few other methods or look up "build.prop" in this thread.

Use a terminal emulator:

su
mount -o remount,rw /system
vi /system/build.prop

Using vi, navigate about 86% down the document looking for 'security.mdpp=none' changing to:

#security.mdpp=none

vi class: 'i' puts you in edit mode, esc gets you out of edit mode, ':wq' writes changes and quits

Reboot and you should have access to lock options.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RyaNov1333:
Phone Reboots

Hey Surge, great work on this! I'm fully up and going on NC5 and everything seems to be working flawlessly, except for one major issue. Whenever I plug my phone into any computer, the phone locks up, then reboots. Doesn't matter if it's Windows or OS X, the phone still locks up and reboots itself. Any thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] downhillvinnie:
Confused here

So I followed the OP procedures and am on 4.4.2 and going fine. Dumb question, we are not able to flash on the stock ROM slot or any others, will we ever be able, I see these ROMS with 4.4.2, how can we flash them?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
This is how it is for now because of how Samsung made the userdata partition on 4.4.2. This is true for all devices on 4.4.2 using SS. You can flash any 4.4.2 rom you want to the stock slot once the initial install procedure is done. Dont worry you wont hurt my feelings?

Hmm not sure did you flash any mods?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] downhillvinnie:
no mods just loaded what you posted here to load....How can we try differents roms after doing all this I guess is my question? lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JeeperDon:
Don't tell my phone that! It works perfectly whenever connected to my PC, no reboots. I get access to the Card and Phone partitions every time. I used the initial procedure and files to get to NC5, from a few days ago, and I did not add the APKs you removed. I still have SS installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Lol whoops, I quoted the right posts but my responses shouldve been flipped, hah
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] downhillvinnie:
I tried doing that, when I go to wipe the stock slot, it wipes everything but fails on the system file to wipe...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RyaNov1333:
I have not flashed any mods over the NC5 method that you posted. Everything was working perfectly, then it just started happening. No idea why or how.

Edit: Apparently the replies got mixed up somewhere... This was for the reboot when plugged into the PC issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Are you on SS 3.72? If so maybe try unmounting /system in SS then wipe the system slot. The rom you are trying to install should give you the option of wiping /system in their installer anyways.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] socha818:
Got through all just fine, couple? Now

Alright, so I got through the whole process and it is working great. Couple things I want to know though.

One, anyone having problems with the my Verizon app? I want to keep track of data etc, but it isn't able to connect.

Secondly, do I need safestrap still?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JeeperDon:
My 'My Verizon' works ok, including the widget. I actually had never used SS on my MK2 rooted phone and installed it only to do this NC5 procedure. I can't see why you couldn't remove it if you wanted. Now that SS is there, though the boot is funky, I like the ability to do nandroid backups again. I had a Galaxy Nexus before this, was a crack ROMer, go to RA meetings now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] socha818:
NC2 to NC5

[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] or anyone else. I think this was covered, but not sure, thread has gotten huge! Again Thanks for doing this.

Just wondering, if we did the NC2 version and wanted to go to the NC5 version, will I have to downgrade to MK2 then start over again? Or can I follow the same steps from the start with new version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
You should be able to just follow the steps to upgrade on to NC5. No need to downgrade.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] socha818:
I am guessing I will end up losing all data, again. hah. I laugh because I did the upgrade to NC2 on the 1st, then I saw this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] {davros}:
damnit... flashed a 4.4.2 international rom on stock slot and everything works except wifi .... hmmmmmm