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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION]: You shouldn't be doing tech support via PM. I don't know what is with people on this forum but it isn't your job to figure out why they screwed up their phone. Maybe it's simply the fact that everyone has a smartphone, and I don't see this stupidity on other forums because the subject matter is less common.

Interesting aside: it seems that a lot of VW drivers use the iPhone.

Anyway, you have a lot on your plate as it is, and should not be expected by anyone to fix their specific issue. I report bugs and issues because I want to try and help make the end result better; of course in this case it is a tedious process because we have one developer working on the ROM, as opposed to say AOSP where it is a collective.

So, I'll do my part to learn more about what I use so that I can contribute more. Keep up the good work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
This worked for me on odex version thanks. Used build prop editor from play store. Had to go to edit mode though.

Sent from S4 using Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Yes, but most of the kernel ignores the enforcing mode flag. There's very little that you can do in Permissive mode that you can't do in Enforcing mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quarky42:
I would suspect a weak usb connection, usb issues on the computer being used or even a faulty cable. I've seen all sorts of problems flashing when using the wrong usb cable. (Different cables have different thicknesses of wire... the thicker the wire, the more power it can transmit and the better the signal quality. Also sometimes USB connectors themselves get worn or have issues.)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] travisjshepherd:
oem cable that came with it, but you're probably right, I do have a tpu case on it.

Also, is there a fix for the quick settings switching around?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quarky42:
A case causing the angle of the usb connector to make a weaker connection is a possible suspect. Maybe it is something else, even something to do with the host computer, but the symptoms you describe are definitely external to the phone unless it is the phone's usb port itself that is starting to go out. I sure hope not (and don't think that is as likely as any of the other options).

My icons are still in the same order I put them in, so no idea what is causing that to change. I did flash the .zip file and then I organized the toggle buttons. I probably cleared cache and davlik cache too at the same time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] travisjshepherd:
Which zip?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quarky42:
The zip to add all toggles. The OP said that all toggles was enabled after the second (I think) reboot and if you wanted them immediately you could just flash the zip file. So I did. Patience is not always a virtue I embrace.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PetrichorXFi:
I am also on ME7 root.

What are the steps I should follow? Are there any guides to go from ME7 to MK2 directly?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nitetrain:
root method matter?

Im rooted on MK2 but not sure which method i used. For this kk upgrade keep root to work does it matter which method of root i used?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
No, it doesn't. The ROM image has root pre-baked-in so whatever you did will be replaced anyway.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nitetrain:
Thanks! Im gonna give this a try tonight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Sorry for this dumb question but when downgrading from leaked non rooted nc2 in what slot does the tar files go in odin? And if going to nc5 do I need to do the wifi fix (if needed)on mk2 first or would it be fixed in nc5?...sorry it's been a long day
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scottchy014:
All AP and you don't have to worry about wifi. Good luck!

Sent from my Galaxy S4 MK2<NC5v2<MK2<NC5 deodex ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
NC5 OTA to MK2

I am downgrading to MK2 so I can upgrade to a rooted NC5....I followed the first two downgrade steps but it still doesn't not boot into MK2...I also can't boot into regular recovery to do step 3 please help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scottchy014:
After following the first downgrade step, did you close out Odin and restart it? That has helped me several times. Restarting Odin for each flash. What slot did you use? Also, pull your battery for a bit, reinsert it, and then try to get into download mode again. Remember to hold volume down, home, and power until the download screen shows up.

Sent from my Galaxy S4 MK2<NC5v2<MK2<NC5 deodex ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Ok will try

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I tried with Odin 3.07...I restarted Odin after step 1. After step 2 MK2 would not boot...and booting into recovery is not working...

Should I try with Odin 3.09?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
If step one completes, then its impossible for booting into recovery to fail since part of step one is flashing the recovery.img. Also it could take up to 5 minutes to boot, keep that in mind.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
When downgrading to MK2, the files go into the AP/PDA slot in Odin. I would do the WIFI fix. I did just to be on the safe side. So I couldn't tell you if it would already be fixed when upgrading to root NC5.

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I restarted(twice) Odin after flashing the first two files. After the first two files were flashed(the device automatically rebooted), I made sure it booted back into download mode by holding the appropriate buttons immediately when the device rebooted(vol-down+home+power).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EinGlo:
How to flash non hlos bin and modem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pscshuler:
I've been running NC5 deoxed without any real issues for a few days now and everything has been solid.

The only problem I seem to have is the quick toggles resetting themselves upon reboot. But I think there's a a way to edit the db file using sqlite... But not sure where to find it :confused:

Still does it even after flashing the zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ffd173:
I need some help ASAP!!

I started to upgrade to nc5. I followed the directions in the OP and booted into SS.

While I was trying to install the deodex zip file, I couldn't find it on my sd card. I looked all over. I did place it on the root of the card. It just wasn't visible.

I already wiped data, system and so forth as the directions said to.

I powered the phone down to remove the sd card and re copy the file. When I try to power back up and into ss, I am stuck at the Samsung logo.

How do I fix this?? Please help soon. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
ffd173 - there might be an easier way, but I got myself stuck in a rather similar way. I am not an expert user by any means, but I fixed it by pulling battery and booting into download mode. I then used Odin to load full MK. I then rooted and installed safe Strap. Then started over with the nc5 upgrade. There may be a more direct way to go, but at least that worked for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ffd173:
Thanks for the reply. That's exactly what I am in the middle of trying.

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Did you also have the issue with the zip file not showing in SS when you tried to install it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pscshuler:
Great tip & hope it's running fine.

That's what I was always worried about when messing around with the system slot. I always end up putting the files I need on both the sdcard & extsdcard. Just an old habit but at least I know I'm covered either way... Just my 2 cents. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EinGlo:
The link is dead on dropbox!

I am also having this issue with my phone! I can't keep it together past a singe reboot either.

what app was it that you were using? can you redirect me to it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ffd173:
OK. Here is my update.

After having the problem that I noted above, and doing the odin of mk2 and rerooting and then doing the steps in the OP again, SUCCESS!

Everything went perfectly smooth. I would recommend this method for anyone who attempts a reboot after wiping system and data and cache...

and then gets stuck on the boot screen. It works and it was fairly easy.

Thanks to those who lent a hand!! :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Did everything and it worked fine.. flashed the ap file and cp file in step six and it passed..yay...but now im stuck at the custom lock screen..it wont boot past it...any help?

edit ..just flashed the csc file and still stuck at custom screen...anyone know what I can do? I flashed the deodex nc5 file
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rjw365:
I've been searching all day today and yesterday :(

I can not for the life of me, figure out "Flash the NC2 hlos for sound to work". Ive searched for a download for the NCS hlos, and the only result I get is "Flash the NC2 hlos for sound to work" posted in 4,000,000 different threads, and never any further instructions. I never post questions like this asking for help because I know I'm just going to get a bunch of replies telling me to just search threads. Ive done that and I really just need someone to give me a link to download them and some real quick instructions on where to put them in my phone and what terminal commands I need to use to apply them, or however this is done. PLEASE and thank you sooooo much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Find it here --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298

Choose: I545VRUFNC2_modem_apnhlos.zip

MD5:0224654a03c9745d9cbc3f8669f6c733
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Well when I wrote the instructions I figured people wouldnt remain on mk2 very long, and its actually not the NC2 hlos exclusively, its the hlos of whatever bootloader you're on and bypasalkm can be downloaded from jeboo's github. I really didnt elaborate on how to fix wifi and sound because it would vary from user to user...its a nightmare to support. If you're still on the MK2 bootloader just flash the MK2 odin tar. The hlos' can be found in the modem thread located in general (of the vzw gs4 forum)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
still stuck at custom lock screen ...what should i try wiping to get past this....everything went perfect from downgrade to upgrade but now wont boot past custom lockscreen...anyone have this problem? Thanks (rereading through the thread)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rjw365:
OM MY GOD THANK YOU!! I've been getting so angry trying for so long haha you guys are my hero. Thanks for being so helpful

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Thanks for the quick reply, If I did the OTA NC5 update i;d be on the NC5 bootloader correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
Try going into safestrap recovery and wipe data, cache, dalvik cache
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
How do i get into safestrap recovery? phone wont boot past the custom lockscreen...I can get into regular recovery if that helps?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scottchy014:
Did you wipe "system" when you downgraded and prepared for flashing the upgrade?

Sent from my Galaxy S4 MK2<NC5v2<MK2<NC5 deodex ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
in safestrap ..yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
Now that you mention safestrap, did you happen to install

Safestrap 3.72

prior to flashing the files? Safestrap 3.71 won't work with this process.

*Note*: The rooted odex/deodex.zip(either one[which ever one you prefer]) must be flashed prior to flashing the .tar files in

Upgrade_I545VRUFNC5_fromNC2_with_Root.zip

(this file must be extracted to your desktop or preferred folder on your pc in order to access/flash the .tar files).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] albertdc:
Also, you need to do the wipes in the "advanced" wipe section of SS, not just the regular wipe. I think people who don't do the advanced wipe have reported getting stuck at that point. Which wipe did you do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
yes i did both of these...ss 3.72 in advanced...still wont boot..thanks for helping ....dont have a phone now

should i try to wipe something in regular recovery? I can get there or am I able to try to downgrade and start over again at this point?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
You could try a factory reset in stock(regular) recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
now it won let me into (regular) recovery...little blue words up top then closes to fast to read them...going to see if i can get into download mode then downgrade to mk2 again...thanks for trying to help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
No problem. Worse case scenario, you'll end up doing a full wipe mk2/nc5 and starting all over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
OK sitting at sons soccer game now and phone is running mk2..yay..will try updating again tomorrow..thanks guys

Got sound working now onto wifi....fingers crossed...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ffchampmt:
Let go of power button when it vibrates and continue to hold the other 2. Had the same problem. This worked for me.

Sent from Tapatalk on my Verizon NC5 Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Sorry, I haven't been able to keep up with the thread today.

A better alternative can be found here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590003

This is a .zip you flash in safestrap here is the description from gigilie
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Upgrade_I545VRUFNC5_fromNC2_with_Root.zip...... just wondering... when i download this file from anywhere including the mirrors the md5 does not match...when i flashed the files in odin it said they worked, however my phone wouldnt boot past the custom lockscreen....could that have been a bad zip causing my problem? Back on mk2 now just wondering if anyone elses md5 don't match....could someone post there Upgrade_I545VRUFNC5_fromNC2_with_Root.zip file that they used? I even downloaded the one from scottchy014's video and the md5 doesnt match the download from the androidfile host. The file host md5 starts with d6... and the file downloaded md5 starts with 7....just wondering before I try upgrading again...thanks guys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pjrmax403:
MD5

If the MD5 doesn't match, don't flash the file. You may brick your phone permanently:fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swrght13:
What is the first thing you flash when you begin this process?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
After safe strap installing deodexd and su then the ap and cp files from my above post
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] engmaad:
downgrade from NC5 to MK2

Hi dear

I upgraded my Verizon Galaxy S4 (SCH-I545) from MK2 to NC5.

And because I can't root my phone I downgraded back to 4.2 MK2 by follow your steps.

I had 2 issues after I finished the downgrading:

1-	I can't use the phone to send\receive calls. And I get an error message (unfortunately com.android.phones has stopped).

2-	The mobile can't play any sounds (music, ringtone, …etc).

So, I upgrade the phone again to NC5.

May I get some helps to fix those issues.

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poofster:
Flash the NC2 hlos for sound to work ...step four from the op downgrade section...there is another thread with the modem and hlos
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] clkinsler:
Any bugs?

Does the sound, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth work off the back with using Surge's upgrade straight from MK2 to NC5? I want to pull the trigger and do the upgrade but want to make sure this is stock and pretty much bug free. Any input is most appreciated.

Surge, just a shout out to you for making this happen, No root is not an option and so far I've only seen you able to achieve this. Do you have a PayPal for donations?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ffchampmt:
[MENTION=2962223]clkinsler[/MENTION]

Yes it works, sound, wifi, Bluetooth, hotspot, 4G. I had no issues other than the lock screen being unsecured. If you do have that issue there are several posts on how to remedy it.

Sent from Tapatalk on my Verizon NC5 Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
He does have a donation link.

Look at any of his posts on the below all the information there is a donation button.

BTW - I was on the V1 version of the ROM that used Aroma installer.

Over the weekend, I flashed the stock ODEX and things are working great!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] clkinsler:
Great! Thanks!!!

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Thanks!!

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Exactly what I wanted to hear. Thank you for the quick response
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dgutierrez04:
hotspot

I am having trouble wit my hotspot. My devices can connect to it but I cant suft the internet. It says theres no data connection. When I have full bars and strong.

update. fix the problem with a simple reboot. silly me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Hi all,

While it may sound appealing to downgrade to MK2 after you've taken the NC5 ota, please realize you are likely to have issues if you stay on MK2 since the sound and wifi might be lost from rom to rom. It may be in your best interest to upgrade to NC5 rooted odex/deodex or any other kitkat rom after downgrading. If you know what you are doing, obviously ignore my post.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] The_Lunatic:
Noob question

I apologize if this question has been asked before, I updated to Rooted NC5 in early May, version 2 maybe? If I would like to update to the deodex version do I have to start w/ downgrade and go through all the steps or just SS the deodex over my current install? What steps do I have to do? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
This process updates the bootloader to NC2; does the OTA update to NC5? Is it even possible for the phone to self-update bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
If you take the OTA, you'll have a NC5 bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] usegnu:
I have the same issue with notification toggles reseting to default.

Also I can not remove the home button wake on screen lock with removing "wake" from gpio-keys.kl it still turns on when pressing the home button when locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
You can just flash it like a normal rom in safestrap, you don't need to do the odin steps again

what?

Try flashing the toggle zip, someone mentioned this fixed this issue. But as I mentioned before this isnt a rom issue. Its an issue with how I made the rom add toggles via init.d. Have no clue about the home button thing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tadiv:
Why don't you do the rooted upgrade to NC5 that is identified in the OP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
What I mean is, is it possible to flash bootloader locally as opposed to using Odin? I remember on the HTC phones, hboot would automatically check the internal SD for a specially named zip and could self update.

Since I am on NC2 BL and there is no way of downgrading the boot loader, what would be the harm in upgrading to NC5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
No, you can't flash the bootloader locally - or, at least can't flash any bootloader older than the one you have.

If you're already running NC2's bootloader, there's no disadvantage to going to NC5's.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mhaas75:
Hi all, for those of us that have NC5 with the MK2 Bootloader, is it recommended that we try getting our bootloader to NC5 as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chris23445:
Did you ever get auto rotate to work?

Auto rotate does not work for me and it's super annoying. Does anyone know why/have a fix? Please and thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shishand:
what would be the route from a stock galaxy s4? verizon I545 on 4.2.2 with baseband I545VRUAMDK ?

I have my phone rooted as well, anyway of upgrading to the latest kitkat with keeping root? sorry i tried searching, but i could not find anything with MDK

also, i believe stock is Odex correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djdio68:
The toggles not staying in my order is a rom issue. They stayed in order on NC2 and the first NC5 that was debloated. When I installed the deodexed NC5 with all the apps still on it is when the toggle problem started. I tried to edit the toggle.zip as you suggested but I keep getting an MD5 error after I edit it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
You just need to flash this in twrp.

I can assume since you are rooted you have twrp installed via the loki exploit.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2721118

You won't get the same md5 because of the fact that you edited it. I would run a backup then flash.

If it doesn't work properly you can always restore (I think, I haven't had to restore a backup in safestrap 3.72).

If a restore doesn't work then reflash the rom and try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zmedhaug:
[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] do you or does anyone know which apk handles uninstalling? I did some edits in Wanam. Specifically removing CSC features because I HATE with a passion not having the symbols on the keyboard. Every since I did this I cannot uninstall or install apps. If someone knew which app it was I could change the apk so everyone could have the symbols on the keyboard.

So far I have tried:

Framework res apk

Framework jar

Framework2 jar

SecSettings apk

SecSettingsProvider apk

Still no dice
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] punkwhan:
I'm stuck at the Verizon splash screen for a long time after attemping to updade from MK2 to NC5.

I followed the direction on OP except forgetting to flash SU after the ROM.

I odined AP and CP as mentioned.

How long did it take you guys for you to see the setup wizard after rebooting for the first time?

I'm sure mine is stuck at the splash screen for more than 20 min.

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zmedhaug:
i was stuck the first time too i rebooted to recovery wiped cache dalvik and system. i think it booted after that

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UPDATE when i installed the DEODEXED version i had symbols on my keyboard aaaaaand i have the ability to uninstall things... wow this is amazing. your amazing surge.... just down right AmAziiiiiiinG bro. your the bestest person alive. whew i was going to go nuts. thanks for keeping me out of the nut house.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
While that maybe true, its still not a rom issue because I added the toggles where as they wouldnt normally be there. Someone suggested flashing the toggle zip first then see if the edits stick.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Have you tried PackageInstaller.apk?

It is found in /system/apps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lookimback:
I installed the I545VRUFNC5-Stock-Root-Deodex.zip but I'm still getting the 2 FCs on boot. Is this still an issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skola28:
History:

*Device on Rooted MK2 with Encryption Enabled (Yes, I know now this was stupid)

*Installed Safestrap

*Rebooted into "Safestrap Recovery"

*Device asks for PIN to decrypt, I entered correct PIN, devices says decryption failed

*I reboot system, stuck at Verizon Logo

*Repeat the above two steps many times, with different passwords, lots of wheel spinning

*Reboot into safestrap recovery

*I try and do an Advanced Wipe and select everything except MicroSD - Errors out when it tries to mount the partitions or something (assumed b/c of encryption)

*I try and do a factory reset - Safe error as above

*I do a Format Data - which succeeds

*Then do a factory reset, and an advanced wipe with all but MicroSD, both come back as Succeeded

*I then continue the flash as indicated in the OP

For some reason now, my Lock Screen settings will ONLY allow PIN and PASSWORD to be selected, (The other options like Face Unlock and Pattern are all greyed out with the phrase "Turned off by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage.") but neither option will stay selected - Always reverts to Swipe setting.

I tried reformatting, and redoing the entire effort. Upon a fresh install, the PIN and PASSWORD are still the only available options.