yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Narc0lept1cN1nja:
Yeah, I'm an idiot. I do the exact same thing all of the time, and the whole obviously bricked thing. It was just early for me.

Here's it as a torrent. I have both the Wipe and Non-Wipe files in it. https://www.demonoid.ph/files/details/3024298/48033544/

Surge, if you have any problem with this. Send me a private message, I usually keep a closer eye on them. I'll delete it immediately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ghost0001:
Thanks for the upgrade. It works so far. I'll keep an eye on it and see if it fails anywhere. So far the only problem is I forgot I froze some apps with Titanium Backup and now I cannot unfreeze them. They were system apps, like the SDM for update. That was my fault for not preparing properly. I used your no-wipe option and it was a success. Next time I should take the time to read though. I didn't catch that there was no root. Not your fault. I just made the mistake of installing before I read all the instructions.:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lorenzoraj:
HELP

My device was soft brick on NC5, so i use full wipe NC5 tar and pit file for stock recovery. Odin flash pass but stuck in odin mode with completed blue bar for hours. I pulled out battery and try to go to recovery booting but it also stuck in recovery booting on top left and SG4 logo. Normal startup also stuck with recovery booting on top left and SG4 logo. Any help is appreciated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Narc0lept1cN1nja:
I had the same thing for a day or two. I literally did nothing different. I just kept trying, and the files just decided to Pass one time.

However, make sure you verify the checksum MD5 on the files. I've been having a lot of trouble with corrupt downloads lately. Verifying them will save you headache and time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lorenzoraj:
thanks for the response, i have been trying with the same result unfortunately. Still the same issue, am at a lost now what step am i doing wrong though am sure all the steps are followed correctly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
sounds more like the "soft brick" was not soft brick. what was the cause of the bricking
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spookymonster:
Anyone try towelroot after doing this? Sounds like it should work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
After what, doing a NC5 wipe????? Yes that's what Toelroot is for, to root, NC5..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jaredb03:
I am getting ready to sell my S4 so i was wanting to return everything to factory(Had 4.4.2 hyperdrive with SS). I ran the Full wipe and everything went smooth but after it booted up i don't have wifi. Is this not the TAR that i want to get to go back full factory image?

EDIT: I had to run it a few times but seems everything is working now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaelnhf:
I used the no wipe version coming from the unofficial nc2 and then used towelroot worked great! Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beakhole:
Root

Maybe this should be updated to mention Geohot's root method. Just a thought.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
This odin file only updates firmware correct?

I am on mk2 boot loader and if I use this I will stay on that boot loader?

I did surges upgrade method...just curious for if I ever get in a pinch

Thanks for any help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djsbad:
Ok after doing the full wipe odin tar and pit on this, how do i lose the custom boot screen so i can return this to vzw?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
Reroot

Unfreeze all apps

Uninstall all modifications (themes, xposed,wifi fixes etc)

Reinstall all uninstalled stock applications

Properly unroot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
You may have to leave it sit for a bit. Reboot a few times may help also. I think it eventually goes back to normal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
That's right. The scanner that looks for modifications runs a little while after boot once the system finishes startup operations.

Just leave it alone for a couple of hours and reboot. If it still says "Custom" then you haven't properly cleaned it off.

If you're really bringing it back, flash a full-wipe factory stock ROM image. That'll clear the Custom flag for sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahmed.zubair:
[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION]: Can i Flash the stock kernel only via odin is there any image for it to be flashed. Becasue i followed your method from mj7 to nc5/nc2 and the problem which occurs is when ever i charge my phone in OFF state its turns own immidiately when i plug in the charger so i think something went wrong with the kernel its my thinking.... :confused: .

Currently i am on nc2 baseband and mj7 bootloader ..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
I think this is a known issue with keeping a non nc5 bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahmed.zubair:
So I need to update the bootloader .. if I update the bootloader manually can I then downgrade it ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
You cannot downgrade the bootloader once updated to nc5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] StlGucci:
just wanna say your the

Mother F***** Man!!!!

I've spent the past dam near 24hrs trying to fix this dam phone. And nothin would work. So i said F** it and went out and bought a new usb cable and did EXACT Step BY Step Full Wipe. And its All Gucci. I thought i was S.O.F.L. too. This is the BS why I love my main phone LG G2. Its So simple and no offense But

DESTROYING

the competition. But Now i can theme for the Verizon S4 also now. :good::good::good::cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] richieroro:
Can I use the NC5 tar file to bring my rooted stock MK2 Verizon GS4 to stock NC5 Kit Kat?

Should I use the full wipe?

Do I need to use the PIT file?

Do these tar files also update the bootloader/modem/radio/etc?

Note: My ultimate goal is to take my rooted stock MK2 to NC5/Towelroot/Safestrap/Eclipse.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Yes

Shouldn't have to but might need it. Will need to backup/delete data at some point to install custom Rom

If you have issues use the PIT file

Yes that's the purpose of these files
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] richieroro:
Thanks joshm! So I shouldn't have to install any more modules or wifi fixes after doing this full wipe ODIN, Towelroot, and Safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Whenever you flash a Rom with safestrap you''re supposed to flash the modules that match your boot loader, nc5 in your case. Should be able to find those in the safestrap thread. The WiFi fix seems to user dependent, if you need it you can find it in most of gigilie's threads.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aircooledbusses:
Alright, I know this is not the help/question/noob thread, but I'm I'm a pickle. Redirect me if you must. Verizon s4 that was on nc5 baseband-i don't know the bootloader, but it was 4.4.2 if that helps. Rooted with towel root and twrp through too manager. Yeah, I know that's where the problem came from. So now the phone is (hopefully) in a soft brick state stuck in down load or Odin mode. Odin recognizes the phone. I don't care to keep DAT or retain root, I just was it to function. Is the nc5 full wipe with the pit my correct next step? Thank you in advance, razz me if you must, I deserve it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Paramemetic:
Am I right in understanding that the "no-wipe" in this means it won't wipe my data/apps/etc.?

I'd like to go from the pre-rooted NC5 to a stock NC5 but I don't really want to deal with app data since I have some that are counters and databases and such for daily practices and so on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
I'm having problems with my MDK device and need to send it in for RMA. I Odin'd back to stock non rooted MDK but it won't update to latest firmware. The OTA fails. I'm thinking that the system isn't fully stock although Download Mode says everything is official. Can I Odin this on top of my current build and will this put be back to stock? I'm taking about the full wipe tar. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
Anyone? I need to get my phone back to stock today and need to send it in tomorrow?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Romeo5k:
THANK YOU

GOD BLESS YOUR HEART SOUL, MIND AND ALL THAT!!!

You dont know the struggle when a n00b tries to fiddle with firmware and stuff and screws it up, and never backed up a thing.. Dinner is on me!:laugh::laugh:

I used the factory one.. The wipe and all.!! Works like a charm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djsbad:
Is NC2 or NC5 the latest?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootier:
NC5 is the latest for vzw s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sethjk:
Failing. Gets hung up on SetupConnection. Any ideas?

Edit: Stupid Drivers. Apparently needed to reinstall drivers and now it's working. ALLL MORNING!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Echo17121:
Ok I figured out the answer to my question but I am having a hell of a time getting a good download from the op, the md5 sum will not match no matter how many times I download. The torrent on the one page has no seeders. Does anyone have a working full wipe link I can download from?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tktino:
Could I install this on i337 att S4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jraider44:
Would not reccomend it, because as the title says I545.... Could lead to a brick and those are not fun.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tktino:
thanks for the reply, i ended up flashing another rom and i'm quite happy with it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hindustani8:
It worked!

I tried no wipe on my Verizon GS4. I was using 4.2.2. I had to Odin update to 4.4.2. Everything went smoothly. I have also rooted my phone running VRUFNC5. using http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784780
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DandroidT:
boot loop fix

I have a I545 S4 that stuck at custom logo with the open padlock. I tried the NC5 full wipe a coupe time, both success but it still stuck at the same custom logo. Any idea to unbrick it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
How did you brick it (custom non Hyperdrive/SS rom?)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pcwizkid1994:
I know I probably have to Odin back but I thought I would ask. I am on nc5 and rooted with towel root and SS installed. I installed a rom and I can not get past the samsunge Galaxy s4 splash screen and can not get in to SS any one have a idea how I can fix this without Odin? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DandroidT:
I acquired the phone as is so I am not sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TidBit:
THANK YOU!!!

I rooted my S4 and messed it up. I did the complete phone erase method, and with your easy instructions, it worked like a charm

Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RK KINGKONG:
thats what i get trying to flash this

<ID:0/008> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> ALL_I545VRUEMK2_I545VZWEMK2_1937946_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> ALL_I545VRUEMK2_I545VZWEMK2_1937946_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..

<ID:0/008> File analysis..

<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/008> Initialzation..

<ID:0/008> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/008> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/008> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/008> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/008> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/008> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/008> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/008>

<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/008> Removed!!

<ID:0/008> Added!!

<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..

<ID:0/008> File analysis..

<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/008> Initialzation..

<ID:0/008> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/008> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/008> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/008> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/008> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/008> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/008> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/008>

<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
The file you flashed is from MK2, the file you would get from the download in the OP should be NC5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
You are trying to flash a MK2 tar file. You need to flash an NC5 tar file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RK KINGKONG:
[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] ok thanks on it , ill keep you posted ok i wouldnt have realized that since the number look the same except for the letters ,, gotcha thank you brother... will report back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RK KINGKONG:
NC5 tar

<OSM> ALL_I545VRUEMK2_I545VZWEMK2_1937946_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

[MENTION=4939386]Surge1223[/MENTION] [MENTION=5298559]wtfchuck[/MENTION] [MENTION=4168357]riker147[/MENTION]

the file in the OP is the same exact file i just flashed prior that fails apon flash . with or without partition checked

thats why i said i been flashing files since 4 pm yesterday , i havent found the right one yet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
I can assure you the full wipe file found in this OP that leads to this url --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590042 does not lead to the VRUEMK2 file that you have shown in your pic. I know this because, SCH-I545_VZW_1_20140330160240_8il17ls9o2_fac.zip has the year 2014 indicated in its file name, whereas the counterpart VRUEMK2 file of the same type has 2013 in its file name. So I have no idea how you continue ending up flashing the wrong file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
I Q
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
I like to tell people it's in the 180-200 range but truthfully it's probably closer to average.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Another MENSA member.. Welcome..

To bad the previous poster made 1/3 that. I shouldn't poke fun. But damn.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RK KINGKONG:
yo are correct my friend , i noticed i still had some old stuff lurking and the similar file that was wrong blended right in ..

the files inside look the same but the date of the zip is different , but i thank you , i have the correct file now and im on it ..

thank you for being kind .. i see the IQ,etc comments rolling in so ill be off here brother .. it seems to be going through now ...

ALL_VZW_I545VRUFNC5_I545VZWFNC5_1151670_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

i had 2 of the same files but different dates .

THANKS ALOT & Blessings to the Family
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RK KINGKONG:
WiFi is Back Like New

after messing around with alot of files this one got me where i wanted to be back at stock ... new start

i couldnt tell the difference in the files until that date smacked me ... i had multiple files ...

works great thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
edited

I posted this in the question section, but need to know if the pit file will bring back my missing stock recovery on my vzw S4? will the full wipe version fix it or can I just flash the pit file in odin?

update... it does bring back the stock recovery. But, having wi-fi issues now after installing safestrap and attempting to uninstall it. any ideas to fix wi-fi and to delete completely SS?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
oops.

ignore this..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
ok. i flashed the no wipe again and it cleared up both my issues. safestrap is gone, and wifi is running again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I m starting to have WiFi issues after I did the full wipe. i did this cuz it was having problems on the no wipe. after initial setup and updates the WiFi was working, but after a reboot it stops working and/or refuses to turn on. the switch shows it set to on, but no WiFi. after a short time, it will light up the switch and go off.

Surge, do you or anyone have a fix for this? or, is there a flash for the Wifi that will correct this? link me to it if there is such a thing available.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aleggsue:
I've needed the NC5 full wipe, and the version I'm downloading from here always results with a "MD5 error, binary is invalid" I've tried downloading 4 times, and I've gotten the same error each time. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Edit: I tried using the same file using the default name (from the download) and it worked fine. I guess custom filenames don't work in Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I used the torrent link posted in this thread and it works every time using Odin 3.09.3. and my wifi issue was or appears to be the way busybox installed smart install. it breaks the wifi symlink in that mode, use normal install.

I'll look for the link in the posts and put in here.

---------- Post added at 04:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:55 PM ----------

that link isn't working... keep trying to download it. I may be able to send it to you via Skype, but it may take a long time that way. keep trying the original link Surge posted. you may have gotten a bad download. and I need to correct myself. Now that I think back, I did get it from the androifilehost link and it works
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Moebius01:
I was debating on posting this in the general Q&A, but decided to start here. I flashed this rom (no-wipe version) last week, and everything seems to be pretty normal with one exception, namely battery life away from home. If I'm home (i,e, on my wifi) things seem fine, battery life is about the same as it has always been. However, when I head out, I seem to drain at 5-10% per hour, even with zero-minimal use. I thought at first it was data usage, but I'm not seeing any abnormal apps or any extensive data draws. Maybe something with signal strength? I haven't tried a wakelock detector yet, but Better Battery Stats doesn't show anything out of place from what I can tell either. At this point I'm a bit stumped. Anyone got an idea of what direction I should be checking for what's causing the drain?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Narc0lept1cN1nja:
That probably depends on the ROM. Some prefer performance over battery life. Have you gone through a few cycles yet? Worth shutting the phone off and charging it overnight. That should make sure the ROM has a total fresh start.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I've been using it for a few weeks now, and it seems ok like you said at home. I have found that wake locks and notifications that wake your phone are a part of the situation. I also have seen that the wifi will keep searching for a network to connect with and continues scanning unless you turn it off completely. GPS and Navigation are huge battery eaters, and anything that wants to keep the screen on or turn it on a lot. I've been trying the wake lock app, xposed modules notify clean, and gravity box to calm down the wake and notifications from email and everything else I don't want to pop up.

From looking at the wake lock detector, I see that Google Search a/k/a Google Now Launcher has 26 wakes in 3 hours,.. haven't touched the phone for 3 hours. . . and maps also has a few and I'm not using maps at home now. So, there may be someplace to start. hope it helps some.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] c0ded:
Hello, all,

I'm currently on ME7. Would flashing this file through ODIN brick my phone? Or do I need to update to MK2 first?

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackops11252:
Hello all I just brought a Samsung Galaxy S4 at best buy for Verizion, I am coming from the droid razr which was rooted and had safestrap installed, so I have some knowledge of safestrap. My question is as I been reading some of the posts that use safestrap for the Samsung NC5 & there is not rom slots yet? is this true? Now on my droid razr I have of course my stock rom in the stock slot (un-safe side) & of course a custom rom in slot 1 of 4 slots (safe side). This is what I am looking for with the Samsung s4. I know the Samsung can not do 4 slots due to partions size. but a long as there is a stock slot that does not get touched that I can always go back to if I screw something up on the rom slot side (rom slot 1).

My model # is SCH-I545

Android Version is 4.4.2

Baseband version is I545VRUFNC5

KERNEL Version is 3.4.0

build # KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5

Also can someone point me in the direction of the correct Safestrap to use!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] golfinglenn:
Hopefully you guys can help me. I was on me7 with hyperdrive 10.2 and wanted to upgrade to 18.1. I followed directions on this site and was able to get mk2 with 4.1.3 I think and then I installed safestrap and installed hyper 18.1. Everything installed and loaded up but couldnt' get wifi to turn on. Noticed that I needed to be on 4.4.2 so I followed more instructions and long story short I ended up in this thread trying to get anything to load.

I have done both the wipe and no wipe. I can put phone in download, use odin to load the full wipe nd5 and it appears to load, but then when it boots I get the Samsung Custom screen then the phone shuts off and I can't get past this point.

Ideas????

Thanks,

Glenn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] OracleBiker:
Please follow the instructions in the HyperDrive thread to install HyperDrive: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41989182
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] golfinglenn:
I'm not trying to install hyperdrive, I am trying to restore the phone so it does more than show the Samsung custom unlock screen and shut off. Thanks for that direction though :rolleyes::confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdgesmlls:
I am assuming you have tried the emergency repair mentioned in OP?

You said you were on an earlier version of Hyperdrive, before trying to install 18.1... what does Knox show (0x0 or 0x1) in the download screen?

I don't know much about Knox or if you have even tripped it (might be irrelevant to your problem) but if your phone is panicking and shutting down upon trying to boot, it sounds like a partition problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] golfinglenn:
Hahahaha, my bad lol. Amazing how you get tunnel vision and don't think outside the box.....

Battery was dead, so it would start to fire up then shut down due to no juice lol. Replaced the battery and it was like a new phone out of the box with NC5 and 4.4.2.

Time to root and move forward lol. :laugh::laugh::highfive::highfive::D:D

Glenn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcwilliams:
Quick question. What was the latest update before going to 4.4? Mk2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] golfinglenn:
If this was to me, I was originally on me7, then odin'd to mk2, then nc5. This has been like a 2 day project lol. Now that the S4 is up and running with hyperdrive 18.1 its time to switch to it and update the Note 2. It is on MC3 and 4.1.2 with Jellybeans 17.

Glenn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vicariouscheese:
Just an fyi, I soft bricked my phone trying to install blackbox through safestrap. In trying to restore stock as per this thread, I was unsuccessful.

Here's the thread I posted about it: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help/soft-bricked-s4-normal-recovery-method-t2891396

As I said there, following this guide http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/06/how-to-unroot-unbrick-galaxy-s4.html worked for me while this thread did not. I'm not sure if I got some bad tar files from here or what though. Just a little input in case something went wrong or if it's just all user error on my part.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
Does this just revert you back to stock? I rooted a insurance replacement and even before the root I got random reboots and am still getting them. I want to return the device but would like to unroot it or zap it back to factory first.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackops11252:
Yes, this makes it stock (like right out of the box) (wipe one does)