[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
this thread is track information on SS 3.72 compatible ROMS for kitkat. Please be aware that you must upgrade/downgrade to NC5 via several methods listed below. The discussion of that process not the purpose of this thread so lets not make work for the mods to clean out such postings.

Additionally SS3.72 has only been OFFICIALLY released for ATT S4's but can be used on Verizon with some limitations with the most important one being the lack of ROM Slot creation and installs. ALL roms must be loaded to the stock slot.

I repeat, ALL roms must be loaded to the stock slot. Please be advise to follow all ROM install steps outlined in their particular thread.

As with my thread on SS3.70/3.71, I will try to personally load the ROMS myself before I place in my list but posters can post ROMS they have loaded and tried that will run locked bootloaders via SS3.72 but I will only place in my list once I have done the deed. This thread is NOT for discussion on what ROMs are best as that is best for each user to decide for themselves. This thread is not for discussion of ROM issues, that is best serve in that ROm's home thread.

>>>>All verizon S4 people who contemplate modding their phone should bookmark/subscribe to the following thread beforehand<<<<<

[WIP] What you need to know before, during and after modifying your verizon S4 [05/13/2014]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2606501

>>>>Can KitKat NC5 be rooted?? The answer is yes, the "towel root" method is available presently. There are downgrade methods that allow you to attain root and retain older bootloaders<<<<<

>>>>Please note that the processes involving upgrading/downgrading must be followed as written. The process is a bit more complicate than previous ROM installs and be sure to scan those threads for any additional information. I strongly urge to set up a check list. If you miss a step, you will have to start all over, you may soft brick your phone, you may turn your phone into a paperweight <<<<<

NC5 native root method (tower root) video by tomsgt/rootjunky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3JOeQSvxD4

[HOW-TO]Upgrade to 4.4.2 VRUFNC5 and keep root (for NC2 and MK2 devices) [05/13/2014]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726868 by surge1223

4.x to 4.4.2 SAFE Up & Downgrade w Root n SafeStrap feat. 1File/Flash&Done!MK2-NC2/NC5

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2720163 by gigilie

How I downgraded from NC5 OTA to MK2 and back to Rooted NC5!!! Complete Step-By-Step

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2763834 by techguy2002

Helpful videos

Verizon Galaxy S4**KitKat (NC5) Upgrade**With Root&Tethering

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIRoQKTLeJQ by Bobby Onesios

Verizon Galaxy S4 KitKat**DOWNGRADE**to Jellybean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZweIJrompdk&index=1&list=FLxv0tpwsgGZLKkTDHG1sC8A by Bobby Onesios

Verizon Galaxy S4 Odin Restore and Unbrick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL8XwuRYoWU&feature=youtu.be by tomsgt (rootjunky)

Verizon Galaxy S4 Odin Restore and Unbrick

All revisions of the I545 after MDK (ME7, MI1, MJ7, MK2) can NOT have a custom recovery, only Safestrap can be used.

To locate your firmware version (build number) use Settings/More/About phone. Read the "Build number". The last 3 characters are how we describe what version your phone is using and why we always ask what build or base you have. Do not confuse this with the radio baseband. I strongly urge to install "phone info.apk" from the playstore. This an invaluable app for all S4 users!!!!