yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JewRican:
I wonder if the alert about security settings I keep getting would allow them to patch something like Towelroot.

Speaking of which i need to figure out which app that is and kill it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whikky:
So, I had this problem. I downloaded SuperSu off of the Play Store and ran that after Towelroot. Magically I had root again. Hurray. Your mileage may vary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Stvnx7:
Freaking unbelievable the amount of hoops we have to go through in order to install new ROMs on NC5.

It's too much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zmedhaug:
where is the original page for this rom? i want to run this for sure but also want to follow this page for updates. thanks in advance.

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have you opened superSU so it removes knox and reboots phone? if not uninstall superSU and reinstall. the other method that i am pretty sure works is odin NC5. then use Surge's method do go back to MK2 and root there. i know for sure knox is removed there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708

This isn't the exact same ROM, but it is very similar. Still AOSP/GE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
I think the main issue for a lot of people is a misunderstanding of root and root privileges. Towelroot does not install SuperSu for you, you have to install SuperSu manually after running towelroot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryitt:
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I was able to install Hyperdrive on my device and have been extremely happy with the results.

However, if I may be "that guy," and ask what is most likely a glaringly obvious question; would anyone happen to know if Cyanogen 11.0 Nightlies found on the thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2559335 is compatible with this rooting method? I would love to be able to run this rom and get a taste of the themeing potential that is out there in the play store since the introduction of the Cyanogen theme engine and One Plus One.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cplking:
Can't run pure AOSP roms if you're on the nc5 bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Well, You can sorta ;P You just have to keep the TW kernel in place haha. AOSP/GE boots without modification using our kernel. I bet there is a way to boot a (feature torn down) Cyanogen. Just hasn't been done and likely won't. XD
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
hmm.. now i'm curious, if you built cm, then ripped out the kernel and replaced it with the TW boot.img's and things...

guys, i doubt this is possible... but.. is it?

then again it wouldn't be a rom it'd most likely be a winzip.. plus that just sounds stupid anyway.. ugh.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brewer15650:
If I wanted to return to stock what would I have to do? Right now Im SS, SuperSu and Towlrooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Flash the NC5 Odin Tar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ron0716:
Going to try this today. Just got my Verizon s4 yesterday had a att note 2 running DN3 V 5.2 which was awesome but att has no service where I work any problems with this? Is there any way to us twrp?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
No. No TWRP. Please read the OP before questioning. Only SafeStrap can be used.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ron0716:
I didnt use twrp I read everything I was only curious
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wulto:
Very new to all this... thank you for making it easy!

Just did this process on brand new as of today stock Verizon S4 NC5. It now seemed even simpler than the OP states.

Installed Towel Root from website via phone, ran as expected, now ver.3, no reboot required.

Installed Root Checker from Gplay store, ran and tested as expected.

Installed SuperSU from Chain from Gplay store. Ran mostly as expected, updated binaries, seemed to hang when moving to system, but eventually went through. Reboot. Launched SU and removed Knox.

Root Checker continues to verify.

WiFi and 4G seems good.

Can you point me to next best steps?

My head is spinning from all the posts and reading. I'm sure everyone has diff priorities. I'm not looking to tweak and re-tweak, just have decent battery life and rid uesless bloat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yoyosuper8:
Enabling hotspot on NC5

Hi, I have gone thru the thread and searched on google about enabling hotspot for my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 with 4.4.2 and baseband version I545VRUFNC5 kernel version 3.4.0.

What I've done so far was to use towelroot to give me root on my stock phone and then installed Superuser.apk. I don't want to flash a custom rom as I like this one, but I want to enable hotspot.

I recently changed Galaxy S4 because my previous one I dropped and the screen dropped, so I used my insurance to get a new one. The previous device had android 4.3 MJ7 and I used a script someone wrote to swap the framework.apk file with one that had hotspot enabled. This was great and easy to do.

I don't have the hotspot subscription nor do I want to pay since I don't think we should have to anyways. I still have unlimited data :) and I have used the sh!t out of it (some months I use about 10GB of data). Anyways, I need my hotspot, can someone please help me on how I can achieve this and still keep the stock rom?

Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ozzman54:
Download this zip file (same one linked in the OP of this thread) to your device and unzip it. All you will need is the framework-res.apk file inside. Use a root file explorer to copy the unzipped framework-res.apk file to /system/. Change the permissions on the framework-res.apk file to rw-r--r-- (644). Now copy this same framework-res.apk file from /system/ to /system/framework/. Reboot and you'll have tethering.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klevismartini:
hi, i try many times this guide but i cant get root. nc5

but i try to root before with an aplication called VRoot_1.7.8.7753_Setup in chines language that pups up every time i plug the usb.

and this one put a file called supersu.apk in system/app and i can delete it. i dont know if i f* up.

i just need to delete the verizon setup.

please help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
...Did you even read the OP? It says TOWELROOT works. Vroot does not work on NC2/NC5.

SuperUser.apk is your root management tool... if you don't know what that is you probably shouldn't be rooting...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klevismartini:
yue i did. But did you read what i wrote?

I tried many time towelroot but unsuccessfully,

maybe is the vroot the problems?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
I just did full wipe Odin nc5 and used towel no problems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ch.ch1:
I'm running MK2 (32gb) and the OTA failed because I'm rooted.

Is my best bet to Odin a stock MK2, take the OTA and root using towelroot?

Which file do I use to Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
I would use the Full NC5 tar so you don't have to mess with OTA updates. Or if you want you can keep your bootloader the same using this method
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ch.ch1:
Thanks.

Was wondering if I need to do the Odin, or if I can just factory reset my phone from within the settings?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fix_this_glitch:
"safestrap disabled"

Hello all,

I am currently running 4.4 and NC5. Everything was running smoothly with safestrap (3.72) until I flashed eclipse rom. Now when I reboot the first menu screen says "Safestrap Disabled" and then goes to a black screen with only "android" in the center. Not really sure what to do at this point but I can still get to recovery menu from the "safestrap disabled" screen. Sorry if there is an obvious solution I am a novice at rooting....

(I followed each step #1-7 for safestrap method)

Any advice/help is appreciated thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
1. Redownload the Eclipse ROM, then download SuperSU.zip, gApps, and your correct modules (If on stock NC5, download NC5 Modules.zip, or if on a phone that used Surges Down/Up/Downgrade method, download googles-wififixnc2.zip) , remove the SD from your phone, insert it into you PC/USB Adapter, then copy it to your SD Card, make sure to eject your device before unplugging.

2. Boot to safestrap, ==> Wipe ==> Advanced Wipe, check system, data, cache, and dalvik cache. STAY IN SAFESTRAP!

3. Go back to safestrap's main menu and select install, then Eclipse.zip, then SuperSU.zip, the correct gApps, then your modules, verify Success, then reboot.

Congrats. I'm running an Eclipse based ROM that I themed like Android L, and I am loving it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fix_this_glitch:
Thank you so much for the response!! I completely forgot I can use a sd card to get the correct data on this s4 (I just switched from htc one). Also thank you for the step by step instructions!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Craigerade:
For anyone Trying to instal SU without using SafeStrap I would recommend using Root explorer. ES File explorer didn't work for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] posaune76:
SAFESTRAP NOTES/HOW TO

- Have Wifi/Data/Bluetooth issues? Flash NC5 Modules and wifi fix:http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963692

Do these "issues" result from using safestrap, or can they predate safestrap? Currently running stock rooted w/towelroot, no safestrap, having lots of data problems. Flipping in & out of LTE, 3G, no data. No wifi or bluetooth trouble.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] burghfan3:
Running Hyperdrive 18.1, and my WiFi won't turn on. I supposedly don't need these modules with that version, but it also didn't work without them
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asalkowskineo:
Are any of these methods working on the new NG6 update? Tried the "normal method" and it didn't work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
Highly unlikely
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Check the general forum, it has a method that flashes the NC5 kernel, roots, then flashes the NG6 kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] solidus636:
why is it that i used this same zip file in safestrap and it DID NOT enable tethering........ ?

any idea?

should I do it manually?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Permission error probably. Just do it manually.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nicklag:
This worked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
I would install safe strap and make a backup nandroid...A stock rooted

Then install xposed....just to be safe...u always want a stock rooted backup

I always make a backup as soo. As I install a recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timmyd463229:
so you have safestrap working on nc5 .. where did you download safetrap from
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djsbad:
I love you with all my heart mind body and soul man.

been searching for hours now to find a way to get ss installed lol

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THanks to muniz, I was able to get the safestrap recovery to work after installing and running the Selinux mode Changer and setting the mode to permissive.

The ss recovery for the s4 can found in the recovery thread on page 2 of the android development forum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Lol, I had been searching myself for this fix for months and its been sitting in the Play Store all along! Anyways, it was not my find some other guy found it today and shared it in another thread . Glad everything worked out!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wavedashdoc:
So does safestrap 3.71 or 3.72 work? And are there any issue's with WiFi? Oddl I saw this mentioned while using safestrap. I just want to be able to make a nandroid lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] christianstudebaker:
So I used this and it works great, I have root access. Now what it is the next step in order to unlock the boot loader and start flashing Roms?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sambrooke:
After installing and changing the mode safestrap worked perfectly.

Do I have to install the modules like when I used the up then downgrade method to root?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
3.72...that was released for att s4 will partially function on Verizon. ...Please read some of threads where loading roms and ss are discussed. ..

sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat

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I would think any additional modules are dictated if you were to install custom roms....Please review those threads for requirements. ...be sure to understand what you can and can't do with s4...safestrap and compatible roms.

sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sambrooke:
After tinkering a little .

1) You have to install the SS modules for WIFI to work, then it works fine

2) After installing Hyperdrive, I had to re-root otherwise SuperSU says it is not installed.

Everything is working. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwendt79:
Worked for me..apps have root access but superuser will not update binary files. Rebooted twice and still no luck...any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] epmacman:
Just to clarify, this still means that you are required to write over the stock rom when using the ATT variant of SS, correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
3,72 ss will only allow rom installs to stock slot...one of the issues what no .72 has been released for verizon S4's. It has limited functionality
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
Read the OP..

You have to download SuperSU v1.99 and then go into common folder and install before you can

Update binaries
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I would urge you to add info in on the SU process into the first post as well as the process for Safestrap install by installing the apk to change selinux status.

sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
There is a tethering hack for NC5.

I'm using it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deadman3000:
Now he just needs to make an apk to reverse it with no trace left of ever being rooted :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jraider44:
I thought I saw a thread somewhere! Thanks for sharing. I don't use tethering so I didn't want to say something and be way off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zgirl8:
Wifi tethering/hotspot is the main reason I have rooted my phone, as I'm still on an unlimited data plan that does not include free hotspot. I currently run rooted 4.2.2 ME7 and use Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Free (Core Technology) and it works like a charm, but I'd love to be able to update to KitKat.

Can you please provide a link to the method you used to hotspot with Towelroot?

Because I use the hotspot daily, I have refused all updates and I'm still running rooted 4.2.2 ME7 (yes, I still refuse the OTA install request every morning). Is my best bet just to let my phone accept the OTA updates, then use this root method? Will it go through 2 full updates, ME7>MK2, then MK2>NC5, or go from ME7>NC5 all in one shot? Do I need to do anything other than back up before I accept the OTA(s)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Depends . On my own phone...I followed surge's method so I can keep mk2 bootloader in case a bootloader exploit happens....I started from MJ7 and did odin full wipe to MK2 and did the update to nc5 via surge...so your starting point depends on what bootloader you want.

sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zgirl8:
Thanks for your reply. I'm really not concerned about having the MK2 bootloader, so that would not be a factor for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jangjong:
Ah.. yes. I got my verizon tethering back lol

I had done ODIN No-WIPE NC5 so it restores the system default setting..

got this apk.. rooted it.

followed above instruction to get the updated SuperSu.. and all is well!!

Now, only reason I would root is to get the tethering.. so i searched around and found this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2776052

downloaded the file, extracted the file. there was framework-res.apk file...

now, we already have the script for MK2 here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2512981

so i pretty much replaced the MK2framework-res.apk with the new one...

busybox is required.. so installed busy box then ran tether.sh..

i don't have good signal in my office to test tethering, but i dont have that stupid subscription message anymore! awesome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Then odin nc5 full wipe...

sent by bajarom v2.2 kitkat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zgirl8:
Thanks, guys! It's great to hear I will still have tether, and no subscription notice will be a nice bonus!

So Odin NC5 full wipe is the best way to update from rooted ME7? Just out of curiosity, is it a bad idea to use the the OTA updates? Will it screw stuff up because I'm already rooted or is it just easier/safer to use Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tech_head:
This link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2776052

You will need to install Safestrap so that you can flash the zip file.

Otherwise you need to install by hand.

I used Surge's method and stayed on the MK2 bootloader with NC5.

The patch should work on any 4.4.2 though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zgirl8:
Thanks for the help. I'll go ahead and take the plunge within the week.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
No unlocked BL yet, you have to use SafeStrap to flash a new ROM.

Just use the NC5 full wipe .tar in odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ToastyZ71:
Gah. So much for follwing this simple root thread.... I read it this afternoon and seemed good. Now that I'm home and ready, it's filled with all this safestrap mumbo jumbo... which there was already a root method for. smh.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jraider44:
You could actually even use the no-wipe Odin file...

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Just read the 1st 3 Posts... Everything you need to know is there involving this root method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
OP Updated

All,

I have updated the OP with not only the requested Info, but much more, converting this into an All in one thread that explains what can and cannot be done on the different firmwares.

Please feel free to post up anything you think should be added.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DRELUXOID:
So if I'm currently on rooted MK2, I would just take the NC5 OTA update and re-root using this method correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pego99:
It says to:

6. Flash http://download.chainfire.eu/448/Sup...SU-v1.99r5.zip, this step is NOT OPTIONAL, without this file, your SU Binaries will not update!!!

How do I flash this file please?

I am running 4.4.2 updated via Kies on the stock rom.

I was rooted before the Kies update but not rooted now.

Will this work and root my phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Oops...

I forgot to put Safestrap before that. Ill update the OP.

Edit: OP Updated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Yes

Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pego99:
When I try to run towelroot it crashes and does not complete. The phone reboots but not rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Try it again with the newer version he put up last night. Also, are you sure you are on Kitkat 4.4.2? Are you even using a Verizon S4??? Please be more specific next time, like i said in the OP. Give device, description, screenshots if capable, version, carrier, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pego99:
Yes it is a Verizon S4 running 4.4.2. It's not rooted and was updated via kies.When I run towelroot v1.0 I get the message that towelroot has stopped and the phone reboots with no changes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zaobuv:
I don't see an option to update the binary under Settings, where is it supposed to be?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hitch_Itch:
Nice, We have root

Thanks OP :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] carguy37757:
Same here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
To anyone doing this....I WOULD NOT TAKE THE OTA... Taking the OTA will change ur

Boot loader to nc5....IMO you will regret that later..

There are stock nc5 Roms out there and that is a better option
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DRELUXOID:
I personally don't care about the bootloader or safestrap as I don't intend to mess around with any 3rd party roms. If that's the case, then there's no other reason to not take the OTA right? I'd actually prefer to NOT have safestrap on my phone at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
uh, not all of us want to flash ROMs and if we don't have MDK we can only safestrap so might as well take OTA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
I don't have mdk....

There is a better chance of the mk2 boot loader getting g unlocked than nc5

But to each there own...better to think ahead and research before u take the plunge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DRELUXOID:
I'll most likely have a Galaxy S 7 by the time the mk2 bootloader gets unlocked (if ever) unfortunately. I just don't see the point in waiting.

And if anything, realistically, I think there's a higher chance of the newer bootloader getting unlocked as that's what the S5 and Note 3 has isn't it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
I guess; 0.0000002% chance is a better chance than 0.0000001% chance, so you've got us there.

However as this is the thread for rooting NC5 I still don't see the point of your post
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Uhh... No?

MK2 has no better a chance of getting unlocked than NC5... Yes while NC5 adds some security, it also adds some potential vulnerabillities, plus, developers are almosy always looking forv vulnerabillities in the newest software, for example if someone released a root exploit that only rooted ICS on a phone that can be upgraded to Jellybean, no one would use it, and therefore noone would donate.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DRELUXOID:
Sorry... couldn't resist. :cowboy:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pego99:
I am running NC5 updated with Kies and today towelroot worked! Root Checker tells me I am rooted. But when I try to update SuperSU it says installation failed reboot and try again but it still doesn't work. What should I do about this?

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The verizon security app says towelroot is spyware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nergal di Cuthah:
read the first post. don't use app store supersu use the one from chainfire link in post 1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
I am just putting it out there do what ya want...jeez..

Also if u keep the mk2 boot loader and you upgrade and don't like KitKat then

You can always go back...I will tell u now...ur only gonna get about half the battery u got 4.3

On 4.4.2..

Love how this turned into this when i was trying to help...

Its ur phone do what ya want... Good lord
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pego99:
I am afraid I will bootloop the phone installing safestrap as the phone is encrypted and I can only use pin or password on the lock screen. This encryption occurred after updating via Kies.

Since the phone is rooted what does supersu do and why is it necessary? Can I do without it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DRELUXOID:
I thought battery life was improved with 4.4.2???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
No, Not at all. Battery took a bit of a backwards direction on KitKat.

Better Battery for sure on 4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DRELUXOID:
Ugh... well that changes things...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
See why I said research....research...research...

You never know...u may wanna go back one day...

That is why I posted what I did...was trying to inform everyone..

Once u take the OTA... There is no going back..

Just trying to help some of u for down the road...just in case..

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You need to do some research...

Ur phone do what ya want...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Umm? I did do research, thats why I made this thread... plus if you take the OTA, you can still go back to 4.3 with googlies 1 flash odin tar file... so your argument is invalid.

As you said though, its your phone, do what you want, so if you want to stay on MK2 (your choice, but no benefit) go follow a differwnt thread...