yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I don't have any problems with GPS. Someone said that he fixed it by flashing stock, turning on GPS, and then restoring a GPE nandroid. I never tried it so I can't tell you if it works.

The first time I flashed the ROM I thought my GPS was broken so I reflashed. I did some experimenting and like I said, it works fine for me now. I activate it using the GPS specific quick tile in Gravity Box.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
Thanks, I actually ended up flashing Eclipse as a permanent daily driver.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Back to old faithful huh? Sorry you couldn't get it working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
hahaha good one

i actually bought galaxy gadgets (well.. ok i obtained it legally, let's put it that way) and i felt bad for not using it. plus gps works. and wifi tethering works. and there arent any idiosyncrasies with mobile data (on LTE it did actually display Verizon Wireless, but when it got down to 3G or 1x the carrier label would say.. empty.)

eclipse really isnt bad. the touchwiz camera is still the best camera app ever imo (that isnt paid)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsciullo17:
Not to assume, but since someone was able to modify this to run on the galaxy s4, does that mean all future builds of gpe could also be ran if modified? Including the android l version when released?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RickGrimes411:
GPE versions 4.2.2 and 4.4.3/4.4.4 were modified to work with safestrap on the locked down variants. 4.3 would have been possible too but i dont think anybody worked on it. I would think L is possible too. I know it all has to do with the kernel but I have no idea how it is done. But I think one would need the source from Samsung which is released after they start pushing ota's. So the big questions are.....

Will our non-GPE S4's ever get the L update so that the source is made available?

Will there be a Dev willing to work on it?

Remember how long it took for kitkat to come out for the s4. If L was released today it would be early next year before Samsung will release it if they do at all. About that time the S4 will be 2 years old and past the mandatory 18 month update window. The S4 was pretty popular so chances are good it will get L. The S3 got KitKat.....eventually. Will a Dev want to work on it at that time...hard to say.

So i think it would be possible to do the same thing for the GPE L version.... If it does happen it won't be for a long time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ArcaneChaos:
I'm also having this issue, is anybody else? Whenever I'm in a call, my phone becomes unresponsive. I can hear the caller and have a conversation, but I cannot unlock the screen in order to hang up or pull up the keypad. Once the call is over, I can wake the device only by pressing the power button first and then the home button.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pmmac:
I tried out the SuperNexus rom and I got it up and running nicely. I flashed that, then the modules and supersu. Working very well so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zachys:
GPS issues

I believe that in order to save people the hassle of going back to stock in order to fix GPS issues, that should be part of the OP. Maybe this step is not necessary if one doesn't odin to stock prior to install this rom, but please consider to add this direction immediately after the odin part. Thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skeezer308:
I've never had any issues with GPS using this ROM. I know that some people have reported these problems, but it would seem that the majority of users are not experiencing these issues. If you heavily rely on GPS and not other forms of tracking I would say it's a good idea to attempt those steps. If not I wouldn't bother with it. It's just extra work really.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
No need to Odin back. Just use a backup of NC5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zachys:
Mine is a used phone I just bought. There was no point having a backup of clean NC5, so I just odin'ed again. Thx anyway
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Eclipse was actually the first ROM I flashed and prob my favorite TW ROM. I actually paid for Galaxy Gadgets too :\. I was annoyed that after paying for it I could only choose from 10 or so quick tile settings and a few battery designs. I really missed a lot of GravityBox features with that ROM. I would get a lot of random FC's too.

Since I don't rely on WiFi tethering and GPS works for me, the only thing I miss is that camera. I do like camera fv-5 OK.

Is nitro still theming inverted apps or have those been abandoned?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
That's really weird. Try an app called gravity screen. It uses sensors to turn your phone on/off and keep it on. there's also in call settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bamige1:
I believe nitro is done. They haven't updated eclipse in 3 months.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
Pretty sure those were abandoned. Idk what's going on with him but some transparency on his end would be nice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zachys:
I had a problem with Google Earth crashing immediately after following the directions from OP. Solved it by removing Google Earth with titanium backup, then reinstalled it from play store
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
Google Earth was stated as a known issue by the original developer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mkfryan:
Any one having issues where after awhile can't download anything from play store and chrome browser force closing? I can replicate with a clean flash if I use titanium backup and remove any system apps or change DPI.

Sent from my SS ROMed S5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skeezer308:
It's in the OP you need SElinuxmodechanger app and change SElinux to permissive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mkfryan:
Much appreciated I looked at the op before my first install awhile back got a replacement phone and just downloaded the files I needed forgetting all about checking the op again. Thanks :beer:

Sent from my SS ROMed S5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombolt:
I understand someone found a way to get tethering to work, but I don't understand how to do it's done. Can a script be made to turn on/off wifi tether? Or do I have to have to enter the sequence of commands in terminal every time?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nick.koutrelakos:
For anyone who's having issues with data connectivity...

1. Flash the zip in this xda post.

2. After flashing, download Change APN from the Play Store for quick access to APN settings.

3. Tap the three vertical dot menu in the upper right, and select "reset to default".

4. A list of APNs should appear after it refreshes. Choose "LTE - Verizon Internet.

This is the easiest, most reliable way I found, without flashing ROMs back and forth or flashing a previously working apn-conf.xml file, to restore what is -- for me -- 100% reliable mobile data.

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Checkout this thread: Tasker profile for WiFi Tether.

It requires Tasker, which is $4-5 but well worth it because it's capable of so much automation. If you don't want to pay for it, just eat out one less time next week, and then pay for it ;).

For me, after setting this up and running "Tether On", I still have to go into my tethering through Settings and manually enable it, but it works great.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chevelle1768:
Did you install the " System+ module"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nick.koutrelakos:
I didn't, no. And actually, after starting from a recent clean flash, it works perfectly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsciullo17:
Has anyone found a semi simple way to fix GPS? I don't need it all the time, but when I do its annoying that it doesn't work. I know I can always go back to stock and turn it on, but there has to be something not letting it lock...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
My GPS works but the icon never appears in the status bar. I even tried installing an xposed mod to add a JB GPS icon and nothing. Does anyone else have this issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
Wifi issue (I did flash NC5 modules)

Followed the steps in OP, flashed the nc5 modules for WIFI fix, but even after numerous reboots and reflashing it just sits at "turning wifi on". Data works just fine. I also noticed that I only have 2 opttion when holding power button to reboot.... power off and airplane mode. Should I also have a reboot option?

thanks for all the hard work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skeezer308:
With GPE there is only airplane mode and power off unless otherwise modified. Other than that for your wifi issue you need to do a "hot reboot" also know as fast reboot. You can obtain a fast reboot through Xposed in the install tab at the bottom, or an app like ROM Toolbox that has a reboot option built in that has hot reboot. That should be your problem. After that when you restart your device turn on airplane mode and once it restarts you will still have wifi without having to do hot boot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsciullo17:
Although I use this as my daily driver, I am having quite a bit of annoyances. I'm hoping you guys have some solutions. First off, my Play Music app crashes randomly or decides not to play music. Today, every time I would skip songs it would crash. Also, if I go into the Snapchat app, my music will stop playing saying that the file could not be played. My camera on my phone randomly doesn't open and my gallery won't play videos randomly or even record videos. Just weird little problems.

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Also, I have an idea to restore GPS without going back to stock. If we made a nandroid backup of our stock NC5 build, and we explore it with Nandroid Backup Manager, can we either view the files that have to do with GPS and restore them with the manager, or even input the data ourselves into the GPE GPS files?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swears11:
IR

Has anyone had any luck with the Infared?

I am trying to use my phone to control the TV using the Peel App, however, it doesn't seem to work. Not sure if it is Rom Related or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nick.koutrelakos:
I use ASmart Remote and it works perfectly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
Thanks so much worked perfectly.

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I am using the verizon Fios app which has a remote function, and have no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jammin_ben17:
Module 404 error

When I try and download the Module it give me a 404 error :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skeezer308:
A little more information would be helpful here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jammin_ben17:
The link for the module in the OP is broken
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
Nevermind found my answer. thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swears11:
Thanks that worked!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RickGrimes411:
Thanks for the heads up. I'll find a new link.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zachys:
Just wanted to recommend file sharing app over wifi which is very light called Wifi File Transfer. check it out here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransfer&hl=en (I could find the full version one in Black Market if you want to test it before you purchase it)

Also, I love the camera app, and I take bunch of panoramic and photosphere. Is there any website\windows program that support these PANO Jpg files?

Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
cool thanks, will give it a try. I've been either emailing files to myself or using a micro-sd USB adapter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zachys:
Apparently Google + supports the panoramic feature. Please let me know if there is a Windows program as well. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonj:
Unable to Mount

I flashed the full nc5 and the 4.4.3 & then 4.4.4 but I couldnt flash the nc5 pakage I kept getting an error e:unable to mount systemorig. Has anyone else see this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zachys:
Try re-download files
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KazanNinja:
Love this rom, but last time I had it it was acting weird. So I decided to do a full wipe with the stock firmware, but it had said the firmware install failed. ( of course this scared me to death ). Then I tried to install the firmware again and it worked. Is this suppose yo happen? Is there any "safer" way to wipe it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lifeofmac18:
Can't establish a reliable connection to the server.

Hello, for the past couple hours, i got a notification stating that, when trying to connect to google play, that the phone cannot find a reliable connection to the server. Had to reinstall over a failed previous install. Any suggestions? Thank you for your time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
The best thing you can do is to make a backup of your stock ROM just in case anything bad happens.

Worst comes to worst, you'd have to ODIN back to stock, which I find very annoying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KazanNinja:
So I make a backup using SafeStrap? Then if something goes wrong I can just restore from that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
I am assuming you used ss 3.75 use 3.72.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Yeah absolutely. I keep one on my ext sd card always.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonj:
unable to mount systemorig

I redownloaded all the files and performed the steps from the OP on flashing NC5 Full Wipe. I noticed that when boot into safestrap after performing the odin full wipe NC5 I see the message "e unable to mount /systemorig"

I can flash 443 but when I flash 444 I get a soft brick with a Verizon message stating unauthorized software and I have to odin back to NC5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KazanNinja:
Okay thanks, I didn't think of that before
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
Hi Nick if you dont mind me asking a quick question. I installed the ROM you mentioned above you are using, and Wifi works fine but cannot get data running. Are you on ATT? I flashed the verizon nc5 modules since I have verizon and no luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
Are you using Safestrap 3.72? You can always just leave it at 4.4.3, also.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonj:
Im Running SAFESTRAP 3.75 but I believe I have tried 372 also with the same results.

Im just realy curious why I'm getting the mount errors.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Start over use 3.72 and you won't have that problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nick.koutrelakos:
Checkout post #486 on this thread, that'll fix it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonj:
Safe strap 3.72 won't install recovery.

I got it had to set liux to permissive mode. Now to try installing GPE...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
yup that did the trick... Very strange that even changing the APN file from another Verizon ROM that worked for me didn't do it.

thnaks much for your help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
One last question...can the wallpaper be changed on the lock screen? I only see the option for the desktop. Thanks again!

Edit: please disregard figured it out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
So I don't know if this is from the ROM, Gravity Box, or what... I enabled the Nav Bar with Gravity Box. When I tap the back button on the nav bar it registers as hitting back twice in a row (instead of one) about half the time. I don't have this problem with the physical back button.

Can someone who has the module enabled play around with it and let me know if this happens to you?

Weird question, I know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
You are getting the mount errors because you are likely using ss v3.75 for the S5. If you want to use ss v3.75 use this one made for the I545: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55767735&postcount=2234
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonj:
Thanks muniz - I got it working on 3.72 but I did see that I had the wrong safestrap, which I thought I pulled it from the OP but maybe not. I'm up and working on 4.4.4 now thanks to you guys here on XDA....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Got everything working BUT cannot send or receive text messages. Tried hangouts and handcent. Neither works. Any ideas?

EDIT: And now on the calls it says mobile network not available. I give up. God I HATE VERIZON AND SAMSUNG!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nick.koutrelakos:
Don't give up! This happened to me as well. Fixed it by downloading SMS Fail Fix from the Play Store.

As for calls, you need Radio Switcher for easy access to the hidden phone menu. Toggle to LTE, then back to LTE/CDMA Auto (PRL). Maybe toggle the radio on/off from that settings, plus a reboot.

Just make sure your APNs are correct (post #486) and you end on LTE/CDMA Auto (PRL).

Don't go back to TouchWiz. Fight it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Give another whirl tonight. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Raymondlikesroot:
Hey!

I'm looking to flash that ROM! May you give further details as to how you flashed it and the modules afterwards? Chronologically would be super nice :D

[MENTION=5364192]skepticmisfit[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Post #349 for flashable

Or post #221 for manual.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Flashing that file fixed everything. All works perfect now. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
I don't think SuperSU is necessary anymore, but keep the zip on your phone somewhere just in case. anyway, all you have to do is flash the ROM and then flash modules.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Raymondlikesroot:
So, would I:

1. Flash GPE-4.4.4-NC1-v1.1

2. Flash GPE_ColorFix 9/19/14

3. Flash Sinner822 apn and module file (im too lazy to swap apns manually :D)

4. Supersu perhaps? [MENTION=5364192]skepticmisfit[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DX.Deception:
If you would like to try super nexus it's a little more updated and has the color fix built in. I flashed super nexus 10-4 update then another apn fix I found on this thread I forgot who posted it and then flashed super user.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Edit: disregard this. Common sense figured it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] biikman:
Just curious as to super nexus. Found a few references to it but they seemed like it wasn't being updated anymore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Curious, how do you get the tether to show up? I got it enabled, but my tablet can't see it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DX.Deception:
It was last updated on October 4th, 2014 and I believe GPE was updated on Sept. 29th.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
its a kernel issue I think.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Flydude112282:
Hey guys, I'm new to flashing but I'm starting to get the hang of it...anyway I started with hyperspace 18.1 then I wanted to see what ASOP was like so I tried GPE than I flashed to super nexus and everything was fine at first but after awhile I lost my audio during phone calls...so I flashed back hyperdrive bc I couldn't figure out what was wrong...has anyone ever had that problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
No idea. You flashed the ROM in this thread? Did you mess with any apps that affect wakelocks?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Flydude112282:
I'm not sure...I didn't go back to GPE bc I figured since super nexus is a similar Rom I would have the same problem...oh well I see that there is a new version of Safestrap out...I'm going to update then try again with the new room slot...should I use super nexus again or GPE? What's the real difference between the two?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
The ROMs are both based on AOSP but they are built differently I believe. Try the GPE ROM as I've never heard of anyone having that problem.

Also, if you're using he wrong version of SafeStrap you may get errors during the flash. I haven't checked out the new version but I suggest following the instructions in the OP to a T and using SS version 3.72.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Flydude112282:
Thanks for the info...went back to GPE and everything is working fine...I will try it out for a few days and see how it goes...:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Flydude112282:
Can you still use viper4android on this ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
yep, works for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bamige1:
actually, after flashing the rom, ur apns, and nc5 wifi modules, I have 4g lte on verizon and wifi without needing a reboot, thanks for helping. I tried the rom around a month ago and got no wifi or even 2g
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I just installed v4a and I don't hear a difference when enabling/disabling it :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wnsdlek:
Has anyone had any success in trying to change default keyboards? Mine won't allow me to even turn on new keyboards or change the default..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] snickerzz:
.

Does anyone know if this works with NG6?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
highly likely not, safestrap has not been tested on NG6 and probably won't even be developed due to Hashcode leaving the android scene. currently there are no custom ROMs based off of NG6 so you're kinda screwed for right now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] snickerzz:
It's ok, I was able to downgrade to NC5

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/downgrade-ng6-to-nc5-t2910933
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy2002:
There is a new version for the i545 and it works
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] snickerzz:
Anyone else having issues with the verizon app? mine says "It says your mobile number cannot be validated. " :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
It works fine for me.. I use Google keyboard and Swiftkey.

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Aw hashcode's done? I didn't know that. I wonder what this means for the future of locked bootloaders and custom ROMs.

I'm going to get the Verizon N6 if it comes unlocked. If not then I'm switching to another carrier.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rrrrrrredbelly:
New version of this rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy2002:
No safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
nexus devices don't come unlocked, they're just very easily unlockable regardless of variant.

also if fastboot didn't work on the Verizon nexus 6 I'm pretty sure Google would have a huge problem with that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Flydude112282:
I've been trying to use viper4android for this ROM but I don't hear the difference like I did on hyperdrive...With the headphones yeah but with the regular phone audio...nope...I'm scared to tweak the advance options...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
what is this new version you speak of
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy2002:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2905885

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Just a new version of safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gmmorrell:
Did anyone find an answer to the black screen while in a call? Makes it very hard to dial someones extension or switch between speaker and handset.

The problem is, you make a call and the screen goes black. You try to reawaken it (for example, to get to keypad for an extension) but you cannot get the screen to turn back on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
sounds like a bad proximity sensor. this is a known issue with certain s4s and AOSP ROMs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marbertshere:
I suggest you try an app called Gravity Screen and select the "enable in call" setting (or similar name).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Karken:
5.0 update?

Google is releasing Android 5.0 to Galaxy s4 Google Play Edition.

Since this method tricked my i545 into believing it is a GPE, does that mean there will be a 5.0 update to this ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] todd3835:
Anyone having luck with Google Wallet? I tried to setup tap to pay and it says Google Wallet isn't default to pay, but its the only thing in setting for tap to pay. Anyone had luck with it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gmmorrell:
Thank you for the suggestion but I can't seem to find the correct setting to make that work. I tried the 'running during call' and other settings but my screen still blacks out initiating a call and is epileptic trying to come back.