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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
there are a couple google play edition ROMs (which are technically AOSP) that can be flashed using safestrap but those aren't fully functional. i used an AT&T ROM for a bit and it was nice other than wifi tethering not working and usb file transfers not working either.

and that AT&T rom is a b-word to flash. you have to manually input the apns to make it work on verizon's network, but there's a 4.4.3 ROM you have to flash and a 4.4.4 upgrade that is optional but if you dont do it you get a notification about an update and if you take that update you'll brick the phone and trip Knox.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
MDK here. Rooted and blocked OTA moments after getting it home. Been running CM ever since!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asharad:
I still have MDK on my DEVELOPER EDITION phone. I love stock so much, I've never seen a reason to ROM it. It's funny, because I was addicted to ROMs on my DroidX.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Same.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anewday:
MDK until the end.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheLoonyRebel:
Yeah it's a bummer that there hasn't been a method to still do AOSP ROMs outside of the MDK bootloader (or the Google Play ROMs). Here's to hoping the S4 I'm getting might still have MDK on it but I highly doubt it at this point. One never knows but I'm not getting my hopes up too much. Thanks for the info as well.

I'm also assuming much like on the VZW Note 3 any ROMs with Aroma won't work on the locked bootloaders?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Aroma's worked from the get go with safestrap, it is beyond me why no one has fixed it for the note 3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eiddor:
I'm still running MDK with this ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2721118 with no other mods.

I have always been quite happy with TW since the S4 came out (and even the S3), and haven't been very impressed with custom ROMs.

My question is: do I need to update modems or wireless separately for any reason?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
With Sammy, latest modems usually work best but try and see what works best for you. MJ7 and newer modems have the new LTE bands enabled.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eiddor:
Thanks, Josh! I'll look around for something to flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298

No problem, this is the link for modems. Flash the modem only versions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spike96:
I had a MDK but after a few months I got a dead pixel. SO I had to give it back to Verizon for a ME7.

Bad luck I guess.

Hyperdrive worked for a while but I got so tired of touchwiz. I'm so grateful that someone (RickGrimes) finally figured out how to put AOSP on a safestrap S4.

I'm pretty happy with my S4 now. The smoothness of AOSP destroys any touchwiz ROM. Even hyperdrive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] snarlytaz:
MDK here with Dualboot patch, Imperium as primary and flash-o-holic with AOSP/CM Roms in secondary.

I will keep my MDK for as long as Devs continue work on S4 and see no reason to jump ship to a new device yet. As much as I like Samsung's I will research boot loader unlock on other devices before switch, and if that means leaving Verizon too, so be it. Discounts I get there aren't worth it over having a device that I can customize despite OEM's and Carriers locking down for security and big business market share or warranty concerns.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
Really? You gave an mdk phone back to Verizon over a dead pixel? Heck, I would've taken it :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
I had been running MDK all along...I rooted my phone within a half hour of getting home from Verizon last spring...with already having root access, I wasn't following any of the threads about SafeStrap and locked bootloaders. So this past December after having to do an Odin restoration, I went ahead and checked for software updates and thought it'd be a good idea to upgrade before rooting again...downloaded the latest firmware update and proceeded to install. When my phone attempted to install the update, it FAILED. I had no idea why so just started doing some reading on XDA. It was then I realized how LUCKY I was that it had failed:) Still on MDK today:good: Wow, that woulda SUCKED!! Haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spike96:
It was bright green so it was OK for a couple of days, but got extremely annoying haha.

Unfortunately, I'm kinda a perfectionist.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GrizzlyBarrn:
Hahaha!! What a story mark!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
Wow that is grade A luck right there. I would have been pissed at myself if it worked!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GrizzlyBarrn:
LoL, seriously!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Yeah, so now one of the first things I do when I flash a new ROM is I remove Software Updates...just for the hell of it - even though I'm sure I'd have nothing to worry about, ha.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GrizzlyBarrn:
Not a bad idea though :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdfrye:
SOn and I are both on MDK. Im running GOOGLE EDITION 4.4.4 BY Danvdh,

son is running Cyanogenmod
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
The GPE rom is the best rom ive ever used, and it gets even more amazing with xposed. You can cutomize SO MANY THINGS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HearMeWhisper:
I'm on mdk with a gpe rom, pacman, and hyper drive. All app sharing. I'm trying to get miui working next.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rj5674:
MDK here baby! Rolling with Hyperdrive.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MehStrongBadMeh:
Downgraded from MK2 to MDK by buying a beat up, used Galaxy S4 (that still ran MDK) and swapping its motherboard into my phone. Never going back to Touchwiz.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Mdk all the way. Running Dan's GPE ROM. Touchjizz sucks balls
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Velocifero:
MDK, on Echoe TouchWiz, though I have tried many others. Honestly, with Nova Launcher, CM looks the same as TouchWiz. TW has too many useful proprietary apps like the superior camera, calendar, and pulldown toggles. Especially with the Wanam Xposed module, my toggles look more like AOSP than TW. I'll whore my toggles screenshot again to show what I mean.

AOSP is much lighter weight, though. I do miss that. I also miss the AOSP lockscreen, but that's easily replicated via WidgetLocker.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dig Me Up:
Got my MDK 6 Months ago , Love it !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bccolema:
Still running MDK but might bail

Hey Guys,

Currently still MDK and running HyperDrive 18.1 and love it!!!

Like most custom ROMs and updates there are minor bugs which occasionally effect some... Have been debating just going stock and running with the hopefully bug free Samsung experience... Can someone talk me out of this if I'm being stupid..? Plz :D

What TouchWiz roms are people using that you find mostly bug free.... I mainly use my phone for pictures, the social media apps, and group texting (unfortunately with iPhones, which can cause some problems)

Thanks!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
What problems are you having? In my experience, roms are always less buggy then stock roms. Try dan's Google play edition rom, it is great and bugfree for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Velocifero:
I've found Echoe v27 with KToonsez custom kernel to be very stable for me. No Sleep of Deaths (SODs) or glitches. I've also tried Hyperdrive 18 and it's cool too, I just didnt like a couple things about it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] drt054:
MDK here and just installed Liquid Smooth. I was on CM11 but it's having issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bernoulli72:
Still on MDK. I have run several different Roms. I seem to always go back to the Touchwiz roms even though I run Nova Launcher. I just like the System settings look and feel better with the TW roms. I like to run the Hyperdrive roms but I always seem to have some nagging problem with it. With V18.1 I was having freeze ups maybe one a day or so. Required a reboot to go back to normal. Currently running an older one TW Rom - Jelly 'Bean' - Build 7. It has been rock solid for me. I see a lot of folks are running GPE, I may give it another go.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shockz:
I am still on MDK running GPE rom :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sevron:
Still on MDK here. But I've been debating upgrading though for some reason. Seems every rom, kernel, etc I try something just isn't right on it. It could range from just general lag, to bluetooth issues, to having to turn airplane mode on and off to get 4g lte back running, wifi will disconnect at periods, etc. I'm really trying not to upgrade from MDK though as I love the ability to flash anything I want. Just I'm tired of all the issues I'm having. Battery life was horrible with stock and custom roms, so I bought a bigger battery but it just kills the device being so think to me. That and it's becoming a pain to redownload all my apps and restore the data for them whenever I wipe and install anything.

Help keep me on MDK!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
I know what you mean sevron. I never had mdk but had nc5 with mk2 bootloader and had little issue like when phone would overheat and shut down when plugged in would restart instead of shutting down possibly ruining phone so I upgraded to nc5 bootloader so it would go to charge mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fivejuantwo:
Still on MDK here

still on MDK here as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Im still on MDK with the GPE rom.. I accept the occasional issue with cellular reception in exchange for a fast bloat free Rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Volvogia:
Been on MDK ever since I got the S4 last October. Rooted and installed CWM the second I turned it on :). Running Hyperdrive RLS18 and loving. MDK4LIFE! =P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
Was on MDK since I got the phone, but...

LCD/digitizer is done, got a note 3 for cheap though, not sure what I'll do with the s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NikolaeVarius:
Just got a used GS4 with MDK. GPe Rom on it already. It's awesome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jonortiz:
Did the same thing, i love it! I just found out my samsung employee account allows me to have non samsung devices on it so i might switch to a Moto x though.... decisions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
Why don't you replace the screen? Its pretty cheap to do and their are tutorials all over Facebook.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] o-o:
X2, I just replaced mine. I have an S5 also but hate it so I fixed my S4. I used the screen that came with the frame, it was OEM Samsung for $140 and was insanely easy to replace. I watched a YouTube vid on how to do it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
So the price for parts is about $140?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] o-o:
Yes, mine was $140 shipped. I bought the one with the midframe included. They also have one without the midframe for about $120, but it's a lot more work to swap them them out. It's worth the $20 to me for the "ready to go" screen. To visually distinguish between the two, the screen with the midframe also comes with a new home button. Here is the video I used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdc9zA-mGq8
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] puffingonj:
I just swapped out my old internals from my broken s4 to the replacement phone and it works awesome, back to the unlocked goodness lol!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
Where did you guys buy from, eBay? I found one on eBay - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171280388842&alt=web

In guessing that doesn't include the midframe piece since its $114
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] puffingonj:
I had the insurance and took the replacement one apart lol it was 100$ deductible. The original glass broke and completely came off so I kept using until the LCD crapped out and was forced to do it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmt010:
mdk running cm 11 ... 4.4.4

I may be getting rid of my phone soon. Will keep you posted soon if anybody wants to buy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] puffingonj:
Pm me with price
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] o-o:
Right, no midframe. That one will work, but I didn't want the hassle of using adhesive to attach it to my current midframe. Here is the one I bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3ce979f659
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmt010:
Pmed didn't provide a price though but I'll give you a good deal. All Depends if you want my grandfathered plan too. Let me know. I'm not under contract or anything as well. Although they call sometimes and try to get me to get on one lol but pfft that will never happen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JavaManRules-GS4:
I wish I was on MDK..... :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
MDK here on Eclipse!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bjbinc:
MDK running Liquid 4.4.4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
That's probably what I'll end up going with soon, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rudy8521:
best 4.4.4 Rom for I545 with original MDK

What does everyone think Is the best Kit Kat ROM fire the Verizon S4, I am still using the original MDK?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zman2107:
I'm still on mdk run cm 11 4.4.4 note 4 on preorder
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vanberge:
MDK bootloader / NC5 baseband / CM 11 4.4.4

I'm one of the lucky ones that got the phone on launch and rooted/loki'd before update ever happened.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] river268:
MK2

what's wrong with MK2 ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
can't be worked around with the Loki exploit like MDK can, aka you can't use CM/AOSP ROMs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmt010:
Ng6 modem is out. Get it :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Neffy27:
Still running MDK on my Verizon S4., running CyanogenMod 10.2.1-jfltevzw. Just glad I found this proximity sensor solution or I would still be using TW ROMs. Will try the above mention camera for that is the only thing I miss from TW as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 318sugarhill:
I still have my MDK S4...Even though I moved on the G3.... Which just got a bootloader workaround. Still love my S4. Haven't had time to play recently but I'm thinking of trying CM on it. Been a long time since I used CM. I just can't give up my S4. As good as the G3 is... The S4 is still so smooth in my hand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
I'm on MDK stock ROM. I had cyanogen on my nook color but I'm timid about messing with my rooted stock MDK. I don't want to have to reinstall every app and take 2 days gett pi ng my phone where I want it.

I have titanium and twrp with a backup that I've never used.

I just recovered about a month ago from a bug I couldn't get into download mode finally was able to do a wipe and reload with Odin. The bug went away, but it seams to be coming back. Power key issues, maybe I'd have better luck with a different ROM...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vraeden:
MDK here. mostly TW roms but recently tried GPE 4.4.4. Really liked it, but MMS didn't work (at least not on my network extender) and I really liked the TW camera. Hoping to find a MMS fix. Screen cracked back in March too; no insurance, no money, so still rocking it with screen protectors to protect my fingers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gallowaytony5:
I'm still mdk, till tomorrow when I trade it in for note 4 :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
Can you get the note 4 in 32g? I was waiting for the s5 but it looks like the US will never get the larger memory. I haven't done any checking on the note 4 have you checked it out for root capabilities and the camera... Looks like I need to ask my friend Google.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 6blade:
Found an MDK !!!

Had MDK back in the day for about 4 months, then lost it after update. Broke my Digitizer so......

Found one on e-bay recently and I am back in business . Running CM 10.2 and loving it.

Can't get CWM to stick though. PWR+VOL DWN Still boots into stock recovery with warning.

It works with Flashify only, and I have given up on ROM manager. Tried for two days to get it with

fastboot on a borrowed Win 8 system, trust me I tried everything, lots of research, no go. Now I am

doing research on how to do it with my old OSX. (10.6.8) Wish me luck.

Wish List......maybe a dedicated MDK Users Link

Thanks to all that keep CM alive for the S4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eiddor:
Just ordered an S5 today which will leave my MDK as a spare (Verizon). I'm thinking of selling it -- It's in perfect clean condition except that the power button sometimes gets stuck (wear, I guess, it's always had a case). I just try to avoid it and use a software solution to lock my screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
I have same issue with the power button. I've always used the defender case. Now I use button savior. Not looking forward to changinging the button out myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zman2107:
I have a mdk s4 on cm 11 all buttons work great thinking of letting it go just not to someone that don't understand why mdk is still on it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
I would upgrade to s5 but I have a 32gb mdk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eiddor:
I use Button Savior, too -- it works well, as long as I don't instinctively hit the power button by accident. I changed the power button on my Gnex for the same reason, but apparently the S5 is a bit more difficult.

S5 will be here tomorrow - MDK S4 is on the market.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
ya it is kind of instinctual to hit the power button, I did today and walla its working again. I'm thinking my power button issues have something to do with software. I'm leaning towards exposed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eiddor:
I kind of thought that, too, since it happened right after I installed Hyperdrive, but I can't see how Hyperdrive would get in the way of my phone powering on. It was to a point where I had to keep trying over and over again to get it past the Samsung screen before it powered off. Right now, it's stable, and I have three days free of hitting that stupid button.

S5 is Out For Delivery .. woo. I didn't want to get stuck on the road having to power up my phone with a power cable, etc. Maybe once I get my S5, I'll put CM on the S4 and see if the power button fixes itself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kirkers:
Tried to send private message but it just won't go. So my apologies to the rest of the thread for doing this so blatantly, out in the open:

You say your S4 with original MDK software is "on the market" as your new S5 arrives.

What are you asking?

Works on Verizon -- i.e. is it SCH-i545?

What are the details beyond the power button apparently being a bit worn?

Are you using eBay? Swappa? Craigslist?

I've been unlocking & rooting since my HTC Incredible and now on my trusty Verizon S3/SCH-i535. I would chafe terribly under the constraints of Knox, Safe Strap, etc.

Ironically I'm out of mobile range where I'm working in the Oregon countryside right now. Best way to reach me is the old fashioned way: call a landline 541-929-2794. I'm the only one who answers now through Wednesday late. Call just about any time. I'm up and down all the time. There's a scratchy old digital recorder to take down your contact info.

Another option: text to my mobile 478-235-5296 and I'll just about manage to get yours sometime tomorrow Tuesday (there's one inconvenient but accessible spot that gets weak signal) and then use a PC based texting website (textem.net is my favourite) to initiate SMS communications.

Cheers,

Kirk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chadness:
Still running MDK since this phone first came out. I was just looking at the last time i downloaded recovery/ROM files - it was way back on 6/13/13! I have no idea how I've gone that long - I used to be a chronic ROM updater.

Just lost root due to the SuperSU update. So, I'm figuring out what to do next. Maybe I'll update to that nice, shiny GPE ROM? It would be nice to be on 4.4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
Report back please, I'm still on stock and itching to try something else. I really would like to see emoji in every app. I thought I could do that On cyanogen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cerice74:
Still on MDK from day one!! Running GPE 4.4.4. Smoothest Rom I've ran and battery life is great. That Droid Turbo to is catching my eye :eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
So there are no issues with the gpe ROM? Please Let me know if you flash turbo. Is there another forum I should be lurking in for ROM advice?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cerice74:
I think this thread is just for MDK owners to brag lol you might want to search other threads for guides to install a rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
Thanks, just don't want to mess up my (ROTFLOL) MDK status
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] josetheman38:
I actually just bought my S4 from Swappa, and wouldn't have gotten the phone if it wasn't on MDK! The first thing I did was to install Hyperdrive, theme it, and installed Nova launcher. Happy camper here. I looked around for other phones to keep my unlimited LTE and this unlocked S4 fit the bill in price and specs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidatar:
I'm going to Google hyperdrive ت and gpe

ヅ Droidatar

(knows just enuf to brick it)

Rooted S4 MDK I545 stock 4.2.2

"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chadness:
Sorry, just realized I never replied. I installed the customized version of GPE from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2643031

Worked great. I downloaded the ROM and Loki Doki on to my SD Card, rebooted in to TWRP, wiped everything, flashed the ROM, flashed Loki Doki, and was good to go!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cixelsyddyslexic:
MDK 4 LYFE! Bought it from store, came home and immediately installed loki'd TWRP and CM. Currently CM11 M11, eagerly awaiting a Lollipop option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
I'm anxiously waiting for L to come to AOSP!! Although with vanir I know the developers won't release anything but perfection so it might take longer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loudambiance:
I flashed onto CM the day I got my phone (was on MDK), but I have since updated just the baseband. I am currently on NC5. Why are you all still on MDK? There are newer basebands you can update to without causing issues, the newer basebands actually help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
Because once you update the mdk boot loader you loose the ability to flash aosp ROMs and custom kernels.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loudambiance:
Right, but you can update the baseband without updating the bootloader, and there is absolutely no reason not to update the baseband.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
Yea I know that, I'm pretty sure this thread is about being on the MDK boot loader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zman2107:
When you update your modem I changes the baseband # but dose not change your boot loader any system update after mdk will blow your q fuse and lock your boot loader meaning no custom kernel and such.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] loudambiance:
You would be shocked the number of people who are running CM11 and still have the MDK baseband because they don't know that they can update it. My intent was merely to educate. If a single person read my comments and updated their baseband, and went out and found how to update their baseband, than I achieved my goal. I would link directly to a recovery flashable NC5 baseband, but I haven't posted enough.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zekesamas:
I think he must be talking about the modem/radio. No one would update from mdk would they? Anyway yes still on mdk myself
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
Chillin on the mdk build. Waiting for lollipop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cell128:
My "waterproof" galaxy s5 took water damage today so I'm.back on my s4 feels so much faster on mdk running google edition ROM..

Its so much smoother than my s5