yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Thx, I will post the kernels later tonight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nacho2217:
Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this since updating, but I have had random reboots. From what I can tell from other threads/forums, most have had been rooted via Towelroot. Hoping for a fix or to be able to jump back to before the update to fix this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asalkowskineo:
I had that, too. It was happening every few minutes for me. I did a factory reset, and haven't had a random reboot since. Of course, since we no longer have root, we can't make a nandroid or titanium backup or anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nacho2217:
Thanks for the heads up. I will try doing a factory reset. Was hesitant on doing it if I didn't know it would solve the issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skrazz:
This is great! I'm going to update then come back here and complain about all of the stuff ît breaks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coreydriftz:
Soft bricked my phone last night, reflashed nc5 and accidentally updated to ng6. Would i be able to just reflash nc5 with odin 3.09? Just getting into all this/learning. I want my root back. Any help is appreciated. Should i make a copy of the ng6 before i go about it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Someone send me modem and hlos when they have time. Ill eventually make a stock root deodex. But ill stay away from creating a update method lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asalkowskineo:
How would I go about doing that? I'd like to help, I'm just not sure how.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Can someone that took the NG6 OTA update test the following root method:

1. Go into download mode and flash the I545_NC5_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 in PDA slot in Odin(AP in Odin v3.09+).

2. Reboot then root using Towelroot-v3.apk

3. Go back into Download mode and flash the I545_NG6_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 again in PDA slot in Odin(AP in Odin v3.09+).

4. Done.

Let us know if it works. Thx.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asalkowskineo:
I will when I get home in 30 min's or so. No risk of bricking, right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
No, worse case is the NC5 kernel will not flash or the phone will not reboot after flashing. You can then get back to normal by flashing the NG6 kernel.

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Just checked the qfuse counter in aboot and confirmed that it remains at 6 which means that you should be able to do a full odin downgrade back to NC5 if necessary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asalkowskineo:
I'm in the process of reinstalling Towelroot, and it's done a random reboot for the 3rd time now. May have to wipe again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
You can expect the phone to act wonky while on the NC5 kernel. Try reflashing back to the NG6 kernel then installing tw before flashing the NC5 kernel to save some time. That way tw is ready to go after flashing the NC5 kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asalkowskineo:
It worked, you brilliant son of a gun. :highfive:

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Btw, Muniz, do you know of any method to get CWM on the GS4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Glad to hear it and no I do not.

I just created this thread for this method: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-root-i545vrufng6-t2905848#post56029973
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
the only way to get CWM on this particular variant is to have the MDK bootloader (which you most likely don't have, MDK was what the S4 shipped with in like june/july 2013)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] imp3r10:
Has anyone that taken this update seen an improvement in the bluetooth and wifi connectivity?

I have terrible wifi range and my bluetooth isn't any better
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
su

mkdir -p /sdcard/backupfiles

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/mdm of=/sdcard/backupfiles/modem.bin

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/apnhlos of=/sdcard/backupfiles/NON-HLOS.bin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsmitchell:
How It Went For Me

Hey everyone! Just wanted to say thanks to muniz_ri for getting us root back with this method. It works, even if you do it wrong......errr, yea, like me. Quickly, I downloaded the files, used Odin 3.09 to flash NC5. Then, I ran towelroot. According to Root Checker Basic, no root. So, I did it all again. Still, RCB says no root. The phone got into a boot loop, so I pulled the battery, booted into download mode and flashed NG6. Bingo! RCB said I have root ( so does Tibu ), and I am good to go. Except, those damn reboots are still with me. Twice it has dropped calls to reboot.

I chatted with a Verizon rep online, and of course her only advice was to "master" ( factory, I presume ) wipe the phone. She also said the bad update code is the fault of Samsung ** smh ** . Since the wipe is just such a painful thought ( I have to reload HOW many programs? ), that I thought I would check and see if anyone has solved the reboot problem. Any suggestions before I have to wipe it? ( or a good procedure to backup and restore all my progs). Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] docj:
reboots, etc

After the update, I have been getting random reboots, and a "locked"/frozen home screen frequently after unlocking my lock screen. I am rooted with the mentioned technique in this thread. Instead of performing a full factory reset, I decided to first try "reset settings" in the backup & reset menu. Seems to have worked so far after a few hours of usage without any further reboots so far. I'll update further after some further usage.

Update:

After using my phone all day, I've only had one reboot. I've had zero frozen home screen issues. While I don't think this is a fix-all, it has dramatically improved my issues and kept me from having to hard reset and reinstall all my apps + data. I will say, the last two updates have been disappointing. Last update caused me issues with sms not sending randomly, having to toggle airplane mode on/off to "reset" my radio. I was hoping this update would fix those issues, which it may have but at the cost of random reboots?? NOT an improvement!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rsswga:
what is in this latest update ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsmitchell:
Trying "reset settings"

DocJ, great idea! Anything before trying a factory reset. I have tried it too, and I have installed a Reboot Logger from the Play store. So far, seems to be holding but it has not been that long. Fingers are crossed, hopes are high!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zelmo88:
Tried the "reset settings" and still getting "soft" reboots. I've been having problems with opening text messages and emails from the notification panel also. Not sure if this is another NG6 problem or just my phone.

IF YOU'RE ON NC5, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

NOT

TAKING THE NG6 UPDATE!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] de8212:
Just as another data point I also updated this morning. Since then I have had numerous soft reboots. I searched and found this thread. Tried reset settings as suggested earlier. Didn't help. I don't mind doing a full reset if I know it will solve the issue but I am not quite confident of that.

I assume there's not a way to "undo" this update?

Also, my phone is not nor never been rooted or anything else. Just a stock verizon S4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gpz1100:
So besides more doors being shut, what actual value is there in this update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsmitchell:
Working! ( Cautious Optimism )

DocJ is getting a gold star from me today! The ""reset settings" in the backup & reset menu" method has worked for about 7.5 hours or so now. I have an occasional frozen home screen when I unlock ( but oddly the sidebar menu works fine... ), but no reboots. :D ( I have reboot logger installed to track them ) Outstanding! And makes me more disappointed in Verizon and their "help".

BTW, muniz_ri also gets a gold star for the method to keep your root after the NG6 update.

Big thanks to both of you for fixing these issues!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsmitchell:
Rats...

Well, just suffered my first reboot in about 10 hours. It was right after I hung up from a call of about 30 min. When I test it by making a very short call ( 1-2 min ), it does not reboot. I had a program installed to do White Pages lookups, so I have uninstalled that to see if that was the cause. I don't have any other non-stock programs that interact with the dialler.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I have always wanted a gold star! Thanks man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] docj:
Well, the settings reset isn't a complete fix. I suffered a frozen home screen today, and two reboots. Still better than what I was getting the first day after updating, but not a true fix. For the folks that did the hard reset, did that method completely resolve the reboot issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
Do the lockups freeze ups happen stock no root or only after root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vwpiper:
Thanks +muniz_ri and all other DEVs keeping our vzw gs4 from not completely sucking.

Thanks for those posting about the reboot problem. Glad I'm not the only one. I thought it might have something to do with xposed. But, after reading here, it looks like something deeper.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Can someone take a screenshot showing selinux Permissive on ng6 kernel? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vwpiper:
Don't mean to be stupid. But, is this what you are asking for?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsmitchell:
Surge123 If it helps, I can confirm I have exactly the same as vwpiper. Also, I installed Reboot Logger to keep track of when my phone reboots. 11 reboots today. Yes, 11. If there is something I can dig out of the prime example of what went wrong and send it, please let me know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
You can try and stay away from an update method but we'll tag you in every support post anyway hahah
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dgutierrez04:
I found this in the verizon community. They apper to send a bad update that is causing a lot of reboots to the phone. https://community.verizonwireless.com/mobile/mobile-access.jspa#jive-content?content=%2Fapi%2Fcore%2Fv3%2Fcontents%2F1975590
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Lol you got me there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsmitchell:
Hey everyone! Well, just like Popeye, that was all I can stands. So, I called Verizon and got a lady in second level that was very helpful. A version 7 of the update is being worked on to fix the problems, but she guessed it would be a couple of weeks at least before it came out. So, I did the deed, and factory reset my phone. Arrrgh.... I think most everything is no reinstalled, etc. and all seems to be well. I am still running Reboot Logger, but show 0 reboots for the past 7 hours. I will report back if anything further happens, but it looks like this might be the way to go. Hope you all have some success with this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
oh good another update I can not worry about
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] docj:
Well, after hard reset to factory, I'm back to getting random reboots. Anyone else getting the same?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] roadblock217:
Same...but gallery issues...

Wife updated her phone to the latest update and have been getting the random reboots that everyone else is having. I did the FDR (reset) and it has NOT rebooted since, however now her stock gallery is really REALLY slow. I've force stopped it, cleared app caches in both the gallery and camera apps, and cleaned cache in the stock recovery, even did a SECOND fdr...Anyone have an idea how to fix? Or if someone can find the 4.4.2 stock camera/gallery apk (because i've looked for about 2 hours and can't find anything but the AOSP version) that would be REALLY helpful.

I've been using XDA for years for my phones and am asking the masses for help!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brewer15650:
After I updated I did a factory reset because I though I was getting some battery drain. I do recall a frozen screen right after the update also. Anywho after the update and the factory reset I still have battery drain and it seems to be eating my data up faster also :( . Im not have any random resets or app crashes but I really wish I didn't accept the update. If your ready this and haven't updated yet. Don't do it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] docj:
I've read in some other forums about the update upgrading to Knox 2.0. There are some forums mentioning possible issues with Knox 2.0, so I've now frozen all the Knox apps in TB. So far today, I've not had any further reboots since. Just tossing out another possible thing to try, since this was a change in this update. Still looking for a solution to this before I reflash back down to NC5 and the SMS not sent issues with that version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
I know this isn't exactly a solution but you can try a couple things:

1. CyanogenMod has a free Gallery app in the Play Store, try it and remove the launcher icon for the stock one.

2. another app on google play but this one costs money, Snap Camera HDR is a complete camera and gallery replacement that not only functions similarly to the AOSP versions of said apps but even outdoes AOSP and Samsung in nearly every way, check it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zelmo88:
Decided to flash back to NC5. No reboots and everything working so far!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SolidSnakeUS:
This is the first time I've been truly afraid of future updates, especially for this phone. Without having to go out and buy another phone full out, it feels like you're trapped :/.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
solution: flash a ROM now while you can.

the ota zombie apocalypse is upon us, friends, and you can save yourselves only if you know how.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mon205:
muniz_ri

, you are a genius! This method worked. I have Verizons Galaxy S4 and did the OTA update to get the VRUFNG6 build and TowelRoot didn't work at all to help root the device. But trying your method worked like a charm. For those that attempt to use this method make sure you get TowelRoot beforehand to starting this process as it will be much less frustrating since you may deal with multiple random restarts. But this process took less than 5 minutes if done step-by-step and ended up with root access again. Thanks guys!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coreydriftz:
Everything worked great! Thanks Muniz. But i'm unable to get safestrap to install. Any help would be appreciated. I'm using safestrap 3.75. It just wont show as installed. Shows State: Not Installed Safe System: Not active ?? Has anyone else gotten safestrap to work with this new update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Make sure you use the most current version A01.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Glad to find this thread. I knew this was going to happen, I tried to stop the "update" but despite having SDM frozen and fwupgrade renamed, it pushed through anyway. Now root is lost and the phone is unstable as can be. My wife's is also unstable and hers was never rooted.

I guess at this point I'll wait for a week or so to see if a fix is released and then try the flash method talked about in this thread to get root back. I've never used Odin but found a how-to at http://androidcentral.us/2014/02/how-to-flash-firmware-using-odin-samsung-devices/ . Is this an accurate tutorial?

Anyway, just glad to see some experienced folks actively discussing the issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Can I safely use this method to go back to NC5, and leave it that way, without losing my data? Or will the kernel flash wipe my data?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
Kernel flashing wont wipe data, but you could always go down to NC5 with http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/downgrade-ng6-to-nc5-t2910933

DON'T forget to use NO-WIPE. The only thing is that some people had a problem with android.process.acore and .media then you would have to do a full-wipe. RECOMMEND that you try to backup your important data first.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Thanks. I'll try something later today, reboots driving me crazy but tons of stuff I'll lose if I wipe. So mad about this garbage.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
Just back it up before doing a no-wipe. Just a safety precaution.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Bit of a trick without root. I've got a backup from before the "update" that I can restore most everything when I get root back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
OK, got NG6 and root, no data loss. Thank you all so much! Unsure if reboot issues remain, guess I wipe if so.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Well, damn, reboot issue seems to still be with me. Is factory reset confirmed to fix this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 6david7:
Hope

i'm over here thinkin "Please new boot loader with an exploit >:D"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
What is your bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
I'll take that as NC5. If it is NC5 then do a full wipe if you get to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
NG6 I think. I did both flashes mentioned on page 3 or 4 of this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
Install this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en and tell me whatis your Bootloader Version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
I545VRUFNG6

Was reading here https://plus.google.com/+GeorgeMitchell/posts/b8PwixnkDSm and seems this guy has same setup, did a reset and kept root and (seems) fixed the reboot issue....

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
The one thing I was thing about and maybe you could try is that try to get NC5 stock factory image and flash it. In theory NC5 to NG6 isn't a major update like MJ7 to MK2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
I put NC5 on there earlier and it was rebooting every minute or so.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 try again for the full wipe with the pit file online.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Is there a particular reason you feel this is better than doing a reset with the NG6? If I go back to 5 I'll have to deal with it wanting to update again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
Kexec will be most likely be built on NC5 and safestrap is on NC5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Makes sense. Hadn't heard of Kexec, interesting. I'll get it done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Got it done, restoring stuff now. Thanks much for your help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
Is your bootloader on NC5 and keep me posted if it has that reboot issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] large-stache:
I usually do a back up before attempting any kind of modification. I usually hook the phone to my laptop and pull pics, downloads and documemts to a folder there too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Verified as NC5. It tried to update this morning, hopefully I stopped it. No reboots noted yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackops11252:
The funny thing is I have never gotten the update notice. My wife's phone did. The difference is though I am rooted with TB installed and have all Knox files among others pertaining to updates frozen. I also am not on the nc5 that came with phone but a restored version that I installed from Odin.

I am glad I am not having to worry about this dam update.:p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
Dont forget to freeze those apps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
I froze configupdater . The usual freezers were frozen when this last one came through.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
Keep the thread posted if it works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
I surely will. Should know tonight.

btw- got Safestrap installed today too so finally have a full backup if things go sideways again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir_Eagle:
If he went back to NC5 he should be fine, the reboots are all happening on NC6.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
Everything seems to be good; better than ever actually. Thanks so much for helping me!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] michaely123:
True but would you rather be ready for kexec or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crazy Bob:
selinux

Has anyone figured out how to set selinux to permissive on ng6?
[HTC One X] QA Bot:
Q&A for [ROM][05.06] Team Venom presents: ViperX 4.1.1 - welcome to the future

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[HTC One X] Masterchief13:
Got some errors in flashing viperX in my htc one x

Hi guys, this is my first post :) i have a rooted htc one x and i want to install the viper x rom... Hboot is 1.72. I put the rom in my sdcard and then in fastboot usb i flashed the boot.img and then i get into recovery to install the rom... i set all parameters but the installation ended in less than 3 seconds and when i reboot the devices e got the old boot img looping...... i can't use the devices... what's the problem? Can someone help me to solve this? :) thanks for all

When i try to install it i have this message:

>>>Checking Model ID

assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "endeavoru" ||

getprop("ro.build.product") == "endeavoru" ||

getprop("ro.product.board") == "endeavoru"
[HTC One X] duraiselvan:
Thanks its working

Thanks its working
[HTC One X] Masterchief13:
Solved

I solved changing my recovery from clockworkmod to twrp.... after that i installed the viperX 4.1.1 and now i can use my device... :good::good:
[HTC One X] Tanuj97:
flash and ended on htc logo

I had decided to flash this rom ony hox as I was missing my beats audio on beanstalk rom ...I downloaded the files and decided to flash it ...after I flashed the rom file ....it entered the aroma installer ....I selected all the files which I wanted on my phone and on the last stage when it said install ..I said yes ...but it said some error and ended on the HTC logo screen ....pls help me how to install this rom properly

Thanks
[HTC One X] thunders13:
hello

hello thank you very much for such a great rom, as I can disable the LED battery charge? greetings.
[HTC One X] da3da3:
hiii

how can i get the beats audio function work on my one x?

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how can i get the beats audio function work on my one x with this ROM
[HTC One X] thunders13:
hello, when connecting the headphones is activated beats audio, Greetings
[HTC One X] Matiuss2004:
HEy, is phone with something like this gonna be good for this ROM?

ORANGE-PL ORANGB10

version-main: 4.21.69.3

Radio 5.1204.163R2.31

HBOOT-1.73.0000

I've looking for a good rom for a long time and i thought maybe this rom gonna be good, please someone tell me it is!!
[HTC One X] Tanuj97:
This rom does not work with cwm 6.0.4.8 ???
[HTC One X] khairulez:
Nope..cwm 6.0.4.8 is kitkat based recovery.
[HTC One X] Tanuj97:
So which version of recovery should I use ??
[HTC One X] khairulez:
Philz 5.15.9 or TWRP 2.8.0.0 by audahadi.
[HTC One X] Tanuj97:
Will my backup work in philz recovery which u made using cwm ??

Not any cwm version ??
[HTC One X] khairulez:
I'm using it.no problem for backup and restore.FYI philz recovery is based on cwm.
[HTC One X] Tanuj97:
Will my backup work on any of these recovery which I made using cwm ??

Any cwm version I can use ??

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Thank you for your help
[HTC One X] khairulez:
I'm never use this method.
[HTC One X] Tanuj97:
Why don't u all guys upload a video with detailed instruction about how to flash this rom !!

Thank you
[HTC One X] khairulez:
No need video instructions how to succesfully install this rom,this guide would be enough.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53801584&postcount=25458