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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seifer44:
You were right. Safe strap now works! Well, kind of. I can't seem to get Safe strap to mount the System anymore for the main slot. I'll try downgrading to NC5 and see how that works.

I'm also finding that the WiFi isn't working for Slot 1, but I'm pretty sure that's been addressed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 06sharpshot:
I tried once with the apns-conf direct from my stock rom and another time with the zip flash and getting the app and setting it to default. Neither of these seemed to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seifer44:
Even with NC5, I am unable to mount the Stock ROM System partition. Tried activating the stock ROM as well, but that didn't make a difference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
I've had the same problem numerous time in the past week. The only way I've seen to get rid of the problem is to Odin back to a full wipe image. Everything works as expected again after you it.

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I found that the Safestrap app reboot to recovery option works sometimes. Also found another app that reboots it fine but I wont mention it's name due to legal reasons. lol I would think that running the normal Linux init commands from a terminal would work too but no joy so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seifer44:
I'm assuming that causes you to lose SafeStrap, right? Also, would somebody be able to link me a thread/post on how to do that? :X
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
No, Safestrap is still installed and can be accessed. You just lose the ability to wipe or format the slots...as though SS gets corrupted. Even reinstalling SS and Busybox doesn't fix it so I just Odin back to NC5.

Here is the thread you want- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seifer44:
Seems strange that reinstalling SS and Busybox doesn't fix the issue...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Well that is a flawed conclusion. More than likely the issue has to do with your other partitions but hey, what do I know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
The safestrap app's boot to recovery function will only work reliably when used on the stock slot. It struggles if you re-install the app while booted into a rom slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Busybox is not required to install safestrap. Anyway, I am not clear on exactly what is the issue you are having. Are you saying that with a rom installed in a slot you are unable to wipe? If the slot is empty and you try to wipe you will get errors but there is no need to wipe an empty slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Added Safestrap BETA Test v3.80 to OP based on TWRP v2.8.1.0(ROM Slots are not working). Follow the link in this OP if you would like to test.

EDIT: noticed a pretty big bug, will pull for further testing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Yes, that is correct. If I have a ROM installed (Hyperdrive, Echoe, etc) then just out of the blue I'm unable to wipe the stock slot (also happened in slot one a couple times). It errors out as mentioned by the previous poster, something about not being able to mount the system image. I've verified this happening on 3.72 as well as 3.75. I've not been able to confirm it yet for sure but it might be happening randomly if I do a reset in the ROM when holding down the power button for 5 seconds. Let me know if I can provide any more info or if I'm still not being clear.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I will see if I am able to reproduce the issue. In the meantime I uploaded new safestrap apk's removing framebuffering which sometimes does not play well with aroma installers. You may want to download a new safestrap apk and see if the problem continues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] XRSTOY1:
Where is the link for Safestrap BETA Test v3.80? I'd like to try it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seifer44:
Thanks for the link.

I just tested this out and you are incorrect. I was able to do the full wipe method above, was able to get root access again via the Towelroot method (although I'm sticking to NC5 now), and was able to get SafeStrap to work again. I believe that you may be encountering other problems.

In regard to that, since I've done a full wipe, I've tried mounting the System partition in SafeStrap a few times, including after various reboots, and I'm able to mount the stock partition every time. It might be related to me inappropriately flashing something wrong to the stock ROM slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Sorry but I didn't word my post correctly. I didn't mean "you" specifically would lose the ability to wipe the slot after you use Odin. I was referring to the problem where SS is unable to mount the system partition in order to wipe. When I said 'you' I was referring to anyone else who will have this issue. I fully wipe the stock slot and flash a ROM or restore a backup a couple times per day just testing different ROMs. Those frequent flashes might have something to do it.

[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]

I've got the new build installed. So far it has worked well while testing a few different ROMs without issue. I can't confirm this yet but I'm suspicious that if I install a ROM and it bootloops and I have to hold the power button in is what 'might' be causing the problem. Liquidsmooth is a good example that I've tried to get working with Verizon and after using the Aroma 25 patch it will loop on the bootanimation. This forces me to hold the power button down to restart and upon reboot it seems like that's when I notice the SS problem where it's no longer able to mount the system partition to wipe it. Also the format option gives the same error. I'll see how the new build runs the next couple days and report back. Thanks for the help.

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muniz_ri had to pull the link down after finding a bug. He posted it in the last page or two when he discovered it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Ok, I'm close to confirming that long pressing the power button in order to reboot the phone is what is causing the issue(s) I'm having. When I have to do this then there is a very good chance that I'll never see the SS menu prompt come back after the Samsung bootloader logo. This time I was able to flash the NG6 kernel with Odin and got the ROM to boot long enough to uninstall SS then reinstall it. I rebooted and there was the SS menu prompt as we would expect. So I think long pressing the power button to reboot is corrupting something. So far I've not seen any system mount issues with the newer build with Framebuffering disabled. I'm a crackflasher so if you need anymore tests then let me know. I should mention that this isn't a big issue really but I did want to report it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] XRSTOY1:
I'm having troubles getting SS 3.75 to work on NG6 rooted, 'm not sure about this proses mainly

"install SELinux Changer and Set to permissive" SS says it installed recover but it doesn't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ErisDev:
Yeah, I gave up on NG6. I odin'd back to NC5 and it works perfectly.

I also think it's a bug that it will say it's not permissive when it actually is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
NG6 patched the exploit that allowed the selinux mode changer to work. For the ss app to work correctly on NG6 you will need to flash the 100% Stock ROM in the OP of the how to root ng6 thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2905848
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Fadtydawg:
This works perfectly. Been running this way for at least 3 weeks. No issues. Work's smoothly. Thanks again muniz_ri!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
This is a version of 3.71 with the ability to mount on kitkat and rom slots repaired. Can you see if this is any more or less stable for you: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609046

Also, some users have reported using Xposed power menu. You may want to look into that if the problem persists.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Thanks, got the new build on and so far so good. LiquidSmooth seems to be the easiest ROM to crash SS since it bootloops lots and so far SS hasnt 'corrupted after pulling the battery or long pressing the power button when the ROM is hung up.I'm also happy to report that I've been able to restore numerous backups from older and newer versions of SS (3.72 and 3.75) without any issue.

One difference I noticed so far is that when using ROM slot 1 (I hardly every do) that using the normal restart function now requires a battery pull. Long power button no longer restarts the phone. I'm going to try the Xposed power menu that you suggest and see what happens. I'll let you know later on how this build works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I must have missed it but I was under the impression that the corruption happened when long-pressing the power the button when rebooting from a rom slot. The normal reboot function should work when rebooting from the stock slot. If you are unable to reboot normally from the stock slot that is an issue with the rom and not safestrap.

It's interesting that the long press does not work on v3.71 when attempting to reboot from a rom slot. Thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
I might have not been clear initially. The problem seemed to only occur if I long pressed the power button while a ROM was hung during its boot animation for the most part. I've never had to long press the power button within the SS interface at all. The normal reboot function from the stock ROM slot has always worked....unless the ROM gets hung up and I have to long press the power button of course.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I see, thx......but imo it seems the issue really is why the rom is hanging which may be caused by incompatability issues, or not wiping, idk. I will let you know if i need more help testing anything on ss.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
New Updated Safestrap.apk Available!

Follow the link in the OP.

EDIT: I have pulled the apk for further testing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danveB:
I installed the newest update for safestrap 3.75-A02 released today. On rom slots 1, i cant get any mobile networking. However on stock slot, cellular data is working perfectly. Please address this issue, hopefully i am not the only one experiencing this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Hopefully it's not a serious problem - I've updated mine and was able to use it to flash the updated SuperSU.

Planning to try the NG6 upgrade to see if it fixes my problems with no audio on phone calls.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Unfortuntely not going to be a quick fix. People just go back to using my initial release or v3.75-A01. I will let everyone know if I am able to resolve the issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Ok, I ran this newest build through it's paced the last couple days and am happy to report it has been rock solid. I've repeatedly try to 'corrupt' SS pulling the battery, flashing wrong kernels and long pressing the power button on the stock slot and slot 1. SS has never failed not to mount any of the partitions yet.

I did not see any of the data issues mentioned in the development thread on about 4-5 different ROMs I'd been playing around with on this build of SS. To sum it up, this build has been very stable in all aspects (except for being able to mount my SD card in SS to copy files to it). Many thanks for all your efforts, man! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Thanks again. I will send you one more version with same functionality as the current version and twrp 2.7.1.0 but hopefully rock solid stability. If you can put it through it its paces.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGtMgG2t:
Sounds like a plan! You can PM the link or I can PM you my email if you rather the test build not be public.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
**NEW** Safestrap-I545-3.75-KitKat-A03.apk

New safestrap v3.75-A03 available. Follow the link in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 06sharpshot:
I have persistent issues across roms using Google Maps for navigation. It can find my current location when I start the app but when I start driving, it wont follow me. This wasn't an issue before I started using 3.75 so I'm thinking that this may be an issue with safestrap. Do any other users have this problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fireattack7:
The newest SafeStrap will install on the NG6 build fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy2002:
Muniz

I am still getting the crash in the OS for the A03 version of safestrap! Is there a fix? Does this version also fix the reboot issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Fadtydawg:
Mine has no issues here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrny99:
I was even able to restore A nand that i made on 3.72 ATT version.

no whiners
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NOsquid:
Sorry if this is a stupid question. I've never used a bootstrap/safestrap style recovery (first Samsung in years and never had a Motorola).

I just want to back up a full image of my rooted/modified stock ROM. I don't want to flash anything. Will Safestrap be able to do this?

I've gleaned that it's not a "true" recovery, and that this won't work like TWRP/CWM if I totally bork my system. BUT, if that happens can I Odin/Heimdall a factory image, root, re-install Safestrap, and then restore my old ROM? Is it just a couple of extra steps compared to a real recovery and that one needs a computer?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jraider44:
Safestrap is a fully functioning version of TWRP. We just can't flash custom kernels. So, to answer your question... Yes you are able to install saftestrap and make a backup. You could then uninstall safestrap if you don't want/need it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
I wouldn't though unless you absolutely need to. Its kind of a pain to restore safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrny99:
What's the pain?

no whiners
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrny99:
Curious. What have you tried to resolve this?

ez
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tarnishedhalo:
Hello all, I just rooted I545VRUFNK1 using muniz_ri's method HERE. Its my first time trying to use safestrap, for some reason I cannot get it to install. I've tried all available versions of 3.75 kitkat with and without using SELinuxModeChanger. Each time the message reads 'install complete' yet the state remains 'uninstalled.' Yes I did uninstall each time and forget SU permissions in SuperSU. This is my first time rooting this phone, I'm wondering if its a problem with the kernel switch? Please see the screencaps for clarification. Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Do me a favor, clear the Safestrap apk data and uninstall it. Then install this one https://copy.com/mUggb1bWiMH9krh7 if it installs properly let me know and I'll pass the changes on to [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tarnishedhalo:
Thanks for the reply Surge. I cleared the safestrap data using TiBu and uninstalled, then downloaded the linked safestrap version. I still get the same error.... says installed but state is 'not installed.' Safe system is not active, and selinux is enforcing. I tried 'attempt to set selinux to permissive,' it didn't change a thing. If it matters, even after using selinuxmodechanger the safestrap screen says selinux is enforcing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Did you install busybox, not just the apk but actually open the app and install? This may sound silly but someone recently only installed the app but never even opened it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
I'm going to pm you with a link to an updated Safestrap that's now using 2.8.1.0 version of TWRP with MTP support and built from source using our NC5 kernel. If it works let me know.

In case anyone is wondering why I'm not publicly posting the link the reason is that I made this 2.8.1.0 version of Safestrap with kexec testing in mind, so it has /dev/mem access, SELinux is set to Permissive on default when booting into Safestrap instead of enforcing and more features that make it less secure and more dangerous for the unexperienced (people to stupid to figure out how to google) users.

That being said I need a few users on NG6 or NF....Whatever ota it was was that just dropped to PM me. I send you a link to this Safestrap then tell me if this new version of Safestrap is Permissive in the ramdisk

To do this, install the apk, install the new Safestrap, boot into Safestrap, then select mount and mount system. Then go to advanced and select Terminal and tap OK on any folder

in terminal type getenforce

Report results.

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One of the changes I made was to have Safestrap install BusyBox first and correctly, I compiled busybox myself so it will be easy to tell if it installed right :)

Can you test if busybox installed with Safestrap? Just open terminal and type

su

busybox

Then tell me the busybox version number, it should say Busybox 1.23 Alliance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Very cool!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tarnishedhalo:
Thanks for the help Surge1223 and muniz_ri! Finally got it working using the Safestrap-I545-3.75-KitKat-A03.apk after installing (actually installing!) busybox. I tried using Surge's safestrap 3.82 filename com.hashcode.safestrap-1.apk, but that yielded the same 'install completed' status: not installed error. The A03 worked like a charm though.

Well wouldn't you know.... lol. Homer moment! Since I saw it had rights on SuperSU I thought I was done.

I didn't see a pm yet, I wouldn't mind trying out whatever you have to throw at me to see if it works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
lol,....Do I really have to add busybox install instructions to the OP??? Anyway, glad it worked out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Use selinux changer
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Ive got one on NK1 here, rooted and stock. I'll test for you if you'd like :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy2002:
I'm interested too! Pmed you muniz
[Android Apps and Games] govindvaid:
hi Everyone. There is this game called InMinute for android which is available in google play store. i would like you all to please check it out and can u please give me suggestion under which situation this game might crash and how can the game be improved in terms of user interface or logic . This game deals with calculation of users reaction time in level 1 and searching efficiency in next level. It has also got an option for viewing your online world over rank.

please check it out and let me know. the link for app is

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.hashhasher.inminute

Thank You in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] myke38:
Good game ;) I like it
[Android General] ZackFearheart:
Two separate issues, Well, Same issue two phones.

My fiancee's mom has a Galaxy S3 fromt AT&T, It was my Fiancee's and before we gave it to her it worked perfectly fine on ST with the APN settings I had in it. We reset it, gave it to her with the same APN settings.. Suddenly Data WORKS, but can't receive pictures... Can send just fine - no issues. Tinkered with it, It was able to receive but not send ????

My gf has a Ulefone N9000 (Chinese Note 3) which worked fine on the same APN settings I have (Verizon GN3, rooted, etc) but last night we had to reset it... and now the same APN I use will not let her send pictures, But still allows browsing, Facebook, etc...

So does anyone know what's going on with ST APNs and which ones are working for 4G / LTE?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arakosab:
## Vold 2.0 Generic fstab

## - San Mehat (san@android.com)

##

#######################

## Regular device mount

##

## Format: dev_mount <label> <mount_point> <part> <sysfs_path1...>

## label - Label for the volume

## mount_point - Where the volume will be mounted

## part - Partition # (1 based), or 'auto' for first usable partition.

## <sysfs_path> - List of sysfs paths to source devices

######################

## Example of a standard sdcard mount for the emulator / Dream

# Mounts the first usable partition of the specified device

#dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1

#dev_mount flash /mnt/sdcard auto /devices/virtual/mtd/mtd9/mtdblock9

dev_mount flash /mnt/internal_sd auto /devices/virtual/mtd/mtd9/mtdblock9

#dev_mount flash /mnt/sdcard auto /devices/virtual/mtd/mtd9/mtdblock9

dev_mount sdcard /mnt/external_sd auto /devices/platform/rk29_sdmmc.0/mmc_host/mmc0

dev_mount udisk /mnt/usb_storage auto /devices/platform/usb20_host/usb /devices/platform/usb20_otg/usb

## Example of a dual card setup

# dev_mount left_sdcard /sdcard1 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1

# dev_mount right_sdcard /sdcard2 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.3/mmc_host/mmc1

## Example of specifying a specific partition for mounts

# dev_mount sdcard /sdcard 2 /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1
[XDA Assist] klinejaz:
Base on the specification of LG LU6200. it suppose to have an internal memory of 4GB. but it appears that it only have 2GB or less...

can someone explain it to me or is there's a solution here.

help please. thanks

^__^
[XDA Assist] Hitesh2626:
Hi !

The phone has given 4GB ROM out of it system eats 2GB by default so you left with 2GB which is used for User Apps.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] MHoefler:
Hi!

I'm selling my O2 XDA IIs with many accessories:

1) XDA IIs, unlocked, color black, WM5 (Helmi 1.3.2), original box, original accessories (battery, 2 styluses, docking station, case, headset, charger+adapter, software, manual)

2) Additional extra accessories: battery (completely new and unused), charger, dockingstation, USB-sync/charger cable, case, headset, 2x 256 MB SD card (Sandisk), 2x screen protector (completely new and unused, of course)

3) Navilock BT-338 GPS receiver, Sirf III, Bluethooth, original box, original accessories (battery, charger, car adaptor, case, software, manual)

All items work perfectly, of course! They are just a few months old and they show no traces of usage!

If you are interested, please make me a (reasonable) offer! I'm located in Vienna (Austria) and you can reach me at: xda0107(at)_nospam_hpfw.com. Please remove the _nospam_ stuff from the address and replace the (at) with @.

Thanks,

Martin
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] hope4jsl:
I am interested in your phone, but I can't get the above email address to work.

Please email me at jlynchtx(at)gmail.com
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] daveyacarter:
Downloading now...... :good::good: Thanks for this. Will let you know how I get on ;)
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] barth2:
Downloaded and updated last night from 9/29 build. everything looks fine so far :) No noticeable changes.

I have a questions. I changed the nav buttons to use different icons. How do I revert to stock? There does not seem to be a way.

Thank you for the work and for supporting this device!
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] jpisini:
Thanks it is good to see continues support for our device.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] daveyacarter:
Having used this for a few hours all was well, no changes to anything, other than logging in to google and setting up my wifi. It then started random rebooting and lost my wifi, which I could not turn back on in the settings, as its gryed out. Had to flash back my stock image :confused: Had similar with lates nightly from CM11. Both also lost notifications bar at the top of the screen and the dock at the bottom, so it was impossible to get to anything, as I had not had chance to setup many icons.

Been playing with Android roms since 1.6 and not had this type of issue. I am sure it will be resolved soon though. Whilst it was running OK, this ROM was ultra snooth and pretty snappy. :good: