yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] peppermintkitty:
I have been trying to get Wifi working on my Active with a newly-updated Hyperdrive rls19 ROM & safestrap 3.73 but nothing is working. Since that version didn't have rom slots, it is installed on the stock rom

Is there any chance upgrading to 3.75 with rom slots might solve my problem?

The main issue seems to be when I go from stock 4.4.2 NC9 basband to the actual rom install... My wifi works before, but not after. (To be clear, I cannot even toggle Wifi on, it immediately goes back to OFF)

Again, just wondering if upgrading and using a rom slot might help with wifi issues

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
You should start over, flash your stock firmware, and use this version of SafeStrap with ROM slots. To solve your WiFi issues, flash the modules before you reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] peppermintkitty:
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate the help

But, which modules do I flash? I'm on NC9 but I cannot for the life of me find any modules to match. I got onto NC9 by using the PwnedKitKat kernel from casadelbeard/Sunderwear's method of upgrading from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2. Should I be using a different kernel initially (during 4.3/4.4 upgrade before flashing HD) so I'm NOT on NC9?

Thank you again!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
No, if you're on NC9 and your stock ROM is working, then there's no need to flash a new kernel. All you need to do is recreate your ROM slot, flash Hyperdrive, and then flash the modules in the thread I linked to.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] peppermintkitty:
I'm sorry, which modules? I didn't see a link....

Thank you again. Much appreciated :)
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Sorry.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2791564
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] peppermintkitty:
Oh, the masterpatch? I actually have applied in a few of my attempts but it never fixed the wifi.... But that was on SS 3.73

---------- Post added at 02:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:37 AM ----------

Still not working :( I installed SS 3.75, created a rom slot, then flashed HD & the Masterpatch

The wifi toggle will now slide over to ON and stay there for a minute, but its grayed-out and eventually slides back to OFF
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] peppermintkitty:
Well something worked! I got it all working after upgrading to Safestrap 3.75 and creating a new rom slot and letting it settle for almost 2 full days. I kept switching between the stock and HD and tried flashing the masterpatch and maybe a module or two and suddenly today I switched and everything is working!!!

Thanks again for all your help! So happy :)
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] bobbylx:
For what it's worth, just went through and deinstalled 3.73 (or 2 whatever the previous was) and updated to 3.75. Installed Goldfinger V7, masterpatch 2, and supersu. Working perfectly. Battery drain is a bit faster, but the ROM runs smooth.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] danielg4:
Can this be used for running CyanogenMod yet?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
No

Thanks to the locked bootloader this ROM is the closest to cyanogenmod we're going to get.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] danielg4:
So SafeStrap doesn't use kexec? Will there be a version that does?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
No
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] zeroset:
need safestrap? odin rooted i537 nh3 4.4.2, via WOlfDroid

I would like to check out some of the custom roms out there(namely hyperdrive), but there seem to be endless configs with this blasted 537A!

Been here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448942

I guess once I school up on safestrap, slots, and ROM; I need to figure out how to filter bloatware?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Which ROM you chose essentially depends on which experience you prefer, touchwiz (stock Samsung) or aosp (stock Google)

If you like touchwiz, I say go with hyperdrive, make sure to grab the masterpatch v3 and the SuperSU 2.46 update zip, make sure you're on either the NE3 or NH3 build and SafeStrap 3.75 (If you're on NE3 use masterpatch v2 and if you're on NH3 use masterpatch v3)

If you like aosp I'd recommend you try out Super-Nexus. You don't need the master patch, you do need that SuperSU zip I linked to and you must be on NH3 with SafeStrap 3.75

SafeStrap is easy, it's technically not a custom recovery, but for all intents and purposes it is, it has all the same functionality: backups, flashing, wiping, etc. It installs like any other app once you're rooted. Backing up, using the resources I linked to, and reading the relevant threads will make it straightforward to get a ROM.

Bloatware can be frozen or uninstalled using titanium backup, it's a great rooted app, simply a must-have. Also try this mod out it's a nice little tweak that should improve your battery life, among other things, no matter which ROM you're on (even stock).

Edit: Hyperdrive's aroma installer seems to be causing problems, so if you prefer touchwiz, maybe go with Goldeneye or Goldfinger. If you're on NE3 use masterpatch v2 and if you're on NH3 use masterpatch v3
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] ChristopherXDA:
I was able to install Hyperdrive RLS20 last night on my i537. (on NH3). It's buggy but works ok. I was able to get LTE working and wifi after doing a hotboot. MMS works after manually adding APN info. Speakerphone and camera don't work.

My steps installing Hyperdrive were:

1. Wipe rom slot.

2. install Hperdrive RLS20. Don't reboot, exit the installation when done.

3. install masterpatch v3

4. install supersu 2.46.

5. reboot and let phone sit for 10 mins before setting anything up.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Ali_Hussein:
Works on Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (I537, ATT, NH3)

Thanks man, it works, I like it,, keep up the good work

Thanks bro, your post was really helpful, I installed the Super-Nexus but removed it and I installed Hyperdrive, I like it

Yup you're right, I have the exact same device and Hyperdrive is a bit buggy, but I like the battery life and the so many setting that let's you take full control over your device
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fuel426:
Hi.

Maybe you could shine some light to this. I'm on AOSP pure nexus 4.4.4, tried to install a mod via safestrap, but I can do anything. Had xposed module, uninstalled it and still won't work. Any ideas?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] MagnaCore:
Quick question in regards to the rom slots. I do not have enough room to create a rom slot (requires about 5.5gb) i only have about 3.5gb free. If i backup my stock rom can i just factory wipe and install over the stock rom slot without issue and restore the backup if needed or does installing roms require the use of the rom slot. I have zero experience with SS so im just trying to be cautious here.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] machhho:
deleted
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
You'll be fine, just make sure to to do a back up of course. I'm running the Super Nexus ROM in my stock slot
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] namitutonka:
Successful safestrap install (again) Thanks!

1. I used Odin 3.09 and flashed stock NE3 in android download mode. Made sure phone was working with all my stock programs updated using my

google account. Added contacts.vcf. Everything working,... phone, 4G LTE, bluetooth, wi-fi, music detected automatically on my external SD card, etc..

2. Then, in android upload mode, I flashed update.zip to go to NH3.

3. Then I used Odin again to do the Wolfdroid method of rooting NH3 with towelroot.

4. Used PlayStore to install BusyBox.

5. Installed muniz_ri's Safestrap-I537Active-3.75-KitKat.apk from external SD card. Did not attempt to set SELinux to permissive. Did not have

to install Masterpatch.

6. Everything still works. With Safestrap, I then backed up my phone. Nice to have a basic recoverable Safestrap backup. :good:

7. Now on to customizing with Wanam Xposed, Titanium backup, Amplify Battery Extender, Greenify, ES File Explorer, and many other useful apps.

8. I won't install a custom ROM on this AT&T SGH-i537....yet.

9. So many to thank. muniz_ri, hashcode, mysnogbox, Devo7v......so many more I'm thankful to...
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Just so you (and anyone else) knows, you only need the masterpatch for installing custom roms that were originally designed for the regular Galaxy S4 (the one that isn't the Active)
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] vibrioidplague:
safestrap freezes

I apologize if pissing this inappropriately, but I've looked and have seen nothing on the subject. I have safestrap on my i537, and have installed and uninstalled it several times, but for some reason every time I go into safestrap it freezes unless I reboot through the icon on my home screen. It seems like whenever I have to go through the splash screen where you push continue our recovery after that it doesn't register my touch on the screen. Whenever I flash a rom it's the same thing, if I lock the screen, same result. Does anyone have any pointers to help me out with please? Thank you in advance
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Have you confirmed you're using the correct version of SafeStrap for the version of Android you have installed? Did you install BusyBox? Sometimes BusyBox will help for some reason. It's really hard to say what's wrong. If you're willing to, you could try reflashing NE3 and starting from scratch.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Whenever I go through the splash screen, neither the recovery nor the continue button respond to my touch right away. I always have to wait 2-3 seconds before I try to hit recovery. Obviously you have to be careful to time it just right because it automatically continues after about 10 seconds. But next time you try it wait a couple seconds, then see if you can hit the recovery button. Also the touch doesn't respond well at the edge of the screen, so make sure when you try, you hit the top portion of the button. Hope any of this helps.

I just tried it again to verify what I just told you, and yeah, it took three taps on the top edge of the recovery button before it responded. It may sound strange, but you kind of need to use some finesse when trying this lol
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
I was always under the impression you were supposed to use the physical keys to enter recovery from the splash screen. But I haven't used it since MF3 so things could have changed.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
TIL you can use the hardware buttons on the safe strap splash screen. Lol thanks as always Devo7v. Yes it still works, just tested both buttons
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] muniz_ri:
You guys should.check out FlashFire. Works great on all locked bootloader devices I have tested.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] vibrioidplague:
Sorry to take so long to reply. I actually get through the splash screen just fine, it's when I get past that where you have the options to choose roms, settings, etc that it won't do anything, it's like it freezes. Also I can enter through the icon when it reboots straight to the option screen, but if I go to the splash screen it freezes every time. I actually flashed the goldeneye rom the other day, didn't reboot and went back to flash the att modules zip but the twrp lock screen had engaged and you guessed it, I was totally frozen. I admit to being a total noob at this but I've been trying for weeks to flash a custom rom,I've failed every which way under the sun, which is ok, because I can odin back to stock in my sleep now and have all the firmware at my fingertips ready to be flashed at a moments notice, but I would like to maybe actually succeed just once. So please if anyone has anymore pointers I would be eternally grateful, thanks!

---------- Post added at 09:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:46 AM ----------

Thanks for the advice, I reflashed, reinstalled and am getting the same result, I assume I'm using the right version. Ss 3.75 kikkat apk ao3 I believe, newest busybox version from the play store, and same with supersu, again, I really appreciate y'all taking the time to help
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
There are specific versions of SafeStrap for the specific firmware you are on. You need to check and make sure you are using the correct version of SafeStrap for your firmware.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] vibrioidplague:
Ok I'll check that note, thank you sir
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Alright I'm reading through the thread and it sounds fascinating and very powerful/useful. My question is, (and this is coming from a lack of knowledge and expertise, i.e. noobiness) what exactly will it do for our device. Would it supersede Safestrap, becoming our new backup/wipe/flash utility? Or do you think it could be used to somehow hack lollipop onto our device? I ask that second question because I noticed it seems to be possible to use FlashFire only to flash specific blocks; I guess I'm imagining flashing some sort of gutted lollipop update that leaves the kernel and bootloader alone. Sorry if those are stupid questions (probably), it's just I can definitely see the exciting potential/promise of FlashFire, I'm just too much of a noob to put together how it will apply to our device. Sorry for distracting from vibrioidplague's question
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] muniz_ri:
Yes, as far as I am concerned FlashFire is the new Safestrap. No ROM slots but see here for what it can do: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2

I have already adopted it on several of my threads. Here is the one for the AT&T S4 KeepRoot thread: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59970133&postcount=1

As you can see it can be used to flash all partitions eliminating the need of a PC. However the limitations of a locked bootloader still apply, e.g. no custom kernels, etc.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Very nice. I think you are most correct saying FlashFire is the new Safestrap. I just got done performing a backup, it was pretty cool to see the specific app (or file) being worked on while it was working. Plus, WOW I had completely forgotten what it was like booting up without the Safestrap splash screen lol. Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] vibrioidplague:
I actually was so fed up with safestrap that even though my eagerness far outweighed my knowledge I went and downloaded flashfire. Remember this is coming from a total noob, I flashed the nexus rom and it went as smooth as silk. Just used the ota/zip action and had absolutely no problems... then I got greedy and tried to flash goldeneye rom. So here I am had to Odin back to stock this morning before work, in a hurry and flashed the ne3 instead of nh3 and now I can't get flashfire to work. But it did work perfect the first time, absolutely stupendous work by chainfire and helpers, I think they've came up with something incredible
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fuel426:
I have the same issue.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] moenko:
The one question I have is what if - for whatever reason - your phone is stuck on boot-up (or you go into a boot loop), how can I restore a back up in FF???

In Safestrap, I didn't need to boot, I could do a wipe/recovery at the front end. From what I read, you must have a working device to get to the FF app, is that correct or am I missing something?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Correct, if flash fire isn't successful, you must Odin back to stock
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Néocray:
I tried Flashfire to install Hyperdrive on my I537 (Wipe / Flash ROM / Flash UI / Everroot disabled), with only succeding to factory reset the stock ROM.

Does that mean that there is no other way than Safestrap?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Jak3w:
Okay so I found a zip on here that is something along the lines of knox out. It completely removes knox which sounded like a great idea... except now wifi wont switch on and I get a notification that says "your phones security has blocked an action that is not permitted. No further action is needed. " I've searched google duck duck go and the forums and I can't find anything. I flashed it using safestrap and now when I try to restore a backup I still have the same problem.

I flashed using safestrap active. I have an s4 active sgh i537 att variant with stock 4.4.2 rom any help is greatly appreciated.

If I use odin to reinstall the firmware would I lose safestrap and if not will I be able to restore a backup? Thanks
[Off-topic] TheKindleMCPEGuy:
Hello guys! I just wanted to say sorry for being away from XDA,I had a lot of work (getting a minecraft server,etc.) And that was a lot of work. Anyway,I'm doing pretty good! I missed you guys so much so I reset my password. Hope I get to be on the forums more! :D

TapaTalk'd from a KFSOWI

Spoiler content hidden.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
has anyone figured out how to bootloader unlock the wind mobile variant of the mt2-l03 i have tried everything including emailing huawei us huawei canada and huawei china but nothing has worked
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] arcadesdude:
Did Huawei email you back an unlock code? And just to be sure you emailed: mobile@huawei.com right?
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
bootloader unlock

YUP i emailed mobile@huawei.com they said they dont do bootloader unlocking on the mt2-l03 so they wouldnt supply the code
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
wind bootloader unlock

is there something im missing when it comes to the bootloader email to huawei
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] arcadesdude:
That's not true. I'm not sure why you got that response but watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2-xGOToHso

You need to email them your serial number and imei.

Here's a sample email:

___________

Dear Customer,

Thank you for supporting Huawei device.

Your Bootloader unlock code :XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,please keeping your unlock code properly.

Once again thank you for contacting Huawei device.

Best Regards.

Huawei Device Customer Care Team

发件人: [my email]

发送时间: 2014年10月3日 6:33

收件人: mobile@huawei.com

主题: Unlock Bootloader Code

Hello I purchased the Ascend Mate 2 and I would like my bootloader unlock code.

SN: [MY 12 digit hex SN from settings, about phone, status]

SN from box: [my 16 digit SN from box]

IMEI: [my 15 digit imei]

Model: MT2-L03

Thank you,

[my name]

___________

They got back to me within a hour which is kind of awesome.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
Ye I did with the serial number and imei from under the battery cover
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] arcadesdude:
What is the content of the email you sent? Minus your specific phone's information (delete your sn/imei/personal info/etc for this post)

And did you watch that video linked above?
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
Hello

My Model no is : MT2-L03

My S/N is :

My IMei no is :

Would you be kind enough to send me the 16 digit unlock bootloader code
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] arcadesdude:
Try again and use the exact template I posted above. Or the one from the video. Just do it exactly as that and they should get your unlock code to you. I don't know of anyone who hasn't gotten their unlock code from Huawei for this phone. Most people on this forum which is ALL of those who have root, have gotten their codes by emailing them. Try again using the above template. Maybe you just got a fluke employee not understanding or having a bad day. Try again and you'll get it :)

Also you may want to use the serial number and imei from the BOX if you can find it or from the Settings/About phone/Status.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
That's the exact same lol I have tried 27 times and they say no lol I must get all the arse holes
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
Hello

My Model no is : MT2-L03

My S/N is :b2s01a93c2300114

My IMei no is :862754020011135

Would you be kind enough to send me the 16 digit unlock bootloader code

Here's all my info lol i m at a loss my email is jayandcourt2@gmail.com can u give it a try and see if they will give it to u
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] arcadesdude:
Are you on a specific carrier version of the MT2L03? Perhaps that carrier isn't allowing bootloader unlocking.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
I'm with wind its factory unlocked and I contacted wind and the said their policy does not block the bootloader unlock that's strictly huaweis decision
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
Bought it straight from Huawei online what is weird is that I could always root it just not bootloader unlock it checked the status says bootloader is locked and can't fastboot anything to it I have been doing customizing for a long time but this device has me stumped because I shouldn't be able to root it without unlocking the bootloader buy I can
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] arcadesdude:
Strange. I would use the Huawei help app on the phone. It just prefills out the dialer with the help number to call Huawei. Maybe call the support number and see if they can help.

Edit: here's the number if you need it: (888) 548-2934

And maybe someone else here might have an idea?
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] lucasho2312:
I just tried. They refused to do so.

Now I'm stuck with a non-rooted device ....
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
ya i know the feeling they wont give up the bootloader unlock i know people that have got it but i cant get it no matter how many times i try what was the exact message they sent back
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] lucasho2312:
I think I should just do the same as what you did.

I don't mind privacy anymore. Here are my codes:

IMEI:862754020044185

S/N:B2S7N14425000619

Whoever claimed to succeed, please help me.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
i have tried every way to get it they say no whats the message they sent you back i wanna see if its the same as mine
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] lucasho2312:
I talked to a representative on live chat. They don't reply my 4 emails. I did not save the chat script (my stupid mistake! ).

As i remembered, they said it is because the code allows users access to internal core. I explained I just want to use apps that requires root. They said they won't provide unlock code regardless.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
ye so basically what they said in the emails to me but yet so many people on here have gotten it so i have no idea why they wont give some people it but will the other people i have tried what the video says as well when it comes to emailing them
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] jayandcourt2:
what was the site u used for the live chat