yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shilofax:
Good to know. I'll be rooting mine later today and hopefully find a lollipop rom to put on with safestrap.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cybershawngates:
anyway to update NC1 to NJ4. I.e. is there a

I337_NC1_to_NJ4_OTA_Update.zip?

(Theres one from NB1 but not NC1). Thanks (reason for asking is that update fails o/w OTA)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Agent5150:
Thanks for making the update process a breeze. followed safestrap method. went smooth. now running 4.4.4 no issues.

thank you for your time you invest to help S4 owners.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bennyboy78:
Can we just flash nj4 kernel? I don't want the new bootloader etc. I am Safestraped already and used the 4.4 leak ml6(I think) method from awhile back.

And if I do the kernel, do I need the nj4 modules? Or is that related to BL? [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] youplaymenot:
Thanks it worked, is there a safestrap compatible with NJ4?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] alex.livia:
wifi problem

everything works ok ,only with wifi i have a problem.with every restart of the phone i must reenter password for router.someone knows how to deal with this problem?thanks in advance:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MaD-TiCk:
same question here!! i think i have test every safetrap out there and nothing :eek: :laugh:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Follow the link in this OP: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2904854
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MaD-TiCk:
nop! already try it but it doesn't work. on my phone at least

the problem is not the app itself is just that i cant find a way to change the SE for android status to permissive. i've try everything and nothing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
You should go back and do more reading beginning with the OP I linked to. Setting to permissive is not required.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MaD-TiCk:
Changelog:

vA03 - [Current Version] Resolved issue where the Safestrap app would "force close" or fail to install after OTA updates. Setting SELinux to permissive is no longer required.

vA02 - Failed! - resolved "reboot from rom slot bug.

vA01 - Added Surge1223's feature setting selinux to permissive upon install and eliminating the need for the SELinux Mode Changer app. <--- ====isf you mean this!!! nop is not working. SE still in enforcing

v3.75 - Initial Release - Enabled ROM Slots.

i have uninstall all the other versions on my phone, and also downloaded/installed busybox before installing safetrap and nothing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Uninstall the apk, reboot, then try reinstalling.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MaD-TiCk:
i have uninstall all the other versions on my phone, and also downloaded/installed busybox before installing safetrap and nothing

i also uninstall KNOX with NoBloat app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Don't know what to tell you except to try uninstalling again and deleting its root permission from supersu then reinstalling.

Also everyone should be using the current version. There is no need for anyone to try the older versions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MaD-TiCk:
ok so i manage to install safetrap correctly. i follow all your steps on how to root the nj4 in this post (#1) but added a new step in order to install safetrap with no problem.

1. Take the NJ4 OTA update. (Should the update fail see troubleshooting section below).

2. Place your phone into "Download Mode" (press and hold the "Home", "Volume Down", and "Power" keys until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press "Volume Up" key).

3. Flash the I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).

4. Root using Towelroot-v3.apk(internet access not required).

~~~~~ after flashing the NC1 kernel and rooted with towel root i downloaded SuperSU and installed, downloaded bussybox and installed and downloaded safetrap-3.75 and installed hit install recovery and yeyyy!! install status on safetrap.~~~~~

5. Power off then boot into "Download Mode" again.

6. Flash the I337_NJ4_Stock_Kernel also in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).

7. Install SuperSU to manage root access. Done!

all good now. thanks muniz_ri

PS: i think i read somewhere to do it that way but i can't find it now. but who ever is Thank you a lot, i will edit this post and give the proper thanks

Edit** found it... http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642 OP guut13 Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] oiakou:
thank you safestrap route worked for me

Thank you, muniz_ri, I used the safestrap route and everything worked like a charm!

For those interested in specifics:

1) I was on a rooted NC1, with tethering provision mod/addition

2) I followed OP's steps precisely, using safestrap 3.72 that I had installed previously from NC1 upgrade times, and used ODIN v3.10.0

3) I then used tethering provision apk to enable hotspot from this thread: NJ4 Native Hotspot Fix
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mostafaessam:
Hi Please I Want Update Zip From Ni1 To NJ4 Please Man
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoonDogg98:
NI1 to NJ4 Update.zip

NI1 to NJ4 Update

Enjoy.

P.S. this is the OTA I capture on my device running NI1 and used it in stock recovery to update to NJ4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] selw0nk:
Is this through Odin?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoonDogg98:
Not that i know of. I done it in stock recovery. If you can do it with odin i dont know how.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ALD3:
Worked great for me!! I was on Deadly Venom 3.0.2 and used the alternative method with Safestrap 3.72. Backed up data with Safestrap, Advanced wipe all but ext-sdcard and flashed NJ4. Rebooted to Download and Odin 3.09 NJ4 Stock_Kernal.....it failed 2 times but completed the 3rd time. Restored data with Safestrap and boot up great with everything working great!! Even Safestrap apk worked fine. Thanks for a great way for me to catch up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mangos2608:
Hopefully someone can help a fellow bro out after flashing back to NB1

Troubleshooting:

Should the NJ4 ota update fail consider flashing back to stock NB1 using either file in this thread: I337UCUFNB1 4.4 Stock Odin Tars, then take the NJ4 ota update. Or, place the I337_NB1_to_NJ4_OTA_Update.zip onto your ext-sdcard and sideload from stock recovery. Once updated to NJ4 continue from Step 2 above.

Okay I followed the above post. I ended up flashing back to NB1. Everything worked, however when I booted up I got stuck at the att symbol. So I had to tinker with it a little bit (clear/wipe restore and wipe cache) did this a few times and eventually It worked. So I updated the NJ4 update via Wifi, and it worked, but the same thing happend again! Kept getting stuck at that ****ing ATT logo. So Long story short I reflashed it back to NB1 and luckily no att logo.... Is there anything I can do? PLEASE HELP! I just want the latest update... without getting stuck at the att logo!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PapaMag:
I too took the alternate route and everything worked perfectly, only one thing pops up, I get a clock stopped pop up after I reboot but I certainly can live with that. Thanks a bunch for the direction.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] trazfer:
Att logo normally boot too long about 10-12 mins. Just wait
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dtowngs4g:
Thanks so went well! now I'm going to try safestrap.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] moenko:
Camera not working after update to NJ4

Hi, first off, my hat is off to you guys, especially Mr. Muniz - thank you for all your work!

Wondering if there is a tethering provision for NJ1 yet? Apologies if I missed it on the many posts.

Thanks!!

Moe
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mostafaessam:
Please But A link To Dowload
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MoonDogg98:
The words "NI1 to NJ4 update" is a link to download. In my original post and your quote.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] LEGEND94:
I'm on NC1 rooted and Regional SimLock so I can use my T-mobile Sim, how can I update to 4.4.4 and remain Rooted and Regional SimLock so I can use my T-mobile Sim?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
I think you mean NJ4:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2942362
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] moenko:
Yes sorry, NJ4 ... tethering works now. Thank you neighbor (from CT)

Moe
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PhontomF:
This worked great thanks. How do I block future OTA updates from attempting to install on the phone? I found another post that said to freeze SDM 1.0 or rename SDM.apk but I can't find them in titanium backup or root explorer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Whiteouttonight:
Open Titanium Backup

Click on "Backup/Restore"

Scrol down to "AT&T Software Update..."

Tap it

Should open at "Backup properties"

Click Freeze! ...

To undo(if you would like to) select Defrost!

Hope that helps ya :)

EDIT oops edited for the wrong post
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PhontomF:
Perfect, Thank You! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] eandroids4:
please help towel root says i need internet but after flash wifi dont work anymore
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Follow the instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] eandroids4:
i did and when i get to towel root it says "please ensure you are connected to the internet"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
The tw version in the instructions does not require internet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] juandbz_:
Since I flashed the stock one from here ===> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50912149#post50912149 ... and it's rooted via Towelroot.

will it still work if I flash the Nj4?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Agent5150:
I used the safestrap method to upgrade to NJ1 from NI1. My phone always gets stuck on AT&T logo screen if I enable a xposed module. Anyone using xposed framwork installer and modules successfully with rooted/safestrap NJ4 build? if so, what version on xposed framework are you using?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brooklynite:
Does this work on an AT&T I337 that has never been rooted and now its updated OTA to 4.4.4 - NJ4?

Many thanks! :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Whiteouttonight:
I upgraded to NJ4 and rooted mine via the Safestrap method. I had Xposed installed before, and still after upgrading and works problem free for me. My current Xposed version is "2.7 experimental1"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Agent5150:
thanks. i was using stable version. installed 2.7 experimental1 and it resolved the booting issue.

Update: boot issue comes back if I install "protected apps" module and enable it, OR Wanam Exposed and make a change with in Wanam settings. uuuugggggghhhhn!!!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] keboose:
Hi! I'm trying to download the towelroot APK, but the site (androidfilehost) won't let me because of a supposed virus: Android/TowRoot.A

Can you re-upload it, or someone else provide a download please?

Sorry about that, turns out my college's firewall was blocking the download, not the site itself. I got the file, and it worked first try! Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kb8no:
This was nearly flawless and worked beautifully. I was on rooted NB1 and did not want to take the time to unroot and unfreeze and unbusybox my phone to take an OTA and then find I missed something anyway. I chose to ODIN the stock NB1 which gives a fresh, clean install. Flashed as advertised. I recommend this approach.

Had to Google a bit to find out how to force an OTA (mostly I have spent time trying to PREVENT an OTA, ha ha). It took the OTA on the first try from About Device > Software Update (after clearing the Google Services Framework in apps). After downloading the OTA it installed as advertised and I was on NJ4 in no time. Don't get over eager and give NB1 and NJ4 extra time for their first boot.

I then ODIN the NC1 kernel and booted up to find NJ4 ran just fine with this kernel (not slow or "wonky"). Towelroot worked as advertised after I remembered to check the security > unknown sources box. Then ODIN flashed the NJ4 kernel as advertised. After it booted, I installed SuperSU. Here was the only thing that was sub-perfect because SuperSU hung when trying to disasble Knox. A reboot and second attempt disabled Knox in a few seconds.

A big thanks to [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] and all you guys for making this so painless. We the masses really appreciate the work you do and your cleverness.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lonestarranger:
I have a 'pure' ATT S4 on NJ4. If I use this root method, can I SIM-unlock the phone using the regionLockAway APK? Or do I need to be on specific firmware for that to work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ALD3:
Should find your needed info here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=9
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pricelesspegasus:
help

i m not able to download the towelroot app. kindly refresh the link or post another one
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] keboose:
Why, specifically, can you not download it? I got an error that was a virus warning, and it turned out to be my college's firewall was blocking it, which I circumvented with a VPN (Spotflux, to name names.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brickmason:
Custom Recovery

Anybody else having issue installing custom recovery. I've tried everything I could find and when I try the flashify method I get "system software not authorized by at&t" and when I try loki I get loki aboot version does not match device. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I need to install cm12 to test some apps so safestrap will not help me.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
This is off topic please post in Q&A.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ninja73583:
I do not know exactly how to sideload.

It says to sideload in the trouble shooting and i am not sure how to do this. My internet is extremely slow and i would not like to download the full tar. Can anyone give me some instructions? Thanks!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kb8no:
Will just freezing the AT&T Software update in application manager prevent the next unwanted / unexpected OTA update before the rooting is figured out? I'm just dreaming about lollipops I guess, if it ever comes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ConeyKiller:
Just curious if you ever got an answer to this other than the one telling you to install xposed?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Whiteouttonight:
Yes... I answered that two posts after it was asked, in Post #35. :)

Oops you don't want to use xposed... Wish i knew another way. I see no reason not to use xposed if your rooted... SO USEFUL.

But... its your call.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ConeyKiller:
If I use it, will it get rid of the 'custom' text and padlock on boot up?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Whiteouttonight:
Yes it will( or should at least )Its what I am using currently and always have on my S4 for this situation. You need to install Xposed then, install Wanam Xposed. Within Wanam you will find it under"Security Hacks>System> Fake System Status> Status set to Official / Custom.

I personally never researched another alternative after I found this solution, but there could be another that way. But this has always worked for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ConeyKiller:
OK thanks for the answer. Pardon my questions, I had quit doing anything to my phone because of the locked boot loader. I know its still locked but I figure development was far enough along to at least flash some Roms. Sad we can't put CM on here. going to figure out safestrap today. From what I read we can't use cwm or twerp either?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] chitown835:
Yes go into supersu and full unroot from the app then reboot a couple times(sometimes one works) them reroot with safetrap
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brooklynite:
SO i followed OP and stuck in first step.

My AT&T USA i337 has 4.4.4 with the following Kernel: I337UCUFNJ4 I think thats what they call NJ4.

I flashed the ROM via ODIN from the AP slot and it said <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0).

Then the phone reboots and I go to About Phone and the Kernel

is still NJ4

?! Did it not work?

The phone now has a pop up message saying unauthorized action has been detected and wants to reset to undo the changes. I hit CANCEL.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kb8no:
You're confused. May we presume you took the OTA update and that's how you got to 4.4.4 NJ4? If you have NJ4 Rom you do not flash any rom (with Odin or anything else), you have the latest rom.

NJ4 kernel connot be rooted. You use Odin to flash an older kernel so you can root it. Then you flash the original kernel NJ4 back. Thats all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] aaronDroid80:
I just did this today. If you follow the steps exactly, download all the pieces from the OP, then you should be fine. Just try the next step. If root works, then you have the correct kernel.

Sent from my Dark Chocolate 4.4.4 LG G2 (D800)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brooklynite:
Thanks so much for your response. I am panicing here!

Yes I got the OTA 4.4.4 NJ4. and I am trying to downgrade first.

So I did the flashing of NC1 using ODIN. The phone rebooted and shows NJ4 still. Anyway, I am going to assume I am on NC1 as you suggested.

How do I get the TR.APK opn the phone? The WIFI doesnt turn on, it says "This feature was turned off because no SIM card has been inserted".

UPDATE: So finally sent the TR.APK to the phone via Bluetooth, it installs and runs, but when I want to click MAIN IT RAIN it says internet required.

Update: It worked! Thanks OP!

Now I have to figure out how to SIM UNLOCK.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kb8no:
Now you have to reinstall the new kernel and install supersu to get root. Keep following the OP. Then worry about sim unlock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brooklynite:
Is it possible to downgrade NJ4 to something that has tether, UMS etc? 4.4.4 NJ4 seriously sucks.

I installed SUPER SU, Busybox and Safestrap (doesnt reboot to recover). And I have stopped there. I have to figure out what Safestrap is and what it does. So far it I have not even been able to reboot recovery with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Murasakiii:
Have you tried rebooting your phone? Does it show the safe strap splash screen? If so, hit the hardware menu key to access recovery.

If you're trying to downgrade to nc1 from nj4, you can't. I just downgraded a couple days ago. If you want to downgrade from nj4, go to nb1 using Odin v3.09 only. V3.10 bugged out for me during the entire process until I switched. In the general section there is a thread for downgrading, it requires some reading if you want to make sure you don't mess up.

Use the spoiler beneath nc1 rooted http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2926642

Or you can stop at nb1 like I did.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kb8no:
I would stay at NJ4. Thats why you went through all this. I like it. Now you are rooted you can use a root tether app but my AT&T sim allows tether and native tether continues to work for me as it did before I rooted. If tether is not working it is your plan that is blocking it, not NJ4. Downgrading to NB1 would not tether either. Playground with safestrap at your own risk. Be sure you understand it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cejack:
Let's say you already have the NJ4 Update that came OTA.

So if you already are on NJ4 - can't you just go to flashing the kernel NC1 (Item #4 in the Instructions) and proceed from there?

My question seems to be obvious to me that the answer would be yes, but my phone is the only one in the family that wasn't already on the NJ4 update.

(All phones in family except mine - which was frozen from OTA updates - have been automatically updated to NJ4. All in the family have S4's all the way around. I was stuck on NI1 and had to go to back to NB1 and take the NJ4 update and "BANG! the Dolphin !@$% was gone". This means I could proceed with the OPs' instructions by following the recommendation to go back to NB1 and then taking/accepting the OTA update. I used Odin 3.10 with no problems - contrary to others who have reported they could only use Odin 3.09.:) )

P.S. - No WiFi issues. Some weirdness with WiFi when on the NC1 kernel step in the OP's instructions - but that is only a temporary flash to get root the way I'm seeing it. You shouldn't stay on the NC1 kernel other than to complete the Towelroot procedure. But please correct me if I said anything wrong. Just stating the way I see it from my more limited experience.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brooklynite:
I rooted because:

1) I want to be able to tether regardless of what the SIM card or carrier says or thinks.

2) I want to be able to FREEZE all AT&T maps and garbage, and FREEZE most of Samsung bloat.

3) I want to enable Usb Mass Storage.

4) I want to be able to SIM UNLOCK without having to pay some crooked AT&T employee on eBay.

I guess with the new advancements in ROMs and Tech, none of the objectives above are accessible.

1) It seems like Wifi Tether which I used for years, doesnt work any more.

2) I think I am able to freeze some of AT&T apps but not all, specially the firmware update one.

3) I dont see anyone interested or working on Usb Mass Storage so I am rooted yet stuck with stupid MTP. Google removed UMS because they are so greedy and didn't want to pay Microsoft royalties for its fantastic FAT file system patents. Yes its old but it works and its compatible with tons of devices, CARs, and even COPY machines at Kinkos. So now UMS its gone and so hard to obtain. Something Android 1.6 had built-in.

4) SIM Unlock is readily available within the S4 , for free using a couple of menus, up to MK2, future Kernel versions dont have the menu item enabled so it seems impossible. Do this date I have probably spent over 20 hours reading and I have not been able to find information about how to unlock SIM for NJ4, or downgrade the fkn NJ4 down to MK2.

Heck I was much happier with Android 2.2. So many more features. As we move forward, Android gets round colorful circles and features are getting removed. SD card is on its way out too very soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] curwiler:
Poking around I want to apply some simple mods to this NJ4 rom, but I see that many things require deodexed files.

Searching here on the forum, there is a confusing amount of information on how to deodex this ROM, so can someone point to instructions on how to deodex this ROM?

Thanks for any help, apparently my search-fu is weak.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dragneyez:
Is there a way to root 4.4.2, I337MVLUFNI2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kbraun:
Backup and Wifi?

Ended up wiping everything and getting myself stuck in a boot loop.

I did back up all data with Safestrap, but I have since had to start the process from the beginning and lost safestrap use and following OP first portion of the guide.

Luckily I had a backup of TB from a few months ago and got back some apps and settings, but lost the data due to an oversight of what the system called my SD card.... amateur move on my part

1) Can I install SafeStrap again and restore my data and settings?

2) Anyone have the issue of having to turn on Wifi after each startup?

Edit: I think I have resolved #2 with a few reboots
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] PatrickBanh:
Since I have an AT&T phone in Canada, the OTA is not detected. So I tried to use the stock recovery to install the .zip file but when I do so, I get the error of "/tmp/sideload/package.zip (status 7)"

Anyone know how to fix this?

EDIT: I am on I337UCUFNB1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] kb8no:
You can sideload the update.zip to force the update. It is in the OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nate39:
Hi, I am on the nb1 build. If I download the nb1 to nj4 ota zip found on the first page can I just click on it from safestrap and will that "dirty flash" it like a normal ota update would? Is there specific instructions for using that ota zip, thanks