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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pip77:
Hello. I followed the "Alternative Custom ROM Method" steps of going to I545VRUFNK1. After the steps my phone is saying that it is not rooted. I tried to use towelroot but it says that "This phone isn't currently supported" What did I do wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crystalpc:
I'd say you need to follow the first steps at the top of the 1st page now, make sure you have towelroot installed, flash the NC5 kernel, boot and quickly run towelroot. You have to be fast because it runs flaky. Go back to download and odin, flash the NK1 kernel and install superuser once you boot up..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dgutierrez04:
Try doing the other method the kernel swap. For u to gain root back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] corgan1001:
Has anyone successfully flashed an alternative ROM after rooting via this method and using SS (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56030788&postcount=2281)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pip77:
Thank you. I now have NK1 and back in the rooted game.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
What backup should I use before rooting? I thought it was titanium but it won't work on non-rooted phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ImBarone:
This method should work if a replacement unit was received with ng6 on it right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Ok....om minutes away from attempting this root. I'll be using the Linux version of Odin. Anything I should know regard that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dgutierrez04:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] edjanx:
This was my suspicion, thank you very much for your advice. I also have a weird bluetooth issue after the second call after connecting to my headset, I cannot hear the person on the other line, and they cannot hear me. This persists for any calls from that point forward even without the bluetooth until I reboot.

As I haven't read anyone else with these issues, I will do as you suggest and start over.

Regards,

Janx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alan Wolfe:
I used the Alternative Custom ROM Method: on my rooted NG6 Verizon S4.

Worked like a Champ! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] names01@q.com:
Same

Ok , So after this I took the I545VRUFNK1_I545VZWFNK1_I545VRUFNK1_HOME.tar with odin AP

I then downgraded to nc5 --- Same issue phone will not run long enuff to root with the nc5

it reboots before it finishes boot. :(

If there is a method using a hammer i may need it :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] edjanx:
Zelmo88, thank you so much, this was a success after only backing up the data. I now have a rooted S4 with a functioning NK1 bootloader, baseband, and working tether (found from a separate XDA thread).

Janx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] edjanx:
Not sure if this helps, but I had to use the *full* wipe version detailed here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172, then come back to this thread and used the alternative method in the OP.

Janx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Allisonccp:
Rebooting problems

Hi, I followed the instructions and everything went fine after the flash. I even got Towelroot to work and it said it was rooted. However, right after that, my phone keeps rebooting. It will reboot and go to my home screen. If I try to unlock my phone and do anything, it freezes and then reboots again. If I leave it alone, the home screen will eventually turn off like it should and after about 30 seconds, it will reboot. So, no matter what I do, the phone keeps rebooting every 30 seconds. And every time before it reboots, it vibrates twice. Upon reboot, the first screen that pops up is the "Samsung Galaxy S4" screen, then the "Verizon" screen (as normal), then to my home screen. Then the rebooting starts again. There's no way I can stop it. What should I do. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crystalpc:
Looks like you didn't get a good flash of the NK1 kernel in odin. I would try that again. Maybe try a different download of the file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Larock14:
Don't mean to hijack this thread but others have asked similar questions...

I am currently on NC5 - rooted. I am trying to update to the latest NK1. It sounds like I have to go to NG6 and then to NK1. I have attempted to update via OTA but it keeps failing. I never uninstalled any Verizon crap so I should be Ok to update. I do have Safestrap installed. Do I need to uninstall anything to allow this to OTA to upgrade or am I supposed to be updating through Odin? I have never had an issue updating before except you usually lose root which I will get back once the install is done.

Thanks in advance!!! Happy Holidays!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
The reason no one is likely replying to these types of questions is because they are all aleady spelled out in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Got a virus of some sort when download either Odin or through kernal link.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Is there a way of downloading Odin WITHOUTH the virus and/or malware tagging along? After 7+hrs of system restore and retrying...everytime Odin is on computer...browsers are useless.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Would say virus issue is yours not Odin. Download fresh from a trusted site on a noninfected system. Thousands of posts on XDA and I believe I have seen 2 persons post like this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Thanks for input. I did see some net-chatter regarding this...wonder if it's a new thing. I guess to any other fledgling rooters beware: pay attention to the agreement boxes when downloading. Although it shows ways to skip extra downloads OTHER than Odin, it still installs them. Browser hijacker.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Odin should be stand alone. NOT bundled. Try this one.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407588036
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
The Odin file linked to in the OP has been downloaded nearly 10K times and likely used just as many times without issue. There is nothing wrong with that file or any other in the OP. The issue here is likely the users lack of experience/knowledge.

Any further unfounded insinuations of infected files will be reported to have that user removed from this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Success! Im rooted! Thanks to everyone. I do think I deleted a system app "favorite contacts" and now when 3rd number is entered for phone call a box pops up saying "Sorry contacts has stopped". Can I just re-flash the Nk1?

Thanks again to all...Im learning a lot and greatly appreciated the assistance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dgutierrez04:
Yes u can reflash NK1. But u will have to root it again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Excellent. Thank you. So just flash nk1 first then repeat steps in OP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Larock14:
I apologize... I read right past the Troubleshooting section... My bad!!

Going to attempt it this morning. Even though I'm a dumba$$ I appreciate you writing something muniz_ri. It made me read it again...

Thanks!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] roboshawn:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-root-i545vrufnk1-4-4-2-12-1-2014-t2959613

I'm a first time rooter. I used this method and it was easy.

I read through all the posts as of Friday (~13 pages). Because of my greenness to this I was skeptical and unsure whether or not I needed a pre-rooted phone or other pre-requisites for this to work. It was a little confusing because the original post had the directions swapped it appears. The only thing I might suggest is a clear section header that is like <Do this for both factory default (unrooted) and rooted phones>, <Do that for [other]>, etc

Other than that - thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Larock14:
I followed the instuctions in the OP. Once I flashed the NC5 kernel I kept getting boot loops. It would load up for about a minute and then reboot. I was able to run Towelroot one time before it rebooted and it said I should be rooted. I flashed back to the NK1 kernel and the reboots are gone. I think I am rooted but everything is really slow. Rootchecker said I wasn't rooted the first time, reran it a second time and it said I was. I think it took too long for SuperSu to ask for permissions so it said I failed.

Should I attempt to do your "alternative custom rom method"? Which means I need to reinstall safestrap and go from there.

I have two other S4's I want to upgrade, I may just use the alternative custom rom method on those.

Thanks for the help...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] irisheagle:
Thanks

Just wanted to praise the OP. As so many of the last cple posts, i too am brand new to rooting.

i followed the op's post and after only running into a boot loop issue and having read somewhere to

go into factory reset with safestrap,(or whatever it was holding up vol, home button and power button.lol) see that's how new i really am. i was able to follow the rest of the directions and get root on my Verizon S4.

just a Big thanks for the posts that everyone does to help us newbies. next stop finding a Rom i like.

I hope everyone has a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Jim: aka irisheagle
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] V0latyle:
Im reading through but i seem to be having issued with internal SD not being readable by Safestrap. Is this similar to the extsd lock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
When I first created this thread I did not initially include the "kernel swap" method because my device would not reboot after downgrading the kernel. However a couple of users confirmed success with the "kernel swap" method therefore I added it to the OP. With that said, if you experience trouble with the "kernel swap" method then you can use the Alternative Custom ROM method as it has proven 100% reliable when performed properly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Well, I appreciate you took the time to do some reading. I will see how I can add some additional clarity to the OP. Thx.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dephloc:
Worked like a charm

Thanks mate :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Hello all. Im enjoying being rooted but having trouble with forced closes. Messages, phone, contacts. I've used search to no avail. I think it has something to do with the Knox removal that was included in my bloatware removal. I can boot to download mode but any attempt to boot to recovery mode yields a soft brick. I'd like to avoid another full wipe to box stock again if possible. Thanks!

Update: perhaps a knox-free stock rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ileg3end:
when i flash I545_NC5_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 phone just keep restarting no chance to use Towelroot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] twojaybee:
noob.

Hello xda forum!

So I'm totally new to android (just got a used s4 a week ago) and my s4 i545 nk1 is my first smartphone other than an iphone, so i guess it really is my first (nokia flipPhone before the iphones and had the nokia brick in highschool lol.) So anyways, thought I'd say hi and bye for now. I do have a question but I'm not expectjng y'all to hold my hand. I'm not much of a techie so at times I get lost and somewhat overwhelmed. I have been lurking the forum for abkut a week and im understanding a lot more now. My question is do I need a computer to root my s4 as of right now? Again, i545 nk1 on verizon. I'm about to read every comment on this thread /siggghh heh... whether this gets answered or deleted, thanks for providing a forum that has proved to be very help in just a week's amount of lurking already! I'll check back later! Thanks!

-Beno
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
On nk1 yes you need computer so you can odin the kernels. If your were on nc5 you wouldn't need a computer. Personally I would Odin back to nc5 and stay their. I couldn't set kernel to permissive on nk1 so i Odin back to nc5 and froze updates. Not much difference between the 2 although nk1 seemed slightly faster to me but the extra security and problems I had with sdcard set me back.

Sent from S4 using the worst jacked up version of Tapatalk to date
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rawrimadinosaur:
Thanks!

Made an account because I come here all the time and I wanted to thank OP, I have been needing to get back to root forever! Also, not sure if it was mentioned before, but the PDA slot in odin is now called AP if anyone was having problems here.

Thanks again!:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] edjanx:
no call audio after using bluetooth without reboot

Happy New Year everyone. I've been successfully rooted on NK1 for weeks now, but I still have the above issue. I can make as many calls as I'd like without a bluetooth, but after I use any of my three devices, on either the second or third call neither I nor the user can hear each other and only rebooting fixes this. I'm not suggesting the root method itself has caused this, but I suspect that it is NK1 itself. If anyone can make any suggestions I'd really appreciate it.

- Janx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] twojaybee:
Thanks [MENTION=4390046]tshelby73[/MENTION] ! I think I will end up doing that, going back to nc5. I had previously read about this method but there's so much info and so many updates it confused me even further. I'm pretty sure I read it off this site so that's a plus. Anyways, thanks much for the help and happy new year!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pstgh:
I have a samsung GS4, rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat on Verizon's network [I545VRUFNK1], and I have safestrap 3.75 (for NK1) installed properly and all is functioning well.

Since I'm on an unlimited data plan, I'd like to get the wifi tether hotspot working again (had it running in all previous versions of android on this phone).

I have the I545VRUFNK1_tether_unlock_toggle.zip file loaded onto my external sdcard, but I'm not exactly sure where to go from here.....

Can someone please give me a step-by-step from here to get the hotspot unlocked?

Thank you !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackpups:
Thanks to the OP - I have never rooted before and was able to follow the first set of instructions to root my husband's phone successfully.

I do have a follow up question though. Since he got the OTA upgrade to NG6, his phone has been draining battery like mad. Research is showing this is a common problem, and it was not fixed in NK1. He's still draining battery whenever he keeps Location on, which he needs to have on just about all the time. So we'd like to get him back to NC5 if possible, but without wiping the phone. I don't know if this is possible - the instructions I'm seeing posted in various places seem to indicate many people need to do a full wipe for that to work.

So:

1) Is there a way that will not require him completely restoring everything?

2) Will he still have root if he goes back to NC5 at this point?

Edit:

3) Is there a Custom ROM that fixes the battery drain problem that anyone might be able to refer me to?

Thanks for any help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hightower24:
You can downgrade back to nc5. Download the no-wipe file and Odin from here and flash away:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackpups:
Thanks, I have looked at that thread - it seemed like a lot of people weren't having luck with the no wipe method, and I wasn't sure really how common that is.

After we do that, will his phone still be rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hightower24:
Since the phone is rooted, make sure all the apps are backed up with titanium backup. Copy the titanium folder to the external sd card. That way if you need to use the full wipe nc5, your apps with data are fine. It'll be easy to re-root by using towel root. You'll also need to download selinux changer from the play store and set to permissive. From there you can install safestrap and start flashing some roms. Echoe, hyperdrive and Eclipse seem to be the most popular. I've tried them and ended sticking with echoe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tangoboyz:
Ok I'm stuck in a boot loop. I followed the steps, flashed the first kernal and now i get to the red Verizon screen and it reboots. Any thoughts???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
The kernel swap method unfortunately seems to be mostly hit but we have heard of a few misses meaning some will end up in a bootloop after downgrading the kernel. I sugges that you re-flash the NK1 kernel and use the Safestrap method instead.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
try clearing the cache and dalvik I had todo that on going from NG6 TO NC6 and back again

really should be in the op
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pmontu:
SuperSU binary

1. Take the NK1 OTA update.

2. Download and install Towelroot-v3.apk(this version does not require internet access).

3. 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) and Flash the I545_NC5_Stock_Kernel using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).

4. Open Towelroot from your app drawer and press "Make it Rain" to root your device.

5. Power off then boot into "Download Mode" again and flash the I545_NK1_Stock_Kernel also using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).

6. Download SuperSU to manage root access. Done

after all this stemp supersu will not run it says There is no SU binary installed and superSU can not install it .

is ther any way to install binary manualy .

thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
So I keep reading there's been hit and misses with this method. Is that definitely so, or have the misses been user errors?

I'm on NC5, going to factory reset dince I'm rooted, and see if the OTA comes through.

If not, I'll Odin to NK1. Yes /No?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
The kernel swap method has been performed over a thousand times with only about 2 people reporting a bootloop. So again, it has been mostly hit rather than miss. As for all other "errors" those are all likely user errors. Let me know if you experience the bootloop.

If the ota fails flash the NC5 or NG6 .tar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
to be honest mine bootlooped the first time but then I did cache/dalvik wipe and it was fine

due to differences in kernel modules you NEED TODO THIS

somtimes you get lucky and it ignores the modules but not always this is what causes the bootloop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I will add the cache/dalvik wipe to the troubleshooting section.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fixxor:
nm, figured it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fafinaf:
I'm about to root my phone in a couple minutes here but wanted to find out the answer to this as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pstgh:
Once you are rooted and you have Safestrap installed, you reboot your phone into Safestrap recovery, click "Install" and assuming you have that tether unlock zip file sitting on your external sdcard, you highlight it and install ("flash") it- pretty simple. There are other rom modifier flash programs out there I'm told, but this is the method that I used (Safestrap-install) for that zip and it worked fine.

The entire process was pretty simple / straight forward from beginning to end, the only thing that is odd is that when you have the first rom flashed (nc5?) the phone will act pretty wonky- often rebooting on its own etc.... I just let it go for a while until it got hung up a bit and I then was able to run towelroot to get root- then immediately flash the nk1 rom to get the phone back to stability. I've heard where some people even place towelroot on their homescreen so that they can get to it easier (when you are on nc5 (?) and you try to go through your app drawer to find towelroot, the process of looking for the app alone often causes the phone to reboot itself). Just be patient and muddle through until you can get towelroot to run and root the phone, then go directly to recovery and install the nk1 rom. Don't get freaked when your phone keeps rebooting- eventually you will be able to get through it all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sem1mat1c316:
Can not achieve root access

I have a Verizon GS4 running stock NK1. I have followed the root process word for word and can not achieve root access. When I flash the NC5 stock kernel I don't bootloop or anything it boots up just fine, but when I pull up the about phone menu it still says im running NK1? I tried to run the towelroot anyways and then reflash the NK1 and when I check root access it says the phone doesn't have root access? I tried wiping the cache through stock recovery and that doesn't work either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I don't think you can do the safestrap method without root correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sem1mat1c316:
Thank you very much for the reply. The only thing I didn't do was the developer usb debugging step. I didn't see that in the directions. Im doing it now. I will post back to let you know if that works. Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pstgh:
YES- that would be a problem for sure! Note that on some phones, the developer options (which is where the USB debugging option is located) may be hidden. If you're that far in understanding all of this, I'm sure you'll get it working. Good luck!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sem1mat1c316:
AWESOME! It worked thanks a lot bro! I knew about developer mode from doing previous roots. For some reason I never thought about it being needed I was just trying to follow the directions word for word. So now I guess the next step is installing safestrap?

---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 PM ----------

1 more question do I use the safestrap that is for nc5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Developer mode is not required to flash an img using Odin. The likely culprit is an unreliable usb port or cable which is mentioned in the OP.

And the build info in about phone will continue to show NK1 since you are only downgrading the kernel not system.

It's good that others want to help those with zero knowlege or experience but it's important to do so with valid info. And you should follow the OP word for word including the notes and troubleshooting section which would have likely resolved your issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sem1mat1c316:
I literally used a brand new cable out of the box just to avoid any problems. I think the problem may have been I was using odin 3.9 instead of 3.10. Idk Anyway I managed to find all the other info I needed to get safestrap and busy box installed. Really appreciate the help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pstgh:
I used safestrap 3.75 - I believe someone went in and updated safestrap to work best with nk1, not completely sure, but 3.75 worked for me and I think I read someplace that is the one to use for our setup.

All that you are really doing is flashing in a set of instructions on top of the kernel - I may have the nomenclature a bit wrong, but I was told by someone else that they use some other program, available on GooglePlay, to flash in a zip - not sure, but I'd stick with Safestrap 3.75 and then, using it from recovery (bootup into it) click on "install" and have that unlock_tether_toggle zip file sitting on your external sdcard- install it and look for "success" from safestrap. That is really not a biggie.

Good luck but I'm glad you got it to this point- you are basically finished.
[Android TV General] T3AR-Winter:
Need a little assistance. I have been searching everywhear for a month to find a recovery for my device. Its the LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415PP) and thought i found it, it was labled LGOZ2 in the main heading and .zip title so i thought i had it, i flashed it. However it was for the LG Optimus Zone (VS410) and now i dont have a recovery. YAY!!! So I am hoping that someone here on XDA is willing to point me in the right direction to either a CWM, TWRP, Stock or some custom recovery for my device. I know quite a bit about flashing and other things but i dont know how to mod and compile my own recover or any other for my device.lol. Can XDA save me? ^.^
[Android TV General] TheUnbricker:
I actually have a copy of this recovery. (I have the same phone, so I know your pain.)

androidarea51.com/all-things-root/twrp-cwm-and-a-way-to-boot-to-them!/

(Copy and paste the link)

Try both CWM images. I used one of the two and it works for VS145PP1.