yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
There is likely a better way but I used MS by first flashing a new ROM as usual into my stock system. Once I had it running to my liking I dd'd a system image.ext4 then flashed back to stock. I then installed MS and used EsFile Explorer to move the system.img into the MS folder and was able to boot into that virtual .img.

There are some issues with Data when switching between stock and the virtual .img but if you plan to run the virtual .img exclusively and keep stock system as a backup the Data issues do not matter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mon205:
I updated via OTA, going through the 2 updates to get to GOC1. Is there currently a downgrade available from 5.0.1 to 4.2.2 (NC5)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
nope

nc5 was 4.4.2, and due to a qfuse being tripped, the hardware is locked down and you can't downgrade
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
Hello All!

I used to have de MDK bootloader but after i made a mistake and bricked my S4 (2 years ago) I sent it to Samsung and they returned me another,on guarantee, but now with the MK2 band base.

At that time, I read that i had a locked bootloader and i just rooted my phone (Super SU) and stopped to do all the upgrades i used to do.

Now, as far as i read, I can updrage for OC1 5.0.1? Is that right?

If I can, whats the best way to do it, since i have a original MK2 with root? Do I need Safestrap or just flash with Odin?

Any help, please!!

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poppabk:
I used the first method but I obviously did something wrong as I do not have root afterwards. Am I destined to have the NFL app forever or am I still able to downgrade and try again. Is there a way of checking which bootloader I have?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Downgrade to NC5 in odin, and refollow the steps, buy make sure to check "inject supersu" under the ever root tab as well in FlashFire.

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Just use FlashFire to install the TAR linked in the OP. Make sure to follow and read all instructions in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poppabk:
Downgrading worked. I just flashed the rooted rom instead of using ever root and it worked fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
No need to downgrade you do use either method in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Use the NC5 .tar linked in the OP. I just uploaded a new ROM with a new image that should work...just follow directions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spliffstar1904:
what were your steps in downgrading and starting over? i have that custom sceen as well
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spliffstar1904:
Hi. Installed the second ROM in the op and I ended up stuck on the custom splashes screen. Can I get the steps on going back and starting over please.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poppabk:
I wasn't stuck on the custom screen, but here are the steps I used to downgrade to stock nc5, I followed the full wipe method.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172

then towel root, install supersu, update binary, disable Knox, make sure supersu is allowed at boot, set screen timeout to 10 minutes install flash fire and you should be ready to go. You may have to allow USB debugging and install from unknown sources somewhere in there. I also used selinux changer to change to permissive, not sure if that was necessary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] d_c_foster:
I downloaded the file to a blank sd card formatted with FAT32, **unlocked it in windows first**, then flashed with FlashFire. No issues at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RisingSkylar:
I tried this again by downgrading to NC5, rooting, and using flashfire with the the files in the OP. I lost root again. I even saw where flashfire said it was installing supersu, but I guess that wasn't true. I'm going to try the alternate way in the OP and see if that's any better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spliffstar1904:
i guess im sh*t out of luck then i guess. im stuck on samsung "custom" splash screen...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rosedognye:
That makes 2 of us. After first fail I Odin'd full wipe and PIT and started again.... followed directions including su on boot, but same result... stuck on samsung "custom" splash.

any suggestions?

lr:(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Did younuse the ROM or the firmware method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spliffstar1904:
i was on nc5 and used flashfire. i flashed the first file. it worked and everything was good. i thought the second file was like a debloated one. so i used flashfire to install that. then got that splash screen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
no super su install.

i follow this instruction my phone boot normally everything working great but there is no super su install how i get it..i tried downloading from store no luck please help thanks in advance...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Poppabk:
Downgrade to NC5, root, install using the second method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
i did downgrade it stuck on samsung logo screen and keep reborting in recovery mode..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rosedognye:
Method 1 -- flashfire: I545_OC1_Stock_Firmware.tar.md5 and I545_OC1_Modem+NK4_Bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
Is there any different in this Rom or old rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Thumbs up,I flash the new Rom and it works great but doesn't keep root,I can't found super user app installed and I installed it manually but didn't work out...please how do I root this rom

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Thumbs up,I flash the new Rom and it works great but doesn't keep root,I can't found super user app installed and I installed it manually but didn't work out...please how do I root this rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rosedognye:
Just tried ROM method... same thing... hangs at Samsung "Custom" flash screen.

really want this ROM, but restoring my phone is getting old... lol

any thoughts?

rosedognye
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I must have uploaded the wrong ROM. I will upload the rooted ROM, should be up soon.

Edit: the correct ROM added to OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Thanks get us updated as soon as u update the rom to the rooted rom...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SkeyeHigh:
Just to be clear, I can go from 4.4.2 to Lollipop via the second rom option correct? Just flash the pre rooted rom with flashfire, and I'm good right? Sorry for the stupid question, just wanted to be safe. Thanks for the help!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] clarkmar:
method 2 fail

Tried method 2/alternative rom method and was black went to clear cache and user data slowly made it to Verizon logo and froze. from 4.4.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
i am talking about first method when i flashed I545_OC1_Stock_Firmware.tar.rar file everything boot up perfectly but no super su.. Alternative Custom ROM Method working fine...!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Please how do u flash the alternative custom rom after using the first one .we both have the same thing in common
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
go back to nc5 root u r device and install Alternative Custom ROM..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
I've my nandroid backup but I dont av safestrap anymore..Please how do I go abt it ...I ve nk1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
if u are on NK1 just follow this thread and root u r device ...http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-root-i545vrufnk1-4-4-2-12-1-2014-t2959613
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Please I need to confirm before going into it...am a noob...you mean if I wana go back to my 4.4.2 nk1 I should follow the procedure again to get my 4.4.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Odin flash the NC5 .tar linked in the Notes section of the OP then root with towelroot and start over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Follow directions, you need to set your screen timeout to 10 mins before flashing or neither method will work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
i did downgrade it but it got stuck on samsung logo screen and keep rebooting in recovery mode
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
no need to set screen timeout to 10 min .. i flashed all roms without setting screen time out..!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Please how did you get out of this (rebooting to recovery)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
just flash the NC5 .tar in OP just follow the instruction don't panic ..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
But it keep booting into recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] clarkmar:
I set it to 10 min followed the instructions exactly, luckily I still had VRUFNC5 backed up on my local Server from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 that got me back where i started.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidjunkie:
I used this method to update my s4 and I have a pin setup to unlock my phone and on reboots it goes away and I can unlock my phone by just swiping. Anyone else have this issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] i8qbert:
Mine works fine. Still have pin lock on reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fallkirk79:
did not work for me

i tried going from nk1 with this and it did not work. Started over with the full wipe nc5 and still did not work (stuck on Samsung logo). Tried alt method still did not get past the Samsung logo. Followed the directions to the T for both methods. There must be some version or customization some of us did for it to not work. I had the same problem with going to nk4. Will just have to wait for an official root so i can take the ota and root. Till then I am back on nk1 rooted with no issues. Thanks for support.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
does anyone having problem with videos like on facebook or browser when trying to play video it stuck but i can hear the sound after few min video start working again but but sound and video up and down mean not same sorry for my bad english ...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidjunkie:
That's weird because on reboot I can still go to my settings and it says it's still set to pin unlock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rbain:
trying from MK5

ive tried this several times without success. screen goes black and phone goes into recovery. should i install from recovery screen? click on the install from external, and select the bootloader zip?

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i'm on MK2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I can't stress enough it is crucial that the screen not timeout, in the background, during the flash. Otherwise the firmware will not flash completely leaving you stuck on the Samsung boot screen upon reboot. This is why it is required to set your screen timeout to 10 mins before beginning. Also, when flashing watch the screen and make certain it says "rebooting...." once the flash is complete. This indicates a successful flash.

Also, I have seen some state that checking "Everoot" did not actually root the device. This seems to be a bug in FF. I am uploading a pre-rooted firmware .tar to address this. Should be up soon...

EDIT: the new pre-rooted firmware.tar has been added to the OP. Follow the updated instructions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eridapo:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]

Thanks I flash the rom using the second method, and everything is working fine.. So far I have no issues with Wifi, and the battery life is about the same as before though I did disable many of the Verizon App Bloat.

Even Root came out with a hitch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aleggsue:
I have been following the xposed progress, and it seems that all we need is a deodexed stock ROM and we can use it. It installs, but doesn't activate any modules because the framework isn't installed. Is there any way to deodex a ROM? Or is that already WIP?

Sent from my Eclipse'd SCH-i545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Deodexed my stripped 5.0.1 today.. Maybe I will get to it this weekend. No rush here. About 20 min to deodex. Simple process.

Just need to repack to img.ext4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] happy2472:
wooohoooo

This worked amazingly ... however i added gogolies wifi fix (( https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952597069 )) and everything seems to be working yummy ....

NOW ... using this method and wifi and txts and data all work ... can i flash something like another custom rom and not have issues with txts sending and or data? since now im not nc5 or nc2 going to a lollipop rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] happy2472:
So if i am reading the posts right we can NOT .. flash a custom kernel like hulk??

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Since this is up and running like a wet dream ... could having this working make it easier to flash other custom rims that previously wouldnt work before??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
You are correct... No custom kernels whatsoever.

We can only flash official kernels from Samsung.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MorpheusER:
Thank you and a couple of questions.

Thank you very much everyone. I followed the OP steps and everything seems to be working like a charm. Here are my questions:

1) I somehow missed the "Optional - Enabling Native Tethering" part. If I wanted to use the FlashFire "Flash Zip or OTA" feature for the native tethering. Do I have to do the whole process again and include "I545_OC1_TetherAddon" or just use the "Flash Zip or OTA" FlashFire feature with the phone as it is now running Lollipop?

2) While running KitKat, through Titanium Backup I had frozen FWUpgrade and SDM to prevent OTA notification and installation. I don't see FWUpgrade, How do I prevent OTA from interfering with my phone?

2.5) Any particular list of apps or bloatware to freeze and/or uninstall for example Verizon Navigator, Name ID, etc...?

Thanks again, you guys and gals are awesome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Thanks everyone here....everything works flawless
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION], I used the first method but I notice my network operator is disabled and I was not are to switch from GSM Only or 3G only... It as automatic options.. I flashed the latest rom posted, I like the full network mode
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rbird2:
I was noticing slow WiFi with the first release "I545_OC1_Stock_Rooted_ROM_wNK4_BL.zip" that i installed when it first came out.

This morning I used the later "I545_OC1_Stock_Rooted_Firmware.tar.md5" with the "I545_OC1_Modem+NK4_Bootloader.zip" file after reverting back to NC5 and the slow WiFi concern is gone as well as a few minor bugs.

Another Thank You for bringing us a Rooted Lollypop solution for our I545 Samsung Galaxy S4.

Rodger
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
disable SDM.apk, that's all you need to do
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
Well, I just made as the OP says and when my phone goes black, it turns on on this screen:

I chose The reboot device and then, it starts normally, with no new Lollipop. =/

Any help?

Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Then you didn't do what the OP said. You need root, then you need to choose the TAR in FF with the Flash Firmware Button.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
Off course I did that. I have root, and choose the TAR on FF. Then the ZIP and WIPE option.

Im saying that "i chose the first option" after it got stuck on that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Yes, follow directions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rbain:
this is the same result i get. i'm on mk2 build. i tried the new file uploaded ystrday(thx muniz) but same results. blackout, then recovery screen... screen timeout set to ten

minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
The likely causes are not setting your screen timeout to 10 mins or incorrectly ordering the wipe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Is there anyway to enable full network band like the international models,the rom you uploaded yesterday doesn't have it like the previous one did
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-_Kf1hZ1sc&feature=youtu.be

What am I doing wrong?

I have root but I´m thinking on Flashing NC5 with Odin3, root it and try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
A couple of things.....you are using an old firmware file that is not pre-rooted which required that you check "inject supersu." Also, that file required that you set reboot to "Recovery." I suggest that you download the new firmware file and follow the new instructions in the OP. Thx for the video, saves everyone time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
No, I thank you!

Well, if I do the same file with the observations you made, will it go?

I can´t download the new file since Im on a terrible Internet band tonight.

Obs: When should I flash the theter zip? After doing the firts part?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
please answer me guys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
It should, but make certain that you set screen timeout to 10 mins. I cannot stress this enough.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
It was, since the begginng.

Well, I just made the changes you observed (Inject SU) and reboot to recovery.

Same thing as before.

Think I´ll have to wait for a good Internet, flash the NC5 Full wipe and etc.

Thank you for you help anyway!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I forgot to mention to uncheck all options under "Process Cache."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
Muniz_ri please answer my question
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
have all option ...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
The one I used to see is like that of the international models with UMTS only and GSM only etc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
Muniz, still the same.

I´ll flash the NC5 on monday and let you all know.

Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
FF may not work from MK2, idk. You may want to first update to NC5, root with Towelroot, then retry. It may help others if it is confirmed that FF does not work from MK2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kakamarsson:
I´ll let you know!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] semiworld1:
I need something like this http://i.imgur.com/AlWjIyi.png
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Have you looked into the app Advanced Signal Status?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cc.signalinfo

This app will give you more radio options than the stock menu.

Open the app,

select more information,

select phone info,

about halfway down there will be radio options.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
OK this is strange, used the new tar and play store is missing? Phone is dead, gonna try to reflash in the am, but this is kind of crazy. Tried to sideload the apk, but couldn't get it working. Perhaps I need the framework?

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Reflashed, same problem. Definitely missing framework as no account. Cant force the side load. Any thoughts, really don't to have towel root from nc5 again..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
The .tar is 100% stock except for the addition of root. However other Users have experienced strange nuances when using FF's "Flash firmware" method.

Suggest you use the ROM method if you continue to have issues. They both use the same system.img but the ROM method seems to be working more reliably across many devices and variants.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
Now thats what I call odd. Gonna try that next. To be clear, should i still flash to modems?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
No, just follow those directions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
gotcha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Swtiched things around in the OP. The ROM method is now the "primary" method and the firmware method is now the "alternative" method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike.s:
Repeatedly making demands of someone who is providing a useful service, at no cost, is extremely rude. If you're unhappy with Muniz_ri's work and support, you're free to go off and do your own development.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rbain:
where is this option?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
That option no longer applies here. That user was using old files. Follow the current instructions in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
So the rom version soft bricked me. Gonna try to odin back to nc5 now. If the issue is with flash fire, then could we in theory odin the tar? Or is it a custom that will trip knox?

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Crap, now im boot looping into recovery? Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rbain:
tried the ROM method as well. Does not work on MK2 build. boots to recovery, no command, reboots to MK2. Oh well! thanks for the effort!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
Just to save everyone some time. If you soft brick using one of these methods, you absolutely must flash the oc1 tar before you can do anything else. I flashed the oc1 tar from muniz's other thread that still allows downgrading to nc5, however, I think I'm just gonna stay on this for now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techguy2002:
Soupoloup,

The neutered tar file will make it where you can downgrade if your having issues. Telling people to flash the oc1 tar could confuse people.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] npjohnson:
Good News [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] ! I got in contact with Chainfire and he said he is looking into the screen timeout issue, as well as why the flash firmware option will randomly reboot during flash.

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That's not necessary at all. You can't get root from that FW without downgrading.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Good news indeed. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Thanks for testing. I will add a note to the OP.

And to clarify....it's not the ROM that does not work from MK2, it's FF that does not function correctly from that build. Alternatively, you can flash the ROM with Safestrap while on MK2 and it should work but you must flash the OC1 kernel afterward.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
Sorry, I realize how confusing that was now. I attempted to directly flash to nc5 from my softbrick, and got stuck in a recovery bootloop, which seems to have occurred as a result of my attempt to rom flash directly from within the state after my first tar attempt (no goggle services/play etc). The recovery was directly loaded into oc1, which would not allow the flash back to nc5. I should have mentioned the need to flash back from the oc1 neutered in order to restore root.

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I'm also still curious if the original tar can be flashed through odin without knox?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Agreed!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I never even saw that post. He must have made it onto my "ignore" list at some point in time. Hmm....wonder why.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soupaloup:
I would like to thank you for all of your help with this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dave2003:
OTA foolishness...

... is me. Yes, yes, I know, don't ever do an OTA without reading the posts first...

Anyway. Suffice to say I did. I've read most (admittedly not all) of the 50-some-odd pages here, and get the sense that there's still not yet a root option for someone who took the OTA update.

Is that correct?

Is it also correct that (if one took the OTA update) that you can't Odin backwards? (Meaning there really is *no* root option of any kind at the moment?)

(Sorry if this comes across a bit n00b and/or repetitive of an earlier post I missed... I lost my (rooted and thrilled with kit-kat) phone, got a replacement and was in such a rush I screwed up and took the OTA to OC1....)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] monkeyhihi:
I'm in a similar position, I just received this phone from a sibling and it was already OTA updated to 5.0.1. Any way to root if this is the case?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Uploading DeOdexed version for testing. Stay tuned...