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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] donaldjboyer:
Factory Reset after OC1

Hey,

I Successfully upgraded to OC1 some time ago (kept root).

I want to factory reset my phone. If I do so, will I lose root on OC1?

I understand there is no way to root OC1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Yes. You will keep root. I suggest moving some apps to system. If you deleted system launcher and use a 3rd party launcher and it is not in system. You will boot have root but no launcher. So no workie.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bren123:
I just rooted 5.01 with king root 4.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
This Rom is Rooted. Probably the only thing you accomplished was tripping Knox
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] waterninja21:
I checked and Knox isn't on the Odin Download screen anymore?

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I also used another way and Knox did not trip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skepticmisfit:
he meant the stock ROM that was delivered through OTA

the newest version of kingroot can apparently do it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tshelby73:
That may be good news for some. I need to send my phone in its cracked at bottom mostly cosmetic but don't want to lose root so haven't done the claim in case I get refurbish with lollipop.

Sent from S4 using the better than it was then they jacked it again Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Eddie Hicks:
You can send your phone in for repair. This morning I flashed stock OTA 5.01 with Odin and rooted with Kingroot in less than half an hour. It does work and is very easy. You are correct about the firmware update. I sent my S4 to Samsung to replace the screen a year ago and their policy is to wipe everything by installing the latest firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LockdownInc:
I hope so... I used the process on the first page of this thread to update my rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 a few months ago. For the most part, all worked (and still does) well. The one issue that has persisted ever since installing this rooted version of 5.0.1 is that the phone is connected to WiFi, but can't see the internet. On the face of it all, it appears to be connected to the net (no warnings saying it's not), but no browsers see the net; and other internet-dependent apps won't work. The only temporary solution I've been able to find is to reboot the phone. None of the other traditional "tricks" (i.e. airplane mode, switching wifi on/off, etc.) work.

I've tried searching this and other threads for a recent fix; but have not turned up anything. It's so annoying that I'm about to give up root to go to Verizon's official version, but need certain abilities only root will provide...

Any suggestions are appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
I don't have that problem. My wifi actually works better than before. One thing I notice is that my regular signal strength is a good deal worse. Always bad coverage at my house but used to be I always had at least 2 bars, enough to send a text. Now, rarely any at all. Overall I'm happy with the upgrade.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LockdownInc:
What's interesting wit my issue is that WiFi works with connection to the internet. I'll go outside, the phone switches to data (4G or whatever is available) and then tether the internet to my laptop in my truck w/out issue. When I return to a known WiFi location, the phone automatically hooks to the WiFi, but the internet isn't connected internally in my phone to the apps that need it.... including Google Voice, any web browser, Google Maps, etc., etc...

When I reboot the phone the WiFi is connected and the internet connection is excellent... until I leave the WiFi coverage again. Then I have to do the cycle all over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
The times I've had wifi connected but no Internet I've just toggled wifi off/on and its connects fine. Had that more often on earlier version than I do now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LockdownInc:
I wish it was more simple than that!

You said that occurred on the "more earlier version"... when was the most recent version of this software released? I think I did the update to this system at least three months ago...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wreckwriter:
I mean earlier Android versions. I think this phone started life on 4.2. Had 4.4 for long time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Eddie Hicks:
There is now a way to root OTA 5.01 on our Verizon S4. There's a root method called Kingroot. It works great I did it this morning. Check out this thread, http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/rooted-galaxy-s4-t3158098
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LockdownInc:
Yesterday I tried the Kingroot app. I downloaded and installed it over my already-rooted Galaxy S4. When done, I ran their Purify app. After a few reboots that threw it into a boot loop and a battery pull, everything seems to work perfectly and my WiFi/Internet connection is solved... phone is much faster too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdrickMG:
Now there is available a way to root after take oc1 is it worth to update? Any difference or is the same deal of this... Of course with this we can downgrade... The other will remain forever in oc1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Correct, the only advantage of this method is retaining the ability to downgrade. However I am going to close this thread nonetheless, in light of KingRoot, but the files will remain live.

Find KingRoot discussion here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/rooted-galaxy-s4-t3158098
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdrickMG:
Well [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] thanks for give us all the ability to keep root with lollipop ? is there any advantage talking about wifi connection or bluetooth to take the oc1 update?... However I got your detox rom to install framework... So I'll forget about it for now again thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] oka1:
From the Moderator

Hi all, in light of KingRoot now being able to root the OC1 build, The OP asked us to please close this thread

.......................THREAD CLOSED.....................
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
you will need to re-root with towel root And then install supersu

also its not in the op but it SHOULD BE

YOU CAN NOT BE USING SAFESTRAP With a Romslot other then stock... it WILL NOT WORK [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]

you need to put a big-fat warning about safestrap and this method people should be be aware they need to ODIN back to NC5 > Root > install flash fire before attempting this safe-strap does bad things to the partitions when using rom slots and it has other issues

such as ... you need to check "enable su during boot" and make sure superSU is NOT installed to /system or it will hang up if in doubt odin back to nc5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] curry101:
Thanks for all the help. Do I towel root before or after I flash the new OTA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
before if you take a normal ota you will permanently lose root you need to use the method here

again if in doubt always odin back to the last root-able release which in this case is nc5

odin back to nc5

run towel root

disable SElinux (needed if you wanna disable knox) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2524485

install supersu from the playstore and update the subinary

*make sure enable su durning boot is checked

install flash-fire

flash rom as per instructions here

IN THAT ORDER!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CurbThePain:
Your right, it has to be on the stock romslot or youll mess everything up. I didnt even think of this. Messed up my phone when updating but i got it back on lollipop and rooted. On a custom tw lollipop rom at that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Any options yet for MDK users? I don't want to update to a locked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fxwrangler:
Thanks!

I can verify everything works fine on my end.. including tethering and wifi, as well as bluetooth.

I just have to throw this out there for such amazing, talented and knowledgeable people. Since I've aqquired this S4(which has only been about 7 months), there has always been a way to obtain or keep root and flash to the next OS upgrade. Thanks in part to many.. but in particular, I would like to thank muniz_ri for all the time and effort of working on a device that he no longer even owns! Many Props to you my friend, for making this phone better than "stock"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CurbThePain:
Try updating with the zip file. It works in a regular recovery. just test it and see if lollipop boots on the mdk bootloader. report back to this thread :P

And for anyone wanting to flash a custom lollipop tw rom. Its possible.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2313469

This rom works perfectly ^^^. It works with safestrap AND there is 4g for people using gsm networks :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Do not flash this ROM, it will update your BL to NK4. I will upload a version with no bootloader and post in Development.

New thread for MDK Users: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-i545oc1-5-0-1-100-stock-mdk-t3097902
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sinner822:
Beat me to it.

You would assume MDK users would all be checking for the obvious. Although I am not surprised by anything these days.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xCHAOSNCx:
Screenshots from my sch-i545 WiFi working no problems
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] abrownk:
Sorry if this comes off as a bit of a noob question, but if I update with this method, is it possible to start completely fresh on the new ROM? As in, like a factory reset, clean sd card, but still with root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
I am aware of the obvious, that's why I didn't flash this. My question was if anybody was aware of a solution that is available for MDK, I want finding one here out in the Android dev section...

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Cool, that's what I'm looking for! Thanks for the effort on this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Appears it may not run on MDK.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RedsonRising:
So what does it mean to be on the NK4 boot loader but everything else is OC1? Is there any sort of performance hit? Any issues running the disparate versions? I guess any newer updates would complicate matters....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
there is no downside what so ever
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Seemed to have worked great for me.

I'd like to add that I chose to uninstall safestrap before flashing, in case it would cause any issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
This is so exciting. THIS is why I wanted to root. I get like Vincent D'onofrio's character in "The Cell" all clapping and giggling like the maniac that he is. Also...was I the only one, that after watching "Lucy" thought, "She has gained root access....to/her/mind!" Thanks to all who who have helped me root...it's literally changed my life. Just downloaded ff and about to take the plunge. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lookimback:
Easiest update I've ever done. No issues yet, WiFi is fine. I haven't tried tethering yet, though I did flash the zip. FlashFire works great and I didn't uninstall safestrap until after flashing the new rom. I'm amazed at how different Lollipop is, it will take some getting used to, but so far I love it. I particularly love the new keyboard. Thanks for this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
Has anyone had any luck getting exposed alpha working yet? It calls for sdk 21 platform but when trying to flash that through FlashFire but it says wrong platform. I also tried the platform that was recommend in the forum with exposed alpha and it says wrong platform as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CloudyxVision13:
Am I able to restore the data partition using FF even if I'm on a custom Rom? (Hyperdrive RLS 21)

Also, just double checking, supersu cannot be installed under /system? And if it is, is there a way to change that?

Sorry if these are really noobish questions I'm just being cautious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ech1253:
>The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Verizon splash screen for about 2 - 3 minutes before completely rebooting. Done!<

So I was following the OP steps with my rooted NK1 (rooted from NC5 via Muniz_ri instructions ~ 6 months ago with no problems) but my screen froze on the (B&W) "Samsung Custom" screen after the initial reboot... Has this happened to anyone else? How did you recover?

UPDATE: I removed battery and powered-up into DL mode, connected via Odin and am flashing back to NK1 that I had pulled down a few months ago... I am due for an upgrade from VZ so I should quit screwing around while I am still ahead! Good-bye, root-priviledges...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] abrownk:
Same thing is happening to me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vwpiper:
Mine made it to the Verizon splash screen. Still there after 35 minutes. ???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
want to ask few things

i am rooted on NK1 and safestrap installed .. i want to ask before installing this rom should i uninstall safetrap .. 2nd question can i install this rom on stock rom slot using safestarp.. please answer thanks in advance .. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
I have not seen any reports of Safestrap interfering with the process. However Safestrap Users must flash from "Stock" Slot Only. Added note to top of OP.

Follow the directions in the OP as written.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legitsu:
SU during boot also needs to be enabled and superSU can not be installed to /system
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
just 1 last thing sorry

do i need to flash I545_OC1_TetherAddOn.zip in safestrap..?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joebrady119:
Awesome job...worked great...now to debloat.

Sent from my s4 that Thinks its an s5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
not working with safestrap

i install rom on stock slot it just keep rebooting in recovery i did factory reset still same situation please help... thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meazz1:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] awesome job.

It woks flawlessly. First try it came up with no issue and everything works.

I was on safestrap with NK1, followed the steps in OP and installed using FlashFire.

Donation on the way!

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How did you install the GoldenEye> Did you you use Flashfire?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
worked perfect for 3 devices from NK1. installed safestrap just to uninstall then uninstall apk, and debloat.

Great work muniz_ri! and Chainfire!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] grimjeeper:
So I have the pre-rooted stock nc5, one of the first ones when it was released. Should I flash a new NC5> root> then do this or do ya'll think it will work just flashing over this? Just not sure what had to be done when my current rom was installed. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
Did u try with safestrap iafter installing my device keep rebooting in recovery please can u guide me .. thanks i am on nk1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericmtnbkr:
Same here. Going the Odin back to NC5 route...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Doesn't the xposed thread still say that Samsung TouchWiz lollipop ROMs are not supported and it will boot loop?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JFam5:
Is there someone working on a debloat script? I've tried unimstalling some system apps but they keep coming back... thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
Well I didn't get a bootloop just didn't work at all. I didn't try to flash the platforms too much cuz it more than likely would probably cause issues even bootloops. Ill check that out though and see because I can't remember

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Yeah still no support for Samsung tw roms. Bummer. Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hbar98:
Lollipop No Go

I followed the directions in the OP. Coming from NC5. First time I ran FlashFire, the phone rebooted but did not install lollipop. Made sure phone was still rooted and installed again via FlashFire. Phone appeared to install the system, then rebooted. Phone froze at the Samsung unlock screen. Let it sit for 10 mins, nothing. Pulled battery, tried to enter recovery, nothing.

Did the emergency Odin system install to NK1. Fully wiped device. Used Towelroot to root phone, SuperSU installed, rebooted, installed FlashFire, ran the steps in the OP, phone sticks at Samsung custom unlock screen.

So I'm restoring to factory again, then will see if anything changes. It is my wife's phone, so I don't know how soon I'll be able to try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
As for the systems app question you gotta make sure you delete the odex file that goes along with it. That's how I got them to work for me. May not work for certain ones though because they may have other dependencies. You could always try to disable them. I only deleted nfl, vz navigator, and verizon tones and replaced the stock camera with Google camera.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Does the ROM link in the OP have the Wi-Fi fix baked in? If so Ima have to redownload....I'm fixing to take the plunge...making sure my sucks are in a row before I do. Thanks a million [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] for your brilliance in this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
Make sure to backup the app and the odex file somewhere to your sd though just in case
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] muniz_ri:
Yes, the wifi issue has been resolved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
When you installed with Safestrap did you make sure you booted into download mode and flashed the OC1 kernel cuz im pretty sure it won't boot without it.

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And the install instructions for both FlashFire and Safestrap are in the OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Failrunner:
Stuck at the gs4 logo. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
Did you flash through FlashFire or through Safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Failrunner:
Flashfire. I have safestrap recovery installed but the apk to boot into wasn't there and i want to try flashfire. :) I've already odin restored. Do i have to be on any specific version of the official rom for it to work? I was running an old rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
I would try going back to nc5 and rooting install FlashFire and try to install from there. I see a lot of fail flashes with nk1 so there might be an issue there in itself. I flashed through Safestrap only because im more familiar with it. But give the nc5 method a try. The nc5 wipe is in the OP

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Also what I do anytime i use odin to reflash back it select nandroid erase all and then run the restore that way there's no files left over that could cause issues. If you do so make sure to backup anything from your internal sd card first so you don't lose anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Failrunner:
Thanks i'm downgrading now. =)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
Yep. If you follow the step by step you shouldn't in counter any issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Failrunner:
Now i boot up to the safestrap menu and it it just reboots to the stock recovery every time. =(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Aaron.W:
How to downgrade from OTA update

I took the OTA update to OC1 and am now unable to downgrade the bootloader. I'd like to plug the device in, run SUA, and go back to NK1 where I can root. SUA is now unable to repair the device. After some reading it appears this is due to the new OC1 bootloader.

How can I downgrade the bootloader, perhaps with Odin, and then plug in to SUA or something similar to downgrade the whole device?

In a nutshell, I just want to start from scratch, without OC1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
It's over...if u want root: NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TAKE AN OTA! There is no going back. And more than likely probably NEVER will be.

On the other hand....I just flashed this and followed OP word for word (except I uninstalled SS before anything) and is running flawless. Thanks [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]! I've been waiting on this update for a year! Couldn't b more pleased. I love the way lollipop looks.

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Wi-Fi locked up...was working at first until I turned on tether, without the tether add-on. Haven't rebooted or anything. I'll try rebooting to see if that fixes.

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If anybody experiences a Wi-Fi lock up, reboot. Time will tell if it lasts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zakkxx:
Can anyone confirm this method working with NK1? Or do you have to downgrade to NC5 first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Osama Chishty:
yea it's working with NK1 .. just follow the step ..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Is there anything special to freeze to disable OTA updates once your on stock lp rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xCHAOSNCx:
Is there anything special to freeze to disable OTA updates once your on stock lp rooted?

Freeze SDM.apk is what i always do on my s4 from Verizon nc5 and I've never had an issue with ota.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
I did not use safestrap to install OC1. I just installed it to uninstall SS from the bootloader, then uninstalled the apk. Sorry for the "vaguery", that was the wine.

As for debloating, i always use TiBackup. no problems. You could always refer to this fine post by calebcabob for apps that still applies to OC1.

I've also see that a bootloop/boot to recovery issue is occuring to some from nk1, using FF? Check the procedure order in fflashfire. Is the update being wiped after its installed, check the order as stated in OP. :cool:

or rename FWupgrade*.apk to FWupgrade*.bak and SDM*.apk to SDM*.bak,

either way
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xCHAOSNCx:
I'm on the sch-i545 nc5 i was running the gt-i9505 ugn8 echoe rom using SS and i made a backup of user apps and data using titanium backup then using FF wiped all but internal storage flashed zip 8 min later lollipop with wifi enabled running smooth as a baby's behind without any issues restored all my user apps with TB Uninstalled SS and I've officially said goodbye to kit Kat for good! Muniz_ir and Chainfire you two are Kings amongst peasants my friends. ... keep up the good work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meazz1:
After following the OP, everything updated and I am on OC1.

Does anyone know if it's possible to flash an International ROM with FlashFire?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zero75:
You signed up to be a FF tester, eh? Give it a go. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rp1226:
I got it working with FF without any issues initially.

I've notice WiFi can be flaky. Every 15-20 minutes or so, the WiFi shows its transmitting but the app locks up.

Example: I just downloaded speedtest.net without issue. After I open it, the app hangs on finding a server to test with. (GPS is good) the result is network communication issues.

After I toggle WiFi on and off, I can begin the test again (once connected to WiFi).

Similar issues with XDA app hanging and chrome every now and then.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jam0688:
Failrunner there's something you're not doing right then. Did you try to reboot into Safestrap via the Safestrap app itself or by clicking recovery option at the Safestrap screen when its booting?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5150:
Yes it works with NK1. Just completed mine with the OP's instructions and went off without a hitch. Just make sure your rooted. I also had safestrap and busybox installed on my NK1 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meazz1:
works with NK1. Follow the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
I would imagine the kernel would be needed to be removed from the international ROM zip prior to flashing.