yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gusmode:
I had no problems with installing the rom with my SafeStrap'd S4. :)

On another one, that was stock OF1 unrooted, I'm hung (15+min) on the samsung unlocked screen.

I thought for sure I'd verified that wipe was last in the list before hitting start in FlashFire, but apparently not. I believe I need to odin OF1 (or is it oc1?) and restart the whole process.. I've found the OF1 firmware (I545VRUGOF1_I545VZWGOF1_VZW.zip).

Perhaps it's also a part of my process. From OF1 unrooted:

odin oc1 kernel, kingroot 4.8x, replace kingroot with supersu, verify root with rootchecker, flash: wipe, stange5litre v3 nonmdk, wzw_OF1_wififix.zip, beta-supersu. (I couldn't find the 'update-supersu).

As I watched, it did indeed look like it wiped first. Should I have used the OC1 instead of the OF1_wififix?

Also, I did see that after kingroot/supersu I got a warning about disabling knox and so clicked deny (meaning deny knox to run). after that I got security notice saying the device had been modified and to reboot to undo the changes. I ignored that (cancel/dismiss) and proceeded with flashfire thinking if that was anything that the flash process would override it.

Re-reading (ouch) it looks like I missed opening the SU app settings and checking the Enable su during boot option before running flashfire.. Could that have been the issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Yeah, those two apps rarely get an update. FlashFire only gets an update when the beta license expires. SuperSU gets as needed updates, which, it never really needs one because IMHO, it's perfect for handling root. The app "Recently“ cleans up the "overview/recent app" screen to not display every app that has been opened since u started using your phone. But rather only keeps apps that are running and/or have ran, of which the latter, can be configured to show "X" number of apps which u can control how many to keep in recents. Chainfire updated it 3 times in 3 days fixing various minor bugs. I love it. Because without it, apps stay in overview, even after reboot whether they are running or not. To quote Chainfire,"....it makes recents useful again..."

On another note, [MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION], I'm working on a KILLER EPIC bootanimation that is in .zip format and the bootanimation binary file to support such. Here's what I've formulated so far. This is the base model I'm going to work off of to create the animation...hope u like it..(I think u will).:cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shiz0id:
I'm hoping the issue can be fixed soon because this phone will be my daily driver for another 8 months and I would hate to have to odin back to stock OF1 after using such a fast and amazing ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
That looks pretty freaking awesome so far!!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Neffy27:
You can be testy. There is no max number of requests/posts for:

"how to install xposed"

"Where can I find Odin files"

"Double check Fash Fire order"

"How to find my bootloader"

List goes on....

At least you took six hours, took me much more in beginning but most people that post just want to be spoonfed. At the end of the day, just be appreciative of the people that still remain catering to the same questions (I used to). All this does is just take time away from stang5litre, klabit87, and other devs from working on other/this project(s) and RL. This thread will easily go 700+ pages of more repeated information and half of which are non related to this ROM.

[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] - I don't think extended desktop made it in this version. lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3link22:
International language for this rom mr.stang5litre
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
All you hve to do is Google language packs for Samsung and add your language. Adding every language in the world takes to much room. Easier for users to flash there own language
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
[MENTION=5574802]Neffy27[/MENTION] I know I put it in lol . Just for you I even tested it and it took away the top status bar and was full screen but for some reason I don't see it and can't find it in the rom. Gonna look at my other SecSettings.apk that i Mod'd as I did make some last minute changes and I may have forgot to add back or something. Give me a few to look into that. Sorry I know you want it. I'll get it .....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
[MENTION=4621468]capouch[/MENTION] , item 9 on the install instructions for FF, on the first page in, tell you what would have prevented your so-called 'gotcha' and it would take less than 6 minutes to find that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] capouch:
Not to be testy, but I saw that, but it doesn't say "FlashFire will rearrange your screen for you" until p. 405 of the thread. I was extremely careful to do things in the order listed. I wasn't careful to look whether or not the program would re-order my doings.

Of course I see it now, now that I know better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
This is not a Flash Fire Thread. All of those issues should be posted on The Flash Fire Thread though. Always read up on your Recovery :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
I just wanted to point out that it does say to double check the order. Glad you got it sorted out. It did the same to me once when I didn't double check. All that flashing to wipe it clean in the end lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beej1970:
I've noticed that V3 has Private mode under settings. You can decide what to hide from there. Hope this helps :)

Sent from my SCH-I545 with stang5litre Edition 5.0 on stock OC1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cwhiteh2:
I was on OC1 non mdk and decided to try this rom via FF.

I read through the directions a couple of times. I followed the directions, (including the waiting 1 minute after setup started) but I can't get past the setup wizard. I've tried about 15 times, each time I've waited several minutes, but because my sim card is not from Verizon, I have to click on use wi-fi. This brings me to unfortunately Settings has stopped.

I went into recovery and did a format/wipe. I'm still getting the setting crash. Any advice before I try and reinstall stock OC1 non mdk via ODIN (if that even works)?

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
What carrier SIM card are you using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cwhiteh2:
Cricket wireless (basically AT&T). I tried my old Verizon sim (I still have it) but of course it failed activation. Is there a way to delete the setup wizard using windows file explorer?

I tried to bypass with emergency dialing *#testmode and also the tap left, tap right X2, volume up trick. No luck. I hate Verizon lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shiz0id:
As said earlier in the topic, you have to take the SIM out before you enter setup, after setup is complete you can the put your SIM back in.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cwhiteh2:
Turned off phone, removed cricket sim and restarted. It went into setup wizard. I waited a minute, clicked English and then next, got the "sim card needed to work" page, clicked use wifi, clicked next, got the same fc settings pop up as before. It shows a starry sky background for a sec.

Restarted phone in recovery mode. Did a wipe/factory reset. Rebooted. waited for a while for the stang5litre animation to stop spinning, the got the setup wizard, waited for the stangpower popup, LMT started, granted LMT root, went through setup wizard and same fc setting popped up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] steepdgaf:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION]. I'm stuck in an area away from home with poor reception and no computer. I need help and have searched to the best of my ability with what I got. My problem is I can't get WiFi to turn on. I had used WiFi tethering a lot before I left home, now every time I try to activate my WiFi it turns on my hot spot, seems weird but I can't figure out why. I've been running v3 since it's release without any issues. I haven't installed anything new. I'm non-mdk nk4, any help would be greatly appreciated to all, thanks. If this is wrong place to address or can't be please let me know and I'll delete my post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mrwiggles156:
Cant turn on wifi after flashing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] Ive screwed up royally! moved 3MinitRecourses.apk out of /system/priv-app and rebooted and systemui is in a constant force close, so i went into stock recovery and did a factory data reset...no go...still have a constant systemui fc. Im currently in odin mode after trying to pull the file off on an antique desktop computer running windows xp. Im a mac user but my mac is another state, florida. what are my options at this point?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xuul:
I am having the same exact problem with this phone after following the instructions to root and flash this ROM to the letter. The only difference is, mine was on Verizon before I ported to T-mobile last week.

I assume by "fc" you mean "force close"?

Perhaps we really have to spell it out to have any hope of getting help with this.

Here's the deal:

After going through the steps and using Flashfire to wipe/install rom/install wifi fix/install supersu update, the phone reboots.

It makes it past the newly installed, custom bootscreen boots completely.

At this point, a "Setup Wizard" screen appears.

I select "English" and click "next".

I see a screen that says "Phone Activation", and it warns me to insert a SIM card. The options are "EMERGENCY CALL", "TURN OFF PHONE", and "USE WIFI".

I click "USE WIFI".

I am presented with a screen in Setup Wizard that says, "Your phone can share its approximate location with apps and services like maps, shopping and weather. Read the.....blah blah blah. Not important.

The options are "Emergency Call" and "Next" at the bottom.

Immediately, a popup message dominates the screen. It reads "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped. The only option is to click "OK". I click it.

That is where I get stuck. I can go back, and see the previous screens in this Setup Wizard. I can make a 911 call if I want (not tested, but assuming). Or, I can be given the finger by whatever bug this is.

I have tried to reflash the firmware using ODIN after this. It fails.

Tried using KIES, and it is basically worthless.

It appears that my root is gone, and I'm stuck in a loop. So I really, really, really, need to at least know how I can get back to the stupid stock ROM.

Please. PLEASE help. Anyone. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cwhiteh2:
I reflashed my stock rom with ODIN and re-rooted. Back to normal. I deleted the setup wizard apk from the rom using 7zip and will try again later.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xuul:
How did you do that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
If it can stay on long enough i can make you a flashable to fix it. Or just dirty flash it. Both will work but flashable is faster as long as it can stay on enough for you to get in recovery and flash it. If you had Linux you could use adb push . That sucks man. When trying to get rid of 3minitBatteryMod flash stock systemUI then delete those 2 apks in priv. Let me know buddy and I'll get you what you need [emoji106] [emoji48]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
This is a Verizon Rom for Verizon Service . Not made for other carriers . Some have found work around s but only for certain carriers. Cricket I don't believe works. At&t does and t- mobile . I know do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
I've already Odin back to nc5. Rooted. Installed supersu. Flashfire. And safestrap. I haven't slept all night jacking around with this. I'm so pissed at myself. U think I'll b ok if I install safestrap and then install v3 (by instructions of course)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cwhiteh2:
Thanks for your work and for sharing it. Do you think it would be a good idea to put that disclaimer on the first page under "notes". Might save a handful of people some frustration.

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I opened the zip file on my pc with a program called 7zip. I looked in the apps folder and deleted the setup wizard folder, containing the setupwizard.apk.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwhistler:
The forum name specifically says "VERIZON Samsung Galaxy S 4." :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cwhiteh2:
You're right. Any change you could point me to the forums that have roms/mods for my sch-I545 running OC1? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
[MENTION=5328816]cwhiteh2[/MENTION] it's posted under verizon s4 so no reason to put that on the OP. The user just has to search for the right carrier . So no hassle for thread members trying to help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Don't really wanna clutter the thread, but DAMN KIT KAT SUCKS! Compared to this jewel of a Rom. Can't wait to get off work and get my phone back in tip top lollipop shape.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Lol I hear ya man. Did you want me to make you a flashable? Probably not since your on kitkat and will have to flash the rom now anyways.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Na, my main hurdle is...safestrap or flashfire.....What you guys think? I've not ever used ss for lollipop. I've never had problems with either...ever.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
I'd just use flashfire. So easy a caveman could do it lol. Just be sure to reorder it before flashing. Otherwise it'll wipe what it just flashed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
If you can use SS def go that route. It's a lot better then FF bar far. SS you can also flash roms with aroma installer. I would use what [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION] uses in his sig for SS and has the thread to show how to use it. FF messes people up all the time. But that's my opinion
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xuul:
Thanks for the information guys. I'm sorry, but I'm still lost.

I am on T-mobile, not Cricket, just to be clear.

I am not sure how to re-install the ROM, because installing it the first time required Flashfire, and I am not able to get to the home screen of the phone to use Flashfire. After it boots, this is as far as I get (see screenshot). If I tap on "OK", the message will go away, but it just goes back to the Setup Wizard screen that's behind it.

Is there a way to use Odin to install the ROM or...? I'm confused.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
If I remember correct t mobile you need to delete setupwizard.apk . This rom can't be flashed via odin unless you change formats and so on. What happens if your phone is off hold volume up +power+home button. Do you get into recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Word! If you wipe last, things get messy...it's what u do. If u wanna save 15% or more of a downgradeable bootloader, u switch to safestrap...

Cool, I'll hash it out when I get home...dang, I'm on a roll!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Have you tried re flashing your wifi modules? That would be the 1st thing I would do. Wifi shouldn't be turning on hot spot by any means.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xuul:
I am able to get into recovery, yes. Not sure where to go from there though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Should be your FF recovery. Where you would flash the rom. Take setupwizard.apk out and re flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xuul:
Unfortunately, that does not work. I am on this screen (see screenshot), and go to "apply update from external storage" >select "stang5litre+Edition+5.0+v3+NON-MDK", and at the bottom of the screen, it quickly gives the error messages "Footer not recognized" followed by "Signature is invalid". It shows that twice, then reboots itself after saying Update Complete.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
You can't flash the ROM from there. At least I've never known it being possible. You have to flash from the FlashFire app or Safestrap I'm pretty sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xuul:
Ok, thanks. Since I can't get to the home screen in order to use Flashfire, is it possible for me to install SafeStrap from recovery or am I totally screwed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
You'll have to use Odin and start over I'm afraid.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
You have to odin back to what you were on and reroot and flash again . The screen you posted is the factory recovery not ff
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
I did that at work once, didnt check the order on flashfire and had to Odin and start fresh lol. Really sucks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xuul:
I'm just glad I'm getting help figuring out where to go with this problem, so thanks again :)

I'm not sure how to use ODIN to get back to the stock ROM I had.

I know that before I used Flashfire, the version ended in OF1. Here's a screenshot of the bootloader, if that's helpful at all.....

Since the screenshot is blurry, here is exactly what it says in the top left hand corner:

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I545

CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL

SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM

REACTIVATION LOCK: ON

CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30

SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE

WRITE PROTECTION: Enable

eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Just to b sure. I'm on nc5. If I go the safestrap way, I'll end up with nk4 BL AND OC1 system right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
I'm not an expert on this (my disclaimer). I'm assuming this was a Verizon phone originally? Look around XDA for a that on how to Odin back to stock. You'll need to download the stock ROM but the link will be in that thread. Odin is easy as long as you follow the instructions given. A crappy or damaged sync/charge cable will cause problem though. Also if it fails then just try again. And be sure to check the md5 signature of the download to the original. There are free tools available for doing that. I'll see if I can find the thread I used.

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I think that's right. I was nc5 when I was on HD before coming here. Only I had upgraded to lollipop stock TouchWiz before finding [MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION]'s glorious work here.

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I was just perusing through the install instructions. I never changed the default access for supersu to 'grant' as stated in the instructions. I'm not sure what effect that might have had or the purpose of it. Anyone know?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
I need to be 100% sure. Because if not I don't wanna be stuck on an OC1 bootloader. That will just complicate things if something goes crazy. And the original muniz_ri OC1/NK4BL room link is 404'd.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
NK4 For sure. I just double checked mine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Yeah me too....:p Thanx guys for your awesome work and support!

Note: Was on V3 with OC1SYS/NK4BL, moved MinitRecourses.apk out of priv-app (DO NOT DO THIS...EVER!). ODIN flashed nc5 full wipe.tar. Rooted with towelroot, installed supersu, busybox, safestrap (then installed recovery). Booted to SS, advanced wiped all but sdcard, FLASHED ROM, wiped cache/dalvik, FLASHED OC1 FIRMWARE, wiped cache/dalvik, FLASHED SU 2.49, wiped cache/dalvik, FLASHED SS/FF KERNEL, wiped cache/dalvik...rebooted system, waited PATIENTLY!....Everything is back up and running perfectly.

Just wanted to lay that down so that anybody having a problem, and has the brain cells to use the search function and/or read op (or not) has a clear reference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] steepdgaf:
Sir, I hate to asking this of you but could you point me in the direction of the WiFi module? I've tried searching but I'm unable to successfully locate them with my internet continuously timing out. Again I'm on nk4 bootloader running v3. If not it's cool, just sucks with my situation and not seeing better signal for over a week yet till I start travel again. Thanks sir...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Ya no problem I'll make you a flashable for you to try [emoji6] [emoji48]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
I've got a problem that I think is due to my own tinkering lol. I set a pattern lockscreen just to test an audio book player's secure lockscreen functionality.

Problem is now I can't remove the lockscreen pattern. Does anyone know of a way to remove it? I typically just use the swipe method for my lockscreen.

As far as I remember I only set the pattern lock and changed nothing else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Looks like you changed your BP =build prop. That's why swype is grayed out .

This is mine . Change build prop back. Do you not remember the pattern? Or it won't take it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
haha. Thanks

I know the pattern, just can't change it back to swipe. I'm not sure how I changed my BP :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Send me your build prop please . See if I can't get it fixed for you. Or I can just upload mine and you can swap them.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/4vb221yhgh335hf/build.prop?dl=0

Don't forget to set permissions. Let me know hope that fixes it. [emoji39] [emoji48]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
Ok, I see all the properties but I'm lost as to which one handles this. I'll Google it in a bit unless you know off-hand, [MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION].

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Just saw this after I posted lol. I'll send you mine or swap. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Has anyone updated their FlashFire to the latest version. If so, is it better/worse?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
I pasted yours over the content in mine and rebooted. It didn't work. By the way, what do you suggest as a decent tool for BP editing? I'll post my original to this once the phone reboots again.

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OK [MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] here it is just in case.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k752q1xhw4orxp5/build.prop.old-brkn?dl=0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
I've always used es file explorer's note editor to tweak build prop
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
ES has got a ton of useful features and even though they've added a bunch of upselling crap to it I still find it irreplaceable for many tasks.

I've been using Fx explorer with the root add-on for a few months though. It's a paid app but I think it's worth it. I also like the permissions editor in it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwhistler:
The update, from what I've gathered, is mostly related to Marshmallow support...whatever that means. What I'd be interested in learning is if chainfire has been able to correct FF's unfortunate propensity to push Wipe to the bottom of the action list when adding files to flash, which is a persistent problem with users here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION], I got it finally. I went to Security and selected 'Clear Credentials'. Now all lock screen options are available to me.

Thanks for the help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
You sure got that right. I was just wondering because I gotta flash the xposed zip. But the FlashFire forum is jam packed with ppl that have unlockable BLs...crazy. So I figure our tight knit stang fam could provide insight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Wonder how they got tweeked. Glad you figured it out :good::) I don't think i helped you out much on that one hahaha. Sorry. Maybe I should check those first instead of bp.

Tools I use either es3 or Rom Toolbox Pro. which they have a free version called root explorer.

The funny thing is when you look at the picture you posted it tells us right there at the bottom of it. LOL. Not sure how I missed that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
[MENTION=5646464]ATGkompressor[/MENTION] I would flash with what you have now and wait to see if any others report problems. Don't be the test dummy :)