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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
Is it just a black screen or stuck on the logo?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] conqueror59:
It's just a black screen. When I take the battery out and restart, phone starts to original.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
You need Flashfire v.53, anything newer will not flash anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
You should be able to get into dl mode and flash firmware via Odin. But no your not bricked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Might want to put a note in the OP about having Flashfire v53 or lower if you haven't already.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Ill add it to the op. But flashed using the latest version of flash fire on my wife's s4 and it worked fine. Did you select mount R/W?? If not that's your issue. The updated one doesn't come auto selected like previous versions. [emoji106] I would bet this is every ones issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
Just throwing out an idea...

Would changing the devices SELinux Mode to Permissive help in any way?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Nope. That has nothing to do with flashing or with flash fire. But ideas are always good. [emoji106]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
I've gotten questions via PM regarding FlashFire v0.53 getting auto updated from the Play Store...

I do have a re-signed version of FlashFire v0.53 that's severed from the Play Store if anyone is interested in it.

I only use it for my S4 because of some issues i, personally, am having with the newer versions (as i did notice that many others have also experienced).

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Thanks for offering for everyone can someone screen shot their steps using flashfire? Previous versions had something auto checked new ones don't. But glad all the other versions work for you guys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3link22:
Make thor v1.5 s7 style rom for verizon i545 mr......
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
No, it wasn't something that simple. For me, at least. I tried every option and even tried just a simple wipe. It would flash all the system files on the screen like normal and then it would just go to a black screen and the LED would blink blue until you pulled the battery. This is no longer my primary my device, just trying to help out as I've seen this same concern asked about at least ten times.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dr__Pain:
Issue downgrading

hello , i'm using i545 nc5 device , i've recently flushed stang5litre rom and i flushed it using SS

i had some issues like the call sensor which made me decided to re install stock rom which is NC5 , KK 4.4.2 ,

the problem is

when i flush it using Odin , oim stock with verizon logo screen , i cant boot into recovery , every time i try that the S4 restart it self ,

help please
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3link22:
Can with surge's kernel for non mdk?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
No
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] noobSU:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] You said AIO kernel is baked in, I'm a 0F1 user & downloaded non-MDK v3, Will i have the same AIO kernel or the kernel will remain stock which is been given to flash with the ROM in 0F1 instructions?

If the kernel won't be AIO, It's a deal breaker for me :( I regret Why the #### i bought verizon S4 when i had the option to go with i9505. Plus No 4G LTE is supported in this i545 stupid device. Because it doesn't support the band 3 which most of the carriers in my country are running on :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
Correct me if I'm wrong [MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION], the OF1 and the OC1 kernels were provided only for those who are on OF1.

Seeing that you are on OC1 already, then just disregard the kernel flash.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
AIO kernel is baked into MDK version. You have a locked bootloader so you have to use stock. But thanks to [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION] you can side load the cpu govs and make it like it's a custom kernel. As far as bands go it will only receive what it's able to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] noobSU:
Can you or anybody here head me to the way i can side load that? Sorry but i'm new to this stupid device & forum as well after a very long time :crying:

Edit: A question knocked my mind is, Does this ROM has the automatic call recording feature?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/oc1-unsigned-kernel-modules-t3321587
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] noobSU:
Is this Rom has Auto call recording feature? As well is what is this Noz oxide like app does :( I'm feeling so noob
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Noozxoide is an audio enhancement app, if it doesn't have the call record feature you can easily add it in to system/csc/feature.xml. I don't remember the line off the top of my head, but if you Google "Samsung Call Record feature.xml" you should be able to copy and paste it in with a root browser. Don't forget to save and reboot after you're done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
The line is:

<CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>RecordingAllowed</CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Call recording is all ready in this Rom please read the OP. That has been in since v1. Not auto call record but a button you push.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Yes that is in here along with Viper which is better. No auto recording just a button. All features/mods are listed on OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] noobSU:
We can use both isn't it to configure sound? Which one is best between them? There will be no conflict between them if they are doing the same? I'm talking about Viper & the second one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Yep you can use both at the same time [emoji4] . I prefer viper. But everyone likes different mods. No conflict just may be extremely loud. Viper to me has more options and can do more.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] denmalley:
Hi there, I'm on rooted s4 OF1 with superSU free v2.79, trying to flash this and it doesn't seem to be working. It goes to black screen and scrolls through all the path names, then goes black with a pulsing blue notification light, then boots to samsung "custom" screen with unlock padlock icon, then goes into normal boot mode (samsung splash then verizon splash) then boots back to same old phone. Any idea what I might be missing? I followed the exact instructions under the OF1 tag. Md5 verified all my downloads on PC and android. They are on the root of my external SD.

I oiginally rooted with kingroot then used supersume pro to remove kingroot and install supersu
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Krog18:
I, as well as others, have seen similar issues with the latest version of flashfire on this device. Uninstall yours and install this V53 of ff https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_SucTiYNqlhY0Nzckd6eEdCYUU/view?usp=drivesdk and give that a shot. Also make sure you're selecting mount/system/read write when you add the zip and move wipe above the rom zip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
[MENTION=7387489]Krog18[/MENTION] beat me . Thanks bro
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] denmalley:
Awesome that did it!

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Nice ROM, donation sent!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahjer:
Hey stang5litre.

I am running your other custom rom on my flat S7 and love it. I just acquired an older S4 with the stock VRUFNG6 build on it and want to set it up for my kid. So I would like to run this version of your custom rom version on my S4. Can it be done or do I have to upgrade the rom to a more current version before I install your rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Sup bud :) . NG6 holy cow kitkat!! Glad you like the s7 build. Definitely a lot in it hahah. Should be able to just flash bro. If not I have the LP firmware but don't think you need it. Let me know [emoji106]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahjer:
Thanks for the quick reply, but I am confused as to which version from the first post I should download and flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Non MDK as your bootloader is locked . MDK had a work around that made the bootloader unlocked so it has a custom kernel. Non mdk stock kernel which is what you need [emoji1] [emoji106]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahjer:
Thanks, downloading now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahjer:
Well, I am confused again. If my Verizon boot loader is locked how can I install TWRP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
What is your bootloader? Use Samsung phone info. Only mdk can use real TWRP. Try flashing a custom kernel like AIO by my buddy [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION]. If you are unlocked it will boot, if not you will need Odin to flash the stock kernel and it will boot. [emoji106]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahjer:
Originally I thought it was vrufng6, but after running the samsung phone info, it is I545VRSGPL1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Ya you have a locked bootloader man. But [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION] also found a way for you guys to side load modules (cpu goes etc). Works great . Basically makes your stock kernel custom . Best you can do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djayfixit:
I believe flashing the custom non mdk kernel from that 'ultimate battery savings' thread was the problem because now the ROM is amazing again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdaahmedaiwy:
samsung account

Hey stang5litre

Samsung account is not working..??can't login processing forever...

And what's the samsung apps store error code 2020 and 2300

I am a freakin newb man pardon me.

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wizard Prang:
I have Stang5liter running on my OC1 phone for about a year without incident. However, at some point I have "lost" recovery. I suspect that the TWRP app store app might have caused it, but I don't know for sure. When I reboot recovery I get a blank screen and everything stops. Rebooting gets me back into the normal phone OS.

Question: What is the procedure to reinstall recovery? Stock is OK, TRWP would be better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
Typically, just by installing the TWRP app wouldn't result in this behavior.

This is usually the result of going into the TWRP app and actually attempting to install the TWRP Recovery via the app.

Though, TWRP and CWM does have a recovery for the S4, it will only be successful for unlockable bootloaders.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Install stock tar in Odin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wizard Prang:
Yep, that's what I did :o

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Thanks. Where can I find that? I didn't see it in the original post and don't know where to start...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
I have all the unmodified Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Stock Firmwares on my File Host Account here.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=158750

***EDIT #1: Almost forgotten about the PIT file you'll need too.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=159518

***EDIT #2: I had just updated these links to the correct locations. My Apologies!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PEZ Dispenser:
So is this ROM the latest and greatest for the S4 these days? I've been running on RLS21 forever now and it's gone buggy as hell, time for a fresh start. It's looking like stang5litre is the most currently supported and updated am I correct?

I'm curious about the SD card fix that you have highlighted. What do you mean by that? I've had issues with my SDcards going blank and needing reformatting. Does your SD card fix help with that or does it fix something else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
It fixes a bug in Lollipop Touchwiz that apps weren't able to write to the sd card.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Shouldn't need the PIT file unless he screwed up the partitions. He just borked the recovery which would be fixed with a stock tar. Which I'm not sure why stock recovery is needed in this case, but that's the easiest way to get it back without extracting the recovery.img and making a new tar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wizard Prang:
That sounds like pretty much what I did. Stang5Liter works fine, but recovery is borked and needs to be "put back", if possible.

If the TAR replaces the entire system, I am reluctant to go down that road until I have to. I was just wondering if it was possible to fix just the recovery part without having to overwrite everything else. Not a huge deal, more of an annoyance.

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ACCESS DENIED :rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
My apologies, I provided the wrong link.

The Correct Firmware Link:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=158750

The Correct PIT Link (if needed):

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=159518

The previous links was for me... LMAO!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Yes, it overwrites the system and unroots, complete stock system restore. Anything you would have needed stock recovery for you should be able to do with Flashfire.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ewokmojo:
Out of curiosity (and security), what will happen if I do a data reset by entering recovery through the button combination? (Or any way, really).

What would be left?

I'm wondering if this phone is stolen, or lost, how desirable it is to a drunk or homeless person. Will they be able to use it again? The stock android just reloads fresh, but what happens with modded devices?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
It'll be exactly the same as when you first flashed the ROM. System is unchanged, data and apps and accounts are removed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ewokmojo:
Damn. I was hoping they'd have a 'brick' that would be easier to track down. Thank you.

I never got an answer on how to set my wall paper on this rom with my personal graphics, as opposed to stock themes. An app is needed, so states the settings dialogue box. Any thoughts?

Thank you bilgerryan, you provide so much assistance...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PEZ Dispenser:
Do you know if Hyperdrive RLS21 contains this same fix?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
You can set it from the Gallery or flash this- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952615165... Delete the Wallpaper Picker and Wallpaper Crop folders (they're in System/Priv-app) first and wipe cache and dalvik.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Almost every ROM out there does, unless it's a stock ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] generalnod:
works on dev edition mdk, not just retail mdk?

Thanks very much for this ROM.

I have a dev edition S4 on mdk (running CM 12 & twrp), will this rom work on this model (without touching bootloader etc as you describe) or does it only work on retail mdk?

Also does this include the hardware level Ant+ (no dongle required) support that I believe first came with the MJ7 4.3 upgrade?

thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PEZ Dispenser:
Thanks! I'm just trying to decide which ROM to go with this time around. I'm not big on installing new roms all the time, I like to get a good one and stick with it until it goes buggy as F.

I'm going to assume the main difference between stang5litre and hyperdrive is that hyperdrive is much more customizable. Is this correct?

I do like to customize but my RLS21 is super buggy and it would be nice to have something more stable vs. more customization.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
I don't see any reason why this will not work but, with some of the stock requirements (like Knox and a few others) as it was intended really for those who can only root without the ability to unlock the bootloader on OC1/OF1 Firmware.

I'm just perplexed as to your having an unlocked bootloader with TWRP installed and not considering a custom ROM?

LMAO!!!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] generalnod:
thanks for the reply. I do use a custom rom, Cyanogenmod 12. My main interest trying this rom is to see if it'll give me Ant+ hardware support, which came with the stock MJ7 upgrade and later.

cheers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Yes, it has Ant+ hardware support.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] misterz100:
I did everything I read, when it gets to Extracting system it reboots back to stock... using Flashfire V0.53

Have Wipe up top, then ROM with Mount check marked, WI FI with mount unchecked and Su with mount unchecked.

Dev settings are enabled to.

Emulate Framebuffer unchecked.

have OF1

EDIT: Tried with google play version of Flashfire, after text it goes to a black screen with blinking light for a few mins before rebooting to stock rom with nothing changed.

EDIT2: after trying a dozen times the setup wizard failed so I had to re-flash stock, then kingroot, tried Supersu me and got SuperSu installed, flashfire etc etc same issue...

Here is the FF log https://pastebin.com/XamaNrMd

FINAL EDIT: I FIGURED OUT THE ISSUE. After I got everything ready I did a settings reset then did the process with FF 0.53, leaving everything default as I added WIPE, ROM Etc Now its booting the stang5litre logo and such.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ganja_25:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] I have been using your ROM since version 2. You have done a marvelous job and made me want to keep my GS4 for a bit longer. I updated to version 3 months ago and just wanted to share some of the issues I am having. I realize you might not do any further releases. My SD card started to unmount and remount. I reflashed and reformatted my SD card and the issue went away for a while. It has resurfaced and now I am wondering if you still have archived version 2. For some reason v3 isn't playing well with me. Is there a way I can get v2 back?? Your help is much appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tourney3p0:
Kind of a strange question.. I loaded OC1 on my friend's phone a long time ago using FF and he's been pretty happy with it. Lately though he's been unable to write to the SD card. Can't download using a browser. Can't use TitaniumBackup (without changing the storage location), can't really do anything that involves writing to the SD card.

I downloaded a terminal emulator and determined that I can write as root no problem. Permissions are 770 on the legacy directory with owner root and group sdcard_r. Resetting permissions to 777 looks like it works but the permissions don't actually change. I'm a Linux guy trying to apply Linux fixes, but Android probably works differently I guess.

So a couple questions:

1 - Any idea what might be causing this or how to fix it? I know SD card permissions changed in 4.4, but this worked forever with no problem. If not:

2 - Is the latest v3 ROM the same OC1 build I likely already have installed? I had the MDL bootloader back when I still had the S4 so life was much easier. I guess I may have to try to remember how to back this thing up and reload it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Copy this file (replace the one there) to system/etc/permissions, set permissions to 0644, save, and reboot.

SD Write Fix- https://www.dropbox.com/s/09n6p4pgo6ms2w9/platform.xml?dl=0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meazz1:
which package is right for me

I'm rooted in my Galaxy S4 I545VRUG0C1 and running FF.

Which one should I download and follow, "FF Installation Installation" or the "0C1" ?

I think I should be using the OC1 instruction in the OP but the OC1 instruction needs "stang5litreEdition 5.0 SafeStrap Kernel" kernel and I'm using FF to install.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
You answered you own question... Flashfire.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meazz1:
I'm confused because FF Installation instruction says "Flash Fire Instructions for Roms before OC1" but my current build is LR22C.I545VRUG0C1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
If you're using Flashfire, use the Flashfire instructions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] noobSU:
What you did then to by pass Setup wizard. It is continously force closing settings on clicking next after verizon sim card setup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ninjasinabag:
The first setup wizard FC is normal when flashing a couple of the roms that have been provided.

If you're getting multiple FCs when trying to push through setup, then you fudged up somewhere during the flash process.

You may have to Odin back to stock and restart from scratch.

I made the mistake of flashing feradroid my first few times around the the boot activation was forcing the setup wizard to fc when the success popup initiated. So I had to revert to stock and then flash everything without using feradroid before setting everything up then flashing everything else later.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deadpixeldust:
GPL1 update

For anyone wondering, and i haven't seen it mentioned yet, the OF1 method works with GPL1 just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
To be honest, many individuals don't realize that certain "hiccups" does happen. Even, when performing from the most mundane action like (though it's extremely rare) installing an application could, somehow, have an Android System throw a fit or panic.

I remember back (quite some time ago), when I was a Microsoft Certified System Builder, i would do everything right to install a Windows OS, sometimes (and what a pain if it did happen) i would end up having to install it one or more times because something minute would just throw off the installation that required me to do it again.

I mentioned that as an example for even an Android. I've had to redo the whole thing over again because of something (that would be no fault of the user or the file) that just requires it to be done all over again.

It does happens and, as long as you're patient, i just chalk it up as a learning curve. No matter if you even have a Degree from MIT or something, the real challenge is learning from experience.

Thank you for mentioning that!

I had a hunch that this should work for the PL1 but, i wasn't 100% sure.

It's great to see it working for you.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deadpixeldust:
I feel i should mention a few things.

I had to go back to Version 0.53 of FlashFire

The date needs to be set to 2013, for some reason before opening FF

Wifi does not toggle on, I don't know if this is my fault for using the wrong method or not (it seemed like the best option)

Would it hurt to reflash just the wifi hotfix through FF?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
WiFi not turning on usually means your kernel doesn't match your software version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deadpixeldust:
True that, im on the 3.4.0 kernel my baseband is GPL1 and build is OC1, wifi's not a big deal for me since i almost never use my phone near wifi