yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
That was the solution. Thank you. Now it says I gave to change a build prop. And warned me to make a backup beforehand. Starting to wonder if this is really worth it. [emoji133]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] forum7803:
I found the older version FlashFire v0.27 can normal installation

Please download Older
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skippotter:
solved....ish

So I was having trouble with the settings fc, and I couldn't use Odin to fix it (windows 10 won't recognize my phone, no matter what drivers I use)

I got lucky though, because the rom has LMT, which is active even before the SetupWizard. So I used LMT to access Settings, then switched to Easy Mode and got a home screen. Then Play store to install Termux and started grep'ing and deleting all the setupwizard files, reboot a couple times, and it works.

Still some problems, like I can't access Samsung Galaxy Apps to get themes, and the Home button longpress doesn't work. But I like the mod well enough I don't mind.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
I think there's something wrong. In the time since I've installed this ROM my phone has been acting strange. Suddenly my battery lasts twice as long and the phone itself is cool to the touch!

[emoji6]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] OrisX:
I was directed here, but I'm not sure what all to do...

I asked what I should do about rooting my Samsung Galaxy S4 and was directed here, but I'm still not sure what to do, so I was hoping someone could hold my hand on this so I do this right, being my first root and all. I do know a few things from hacking game systems though, so I grabbed the model and version numbers. Model number is SCH-I545 and is running on version 5.0.1. I would appreciate help getting started on this, I think at this point just having the long battery life will be amazing by itself. Also, I'm assuming I should back up everything I can manage to? I've got a 32 GB SD card for that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jwhistler:
Here's an idea:

1. Root with Kingroot. It's pretty easy to use.

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461

2. Then use Super-Sume Pro to replace KingUser with SuperSu...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=darkslide.com.supersumepro

3. Then use Titanium Backup to backup your phone apps...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup

Finally, download Odin and the stock factory image file for your phone so that you restore your phone back to stock in the event you run into problems. If you do run into problems, go to the Help section of the Verizon S4 XDA Forums here...

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help

This should get you started. God's speed!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spjetrovic:
Hi im thinkin about installing this rom. I haven't been on my S4 in 2years its rooted and I have hyperdrive 21 installed. I have read the OP install directions for SS. Still have questions?

I have attached my about info. And im on baseband NG6 need some help (refreshing my memory) how to and should I update? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
DO NOT TAKE OTA UPDATE

....you may have a better situation than you think. I think I smell a unlocked bootloader...? (needle on a record scratch and the room falls silent......) ; )
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spjetrovic:
DO NOT TAKE OTA UPDATE

....you may have a better situation than you think. I think I smell a unlocked bootloader...? (needle on a record scratch and the room falls silent......) ;(

Are you saying that the bootloader will be unlocked soon or you thinking that I have an unlocked bootloader? Because I don't
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
HI, I came here from HD a whole back with the same baseband as you. Just follow the instructions under SS and you'll be fine. You will love this ROM.

Just follow the steps to a t. V2 of the ROM has less bells and whistles so to speak. V3 has it all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Sorry...i figured a S4 untouched for 2 yrs would be old enough to have unlocked bl. (unless theres s4's that have NEVER been unlocked)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Neffy27:
I do not recall an NG6 baseband. This isn't even listed in the Q&A Section. I'm curious now on if it is unlocked but regardless, SS will be safe to use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] I have a sick bootanimation. Problem is that it is in .zip format and the bootanimation binary file wont work with lollipop like it did on kitkat im gonna upload it and if anyone wants to try to get a binary that will work or convert it to qmg format, be my guest. Im on a mac and the Samsung Theme Designer program is only for windows. I've posted 3 image files from the animation and will send the zip to the willing candidate that would be able to get this thing running on our devices. Hope u like it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
If it has a part0 folder and a part1 folder I can make it qmg. If not I can't as you need two for sammy. Looks awesome!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Ok, it just has a part0, but I'll bust it up into two folders. I'm not sure how it's gonna look because I haven't had a chance to test the frame rate. There are 3 sequences that are 9 frames each. Each hexagon fades up in brightness 8 times before reaching max brightness on the 9 frame. I don't really want each hex to immediately light up, I think fading up to, will give the animation more visual depth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Definitely!!! That's the way I would do it and want it as well. You need to make part1 the loop part
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Just did it. Do u need a desc.txt? I'll upload it in a little while. At work...oh what fun.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Definitely!!! That's the way I would do it and want it as well. You need to make part1 the loop part

Yes but if you don't have one I can experiment till I find the right setup
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0egp739yt27w1w/WIP_bootanimation.zip?dl=0

Here it is. The desc.txt doesn't reflect part 1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
Is this gonna make my camera thermal and IR shoot friggin lasers?! (preferably green...prolly changeable through xposed)

...still waiting on that zip...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
What zip you waiting on?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tech 4 9:
The one that makes the camera thermal and the IR blaster shoot lasers. green...friggin...lasers.

(I'm afraid this has been taken too literally...maybe this will help...? ?)

Oh yeah...x-ray vision on the camera too please.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cheritron:
I normally just read through entire threads for my answers but 101 pages is A LOT of reading. I'm a noob and the answer is probably obvious, but is this ROM compatible with my the of1 build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
Yes.

---------- Post added at 08:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:04 PM ----------

Follow directions implicitly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cheritron:
Thank you!! Oh, and just to correct myself, it's actually 489 pages... I would have never finished reading that plethora of information lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
I did the same thing. It's all in there though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-flRSXAp6cSc1NhR2J5WDVoTHM/view?usp=docslist_api

Qmg bound baby!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
From the first day I brought home my beloved S4 I have had one wish. As I lay in bed tinkering and touched the settings button and my darkened room lit up in brilliant cream and teal I thought, I wondered can I somehow change that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Woot!!!! Excited about this. Thanks [MENTION=5646464]ATGkompressor[/MENTION] for taking the time!!!!

Gonna get this qmg 'D. I'll make it a flashable and send it back my haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] techysandy:
Hello stang5litre thank you for such and awesome rom i'm currently running v2. Question for you should I upgrade to v3 or do you plan on creating a v4 anytime soon?

Thanks again,

TS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
Just dropping in to say I'm selling my NC5 bl S4

Send me a pm if interested
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ProfEngr:
Would there be a simple reason some of my apps that used toast popups on 4.4.2 (Hyperdrive) no longer produce the messages?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] victor0888:
i have problem with signal no work fine on OF1 , signal down every moment
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mad at my Cat:
I'm having a lot of problems with this...

I'm on OF1, just used ODIN to go back to stock. Used Kingroot 4.1 and 4.5 (switching between the two) successfully, installed busybox, and then replaced Kingroot with SuperSU. I've tried installing SuperSu manually, and have tried changing permissions in xbin for su but it won't let me. I just cannot get SuperSu to update. This all happened after I installed Fireflash and attempted the instructions exactly.. but I did not update the SuperSu binary so it didn't work. It actually just sent me back to stock again. What should I do? I just want to install SuperSu, get it updated, and successfully install this ROM!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
I'm just a noob but aren't BusyBox and Supersu included in the Zip. They should already be installed. Or am I misreading the post?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Of your restoring from kitkat to lollipop it won't work. Lollipop is a different base.

Sounds like you something didn't take when you flashed. Dirty flash using same method. Your kernel is built into the WiFi fix zip

When using FF make sure it doesn't change get the order on you. V24 works great. Not sure what version your running. Different versions have issues. It's not the rom. Try v24 and flash. I bet you get success [emoji6]

It's included in the rom busy box and superSU as stated. But if your not on mdk you have to flash superSU as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mad at my Cat:
Yeah, I made sure the order was correct and was using version 24. I think it's because my SuperSu binary will not update.

Without the binary, even if SuperSu is working, it isn't permanent right?

This is what I did step by step (I've done this multiple times):

1. Installed KingRoot 4.1 (to avoid going too high of a version to remove later) and rooted, I've tried 4.5 as well a few times.

2. Used the computer script adb usb debugging option of ripping out KingRoot to replace with SuperSu, I see a lot of permission denied around /xbin/su and that area.... I've tried SuperSume (version 3.8 and 3.9) as well but it gets stuck at processing.

3. After this, I'd install Fireflash and it would say I'm rooted.

4. I do the instructions on page 1

5. It reboots and looks promising, but then it eventually goes to the setup screen.

6. Instead of the custom rom, I see a stock ROM experience without root.

I'm seriously having a lot of problems updating SuperSu's binary. Do you know of any good tricks to ensure that it will work? I'm sure the Flashfire procedure will work after I do this correctly. I've tried to manually change the permissions around xbin but it won't let me, even with a KingRoot root.

I should mention that I was a dingus with this phone and tried to safestrap it, thinking I had version OC1. It was a fun soft brick, but ODIN got me out of that. :laugh:

I seriously appreciate any help. I've done probably 20 re-roots, multiple factory resets, two ODIN restores, and have added in a few attempts of installing busybox as kingroot root before trying SuperSume or the computer de-kingroot + supersu tricks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bg260:
You're telling my story [MENTION=7420162]Mad at my Cat[/MENTION]

As far as bricks and resets are concerned. I became shell-shocked afraid to even glance sideways at system partition?.

I did successfully install this ROM. The only thing different for me was the purchase of the pro version of Supersu Me. I had attempted 3 different techniques that had failed 2 of which lost root completely. Pro worked quickly and effectively the first time. The developer of this app is a recognized XDA developer. Contributing to this cause was an easy decision for me. I wish I could help more but that's all I've got.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Neffy27:
Could try asking in the supersu thread. The ROM works as proven throughout it's thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mad at my Cat:
Good point. I just figured that there were success stories from the abused and forsaken build OF1 clan in this thread that could share some of their knowledge. I will do that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
Try using terminal to get rid of king root. Seems to work the best. I have the paid paid app of superSU me as well but it gave me bad results. But I have bad luck
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mad at my Cat:
Good news, after a factory reset, full OF1 reflash, another factory reset, and a flash to the OC1 kernel, I managed to turn on debugging and used MobileGo to actually install SuperSu. And wait, there's more. I managed to update the binary, and then afterwards I reflashed the OF1 kernel! Now I have a new problem...

Following the directions from the first post step by step reboots my device, and then during the extraction of the ROM (with the red bar on the bottom of the screen), it reboots again and looks like it does a system restore/factory reset. Loses root and everything, and then it's hard to get back.

I noticed some guides are saying to flash the SuperSu before the Wifi fix for the OF1, and SuperSu v2.71 is out now as well. Has anybody updated their Flashfire procedure for this ROM? I just used a de-bloat tool so maybe that could help as well if it's Samsung apps being screwy.

Edit: I'm SuperSu'ed, debloated, and running a lot of root apps well. I'd really like to use Flashfire, but I'm afraid it's going to fail during the ROM flashing process. I've updated to the latest SuperSU via google play. Is there anything I can do to test that I have permission to write where Flashfire needs to?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] victor0888:
still no working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
It sounds like FF is moving Wipe to the bottom and you're not noticing it. It will do that 100% of the time. Always make the second-to-last step to be moving the wipe procedure back to the top of the list on FF. The last step is of course tapping that Flash button! Just remember to quadruple check, that right before you hit Flash, 'Wipe" is the very first step and not the last in the list of things for FF to perform.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Almaretto:
I unsuccessfully attempted to install using Flashfire instructions. I have two questions.

1. For step #9 regarding order, is it bottom up or top down. I followed instructions in order, but steps do not stay in the loaded order. I tried rearranging both ways and starting. But, when I hit ok, the screen goes black and a bunch of white command-like writing runs by before the screen going black and device is unresponsive. I left alone for at least 15 minutes. It did not turn back on with power button without pulling battery, and then it just boots up as if nothing has changed.

2. Is Flashfire only for those already on OC1. I am currently on MK2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Krog18:
Order is top down with wipe at the top. With flashfire currently you'll need to physically long press wipe and move it to the top every time. Also, if you're having trouble with flashfire freezing or not finishing it's tasks, uncheck emulate framebuffer in the flashfire settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Almaretto:
Ok. I just tried to re-run, with list top-down (attached screenshot) and unchecked emulate framebuffer.

The same thing happened....screen went black and then there was long list of processes in white running by. Then, nothing. I let sit for a while before trying the power button. Only by pulling battery could I boot phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matthew M.:
Not mounting the system as read write on every zip will probably fix that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Almaretto:
I did not change properties from downloaded files. I just put on sdcard and followed instructions.

I do not really understand what you are saying to change and to what.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Krog18:
Order looks good. It sounds like an issue with flashfire because if you're able to pull the battery and boot normally, it isn't even performing the wipe. Maybe try a different version of ff. Current is v0.32 I believe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Almaretto:
Yup. Phone just goes dead. Unresponsive as if off. So I pull battery.

I am using Flashfire Pro v0.32. Where would I get different version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kevinp13:
I have a weird issue, I am not sure if it is related to this rom or not. The issue is all the .gifs that are in Twitter, instagram, etc. are playing SUPER fast. Anyone ever seen this issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Almaretto:
I tried multiple times but could not re-download all files. I kept getting server down check in 30 minutes error message.

I tried Emergency and No-Wipe Odin tars before re-running. Same result.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ProfEngr:
So I managed to get my calendar hosed up to where I can't add events. Should I just dirty flash the ROM and reapply the calendar zip to get it working again?

Sent from my SGS4 using one opposable thumb.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jesusridingapegasus:
Need some help.

Hey guys, was running an ODEXED, Rooted and Busybox-installed version of OF1, used flashfire to install, install went seemingly normal, and then when I booted and finished setup, I got a black screen with the working touchwiz tray at the top but no apps and what seems like no launcher. I can access settings and all through the topbar, but can't get anything else and the homescreen is totally black. Any advice?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Binge:
So I did all the instructions, and have a ROM going, and everything is peachy. Except am I missing something about getting TWRP installed? I installed it through the app from the playstore, but if I reboot to recovery I get an oh no you messed up error screen, telling me to use Verizon backup to restore my phone, blah blah. I just pull the battery and reboot and I'm back into my system as normal.

I've been using Nexus devices for years, and this S4 was retired and given to me, so having to jump through all these hoops is crazy! I just want the phone for the living room, control Netflix and let our 5 year old play some basic games. Which it obviously is capable of doing right now, but I just have to debloat and get it as close to stock Android as I can :)

EDIT - well I see that it's not possible with 5.0+ ROM's I guess, so I just use FlashFire for all my flashing needs then.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
You can't TWRP with this phone unless it's an MDK unlocked boot loader still. Some people have gotten SafeStrap to work on this phone/rom with locked bootloaders though.

EDIT: If you want, stang5litre posted a rather minimalist bare-bones version of this ROM too. You'll have to search back for it unless he put it in the main thread. That sounds like all you'll need for your intended purpose.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
Interesting, the new flashfire seems to have issues even with everything in order. It worked on v24 so i will try it and get back asap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Almaretto:
I am still unsuccessful flashing with FF. I thought I was already on v33 but it updated through app store. I tried again, but it not only did not work, but thought I bricked phone for a second. Previously, I was able to pull battery and phone would boot up as if I had not tried anything. Most recently, the process seemed to start the same, but it would not even boot up at first after battery pull. Then, it was really slow at doing so with limited animation. At first, I thought it might have been doing something so I let it run its course. However, I started getting FC after FC pop-ups even before phone reached lock screen. Plus, the phone was extremely slow an unresponsive. The FC's continued on black backdrop without ever seeing wallpaper. I tried rebooting, but the same thing continued. I was able to get to the bootloader, but the options seemed more limited than I remembered in the past. I thought it could not get any worse so I tried flashing Stang5litre zip. I thought I saw an md5 error (though I previously confirmed correct value) but screen finally went blank. For whatever reason, bulling the battery or booting up again seemed to return me to status quo. Back to the drawing board.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
I don't think it has to do with the new ff, I used v24 and the same thing happened. It didn't happen on v2 when i used that version
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bjf189:
[MENTION=4840281]stang5litre[/MENTION] - i used flashfire to install this rom and ended up with a hard brick. i get no power on to recovery or even download mode even with the usb jig. any idea if the sd card trick works for the prepaid variant to recover from a hard brick? if so, can you build it so i can recover from this hard brick? it is an urgent matter since i just paid my bill and im not able to use my service now. im thinking it was the kernel mismatch. im no expert but i checked out a jtag service and it was saying a wrong kernel flash could hard brick it. had no idea that could affect the bootloader. i was thinking just a soft brick. but nope. its a hard brick. the same thing happened to me on the S3. its old so to save hassles and money, im just gonna go out and get a jtag. cost a bit but i think itll be worth it in the long run. just gonna be studying how it works often. anyways, im not ripping or dragging down your work. i take blame for my device getting bricked. once i revive it, ill see what my options are after. maybe downgrade my bootloader if possible. some say its possible but itll blow a fuse and wont be able to get any newer firmwares even through odin again and warranty will be voided which i dont care for ether. id prefer older firmware anyways since its not locked up as bad if at all. others say you cant if it dont have knox because knox will block it and the fuse will cause a mismatch and block the insert if that makes any sense or thats what sense i made of reading it. anyways to anyone who has a prepaid device running OH7 on verizon, i wouldnt recommend using any roms unless its made for the prepaid version. not sure if it was the kernel that gave me the brick but something did within the installation. so just beware everyone and once again nothing against your work stang5litre. just putting out the warning
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Almaretto:
Where do I get v2? The only thing I changed on phone was disabling security, setting timeout to max of 10 min, and stay awake if plugged in.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
FF moved wipe to the end on you. . That's the only way you get black screen. Flash Fire has alot of issues as you can see. V24 works good I know that. You have to pay attention to "Wipe"

FF moves it to the end which is the bottom of your looking at the screen. You ha e to physically pressand drag it back to the top.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
No has to do with the order. Wipe was at the end. Only way you get black screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stang5litre:
I already made a prepaid Rom so not sure why your flashing this one??

Plug your phone into your computer and look at device manager and tell me what it registers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] robn30:
So I flashed this ROM using the SS method and followed all the instructions. I flashed it to the stock slot as there was nothing in the instructions that said you couldn't. Now I can't get into SS anymore. It shows the SS recovery animation but when I select the recovery option it just goes onto booting stang5litre ROM. Was this a mistake? Can I flash back to NK1 if I need to get the phone back online with SS. Thanks.