yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sac02:
What version are you running now? If you already have root on a KitKat 4.4.x or higher ROM, you should be able to go straight to rooted Lollipop using the muniz_ri keep root method method here. (see the very first line of the linked reference post.) So if you meet that criteria, you could start in Step 3.

If you're on a lower build, you'll want to just start with step 2 and flash NB1 via Odin. I believe that you will need to uninstall your current version of safestrap at some point to be able to install the required v3.75.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] robot_head:
So I have an update I finally found that sometimes safestrap won't flash the kernel so you have to Odin it even if its downgrading the kernel or upgrading. I've been able to flash any lollipop rom since I've been doing the Odin method for the kernels you still have to safestrap your ROM though. In another thread it said to flash the OC3 partition which I didn't find necessary and when I did try to flash them Odin kept failing therefore it wasn't required you must also flash the module with safestrap right after you do your rom unless you have your modules in a tar file then just do it via Odin. So to go over it one more time... you have to be able to use safestrap so if you were on lollipop you must downgrade your kernel (via odin or nc1 flasher) then you can use safestrap to flash your ROM and flash your oc3 modules then reboot into download mode and use Odin to flash your oc3 kernel(sometimes it will fail,just try again, i hold my phone gently to comfort it through the process) and it boots up going through the safestrap screen at least 4 to 5 times.

Confirmed to work. ..

Goldeneye

Imperium

Car hd

I'll be testing all the compatible lollipop roms for my device it's exciting I can finally flash roms thank you for this tutorial for heading me in the right direction.

:):cool::thumbup::thumbup:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sac02:
robot_head, glad to hear you got the custom ROMs working on your device! I will add a note in the OP regarding your experience so it helps others that might have the same issue.

Sorry, but stupid question - you did only try to install flashable ".zip" files from within safestrap, and ".tar" files using Odin? Your word choice in your above post seems to indicate that you do recognize the difference. But I ask that because I did not realize the difference at one point, until I tried to load a .zip into Odin and encountered issues. (and also I wanted to make this distinction for any others reading this thread)

Question for you – when you are swapping between custom ROMs, are you backing up your system settings and apps/data, then restoring them to each ROM (or are you just “sampling” each ROM for limited time and not worrying about your apps)? Based on advice I read in several places, I didn’t use Titanium Backup when I upgraded from 4.x.x to 5.0.1, but I figured I could use it to swap between ROMs now that I’m on Lollipop. But I just wanted to be sure I could easily move between ROMs without requiring so much time manually downloading apps like I did for the upgrade.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] robot_head:
[MENTION=5461785]sac02[/MENTION] yes I do have backups of all of my firmware and roms and yes I am just sampling through all of the roms and any apps that I need backed up are on my SD card and Google Play backs up the ones from them automatically. Yes when I'm flashing with safestrap obviously it has to be a zip file and Odin has to be a tar. And if you search the site there are downloads for your kernel in a tar format I actually got half of the help I needed from this thread and the other half from the Goldeneye thread when someone was having an issue with safestrap they had to Odin everything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jroq8400:
The instructions are good. You may have a bad download of kernel file. Note that the instructions call for the "reflashable kernel zip file" which can also be found on the NC1 flasher thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] robot_head:
My main problem is i couldnt flash kernels with safestrap after the rom. Tried a different download, same thing. Either said unauthorized att software

Or firmware update failed, use kies

Or bootloop into system recovery.

Finally. ..just odining kernels solved my issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] enerj:
I have root on a base NJ4 4.4.4 ROM. I couldn't get the google play edition working on my i337 (dimming sensor worked poorly during calls) so I went to something basic. I'll try your recommendation, thanks again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gnanasreekar:
every thing is awsome but are you a devoloper

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you need to flash nc1 or nj4 kerlin to get ss woring
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] robot_head:
[MENTION=6301250]gnanasreekar[/MENTION] thank you for your help... That post was so old though.. If you continue reading the thread we've all successfully flashed multiple roms by now..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gnanasreekar:
Like what roms for lollipop the only rom I have seen is goldeneye are there some other roms also with lollipop and safestrap
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jroq8400:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mattwilliwams:
works great

Thank you for posting this information. I started with an un-rooted galaxy s4 on lollipop and the steps you provided were perfect. I tried and failed for weeks to root this device and have a lollipop rom installed. If it wasn't for your guide I would never have been successful, it was perfect!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maury000:
HELP! I'm stuck in Safestrap! Step 4.3.2 say "Flash your ROM", but I was looking at REBOOT, and other options. I checked them all out, and ended up using the one that got me to Safestrap. However, when I looked there in the ext sd file, I didn't find Goldeneye - only the other module, kernel, i337 0C4 stock rooted ROM and the NC1 update from NB1. I did download Goldeneye, GE-XXUHOD7-53.zip, but I must have somehow forgotten to put it into my external sd card. How can I fix this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maury000:
UPDATE

Problem solved using Odin3 - I just re-flashed back to NB1, and that saved me. Thanks to jmjoyas, a compassionate Senior Member.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Osirus71:
Hello. Im helping out a friend of mine that owns the ATT S4....He want to get back to stock, so I was going to Odin the latest stock image from SamMobile...This is the one that I am downloading from there: I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_ATT.zip

Can anyone verify this is the correct file to Odin with????? Thanks so much for any info....:o:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maury000:
I Lost WiFi!/B]After finally successfully flashing GoldenEye, I noticed that I cannot open WiFi, no matter what I try. This happened once before, and I just went back to Odin to start again. Is there a fix for this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jroq8400:
Steps 4.2.3 and 4.3.4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Maury000:
Thanks @ jroq8400!! I know I did that when I was going through the steps to flash GE. Anyway, I tried to get into Safestrap by rebooting into Recovery, but Recovery came up and not Safestrap (Duh). How can I open Safestrap??!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jroq8400:
Use NC1 flasher. Step 4.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bubz4preZ:
Thanks!

Thank You Soooooooooo Much For Those Instructions!! You made the process of installing a custom lollipop rom on the SGH-i337 as easy as pie. :good: ..... Hopefully we will soon see Marshmallow on the SGH-i337. I installed the Goldeneye slim 5.0.1 and was wondering if you knew of any good stable 5.1.x roms for the ATT sgh-i337. Thanks Again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] robot_head:
This is the rom everyone is on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3252631
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] wiman50:
I did everything as instructed with no issues or errors, but when rebooting and pressing 4 times the Safestrap continue button, the screen just goes blank and nothing happens. Is there a way to fix this or do I need to go back to NB1 and start all over? Was trying to install Dirty Unicorn ROM on my OC3 I337.

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Sorry, I am new here and on posting, so apologize for the duplication of message.

1. I did everything as instructed with no issues or errors, but when rebooting and pressing 4 times the Safestrap continue button, the screen just goes blank and nothing happens. Is there a way to fix this or do I need to go back to NB1 and start all over? Was trying to install Dirty Unicorn ROM on my OC3 I337.

2. Is this applicable for 5.1.1 ROM as well for I337?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] TheJuli:
I know its not mentioned in the guide, but i still feel the need to ask.

Do we have to change the ROM Slot in SS to install this rom? Or simply hit the red install button and its gonna be fine, as long as you are using stock kernels?

(This question goes not just for this rom, but also for others costum roms for this phone too, as they all say - install rom, blah, blah - but i see no slot change)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lcalin77:
I followed every step and everything went great, but I have a question, I checked the root and it said I don't have root. What do I have to do to have root access? Thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] robot_head:
Flash this in safestrap, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_c2hdjSBKMAQzVNaG5rbVlyaEE/view?usp=docslist_api

towelroot.com

Can root kit kat
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lcalin77:
I have installed Goldeneye rom with no problems, but if I want to try a different rom what step do I have to start with? Right now when it boots up it says safestrap : disable, and I have no root when I checked with root checker. Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] xymic:
That ROM is not compatible with AT&T S4. You can ONLY flash Touchwiz ROMs. Check out this thread for list of compatible ROMs.

If I remember correctly, ROM slot function stopped working after certain version of Safestrap due to incompatibility so our only option is to leave everything as it is.

To flash different ROM, you only need to follow steps in section 4.3. Safestrap disabled is normal. As for root, You can try flashing SuperSU v2.49 and see if it works for you. If that doesn't work, open SuperSU app > Settings > Change 'Default Access' from 'Prompt' to 'Grant'. The 2nd workaround is risky leaving your phone open for malicious activity so using SuperSU 2.49 is better option.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Robert417919:
Need some help with safestrap, it is not installing. I am rooted with Kingroot method, checked the root with Root Checker, Download, Opened & Installed BusyBox. Then installed Safestrap, opened and installed it. It says it is complete but the State is still not installed. Any advice?

Safestrap is the 3.75 version I downloaded from this thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Robert417919:
Okay now I have really screwed up. So I finally got Safestrap to work but using SuperSu-Me to change over to SuperSU. So I set up a ROM slot in Slot 1, went to flash a ROM it failed. So I did steps 4.3.4 & 4.3.5 and now it wont boot the Stock ROM or into Safestrap, it will cycle the Safestrap screen 4 times and turn off. I have to take the batter out to power it back on. Any help how to get this phone working again?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] janshermarri:
Can't Install CyanogenMod using safestrap

Yesterday I tried to flash cyanogenmod on my s4 i337 with safestrap but failed. Bad luck.:rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jroq8400:
Go to this thread to find instructions and ROMS compatible with i337

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

SGH-M919 Imperium Rom v11.0 kernel 3.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] chadryzard:
retarded

****in asshole if u Go to "Wipe" and perform factory reset erase the rom that i previously put in the sd card ass**** u make me strart over with the flash
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ahlers77:
Safestrap unresponsive

I followed the instructions to the T but when the NC1 flasher boots me to SS it is totally unresponsive then will just keep boot looping to SS over & over so I am unable to flash any roms. Has anyone else had this issue? I wasnt sure what to do so I had to Odin back to NB1 then use Flashfire to OC4 to get my phone working again. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] qaqsd123:
Does this only work for NB1? Im on NC1 right now, I have root and safestrap.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] homerwasa:
Steps worked on Ok2.

Using keep root deodexed ok2 ROM

Everything went well following steps from OP

Loaded GoldenEye 53 xxuhod7

I lost SuperSu access.

So I... Did this.

Under settings/more/security. I changed SuperSu to root.

Changed SuperSu prompt to grant.

Opened flashfire and flashed

Beta Superuser free v.2.52

Prompt and SuperSu works as intended now.

Thank you now running Rooted GoldenEye with Ok2

Super fast with LTE

Excellent write up... Thank again.

Oh! For those who want it yes exposed works also. I just choose not to use it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ev3nflow:
OD7 Help

Hi Everyone!

I've done all the steps here. Flashed the rom, went back to OC3 kernel, installed modules but I don't have wifi. The build number I'm on is OD7 apparently and that's the Goldeneye version also - 53 XXUHOD7.

Can someone point me in the right direction to get Wifi back online please? I can't find any OD7 specific flashables.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ev3nflow:
Got it. Needed OK2. Installed modules and flashed. All good.

Thanks for guide!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cbickers:
Help, my s4 is stuck on the AT&T splash screen after flashing stock OC3

I followed instructions down through step 3.4. In flashing OC3, Flashfire rebooted, installed the system, rebooted again, but now my phone has been stuck on the AT&T splash page for over an hour. What should I do? Any help would be much appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Asswipe44:
Hello everybody, running into an issue here and hoping somebody could point me in the right direction.

I followed these instructions exactly, but flashed OK2 instead of the listed OC3. So far so good.

Then, I tried flashing Imperium ROM and flashed the OK2 modules and kernel afterwards. Now, I do not have wifi or bluetooth working on the phone. I think the issue is the OK2 kernel is not compatible with the Imperium ROM, but if I do not flash the OK2 kernel, I get an "AT&T has detected unauthorized kernel" error. Any ideas as to how I can get my wifi working on this custom rom? When I was on stock rooted lollipop, there was no problem with wifi.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Sarfarash:
Incredible work OP!

I followed your instructions, and installed the GE too.

Does anyone have any update since the time of writing? Any new stable custom rom?

Golden eye is almost like the stock rom. I don't t see much difference. In fact for few minutes I thought i had installed the same stock oc3. Only after I checked the "anout my phone" tab then i saw Golden Eye!!

I appreciate any update on any other roms. ( stable, high performance, fast, less battery consumption)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] awerqw22:
someone on the albe att port said that the rom is good. but you need to be on oc4 stock. im gonna try it now
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ricarp:
Can you please give me the link and instructions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ItsJono:
Hey everyone,

I'm up to Step 3.1.3 and waiting for the FlashFire beta link, but the official flash fire release is up to v0.27 and apparently i'm waiting for v0.27 BETA? I already have FlashFire Free v0.27 installed on my phone so i'm not sure if I even need to wait for this download, i'm not sure if the guide is completely up to date? Thanks

Edit: I got impatient and just used the FlashFire Free v0.27 and it all worked fine. I followed the whole things EXACTLY and I got my S4 on GoldenEye v53.

I do have one problem with the last, optional step, which is to remove Safestrap by installing the APK, and clicking Uninstall Safestrap Recovery or whatever. However, after opening Safestrap, it just opens up to a blank material design card. How can I remove safestrap so I don't get that annoying boot issue asking to press continue like five times.

Thanks again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] afrayhan:
wifi not working

first of all i have to say thanks for this awesome rom .

i exactly follow the instruction and successfully install goldeneye ROM .everything's are okay but one thing is that i cant connect with my wifi because my wifi setting can't turned on.

can u pls tell me how can i solve this problem. pls help me ASAP becoz i can't do anything without net.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
Check your baseband, modem, etc version. If you have a mismatched kernel, wifi would not work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jroq8400:
Forgot to flash modules? Modules need to match your baseband
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Migue4KK:
Thanks bro, it work flawless!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] fivemill:
I'm on the rooted stock 5.0.1 (step 3 in the OP), and this phone is slow and laggy as hell. Everything lags. Task switcher takes over 6 seconds to appear (really!) if I'm running more than 4 or 5 apps. GMail takes several seconds to open up, or even switch to each time.

Anyone else experience the same? Will using the GoldenEye ROM fix this? If so, anybody know why the stock ROM is slow?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lentmain:
about NC1

I get to 4.2.4 and when I press NC1 I get this...

"App installed.... click open...

Either safestarp or busy box could not be found on this device. both are needed to flash nc2...

I click ok...

it disappears..."

Any ideas...?????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SgtMac02:
HELP! I bricked it!

Ok. I have read through most of the comments here and wasn't able to find a solution, and I'm REALLY hoping you can help. I executed all of the steps as noted in the OP (as far as I know) with one exception. I used a different ROM. I tried to flash the Resurection Remix ROM. When I got to the 4.3.7, I couldn't get past the SafeStrap screen. I would press Continue 4 times, then the screen just went black and stayed that way. I tried multiple times. Then I tried going back into Recovery, and that wouldn't work either. Just black screen. Now, the only thing I can do is go into the stock recovery by pressing volUp+menu buttons. Tried re-flashing the roms that were on the SD card and it won't flash any of them.

When I try to flash, I get

verifying update package...

E: failed to verify whole file signature

E: signature verification failed

I tried to Odin back to stock (using "I337UCUFNB1_TWRootable_Full_Odin.tar.md5"), but Odin fails.

When I click start it just says "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)"

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm desperate here!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jroq8400:
You can only install Safestrap safe ROMS. Hopefully you can still go into Download mode to Odin back to stock.

Read this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53758227
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SgtMac02:
Can you point me, by any chance to a good stable safestrap safe ROM? I must have missed that bit in there somewhere. I'd be happy to try that if I can get it to do that.

As for Odin. I can go into Download mode, but as noted above, the attempt to Odin back to stock fails.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
Your mistake was flashing the Rom that is made for the old bootloaders (MDL/MDB) to the newer bootloader (OC3). Also, the custom rom you were using was not made to use with safestrap. This OP is meant for the safestrap compatible custom rom. For example - Goldeneye rom.

Your phone is now brick. Your only solution is by flashing the NB1 frimware via odin.

You did mentioned that you tried to flash NB1 but it failed. Make sure you have samsung usb drivers properly installed and odin see your device in the com port. If odin flash still failed- use different usb port on the computer and/or use different usb cable and/or re-download the NB1 file.

Let's do this step first.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SgtMac02:
Thanks for the suggestions. I was using the same cables and ports I had previously used, but based on your suggestions, I made sure to go and manually reinstall USB drivers, swapped around ports and cables, and tried to Odin again with a fresh download. I did note that Odin appears to be seeing the phone on the USB port. And now I get a different failure message. Here's the output:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I337UCUFNB1_TWRootable_Full_Odin.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> Added!!

If there is any other suggestion, I'm all ears!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
It appears that you were doing everything correct.

I am sure you're phone is AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH i337 since all files you were using is for SGH I337.

Let's try different file.

Try this NB1 file instead.

Try this Odin.

These are the files that I am using. Try to run the odin with admin right.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SgtMac02:
You, my friend, are my new hero.:highfive::victory: Thank you SOOOO much! Using your two files (that took FOREVER to download) I was able to get it to run and it's now booting up.

Now...if I were feeling brave, where does this leave me in terms of trying to attempt this again?Am I back to step one of this post? Am I still even eligible?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
I am glad to hear that it is working.

Yes, you are back to step one if you are willing. However I'd like to point to different approach.

Follow this instead to upgrade your phone to lollipop. It will upgrade to OK2. However, I would like you to upgrade to OC4 instead since I had problem with using that OK2. Follow the instructions there but use the OC4 files.

I posted the files in this post.

Here is link for the OC4 bootloader.

Once you are running OC4 then you will decide which custom rom you want to use next. I used Golden eye before and now I am on S6 port rom.

We are not supposed to tell you which custom rom to use. This is just my suggestions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SgtMac02:
Thank you so much for your help. I kept finding contradicting information everywhere and I knew some of it was probably outdated. I'll try your instructions later tonight, or tomorrow and report back. For now I'm just happy I don't have to go buy a new phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SgtMac02:
Ok, so, I just want to make sure I got this right. After flashing the OC4 rom with FlashFire, then flashing the bootloader with Odin, I'm then supposed to also ODIN the OC4 kernel, right? After that, I then flash the rom of choice (I think I'll try GoldenEye) using FlashFire?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
According to the guide, you flash the rom via flashfire and then odin the bootloader.

Somebody was requesting the kernel as such I included in the post I was referring. You do not need to flash the kernel for the time being.

Once OC4 is running stable, then flash the rom of choice.

Flashifre does not like aroma as such if you chose Golden eye you will have to use the safestrap. Follow the safestrap instruction from Golden Eye.