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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BoulderGeek:
Straight, virgin Samsung recovery. Do you mean what version is listed in recovery, or if I have CM or TWRP?

This a friend's phone, so I don't have daily access. She's fine with it nonrooted, as she gave up Unlimited data. However, I would rather have it working properly. Plus, I would like to reclaim 9GB of SafeStrap space from when I was noodling with that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gsosure:
After running FF v24 I get to the point of setting up the phone, it goes to the point where it checks for updates and then hangs. I came form NC5 4.4.2 rooted HyperDrive rls 19.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sm0k3y-TB:
Hey everyone, for those of you who downgraded back to OC1 from OF1 and lost root as well as the ability to root again via KINGROOT, I found a way to re-root.

I used Wondershare Mobile go one click root and I now have superuser.

www.wondershare.com/mobile-phone/how-to-root-android.html

If you could figure out king root in all chinese you should have no problem figuring this out.

I should mention this is a Windows application that you need to install. Connect your phone via USB with debugging enabled. The rest should be self explanatory.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nemisans13:
That downgrade to oc1 tar can that be odin flashed over a stock nonrooted oc1 or that only for of1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] marinegundoctor:
I just did this today using the deodexed version to my rooted NC5 S4 with success. I followed the OP instructions but told FlashFire to boot to stock recovery after flashing and then I cleared the cache before rebooting (as suggested by another poster in this thread). It took exactly 12 minutes at the red Verizon boot splash and the phone booted to the setup screen in 'Safe Mode'.

Other notes: I used the latest version of FlashFire as of today (v0.24).

I flashed from my external sd card.

I chose 'Ever Root' options: Inject SuperSU, Preserve Recovery, & Disable Setup Wizard

Disable Setup Wizard did not work, but I needed to set up the phone anyway I guess.

I selected 'Recovery' under the Reboot options.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tylerdurden531:
I followed the directions using the most recent version of flashfire. Everything went well only I still get an OTA update notification. Anyone know what that's about?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tdct12:
Ugh I was on stang5litre rom oc1 and I wanted to update to of1. I tried flashing the of1 kernal and then the wifi fix but the wifi stayed broken and still showed me on oc1. From there I wiped, then tried to flash this, and now I'm in a bootloop. This isn't an end of the world scenario to me... but what a pain in the ass.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tdct12:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] I'm downloading right now. I used the OTA update to unbrick my phone earlier which I guess was kind of dumb. But I'll flash your package and report back. I'm not using odin but the results should be the same. I'll edit this to reflect the results.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Add in the OP that OF1 can now be rooted via this method. :good:

And BTW not possible for a full downgrade after OF1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zfrnz:
Just flashed deodexed version... instead of sitting on Verizon screen it's sitting at the custom samsung screen with the unlocked padlock for about 30-40 minutes now... I was running stang5litre rom before which took out the verizon splash screen. Am I in a boot loop? I just want to be sure before I do anything to fix it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
ok I'm on I545VRUGOF1 and I'm about to try this I have all the downloads from the OP, do you recommend the detoxed or regular? and can I install Superuser and have that running too, one last question, will my Verizon Phone still work on Straight Talk when I'm done
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seyf63:
Hello, I am here because I really need help. Let me explain you.

I soft bricked my phone I have done a mistake installing deodexed stock rom. To unbrick it I tried lots of things of people beeing in my case in this forum but nothing works. I ask you help.

The situations is that I flashed stock firmwares OC1 (neutered, stock, full-wipe firmware, etc..) I get "auth error" even with changing usb port or cable. I think that means my bootloader is OF1. That is why I tried flashing OF1 but in ODIN I am getting stuck at "<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4 <ID:0/006> __XmitData_Write" always.

I tried flashing OC1 kernel and OF1 as well nothing changes. I don't know what to do, I am willing try using ADB with recovery do you think I can apply update of the deodexed .rar of OP ?

And by the way are every pit files are the same for I545?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
I followed the instructions in the OP I downloaded flash fire and installed it and every time I press it all that happens if my phone returns to the home screen

What did I do wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcwilliams:
I tried this and I'm stuck at the s4 screen.

I had su installed. Rooted on of1. Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
If your willing to lose your everything not backed up, you can use kies.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] seyf63:
Thanks for helping but I had only to deactivate samsung's process running on my PC and it is all right I have now the latest firmware.

I still have doubts, when I bought the phone my firmware was an 9505 one. Wondering if I can try to install it because it's the same hardware as Verizon s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcwilliams:
I've tried 3 times to flash to stock ROM with no luck. I rooted my of1 via wonder share mobile go method.

Installed super su updated binaries rebooted followed instructions and I end up with a black screen no response. Have had to Odin tar back to get the phone alive again.

Any help to install this ROM would be great.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Important question, can I use Odin to completely wipe my phone and install which ever operated v system I want, like OC1, OF1 etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whowatchlist:
You can't downgrade or flash custom roms with Odin, you can only upgrade.

If I remember correctly you can use the Nand erase all option(consult a more experienced member before actually trying) ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shiny_tim:
I was able to get this to work on my phone when using v19 of FlashFire (and changing the date on my phone so it loads). I then tried to fully encrypt the drive using the encryption software included with Lollipop but just get a black screen with blinking blue LED. To get the device working again, I have to factory reset the phone.

Is there any way to encrypt the main drive after rooting the phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
I cant even gegt Flash fire to start all it says is im not rooted
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] traco1:
I just flashed this & everything seemed fine then I noticed wifi not on & it won't turn on. I flashed the rom again still nothing .

Can someone give me Help!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] traco1:
Well I managed to get to download option on the phone & reflashed OC1 firmware with odin3 now I have no root.

Wifi works now though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wedmiston:
I am have a rooted Android 4.4.2 on build VRUFNC5 with Safestrap. Is it recommended I go with Muniz guide to take the OTA OF1 build and I while keep root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
I can't get OF1 rooted with anything :( my phone wasn't rooted when I got it us there any way I can? King root doesn't work Odin won't work this root all in the op doesn't work, nothing G works what can I do short of reprogramming the phone.

Verzion phone, unlocked, running straight talk

I545VRUGOF1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
I Personally like Kitkat.. but yeh this is recommended upgrade with flashfire :good:

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Here you go!

Root OF1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wedmiston:
Is it correct that all existing apps and files will be deleted in the process? Does this mean I no longer need safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Everything will be deleted. Flashfire is the new safestrap! :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wedmiston:
Thanks for clarifying...dumb question...what determines which version I use odexed or deodexed? Finally, do you think its worth?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Depends what kind of person you are!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wedmiston:
I typically only update when they make a significant improvements that justify the risks. I am not a persistent customizer. I prefer to make changes only when thoroughly tested and I follow all steps to a T.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wedmiston:
Downloaded Flashfire but is says "Flashfire Free v0.24" is this good to use?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] traco1:
I don't understand what the problem is with KingRoot . I have it on my computer & have been able to root several times after crashes or downloads fails. Especially when I tried to load this Rom . I lost wifi and reflashed the rom again locking my phone. I was able to Reflash firmware OC1 eventually, then root with KingRoot.

phone S4 i545 Verizon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wedmiston:
I have NC5 and did this today and it went flawlessly! Thanks Muniz! Took deodexed version and it took exactly 11 min. to finish verizon red screen bootup. Went into basic setup and then began reinstalling all my google apps. My only word of advice is to follow the directions EXACTLY as outlined in OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Well I got my phone rooted and flashed the detoxed rom, now what do I do, I have a brand new paperweight with SAMSUNG on it an picture of a lock and custom below it.

And my sd card and sinm are in a J1 that I really want to throw against a brick wall
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Lol, you gotta know what you're going into when rooting...

But it's easy to unbrick!

1) download full firmware from smmobile

2) Flash it in ap slot

3) back up and running ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Yep did that up running rooted again, only thing is I STILL can;t fix teh recovery, I screwed up and tried installing TWRP on a Verzion phone and now I cant flash the stock tar wit flash fire or odin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
You can't flash a full firmware from sammobile??

That's funny.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Flashed the firmware this morning and it made everything just like it was before I screwed it up all apps were there settings were there it goes into download mode perfectly, just not recovery mode

Did the firmware not work right?

do I need to wi[e the phone with wonder share, mobile go first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PalmCentro:
Usually a full firmware will bring back the stock recovery. I don't think that a wipe will help out things,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Should I try a factory reset first then firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
Ok I tried three different OF1 firmware's from three different places, and all three did nothing to restore the phone, It works, but WILL NOT boot into recovery, other than that the phone works perfect, I was on OF1, odin'd to OC1 rooted with the one click root on wonder share mobile odin'd OF1 back to get the security notifications go away But if I use odin to do the MD5 file it simply flashed teh OF1 firmware, it does not restore my phone to stock factory liek it is when you first buy it, could that be because its factory unlocked? or did I do some thing really bad when I tried using flash fire to install TWRP recovery ona locked boot loader?

I can deal with the whole no recovery thing, I have everything backed up on wondershare and with Titanium backup. and plugging it in and doing it all manually doesn't bother me any
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dbldigit10:
What did you end up doing? I am also on NC5 and wondering if i can go straight to OF1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wedmiston:
I did follow Muniz post and it went smoothly without issues. Make sure to only download files only from reliable sources. I used latest version of Flashfire (I thing v 0.24). FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER. I took the deodex route and it took about 11-12 minutes on first bootup. Very happy with it although I preferred some of the setttings options in Kitkat, but you do get bug fixes and secutiry upgrade which to me is more important.

You could also look at the MobileGo "one click root" method here although I didn't go this rote:

http://mobilego.wondershare.com/root-android/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zava6994:
Safestrap screw up?

Hi all. First I want to say thanks Muniz this worked great for me. I came from hyper drive because I had a WiFi problem that I couldn't fix. Everything on the phone is working fine now. HOWEVER, I was using safestrap before and I had 2 ROM slots. Stock and hyperdrive. I didn't delete the hyperdrive slot before going into stock and flashing OF1. Now my phone shows I have 10 gigs of total space almost 8 of which is system files. So I think I'm missing 6 gigs because the hyperdrive partition wasn't completely removed. Does this sound right and does anyone know any solutions?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrayokc87:
If I already have a rooted of1, can I flash this through flashfire to reinstall all the apps and system processes back onto the phone including the bloatware? I ask because I used a couple root apps, got a little too crazy with a couple trial and error experiments and messed up a few things. Nothing too severe I can't fix, however, I'd rather not spend a great deal of time when there might b an easy reset option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] traco1:
I just flashed the OF1 rooted & de-odexed version . It will start you back to the beginning like a new phone . All the bloatware. That was kind of a pain seeing as I had already removed or disabled a ton of crap from my phone . So now back up & running , removed apps again got root . I had a problem the first 2 times I tried to install . Could not get internet to work. This time I made sure wifi was set to be on all the time instead of have it set to go off when phone sleeps. Hope this helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrayokc87:
That's perfect. Thank you so much for the feedback I was riding the fence on the issue. So glad to hear it's exactly what I wished for when I can across the thread. I'll keep in mind when I flash since it will be the first time I ever used the app. The potential to brick was too stressful i was tense just running a backup of the system. I miss having cwm and that secure beautiful restart point.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdeere12:
Bicked

I bricked my phone on OF1 when I did a factory reset. Setup Wizard keeps crashing for some reason. Can I flash this with Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrayokc87:
I've flashed the deodexed version more than a few times so i know it isn't a question of it working, however, recently something changed and now it hasnt. Flashfire will go through the motions and approximately two minutes into flashing system Flashfire will cut the process short and the phone will begin to reboot and I must go through an exhausting process of going back to stock and rerooting. This never used to happen and like I said I've flashed this exactly the same way a hundred times. I really would like to have this work again and I am at a lose. The other day I figured out the flash able version of busybox was partly to blame for a few bugs and I was wondering if maybe that or another mod perhaps was to blame for the recent failures. Any other suggestions are welcome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfen1086:
I flashed the detoxed stock and uninstalled all the carrier bloatware and I love it

The only thing that could be better us if I could put my CM10 on it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bwanna:
I've read through ALL of the postings on this and am now a bit confused... Could really use someone to help clarify what I should do.

Currently running OC1 rooted with NK4 Bootloader.

My main question is do I need to downgrade my bootloader or can I go with it and just install either the - I545_OF1_Stock_Rooted_ROM or the - I545_OF1_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM????

[UPDATE]

I started with OC1 rooted and NK4 Bootloader. Followed the directions EXACTLY and used the deodexed version. Everything worked great. The phone took about 13 minutes to reboot and all worked perfect! kept root and now upgraded to OF1 with NK4 bootloader.

THANKS!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] matthewjohnunderwood:
Can I flash this with TWRP ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrew.xardas:
Hi mates!

Who has milti-language OF1 ROM for flashfire?

I found required rom on youtube named "Multi-Languages for Galaxy S4 (SCH-I545) on Lollipop 5.0.1 by WINMACX", but unfortunatelly its not for free..

We can see in this video that his ROM just obtained in this topic, and have integrated language pack.

I just don't want to downgrade bootloader with JTAG for flash multi language custom rom. :eek:

Hope you can help me. :highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] matthewjohnunderwood:
I tried flashing with TWRP... Not a good idea. My phone now boots to a screen that says "unothurized software has been found on your phone bla bla bla..." no more TWRP. probably going to have to odin. Yay.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidriven:
You have a locked bootloader, you'll have to use Safestrap recovery and modified stock ROMs. No CWM/TWRP or custom/AOSP ROMs. Explained below.

Downgrading isn't going to work, its been tried many times, many ways, you're only asking for trouble, that I know of, you'll only brick the device permanently.

You'll need Safestrap and modified stock ROMs also. Make sure you don't overwrite your original stock ROM, there are slots for different ROMs in Safestrap, put any ROMs you choose in other slots, do not disturb the slot that your original stock ROM is in or your device won't boot. Safestrap doesn't require actually flashing the other ROMs you use, it works by interrupting startup and allow you to insert the ROM of your choice and then it boots that ROM without actually booting into your original ROM, original ROM stays there, it just doesn't get loaded, the one you choose does.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrew.xardas:
Thanks for reply, mate. I knew about Safestrap, but my only option is to use Flashfire, because Safestrap will not work for those on a lollipop bootloader. Still what about downgrading bootloader? I have professional tool for it, named "Riff box". It has JTAG interface and can repair phones with totally dead bootloader (like phones that don't turn on even in download mode or in charge mode). I usually use this tool to repair imei or bootloader, but never use this to downgrade bootloader. Somebody tried it? :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidriven:
As I said, that I know of, I've not seen a successful downgrade anywhere, its been tried and tried, Samsung has it very secure, you're not breaking the security signature, attempting to do so will only result in a permanently bricked device that even Samsung can't repair, the device will only be good for parts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saftar:
Hello,

How can I check to see what bootloader I have installed to know whether or not it is locked, and if this method will allow me to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.0.1 (i545VRUFNK1 to i545VRUFOF1)?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Download an app in the plastered called Samsung "Phone INFO". it will tell you everything you need to know about your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rsdown:
Upgrade from 4.3?

Hello all,

My S4 is still on 4.3. I545VRUEMK2. Rooted, but I haven't (clearly) bothered to upgrade in a while. Can I use this method to go all the way from where I am to 5.01? Do I need to do any intermediate steps? Anything extra I need? I know I'll need Flashfire, at least. I understand this will wipe everything on the phone. Using Titanium Backup, will I easily be able to re-create what I have or is there too much of a difference between what I'm running & Lollipop?

OR... should I just let the phone update and start root from there? I seem to be reading conflicting reports on root working on 5.01.

Many thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidriven:
If you're rooted, have an unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed then you can update with custom ROMs but you'll probably have to flash a 4.4.4 ROM to update partitions and then flash a 5.0 ROM if you can flash custom ROMs. If your bootloader is locked you can't go this route.

If you're rooted and have a locked bootloader or if you just want to update to Stock lollipop for i545 then you can flash it via Odin but your bootloader will definitely locked from that point on, there is a method to update to stock lollipop while keeping root, I know this can be done when coming from KK but I'm not sure about coming from JB.

If you're rooted and have locked bootloader then you can use Safestrap Recovery instead of Flashfire and then use modified stock TouchWiz ROMs that have had some customization done to them. Just make sure you don't overwrite your original stock ROM in Safestrap, there are slots for other ROMs in Safestrap, don't place anything in the slot that has your stock, you can actually have more than one ROM with Safestrap and boot any of them you want whenever you want.

Since I don't know exactly where you are at with your device or what you have or don't, I listed the various ways you can update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rsdown:
Thank you for the answers. I am rooted, my guess is my Verizon phone has a locked bootloader. Do not have TWRP on this (don't think so, anyway) or Safestrap. Guess my first step is to figure out if the bootloader is locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Droidriven:
I wish I knew but if its anything like the VZW S3 that had a 4.3 with unlocked bootloader and a 4.3 with locked bootloader it could be either or in your case. I'm not as familiar with the i545 but I'm familiar enough with Samsung devices to say what you can do with what.

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What is the build number of your stock firmware? That will tell you if your bootloader is locked if you do some searching and reading about that build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] screamwork:
You know what? I could really use some curse words right about now...

I used to have root till I stupidly flashed your deodexed ROM and it just REMOVED SU along with root and everything with it. Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spinkness:
Came From NK4

So I'm really glad I downloaded both the rooted OF1 and the downgrade back to OC1 files. Coming from NK4 I followed the instructions in the OP, however it did not take (stuck at Samsung boot). So I had to ODIN back to OC1, Kingroot, Super-Sume Pro, and Flashfire OF1 again along with the hotspot mod. Works Perfectly! Thanks and Thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Amitsinghdhillon:
I am having galaxy i545 with odexed stock 5.0.1 (OF1) rom installed .....

Plz tell me whether i can install deodexed stock rom 5.0.1(OF1) over odexed stock rom ???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
It's best to just do a clean install. Avoids problems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Amitsinghdhillon:
I didn't get ... ... ..plz just tell me can i install the deodexed stock rom zip provided over a odexed OF1 rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] matthewjohnunderwood:
My phone is on the MDK bootloader with TWRP installed. I tried to flash this rom with TWRP and it gave me the triangle with the warning message and would nolonger load anything, not even boot to TWRP. I had to odin back to MDK.... Just a warning to anyone wanting to flash this from TWRP... I found one that does work with TWRP if anyone needs it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ATGkompressor:
Umm...Yes...the demanding nature of your response won't carry you far within this genre of knowledge. Assuming you've flashed a ROM before; prompted my response. That said...It's best you wipe all data as opposed to straight up "installing over". Hence the terms: clean flash & dirty flash. Moreover, dirty flashing (flash = install) is heavily warned against and most ROM developers will not provide support if such action is taken.