yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
WARNING: This method has been tested exclusively on the Verizon SCH-I545 on build number LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1. Any attempts to do this on another ROM/build/phone are not recommended unless you feel like taking a risk.

By now it's presumably old news that GPL1 has been rooted with KingRoot. However, I've seen people actually using KingRoot as their superuser app, which is really bad for those who want to accept OTAs and have a legitimate SU management app. So, I made this guide for those people. Enjoy!

1) ROOTING

1. Download KingRoot 4.5 from here.

2. Enable unknown sources and install.

3. Press the button and wait for the root. The phone may reboot, don't be worried. Once root has been obtained and KingRoot says "waiting for root request", turn off auto-update in KingRoot settings and proceed immediately to step 2.

2) Transfer to SuperSU

1. Download Super-Sume from the Play Store: Link

NOTE: If you don't feel like paying for the app you can download it from the dark places on the interwebs... BUT I don't endorse that so here is a free script that you can use :good:

For those who used Super-Sume

1. Install SuperSU from the Play Store: Link

Note: DO NOT OPEN SUPERSU!!!

2. Open Super-Sume and press the big blue button with the bugdroid on it! Wait until the process is complete. If SuperSU does not open automatically, ensure the process is complete and open the app yourself.

3. Update SU binary with normal, reboot, and PROFIT! Now rooted with SuperSU.

For those who used the script

Follow this guide: Link

I plan on adding more useful tips to this guide, such as debloat lists. In the meantime, leave a thanks and enjoy your properly rooted phone!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Brasscat82:
I just want to be sure: will this method allow me to flash TWRP via Odin, and a custom ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
No. You can only use Flashfire to flash ROMs. SuperSU is required for Flashfire, hence the need for this guide.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
And even if you manage to flash a ROM with Flashfire, if your bootloader is locked, your phone will be unable to boot. Been there, done that with CyanogenMod 12
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bilgerryan:
Custom TouchWiz ROMs boot just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
Well, right. Hence why I said CM12. It's the change in kernel that triggers Verizon's locking.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JohnieJ:
I am sooOOoOoo happy this worked. :D Rooted with LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1. PL1 boot loader! Love it! :good:

Just purchased a new S4 Verizon to replace a getting flaky S3 and was really wondering if it could be done. I am currently using a S3 with a ton of custom software. Also a ton of root required apps. Needed root badly to use them.

Thanks to [MENTION=7896819]Jrhotrod[/MENTION] for all the work. Now off to finding a custom rom to get rid of the Verizon BS.

Have a great day folks! :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
Thank you! :D

Regarding a custom ROM, you will unfortunately be unable to use it. Assuming you're using FlashFire (virtually the only flash tool on the latest software), the flash will succeed. But due to Verizon's restrictions, their watchdog in the bootloader will detect a change in kernel and you'll be unable to boot. Trust me, I've tried to flash CM12 and it gave me a screen telling me that it was insecure software or some crap like that.

You may have made the wrong decision upgrading to a Verizon S4. Depending on your budget (and how much you bought the Verizon one for) I would recommend getting the unlocked one (GT-19505) for slightly more money. It is easy to get TWRP and flash CM/Lineage.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JohnieJ:
[MENTION=7896819]Jrhotrod[/MENTION]

Well FUDGE (Polite Talk!) :rolleyes: I just looked and I can find white ones, but no black. However, beggars cannot be choosy! I know that my SIM from my S3 will swap to the S4 Verizon. Will my S3 SIM plop into this GT, or will I have to do something strange. If it will work, I'll go ahead and buy the White one. I'll be more comfortable with TWRP & Nano Backups! They WORK :good:

Thanks in advance for your assistance! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
As long as your sim card fits the Verizon S4, it will fit in the GT as well. The hardware in the Verizon variant is literally no different than the i9505.

If you want a slightly more powerful Exynos processor, go for the GT-19500. However, I don't believe that the developers at LineageOS support that variant, so choose carefully. Powerful processors are more battery-hungry.

And do keep in mind that when it concerns old phones, there are many cases where beggars can be choosers. Make sure to look on Swappa, eBay, and Craigslist before deciding that the white one is the only one available.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Canarsie:
I recently swapped a sim card from the Verizon Galaxy S3 to the S4 it was painless. It took right away, there was no need to even contact them. Hope this helps.

My black S4 cost me $90-on eBay.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
$90 for the i9505? Or the Verizon variant? [MENTION=8099518]JohnieJ[/MENTION] is seeking the i9505 as a replacement for his Verizon one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JohnieJ:
[MENTION=5654810]Canarsie[/MENTION]

Thank you.

Did you get a used phone or a new one for that? There is a new white one (160.00) and a few recon there for 99.00. Also found a black one on Amazon for $299. I'll probably spring for the Amazon one. ;)

BTW, are you folks sure that works on Verizon? It says not. Don't wanna make a mistake. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Canarsie:
My bad, it's the Verizon model.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
If you're willing to drop $300 I HIGHLY recommend the Moto G5 Plus. Look up the specs and reviews and I think you will be convinced. It works on Verizon (I have it on Verizon) and it is AMAZING!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Canarsie:
It was reconditioned. I was amazed when my bill came that they knew the model number and color. This may sound crazy, but you can call and record the associates response if the sim card is compatible. I made sure to get the associates name when she told me there won't be a problem. She was spot on, if

there was a problem contact would have been made with management quickly. I'm an old man, there's a good chance I am Verizon's longest customer. They bend over backwards for me when they see how long I've been been with them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
Verizon bending over backwards for a customer? Wow, thought that was a joke for a second. Especially a customer asking if an unlocked phone would work with their network. I could only see that happening if they were bending over backwards to get me to buy one of their carrier-branded devices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Canarsie:
You raise a good point but how many customer reps would know if a certain phone was unlocked? There's a good chance ten out of ten of my friends wouldn't know that. With Verizon I have had that nonsensical $35 activation fee waived for at least fifteen years among other perks when I caught them making false claims. Your knowledge of an unlocked phone is far greater than mine, but does making a five minute call that burdensome? If they get tripped up, your home free. If not, I'm the idiot who suggested it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
You don't even need to call them in the first place. If the phone is unlocked and compatible with Verizon, popping in the SIM will work fine. That's what I did with my Moto G.

At any rate, we're clogging the thread with irrelevant topics now. Let's take the conversation to PM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] akashsiddiki:
I did it step by step. I lost root access but kingroot still there. Can't install any application. Phone lagging too much. Please help. How I get my root access back?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
What's your build number?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] akashsiddiki:
Jss15j.I545VRUEMK2

[/B]Jss15j.I545VRUEMK2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1 was the version that I used in the method. I don't know if the version you have is later or earlier then that, but unfortunately I can't help you since I don't have that software version. All I can say is uninstall root in kingroot settings and try the method again. If you still don't have any luck then I'll try my best, but probably won't be able to do much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanallaire:
So im trying this method and I have the right build number that you have [MENTION=7896819]Jrhotrod[/MENTION], but kingroot keeps failing to root. FYI i'm on cricket wireless not Verizon.. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
Are you sure you have the same build number? A screenshot would be good. This issue probably has something to do with the carrier...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanallaire:
Yeah pretty sure, I'll get a screenshot later. Yeah that's why I left Verizon a long time ago...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
Verizon has great coverage, I just buy the unlocked phones and put the SIM card in them so I can get the best of both worlds :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanallaire:
Great coverage is about all they have..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanallaire:
[MENTION=7896819]Jrhotrod[/MENTION], here's a pic of the current build #

---------- Post added at 09:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:43 PM ----------

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?u...=safe&realattid=1585815575506976768-local0&zw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanallaire:
So I was able to root using kingoroot, and followed another threads instructions on removing kingoroot and replacing it with supersu..Now I'm trying to figure out the SMS issue I'm having.. I added hiddenmenu to build.prop, changed it from off to on in efs/carrier/hiddenmenu, visually saw that the smsc number was right, and I still can't send SMS.. oh and I can't access the 4636 hidden menu either... The only thing I see weird is when I change the smsc number (I'm using an app called advanced signal) it won't stick..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jrhotrod:
Good to hear that you're rooted!

I'm not familiar with what you're doing with the build.prop, since I usually don't mess with it unless there's something I really, really want. So I'm really not able to help you with that, sorry. But you can create a Q&A thread, or search Google for your issue.

Best of luck to you, and happy rooting! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanallaire:
Thanks, oh I'm trying to fix an SMS issue..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] billa:
Verizon Samsung S4 (I545) text/sms/mms issues

IF you are using a NON-Verizon SIM card (a GSM carrier) in your Verizon S4, it's a known issue with texting, where it's either not sending or not receiving correctly. However, if you're using a Verizon or Verizon based prepaid SIM in the phone and having problems, then it's likely a different issue.

From what I've read, it seems to be a firmware bug, so no need to waste your time, others have already spent countless hours trying to fix it, but to no avail.

Your best option is to use a third party sms/mms app which uses 3g/4g data to send/receive text messages, therefore bypassing the bug entirely.

Just a couple of messaging apps that come to mind are Hangouts, Google Messenger, Tango, Viber etc.

Keep in mind that some of them require both parties to run the same app, while others work just fine with any phone without the need for a special app.

Hope that might help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thugs.lif3:
I have the same build as Jrhotrod

build number LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1.

but I am unable to root the phone the KingRoot app say unable to root ... after 2 reboots
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
I am not stating that KingRoot is bad but, I'm just not a fan of it (my personal opinion).

I've always been able to obtain Root via the Wondershare MobileGO PC Software for my S4 PL1 device.

That software also installs SuperSU as well because, after obtaining root, the device also needs something to manage the devices root.

The following thread may be from another area of the forum (and may be a bit older) but, the steps to take is pretty much the same as its always been.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2992565

Here's a few other guides regarding how to root using Wondershare MobileGO.

http://mobilego.wondershare.com/guide/root-android.html

http://mobilego.wondershare.com/root-android/

It may cost a little to purchase it but, it does have a trial period (i think it's 3 days or so) and you can use it during that time period for rooting your device.

I've been wanting to post a decent guide for using this software to root but, that's on one of my to-do list. :D

I do wish you the best of luck! :)

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thugs.lif3:
10-15 miuntes on the Screen Rooting no success
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] StoneyJSG:
I used kingroot to root my s4 on GPL1. Then I had to use some files I downloaded to get rid of it so superSU would work right. I also had to use root browser to seek out and delete some files left over from kingroot. King root is awesome for rooting, but they need to make it more like towel root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PriusVapor:
Followed the guide, got root with kingroot, ran the script, however after updating the binaries and rebooting it hangs saying "Process system isn't responding. Do you want to close it? "WAIT" or "OK" are my only options. I click wait twice and then it acts like it has successfully booted into the OS but then it fails and reboots and does it all over again. I can't get to the settings menu to factory reset or do anything.... any recommendations?

EDIT: I can now pull down from the navigation panel and untick other options, I clicked the "cog" but it still just keeps rebooting....I believe I may have just bricked my device by using a root app.....I've never had this happen before...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PriusVapor:
I've got root and installed flashfire but it crashes after getting root is there an alternative app? Using the same gpl1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
All I can think of regarding FlashFire is to take a look at the following post regarding it.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=76673408

Good Luck!

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UNLESS asked to do so, PLEASE don't PM me regarding support. Sent using The ClaRetoX Forum App on my SM-G900V device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PriusVapor:
do you happen to have the VZW_OF1_WifiFix.zip file? No mirrors, also I found out why flashfire kept crashing is because the date wasn't set to october 9th 2015 I'm currently installing the ROM but need the WiFi fix i'm pretty sure
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
I just responded to you on the following thread post...

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=77475051

Good Luck!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teresamariebetz@gmail.com:
root phone but!!

Hi, rooted the phone went fine using supersu

but after shutting down, will not boot. It showed a Samsung lock screen for a sec then would not boot.

I can get into the recover, but do not know what I am doing. tried to relode

supersu but still will not boot.

What to do.

Thanks Teresamarie
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
Try this...

1) Pull the battery out of the device.

2) With the battery out, press and hold the power button (not really hard. just like normal) for 30 seconds to 1 minute then release it.

3) Place the battery back in (with the rear cover back on of course).

Now try and boot it back up and, hopefully, it will.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teresamariebetz@gmail.com:
Well did not work but found another thread using Odin with the

Right files and that worked.

U guys need to expand that Odin is a pc program!!

Just installed on puter then finally realized it lol.

Not rooted yet but am kinda happy with the result. Very little

Verizon junk was a actual samsung s4 reinstall other than

King root, any other u would recommend???

Thanks alot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ibuprophen:
For my GS4 I545 (with a Locked Bootloader), I use the Wondershare MobileGO PC Software.

When the Wondershare obtains root in the device it then installs SuperSU for Root Management.

It's been a while since I had done it because I haven't needed to do it again in quite some time.

This is the best I can do for a recommendation... :thumbup:

Good Luck!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fadestyle:
I am trying to resurrect this old phone for my daughter for her first phone and i am wondering if anyone knows if lineageOS can be installed on this version? can odin be used to install lineage 18.1 on this? https://download.lineageos.org/jfltevzw

i have been searching for two days now and have not found clear answers and instructions for this version I545VRSGPL1

thanks for helping me resurrect this phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JohnieJ:
You might wish to read this: https://xdaforums.com/t/lineageos-on-sch-i545-with-android-5-0-1-build-lrx22c-i545vrsgpl1.3889568/

Not look'n too good...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JohnieJ:
What are your exact end game for your daughter? A functional phone or a damn good media player? If it's a media player, without much money involved I might suggest non-Verizon S5's. I have two I bought on ebay for around ~20.00 and have installed Lineage 17.1 & 18 on and they work great for a pocket media player...
[Moto M Questions & Answers] kerulmodi:
When i try to open any video from chrome in incognito mode with latest version of chrome, moto m is crashed and shows " unfortunately , system has failed" message. Then after it restarts GUI.

When i have reverted chrome update with factory version, then my phone is working correctly !

Is this problem with any moto m device? Or mine is having this weird issue.

P.S.: i went to motorola service center and they did factory reset and also changed motherboard. But still issue is not resolved
[Moto M Questions & Answers] ask0ne:
I'm having the exact same issue with Google Chrome's incongito mode.

Starting to think this phone was a mistake.
[P3600 ROM Development] yuzanuvole:
I am very angry to know these news about the closure of elias's forum....I have not been able to download the new rom because of this...:mad::mad: someone can help me?I contacted elias but he don't accept my donation to download the ROM because he said he have some problems to do this...

I am very very sad!!!:(:(
[P3600 ROM Development] ervius:
for me elias can return and post the rom for free!

he is great in graphics.....
[P3600 ROM Development] batista70:
VIDEO RIMOSSO X RICHIESTA DEL CREATORE DELLA ROM.

Video cancelled by Elia's request.
[P3600 ROM Development] yuzanuvole:
It would be better to try the ROM instead of watching it in a video!!:rolleyes:

I think that elias should have given its ROM for free and give the possibility to make a donation too. But he remain for me a good person who make a very good work...

I was going to make a donation when the forum was closing...
[P3600 ROM Development] batista70:
I rispect his decision and i know the reasons, i'd like the forum reopens 'cause he is tre greatest italian cooker, imho, ald also a good boy.
[P3600 ROM Development] yuzanuvole:
I hope this too...I can imagine the reasons...
[P3600 ROM Development] batista70:
Not only for the donation story but also for a lot of stupid people who critics the work without knowing how to do this, they are only able to talk .....

Affan....
[P3600 ROM Development] yuzanuvole:
Too many invidious people....I know...I hope he can return writing in his forum and in this forum too.
[P3600 ROM Development] batista70:
I hope too, for me is a friend, always kind with everybody.
[P3600 ROM Development] zimone:
Quote he is great in graphics ..... ;)
[P3600 ROM Development] yuzanuvole:
But is it impossible to have this ROM?
[P3600 ROM Development] batista70:
The only one who can release it is Elia, in this moment he prefers to stay quiete.

Maybe in a couple of days he will come back :) i hope.

L'unico che la può rilasciare è Elia, in questo momento preferisce stare tranquillo.

Può darsi che tra qualche giorno ritorni attivo :) spero.
[P3600 ROM Development] yuzanuvole:
I hope this!!Thanks bye

Lo spero!Grazie ciao!
[P3600 ROM Development] yuzanuvole:
Even elias's site closed!!Not only forum...
[P3600 ROM Development] batista70:
I know ... :-(
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] JoeWan:
Hi guys,

I feel it's really sad to see there are so few options to mod our Xperia phone.

I think Sony made a great phone with pretty good OS and feature set, as well as design, but we have almost zero modding options.

There's no official TWRP, which seems odd since there's an official one for the much similar Xperia X Performance...

Also, no Lineage, no custom ROMs other than a few ones that aren't really famous and well known like Lineage or others.

Do you guys know why is this phone so underrated? Is it so difficult to port ROMs to or are there just a few users?

Cheers

PS Still hope for an official Lineage/TWRP port... fingers crossed for now
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] M1chiel:
Well there are two stock based roms and OmniRom for the xx, which is not too bad. There are also at least two twrp versions around that are not official, but do what they need to do. If you are used to Lineage you'll like Omni!

That said, Sony had hoped to sell double the number of devices in the x-series as they actually did. Unfortunately demand is not so high for midrange phones that perform as good as last year's premium phones.
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] MrAndroid12:
I actually think that the demand for mid-rangers are actually fairly high if it was at the right price bracket.

The Xperia X with its $899 or was it $799NZD was actually on par with discounted flagships like the regular 32GB S7 making it a bad buy.

Likewise, I bought this phone when it was on special at $549 and while it's not exactly cheap, that is the price it should honestly be sold at.

It was a touch below the price of the Galaxy A5 2016 making this phone the more appealing premium mid-ranger.
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] M1chiel:
I agree that the xx was too expensive when it was introduced. I also bought it after the price had dropped ;) .
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] JoeWan:
Seriously guys? I actually got mine for a pretty good price (320 euros). That's not a lot for the phone's specs tbh.

Anyway I agree that there's some TWRP around, but how deep can a user trust a dropbox-hosted custom recovery made by who knows...

Not to disrespect by any means the dev behind it, but being this my main phone I'd prefer a more official recovery.

Also gotta try this OmniRom, seems a good project, but still no way of trying it without the proper twrp.
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] FoxTheLegend:
I know right? I do not understand how they paid so much for this thing. I payed 320 months ago. Now it goes for as low as 280! For that price, you cannot get a better deal unless you want some chinese stuff. Personally I spent months researching phones at that price and this was the best.
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] JoeWan:
Yeah it's a damn good deal at 300, and keep in mind i bought it some months ago when it was even better.

That being said the development behind it is terrible :eek: