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Samsung Rugby Pro (SGH-I547) Super Thread

Welcome to the Samsung Rugby Pro (SGH-I547) Super Thread
As a continuation of my work on the Rugby Smart I'm pleased to present Rugby Pro super thread. Enjoy and happy hacking.
If you create a support thread related to items in this super or for more generalized help, please PM me as a heads up. I've been doing a lot of work on getting things going for the device and can likely provide some amount of help. Having said that, please create a thread with the problem so everyone can benefit if a solution is found.
Drivers
Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe
Kies_2.5.0.12114_1_17.exe
Rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34463244&postcount=2
Recoveries -- Stock / CWR / TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34463268&postcount=3
Custom Android Builds (ROMs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34463295&postcount=4
Stock ODIN Images
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34463311&postcount=5
Tweaks / Mods
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34463338&postcount=6
MotorHead File Mirror
I've published a mirror of requested files from MotorHead: MotorHead files (mirror) . Feel free to PM me with any other files he's published so I can get them mirrored. I may or may not see/mirror them all unless requested.
IRC Channel
There is now an IRC channel to discuss development pertaining to the Rugby Pro. The channel is on freenode at #teamrugby
Rootz Wiki Forum
childrenofthehorn has gotten a dedicated forum setup over at Rootz Wiki. Check it out: http://rootzwiki.com/forum/556-galax...o-development/
TWRP -- Official Status
I got the Rugby Pro accepted as an official TWRP device. Links for goo manager downloads and the like below.
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/132
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/comanche
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/comanche
I am not responsible for anything bad that comes to your device when using the information posted in this thread. Everything here is dangerous, may cause a brick, will void a warranty and has the potential to just plain wreak havoc. Do not complain you followed my instructions and met with a dead device. Consider yourself warned
I've tested to the best of my ability, but I am one person with one device, I cannot catch all potential failure modes. If you find a problem and a fix, or have information that should be added let me know and I will update the necessary information.
Big thanks to Dees_Troy for making the SGH-I547 an official TWRP device.
Thanks to childrenofthehorn for help with getting some things up and going
Thanks to motorhead1991
Thanks to utkanos for help with getting CWR and initial partition mappings down

Rooting
Rooting
The below instructions are updated per @newbit on 2015/05/06. Towelroot has been confirmed as broken, disregard any cached / linked instructions about using Towelroot.
Install instructions -- Updated for JB (works with ICS too)
Install drivers from link above
Download necessary packages (CWR or TWRP and Chainfire UPDATE-SuperSU-vx.xx.zip) from the links below
Copy UPDATE-SuperSU-vx.xx.zip to your devices sdcard(s) -- Copy to both if external SD card is present
Charge phone to at least 80%
Power off the phone
Unplug from USB / Charger
Boot into download mode (Home + Volume Down + Power)
When asked if you want to continue, press Volume Up to enter download mode
Plugin phone and
Launch ODIN
Check the checkbox next to "PDA"
Click the PDA button
Select the recovery.tar.md5 file
Make sure only "F. Reset Time" are selected
Make sure "Auto reboot" is not selected
Click start
The progress bar should turn green and say "Pass" -- DO NOT reboot the phone at this point (you may lose recovery if you do)
Unplug the phone from usb
Pop the battery of the phone to power off
Boot into CWR or TWRP (Home + Volume Up + Power -- Release when Samsung logo appears)
Navigate and select the UPDATE-SuperSU-vx.xx.zip over the Install feature
Confirm & Reboot
You should now have root and persistent recovery
Custom NewBit recovery image (used in above procedure)
Root Credits to Chainfire [STABLE][2015.02.13] SuperSU

Below are the current recoveries for the Galaxy Rugby Pro SGH-I547. They are setup to work with the AT&T and Canadian varients.
Some are ODIN images, others are raw img's. The recovery partition is mmcblk0p18
TWRP 2860: comanche_twrp_2860.zip (update.zip --benthecomputerguy93) -- twrp_2860_comanche.img (image -- motorhead1991) -- comanche_i547_TWRP2860.tar.zip (odin - newbit)
CWM 6.0.2.5 Recovery Image (KemoNine): comanche_recovery_cwr_6025.zip (update.zip -- benthecomputerguy93) -- comanche_recovery_cwr_6025.tar.md5 (ODIN) -- comanche_recovery_cwr_6025.img -- KemoNine sources
Stock Recovery Image (ICS): comanche_ucli3_stock_recovery.tar.md5 (ODIN)
CWR Root Update Zip: cwmr_root.zip
CWR Touch
Courtesy of childrenofthehorn there is a now a Clockwork Recovery Touch and ODIN images for the ATT varient. The thread is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990519

Custom Android Builds (ROMs)
Sources (used for various ROM builds)
GitHub - Team Rugby
Current Builds / ROMs
Motorhead1991 has graciously continued work where KemoNine left off and has published CyanogenMod, Exodus, and Validus builds for the Rugby Pro. The files can be obtained from one of the two mirrors below.
Motorhead Mirror: http://developer-aa51.com/
KemoNine Mirror: https://nuskunetworks.box.com/s/3bmn9o1krpqxaxkfrxrfo0k1lq2olqjr
Old ROMs (NO longer maintained)
CyanogenMod 10 is available but no longer maintained for the Samsung Rugby Pro. Thread with instructions / downloads / support: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067214

Stock ODIN Images
Below are a variety of ODIN images that will let you reset a device back to stock.
Please be mindful of the varient. Not all ODIN images will work on all devices. There are AT&T and Canadian images provided.
SamMobile (Thanks @newbit for getting them to post this)
SamMobile SGH-I547 firmware images
ICS AT&T (Courtesy of childrenofthehorn): childrenofthehorn_Stock_ATT_comanche_i547_ICS.tar.md5.7z
ICS AT&T (KemoNine): comanche_ucli3_stock_boot_recovery_system.tar.md5.gz
JellyBean AT&T (KemoNine Kies Rip): I547UCBLL1_I547ATTBLL1_I547UCBLL1_HOME.tar.md5.gz
AT&T UCCMF2 Baseband update.zip (KemoNine OTA Rip): cwr_modem_uccmf2.zip This is ONLY for AT&T devices, it will break the modem on the Canadian variants
AT&T UCCMH5 Update (KemoNine Kies Rip):
ODIN_UCCMH5_Complete.tar.md5 (ODIN) This is ONLY for At&T devices, it will brick Canadian devices. This update does NOT include a data wipe. You'll need to wipe data if using this as a restore option.
AT&T UCCMH5 Baseband update.zip (KemoNine OTA Rip):
cwr_modem_uccmh5.zipThis is ONLY for AT&T devices, it will break the modem on the Canadian variants

Tweaks / Mods
WiFi Tethering Enable (JB - 4.1.2 Advanced users):
Thanks cyberhunter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43573049&postcount=335
WiFi Tethering Enable (JB - 4.1.1 Advanced users):
Thanks zach.xtr
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37668101&postcount=144
WiFi Tethering Enable (ICS Advanced users):
Thanks XtremeAdventure
Prebuilt binary for tethering
Mirror 1: framework-res.apk
Mirror 2: framework-res.apk
Details / Instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36159120&postcount=74

Excellent work buddy, this should hopefully kick things off
sent from Rugby LTE

Patiently waiting.......

So I am still having problems with no wifi and losing root with my custom rom, everything else works though
Sent from my SGH-I547C using xda premium

markdexter said:
So I am still having problems with no wifi and losing root with my custom rom, everything else works though
Sent from my SGH-I547C using xda premium
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Are you working on a customized stock rom or a build of Cyanogen?

Customized stock rom
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Remember if either of you need a tester......? Let me know..

markdexter said:
Customized stock rom
Sent from my SGH-I547C using xda premium
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Very nice, I've managed to make some progress on Cyanogen but there are some tweaks left to be made. If you need any hosting please PM me, I've got a pretty good setup for mirroring going.
For your wifi issue: did you build your own kernel?

No, just stock kernel for now
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markdexter said:
No, just stock kernel for now
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Stock boot image or tweaked?

kemonine96 said:
Stock boot image or tweaked?
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I ran it through dsixdas kitchen, I've tried with tweaked boot.img and then I pulled the boot. Img from the official rom with the same results
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markdexter said:
I ran it through dsixdas kitchen, I've tried with tweaked boot.img and then I pulled the boot. Img from the official rom with the same results
Sent from my SGH-I547C using xda premium
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I can take a look at it if you like. PM me with some of the details and we can go from there.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk 2

here is the boot.img that im trying to use

I think the only thing screwing me is my updater script, getting a status 7 error when it comes to flashing the boot. Img
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markdexter said:
I think the only thing screwing me is my updater script, getting a status 7 error when it comes to flashing the boot. Img
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That could be it. Can you post the updater script?
Also, checkout the update.zip below. If you poke through the zip it will show you some tricks on how to write an img file out to a raw partition. The update is something another dev and I put together for updating the modem of a device. Works the same as the boot.img.
http://goo.im/devs/kemonine/apache/modem/apache_modem_ucla4.zip

GALAXY S5 Mod and Apps for the KitKat Grand 2 - Rooting Instructions Inside!

Good day everyone,
This (was) my first thread here. I am trying to make a single package that'll turn a boring, unrooted KitKat Grand 2 into a rooted S5.
I'm done collecting the apps. The flashable ZIP is being uploaded.
Currently, there's my root guide for the KitKat Grand 2 Samsung ROM.
1. Download CWM beta (link added below)
2. Download SuperSU (link added below)
3. Flash that through CWM.
4. Rooted.
EDIT:
Link to SuperSU flashable ZIP package: http://download.chainfire.eu/381/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91.zip
Link to CWM (KitKat only): https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc
Another link to CWM:
http://d-h.st/JgL
<B>STEP 1</B>: S5 notification panel and quick settings with circles
a. Download the flashable ZIP from the attachments.
b. Flash that through CWM.
c. Enjoy!
There's evidence in the last picture (attachment)
The quality is too low because I was using my laptop's webcam (phone won't let me take a screenshot of the notification panel).
THIS MOD IS OBSOLETE. USE MY NEW MOD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/ultimate-s5-mod-one-stop-s5-mod-t2846377
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<B>STEP 2:</B> S5 Apps.
S5 Email, AccuWeather widget, and other apps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...5-settings-accuweather-email-s5-apps-t2829221
S Note:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/real-4-4-s-note-100-t2828107
Tested and verified on my Grand 2 SM-G7102, but works on any variant of the Grand 2, if rooted and upgraded to KitKat.
Detailed (as in "noob-friendly") instructions , screenshots, and links coming soon.
Sources:
Recovery-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794016
SuperSU-www.chainfire.eu

thanks
thanks for your appreciation in grand 2
we are waiting for this for a very long time:good:

Plz mention link....simply
Sent from my SM-G7102 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

WaseemAlkurdi said:
Good day everyone,
This is my first thread here. I am trying to make a single package that'll turn a boring, unrooted KitKat Grand 2 into a rooted S5.
I'm currently collecting the apps. Stay tuned for more details (project will be done soon - no more than a month)
Currently, there's my root guide for the KitKat Grand 2 Samsung ROM.
1. Download CWM beta (link added below)
2. Download SuperSU (link added below)
3. Flash that through CWM.
4. Rooted.
EDIT:
Link to SuperSU flashable ZIP package: (http)download(dot)chainfire(dot)eu/381/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91(dot)zip
Link to CWM (KitKat only): (https)mega(dot)co(dot)nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc
Because I'm still new, I am not allowed to add links. But I ain't a spammer! XDA's automation thinks that!
Replace:
(http) with http: and two backslashes.
(https) with https: and two backslashes.
(dot) with a dot ( . )
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http://download.chainfire.eu/381/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91.zip
https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc
schubeir

jeetujaan said:
Plz mention link....simply
Sent from my SM-G7102 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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XDA won't allow me cuz I'm still new!

change the link
mega.co.nz is not opening as the server is down please could u give another link to it thanks a lot

schubeir said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/381/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91.zip
https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc
schubeir
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mega.co.nz not working..

PKothavale said:
mega.co.nz not working..
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Link fixed.

shashank281295 said:
mega.co.nz is not opening as the server is down please could u give another link to it thanks a lot
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You're welcome. Another link added.

CWM
Thanks for link tried installing cwm through odin but after flashing and rebooting to recovery again stock comes tried manual reboot also after taking battery out no luck

shashank281295 said:
Thanks for link tried installing cwm through odin but after flashing and rebooting to recovery again stock comes tried manual reboot also after taking battery out no luck
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Did you:
- make sure that your phone is on KitKat?
- try another cable and/or PC and/or USB port?
- try redownloading CWM?
If all fails, please tell me.

Ya bro i tried download twice all went ok odin showed reset but as soon as i boot in recovery then stock recovery flashed again automatically and yes it is 4.4.2 kitkat tried almost 10 times to flash but all in vain

shashank281295 said:
Ya bro i tried download twice all went ok odin showed reset but as soon as i boot in recovery then stock recovery flashed again automatically and yes it is 4.4.2 kitkat tried almost 10 times to flash but all in vain
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So, did you flash while having enabled Debugging Mode? (Tap the Build Number seven times in About Device, go back, tap Developer Options, and turn on USB Debugging). Also try disabling it if you had it enabled.
If this doesn't work, try flashing with Auto Reboot turned off in Odin, then manually rebooting after you become absolutely sure the process is over.
If both solutions don't work, tell me.

Tried again back to stock i think because Qualcomm secureboot is enabled it thr a way to disable it

shashank281295 said:
Tried again back to stock i think because Qualcomm secureboot is enabled it thr a way to disable it
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That has no effect on installing CWM, because I got Secureboot enabled, too, while having CWM.
First, do you have a red line saying UDC START in Download Mode?
Second, do you mean (by saying stock) getting in Download Mode again with an extra line saying "Could not do normal boot" OR getting a screen with "Android system recovery (3e)" on the top?
And did my other solutions (toggling Debugging Mode, disabling Auto Reboot) fail?
If so, tell me. Concentrate on what you mean by "stock".
I got one last solution working, but it needs you to tell me what do you mean by stock.

ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-G7102
CURRENT BINARY-CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS-CUSTOM
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT ENABLE(CSB)
AP SWREV S1 T1 A1 A2 P1
UDC START
everytime this is only coming

shashank281295 said:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-G7102
CURRENT BINARY-CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS-CUSTOM
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT ENABLE(CSB)
AP SWREV S1 T1 A1 A2 P1
UDC START
everytime this is only coming
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794016
This is the thread of that CWM recovery. Ask your question there, because your condition is a rare one. Thanks.

Does it work on G8 ? I'm using that
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thanhdatnguyen said:
Does it work on G8 ? I'm using that
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Should eork on any 4.4.2 firmware (recovery) and any firmware (SuperSU)

i had the same of your problem (my solution)
shashank281295 said:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-G7102
CURRENT BINARY-CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS-CUSTOM
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT ENABLE(CSB)
AP SWREV S1 T1 A1 A2 P1
UDC START
everytime this is only coming
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try to flash it with pc, plug it into your rear side usb (not front or usb extention or else)
try with just only your samsung cable (unplug the other cable that connected to your pc)
thats work for me ... it might work for yours
any how plz hit thx button if you dont mind :fingers-crossed:

[Q] i9505 restore bloatware for OTA lollipop 5.0

Hi, this is my first actual post. I have searched and can't see this query anywhere else.
Ok I'll try to make this as clear as possible, I have read Lollipop 5.0 has been released in the UK for the i9505 and I want to update OTA (which would be when xPosed framework is compatible) but I have a couple problems. I am rooted and I find out now that you can't do OTA if you have previously deleted the bloatware that came with the phone which I have done. Process I have come up with:
1) Use Titanium Backup to backup ALL apps to SD
2) Restore the bloatware by flashing stock Android 4.2.2 firmware to go back to original (can't remember my deleted apps and factory reset won't restore them)
3) Carry out OTA (using CF-autoroot or SU survival mode to keep root)
4) Restore Titanium backups from SD
My questions:
1) Is that process correct?
2) Would flashing the stock rom get rid of my Custom Recovery? Or anything on my external SD?
3) Do I need to unlock bootloader? How do I know if mine is already unlocked or not?
4) Possibly any way to keep my apps layout on homepage?
Extra info: I don't want to get CM, since I had CM11 and didn't like it, prefer the stock touchwiz and custom ROMs have too many bugs.
Would really appreciate any direction on this issue.
Phone info:
Model: Samsung Galaxy S4
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9505XXUBMGA

Anyone? :good:

Here is the way
1. Backup using helium app
2. Unroot using SuperSU app (in the setting there is a option)
3. Download stock ROM from sammoble (choose the proper one)
4. Flash it using odin (u need to have stock recovery & bootloader status dosenr matter until u r stock)
5. Before flashing do a hard reset.just to be safe
6. Restore ur app d data using helium(this time u will need a pc)
7. Check for update from settings.
8. & to save ur launcher (touchwiz) there is option in helium
The reason why I don't suggest to keep root cuz at the moment lollipop will run into issues if rooted..later on after u r done with updating u can try rooting.make sure to backup SD just in case something goes wrong
WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG CUZ ITS U WHO IS DOING NOT ME....well it won't go wrong is u do properly..

navi dl said:
Here is the way
1. Backup using helium app
2. Unroot using SuperSU app (in the setting there is a option)
3. Download stock ROM from sammoble (choose the proper one)
4. Flash it using odin (u need to have stock recovery & bootloader status dosenr matter until u r stock)
5. Before flashing do a hard reset.just to be safe
6. Restore ur app d data using helium(this time u will need a pc)
7. Check for update from settings.
8. & to save ur launcher (touchwiz) there is option in helium
The reason why I don't suggest to keep root cuz at the moment lollipop will run into issues if rooted..later on after u r done with updating u can try rooting.make sure to backup SD just in case something goes wrong
WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG CUZ ITS U WHO IS DOING NOT ME....well it won't go wrong is u do properly..
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Thanks for the reply. Checked out helium app on google play and around the internet, many people are having issues with restoring backups, I'll give it a try while I have a nandroid backup just to see how it works.
Sorry I didn't understand what you meant in the brackets for number 4, can you please elaborate?
Lollipop needs to fix itself! Root is most important for me, I'll update when Xposed is compatible on Lollipop hopefully the root issue will be fixed by then.

It dosent matter what is ur boot loader status,locked or unlocked...if u r flashing a official ROM boot loader status dosent matter.d for flashing a stock rom u need a stock recovery....d for helium if restoring dosent work I move the files manually
Good luck in future :thumbup:
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1

navi dl said:
It dosent matter what is ur boot loader status,locked or unlocked...if u r flashing a official ROM boot loader status dosent matter.d for flashing a stock rom u need a stock recovery....d for helium if restoring dosent work I move the files manually
Good luck in future :thumbup:
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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Oh ok gotcha! Hmm since I'll wait until root works I think I might just Titanium Backup since I have the Pro version, might as well use it You say I need a stock recovery, would that appear automatically when flashing the stock rom and get rid of my CWM recovery or is there a certain process to be done in order to get that recovery? (I think it's the former option but just checking Thanksss

Lol every one got different taste .. U have to download stock recovery zip d flash it...use the thanks button lol it ur wish ....simple as tht... Simply get a custom ROM like echo...I m also using GPE 5.0.1 ROM ANDROID L is useless...d all the goodness of amoled screen is useless
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1

navi dl said:
Lol every one got different taste .. U have to download stock recovery zip d flash it...use the thanks button lol it ur wish ....simple as tht... Simply get a custom ROM like echo...I m also using GPE 5.0.1 ROM ANDROID L is useless...d all the goodness of amoled screen is useless
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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Oh thought you could only thanks once per thread, I've never used forums before D: That's easy enough to do. Geez I didn't even notice what phone you're using. Useless why? How is 5.0.1 going for you?

Lol just 5in....I mean all the black element ui is replaced by white or dark material theme....d yeah its smooth as butter..battery ah not so great it won't last a full day....u got to charge it twice a day...
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1

Not bad then. Performance and UI is what interests me. The UI looks way better
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app

ZakSamsung said:
How is 5.0.1 going for you?
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It's been around 2 weeks since i first started using a custom rom. It's worth to check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353
It's running stable and with good battery life.
Give it a try
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ZakSamsung said:
Sorry I didn't understand what you meant in the brackets for number 4, can you please elaborate?
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Please, follow the instructions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
I can download the latest official firmware at sammobile.com, look for firmwares, and search your device specific rom/carrier.
Good luck! :fingers-crossed:

Just checked in YouTube the difference between the Google edition and original and the original is much better in my opinion. The main thing is I don't want to lose all the camera features it comes with. And I can't seem to find stock lollipop for the original S4 on Sammobile, have to navigate with my phone since laptop is bust. I'll give it a quick look again.
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[How-To] Update to G900V_OC4 - 5.0 and KeepRoot (3/30/2015)

**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!** The following process is only for the G900V Verizon S5 variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Download:
- G900V_OC4_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G900V_OC4_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" setting.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Verizon splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (10 - 15 mins for DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Optional - Enable Native Tethering:
- G900V_OC4_TetherAddOn (Flash using FlashFire's "Flash zip or ota" option).
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OC4.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing, the ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset. If you prefer not to wipe User Data replace the Updater-Script in the ROM's META-INF/com/google/android folder with the version attached to this post (remove ".txt" extension before placing in folder). Bear in mind that carrying over incompatible User Data from a prior Android version may cause issues.
4. If you do not already have root access (or to unbrick) you must flash the G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar (flash in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+)), root with Towelroot (this version does not require internet access), then proceed with the above process.
5. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Credits:
@ChadH42 - for capturing the ota update.
@Chainfire

What is new in this update? I saw your other thread was closing and I'm confused

xdnax said:
What is new in this update? I saw your other thread was closing and I'm confused
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Let's just say the initial 5.0 release had a few bugs. Let's hope this release works better.

Thanks. I did your previous update with this method, and it worked great. Can you give the steps that are needed to get to where you need to be to now install this update? I think I know, but I'm not sure. Also, what about apps and settings? It does not seem they are preserved. It looks like the previous write up has been edited and no longer includes these steps. I had no problems with this part. Is it still an option to do that? Thanks for the awesome work!

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So this will work fine updating if on rooted 0A8?

I would assume we could do a data backup, then restore data after flashing is done

So there's no need to flash a firmware or kernel in Odin after flashing the rom? Are we still going to be on 0A8 baseband? Or should we flash the OC4 kernel?
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killa408shark said:
So there's no need to flash a firmware or kernel in Odin after flashing the rom? Are we still going to be on 0A8 baseband? Or should we flash the OC4 kernel?
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Correct, all necessary OC4 partitions including the kernel, modem, etc are included in the ROM.

Mr. Boom said:
I would assume we could do a data backup, then restore data after flashing is done
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Only recommended if your Data backup is from 5.0. Those updating from 4.4 should not restore Data for compatibility reasons.

jake20fc said:
So this will work fine updating if on rooted 0A8?
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Yes

mkitchin said:
Thanks. I did your previous update with this method, and it worked great. Can you give the steps that are needed to get to where you need to be to now install this update? I think I know, but I'm not sure. Also, what about apps and settings? It does not seem they are preserved. It looks like the previous write up has been edited and no longer includes these steps. I had no problems with this part. Is it still an option to do that? Thanks for the awesome work!
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See Notes section #3.

awesome @muniz_ri ! was just helping a family member update to the new lollipop and i saw this. gonna do some tinkering with safestrap and try and see if i can see whats breaking it on lollipop.. fingers crossed

muniz_ri said:
Only recommended if your Data backup is from 5.0. Those updating from 4.4 should not restore Data for compatibility reasons.
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How did it work going 4.4.4 to 5.0?

BeansTown106 said:
awesome @muniz_ri ! was just helping a family member update to the new lollipop and i saw this. gonna do some tinkering with safestrap and try and see if i can see whats breaking it on lollipop.. fingers crossed
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No worries, good luck with SS.
Also fyi.....there is a guy in the N900V forum that has developed a safestrap replacement called multisystem. He is waiting for 5.0 before releasing and claims it will work on 5.0. If so, it can likely be easily ported to the S5.

Got it. I did see that. I guess it is just that simple. I thought there might be a little more detail needed, but I will give it a shot. Hopefully safestrap comes to lollipop one day to make it a little easier!

mkitchin said:
Got it. I did see that. I guess it is just that simple. I thought there might be a little more detail needed, but I will give it a shot. Hopefully safestrap comes to lollipop one day to make it a little easier!
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After flashing the ROM you can just reboot, no need to re-flash the OC4 kernel since the new ROM already flashed it.

Does anyone know if the Alarm clock works on silent now? I think they got rid of the interruption settings did they not?

I have run into a problem i can't figure out. When i try to run safestrap it just wont boot into it when i boot from the app. Have tried it many times. Thinking back wasn't safestrap broken when you are on 5.0? I went from kit kat, rooted and did the keep root tutorial to have it in 5.0. Not really sure what to do.

jake20fc said:
I have run into a problem i can't figure out. When i try to run safestrap it just wont boot into it when i boot from the app. Have tried it many times. Thinking back wasn't safestrap broken when you are on 5.0? I went from kit kat, rooted and did the keep root tutorial to have it in 5.0. Not really sure what to do.
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Safe-strap doesn't work on 5.0. You have to flash G900V_NK2_Stock_Kernel to access it.

ejc1214 said:
Safe-strap doesn't work on 5.0. You have to flash G900V_NK2_Stock_Kernel to access it.
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Ty. I'm not new to flashing but i was just wondering what the hell i was doing that it wouldn't boot. Appreciate it.

Working Root for At&t Galaxy Tab 3 ( SM-T217A ) 4.4.2 Kitkat O.S !!!!

FINALLY SUCCESS !! This is how I did it. Download ->..*Kingroot 4.5 apk*.. After you install is press the circle button it will then root your Tab.. But then we need to get rid of Kingroot and all of it dependencies. What you want to do is download busybox install, open and grant root access to busybox through King root, make sure to hit the install button at the bottom of the busybox app . After that go to play store download *Supersume*..... Yes Supersume! After you install Supersume open it it and click on the button and it will install Supersu with the binaries updated and uninstall all of King root dependencies for you. Okay now we have supersu installed, now for the tricky part. You do not want to reboot your phone or you will lose supersu and have to start from the beginning. I repeat do not reboot your device yet... Go to play store download and install Flashfire apk by Chainfire and then go to XDA Supersu tread by Chainfire and download the latest flashable Supersu.zip.. Okay now that we have those two things, go back and open up Flashfire app and look for where it says OTA firmware / zips click that button and look for your Supersu.zip that you downloaded from XDA click on it an hit the check mark at the top.. Now look for where it says *Ever root* click on that make sure to hit the check mark at the top. FIND reboot and make sure that normal is checked click on the check mark at the top and that will take to back out to where there's a circle and lightning bolt Press that... Flashfire is now flashing the new Supersu. Zip for you and also inject root into your system via Ever root.... Once it reboots you will have the latest supersu and be able to reboot without losing root. This does not trip Knox.. Have fun and hit the thanks button if it helped. But please give thanks to those who made the apps King root, Supersume, Busybox, Supersu and Flashfire.. Because without those Developer's this would not be possible..

I can verify this roots the t217a. I had to unmount my sdcard and do the flashfire option to get su to stick but it did and does work. Hopefully we can get a recovery and toms now. This is a nice little tablet for free since I use it tethered through tmo and got it as payment for moving files from one laptop to another with a usb stick lol

If you havnt checked yet KNOX is still intacted.. So it doesn't trip KNOX. Which means warranty is still available if your still covered.. Also, I'm going to message Chainfire to find out if it is possible to create a Odin flashable Backup using some of the file's I have from my Flashfire Backup.. If it is possible we will have a way to recover from a boot loop or a softbick for that matter.. If so I will Experiment with flashing T-Mobile or the International TouchWiz Custom Roms using Flashfire.. I have two AT&T note 3's and I have had success installing T Mobile and international roms on both devices, if I'm not mistaken even a few Sprint custom TouchWiz Roms work on those phone's.. We have everything needed to have a Custom TouchWiz Rom except a restorable Backup.... Keep your eyes on development for this tab cause if I manage to get one to Load an that Runs well I will ask permission to post their Rom with a how to for At&t Tab 3...

Thanks for the hard work, if I can help please let me know.
Hey is there anyway to get 442 to directly save to the external sd card with the os as is?

I think I tripped Knox. My tablet boots up with the Samsung logo and "CUSTOM" underneath it and I can't find anything Knox related in settings now

No you didn't trip Knox... Mine also had the Custom pad lock when booting up.. If you would like to get rid of it just download and install xposed framework. After you install it open the xposed app and look for downloads, there you will find an app called Wanam Xposed. Open that app and look for security hacks, click on that and you will see where it says firmware status official or custom make sure its check marked. That will make your firmware official and get rid of the padlock after two reboots. If you would like to check your Knox you can download Samsung Phone Info apk I use the plus version but the free one should have you're Knox info also. Hope that helps.

Ok cool. Is there a recovery yet?

Does this add twrp or is just for rooting?
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azz72 said:
Does this add twrp or is just for rooting?
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As far as I know, the bootloader is locked so there won't be any custom recovery unless that is unlocked.