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Galaxy S 4 - Random reboots after many ROM flashings

Hi everyone,
I'm a newbie here, but I've read the guidelines, don't hate
I got an international version SGS4 (i9505) and it got instantly rooted the day I purchased it.
The first rom I flashed was a i9505 Google Edition Rom... Everything worked fine but I didn't like it so much.
So I cleaned everything and I installed Foxhound (2.0)... and the problems started: maybe it's just because the two ROMs use different kernels, but my device started reboot randomly!
So I flashed a kernel cleaner (the Kernel Cleaning_Script by jivy26), I cleaned the cache and all the data... Then I installed the latest stable version of CyanogenMod (with Android 4.2.2)
Nothing.
My SGS4 continously reboots and sometimes it's difficult to restart it. I'm so sad, I just bought this phone and it works so bad.
Maybe I should install a Stock Rom and unroot my device?
Any advices/cleaning methods to stop these random crashes?
Please respond
Dem

I would flash full stock via odin and use it for few days.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

xtrustkillx said:
I would flash full stock via odin and use it for few days.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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So I should unroot too?
What's the main difference between a normal flash and a full stock flash via odin?

Please respond, I really don't know what to do and I think this is the only place where I can ask for help

demLong said:
Please respond, I really don't know what to do and I think this is the only place where I can ask for help
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Try a factory wipe first, if the reboots keep happening, I would do a fresh, clean flash of the stock tar. What I usually do is I format data through TWRP, it will say I lost root and if I want to retain it, I answer no. I reboot into download mode and flash stock tar through Odin. Then I root with CF-Auto-Root, and finally flash a custom recovery.

norml said:
Try a factory wipe first, if the reboots keep happening, I would do a fresh, clean flash of the stock tar. What I usually do is I format data through TWRP, it will say I lost root and if I want to retain it, I answer no. I reboot into download mode and flash stock tar through Odin. Then I root with CF-Auto-Root, and finally flash a custom recovery.
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I'll let you know if it works I'm gonna try tonight.
Excuse me, can you link the latest stock firmware and some good links for the stock tar (for i9505)??

demLong said:
I'll let you know if it works I'm gonna try tonight.
Excuse me, can you link the latest stock firmware and some good links for the stock tar (for i9505)??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252855 <- here is it
and did u flashed any custom kernel inside??
coz mine 9505 sometimes have 3 times bootlooping

Ryanrioz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252855 <- here is it
and did u flashed any custom kernel inside??
coz mine 9505 sometimes have 3 times bootlooping
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Thank you so much... then I decided to install an Official test leaked firmware 4.3 (I9505XXUEMJ3) via Odin.
Everything works fine, but (although the system's more responsive and stable) I had another random reboot God why?
Maybe it's just a problem with kernel... I installed 3-4 Roms, and maybe my phone is not clean... but I flashed via Odin, I erased everything (cache, format/data/factory). It's so strange...
I feel like I have to throw away my phone... please help!
EDIT: my phone crashed and it is bootlooping now.

My phone is now officially bricked. After I flashed the latest official Samsung Rom my phone started bootlooping and crashing at the Samsung logo. The only thing I can do now is to use the recovery, but even if I format/data factory nothing changed.
Any possible solutions?
My patience is collapsing with this phone T_T

So let me get this straight...you had an instability issue (reboots) and after all the help from the guys here suggesting to flash a stable stock rom, you decided to go ahead and flash a leaked firmware?
Find the latest OFFICIAL STOCK 4.2.2 rom and try again. Don't even root, just check with a stable rom so you can see if your issue is hardware related.

Try downloading and flashing one of the sammobile firmwares.
hxxp://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=0#firmware

gamotom said:
So let me get this straight...you had an instability issue (reboots) and after all the help from the guys here suggesting to flash a stable stock rom, you decided to go ahead and flash a leaked firmware?
Find the latest OFFICIAL STOCK 4.2.2 rom and try again. Don't even root, just check with a stable rom so you can see if your issue is hardware related.
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I installed a official stock 4.2.2. rom too... nothing changed. My last opportunity is to follow this guide.
http://www.infamousdevelopment.com/index.php?topic=115.msg890#msg890)*

demLong said:
I installed a official stock 4.2.2. rom too... nothing changed. My last opportunity is to follow this guide.
http://www.infamousdevelopment.com/index.php?topic=115.msg890#msg890)*
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Why on earth are trying something you don't know about. If you don't follow the guides here on xda it will not work. You have to install custom Recovery's in order to clean and erase your whole phone. If you don't it will keep on DIRTY FLASHING and acting up or rebooting or what ever. Stock recovery is basically useless for what Your trying to do.
Edit: the link you posted is the way you should have done it in the first place
Sent from my SGH-I337M using xda app-developers app

crzygrmn said:
Why on earth are trying something you don't know about. If you don't follow the guides here on xda it will not work. You have to install custom Recovery's in order to clean and erase your whole phone. If you don't it will keep on DIRTY FLASHING and acting up or rebooting or what ever. Stock recovery is basically useless for what Your trying to do.
Sent from my SGH-I337M using xda app-developers app
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I must admit I failed so bad :\ Should I re-root to install a custom recovery? And then? How do I clean my phone? T_T I had a custom recovery, but I just format all datas/factory and cache. Is there anything else I can do with a custom recovery (considering that I don't have backups on my phone).
Please be kind, I said I'm new here I wait for your answers to continue

Which stock 4.2.2 rom did you try?
When you installed 4.3 stock rom, you probably also installed the new knox bootloader, so in order to go back to 4.2.2 you must install a stock rom like XXUDMH8 or XXUDMI1 that have the new bootloader.
Download one of them from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=0
and then follow the instruction from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
p.s if you want ppl to be kind, follow their advice...

gamotom said:
Which stock 4.2.2 rom did you try?
When you installed 4.3 stock rom, you probably also installed the new knox bootloader, so in order to go back to 4.2.2 you must install a stock rom like XXUDMH8 or XXUDMI1 that have the new bootloader.
Download one of them from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=0
and then follow the instruction from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
p.s if you want ppl to be kind, follow their advice...
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Thank you so much I'm here to learn. So:
1) I should install a stock rom (such as XXUDMH8 or XXUDMI1) with the new bootloader
2) Then I should root using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413014
3) Then I should install a custom recovery and... ?
Tell me if the steps are correct or I'm failing again lol
EDIT: I realized that I installed XXUDMH8! So it's ok, it have the new bootloader. What can I do now? :/ (I did everything in the thread you linked, I got android 4.2.2. stock - XXUDMH8... but I don't know how to continue to stop the crashes)

Yeah that's basically it. After you have custom Recovery installed do a complete wipe of everything twice just to make sure. Then go ahead and install stock with Odin and your random boots should be gone.
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demLong said:
Thank you so much I'm here to learn. So:
1) I should install a stock rom (such as XXUDMH8 or XXUDMI1) with the new bootloader
2) Then I should root using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413014
3) Then I should install a custom recovery and... ?
Tell me if the steps are correct or I'm failing again lol
EDIT: I realized that I installed XXUDMH8! So it's ok, it have the new bootloader. What can I do now? :/ (I did everything in the thread you linked, I got android 4.2.2. stock - XXUDMH8... but I don't know how to continue to stop the crashes)
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Keep in mind that with so many flashes, if you already have the new bootloader, you may have triggered the Knox efuse and voided your warranty.
You can check that in download mode, if knox warranty is 0x0 you are fine. If it is 0x1 you have triggered it.
You can look for more info in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832
If knox warranty is 0x0 DONT ROOT YET...READ FIRST. There are ways to root without voiding your warranty.

gamotom said:
Keep in mind that with so many flashes, if you already have the new bootloader, you may have triggered the Knox efuse and voided your warranty.
You can check that in download mode, if knox warranty is 0x0 you are fine. If it is 0x1 you have triggered it.
You can look for more info in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832
If knox warranty is 0x0 DONT ROOT YET...READ FIRST. There are ways to root without voiding your warranty.
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Warranty 0x0 for now. To be sincere I don't know what to do atm... I'm scared as hell of doing anything D:
if I can't root now, I can't install a custom recovery and clean my phone. I'm a little bit confused...
Guide me and I promise I won't do stupid things this time .-.
How to root without voiding the phone warranty?

Try to install with this kernel "GT-I9505_AdamKernel.V1.6.KnoxFree2.CWM". You may search it in this xda forum.
Hopefully this will helping you.

[ROM][STOCK][BUMP'd] LG D850 20F Lollipop 5.0.1 (+ extras)

Stock LG D850 20F Lollipop 5.0.1
This thread is based on my original post found in the AT&T G3 Lounge Thread..
What's new is I've just packed 20F into a flashable zip for those with TWRP already installed. It's not much.. but I know many would prefer not to use ADB or terminal.
What's this thread have to offer?
Flashable/BUMP'd D850 20F "rom" (system/boot)
Flashable D850 20F modem
Stock D850 20F partition images
Patched/BUMP'd D850 20F boot.img
Manual directions for installing TWRP if already on 20F
Manual directions for installing 20F if flashable zips aren't your thing
The above mentioned can all be downloaded HERE ON CODEFIRE
Flashable "rom" directions:
1. Put D850_20F_Lollipop_Stock.zip and D850_20F_2.0.1.c1.13-00050_Modem.zip on sdcard
--For root: Also grab the SuperSU zip from Chainfire HERE
2. Boot into TWRP
3. Hit install button and select each zip file you need
4. Swipe to flash... done. Rom flash will take a bit.. be patient.
5. Reboot phone when rom, modem, root is flashed. First Lollipop boot may take up to 5 minutes.
In some cases you may need to wipe cache/dalvik/data(factory reset) in TWRP if the phone gets stuck on boot animation or if things just aren't acting right. To avoid data loss be sure to use something like Helium or Titanium Backup prior to upgrading to Lollipop. TWRP backups/Nandroids don't hurt either.
Having issues with internal sdcard permissions afterwards? Having issues with downloads not saving? You may need to fix your sdcard permissions. In terminal emulator or adb shell enter:
Code:
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0/
Some have mentioned external sdcard issues.. not sure if anyone has way to fix that? Maybe same command as above only pointing to ext-sd?
MD5:
85460a3ce5d0259477d2f03c64e867e9 D850_20F_Lollipop_Stock.zip
df2564aa824b35dbaf8bd886b5210b4a D850_20F_2.0.1.c1.13-00050_Modem.zip
Below I am including my original directions for manually flashing Lollipop.. whether completely stock and already on 20F... or already rooted/BUMP'd/TWRP'd.
You do not need to pay attention to any of this below if you are just flashing the rom above... these are the original manual directions only. #learn2read
If you want TWRP just downgrade aboot.img and laf.img to KK.. then BUMP'd TWRP will work. Must be rooted to be able to flash TWRP obviously. If not already rooted -- Root with THIS METHOD HERE or use THIS ONE-CLICK METHOD if typing an ADB command scares you.
If rooted and on stock 20F Lollipop follow #1
If already TWRP'd/BUMP'd on KitKat (or using AOSP) and want to manually update to rooted stock 20F follow #2
#1
Download D850 TWRP HERE and rename to twrp.img. download stock KK aboot and laf images HERE. Stick all 3 on root of internal sdcard. You'll also have to flash a patched stock 20F boot.img so that the Lollipop system still boots when using the downgraded aboot.img/laf.img. You can download the patched boot.img HERE. Stick it in the root of your internal sdcard.
Now issue the following commands with ADB shell. If using terminal app on phone do not use the "adb shell" command:
Code:
[SIZE="2"]adb shell
su
md5 /sdcard/aboot.img (confirm md5 = 348064a6d4f8d5b7d3eeec79d86de5bd before proceeding)
dd if=/sdcard/aboot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
dd if=/sdcard/laf.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
dd if=/sdcard/patched-20f-boot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot[/SIZE]
You are finished and can now reboot back into the rom. You are now rooted, BUMP'd and TWRP'd on Lollipop!
#2
If already TWRP'd/BUMP'd and you want to upgrade manually to 20F Lollipop... download the patched boot.img HERE and stick it on the root of your internal sdcard.. along with the 20F modem.img and system.img. (@timmytim[/MENTION] shared system.img in the lounge thread HERE so be sure to thank him)
You may or may not have to "factory reset" in TWRP. YMMV.
[If flashing system.img you must be in TWRP, not the rom, while issuing these commands]
[May need the "Koush Universal ADB" drivers to get ADB goin' in TWRP]
Code:
[SIZE="2"]adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/patched-20f-boot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
dd if=/sdcard/modem.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modem
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system[/SIZE]
If flashing 20F system via this method you will also need to root since the system.img is stock. Download SuperSU zip from Chainfire HERE and flash the zip in TWRP AFTER flashing the system.img. You are finished and can now reboot back into the rom. You are rooted, BUMP'd and TWRP'd on Lollipop.
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I used the method 1 since I am already on lollipop rooted. Is this method bumped o mean the bootloader is unlocked?

Sweet first in second in

autoprime said:
Stock LG D850 20F Lollipop 5.0.1
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I used the method 1 since I am already on lollipop rooted. Is this method bumped o mean the bootloader is unlocked?

Testing now, wish me luck!
****UPDATE****
Downloading files: about 5min
Needlessly moving files to External SD: about 5min
Flashing all three files at once: about 4min
First Boot: about 7min
Optimizing apps YMMV
I wiped nothing
Began this method on Bumpd' 850 from this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/development/rom-liquidsmooth-v4-0-d850-12814-t2966409 rooted ('natch)

Right on nice job ???
Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v1.0

TonyStark said:
Sweet first in second in
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you can still be first! feel free to remove netomel's first post (post #2) since he's gone and posted it yet again in post #4 as well.
:good:
netomel said:
I used the method 1 since I am already on lollipop rooted. Is this method bumped o mean the bootloader is unlocked?
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Following method #1 downgrades your bootloader so that BUMP works. If you did method one(#1)... you are BUMP'd/TWRP'd...
BUMP = G3 unlocked bootloader method.
Any kernel's (and roms with new kernels) flashed thru TWRP on your phone will need to be BUMP'd from here on out unless you go back to 100% stock.. including proper bootloader. Most custom zips should already be pre-BUMP'd so that should not ever be a worry.
Anything that needs to be discussed further about BUMP or unlock does not belong here.
gpgon said:
Testing now, wish me luck!
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Good luck! I don't have a D850 so wasn't able to test :fingers-crossed:
freaksavior said:
deodexed or odexed?
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100% stock system.
no specified odex/deodex = odex
jaybird38 said:
If I flash this on a stock backup will I still be able to restore stock 4.4 or my cm 12 ROM.just don't want to loose them.
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louvass said:
noob question. I am rooted kk can I just flash the Rom, modem and su..and I'll be good ? Thank you for bringing us this.
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Yes to both of the above questions. @jaybird38 to make restoring 4.4/aosp nandroids effortless.. be sure to backup the modem as well. you may or may not need to reflash KK modem when using 4.4 roms. @louvass yes, that's exactly what the flashable zips are for.
rob219 said:
if im already on 5.0.2 illusion rom or any other 5.0.2 rom can't i just flash the rom and modem?
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yes that's exactly what the directions say... flash rom zip, modem zip and supersu zip.
sandro100 said:
Hi my play store won't download anything, just stays stuck on downloading any help please
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this can sometimes be fixed by running the following commands in terminal emulator or adb shell:
Code:
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0
and perhaps a reboot after.
daw41 said:
@autoprime can you share the md5 of the rom zip and modem zip it continues to fail in twrp for me i just want to make sure I have a good copy
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gordec said:
Can't get pass boot logo after 2 flashes. Can someone post the MD5 for the ROM? I feel the download was complete. Coming from Illusion AOSP ROM.
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85460a3ce5d0259477d2f03c64e867e9 D850_20F_Lollipop_Stock.zip
df2564aa824b35dbaf8bd886b5210b4a D850_20F_2.0.1.c1.13-00050_Modem.zip
In teh future I may reply to people using this post rather than making a new post just to say "yes" or something...

Sorry to sound noob by it needed to be clarified since I did not see it anywhere but I suspected it was BUMP"d just wanted to be sure before start flashing away roms

deodexed or odexed?
edit: thanks for the update. I assumed it was odexed but wanted to verify. I'll hold off until there is one deodexed for modular packages then.

Flashed and booted up into the setup. Thank you very much!

Next challenge is to port D85520i and get it to pass security checks!
Great work, mate.

Just a heads up, thought most will already know this. Started process at ~100% and ended at 90% battery. Major heat increase during optimization (expected) and debilitating lag for the first ~10min (also expected.) Device is slowly settling down after a reboot.
***UPDATE***
Also probably no surprise to anyone but me, I had to reinstall busybox (even though I did a dirty flash)

Any advantage of the stock LG lollipop? I went straight to CM12 when I got the phone. Wonder if I should try stock out.

gordec said:
Any advantage of the stock LG lollipop? I went straight to CM12 when I got the phone. Wonder if I should try stock out.
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I mean think about it ....... Stock camera which is always on point ... And now you have a rooted stock lollipop so you can use a lot of root access apps. Maybe XPOSED modules... There are advantages in stock rooted lollipop. Its user preference. I am on Illusion but will probably make a backup of this for safe keepings
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shayneflashindaily said:
I mean think about it ....... Stock camera which is always on point ... And now you have a rooted stock lollipop so you can use a lot of root access apps. Maybe XPOSED modules... There are advantages in stock rooted lollipop. Its user preference. I am on Illusion but will probably make a backup of this for safe keepings
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yeah. I'm on Illusion too. It's pretty much bug free at this point.

gordec said:
Any advantage of the stock LG lollipop? I went straight to CM12 when I got the phone. Wonder if I should try stock out.
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tbh, the only thing Stock got on AOSP is the camera. If you want a flawless camera experience then Stock, if you don't mind the average photos and limited options with the camera then I'll stay on AOSP

Appart from the aosp experience that you may like, there are some extra features packed in stock roms such as a better camera, remote controller, dual view, knock code, one handed operation, circle case support and so on... The better camera and remote controller itself are two of my most used features on the phone so stock lollipop is not an option but I have to admit that aosp lollipop has its strong points too such as a more cleaner interface, more battery life, more updated OS... So, it's a decition only you can make.

If I flash this on a stock backup will I still be able to restore stock 4.4 or my cm 12 ROM.just don't want to loose them.
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noob question. I am rooted kk can I just flash the Rom, modem and su..and I'll be good ? Thank you for bringing us this.

eortizr said:
tbh, the only thing Stock got on AOSP is the camera. If you want a flawless camera experience then Stock, if you don't mind the average photos and limited options with the camera then I'll stay on AOSP
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Exactly this. I've been hoping for cloudy for a long time, but I think i'm about to go back to a stock rom. I use my camera a lot, who doesn't, but the AOSP roms just don't quite cut it. If you do get something like CM, use the Lenovo camera, much better images.

Install I9505 TW 5.0 on I337M

Few days ago I was looking for a I9505 based Rom for T-Mobile M919. Found this thread by @muniz_ri
Today I was looking for the same for the I337M & Found that M919 kernals are compatible with I337.
So I tested the M919 guide by @muniz_ri on I337M & It wokred
I tried the I9505 leak based ROM. I9505 Back Edition Official ROM will also works.
Install TWRP & follow this guide
muniz_ri said:
Here is a copy of my pre-rooted backup of the firmware. Thanks to @ausdim for his twz kernel required to fix wifi on the T-Mobile M919 (already built into the backup).
Instructions:
1. Extract the I9505XXUHOB7_Stock_Rooted_Backup folder from the .rar and place that folder into your TWRP backups folder, i.e: ext-sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxx (The name of your backups folder may vary. If a backups folder does not already exist you must first create a backup using TWRP's "Backup" function before proceeding).
2. From TWRP recovery perform an "Advanced Wipe" and wipe Dalvik, System, Data, and Cache.
3. From the Main Menu press "Restore" and restore the I9505XXUHOB7_Stock_Rooted_Backup .
4. Reboot. Done!
Tip: For blazing fast speed disable animations from Developer Options.
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Note : Mobile data wasn't stable for me. Most of the time It showed EDGE. Network Mode selection won't work properly. Couldn't select WCDMA Only. I goes back to Auto mode.
Credit - @munzi_ri

BarakOsama said:
Few days ago I was looking for a I9505 based Rom for T-Mobile M919. Found this thread by muniz_ri
Today I was looking for the same for the I337M & Found that M919 kernals are compatible with I337.
So I tested the M919 guide by muniz_ri on I337M & It wokred
I tried the I9505 leak based ROM. I9505 Back Edition Official ROM will also works.
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Nevermind, it has the kernel in the backup. Will this work with Safestrap?
EDIT: It does not. Boot crashes into stock recovery

Apoplectic1 said:
Nevermind, it has the kernel in the backup. Will this work with Safestrap?
EDIT: It does not. Boot crashes into stock recovery
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I not familiar with Safestrap..

BarakOsama said:
I not familiar with Safestrap..
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It's basically a modified TWRP recovery for those of us with NB1 and newer modems, as the OTA to that one effectively locked the bootloader, and no one has managed to crack it since then. It uses an exploit to allow for the flashing of ROMs but does not touch the kernel or boot image.
If the kernel for this ROM is available to ODIN, it may work.

I guess this is the kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/tw-lollipop-kernel-v1-t3024631
Apoplectic1 said:
It's basically a modified TWRP recovery for those of us with NB1 and newer modems, as the OTA to that one effectively locked the bootloader, and no one has managed to crack it since then. It uses an exploit to allow for the flashing of ROMs but does not touch the kernel or boot image.
If the kernel for this ROM is available to ODIN, it may work.
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BarakOsama said:
I guess this is the kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/tw-lollipop-kernel-v1-t3024631
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Unfortunately we cannot flash it unless we are still on old modems. Safestrap will not touch the kernel, and TWRP will not work on our phones due to the bootloader being locked. In order to change the kernel, we have to use ODIN, which uses a different file type (tar.md5).

Apoplectic1 said:
Unfortunately we cannot flash it unless we are still on old modems. Safestrap will not touch the kernel, and TWRP will not work on our phones due to the bootloader being locked. In order to change the kernel, we have to use ODIN, which uses a different file type (tar.md5).
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Wait then, I'll dump the boot.img & build a tar

BarakOsama said:
Wait then, I'll dump the boot.img & build a tar
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Sweet! You'll have at least one guiana pig phone once you do

Here is the odin flashable kernel
http://www.mediafire.com/download/g2gerx73htahz64/ausdim-kernel-v2.tar.zip

BarakOsama said:
Here is the odin flashable kernel
http://www.mediafire.com/download/g2gerx73htahz64/ausdim-kernel-v2.tar.zip
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Fingers crossed...
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BarakOsama said:
Here is the odin flashable kernel
http://www.mediafire.com/download/g2gerx73htahz64/ausdim-kernel-v2.tar.zip
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No go.

Apoplectic1 said:
Fingers crossed...
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No go.
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It says Authorization fail, I'm guessing the tar file did not have the proper binary to pass the bootloader, since it's locked.
Thanks for trying man.

Apoplectic1 said:
It says Authorization fail, I'm guessing the tar file did not have the proper binary to pass the bootloader, since it's locked.
Thanks for trying man.
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M919 was on 4.4.4. But I337M was on 4.3 bootloader I think.
So that's might be the reason I got succeed

BarakOsama said:
M919 was on 4.4.4. But I337M was on 4.3 bootloader I think.
So that's might be the reason I got succeed
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for us with locked bootloaders im on the s4 active at&t the odin file must have Samsung signature and at&t if I remember right

This won't work on AT&T I337, only the I337M which is unlocked. Android 5.0 is not compatible with any of the kernels we can flash, and kernels packaged into tars only flash if you can sign the package, and the kernel also needs to be signed for the bootloader to accept it. No Safestrap users can use this. Anyone with a normal custom recovery can.

Ah! This is great, I've been waiting to confirmation that this works with the i337M. I wasn't willing to test this myself. Which ROM was most stable between the two? Have you noticed any issues other than mobile data? Which ROM suffered from mobile data issues?
Also, were these ROMs official releases? Or just leaks?

Thanks op. I tried this on my canadian i337m and it worked..now i have lollipop..just few isuues....my LTE doesnt work at all..i still get mobile network..but only 4g...other thing...my sd card gets unmounted by itself randomly... upgraded yesterday night..so still keeping an eye for other issues.. thanks

studystand said:
Ah! This is great, I've been waiting to confirmation that this works with the i337M. I wasn't willing to test this myself. Which ROM was most stable between the two? Have you noticed any issues other than mobile data? Which ROM suffered from mobile data issues?
Also, were these ROMs official releases? Or just leaks?
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i just tried the Black Edition Rom on my i337m Using Odin and it was not good. Not sure why...

Neikosr0x said:
i just tried the Black Edition Rom on my i337m Using Odin and it was not good. Not sure why...
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ya I get the same message when i try to flash using odin. the method in op worked for me...but i still cant flash the new rom thru odin....
OP...how can i flash the new rom for i9505 (not black or leaked) using your method....??

sunnyzip said:
ya I get the same message when i try to flash using odin. the method in op worked for me...but i still cant flash the new rom thru odin....
OP...how can i flash the new rom for i9505 (not black or leaked) using your method....??
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i managed to flash the TW 5.0.1 using Odin but, my wifi doesn't work anymore...

DISCONTINUED [VZW_Stock Based TW Rom][5.0 Lollipop BOD5 Build Deodexed]

Stock Verizon 5.0 BOD5 Based Lollipop Rom
Features
Rooted/Busybox/Init.d
Deodexed
Fixed Tethering
Fixed Private Mode
Added SBrowser
SD Card Fix
Download
VZW_BOD5_STOCK_ROM_6_22_15.zip

Extras-Addons​
Odin Tar Packages
Here is the BOD5 Full Factory Restore Tar
VZW-G900VVRU1BOD5-20150616161519.zip
Here is the the BOD5 Firmware with bootloaders modem and recovery
VZW_BOD5_RETAIL_FIRMWARE_ONLY.tar.md5
Here is the BOD5 Kernel Only
VZW_BOD5_RETAIL_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5
Rooting Tools SafeStrap Without Using Odin
Rooting_tools_for_sdcard_BOD5.zip
Debloat Zip
New One Coming Soon!

Themes​

Happy
I can't wait to try your new rom YES I love your work alot
Edit: It's 01:55 am And it loaded just fine. Looking forward to your theming it out shortly I love your Mod control app

Wow you are just amazing. It is great to have a device you are developing for. Thank you

jrkruse said:
Extras-Addons​
Odin Tar Packages
Here is the BOD5 Full Factory Restore Tar
VZW-G900VVRU1BOD5-20150616161519.zip
Here is the the BOD5 Firmware with bootloaders modem and recovery
VZW_BOD5_RETAIL_FIRMWARE_ONLY.tar.md5
Here is the BOD5 Kernel Only
VZW_BOD5_RETAIL_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5
Rooting Tools SafeStrap Without Using Odin
Rooting_tools_for_sdcard_BOD5.zip
Debloat Zip
New One Coming Soon!
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I take it none of these are flashable zips yet can't wait to see if it's converted to moar. with the same mods ty @jrkruse
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sean19661 said:
I take it none of these are flashable zips yet can't wait to see if it's converted to moar. with the same mods ty @jrkruse
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Sorry didn't see the zip above my bad
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@jrkruse what will be the difference between your new debloat zip and the previous ones?
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@jrkruse what will be the difference between your new debloat zip and the previous ones?
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Just a ton more Verizon crap to get rid of. And I do mean a bunch! Im just trying to see what can be safely removed

There's way more bloat in od5 than oc4. It wasn't just the finger print fix they added.
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What exactly is rooting tools for sd card?
I'm on NK2, going to try and flash this in SS then Odin the fw with bootloaders and recovery. We shall see

joe3681 said:
What exactly is rooting tools for sd card?
I'm on NK2, going to try and flash this in SS then Odin the fw with bootloaders and recovery. We shall see
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Rooting tools just puts everything on your sd card that you may need if you have to start all over. TR root BusyBox And SuperSu And Safstrap. It also install SafeStrap And the SafeStrap without odin apk on your current rom. Just click on Safestrap Icon grant SuperSu access and make sure Safestrap is installed . Then click on the SafeStrap Reboot app and click flash grant SuperUser access when prompted. Then click on the reboot to safestrap box. The phone will reboot toSafeStrap without having to use odin to flash a kitkat kernel. Then you can flash your rom. Then after you flash your rom you will need to flash the Lollipop Stock kernel zip located on your External SD card and Internal SD in a folder called .1Stock_Kernel_Zip it should be the first folder at the top of the list. Install the zip that matches your firmware. Then click reboot system. No need to use odin. The above process is if your on a Lollipop Rom already. If on a kitkat rom you will need to reboot to safestrap flash rom then reboot to download mode and flash firmware

SafeStrap app in the S5 root folder says it installs. Tap reboot to recovery button just reboots. What is "SafeStrap Reboot app"? This isn't making much sense here at all

Alright so, I'm a bit new at this part since I JUST got my phone rooted finally. What the difference between this and your BOC4?

Just flashed this last night coming from kk clean flash I didn't have time to play with it till this morning I noticed don't have the video call option anyone else having this.? I have it activated since this option was available for our phone
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killa408shark said:
Just flashed this last night coming from kk clean flash I didn't have time to play with it till this morning I noticed don't have the video call option anyone else having this.? I have it activated since this option was available for our phone
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Edit: just try activating it first in the settings advanced calling features before doing below steps
Ok this happened to me also. The only way I got it to work was this. I put the BOD5 full factory image on my internal sd card and used flashfire and flashed the system image and the cache image and the boot image added a wipe to wipe data injected root. I also had it flash the SuperSU zip 2.49 just incase the inject root didnt work Once the rom installed I activated video calling it then worked. Then I used flashfire again did a full wipe and flashed this rom and its worked ever since. I think there must be something in the cache image that triggers it and once its triggerd its fine. There might be a better way but I cant get it to do it again so I even odin back to NCG firmware and started over and when I flashed BOD5 rom and firmware video calling worked right out of the hat. Maybe dirty flashing over BOC4 then making sure video calling works then reinstalling with a full wipe might also work

joe3681 said:
SafeStrap app in the S5 root folder says it installs. Tap reboot to recovery button just reboots. What is "SafeStrap Reboot app"? This isn't making much sense here at all
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You have to use the SafeStrap Reboot app to reboot to SafeStrap not the SafeStrap App. The SafeStrap Reboot App Actually flashes the NI2 kernel without using odin. Then if you installed the rooting tools for sd BOD5 zip you will have a folder on your sd card named 1.Stock_Kernel_Zip it should be the very first folder in the list. Inside that folder is the Stock kernel you will need to flash in safestrap to reboot back to rom. Just flash the Stock_Kernel_Zip and then click reboot now or reboot system from safestrap.

Exmix said:
Alright so, I'm a bit new at this part since I JUST got my phone rooted finally. What the difference between this and your BOC4?
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I didnt think there was alot at first but after looking through it there are alot of changes especially in the Video Calling And HD calling framework. I think Verizon must be getting ready to add calling over wifi because there is some of that framework in there as well

jrkruse said:
Edit: just try activating it first in the settings advanced calling features before doing below steps
Ok this happened to me also. The only way I got it to work was this. I put the BOD5 full factory image on my internal sd card and used flashfire and flashed the system image and the cache image and the boot image added a wipe to wipe data injected root. I also had it flash the SuperSU zip 2.49 just incase the inject root didnt work Once the rom installed I activated video calling it then worked. Then I used flashfire again did a full wipe and flashed this rom and its worked ever since. I think there must be something in the cache image that triggers it and once its triggerd its fine. There might be a better way but I cant get it to do it again so I even odin back to NCG firmware and started over and when I flashed BOD5 rom and firmware video calling worked right out of the hat. Maybe dirty flashing over BOC4 then making sure video calling works then reinstalling with a full wipe might also work
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would you create a file folder in the OP so that we can be able to do this step by step please? PS I am using SS not flashfire so if you would include this options in this matter too that would really be great.
Thanks in advance:good:

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I didnt think there was alot at first but after looking through it there are alot of changes especially in the Video Calling And HD calling framework. I think Verizon must be getting ready to add calling over wifi because there is some of that framework in there as well
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So would you suggest this once over the BOC4?
I think so too, most of my friends have the S5 as well and I know one is through T-Mobile and they haver Wifi Calling.5

ProudMarine said:
would you create a file folder in the OP so that we can be able to do this step by step please? PS I am using SS not flashfire so if you would include this options in this matter too that would really be great.
Thanks in advance:good:
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You cant flash a firmware file with safestrap only flashfire

What path should I take to get this rom?

I'm trying to get my phone ready to install this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423 ) and my current specs are: Model: SM-G920V, Android Version: 5.0.2. Baseband: OC3, Kernel version: 3.10.61, Build: OC3, Hardware: MDF v2.0 R2, VPN 1.4 R4.
This is a virgin untouched phone from the day S6 released. I wanted to make sure I do this right as I remember messing up my S5 upgrading the build to something nobody could root and you couldn't go back to the old version. I'd like to not repeat that with this phone
Also is it possible to get the newest MM beta perhaps? Like with this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65588463&postcount=9473 )
Thanks.

After 30+ views and 0 replies I decided to try for myself. I found pingpongroot and did that. Rooted successfully. Then I downloaded twrp manager and tried to install the newest of that. It says it installed successfully and asked me to reboot. I rebooted and now I'm stuck at a bright blue start up failed screen.
Any idea how to fix this?

I was typing up something as you posted that lol. Oh well.
You were on a winner with ping pong (root without voiding warranty), but you've blown that now by flashing twrp.
Best bet now would be to flash latest 5.1.1 stock ROM via odin, then install arter97s modded version of twrp 3.0.0-0 (V13) and SuperSU 2.68 to get you up to date and wait for marshmallow.
Or just flash the older twrp 2.8.something as is now to hopefully just get you up and running again.
Latest official twrp is pretty much broken currently.
Edit: scratch that, arters mod won't work on your phone. Just find an older 2.8 version of twrp for your phone and try that.
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self_slaughter said:
I was typing up something as you posted that lol. Oh well.
You were on a winner with ping pong (root without voiding warranty), but you've blown that now by flashing twrp.
Best bet now would be to flash latest 5.1.1 stock ROM via odin, then install arter97s modded version of twrp 3.0.0-0 (V13) to get you up to date and wait for marshmallow.
Or just flash the older twrp 2.8.something as is now to hopefully just get you up and running again.
Latest official twrp is pretty much broken currently.
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How should I go about flashing twrp 2.8? I can use volume down + home + power to get to the downloading screen... Is there an odin way to install 2.8?

ElementalWindX said:
How should I go about flashing twrp 2.8? I can use volume down + home + power to get to the downloading screen... Is there an odin way to install 2.8?
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Yeah odin is the usual way of installing it. Find the .tar or .tar.md5 and flash that via odin.
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Yeah odin is the usual way of installing it. Find the .tar or .tar.md5 and flash that via odin.
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What would be wrong with using 3.0.1 or 3.0? They are only working with MarshMellow at the moment?

Ahhh. Just read up. Your bootloader is locked. No custom recoveries will work.
You should of just stopped at ping pong. It was your only way of getting root. (Which was what I was originally going to suggest lol)
This thread may be of some help recovering.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/help/samsung-s6-sm-g920v-bricked-t3129928
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self_slaughter said:
Ahhh. Just read up. Your bootloader is locked. No custom recoveries will work.
You should of just stopped at ping pong. It was your only way of getting root. (Which was what I was originally going to suggest lol)
This thread may be of some help recovering.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/help/samsung-s6-sm-g920v-bricked-t3129928
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Sorry for sounding so newb but I rooted the phone so doesn't that mean it's unlocked? I read that thread and I'm downloading those 2 zip files to attempt to use odin to flash one of them. Unfortunately the mirror is so 1980s slow it will take 6 hours to download each file.

Ping pong used a completely different exploit to get root. Now you need a custom recovery or kernel to get root, both of which you can't do with a locked bootloader.
What did you flash originally? Hopefully you can just flash stock recovery back and stay on 5.0.2 to keep root.
If you are forced to update you may never get root again unless a new exploit is found.
Sorry, I haven't had much to do with a locked bootloader so can't be a great help. Do plenty of reading while whatever you are downloading is going and hope you can find a way to stay on 5.0.2
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Try this link. It is the same firmware you are on currently and I seem to be maxing out my connection downloading it.
http://stockfirmware.androidrootz.com/download-all_vzw_g920vvru1aoc3_g920vvzw1aoc3_cl4318389_qb4424773_rev02_user_low_ship-zip/
Flash that via odin and if it works, You should be able to run ping pong again and keep root at least.

self_slaughter said:
Ping pong used a completely different exploit to get root. Now you need a custom recovery or kernel to get root, both of which you can't do with a locked bootloader.
What did you flash originally? Hopefully you can just flash stock recovery back and stay on 5.0.2 to keep root.
If you are forced to update you may never get root again unless a new exploit is found.
Sorry, I haven't had much to do with a locked bootloader so can't be a great help. Do plenty of reading while whatever you are downloading is going and hope you can find a way to stay on 5.0.2
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Try this link. It is the same firmware you are on currently and I seem to be maxing out my connection downloading it.
http://stockfirmware.androidrootz.com/download-all_vzw_g920vvru1aoc3_g920vvzw1aoc3_cl4318389_qb4424773_rev02_user_low_ship-zip/
Flash that via odin and if it works, You should be able to run ping pong again and keep root at least.
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Thanks I got that file and did successfully flash it with odin and did re-root with pingpong. How do I get my phone to the next step to get a rom loaded? I tried using twrp manager to load 2.8.7.2 and that just gave me the same result of the same blue screen. I'm reflashing back to the original rom right now sigh.

Ahh good times, that worked out well then. No custom recovery will work on your phone unless they find a way to unlock the bootloader. As for roms, check the Verizon s6 section. There was some there although most are probably abandoned by now since not many people would still have 5.0.2. Can't really help you on that front.
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Ahh good times, that worked out well then. No custom recovery will work on your phone unless they find a way to unlock the bootloader. As for roms, check the Verizon s6 section. There was some there although most are probably abandoned by now since not many people would still have 5.0.2. Can't really help you on that front.
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So what version allows an unlocked boot loader and whats the best way to upgrade to that? The person whose rom I quoted in post #1 says they recommend using twrp.

ElementalWindX said:
So what version allows an unlocked boot loader and whats the best way to upgrade to that? The person whose rom I quoted in post #1 says they recommend using twrp.
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It's your specific phone that is locked. (SM-G920V). Big difference to 920F or 920I etc...
Not much you can do about it unfortunately. Lucky you even got root.
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It's your specific phone that is locked. (SM-G920V). Big difference to 920F or 920I etc...
Not much you can do about it unfortunately. Lucky you even got root.
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wtf? So Verizon phones sold in America are screwed out of the ability to do roms? Thats a first for me. This sucks.