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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56119330&postcount=336
Please use this thread in the General Section for non-development related discussion.
When time permits, I'll give it a shot. Kind of funny I'm going to uninstall my old (disabled ROM slot) Safestrap v. 3.73 for a newer Safestrap with the same version number.
Would my older TWRP Safestrap backups work in different slots to switch from NH3 to NE3 and then back again? Just curious if the locked bootloader would allow that, not that I have any inclination to revert from NH3 to NE3, because NH3 works better for me.
@muniz_ri, you've helped me out quite a bit in the past. Thank you for this SafeStrap slot development. You really should include a "Donate" link in your profile. :good:
Also, is it still advisable to flash the Safestrap i537_kitkat_masterpatch-v.2.zip?
namitutonka said:
When time permits, I'll give it a shot. Kind of funny I'm going to uninstall my old (disabled ROM slot) Safestrap v. 3.73 for a newer Safestrap with the same version number.
Would my older TWRP Safestrap backups work in different slots to switch from NH3 to NE3 and then back again? Just curious if the locked bootloader would allow that, not that I have any inclination to revert from NH3 to NE3, because NH3 works better for me.
@muniz_ri, you've helped me out quite a bit in the past. Thank you for this SafeStrap slot development. You really should include a "Donate" link in your profile. :good:
Also, is it still advisable to flash the Safestrap i537_kitkat_masterpatch-v.2.zip?
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This is the same ver of ss. i.e. same twrp ver, but w/repaired rom slots so it should be compatible with your old backups. And thx, I will add a donate link in the next daybor two.
cyanogenmod
1: is there a way to get cyanogenmon to i537 ?
2: where can i get an updated list of roms fro i537
i537_kitkat_masterpatch-v.2.zip
muniz_ri said:
This is the same ver of ss. i.e. same twrp ver, but w/repaired rom slots so it should be compatible with your old backups. And thx, I will add a donate link in the next daybor two.
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Is the i537_kitkat_masterpatch-v.2.zip needed? It is referred to in the first post of the OP here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791564
with a download link here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=15875
Asking if this ...masterpatch-v2 is needed or not because of the following problems.
1. Safestrap slots were working although shutdown was problematic with 'long push'.
2. Within Safestrap, it failed to install i537_Update.zip with Slot-1 active. This .zip, thanks to @Devo7v, can be found in the first post of the OP here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093, under the heading I537UCUCNH3 (4.4.2) Released 2014-09-25 - OFFICIAL
Unofficial Flashable Zip 127MB (can only be flashed through SafeStrap) FYI, this zip matched its MD5 signature.
I also had over 6Gb of internal storage available.
Has anyone successfully installed i537_Update.zip with this 'fixed' version of SafeStrap into an extra ROM slot?
In the meantime I am back to rooted NH3 along with "disabled single Stock slot" version of Safestrap.
namitutonka said:
Is the i537_kitkat_masterpatch-v.2.zip needed? It is referred to in the first post of the OP here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791564
with a download link here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=15875
Asking if this ...masterpatch-v2 is needed or not because of the following problems.
1. Safestrap slots were working although shutdown was problematic with 'long push'.
2. Within Safestrap, it failed to install i537_Update.zip with Slot-1 active. This .zip, thanks to @Devo7v, can be found in the first post of the OP here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093, under the heading I537UCUCNH3 (4.4.2) Released 2014-09-25 - OFFICIAL
Unofficial Flashable Zip 127MB (can only be flashed through SafeStrap) FYI, this zip matched its MD5 signature.
I also had over 6Gb of internal storage available.
Has anyone successfully installed i537_Update.zip with this 'fixed' version of SafeStrap into an extra ROM slot?
In the meantime I am back to rooted NH3 along with "disabled single Stock slot" version of Safestrap.
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I think you're a little bit confused about what the i537_Update.zip is for. That zip file updates your stock NE3 firmware to NH3. It will update system files, the modems, and parts of the kernel. It should not be used on any custom ROMs or ROM slots. It should only be used to update your stock ROM. The reason it was posted is because if you are currently rooted on NE3 firmware, you cannot install the official OTA update without completely wiping your phone and returning to stock NE3. The i537_Update.zip bypasses the signature checks in the OTA and allows you to update your phone from NE3 to NH3 whether you're rooted or not.
I haven't used the newest version of SafeStrap but I'm almost certain you would need to flash the masterpatch-v2 after flashing a custom ROM to a new ROM slot. The masterpatch allows the custom ROM to access certain functions of your stock kernel; without it you're probably going to have issues with your wifi and camera on your new ROM. Hopefully I was able to clear things up and not confuse you even more.
Works with custom rom
I got Hyperdrive v19 working with rom slot. I flashed the masterpatchv2 and everything seems to be working. Starting this process I had rooted stock NE3 and removed the old safestrap as instructed. Installed the new safestrap, created rom slot, and flashed rom and patch. Install was simple with no problems.
If anyone has questions I can give more details or help troubleshoot.
I've tried installing SS 'til the cows came home and not having any luck. Even ran the SELinux mode changer (set to permissive) and tried the install again. I'm rooted on 4.4.2/NH3. I've scanned the threads but haven't seen any answers pop out for me. The popups in the SS app say it was installed successfully, but the State continually says "Not installed".
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I've tried installing SS 'til the cows came home and not having any luck. Even ran the SELinux mode changer (set to permissive) and tried the install again. I'm rooted on 4.4.2/NH3. I've scanned the threads but haven't seen any answers pop out for me. The popups in the SS app say it was installed successfully, but the State continually says "Not installed".
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Do you have xposed framework installed? Did you make sure to temporarily uninstall it before installing safestrap? I hit my head against a wall for a few days before I realized that one, myself.
Duckman5 said:
Do you have xposed framework installed? Did you make sure to temporarily uninstall it before installing safestrap? I hit my head against a wall for a few days before I realized that one, myself.
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Nope, don't have xposed installed. Can't figure this one out!
Thinking about just pulling the apk apart and shoving the bits in where they "belong" (effectively reversing the manual SS uninstall steps).
But it's way too late at night for me to think about that right now.
camattin said:
Nope, don't have xposed installed. Can't figure this one out!
Thinking about just pulling the apk apart and shoving the bits in where they "belong" (effectively reversing the manual SS uninstall steps).
But it's way too late at night for me to think about that right now.
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Can you try this version and see if it installs: ATT-Safestrap-S4-ACTIVE-3.73.apk
camattin said:
Nope, don't have xposed installed. Can't figure this one out!
Thinking about just pulling the apk apart and shoving the bits in where they "belong" (effectively reversing the manual SS uninstall steps).
But it's way too late at night for me to think about that right now.
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I got nothing, then. Sorry.
Amen to it being too late. I'm done with what I needed to get done. Time to turn in.
Whatever you end up doing, good luck. Post results here for other people if they have similar issues.
muniz_ri said:
Can you try this version and see if it installs: ATT-Safestrap-S4-ACTIVE-3.73.apk
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That was the first one I had downloaded and tried. The second one was 3.73 off of the 'downloads' link from the other thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448942). Same results with either one.
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I got nothing, then. Sorry.
Amen to it being too late. I'm done with what I needed to get done. Time to turn in.
Whatever you end up doing, good luck. Post results here for other people if they have similar issues.
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Will do... hopefully I will have something to post about it eventually. Unless I just give up and get a Nexus 6.
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That was the first one I had downloaded and tried. The second one was 3.73 off of the 'downloads' link from the other thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448942). Same results with either one.
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Will do... hopefully I will have something to post about it eventually. Unless I just give up and get a Nexus 6.
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No that is not the same one you tried I just put that one together and posted it for you to try. Its sets selinux to permissive.
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No that is not the same one you tried I just put that one together and posted it for you to try. Its sets selinux to permissive.
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Ahh, my bad. I had just assumed (and you know what they say about that) that since it was the same version and from androidfilehost, that it was the first one I had grabbed.
This one installed successfully and it just finished creating rom-slot-1 for me!
Doing a backup of the base rom... then on to installing hyperdrive into rom-slot-1 and applying masterpatchv.2. Am I missing any steps there or is it really that simple now?
Update: Installed HD 18.1, insalled master patch.2, enabled USB debugging so I could enter APN settings. Still had the camera FC, speakerphone wouldn't work and wi-fi would not turn on.
Going back to stock and restoring my backup for now... will have to try this again later.
Added new Safestrap version to my OP here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56119330&postcount=336
camattin said:
I've tried installing SS 'til the cows came home and not having any luck. Even ran the SELinux mode changer (set to permissive) and tried the install again. I'm rooted on 4.4.2/NH3. I've scanned the threads but haven't seen any answers pop out for me. The popups in the SS app say it was installed successfully, but the State continually says "Not installed".
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I lowered modem.bin and HLOS.bin and then t worked to flash Hyperdrive!
TransformixS4 said:
I lowered modem.bin and HLOS.bin and then t worked to flash Hyperdrive!
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@muniz_ri provided an update which fixed whatever was not working with it.
Now if I could only get hyperdrive working with wifi/camera/speakerphone.
camattin said:
@muniz_ri provided an update which fixed whatever was not working with it.
Now if I could only get hyperdrive working with wifi/camera/speakerphone.
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Th 4.4.2 fix works with the old modem.bin and Hlos.bin
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Th 4.4.2 fix works with the old modem.bin and Hlos.bin
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A little more specific? Don't see either of those files sitting around on my phone (which is back to running stock).
I packaged up my own zip last night adding in all of the /etc/wifi files and also updated the dhd.ko and scsi_wait_scan.ko files in there (the ones in the masterpatch zip were outdated when compared with my stock versions). But it was all to no avail.
**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.
**Notice** - I light of the new OF2 update these ROM's are no longer safe. Stand by for a new KeepRoot thread!
Downloads:
- G900A_OC4_Stock_Rooted_ROM_wOA1_BL
- G900A_OC4_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM_wOA1_BL
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. Press "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 AT&T splash screen for about 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:
- G900A_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, and Stock Recovery to OC4. Your Bootloader will only be updated OA1 allowing for downgrading your firmware at anytime.
3. As of 5/7/2015 no need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. The TetherAddOn has been moved Here.
5. If you do not already have root access or to unbrick you must flash the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar(Caution! Do not use if you have taken the OC4 ota update) and root with TowelRoot, before continuing with the above process.
6. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
For whenever you get a chance to think about it, will there ever be a Safestrap for 5? need to look into Nandroid backups then? i loved SS. thanks again for all your hard work. AND FAST TOO.
I suggest that since safestrap no longer works, to do the data backup in KIES before this method and restore after doing this method.
muniz_ri said:
**You can begin the following process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and Safestrap installed. Make certain Reactivation lock is unchecked!**
Instructions:
1. Extract the G900A_OC4_Stock_Rooted_Backup from the .rar archive and place it into the following folder: ext-sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxx, fyi...the name of this folder will vary. If the folder does not already exist you must first use Safestrap to create a nandroid backup and Safestrap will create the folder for you.
2. From Safestrap recovery press "Wipe" then "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
3. From the main menu press "Restore," then select and restore the G900A_OC4_Stock_Rooted_Backup.
4. Once complete from the main menu press "Reboot," then reboot into "Download" mode.
5. Last, flash the G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions_wOA1_BL using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+) and reboot. Done!
After completing the above process your device will pause on the AT&T splash screen for 5 - 10 minutes before completely rebooting.
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery to OC4 and your Bootloader to OA1 (BusyBox is also pre-installed).
3. Safestrap will no longer function after updating to 5.0.
4. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
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I did everything as you said, but when I am trying to restore I says RESTORE FAIL??? What should I do
I was on 4.4.4???
Now I downgrade to 4.4.2 with G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar but again I cant make OTA update
Please help
CAG-man said:
I suggest that since safestrap no longer works, to do the data backup in KIES before this method and restore after doing this method.
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Good idea.... I did not do this lol, but I have some titanium backups on my sd card.
I was on the pre-rooted 4.4.4 that muniz_ri put together a couple of months ago. Worked well and quickly without any problems.
I actually don't mind starting fresh.... anything else I'll use titanium ... I miss safestrap though (security blanket wise lol).
Nice work again muniz_ri.
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OP
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Been following this since yesterday, just made an account to say fantastic work muniz, this really helps out the community.
One thing though, once we move to Lollipop, are we able to do the same as Verizon and flash the old kernel to access Safestrap?
I am on 4.4.2 rooted with Unity ROM installed. Do I need to upgrade to 4.4.4 first or am I all set?
muniz_ri said:
**You can begin the following process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and Safestrap installed. Make certain Reactivation lock is unchecked!**
Instructions:
1. Extract the G900A_OC4_Stock_Rooted_Backup from the .rar archive and place it into the following folder: ext-sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxx, fyi...the name of this folder will vary. If the folder does not already exist you must first use Safestrap to create a nandroid backup and Safestrap will create the folder for you.
2. From Safestrap recovery press "Wipe" then "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
3. From the main menu press "Restore," then select and restore the G900A_OC4_Stock_Rooted_Backup.
4. Once complete from the main menu press "Reboot," then reboot into "Download" mode.
5. Last, flash the G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions_wOA1_BL using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+) and reboot. Done!
After completing the above process your device will pause on the AT&T splash screen for 5 - 10 minutes before completely rebooting.
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery to OC4 and your Bootloader to OA1 (BusyBox is also pre-installed).
3. Safestrap will no longer function after updating to 5.0.
4. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
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I successfully did a backup via Kies and via Safestrap onto my external SD, but when I installed 5.0 and the updated kernel... I restored my backup from Kies and it did successfully restore, but it apparently didn't restore my apps, is there a way I can restore my apps with the backup from Safestrap? Thanks for any replies in advance.
Sorry to be a pain but for those of us that just rooted before and never used Safestrap,can you break it down Barney style so everybody can understand it correctly plz? I've never used SS and would like to keep my root but am leary of using SS and doing backups,etc. I'm on 4.4.4. OA1 stock,rooted.
PS4AndroidHacker said:
Sorry to be a pain but for those of us that just rooted before and never used Safestrap,can you break it down Barney style so everybody can understand it correctly plz? I've never used SS and would like to keep my root but am leary of using SS and doing backups,etc. I'm on 4.4.4. OA1 stock,rooted.
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check out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56707749&postcount=294
then install busybox then safestrap (not to worry, works great, been around quite a while), create/install recovery in SS, make a current backup and then follow the great instructions in post #1
but if you dont like L, then its back to the beginning with NCE, root, SS, go back to OA1 and then restore your OA1 bu from SS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120
at least this is my understanding and i have gone from 442/NG3 to OA1 and back this way and it works fine, dont take too long either. just need all the files.
Thank you for the guide, I will run it soon. Xposed Framework is working just fine with Lollipop as well right? Besides Titanium Backup that is my other need for root.
.......... thk you for your amazingly quick work :highfive: ............
kipptc said:
Been following this since yesterday, just made an account to say fantastic work muniz, this really helps out the community.
One thing though, once we move to Lollipop, are we able to do the same as Verizon and flash the old kernel to access Safestrap?
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Have not seen it confirmed yet but it should work. Added the kernels to the OP.
samccfl99 said:
For whenever you get a chance to think about it, will there ever be a Safestrap for 5? need to look into Nandroid backups then? i loved SS. thanks again for all your hard work. AND FAST TOO.
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There is a safestrap replacement coming out of the vz note 3 forum soon. Should work on the S5.
pennywisdom said:
Xposed Framework is working just fine with Lollipop as well right?
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Unless something has changed very recently, it is only working for AOSP, it is causing bootloops on any Touchwiz based Lollipop.
muniz_ri said:
There is a safestrap replacement coming out of the vz note 3 forum soon. Should work on the S5.
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thats great news! please let us know when you know...
just one thing when u have a chance to respond. obviously i dont trust google's great development team. so IF L is not so good yet (do we know if this is 5.0 or 5.0.1 or .2?) is there an easier way to get back to 442/NG3. i have read in the post how to bring SS back temporarily, so my real question is Can i Odin the G900A_NG3_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 and then just restore my XDK install or do i need to go back to NCE and go forward? (i think the answer is no, but hey, its worth it to ask). this is the part i do not understand about SELinux and the partitions and what they do.
i thank you for all your hard work and a small donation will be coming soon. YOU ARE THE CHAMP!!!
hlb3 said:
Unless something has changed very recently, it is only working for AOSP, it is causing bootloops on any Touchwiz based Lollipop.
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Ooh that's poopy. Well maybe I can get by without some of those tweaks in Lollipop.
hlb3 said:
Unless something has changed very recently, it is only working for AOSP, it is causing bootloops on any Touchwiz based Lollipop.
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so you are saying Xposed dont work right now if we go to L? what good is that? i wonder what else dont work??? we have the touchwiz because of stupid att and their locked bootloader, right? wish i had a 900-F....really want to play with this, but what is the point??? plus if this is just plain 5.0, well then hell, another should not be too far behind it. do u think ATT fixed any bugs from 5.0 (can they even?)
muniz_ri said:
**You can begin the following process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and Safestrap installed. Make certain Reactivation lock is unchecked!**
Pls someone help , I updated to Lolipop and downgraded my phone to 4.4.2 and got my phone soft bricked . I tried flashing OC4 stock partitons wl 0AL bootlader but it is not flashing and is showing failed . Pls can you upload the previous orignal OC4 stock partition files ? This new OC4 stock partition file is different . Pls I am screwed
Thanks
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yash.mann97 said:
muniz_ri said:
**You can begin the following process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and Safestrap installed. Make certain Reactivation lock is unchecked!**
Pls someone help , I updated to Lolipop and downgraded my phone to 4.4.2 and got my phone soft bricked . I tried flashing OC4 stock partitons wl 0AL bootlader but it is not flashing and is showing failed . Pls can you upload the previous orignal OC4 stock partition files ? This new OC4 stock partition file is different . Pls I am screwed
Thanks
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Just flash the OC4 kernel from the OP.
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I have an S4 Active I537 which I recently installed the rooted OC6 Lollipop firmware. I have been having a hard time trying to get the framework to install. I got the xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip file from here. I understand that I need to recovery install it. I tried doing the volume up, power and home trick to get into the recovery mode and from there I select "apply update from external storage". It fails and gives the message: "E: footer is wrong. E: Signature verification failed" After that it reboots and automatically performs a recovery format.
I have read that I would need to flash either TWRP or CWM, but apparently none of these are available for the I537.
Any Help?
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I have an S4 Active I537 which I recently installed the rooted OC6 Lollipop firmware. I have been having a hard time trying to get the framework to install. I got the xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip file from here. I understand that I need to recovery install it. I tried doing the volume up, power and home trick to get into the recovery mode and from there I select "apply update from external storage". It fails and gives the message: "E: footer is wrong. E: Signature verification failed" After that it reboots and automatically performs a recovery format.
I have read that I would need to flash either TWRP or CWM, but apparently none of these are available for the I537.
Any Help?
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Use flash fire in lieu of a recovery, we can't use a custom recovery with the locked bootloader. And you can't install any non stock, unofficial software in the stock recovery
Xposed works on our devices (you have to use the special tw version). But it is still an alpha. I have had a lot of issues with FCs and nova launcher not working. I'm trying to make it work total and proper but no luck so far. The replacement gapps in that post for tw Xposed fixed some but not all Google play related FCs but Google play isn't working even after installing the replacement ones here is the link for the tw version. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463
Please help me dude i have the same probleme with my i537 lollipop and i dont know what to do
ismailkh said:
Please help me dude i have the same probleme with my i537 lollipop and i dont know what to do
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Do exactly what was described in Post #2 and #3 in this thead: use FlashFire to flash the TouchWiz version of Xposed.
Install xposed with this apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
Flash this zip with FlashFire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3454433&d=1440761913
List of compatible xposed modules
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/xposed-modules-touchwiz-lollipop-t3123801
ALL Gravitybox features actually do work, as it's under most do not...what I have to do is everytime I make a change, before I reboot I choose battery color and re-apply my color for it. By ending with a feature that works without complication, it seems it then let's the new setup you chose also work. Don't know why this is but everything on my I537 is changed around with GravityBox, took me awhile to figure this out...but trying to figure out which features worked, I was able to get them all to eventually work.
I'm in the same boat as you, except I have xposed framework. What you need is a DEODEXED ROM on it. You use Odin to get on KitKat, root with towelroot, the upgrade to OC6 (not OC7) with a DEODEXED ROM. Then. Once you're in lolipop, install the xposed installer, then the framework with flash fire. One thing though, download all the things you need to your PC because wifi will not work while you are in kitkat, upgrading to lolipop. (At least it didn't for me)
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I'm in the same boat as you, except I have xposed framework. What you need is a DEODEXED ROM on it. You use Odin to get on KitKat, root with towelroot, the upgrade to OC6 (not OC7) with a DEODEXED ROM. Then. Once you're in lolipop, install the xposed installer, then the framework with flash fire. One thing though, download all the things you need to your PC because wifi will not work while you are in kitkat, upgrading to lolipop. (At least it didn't for me)
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what's the difference between the OC7 deodexed and the OC6 deodexed?
PrincessPeach457 said:
what's the difference between the OC7 deodexed and the OC6 deodexed?
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Stagefright fixes.
Hello, Please I want to ask if i need to unlock my bootloader before flashing the recovery or roms on this i537 running android 4.3
2018
bjeastin said:
I'm in the same boat as you, except I have xposed framework. What you need is a DEODEXED ROM on it. You use Odin to get on KitKat, root with towelroot, the upgrade to OC6 (not OC7) with a DEODEXED ROM. Then. Once you're in lolipop, install the xposed installer, then the framework with flash fire. One thing though, download all the things you need to your PC because wifi will not work while you are in kitkat, upgrading to lolipop. (At least it didn't for me)
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Is this still a better way guys going with OC6 instead of OC7? Can you use the latest Xposed module like 89 or something now?
There's so many different xposed versions to choose but unsure which one. Help me?
> Not sure if I'm lolipop or kitkat, but in "about me", it shows version "5.0".
> I'm rooted with the stock rom. Using a custom launcher (nova), not touch wiz.
Thanks
Reason I want to use xposed is because I want to use xPrivacy.
Theres no official support from Xposed for Samsung 5.x ROMs so you cant use the official Xposed releases by rovo89. Your only hope is check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960 depending if you are in 5.0 or 5.1.1 - Make a full backup of your rom + apps, in case things go south yu will be able to fix things with that backup, im guessing you have a custom recovery installed wich will help you making/restoring the backup and flashing the xposed zip. Good Luck, youre gonna need it.
mauriciognr said:
Theres no official support from Xposed for Samsung 5.x ROMs so you cant use the official Xposed releases by rovo89. Your only hope is check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960 depending if you are in 5.0 or 5.1.1 - Make a full backup of your rom + apps, in case things go south, im guessing you have a custom recovery installed, youre gonna need it for making/restoring the backup and flashing the xposed zip. Good Luck, youre gonna need it.
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Thanks, I'm on 5.0 (Don't know if that's truly 5.0 or 5.01) cuz it shows exactly 5.0 in my "About" setting on S5.
So, it seems that I have to go with arter97's xposed version. Now I'm stuck with something: deodexing...
Does deodexing work when you put a ROM on PC and use a certain tool to "deodex" that ROM? Then re-flash it to phone? Problem is, I cannot find the ROM (the one that I used to flash for rooting) on my PC...
Inaudax said:
Thanks, I'm on 5.0 (Don't know if that's truly 5.0 or 5.01) cuz it shows exactly 5.0 in my "About" setting on S5.
So, it seems that I have to go with arter97's xposed version. Now I'm stuck with something: deodexing...
Does deodexing work when you put a ROM on PC and use a certain tool to "deodex" that ROM? Then re-flash it to phone? Problem is, I cannot find the ROM (the one that I used to flash for rooting) on my PC...
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I dont have a s5 nor am i familiarized with the root process on that device, anyway is a samsung device so you flash things with odin on it, thats what i do know. Here are my thoughts:
1-. Honestly i think you should update your S5 to 5.1.1 first, if possible, if you have the international version for example. Chek this from android police https://www.androidpit.com/galaxy-s5-android-update
2-. Also here is some info about the S5, his variants and firmwares, worth reading: http://androidforums.com/threads/41-galaxy-s5-models-dummies-guide.892162/
3-. Anyway about the deodexing, if you dont find the file in your PC go to samfirware they have pretty much all the samsung firmwares there. This is only if youre staying in 5.0 of course, and yes you could use samfirmware to find the 5.1.1 rom file for your S5 if there is any available and flash it via Odin, then youll have to install a custom recovery and root your phone using whatever method is right for the S5, again you have to check your variant support, use google youll probablly end up here in XDA again.
mauriciognr said:
Theres no official support from Xposed for Samsung 5.x ROMs so you cant use the official Xposed releases by rovo89. Your only hope is check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960 depending if you are in 5.0 or 5.1.1 - Make a full backup of your rom + apps, in case things go south yu will be able to fix things with that backup, im guessing you have a custom recovery installed wich will help you making/restoring the backup and flashing the xposed zip. Good Luck, youre gonna need it.
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mauriciognr said:
I dont have a s5 nor am i familiarized with the root process on that device, anyway is a samsung device so you flash things with odin on it, thats what i do know. Here are my thoughts:
1-. Honestly i think you should update your S5 to 5.1.1 first, if possible, if you have the international version for example. Chek this from android police https://www.androidpit.com/galaxy-s5-android-update
2-. Also here is some info about the S5, his variants and firmwares, worth reading: http://androidforums.com/threads/41-galaxy-s5-models-dummies-guide.892162/
3-. Anyway about the deodexing, if you dont find the file in your PC go to samfirware they have pretty much all the samsung firmwares there. This is only if youre staying in 5.0 of course, and yes you could use samfirmware to find the 5.1.1 rom file for your S5 if there is any available and flash it via Odin, then youll have to install a custom recovery and root your phone using whatever method is right for the S5, again you have to check your variant support, use google youll probablly end up here in XDA again.
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Thanks, I think I'll wipe everything & install a custom ROM (deodex'd). Should save some time. Again thanks for your help
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Oh wowww. Thanks!!
Error in the thread title: 2015.8.4
Yay it's finally here!
I'm already using it and I must say it works fine
Man, this "universal MultiROM support" left me full of hope. I hope it works out. And it was time for a mods manager on Android, thanks topjohnwu
Working great on my N6!
topjohnwu has my vote for President!
(and a well deserved donation)
AMAZING!, now to be sure, if i have a rom and want to integrate Magisk, the correct order of flashing is:
1-rom
2-magisk
3-modded su (magisk compatible)
it's that the way?
topjohnwu said:
....Magisk Is A Magic Mask to Alter System Systemless-ly.
If you are running custom roms, dirty flash the rom again to remove all possible issues. If the rom includes SuperSU, unzip the boot image from the rom zip, and flash it through TWRP, flashify, fastboot etc. to restore to stock ramdisk......
....... you can now download Magisk and flash to your device.
To remove Magisk, restore your boot image back (Magisk will backup your boot image automatically in /data/stock_boot(md5).img.gz), then delete /data/magisk.img.
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is the following still applicable in the case of custom roms?
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1. Boot in to TWRP
2. go to Advanced / File Manager and delete folder named supersu
3. go to Advanced / Terminal and enter these two commandsecho SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
echo BINDSYSTEMXBIN=false>>/data/.supersuThe first one forces systemless, the second prevents /su/xbin_bind from existing.4. Flashed Beta SuperSu 2.74-2 (we can notice while flashing this zip after the above script, we will not see the line saying "Disabling OTA". Also, end of flashing it warns that it takes longer time to boot.
5. Reboot device and enjoy systemless
6. To check if we have achieved systemless root, go to system/xbin folder and we should not see the file named "su".
7. I rebooted in to TWRP and flashed xposed 85.1 (also updated with 85.2 later) and installed the apk (Material design apk from this thread)
8. All done and my xposed works.....
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Awesome....
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Stuck at boot screen on the S7 Exynos variant, is this just for stock Android or did i do something wrong? I flashed the Magisk v1 then the phh root zip now im stuck at the boot screen ?
So wait, before i get excited this means things like viper4android can be installed without messing with system?
swipp3r said:
Stuck at boot screen on the S7 Exynos variant, is this just for stock Android or did i do something wrong? I flashed the Magisk v1 then the phh root zip now im stuck at the boot screen ?
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Sure you probably did something wrong.
For starters you gave way to little information.
Did you follow the procedure from the OP exactly ?
What rom do you have, custom recovery if any, custom kernel if any ?
How did you flash ?
Come on people give this information by yourself please, don't let us pull it out of you everytime.
You know you are the one needing help than please try to give detailed information about your problem.
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grep_i said:
Sure you probably did something wrong.
For starters you gave way to little information.
Did you follow the procedure from the OP exactly ?
What rom do you have, custom recovery if any, custom kernel if any ?
How did you flash ?
Come on people give this information by yourself please, don't let us pull it out of you everytime.
You know you are the one needing help than please try to give detailed information about your problem.
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Stock marshmallow, flashed via twrp, and yes i followed the op correctly. No custom kernel.
swipp3r said:
Stuck at boot screen on the S7 Exynos variant, is this just for stock Android or did i do something wrong? I flashed the Magisk v1 then the phh root zip now im stuck at the boot screen ��
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Did you flash phh's root zip from this thread's Downloads section or from original phh's thread? If the latter, then that's probably the culprit.
Nezorflame said:
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Did you flash phh's root zip from this thread's Downloads section or from original phh's thread? If the latter, then that's probably the culprit.
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The threads download section. Should i have downloaded from phhs thread?
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The threads download section. Should i have downloaded from phhs thread?
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Nah, you did right, I checked just in case, because thought of it myself. Need the developer's help then.
Nezorflame said:
Nah, you did right, I checked just in case, because thought of it myself. Need the developer's help then.
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Thanks for trying bro.....
@topjohnwu this new "magisk" method. It doesn't allow Android Pay to work on custom roms like CyanogenMod does it? If I remove SU from CyanogenMod and use your root.
Magisk on (Yu Yureka) ARM64 device
i did a full clean wipe and then flashed rom, magisk and 'Magisk Compatible phh's SuperUser' - in that order. magisk manager app does not open.
Holy crap.. everything universal with support for extensions. This platform could be the beginning of a new era in mods. @topjohnwu amazing work. Don't want to be rude, but personally I think the name of the project is not as awesome as the project itself. "Magisk" sounds a bit cheesy.. :silly:
great work, will try it out soon! one little thing i noticed in the thread title...i guess it should be 2016