Hello! I have the Verizon Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V model). Would it be possible to install 4.4.2 firmware and than root it?
php111 said:
Hello! I have the Verizon Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V model). Would it be possible to install 4.4.2 firmware and than root it?
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Of course. Follow this guide starting in the notes #4. You can then upgrade to your desired firmware and keep root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...proot-t3068546
Tulsadiver said:
Of course. Follow this guide starting in the notes #4. You can then upgrade to your desired firmware and keep root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...proot-t3068546
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Thank you!
I apologize but that link was not found.
php111 said:
Thank you!
I apologize but that link was not found.
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Oops! Try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
Tulsadiver said:
Oops! Try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
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Thank you so much!
So, do this in this order?
1.) Flash via ODIN according to notes #4?
2.) Than follow the guide?
3.) Than I could flash 4.4.2 or whatever firmware via ODIN?
php111 said:
Thank you so much!
So, do this in this order?
1.) Flash via ODIN according to notes #4?
2.) Than follow the guide?
3.) Than I could flash 4.4.2 or whatever firmware via ODIN?
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What firmware do you want to end up on? Lollipop or kitkat?
Flash the NCG file using odin. Root with towel root. Download supersu from playstore. Update it's binaries, then reboot your phone. Install busy box from playstore. Open it and install it. I would install safestrap. You are officially rooted and have a custom recovery. You will be on 4.4.2. You can now boot into recovery and install a custom rom. If it is something other than 4.4.2 you will boot into download mode through safestrap and in odin, flash the correct kernel for that rom (follow the roms op instructions.). You could also use flash fire instead of odin.
Tulsadiver said:
What firmware do you want to end up on? Lollipop or kitkat?
Flash the NCG file using odin. Root with towel root. Download supersu from playstore. Update it's binaries, then reboot your phone. Install busy box from playstore. Open it and install it. I would install safestrap. You are officially rooted and have a custom recovery. You will be on 4.4.2. You can now boot into recovery and install a custom rom. If it is something other than 4.4.2 you will boot into download mode through safestrap and in odin, flash the correct kernel for that rom (follow the roms op instructions.). You could also use flash fire instead of odin.
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I am not sure where to download the NCG file.
php111 said:
I am not sure where to download the NCG file.
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It's in the link I gave you. Click on it and it will take you to a download site. Hit begin download and then choose a mirror.
The only links I see you gave me are the link to the guide and the attached Safestrap. I do not see any such links for the NCG, sorry.
php111 said:
The only links I see you gave me are the link to the guide and the attached Safestrap. I do not see any such links for the NCG, sorry.
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Do you see the highlighted name "G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar". Click on that.
Tulsadiver said:
Do you see the highlighted name "G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar". Click on that.
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Oh, yes! I am very sorry!
Tulsadiver said:
What firmware do you want to end up on? Lollipop or kitkat?
Flash the NCG file using odin. Root with towel root. Download supersu from playstore. Update it's binaries, then reboot your phone. Install busy box from playstore. Open it and install it. I would install safestrap. You are officially rooted and have a custom recovery. You will be on 4.4.2. You can now boot into recovery and install a custom rom. If it is something other than 4.4.2 you will boot into download mode through safestrap and in odin, flash the correct kernel for that rom (follow the roms op instructions.). You could also use flash fire instead of odin.
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Thank you so very much for your help!
I apologize that I did not answer. I don't want to end up on neither of those firmwares. So which firmware? 4.4.2=Jelly Bean.
You can be on 4.4.2, 4.4.4, or 5.0
But is it possible to revert back to old Jelly Bean? 4.3 and up has KNOX where as Jelly Bean and earlier did not have KNOX.
php111 said:
But is it possible to revert back to old Jelly Bean? 4.3 and up has KNOX where as Jelly Bean and earlier did not have KNOX.
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4.3 was galaxy s4. I believe galaxy s5 started at 4.4.2
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I've tried Kingo.com and it won't do anything with my device I don't know what else to do I'm still running 4.3 Can someone please help me
mossman90 said:
I've tried Kingo.com and it won't do anything with my device I don't know what else to do I'm still running 4.3 Can someone please help me
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Search vroot. It should take care of you. Same concerns as kingo.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
mossman90 said:
I've tried Kingo.com and it won't do anything with my device I don't know what else to do I'm still running 4.3 Can someone please help me
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you could try an older version of kingo. 1.1.6 is what worked for me. I posted a link to my dropbox folder in the q & a thread where someone asked for it. I have heard vroot for other folks, but I never tried it.
Bonniecal said:
if kingo dont wortk then try to use kitkat if it support on your phone. then you can easily root your phone. kitkat is must helpful apps.
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KitKat can't be rooted, you have to install a rooted KK ROM through an already rooted device in SafeStrap then install the firmware with Odin.
Gladyscoleman said:
4.3 built in is better then KK. Most of app are not compatible with KK like ISIS wallet, Tap to Pay
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I have 124 user apps installed and every one of them works fine. You say most apps aren't compatible, can you please list which ones don't work for you?
airmaxx23 said:
KitKat can't be rooted, you have to install KK through an already rooted device in SafeStrap then install the firmware with Odin.
I have 124 user apps installed and every one of them works fine. You say most apps aren't compatible, can you please list which ones don't work for you?
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This is not 100% accurate. You flash a ROOTED kitkat in SafeStrap and then flash the proper kernels and such in Odin. You are not flashing the full firmware using Odin.
chriskader said:
This is not 100% accurate. You flash a ROOTED kitkat in SafeStrap and then flash the proper kernels and such in Odin. You are not flashing the full firmware using Odin.
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I see what you're saying but I was just giving a brief rundown, I'm going to edit it though. According to Beans you're flashing the firmware in odin, this is taken from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52088484&postcount=2
Step- 6 - Flash NC2 Firmware/Bootloader Package check auto reboot in Odin
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airmaxx23 said:
I see what you're saying but I was just giving a brief rundown, I'm going to edit it though. According to Beans you're flashing the firmware in odin, this is taken from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52088484&postcount=2
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The file you are flashing is 76MB. No Note 3 firmware is 76MB. You are flashing a kernel, modem and bootloader that are not included with the SafeStrap flash.
chriskader said:
The file you are flashing is 76MB. No Note 3 firmware is 76MB. You are flashing a kernel, modem and bootloader that are not included with the SafeStrap flash.
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...which he is calling firmware in his instructions. You could ask him why he's calling it that. I realize what it is I'm just posting it the way his instructions have it and most people here have been calling it to keep things separated.
I'm looking to root a Verizon S5 running 4.4.4 (G900VVRU1ANK2). I updated to 5.0 and didn't want it so I flashed back, but towelroot doesn't work for this version either. Is there a way to step it back to 4.4.2 and it work? Thanks!
JOASH20 said:
I'm looking to root a Verizon S5 running 4.4.4 (G900VVRU1ANK2). I updated to 5.0 and didn't want it so I flashed back, but towelroot doesn't work for this version either. Is there a way to step it back to 4.4.2 and it work? Thanks!
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Download this, flash via Odin, then root again. You will be on NGC, 4.4.2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934534091
Tulsadiver said:
Download this, flash via Odin, then root again. You will be on NGC, 4.4.2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934534091
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Thanks for the reply. I was able to get it rooted by using this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
1.) How do I return to stock?
And 2.) Where could I download the NI2 Stock Kernel for S5 SM-G900V it is one of the steps on another site to root. This NI2 download link returns a 404 error. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866
Inside this zip
Thank you so much! And could you please answer question #1?
php111 said:
Thank you so much! And could you please answer question #1?
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Rooted stock or just stock? What firmware- build?
Rooted stock on SM-G900V variant. And KitKat 4.4.2
php111 said:
Rooted stock on SM-G900V variant. And KitKat 4.4.2
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NI2 is 4.4.4. Regardless, you need to go to NCG, 4.4.2 to get root. Odin the full stock NCG tar. Root with towelroot. Then download SuperSU from play store. Update the binaries and reboot. Download busybox from play store, then install. Install safestrap.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112652178
Thank you so much!!!!
So flash the full NCG in Odin and not NI2?
php111 said:
So flash the full NCG in Odin and not NI2?
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Yes, if you want root.
Tulsadiver said:
Yes, if you want root.
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Hey, again thank you so much!!!
Tulsadiver said:
Yes, if you want root.
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What is the difference to root for the way you said in my thread and between the OP in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
php111 said:
What is the difference to root for the way you said in my thread and between the OP in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
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The NGC tar file is a little different. Other than that, they left out some of the details.
Tulsadiver said:
NI2 is 4.4.4. Regardless, you need to go to NCG, 4.4.2 to get root. Odin the full stock NCG tar. Root with towelroot. Then download SuperSU from play store. Update the binaries and reboot. Download busybox from play store, then install. Install safestrap.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112652178
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following trying to fix my wife's S5 with Odin and this method hers is uprooted but she wiped everything by letting the kids play with her phone and Resetting it and ever since lollipop update her wifi hasn't worked
Ron0716 said:
following trying to fix my wife's S5 with Odin and this method hers is uprooted but she wiped everything by letting the kids play with her phone and Resetting it and ever since lollipop update her wifi hasn't worked
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Been a while since I messed with an S5. Did you follow the procedure in post #6?
Tulsadiver said:
Been a while since I messed with an S5. Did you follow the procedure in post #6?
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I going to, But the Rom Doesn't exist anymore????? is there anywhere I can find it so that I can Flash it to her phone real quick???
Ron0716 said:
I going to, But the Rom Doesn't exist anymore????? is there anywhere I can find it so that I can Flash it to her phone real quick???
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They should be located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
What firmware are you on now? Not all firmwares can downgrade and root.
Instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-painiacs-essential-guide-to-t3319848
Okay so I'm "trying" to root my note 3 just got it. It's running lollipop.... And I have no clue how to root it don't mind tripping knox (0x1) as warranty is nearly over anyways.
So this link http://nasirtech.blogspot.gr/2015/05/root-n9005xxugbod6-android-50-stock.html?m=1 ~Posted by kouros17
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-note-3-sm-t3178428 "kouros17" said it's okay to do it for all stock roms(just need to clarify)
Me being little ***** as I am, am scared to flash N9005XXUGBOD6 build,last time I flashed a stock rom I lost my imei. = Me being a little *****.(again)
So can I just flash the cf auto root. I'm running (N9005XXUGBOD8)
Also while your at it can you recommend where to download Le custom recovery (twrp/cwm) is fine.
Note 3 N9005 Lollipop
Yeah that pretty much it.
Thanks? I guess.
I think you can!
Suhkoi said:
Okay so I'm "trying" to root my note 3 just got it. It's running lollipop.... And I have no clue how to root it don't mind tripping knox (0x1) as warranty is nearly over anyways.
So this link http://nasirtech.blogspot.gr/2015/05/root-n9005xxugbod6-android-50-stock.html?m=1 ~Posted by kouros17
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-note-3-sm-t3178428 "kouros17" said it's okay to do it for all stock roms(just need to clarify)
Me being little ***** as I am, am scared to flash N9005XXUGBOD6 build,last time I flashed a stock rom I lost my imei. = Me being a little *****.(again)
So can I just flash the cf auto root. I'm running (N9005XXUGBOD8)
Also while your at it can you recommend where to download Le custom recovery (twrp/cwm) is fine.
Note 3 N9005 Lollipop
Yeah that pretty much it.
Thanks? I guess.
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Flash CF auto root and download TWRP from twrp.me site
nijom said:
Flash CF auto root and download TWRP from twrp.me site
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So flash this auto root? I linked right?
and then how do I flash twrp? Download it and then what?
nijom said:
Flash CF auto root and download TWRP from twrp.me site
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Which version of twrp do I choose? 4.3 or 4.4?
"Use the 4.3 version of TWRP if you have never upgraded kitkat bootloader. Otherwise make sure you use the 4.4 version. These versions of TWRP have different DTBs and will fail to boot if you do not match your bootloader."
How do I match my bootloader.
Sorry for being so noob at this.
Suhkoi said:
Which version of twrp do I choose? 4.3 or 4.4?
"Use the 4.3 version of TWRP if you have never upgraded kitkat bootloader. Otherwise make sure you use the 4.4 version. These versions of TWRP have different DTBs and will fail to boot if you do not match your bootloader."
How do I match my bootloader.
Sorry for being so noob at this.
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I flashed the Poland Lollipop 5.0 rom and flashed CF auto root.
and visit the below link for TWRP instructions.
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote3internationalqualcomm.html
nijom said:
I flashed the Poland Lollipop 5.0 rom and flashed CF auto root.
and visit the below link for TWRP instructions.
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote3internationalqualcomm.html
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I'm sorry I just don't understand, So do I pick the 4.3 version or the 4.4 version.
nijom said:
I flashed the Poland Lollipop 5.0 rom and flashed CF auto root.
and visit the below link for TWRP instructions.
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote3internationalqualcomm.html
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Root didn't work was caught in bootloop :/
TWRP 4.3 or 4.4? Where are you getting it? The latest version is 2.8.7 as far as I can see!
If you are flashing through desktop Odin then use this, https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img.tar.html
If you are going to flash from another recovery, then this, https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.zip.html
ithehappy said:
TWRP 4.3 or 4.4? Where are you getting it? The latest version is 2.8.7 as far as I can see!
If you are flashing through desktop Odin then use this, https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img.tar.html
If you are going to flash from another recovery, then this, https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.zip.html
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It's okay got cwm recovery all good.
Hi Friends
I have Samsung -SGH-I337 (AT&T) i already rooted it by KingRoot.
Baseband: I337UGUGOC3
KNOX: 2.3
I need to install Cynogenmod or similar rom, bcoz stock samsung rom drains battery like anything and have lot of Bloatware from AT&T
So friend let me know how to install recovery like Clockworks and then custom rom suitable got I337
vazeer said:
Hi Friends
I have Samsung -SGH-I337 (AT&T) i already rooted it by KingRoot.
Baseband: I337UGUGOC3
KNOX: 2.3
I need to install Cynogenmod or similar rom, bcoz stock samsung rom drains battery like anything and have lot of Bloatware from AT&T
So friend let me know how to install recovery like Clockworks and then custom rom suitable got I337
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Your baseband is OC3 so you have OC3 modem. What is your bootloader?
If you bootloader is newer than MDB or MDL you can not install the custom recovery like CWM or TWRP. You are limited to Safestrap or Flashfire for flashing the custom rom.
sway8966 said:
Your baseband is OC3 so you have OC3 modem. What is your bootloader?
If you bootloader is newer than MDB or MDL you can not install the custom recovery like CWM or TWRP. You are limited to Safestrap or Flashfire for flashing the custom rom.
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Hi,
My Bootloader is "I337UGUGOC3" is same as my baseband.
So what im suppose to do now ?
vazeer said:
Hi,
My Bootloader is "I337UGUGOC3" is same as my baseband.
So what im suppose to do now ?
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You have a locked bootloader so you option to install the custom rom is limited to using either safestrap or flashfire.
This guide explain how to install custom using safestrap.
This guide explain updating, rooting and using safestrap. It is also useful if you screwed up and bricked your phone while flashing or tweaking.
Flashfire is newer thing and there is no separate guide written for how to use it but you can find the flashfire instructions in the custom rom that is written as flashfire friendly.
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You have a locked bootloader so you option to install the custom rom is limited to using either safestrap or flashfire.
This guide explain how to install custom using safestrap.
This guide explain updating, rooting and using safestrap. It is also useful if you screwed up and bricked your phone while flashing or tweaking.
Flashfire is newer thing and there is no separate guide written for how to use it but you can find the flashfire instructions in the custom rom that is written as flashfire friendly.
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I already went on that post but its very confusing to me, as i have OC3 bootloader, rooted with Kingroot what next, should i use Odin if yes that in put AP slot, and someplace it says OC3 to NJ4 what is that.
Can u plz tell me how to get safestrap installed (as i have rooted already) and then latest rom (that has working mobile data tethering )
vazeer said:
I already went on that post but its very confusing to me, as i have OC3 bootloader, rooted with Kingroot what next, should i use Odin if yes that in put AP slot, and someplace it says OC3 to NJ4 what is that.
Can u plz tell me how to get safestrap installed (as i have rooted already) and then latest rom (that has working mobile data tethering )
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My first reference explains all the steps starting from the Kitkat NB1.
Since you'd already have OC3 and rooted you need to follow the step #4 Install your CUSTOM Lollipop ROM . step 4.1 explains how to install safestrap. 4.2 explains how to invoke safestrap and 4.3 explains how to install the custom rom.
I did not see OC3 to NJ4 that you were referring to though.
This thread is for installing S6 port using either safestrap or flashfire. I am just showing you as an example how to install the custom rom.
vazeer said:
Hi Friends
I have Samsung -SGH-I337 (AT&T) i already rooted it by KingRoot.
Baseband: I337UGUGOC3
KNOX: 2.3
I need to install Cynogenmod or similar rom, bcoz stock samsung rom drains battery like anything and have lot of Bloatware from AT&T
So friend let me know how to install recovery like Clockworks and then custom rom suitable got I337
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I recommend you to do all process from NB1 to OC4/OK2 keep root (Avaliable on the INDEX) bcuz I was lazy and used kingroot to root OC4 and when I finally was into safestrap it doesn't flashed any ROM and was just a waste of time.
David_RD said:
I recommend you to do all process from NB1 to OC4/OK2 keep root (Avaliable on the INDEX) bcuz I was lazy and used kingroot to root OC4 and when I finally was into safestrap it doesn't flashed any ROM and was just a waste of time.
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Thanks a lot guys, still my confusion is what to put in AP slot in Odin as my bootloader is OC3 and after that how to install safestrap
As David u have OC4 can u please guide me through ?
vazeer said:
Thanks a lot guys, still my confusion is what to put in AP slot in Odin as my bootloader is OC3 and after that how to install safestrap
As David u have OC4 can u please guide me through ?
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I'm not the most indicated to show you the way because I haven't tried the keep root method yet, S4 it's my personal phone, was finishing semester and needed to be contactable.
I'm gonna try it right now and if I have success I will let u know in a couple hours?
I'm now on Albe95 LolliROM v8 ? and I'm pretty noob on this. I'll tell you step by step tomorrow cause now I'm tired ??
So did everything is working perfectly, what steps u went through ?
vazeer said:
So did everything is working perfectly, what steps u went through ?
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Proceed at your own risk. I'm not responsible for any damage caused to your device
First we must put all the archives we will need on the SD card (Stock rooted OC4, the Custom ROM we want, OC4 modules, OC4 kernel and all we gonna need)
Make sure to read this complete, understand it and then proceed
1. I used Odin to flash back to NB1 (the rootable one)
2. Rooted with TowelRoot and installed SuperSU and FlashFire directly from PlayStore (worked for me).
3. Opened Flashfire, granted root permissions and did the Muniz_ri Keep Root Method (4.4.x to OK2) but instead of using OK2 replaced all OK2's with OC4 files because I couldn't find the OK2 modules and will be needed to flash custom ROM.
4. At this point we have OC4 rooted so we just install BusyBox (install the 'things'), then install Safestrap and inside the app install the recovery and at last install the NC1 app flasher.
5. We will automatically reboot into Safestrap recovery and there we just have to wipe (all except SD card) then we proceed to install the ROM (if the ROM has aroma installer at the end we don't reboot into system we have to go back to recovery), after modules and at last we flash (install) the Kernel (we re using OC4 base so modules and Kernel must be OC4 too).
6. From here we just have to wait, and the Safestrap robot will appear like 4 times, we just press continue and deodexed custom ROMs will take about 15-20 minutes to do the first boot.
All archives can be found here on the different threads== > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 <== Remember to thank all those posts and their respective devs :good: