[ROM][Official] CyanogenMod 12.1 Nightlies for the Verizon Galaxy S4 (jfltevzw)

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HowardZ said:
Your help in posting the builds and other files is very helpful.

However, I have been burned by TWRP in the past when they do not LOKI their img file. It is really a pain in the but because the S4 becomes unbootable (can't boot into recovery, and can't boot into the Cyanogenmod system), and samsung software must be used to basically reimage the recovery partition to make the S4 bootable.

Now if the LineageOS is not LOKI'd, then I have to use samsung software to put factory operating system onto my MDK S4 phone - with the risk that it might autoupdate on me to the later firmware.

I really don't want to flash anything that isn't explicitly said to be LOKI'ed - even when the OFFICIAL S4 LineageOS builds become available - I won't flash it unless someone says it is LOKI'd.

So, it's a simple question.
I think your answer means that you just don't know.
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I understand your concern in protecting your device.

If you would prefer to get it from Invisiblek's site directly, then the link is as follows:

http://download.invisiblek.org/roms/lineage-14.1/jfltevzw/


Also, if you notice that the OP Dev on all the official threads for the CyanogenMod releases (like this thread) are Invisiblek.



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Tried the invisiblek LineageOS 14.1 March 11 build.
Wiped: System, Data, Cache, D.Cache
Left Internal storage and SD Card UNwiped.

Good: It is Lokied

Bad: The startup wizard - I tell it to restore apps from Google account, and when the wizard ends the screen is all white. buttons don't do anything. waiting doesn't help, rebooting has it go back into the startup wizard.

Also Bad: The startup wizard - I tell it to do a fresh install (no restoring of apps from google account). Installed Titanium Backup, but it could not find my backup folder in internal storage.

So, Restored my last cyanogenmod backup. Internal storage is OK, and Titanium Backup can find its backup folder.

Conclusion: The startup wizard needs some fixing.
 
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HowardZ said:
Tried the invisiblek LineageOS 14.1 March 11 build.
Wiped: System, Data, Cache, D.Cache
Left Internal storage and SD Card UNwiped.

Good: It is Lokied

Bad: The startup wizard - I tell it to restore apps from Google account, and when the wizard ends the screen is all white. buttons don't do anything. waiting doesn't help, rebooting has it go back into the startup wizard.

Also Bad: The startup wizard - I tell it to do a fresh install (no restoring of apps from google account). Installed Titanium Backup, but it could not find my backup folder in internal storage.

So, Restored my last cyanogenmod backup. Internal storage is OK, and Titanium Backup can find its backup folder.

Conclusion: The startup wizard needs some fixing.
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Restoring apps from the Google account may not have been such a good thing to do.

Remember that apps you used on one Android version may not be compatible on another.

The Nougat is a complete overhaul of the Android system and there are so many apps that doesn't work on it that worked on Marshmallow.



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When I installed LineageOS 14.1 on my Google Nexus 7 LTE tablet (after wiping off the CyanogenMod) I used the installation wizard to reinstall my apps from my Google account - and it did a wonderful job.
 
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When I installed LineageOS 14.1 on my Google Nexus 7 LTE tablet (after wiping off the CyanogenMod) I used the installation wizard to reinstall my apps from my Google account - and it did a wonderful job.
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I never stated that all the apps were not compatible.

You were lucky that it worked for you.



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I wiped and installed LineageOS again.
Same problem exists with wizard restoring apps from google account.

This time I did manage to get Titanium Backup to find its folder on the sdcard, so got my apps restored.

It seems to work well - but keep in mind the SIM card in the S4 phone does not have service.

Regards,
 
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Unfortunately to install the official lineageOS over the unofficial one required wiping (system, data, cache, dalvic).

I would have preferred the flexibility to flash between official and unofficial versions without the need to wipe.

Official LineageOS still can not restore apps from a google account. Still a problem with the wizard.

Official and unofficial versions seem to work equally well.

Thanks
 
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HowardZ said:
Unfortunately to install the official lineageOS over the unofficial one required wiping (system, data, cache, dalvic).

I would have preferred the flexibility to flash between official and unofficial versions without the need to wipe.

Official LineageOS still can not restore apps from a google account. Still a problem with the wizard.

Official and unofficial versions seem to work equally well.

Thanks
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It's a bit of a challenge via text, i'll try my best to explain a few things to keep in mind...

The Unofficial Builds, for this specific device, were signed released by lead developer of this devices LineageOS Team (Invisiblek).

The Official builds were reviewed, signed and approved for release by the LineageOS Group Team Leader (there's a few of them who overseas their prospective team groups).

Going from an Unofficial build to an Official build (and vice versa), by default, should be known that a clean install should be performed.

With that stated, many individuals perform what is called a "Dirty Flash" that should only be done when updating an Unofficial build with an updated Unofficial build OR an Official Build with an updated Official build. This also involves other actions too (IE... Re-Flashing the SuperSU and, an encouraged, Updated GApps package).

Though, I do agree with the painstaking process this this is but, it is something that needs to be remembered as a standard of practice.

Other's have performed different variations and may have been successful in doing them but, that only applies on a case by case basis. For example, though, I have a d2vzw device and have had some issues (as well as others) with the LOS14.1, there are those who also has the same device haven't had any issues with it.

I hope i explained this okay.


I wish you the best of luck!


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Is it safe to
1. use LineageOS 14.1, and
2. encrypt the device in the settings, and
3. use TWRP to install LineageOS updates to the encrypted phone?

I ask because a few years ago there were problems with TWRP recognizing the encryption.
 
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Is it safe to
1. use LineageOS 14.1, and
2. encrypt the device in the settings, and
3. use TWRP to install LineageOS updates to the encrypted phone?

I ask because a few years ago there were problems with TWRP recognizing the encryption.
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On March 8th TWRP released version 3.1.0-0 for the jfltevzw here:

https://dl.twrp.me/jfltevzw/



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Ibuprophen said:
On March 8th TWRP released version 3.1.0-0 for the jfltevzw here:

https://dl.twrp.me/jfltevzw/



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Ibuprophen,

I know you try to be a very helpful person here, and I appreciate it.

But you could have just said you never tried encrypting your S4 phone and you just plain don't know the answer.

Instead you just told me where to get the UNLOKI version of TWRP that I already LOKI'd and put on my phone.

To encrypt the S4 and discover there is no way to update CyanogenMod/LineageOS means wiping everything - even the internal storage. Only the SD card can be spared (and best to remove it to be safest). It's really a super pain in the butt to undo the encryption.

So either someone says - Yeah I tried it and TWRP still does not support LineageOS's encryption. Or - Yes I tried it and TWRP installs updates just fine.

To say nothing because you don't know the answer - is perfectly acceptable.
 
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HowardZ said:
Ibuprophen,

I know you try to be a very helpful person here, and I appreciate it.

But you could have just said you never tried encrypting your S4 phone and you just plain don't know the answer.

Instead you just told me where to get the UNLOKI version of TWRP that I already LOKI'd and put on my phone.

To encrypt the S4 and discover there is no way to update CyanogenMod/LineageOS means wiping everything - even the internal storage. Only the SD card can be spared (and best to remove it to be safest). It's really a super pain in the butt to undo the encryption.

So either someone says - Yeah I tried it and TWRP still does not support LineageOS's encryption. Or - Yes I tried it and TWRP installs updates just fine.

To say nothing because you don't know the answer - is perfectly acceptable.
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No disrespect at all but, nowhere in my text did it state anything that the official release was or was not Loki'd...

All i stated was that the official TWRP was released and the link.

If any misunderstanding has resulted in my response then I truly and deeply apologize for this.


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