[How-To] Update to I537_OC7 - 5.0.1 and KeepRoot

[sammnt!]

All seems that the problem is the FlashFire version, so I do this:

1: Download the 0.24 version from here (sorry I can't post the link, but you can search in google for the version, the page starts with flashfireapk.co ......)
2: Activate airplane mode
3: Set the date to 09/11/15 (September 11th, 2015)​

And then followed the instructions normally:
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I537_OC7_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.

And it is all!
Worked for me and hope this help everyone!

 

[xddd00]

Oh my God... If this really work then should be stickied... Wasted almost five days trying to figure out what was really going on here

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[dedon4christ5]

great Job

hi and great job..
I wanted to ask if the files you used to achieve this success are the files in the first page of this thread ?

 

[sammnt!]

hi and great job..
I wanted to ask if the files you used to achieve this success are the files in the first page of this thread ?

Yes, I've used the files posted by muniz_ri, I tried the OC6 and OC7 versions odex, but I guess that the Deodexed versions will work too. :good:

 

[xddd00]

Yeah, you can directly flash Deodexed without the Odex first and will go fine, just use the date 11/09/2015 before running 0.24 Flashfire version

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By the way, did anyone get Gravity Xposed mod working? I've tried many versions but none of them worked...

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[dedon4christ5]

great Job

Hi dedon4christ5,
Yes, I've used the files posted by muniz_ri, I tried the OC6 and OC7 versions No Deodexed, but I guess that the Deodexed versions will work too. :good:

thanks, I'll get to it, and let you know as it progresses.
Do you have any instant messenger I can reach you on ?

 

[sammnt!]

thanks, I'll get to it, and let you know as it progresses.
Do you have any instant messenger I can reach you on ?

You can send me a PM, I regularly respond immediately

 

[dedon4christ5]

great Job

ok, thanks, a lot. I just downloaded the files, I'm gonna get to flashing them now... I'm flashing from 4.4.2 Ne3 with root

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You can send me a PM, I regularly respond immediately

Do I need to connect the phone to my computer before commencing the flashing process ?

I just downloaded flashfire the 0.24 version from 3 different places, but after installing, when I try to open the app, it just doesn't open

 

[sammnt!]

ok, thanks, a lot. I just downloaded the files, I'm gonna get to flashing them now... I'm flashing from 4.4.2 Ne3 with root

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Do I need to connect the phone to my computer before commencing the flashing process ?

I just downloaded flashfire the 0.24 version from 3 different places, but after installing, when I try to open the app, it just doesn't open

Remember to change the date to 09/11/2015

 

[kmkrreeves1]

I have stock firmware version OC8 (5.0.1) nd I wasn't rooted to begin with. I just installed the kingroot apk and it seemed to root my i537 just fine. It at least lets me uninstall atts bloatware and I have the Samsung Custom screen on boot. I came to this thread hoping to find a way to install a new rom. Am I misunderstanding something?

 

[Devo7v]

I have stock firmware version OC8 (5.0.1) nd I wasn't rooted to begin with. I just installed the kingroot apk and it seemed to root my i537 just fine. It at least lets me uninstall atts bloatware and I have the Samsung Custom screen on boot. I came to this thread hoping to find a way to install a new rom. Am I misunderstanding something?

This is your only option for a custom ROM:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-active/development/thread-construction-t3333823

 

[yurais]

All seems that the problem is the FlashFire version, so I do this:

1: Download the 0.24 version from here (sorry I can't post the link, but you can search in google for the version, the page starts with flashfireapk.co ......)
2: Activate airplane mode
3: Set the date to 09/11/2015​

And then followed the instructions normally:
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I537_OC7_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.

And it is all!
Worked for me and hope this help everyone!

PD: Sorry for my english

Yes !
it works this way

Use attached flashfire apk
set date to September 11th 2015

Just wanted to clear the date a bit, for international understanding..

 

[chris1379]

I have stock firmware version OC8 (5.0.1) nd I wasn't rooted to begin with. I just installed the kingroot apk and it seemed to root my i537 just fine. It at least lets me uninstall atts bloatware and I have the Samsung Custom screen on boot. I came to this thread hoping to find a way to install a new rom. Am I misunderstanding something?

Use Kingroot version 4.5 and follow it with Super Sume 6.7. There is virtually no chance of bricking your phone this way.

 

[josiahg52]

Finally got OC7 5.0.1 LL rooted and deodexed running on my i537.

Successfully used ODIN 3.07 to go from MF3 4.2.2 to NE3 4.4.2 using the instructions in the Galaxy S4 Active Firmware/Guide Repository thread and then rooted with towelroot. I ran into problems when trying to go from NE3 to the OC6 and OC7 stock or otherwise. In the end I was able to go straight from NE3 to rooted and deodexed OC7.

I read every post in this thread. I tried many different ways, many different times and the only way I got it done was using the method detailed in post #681 by member sammnt! to setup for FlashFire (v.24 and manual date change) and then the basic steps of the OP and post #668 by member xddd00 and other posts between # 400 and #600 by members thisisapoorusernamechoice and Rick1684. There's a lot of information in the thread and those just a few of the ones that I distinctly remember.

I side loaded SuperSu 2.48 and FlashFire v.24 from their respective official websites and only connected to the internet to run towelroot. I did not ODIN the OC7 bootloader and did not select FlashFire to reboot into 'Download' instead leaving it on 'Normal'. It did take a bit and after so many failed flashes with it either hanging up at the AT&T splash screen forever or rebooting several times and then a bunch of "xxxx has stopped", etc. messages, I did get nervous the last time. I was patient and let it go and finally was greeted by the initial setup prompt for Lollipop.

I have not tested every aspect of the phone yet but so far so good. Wi-Fi is working fine and I can transfer files to and from via MTP and Bluetooth. Play Store, Titanium Backup and System App Remover are all working.

 

[josiahg52]

Nothing critical to report but I do get frequent 'Android is upgrading' prompts every boot now. Sometimes it's just the 'Starting Apps' dialog which lasts a few seconds but other times it goes through the optimization of 217 apps before it gets to the homescreen and that takes several minutes. I would like to know what ia causing this. It didn't manifest itself until the next day and after a few reboots. If it's not common issue with the flash then I'll probably create another thread if I don't find resolution elsewhere.

 

[gdgeorge]

Thanks so much. Worked for me.
@mods, this really should be stickied and maybe a link to the .24 version of fireflash!

:highfive:

 

[XxArxAngelxX]

I hate to resurrect a (somewhat) dead thread, but I found this while trying to root my phone and still can't come to a full solution.

Finally got OC7 5.0.1 LL rooted and deodexed running on my i537.

Successfully used ODIN 3.07 to go from MF3 4.2.2 to NE3 4.4.2 using the instructions in the Galaxy S4 Active Firmware/Guide Repository thread and then rooted with towelroot. I ran into problems when trying to go from NE3 to the OC6 and OC7 stock or otherwise. In the end I was able to go straight from NE3 to rooted and deodexed OC7.

I read every post in this thread. I tried many different ways, many different times and the only way I got it done was using the method detailed in post #681 by member sammnt! to setup for FlashFire (v.24 and manual date change) and then the basic steps of the OP and post #668 by member xddd00 and other posts between # 400 and #600 by members thisisapoorusernamechoice and Rick1684. There's a lot of information in the thread and those just a few of the ones that I distinctly remember.

I side loaded SuperSu 2.48 and FlashFire v.24 from their respective official websites and only connected to the internet to run towelroot. I did not ODIN the OC7 bootloader and did not select FlashFire to reboot into 'Download' instead leaving it on 'Normal'. It did take a bit and after so many failed flashes with it either hanging up at the AT&T splash screen forever or rebooting several times and then a bunch of "xxxx has stopped", etc. messages, I did get nervous the last time. I was patient and let it go and finally was greeted by the initial setup prompt for Lollipop.

I have not tested every aspect of the phone yet but so far so good. Wi-Fi is working fine and I can transfer files to and from via MTP and Bluetooth. Play Store, Titanium Backup and System App Remover are all working.

I followed these steps, reading the posts mentioned, and still can't get it working. My steps are as follows.

-Flash NE3, go through setup process WITHOUT WIFI.
-Only turn on wifi for Towelroot, then immediately turn off.
-Dev option->USB Debugging & Mock Location
-Set date to Sep 11, 2015
-Set timeout to 10 min
-Install SuperSu and Flashfire (versions mentioned) from SD card.
-Run SuperSu, DON'T RESTART, Ok when Knox is mention, DON'T RESTART.
-Run Flashfire, select ROM (have tried OC7 regular and Deodexed)
-Add option for Wipe, select all options but Internal Storage
-ClickDrag Wipe to be above flashing of ROM
-Restart set to 'Normal'
-Hit Lightning Bolt

At this point, it shows a wave of text Matrix Style, then goes into Flashfire doing it's thing. Shortly into 'Flashing System', the screen goes black, phone restarts. I see the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active logo, then black screen. I left it for a good 15 min before giving up on it.

At this point, is there something I'm just missing, or should I just abandon it? Wanted root access to freeze all the bloatware and get some performance/battery life like I did back in the day with my S2.

If I decide to pull out and forget root, is there any way I can go back to 5.0.1? I downgraded specifically to do this with Odin, but if I give up do I just update the phone through Kies after reflashing with Odin and NOT rooting?

Thanks for any help.

 

[ahvamaria]

im trying to figure out if I can apply the 2017 security update, oc8 through FF (its installed) if a phone is on rooted oc6.

 

[chris1379]

What is in the security update?

 

[sirtweak0]

All seems that the problem is the FlashFire version, so I do this:

1: Download the 0.24 version from here (sorry I can't post the link, but you can search in google for the version, the page starts with flashfireapk.co ......)
2: Activate airplane mode
3: Set the date to 09/11/15 (September 11th, 2015)​

And then followed the instructions normally:
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I537_OC7_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.

And it is all!
Worked for me and hope this help everyone!

From 4.4.2 this is the only thing that worked for me. Thank you!!