[Q] MK2 to NC5

[Red One]

So I don't know if I've been out of the loop, or I'm not reading something right or what, but I need some help. I've been searching up and down and everything applies to Verizon, not T-Mobile.

I have a T-Mobile Galaxy S4. It is currently on MK2 running WICKED V10. I want to use HyperDrive RLS17. However, I have heard whispers here and there about a proper upgrade process. Everything from something called SafeStrap, to being on the MDK bootloader, etc.

I want to be able to flash Hyperdrive RLS17 (a Verizon based ROM, with carrier compatibility packs) on my current device which is MK2.

Can anyone shed any light or point me in the right direction? I've been searching for 2 days and I think I'm getting misinformation from Verizon based roms.

 

[serio22]

Is that ROM on this section or the Verizon section?

 

[Red One]

Is that ROM on this section or the Verizon section?

All sections. The ROM was built for Verizon, but then Carrier Compatibility Packs were developed for each carrier. So they a pinned in each carriers version, however, originating from the Verizon carrier forum.

Here it is in the T-Mobile Android development towards the top:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development

And here it is as a direct link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520436

I'm just really confused because it being an original Verizon only ROM, a lot of the questions are for Verizon. But I have seen on T-Mobile speicfic ROMs something about staying on MDL or MK2, or something along those lines. If I could just get to a KitKat ROM, I don't think I would have an issue, but my concern is jumping to 4.4 due to all the warning tape about going about it in the right order.

*EDIT* I also realized I posted this in General instead of Help. Can one of the mods please move this? My bad.

 

[ShinySide]

Order doesn't matter. I don't know why someone would say that . updating/flashing the tar wipes everything off the phone (except data/sd card) so doesn't matter what order you do it in. If you're on mdl, flashing the nb4 tar is going to remove everything of mdl and replace it with nb4.

Btw there is no NC5 unless weve gotten an update no one has talked about or mentioned.

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[serio22]

All sections. The ROM was built for Verizon, but then Carrier Compatibility Packs were developed for each carrier. So they a pinned in each carriers version, however, originating from the Verizon carrier forum.

Here it is in the T-Mobile Android development towards the top:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development

And here it is as a direct link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520436

I'm just really confused because it being an original Verizon only ROM, a lot of the questions are for Verizon. But I have seen on T-Mobile speicfic ROMs something about staying on MDL or MK2, or something along those lines. If I could just get to a KitKat ROM, I don't think I would have an issue, but my concern is jumping to 4.4 due to all the warning tape about going about it in the right order.

*EDIT* I also realized I posted this in General instead of Help. Can one of the mods please move this? My bad.

Thought so but wanted to make sure.. As for the NC5 and safestrap I think that's for Verizon users.. You should be able to flash it like any other ROM

 

[Red One]

Order doesn't matter. I don't know why someone would say that . updating/flashing the tar wipes everything off the phone (except data/sd card) so doesn't matter what order you do it in. If you're on mdl, flashing the nb4 tar is going to remove everything of mdl and replace it with nb4.

Btw there is no NC5 unless weve gotten an update no one has talked about or mentioned.

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I was thinking that. I was more afraid of any caveats like a bootloader version or anything like that. I see a lot of posts about running a pre-kitkat version and what not.

Thought so but wanted to make sure.. As for the NC5 and safestrap I think that's for Verizon users.. You should be able to flash it like any other ROM

Thanks. Thats what I was thinking too, but ever since Knox came into play, a lot of red tape has gone up on how to properly do this. Plus I saw things about LTE modems not working if you use the newer version. Audio goes bad or something.

Just been out of the loop for some time and jumping back in i feel like warnings are coming at me from every direction.

 

[serio22]

Thanks. Thats what I was thinking too, but ever since Knox came into play, a lot of red tape has gone up on how to properly do this. Plus I saw things about LTE modems not working if you use the newer version. Audio goes bad or something.

Just been out of the loop for some time and jumping back in i feel like warnings are coming at me from every direction.

What is your current set up?

 

[Red One]

 

[serio22]

Bootloader? I think you should be fine, MK2 modem works on KitKat but NB4 is recommended.. You won't lose audio as long as you follow the instructions on flashing the modem

 

[Red One]

Whatever this brought.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265998

Heres a camera shot. I can't remember how else to get it.

I think its MK2 if I'm not mistaken. Wicked was supposed to make a V11 Kit Kat, but his priorities shifted to his new note and his home life. So time to move on. I'm sure this would have had a newer bootloader

 

[serio22]

Whatever this brought.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265998

Heres a camera shot. I can't remember how else to get it.

I think its MK2 if I'm not mistaken. Wicked was supposed to make a V11 Kit Kat, but his priorities shifted to his new note and his home life. So time to move on. I'm sure this would have had a newer bootloader

You actually have the older bootloader with no Knox, probably MDL.. So you can flash the ROM and the modem if you wish

Edit: well even with NB4 full firmware you can do this but you won't be able to flash previous firmware, only ROMs, so its up to you.. Some experience better results with full NB4 package but you will trip your Knox if you update it which I don't know if you really care about it

 

[Red One]

You actually have the older bootloader with no Knox, probably MDL.. So you can flash the ROM and the modem if you wish

Edit: well even with NB4 full firmware you can do this but you won't be able to flash previous firmware, only ROMs, so its up to you.. Some experience better results with full NB4 package but you will trip your Knox if you update it which I don't know if you really care about it

Well I went ahead and flashed, and I'm good. Still on MK2 modem, but getting ready to flash the newest. Also, I don't want to trip the Knox. I sell my phones when I go to upgrade and I don't need people getting cranky because knox is tripped. I'll upgrade to newest OTA when I go to sell it and call it a day.

FYI, I'm having very little issues on Hyperdrive 17.1 for T-Mobile. I think its an app problem right now because all was smooth until I started restoring apps. Thanks everyone for the help!

 

[saagar_mistry]

Well I went ahead and flashed, and I'm good. Still on MK2 modem, but getting ready to flash the newest. Also, I don't want to trip the Knox. I sell my phones when I go to upgrade and I don't need people getting cranky because knox is tripped. I'll upgrade to newest OTA when I go to sell it and call it a day.

FYI, I'm having very little issues on Hyperdrive 17.1 for T-Mobile. I think its an app problem right now because all was smooth until I started restoring apps. Thanks everyone for the help!

Hey, I have the same mk2 phone as yours and I've been searching up to update to nc5 as well. I couldn't find anyone with tmobile and then I stumbled upon this post.

Just one question about this. You said you are still on MK2 modem, did u follow surge's method?? Did u use the same files as provided for verizon forum??

Then shouldn't the mk2 change to NC5?? Also, when u said u went ahead and flashed, did u mean u flashed hyper 17?? Cuz I tried and ROM didn't boot up on my mk2.

Please let me know. I wanted to go forward with this method just don't have the guts to take chances and brick my phone.

 

[Red One]

Yes, flashed 17 from tmobile version, but selected AT&T on Aroma, and didn't flash the compatibility pack. Then I followed Surges method to upgrade the modem. I also flashed the ktoonz kernel for tmobile directly after the modem, as the instructions said to do.

Hope that helps.