[SOLVED] On Reboot, Kernel keeps resetting to MM

[smokerbond]

===Solved! Just overwrite your old SafeStrap by installing the SafeStrap.apk included at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
and be sure to have BusyBox installed prior to overwriting the SafeStrap install, otherwise it will not actually work.

Unsure if related, but if problem persists connect your microSD directly to a PC and look for ".MM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable" folder
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So I had followed jkruse's locked bootloader guide to use a stock MM ROM with SS support. After using it for a while, I decided to go back to OptimalROM. Unfortunately, every reboot results in stock recovery. I found I can just flash a PB1 kernel through Odin and that fixes it for now- however on the next reboot BAM- back to the same problem.

I assuming this is caused by the current SafeStrap I have installed- which was linked in the MM for locked bootloaders thread.
How can I prevent the kernel from being overwritten every reboot?

On a side note, where can I find the latest stagefreight fix zip for 5.0? I have tried a few but they only seem to work on the 5.1.1 ported ROMs. Tried Stagefreight_Fix_02_Nov.zip and gets stuck at boot. Same situation with Stagefright_Fix_v2_i9505_i337M.zip.
Surely there is a ported fix somewhere for 5.0 roms?

 

[Lightn1ng]

Can you not flash PB1 thru Odin and just root and install OptimalROM via FF that way

 

[smokerbond]

Can you not flash PB1 thru Odin and just root and install OptimalROM via FF that way

I can always resort to that, but I am trying to figure out what it is that keeps reflashing the MM kernel on reboot. I assume its the MM_Safestrap.apk, but only @jrkruse knows for sure

 

[smokerbond]

It appears I was right on the money! After grabbing the SafeStrap.apk from the OK3-V5 root package and installing that version of SS over the MM specific one, I no longer have the issue! I also opened my microSD directly on my computer (not connected through phone USB) and deleted the .MM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable (note the .) folder.

Hope this helps anyone else who downgrades.
Still looking for a solution to the Stagefright Vulns in 5.0 ROMs