[Q] Why galaxy s4 I9500 is not getting AOSP roms ? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I love AOSP roms like PA and Cyanogenmod . I hate touchwiz So I was very disappointed when I didn't find any roms AOSP for my galaxy s4 I9500 . I've noticed that the i9505 version is already enjoying the vanilla . So why is this ? I though the international version is the most important version just like the galaxy s3 i9300.
Can someone give more detail on this issue?
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ANGEL4RIM said:
I love AOSP roms like PA and Cyanogenmod . I hate touchwiz So I was very disappointed when I didn't find any roms AOSP for my galaxy s4 I9500 . I've noticed that the i9505 version is already enjoying the vanilla . So why is this ? I though the international version is the most important version just like the galaxy s3 i9300.
Can someone give more detail on this issue?
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CM devs said it's a no go for the exynos chip which is in OCTA core i9500. The snapdragon i9505 will have official CM. I'm sure exynos may just as well.
There will be some one able to do in coming days just have to wait

I've saw this article http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/0...laxy-s4-i9500-is-not-getting-custom-rom-love/
According to the article it's very unlikely we gonna see AOSP roms for i9500 because Samsung will never release the octa 5 sources for the developers.
After reading about it I guess I'll sell my s4 i9500 for the i9505 ....
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ANGEL4RIM said:
I've saw this article http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/0...laxy-s4-i9500-is-not-getting-custom-rom-love/
According to the article it's very unlikely we gonna see AOSP roms for i9500 because Samsung will never release the octa 5 sources for the developers.
After reading about it I guess I'll sell my s4 i9500 for the i9505 ....
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we recommend since more than over a year to not buy exynos powered phones if you want to run aosp based roms.
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damn im freaking angry also! i just went back to my home whit my aamzing nexus 4 i realized its 8gb version went back for refound i was forced to buy something from there so i sayed ok i want a s4 and ehy just rapidly openeded a s4 for me whitout asking which version what what color or... stupid vendor

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294176 please read some good info

Do you guys think this is legit?
AOSP ROM for i9500
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/5...05-android43-jellybean-googleplay-edition.htm

danielmk said:
Do you guys think this is legit?
AOSP ROM for i9500
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/5...05-android43-jellybean-googleplay-edition.htm
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You obviously didn't notice that the article links to files from XDA. This is a ported ROM. The Google Edition is the GT-I9505, not the 9500. Samsung will likely never release properly functioning userspace drivers, etc. for the Exynos, so anything that CM devs do to get things working will be, at best, polishing the turd that Samsung leaves the AOSP community.

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[Q] Galaxy S4 i9500 from Amazon

Hello guys, Some sellers from amazon are selling the I9500 at 400 bucks. Would you go for it?
Seems too good to be true, however amazon warranty is awesome, I've never had any issues with bad sellers when ordering through them
Link?
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If your into rooting and flashing roms no id get the i9505
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gavin-phelan said:
If your into rooting and flashing roms no id get the i9505
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Rooting and flashing roms can be done easily on the i9500 as well.. I have Omega rom (pre-rooted) and a custom kernel on my i9500.
It's just AOSP roms that aren't available yet, but should be soon enough.
So, if you're into flashing AOSP roms and cannot wait for them to be available, or if you really need 4G, get the i9505.
If you like taking picture (or slow motion videos - 720p on the i9500) or want a slightly faster phone, get the i9500.
Mithrandir007 said:
Rooting and flashing roms can be done easily on the i9500 as well.. I have Omega rom (pre-rooted) and a custom kernel on my i9500.
It's just AOSP roms that aren't available yet, but should be soon enough.
So, if you're into flashing AOSP roms and cannot wait for them to be available, or if you really need 4G, get the i9505.
If you like taking picture (or slow motion videos - 720p on the i9500) or want a slightly faster phone, get the i9500.
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No was just going to say that there will be more of a variety on i9505
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gavin-phelan said:
No was just going to say that there will be more of a variety on i9505
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In that case, you're probably right.
It does seem to be too good to be true but then again like you said Amazon is pretty. Personally I think it should be legit and you should go for it.
a question i never find my phoen anywhere like cyanogenmod.org i only see galaxy s4 at&t and stuff i can't find i9500 or anything
whats my phone?!

Galaxy S4 CM and PA

I was on Galaxy Note previously. Had an amazing time rooting the phone and installing new roms based on Stock, Paranoid Android, CM, etc.
However after buying s4 the fun of rooting has gone. I am using the same OMEGA ROM. If i wanted only stability i would have just rooted my phone.
ANY IDEA WHEN IS CM OR PARANOID ANDROID COMING TO S4. This is so damn irritating.
I know s4 is relatively new. BUT STILLLL
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Oh dear.. I9500..
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Oh...9500... sooo sorry... you don't know yet...
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Damn man you don't know yet??
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If you wanted developer support (such as CM, unofficial PA, etc) you should have bought an i9505, plain and simpl.e

Questions regarding s4. Exynos/snapdragon and origin of purchase

Hey guys, if i am lucky I will hopefully soon be a happy galaxy s4 owner. However, this device shall be sent to me from Kuwait. Now my main question is, would that make my device have an exynos or a snapdragon CPU.
No need to get into details here a simple yes or no would be fine with the next question: battery life .. Is the snapdragon better?
Any notable differences?
Flashing to stock firmware of any sort possible just like during the sgs1 times? Or is it like ****ty old HTC? Thanks in advance
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shadehh said:
Hey guys, if i am lucky I will hopefully soon be a happy galaxy s4 owner. However, this device shall be sent to me from Kuwait. Now my main question is, would that make my device have an exynos or a snapdragon CPU.
No need to get into details here a simple yes or no would be fine with the next question: battery life .. Is the snapdragon better?
Any notable differences?
Flashing to stock firmware of any sort possible just like during the sgs1 times? Or is it like ****ty old HTC? Thanks in advance
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Honestly I think it will depend on which carrier it is for I know the s4 on att is the snapdragon, im not sure on the othrrs
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I'm getting it unlocked
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Hmmmm then it might not have thr latest update
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The I9505 seems to dominate the forum with devs developing for this more than the I9500. This may change but at the moment it seems that unless you are hardcore set on the Octacore CPU that has no noticeable difference when using the phone then the I9505 is the way to go...
shadehh said:
Hey guys, if i am lucky I will hopefully soon be a happy galaxy s4 owner. However, this device shall be sent to me from Kuwait. Now my main question is, would that make my device have an exynos or a snapdragon CPU.
No need to get into details here a simple yes or no would be fine with the next question: battery life .. Is the snapdragon better?
Any notable differences?
Flashing to stock firmware of any sort possible just like during the sgs1 times? Or is it like ****ty old HTC? Thanks in advance
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Kuwait sells both versions, so it depends on which you purchased. Guess you will find out soon enough. I9505 has more dev support because it's based on the Krait/QC chip where the I9500 has Perseus, one of the greatest kernel devs on all XDA.
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Hi guys.... i have a unlock s4 i337 from AT&T in Guatemala, i need to know if i have to flash roms from the i9505 or the i9500?? and another question, if i flash a rom i have to unlock again my device???
vdavidm said:
Hi guys.... i have a unlock s4 i337 from AT&T in Guatemala, i need to know if i have to flash roms from the i9505 or the i9500?? and another question, if i flash a rom i have to unlock again my device???
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I have the AT&T S4 and you can only use the AT&T and I9505 ROMs. You have to flash the loki-doki zip afterwards though. You won't have to unlock again
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fredrick1213 said:
I have the AT&T S4 and you can only use the AT&T and I9505 ROMs. You have to flash the loki-doki zip afterwards though. You won't have to unlock again
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thank you... what do you suggest for flash my first rom?:good:
vdavidm said:
thank you... what do you suggest for flash my first rom?:good:
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Wanam Lite and Omega are both amazing! :good:

[Q] Are there more "nexus" ROMs coming? =

Now that the Galaxy S4 Kernel Source Code is released will we see some more custom rome? Especially AOSP or AOKP once? or are there other things required to make "nexus" rom that are not provided by Samsung.
I'm talking about specifically Galaxy i9500
Wait so now the i9500 is just as open as the i9505? If so then in ecstatic. You do not know how happy I will be if samsung actually released source codes.
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Paranoid Android, Dorimanx...

Hello i'm currently using the i9100 Galaxy SII and planning to move to the S4 soon. I use dorimanx kernel & different rom that contain Paranoid Android Preferences (Pacman, Rootbox..) : I want to know if that's avalaible on the S4, if not is there any alternatives..? Thanks :good:
Actually it's the i9506 model that i'm gonna buy. So please anybody.. Tell me
There is little to no development for the i9506 if you're wanting custom ROMs get the i9505
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I'm afraid that i9506 is the only one with compatible 4G here... What to do :/
goja said:
I'm afraid that i9506 is the only one with compatible 4G here... What to do :/
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Why not choose i9505
Not bad if you want a custom rom
I9505 also 4G but not full 4G as I9506
Ok but what if the missing 4G part is the only one i can use here..?

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