ATT S4 kernel suggestion - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I have the ATT 16G S4 variant. The device is rooted, sim unlocked, and has a twrp recovery. Two questions,
1. I have made a back up in twrp for boot, system, and data. But I do not see an option to back up the stock kernel. So how do I make a back up for my stock kernel? Or is the stock kernel already backed up as part of system?
Now I want to try running the Omega custom rom on it. I know I have to also flash a tw based locki patched kernel for my att variant since the bootloader is locked.
2 What is the best kernel for running Omega on ATT?
Thanks!

Your kernel is backed up with the boot when performing a nandroid. But "best"of threads are against xda rules man. Gotta try for yourself
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Kole_Ackerson said:
Your kernel is backed up with the boot when performing a nandroid. But "best"of threads are against xda rules man. Gotta try for yourself
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Right, I meant, what are some of the tw based kernels which will run smoothly with Omega rom on my att device?

Not sure. There is only two kernels for tw and im pretty sure it says in in the link below you have to use a specific one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41834056
Edit. It says must use loki kernel. I skimmed over the faux kernel thread and didnt see anything about it being loki'd
So use KT kernel
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Kole_Ackerson said:
Not sure. There is only two kernels for tw and im pretty sure it says in in the link below you have to use a specific one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41834056
Edit. It says must use loki kernel. I skimmed over the faux kernel thread and didnt see anything about it being loki'd
So use KT kernel
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I read that Adam and faux both work on ATT as well. I am on KT right now. I'll give the other two a try later. To see which one I like best.
Thanks!

mf1tym said:
I read that Adam and faux both work on ATT as well. I am on KT right now. I'll give the other two a try later. To see which one I like best.
Thanks!
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All of them work perfect, each phone and what you run on your phone affects how the kernel will work for you...try each one, give 24hrs per kernel to see if battery results and such are for you.
Good luck
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TheAxman said:
All of them work perfect, each phone and what you run on your phone affects how the kernel will work for you...try each one, give 24hrs per kernel to see if battery results and such are for you.
Good luck
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Thanks! I have been on KT for the past couple of days. Everything seems fine so far. I will try Adam and Faux in the weeks to come. I did notice the phone heats up pretty quickly after using the swipe to capture screenshot function. Is that normal?

Where can I find the Adam kernel download for AT&T S4?

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[Q] running oudhs auto Loki on Canadian variant

I really love tasks ROM and want to pick up the S4. Can I run the recovery with auto Loki on my Canadian variant, so that I can run ATT roms? I am not completely up to speed on whether that is possible...
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Manufactured consent said:
I really love tasks ROM and want to pick up the S4. Can I run the recovery with auto Loki on my Canadian variant, so that I can run ATT roms? I am not completely up to speed on whether that is possible...
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You don't need to follow the Loki recovery instructions since your bootloader is already unlocked, just flash the ROM according to the OP instructions.
Manufactured consent said:
I really love tasks ROM and want to pick up the S4. Can I run the recovery with auto Loki on my Canadian variant, so that I can run ATT roms? I am not completely up to speed on whether that is possible...
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If you're not up to speed then I recommend searching the forum before asking lol :silly:
Anyways no, you don't run Loki-fied files on the canadian variants. Also I believe Task650 isn't loki-fying his ROM anymore and is strictly leaving it up to OUDHS Recov to apply the loki patch. If this is the case, all you need to do is use TWRP and flash the ROM. Again though I can't say for sure and you're gonna have to actually read his thread.
Thermalwolf said:
If you're not up to speed then I recommend searching the forum before asking lol :silly:
Anyways no, you don't run Loki-fied files on the canadian variants. Also I believe Task650 isn't loki-fying his ROM anymore and is strictly leaving it up to OUDHS Recov to apply the loki patch. If this is the case, all you need to do is use TWRP and flash the ROM. Again though I can't say for sure and you're gonna have to actually read his thread.
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The aboot.img in the ROM MUST be patched for it to run on ATT phones. It doesn't matter either way with a Canadian variant.
LostInMyHead said:
The aboot.img in the ROM MUST be patched for it to run on ATT phones. It doesn't matter either way with a Canadian variant.
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My bad you're right, I didn't realize I only said canadian.
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My bad you're right, I didn't realize I only said canadian.
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It's all good man. We ATT folks can also run non-patched ROMs but must flash a patched kernel just afterwards.
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It's all good man. We ATT folks can also run non-patched ROMs but must flash a patched kernel just afterwards.
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Yep, also doesn't OUDHS Recovery automatically loki patch flashed files now? If this is the case then we won't even need to loki patch a darn thing, just flash and be on our marry way
Thermalwolf said:
Yep, also doesn't OUDHS Recovery automatically loki patch flashed files now? If this is the case then we won't even need to loki patch a darn thing, just flash and be on our marry way
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ATM no it doesn't, the ROM still needs patching. For ROMs like CM and SLIM, they are working on a way for them to be patched automatically for their nightlies / weeklys.
I just read a couple of posts by peeps saying that at the moment Task's rom will still not work on Canadian variant....
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So would we (canadian users) have issues trying to flash the roms that rely on auto loki? Is there any chance of brick or things like that or is it relatively safe to just try it and see?
Manufactured consent said:
I just read a couple of posts by peeps saying that at the moment Task's rom will still not work on Canadian variant....
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Firestar292 said:
So would we (canadian users) have issues trying to flash the roms that rely on auto loki? Is there any chance of brick or things like that or is it relatively safe to just try it and see?
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I honestly see no reason why it can't be flashed to a Canadian S4. Task usually only supports his carrier though.
Also, if bricking were an issue, I'm pretty sure it would be a huge disclaimer in the Loki FAQ
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I honestly see no reason why it can't be flashed to a Canadian S4. Task usually only supports his carrier though.
Also, if bricking were an issue, I'm pretty sure it would be a huge disclaimer in the Loki FAQ
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I don't mean only tasks rom, I'm concerned for basically all roms that us canadian users are going to get left out
Thanks for the reply.. I think I'll give it a try
Firestar292 said:
I don't mean only tasks rom, I'm concerned for basically all roms that us canadian users are going to get left out
Thanks for the reply.. I think I'll give it a try
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EDIT - I have been told by a Slim Developer that flashing a Loki ROM to a non-Loki device will result in a bootloop. I apologize for the misinformation.
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EDIT - I have been told by a Slim Developer that flashing a Loki ROM to a non-Loki device will result in a bootloop. I apologize for the misinformation.
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Ok no problem.. But if it's meant to be auto loki'd is it still edited as a loki rom, or is it completely normal?
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EDIT - I have been told by a Slim Developer that flashing a Loki ROM to a non-Loki device will result in a bootloop. I apologize for the misinformation.
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Yeah, that's why I am a little confused. It seems I am getting mixed information. But I noticed task took Loki out of his title, that's why I was curious about how fast this is evolving and what has changed
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Firestar292 said:
Ok no problem.. But if it's meant to be auto loki'd is it still edited as a loki rom, or is it completely normal?
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Manufactured consent said:
Yeah, that's why I am a little confused. It seems I am getting mixed information. But I noticed task took Loki out of his title, that's why I was curious about how fast this is evolving and what has changed
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ATM, an ATT phone must be running a Loki recovery, and the ROM must be Loki patched, unless you flash non-Loki ROM, then a Loki Kernel.
Flashing a Loki ROM to a Canadian phone will bootloop. I will try to ask Task about his ROM.
@Manufactured consent
Since your bootloader is unlocked, and I see no mention of Task's ROM being Loki patched, you should just be able to flash it.
You can flash it but it won't be supported. Task won't support anything he can't test. Questions about it just derails the thread.
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Verizon Roms on Sprint S4.

I would like to hear everyones experience with this,
I remember reading someone did it and had it working,
so any details would ne nice, so that everyone can get a new set of roms!
because everyone knows how limited us sprint folk are, I mean we have like what? 8 or 9 roms?
we need more bad!!
You can run i9505 roms, and I am sure others, I have someone testing it with sprint, but he has been gone for a few days, I suppose....follow my guide, it does not have sprint listed yet, but the concept is the same, in short start off by flashing the rom you want, and before you boot, flash a sprint kernel, then tweak the rest...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
TheAxman said:
You can run i9505 roms, and I am sure others, I have someone testing it with sprint, but he has been gone for a few days, I suppose....follow my guide, it does not have sprint listed yet, but the concept is the same, in short start off by flashing the rom you want, and before you boot, flash a sprint kernel, then tweak the rest...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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a few days ago, I flashed wanam with a sprint kernel. everything was great but I couldn't get data working for the life of me,
i tried everything, i tried freakin, adding sprint apn's, i tried, following a rom porting guide, did not work.
so im stuck on the data, any opinions?
Bump... Has anyone checked out the features on This rom? I might have to backup then try flashing with a sprint kernel.
blakeboys said:
Bump... Has anyone checked out the features on This rom? I might have to backup then try flashing with a sprint kernel.
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Yeah I ran it for a short while. Can't remember exactly because I've been flashing so many roms but something made me change back. .. it works though
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FYI the developer of Hyperdrive informed me that he'll be releasing the rom for Sprint soon.
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mjs2011 said:
FYI the developer of Hyperdrive informed me that he'll be releasing the rom for Sprint soon.
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woo woo!!!! cant wait!!
Actually, there will be a few roms that will be Multi-Carrier soon, so it will make things a heck of alot easier on everyone.
Lies its all a conspiracy.
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daniel4653 said:
Lies its all a conspiracy.
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Why do you say that?
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Why do you say that?
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Because it was a joke.
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dcaplinger76 said:
Yeah I ran it for a short while. Can't remember exactly because I've been flashing so many roms but something made me change back. .. it works though
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Can you please tell me how you got hyperdrive rom working, because i cannot for the life of me get the data working. I tried adding apn's but it just sits there and laughs at me

twrp helllp

can anybody help me im trying to overclock my samsung gs4 i337 im using twrp manager but when i try to load file it says twrp not responding. or should i be using odin insted .a link or a you tube video would be good. im trying to install kt-sg4-jb-mri-3.0 intl-05 from this site thanks ive wipe data wipe dalvik wipe data nothing hellllp 2 days now
None of what you said has anything to do with overclocking... In fact, none of it makes any sense at all.
You need to read the stickies before proceeding.
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graydiggy said:
None of what you said has anything to do with overclocking... In fact, none of it makes any sense at all.
You need to read the stickies before proceeding.
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I think he is trying to flash a KT kernel... but is failing. Any ways with what he said.. sounds like a person that will be hard to help.
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Febby said:
I think he is trying to flash a KT kernel... but is failing. Any ways with what he said.. sounds like a person that will be hard to help.
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gee thanks guys just new at this
well, more info would help
what rom you on
what build number
it is the i337 att--right?
what twrp version you on and has it worked before for you or is this the first time you used twrp
i don't see a KT kernel with that name on this site or i9505 site
We understand that you are new at this. But you need to be more clear with us so we can provide help. You are holding a $650 phone and entrusting us with helping you modify it. More info is needed and more research is needed on your part. You need to be fully aware that you could end up with a expensive paperweight if something wee to go wrong. I tell this to most new comers. Rooting and custom ROMs are great. But not in the hands of someone that had no real idea of the consequences.
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Here's the problem. You have incorrect punctuation in your post. Leads us to believe you have an i337 where from your other posts you say you have a i337m.
You need TMO kernels not one from "this" site
Maybe reflash your recovery, and still need to know what rom you are on as KT has kernels for TW and AOSP. I don't see any listings for "mri" so a link would help.
If you are doing things off the web--stop--and start using XDA for your info and downloads.
There are good Guides here to get you started.
Seems like when you have an issue you just ask someone for the solution, from reading your posts anyway--?
As graydiggy said, lots of reading required here to protect your investment--
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Here's the problem. You have incorrect punctuation in your post. Leads us to believe you have an i337 where from your other posts you say you have a i337m.
You need TMO kernels not one from "this" site
Maybe reflash your recovery, and still need to know what rom you are on as KT has kernels for TW and AOSP. I don't see any listings for "mri" so a link would help.
If you are doing things off the web--stop--and start using XDA for your info and downloads.
There are good Guides here to get you started.
Seems like when you have an issue you just ask someone for the solution, from reading your posts anyway--?
As graydiggy said, lots of reading required here to protect your investment--
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my phone is in fact a i337m telus canada im usingtwrp 2.6.0.0 i installed a volume booster with twrp manager ill read some more thanks guys
ron31 said:
my phone is in fact a i337m telus canada im usingtwrp 2.6.0.0 i installed a volume booster with twrp manager ill read some more thanks guys
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Good Luck on it and keep in mind some folks have issues with 2.6.0.0. So if you do try 2.5.0.2. I have a recovery flashable zip for it and so does xBeerdroiDx in post 2 of his Guide in General.
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ok ill change it twrp keeps saying twrp not responding thanks for the reply
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Oops--my zip for 2.5.0.2 is for i337--sorry
not sure if there is one for your phone
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Oops--my zip for 2.5.0.2 is for i337--sorry
not sure if there is one for your phone
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thanks rugmankc i redownloaded the file the one you said i still used twrp 2.6.0.0 and it worked im now clocked at 2100 and also that k tweaker woooo is that loaded with settings wow thanks again
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Help with kernels

I don't get how to flash kernels. Than if I do flash a kernel how would I go back to the one I am now. Please help I want to flash kernels
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danzelcool said:
I don't get how to flash kernels. Than if I do flash a kernel how would I go back to the one I am now. Please help I want to flash kernels
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Well to start. You can read the stickies, the how tos, and watch some of the videos.
Then there is also that g o o g l e thingy.
That would really help. It will probably keep you from turning your device into a shiny paperweight.
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I've not had good luck with custom or source kernels. I use oudhs recovery and do a backup within recovery before flashing a kernel. The only combination my phone behaves with is stock kernel. I don't know why nor do I have any speculations. My phone just doesn't work right with custom or source built kernels. The phone either heats up fast or the Google keyboard I use starts acting flaky, so that's why I stay stock rooted hotspot mod with custom recovery. This phone is a totally different beast than my s2.
oscarthegrouch said:
I've not had good luck with custom or source kernels. I use oudhs recovery and do a backup within recovery before flashing a kernel. The only combination my phone behaves with is stock kernel. I don't know why nor do I have any speculations. My phone just doesn't work right with custom or source built kernels. The phone either heats up fast or the Google keyboard I use starts acting flaky, so that's why I stay stock rooted hotspot mod with custom recovery. This phone is a totally different beast than my s2.
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I agree. S4 acts way different than my S3 as far as flashing things go. Seems the S4 is way more sensitive and does some wonky stuff sometimes.
danzelcool said:
I don't get how to flash kernels. Than if I do flash a kernel how would I go back to the one I am now. Please help I want to flash kernels
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First, download a custom kernel such as Chronic or KTweaker, then nandroid, wipe caches, flash the kernel zip, fix permissions, and reboot. ROMs come with their own kernels; to get your original kernel back, just reflash your ROM.
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oscarthegrouch said:
I've not had good luck with custom or source kernels. I use oudhs recovery and do a backup within recovery before flashing a kernel. The only combination my phone behaves with is stock kernel. I don't know why nor do I have any speculations. My phone just doesn't work right with custom or source built kernels. The phone either heats up fast or the Google keyboard I use starts acting flaky, so that's why I stay stock rooted hotspot mod with custom recovery. This phone is a totally different beast than my s2.
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What ROM/kernel combinations do you use? The only buggy kernel I've used is KTweaker. On Carbon 4.3, it reboots whenever my phone attempts to stream video. It may help to change your governor, especially if the kernel's default is Interactive.
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Just coming back to the s4 after being gone about a month

Hello all. As I wrote in my title, I'm just coming back to the s4 after being gone for about a month. I've flashed a few roms and I've noticed that data stops working on almost all the ones I've tried. I tried the Google edition and flashed a different kernel to get WiFi working--when I did WiFi worked but data was broken. Then I tried tri force, data did not work. Finally I tried the one with the weird name (sorry--I know that doesn't help much but I know viper appears in quite a few places in the thread). I am currently on liquid smooth (cm based 10.1) and thankfully it's flawless. I love it but I like variety and I wish I could find a debloated TW rom to play around with. Why it's the data borked on so many of them? I'm not exactly a noob--been an android user for years and I've flashed many a roms. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong, unless there's something different or weird with the s4. Can anyone kindly shed some light on my predicament? I'm now downloading negalite. Gonna see if that one has functioning data. It almost seems as tho you have to flash a custom kernel all the time now to get data. Is this right? Thanks in advance!
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EDIT: rom name I couldn't remember is visionX (by the axman)
Been on Triforce since July with KTkernal and haven't had any issues at all. Negalite is a good one, I like it a lot. If you stick with it think about setting up svn as there's lots of updates.
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HPferoxCraft said:
Been on Triforce since July with KTkernal and haven't had any issues at all. Negalite is a good one, I like it a lot. If you stick with it think about setting up svn as there's lots of updates.
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R u on MF9?
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I have no idea why as I've tried everything I can think of and read but aosp runs better on my S4 than tw, as crazy as that sounds its been true for me. I love Aosp so I'm good. I'm on mf9 via otas and tried all recoveries made and always end up with some type of system or phone fc or the "detected an app".. .blah blah warning which annoys the crap outa me so I just stay on aosp as there are a ton of great ones for us and they work wonderfully -the once in a while call bug which I do not come across that much really ams when I do I made a shortcut for fast reboot via rom toolbox and just hit it when it happens and its good.
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R u on MF9?
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Yes I am, data, wifi and all that are fine. Haven't had even one reboot with Triforce, battery life is great. I really have not had any issue with it at all, it's rock solid for my phone.
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Well I installed negalite and so far it's perfect. Everything seems to be working & it has a great amount of tweaking enabled. Thanks guys. Now I have a solid aosp rom and a solid TW rom. I'm one happy camper.
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pathtologos said:
Well I installed negalite and so far it's perfect. Everything seems to be working & it has a great amount of tweaking enabled. Thanks guys. Now I have a solid aosp rom and a solid TW rom. I'm one happy camper.
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Just FYI.....If you flash a TW MF9 rom with the stock kernel and WiFi is broken after boot (can and has happened with Negalite, TriForce, etc) there is a modified stock kernel that can be flashed to fix if needed.
CCallahan said:
Just FYI.....If you flash a TW MF9 rom with the stock kernel and WiFi is broken after boot (can and has happened with Negalite, TriForce, etc) there is a modified stock kernel that can be flashed to fix if needed.
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Where at?!
Joe0113 said:
Where at?!
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+1
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Joe0113 said:
Where at?!
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The one Nega posted works good: http://www.download.negalite.com/Negalite_S4_Mods/Negalite_Stock_MF9_Kernel.zip
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I must be lucky, because I have had no such issues with any rom (AOSP or TW). If I flash the stock rooted MF9 rom followed by the stock MF9 kernel, I have wifi and data. Same goes for any other TW rom as well as every AOSP rom I've tried.
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