Database Users

New to S4

So I just recently bought this beast of a phone, and I'm loving it. I am rooted and stuff and have been messing around with the ROMS on the forum for the Verizon S4. I found this forum the other day and was wondering if I can flash these ROMS to my S4 which is i545 rather than the i9505 or i9500. So can i flash these ROMS like a normal flash or would I have to do something different to get these ROMS like MiUi on my phone. ( I love MiUi.) Thanks for the help

infamousxsniper said:
So I just recently bought this beast of a phone, and I'm loving it. I am rooted and stuff and have been messing around with the ROMS on the forum for the Verizon S4. I found this forum the other day and was wondering if I can flash these ROMS to my S4 which is i545 rather than the i9505 or i9500. So can i flash these ROMS like a normal flash or would I have to do something different to get these ROMS like MiUi on my phone. ( I love MiUi.) Thanks for the help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For safety of the device stay away from other then your device forum
As other varaiants will have different mount codes and kernel which mostly will brick your phone
Sent using S4 / M7

So this is off limits even if I have the same phone?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app

infamousxsniper said:
So this is off limits even if I have the same phone?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes my friend I will do some research if anything possible will let u know
Sent using S4 / M7

123hiten said:
Yes my friend I will do some research if anything possible will let u know
Sent using S4 / M7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man. Kinda sucks, I want to use MiUi
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app

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
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

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
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4

I'm getting it unlocked
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Hmmmm then it might not have thr latest update
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4

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
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

roms
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???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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

rom
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wanam Lite and Omega are both amazing! :good:

Galaxy S4 confused about roms

Hi all,
I have a galaxy S4 which is rooted problem is I do not understand what roms I can use as I am in Australia and I see alot of European roms etc...
Is there a sticky or a page that I can refer to about this and possibly other questions I may have?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Check every Rom thread there yu can see commts about the Rom . Aftr tat select 1 of it . All the roms are gud try 1 by 1 .if installed rom has prob den try othr . try these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372286
Sent from my GT-I9500 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

What about base bands etc? If I use one from the wrong zone can't I Brock my phone?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Nope. You have an i9505, as long as what ever your flashing is for the i9505 you're fine.
Country doesn't mean anything.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app

Okay cool thanks obagleyfreer one more thing does it matter about the at&t roms?
I am looking at installing this but it says only for certain countries
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537495
Just want to make sure I can still use LTE hehe
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

aza2001 said:
does it matter about the at&t roms?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not advisable to flash branded ROM's on unbranded device but you may.
If you do, please report the results.

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
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app

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 :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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..?

kernel help

Hi there can some body tell me if I root stock firmware and flash custom kernel wil it work...?
I have official i9500 5.0.1 flashed....
Thx

will work but you lose your warranty if you have any and you need to find the right kernel for your rom
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

a602820922 said:
will work but you lose your warranty if you have any and you need to find the right kernel for your rom
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thx for the rply friend but can you tell me some more details... i really don't know enough about it.... which kernel should I download for i9500 android 5.0.1 lollipop

xxxanmol said:
Thx for the rply friend but can you tell me some more details... i really don't know enough about it.... which kernel should I download for i9500 android 5.0.1 lollipop
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mr. a602820922 uses a GT-I9505, which is different from the GT-I9500 you have. He can't tell you what to download.
Besides, you can find the info on your own very easily. There is a GT-I9500 section, just go there and do some reading.

GDReaper said:
Mr. a602820922 uses a GT-I9505, which is different from the GT-I9500 you have. He can't tell you what to download.
Besides, you can find the info on your own very easily. There is a GT-I9500 section, just go there and do some reading.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK I'll try to find out thx

Just type in Google search XDA I9500 and you should to have a list of available treads.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

a602820922 said:
Just type in Google search XDA I9500 and you should to have a list of available treads.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Or:
Code:
I9500 site:forum.xda-developers.com
It would show you all results with I9500 query on XDA.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00A using XDA Labs