OK, so I'm a little confused about the two Google edition ROMs I see. One is 4.3 and the other is 4.2.2. Its my understanding that the S4 from Google comes with 4.3 out of the box. So, my question is, how is there a 4.2.2 variant? Did someone imitate the 4.3 version?
chaosclarity said:
OK, so I'm a little confused about the two Google edition ROMs I see. One is 4.3 and the other is 4.2.2. Its my understanding that the S4 from Google comes with 4.3 out of the box. So, my question is, how is there a 4.2.2 variant? Did someone imitate the 4.3 version?
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It comes with 4.2.2 Google edition out of the box.. 4.3 was a google edition leak that popped up a few days after the GE phones came out
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I think the Google edition roms out seem nice but I think the 4.2.2 AOKP by Task650 is still the best for options and customizability.
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Phoneguy589 said:
I think the Google edition roms out seem nice but I think the 4.2.2 AOKP by Task650 is still the best for options and customizability.
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Although Task did do a great job on his ROM, but I still prefer the GE 4.2.2 ROM.
I prefer to have my phone "Pure", and not modded to high heaven.
Phoneguy589 said:
I think the Google edition roms out seem nice but I think the 4.2.2 AOKP by Task650 is still the best for options and customizability.
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That has nothing to do with this thread. And that is the entire point of AOKP/CM - a customizable version of AOSP. Vanilla android isn't meant to be as customizable.
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I have a google thread already in place for all google help, and inquires, could we please use it?
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Hi guys. I've been looking for an untouched version of 4.3 Google Edition to use on my i9505, but all ROMs available on Android Development have some sort of modification to it. Some are deodexed, others have 3-way reboot, others remove google and samsung stuff. I really wanted a version completely stock, no root, no deodex, nothing...... just pure.
I have no idea how to make my own flashable zip though. If I did I would have done it for myself.
If you guys can teach me or (even better) make one for me, I would be very much appreciated. :fingers-crossed:
I'm sure other people want this too.
Theres one in the AT&T forum already. use that one.
Easton999GS said:
Theres one in the AT&T forum already. use that one.
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It was CLOSED before I could get it.
MaKTaiL said:
It was CLOSED before I could get it.
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Flash this using odin.
Its the latest leaked 4.3 rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343709
Aerys said:
Flash this using odin.
Its the latest leaked 4.3 rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343709
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Stop posting the beta stuff mate, they want the current one on the google edition
MichelN said:
Stop posting the beta stuff mate, they want the current one on the google edition
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Thats the one I wanted. Oficial 4.3 is not out for Google Edition yet.
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Hi to all...
Before I have make new thread I was explore web and didnt find correct answer...
Anyone know when will come over Kies android 4.3 for SGS4???
Thnx
i would say about october-november
Thnx guys I was think that will come soon because they release 4.3 for google play edition devices
That is too away OMG
rus0001 said:
i think, sgs4 can miss 4.3 and get 5.0
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Not really, I assume you had the idea from S3 getting 4.3 instead of 4.2.
S3 skipped 4.2 because 4.3 was already released, and Samsung didn't have time to make both 4.2 and 4.3 roms.
Sorry for the off-topic.
edcsmon smitten
Hello,
I think it will be December......
Personal guess: we will see a leaked ROM around start-mid October.
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IMHO if you want to feel how it taste 4.3 go directly to any modding thread and flash one the roms already available (after a nandroid backup), they are performing quite well and can be used as daily driver. Then, if you miss too much TW you can recover your nandroid and wait for Samsung to realese a 4.3 rom.
anyone have any details on what we can expect on the new firmware?
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anyone have any details on what we can expect on the new firmware?
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Look on the Nexus 4 thread for whats to come to us or check out the GE S4 Edition. They allready have it.
Hi
I'm searching for a stock ROM 4.3 google edition for my Samsung Galaxy S4. If there is a way without root, I'd prefer that one.
The most important thing for me is the possibility to get OTA updates directly from Samsung/Google. So I'd like to turn my stock S4 into a stock Google edition S4. Is there a way?
I already searched for this in various Sub-Forums on this site, but there are so many ROMs and I don't know which is the right one for me?
Thx
lupoalberto28 said:
Hi
I'm searching for a stock ROM 4.3 google edition for my Samsung Galaxy S4. If there is a way without root, I'd prefer that one.
The most important thing for me is the possibility to get OTA updates directly from Samsung/Google. So I'd like to turn my stock S4 into a stock Google edition S4. Is there a way?
I already searched for this in various Sub-Forums on this site, but there are so many ROMs and I don't know which is the right one for me?
Thx
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Which device & model are you using ?
Mnt-XDA said:
Which device & model are you using ?
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Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
lupoalberto28 said:
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
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You can try the following links
1) Omega -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778494&postcount=6
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348272
http://www.technobuffalo.com/videos/how-to-turn-a-galaxy-s4-into-a-google-edition-phone/
3) In case of AOSP 4.3 , Try this --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397511
Best of luck .
lupoalberto28 said:
Hi
I'm searching for a stock ROM 4.3 google edition for my Samsung Galaxy S4. If there is a way without root, I'd prefer that one.
The most important thing for me is the possibility to get OTA updates directly from Samsung/Google. So I'd like to turn my stock S4 into a stock Google edition S4. Is there a way?
I already searched for this in various Sub-Forums on this site, but there are so many ROMs and I don't know which is the right one for me?
Thx
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With or without root, you can't get official updates if you're on google edition 4.3.
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Thank you for the links. The ROM of the first link you posted I'm using for about 2 months, but unfortunatly it does not seem to support ota updates, since I'm still on built number JWR66.S005.130625 and there are newer builts on the internet.
Also the rest of your posted ROMs don't seem to get ota updates directly. The only way to get updates seems to be by installing them manually.
Maybe there is no way (atm) to turn a S4 into a pure stock Google Edition S4.
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With or without root, you can't get official updates if you're on google edition 4.3.
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That's what I ment.
Is there a way to get an "incremental" update for my built number to a more actual version? I don't like it to completly restet the device just for an update...
All the 4.3 GE roms are custom ones and you won't get any OTA. This may change but that's it for now I'm afraid.
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I'm currently running GE international edition android 4.3 ROM by Jamal on my att gs4 and I got this notification today. Should I update it or not?
Out won't work, you have the same phone just custom Google edition software running on it. You don't have a Google edition device.
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RossFixxed said:
Out won't work, you have the same phone just custom Google edition software running on it. You don't have a Google edition device.
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Better wait untill fixed 4.4 GE comes out.This one has too much problems atm.
Random reboot, Security settings don't work, camera flash doesn't work, when you tap android 4.4 the kitkat logo isnt apearing but it gets stuck on the theme wallpaper etc..
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Better wait untill fixed 4.4 GE comes out.This one has too much problems atm.
Random reboot, Security settings don't work, camera flash doesn't work, when you tap android 4.4 the kitkat logo isnt apearing but it gets stuck on the theme wallpaper etc..
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Yeah that's always the way. It just highlights that the i9505 and the i9505 are indeed different devices, despite appearing to be exactly the same. I'd say give it a little while, most of the issues are kernel related. The 4.3 GE rom untouched is a pleasure to use, but it took some work from the devs to get it going. I'd imagine once they get it runing it'l be awesome. While I'm excited to get it running, patiene is the key!
(although I have to stop myself from being a big baby "I waaant it, iwantitiwantitiwantit!"
Hello!
I am in need of a bit of help, after searching through the forums I haven't been able to find a definite answer. I recently purchased a Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S4. What I know is that it isn't using a Samsung bootloader, but in fact a Google one you would find on say, the Nexus 4. This has led me to wonder if this means I can't flash Touchwiz based ROMs. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
tanner4137 said:
Hello!
I am in need of a bit of help, after searching through the forums I haven't been able to find a definite answer. I recently purchased a Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S4. What I know is that it isn't using a Samsung bootloader, but in fact a Google one you would find on say, the Nexus 4. This has led me to wonder if this means I can't flash Touchwiz based ROMs. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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i dont see why not, my att s4 can run 9505 roms, aosp roms and google play edition roms
tanner4137 said:
Hello!
I am in need of a bit of help, after searching through the forums I haven't been able to find a definite answer. I recently purchased a Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S4. What I know is that it isn't using a Samsung bootloader, but in fact a Google one you would find on say, the Nexus 4. This has led me to wonder if this means I can't flash Touchwiz based ROMs. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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You can, you will just need to flash a Touchwiz kernel.
DeadlySin9 said:
You can, you will just need to flash a Touchwiz kernel.
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Where would you find a Touchwiz kernel? Looking to put my GT-I9505 back onto Touchwiz. It is running a GPE rom just now.
jordannomonkeys said:
Where would you find a Touchwiz kernel? Looking to put my GT-I9505 back onto Touchwiz. It is running a GPE rom just now.
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Go check out the I9505's own development section for any threads marked Kernel.