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Stock google edition with ota

Hi ive had a look but cant seem to find what im looking for. I have a 19505 and im looking for the stock google edition that will get updates as they are released without having to go into recovery etc. Is there such a rom out there?
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clax6 said:
Hi ive had a look but cant seem to find what im looking for. I have a 19505 and im looking for the stock google edition that will get updates as they are released without having to go into recovery etc. Is there such a rom out there?
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Do you mean to update through OTA?

Yes mate
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I'd like to know this too. It seems odd to me there isn't a simple way of converting a normal S4 to a Google Edition version...

I would love to know some info about that too.

You can't convert s4 into a gpe this has been answered already. .... partitions are different and if you try to change s4 partition you'll Brick your phone... We know it's same hardware but just Google and you'll see why it can't be done ...
Only a custom rom will work. ..jamal2367
Has one working but it had some bugs still
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I agree with @frnkly and you have the choices now :- Flash custom ROM or get a Google edition smartphone
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Noob question on Sgs4 Roms

Is there an Omega Rom for the I337 att ? Seen it on the international version of s4. Just wondering
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
Is there an Omega Rom for the I337 att ? Seen it on the international version of s4. Just wondering
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Almost any I9505 ROM will work on the I337 but I have avoided going over there just incase if I would fail to make a mistake. I can't afford to lose my phone and I feel GOLDENEYE is plenty.
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
Almost any I9505 ROM will work on the I337 but I have avoided going over there just incase if I would fail to make a mistake. I can't afford to lose my phone and I feel GOLDENEYE is plenty.
Tylor
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Really am new only had this device a few weeks. But what a few weeks soft bricked twice and fixed well atleast I know how to fix but I understand what if I match wrong kernal or something. Thanx dude
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It'll work fine as long as you flash a compatible kernel. I used Omega with KT Kernel on my i337m.

here is everything you need to know to which rom you might want to try...
[GUIDE][ROMS]RUN OTHER CARRIER ROMs on AT&T/TMO/Canadian S4 devices. Here's how!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
Have fun!
Thanks

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:

Can a new S4 from ATT carrier be rooted?

Saw a good deal for a new Galaxy S4 for $79 + $70 trade in on my old HTC One. So only $10 for the New S4: )
But reading around people saying the New S4 firmware has a hard lock on it and not easy to root and only one or two roms working on it?
I was gonna root it and put the Google Play Edition ROM on it but some say that's not possible on new S4 from ATT carriers now?
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You should do some searching but the s4 with mf3 can be rooted. I know they're not going to have the the new 4.3 update on it yet. But I'd say get the s4 and use the kingo root method.
Use this guide for rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473747
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254
Use this guide for your ROMs
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Root doesn't mean unlocked. You can be rooted and still have a locked bootloader.did you read before posting? I'm not trying to come off rude.
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re: AT&T Rooting
Zorachus said:
Saw a good deal for a new Galaxy S4 for $79 + $70 trade in on my old HTC One. So only $10 for the New S4: )
But reading around people saying the New S4 firmware has a hard lock on it and not easy to root and only one or two roms working on it?
I was gonna root it and put the Google Play Edition ROM on it but some say that's not possible on new S4 from ATT carriers now?
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You will be able to root the AT&T Galaxy S4 easily, almost everyone here in this AT&T S4 forum
already has rooted their phones and have flashed custom roms without any issues.
Good luck!

MF3 can be rooted but you can't flash a custom recovery (TWRP, CWM) If you're asking if you can root the device and flash a custom rom, it all depends on your AT&T store. Try and go to your AT&T store and before they unbox the S4 and start activating everything, make sure you tell them you want a phone with the firmware MDL on it. If they don't have any with the firmware MDL, tough luck. If you get an S4 with MF3, you can only root.

Not only root.
Root it and install Safestrap to install most TW based ROMs that run 4.2.2
Most important is to lube your eyes and
READ/SEARCH all info to do with your build or you will be a victim of the I bricked my phone cause I can't read.you can Google anything to do with your phone and ad "xda" to the search and you will find what you are looking for.
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Last two phones I had, the Nexus 4, and Note 2 on ATT, were easy as pie to root and install recovery, and that was it, you were done forever, just flash a ROM + Kernel, reboot and bam you had a fresh new ROM to enjoy, and was so easy and fast to do get it installed, was a no brainer. What happened in the past year with phones being so locked down so hard, where you can't just do that anymore ?
Wish all Android phones were as simple as a Nexus to flash rom's on. But I don't want the Nexus 5 phone with tiny battery, I like bigger batteries or removable, and more storage options, etc...

Yes it can be rooted using the external sd card method. Its actually easy to do.
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aarond1004 said:
Yes it can be rooted using the external sd card method. Its actually easy to do.
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The is an even easier method called kingo root that was previously stated.
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graydiggy said:
The is an even easier method called kingo root that was previously stated.
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Thank you. So I can root it no problem, but then it's a matter of very select ROM's available due to my firmware ? And none of them can be 4.3 based ? Which the S4 doesn't even officially have yet, but not even the Google Play Edition ROM that is 4.3 can be installed on this firmware, only the older 4.2.2 version ?
Ok, so I root with using 'Kingo' method
Then install the safestrap .apk, and install that
And then install only a ROM on the provided list, which will all be 4.2.2 based only ? Still rather have any of those, than just stock TW out of the box unrooted

All correct
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Zorachus said:
Thank you. So I can root it no problem, but then it's a matter of very select ROM's available due to my firmware ? And none of them can be 4.3 based ? Which the S4 doesn't even officially have yet, but not even the Google Play Edition ROM that is 4.3 can be installed on this firmware, only the older 4.2.2 version ?
Ok, so I root with using 'Kingo' method
Then install the safestrap .apk, and install that
And then install only a ROM on the provided list, which will all be 4.2.2 based only ? Still rather have any of those, than just stock TW out of the box unrooted
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You can put Google play edition ROMs on but not the 4.3 as stated in the guide. The only real problem for me is that it seems to use more battery than tw roms. And you don't have all the features as your tw based ROMs on the gpe ROMs. Some tw ROMs are just as fast if not faster. Fast speeds and great battery life can't go wrong with that.
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You guys recommend a new S4, or the LG G2 ?
Thing is the G2 development is very sparse, and cases and accessories few and little for the G2. And what about resale down the road in a year or 18 months ? Which will fetch better trade in money the S4 or G2 ?
Thanks.
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So what's the deal with the canadian version

So I got the 900W8 canadian version and go tit rooted, now my questions are why do we not have our own forum or do we need it. What can I flash? It's been a while since i've been on samsung. Can I flash other rom but just need my baseband or are there other thing sI should be looking out for. Any help would be great Thanks

bodson66 said:
So I got the 900W8 canadian version and go tit rooted, now my questions are why do we not have our own forum or do we need it. What can I flash? It's been a while since i've been on samsung. Can I flash other rom but just need my baseband or are there other thing sI should be looking out for. Any help would be great Thanks
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bump, ideas anyone

Glad I found this post, I too am curious. I wonder if it will be like when I had the canadian s3 and could just flash the AT&T rooms just fine. Gonna hold of rooting the s5 until this is cleared up

longjohnsteve said:
Glad I found this post, I too am curious. I wonder if it will be like when I had the canadian s3 and could just flash the AT&T rooms just fine. Gonna hold of rooting the s5 until this is cleared up
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Rooting was no issues I used chainfires method and he has a file for our W8 model. It's more the roms I curious about.
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bodson66 said:
Rooting was no issues I used chainfires method and he has a file for our W8 model. It's more the roms I curious about.
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Yeah, thats what I meant. Gonna wait in general until the rom variants are sorted, who knows maybe there will even be a way to root without trip.

Hey guys. I got a notification about a software update for my Rogers G900W8.
Was wondering if I should apply this update and would it affect root?
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I made a post about this the next day the S5 was lunch. Rooting wasn't an issue for me as for flashing ROMS, some are compatible here, just need to ask them first. I'm wondering if we'll get our forum as well.

Tybalt said:
Hey guys. I got a notification about a software update for my Rogers G900W8.
Was wondering if I should apply this update and would it affect root?
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I got my phone 5 days ago had the same update notification, I did the update and then used chainfires root file and AL worked well no issues with that.
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xaznxplaya said:
I made a post about this the next day the S5 was lunch. Rooting wasn't an issue for me as for flashing ROMS, some are compatible here, just need to ask them first. I'm wondering if we'll get our forum as well.
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I would think most roms would work, I'm just wondering about our modem and baseband. Is it just a matter of flashing our modems to ensure lte function.
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bodson66 said:
I would think most roms would work, I'm just wondering about our modem and baseband. Is it just a matter of flashing our modems to ensure lte function.
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Meh, I didn't think about that =/. I guess you get no signals if modem/baseball aren't compatible. Is there a link to get our modem/baseband?

On the Note 3 N900w8 users got lucky, they could downgrade to JellyBean and back to Kitkat without issues, could root (on JB) without tripping KNOX and can pretty much flash ANY international ROM on their device (in this case the N9005 ROMs, N900T ROMs etc) -- IT is possible, now I use this term very very loosely that you *may* be able to flash a whole lot more than w8 only ROMs.