Is it possible to convert an international Samsung Galaxy S 4 (i9505, the one with 4G) to the Google Edition version, with a stock ROM?
DarthC said:
Is it possible to convert an international Samsung Galaxy S 4 (i9505, the one with 4G) to the Google Edition version, with a stock ROM?
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Yes, it is possible, I did it yesterday. Just Download and flash the GE package through Odin.
Everything appeared to be working, but I was disappointed. I was expecting an improved ROM without all the bloatware, which I got, but I lost access to a lot of settings/tweaks/personalisations that come with stock. Perhaps I did something wrong, I am sure someone will tell me.
i didn't think it was as simple as just flashing the stock ge rom? i think there are some custom roms based on the ge stock though? check the dev section?
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I have to buy a new device, and have had the S1, S2, and S3, but I don't want Exynos.
Which model of the 9505 do I buy? I am very confused about the differences between the i9505 variants.
What I really want to know is which one works best with CM 10.x as that's how I plan to use the device.
I see that the sgh-m919 is ATT, is that correct? Is this still the best option? I need carrier unlocked, so is their an Intl. version that is equivalent to the Google edition?
Thanks
you need carrier unlocked so..
the gt I9505 = qualcomm-Snapdragon based the gt I9500=Exynos-based
the first one (gt I9505 ) is the international variant of the GOOGLE EDITION (gt- I9505g)
the order that cyanogen will get updated is :
Nexus Device
Qualcom device
OMAP Device
Tegra 3 Device
Exynos Device
as you see the exynos are the last that will get updated ...
the gt i9505 is qualcom so will be early and better supported by cm i suppose
hope to have answered to all your question
Thanks.
How does the Google Edition ROM compare to CM in terms of sound quality, camera, etc?
I assume it would be using the same sources for CM as for the Google Edition ROM, even userspace drivers, etc.
That's why I HATE the Exynos version I have now. Sound is never as good on CM as it is on stock. Too much signal noise, and same with camera.
Not CM fault. Samsung.
donalgodon said:
I have to buy a new device, and have had the S1, S2, and S3, but I don't want Exynos.
Which model of the 9505 do I buy? I am very confused about the differences between the i9505 variants.
What I really want to know is which one works best with CM 10.x as that's how I plan to use the device.
I see that the sgh-m919 is ATT, is that correct? Is this still the best option? I need carrier unlocked, so is their an Intl. version that is equivalent to the Google edition?
Thanks
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I would buy the unbranded International I9505, can`t go wrong with that and works either way. CM, GE and TW roms :good:
gee2012 said:
I would buy the unbranded International I9505, can`t go wrong with that and works either way. CM, GE and TW roms :good:
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From what I've seen, the same tools work on S3 and S4 (Odin, Mobile Odin, etc.)
Is the IMEI/EFS folder backup tool also working on it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
donalgodon said:
From what I've seen, the same tools work on S3 and S4 (Odin, Mobile Odin, etc.)
Is the IMEI/EFS folder backup tool also working on it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
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Philz Touch recovery has EFS backup built in, look here for Philz Touch http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...oYgAjwGhpXgFeQpbRFsAaOQ&bvm=bv.50768961,d.ZGU. This is imo also the most stable recovery imo atm. Yes, both Mobile Odin and Triangle Away work flawless on the I9505.
gee2012 said:
Philz Touch recovery has EFS backup built in, look here for Philz Touch http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...oYgAjwGhpXgFeQpbRFsAaOQ&bvm=bv.50768961,d.ZGU. This is imo also the most stable recovery imo atm. Yes, both Mobile Odin and Triangle Away work flawless on the I9505.
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Yeah, that settles it for me!
I'm using his recovery now, so it's a no-brainer choice. I really am looking forward to getting rid of Exynos.
Bleh.
Is there a way to convert a Galaxy S4 I337M to a real google edition? I don't mean flahsing a ROM, etc....I mean, really converting it....to recieve OTAs, etc.
To my knowledge the answer to your question is no...
The GPE of the S4 is a separate device running a separate bootloader. Flashing a GPE Rom is the only way to get the experience of it on the I337M.
interesting question....i have seen posts about turning the i9505 variant but nothing for i337M
wonder if the the process applied to i9505 will work for i337M
Short answer no. At least not "pure" GPE.
Rom would be the way to go. I have Kangabean Google Edition rom which works great.
I agree with swagmiester, I've ran kangabean for a while as my daily driver and it seems to be the smoothest most stable version of 4.3 GE Roms. To me it was smoother than any ROM I've tried yet except for Graviton. But Graviton is a 4.2.2 Rom. But I don't know if you could convert to get OTA's if you would want to. OTA may make you loose root with no new root method, or lock boot loader (if that's possible. Don't really know much about the true GE S4). And may not get proper radios/modems for your carrier. To my understanding OTA's are carrier specific for that reason as well as all their other BS they want to flood your device with.
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It seems that there's more ROM's for the i9505 rather than the i9505G.
Is it possible to convert to i9505 from the i9505G?
What do you mean by "convert"? Are you looking to install a 9505 ROM on a 9505G, or are you hoping you can physically change the 9505G to a 9505?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
What do you mean by "convert"? Are you looking to install a 9505 ROM on a 9505G, or are you hoping you can physically change the 9505G to a 9505?
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My main reason would be the ROMs.
That doesn't really answer my question. In terms of hardware, you can't drop an I9505 motherboard into an I9505G midframe and vice versa, as the design of the midframe is sufficiently different that the motherboard won't fit properly.[1]
From all appearances, it sounds as if you purchased the wrong phone. I'm fairly sure you don't get LTE over in the UK on the I9505G, as its LTE is supposedly set up for the US market. Your want of custom ROMs tends to ignore the I9505G's big selling point, that being the updates come direct from Google instead of Samsung. Heck, you sound like the mirror opposite of myself, as I have an I9505 here in the US with no LTE due to not having the right LTE bands, and a ROM that other than being rooted and debloated is stock. If your phone is black, maybe we should talk.
[1]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52201458&postcount=10
I guess I changed to a custom ROM a while back thinking I'd get more out of it. I wanted it rooted though.
If I go back to a original ROM and root that (if possible?) Would I still get Lollipop?
Going back to the original ROM should allow you to get Android 5.0. The GPE phones are root friendly so you should have no trouble rooting. After getting Android 5.0 then you can use a custom recovery.
Will the i9505 stuff work on the SPH-L720T? It's the branded Sprint version of the i9505 and I don't want to brick the damn thing. If there is anything I need to know, now would be a good time to tell me. I will point out that I have the 4G version (I think that's the only version made for this model anyway) and it is unlocked to work on all networks. Will I loose that if I flash a custom ROM?
Secondly, I am looking for a ROM that is as close to the stock experience as possible but doesn't have all the issues of stock! But with fixed stagefright issues, the widget draw on Touchwiz UI, and better power saving features.
Thirdly, recovery: what is the best one to use? I was thinking TWRP since I already have experience with that. Do I also need to match up an Odin version for my device?
I think that's about it for now. Thank's for the help!
If the code was jfltexx, it's safe to flash. Just check the ROM's thread for any special guides if available.
For stock-based, no idea. I don't have an I9505.
Sent from my GT-I9500
Thanks. Where do I find the code to tell?
On any I9505 development thread with jfltexx on their supported device list.
Sent from my GT-I9500
It's a rebranded I9505. They have identical hardware.
Your phone has a tri-band something. I don't know what it does, but it seems to be carrier related. That's the only difference between the normal SPH-L720, I9505 and your model.
Since I just got A S4 I have some questions. I mainly am used to nexus/moto devices in terms of roms/etc, and I know the process is entirely different with the S4.
The model is a AT&T S4. Updated to 5.0.1
I know I won't be able to unlock the bootloader, which is okay as long as I CAN have some hopes of running another firmware on it.
All I require is Root/Xposed, and maybe CM13..or any other android 6.0 based ROM. How feasible are my options? I won't know until I physically have it, but what should I look out for in terms of firmware/bootloader codes?
You cannot run any custom ROM unless the rom is based on a Samsung kernel which means no cm or aosp ROMs.
audit13 said:
You cannot run any custom ROM unless the rom is based on a Samsung kernel which means no cm or aosp ROMs.
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that sucks. Guess I will sell it for a bit higher than I bought it and grab something else. Thank you.
I have an s4 (Canadian version, i337m) which doesn't have a locked bootloader and I find the phone okay with stock unrooted LP. I used to based my phone decisions on whether there was an XDA forum but my flashaholic days are behind me