Is it possible for us to use the domination theme on our devices?
I got my S4 replaced this week with a warranty replacement preloaded with MF3 firmware. I am rooted but obviously can't install custom roms. I like Samsung's stuff sometimes, like I keep TW just for the Camera's night mode, but I will be getting rid of this phone if I can't change the menu's and apps to stock colors as I hate the cartoonish appearance of almost everything in TouchWiz.
Are there any alternatives here? It looks like all VR themes and any replacement of stock frameware / apps has to be done through flashing in recovery. I can't flash in recovery if I don't have a custom recovery correct?
I'm ok with a stock ROM... IF I can make the changes I need to. Hate to sell my S4.
northtxpower said:
Is it possible for us to use the domination theme on our devices?
I got my S4 replaced this week with a warranty replacement preloaded with MF3 firmware. I am rooted but obviously can't install custom roms. I like Samsung's stuff sometimes, like I keep TW just for the Camera's night mode, but I will be getting rid of this phone if I can't change the menu's and apps to stock colors as I hate the cartoonish appearance of almost everything in TouchWiz.
Are there any alternatives here? It looks like all VR themes and any replacement of stock frameware / apps has to be done through flashing in recovery. I can't flash in recovery if I don't have a custom recovery correct?
I'm ok with a stock ROM... IF I can make the changes I need to. Hate to sell my S4.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It can be done see what I did to this stock rom with MF3 no recovery lol.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45288901
Sent From My Galaxy S 4 SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 Running On New Deadly Venom v8.0.0
Yes but how? No custom rec to flash any packages.
You would need to learn how to open the apk but if you don't know how to do this i would start reading on how to theme so don't try this if your not sure i don't want to be responsible if you brick your phone , all is replacing png in apk system.
Sent From My Galaxy S 4 SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 Running On New Deadly Venom v8.0.0
Ever heard of Flash Gordon? Lets you flash custom zips without bootloader unlock or custom recovery . S4 active users apparentlt use it alot.
Related
I am really new to this, so I apologize if I seem ignorant. Last time I went down this road, I didn't do my research and accidentally messed up the stock recovery. I am now unrooted and running the following:
AT&T Galaxy S4
Android 4.4.2
Build: KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1
Here's what I want to do:
Root my device
Install SafeStrap recovery (I don't know if this is still compatible since the KitKat update)
Use SafeStrap to run a custom ROM that's closer to stock android. Maybe CM or something AOSP based. Like I said, I don't know much about this.
Please let me know if I'm barking up the wrong tree. I'm just getting really tired of TouchWiz. Up until now I've just been sideloading Google Now Launcher and some other stock apps like the Clock and Calculator. Once again, I apologize for my ignorance - I'm still working on learning more about this. Thanks in advance!
go4bacon said:
I am really new to this, so I apologize if I seem ignorant. Last time I went down this road, I didn't do my research and accidentally messed up the stock recovery. I am now unrooted and running the following:
AT&T Galaxy S4
Android 4.4.2
Build: KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1
Here's what I want to do:
Root my device
Install SafeStrap recovery (I don't know if this is still compatible since the KitKat update)
Use SafeStrap to run a custom ROM that's closer to stock android. Maybe CM or something AOSP based. Like I said, I don't know much about this.
Please let me know if I'm barking up the wrong tree. I'm just getting really tired of TouchWiz. Up until now I've just been sideloading Google Now Launcher and some other stock apps like the Clock and Calculator. Once again, I apologize for my ignorance - I'm still working on learning more about this. Thanks in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know if you went down this road before since your questions don't show.
1. You can't install custom recoveries or roms on the build you have.
2. You can only downgrade to Mk2 to root since it's imposible to root on your present build.
On the general section there are a few threads that guide you to downgrade ,root, and flash compatible roms.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
go4bacon said:
Maybe CM or something AOSP based. Like I said, I don't know much about this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not gonna happen, at least for now. The best you could do is PurifieD which completely trashes TouchWiz's theme. You'd also have to follow the steps here to get root on NC1. I'd advise against taking the bootloader but I believe you already have it if you took NC1 OTA. Then you could flash PurifieD over your stock slot in Safestrap 3.72.
Basically:
Root via downgrading to MK2
Flash rooted NC1 (no BL)
Install and boot into Safestrap 3.72, flash PurifieD (wipe not necessary)
If you wish to keep Knox happy with 0x0, do not let PurifieD modify the kernel during the Aroma installer
Flash an i337 build.prop in order to get 4G LTE working again (you have service without this, but this lets you access LTE again) (you can find this here!)
Flash the WiFi module in order to get wifi working again (WiFi will NOT work unless you flash this) (you can find this here!)
(Optional, I had to do this as I had issues with keeping root on PurifieD, though you might not!) Flash SuperSU again (you can find this here!
Feel free to ask for more help if anything was not clear!
Hello,
What is the best way to get back to complete stock (including locked bootloader). I'm done with playing with custom ROMs (running CM11 right now). I want stock and guaranteed stability then nightmare dealing with nightlies etc.
artisticcheese said:
Hello,
What is the best way to get back to complete stock (including locked bootloader). I'm done with playing with custom ROMs (running CM11 right now). I want stock and guaranteed stability then nightmare dealing with nightlies etc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm guessing you're on an I337 since you mentioned locked bootloader. If I were you I'd just flash a 4.4.2 stock ROM so that you can keep the possibility to use AOSP ROMs like the Google Edition ROMs and others. You can flash the ROM from HERE, use the version that doesn't say wBL at the end. Then just flash one of the 4.4.2 modems in RockRatt's I337 modem thread and it should work just fine. You could even reflash the MDL firmware before all of this to make it clean, or even just freeze the updater and stay on MDL.
If you really want to get rid of all possibility of running more than themed and modded TouchWiz ROMs, you can simply go to the General section, find the NB1 ODIN files, and flash them. If you want root after that, take the OTA to NC1 or sideload it and then use towelroot.
DeadlySin9 said:
I'm guessing you're on an I337 since you mentioned locked bootloader. If I were you I'd just flash a 4.4.2 stock ROM so that you can keep the possibility to use AOSP ROMs like the Google Edition ROMs and others. You can flash the ROM from HERE, use the version that doesn't say wBL at the end. Then just flash one of the 4.4.2 modems in RockRatt's I337 modem thread and it should work just fine. You could even reflash the MDL firmware before all of this to make it clean, or even just freeze the updater and stay on MDL.
If you really want to get rid of all possibility of running more than themed and modded TouchWiz ROMs, you can simply go to the General section, find the NB1 ODIN files, and flash them. If you want root after that, take the OTA to NC1 or sideload it and then use towelroot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So if I flash one of NB1 ODIN files my phone will looks like something I get from ATT store if I walk in there today, right? That's what I want to achieve, completely something unadultered.
artisticcheese said:
So if I flash one of NB1 ODIN files my phone will looks like something I get from ATT store if I walk in there today, right? That's what I want to achieve, completely something unadultered.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, it will be just like the others in every way, knox bootloader and settings and all, no custom flags or anything.
Hi guys,
I would like to flash my AT&T galaxy s4 with an European stock Rom (preferably french). Until now, I didn't succeeded.
My phone is rooted.
I have attached a screenshot of my phone details.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Looks like you still have the MDL firmware which is a good thing. Do NOT update your phones firmware or you won't be able to flash certain things. Just get root with MotoChopper and Loki in its thread. Then you can flash a ROM that will have the French language installed or can be installed.
OK now to hopefully answer your question I would suggest something like ShoStock-i 7.0 as it is based off International firmware KitKat 4.4.2 which will bring you to one of the newest firmwares and not lock down your bootloader further. It may have the French language installed. I will check to see.
Otherwise you would need to find some dev that could port a French based firmware to the i337 for you. But whatever you do, DO NOT flash any STOCK Firmwares to get the updated KitKat firmware. You would be sorry you did.
Sent fron I337 Red BadAss Themed ShoStock 7.0
Looks like some French languages are already installed, French Canadian/French France/ and a couple others
Sent fron I337 Red BadAss Themed ShoStock 7.0
Thanks RockRatt for your answer and advises. I ll have a look on this rom. My phone is already rooted and i have flashed tge loki too.
So this means that it isn't possible to install a clean stock rom in order to transform my at&t into an international model. I tought it could be possible since they apparently share the same hardware.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Free mobile app
shan said:
Thanks RockRatt for your answer and advises. I ll have a look on this rom. My phone is already rooted and i have flashed tge loki too.
So this means that it isn't possible to install a clean stock rom in order to transform my at&t into an international model. I tought it could be possible since they apparently share the same hardware.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately no, the bootloader is locked (even with the Loki bypass). Where the i9505 bootloader was not locked.
If you were to flash a stock French firmware (it would most likely fail to flash at all) it could brick your phone.
Since we have locked bootloaders it does limit some things, but not much since you have the Loki bypass and can use real recoveries to flash almost anything. Good luck
Sent fron I337 Red BadAss Themed ShoStock 7.0
4.4.4 GPE battery drain and hiding app issue
Hi RockRatt,
I ve finally flashed it with the 4.4.4 GPE on my phone every is working perfectly except 2 things:
Battery drain : 50% in 2 hours
Impossible to make work properly pictures, sms & calls hiding app (Hide Pictures - Hide it Pro). I ve read that since 4.4+ it's a known issue.
I was wondering if you have any idea to solve those issues.
I have already create a post for those issues but i tought you may be helpful on those matters.
Thanks for your advises
Sorry I have never tried the GPE Roms. I have just stuck with Touchwiz based Roms since it works great for me, works with my Gear 1 perfectly
Sent fron I337 Red BadAss Themed ShoStock 7.0
RockRatt said:
Sorry I have never tried the GPE Roms. I have just stuck with Touchwiz based Roms since it works great for me, works with my Gear 1 perfectly
Sent fron I337 Red BadAss Themed ShoStock 7.0
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't worry thanks for your quick reply . I ll probably install a dual boot in order to have a touchwiz on the phone in case i want to take some pics considering the quality of the GPE rom
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900V
4.4.2 NC4
TowelRoot SafeStrap complete
I'm mostly looking for a rom that will remove ALL bloatware and is safe as a daily.
I guess just the most basic
Installl rom tool box pro and just delete the bloartware
riorancho said:
Installl rom tool box pro and just delete the bloartware
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks but would kinda like a rom but just confused on which ones I can and cant flash
If you prefer a stock look I would use: BeansTown106's Stock deodex ROM
If you want a bunch of extra tweak just pick one of the following whichever you prefer the looks of, they are all pretty similar other than looks.
AllianceROM
Hyperdrive
Got BigginsROM
Or if you want a S5 style ROM go with JasmineROM
Any of them will work on NC4.
I have tried them all and still haven't settled on which I like best cause they are all pretty close other than I didn't like some of the S5 changes of Jasmine strictly due to personal preference it is a solid ROM though.
20phileagles said:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
SM-N900V
4.4.2 NC4
TowelRoot SafeStrap complete
I'm mostly looking for a rom that will remove ALL bloatware and is safe as a daily.
I guess just the most basic
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't forget if you run anything other than Jasmin 1.9 or 2.3.2 you will have to odin the NC2 kernel. The Jasmin stuff will work with a straight flash. E-A-G-L-E-S.....EAG LE S!!!!
I HAVE SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 19500 ROOTED. CM12.I WANT MY OLD S4 camera FEATURES BACK. How can I get those feature back in my phone after rooting and installing CyanogenMod 12.1
[email protected] said:
I HAVE SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 19500 ROOTED. CM12.I WANT MY OLD S4 camera FEATURES BACK. How can I get those feature back in my phone after rooting and installing CyanogenMod 12.1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
By flashing back the stock rom.
Sir,Is there another way of getting it?
I don't want to flash back to stock ROM.
Like, Flashing a camera features zip file to phone .
[email protected] said:
Sir,Is there another way of getting it?
I don't want to flash back to stock ROM.
Like, Flashing a camera features zip file to phone .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it's tied to the touchwiz framework so can only work on a touchwiz rom.
[email protected] said:
Sir,Is there another way of getting it?
I don't want to flash back to stock ROM.
Like, Flashing a camera features zip file to phone .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately there isn't.
Touchwiz apps don't work on custom roms like CM.