My friend has a galaxy s4 i9505 that he bought from the google playstore. He tried flashing a couple of i9505 roms, is that possible?
can i9505g flash i9505 roms?
if not which roms are stable atm for 9505g?
thank you
zeffy621 said:
My friend has a galaxy s4 i9505 that he bought from the google playstore. He tried flashing a couple of i9505 roms, is that possible?
can i9505g flash i9505 roms?
if not which roms are stable atm for 9505g?
thank you
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No you cant because these 2 variants have different bootladers, As it Sounds you have the i9505g so I would either stay stock or try something like CM10.2.
thekaykev said:
No you cant because these 2 variants have different bootladers, As it Sounds you have the i9505g so I would either stay stock or try something like CM10.2.
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I have the same phone and I agree with thekaykev. The I9505G has an unlocked bootloader, and I would stay away from any rom that may have KNOX included.
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something i didnt found an answer on?
will the I9505 flashed with stock vanilla rom from google edition receive it's updates like an original I9505GE?
nielsvg said:
something i didnt found an answer on?
will the I9505 flashed with stock vanilla rom from google edition receive it's updates like an original I9505GE?
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If you flash the Platform + CSC file from the Odin firmware, yes.
But everyone must stay stock (kernel,recovery etc)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343709
Mate, you're on XDA, why bother with OTA's? ^^
Aerys said:
If you flash the Platform + CSC file from the Odin firmware, yes.
But everyone must stay stock (kernel,recovery etc)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343709
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so: if google plans rollout to GE edition phone for official release 4.3 of KLP you will receive it also on your standard I9505?
i dont get why this is? thats why there are nexus phone but other phones that you flash like this wont get the ota like a nexus?
Theshawty said:
Mate, you're on XDA, why bother with OTA's? ^^
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just asking myself the question PLUS i use a company phone. if i brick it i pay it so....
nielsvg said:
so: if google plans rollout to GE edition phone for official release 4.3 of KLP you will receive it also on your standard I9505?
i dont get why this is? thats why there are nexus phone but other phones that you flash like this wont get the ota like a nexus?
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Because we are using the exact same I9505G system,kernel,csc,recovery and its official firmware so thats why.
Aerys said:
Because we are using the exact same I9505G system,kernel,csc,recovery and its official firmware so thats why.
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How does this differ from say flashing the stock rom zip and a stock recovery? That way, you'd be on the stock odexed rom, with the stock kernel and the default CSC. No hassling with Odin.
So does that mean we will be able to get the OTA Updates and have a 100% GE S4?
Because my Father would really like the Google Edition S4 but he already got the Standard one and he doesn't know ANYTHING about flashing but if it would be possible to flash he could get the OTA Updates.
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AdisR said:
So does that mean we will be able to get the OTA Updates and have a 100% GE S4?
Because my Father would really like the Google Edition S4 but he already got the Standard one and he doesn't know ANYTHING about flashing but if it would be possible to flash he could get the OTA Updates.
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OTA will brick your phone atm because the bootloader can't be flashed from the GE on the 9505
so installing the android 4.2.2 google edition (not 4.3 because it is not possible with odin) you still wont receive OTA updates?
MichelN said:
OTA will brick your phone atm because the bootloader can't be flashed from the GE on the 9505
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Usually ota updates doesn't flash bootloader unless there's a bootloader update ofc. So you can get updates but it's recommended to not do ota updates for your phone. Specially not when it can brick your device but it's you're choice if you want to
wrapping my head around GE
Sorry for the noobness;
I have an i9505; ever since it was announced, I was looking forward to flashing my i9505 into a GE.
Some initial roms have appeared. I just wanted to better understand some of the terms thrown around to make an informed decision;
The ROM seems to be pretty similar between all those who have thrown their hat into the ring: jamal2367, janjan, samuel2607, Hazanwar, m3dd0g, and maybe a few others. Is there any major difference between these ROMs? Q: Should all these ROMs be identical? They all have the same origin, and all are trying to go for the pure/vanilla GE experience
I think each of the ROM modders are using different kernels, or kernels slightly modified. Again; what is the official kernel for GE? is the "stock kernel" for GE the same "stock kernel" for all S4 i9505? My device is Model number SGH-I337M; Kernel v3.4.0-518267; is this the GE kernel? I know kernels can be tweaked to overclock or undervolt a phone, getting performance or better battery, respectively. I'm trying to turn my i9505 into a GE clone. Which kernel should I be looking for?
Some people have mentioned CSC. This is where I'm completely lost. From what I understand, CSC is the way phone manufacturers classify and differentiate phones model for specific countries and specific carriers. Is this correct?
Either way; how does CSC help or hurt my goal of emulating fully a GE phone? Would I need to change the currrent CSC in my phone to a second CSC? What would that accomplish?
also; someone has mentioned recovery. Should I interpret that as the bootloader? are these things related, or the actual same thing referred differently? how does the bootloader (and/or) recovery help me clone a i9595GE?
I have a question. Why are there many people working on GE Rom, and there's no actualy GE firmware (without bugs) like TW firmwares to be flashed on the phone?
Piero88 said:
I have a question. Why are there many people working on GE Rom, and there's no actualy GE firmware (without bugs) like TW firmwares to be flashed on the phone?
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Piero88 said:
I have a question. Why are there many people working on GE Rom, and there's no actualy GE firmware (without bugs) like TW firmwares to be flashed on the phone?
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there are actually pretty stable (at least the 4.2 one) however why they work on it its mostly due to its easier when you get all the libraries for the device to something they've waited for. pure AOSP can be good if you wouldn't miss the features s4 gives.
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i suggest you shouldstop doing so, bumping a thread is not allowed and specially not after one hour and some minutes
It was 11 hours... Anyways ok
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Can i flash new version of android 4.3 (JWR66V.S001 130708) of this thread=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341026 in my galaxy s4 SGH-i337M? Thanks
flowserver said:
Can i flash new version of android 4.3 (JWR66V.S001 130708) of this thread=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341026 in my galaxy s4 SGH-i337M? Thanks
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I believe so because 9505 and 1337 have the same hardware configuration. I think you just need to make sure you have the right kernel/modem for your carrier... haven't done it yet though...
Hello everyone a quick noob question. I have been on Shostock and would like to try 4.3 TouchWiz was wondering if Omega was any good and which one is the compatible rom the I9505 or I9505S or I9500. I know I have to install ktweeker kernel before reboot just asking before I do something wrong
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
Hello everyone a quick noob question. I have been on Shostock and would like to try 4.3 TouchWiz was wondering if Omega was any good and which one is the compatible rom the I9505 or I9505S or I9500. I know I have to install ktweeker kernel before reboot just asking before I do something wrong
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The Omega roms are EXCELLENT, there are two versions of it one for the i9500 series
and the other for the i9505. If you have a i9505 phone do not try flashing the i9500 rom
or you will get a soft brick or worst and if your phone is a i9500 do not flash i9505 roms.
Touchwiz 4.3 roms are still very experimental and you will have many issues with it if you flash it.
You will end up flashing a Samsung Galaxy S 4 Touchwiz 4.2.2 based custom rom.
But it's up to you.
If you don't mind having issues with the phone and if you like experimenting that's a different story.
All in all the Omega 4.2.2 based Jellybean rom is what I would prefer, everything in it works great
and is flawless. It has all the bells and whistles which make the galaxy s4 such a great phone.
Here is the link for the Omega v12 custom rom for the i9505 phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
And here is the link for the Omega v14.1 custom rom for the i9500 phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232887
Be sure to flash the right one for your phone & before flashing make a nandroid backup & be sure to do a full wipe before flashing.
Good luck!
Just to clarify the above comments. If you have an i337/i337m DO NOT try to flash the i9500 international roms. DO NOT...
I am just guessing since you posted in the i337 section this is what you have. Plus if you wait a bit I read VisionX (Ax) is gonna put out a 4.3 rom today for the i337.
EDITED to remove my brainfart...
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RockRatt said:
Just to clarify the abive comments. If yiu have an i747/i747m DO NOT try to flash the i9500 international roms. DO NOT...
I am just guessing since you posted in the i747 section this is what you have. Plus if you wait a bit I read VisionX (Ax) is gonba out out a 4.3 rom today
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If you have a i747 you are in the wrong forum for downloading roms.
None of the Samsung Galaxy S4 roms will work with a Samsung i747 phone.
The i747 phone is a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone which means that none of the roms
found in any of the Samsung Galaxy S4 forums or threads would be compatible with it.
So in other words my original post has nothing to do with a Galaxy S3 i747 phone.
The i9500 and or the i9505 roms will work with your i747 phone.
All questions regarding Galaxy S3 i747 belong in the Galaxy S3 forums and threads.
Good luck!
Sorry I knew what I was saying and MEANT i337. I was just in the i747 thread and must have had my old S3 on my brain... Old Mans brainfart.
So to reiterate if you have a i337/m do NOT flash the international i9500 as it will probabky brick your device. You shoukd be able to flash the i9505 international though. Or like I was trying to say Ax from the i337 forum is going to be posting a 4.3 international i9505 based rom today. Sorry for the mixup from above but it still stands... DO NOT flash the exyernos model i9500 firmware... period. You may be okay with i9505
I edited the above comments so it doesnt give out wrong info to future readers. I replaced my brain farted i747 comments baxk to where my brain should have been thinking to i337
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So to be very clear. As a user stuck with mf3, root obtained, and running safestrap I can use the new i9505 based 4.3 tw rom axman is about to release? The fact that its based on the mj5 only denotes that it is for the i9505 correct?
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xerythul said:
So to be very clear. As a user stuck with mf3, root obtained, and running safestrap I can use the new i9505 based 4.3 tw rom axman is about to release? The fact that its based on the mj5 only denotes that it is for the i9505 correct?
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Personally I don't know for sure. I am SO CONFUSED LOL
I would suggest watching his thread since I know there are other safestrapped mf3 users there.
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Just wondering about the safety of installing roms made for the i337 on the i337m or i9505. I recall reading a big thread on XDA talking about this earlier. Thanks.
I've got the i337m and I've never had a issue. On a i9505g Rom now. You can flash anything to anything as long as bootloader isn't locked
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tombeach22 said:
I've got the i337m and I've never had a issue. On a i9505g Rom now. You can flash anything to anything as long as bootloader isn't locked
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Except Exynos?
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Except Exynos?
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No exynos, correct.
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Hi friends: as you know a 4.4.2 leak for SGH-I337 is on XDA, thanks to designgears. Actually, there is a .tar version, odin flashable. Can anyone tell me if this is compatible with unlocked canadian I337M and can be safely flashed?
guerouig said:
Hi friends: as you know a 4.4.2 leak for SGH-I337 is on XDA, thanks to designgears. Actually, there is a .tar version, odin flashable. Can anyone tell me if this is compatible with unlocked canadian I337M and can be safely flashed?
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im runnig i9505 on my i337m right now
ron31 said:
im runnig i9505 on my i337m right now
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first thx a lot.
but I'm on MK6 (4.3) right now, would there be any issue with Knox?
guerouig said:
first thx a lot.
but I'm on MK6 (4.3) right now, would there be any issue with Knox?
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The leak won't work for you because it's a full ODIN package. It's signed for I337 and not the I337M, and is not in a flashable zip form. Even if you could use it, you'd have a locked bootloader afterwards and never have recovery again. You'll have to use some other 4.4.2 ROM, maybe check the i9505 development section for a recovery flashable one.
DeadlySin9 said:
The leak won't work for you because it's a full ODIN package. It's signed for I337 and not the I337M, and is not in a flashable zip form. Even if you could use it, you'd have a locked bootloader afterwards and never have recovery again. You'll have to use some other 4.4.2 ROM, maybe check the i9505 development section for a recovery flashable one.
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there are defenatly lots of roms to choose from here
DeadlySin9 said:
The leak won't work for you because it's a full ODIN package. It's signed for I337 and not the I337M, and is not in a flashable zip form. Even if you could use it, you'd have a locked bootloader afterwards and never have recovery again. You'll have to use some other 4.4.2 ROM, maybe check the i9505 development section for a recovery flashable one.
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Thx so much. It's clearer now for me; it is indeed a tar file signed for I337 I was wrongly thinking that since I337M and I337 both share the same hardware rom compatibility might be possible, but I guess the AT&T factor plays the game otherwise. I'll check what's cooking in i9505 thread.
So, If I understand you correctly, an i9505 flashable zip, like wamalite for example, would work for i337m, is that so?
guerouig said:
Thx so much. It's clearer now for me; it is indeed a tar file signed for I337 I was wrongly thinking that since I337M and I337 both share the same hardware rom compatibility might be possible, but I guess the AT&T factor plays the game otherwise. I'll check what's cooking in i9505 thread.
So, If I understand you correctly, an i9505 flashable zip, like wamalite for example, would work for i337m, is that so?
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Yes. Any ROM in a flashable zip for any variant of the S4 except the i9500 (exynos model) will work on your device. I9505 are the easiest to get working, some other variant ROMs may need tweaking to work well. There's a thread about running other carrier ROMs in the general section.
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DeadlySin9 said:
Yes. Any ROM in a flashable zip for any variant of the S4 except the i9500 (exynos model) will work on your device. I9505 are the easiest to get working, some other variant ROMs may need tweaking to work well. There's a thread about running other carrier ROMs in the general section.
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last, would there be any knox issues if I flashed I9505 roms or do I have to simply remove knox? I also read that someone who flashed I9505 rom onto his I337m tulred his device to I9505 as well; is that "normal"
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last, would there be any knox issues if I flashed I9505 roms or do I have to simply remove knox? I also read that someone who flashed I9505 rom onto his I337m tulred his device to I9505 as well; is that "normal"
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I don't know much about how knox affects custom recovery or if you can flash without tripping it. I know for sure it won't stop anything but would just simply void warranty. If you flash an I9505 ROM then because of the build.prop it will tell you it's an I9505, but it's still an I337M, you can't like use the i9505 ODIN files or anything just because you have an i9505 rom.
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I don't know much about how knox affects custom recovery or if you can flash without tripping it. I know for sure it won't stop anything but would just simply void warranty. If you flash an I9505 ROM then because of the build.prop it will tell you it's an I9505, but it's still an I337M, you can't like use the i9505 ODIN files or anything just because you have an i9505 rom.
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you've been extremely helpfull, thx a lot bro.
I've been trying to get either carbon Kitkat or aosb 1.2.7 on my i337, but when I try to flash the rom in twrp 2.6.3.1 it keeps giving me an error saying that the rom is only for jflte, jfltexx, i9505, gt-i9505. I don't know how to remedy this problem, am I stuck out?
Hi guys. Can I boot an S4 I9505 using a kernel for the I9505G? I risk to brick my phone? What are the hardware differences between the two devices? Thanks
peppe130 said:
Hi guys. Can I boot an S4 I9505 using a kernel for the I9505G? I risk to brick my phone? What are the hardware differences between the two devices? Thanks
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no hardware differences, and yes you can boot a 9505 with 9505g kernel, i tried with all GE rom on my 9505 no problems at all
fedef12evo said:
no hardware differences, and yes you can boot a 9505 with 9505g kernel, i tried with all GE rom on my 9505 no problems at all
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Ok thank you.. It could trip Knox counter?