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[Q] debrand galaxy S4

Hi all, I have a galaxy S4 on 3 network and want to debrand it. Can somebody tell me how to do this please. I don't want to install a custom rom (yet) I would just like it stock unbranded.
Thanks Scotty.

you want to catch birds on ur bed apparently

tuktukscotty said:
Hi all, I have a galaxy S4 on 3 network and want to debrand it. Can somebody tell me how to do this please. I don't want to install a custom rom (yet) I would just like it stock unbranded.
Thanks Scotty.
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Hi,
Look HERE
This will give you a rooted stock ROM stripped of bloat.
Also,it keeps you "Official".

[Q] One question about galaxy s4 GT 9506

Hi everybody! I want to change my phone but my operator propose just the galaxy GT 9506. I read on the galaxy s4 thread that it's difficulte to root this and they are no many rom for this version. My question: can i root the galaxy s4 gt 9506 and put a firmwear from galaxy s4 gt 9505. Thank's for read my thread and to give me an answer.:silly:

Yes you can root.
No, you can't put 9505 ROM into it.
But I suspect, some mod from 9505 or 9500 may work on 9506 (same Android version should have greater chance, as we occasionally using note3 mod on our s4, it probably works as long as don't go too deep into system, like kernel things, what I am talking about is more like theme or something ) and the xposed module may work as well.
If you don't wanna AOSP ROM.
Xposed module should fit you.
I've had 9506 and return back to exchange 9505 and now I found I could get what I want on stock firmware with xposed so I'm little bit of regret actually
来自我的 GT-I9505 上的 Tapatalk

Most xposed mods work with S4 I9506.

qtwrk said:
Yes you can root.
No, you can't put 9505 ROM into it.
But I suspect, some mod from 9505 or 9500 may work on 9506 (same Android version should have greater chance, as we occasionally using note3 mod on our s4, it probably works as long as don't go too deep into system, like kernel things, what I am talking about is more like theme or something ) and the xposed module may work as well.
If you don't wanna AOSP ROM.
Xposed module should fit you.
I've had 9506 and return back to exchange 9505 and now I found I could get what I want on stock firmware with xposed so I'm little bit of regret actually
来自我的 GT-I9505 上的 Tapatalk
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Thank you for the accuracy of your answer. I hesitated between LG g2 and galaxy S4. My preference goes to the S4 because I already had a S2, S3 therefore the logical consequence was the S4. But the proposed operator by my 9506 model slows a little. Your answer made ​​me decide to order S4 and hopefully not regret my choice. thank you

Oscarandco said:
Thank you for the accuracy of your answer. I hesitated between LG g2 and galaxy S4. My preference goes to the S4 because I already had a S2, S3 therefore the logical consequence was the S4. But the proposed operator by my 9506 model slows a little. Your answer made ​​me decide to order S4 and hopefully not regret my choice. thank you
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But beside the lack of AOSP ROM (someone is working on porting CM11) and 3rd part kernel, i9506 really outrun the i9505, specially the GPU part...
But anyway, it's kinda over-performance... as we usually don't need that kinda performance, even for Snapdragon 600.
I think, most ROM part of customization can be achieved by Xposed modules, good luck!

I did not need a lot of customization but I just wish rooter my phone and put a samsung official firmwear to delete all apps from my operator. The choice of S4 is really out of loyalty and passion for samsung. I do not really need the full power of the snapdragon 800, 4G as starts in France and yet I did not receive. So your information is extremely useful to me because I know I just choose the S4 9506, the rooter and remove apps operators. thank you

[Q] how do I install international roms on my verizon galaxy s4?

I'm sorry to have to ask a question such as this but I would like more roms to choose from and it seems like international at&t forums have a lot more options. I don't know when to install googlies xstra small patch or an auto port patch. I know how to flash through ss3.72 and am running a stock NC5 rooted deoxed rom right now. I was happy to have hyperdrive but now I just want to toy around with other roms and I think there is something to this auto port/international stuff.... thanks for your time, I'm new and have googled a lot, just no conclusive answers how to run at&t based roms on my sch-i545 verizon galaxy s4.

[Q] I9500 Lollipop (5.0.X) Stock ROM TouchWiz screenshots

Looking desparately for a Samsung S4 I9500 Lollipop (5.0.X) Stock ROM TouchWiz screenshots of:
1. Phone application while in call.
2. While in call and keypad open.
I tried almost everything but no Luck! And I just got to put my hand on ASAP...
Any idea how to get such screenshots before february??
Thanks!

It looks exactly the same as other 5.0 tw phones like S5

Check out the previews/reviews on youtube. There were a couple.
You might also take a look at the s5 versions since they will be similar.

Sound like a good direction, but what makes you so sure the exact UI is the same on both S4 & S5 ?
Now, I found on XDA forums the rom:
[GT-I9500ZCUJOA3]AP3900764-QB3709712_CP1859016-QB3536216 by RBS
Which is I9500, lollipop, and seem to be stock rom. Yet I am not sure it has english in it and that I would be able later to use my phone... Kinda risky!
And I think many people would gain from more S4 Lollipop screenshots being published, as soon as possible... So, if you got one
GDReaper said:
Check out the previews/reviews on youtube. There were a couple.
You might also take a look at the s5 versions since they will be similar.
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Video comparison between kitkat s4 and lollipop s4
A second video comparing kitkat and lollipop
Those videos are older and the look might have changed. But it might give you an idea.
And I suggested that the UI is the same on both, s4 and s5, because, from what I saw, the samsung lollipop on s4 looks a lot like the UI of the kitkat s5.
Also, I wouldn't recommend installing the leaked version as I saw several threads where people reported losing their IMEI number and other problems. Either go custom or wait for an official samsung update.

can not find lollipop rom for s4
rubizm said:
Sound like a good direction, but what makes you so sure the exact UI is the same on both S4 & S5 ?
Now, I found on XDA forums the rom:
[GT-I9500ZCUJOA3]AP3900764-QB3709712_CP1859016-QB3536216 by RBS
Which is I9500, lollipop, and seem to be stock rom. Yet I am not sure it has english in it and that I would be able later to use my phone... Kinda risky!
And I think many people would gain from more S4 Lollipop screenshots being published, as soon as possible... So, if you got one
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hey man, i tried finding this lollipop rom on this forum but no luck...
[GT-I9500ZCUJOA3]AP3900764-QB3709712_CP1859016-QB3536216 by RBS
can you please share its link..........

Hi everyone

So I have an old Galaxy S4 that based on the snapdragon 600 chipset. I think that it's the Android version of Kitkat 4.4.2 is now quite old and I wanna upgrade it by using custom ROMs. I wanna ask you guys about
- What do I need to do? Do I need to root my phone or something?
- The best custom ROM. Does the SIMs work or not?
Thank you so much

i.love.Huy said:
So I have an old Galaxy S4 that based on the snapdragon 600 chipset. I think that it's the Android version of Kitkat 4.4.2 is now quite old and I wanna upgrade it by using custom ROMs. I wanna ask you guys about
- What do I need to do? Do I need to root my phone or something?
- The best custom ROM. Does the SIMs work or not?
Thank you so much
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Yes, you need to root your phone to flash custom roms. Find the thread for your phone to see if it is even possible for you to root your device.