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[Q] Sprint - Model Help??

Hi XDA Forums!
I'm a bit new to the Android community (and to XDA forums!) I wanted to try and install the Google Edition ROM for my device, but I'm a bit confused on the model number.
I went online and searched for about 20-25 minutes. I went to settings > About device > Model number. It says "SPH-L720". I know that is Sprint's model number, but is that any different than the i9505 or the i9500?
I even went on Wikipedia and compared the models (XDA won't let me post links, but I'm sure you can find it!)
I saw that my device met the requirements of the i9505, but I wanted to post here just to be safe.
Thanks a lot!
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (Sprint)
- Stock (Rooted - 4.2.2)

Salil999 said:
Hi XDA Forums!
I'm a bit new to the Android community (and to XDA forums!) I wanted to try and install the Google Edition ROM for my device, but I'm a bit confused on the model number.
I went online and searched for about 20-25 minutes. I went to settings > About device > Model number. It says "SPH-L720". I know that is Sprint's model number, but is that any different than the i9505 or the i9500?
I even went on Wikipedia and compared the models (XDA won't let me post links, but I'm sure you can find it!)
I saw that my device met the requirements of the i9505, but I wanted to post here just to be safe.
Thanks a lot!
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (Sprint)
- Stock (Rooted - 4.2.2)
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Different. Because of the carrier (Sprint) there will be some differences between model numbers such as CDMA vs. GSM, radios, etc. Some of the roms for international version might flash and work fine however you may risk losing things like signal, wifi, etc. If you want to try one check the thread to see if anyone else with a Sprint version has had success and above all else make a full backup before flashing just in case. If you don't want to meddle and be on the safe side then just stick with roms listed in the Sprint S4 dev sections.

Is this what you want? It is a little unstable right now just a warning. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43120823
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

GiantJay said:
Is this what you want? It is a little unstable right now just a warning. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43120823
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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I was looking at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341162

Salil999 said:
I was looking at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341162
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Do not flash that. There's always a risk for bricking your phone. Flash the ROM that jay linked too.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

daniel4653 said:
Do not flash that. There's always a risk for bricking your phone. Flash the ROM that jay linked too.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Thanks, but I still don't know the difference between i9505 and SPH-L720.

Radios are different

lafester said:
Radios are different
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Is that the only difference? Nothing different in flashing roms or what not?

If you're new to android and xda, you shouldn't be haphazardly flashing testing builds. Take more time to learn and read a lot. You're going into that thin ice territory of stuff that isn't stable and made specifically for your model phone. You're going to end up bricking your phone or getting yourself into a jam that you don't know how to get out of.

oscarthegrouch said:
If you're new to android and xda, you shouldn't be haphazardly flashing testing builds. Take more time to learn and read a lot. You're going into that thin ice territory of stuff that isn't stable and made specifically for your model phone. You're going to end up bricking your phone or getting yourself into a jam that you don't know how to get out of.
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Thanks, but there's no way I'm flashing into a new ROM without knowing all the details. I'm not going to dive in there, Haha. I've been reading the forums a lot for the past few days. I won't flash until I know the room works 100%! And yeah, I've been reading a lot. Looks like there's a lot of back up stuff to do!
But I just wanted to clear up the difference between i9505 and SPH-L720: The ROMs meant for i9505 won't work on SPH-L720?

Salil999 said:
Is that the only difference? Nothing different in flashing roms or what not?
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Different processors. Quad Core Qualcomm is in the U.S. models and the international models have the Octacore Exynos chip.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

It is safest to stick with roms that were designed for the 720. I don't know the model you're speaking of, I'm assuming it's a gsm based phone. IMO, they are for different networks and different technologies. These people who are trying to shoehorn gsm, Verizon or international roms, are trying to port stuff over and fix, or try to, issues. Yes, since might get them to work but they won't work 100% flawless. I'm not saying they aren't smart, I'm saying that the stuff they are working on is very experimental and should not be deemed safe and reliable as a daily driver rom.

oscarthegrouch said:
It is safest to stick with roms that were designed for the 720. I don't know the model you're speaking of, I'm assuming it's a gsm based phone. IMO, they are for different networks and different technologies. These people who are trying to shoehorn gsm, Verizon or international roms, are trying to port stuff over and fix, or try to, issues. Yes, since might get them to work but they won't work 100% flawless. I'm not saying they aren't smart, I'm saying that the stuff they are working on is very experimental and should not be deemed safe and reliable as a daily driver rom.
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Its the international version of the S4 with the Exynos chip.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 2
---------- Post added at 02:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:29 AM ----------
I don't know about this phone but on the S3 flashing any international ROM was a instant brick and many many people did it. So I highly suggest not flashing anything that is not clearly approved by the developer.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 2

Will this VERSION work (SHV-E330L)

Hi there,
my friend is coming from Korea soon, and I have a chance to get him to buy me an "UNLOCKED Samsung Galaxy S4 SHV-E330L" which is the Korean version with LTE-A and a better processor (snapdragon 800)
I have a few questions:
#1) Will this version work fine in Canada without problems? I understand we don't have LTE-A but it will just revert to 4G, right?
#2) I don't see a lot of support for that version. If I got it, will I still be able to customize it, flash the rom, and use files from this website?
what should I do? should I better off stick with a local version?
I just think the Korean version has a better processor, and I can get it for a good price + it comes with an extra battery...
advice!?!?!?!?!?!?
or I might just wait to hear what the Nexus 5 will be, it could be a galaxy killer

there is a Q&A section. cheers

If you take the time to reply, why reply with a pointless comment? my specific question is not covered in the Q&A
way to increase your post count though!
cheers!

odalanizi said:
If you take the time to reply, why reply with a pointless comment? my specific question is not covered in the Q&A
way to increase your post count though!
cheers!
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He means you should be asking in the Q&A section since you have a question.
If it has a radio compatible with whatever frequencies your carrier uses, then it should work service wise. Check the Wikipedia article about the S4 and compare. As far as ROM's, since it technically has different hardware I'd say there's pretty good doubt it would work with these ROM's and certainly no guarantee that root and recovery made for others will work on your model.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app

Questions and or request for assistance belong in the Q&A section not in the General section. Please pay attention to where you are posting in the future.
Thread moved.
EFM
Have a great day!

LTE changed to 3G
1)Im in Toronto now and has been using this version for 2 months. I have contract with Rogers and the only problem is LTE sign changed to 3G. But the connection is not too much different as i have noticed.
2) As i have tried my best to look for the support from XDA but there is no luck, so i try another develop web and it works for me, again take time if you dont know chinese, All the rest, the device is extremely working fine. . Looking for Someone to sale it to go with the note3 LOL

anhtuanlamhung said:
1)Im in Toronto now and has been using this version for 2 months. I have contract with Rogers and the only problem is LTE sign changed to 3G. But the connection is not too much different as i have noticed.
2) As i have tried my best to look for the support from XDA but there is no luck, so i try another develop web and it works for me,
again take time if you dont know chinese, All the rest, the device is extremely working fine. . Looking for Someone to sale it to go with the note3 LOL
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I just got the same phone what did you do to get a connection did you edit some setting cause I having problems

How to flash and root...(Samsung SHV-E330L)
Dear friends..
Topic: How to flash and root...(Samsung SHV-E330L)
Here is the link how to flash and root, and please kindly to watch it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_TLEP2Xcb8
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=FEfI_WeRncw
Thanks...

XDA doesn't want to give us our forum, fine, but which roms are we supposed to flash?

As a Canadian, we have our own variant, along with some south american countries as well, the 900W8. As in past iterations of Galaxy device, we are always grouped with ATT and had our forum there where we could safely flash any rom. But this time around, the W8 variant is no where to be found. There are a few thread floating around, along with people messaging admins, requests, polls, but no one has lifted a finger to place us somewhere.
Today i flashed Echoe rom from this section, it doesnt work. My wifi doesnt work, my LTE is screwed up...and this is just in the first 5 minutes after falshing
So as a W8 variant owner, where do i get my roms from???
Perhaps somebody in XDA could finally place us somewhere, i mean over 150 users want this so why ignore us?

As a fellow Canadian This worries me. I hope this isn't the case for the rest of the SM-N900W8 variant owners
Thanks!

I didnt have a problem being lumped into the att forums before but considering there is ZERO development there due to the locked bootloader not much point.
Our bootloader is unlocked but there would appear to be a shortage of Canadian developers.
Im pretty sure we can flash tmo roms..a few guys with the w8 are running wicked and jedi...but yeah our own forum would ne nice.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using xda premium

force70 said:
I didnt have a problem being lumped into the att forums before but considering there is ZERO development there due to the locked bootloader not much point.
Our bootloader is unlocked but there would appear to be a shortage of Canadian developers.
Im pretty sure we can flash tmo roms..a few guys with the w8 are running wicked and jedi...but yeah our own forum would ne nice.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using xda premium
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good point, even with the S4 i think we should have been matched up with tmo

True but i flashed alot if att roms on my s4...my flashcounter is at 30 lol.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using xda premium

force70 said:
True but i flashed alot if att roms on my s4...my flashcounter is at 30 lol.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using xda premium
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and i bet you you only flashed tmo kernels....

Devices are always grouped together by hardware, therefor it should be fairly easy to get the software working on all the related variants. The issues with wifi you're describing sound like the kernel does not match the modules installed in userspace under /system/lib/modules.

xHausx said:
Devices are always grouped together by hardware, therefor it should be fairly easy to get the software working on all the related variants. The issues with wifi you're describing sound like the kernel does not match the modules installed in userspace under /system/lib/modules.
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in this case, why is the s800 lte european variant not in the same section as most north american variants? Same hardware...same thing for tmo variant

Ultimately device forums are up to the Admins to decide on. If you wish to get your own forum, and there is enough interest in it, then the way to go about doing that is to post your request in the New Device Forum Requests thread.
In the mean time, there is plenty of information available here to help you learn how to troubleshoot ROM issues for your device. As mentioned by the stickies however, please post any further questions you have in the appropriate Q&A section.

Ouch! Did I Totally Buy the WRONG Note?

Bought a N-910S. That's what's floating around these parts, was a good deal, didn't think much of it.
But after the usual trip to XDA to find a good debloated, fancified Touchwiz based latest and greatest, I come to see ....
Not much of anything.
It's all 910C, 910H, whatever, but no 910S. Yikes. Yikes?!
What gives? Googled, searched, read, can't figure it out. No love for the 910S? Do I need to open my living room window super wide and throw this thing as far as I can? What will happen to the 5.1 update, and me-never-ever-getting-it?
Omg. Stop me from going crazy right now. Shed some light on this totally human life existential drama question.

wayandrs said:
Bought a N-910S. That's what's floating around these parts, was a good deal, didn't think much of it.
But after the usual trip to XDA to find a good debloated, fancified Touchwiz based latest and greatest, I come to see ....
Not much of anything.
It's all 910C, 910H, whatever, but no 910S. Yikes. Yikes?!
What gives? Googled, searched, read, can't figure it out. No love for the 910S? Do I need to open my living room window super wide and throw this thing as far as I can? What will happen to the 5.1 update, and me-never-ever-getting-it?
Omg. Stop me from going crazy right now. Shed some light on this totally human life existential drama question.
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Surely you jest. I would rather have the S version than the H version. At least you get LTE unlike me with my H version.

Well ... no LTE-A on any of the prepaid carriers here.
What about ROMs? Does nobody know? I quietly wonder if ROMs from any other 910x might work but not finding answers via search.

wayandrs said:
Well ... no LTE-A on any of the prepaid carriers here.
What about ROMs? Does nobody know? I quietly wonder if ROMs from any other 910x might work but not finding answers via search.
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The N910S is the equivanlent of the N910F in South Korea. There's not much info about it in internet, they seem to be the same device hardware-wise. They both use the same SoC and Modem so maybe N910F roms are cross-compatible with your device (They MAY be compatible or may not, If you want to use a N910F rom, do It at your own risk. Remember that a different rom in a non-compatible device would result in a hardbrick so be carefull). Download a N910F custom rom, delete the "modem" folder and flash it to your device via CWM, it may work.

galaxynote2 said:
The N910S is the equivanlent of the N910F in South Korea. There's not much info about it in internet, they seem to be the same device hardware-wise. They both use the same SoC and Modem so maybe N910F roms are cross-compatible with your device (They MAY be compatible or may not, If you want to use a N910F rom, do It at your own risk. Remember that a different rom in a non-compatible device would result in a hardbrick so be carefull). Download a N910F custom rom, delete the "modem" folder and flash it to your device via CWM, it may work.
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Good one appreciate the insight. Though... worried about hard brick.
They have to be selling millions of these 910s. This one came straight from Korea, s/l must be a big market. Odd that there'd be no demand and supply of ROM goodness, yea?

US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge SM-G920R and SM-G925R4 ROM Development

Hello all,
I would like to raise a simple question today, as to ask WHY does the USC Variant of S6 and S6 Edge DO NOT receive any attention from the devs?I I have seen so many roms and different developments for probably EVERY variant of the S6 and S6 edge but NOT the US Cellular?? Is there any major hardware difference (which I dont see) or something else? Its really disturbing to have a BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED device and yet be so deprived of custom roms.
Thank you, please respond with reasons if someone can.

Ansur_Mehdi said:
Hello all,
I would like to raise a simple question today, as to ask WHY does the USC Variant of S6 and S6 Edge DO NOT receive any attention from the devs?I I have seen so many roms and different developments for probably EVERY variant of the S6 and S6 edge but NOT the US Cellular?? Is there any major hardware difference (which I dont see) or something else? Its really disturbing to have a BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED device and yet be so deprived of custom roms.
Thank you, please respond with reasons if someone can.
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the chip is not developer friendly.not worth blowing knox for this.im on the sm-g925f .and i wouldend have blown my chip if i had knowen the lack of development.so if you have a intact knox keep it as your going to have more issues with nougat 7.many app relay on knox and more to come.

joecool666 said:
the chip is not developer friendly.not worth blowing knox for this.im on the sm-g925f .and i wouldend have blown my chip if i had knowen the lack of development.so if you have a intact knox keep it as your going to have more issues with nougat 7.many app relay on knox and more to come.
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I dont have nougat since USC hasnt released the update yet, and since I once flashed a wrong Google Pixel based rom on it, my knox is probably tripped, PLUS I dont care about KNOX since I dont ever use mobile pay or related services, I will be more then happy to kick Knox out of my phone as a matter of fact
Anyways, If Exynos is not dev friendly, how did the devs release roms for AT&T, Verizon, TMob etc carriers? They sport the same chip, dont they?
Anyways thanks for the response!

joecool666 said:
the chip is not developer friendly.not worth blowing knox for this.im on the sm-g925f .and i wouldend have blown my chip if i had knowen the lack of development.so if you have a intact knox keep it as your going to have more issues with nougat 7.many app relay on knox and more to come.
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A question slightly out of the topic, CAN I FLASH A ROM FOR OTHER GS6 EDGE VARIANT ON USC?? If Yes, WHICH VARIANT ROMS CAN WORK ON THIS ONE?

Ansur_Mehdi said:
I dont have nougat since USC hasnt released the update yet, and since I once flashed a wrong Google Pixel based rom on it, my knox is probably tripped, PLUS I dont care about KNOX since I dont ever use mobile pay or related services, I will be more then happy to kick Knox out of my phone as a matter of fact
Anyways, If Exynos is not dev friendly, how did the devs release roms for AT&T, Verizon, TMob etc carriers? They sport the same chip, dont they?
Anyways thanks for the response!
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not to sure im only looking in to this myself .but i know what you mean.but the end of the day its not going to get any better for development on any versions of this device.regards Joe.

Ansur_Mehdi said:
A question slightly out of the topic, CAN I FLASH A ROM FOR OTHER GS6 EDGE VARIANT ON USC?? If Yes, WHICH VARIANT ROMS CAN WORK ON THIS ONE?
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not sure you'll have to research your device forum,p.s take caps off lol.

joecool666 said:
not sure you'll have to research your device forum,p.s take caps off lol.
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Haha, taken the caps off, lol. My device has no dedicated forum on xda

Ansur_Mehdi said:
Haha, taken the caps off, lol. My device has no dedicated forum on xda
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development
this might help. regards joe

All ROMs I tried on my s6 edge never worked, even the unified ROMs. The touchscreen never worked which was from the kernel and unknown baseband version. If we had some custom kernels this might solve the issues if not the touchscreen issue.

SrZambie said:
All ROMs I tried on my s6 edge never worked, even the unified ROMs. The touchscreen never worked which was from the kernel and unknown baseband version. If we had some custom kernels this might solve the issues if not the touchscreen issue.
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I had the exact issue as you did, touch did not respond on a custom rom so I switched back to official ROM.

us cellular stock rom s6
can anyone please direct me to a link where i can get the stock firmware for my galaxy s6 us cellular g920r4tyu

Lowwing_74 said:
can anyone please direct me to a link where i can get the stock firmware for my galaxy s6 us cellular g920r4tyu
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check out updato.com then Look in Firmware Tabs and Finally Search for your device