I'm running 4.4.4 but want to go to 5.1. I did run 5.0.1 for a while but factory reset back to 4.4.4. I seem to remember that OTA updated fine from 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 even with custom recovery and root. However my phone is only showing the OTA for 5.0.1, do I need to upgrade to this I order for 5.1 OTA to show.
Why not go straight for CM 12.1 (5.1) ? It runs veeeeeery nice. Better than stock 5.1 update (IMO)
What's the advantage of using cm these days, my last experience of it was on my old zte blade. I thought stock was now on par with cyanogen. Will their installer allow from rooted 4.4.4 to 5.1 while keeping my user data?
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What's the advantage of using cm these days, my last experience of it was on my old zte blade. I thought stock was now on par with cyanogen. Will their installer allow from rooted 4.4.4 to 5.1 while keeping my user data?
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I'd like to understand the CM too. Any one out there who can highlight the features and advantages of CM . I currently running running Lollipop 5.1. Thanks
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Hi!
It has been a long time since I used my old Nexus 7 which is running a Custom ROM (PurityROM) which is version 4.3 Android. Do I need to do something else to flash a 4.4 KitKat Custom ROM (Dirty Unicorn 4.4.4) or can I flash it without doing anything (new bootloader, etc)? it has been a while for me.
Thanks.
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Hi!
It has been a long time since I used my old Nexus 7 which is running a Custom ROM (PurityROM) which is version 4.3 Android. Do I need to do something else to flash a 4.4 KitKat Custom ROM (Dirty Unicorn 4.4.4) or can I flash it without doing anything (new bootloader, etc)? it has been a while for me.
Thanks.
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That's an easy one! Just factory reset in recovery a d flash the new ROM and gapps afterwards, then you're on your way.
jeromekang said:
Hi!
It has been a long time since I used my old Nexus 7 which is running a Custom ROM (PurityROM) which is version 4.3 Android. Do I need to do something else to flash a 4.4 KitKat Custom ROM (Dirty Unicorn 4.4.4) or can I flash it without doing anything (new bootloader, etc)? it has been a while for me.
Thanks.
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Just update your recovery to the latest one and go flashing new ROMs
Hey guys I have not seen this in the Q&A section and I want to make sure I do it right.
I only recently rooted my Nexus 7, been running stock but decided I wanted to have Multi Windows like I have on my Note 4. I have not decided on a ROM as I was looking for the best one so I am still running Stock Rooted 5.0.2 I saw Omni ROM and I think that this would be the best ROM to attempt this as I tried the Xposed method and of course got the boot loop.
I see that currently on OmniROM.com that this device is still running on KK 4.4.4 according to the nightlies. I assume I would need to find a KK stock ROM and flash it on to my Nexus to downgrade back to KK in order to install this ROM, or will this install with TWRP even though I'm running Lollipop?
If so does someone have a quick link to the Stock KK files? I used Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit to root my device as I did not feel like going through the same hassel as when I rooted my Droid RAZR so I would just tell that to use those files instead.
I am always flashing ROMs on my Note 4 but I have never gone backwards and I think it was possible to install KK ROM once you upgrade to lolly but not use a lolly ROM if your still on KK.
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Hey guys I have not seen this in the Q&A section and I want to make sure I do it right.
I only recently rooted my Nexus 7, been running stock but decided I wanted to have Multi Windows like I have on my Note 4. I have not decided on a ROM as I was looking for the best one so I am still running Stock Rooted 5.0.2 I saw Omni ROM and I think that this would be the best ROM to attempt this as I tried the Xposed method and of course got the boot loop.
I see that currently on OmniROM.com that this device is still running on KK 4.4.4 according to the nightlies. I assume I would need to find a KK stock ROM and flash it on to my Nexus to downgrade back to KK in order to install this ROM, or will this install with TWRP even though I'm running Lollipop?
If so does someone have a quick link to the Stock KK files? I used Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit to root my device as I did not feel like going through the same hassel as when I rooted my Droid RAZR so I would just tell that to use those files instead.
I am always flashing ROMs on my Note 4 but I have never gone backwards and I think it was possible to install KK ROM once you upgrade to lolly but not use a lolly ROM if your still on KK.
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I don't think anyone has done a compatibility check to see what happens if you run a 4.4 build on a device with 5.x bootloaders. It might work, it might do weird things (usually with sensors/wifi)
Multiwindow never got merged, if you want it you'll have to build for yourself and cherrypick it. There were some remaining issues with the patch we never had time to fix, we got too busy with other stuff, and xplodwild wants to rewrite the whole thing after finding a better way to implement it.
The only S5 Kitkat ROMs I've found either haven't been updated in over a year, or many users are reporting severe bugs like no camera support, or severe battery drain issues.
I'm just trying to get an app called Winulator running so I can play Starcraft: Broodwar on android, but it isn't working and one user said that is because Lolipop broke it (I'm on 5.1.1 atm). The app is no longer supported so I don't think it will ever run properly on 5.x. If anyone knows of a way to emulate 4.x for just 1 app maybe that would be the best shortcut for me overall here.
Barring that, could someone please recommend a guide to installing a lightweight, power-user-oriented ROM that is 4.x or older and has excellent battery life? I was going to try the official 4.4.4 VanirAOSP release but there are too many reports of poor battery performance in the last 2 pages of that thread for my liking.
I think the first thing I need to do is unlock the bootloader, and I've yet to find a definite answer on the best method of doing this from FOL1 (12/15). It seems I will need Odin on my PC and I have it. I've also started backing up all the data from my phone by manually copying/pasting to my PC.
I guess once everything is finally backed up (it's taking FOREVER, explorer literally been calculating time to copy for 10 minutes now just on the phone/android folder), then I will try and flash the official 4.4.2 VanirAOSP ROM since that one doesn't have any reports of battery issues and possibly only the camera and a few things won't work.
BTW, is there a step specially to unlock the FOL1 bootloader that I am missing, or can I just flash that ROM with Odin straight up? I found a comment stating NOT to flash 5.1.1 with Odin or I'd be stuck on Lollipop until some new bootloader-unlock method comes out. The 5.1.1 I'm running wasn't flashed with odin it was sent OTA and I've never rooted or had custom rom/bootloader, so I should be good on that I guess?
I am actually about to dive into this, if no one has any suggestions for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2752995
So I'll just pick one at random then? Thanks for the help...
You haven't even listed your model S5 or the ROM it's running now
And of course KK hasn't been updated in over a year, Lollipop and Marshmallow are released, they're not going to keep updating KK when a newer version of Android is released
Scanning the forum today, I came across this:
[ROM] Z.A.D.Mix7 -Stock Base Rom-
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It looks like it would solve all the issues I'm having with my A7:
Enable multi-user mode
Enable on-screen buttons
Replace ZTE's built-in apps.
Is this a safer route to go in general than installing Cyanogenmod (when it's ready)? I've got CM on my Nexus 4, and yes, there's nice stuff there that's probably not here, but is a de-bloated stock ROM more likely to be bug-free? More likely for the camera and sound system to work fully? Also, will a debloated ROM allow for OTA updates - or allow for them to be sideloaded? I guess I'm asking, if I were to install this, what would be the procedure to get Nougat once ZTE comes out with it? Wipe and re-flash? Or wait for a de-bloated ZTE nougat ROM and flash that?
In order to flash a ROM on your axon 7 you need to unlock your bootloader which causes your warranty to be void and you can no longer receive OTA updates. Also if you are running a custom ROM you will have to wipe your phone before flashing an OTA update. However if you are running the stock rom you will probably only need to flash the update. I've tried both CyanogenMod and Z.A.DMix7 and honestly Z.A.DMix7 is definitely the way to go. In my experience using Z.A.DMix7 it seemed to be as stable as the stock rim and didn't have any major bugs. The only problem I had with it is that since it it rooted there is no way to log into Snapchat. How ever if you don't want root I think there may be an way to remove root from the ROM however I haven't tried it so I'm not sure if it'll work.
I use the debloated rom with android n-ify, xStana, and gravitybox and it is much better than the stock rom. I haven't tried the cm rom. You would have to flash the stock rom and recovery to get OTA updates.
Hi all,
I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 with 4.3 Jellybean rooted from stock.
I want to update the OS because of having the advantage accessing newer apps.
The auto update function comes up with a 4.4.2 KitKat. Should I choose this or something newer?
It is 2018 and not 2015 and the android development will positevely affect this device too.
Thanks in advance.
Flash the latest stock 5.01 rom using Odin.
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Hi all,
I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 with 4.3 Jellybean rooted from stock.
I want to update the OS because of having the advantage accessing newer apps.
The auto update function comes up with a 4.4.2 KitKat. Should I choose this or something newer?
It is 2018 and not 2015 and the android development will positevely affect this device too.
Thanks in advance.
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Latest stock is not too bad but it may struggle if you have more apps opened and all. the best bet is to use cyanogen mod either 13 or 14 but it may not fit your likings because of the style
Thank you for the info.
I will check both options.
Will I have to root again after the update?
UPDATE!!!!
I was handed a S4 a year ago and flashed LineageOS 14.1 (Android 7.1) and it runs smooth as silk and slick as snot. These companies stop updating to pin you into buying new fones. Follow the guides, first get TWRP recovery up and running then you can get Lineage OS installed. Lots of guides out there. KK isnt even sufficient for a kids tablet these days. Better my suggestion, you'll have 7.1 Nougat and something that can hang on a few more YEARS.
racing4mat said:
Thank you for the info.
I will check both options.
Will I have to root again after the update?
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I have a Samsung galaxy s4 and where it shows the signal it's showing a no service and when I check my updates it says this devised has been modified in an unauthorised way and I am on cell c
colleenmuller57 said:
I have a Samsung galaxy s4 and where it shows the signal it's showing a no service and when I check my updates it says this devised has been modified in an unauthorised way and I am on cell c
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Is the phone rooted? Which ROM is it running?
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I was handed a S4 a year ago and flashed LineageOS 14.1 (Android 7.1) and it runs smooth as silk and slick as snot. These companies stop updating to pin you into buying new fones. Follow the guides, first get TWRP recovery up and running then you can get Lineage OS installed. Lots of guides out there. KK isnt even sufficient for a kids tablet these days. Better my suggestion, you'll have 7.1 Nougat and something that can hang on a few more YEARS.
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My S4 GT-I9505 is the International version, JSS15J.I9505XXUENAA.
Is there a guide to safely flash the LineageOS 14.1?
Do I need to install the TWRP recovery first?
My knowledge is average on flashing Android phones, but I learn fast
Don't wanna brick it though...
racing4mat said:
My S4 GT-I9505 is the International version, JSS15J.I9505XXUENAA.
Is there a guide to safely flash the LineageOS 14.1?
Do I need to install the TWRP recovery first?
My knowledge is average on flashing Android phones, but I learn fast
Don't wanna brick it though...
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1) Backup all data to external source.
2) Download and copy LineageOS rom, Open_Gaaps_ARM_7.1 and su(arm)_14.1 to MicroSD (see the links below).
3) Flash TWRP to RECOVERY from PC via USB (see the link below).
4) Boot to RECOVERY and Advance Wipe everything on the phone from TWRP.
5) Flash everything from the MicroSD in step2 with the same order and reboot.
* The only issue with LineageOS for S4 (and probably all Samsung models) is that the camera is prone to crash because the camera software is reverse engineered. When it does, you have to reboot the phone. Good luck and have fun.
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys4internationalqualcomm.html
https://download.lineageos.org/jfltexx
https://opengapps.org/
https://download.lineageos.org/extras