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i497 roms

It seems like all the latest roms for the 10.1 are all for p51xx models, if i have the att model (i497) is it possible to flash the new CM?

No you can't. Unfortunately except for a deodexed stock version there are no ROMs available for the I497. The devs just don't seem to be supporting it.

[Q] 9505G vs 9505?

Hello everyone,
So I really want to make my S4 a google edition because the batter will be alot better. However, the only thing stopping me is Samsung awesome Camera. Any ideas? What you all think is it worth it??
Thanks

Definitely go with the i9505. You have the option to flash a GE rom if you really want to and also all the custom Touchwiz roms on offer.
I think you may be able to flash Touchwiz roms on the i9505G but all roms in the i9505 forums flash straight on to the phone without needing any modification to updater-script or kernels.
and IMO Touchwiz is actually really good on battery, certainly better than the GE rom's I've tried but of course that's subject to use

You definitely have more options with the 9505. And actually the ROMs aren't that great. From my experience TW ROMs have the best battery life from all ROMs, GE and CM included.
Sent from my flying Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

Thanks for the input that is what I was expecting!

Can you guys clarify which versions are which.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

The i9505G is the Google Edition of the SGS4. At this point it is only able to run Google Edition ROMs which are pretty much stock Android. There are ways to get CM working but you have to modify things to get it working Afaik there are some people working on a TW port for this version.
The i9505 is the official Samsung version which runs TW. But it can also run Goolge Edition ROMs and AOSP based ROMs e.g. CM or PA without any modifications.
Sent from my flying Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

I have an international version of the S4, the jfltexx version. I justflashed it with Jamal's 4.3 GE ROM.
Is my device considered i9505G now?
If i want to install a custom recovery, must I get versions that are for i9505G? (I am assuming i9505 version will not work too well now)

aikwawa said:
I have an international version of the S4, the jfltexx version. I justflashed it with Jamal's 4.3 GE ROM.
Is my device considered i9505G now?
If i want to install a custom recovery, must I get versions that are for i9505G? (I am assuming i9505 version will not work too well now)
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No it stays an i9505. The i9505G has a different bootloader etc. So only by flashing a GE ROM on an i9505 you won't get an i9505G.
Send from my flying Galaxy S4

[Q] s4 google play edition on GT 19505 LTE

Hi I got a question to ask.. I been trying out a few custom ROMs such as CyanogenMod etc. And no ROMs seems to be fit for me.
I always seem to find bugs in each ROM which makes me go back to stock ROM. But the Google play edition ROM seems to be really cool.
I wanted to to know would it be possible in install the original s4 google play edition rom , not one which has been tweeked but the original on s4 gt 19505 LTE. Thank you.

I initially used Jamal's gpe then tried danvdh gpe link both of which are extremely good IMHO, although the latter version is still fully supported so I would have to go for that version?
They aren't totally untweaked but are as close as possible to the original as far as I can see ?
Best of luck
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[Q] Noob here. What ROMS will work for my S4?

I have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4. Rooted. TWRP
But my build number differs from any I have seen. Heres my Specs.
S/W Version : L720TVPUBNC6
H/W Version: L720T.03
Model #: SPH-L720T
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: L720TVPUBNC6
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-492378
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Build #: KOT49H.L720TVPUBNC6
Trying to install a custom rom. Not sure which ones I could use.
Would also like to get around the native wifi tethering/ hotspot block.
Any help is appreciated!

have a look in the s4 dev forum, depending how many preinstalled apps/customizations you're looking for there are a few of them and few already with the hotspot mod enabled. try super s4 rom, it's mostly a clean rom with a few extras. sacs is also popular.. both these roms get frequently updated. overall, development for the phone seems to be slowly diminishing, so there isn't a whole lot to choose from. btw, i think you may want to extract the modem.bin from your current L720T rom and flash that after installing the rom if you run into any problems. maybe this thread and this one will be useful.

Any non stock based rom works fine on the 720t. Just flash no modems needed.. Ive done them all...currently : Sgs4t sokp rom.. Kt kernel.. Next launcher.. Next browser.. Twrp ofcourse

All ROMs in the Sprint Android Development, Sprint Original Development and S4 Unified Development forums

bryguy9021 said:
Any non stock based rom works fine on the 720t. Just flash no modems needed.. Ive done them all...currently : Sgs4t sokp rom.. Kt kernel.. Next launcher.. Next browser.. Twrp ofcourse
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the problem is using ANY rom, particularly any modem other than what came with the phone you will likely lose ability to use tri-band and not be able to use spark LTE which is the "main" feature of this phone.. otherwise you'll be restricted to only normal LTE. not a huge deal but something to keep in mind.

Best stock modified rom

Hello Friends...
I have a s4 i9505 and am not new to samsung as i already own a i9301I....
I want to ask which one is the most stable rom of all for the i9505...
I dont want any noughat rom..
Just A Simple stock modified or some Marshmallow with the latest feature...
Already seen many Roms on the youtube. some are s7 roms and some n5 etc.
Any suggestion for a rom that is smooth as well as Battery Friendly!!
Thanks.

The S4 never got a stock Marshmallow update. So you're stuck with Lollipop ROMs that look a bit like the S6 or not.

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The S4 never got a stock Marshmallow update. So you're stuck with Lollipop ROMs that look a bit like the S6 or not.
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I am currently on the stock 4.4.2 and want to switch to a rom that doesnot loose the stock features and i am also not been able to update to 5.0... so now i will try and root my device and then try any stock modified roms...
if u have any suggestions then u r welcome to tell!!!
but the one with the best batterylife will b much appreciated!!

While I don't generally reply to "best ROM" posts, I can tell you that all the stock-based ROMs with I believe the exception of Imperium ROM are no longer supported. Since I'm not interested in keeping my S4 up to date thanks to having a newer device I threw Thor 1.5 (Android 5.0.1) on it and put it away. For a Touchwiz ROM it isn't too bad.

Then go to goldfinger custom ROM as a 4.4.2 kk.