Good Day. I recently bought a Samsung galaxy s5. I find that the battery drain is still pretty high, comparable to my old s3. I'd like to find a rom which is similar to stock, but has ONLY the essential apps necessary to make the Operating System work. I believe you call it a "lite" rom. Could you please point me to a post/thread with a rom which fit those requirements? Also, if it is not too much, instructions on how to root my phone etc.
My Phone's information is as follows:
Stock Android
Model Number - SM-G900W8
Android Version - 5.1.1
Baseband Version - G900W8VLU1COI4
Build Number - LMY47X.G900W8VLU1COI4
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I have a Samsung S4 and the device model name is SM-S975L. My problem is that all accessories and even firmware updates are for other device models so I am confused as to which accessories will fit (cases) or even what firmware update will work or if there is even a firmware update available for my phone.
I have looked at wireless charging attachments for the phone but again these are for the same phone but have different device numbers.
As a noob, I think different carriers have different device model numbers yet the phones are the same (Galaxy S4) but would the shape differ in anyway even if only slightly?
Which model will be the closest to the SM-S975L or does it really not matter?
Thanks in advance.
Any standard S4 accessory, e.g. cases, will fit your device. Firmware is another matter. You have a Straight Talk S4, and Straight Talk does not provide ROM updates. If you want to update your device to the latest version of Android you'll have to root and install a custom ROM. There is a thread on your device in these forums. Take a look for it and read up.
Hi,
I've done fairly extensive flashing (and bricking and modding on my LG g2 but gather things have changed a bit and am a little unsure if root actually required to flash a ROM like superman etc that is based on Samsung stock?
Or is root only required to install recovery, xposed and non stick ROMs?
Any ROM that has been modified in the least bit will be a custom rom.
Superman has some of the base Samsung stock programming, but very little.
Also, Superman, again like most other roms, will be rooted from the start. It gives not only the developers, but the end user much more flexibility and control over the entire OS.
You do not need to be rooted before loading a custom ROM. But, you will need to have the Bootloader unlocked, the proper custom rom ready to go.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge
That should get you pointed in the right direction.
But, before you start loading, make sure that the firmware you're installing is for YOUR exact s7 edge, hardware and model specific.
There are two distinct hardware versions, the Snapdragon and the Exynos.
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-model-numbers-differences/
The link above will help you identify what brand and hardware version your edge is.
The same is true for official Samsung ROMs. Hardware and model are a huge factor in what ROM is compatible, but carrier is another factor that now comes into play.
The letter (or letter/number) that comes after the model number is a carrier specific phone.
Sm-935T is an S7 Edge, T-mobile carrier. Sm-935v is an s7 edge, Verizon carrier.
Each carrier specific model has different programs and cell network embedded in the ROM.
If you have a 935v, but have T-mobile as your current carrier, you can load the 935t rom on your 935v, unrooted.
But, Before you do that stuff, make sure to look through the XDA forums to get all the info prior to starting.
Having this information before you begin could mean the difference between a working phone or a shiny paper weight.
Tapatalk for Android - Works awesome on my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Hi all,
It's been a long, long while since I tinkered with roms, I think my last one was either a Samsung Galaxy Tab (the original one!) or an HTC Sensation.
So I've recently acquired a Note 4 n910F and can't stand all of the Samsung bloatware, and I'd like a newer version of android for compatibility with newer apps.
So remind me... What does 'stock' mean? Is this as Samsung intended, or as android intended? I'd just like a vanilla as possible android experience that works well.
Help please!
richuu said:
Hi all,
It's been a long, long while since I tinkered with roms, I think my last one was either a Samsung Galaxy Tab (the original one!) or an HTC Sensation.
So I've recently acquired a Note 4 n910F and can't stand all of the Samsung bloatware, and I'd like a newer version of android for compatibility with newer apps.
So remind me... What does 'stock' mean? Is this as Samsung intended, or as android intended? I'd just like a vanilla as possible android experience that works well.
Help please!
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Hey! I don't know if you've already found your answers but I thought I would respond in case you haven't.
In almost every reference you see in this section of xda "stock" is referring to the TouchWiz OS that Samsung phones are shipped with.
True android stock is referred to as "vanilla" like you said.
I use a different model Note 4 than you have but from what I've read it's fairly easy to flash TWRP (custom recovery) on the F model via Odin and from there you can pick from whichever rom suits you. Just be sure you're in the Snapdragon section. There are many different models of the Note 4 and some of them have a different processor called Exynos. The roms are processor specific and you can only use the ones built for your type which is the Snapdragon processor.
One other thing I wound suggest, because of the different variants of the F model, is to take notice of your CSC code. Once you start flashing other roms it may be hard to track down the original code. Use this app to see what it is and that way you can flash the appropriate modem file (or if you need to reflash your stock firmware) instead of just using whichever modem file is provided in the OP of the rom you're flashing. There are many different variants of the F model with many different country codes, just remember that just because the firmware has a newer release date doesn't mean it's the correct version.
TWRP- Found here
Samsung USB drivers for Windows. Needed to connect your phone to your PC- Found here
Odin download- Found here
Development section for Snapdragon- Found here
Fantastic response, thank you. I think I'd like to do without TouchWiz... Pretty much all of my previous phones have been HTC, which either had the HTC skin over it, which was fairly unobtrusive, or barely anything at all. The current version of android and TW on the note 4 is messy.
I am new to the world of custom ROMs and never did this. My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (India version, 3G, model SM N900, SSN: N900GSMH, Baseband version: N900DDUEBPF1, Software version: N900XXSEBPL3/N900ODDEBPF1/N900DDUEBPF1). I have few basic queries:-
How do I know exact model, processor, etc details of my Note 3? Since I purchased in India and that time India only had 3G phones (not LTE), so assuming its 3G only model and Exynos (but how to validate its Exynos or Snapdragon?). Inside phone after removing battery shows above model nos
After installing a LineageOS ROM, will my phone stop receiving OS upgrades? Will I have access to play store apps which can be directly downloaded or need some workaround to download apps (my usage is regular apps like whatsapp, gdrive, youtube, chrome, etc)? If workaround needed for apps, would those apps get automatic updates or always require manual install?
Which ROM is suitable for my model? Mine is currently Android version 5.0 which is quite old. I am ok with any STABLE version above 5.0 If I get Android 8/9/10, I would feel myself very lucky
Please help.
hi.
i have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T231 8GB, Wi-Fi + 4G UK tablet. it is routed and has no sim lock.
it works fine for phone calls. and general activity BUT its on kitkat 4.4.2
i dont use mobile devices much but one thing i do use them for is discord video to test that my stream is acceptable.
the discord i was able to install from apk mirror does not have video support in voice channels.
So i want to update to lolipop.
I have checked the internet and its quite a mix of info.
i have found that some of these tablets did get a update to lolipop in other countries.
others only recived them if they had a specific version..
so i dont want to update and lose my phone call ability or possibly worse.
So i figured i would check with the good people here first.
this is a 7 inch sm-t231 galaxy tab 4, from the uk currently running a 3 sim. (but is its unlocked)
is there an actual path to update it to update it to lolipop or am i just out of luck?
[ROM] [KK] [SM-T231/T230/NU] + Android 5.0 Lollipop Material Design -{Theme}-
Read this thread carefully !! ROM only for Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 Inch This ROM made to give your device full Android Lollipop look (Theme) lol After installing this ROM all you can see is just kitkat theme every where like a kitkat 4.4 ROM but...
forum.xda-developers.com
think thats just a theme. wont help with functionality of the apps that can be installed will it?
also
this quote from the dev makes me think il lose my phone:
i am sorry for all the users that used my ROMs
all my ROMs not detect SIM card at all
What you want is to move from Android 4 to Android 5: that means you want to upgrade existing Android to a higher version what de facto is a complete replacement of Android OS.
yes thats is what i asked..
and you linked a kitkat 4.4 theme, not a actual lolipop rom.
and it also does not support sim cards.. "which was stated as a needed feature"
so what you linked is not at all what is needed.
but still thank you for your time.
i had already searched for and read that entire thread the other day.
i will just assume that it does not exist and carry on using 4.4.2