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Hello.
I am on 5.0 at the moment and I would like to downgrade back to 4.4.2 since there are many things I do not like such as: program compatibility, no silent mode etc.
Thing is, I was always wondering and I wasn't asking is how do I figure which ROM is best for my phone based on these criteria:
recently updated
best signal for my country (Greece)
bug free
carrier-free without useless apps from carriers
greek language support
At the moment I'm downloading a United Kingdom stock ROM since it is a recently updated 4.4.2 stock ROM
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/39396/G900FXXU1ANJ1_G900FVIR1ANJ1_VIR.zip/
But is it good for my phone signal?
Will it have Greek Language support?
Please post a stock ROM link if possible.
Also I'm Knox 0x0 and I wouldn't like to trigger it.
You seem like a guy who wants his phone just to work, withour lot of features. I think you should go in AOSP. Try cm11, but you also can go with cm12 which is good for daily use.
As a stock alternative the best is xtroslite ROM for me.(4.4.2)
I am on xtroslite ROM lollipop beta 3, and is perfect! but you can go with 4.4.2
Hi,
I'm looking for a rom that is clean android such as it doesn't have no bloatware or any pre installed crap with it, similar to how the nexus 6p stock rom is.
Forgive me for my n00by questions lol, but I was also wandering how to completely debrand my S5 as it has all the 02 stuff on it, could I just use a different baseband version stock firmware that isn't related to a network? (If that makes sense) or do I need to stick to the same baseband version of my phone.
Thanks
S5 SM-900F
Android version - 5.0
Baseband version - G900FXXU1BOK5
You have ArrowAOSP rom for a stock rom,aosp features,lollipop 5.1.1 version. No bloatware or pre installed crap,the only pre installed apps will be the one from the gapps package.
I can't help you with the other question,someone else might wanna help you.
Can you link me to a thread or something so I can have a look. I've currently rooted my phone using cf auto root, will I need to use the chain fire method in order for this custom rom to work?
Another option would be the 'btu' firmware that comes pre-installed on Carphone Warehouse devices.....it's a standard stock rom but without the carrier bloat......Just flash, root and TiBu the hell out of it.......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
I use this debloat script for my BTU ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...pt-galaxy-cleaner-lollipop-debloater-t3156010
So just to be clear, I can flash any baseband version, as long as it relates to my device?
garen_93 said:
So just to be clear, I can flash any baseband version, as long as it relates to my device?
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If your model is G900F, you can flash any G900F ROM
I just bought a Samsung Note 4 SM-N910S. I thought is with Snapdragon, but CPU-Z says it's with Exynos5433. Which custom ROM should I use and what recovery mode?
I've searched for Samsung drivers, but couldn't find any that work.
Android version is 6.01.
Help?
Well, I found my own answer regarding Samsung Android drivers. The only version that works is 1.5.30.
Now I'll install TWRP 3.0.2.0 and then I'll try MIUI 7.
SOCRATE_MMXII said:
Well, I found my own answer regarding Samsung Android drivers. The only version that works is 1.5.30.
Now I'll install TWRP 3.0.2.0 and then I'll try MIUI 7.
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TWRP 3.0.2.0 failed to install, even though Odin said „PASS!”, so I installed PhilZ. Then I installed MIUI 7 and eRobot, but on start both gave the same error: Kernel not being SEenforced.
Now I'm searching for a kernel that is SEenforced.
I'm downloading Sweet ROM 17.1 with kernel SE enforced....
Well, my hopes that 910C ROMs will work with 910S Exynos variant were shattered. So, I'm back to stock ROM 6.0.1. I will root it and remove KNOX (I don't care about warranty anyway) and try to remove as much bloatware as possible. I wish I knew how to build a custom ROM...
I've installed 6.0.1 using Odin 3.x. Next comes root!
I wish there was a custom ROM for SM-N910S...
The ROM from SK Telekom sux!!! I've rooted the phone and tried to remove all the bloatware, but I was unsuccessful, resulting into unusable ROM.
I've found a tutorial to install a debloated stock ROM from SM-N910C based on android 5.1.1 which is a much better option than the original ROM. Not to mention the permission levels for 6.0.1 are messed up really bad, imho.
The ROM from SK Telekom sux!!! I've rooted the phone and tried to remove all the bloatware, but I was unsuccessful, resulting into unusable ROM.
I've found a tutorial to install a debloated stock ROM from SM-N910C based on android 5.1.1 which is a much better option than the original ROM. Not to mention the permission levels for 6.0.1 are messed up really bad, imho.
Just a friendly reminder : make a full backup before installing any ROM.
I think.....if you have modem file of 910S, you can try to flash custom ROM for 910C/H and the flashed your modem, and maybe it will work.
I'm on 910H, and that is the trick that we use to flash 910C ROM.
but please explore xda some more, maybe someone already tried it and succeed/failed.
@cacingbesar: I don't care about backups on phones, because I don't have any important data on them. The only thing I backup is the contact list.
Moving on with my saga...
I was thinking that maybe there's a way of converting my SM-N910S to SM-N910C, because at HW they are basically the same so I've started searching the net and found an interesting video on youtube on an indian guy who did just that on 5.1.1.
So, I followed his tutorial and installed his ROM which is debloated, de-knoxed and rooted which I very much prefer over the crappy SK ROM.
I've learned the trick of this is to use SM-N910C ROM, but flash the modem from SM-N910S. I wish I knew how to extract the modem from the stock SM-N910S and to inject it into custom ROMs.
Even though SM-N910S and SM-N910C are HW identical, a custom ROM made for SM-N910C doesn't work on SM-N910S. Why is that? I have no idea...
@cacingbesar: I don't care about backups on phones, because I don't have any important data on them. The only thing I backup is the contact list.
Moving on with my saga...
I was thinking that maybe there's a way of converting my SM-N910S to SM-N910C, because at HW they are basically the same so I've started searching the net and found an interesting video on youtube on an indian guy who did just that on 5.1.1.
So, I followed his tutorial and installed his ROM which is debloated, de-knoxed and rooted which I very much prefer over the crappy SK ROM.
I've learned the trick of this is to use SM-N910C ROM, but flash the modem from SM-N910S. I wish I knew how to extract the modem from the stock SM-N910S and to inject it into custom ROMs.
Even though SM-N910S and SM-N910C are HW identical, a custom ROM made for SM-N910C doesn't work on SM-N910S. Why is that? I have no idea...
SOCRATE_MMXII said:
@cacingbesar: I don't care about backups on phones, because I don't have any important data on them. The only thing I backup is the contact list.
Moving on with my saga...
I was thinking that maybe there's a way of converting my SM-N910S to SM-N910C, because at HW they are basically the same so I've started searching the net and found an interesting video on youtube on an indian guy who did just that on 5.1.1.
So, I followed his tutorial and installed his ROM which is debloated, de-knoxed and rooted which I very much prefer over the crappy SK ROM.
I've learned the trick of this is to use SM-N910C ROM, but flash the modem from SM-N910S. I wish I knew how to extract the modem from the stock SM-N910S and to inject it into custom ROMs.
Even though SM-N910S and SM-N910C are HW identical, a custom ROM made for SM-N910C doesn't work on SM-N910S. Why is that? I have no idea...
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You can find some thread about how to extract modem from a stock rom. Or google it.
No....I'm not worrying your data, I worry that you lost your efs/imei, that would cost you dearly.
I'm using CWM as recovery and I don't think it's messing up with EFS/IMEI, nor does Odin3 as long as I don't tick the boxes I don't need.
Later Edit: this ROM is AMAZING!!!
SOCRATE_MMXII said:
I'm using CWM as recovery and I don't think it's messing up with EFS/IMEI, nor does Odin3 as long as I don't tick the boxes I don't need.
Later Edit: this ROM is AMAZING!!!
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In „ODIN mode” says KNOX 1, but who cares...I like this ROM a lot.
I wish I'd be able to use eRobot ROM the same way...
SOCRATE_MMXII said:
I'm using CWM as recovery and I don't think it's messing up with EFS/IMEI, nor does Odin3 as long as I don't tick the boxes I don't need.
Later Edit: this ROM is AMAZING!!!
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In „ODIN mode” says KNOX 1, but who cares...I like this ROM a lot.
I wish I'd be able to use eRobot ROM the same way...
Hello, what Custom ROM/Recovery did you later find for your N910s?
I have the same device!
I am also bought by mistake the korean version of Note 4 N910S ... the is no rom for it only the fermware in samsung web ..... its a dream for me to convert it to N910C .. and get rid of this headache
Fix
SOCRATE_MMXII said:
TWRP 3.0.2.0 failed to install, even though Odin said „PASS!”, so I installed PhilZ. Then I installed MIUI 7 and eRobot, but on start both gave the same error: Kernel not being SEenforced.
Now I'm searching for a kernel that is SEenforced.
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I had same problem,so i reflashed CF-Auto root via Odin 10 ....FIXED
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/tutorialhow-to-flash-n910c-rom-korean-t3663053
Hope this help
Hi all
I have a second hand s4 i9500 with 5.0.1 already running and finding network coverage rather poor with the same sim i had in a j2 but now worse. Battery life could be improved. Also im a total noob.
I did some reading around and think i need to flash recovery rom, root, flash stuff.. but im a little confused what exactly i need to fix this and in what order.. if needed links and steps how to would be appreciated
So heres what i want to achieve in order of priority:
1. Stability
2. Better signal for calls and data (region thailand)
3. 24hr or more battery life if possible
4. Good quality camera and video
5. Fast and efficient phone functionality
6. Debloated
Here are the details i could find if someone knows what i need to do to get this phone running tip top:
Phone: i9500
TouchWiz
Kernel version: 3.4.5-6164126
Baseband: I9500DXUH0A1
Build: LRX22C.19500XXUHOK5
Knox 2.3
Android 5.0.1
Hope someone can help me out and thanx in advance
Network coverage may be improved by updating the modem. You can do that by installing a software update or by flashing the most recent stock ROM for Thailand from sammobile.com.
And based on your priority list, I'd suggest you stay with TouchWiz ROMs.
You can stay with the stock ROM and debloat it yourself or you can flash a custom TouchWiz ROM.
GDReaper said:
Network coverage may be improved by updating the modem. You can do that by installing a software update or by flashing the most recent stock ROM for Thailand from sammobile.com.
And based on your priority list, I'd suggest you stay with TouchWiz ROMs.
You can stay with the stock ROM and debloat it yourself or you can flash a custom TouchWiz ROM.
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Thanks alot GDReaper now i have an idea where to focus.. much respect to you and all the support this community provides. :good:
Hi Guys,
New to this device, but not new to Android... Read all over the web, various sites (esp this one) about this device and seeing mixed views/comments. Some saying its possible, others saying it will brick or flag the Knox.
Is it possible to downgrade this phone (G900F) currently on the latest 6.0.1 stock rom. But was wondering if I could try either official stock of 4.4.2 or 5.1.1 of this device.
Or due to this bootloader, is it likely to brick or even trip Knox?
Thanks, Lister
Lister Of Smeg said:
Hi Guys,
New to this device, but not new to Android... Read all over the web, various sites (esp this one) about this device and seeing mixed views/comments. Some saying its possible, others saying it will brick or flag the Knox.
Is it possible to downgrade this phone (G900F) currently on the latest 6.0.1 stock rom. But was wondering if I could try either official stock of 4.4.2 or 5.1.1 of this device.
Or due to this bootloader, is it likely to brick or even trip Knox?
Thanks, Lister
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Official stock ROMs shouldn't trip Knox because they are, ummm, official.
I think the G900F bootloader is unlocked.
Sent from my Samsung SM-G900I using XDA Labs
Why downgrade in the first place..... ? 6.0.1 is way better than previous FWs...
Hi @Dirty Flasher,
Yeah, that's what I thought... It's all stock, so all should be good... But I've read reports saying it will trip Knox as since a certain version of Marshmallow, the bootloader has been locked to only go with future firmwares and not allow downgrades. I assume to prevent people restoring to the older firmware (with bootloader) which was unlocked, that allowed rooting without tripping. But some say it will trip, others say it will not... I'm confused, and wondered if anyone has tried this, and what the outcome was... Don't want to trip Knox unnecessarily... if someone has already tried and tested it.
Dirty Flasher said:
Official stock ROMs shouldn't trip Knox because they are, ummm, official.
I think the G900F bootloader is unlocked.
Sent from my Samsung SM-G900I using XDA Labs
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Hi @Zlate2255,
I got this device when it was already one 6.0.1, so I missed seeing it go through the various stages. I would like to see how it used to look like and work. As there are some features that have been removed since, such Face Unlock and Iris tracking when viewing pages. Whilst the latter is still there burried away, it barely works, so should be removed completely. But would just be nice to see what it did look like.
Zlate2255 said:
Why downgrade in the first place..... ? 6.0.1 is way better than previous FWs...
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Thanks, Lister
With my G900W8, I could downgrade to 4.4.2 with very-first firmware for G900W8 (NCG). Just try the earliest version of 4.4.2 and then upgrade back to 5.1.1
You can downgrade the g900f to every firmware (if unlocked) you want. On some s5 devices who have a locked bootloader like the at&t version there have been reported some problems.
Therefore, you shouldn't run into any problems while downgrading.
If you want some pro and cons to the firmwares:
Kitkat:
+ dark design (the touchwiz apps like contacts)
+ more battery friendly than marshmallow
- less security due to no security updates
- you might run into some minimal bugs, for example on wikipedia you sometimes have to reload the page to watch pictures (at least on mine)
- no app permissions can be removed (only with root and app ops)
Lollipop:
Honestly, I havent used this one that much, but here you have a white design with the different statusbar and pull down menu, better security (but not as good as on marshmallow) and the material design, but slightly worse battery time.
Marshmallow:
+ OTA Updates still available, best option for security
+/- White design, material design
+ new icons (but tbh not a real deal)
- less battery friendly (atleast for me even tho doze is enabled on marshmallow)
So yeah, choose what you want
And be sure that you have an unbranded device (check your csc) before downgrading/updating.
Hi @tm60405,
Wow, what a fantastic post... Thank you, exactly what I was looking for, and thanks for your reviews of each rom too.
- appreciate that, cheers
Quick question, how do I know if my Bootloader is unlocked??
Its a G900F (UK) was originally on the Three network, however I've flashed it to pure stock BTU, and to the EE network and back to stock BTU (all Marshmallow roms).
So where am I looking, or how do I know if the Bootloader is unlocked? Also, what am I looking for in the CSC info...??
Many thanks, Lister
Install the app called phone info from the play store.
Then, you swipe to the csc code and you can see your info and remember the csc you are on.
If it is BTU, you can install another firmware based on BTU without problems. But even if you don't have BTU, you can try installing BTU because it doesn't contain much bloatware. In the worst case, you just install the firmware with the csc you had before.
Then, follow the instructions on sammobile.com and there will be no problems during the installing process.
After downgrading, you might get a bootloop. Then, you have to factory reset your device, so get the data from the internal storage elsewhere BEFORE the installation.
And if the download takes too long, try another browser like opera, for me it takes around 1 hour only instead of 4-5 hours on chrome.
If you might have another problem while installing the firmware, say so.