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[Q] How to flash the newest ROM by friedrich420 on unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505?

Hello everyone! In advance, i would like to say that i am new in android, since i have owned 3 different iphones (3g, 4 and 5) all of them jailbroken. Android OS seems far better and the xda-developers team is number 1 in android mastering, so i would like for someone to guide me how to CORRECTLY flash this rom by friedrich420 to 4.3, since i have never done it before in my life. I have read about odin and the several steps i need to make to install this rom, but i am very afraid of bricking my phone. What should i do first? I have downloaded Odin_307.zip; philz_touch_5.18.5-i9505.tar.md5; Modem_XXUEMJ5_[GT-I9505]; EchoeRom_v5_18Oct. Is it 1. root 2. backup 3. flash ROM 4. Flash modem?....i own an unlocked, never rooted version of Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505, bought in the UK. Heres the about info:
Model number: GT-I9505
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9505XXUDMH8
Kernel version: 3.4.0-1220396 [email protected]#1 Wed Aug 21 10:57:33 KST
Build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUDMH8
SELinux status: Enforcing
Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
Any help or link with tutorial will be greatly appreciated. thank you very much and thank you xda-developers team for the great work you have been doing all these years!

[Q] omnirom

Hello,
I have just gotten a Samsung Galaxy S4 from Sprint
SW and Baseband version read the same: L720TVPUAMK5
Hardware version: L720T.03
Model Number: SPH-L720T
Android Version: 4.3
Kernel Version:
3.4.0-2099174
[email protected] #1
Build Number: JSS15J.L720TVPUAMK5
SELinux status:
Enforcing
SEPF_SPH-L720T_4.3_0012
Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
I was planning on putting omnirom on it. (I am new to this and several friends have recommended this so I thought I would give it a shot.) I have followed run saferoot and finished all of the steps. It appears to have worked as I now have hotspot capability. I am wondering if anyone can point me to instructions video or text that would explain the steps for omnirom or cyanogen mod. I wanted to try omnirom first but if there are issues I will try cyanogen mod.
Thanks for any help

angrodm said:
Hello,
I have just gotten a Samsung Galaxy S4 from Sprint
SW and Baseband version read the same: L720TVPUAMK5
Hardware version: L720T.03
Model Number: SPH-L720T
Android Version: 4.3
Kernel Version:
3.4.0-2099174
[email protected] #1
Build Number: JSS15J.L720TVPUAMK5
SELinux status:
Enforcing
SEPF_SPH-L720T_4.3_0012
Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
I was planning on putting omnirom on it. (I am new to this and several friends have recommended this so I thought I would give it a shot.) I have followed run saferoot and finished all of the steps. It appears to have worked as I now have hotspot capability. I am wondering if anyone can point me to instructions video or text that would explain the steps for omnirom or cyanogen mod. I wanted to try omnirom first but if there are issues I will try cyanogen mod.
Thanks for any help
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Just go to the CM thread and follow the instructions on therr to get you up and running. I'm not 100% it will work since all Roms are built for l720 and you are l720t.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

[Q] question about sprint s4 l720 4.2.2 upgrade to 4.4.2

I have sprint s4 that is international unlocked and runs on android 4.2.2 .If i upgrade it to KITKAT 4.4.2 will i lose the unloking if so please tell me how to do any thing to get unlocked kitkat
thank you in advance
software version : l720VPUAMDC
baseband version : l720VPUAMDC
build number : jdq39.l720VPUAMF9

You can update then unlock.the phone with the same method found in the general thread (if you don't know where it is at, search for it yourself).
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

[Q] Questions About Upgrading My i9500

Hello. These are my i9500's details:
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9500JKUAMD9
Kernel version: 3.4.5
Build number: I9500XXUAMDE
It is rooted and on the same stock rom I got when I purchased the phone, and according to these details:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9500
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
I'm quite convinced I don't have Knox.
I wanted to ask the following questions:
Is upgrading to 4.4.2 worth it? Are there any downsides?
Is upgrading to a stock 4.4.2 rom WITH root and WITHOUT Knox possible?
I'm guessing I'll need I9500XXUFNC2, right?
Thanks.

Or-L said:
Hello. These are my i9500's details:
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9500JKUAMD9
Kernel version: 3.4.5
Build number: I9500XXUAMDE
It is rooted and on the same stock rom I got when I purchased the phone, and according to these details:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9500
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
I'm quite convinced I don't have Knox.
I wanted to ask the following questions:
Is upgrading to 4.4.2 worth it? Are there any downsides?
Is upgrading to a stock 4.4.2 rom WITH root and WITHOUT Knox possible?
I'm guessing I'll need I9500XXUFNC2, right?
Thanks.
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Hi,
1 yes is worth it , downsides , new bootloader with knox security ( you also have custom stock roms 100% stock experience like Omega Rom , all the 4.4.2 features , all samsung features also)
2 no
3 that would be an option , yes

Obtaining Root for N900V with 5.0

I just acquired a Note 3 and would like to get unlocked and rooted so i can flash custom recovery. I have been pretty proficient in rooting/unlocking/flashing in the past. In searching for ways to get unlocked and rooted on this device has been a struggle and would like to ask if there is a tride and true way to do this ive missed.
Device details
Model Number: SM-N900V
Android Version: 5.0
BaseBand Version: N900VVRUEOB6
Kernel Version: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build Number: LRX21 V.N900VVRUEOB6

I believe the bootloader to the Verizon note 3 is locked which means a custom recovery such as twrp cannot be flashed to the phone.
Edit: apparently, the bootloader can now be unlocked: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...l/official-note-3-verizon-bootloader-t3359370