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[Q] noob question: S4 version check?

so I bought the international version unlocked S4 with octa-core 2 weeks ago, the phone came in a box with arabic so i assume it's imported from the middle east. now my question is:
1. is there anyway to tell if the phone is octa-core or quad-core?
2. how can i tell if it's genuine samsung phone and not a chinese replica S4?
sorry if I sound paranoid.

jy610 said:
so I bought the international version unlocked S4 with octa-core 2 weeks ago, the phone came in a box with arabic so i assume it's imported from the middle east. now my question is:
1. is there anyway to tell if the phone is octa-core or quad-core?
2. how can i tell if it's genuine samsung phone and not a chinese replica S4?
sorry if I sound paranoid.
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1. go to settings->>more-->>about phone->>scroll down->>you will see model number if i9500 it's octa if i9505 quad but aince it's arabic box i think it's i9500
2. umm check the bootloader if it goes to download mode it's original if factory mode fake

Blackwolf10 said:
1. go to settings->>more-->>about phone->>scroll down->>you will see model number if i9500 it's octa if i9505 quad but aince it's arabic box i think it's i9500
2. umm check the bootloader if it goes to download mode it's original if factory mode fake
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Thanks! That helps alot!

[Q] One question about galaxy s4 GT 9506

Hi everybody! I want to change my phone but my operator propose just the galaxy GT 9506. I read on the galaxy s4 thread that it's difficulte to root this and they are no many rom for this version. My question: can i root the galaxy s4 gt 9506 and put a firmwear from galaxy s4 gt 9505. Thank's for read my thread and to give me an answer.:silly:

Yes you can root.
No, you can't put 9505 ROM into it.
But I suspect, some mod from 9505 or 9500 may work on 9506 (same Android version should have greater chance, as we occasionally using note3 mod on our s4, it probably works as long as don't go too deep into system, like kernel things, what I am talking about is more like theme or something ) and the xposed module may work as well.
If you don't wanna AOSP ROM.
Xposed module should fit you.
I've had 9506 and return back to exchange 9505 and now I found I could get what I want on stock firmware with xposed so I'm little bit of regret actually
来自我的 GT-I9505 上的 Tapatalk

Most xposed mods work with S4 I9506.

qtwrk said:
Yes you can root.
No, you can't put 9505 ROM into it.
But I suspect, some mod from 9505 or 9500 may work on 9506 (same Android version should have greater chance, as we occasionally using note3 mod on our s4, it probably works as long as don't go too deep into system, like kernel things, what I am talking about is more like theme or something ) and the xposed module may work as well.
If you don't wanna AOSP ROM.
Xposed module should fit you.
I've had 9506 and return back to exchange 9505 and now I found I could get what I want on stock firmware with xposed so I'm little bit of regret actually
来自我的 GT-I9505 上的 Tapatalk
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Thank you for the accuracy of your answer. I hesitated between LG g2 and galaxy S4. My preference goes to the S4 because I already had a S2, S3 therefore the logical consequence was the S4. But the proposed operator by my 9506 model slows a little. Your answer made ​​me decide to order S4 and hopefully not regret my choice. thank you

Oscarandco said:
Thank you for the accuracy of your answer. I hesitated between LG g2 and galaxy S4. My preference goes to the S4 because I already had a S2, S3 therefore the logical consequence was the S4. But the proposed operator by my 9506 model slows a little. Your answer made ​​me decide to order S4 and hopefully not regret my choice. thank you
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But beside the lack of AOSP ROM (someone is working on porting CM11) and 3rd part kernel, i9506 really outrun the i9505, specially the GPU part...
But anyway, it's kinda over-performance... as we usually don't need that kinda performance, even for Snapdragon 600.
I think, most ROM part of customization can be achieved by Xposed modules, good luck!

I did not need a lot of customization but I just wish rooter my phone and put a samsung official firmwear to delete all apps from my operator. The choice of S4 is really out of loyalty and passion for samsung. I do not really need the full power of the snapdragon 800, 4G as starts in France and yet I did not receive. So your information is extremely useful to me because I know I just choose the S4 9506, the rooter and remove apps operators. thank you

sm-G900F vs sm-G900FQ

Hi Guys,
I am "desperately" looking for some info/support regarding my galaxy S5.
I own a phone model SM-G900FQ which is a variant of the european SM-G900F but sold on the Turkish market.
I did some research, and I don't see any major difference between the F and FQ versions.
I am not Turkish, I don't speak Turkish and I don't live in Turkey. I would really love to flash my cellphone with a custom ROM but I am really unsure of what roms would be supported for this device.
Could someone help me identify what kind of ROM versions are compatible? I check the unified development area, but I can't tell if this phone is a kletmo or klte or something else.
I would love to install CM12 on this cell phone

i am not %100 sure, but i know that they are both exactly the same phones. g900fq and g900f have got same specification. They both have got 2 gb ram, snapdragon 801AC and adreno 330. their name are different only and it's just for marketting in my opinion

nty35 said:
i am not %100 sure, but i know that they are both exactly the same phones. g900fq and g900f have got same specification. They both have got 2 gb ram, snapdragon 801AC and adreno 330. their name are different only and it's just for marketting in my opinion
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Yes, they seem to be exactly identical so I was hoping that I could use ROMs designed for the g900f on this phone.
It really feels like I am one of the only owners of this model on earth. So difficult to find information or guidance ^^

Just wanted to come and update this topic.
I flashed successfuly my galaxy S5 with the cyanogenmod rom compatible with the SM-G900F.
It is no longer regognized as SM-G900FQ
Just in case someone in my situation is wondering

A5 or S4 black edition

Hello Everyone , i have a little question , i want to buy a new smartphone
a have a choice between S4 value edition or A5
For the s4 Black edition I already had and I sold it , it's a good smartphone
for the a5 I fear that the battery fails and she's not removable
thank you a lot and sorry for my bad english

Devmaroc said:
Hello Everyone , i have a little question , i want to buy a new smartphone
a have a choice between S4 value edition or A5
For the s4 Black edition I already had and I sold it , it's a good smartphone
for the a5 I fear that the battery fails and she's not removable
thank you a lot and sorry for my bad english
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S4 value edition

crizalid8 said:
S4 value edition
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thank you but if you can tell me why i should buy s4 value edition ?

i think s4 have better development

Hi,
If you want newer devices with arm64 processor architecture, A5 is the best for you. You can upgrade it to 5.0.2 Lollipop via OTA for the best experience with arm64 devices.
But, if you end up yourself choosing S4, I suggest you to buy GT-I9505 or GT-I9506, not GT-I9500/GT-I9515. Developments on both devices are harder than in GT-I9505 or GT-I9506.
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
Hi,
If you want newer devices with arm64 processor architecture, A5 is the best for you. You can upgrade it to 5.0.2 Lollipop via OTA for the best experience with arm64 devices.
But, if you end up yourself choosing S4, I suggest you to buy GT-I9505 or GT-I9506, not GT-I9500/GT-I9515. Developments on both devices are harder than in GT-I9505 or GT-I9506.
Sent from my GT-I9500
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thank your sir , i have a question , for battery life , who is better ? a5 or s4 ? i don't trust any website review

Devmaroc said:
thank your sir , i have a question , for battery life , who is better ? a5 or s4 ? i don't trust any website review
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I never test both devices for real (I don't have both GT-I9505 and SM-A500F (A5)). But, at least, both devices have same battery capacity.
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
I never test both devices for real (I don't have both GT-I9505 and SM-A500F (A5)). But, at least, both devices have same battery capacity.
Sent from my GT-I9500
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Finally I bought a Samsung Galaxy s5 haha

s4 intl ot non-lte?

hey im from turkey my friend has a s4. he used nonlte versions on his phone. i have s3 and i use intl version. s4 got a update (cm13) but its intl. would it cause a problem ? if he installs intl version?

mertlkn said:
hey im from turkey my friend has a s4. he used nonlte versions on his phone. i have s3 and i use intl version. s4 got a update (cm13) but its intl. would it cause a problem ? if he installs intl version?
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Hi
You can ask your quary on Q&A Section of S4 .Experts there may be able to help you..
All the best
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Adi

i should open a new thread or smht?

What model is the s4? There are models that use Qualcomm and Samsung processors and the ROMs are specific to each processor.

audit13 said:
What model is the s4? There are models that use Qualcomm and Samsung processors and the ROMs are specific to each processor.
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i9500 exynos

I don't see an official CM13 for the i9500 that supports LTE.
According to the specs, the phone cannot support LTE and flashing a ROM won't enable LTE as far as I know: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9500_galaxy_s4-5125.php

audit13 said:
I don't see an official CM13 for the i9500 that supports LTE.
According to the specs, the phone cannot support LTE and flashing a ROM won't enable LTE as far as I know: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9500_galaxy_s4-5125.php
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its not lte. i said he was using non-lte.

Sorry for my misunderstanding. When you mentioned that you have the international s3 (there are international versions of the s3 that have LTE: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php), I thought you were asking about LTE on the s4.
Since the phone is an i9500 and the CM13 is for the i9500, it should be fine to update. If the phone is running CM12.1 or older, a full system wipe before installing CM13 may be necessary.

audit13 said:
Sorry for my misunderstanding. When you mentioned that you have the international s3 (there are international versions of the s3 that have LTE: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php), I thought you were asking about LTE on the s4.
Since the phone is an i9500 and the CM13 is for the i9500, it should be fine to update. If the phone is running CM12.1 or older, a full system wipe before installing CM13 may be necessary.
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thank you