Samsung galaxy s4 my software dont update ... - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone !!! Am new here and need some help here i got samsung galaxy s4 i9505 and i got android jeally bean 4.3 and i want to update to the latest one version but i cant update it .. i dont know why... some of my friend told me about custom roms and come here to discuss with you .. (sorry for my bad english)

Discuss what?
Do you want a custom ROM or do you want to update?

GDReaper said:
Discuss what?
Do you want a custom ROM or do you want to update?
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Custom rom i prefer !!! I dont know how to make it any advice???

Presidex said:
Custom rom i prefer !!! I dont know how to make it any advice???
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There are 2 options.
Option 1: if you have any data or app you want to backup, you will need to root first.
Option 2: If you don't care about option 1, then you can flash a custom recovery straight away.
Option 1 implies an extra step. That step is rooting, but the result will be the same.

GDReaper said:
There are 2 options.
Option 1: if you have any data or app you want to backup, you will need to root first.
Option 2: If you don't care about option 1, then you can flash a custom recovery straight away.
Option 1 implies an extra step. That step is rooting, but the result will be the same.
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I dont know what is it the custom recovery ... about root i can search it ... :/ am so confused ... its possible to do something about that??

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Starting Up To Samsung Universe

Hi Guys
I'll post there cauz i'm totally new on the samsung universe...
Before Samsung i've some Htc stuff and the stepping for root and install cvm are completly different.
1. need to root with cf auto
2 install custom recovey
3 install custom room
this stepping is correct ?
with custom recovery and witch kernel you suggest ?
thanks for u help
idriline said:
Hi Guys
I'll post there cauz i'm totally new on the samsung universe...
Before Samsung i've some Htc stuff and the stepping for root and install cvm are completly different.
1. need to root with cf auto
2 install custom recovey
3 install custom room
this stepping is correct ?
with custom recovery and witch kernel you suggest ?
thanks for u help
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You don't need to root or install custom recovery first. Just choose the custom ROM you would like to flash and do it. After this you can root and change recovery. Suggestions... i don't know, you choose from what is available for your device 9500 or 9505.
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Sorry just now i realised you want to install cfw Yes then your steps are right.
Dean-xXx said:
You don't need to root or install custom recovery first. Just choose the custom ROM you would like to flash and do it. After this you can root and change recovery. Suggestions... i don't know, you choose from what is available for your device 9500 or 9505.
EDIT:
Sorry just now i realised you want to install cfw Yes then your steps are right.
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Yeah the phone is totally stock one XD
another question may be so stupid, but nevermind
i've seen two different post speak about the root of the phone , adb tool is necessary , cauz i ve seen some similar method but one speak about usage of adb tool ... topic about auto root not ..
idriline said:
Yeah the phone is totally stock one XD
another question may be so stupid, but nevermind
i've seen two different post speak about the root of the phone , adb tool is necessary , cauz i ve seen some similar method but one speak about usage of adb tool ... topic about auto root not ..
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Hmmm... aren't the custom ROMs rooted by default ?

Rogers galaxy s4 (SGH-I337M)

hey guys, how do i root a galaxy s4 (SGH-I337M) from rogers running 4.3 MK6?
Try cf auto root suppose to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
zild8 said:
Try cf auto root suppose to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
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thanks bro it worked, which rom are you on n can u send me the link also or do the at&t roms work as well?
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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What's a good lightweight, no bloat TW rom? I noticed Omega has a lot of additional features, which I would never use like the Xposed framework.
I was thinking of going with Goldeneye, but not sure if it has been updated to support I337M again.
WarbyParker said:
What's a good lightweight, no bloat TW rom? I noticed Omega has a lot of additional features, which I would never use like the Xposed framework.
I was thinking of going with Goldeneye, but not sure if it has been updated to support I337M again.
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same here ..
you should try xposed framework ,and wanam xposed .There a lot of xposed module and i can costumize touchwiz like i want,like maximize widget,wich allow me to click on a notification without having to unlock.For shure its a personnal choice.
But in omega you can choose the app that you want ,if you dont want xposed just unselect it ,it use aroma installer when you flash it,you can remove a lot of apps
dajj said:
same here ..
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Goldeneye never lost compatibility with our phones, so not sure what kind of support you expect or require.? IB4STiD simply requested not to complain from Canadian side for known problems, like lack of 4.3 modem for our phone, which we now got.
Simply flash Canadian compatible third party kernel, (one without knox) after flashing goldeneye, that's it.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
Idan73 said:
Goldeneye never lost compatibility with our phones, so
Simply flash Canadian compatible third party kernel, (one without knox) after flashing goldeneye, that's it.
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Could you add the kernel link.
Thank you a lot.
EDIT: Do you mean the kernel in step 6 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47819176&postcount=9322
It's in GE thread, first post, Canadian fix. Guess iB4STiD opened it up for us again.
But basically go to original development and whichever tw kernel you pick, follow the links to Canadian or T-Mobile compatible version. Kernel makers usually describe whether we have our own or we should use T-Mobile one
Sent from my SGH-I337M
zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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So, as I understand, we absolutely need this Advanced CWM recovery if we are running MK6.
We can't use standard CWM or TWRP recovery?
Bleedos said:
So, as I understand, we absolutely need this Advanced CWM recovery if we are running MK6.
We can't use standard CWM or TWRP recovery?
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From what I gather, we can use CWM or TWRP, it just blows the Knox counter and warranty is void. Which is why cf-auto-root can still root, and why u can just throw rom manager on to install cwm (then remove, dont install roms with rom manager). This is only for MK6 (rogers/canadian). I would try a cwm or twrp, and just use cf-auto root to reinstall the stock recovery with odin if you run into problems.
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dajj said:
Could you add the kernel link.
Thank you a lot.
EDIT: Do you mean the kernel in step 6 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47819176&postcount=9322
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This is only relevant for GE versions 13/14. The latest is GE15. As already explained, just follow steps in 1st post. There is a section called 'Canadian install guide', can't miss it. The fix you flash after the rom is the kernel for our baseband (Step A). Easy as pie. Step B is optional, changes network icons from default to whatever your carrier uses (e.g., 4G to LTE).
I would recommend creating a backup of stock once rooted before flashing custom roms. Not sure if there's ever going to be a fix for resetting knox, but traditionally it was a good idea to have this in case you ever want to revert back to stock and unroot. Also backup EFS to be safe, for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546. I personally had to use an app for that after updating, knox kept preventing me from connecting to the program but that was when OTA was launched, might work for you.
azuziel said:
From what I gather, we can use CWM or TWRP, it just blows the Knox counter and warranty is void. Which is why cf-auto-root can still root, and why u can just throw rom manager on to install cwm (then remove, dont install roms with rom manager). This is only for MK6 (rogers/canadian). I would try a cwm or twrp, and just use cf-auto root to reinstall the stock recovery with odin if you run into problems.
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FYI I did it the easy way using the Cyanogen Installer.
Ended with CM10.2 and CWM 6.0.4.4.
Then I flashed CWM Touch 6.0.4.4 from CWM. Downloaded TWRP but did not try it.
mafioso345 said:
thanks bro it worked, which rom are you on n can u send me the link also or do the at&t roms work as well?
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Chaeck out this ROM. Nice and light. Quick with great battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537495
help me modify my galaxy s4 to make it work on wind
zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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Hey, i'm new to XDA and i was just wondering if you know how to modify Galaxy S4, Canadian version (SGH-I337M) to make it work on WIND or you might know someone who can help me through this, phone was offically with rogers but now its unlocked and running android 4.3 on it, ill be really greatful if you could help me. waiting for your reply.
Thanks

s5 G900W8 canadian ROM Ready?

I have a galaxy s5 canadian version i already rooted it but seem like there is new knox thing on these phones. basically i want to flash the xtrolite rom im already rooted what other steps do i need to do to get the rom on my phone? ie unlocking a bootloader? or is it unlocked already? do i need to flash a recovery? since alot of people are talking about xposed framework and i read somewhere tht you dont need recovery if you have xposed which i dont know what it is. can someone please help me? Thanks
sofia-captivate said:
I have a galaxy s5 canadian version i already rooted it but seem like there is new knox thing on these phones. basically i want to flash the xtrolite rom im already rooted what other steps do i need to do to get the rom on my phone? ie unlocking a bootloader? or is it unlocked already? do i need to flash a recovery? since alot of people are talking about xposed framework and i read somewhere tht you dont need recovery if you have xposed which i dont know what it is. can someone please help me? Thanks
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You should first of all install this recovery: "philz touch recovery" Look for threads on this forum and youtube videos how to do it, follow this exactly and properly because this part you don't want to mess up.
When done with that you want to take a backup with "philz touch recovery" there is also guides and videos on how to do that.
Both this things are pretty easy but just be carefull you do them right.
When that is done you will install your ROM, that is very easy. Download ROM to your SD card and use an app like "ROM customizer" to install the ROM. There might be different installs for different ROMS' all ROMs have their own guides, but most of them are pretty much the same.
Just read and you will know everything about how to do this very soon.
kgyirhj said:
You should first of all install this recovery: "philz touch recovery" Look for threads on this forum and youtube videos how to do it, follow this exactly and properly because this part you don't want to mess up.
When done with that you want to take a backup with "philz touch recovery" there is also guides and videos on how to do that.
Both this things are pretty easy but just be carefull you do them right.
When that is done you will install your ROM, that is very easy. Download ROM to your SD card and use an app like "ROM customizer" to install the ROM. There might be different installs for different ROMS' all ROMs have their own guides, but most of them are pretty much the same.
Just read and you will know everything about how to do this very soon.
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do i need to unlock bootloader or do something to knox or disable knox? im not sure cause only thing i have done to this device is root only. i know how to flash this recovery i think also know how to backup. im just scared as i have the canadian version if there is any other steps to take?
sofia-captivate said:
do i need to unlock bootloader or do something to knox or disable knox? im not sure cause only thing i have done to this device is root only. i know how to flash this recovery i think also know how to backup. im just scared as i have the canadian version if there is any other steps to take?
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I don't think there is much to worry about.
The ROM you want to install supports your version. The recovery should do too.
Just make sure you do everything right when installing the recovery and you should be fine.
Any mistake after that can be repaired with your recovery.
Root is all you need. You should not need to unlock anything else. And don't worry about KNOX.
If your bootloader is locked, then I don't know how to solve it. But I don't think it's locked, only a few service providers in the world lock the bootloaders.
If it is I'm very sorry!
kgyirhj said:
I don't think there is much to worry about.
The ROM you want to install supports your version. The recovery should do too.
Just make sure you do everything right when installing the recovery and you should be fine.
Any mistake after that can be repaired with your recovery.
Root is all you need. You should not need to unlock anything else. And don't worry about KNOX.
If your bootloader is locked, then I don't know how to solve it. But I don't think it's locked, only a few service providers in the world lock the bootloaders.
If it is I'm very sorry!
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how to know if my bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks once i know this im ready to go and flash everything. Thank you somuch
sofia-captivate said:
how to know if my bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks once i know this im ready to go and flash everything. Thank you somuch
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I don't know how to see that beforhand. Just try to do the flash and you should see if it works or not.
If it's fail because it's locked you will notice and then nothing will be broken.
If it's not locked you will have a successful flash, which you will see.
I have read about other Canadians installing ROMS and flashing Recovery so I think you will have success!
sofia-captivate said:
how to know if my bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks once i know this im ready to go and flash everything. Thank you somuch
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The Canadian W8 ROM does not have a locked bootloader. It can be rooted, custom recovery can be installed and if you want, ROMs installed.
With Xposed Framework you don't really need custom ROM. Beauty of root is that you can use titanium backup to freeze dozens of bloatware apps from samsung and others, run Xposed, run other apps that need root, fix the stupid kitkat permissions on SD card, backup your ROM etc.
Once rooted you can also use a third party kernel that supports under or over clocking, depending on your need. Custom kernel developers work hard to get you better battery life.
One thing other poster didn't mention is that when you install custom recovery it will trip Knox. Please don't ask what that is. Look it up and decide. Your warranty will be void.
harry_fine said:
The Canadian W8 ROM does not have a locked bootloader. It can be rooted, custom recovery can be installed and if you want, ROMs installed.
With Xposed Framework you don't really need custom ROM. Beauty of root is that you can use titanium backup to freeze dozens of bloatware apps from samsung and others, run Xposed, run other apps that need root, fix the stupid kitkat permissions on SD card, backup your ROM etc.
Once rooted you can also use a third party kernel that supports under or over clocking, depending on your need. Custom kernel developers work hard to get you better battery life.
One thing other poster didn't mention is that when you install custom recovery it will trip Knox. Please don't ask what that is. Look it up and decide. Your warranty will be void.
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Exactly what I'm doing
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Brava27 said:
Exactly what I'm doing
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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Has anyone been able to get Viper4Android working on 6.0.1?
I have root, busy box, and SU installed and working but Viper refuses to install the driver. Can someone please help?
I have the G900-W8 with Rogers.

[Q] Pure Stock Android for S5

I am new to the world of Android, coming from an Iphone. I have no first hand knowledge about rooting or installing custom roms.
I have an S5 which lags alot and its because of the touchwiz as i've read.
I want to install the pure android, like the one on the nexus 5 on my S5
Model number is G900H. I dont want custom roms like cyanogenmod. I want The one from google pure stock android for my s5.
Can someone please help me out with this and provide step by step instructions as to how I can get that?
zammy1032 said:
I am new to the world of Android, coming from an Iphone. I have no first hand knowledge about rooting or installing custom roms.
I have an S5 which lags alot and its because of the touchwiz as i've read.
I want to install the pure android, like the one on the nexus 5 on my S5
Model number is G900H. I dont want custom roms like cyanogenmod. I want The one from google pure stock android for my s5.
Can someone please help me out with this and provide step by step instructions as to how I can get that?
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you cant. lol unless you have a unlocked BL and someone has a pure aosp rom.. usually cm is close
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
elliwigy said:
you cant. lol unless you have a unlocked BL and someone has a pure aosp rom.. usually cm is close
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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Unlocked BL ? Now that I dont have a choice. I would really appreciate if you could guide me step by step.. through the latest rooting technology to installing CM on my s5
Thank you
zammy1032 said:
Unlocked BL ? Now that I dont have a choice. I would really appreciate if you could guide me step by step.. through the latest rooting technology to installing CM on my s5
Thank you
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Very doubtful someone will guide you step by step, the general idea is to root your phone, install a custom recovery, then install a ROM, there are many guides on how to do this which are tried and tested.
Have a search, it's hard to miss them.
dladz said:
Very doubtful someone will guide you step by step, the general idea is to root your phone, install a custom recovery, then install a ROM, there are many guides on how to do this which are tried and tested.
Have a search, it's hard to miss them.
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Ok which custom roms would you recommend. One that won't send my apps crashing and much more stable than the touchwiz
zammy1032 said:
Ok which custom roms would you recommend. One that won't send my apps crashing and much more stable than the touchwiz
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there is no many ways of choosing custom roms of g900h cauze the dev arent few :/
take a look on thread
Airboner said:
there is no many ways of choosing custom roms of g900h cauze the dev arent few :/
take a look on thread
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"root your phone, install a custom recovery, then install a ROM" Anyone care to link me a nice and easy tutorial .. Ive gone through many.. and they seem to be talking about knox.. and custom roms like cyanogenmod
Much Appreciated
zammy1032 said:
"root your phone, install a custom recovery, then install a ROM" Anyone care to link me a nice and easy tutorial .. Ive gone through many.. and they seem to be talking about knox.. and custom roms like cyanogenmod
Much Appreciated
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u have to read some tutorials we did the same u are not the first or latter
start reading
zammy1032 said:
"root your phone, install a custom recovery, then install a ROM" Anyone care to link me a nice and easy tutorial .. Ive gone through many.. and they seem to be talking about knox.. and custom roms like cyanogenmod
Much Appreciated
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Downgrade your device if you're on a new firmware, use a firmware for your model, flash it via odin (there are plenty of tutorials) root using towel root and you have a rooted phone, the way I did it will void your warranty and knox will be set to 0x1, this happens when you flash something you shouldn't via odin, I flashed a custom recovery, bootloader and modem via odin so my counter is no longer 0x0, there is a way you can root, install a custom recovery and flash a rom, find the Neat Rom thread in android development, get everything you need from there and fire away.
Research and read everything, until you understand it, but the general idea is, root, recovery then rom, forget about original android development for now, concentrate on actually finding a rom that will work on your device, the most common is mine which is the 900f, you're on h so you need to find one that is compatible, don't leap in without guiding yourself first, check and double check.
Good luck.
zammy1032 said:
"root your phone, install a custom recovery, then install a ROM" Anyone care to link me a nice and easy tutorial .. Ive gone through many.. and they seem to be talking about knox.. and custom roms like cyanogenmod
Much Appreciated
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As most custom roms are pre-rooted flashing a recovery with Odin will do and there is no need to root the device first , then make a nandroid backup of your current rom in recovery and flash the rom (and Gapps for CM) of your choice. Flashing a custom recovery/kernel may void warranty though as KNOX will be tripped to 0x1. As you have the G900H CM is not option atm. You could root the phone and freeze all not needed apps and widgets with Titanium Backup.

Aosp theme notification pulldown

Hello guys first of all i want to apologize since my english are not the best. So now, i want to ask you , is there a way to get aosp lollipop status bar , notification drop down and quick toggles on my note 4? I mean as it is on the nexus 6.
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optimuspraim09 said:
Hello guys first of all i want to apologize since my english are not the best. So now, i want to ask you , is there a way to get aosp lollipop status bar , notification drop down and quick toggles on my note 4? I mean as it is on the nexus 6.
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not easy on stock firmware
try custom roms
But u need to unlock bootloader (it will void ur warranty)
then root it and install custom recovery
then u will be able to install custom rom through recovery
GUIDE
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Geeks Empire said:
not easy on stock firmware
try custom roms
But u need to unlock bootloader (it will void ur warranty)
then root it and install custom recovery
then u will be able to install custom rom through recovery
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Heeyy I'm already rooted and had a glamour s6 ROM . I lost my hopes and installed an aosp ROM anyway

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