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Sorry if this has already been posted but I am posting for a friend.
His handset is the N910G Variant and is having troubles installing roms. Im from the One M8 side so I dont exactly know what to do for him. So I'm after some help!
All the roms on the snapdragon forum is N910F and what happpens is that he gets bootloops after installing a new rom, its confusing because we just wanted to know is there any prerequisites prior to installing a N910F rom on a N910G device.
We have already rooted the phone and its got cwm recovery running on the device.
Any help is appreciated!
ROM's for 910G are at least compatible with the 910F. All you need is a (custom) Kernel for the 910F and 910G ROM's works like a charm.
I assume it's the same thing the other way, you just need a custom 910G Kernel to flash 910F ROM's on the 910G.
StarRider said:
ROM's for 910G are at least compatible with the 910F. All you need is a (custom) Kernel for the 910F and 910G ROM's works like a charm.
I assume it's the same thing the other way, you just need a custom 910G Kernel to flash 910F ROM's on the 910G.
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I've done a fair share of searching and I feel bad for asking, but could you point me/us in the direction we'd need to learn how to do that?
I can flash samsung roms for days, custom roms, etc no problem, this is just something I've never done.
Thanks.
Hey guys I was given this phone and it's full of bloatware I can't uninstall (running android 5.0.1). I noticed the model number of this specific type of s4 was only released in australia with optus/virgin? I have read other parts of the forum trying to find out if it is safe to put a custom rom on the phone, but all links are dead to files needed. Can anyone out there point me to a custom rom not full of bloatware that will work on this model phone? Also I have read there will be problem with the modem aswell if I do flash a custom rom on it.
steveracer said:
Hey guys I was given this phone and it's full of bloatware I can't uninstall (running android 5.0.1). I noticed the model number of this specific type of s4 was only released in australia with optus/virgin? I have read other parts of the forum trying to find out if it is safe to put a custom rom on the phone, but all links are dead to files needed. Can anyone out there point me to a custom rom not full of bloatware that will work on this model phone? Also I have read there will be problem with the modem aswell if I do flash a custom rom on it.
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Are we talking about TouchWiz custom ROMs or normal custom ROMs?
I don't know if TouchWiz custom ROMs will work, but this should work on your model.
Hi guys,
I see several Roms in the Rom Section that require to flash a new Bootloader and Modem.
I can't find any explanation why this is needed or what it changes.
Afterr flashing those. Is it than necesarry to reflash stock if you want to try another Rom.
Would be glad if someone could please elaborate on this topic a little bit.
Thanks
Jubei
Jubei-1 said:
Hi guys,
I see several Roms in the Rom Section that require to flash a new Bootloader and Modem.
I can't find any explanation why this is needed or what it changes.
Afterr flashing those. Is it than necesarry to reflash stock if you want to try another Rom.
Would be glad if someone could please elaborate on this topic a little bit.
Thanks
Jubei
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But before flashing anything make sure your device version is supported by the rom. I am in canada and have a w8 version device, not all roms support this device.
You need a new bootloader and modem, if you are upgrading to marshmallow or adding a custom rom. As the older roms do not support 6.0.1 and custom roms have a base from a different device (usual F series of the international devices). You would then reflash the bootloader and modem for your particular version if recommend by the rom developer to take advantage of certain features like radio (modem), volte if supported. It also depending on where you are reads your sim card and imei correctly.
no you do not need to back to stock to flash another rom just follow the rom developers installation instructions. If you have any questions, it is usually best to post in the rom thread as developer or someone who is very familiar with that particular rom can get the help you need.
Cosmic Blue said:
But before flashing anything make sure your device version is supported by the rom. I am in canada and have a w8 version device, not all roms support this device.
You need a new bootloader and modem, if you are upgrading to marshmallow or adding a custom rom. As the older roms do not support 6.0.1 and custom roms have a base from a different device (usual F series of the international devices). You would then reflash the bootloader and modem for your particular version if recommend by the rom developer to take advantage of certain features like radio (modem), volte if supported. It also depending on where you are reads your sim card and imei correctly.
no you do not need to back to stock to flash another rom just follow the rom developers installation instructions. If you have any questions, it is usually best to post in the rom thread as developer or someone who is very familiar with that particular rom can get the help you need.
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Thank You very much for the explanation.
I do have a F-Version (International unlocked) So if I install new Modem will I still be able to use evrywhere ?
Hello,
i successfully rooted the Verizon mobile bought online (I didnt know it was coming from US), and Id like get rid of this system.
Can I install any other open source firmware such as old cynagenmod or Lineage?
I found the following https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/jfltevzw/install but not sure it applies to my phone.
Also this article seems interesting, https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/guide-sch-i545-vrugof1-look-t3395833, but not sure If i brick it.
anyone who has already gone through change to Lineage?
Can my bootloader be opened?
thanks
Yes you can. But first you will need a custom recovery. I'm not sure if TWRP works for your model, but you could search it on their website.
After the custom recovery is successfully installed, you can flash ROMs. There's also a separate forum for the Verizon S4 I believe, you may be able to find compatible ROMs and recoveries and more info there.
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Yes you can. But first you will need a custom recovery. I'm not sure if TWRP works for your model, but you could search it on their website.
After the custom recovery is successfully installed, you can flash ROMs. There's also a separate forum for the Verizon S4 I believe, you may be able to find compatible ROMs and recoveries and more info there.
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Did you try it yourself.
unfortunately the bootloader seems locked , so cannot instal TWRP or custom recovery...
All Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T s4 phones have a locked bootloader which means no custom recovery without an unlocked bootloader.
The Verizon forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon
does that mean that I cannot install lineage, right?
Hi there! So, I’m finding conflicting information all over about this, so I figured it’d be better to ask directly. I’m trying to put a custom rom on a g950u s8, and some sites tell me that a safestrap is the only way to go about this, and others say TWRP will work. The real question is though, I’m trying to get an AOSP rom on it and have no idea how to go about it. I’m used to having xiaomi phones where all I needed to do was unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash zip. If not possible, is there any way to convert g950u version to G950f? Thanks, and sorry for the stupid questions!
Verkana said:
Hi there! So, I’m finding conflicting information all over about this, so I figured it’d be better to ask directly. I’m trying to put a custom rom on a g950u s8, and some sites tell me that a safestrap is the only way to go about this, and others say TWRP will work. The real question is though, I’m trying to get an AOSP rom on it and have no idea how to go about it. I’m used to having xiaomi phones where all I needed to do was unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash zip. If not possible, is there any way to convert g950u version to G950f? Thanks, and sorry for the stupid questions!
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You cannot convert it to a 950f. The bootloader on a U model is locked. You can root it. And you can install safestrap you can run one of the modified stock ROMs we have and flash certain zips like viper4 Android. No magisk. No Los AOSP cr no custom roms
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You cannot convert it to a 950f. The bootloader on a U model is locked. You can root it. And you can install safestrap you can run one of the modified stock ROMs we have and flash certain zips like viper4 Android. No magisk. No Los AOSP cr no custom roms
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By any chance do you have a link to rooting the u?
Edit wrong phone.
SP6RK said:
By any chance do you have a link to rooting the u?
Edit wrong phone.
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The u u1 and w can be found under the extreme syndicate thread