Noob question - please help - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi folks,
So my mother has a I9505 galaxy s4 (italian) and I want to install a custom recovery and rom for her to hrlp the device be more functional and fast. Can you please suggest which rom I should choose and what steps I should follow to install the recovery etc..
Thanks!

You can flash twrp from Odin and then you can use twrp to flash custom ROMs.
If you want a very stable ROM, you should stock with these stock ROM or custom ROMs that are as close to stock as possible.

That simple? TWRP and then the custom ROM of choice? Which ROM do you recommend for daily usage which is fast and possibly based off Android 6 or 7?

SALVO9 said:
That simple? TWRP and then the custom ROM of choice? Which ROM do you recommend for daily usage which is fast and possibly based off Android 6 or 7?
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Are you familiar with Odin? Is the s4 already rooted? (Towel root worked for me) and that is done directly from the s4. As far as ROMs go I have tried almost all of them and ultimately I really enjoyed the tipsy ROM but it runs on kit kat.. Google just recently released Google assistant for all devices running 5.0 and up. So I went to CM 12 running 5.1.1 and it runs pretty smoothly. The most important thing to remember to always always always back up your device..ALWAYS LOL.
And when I first started to dabble in rooting I had the T-Mobile Galaxy S.. The first one that came with Avatar lol.. I'll just say this.. As long as it turns on and u can enter either recovery or download mode you can pretty much recover from and mistake.. Pretty much.
XDA has a great first start section for rooting. And most of the developers are very good at explaining the step by step.
I recommend getting very familiar with your recovery since that will be your primary source of flashing.. Because u can't just flash one! Lol once u get your first successful flash Ro a new custom ROM its like sex.. Gotta see what else u can flash to the device ( for example lucky patcher) and then you will start learning that the developers have some really cool stuff out there..
And CM does nightly ROMs meaning its constantly being updated!
Just do your research first if u don't know ask( obviously lol) Google Google Google lol and ALWAYS ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR DEV.
Titanium Backup in NY opinion is the best.. Hope I didn't get to off topic and I hope I helped.. If u have any other questions I will do NY beat to help and answer them.
PAY IT FORWARD AND HELP THE NEXT GUY/GIRL..
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SALVO9 said:
That simple? TWRP and then the custom ROM of choice? Which ROM do you recommend for daily usage which is fast and possibly based off Android 6 or 7?
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Lineages OS is 7.1 but beware of ROMs that new for devices that old. In the beginning they are extremely buggy..
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SALVO9 said:
Hi folks,
So my mother has a I9505 galaxy s4 (italian) and I want to install a custom recovery and rom for her to hrlp the device be more functional and fast. Can you please suggest which rom I should choose and what steps I should follow to install the recovery etc..
Thanks!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3479888
Is the direct link to a new 7.1.1 for the Galaxy SV all Qualcomm variants I do believe hope it helps
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk

STKO74 said:
Are you familiar with Odin? Is the s4 already rooted? (Towel root worked for me) and that is done directly from the s4. As far as ROMs go I have tried almost all of them and ultimately I really enjoyed the tipsy ROM but it runs on kit kat.. Google just recently released Google assistant for all devices running 5.0 and up. So I went to CM 12 running 5.1.1 and it runs pretty smoothly. The most important thing to remember to always always always back up your device..ALWAYS LOL.
And when I first started to dabble in rooting I had the T-Mobile Galaxy S.. The first one that came with Avatar lol.. I'll just say this.. As long as it turns on and u can enter either recovery or download mode you can pretty much recover from and mistake.. Pretty much.
XDA has a great first start section for rooting. And most of the developers are very good at explaining the step by step.
I recommend getting very familiar with your recovery since that will be your primary source of flashing.. Because u can't just flash one! Lol once u get your first successful flash Ro a new custom ROM its like sex.. Gotta see what else u can flash to the device ( for example lucky patcher) and then you will start learning that the developers have some really cool stuff out there..
And CM does nightly ROMs meaning its constantly being updated!
Just do your research first if u don't know ask( obviously lol) Google Google Google lol and ALWAYS ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR DEV.
Titanium Backup in NY opinion is the best.. Hope I didn't get to off topic and I hope I helped.. If u have any other questions I will do NY beat to help and answer them.
PAY IT FORWARD AND HELP THE NEXT GUY/GIRL..
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
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Lineages OS is 7.1 but beware of ROMs that new for devices that old. In the beginning they are extremely buggy..
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3479888
Is the direct link to a new 7.1.1 for the Galaxy SV all Qualcomm variants I do believe hope it helps
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
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Answers like this are the reason I joined XDA. Thank you SO MUCH!

SALVO9 said:
Answers like this are the reason I joined XDA. Thank you SO MUCH!
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No worries i answer that way because when i first started out there was no noob friendly section and everyone on xda was extreamly considerate so i just paid it forward..glad to be of assistance
sent from my SGH-M19something or another..its really my SM-S975L running a T-Mobile custom ROM

STKO74 said:
No worries i answer that way because when i first started out there was no noob friendly section and everyone on xda was extreamly considerate so i just paid it forward..glad to be of assistance
sent from my SGH-M19something or another..its really my SM-S975L running a T-Mobile custom ROM
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So I installed Lineage 14 on her phone and it runs perfectly, she's so happy about it! ?

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How to flash a kernel?

I downloaded Franco kernel and I'm running smoothrom with leankernel however I want to keep what I have just replace lean with Franco. I saw on Google something about fastboot but couldn't find any instructions.
All I want to do is flash Franco kernel and reboot without having to start from scratch or build an installer, the Franco updater app didn't work for me.
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Try the opening post in the kernels thread.....??
kj2112 said:
Try the opening post in the kernels thread.....??
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And that would be located where?
Does nobody else install a custom rom and then realize the kernels packaged with the rom are NOT the kernel they wanted?
Not everyone is a code breathing developer-type rom-breathing linux-dragon.
I like custom roms because I like to unlock performance but i by no means am an expert with this stuff.
DaffyShuler said:
And that would be located where?
Does nobody else install a custom rom and then realize the kernels packaged with the rom are NOT the kernel they wanted?
Not everyone is a code breathing developer-type rom-breathing linux-dragon.
I like custom roms because I like to unlock performance but i by no means am an expert with this stuff.
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Franco kernel in development? That's what you are trying to install....correct? Same thread you downloaded it from. Probably near the top of the list.....or a quick Google search or XDA forum search will find it fast.
I'll find it and post a link......tho I bet you can find it quicker.
Do yourself a favor tho....always read the instructions and/or opening post of anything you intend to flash. Could be very important info....that will help you install it.....as well as warnings. Otherwise you will have problems I'm sure. Maybe even brick your device.
Just trying to help my friend. Not pick on you.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508284
Took less than a minute.
Never wait for answers when you can find them yourself.....do that and you'll be a pro in no time.

Optimal Performance/Battery ROM? Superman Rom or Renovate Edge?

Hello, I am looking at rooting my phone, but I am very new to this (in fact, this is my first Android phone) so I cant really tell the differences completely between these 2 ROMs.
I am looking to get the best performance possible. Best battery life, optimal performance, etc.
Which ROM do you prefer to do this? Superman ROM or Renovate Edge? Or a different ROM completely?
Sorry for all my questions, but any information will be immensely appreciated.
Thanks!!
phoenix rom + Prometheus kernel
KingRom I use and it is flawless brilliant never touched any lag since using it for 6 weeks we are on V10 now it just keeps getting better and better.
dayl1ght said:
phoenix rom + Prometheus kernel
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Im going for this as fast as its finished downloading.
(If I get out of this bootloop, pray to the gods for me please)
Kewkpad said:
Im going for this as fast as its finished downloading.
(If I get out of this bootloop, pray to the gods for me please)
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before you install kernel (wipe cache and dalvik)
look at here :
dayl1ght said:
before you install kernel (wipe cache and dalvik)
look at here :
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Thanks man, any help appriciated.
Gonna reflash bootloader from superman rom now hopefully works.
Im really new to android tbh
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Praise the lords it worked, got into TWRP reverting to backup now.
Sorry for hijacking thread!
Kewkpad said:
Thanks man, any help appriciated.
Gonna reflash bootloader from superman rom now hopefully works.
Im really new to android tbh
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Praise the lords it worked, got into TWRP reverting to backup now.
Sorry for hijacking thread!
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yea, its your choose
8 hour without Wifi and Gsm = 2% lost :good:
Do you guys think that Renovate Edge + Prometheus Kernal would offer good battery life and performance?
Thanks!

Marhsmallow update very slow J500FN

It's incredible, J500FN variants users waited a lot of months for a MM update that is very slow. The ram managament is awful (always 50+%) and it isn't smooth. The animations and the features are amazing, but it doesn't seem an official update. I can keep open like one app at time! If i open 2 apps together it crashes. Is this my impression or do you agree with me?
Razorbak34 said:
It's incredible, J500FN variants users waited a lot of months for a MM update that is very slow. The ram managament is awful (always 50+%) and it isn't smooth. The animations and the features are amazing, but it doesn't seem an official update. I can keep open like one app at time! If i open 2 apps together it crashes. Is this my impression or do you agree with me?
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yeah stock MM on j500FN is laggy and ****tty
im back to lolipop
wyr007 said:
yeah stock MM on j500FN is laggy and ****tty
im back to lolipop
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I already got back to Lollipop, but I really like Marshmallow. Let's hope Samsung will release an optimized update with a better ram management! Can anyone tell us here when a new firmware update will be out?
Razorbak34 said:
I already got back to Lollipop, but I really like Marshmallow. Let's hope Samsung will release an optimized update with a better ram management! Can anyone tell us here when a new firmware update will be out?
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i waiting for CM 13 from nick verse
I'm also finding mm slow and CM13 ain't finished yet (no in call audio )
Yeah, but I love stock battery life. I never liked CM battery life in general. But i'm sure Nick will do a great work as always!
If I go back to CM12.1 will I have to reflash 5.1 via Odin ?
John
johnhux7 said:
If I go back to CM12.1 will I have to reflash 5.1 via Odin ?
John
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If you're on MM I suggest you to go back to 5.1.1 lollipop stock firmware and then flash cm 12.1
Thanks. Yes i have now done that and am running Resurrection remix 12.1. Is the rom that I was running before and is excellent. Every thing works really well I'm gong to wait for CM13 to catch up before upgrading.
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I really got caught up in having to have to most upto date rom but there really is no need. Stick to 5.1 lollypop until the developers catch up
John
johnhux7 said:
Thanks. Yes i have now done that and am running Resurrection remix 12.1. Is the rom that I was running before and is excellent. Every thing works really well I'm gong to wait for CM13 to catch up before upgrading.
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I really got caught up in having to have to most upto date rom but there really is no need. Stick to 5.1 lollypop until the developers catch up
John
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Resurrection remix? Where?
No everything is on it and it's pre rooted etc it's a great ROM the best that I have used
John
Did you flash the ROM ? How did you get on with it ?
John
johnhux7 said:
Did you flash the ROM ? How did you get on with it ?
John
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I didn't have the time to flash the rom because I'm waiting for a Kernel for 6.0 by Dj_steve, with it I hope performance for android MM will improve! Also i play a lot Pokemon Go and if I go with RR that is pre-rooted I can't play it (Pokemon go doesnt allow you to play if you have root). But I'll try it soon!
Cool, it's worth saving and try it some time. It's a good ROM and I ain't seen it anywhere else. What is i need to do to be able to post on other forums ?
John
johnhux7 said:
Cool, it's worth saving and try it some time. It's a good ROM and I ain't seen it anywhere else. What is i need to do to be able to post on other forums ?
John
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What do you mean with being able to post on other forums? What you want to do?
I need to be able to post on the development forum but it won't let me. Says i need to ask questions on here but I'm doing the and it still won't let me ?
johnhux7 said:
I need to be able to post on the development forum but it won't let me. Says i need to ask questions on here but I'm doing the and it still won't let me ?
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There's a minimum post you have to do in light sections like Question and answer, accessories, themes and apps before being able to post in development section. I guess you have to reply in different posts, not always the same. Follow the community and enjoy
Have sussed it thanks for your help mate
John
johnhux7 said:
Have sussed it thanks for your help mate
John
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Thank you for the rom man!
Your welcome mate. Have you tried it ?

Most Stable ROM for N900T

Hey, im new in this forum and im kinda tired of the old stock Lollipop rom of my Note 3. So can someone please tell me which is the most stable rom or Note 7 port with less bugs at the moment?
NoteLover01 said:
Hey, im new in this forum and im kinda tired of the old stock Lollipop rom of my Note 3. So can someone please tell me which is the most stable rom or Note 7 port with less bugs at the moment?
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If you are looking for a Note 7 rom, I suggest AryaMod V2.0. In my experience it runs very well. It also rarely resets. (Only when playing intensive games overclocked.) If you're looking for a stable Lollipop rom, then I recommend CyanogenMod 12.1 running with leankernel. For Nougat, I recommend trader418's CM14.1 rom. For Marshmallow, I recommend resurrection remix version 5.7.1. I hope this helps.
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I forgot to put in the links to the roms that I mentioned. They will be below:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/rom-resurrection-lollipop-v5-3-4-t3030058
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/rom-aryamod-note7-port-v1-0-t3492224
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ndroid-7-0-cm14-trader418-unofficial-t3459973
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=hltetmo (You might want to get this one quickly, as the infrastructure shut down. I don't know how long the site will be up for.)
The most stable ROM will be the stock ROM and many people, like myself, are happy with a debloated and rooted stock ROM.
BTW, the T-Mobile Note 3 forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile
NoteLover01 said:
Hey, im new in this forum and im kinda tired of the old stock Lollipop rom of my Note 3. So can someone please tell me which is the most stable rom or Note 7 port with less bugs at the moment?
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I'm using Phronesis Rom N7 v4.1 which runs great but disables NFC. I really don't need NFC so I think it's not an issue and I love the ROM.
The Killing Joke said:
If you are looking for a Note 7 rom, I suggest AryaMod V2.0. In my experience it runs very well. It also rarely resets. (Only when playing intensive games overclocked.) If you're looking for a stable Lollipop rom, then I recommend CyanogenMod 12.1 running with leankernel. For Nougat, I recommend trader418's CM14.1 rom. For Marshmallow, I recommend resurrection remix version 5.7.1. I hope this helps.
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I forgot to put in the links to the roms that I mentioned. They will be below:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/rom-resurrection-lollipop-v5-3-4-t3030058
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/rom-aryamod-note7-port-v1-0-t3492224
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ndroid-7-0-cm14-trader418-unofficial-t3459973
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=hltetmo (You might want to get this one quickly, as the infrastructure shut down. I don't know how long the site will be up for.)
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audit13 said:
The most stable ROM will be the stock ROM and many people, like myself, are happy with a debloated and rooted stock ROM.
BTW, the T-Mobile Note 3 forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile
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Thanks, both of you! So at the im gonna stick with the stock rom, there are many flaws with the customs roms and i need fully functional phone, again thanks!

help with flashing stuff

Everytime i flash something in my core prime g360f it just stays in Samsun boot screen ( not in looping screen) HELP
Restore to stock using Odin and explain how you did the flashing.
SupulEdirisinghe said:
Restore to stock using Odin and explain how you did the flashing.
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Oh but i forgot o say thats only when i flash stuff in custom recoveries
TomásCurious said:
Oh but i forgot o say thats only when i flash stuff in custom recoveries
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Did you wipe system and data partitions?
Yes
What's the ROM you're trying to flash?
Im trying to flash J5 Rom
For core prime
Withdrawn
But its a ported rom look at core prime themes and apps section. IM NOT STUPID MY DEAR FRIEND.
If it's a ROM then shouldn't it be in the ROM kernel development ? I'll check it btw. And sry for before
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It looks like that ROM isn't properly PORTED because as far as I'm concerned our best devs are stuck at porting Samsung Kernels to our device because we only have Kitkat kernel and a CM tree. So lets wait a bit and see what happens. Till then don't try to flash it again
Oh okay, no problem. Thanks for helping me.

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