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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stephen88:
Hi guys, I need for work update my S4 GT-i9505 (used for voip office phone), voip app don't receive anymore updates, need android 6.0+, so what is the best stable and rock solid rom? thanks in advance for advice.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
LineageOS.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stephen88:
which specific version? it's ok also an android 6 version if is more stable than recent versions.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
LineageOS doesn't retain older versions if I recall so you would be jumping to Android 11. Which is NOT a bad thing given Android 6 is years out of date.

EDIT: As a FYI while my S4 long since ceased being my daily driver I have kept it updated and am running the latest version of LineageOS on it as we speak. It's certainly a better choice as a backup than my Nexus 6, simply because the battery is easily repkaced.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stephen88:
Hi @Strephon Alkhalikoi usually most recent rom are less stable? for example a lineage os based on android 6 or 7 is more compatibile and safe compared an android 11? probably for more compatibility of code/driver etc?

I don't need a rom for nerdy things, but only for great stability and use app for my work, phone don't never crash or reboot
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
It used to be true that more current versions were less stable, but that hasn't held true for some time. I've never had stability issues on this device. Same holds for my Pixel 2 XL but I digress.

All I can recommend, if my recommendation isn't acceptable, is to play around with the available ROMs for the device and test them to see if they meet your requirements.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blablubb1234:
Hey everyone,

as this is a noob-friendly thread, I hope I'm in the right spot :)

I will get my hands on a stock ROM Galaxy S4 LTE (GT-I9506) soon (I don't have it at hand right now).

As the stock ROM is very old and lots of newer apps don't even bother starting anymore, I want to flash a custom ROM (LineageOS 18.1). I did read through the entire thread and I have flashed other phones previously, still I have some specific questions as I haven't flashed any Samsung devices so far (I'll try to be as short and specific as possible):

Is there no need to unlock the bootloader of the GT-I9506 before flashing (anything)? I can't seem to find any instructions, so that's my assumption.

I will be using ODIN 3.10.7 from here, is that ok?

Is it correct to flash TWRP via the AP button in ODIN?

Is it correct to flash bootloader/modem via the BL button in ODIN?

When should I flash modem/bootloader? Together with TWRP? The instructions don't mention this, here it is done simultaneously however.

Is the modem/bootloader file mentioned in the collection thread the only one for the GT-I9506 or do I have to backup the phone's specific modem/bootloader? Can I just flash modem/bootloaders back and forth like recoveries (in case something goes wrong)? Anything specific to check/look out for (besides model number)?

I will take a full backup using TWRP ASAP. Will it contain the modem/bootloader or do I have to restore it separately (with the file from the collection or the dedicated backup respectively)?

Is OpenGapps ARM 11 pico a proper version?

ADB and drivers are installed properly on my PC, I will check ODIN detects the device properly when I physically have it with me.

Thanks for the help and best regards.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DerGriechisch:
From my experience, you cant **** up easily.

If Odin 3.10.7 doesn t work use another one, trial and error until u find something that works dont worry about it too much

Also i suggest you use drivers from Kies

If i remember correctly, when you first try to flash anything the phone asks you wheather u want to unlock the bootloader and when you press yes( i think its the up volume button ) the knox thing trips

About modem/bootloader I dont remember doing anything to it its been a while. I had just installed TWRP and did everything from there.

Dont use any files for GT-i9505 or GT-i9500. They have different processor and probably wont work.

About Gapps i suggest you use those from opengapps.org, cant remember wheather its ARM or ARM64. When you try to flash them from TWRP an error will pop up if its the wrong version, again impossible to **** up.

I suggest taking backup of everything before you try anything.

I remember struggling a lot to find some files i needed once so if you can, backup all the stock files and upload them for the community

Hope I helped, have fun and tell us how it goes😄
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitman7:
Hello, hope this is the right place for my question.

I flashed my glorious Galaxy S4 with LineageOS 17.1 (tried 18 but a few apps wouldn't work, so flashed 17.1) and so far it's working great, it's given a new lease on life to my phone.

The problem is that whenever I turn on the speakerphone, my phone goes into mute and the other party can't hear my voice, even if I shout near the microphone. If I turn the speakerphone off the conversation can continue as normal, but obviously I have to keep my phone near my ear. Is it a LineageOS bug?

I recall having problems with the noise suppression feature with the stock ROM, I had to turn noise cancellation off in order for the other parties to understand me, but I can't find the noise suppression setting in LineageOS 17.1. Hope someone can help.

If this is not the right place for my question, please direct me towards the correct forum.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DerGriechisch:
This sounds like a rom issue I don't think there is much you can do about it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitman7:
Excuse my ignorance. Can't the developers fix it? Is there some channel I can report the problem through? Is there any alternative phone app that might work? Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DerGriechisch:
The developer can and probably will eventually fix it. Now I am not sure whether an alternative phone app will help, feel free to try it out. The place where you got your rom from is the place to report bugs and please send a log cat together with the report developers love those.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
Have yopu checked if otners using the ame device and rom are experienceing the same>? if not, it would possibly be your specific device.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DerGriechisch:
I think I also had the same problem when I was using that rom on that phone but it has been I while I could be mistaken
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x321:
here

https://xdaforums.com/t/samsung-galaxy-s4-19505-unable-to-flash-from-recovery.4460481/#post-87059447
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheSecondOne:
E Vold : Failed to find mounted volume for /storage/extSdCard/Android/data/app_name_files

Apps crash because of this. Some, not all. Developers tell me not to install to sdcard. But my phone doesn't have sdcard anyway. All the apps I used a while ago are now crashing. Can you tell if this problem is from software or hardware? If there is a solution what is it? The device is i9500, android 5 and stock rom.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
I am a 69 yr old noobie, all new to me. I have an S4 I9500 and need to get android 7 onto it for a walabot stud finder accessory. I was able to install TWRP and use it to make a nandroid backup. However, the link to the Android 7 ROM in the instructions I was following is empty. I have only been able to find ROMs for I9505, but need it for I9500. Someone elsewhere pointed me to a page for official ROMs but I see they only go up to Android 5. Any advice?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
Android file host has a lot of old ROMs, but it simply contains what random people have randomly uploaded. And their search engine is bugged out right now.

Devices | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

androidfilehost.com

I guess you just have to click on a lot of links. A targeted search. Such as "site:androidfilehost.com I9500" may help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DerGriechisch:
ROM; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UCDgHIz6QMiaSLlayzCXS-9NaVVZ3Va5/view?usp=sharing

GAPPS ; https://opengapps.org/ (choose arm, 7.1, nano or preferably pico)

might have bugs, haven't tested it at all but its android 7 for your exact s4 variant

also, Google Play Services don't come preinstalled on this rom,

You need to install gaps

essentially what this does is that is gives you Google Play Services (and therefore the google play store from which you usually install all your apps ).

if you need any further assistance don't hesitate to ask again

Original Post; https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-7-1-1-unofficial-lineageos-14-1-final-build-exynos-i9500.4446011/

all credits for the rom go to

twain55 and Alberto96​
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
Thanks so much DerGriechisch, I got sidetracked on another project, but just found your reply and will pursue - update here later. - Mark
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
I am back to my S4, but I’m confused on the steps, order, and tools to use. To review, I have:

Phone: S4 I9500

All data backed up

Downloaded and installed Odin 3.1.1.0, used to load TWRP

TWRP installed and a nandroid backup made

Followed DerGriechisch’s advice

Downloaded and unzipped:

From first link:

lineage-14.1-20220405-UNOFFICIAL-MONTHLY-ja3gxx.zip

From second link, selected x86_64, 7.1, pico

open_gapps-x86_64-7.1-pico-20220503.zip

Unzipped both but find myself overwhelmed with lots of folders and files -

Which to install, in which order, using which tools

Could someone give me quick step-by-step (I’ve never loaded a ROM or GAPPS)

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DerGriechisch:
You dont have to unzip anything.

After you download the rom as a zip file, you need to copy that zip to your phone's internal storage or preferably to an sd card.

For gapps the procedure is exactly the same. Download the zip and copy it to your phone's internal storage or preferably to an sd card.

I need to point out that you have actually downloaded incorrect gapps.

You have selected x64_64 but you need arm.

After everything is in your phone go to TWRP and

1. install the rom zip file

2. boot into the rom

3. shutdown and again go to twrp

4. flash gapps zip file

Because the s4 only has 16gb of storage I strongly suggest you use an sd card.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
Thank you so much - you guys are too kind (not complaining). Just got back from visiting a friend in Florida I hadn't seen in decades, next stop - SD card, then we will see, will post results!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
A slight delay, max micro SD card for S4 is 64GB, but all mine are larger, for my drones - had to order a card.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
Well, I get an error when I try to install the first zip - lineag-14.1...........

It says "Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset."

Then in red it says "Updater process ended with ERROR: 7

Error installing zip file (file name)"

Do I look for another package for android 7 for S4 I9500, or do I run a factory reset?

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
Now that we are past the holidays (Happy New Year everyone!), could someone point me in the right direction - do I need to find an other android 7 package for S4 I9500, or do I "run a factory resset"?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gred22:
I'm new to all this, and am grateful for the help, but I do not understand - did I use up all my noobie credits? there have been no responses since my message on my error message on 12/21/22. Obviously I'm not in a great hurry, but I'd like to get this accomplished. Can anyone point me in the direction of how to proceed?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
Hello,

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 that I recently bought second hand.

it has some strange issues that even I can't explain.

Issues:

When you turn it on you see a Black Screen Of Death,

after about 5-10sec the Charging LED turns on as well as the 2 LED's at the button area.

I tried getting into Download Mode/ Odin Mode with no luck as well as the Recovery with no luck either.

Taking out the Battery doesn't work either.

If anybody knows something about this feel free to reply. :)

- NopeY
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
@nopeyyy have you checked that the volume buttons are working reliably? These phones are getting old, and these buttons can get unreliable.

Whats a "black screen of death"? as opposed to a pause/delay
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
The Buttons are alright i checked them, by the Black Screen Of Death i mean its a Blackscreen, that is on but nothing is showing
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
So. it is booting into a ROM? ie how else did you check the volume buttons? or the home?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
i did as said check the buttons
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
and idk if its booting into any rom i didnt do no **** with it before lol
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
Is the phone booting? by ROM, that inclu7de the firmware *ROM) the phone comes with. Not necessarily a "custom ROM". If it boots into a ROM ie Android, you may be able to reboot int9o recovery/download from android
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
I know what you mean but i cannot see if its really booting into anything, nor did i install a custom rom, recovery and download mode aren’t vvisible either
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
So how could you of tested and confirmed that the physical buttons are working?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
By testing if the buttons do anything as said, it did not display anything. Btw i today i tried going into download mode Home + Volume Down + On/Off and plugged it into odin but nothing happened
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
Im confused, I thought you said the buttons work? So are you SURE the buttons work?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
The screen will explici8tly tell you what mode your in. If its not in the correct mode (as displayed on the screen) connecting to ODIN wont work.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
Nono i meant the conditions of the buttons like if they are dirty and such
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
The screen does light up but not display anything
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
I'ts all about the electrical connection NOT the visual appearance. From what you are saying, I would say your buttons are not working.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ernst.seidl:
maybe the display is defekt ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nopeyyy:
i dont think so
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blmm59:
I have been trying to install a custom ROM on a GT-I9505 using TWRP and most of the ROMs get stuck in a bootloop at the OS logo when the OS is trying to boot.

Before installing this ROM the phone wasn't working so I used a GT-I9505 motherboard in a SGH-I337M frame. The motherboard came from China and has the bootloader, AP and CP of I9505ZHSHQD1. It boots fine with the stock ROM on the motherboard. I also tried to flash versions of JDC Team ROMs, crDRoid, and official Lineage versions with the same result.

In order to flash the ROMs I use TWRP and do a clean install which includes doing a factory reset, wiping Dalvik/Art Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, and Cache. Then I Format the Data.

I install the ROM, then pico GApps. They install fine then after I have finished installing the Rom and GApps I wipe the Cache/Dalvik before hitting system reboot.

There are a few Android 9 ROMS that boot without any issues such as Release 13 of AOSP Extended, and Release 6 of AICP. I can get the Android 10 version of Resurrection Remix 8.6.5 to boot but it won't complete setup as it gets stuck at the end of the Google set up with the "Wait a sec" screen or if GApps aren't loaded the setup wizard fails at

When I load the ROM without GApps the Setup Wizard gets stuck at the Location Services screen and stops responding.

Would flashing a different bootloader and modem help with the installation of any of the newer ROMS?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ScientistSnail:
(Note: The person above me may be still asking for help!)

Hello,

I installed LineageOS 18.1 and Magisk on my GT-i9505 (jfltexx) via TWRP. Is it the correct way to upgrade to a newer version of LineageOS + Magisk with the same method minus wiping system, data and cache and flashing GApps (boot into TWRP > install Lineage.zip > install Magisk.zip > wipe Dalvik > reboot >Reinstall Magisk.apk in-app > reboot)?

I'm aware that the official installation instructions for Magisk mentions that custom recoveries are deprecated, "maintained with minimum effort" and users should switch to patching the boot.img recovery of their OS, but the section for Samsung devices appear to only mention how to flash the stock ROM and firmware with Odin/Heimdall/Thor. I'm unsure how to proceed with LineageOS in this regard ... should I flash all entries with stock firmware, but "AP" with the Magisk-patched LineageOS recovery, then boot into that and upgrade LineageOS from there?

If possible, I would prefer to use TWRP over the LineageOS recovery unless absolutely necessary, since I'm still a rooting noob and this method is much easier for me than the official LineageOS or recommended Magisk for Samsung way. The impression I get from this forum is that TWRP is still very popular and actively developed, which should reduce the chances of running into compatibility issues with Magisk any time soon.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] No_Location:
I have a S4 i9506 sim locked from vodafone spain, and OBM unlock is missing what I do to unlock the bootloader and be able to flash trwp?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v3sh:
anyone here knows about samsung experience port with android 8 on this phone? I don't know how to make roms, but i really want se on this device
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dasachmo:
hi, I used odin 3.07 and initially used cf auto root

I tried the *#0011# method but read that I needed ME2 or earlier so I used

i then flashed a XXUAME2.md5.tar to change my baseband to XXUAME2 via odin.... but ... my build number still ends with XXUAMDD.

I think I just flashed the modem and not the rom.

I don't mind flashing to an earlier rom but would I lose all my data ? ive just set up my sat nav and a few apps?

ps I tried about 2 or 3 times using the *#0011# method but still have a sim lock code showing.

only using the odin method once for cf auto root and the XXUAME2 modem ...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Flashing modems is a tricky business, often the don't flash correct.

I use this, for me, working methode.

Use Odin 3.04 and do not use the boot into download mode from the power menu

Power down your phone

Boot in download mode

in Odin disable the reboot option and flash modem as " Phone"

reboot manual

check in settings about phone if your baseband changed to the flashed version.

If not try again, for me this methode works first time.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dasachmo:
okay, I will try that,

im going to use the link

Odin flashable modems for Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE - GT-I9505

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025

hope it works, will try adding it as phone and hopefully that will let me use the *#0011# method to unlock

-----

hi guys, just an update, I didn't make it clearer before.

my baseband already is XXUAME2

My build number is XXUAMDD

but the *#0011# method doesn't work to sim unlock.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Did you try both method 1 and method 2 of THIS THREAD

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dasachmo:
Yes, I tried both methods. The strange thing is ... is that some posts say that the options aren't there

When I do it, it works as described. The blue LED comes on and the phone restarts but I still get the sim lock when I try a different sim

for further information I have a EE UK i9505

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oh dear, it seems now my phone says a golden backup does not exist, you cannot use [4][5]
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] riderzecter:
i'm already have the latest version in my region out of the box

and no, my S4 isn't rooted. I only install basic app like whatsapp, line, twitter.

actually i just did factory reset (with sd card removed) but that didn't help. the screen still need 1-2 second to wake up, even sd card not installed

anyone have this issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
MF5 Has different codes I've noticed if code doesn't work for you flash earlier rom

---------- Post added at 03:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:47 PM ----------

My phone a actually came sim unlocked x3 and it's career purchased lmao
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shrutumhatre:
overheating issue is fixed in some roms or not
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Updating the firware has fixed it at least 75%.

_________________________________________________

Wait for my Time, U gonna pay for what have U done. - Disturbed™
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmann2k10:
Is it best to update my firmware to the latest or is it pointless as im gonna flash the omega v9 rom after which runs on the latest firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I think you you will be updating twice,and that is not necessary.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmann2k10:
Thankyou. You're very helpful. Not the 1st time you've helped me. *thumbs up*
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Please,consider rating the thread

:)ENJOY:)​
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmann2k10:
Done! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walutisme:
Question sir, what is best custom kernel for s4 i9500? And custom rom too. I'm confused when take a look at our development section cause there's so many kernel and rom and I dont know which one is best for me. Thx in advance. Sorry for my bad english :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
there is no best kernel/rom sir, you must try and decide. it differ from one person to another.

P.S. best kernel/rom thread or post are not allowed at XDA ;)

thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walutisme:
Well I just so lazy to test it one by one :laugh: now I already use perseus cause I think that name sounds cool :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

You can check this for yourself:

Look HERE

Look in the Android Development and the Original Android Development fora for each phone.

Optimization is something that you can do to your own phone,with the installation of custom kernels and ROMS.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Zork-:
I have a question, i want to know if there any MOD for swap button key between Menu buttoon and Back button.

I mean, BACK has function of MENU, and MENU as BACK
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shunz07:
anybody help,i backup stock rom at internal memory,how can i copy that backup data to PC? i need all the space memory.. i use i9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Simply connect your phone to your PC with the USB cable and drag the folder containing the back to your PC.

Isn't it much easier to backup to your external SD and leave it there so you can restore if needed. If something happens and your not near your PC you won'r be able to restore is the backup is on there.