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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] :
Don't think tb is forth at all. Facebook,whatsapp,candy crush,despicable me,temple run 1 and 2, and can name loads more that have way much more downloads than tb..love tb don't get me wrong but its not close to be 4th most downloaded app on the play store..tb has a 10million plus dowloads, android has over 1 billion users, if my math is correct that's less than 2% of amdroid users and I would argue that anyone that roots almost 99% of the time also Installs tb so I would say the user base of tb is also most like the user base of people who root or very similar. Point being rooted users as vocal as we may seem on the internet really are a very small minority..but man is Samsung starting to take the piss, I got the s2 and s3 and s4 because they were easy to root and flash ROMs etc and played a deciding factor along with SD card and removable battery but it really is annoying how difficult they are making it for is rooted people..I get it's all for security etc but it is annoying as hell..BTW dont think I was having a rant at you lol.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] xPr0metheus:
Ok is there any way to flash a firmware after i flashed mh5 that have SELinux permissive? No matter with custom rcovery or different kernel. Pls tell me.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
You can say that about any OEM mate look at Sony with the problems they've had with for instance the experia z

In the last 2years from Sammy ive had s2 S3 and the s4 look at the money I've spent

We should have the choice if we want
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] wingg:
Hi all.

I think you guys exaggerate bit about this locked bootloader.

We have to wait for another updated firmware & will see if it also get locked bootloader.

In past Samsung included locked bootloaders in their firmwares periodically(s3, Note2).

Best solution for me is not to hurry up & flashing every "new" firmware released so far.

Regards.

Ps. There's no Locks for XDA community I hope so...

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dbappa:
A bit late to the show. Can someone fill in the gaps? So has the new firmware introduced more restrictive features including a locked bootloader and no root? I haven't updated mine for a month or two but was told those with MF8 basebands can't downgrade.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MariozPOC:
I agree, what the sense to flash ANY new firmware as they have no new features/improvement?

Locked bootloader is not strange for an Android device: I bought Nexus7 and you need to unlock the boot loader via ADB before rooting.

IMHO it is strange a company decide to lock the boot loader from a certain firmware, so it is only a real poor showing as the company show NOT to have a project for the item they produce.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] beastobadness:
(No rant taken, only expression of opinions happen in xda and I am happy to read them all:thumbup:)

Yeah OK my bad, I was actually quoting what someone else said and I should have checked the figures myself but what you said just enforces my original statement of us being the small minority.

Yes Samsung are taking the proverbial and for a system that has worked well for a long time...why now!?

Maybe for...

Money - stop pirating of apps, enterprise costs!

Security - malware, viruses and the protection of our data (it is becoming important now cos common sense maybe just isn't enough anymore)

These aren't bad things but the cost to us is Samsung, HTC, Google etc have become big brother and taken away our freedom of choice!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Latest update:

A BIG FAILURE all the way for Odin....! :/

I've tried everything and no luck.... I've managed to build working ROM but root is messed up, SU binaries need to be but can't be updated.... Flashing previous Stock Kernel doesn't work anymore - softbrick!?!? :(

Few people have suggested that I could use Custom Kernel but Main Point of this Thread is OFFICIAL FW and NO increased Binary Counter etc.. Flashing Custom ROM's through Odin is NOT recommended due to the Counter. Flashing through Custom Recovery keep it clean (except for the Recovery itself)

Anyway, if next FWs stay this way, I won't be able to continue my project...

I can continue to Cook CWM ROMs but NO more Odin Versions.

@ All of You, let me know what you think ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
How did you managed fixing corrupted SOUNDS due to the last FM? Or any Idea how I can fix that?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
I'd really like to know what Samsung are up to

Why spoil things now?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Guys im kinnda desperate here... All my sounds stop from working..

And Nothing helps... Cause of the last update
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Yeah, same here.... I was planning to get Note 3 but not so sure anymore.... I'm really pis**d off....

Flash the latest Official FW again and it should help. I had no sounds and more issues when I downgraded to MH1 but it's all back to normal on MH8 though.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Can you Give me an MH8 offical link? Cause Your stock MGG didnt help me out

Flashing with Odin OR CWM?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Here you go mate: www.sammobile.com or www.samsung-updates.com

Use Odin. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] www1:
DjeMBeY

cann U give for us a version without bootloader slim e deodexed of mh8 with root for flash in recovery?

I haven't update bootloader for now but I want MH8 :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
I know how you feel mate Samsung make some of the best hardware around a decent but bloated skin on top of Android

Now they decide to screw around with the firmware

And tizen what the **** is that all about

Let's hope the xda community can sort out samsungs mess
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Yeah, it should be Online tomorrow.... ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] GhostLeader:
Hay,

Plz dont drop this project! It needs to be modified from official FW to CFW.

Cant you make an odin flashable FW prerooted and modified like super slim firmwares with ausdim v13 kernel (most stable and best kernel).

I think many would agree :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Yep i agree don't let Sammy win mate

XDA NEEDS YOU:thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] beastobadness:
Yeah I gotta say its not worth giving up on it, I expect chainfire is working flatout on fixing triangle away for the binary counts etc. So if you need to tweak the firmwares to get it to work, by all means use a custom kernel... we know the risks!:D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Bradden1:
Can someone advise me whether I should flash or not?

I'm currently on XXUBMGA and have downloaded XXUBMH1

Is it worth updating? It has the same changelog but a newer Kernel I believe.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Lither:
What's the difference between having bootloader and no bootloader?

I'm on MH1 at the moment, if I flash the new file you upload tomorrow, my bootloader will still stay at MH1?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Guys, I'm not giving up, it's the other way around, Samsung is taking a piss...

It's simply impossible to create working Official Pre-Rooted FW for Odin (ATM)...

We need more time to get it work again...

I'm stuck with new bootloader so I'll need help, is there few people who are willing to test things and still using OLD bootloader?? If so, send me PM.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] www1:
the possibility to downgrate to old firmware like mga ecc...

If u upgrade to MGG o MH8 bootloader you can't (for now) flash firmware like mga or above
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Djembey thanks! everything is working perfect now including sounds but I got some questions to you..

Now when im official MH8. Can I root and flash custom recovery safely and then Flash Custom roms with CWM?

(For example Omega MH1)

---------- Post added at 03:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:41 PM ----------

You mean Using Odin?

and If I flash custom MGA with CWM?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] StuartTheFish:
Everyone who's going on about the locked bootloader, what about using a Google edition rom, is it the same story? Is there an official release without the battery issues, that could be Odin flashable with root like these roms in this thread?

For me, the additional Samsung "features" are all battery draining gimmicky sh1te anyway, so they're already all disabled on my phone. Not that I NEED an update, everything works as it is. I was just wondering, and wouldn't mind android 4.3 for the OpenGL ES 3.0 improvements, etc.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
I'd imagine it being the same mate
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hgyula87:
Sorry for the question, I'm a bit lame. So, if I already flash that locked sh*t on my phone, is there any chance when I flash a GE rom in recovery the bootloader is changed? The idea why this come out my head because that's a 4.2 rom and the GE is 4.3.

I know it was a stupid idea to flash this.. I want back somehow a normal unlocked bootloader with any rom.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] :
I'm happy with the current pre rooted mga ROM so I'm happy to wait not that I have a choice as Odin doesn't recognise my phone and the current batch of firmwares are pretty useless for us rooted us rooted users. Hopefully all this bs Samsung is causing us rooted users will be fixed when 4.3 comes out..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] k.aalai:
Dont give up on us!

Your roms are the only one ive ever flashed to my Samsung, since I like things stock, and rooted. Your method and roms were the easiest to get to grips with for a noob, and im grateful.

If it turns out that we need to go down the custom recovery route, just make a single flash able file and guide for the root/recovery, and then we can get your roms and carry on being happy.

Thanks for all your work so far!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] delucz:
If I go from XXUBMGA odexed to XXUBMH1 slim without wipe will all the bloat apps (like ChatOn etc) still be on my phone, or do they get removed during the flashing? Also, are there any problems with not wiping first?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Uploading MH8 for CWM but I'm having a issues with it. It runs on Custom Kernel (KT included) and my WiFi isn't working. I've tried few other kernels but still the same. WiFi FIX won't help neither....

I'm so confused....

Yesterday Bootloader Free ROM (MH8) for Odin has been tested and NO GO! Even with OLD bootloader....

I'm hitting the wall.... :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] störte:
Take your time. Sooner or later it will work.

Beside i am happy with MH8 at the moment. But it would be nice to have a way to flash a old bootloader like on the S3 i9300
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] boterkaaseneieren:
Some things change and we have to except that. This kind of pre rooting comes to a end. And can't continue as it did in the past. So make slim roms deodex them and make them for Odin and cwm but forget the root and official status. Samsung wins.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Odexed MH8 - CWM is Online (KT Kernel included)

DOWNLOAD: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23125694133306128

Please report if it works OK, my WiFi isn't working, not sure why, maybe due to new bootloader..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] expl0de:
I also har problems with this rom and wifi, not yours but the stock from sammobile.I was on MGA and after flashing this I had no WiFi, reflashed 5 times in a row, but nothing changed. Then I tried to flash adam kernel 1.6 with Philz recovery and it worked. My current devica status is

Baseband - XXUBMGA

Kernel - Adam1.6 (the one with KNOX)

Build number - JDQ39....XXUDMH8

SELinux - permissive

Because my baseband is old, I think the stock kernel has problems with WiFi.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Flash MH8 modem mate
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] iron@ss:
mis post
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] fAiLOfax:
Hi mate!

I having that WiFi issue long time ago too while changing from MEA to newer version.

I`ve been written in the past that the only thing what get WiFi to work was to flash the Adam Kernel from wanam!

I noticed later that if I flash a new ROM (described in my ROM flashing guide) everything works then I flashed Adam Kernel

and everything works, after that flashing stock Kernel and I got the WiFi Error (couldn´t switch on WiFi).

Only solution is: Flashing Adam Kernel and live with it or never flash any Kernel again and place to stay on the stock Kernel!

I opted for the last! ;)

Take a look in my MODEM flashing guide it might depend on wrong flashing or something is going wrong while flashing! ;)

Hope it helps you! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Bradden1:
Changing Kernels

Hi

I was thinking of flashing Adam's Kernel (1.6 Knox Free) to play with it.

Is it possible to the kernel back to stock if I don;t like it?

I see I can download a stock kernel in the OP... is this the same as the one included in the pre-rooted ROM?

I don't want to break something I can't fix.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Works a treat mate needs a clean install and those that flash the file will also need to install updated modem

All we need now is deodexed version and 3minit framework updating :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Awesome! Thanks for testing! :)

Uploading Deodexed MH8 right now.... Link in the morning ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Your welcome mate my pleasure
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] spineto:
Thanks friend. Downloading.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] braders2k:
Hi, what's the best way to root the pre-rooted rom? Obviously lost root after that small update Samsung sent out OTA.. thanks in advance!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Deodexed SuperSlim KNOX FREE MH8 - CWM is Online!

enjoy
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Thank You!!

BTW stock kernel?

Djemb! visit my thread on General page, Im still on stock MH8 since you helped me to fix my sound problems and since then the battery is UNBELIVABLE
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] persecause:
What improvements are compared to BMH1?

You can make a downgrade from firmware DMH8 to firmware BMH1?

Thks.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
With this one you can as it doesn't have the new bootloader mate but if you flash stock one no
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hawkerpaul:
Many thanks for all your hard work again mate. Hugely appreciated.

:good:

However, I hate to put a potential spanner in all your hard work but there is now ZHUDMH6 firmware available with a higher changelist (1371094)

:eek:

This is currently Hong Kong region only
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] spineto:
Thanks for your work.

But, sorry, where is the link? In the first post, the last rom that i see is MH1.

Thanks.

EDIT-> Sorry. I FOUND IT. Thanks!!!!!!!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Yeah, I've seen it, CL is higher but base is lower MH6.... :confused:

I won't touch it yet...

Read more....

Post #2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Hahaha they are Unstopable
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hawkerpaul:
Going on past experience, you can't always go on the "alphabetic value" of the base numbering.

The changelist number is a far better indication.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] www1:
Mh8 with old bootloader best rom for my s4m perfect. I suggest upgrade.

Inviato dal mio GT-I9505 usando Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] TorpedoGirl:
Sorry for asking but I wouldn't make mistakes! :silly:

I want the MH8 ODEX one, I have to flash it from CWM, and after that I've to flash modem (MH8 modem?) with Odin...am I missing something or getting wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Not really.... Go to www.samsung-updates.com and check all HONG-KONG and BRAZIL FW's ..... CL's are DIFFERENT but NOTHING new in FW's..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] 00raq00:
Last chars means date of build.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] www1:
Nope. All perfect.

I have flash via cwm on mh1 deodex without wipe data an all works perfect.

Inviato dal mio GT-I9505 usando Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] valentinrascu:
Is this firmware safe for flash? I mean, the root works without any knox panic?

Inviato dal mio GT-I9505 con Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Djembey could you provide Stock Kernel MH8?

Can I use it for Deodexed MH8?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] baghdad2010:
plaease help

How can we get back to the old boot loader after installing MH8 ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Lither:
I'm coming from MH1, and I want to flash MH8 Deodexed CWM version, but it includes Adam Kernel, how can I install KTweaker kernel instead?

MH8 Deodexed CWM version is working perfectly including sound and root?

If I flash MH8 Deodexed CWM version, my bootloader will stay the same?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Yes mate it is
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Im on official MH8, If I root my phone and install this slim pre rooted, Will it mess up my phone cause of new Bootloader?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
NO , you CAN'T downgrade it (ATM) :(

Go to KT thread, download it and flash through Recovery.. Simple as that.. :)

All works fine, KNOX FREE..

enjoy!

NO... It DOESN'T work with STOCK KERNEL :(

SELinux: ENFORCING is located in kernel... :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Awwww..

Thanks for answering
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] john0699:
Hello, sorry for that question!!

I am on superslim MH1, if I flash superslim MH8 did I have to make a full wipe inkl. system and did I have to flash the MH8 modem?

Thanks

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Crauze:
Modem isn't included in the CWM version
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Lither:
But I want to replace Adam kernel with KTweaker kernel before flashing in the .ZIP file, can you tell me how can I do that?

As I don't want to install Adam kernel and then KTweaker after and having files that will conflict

Also once I flashed MH8 Deodexed CWM version, my bootloader will stay the same?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Not sure, since the NEW FW's arrived I'm having constant problems with WiFi, even on NON-ROOTED ROM it's getting blocked without any REASON at ALL..

It works fine on Deodexed MH8 with Adam Kernel :)

Get KT Kernel, extract it and then replace /kernel/boot.img and all files in /lib/modues/ in ROM

Don't forget to copy KTweaker to /system/app

That's it ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Yeah My friend! Was about to say that but you did it first =)

Working Great also

So Now I can even use 3minit?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] linkisoc:
I'm still on stock rooted MGA, is it worth upgrading to MH8 ? Is the upgrade more responsive, fluid etc etc any improvements ?

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
You Provided a mod for No increasing rington and Call rec. Its Working on MH8?

EDIT: MOD works GREAT!!!! THANK YOU. Now MH8 isnt an issue any more! Amazing FW
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Poll has been opened, please vote for your FAV Custom Kernel for CWM ROM's.

Winner will be included in future releases.

cheers :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] iron@ss:
Just one quick question DjeMBeY... what is the name of the kernel that you have been using in the majority of your releases thus far?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
STOCK
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] DjeMBeY:
Hehe... STOCK :p but it can't be used anymore.. :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Well! Another Update.

3minit - MGG Version working perfectly with the Pre-Rooted MH8 rom. No issues at all.:laugh::good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Lither:
The latest modem for UK BTU is MGA without all the locked KNOX stuff?

Also does modem carry bootloader as well?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Planet X:
The problem is that all custom kernels does not work with Miracast / WiFi Direct / Screen Sharing as somebody in the past detected that it slurps battery somehow. But it is a feature that I canoot be without anymore. So please before use custom kernel please make sure that this feature is enabled again in the kernel sources. Otherwise the only choice is cm10.x or GE as it is working fine on these roms with faux GE or chronic kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Well I think we need to work on a stock kernel and disable that thing that bother us. So that all original features will be still there but also be wifi bugless
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
It'll come what's your hurry I'm using ausdim kernel v4

And everything is running really smoothly :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] iron@ss:
Knickers! That was my favourite. :(

In that case, I suggest the closest one to stock as, with cooking, we can then add our own seasoning to taste.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Fornowagain:
+1 flashed MH8 modem and I can't seem to flash back MGA. Or at least odin says it flashed but still reports baseband MH8 in the status.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Lither:
Just noticed if I'm not wrong, all the KNOX stuff are in stock kernel and not in modem?

Previous firmware has modem included but why MH8 CWM version doesn't include modem?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Because you can't flash modem though cwm

Only in Odin mate
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
I am waiting for the day til finally everybody will understand that modems ARE NOT flashable via CWM, only with (Mobile) Odin. That's why CWM flashable ROMs NEVER include the matching modem. :sly:

°° tapatalked °°
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
Think you'll be waiting some time mate

It's like banging your head against a brick wall
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] V I R U S:
Has anyone tryed the CyanogenMod?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ferxx17:
hi there a new firmware out and have a highest changelog than XXUDMH8 http://samsung-updates.com/details/13523/Galaxy_S_4_Snapdragon/GT-I9505/TGY/I9505ZHUDMH6.html the changelog is 1371094 and is a most recent build from 29.08.2013, someone can made a flashable zip of this firmware, i have and i337m and obviously i cant flash it with odin only on CWM :( :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] oliver005:
Dude, you're 3 pages late. DO you even bother to read some pages back? NO, you just come in and post your "news".
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] chubby65:
You've just made my day with that answer mate :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] TemporaryTester:
WiFi Direct works perfectly fine for me under Faux 011 for TW ROMs.

An added benefit is that my phone's Device Status has stayed "Official" even under DMH8.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Planet X:
I have tried to flash faux kernel yesterday on top of 2.1 and I lost WiFi completely. How do you flash this kernel without losing WiFi?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Will wait for djembey to cook a pre rooted one for us :) but currently its for China or Japan smthn like that
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Crauze:
What do you mean? MH8 firmware is UK
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Talking about New MH6
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] TemporaryTester:
You have to match it to your baseband. The OP of his kernel thread lists what kernel you should use for which baseband.

If you're on MH8's baseband, I don't think he's cooked up one yet.

Probably ain't going to see one. DMH6 is virtually identical to DMH8 despite the newer changelog.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Vihru:
i downloaded XXUDMH8 odex and slim..

now when im usin nova launcher and installing 3minit framework and my own vr theme, nova launcher is only black? why?