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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AlienSexGod:
If you bothered reading all my posts you would see that I am NOT lazy. I stated that I have had vast successful experience with cooked roms on Win Mobile before going JB iPhone and since I have gone Android I have spent mega hours reading virtually XDA everything. Now since it's information overload ( when you guys have had years and months to digest things as they have happened in Android) it is possible I could have missed or misunderstood something (for one thing I don't know how to check which bootloader I have [& yes I have googled this and read numerous times.... this stuff is obvious once you know but unless directions are spell out assuming the reader knows NOTHING you cannot be sure it is communicated]) but you guys being polite would serve you as well as us far better.

You may have notice I flashed wipe and back to stock and then to Omega V13.2 Using Philz Touch ... surely I don't need odin atm/ If I need to use Odin now would you mind please explaining why?

Also maybe writing very clear and specific unambious directions may be helpful ... like complete stock Samsung would have to be installed via Klies which would wipe out my root correct? ... or do I NEED to wipe root out and start again? ... if so this is not clearly stated.

Or do you mean use one of these roms somehow with a recover install? They are Kies only I thought?

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=0#firmware

If so maybe go with the New Zealand 4.3 rom since it's fairly new?

Or do you think going Romania (Orange) 4.3 for the latest I9505XXUEMJ8 then go Omega V13.2

Maybe I am dumb but I am certainly not lazy. I appreciate anyone's time, patience and assistance. Once I have my head around everything I will write out super simple step by step instructions, with links, that can be easily paste spammed to assist others. :victory:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] karlos65:
Thanks Phil, I changed the long press in Wanam and enabled multi windows and all is good. cheers.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
There are numerous apps in play store with which you can check your current bootloader. For example this one. ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] acalmenvoy:
Yes it powers down
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AlienSexGod:
Thanks so much <3 :laugh:

It's simple things like this that veterans forget aren't obvious to someone coming in cold even after having read all the recommended links for weeks but still being at a loss! We don't all deserve to be ignored or abused! :cowboy:

My Current bootloader is I9505XXUAMDE so I guess this is very old and hasn't gotten updated via my rom flashes? It's not mention in either of alex's choice scenarios....

Still need specific answers on my stock rom reflash question please someone who is sure when you can!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
Look, this the way I installed v13.2:

(but then you will be on the new bootloader!!)

- I did a factory reset within philz recovery. There are two options and I used both.

- Power down the phone.

- Boot up into download mode with 2-finger-combo and flash stock XXUEMJ8 with ODIN. This way you get the new bootloader (MJ8) AND both new modems (MJ8).

- After the phone booted up, power it down again.

- Reboot into download mode again (2-f-c) and flash latest philz recovery 5.18.9 (as PDA).

- After reboot power the phone down again and boot into CWM.

- Flash v13.2 with full wipe and choose everything you want within the Aroma installer.

- Reboot.

- Profit!

;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] billab0n6:
Old bootloader most prob
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] zicovsky:
guys, question: I'm on MJ5 (old bootloader), is it fine if I get a rom from sammobile for my local area, extract the modem.bin and flash it? it's not a MJ5 rom, though. or that would cause issues?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] billab0n6:
I dun think its fair that u saying they are asking for donations when Omega Dev only says if he did good than donate.. its an option to donate and not even compulsory...

I believe the devs are doing this ROM as a hobby and sharing what they created, if u do not like the ROM or if its bugging you.. I think its safe to say u should move on.. I believe all these feedbacks that we, the users have given are taken into consideration and I do believe the devs do read thru everything.. but answering a thousand repeated questions.. I do not think its practical, they have their lives too and their lives is not to stay 24hr in front of this forum.. the devs could probably be selfish and use the rom themselves and yet they are sharing it to the community. . I believe they deserve the due respect..

I have a few unanswered question myself but I learn to deal with it till the next update comes along and see if it gets better.. if it doesn't, maybe I would just move on to another ROM.. but if u can't deal with the bugs and your questions aren't answered. . Maybe u should move on quietly and not say anything bad about the ROM.. respect the devs or maybe it will be because of people like you..the devs would close down the thread and stop developing.. that wouldn't really be nice to others ain't it?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
Why do you want to extract the modem?

You can find almost all available modems in here. ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] A|ex:
how do you ID a new and old boot loader? and does it really matter if baseband etc is all up to date?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AlienSexGod:
OK we missed the step that behind the zip format is the .tar.gz to use odin ( my win 7 in parallels isn't displaying suffixes)

Also must not upgrade to latest Philz I found before going latest stock 4.3 rom (it soft bricked my phone) ... just documenting this for noobs like me

Thanks again for you time :laugh::highfive:

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I am being respectful and reasonable. I don't find your approach helpful for myself or see how it can help others.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] zicovsky:
Good. But still, is it fine to flash any modem?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kylewismith:
i was having the same signal issue as others. but after doing a little research on here i solved my problem. my base was incorrect so i downloaded the latest fw from samsmobile xxuemj7 for my area (uk) this updated my modem to the mj7 one. then flashed how alex74 said and i seem to be having no issues what so ever i'm using kt kernel with his settings and i'm running sweet as a nut :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] noooooo:
I'll post it also here (exscuse me in advance) but it's very important and this thread is full of life... : So, today i've tried to flas PAC on top of my omega 4.3 rom, after changing recovery and flashing this rom i noticed i had lost signal.. i decided to get back to omega but maybe changing recovery had deleted my backups, so i installed it from full wipe (only after many try, beacouse i didn't pass bootanimation) and now i still don't have 3g or any type of signal, any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] SherlockHolmes2013:
I think it would be nice if Indie just cooked in the latest modems into a new ROM leaving everything else the same. I am reading people trying to flash MJ7 and now MJ8,

Why not just update version 13.2 with the latest modem? Especially for Europe.,
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] billab0n6:
Respectful by saying devs demand donation and saying how badly a rom is done? I guess your respectful is a completely different defination from mine.. n from a few posts down, I believe I did try to answer some question asked by some people.. its only the way u put it seems really unfair to the dev, thats all..simply said if u find the rom too bad for your taste.. why dun u just find another rom?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] nikzDHD:
Modems can not be flashed via CWM odin needs to be used for this.

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Guys let me make things a little clear.

If you are on the old boot loader stay with this and DO NOT update to the new boot loader. Doing so brings a KNOX flag and flashing recovery etc will trip this flag. Now you can still flash whatever when you trip the Knox flag but you'd lose the knox container which doesn't matter. There are warranty issues perhaps in tripping this flag but some users have reported Samsung repairing even if flag is tripped.

To tell your on the old boot loader boot into download mode, you'll see some text in the upper left corner, New boatloaders have 2 lines referring to KNOX and a KNOX counter. Old bootloaders do not have any references to KNOX in download mode just the normal status, etc. If I remember correctly I think Knox bootloaders became present on 4.2.2 firmwares MH8 and later or so. At the time being 4.3 custom roms work fine on the old boot loader such as this Omega rom. Now your free to flash whatever modem you wish but do start off with the one recommended in OP whilst flashing this rom then change later.

For now things are fine we won't know until KitKat release if we'd need to update boot loader for that to function for us guys who are on the pre knox bootloaders.

Bootloaders

Old bootloader in download mode:

New bootloader in download mode: Flashing anything will cause the Knox Warranty counter to be 0x1 and once this happens you can not reverse it.

SE Linux

Old bootloader - SE Linux = Permissive

New bootloader - SE Linux = Enforcing
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Fornowagain:
Because you can't flash modems with a custom recovery. It would need to be an Odin package.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] SherlockHolmes2013:
Must be something new bedcause I was flashing modems with CWM last year.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] nikzDHD:
On most phones you can with the I9505 you can not flash modems via CWM. You can on the I9500 though.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] _alex74_:
OK we are here to help and you are more confused so far....

Completely wrong! To flash Stock you'll need ODIN, whic i suggest version 3.09.

Read Faryaab Thread for all stock ROM and how to properly flash.

And Yes will wipe your root.... no problem, always with Odin flash Philz recovery using tar version(instructions and all click on the image on my signature)

OFC flashing a Stock rom(if not pre) you loose your root, above i said on Philz site you'll find everything

Modems are always in zip files, that mean you have to extract it(tar or bin file) and flash properly with ODIN, beneath images will help you

This one is well explained how to do it having a modem.bin file which can be flashed only through CP aka PHONE. stare at it and notice the message wait 2 minutes

here we go with a tar file which can be flashed in both AP aka PDA or CP aka PHONE (first suggested) Notice here no message about waiting..

After flash is done as above, disconnect phone and keep pressed the power button(more than 8 seconds) and phone will reboot

Finally, Custom Roms are in zip format an can be flashed only via custom recovery(Phil'z one's the best everytime!!!)

Everything that is stock(ROMs, modems, bootloaders, recoveries, csc)can be flashed only via ODIN(which is official program used by Samsung)

From what i know for the first time you have to flash custom recoveries digitally signed in tar version(odin only, philz for sure, others i dunno know but not suggested)

Enjoy, feel free to ask for further info.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
Probably with everything else but not with the i9505 - never!

This is one thing what all so called "flashaholics" should finally getting to know and understand:

MODEMS ARE NOT FLASHABLE VIA CWM!

Out of djembey's modem thread:

That's why Omega ROMs never include any modem. ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HC4Life:
Will be any update for J8 firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AlienSexGod:
Excuse me please don't put words in my mouth. If you don't have anything constructive to say please save it. We are getting there after misunderstandings that I was lazy and not getting pointers. The concept of needing to do a complete install of stock 4.3 BEFORE Omega needs to be reinforced it seems even though its kind of illogical since most of us are doing full wipes. Anyway if it works that's great. I just don't like being called lazy, being ignored nor getting abused thank you very much. Now I am getting my head around it I will be able to help Android noobs like myself without missing a step. :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Galaxy s2:
I notice in your signature you have TWRP 2.5.0.2

Where did you get that version from???
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kantjer:
From here file downloaded from here
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] cc1961:
What was the problem ? I used to have this issue, indirectly related to anti-virus software.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] gtizon:
I am on stock MDM at the moment. Will root using CF auto root. I am a bit confused with this whole wifi issue. What do I need to do to retain wifi? Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Fir3blade:
All you need to do is read the first post, and follow instructions step by step, then your WiFi should be fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] soulzero:
At lte modems it says FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.

While at the normal modems it doesn't say anything,

Is there something special to do with them besides flashing at phone with odin?

My lte isn't working anymore so I should better flash.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] viking13:
WARNING!

I lost almost two days trying to fix my phone after I messed it up. Flashed stock ROM, TWRP and Omega endless times without success after that.

Please find some time to read this. This might save a lot of your time and lot of your nerves.

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT use Format Data option from Wipe section in TWRP on this device!

It will make your phone randomly unbootable on reboot or power on! Your phone will be stuck on i9505 logo that is shown before boot animation forever.

If you experience this behavior, you have to go to Download mod and flash stock ROM over Odin. When it finished, you will probably get stuck on logo again. Restart your phone, start original recovery and do factory reset and wipe.

Be sure that stock ROM works fine and that you can reboot and boot normally before you flash TWRP over Odin.

Do not wipe anything from TWRP before flashing Omega 3.0.

If you really want to wipe whole data partition do that from original recovery before flashing TWRP, and check that stock ROM works fine. :victory:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dukat0s:
Thanks indie!

http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/1985494Thanks for this awesome rom ! indie! i using your roms since the galaxy SII and always the best rom around ! :) i achieve the best benchmark around with your ROM ! :) i got better benchmark's than the 8core too ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Tripledrop:
thanks! i have been having this problem and i did wipe in twrp!

I'll do as you suggest tonight!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dandroid13:
Anyone tried with another recovery, like Philz?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
I currently use Philz and i do not have tried wipe data / factory because it was not necessary for now...but everything else works very well...

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dandroid13:
I'll probably need to because my actual fw is VJUAMDE...

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
Do it with the stock recovery ( from your current FW to the stock ME2 Rom )...

Sent from my GT-I9505

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] fix-this!:
indie this is the best rom ive ever used, thank you. i can confirm this rom works on the at&t variant as long as we flash one of our kernels with loki. set my apn and i have lte too.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] NadMaj:
this is great news mate... :)

how long have you've been on omega?.... no issues or FC's so far?...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dandroid13:
But I'm already using Philz. I've read somewhere that I can reflash only the stock recovery, is that true?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] fix-this!:
flashed it this morning and have been testing, all good and smooth as can be.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MVKA:
Hello

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41598860

-MVKA

Sent From My Pink & Xparent GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dandroid13:
I see, but Phil updated his recovery after your post so who knows? :p

I might give it a try later...

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] stevehkim:
I can also confirm all I9505 roms (touchwizz only) works on ATT s4 so as long as we use our kernels. Thanks Indie and team. Ran wanamlite yesterday now on Omega.

ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.

4.2.2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] mclaudio:
I Always Flash with Mobile Odin The modems
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Fornowagain:
Not on the i9505 you didn't.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] genesis0403:
so when you say flash a stock rom, does this count: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2250824 ??

and then after I flash a stock rom, do i still need to do a full wipe in recovery before I install the rom? Or dirty flash?

I'm trying to install it from Omega v9 so is installing a stock rom necessary or can I just install based on the installation directions in the first page on the v9 without installing a stock rom first?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ozzyita:
I've found out that the bug is inside the SamsungCamera2.apk. I've tried replacing the SamsungCamera2.apk with the mea version and and the transition remains disabled after going in the camera, unfortunately the mea camera isn't stable for 4.3 but confirms that the bug is in the SamsungCamera2.apk.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
Just follow the instructions given by indie. If you're not facing any issues then - profit!

If there ARE issues, full wipe is recommended. It's not necessary to flash stock ROM first, it's just the way I AM USED TO FLASH new versions. ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] genesis0403:
thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] vikash0513:
So I can flash mj8 modem with mobile odin
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] genesis0403:
Sorry to bug you guys but I have another question. Can anyone recommend me a modem for v10 XXUBMH1? I think I might try changing my modem and use v10 a bit longer.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kfallz:
While the mj7 modems per my previous posts didn't work out for me, the mj8 modems are working great so far. Low battery drain as before and good reception, we'll see how they hold up.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MVKA:
Hello

Check newest firmware for your country in Sammobile site and you will find correct modem.

Or just flash modems and test what if best for you

-MVKA

Sent From My Pink & Xparent GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] shysstkille:
which bootloader do I have?

Hi

I want to install the new version of omega but can you guys here tell me how I check which bootloader I got?

Right now have I version

Before I flash omege should I download any other stockrom or does it work with this I9505XXUDMH6.?

What is knox?

best regards

Peter
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ronaldjanr13:
Goodday sir..

I been having no problem with this rom..it has given superior battery life since the update 4.3

And its working as smooth as a silk..

Heres what happen, I accidentally drop the phone on a tub with a 3cm of water but enough to submerge the phone for a few seconds ad I quickly pull it out of water.. I let it dry for a moment then open it..no problem happen until I notice that it does not produce sound through the speaker and I notice that the headset notification were still connected even though its unplugged..if the headset were plugged its normal, sound come throught the earpieces.. but when I unplugged it thats my only problem now..help I have already reflashed the rom 13.2 again or wipe cache and dalvik but nothing happen..pls

Anyone:( sorry if I am on the wrong thread but I dont know where else to go thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
Concerning bootloader: here.

Concerning knox: Do a little search and start reading. This is the wrong thread for that kind of questions. Look for example here.

There you can find 2 useful links.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] andreipga85:
I was on MJ5 and can say that reception was not the best one.

Now i updated my modem to MJ8 and i can see a very big difference.

You should try first to find your exact firmware in here : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/

and after that flash the modem in Odin as phone twice. ( look in here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025 for a great tutorial and modems repo )

Best

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unfortunately your problem is not rom related.

Sound more like you have shorted some compoentent in your device.

Best way to do it was to not open the phone exactly after but let it dry out on a warm surface a few hours.

best
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] InevitableDJ:
Wow I just read through 90 pages just to update myself on the thread and about 90% of It is about modems!!! And people are still asking the same question it's like a broken record... Please just read back a few pages you'll have your answer.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] mclaudio:
For me at sammobile it says the modem for my network - TMN portugal is I9505XXUDMH6

can i install this modem on omega ? will i have problems with LTE ?

can anyone please guide?

also can anyone explain what exactly changes from modem to modem ?

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Kapitein187:
Battery usage v13.2

Hello all,

I am using v13.2 with a clean install. And I am wondering if anyone else is having a quick battery drain.. or maybe it's my battery that is faulty or worn out.....

Attached are some screenshots..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MXQBLGH:
Any canadian S4 users on here with reception problems on v13.2?

I'm with Bell and began having problems with reception after flashing v13.2. The reception is horrible and I get no service quite often. I flashed the latest MG1 modem and that did not fix the problem.

Just wondering if any of you I337M users have found a solution?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] andreipga85:
i have the same problem...

only that it's not draining so fast as yours.

I spotted this out after some apps update and after some wanam xposed tweaks.

but didn't managed and ad the time to verify and find the culprit.

You should start by disabling first wanam xposed to see how it's acting

and after that start freezing with titanium each app you belive could cause this.

best

p.s. in the mean time i also updated to mj8 modem and i feel i have better reception, but can't figure out about battery right now...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] andreasy:
About modem, I flashed the latest MJ8 two days ago and I see better reception. Also, have in mind that some users on echoe Rom report to have flashed MJ5-MJ7 LTE NON-HLOS modems while on old bootloader and they didn't lose sound or IMEI and they say everything is fine. For us here though we had to stay with MH1 LTE modem.