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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ::indie:::
Omega v18 Opening Post and Download Center

Please read this post carefully.

Here you will find all information you need for the latest Omega Rom.

Do not download and flash before reading all the info provided here!

Download Center can be found at the end of this post​

Changelog:

Based on firmware XXUEML1 Android 4.3 (Date: 10/12/2013)

Kernel talexop v1.3

Updated:

SuperSU

Dolphin Browser

Dropbox

YouTube

Rom is Deodexed + Rooted + Zipaligned

Rom is No Full Wipe​

Omega Files:

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Omega Files Pro:

Direct Download Links for v18 added to Omega Files Pro (with resume option)

Update repo to Omega Files Pro to get the updates for v18​

Please read the following before flashing v18:

Bootloader - Knox:

Omega does not include bootloader and will not change your knox warranty status.

Wipe:

Omega v18 is a No Full wipe rom, but Full wipe is strongly recommended if you have issues!

Backup:

Make sure to make and keep in a safe place an efs backup - nadroid backup - titanium backup - etc, in case you ever need to restore!

Installation Instructions:

1. Backup your device (nadroid backup, titanium backup, efs backup ... etc)

2. Copy rom to your device

3. Flash modems (If you already have the correct modems, ignore this step):

Power Off your device completely

Wait a little and then power on device to download mode (Power button + Home button + Volume down button)

**If you are having the

old bootloader XXUB

flash GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar file with odin by selecting phone.

**If you are having the

new bootloader XXUD

flash GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEMJ5.tar file with odin by selecting phone.

Go to Settings and make sure that modems flashed ok

This step is necessary to be done correct because new LTE modems will break your sound on old Bootloader

To check your bootloader go to download mode and if you have an entry: KNOX WARRANTY VOID then you are having the new bootloader.

4. Boot to recovery and flash Omega v18

5. If you are using CWM based recovery ignore "Disable Recovery Flash" and "Fix root (/system/xbin/su)" messages at all times, just select "NO", else selecting YES will break root.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE EASY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELSE YOU WILL HAVE VARIOUS ISSUES!

modems:

New XXUEML1 modems are available at Omega Files Free and Pro if you want to try them

mods:

Phone with Auto Call Recorder by by Omegas Team member mythtrandyr removed but its available at Omega Files Free and Pro

Long press menu to kill app mod can be installed from Omega Files Free and Pro

csc:

Multi csc included in Omega

Remove bloatware:

You can remove all bloatware during Omegas installation​

Download Center:

Download Center

Please do not make mirror links​

Donation:

If you like Omega v18 + Omega Files app and you use them please consider a donation.

​

Enjoy the new Omega :cool:​

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phileasx:
Omega v18

Oh v18 is fresh out from the Oven, I just did my v17 upgrade yesterday :cyclops:

I switched to Omega rom from Cyanogen mod.

Just like to share my use experience so far:

TW based roms are better featured for Galaxy S4 as Samsung has done great job to improve the user experience.

I like the SMS interface， Camera application, S Planner, Smart Stay on feature, and Smart cover feature.

For Cyanmod is more Google stock experience, I like the Privacy Guard feature, and Lock screen widget feature.

Thanks a lot Omega rom, it's great work. The flash experience is smooth by following the guide.

I'm with new Bootloader,

Flashed the Modem .tar file via Odin once, reboot and confirmed updated Baseband,

then used CWM to wipe everything and installed the .zip Rom.

Aroma installer was launched then and everything went smooth. Didn't see any warning or error message from CWM as mentioned in guide.

I'm with 6.0.4.4 ver.

The Rom performance is so far so good. Battery life is satisfactory.

Thanks again!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Cibor:
I've got problem with wifi (old bootloader, modem from 1st post,Omega v16 & 17), but there is "solution". My wifi can't connect almost every network (disconnected because of weak signal). When I turn on aeroplane mode and turn on wifi everything is ok, wifi is working well. When aeroplane is turned off problem is back. This is issue is observed since Omega is based on android 4.3. Full wipes don't resolve this problem (always scanning unticked). Any advices?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phileasx:
It sounds like a modem issue. Maybe bootloader got updated, check it out in download mode.

by the way, for Omega v17, is there any sound when phone is plugged and unplugged to charger?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Cibor:
I've checked - it's still old bootloader. I'll try flash modem again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HC4Life:
U're right, I forgot that. :p
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phileasx:
Make sure to format the /system partition before the Rom installation also.

It could be a Rom system issue.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
1. It should work ..... no probs here also with Omega V18....

2.You can find in Omega Files under Sounds "restore plug in charger sound" :)

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Murcielago:
Hi,

I've just bought a S4 and tried your ROM v17 ... and I have many problems with the Radio not working and I cannot get any sound at all after flashing the last Modem ROM.

What do you advice me to do in order to get everything running smoothly ?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phileasx:
The Omega mod worked, Thanks a lot!

The live wallpaper picker might because I missed some applications during aroma install,

Any idea which one it's depending on?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] CarlM34:
Deleted.....Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay tooooooooooooooo slooooooooooooooooow
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kaizer216:
Have you done this before installing v17? Installation instrunctions #3 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48657336&postcount=17899
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
It shouldbe "secLivewallpapersPickerapp"

Here's https://www.dropbox.com/s/98ec9h2d53ghta3/SecLiveWallpapersPicker.apk .. try to put manually in the System / app ...

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] okty2k:
From what I know, you will not loose anything if you don't tick, as long as you are not doing a full wipe. If it was like this, you would loose all your apps on a upgrade.

The idea behind is simple: when you do an upgrade, new apps (ticked) will be upgraded. All the rest of installed apps will remain untouched (system or user).
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
Hi Carl.

Hehe.... it happened by accident :p

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Murcielago:
OK, maybe I didn't follow all of your instructions.

How do I figure out what bootloader I have please ?

My baseband is I9505XXUAME2... is it the version of my bootloader and does it mean that I need the old bootloader XXUB tar file GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar ?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Crysler:
Hello, I have a very big problem with my device GT-I9505, witch randomly restart! Some advice pls!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
I have installed v.18.

And the problem with signaldrop (loose connection) is still there. I have problems from v15.

I follow the install instruction word by word (no problem under install/flash)

I have try this modem: GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEMJ5, and GSM+LTE XXUEMI1. Still same ****.

I have the new bootloader

Probably I also give up on Omega.

Sad for everything else work like a charm.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MVKA:
Did you install some mods? Can they cause your reboots?

And if you did dirty flash try clean install first.

More information would be nice to have. Kernel, mods etc...

Because you are already with new bootloader so why not start all over from scratch. Downloading and install ML1 rom and after that clean install with omega rom

-MVKA
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ::indie:::
Thank you for your good report my friend,

I am glad you like Omega.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Repulsa:
in order to check it out ,turn off your phone and go to download mode and check if you have knox warranty void means you have newest bootloader if not then its an oldbootloader.

Try to reflash the modem by selecting phone via odin and make sure you manually turn off your phone. Then hold power+volume down in order to reach download mode and flash away. Have a nice day.

Sent from my Phone.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
Do you mean firmware ML1 from samsung (stock)?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Repulsa:
you need to flash the new 4.3 modem and that should fix any data drop issues.

Sent from my Phone.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
And that is?

Download?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Repulsa:
Hello mate , you need to know which bootloader you have and download the file and extract it and flash it via odin. REMEMBER to Turn off your phone manually and before flashing.

If you are having the old bootloader XXUB flash http://www.mediafire.com/download/ffzqal9i7955dh5/GSM_Modem_XXUEML_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.rar file with odin by selecting phone.

If you are having the new bootloader XXUD flash http://www.mediafire.com/download/aeackcgrwvu3ugr/GSM_Modem_XXUEML_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEML.rar file with odin by selecting phone.

[MENTION=330929]indie[/MENTION] Please let me know if its okey or not to post this newest modem here then if not ill take action ASAP. thank you
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
Hi.

I have the bootloader I9505XXUEMK9, is that the last?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Murcielago:
OK, when I'm in download mode, I don't see any knox line.... meaning I have an old booloader...??

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Repulsa:
Yes sir , and in order to know which bootloader you have feel free to go to download mode and should see a Knox warranty void means your in newest boot then if you dont see this line then download the first one. have a nice day.

That is correct.:)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Murcielago:
Thanks a lot for your help.

Just flashed the old files and the sound is back.

Now, can I flash another modem after this or do I need to stick with this version of modem ?

Thanks again for your help
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Baldilocks:
I have one GS4 still running Omega v10. Is there any way to get the full set of Emoji from later ROMs to work with it?

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
Originally Posted by Zam1000 View Post

Hi.

I have the bootloader I9505XXUEMK9, is that the last?

Yes sir , and in order to know which bootloader you have feel free to go to download mode and should see a Knox warranty void means your in newest boot then if you dont see this line then download the first one. have a nice day.

I dont know exactly what you meen.

I send i photo on my downloadscreen.

What can you say?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Repulsa:
Im glad that help. and yes you can flash any GSM modem now but dont flash any WIFI fix/Non-Hlos because you will loose your sound if you flash a wrong wifi fix. and if you want the newest ML1 modem feel free to download the Link on my last post and follow the instruction. :) have a nice day

You have the new bootloader mate so feel free to download this and extract the file http://www.mediafire.com/download/aeackcgrwvu3ugr/GSM_Modem_XXUEML_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEML.rar Then Turn of your phone manually and wiat a few sec and hold power+Volume down the same time inorder to reach download mode and Open odin select Phone and flash away.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] haramizuki:
I was also experiencing it. I think it has something to do with wifi scan. try downloading Android Tuner and look at battery statistics:

I already disabled wifi scan. But.. the problem is still there. will download V18 and test as well.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
is some version of Odin preferred?

Thx for your help so far!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] b0gd4n:
How would I flash custom rec with odin?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
Where do I found that firmware? Samsung??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MVKA:
www.sammobile.com

-MVKA
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zam1000:
Hmm.

I dont find that version for sweden!

should I take the last version?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MVKA:
That hasn't been released in Sweden so you can't find it under your country.

Here is another helpful tip for you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40765131

-MVKA
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HC4Life:
I use PhilZ Touch recovery.

Here the instructions:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39433857&postcount=4
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Borfas:
WTF ?!?!?!?! THIS ROM DOES`NOT SUPPORT MULTI WINDOWS FOR OPEN ALL APPLICATION AND ADJUST ON DESKTOP ?!

SIGNAL completely missing minutely !!!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
I use philz recovery ... download from this link http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=16685#files philz latest recovery (. tar file) and flash with Odin 3.04 or 3.07 under "PDA"...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] zukri90:
Not all applications can be used with the multi-window feature..

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
Hmmm..MW Manager works great with Xposed....

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Borfas:
not work!

the rOm it all works Foxhound Diamond 3.5 application to open them simultaneously application large or small as you like!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phileasx:
Thank you for the reply. Actually I realize it works well. The reason it showed "live wallpaper picker stopped" is because no Live wallpaper was available for stock Omega rom. I installed 1 live wallpaper from Play store, now it works properly.

Thanks very much and sorry for the confusion here..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
As @ zukri90 said, not all applications can be used with the multi-window feature but they app that I use works great ....... Here you can see how it looks on my phone with Omega v18 & MW Manager .... https://www.dropbox.com/s/73rp25c558gycsa/MW Manager.mp4

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Glad to have you solved... ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Cibor:
I have done full wipe (system also), installed modem from istrustions and... nothing. WiFi is still not connecting. So I must say goodbye to Omega :( I was using it for long time [MENTION=5130803]Note II[/MENTION] and S4, but WiFi issue is too much.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Wageningen1911:
I installed modem GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEMJ5 and Omega 18.

Everytime my phone reboots.

Is the a solution for this

I've got the new bootloader
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] bensmokie:
Hey guys

Hey guys, I just flashed Omega V 17 yesterday i was on v 16 all those times, i just want to understand whats new on v18?

thx alot.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] zukri90:
Technically, nothing new. ML1 and MKF share the same changelog.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] bensmokie:
So that goes saying , There is no need to flash the V18 then??? thanks again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] A|ex:
I changed from v14 to v17 and huge difference. v17 seems stable for me the only minor issue is the signal drops which i think is down to the modem. I am still on J5 so need to investigate it further.

v18 i think i will skip until something major appears

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how do you find your LTE modem version?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] bensmokie:
I was thinking the same thing, it will be better to wait, because if there is not major change on V18 there is no need to flash it.:good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] A|ex:
Its a shame that v17 and v18 release are so close together so there has not been that much testing between them.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phileasx:
I flashed v17 yesterday too. don't think will upgrade to v18 any time soon..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
And what should this "major change" for example look like?! o.O

°°° tapatalked °°°

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No, it's a shame that YOU ARE TALKING SUCH A SH!T :sly:

On the one hand most people are demanding/asking for a new Omega version every time a new firmware is released. And if [MENTION=2576548]::indie::[/MENTION] is finally having time to do so suddenly "it's a shame" because "there has not been that much testing"?! :what:

Just FYI

v18 seems to be faster and smoother than v17 :beer:

Cheers

°°° tapatalked °°°
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] filipefumaux:
Fast & smooth here too.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] LandUzu:
Thanks very much indie :) !!

Thanks very much for a super stable battery efficient v17 ROM indie....Im currently downloading v18 to flash but wanted to acknowledge your busy mind and say a MASSIVE THANKYOU!

Little donation sweetner heading your way shortly buddy :victory:

:highfive:

LandUzu

:cool:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Largewoodenspoon:
Thanks Indie!!!!

Oh, is there a link to the I9505XXUEML1 modem anywhere??

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Thanks Indie!!!!

Oh, is there a link to the I9505XXUEML1 modem anywhere??
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] respider:
did you feel any increase in battery consumption?

I think v14 was the best
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
Omega Files is the right place.... ;9
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phil.o:
And at the modem thread where it does belong to.

°°° tapatalked °°°
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] djwasel:
I just want to share my experience for everyone to make use of it.

- I have XXUAME2 bootloader, even though ML1 broke my sound I managed to flash it eventually. Am on OMEGA 18

- when I first got my sound broken, I flashed the GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar using the steps above (only selecting PHONE) and Odin 3.07 and I managed to get the sound back.

-then I flashed the ML1 LTE modem (steps 1 to 4, selecting PHONE), this time the modem didn't break my sound.

-finally I flashed the ML1 Modem (steps 1 to 7, selecting PHONE), and now everything works very well.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jgchaval:
You mentioned flashing modem by selecting PDA. Install instructions say select Phone. Which one should I use when flashing modem? I'm planning on moving from V12 to V18, and I want to make sure I don't have any issues when flashing modem so I don't have sound issues.

Which one is right for flashing modem, PDA or Phone?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
Hi phil.o,

You're completely right, but it's also good to redirect Omega users to a place where you can find stuff with that used in the Omega Rom ... :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] djwasel:
try PHONE, and dont be afraid about the sound break, i got sound break twice once with ML1 and earlier with MKF, I got it fixed and managed to flash them eventually.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jgchaval:
Thanks for the tip! Will try later :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] LandUzu:
Hiya

If you are flashing MODEM you should be using PHONE in ODIN.

Please use the search function in future, it yields most of what you need ;)

Use PDA for flashing ROMs, if you start just flashing any random things using any given ODIN function, you will likely end up with a gorgeous looking paperweight :)

:cyclops:

LandUzu
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] xByt3z:
Is there a way I can get Omega Files Pro by paying via PayPal instead of Google Play, as I have no Visa/Mastercard etc
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] djwasel:
Well I checked the ODIN instructions and you are right, to flash modems use "Phone", I don't know how I got away with flashing in "PDA", but to be safe use "Phone"

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Well I checked the ODIN instructions and you are right, to flash modems use "Phone", I don't know how I got away with flashing in "PDA", but to be safe use "Phone"
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jgchaval:
Thank you all for checking and validating. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MVKA:
Hello

I will tell indie and hope we will find a solution

-MVKA
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] djwasel:
In order to be 100% sure, I re installed the ML1 LTE and ML1 modem using "Phone" this time, I confirm its working 100%
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Borfas:
only two applied simultaneously, but I think that can be opened and 10 apply simultaneously reduce or increase the screen and different each application
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] networkn:
Just confirming I can go from Omega 12 to 18 with no wipe, and secondly, that I don't need to worry about knox?

Is it just a matter of going straight over the top ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
There are a lot of tutorials and videos about Multi Window feature ... here's one of the.... Use Multi Window - Samsung Galaxy S® 4 ;)

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From Omega (V12 4.2.2), to the Omega (V18 4.3) is still required a full wipe ... Make a nand backup and try it without a full wipe and then you'll see what will happen .... you do not need to worry about knox... ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Borfas:
Xode: There are a lot of tutorials and videos about Multi Window feature ... here's one of the.... Use Multi Window - Samsung Galaxy S® 4 ;)

this is fake multi windows =)))))))) is very very old :silly: ! this is new multi windows ->> screen looks on this rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349584
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dannyyyyy:
V18 is nice and smooth right now (: thanks indie
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Xode:
Yep,this rom had a lot of Note 3 Features...In this case, you're right... ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] mast3rbug:
Galaxy Gear with Omega Rom 16 I9505 I337M

Hi All.

Since I have not found any post about the Galaxy gear compatibility with the Specific custom rom OMEGA 16 with galaxy S4 I9505 or I337M, I just post this to confirm that the Gear work fine with this custom ROM. Also, I run the ROM with NOVA LAUNCHER downloaded in google play.

Now i't time to root the gear and install the custom rom! Ho yeah!

Mast3rbug
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] sent17inel:
Sprint Galaxy S4 no mobile data

I am having a tremendous amount of trouble trying to get this ROM to work. I believe I am on the old bootloader using a sprint galaxy s4 and it refuses to flash the modem for the old bootloader. I get auth failed error in odin. I flashed the rom anyway and it booted it up fine and I can make calls but i get no mobile data. I tried to manually edit the APN settings and still no data. Anyone get this to work on a sprint galaxy s4?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kaizer216:
I must say, v18 feels faster and smoother. I even got a higher score in Antutu compared to v17. So I think it's a worthy upgrade. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] goothu99:
noob q...how do i know i have the right bootloader?

haven't checked forums in a long time... i'm on v9

baseband MDJ

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] phileasx:
Have to say it's tempting :D

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It's in the Change Logs post, reboot into Download mode and at upper left corner if see the additional line of "Knox Warranty Void 0X0", you are with new Knox bootloader. ;)