yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] darknagel:
Comming from slim 4.3 beta 3 with stock kernel. Now is use yank555 kernel with no problems.

Now evrything works perfect :) the sound Problem still not solved :(

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9305 mit Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] husky69:
Following the recommendations in OP solved them for me
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] cz4r3n:
I'm on 4.3 PACMAN ROM and got my imei blank after flashing this kernel.

Moreover, sounds randomly work, not yet stable in this rom.should fix it.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
user PM i received about this

***************

Hi I am sorry if this was already posted in your Kernel thread (I would post it myself but with no posts I cannot contribute to developement threads), I also had no baseband after flashing your kernel, wich was fixed by flashing a stock ROM through Odin (full tar md5 package with kernel, baseband, etc.), then flashing cm10.2 again and the kernel. Now everything works just fine.

edit: i think i can blame the cm ramdisks taken from new builds at time of kernel release

sent from I9300XXEMG4 Ultimarom 14.0.1 4.1.2 + AGNi pureSTOCK v2.3.3b(3.0.91)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] cz4r3n:
I've got my imei back after flashing the stock rom with a multi-package also...and reflashed PACMAN ROM again.

"edit: i think i can blame the cm ramdisks taken from new builds at time of kernel release"

-I dont want to flash another rom and want to stay in PACMAN rom, is there any other options?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
well as i dont hav that device, i cant say for sure but i think u must try flasing older version of kernel

sent from I9300XXEMG4 Ultimarom 14.0.1 4.1.2 + AGNi pureSTOCK v2.3.3b(3.0.91)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] cz4r3n:
not a big deal...I like your kernel though... :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] TSever:
i had same isue, unknown baseband and blank imei. i tried to flash modem back "xxbll5" and flashed. but it was still blank.

i came from stok cm10.2 kernel.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psychok9:
This kernel support fast charging 1A from the USB 3.0?

Can I get a good power profile, for optimizing the battery using, or is already optimized for the battery?

Thanks

My rom is CM 10.1/4.2.2 android based.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] cz4r3n:
-Reflash the custom rom you are using or else flash stock rom with the multi-package.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] lodespawn:
I'm having the same issue. I recently moved from CM10.1 to CM10.2. I did a clean install with CM10.2 which worked fine. Once I was all set up I flashed AGNi v2.3.3c for CM10.2 and on reboot discovered I had unknown baseband and blank imei. I tried reflashing several different radios to no effect. Baseband and imei were restored when flashing CM10.2 back in. I also tried flashing AGNi 2.3.3a for CM10.2 and encountered the same problem.

I was however running the AGNi v2.3.3c for CM10.1 on my previous CM10.1 installation with no problems.

I will attempt a reflash of AGNi 2.3.3c for CM10.2 and then repair with efs pro later tonight and see if that fixes the issue. There was some talk of this in the first few posts of this thread but there doesn't appear to be any confirmation of success ..
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] sizzlers:
Using kernel I can say wow amazing, but mate can u please implement other charging tweaks cause this 1200 on 2amp charger I just don't feel it. Charging is hella slow and would be awesome just give more settings so I Can pump the juice flow more
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
u should try setting usb charging current by inbuilt boeffla tweaks app
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
ill see that in next version
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
04-09-2013: reuploaded same version (v2.3.3c) with linux kernel upstreamed 3.0.94 and latest CM ramdisk files. This should put end to Imei/baseband issues reported...
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] sahidmiah:
What is the best tweaks between boeffla and speed mod .battery.performance
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
i still have to fully test them, those were added AS-IS from boeffla kernel.

thing to experiment for users..
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] lodespawn:
imei/baseband issue confirmed fixed

cheers :D
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] streetsurfer:
I am still seeing the cpu core being locked at maximum sometimes and not going back down and deep sleeping even after closing all apps.

Is this a kernel issue or rom issue? Anyone else have this problem?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
install battery stats plus and check which process/service is consuming most cpu , thus will confirm weather its rom or kernel

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[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] !crazy:
I have the same problem with pegasuq governor I was getting with Boeffla kernel. Three cores (with Boeffla it was only one core sometimes.) stuck on the highest frequency, despite low load, and one core is off.

I am also getting a sound problem, same which was the main reason I stopped using Boeffla. It happens randomly, after some time, that sound gets pretty loud and very distorted. Workournd which usually works is to delete/reset all Boeffla settings (deleting only sound settings doesn't help always.) and to reboot.

Anyone knows something more about these issues?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] jackpf:
Are we likely to get zzmoove v0.7?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
ofcourse

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[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] husky69:
It's in the latest beta kernel already, if memory serves me...

EDIT: sorry, wrong thread. I was talking about Yank kernel.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Pimpace:
Hello!

I have I9305-sgs3, and I recently tried your kernel however I'm having serious problem as phone app constantly crashed, phone is unusable due this pop-up error message all the time. I tried your latest kernel with several AOSP rom. No success.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
as ppl report there r some issues which i sm unable to check as i dont hav that device , nor these days getting enough peace of mind to start on it

sent from I9300XXEMG6 Pardus Honami E.D. i1 4.1.2 + AGNi pureSTOCK v2.3.3c EMG4+ (3.0.94)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] benkxda:
Hi [MENTION=4365701]psndna88[/MENTION], you maybe remember my big encryption problem. Today I got rid of this ****e, but this was a lot of work.

- backup (of course)

- install (a prerooted) stock ROM (with its stock recovery)

- make a factory reset

- install custom recovery and wipe

- install ROM/Gapps/kernel/backup

So again, never encrypt your Android device if you still want to customize it the way we XDA folks wishes to. It's not a toy, it's an asshole. Unless you do really need it, don't do it!!! :mad:

Your kernel runs smoothly now and I am very happy about it :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
thats a good news,... i never used encryption ever.. :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] 黄文迪:
i flash this kenel but i have a problem when i play the media it's just going fast，so what happen to my phone？
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
i know it's issue

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[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] !crazy:
I never had such problems with encryption, neither on Galaxy Nexus, nor on N7.

The real problem with encryption is that trim is not working with it, and that will make the device slower with the time. 4.3 has it enabled per default, and is executed after each delete operation, but before, when I didn't knew for Lagfix app, or this didn't exist back then, that was the main problem in regard to performance. Performance always went up after fresh start (formating everything.) and then was getting slower and slower with the time.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
29-09-2013 Updates in v2.3.3d (CM 10.2)

:-

Linux kernel upstreamed to 3.0.97 | rebased on latest CM source from scratch | Updated Zzmoove to 0.7d | fixed user reported notification sound issue (nasty one) | fixed user reported initial freezy video playback | Implemented some Zram modifications with 4 zram devices support | updated BFQ I/O scheduler to v6r2 | implemented modified SIO I/O scheduler | Introducing AGNi Main user profiles (Extreme Battery Save / Battery Save / Normal / Gaming) which does not break NON-OC limits but user can override settings at will | removed Mutable android & kernel logger interfaces (buggy for CMs) | drop & forget for init.d scripts (user doesnt need to set permissions manually)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
Uploaded v2.3.3d Repacked zip

-fixed gpu oc frequencies gpu overvolting nag screens (you dont need to overvolt gpu when gpu oc anymore)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] !crazy:
Thanks for your work.

One thing I have noticed is that stock CM kernel gives much smoother and better looking animations, especially desktop transitions, then any other kernel, including Agni.

No matter what settings I use for GPU/CPU, how much I OC, or I don't.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
30-09-2013 Finalizing bug fixes in v2.3.4 (CM 10.2)

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fixed missing Triangle away support in earlier version
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] BengtL:
Where is link to 2.3.4?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
just above attachments

Sent from I9300 Official CM10.2 4.3 + AGNi pureCM v2.3.4 kernel 3.0.97
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] BengtL:
Yes, I found it! Thanks.

Downloaded and testing already
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] paul13:
Where did you found it? I can't find it.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
ALL NEW DOWNLOADS

CLICK HERE

Sent from I9300 Official CM10.2 4.3 + AGNi pureCM v2.3.4 kernel 3.0.97
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] paul13:
thanks

it works only from pc. from i9305 i couldn't open link from sungsonic forum
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
seems google dns servers unable to resolve it from android, but its link can be edited to remove prepending redirection. it was working some days ago by i9300 though, now not working

Sent from I9300 Official CM10.2 4.3 + AGNi pureCM v2.3.4 kernel 3.0.97
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] 黄文迪:
please post to here ok？
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] theresident:
2.3.3d was the best version of this kernel.. with the old ones i had some sound issues with my GT-i9305. Now i'm putting the 2.3.4 version... i hope i will satisfied again, beacose this is better than YANK's kernel.. who was "restarting" or "shut" down my phone. Great job my friend ;)

Sent with my LTE 9305 from outer space!

HU... i just saw new AGNI's update.. 2.3.4
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Developer/psndna88/PSN_kernels/pureCM/I9305

sent from P3100 Official CM10.2 4.3 + AGNi pureCM v2.3.3 OC kernel
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
20-10-2013 Small Update in v2.3.4a (CM 10.2, PAC & ProBam)

:-

Upstreamed to 3.0.100 | updated CM-10.2, PAC, ProBam ramdisks
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
ReUploaded v2.3.4a for CM-10.2 with support for latest CM nightlies (solved com.android.phone FC)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psndna88:
25-10-2013: Uploaded v2.3.4a pureCM variant supporting BAM rom (previously known as JellyBam)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
I just got this in the mail today. Does anyone have any insights on how to unlock the bootloader and inject root? I had assumed 'fastboot' would work, but this has ODIN. I'm sure I could follow the steps on the original S4, but I don't know what the downstream effects will be.

Thanks!

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Edit: Please see this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44322019&postcount=70
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Okay, so I couldn't wait! ;)

I followed the steps here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2290798 and was able to gain root access.

I have yet to take the plunge on a custom recovery, but I'm sure I'll do that soon.

Additionally, the boot screen now has a picture of an "unlocked" lock, and the words "Samsung" "Custom". I guess they know that this has been flashed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] equake:
How did you order this prior to it being available on the Samsung Web site?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
It became available yesterday, and I got overnight shipping.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rcb929:
Is it full of VW blot ware?:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Yes. The only difference is that this has an unlocked bootloader by default.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Mine comes tomorrow or Monday. So, despite it being unlocked, you still had to go thru that kernel replacement root method? Hmmm. I would have thought there would have been an easier way, no?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Probably. But, I knew that would work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Couldn't you have just skipped the kernel replacement steps and just run motochopper step in that tutorial?

I think we need more insight from our all powerful devs on the best/easiest way to root a Dev Edition phone. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Maybe. Either way it worked for me.

That being said, when I flashed the latest CM10.1-Nightly, the screen went blank (no boot animation). I restored my backup, so I still have a working device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cmmelton2:
I ended up doing the same as you and had to do all the steps too in order for it to work. Now I keep getting a warning message "this device has detected an unauthorized attempt..." trying to get me to reboot though. Can the master devs find something for the developer edition phones to have an easier time rooting?

And I also bought my phone and ordered it for next day shipping, so worth it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuckleb0ne:
The boot message you see when you power on your device means your device is rooted. I have the same exact thing when I rooted mine. I got mine from a Verizon store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
What backup method are you using: CWM or TWRP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Search for the phrase used in the notification. It had to so with SEAndroid. You have to delete/rename KNOXAgent.apk, KNOXAgent.odex from /system and com.sec.knox.seandroid from /data/data

Have fun!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
TWRP. I installed it using the GooManager app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
OK, thanks. I am just noticing a thread on TWRP issues and am nervous about it. However, you were able to back up the stock out of the box ROM and then restore it w/o a hitch?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Yep. I'm going to try CM again in a little while. Now that the official camera/gallery is out, I have less reasons to. But the ridiculousness that is the notification pane might just send me over the edge. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Was just wondering if you tried CM yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SaintAnkey:
I would also like to see the best/correct way to root the Developer Edition.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Not yet. It's going to have to wait until tomorrow. Sorry.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
I believe it was answered in another thread: just run motochopper! Go to this link, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2290798 and then just do Step 3 to root since we don't have to do the other steps to unlock or bypass bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SaintAnkey:
Well then thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Just make sure you have these two files installed on PC provided in the instructions in Step 1 - Preparation of the OP:

Download and Install Samsung Official USB Drivers

Download and extract the Motochopper Root Exploit Tool

You are welcome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
So, I'm typing this from CyanogenMod. Everything is running great. Ingress gets my location, and all my apps/data restored from Helium properly.

At first the camera wasn't working. But after I installed the Gallery/Camera app from the Google Play Edition devices, it worked great.

I'll let you know if I come across any oddities.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
This does NOT work on the Dev Edition. Hmmm....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xxxstar:
Can you uninstall the bloatware on the Dev edition?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Yes, if you root it and ROM it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Dev Edition has unlocked bootloader from the gate and is easily rooted with custom recovery (make a Nandroid backup of STOCK ROM PRIOR TO INSTALLING CUSTOM RECOVERY). Non dev with TWRP is technically not locked unless you used LOKI patch rooting method on here IF you have the old MDK software and NOT the new one. Current root method does NOT work on new software update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] locofocos:
After we MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE WE INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY (:laugh:, but seriously, thanks for the heads up), it seems to be straightforward enough. markwebb, I hope you're prepared for the flood of PMs and questions once the next batch of Developer Editions comes out. You seem to be the only guy with one that's talking. Thanks for the tips though!

I sent them an email on July 21, and they said they are "expected to be back in stock within 14 business days", which puts it at August 4th if that holds up. Maybe some time you could elaborate on the wifi issue a bit, and that fix someone gave you (per http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43743792&postcount=25)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
OK they're back in stock! Just ordered mine, should arrive on the 30th. What exactly does motochopper do? With bootloader unlocked, Seems to me all we need to root is to install superSU & busybox then could use Goomanager to install custom recovery. Am I going to need an SDK for this? Please, devs, give us easy-to-use instructions. I'm afraid if I use motochopper I'll end up with wrong kernel that reverts phone to the non - dev version. Please enlighten me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] equake:
Did you already get a shipping status update? I ordered mine but no updates as of yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kaiya_FL:
I'm wondering about that too. Can we accidentally root the Dev Edition and not be able to unroot again? Is it the kernel that's different between the Dev & non-Dev that makes the bootloader unlocked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
No status update as yet. But at least I didn't get the backorder notice that happened before when I first tried to order.

Undoubtedly motochopper runs a script that installs SuperSU but I don't know what else it does.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] locofocos:
I'll just leave this here...

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/samsung.com#c4874007

(tip- the Galaxy S4 Dev. Edition is an accessory. Who knew)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kaiya_FL:
Ugh!! Wish that coupon code would have been posted earlier, LOL! Congrats on the awesome discount :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Firemedic:
WOW!

AMAZING!! Thanks for that coupon code...THAT WAS HUGE!!!

It's on it's way..Should be here tomorrow!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asharad:
Thanks for that! I just ordered mine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
Got My shipping notification from Samsung & UPS today. Now let's get serious about the best way to root. C-F auto root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kaiya_FL:
I don't know. I asked on the thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301720 if that process would work but no one answered me. I'm guessing no one knows? But then I also asked which ROMs had the BT MAP back in them and no one answered that either, LOL!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I used the original rooting method (including flashing the kernel to "unlock" the bootloader). This should still be safe for you as the Dev Edition phone will not override the bootloader with updates.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kaiya_FL:
Thank you for the response :good: Would you know if it'd ever be possible to accidentally replace the bootloader with the Non-Dev version? Or is the bootloader, in general, something that does not get overwritten/replaced when flashing ROMs?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
You really shouldn't be doing that and totally unnecessary: the bootloader is already unlocked on the Dev Edition! All you have to do is install custom recovery and root!

Here is one custom recovery, there are others! Use Odin to install: http://d-h.st/mHe

Here is the root zip once you have custom recovery installed: http://download.chainfire.eu/342/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip

Good luck!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
Maybe, but not likely when flashing custom ROMS (unless they specifically say that are). Pretty much stay away from anything directly from VZ after you ROM it.

Agreed, but at the time, no information was available and I just wanted root. I tried that method, which worked. Now, I'm running CM 10.1 (hopefully, 10.2 soon) and won't be going back to stock unless absolutely necessary. I always keep a backup of stock for some reason, which I ultimately never end up using (once CM is stable enough for a daily driver).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] markwebb:
Good! And there are tons of other ROM's on XDA forums.

And Remember: NEVER ACCEPT ANY UPDATE FROM VERIZON MOVING FORWARD OR YOU WILL BE LOCKED!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
So I install, say, TWRP using Odin. Then download the SuperSU zip file to my phone & flash it from TWRP? That roots it? If I understand that correctly, then, Wow! Leaves me with same kernel as came on the Dev Ed. The little light bulb over my head just came on.

Thanks a 10 to the 6th!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
Hmm. Only tar file for TWRP vzw I can find is for the Google edition. IIRC Odin won't do img files Don't quite know what to do next. Use the Google ed one? Maybe post a question on Teamwin site?

Barring that I guess I could use the other recovery in the link provided by markwebb long enough to root then put TWRP on when correct version is identified. Any thoughts appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tithefug:
I'm using this one (I think): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292565
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
Thanks. I think that's the loki'd one? Maybe not, just want to be sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MinnMonkey:
If we wanted to try any of the OTA updates, can we make an backup and revert if needed in TWRP or CWM, or is there a chance the OTA updates could lock the bootloader on the Developer Edition?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtherrell:
DO. NOT. ACCEPT. ANY. OTA. UPDATES. FROM. VERIZON.

Which part of the above do you not understand? Wait for it to be included in a developer rom. :)

Not sure about updates directly from Samsung but I have always had better results waiting for developers to incorporate updates into the Roms.