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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Frequent Q&A (maybe?)

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Q: WHY FAQ FIRST?

A: Because, I have seen some of you guys are so lazy to scroll down a bit to read this as this is essential post I think. And further more, I don't want you to brick your phone because of your lack of reading skill :).

Q: Am I advised to do anything?

A: READ THIS CAREFULLY everyone. Since I changed the partition layout for more convenient to work on kitkat or future Android so I advise you to do a oneclick heimdall back to BML first, do a full wipe except for the sdcard and then flash the kitkat zip. Once u r in TWRP, full wipe and flash the build again (with or without gapps) :). I might change the partition table several times until I have the good space calculation for rom and gapps tho, so this procedure is advised/required - just took u 30s to do that tho.

I will also mark the zip/update that have another different table that required this procedure then, otherwise, you can update via dirty flash.

Link to heimdall package: AntonX's Basic with a twist kernel [BML]

And here is the recommended procedure:

1. Make backup or whatever u need then copy the ROM into ur sdcard.

2. Reboot into Recovery and full wipe except sdcard.

3. Reboot into Download mode and Heimdall oneclick BML ROM/kernel

4. Flash the Slimkat build from CWM 5.x

5. After booted into TWRP, full wipe and flash the Slimkat ROM again - use the button combo to get into TWRP if it doesn't do it automatically.

6. Reboot and enjoy!

Q: Is this Rooted?

A: Yes it is. To have the Root privileges, Go to settings>about phone>then tap build number 7 times to enable the developer settings, once enabled, under root access, choose apps and adb. That's all. (Thanks to @foxxx5oh)

Q: Why doesn't this have Focal?

A: Because Focal is not available on Slimkat.

Q: Where is 'fix permission' option in CWM?

A: I believe koush decided to throw away the fix permissions button in CWM because he said it was largely placebo effect and had no real purpose anymore. (Thanks to @cpkelley94)

Q: Dahell, I can't use Google Now.

A: I found that all you have to do to fix Google now is get root explorer, titanium backup or SD maid, remove system app Google search and reinstall from play store... (Thanks to @turtlepa)

Q: My battery drains so fast and I found out that WiFi kept awake and running in background even I disabled it. Why?

A: Due to new Android version permission, Google set up a new option to allow Gapps to scan for nearby networks even when WiFi is off. To disable that, go to settings>WiFi>advance>untick the scanning always available option n u r cool again ;).

Q: Is this really KITKAT? And can I eat it?

A: Yes, yes it is. And u r advised to cook it before eating tho. Enjoy your meal then :).

More that has been answered here.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any damages on your device.

Original Slim Features:

The Real Dark Slim

Notification drawer Shortcuts

Full hardware key rebinding!

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Check out our full feature list here

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NO ETA's...

Fully compiled from AOSP source ( source.android.com) with our mods.

Read the Change-log and installation instructions from the official website carefully.

Feature requests will be ignored in general, but we will review ( if a relevant commit or source is provided) and then decide.

Please provide a logcat if reporting a bug.

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!Recommended! One click heimdall a BML kernel/ROM then flash kitkat, then do a full wipe, and manual format /system.

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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Known Issues (According to Official issues of Slim bean on galaxysmtd):

Aries Common Bugs.

Slim Common Bugs - check at slim rom website.

Other than that, you tell me :).

Galaxy S 4G exclusive Features:

Disabling Softkeys in advance Settings.

3.0.101 latest NiLTMT kernel v13.11.20

OTA Update from me - Need someone to confirm?

More Credits!

- Thanks to Erik for JellyBean Sake. And noiphonehere for talking over nights with me :D---SORRY bro.

- Thanks to Team Acid plus JT1134 for ICS and Aries Goodness...

- Thanks to my new Badass Teamates (especially Thomas.Raines and Erik, Ray, and Cooptx haha)...

- Thanks to Cyanogen and pawitp for the Fixes

- Thanks to @DJLamontagneIII for a good kernel base

- And Special Thanks to XDA's Devs and members
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Okay, The first Kitkat build is up. Go to my Goo.im, download and enjoy everyone! I need you to test the Slimcenter OTA updater for the next update also :). Stay tuned!

Remember to follow the OPs tho, especially the first one about FAQ. You have to carefully follow the procedure to flash this ROM: Heimdall oneclick back to BML and then flash it. Remember to do a full wipe!

One more: for stability, OC and UV are not recommended. I might revert those 2 features in the next build.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GuestK0045:
thank you. just thank you. (tries not to cry)( old phone has more life left)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ithunter:
Based on latest slim kat ? :)

Thank You man !! i am going to with in one hr. :D

and i will let you my feedback :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DerPuGNa:
sir can i use gremlin remover?

it its similar to oneclick? but it contains roots and kernels??

cause im to lazy to download onelick :D PEACE
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Ye, u can
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ithunter:
- Installed Heilmdall one click(Kernel) over Jelly Bean !!

- installed "Slimkat-galaxys4gmtd-4.4.2-20131228"

now phone stock on niltmt (Kernel Boot Logo)

i am waiting for 10 minute nothing but just boot logo appearing :(

what to do now ?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Hmm weird, lets me check the build again, or I might upload my previous build insted (w/o ota support). Interesting that the only change in this build compare to previous one running on mine is OTA suport and it was cleaner build (on mine was dirty one).

Oh wait, did u flash the build again via TWRP? If not, I am sorry that I forgot telling ya that once u r in TWRP, u have to flash it again (u know how to use TWRP rite?)

Anw, u can still heimdall again n flash slimbean tho so dunt worry ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ithunter:
trying again and again :(

nothing just kernel boot logo :(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Did u flash the ROM again in TWRP? I mean:

1. Copy the ROM to sdcard then Heimdall BML kernel

2. Full wipe except sdcard and flash Slimkat build

3. After booted into TWRP, full wipe and flash the build again.

4. Reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ithunter:
not boot in to TWRP !!

now i am back to fresh 2.3.6 :(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Use the Combo volume + volume - and power button to boot into Recovery tho. If u wiped b4 heimdall then after flashing slimkat, it should bring u into TWRP. that was weird unless u hadn't wiped :/.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ithunter:
now again:

- installed fresh 2.3.6.

- installed AntonX-Basic_with_a_twist-v1.1.0-OC_UV

- wait 5~ minute on boot logo !!

- boot on cwm and install your rom

- auto reboot into TWRP

- install rom again

- wipe

- Reboot

- Phone boot into KitKat

:D

Thank You !!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DerPuGNa:
jeez! no dao!

its working for me!

i just cant take screen shot! but it works promise :DDDDDD

THANKS! :DDDDDDDDDDDD
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
I added the right procedure onto OP anyway so everyone else should follow it easier. And FYI, u should have OTA updater works from now on for updating the ROM in future. U should receive a notification automatically everytime I upload a new build then. One more thing I have to do is finding a way to include Changelog and mayb look over GPS then :).

I can take screenshots hehe teeheee :p but no way I'm gonna upload them since my MOM got the phone back :p

P/s: I will make it weekly as long as the upload speed isn't affected by that stupid issue of my country's internet tho.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ithunter:
Good Luck to you and Good Luck for us too !!

:) Thank You !!

Bug:-

- lack of some useful cm Features (everyone know that)

- reboot after wallpaper set (once)

- lack of native advance overvlock/underclock options.

- phone connected on USB debugging even after disable from devs options

btw now i am confirm we will have perfect stable Kitkat :))
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
I'm gonna exclude the OC and UV from the next update anw. It causes more trouble to the stability than it helps on the battery tho. Plus, it's good to let the phone rest for a while, 15 to 30 seconds after every boot finishes to ensure that u won't have freeze/reboot afterwards. and ye. Slimkat just hit the Beta phrase yet, features are slowly merged tho so stay tuned for OTA gift :p.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Thank you so much for is dao!

OTA works great. Is ART functioning? My SELinux status says Enforcing. Is that a problem?

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Maybe you can test the ART yourself tho as I have been so disappointed w ART on my Note back then and dalvik mode was super fast on the S 4G when I tested it so I didn't bother turn ART on. I think it should work tho. And ya, kitkat turned the Selinux to Enforcing, guess I have to edit the OP of FAQ a bit :p. You still get root w enforcing anw ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Ok cool, I am testing ART now. Only other problem I am having is adding my Google account after installing slim 4.4 gapps. I try and add a Google account and it says bit can connect to googles servers. I do have internet and browse the web though. Super FAST though!!

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Hey guys, I want to ask u all do me a flavor tho. I hope someone can do me 2 things:

1. Use alogcat (convert it to be system app via titanium backup if u can since I remember that it wont work properly as a user app) or type adb lolcat from ur command prompt in the Windows OS and tell me if logcat is out or not.

2. I appreciate if some one can test the sdcard partition function of TWRP tho. If you can, format ur sdcard w a block of ext4 for sd-ext partition tho via TWRP and tell me if its work or not. And then test the ability to mount the sd-ext also. If it works then the next step is to test it w scripts or apps like internal2sd or app2sd or so.

Thank you :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
For people flashing "current" ROMs using "old" kernels, or vice-versa, there are many reasons that it will appear to fail. Several things have changed in the recovery code over the last couple of years that make the old updater scripts incompatible with new recovery binaries, and vice versa. There are also errors that used to be ignored that aren't any more.

If you are having problems flashing, I'd try flashing the new kernel/recovery first, then flashing the ROM. There are a couple ways that you can do this:

Hope Method

Flash the new ROM

Hope that when you boot into recovery you have the new kernel/recovery

Flash the new ROM using the new recovery

The hope method may or may not work, depending on where the installer script fails. The good news is that most recovery scripts install the new kernel/recovery early on, before the incompatibilities cause the script to fail.

If the hope method isn't working, or you just want to be sure, you can try the complicated method, which skips hoping that the ROMs installer script properly installs the new kernel/recovery

Complicated Method

Unzip the ROM into a folder somewhere on your computer

Find the boot.img file (often right in the folder into which you unzipped the ROM)

Flash the boot.img to the KERNEL partition using heimdall

Boot to the new recovery

Flash the new ROM using the new recovery

Notes to devs:

Retouch binaries isn't being used in current AOSP, so if updater-script calls that with a current recovery, it won't be found. The format command also has had changes in its argument lists. Some scripts also look for system/bin/modeled_cfg.sh which is, as far as I can tell, not built nor needed for the SGS4G.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
I would love to get alogcat but in cant get connected to my Google account to download anything from the play store.

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ariesgodofwar:
Dao, you da man! Appreciate all the work. One suggestion, can you post the link to the 4.4.2 Gapps in the OP? It is here: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...ons4-4/7344-slim-minimal-gapps-4-4-2-beta-1-x but does not seem to be in a real intuitive place on the Slim site. Might save folks a few minutes and prevent them from downloading 4.3 versions, which are all that is listed under Addons on the Slim site.

Thanks again, time to dig in!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
Try downloading from https://code.google.com/p/alogcat/downloads/list and manually installing it, or restoring from your backup, if you already had it installed.

In looking for an aLogcat thread on XDA, I ran across a couple threads that suggests a "fix" for log-reading programs under JB and later that may be applicable, for example:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2342099

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1847541
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DerPuGNa:
any issues about FAILED WHILE RECEIVING BT FILES?

or CANT RECEIVE BT FILES?

or just my issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Pls if anyone else can confirm this? And pls also test the logcat output and Sd-ext also. So that I can work on fixes soon since my free-time period will end soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
I can't convert it to a system app because I can't sign in to my Google account to get access to the store. I am going to try and just one-click back to stock and reinstall slimkat and see if it works.

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Yep, u should since I was able to use the store to install several apps tho :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Here is something I never seen before. When I one-click to stock then used the antonX kernel and go to recovery I can't mount anything. I never used that kernel before. Am I being dumb? Could I just flash slimkat from the stock one-click since it is a BML rom?

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
U can flash slimkat from 5.x recovery on BML. Ye I had that problem also but I didnt care much since I was gonna flash slimkat anw.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
For some reason I am still not getting the play store, errr.

Does it matter if it is the Blue 5.x CWM ?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
It shouldnt cause any trouble tho. Anw, are u on Dalvik or ART mode? I was able to sync my Google acc and using playstore on my mom's phone back then and installed a dpi changer app. Dunt think that my changes for OTA would break the Google compability tho and I used Slim minimal gapps also. Weird that it doesnt work on yours :(.

Btw, can u go into developer settings, turn on the usb debug function, plug the phone into ur PC or laptop w android sdk support and type adb logcat (or adb lolcat) from ur windows Command promt?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DragnzKlaw:
Maybe a bad flash. I had the same problem. No play store loaded with the system apps. I re-downloaded both ROM and GAPP zip files. Worked that time.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Ok so, I was trying to use AiO gapps so maybe that was my problem. I was in dalvik on the fresh install when I had the issue. Here is what I did and it looks like everything is working.

Did a one-click to stock, no root, flashed antonX kernel with no oc-uv. Booted to orange cwm and was able to mount partitions. Wiped, flashed slimkat (system rebooted), got in to twrp, wiped flashed slimkat and minimal gapps.

Only thing not working is video playback, I forgot was this a Aries common issue?

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DerPuGNa:
wait again!?

BT woking for some file extension?

im just can transfer a .MP3 file but CANT transfer .APK, so i change the extension to mp3 to sent, and it goes..

so? BT for this version cant receive APK etc?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
hmmm, intetesting since I thought I fixed it for a while tho (coz of the bigmem patch I believe) anw, I will look into the kernel defconfig again anw.

True that BT only allows u to send specific extensions n I believe that sending apk is illegal (to google) :). But idk if we can hack it or not, I will find out more about this then :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DerPuGNa:
ok, videoplayback works with other player like, mxplayer but cant play with stock vplayer.

BT is weird? i can receive .apk extension on 4.3 but now i cant?

but good news is BT is still standing. :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Then can u test the video recording for me? If video recording works normally then it should be the codecs libs that caused the issue to video player then not the kernel. I will look into BT later then.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Camcorder works, camera words(both front and back). Play back works with MX player but says Can't play this video with gallery video player.

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Thanks man. Seems like there's something wrong w the codec info files from the device tree then. So how about ur Playstore problem now? One more thing u can test for me is the youtube player tho. And still no one has reported the logcat output (not a must for alogcat but also logcat via adb is ok, if u dont have alogcat then pls test w the adb lolcat command) and the sd-ext format as well. Partition ur sdcard w a block of ext4 for sd-ext tho and use scripts or apps like link2sd or app2sd or internal2sd or whatever it is then. Looking forward to reports. And thanks everone!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Well I think I got the play store problem all worked out. YouTube works great, watching some doctor who Xmas special easter eggs right now :) . I put alogcat as a system app and it looks like it is working, I am not sure what to look for. I partitioned a block of the SD card as ext4 for sd-ext. It said it did it ok. Not sure what to look for in the ROM. I will loom at those apps next.

Sent from inside the time vortex
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Thanks a lot man. U helped me figure out what left to do/fix :p and about the sd-ext, I just wanted to make sure that u can use it in order to have more space for installing apps as I almost ran out of space (of course since I lowered the space for /data) after installing some games fo my Mom tho :p
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Hello sd-ext!

Oh and done mind the no data icon. I do t have my SD card in it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Anything else dao?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Nope man. You can enjoy ur phone while I am doing my work then :D. And OC/UV can affect the stability tho so just be careful w advanced kernel settings then (you can see it with apps like trickster mod or semaphore,...).

And prepare for the New Year Eve incoming :p
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ithunter:
i have underclock my phone to 800mhz with no-frills for more battery lifetime :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Has anyone ever tested backup/restore with TWRP? I'd like to know if it works normally or not coz I am getting used to TWRP and learning proper build flags for our device. Thanks! And watch out for OTA notification next week then :).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Zixx:
i was able to back up just fine ,i do have to try to restore to see if it completely works
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] AgainstTheFlow:
Just installed slimkat. SWEET! Thanks! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] MuShRo0m:
This was my first rom flashing and I actuallly got it to work. It's so beautiful but the only problem is the battery life it dies way too quick.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ariesgodofwar:
Did you make sure to go to Wifi -> Advanced, and turn off the Always Search for Wifi even when off option? That will burn your battery faster than anything. I am running this on mine, in ART mode, and it has been very fast and the battery life has been quite good. Did you check your battery usage stats and see if you have anything sucking power?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] AgainstTheFlow:
Battery life will get better after two or three days. It seems like the ROMs need time to settle in.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] th3controller:
The current download site is down. Can anyone provide a mirror.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daothanhduy1996:
Oh cool! Thats why I havent been able to connect to Goo.im to upload the new OTA build :( ><'. Anw, I really appreciate if anyone can upload it to mirrors tho and thanks guys :).

About the battery negative reports, I was able to use my Mom's galaxy S 4G for 18h w 2h15m sot and to me, it was considerably good. I mean come on guys, u r using an old/a legacy phone tho and good or bad is depended on personal feeling anw as on my note 4h30m sot is good but obviously it is impossible on the S 4G :) so cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] th3controller:
A suggestion might be to use Google Drive for mirrors.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] AgainstTheFlow:
Dao, the battery is fine. it seems to be the same as any other custom build. What I'm getting is random reboots, any body else getting that?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ariesgodofwar:
Yes, I am also seeing this. There does not seem to be a great of rhyme or reason that I have noticed. They are not too bad, but seem to occur when accessing a recently installed application. I am on the ART Framework.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] omnifarious:
Luckily I just downloaded this for my wife ;)

Slimkat-galaxys4gmtd-4.4.2-20131228.zip

https://mega.co.nz/#!XEwyTQAQ!W8cZxgmedUrf89PxKBBgQEumTHl-qkknmx7bZHaLUcM

https://copy.com/K2dMpBaJlU89

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_0IHRar2eqRekcyMU9QQWRCaGs/edit?usp=sharing

https://www.cubby.com/pl/Slimkat-galaxys4gmtd-4.4.2-20131228.zip/_8381cdc791934ae781e6a5de79a8858d

http://www10.zippyshare.com/v/5311489/file.html

https://app.box.com/s/tj9htzaxn2hc0ur13rx3

http://www.mediafire.com/download/3m1gtjgeu9ger2k/Slimkat-galaxys4gmtd-4.4.2-20131228.zip

https://db.tt/wWHEllFh
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GFX.myst.:
Currently uploading to my Dropbox dao since my Dropbox has over 100 gb storage. I'll provide a link when its done. ;)

Here's your link. It's a direct download link.

http://acidify.us/12S28K13

sent from within the beast
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Zixx:
I can confirm that back up and restore works perfectly!