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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hi.

As far as I can read out of the above information your carriers is A1 - Austria. Just grab your complete firmware packet from SamMobile and follow my instructions on page 1 regarding the CSC if you want the A1 CSC.

Of course your phone will work without the carrier specific CSC, since a standard multi CSC is already build into the phone. But some people like to have the right CSC and those apps that comes with it.

And you read right, my system image will not harm you phone and wont trigger any counters.

Regards.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Not sure what you mean..you won't get any problems by flashing original 4.2.2 firmware on you phone. Just keep away from version 4.3.

So download and flash!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Numero17:
i want say: if i flash with stock firmware can i root it?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sh0ne:
Thanks, im downloading since 6 hours from sammobile, need still 20min.

Q: Should I wait for you and csc and the flash both of them, or 1st your fw and then the csc ?

Q: If flashing the CSC afterwards, will be there a problem with warrianty?

Wish: is it possible to strip the image complete, ev. you can leave google play...?

Sorry man for asking this, I ve last 3 years my sgs2 and I did not have to worry about this stuff, but this is my buissnes phone and I have to watch out that nothing happens. they would kill me if I losse warrianty.

You saved my ...

cheers bro
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
If you flash your original 4.2.2 firmware, then you will have no problems with my pre-rooted system image. So first: flash your original.

Then after reboot etc. Setup etc.

You flash my system image and you are ready to go. My image will not wipe anything. Then you are rooted and all the apps will be de-Odexed and zip-aligned. :)

See ya
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] morenoro:
Yes. I tried factory reset, and still bootloop
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] johnthepig:
Did you check the "Phone Bootloader Update" button when flashing the rom? I had the same problem, until I tried that.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
well.. i got stuck on samsung boot logo !!! do i need a stock recovery to flash this ???
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Info.

Well, it became a little late last night.

I forgot some instructions;

Download the file.

UnZip using 7-Zip to get the .md5 file.

Fire up Odin on PC, I believe that any version should work.

Select PDA and browse to the .md5 you just unzipped.

Get phone to download mode.

Connect phone to PC.

Wait for Odin to recognise phone.

Press start and wait until Odin has made a successful flash.

Phone should reboot itself when ready.

More information.

The file is nothing else but the system, with NEE CSC pre-installed.

No modem, kernel, bootloader etc.

It should work, I'm a little surprised if it fails. If it fails, could be the stock kernel that doesn't like KNOX FREE and De-Odexed system.

Has anyone at all been able to make it work?

Cheers.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

You don't need a stock recovery.

Only Odin, instructions in previous post.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey bro

Did you flash my system and made it work?

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] polarrys:
Maybe this link can help you :

http://opensource.samsung.com/recep...=F&searchValue=I9506&_sm_byp=iVV5sQN3HDrnfkr7

This is the source for the 4.4.2 ;) I found this link on cyanogen post for i9506.

And just a question. Can anybody help me on install pre-rooted rom 4.3 on my new i9506 ?

I understand that I must use ODIN and all is ok But what about CSC. I have Free telecom and my phone is unlocked SIM.

Which stable 4.3 version can I use ?

I am on 4.3 samsung Rom Version : JSS15J.I9506XXUBML6

This is a procedure. Does this procedure is safe for me :

Extract (unzip) the firmware file

I download this : Is it ok ?

Previous version 4.3 Stable release. - Kept if anything should go wrong...

GT-I9506 4.3 XXUBML6 - Stable, slim and Pre-rooted <--------- Download link. Updated 2014-03-17

I unzip : It's a tar.md5 file

Download Odin v3.09

Extract Odin zip-file

Open Odin v3.0

Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)

Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin

Add the firmware file to AP / PDA

Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

Thanks for help
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey bro.

Thx, but I already have the sources, started 4.4.2 kernel work this morning and will continue when I get back home.

About the 4.3 you want to flash;

You must flash a CSC/HIDDEN file together with the system/kernel as said in my OP, otherwise you will have keyboard not working and other strange behaviour.

Please select phone.

Dial *#1235#

And tell me what the 3 lines says.

Then I should be able to direct you to a, for you working, CSC/HIDDEN file.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:


Disregard previous message...

Made a typo.

Should read *#1234#
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] polarrys:
Thanks, I use *#1234# and it works.

I have :

AP : I9506XXUBML6

CP : I9506XXUBMK7

CSC : I9506VDSBML2

Another question : Should I flash CSC with ODIN , Can you explain the procedure ? I suppose that must flash CSC after the firmware?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SoRiNuS:
Just flashed your ROM. Stucked on Samsung logo. I was already running stock 4.4.2 NEE. Now i am trying again but with stock recovery, to see if this is the problem.

Stuck in bootloop even with the stock recovery.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Seems like I have to make a new image. I'll look at it later.

Can only be because of the kernel or perhaps the RAM Disk.

Thx for testing and reporting.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] 3lambda:
What about kernel ? New function/optimisation ? :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SoRiNuS:
Read post #971
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] johnthepig:
I should have mentioned, I was having the same issues using the stock ROM and the KNOX debloat from http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9506-develop/download-4-4-2-kitkat-i9506xxucng3-t2827630 until I updated the bootloader and frashed the NEE version.

On a different node, is your ROM different than what I get from running the KNOX debloat script and then manually removing the Samsung apps with Titanium Backup?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Notice.

I've removed the system link. It was simply causing to many people a lot of trouble. I think I need to concentrate on the kernel to be able to make a working release.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update

You guys can believe or not.

I now have a fully booting 4.4.2 system with NEE CSC running on my GT-I9506. I just set it up.

2 flashes was all I needed.

Running on 4.2.2 bootloader.

I told you!

I just love it.

Regards.

EDIT

Seems I still have work to do.

Play Store doesn't work.

SuperSU doesn't work.

SE linux IS Permissive. Good.

But most important, I have 4.4.2 running on 4.2.2 bootloader.

Some claimed is was impossible...lol

I told you to wait, some did and the can now laugh of those who updated the fu..... bootloader.

Heading for bed.

But...I'll be back.

Btw...those sources sucks, filled with crap.

Regards.

EDIT

Other issues.

Phone won't turn off, but boots perfectly. Not that impressed of 4.4.2.

Charging not working.

But 4G and 3G works. Received a message. Can use browser.

Google Drive works, Gmail works.

Vibrations working.

And a lot more.

Goodnight.

****...this really turned me on.

Need to make a few adjustment in kernel and ramdisk and victory.

But not now, need to sleep, very busy at work.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Just a little preview...

Charging seems to work while phone is ON.

See ya
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] EclipseX:
DeHAWk about phone don't turn off, sometimes I have that probleme with 4.3 with 4.2 bootloader. but it's very random. maybe bootloader related?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

I never experienced it on 4.3 with 4.2.2 bootloader. Yes, it's definitely bootloader related but it should be possible to fix with the insecure kernel.

Btw. I only had the turn off problem on my very early builds on 4.3 for my 4.2.2 bootloader.

Regarding those apps currently not working on my 4.4.2 system/kernel;

I'm running a very slim system, removed +550MB. Could be why Google Play not working atm.

About SuperSU, needs more investigation.

All sensors seems working and so does bluetooth, external SD card in exFAT, sounds and camera.

GPS and WiFi will be checked later today.

Stay tuned.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] EclipseX:
problably thats why I have that probleme, I have your first build, and didn't remove or wipe since you post it here :P

I will only update my phone next week, because I have several things in my phone
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update.

GPS is working.

WiFi not working, but I'm working on it.

Also found out why I haven't root access. It turns out that the binary file used by SuperSU, is somehow changed by something to prevent root. Working on a solution.

Still haven't any idea why Google Play makes forced closed.

I had to login to Google Play from my PC and send some apps to the phone to get my root tools.

Stay tuned.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] papete:
Keep it up!! I know how exciting it is to have the intellectual challenge to beat the dragon (samsung) with a single sword. Actually I'm a little envious, a pity I don't have the skills to help you.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] EclipseX:
DeHAWk you are doing the same troubleshooting that already solve in 9505, ask to devs :p

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Please do remember that I'm on the 4.2.2 bootloader, which is way different from the 4.4.2.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
Q - Any specific reason to be on old bootloader ? i thought we have all the sources now for tweaking !
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
The only reason would be that the new boot loader would show Knox being tripped. I'm fine with that..lol
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
OK !! me too :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
Is this build ready to flash? Im on new 4.4.2 stock.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
Bump
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update.

Finally I found out why Google Play and other apps made instantly FC.

Problem is now solved, and all the apps is now working perfectly.

Problems remaining;

WiFi still not working.

Phone can't charge in OFF mode.

Phone won't turn OFF.

Phone won't reboot...

But I'm working on it.

Above problems is because of my bootloader being 4.2.2. :cool:

Rooting doesn't work.

Stay tuned.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
can u do something for 4.4.2 bootloader?

i can test.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Hi Dehawk, can make a 4.4.2 Knox Out version?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
+1
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey guys.

Of course I can; you see, the FC problem was also present the first version I released for 4.4.2 and had to pull back. But at the time when I released it, I didn't know that because I didn't have a chance to test it.

But since I now have an insecure working kernel running on my 4.2.2 bootloader, I could locate the problem in the system image.

So this is what I can offer you 4.4.2 bootloader guys right now; a fully De-odexed/zip-aligned, totally KNOX free system. I'll include the Nordic (NEE) CSC, it doesn't contain any hidden. So you don't need to flash a separate CSC, unless you want to; follow the same procedure as on 4.3.

You must be aware that I still have a problem with the root rights, but the system does contain Chainfires SuperSU 2.01 and Busybox.

The other problems I mentioned in the previous posts, is only 4.2.2/4.3 bootloader related.

NOTE: This 4.4.2 image, will NOT atm. contain an insecure kernel, since I'm still working on it.

Also, nothing else than KNOX and FOTA removed.

Stay tuned.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
Would be great if you can upload this version... Root will be there.. Right?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Atm. I can't get Root to work, it doesn't work on my own phone.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
OK... will wait then for a fully working release on 4.4.2 bootloader :)

thanks for your efforts.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] polarrys:
There is the results :

AP : I9506XXUBML6

CP : I9506XXUBMK7

CSC : I9506VDSBML2

My phone is sim unlocked

Thanks you for your help
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] breakingstorm:
are all you roms deodexed?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Could be Vodafone, but not sure.

What is your home country?

You might be able to flash a Open Nordic CSC (NEE ).

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Yep, all De-Odexed.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] polarrys:
Hey DeHAWK : I'm using Free Telecom : http://free.mobile.Fr

My Home Country is FRANCE

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

I'm pretty sure that this is a company under Vodafone France or at least working with them. This means you'll need Vodafone CSC for France. I don't have it in my OP, but just follow the given instructions to get and upload the 2 files according to the instructions.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update.

Working all weekend trying to gain root access. Still no solution.

Good news is, this morning I fixed a bug (made by Samsung by purpose) in the dtb image. This caused a strange screen behaviour when booting from OFF. This screen behaviour would have happened on all bootloader versions. :)

Might also have found out why WiFi don't work. Could be Samsung again..but I need to look deeper into this.

Stay tuned.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] polarrys:
DeHAWK

I post a private message with a link for CSC I9506VDSBML2.

Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

I'm working on your CSC/Hidden. But this seems VERY strange; I unpacked it, just to check if was the right one for you.

Not sure what this is, but this is a CSC for a Nordic carrier called Telenor, Sweden.

Strange thing is that the CSC version is the same as in your post.

Did you bye this phone in France or import it? - Furthermore, this CSC is for Android 4.2.2...

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
One request.. If very easy and not taking your time, can you please make a de-odexed version with no other changes? Should be rootable ofcourse!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SoRiNuS:
You can deodex yourself. There is a guide here on xda.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Has been ready for several days, but it seemed that nobody wanted it due to the missing root permissions.

As said earlier, fully De-Odexed/Zip-aligned and all KNOX removed and FOTA.

All I need is someone who wants it:cool:

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
You mean if we de-odex, we can't root it as of now?

If we can, then I would like to have this version
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

You CAN root it; has nothing to do with the De-Odexing.

I haven't tested it on 4.4.2 bootloader, but works perfectly on ny 4.2.2.

You're welcome to test, I actually need someone to test.

Will prepare it and upload.

Download link be announced here in the thread.

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
Cool.. In a couple of hours? Or later? Just asking because my pc is de-odexing the current rom. Thanks.

---------- Post added at 09:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 PM ----------

Also main motivation behind de-odexing is to install the s5 camera mod
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Shouldn't take that long. Already preparing it.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Uploading. Remember; system image only for people already on 4.4.2.

Busybox installed, CSC NEE installed..no need to flash a CSC.

SU installed, SuperSU 2.02 installed. ..but doesn't seems to work atm.

Regards.

EDIT

md5 and zip integrity checked before uploading. Everything seems ok.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
cool.. should i do a clean install ? or can i just flash over the current stock rom ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

I always recommend a factory reset from recovery, just to make sure all the unwanted is gone.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
btw i mentioned before im ready to test. never mind about that. i want to mention that i got root working with the custom recovery and flashed the update from chainfires blog. i had root access and all was ok with 4.4.2 system and 4.4.2 bootloader.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

I actually need testers who has already broke their KNOX or don't care about the KNOX warranty.

I have an insecure kernel (beta version), SE-Android set to Permissive, all rooting restrictions removed and with init.d support. If it works, more versions will come up.

Should be used with my system, not needed, but will help me a lot.

Regards.

EDIT

Kernel is almost same build as used on my own 4.2.2 bootloader. But things not working on mine, should be working on the 4.4.2 bootloader.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update.

4.4.2 image ready for download. System is ONLY for users already on 4.4.2. No insecure kernel included, therefore you will still be in SE-Linux Enforced mode. Won't trigger KNOX due to no insecure kernel. CSC NEE (Open Nordic) included, NO NEED to flash CSC/HIDDEN.

Comes with Busybox, SuperSU v2.02 and su. But due to some strange reason ROOT doesn't work...atm, at least on my phone.

Download link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdYXlBUFdaakVkcEk/edit?usp=sharing

Guys, PLEASE report back. This is very important for me.

Best regards and happy flashing.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
man ever since i got this device ive been on ur system and flagged knox a long time ago. :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey man

You are now officially my 4.4.2 kernel tester. I'll prepare the kernel for you.

It should hit you tomorrow. Be prepared.:cool:

Best regards.

EDIT

Are you in for testing overclocking?

EDIT 2

I'll provide you with 2 kernels.

My kernel build and the stock 4.4.2 kernel; in case something should go wrong.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] raghavan_nvr:
stuck on samsung logo !!!! ... will try again on stock recovery .. maybe that's the issue !!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Guys, heading for bed. Please download and test my released 4.4.2 system and report back asap.

Goodnight.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Thx for reporting!

Very strange. Why? Should not be because of the custom recovery, since CSC is included...I look into it tomorrow and might upload a new version. This system is, without any changes to the uploaded, working on my own phone.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Ooo, can't test on my 4.3 knox out.[emoji20]
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
stuck at samsung logo.

flashed through odin forced to recovery (stock) wiped data then rebooted, stuck now samsung logo 3 minutes, will leave it to 5 minutes and then reflash stock.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Ok, thx. I'll upload a new modified version this morning. Let's hope that will work.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update

New system image uploaded, ONLY for 4.4.2 users.

New image is completely STOCK. I didn't remove anything. I only added the NEE CSC.

Meaning; All KNOX files and FOTA files is still present! NO Busybox and no SuperSU/su pre-installed.

But It's still fully De-Odexed/Zip-aligned!

I did this because I need to find out why it doesn't work on your 4.4.2 stock kernel.

This new upload should work...I think...

If this new system image still doesn't work, there can only be one reason: The NEE CSC.

But only time will tell.

Download file, Unzip using 7-Zip!

Flash the .md5 file with Odin 3.09. I believe you should use this since you're on a 4.4.2 bootloader.

Download link coming here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdYXlBUFdaakVkcEk/edit?usp=sharing

.md5 sum and zip integrity checked before uploading.

Please report back ASAP.

If it works, I'll later this evening let XDA-member mezo91 test a slightly modified kernel.

Sorry for the inconvenience guys.

Now heading for work

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Still trying to solve the 4.2.2 bootloader problems with charging in OFF, reboot switch OFF...and ofcourse root...

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
No problem..take your time..lol.

I'm just lamenting of not being able to test your 4.4.2 as l have the 4.3 bootloader.

I'm wondering if 4.4.2 is fully working with root and busybox, can I just upgrade and thus having 4.4.2 bootloader?

What is the difference having 4.3 or 4.4.2 bootloader?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
Will try it when i get home.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey kotaxor.

As you know, I have 4.4.2 system running on my 4.2.2 bootloader. I made an insecure kernel and it worked. Busybox is also working same is De-Odexed, but not root. The problems with charging, reboot, turn OFF and WiFi is probably because of the new system ui framework sending commands to the bootloader that it doesn't understand. But I believe it's possible to fix.

Right now my own S4+ is quite messed up. Need to flash back to my 4.3 kernel and system. :mad:

Happened while testing new kernel build and system. Lol.:cool:

The 4.4.2 sources they released for the European version, looks pretty much the Korean SKT version. Strange. Some lines defined in the config file, just ends in a big black hole. But it still compiles without errors. :what: - hidden code???

The 4.3 sources was quite different to the Korean SKT model but not anymore, e.g defining region Europe no longer exists, only Korea.

Need to stop for now.

Stay tuned

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] polarrys:
Dear DeHAWK,

Thanks you for your job,

I buy this phone in honk kong (with eglobalcenter website). It's an import phone.

But all is ok for me with this CSC.

Maybe i can use another CSC wich it work as well.

My phone is also desimlocked. Is this information important for a CSC choice ?

Thanks DeHAWK for your time.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SoRiNuS:
Just flashed your latest file, but same story. Stucked on Samsung logo. I am on 4.4.2 bootloader and i´ve done a complete wipe.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Damn..:banghead:

This is what I need you to try;

Follow the 4.3 KNOX OUT instructions and flash your own CSC / HIDDEN for your country/provider.

Just do as when you flashed the 4.3 system.

In this way the NEE CSC should be removed and be replaced by your own.

Report back.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SoRiNuS:
Sorry for the delay, but first i had to flash the original firmware so i get the stock recovery for flashing the CSC, Tryed your suggestions but the same. Stuck on Samsung logo. So i guess the problem is not CSC related.

The strange thing is that in recovery it shows that Applied CSC Code: NEE, it doesnt change even after flashing my CSC.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] EclipseX:
did you wipe dalvik cache after process?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SoRiNuS:
The stock recovery has option to delete only cache, not dalvik cache.