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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Alestilohomer:
4.3 is faster, but if you are planning to flash a stock rom, consider if you will upgrade to stock 4.3 you will be knoxed!

My recommendation is to flash the 4.3 prerooted from DeHAWK and you will be updated without the f***ing knox

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] okawa_:
Thanks- Yes, i think flash to 4.3 prerooted. Can i do from 4.2.2 vodafone spain,yes? Can i flash with 4.3 stock rom prerooted,yes?

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Graias, si tenia pensado flashear a la rom 4.3 prerooted, puedo hacerlo desde la 4.2.2 vodafone spain,no? como rom prerooted puedo seleccionar la 4.3 de stock,no?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mar10o:
I've made some flashing...

Now I know that I can't use CSC file from 9505. It won't even flash. On the other hand - You can use CSC from knoxed version in non-knoxed version. I've made myself a tar package with I9506XXUAMJ2 system (no LTE option when stock) and I9506XXUBML6 CSC & hidden. Working flawlessly, now with LTE!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Alestilohomer:
Yes, you can flash the 4.3 prerooted from 4.2.2. Vodafone directly. The recommended is flash the 4.3 stable (lite version), but you will not have some samsung apps. You have a full version too, but with all the knox apps too (but no knox on bootloader), and we don't know if the knox apps/containers can upgrade or not some stuff like the bootloader...

Hola! Sí, puedes flashear la 4.3 prerooteada directamente desde la 4.2.2 de Vodafone. Lo recomendado es actualizar a la 4.3 estable (está liteada), pero puede que eches en falta algunas apps de Samsung que han sido eliminadas. Por otra parte, tienes también la versión full, que contiene las apps de knox (pero no en el bootloader que es lo importante), y no sabemos con certeza si alguna app/librería de knox puede actualizar algo... como por ejemplo el bootloader...

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
What? Varta makes phone batteries? I thought that only car batteries...

Anyway, have you seen one from Varta for our S4? Preferably same size so I didn't have to buy new back case.

I have two phones this S4 and an old S2 but S2 is just for backup. Anyway S4 is my main phone and I use it everyday, for entertainment, trainings and for business stuff as well. So I can't really try new roms every week. Setting up and testing takes too much time. What I look for is totally debloated rom, even from Google apps, so I could choose what I need and really want. CM12.1 is perfect for me. If only the sound recording worked properly...

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
In here I can buy varta batteries from store and there is one for this. It is really for s4 active, but same battery. This was the first I found. EBay is probably easier, but take a look http://www.maplin.co.uk/search?text=VARTA PHONE BATTERIES

---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ----------

I called to my battery guy from work and he told me thatyhe battery is probably Duracell, but varta still makes it. He told me that varta only started to make batteries to a phones at it's own name and makes only for the newer phones.

---------- Post added at 12:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------

@DonAndress: take a look at this, when talking about roms. And I mean the ultra light version. Those qs-roms are idiot/full proof. Everything works and nothing extra. I can port you one! Just take s look and tell me with version you want. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3027148
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey guys

I'm still alive. But I have today just purchased the Galaxy S7 Edge. Not sure what's going to happen now, but I just needed to upgrade. This is one heck of a phone, and after learning how to use it ...IT WILL BE ROOTED AND CUSTOMISED.

This is the standard European version. BUT, I still have my 2 S4+ phones.

Stay tuned for more information.

Best regards

DeHAWK
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Hey bro, nice to know you are still "alive".
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sutefunu:
Damn, now I also have to buy s7 edge.

DeHAWK couldn't you buy a cheaper phone :):eek:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
Thanks man, but since DeHawk's rom works pretty good, I don't think there's a point to change anything.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think all TW roms will be pretty much the same, it's CM that stands out for me.

And I spotted a weird behaviour of my battery. The charge goes normally down to 40% then quite quickly to around 18% and slows down again. And as we know the battery save mode starts with 15%. Weird...

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
Will there be an update of I9506XXUDPG2?

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

Can't find anythig on SamMobile, but I found it on Samsung Updates. This is quite strange, the change list is lower than the XXUDOK2, but the release date is mare than 6 months later.

I also checked for new kernel sources, but no luck.

If you guys want a XXUDPG2 then just let me know.

It was in December I made this DOK2, but I think I used a NON-XXUDOK2 NEE image and made it an NEE image...

Latest released NEE image was the DOK1, BUT - the NEE XXUDPG2 and XXUDOK1 has the same change list... so I don't think there are changes. I much rather like to see Sammy release MM for the S4+, but I'm afraid that's not gonna happen. Why they released a new version, XXUDPG2 - I have no idea, but it's not the only XXUDPG2...

Well, I better look at it anyway.

Regards

DeHAWK
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] bryanfeanor:
sammobile is just uploading, i think the new xxudpg2 is mostly about security patches i found this website where downloads are already posted and faster http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=i9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
DeHAWK, are you "allowed" to work on this stuff yet? :)

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

Thanks for your concern, really appreciate it!

Well, I have now been away from all this since mid December. Making a new DeOdexed ROM update should not hurt that much, more complicated would be to make a new kernel.

Actually my shrink says it OK - as long I don't cross my limits. Also, it was not the work for the phone that made me sick but my job.

Have been looking at the sources for my S7 Edge and this is a completely new world, since it's for the Exynos CPU. But both my S2 and S3+ was running on Exynos CPU's (Dual and Quad core), so it's not that new... but will have to wait for now.

As soon as SamMobile has it up I'll download it - having a premium account there.

Will then check the file consistency and upload it to my MEGA drive before I start to work on it.

So stay tuned.

Regards

DeHAWK.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
It's a shame I like my S4 and its size so much. If I didn't maybe I'd switch to S7 as well ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Hi bro,

Hope you can start making a kernel for my S7 too.

Miss you work.[emoji12]

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

Yesterday I downloaded the NEE-XXUDPG2 full firmware.

This evening I finished making the FULL and SLIM XXUDPG2 De-Odexed system update files. Also made the same packages with removed files as in the other releases.

Will tomorrow repack the original XXUDPG2 firmware without the hidden images, make new kernels for the new firmware and De-Odexed systems. Then I need to test before uploading.

So hang around.

Regards

DeHAWK
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] bryanfeanor:
thank you, thank you, thank you. I almost bang my head against the wall trying to deodexing the rom my self, i did it with a tool found here but can not figure out how to make the update.zip or if I did it righ, so firetruck it, again glad to hear from you, thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
Nice... missed your work!!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Juhoop:
Hi!

First of all, it's very nice to see and hear that you DeHawk are getting better!

I'm still using your kernel and ROM in my gt-i9506 and I still love it!

But I have also question for all who knows about this:

I bought Zerolemon 3000mah battery to my phone, but the main problem is that after replacing the original battery my phones system started to drain battery very much more than before. Battery calibration doesn't help :( also when I look at CPU-Z it says that my battery is still 2600mah. Very strange I think and I also want to find solution for this.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
Only thing that I can think of is manually delete battery stats.bin file. And batterystats-checkin if necessary. Some of those battery calibration apk:s are just rubbish.

With root explorer: data/system/

Just delete the file, reboot and charge battery to full.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Juhoop:
I will try that but I think that it doesn't help. The calibration app has worked before on my phone.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Information

Just flashed the repacked NEE-XXUDPG2 original firmware.

After installation; TWRP and a new NON-OC kernel with updated RAM-Disk and a few other things.

Kernel binaries is that same as before.

Tomorrow I'll test the OC kernel build and the De-Odexed .zip update files.

Well, both the SLIM and Normal De-Odexed versions has already been uploaded, so has the repacked NEE-XXUDPG2 firmware.

Download links will be available when all testing has ended and the kernels has been uploaded.

So stay tuned.

Regards

DeHAWK
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Information....updated...

NON-OC kernel tested up against stock firmware: Working

NON-OC kernel tested up against FULL De-Odexed system: Working

OC kernel tested up against FULL De-Odexed system : Working

OC Kernel tested up against SLIM De-Odexed system: Working

Note:

For testing purpose I flashed the OC kernel and SLIM De-Odexed system using FlashFire from Chainfire...no problems what so ever.

Flashing instructions and links to be added when I'm back from work.

Regards

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

As promised: Flashing instructions and download links.

I'll update the OP later, so for now the new link can only be found here.

All download link will appear after instructions.

Instructions:

First you need to flash the REPACKED Original Stock NEE-XXUDPG2 firmware.

I used Odid v3.09 for the full firmware flash.

NOTE: Before going to Download mode you MUST turn OFF WiFi!

AND make sure phone is charged at least 75%, best is FULLY charged!

Flash as usual, you guys know how.

After flash, let phone finish and you're now running STOCK the XXUDPG2 firmware.

Now you must flash the TWRP, I recommend TWRP v2.8.7.0

This is the version I've used and it works.

You can perhaps used a newer version, your choice.

Use Odin v3.09 for flashing TWRP.

After flash; place your desired files on internal or external SD card.

Now boot into Recovery.

Fist you MUST flash the insecure kernel, either NON-OC or OC version, your choice.

After the flash, reboot.

Phone is now rooted and totally KNOX free - all as on previous versions.

NOTE: You may find Google Play not working...A reboot should fix it.

You can now flash FULL or SLIM De-Odexed system.

Just reboot to TWRP and flash your desired version.

No wipe or factory reset is needed, everything is taken care off.

Just reboot after the flash and WAIT until you end up at start screen, all as usual.

That's all...

NOTE: After flashing the insecure kernel, OC or NON-OC on stock firmware, you can use Chainfire's FlashFire for all future flashing. All my TWRP flashing files are fully compatible with his app.

Ok, time for some Download links:

First the Repacked Original NEE-XXUDPG2 firmware download link:.

GT-I9506 5.0.1 - Open Nordic REPACKED full firmware NEE-XXUDPG2.

Then the insecure pre-rooted kernels, NON-OC and OC download links:

Non overclocked kernel.

GT-I9506 5.0.1 - GT-I9506XXUDPG2_NON-OC_v41x_DeHAWK_Kernel.

Overclocked kernel.

GT-I9506 5.0.1 - GT-I9506XXUDPG2_OC_v41x_DeHAWK_Kernel.

And finally the FULL and SLIM De-Odexed systems:

FULL De-Odexed system.

GT-I9506 5.0.1 - FULL De-Odexed NEE-XXUDPG2 system - KNOX free.

SLIM De-Odexed system.

GT-I9506 5.0.1 - SLIM De-Odexed NEE-XXUDPG2 system - KNOX free.

OK, that's all for now. I'll later, when I update the OP, add the stock XXUDPG2 kernel and recovery.

Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or comments.

Time to look at some S7 sources.

Happy flashing:)

Regards

DeHAWK
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] xarisioannina:
thank a lot for your hard work! Btw which version of s7 edge hast du ? With exynos chipset or with snapdragon? I m going to buy this month S7 edge also
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey bro

I have the international version, the exynos model. Haven't programmed on exynos since my S2 and S3+. It looks a little different since that, but mostly because I've been focused on Snapdragon CPU's for such a long time.

Also Samsung seems to have added a new kind of security, so an insecure kernel is a must have.

Regards

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

What a mess for Samsung with the Note 7 battery issue. Seems to cost them a lot of money...

BUT, from my point of view, this could have been solved much easier if the Note 7 have had a replaceable battery...then they just had to hand out new batteries instead of new phones.

Personally I'm not a fan of NON replaceable batteries, not even in my S7.

But of course is has to do with the water resistance.

So what do you guys think about this 'minor' Note 7 issue.

Regards

DeHAWK
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
Yeah, I got note7 from work for testing and yesterday I had to take it back to shop. And of course they didn't have any new notes to give at change. So it's a waiting game... But this is not a first time. There was a similar problem with the S5. You might think that would be learned from the first time. These kind of things will ruin sammy's reputation. I think that it is just stupid to release this expensive stuff without proper testing. Anyways, I can't understand this sammy's note policy anymore. When note 4 was released, it was the best of the best. Now it is just s7 with pen.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] nicke85:
Coool! Kernel only need to have more CPU, GPU, Memory,TCP/IP governors, GPU OC, Inteli thermal and undervolt. Good to see that still exists developers for 9506 :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
What governor is missing? And our phone won't take any more oc than 2.688, without serious heat problems. Test it. I think that you see that there is everything you need and more... And it will work better than any other kernel...
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] TonyTeoTeo:
Hey, can you support E330? Or can i install this with non oc kernel on my device?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] papete:
That is why I went with the LG G5, the only phone that keeps the removable battery and IR. It is not selling well, but I'm very happy with it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
[MENTION=4188575]DeHAWK[/MENTION] maybe you should rethink using SGS7 Edge since this model as well has problems with exploding battery ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] 3lambda:
That's not the galaxy s7 but the note 7 that have exploding battery :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
No no, galaxy S7 Edge.

Note 7 is the one everybody is talking about. SGS7 explodes as well ;)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] 3lambda:
Oh haha didn't know my bad :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] zeroafro:
Anyone know whether it is safe to remove the 'Smart Manager' app which is included?

Can't seem to disable tbr notification for that app so I would like to remove it.

Loving the new update so far, big jump from DOD to DPG. Million thanks to DeHawk!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
It is better to disable the smart manager with titanium than unistall. I have had problems a couple of times after I have removed it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Sitegst:
Sitegst@gmail.com

Envoyé de mon GT-I9506 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Kmias:
Hi! Can i just dowgrade to 5.0.1 normally? I just came from many MM builds.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
yes.... I've done this way.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Siemko:
Hello, can I flash XXGCNJ1 Slim over Resurrection Remix without flashing stock first?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
Yes you can. Just remember to do full wipe after you flash the stock lollipop. [MENTION=4188575]DeHAWK[/MENTION]: what´s the news about s7? Would be super, if you could make kernel and rom for it.

I have been using my S6 now, S7 is still original.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey bro

As you probably can imagine, my KNOX warranty bit is now tripped...but I don't care.

Have been testing my own kernel, took me some time to make it work, needed to find the right cross-compiler. Managed to make it work with the Linaro 6.0.1 - 64 bit toolchain.

But also the sources gave me some trouble, the working kernel was build on latest S7-Edge sources (XXU1BPHJ).

Then I had to deal with this new SD Card/data encryption and the /system protection.

But I'm not satisfied with it, even if It boots fine and is fast.

Flashing is another problem...best result was obtained after full factory reset.

Have a De-Odexed system ready, but it's untested. Need kernel to work perfect first.

Right now I back on original kernel binaries but with a modified RAM-disk. Also made a package for TWRP that made call recording possible and allowed writing to external SD-card.

I've also noticed; flashing a totally stock official firmware...doesn't flash your CSC files. They are deleted...

Therefore I also had to include all the open Nordic CSC files in the package I made....

Well, enough for now.

How about you and the Note 7? What a mess they made for themselves...

Regards

DeHAWK
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
Yeah, I got note 7 for my work. Mine did not exploded luckily. But it got really hot. And I mean burning hot. I saw 88° degree temps... I took it back to the shop. I got over three hundred euros gift cards to my service provider and I agree to to wait next new sammy. They are going to give big discount og it when it comes. S6 and s7 is enough for me now. I can test car connectivity protocols with those. I still can't believe the speed of my modded s6. I have good oc kernel and rom in it. I tested antutu just for kicks. +100000... Or universally the speeds of new phones compairing for ex. S4 or any a couple years old phones.

S7 I'm gonna mod after we get little bit more where to choose from. And when u get your work in..... I wait so mutch that I can get hands on testing your new stuff...

I put my S4 to mutch earned rest to box. But bro keep me onformed, and if you need something just let me know. I still try to help guys in here as mutch I can, with my limited time

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
I hope somebidy can help me.

Lillipop for i9506 has got 2 bugs.

1. No reading mode anymore

Is there a way to bring it back?

2. When setting wlan to never when screen is off. After some minutes i turn on the screen again wifi won't connect to the router again. I have to turn the screen off and on again or i have do toogle wlan to off and on to reconnect again to the router.

Is there a workaround? This problem exists on all lollipop mods and the stock variant.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
You can try mod your quick settings toggles. The reading mode is there, but it's not visible im settings straight. Go here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/themes-apps/mod-enable-toggles-touchwiz-rom-t3200487 !!! And follow instructions. Reading mode is called e book also. It is in there. Otherway is flash rom where it is on. It is quite useless function.

And the wifi:

Only thing that you can do is turn wifi power save off . Also when screen off. That is lollipop problem.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
Thank you. The Tipp about sqlite editor doesn't work. There is no database after selecting securitystorage??? MAybe because my rom is debloated, knoxfree and deodexed?

About wifi problem. Is it a Lollipop Problem for all handys with lollipop or just the i9506? In i9595 it's working as i can remember..
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
Hey the storage is called com.storage.settings. And in every lollipop rom has it. There is white wheel in in. Then press settings.db

I have done it houndreds of times and it works.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
With sqlite editor go to settings srorage. Then press dettings.db and follow the instructions. And here is more too: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2733065.

Debloating, deknoxing... has nothing to do with it. It just takes a little work. There are many topics of this. Just follow them.

And I am sure that you can make it work.

Personally I can't make you full ready quide because I put my 9506 to rest. Now I'm working with other phones. But I still continue to help.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
Ok, thanks, gotit. Have taken the wrong because of german version :)

To bad. EBook / Reader / reading Mode is present but without a function...
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
IYou forgot to activate reading mode from the system of the settings.db. it should be there. Change 0 to 1 save and reboot.

If that won't work you can chance secsettings from s4 themes and apps. There is one working in upsm to 9506

I still got a couple of note 3 ports laying round if somebody want's them: audax L, egyptian, dompop and everyone working.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
Both doesn't work.

Thank you my friend ☺
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
What rom do you have. I tested it my self and got it working?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68609805&postcount=4602

FULL De-Odexed system.

GT-I9506 5.0.1 - FULL De-Odexed NEE-XXUDPG2 system - KNOX free.

I've got Reading mode, selected some apps but the screen doesn't change.

And the UPMS from the S5 is to buggy.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
I ment that you can use secsettings from there. There are different functions. Just download secsettings there and test. Just make copy to your original.

But the reading mode screen change you can download app from play store. That is easiest way.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
which secsetting do you mean?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] same-xx:
Download it from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3085077 from post1 and post 18 (upsm fix v2). Unzip the secsettings from priv.app. So you get two different secsettings. Use root explorer and name old secsettings to secsettings.bak. Place new secsettings in the folder set permissions to 0644 and reboot. If there is not a reading mode, try the second secsettings. But this works only if your rom has secsettings, not secsettings 2!!! I can't test it for you, because I do not have 9506 anymore at use.

If nothing helps, try my qs-rom there is working reading mode. And you can use Hawk's kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] knojap:
Thanks

What about the sound issue?

And what about the apktool and jar file?

Do i have to do this procedure?

There are no 2 secsettings in the zip from post 1? :)

Ok, i give up.

It's to tricky for me. Some say just for the I9505?