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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] dnbjunkie:
Yes, the last update is for Germany vodafone, Austria a1, Greece vodafone and Czech Republic vodafone.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
Here in France version "PDA : I9506XXUDOD1 / CSC : I9506FTMDOC2" has appeared on 2nd of May for France Orange.

Link : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/46464/I9506XXUDOD1_I9506FTMDOC2_FTM/

I believe it is better to use I9506XXUDOD3 from northen countries than I9506XXUDOD1 from France, isn't it ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] superpulosu:
Always use the latest firmware. I am in Spain (Vodafone) and I use the nordic XXUDOD3 firmware without problems.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] arwid:
Wifi not working

I just flashed update_XXUDOD3_Slim_v1.zip and 1.5.3 insecure kernel and now I can not turn on Wifi. Ive tired to make aa factory reset, didnt help.

Does anyone have the same problem or a solution?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Juhkimo:
Did you flash official DOD3 before installing slim version?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] arwid:
Yes, stock DOD3 was installed before I flashed slim version
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Rantpng:
Probably the baseband wasn't change after DOD3 flashing.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
Thanks superpulosu

---------- Post added at 11:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:22 PM ----------

Hi, i'd like to replace my Orange 5.0.1 stock ROM/kernel by this slim deodexed 5.x custom rom/kernel. But when i read the explanation (1sr post) i never see the Word "rom". Could you please tell me whatt links to use ? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] ruadus:
Offline Mode but Wifi looks ON

Hi,

Can anyone help me understand this Battery chart, overnight I put my phone on airplane mode, so WIFI is off and everything else is off, the battery doesn't loose much at all like this. But when looking to the chart, it seems that the WIFI was kept ON always!!! Am I not reading well this chart or something is wrong?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] superpulosu:
First you need to root and install custom recovery, then flash the official stock firmware XXUDOD3 with Odin. After this you have to flash the root and custom recovery again, and finaly you have to flash from recovery the zip file from first post deodexed and slim XXUDOD3.

Read this POST
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Which version of Rom you are having?

Is the baseband version tally with your Rom version?

Edit..Or are you using fstrim in initd folder?

Sent from my GT-I9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] ruadus:
I'm using exactly what on the first post:

Lollipop 5.0.1 XXUDOD3

NON-OC XXUDOD3 v1.5.3 insecure kernel

Slim XXUDOD3 De-Odexed

For the fstrim, I really don't know what it is :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Check your baseband version in setting, about device.

Is the version end with DOD3?

Edit...If it does not, it means the modem and LTE was not flash properly.

Search a few posts back where I did give a short tutorial on flashing the modem.

Sent from my GT-I9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
Thanks, now i understand the process. I was uncertain because it's very different than for my asus tablet.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] ruadus:
Yes it is.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
In that case, you can try this method..

Turn off wifi, charge to at least 90 percent.

Turn off the phone, take out the battery and wait for maybe 10 to 20 seconds then power it up.

Do not turn on wifi just yet and see if you have the wifi always on in the battery status again.

Cheers

Sent from my GT-I9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] dsignlife:
Download link for the GT-I9506 5.0.1 - Open Nordic full firmware NEE-XXUDOD3 - Updated 2015-04-28 doesn't seem to be working anymore?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
yep same problem for me
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] dta1eros:
undo root on 4.4.2 original

[two thumbs up] for your post.

Just rooted the GT-I9506 Black Edition, following your simple guide of "AutoRoot for GT-I9506 Running 4.4.2 Original" (firm XXUCNI1).

Odin -> push -> reboot -> SU -> Done! (it cant get any simpler than that)

Anyways, i looked in the thread if there was a way to undo the root, if later on, i needed to restore it back to default (due to the KNOX warranty bit).

I apologize in advance if i missed it somewhere in the thread (i did look). I would be much obliged if anyone could point me in the right direction, if it is possible to undo this.

Also, will i be able to upgrade to 5.0.1 once its available for my region? or because of the "root" (KNOX) it wont work (i don't mean OTA but via PC)

Thanks in advance,

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

Will check up on it right away.

Regards.

EDIT

Well there seems to be a problem, I'll need to find out what the heck has happened.

Will be back with more info ASAP.

EDIT2

The OP 5.01 Section - 1st. - GT-I9506 5.0.1 - Open Nordic full firmware NEE-XXUDOD3.

The download link is now fully working again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Rantpng:
My friend DEHAWK please make a knox totally cleaner zip flashable for your brother if u have time and pleasure. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] papete:
Some scripts

Hi DeHawk,

I upgraded to KitKat lured by the new features introduced in your 2.0 insecured kernel. I'm enjoying playing with the Faux app and the different settings it enables.

I would like to make some automatic changes (without the Faux app intervention) depending on some Tasker profiles and would like to know the proper scripts that would allow me to do so:

Specifically, I would like to change the CPU Idle states (C0, C1, C2, C3 to On or Off)

The problem I'm encountering is that in deeper Idle states (probably C3) the phone turns off GPS. That usually is not an issue, except when I'm using my running app.

Also, just for information, probably it would be good to know the scripts for Governors and Schedulers.

Now a little feedback:

Apart from the known issue with the ondemand governor, pegasusq freezes the phone.

Thanks a lot for your work on the I9506, you make it worthwhile owning this phone!!

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
I have started the process but I get a FAIL in Odin at the first step :

The log is :

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9506XXUDOD3_I9506NEEDOD4_I9506XXUDOD3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/004> tz.mbn

<ID:0/004> sdi.mbn

<ID:0/004> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/004> boot.img

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Added!!

==> error is : <ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

Then , i have :

- unplugged the phone from usb, quit odin3, uninstall kies3, uninstall/reinstall usb driver.

- put off the battery of the phone, put it back and get back in download mode

- start odin3, connect the phone to usb and after odin3 detecs the phone, select again the AP file I9506XXUDOD3_I9506NEEDOD4_I9506XXUDOD3_HOME.tar.md5 and, after checksum is completed, clicked on Start.

But then still error coming very quick :

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

I have tried with another usb port, same problem ( no PIT partition)

What should i do in your opinion ? Thanks in advance

ps : going to bed, it's very late here in France ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] superpulosu:
Dont worry, your phone its not dead. I had the same problem. First, uninstall kies and samsung drivers, try to install another version of the samsung drivers (google). Then try again with odin. If its not working just try another pc. For me it was a pc wih windows 7 and no kies and it worked.

Re-partition and nand erase must be UNCHECK.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Try using another cable.

Sent from my GT-I9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] bryanfeanor:
aparently you need a pit file for repartition, if you made a efs backup maybe you have a i9506.pit some where other wise you need to donwload it from xda, make sure than the pit file its for your model, if it´s a i9506, or a korean variant, they arent compatible.

in the attachments there is one i made from my gt-i9506 with efs backup pro, i flashed with odin with repartition and stock rom with no problems. try carefully

PS: unzip the file
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
Hello all, thanks for your answers. I have another samsung cable, i can try with it on another usb port and/or another pc.

But when i look into google with my last error message :

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.

I have the feeling that I should first correct the PIT issue before trying again to flash a rom. This is what bryanfeanor is proposing but this is not what is proposed by superpulosu and kotaxor. And as i prefer now to do thinks very carefully (i don't want to definitely brick my phone), i prefer that at least 2 of you agree with the next step i have to do.

==> could you please confirm that i have first to do the re-partition or that i don't need that ?

In case i have to apply the pit re-partition :

- i don't have a efs backup of my phone. My phone is a GT-I9506 for France (carrier Orange) so it seems that i can use the pit file given here by bryanfeanor.

- to apply it : i put my phone in download mode and then in odin : load the pit file, check re-partition, do i uncheck Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time ?, start

[edit] : i have found a new version of samsung usb driver on their site :

version : 1.5.51

date : 10 february 2015

link http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] superpulosu:
Pit file must be the last solution. Try with another pc first.

If you want to flash the pit file check re-partition and nand erase, and let force reset time and auto reboot checked.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
OK thanks, i will try first with another pc.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
you were right : no need of re-partition. i have donc the flash rom from another computer with new version of Samsung USB driver and new USB cable and it worked fine. now it has automatically rebooted at end of flash, Android is starting and right now it's doing the "optimisation of applications".

Then i can do next step (CF Auto Root)

I feel far better :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
I have done the CF Auto Root step (no problem during flashing, chainfire recovery install root and supersu, standard reboot to android) but I then tried to do the action described by DeHAWK in the first post of this thread :

And when I start supersu, it's not asking me if I want to disable KNOX. And I don't see any option inside the application for that.

One comment : supersu was already installed before the CF Auto Root step

How may have that step finished ? Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
when you flash AutoRoot, upon boot up, Knox should have been freeze.

you can use Titanium backup to verify.

when using titanium backup, SU should be asking you for permission.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
TitaniumBackup installed and root was granted by SuperSU ==> all seems fine, i go to next step :)

[EDIT]

TWRP is now installed. I'm going to do a full backup with TWRP right now.

But I have another question concerning the next step indicated by superpulosu :

But when I look at DeHawk first post concerning this step, he says :

==> Do I have to first install a DeHawk's insecure kernel before flashing the slim deodexed update ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] superpulosu:
No, just install the zip deodexed file from the first post, or from the link I gave you and your done. Make a backup with TWRP first.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
I might install his unsecure kernel as I would be interested in following features of it :

- Better battery life and performance than stock kernel.

- Copy / move files to external SD-Card allowed.

I'll see later this evening.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] bryanfeanor:
glad to hear that, after rooting you must do a backup of your efs partition, its pretty simple adn can save you for many troubles :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
This is the first thing I did after rooting and installing TitaniumBackup :

1/ full backup of all the partitions (system, data, ...)

2/ specific backup of EFS partition

and both backups are on an external micro-SD card
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] bryanfeanor:
Great, what i did was copy the efs backup to my pc and uploading to gdrive, just in case.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SoRiNuS:
Hello. I am running your slim de-odexed DOD3 rom and i have this strange bug on notification center (this only happens when i do not have any notification)

View attachment 3315257
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
Question : in case of problem after flashing the slim de-odexed update, what kind of restore would i have to do (which partitions)?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Good morning guys.

I've been very busy this week and therefore not had time to answer any questions in here.

I just need to do a few things more today and then I'll try to answer questions.

A big thanks to all of those who take the time to help others. I really appreciate it guys!

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
Hi DeHawk,

Full agree with you : thanks to all people who help beginners (like me). But big thanks first to you for delivering us that rom and detailed howto :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
I've applied the "slim de-odexed" update to my phone. It went fine, no issue at all.

So far, i've not done any factory reset as i have, for the moment, strictly no issue.

I have 3 questions :

- is it possible to have the list of the applications that are removed by thus slim update ? There is a link with "Removed De-Odexed apps" but so far it contains only one app (VpnDialogs) and i don't think that it's all what's inside the slim update (as it is removing about 700 Mb).

- i'm surprised to see several app that, i believed, were a good target for a "slim" update : Galaxy Apps, several Play app, Samsung S xxxx application, Samsung Hub, Samsung uPick

- I don't like at all the theme colors of the shortcuts top-screen (background is blue, active icons are green. Is there any way or app compatible with this lollipop 5.0.1 slim de-odexed version ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey bro

Since you've used the AutoRoot, you also got Chainfire's SuperSU app installed. There should be an option in there that will un-root the phone. I don't use SuperSU anymore, since I found some problems with it. Also therefore I don't include it in my insecure kernels any more - just su.

Personally I would just flash a full original firmware, make a factory reset and that's it.

Upgrading to v5.0.1 is not a problem, just use Odin. You don't need to wait for it for your region, use the Open Nordic version - works anywhere.

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

I have looked at the change-list, not worth updating and spending over 8 hours to download.

But if a NEE version should be popping up - then we're talking...

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

That's very simple; I normally only use the word 'ROM' for a FULL firmware , not a system. The 'system' is just a part of the whole ROM which also includes much more.

So if you want to replace your stock 5.0.1:

First make sure you're running the latest released firmware - now we can call it ROM - for you :) - should be XXUDOD3.

If not, flash the NEE XXUDOD3 from my OP - 5.0.1 1st section, using Odin and following the instructions.

Then install TWRP, I recommend latest version.

Now flash the XXUDOD3 Slim system - it's also KNOX free...by the way. Can be found in OP - 5.0.1 3rd section or use this link:

GT-I9506 5.0.1 - update_XXUDOD3_Slim_De-Odexed_v10.zip.

If you want an insecure kernel, this must be flashed before the De-Odexed system.

If any further questions, just ask.

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

Yes, I have the same issue - even on stock firmware. Must be a minor 'bug' from Sammy. Just ignore it, as I do, and hope Sammy will fix it in a later update.

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

Has this problem been solved?

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

Don't need to. All the kernels in OP 5.0.1 section, both the stock and insecure are KNOX free - even the Slim system / Slim De-Odexed system.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Ghorin:
I'v already finished flashing your rom with slim de-odexed update (but not with unsecure kernel).

One question : if i want to flash your unsecure kernel, willi need to do again the "slim de-odexed update" ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey bro

Has been tested by other users; no need to run my insecure kernel before flashing De-Odexed update. :cool:

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

Now this looks very funny. I'm running exactly the same version as you and I've never had / seen that before.

Did you make a factory reset, as I recommend after installing Slim De-Odexded?

If not, give it a try.

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

You should not get any problems by flashing my De-Odexed update.

But if you want to, backup the following folders BEFORE installing the Slim De-Odexed version;

/system/app

/system/priv-app

/system/framework

Then you can always revert back to the normal Slim version.

Alternatively; backup the whole system partition, but I find this a little unnecessary.

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

First: I've only been working on this 4.3 kernel for a very short time, most of my time was spent on making my 4.2.2 system image and then I still have a job to do besides this.:)

I really didn't care about 4.3 until now.

Second: 4.3 sources has been out for a much longer period for the 9505 than for the 9506. When I realised what happened to people upgrading to 4.3 on their 9505 I said to myself; never stock 4.3 on my phone. I now have to emit, that if I ever wanted any higher versions, e.g 4.4.2, I needed to do my own kernel.

You see, I don't deal with anything else than kernels, no apps.

Third: I more or less agree with your in this argument.:) about Samsung splitting up sources. I have sources for the 9505, 9505-GE , 9506 and the N9005. They all seems very much alike and yes, I've been thinking exactly the same as you say, making one linx build for them all. But when I realised that not even the linux sources was the same...

Need to stop now, my bus is here.

See ya
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Attention! GREAT NEWS!

:laugh:

I now have my 4.3 Pre-rooted, fully De-Odexed/Zip aligned and slim version system image running on my latest 4.3 insecure kernel build.

It runs fast, but I haven't been able to test that much due to low battery...phone charges right now.

Some of the things I managed to test was; sound, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G/3G, External SD card and a few other apps..

Right now, only 2 problems left to fix, perhaps more...keyboard stops all the time and security policy fails...but I know why.:cool:

I've removed ALL root restrictions and SELinux status: PERMISSIVE!!! :angel:

And one more important thing...I only flashed 2 files; system image and boot image.

See ya and good night. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] casiocas:
Hey!

WOW! You done it again, man. You are AWSOME! I cant wait to try it.

Good nigth, and sleep well. You earned it!

Peace for all!!!

:cool:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Gonzalo1987:
You are doing a great job! Tyvm! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Lowl1fe:
So do I still need to install custom recovery to flash this kind of "official" rom? Also what does it mean that I'll lose my CSC? How does it affect my phone if I cant re-flash my lost, original CSC?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] casiocas:
Hey!

Sorry, to be little rude, but read the FIRST post!

There is all you need to know, like

Peace for all!!!

:cool:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Lowl1fe:
Its aok my man. But the thing is it doesnt really say whether I need to flash CWM before flashing the rom or what does it actually mean from the using point of view that the rom doesnt include modem and I'll lose my CSC upon flashing. Rooting my first android here so really wouldnt want to **** up. My carrier is not in the list of CSCs he's able to provide so where do I get the necessary CSC/modem packages after flashing the rooted rom?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] casiocas:
Hey!

Ok, I know man, still, dose you read the first post to the end?

You can download your specific firmware from SAMMOBILE and send these two files to DeHAWK and he will compile to you the Odin flashable zip for your CSC.

Peace for all!!!

:cool:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Lowl1fe:
I have red it multiple times. I just tought "i can currently offer following CSC packages:DBT, EVR FMT..." and so on ment those are the only carriers he is able to create the CSC file for. But Im going to look into extracting the necessary files. Do I PM him about it or what? Also Im still confused whether or not Im going to need custom recovery or not.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] casiocas:
Hey!

You dont need custom recovery. Just download your fir.... from SAMMOBILE, extract and EXTRACT it again. Then get the needed files and send them to him. Ask him, how and where he wants your files to send him.;)

Peace for all!!!

:cool:

---------- Post added at 12:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:19 PM ----------

Hey!

Yep, send him the PM and ask for details how he wants the files!

;)

Peace for all!!!

:cool:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Lowl1fe:
Ok. Thanks for helping :]