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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] TonskuDaigle:
I've the same as kotaxor in download mode, but I've system status custom.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
i cant enable LTE. i only get WCDMA/GSM auto WCDMA only GSM only. how can i toggle the LTE? i9506 latest nordic countries firmware from sammoblie.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Should have LTE/WCDMA/GSM(auto connect) as first option.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
OK. We have now managed to fool your bootloaders to believe that we are running ENFORCED mode, but you're not. So this is still happening while you're at the GT-I9506 boot screen, meaning that the bootloader has not yet handed over control to the kernel itself. So I need you guys test an other version. I just need to make a minor modification. I contact both of you later with the download link. I want you to have the same boot warning as the rest of us who didn't activate the fulll KNOX package.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
Hello Yesterday I have my i9506 phone-flashed with T-Mobile 4.3 after your Indroduction -Remove all KNOX from your GT-I9506.

Problems:

- SD card is sometimes away

- There is a Warning appears at boot because the kernel

- Status Bootloader:

Current Binary: Custom

System Status: Custom

Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0

Knox Warranty Void: 0x1

Qualcom Secure Boot: ENABLE

RP SWREV: S1, T1, A1, A1, P1

Write Protection: ENABLE

Sorry for my Englisch
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
I'm not quite sure if I understand what you mean; are you running T-Mobile now, because that's how I read it.

If you are running my KNOX OUT kernel and system, then if you have read everything and followed the 4.3 KNOX OUT instructions carefully step by step and used the T-Mobile CDC/Hidden, you should have no problems what so ever.

Everything is fully tested, no problems found with either internal or external SD-Card, even the ex-fat file-system works on the external SD-card. -My own phone is running exactly the same as what's on-line here, just with Open Nordic CSC.

As also mentioned in the instructions, flashing an insecure kernel will give you a red boot warning about the kernel, whenever the phone is turned on, rebooted or put on charge in OFF mode.

From looking at your download mode I can see it's a 4.3 bootloader. God knows I hate those bootloaders.

Current Binary: Custom > This is because of the insecure kernel.Nothing to do about it atm.

System Status: Custom > This is because the system, but it could also turn out to be official to..depends on what it thinks. Can be reset with Chainfire's TA (TriangleAway).

Knox Warranty Void: 0x1 > Flashing a custom kernel on a 4.3 bootloader, will always trigger this. Nobody can at present time reset it.

None of the above, will have any influence on the performance of your phone. You just won't ever never be able to use KNOX.

But everything is explained in the OP, where I also warn about the Knox Warranty Void.

- SD card is sometimes away

Sometimes a full factory reset can make odd problems disappear.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
[MENTION=4188575]DeHAWK[/MENTION]

When I went into CWM recovery the red text line about SEAndroid not enforcing appear together with the yellow text, for a few sec before entering into CWM recovery.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Has nothing to do with the kernel, it's a CWM recovery problem.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
It's ok, just reporting.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
Ok!

Yesterday I had my i9506 with the original software from T-Mobile 4.3, according to your

instructions on "Remove all KNOX from your GT-I9506 phone." flashed. The following problems were then:

-external SD card was not there

-In the boot loader system was on custom

My approach :

- Wipe and Factory Reset

- External SD Card format

- Triangel away

At the moment everything seems to be working 100% :)

Are the red error messages in the recovery normal !
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hi

Glad to hear you managed to fix it. :)

I don't know about any red error messages in Recovery mode.

If running stock Recovery, it should show a blue line at the top saying 'Entering Recovery'. In Recovery mode, blue test, then yellow text about a applied CSC and Odin laying on his back with a red triangle.

What type of error do you get? - Normally the errors in stock recovery has to do with CSC/Hidden not being flashed the right way.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Yes, that is definitely a CSC problem. Have seen it on my own phone, and heard of it many times.

Try re-flash both ROM and the combined T-Mobile CSC/ Hidden.

It's very important that you follow the 4.3 KNOX OUT instructions step by step. Otherwise it can end up like in your case with errors in the Recovery.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
I once again flashed everything in accordance to your instructions and still get the error in recovery:(

---------- Post added at 06:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:31 PM ----------

so I did it...

1. Download Mode

2. flash with odin the file >>4.3 KNOX OUT - Stable release.<< Auto Reboot square is unmarked.

3. DIRECTLY to DOWNLOAD mode again

4. flash with Odin the file >>DTMBNA1--------> Combined CSC/Hidden image only for GT-I9506DTMBNA1 - Germany - T-Mobile.<< Auto Reboot square is unmarked

5. go directly to RECOVERY MODE

Finish

...what do you mean with try" re-flash ROM Both "
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

I might have found a solution. I just need to make you a 4.3 stock recovery Odin flash able package.

Instructions will come later together with the file here in the thread.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
OK, Here we go:

Download link for the 4.3 Stock Recovery:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdUmpzdG1IN1MwVnc/edit?usp=sharing

Unzip and now follow the below instructions very carefully.

Fire up your Odin

Make sure Auto-reboot is unmarked, IMPORTANT!

Press PDA and select the recovery.tar.md5 file you have just downloaded and unpacked.

Now flash the file to your phone.

After the flash has finished, you MUST go DIRECTLY to RECOVERY MODE!

When in Recovery Mode, the phone should automatically flash something on your device.

When it has finished, the phone will reboot automatically...hopefully.:)

And that should be it.

I take no credit for the above, I just found it here on XDA and rewrote it for better understanding.

Please try it and report back. Because if it works, I put it in the OP.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
yes, i know. cant seem to find that option.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Try flashing your own country firmware with the correct CSC and you should get that option back.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
I now have even flashed the original recovery and get it

still the same error as before:(
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Did you notice if it flashed something when you went to Recovery mode, before it rebooted.

Otherwise, try flashing your original T-Mobile firmware and after the setup is done, check Recovery mode. If OK, flash the KNOX OUT according to instructions.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
I have now again the recovery flashed and it happens somehow in recovery mode nothing, nothing will be installed!

Will now again flash the original firmware.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
My steps

1. flash I9506XXUBNA2_I9506DTMBNA1_I9506XXUBML2_HOME.tar.md5 in Odin

2. Reboot system

3. The error in recovery are still present

4. Download Mode

5. flash with odin the file >>4.3 KNOX OUT - Stable release.<< Auto Reboot square is unmarked.

6. DIRECTLY to DOWNLOAD mode again

7. flash with Odin the file >>DTMBNA1--------> Combined CSC/Hidden image only for GT-I9506DTMBNA1 - Germany - T-Mobile.<< Auto Reboot square is unmarked

8. go directly to RECOVERY MODE

9. Reboot sytem

10. reboot Recovery: The error in recovery are still present

I just now researched and found out something that many people have the problem

have from 4.2 to 4.3!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
This is indeed very strange. I have to ask you if you at any time have made a factory restore.

I suggest you try that after installing the original firmware.

See ya
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sl74:
No unfortunately not but I have always made a Factory reset.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sh0ne:
Ola!

Im back again, I quit my ****ty job, but took my buisness phone with me... :p

Bravo dehawk, I have flashed 4.3 KNOX free and my csc , works G.R.E.A.T , but you know me I have to change always some little bit, actually Im stripping some apks and then testing few days and so on. Will report the list when Im finished with it!

I ve installed also the note 3 cam see here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2711239 , runs fantastic 1920HD 60fps :cyclops:

chhers bro and thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Welcome back my friend! :good: - Earlier today I was just wondering what had happened to you. I was actually beginning to get a little afraid, you perhaps had become an ISheep...:cool:

Specially when I released 4.3 KNOX FREE, I didn't hear a word from you, but now I know why. :)

And yes, 4.3 KNOX FREE is very popular, but some people seams to a minor problems. Right now testing a new 4.3 kernel for those who made fully KNOX upgrade. It works 100% on my phone, but I'm on 4.2.2 boot-loader. I will release it to my testers very soon. But I actually need a tester for the 4.3 version, who DID NOT make full KNOX upgrade.

Reason: I've made some changes, not in the kernel itself but to the ram disk. Could be nice, if I could use the same kernel for both scenarios. Do you get my point? :)

So are you the one? :angel:

Regards my friend
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sh0ne:
no problem, send me the new kernel.

I flashed only the knox FREE version.

cheers

antutu 37K points
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sieplake:
Great work... Everything seems to work nice!

Just miss one detail, when I long press to show recent apps... The crossbar to kill all recents isn't there!

Not a big deal, but would be great if you could get in there :)

Skickat från min GT-I9506 via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Glad you like it.

Strange, I don't have that problem and it's the first time I hear about it.

When I long-press the home button I get recent apps in the mid right side of the screen a the bar at the bottom.

In the bar I have choices as task manager, running processes, the G letter and to left right the trashcan.

I run same version as here.:)

Try a factory reset if not already done.

Regards.

Edit...wrong phone.

Now on my S4+, long press home button gives me the same result.

Blue background with the recent apps same place as above.

At the bottom; task manager to the left, the 'G' in the middle and kill all to the right.

See ya
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
can i have a download link for latest 4.3 rom deodexed rooted and zipaligned? i read the op and got lost :(

my i9506 is running nordic 4.3

i was trying to build a rom which is zipaligned and deodexd and came here, great work i know it took alot of time.

so where can i download the 4.3 rom and what is suitable recovery to use?

thanks.

i read u mentioned u removed csc and needs to be flashed?

now i am running 4.3 and want to falsh a custom rom what should i do? i need to flash recovery yes i know and then flash the rom through the recovery. but u mentioned u removed the csc and will leave to FC of keyboard. now what should i do?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Alestilohomer:
Simply, once flashed the rom, flash your csc package before reboot.

Enviado desde mi GT-I9506 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
I'll...soon. Might have figured out why my 4.4.2 kernel can't boot my phone. Samsung did it again; they try whatever they can to force us to update our 4.2.2 and 4.3 bootloaders. As many people already know, they just can't flash the 4.4.2 kernel and system image only. Well, they can...but it doesn't work. I even tried myself. Again, it's all about the bootloader, just sitting there and controlling everything. The 4.4.2 bootloader passes an other type of information to the kernel that the previous bootloaders did. - Doing it this way, they prevent us from updating to 4.4.2 by just flashing the above 2 files as we did with the 4.2.2 to 4.3 update.

BUT, there seems to be a workaround to fix it and it that case the kernel ignores some of the information send by the bootloader and then, literally told, just gives the bootloader the finger and work on it's own knowledge.

I just love it.:cool:

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeshTwo:
Hum i just wanna my phone to be root, i think i gonna wait chainfire release, dont want to break my phone :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
WiFi problems

Hello all, please respond to this!

It turns out that some users, using the v4.2.2 image, seems to have a problem with connecting to WiFi. This is VERY strage, since I run the same image as I have uploaded. On my way back home I even connected to a open WiFi on the train. No problems what so ever.

So I need your help to solve this problem.

1. Can you connect to 3G/4G? or are you stock on a screen asking you to connect to WiFi?

2. Have you tried to add the network manually, and if so what happens?

3. Have you been rooted before with any other programs eg. Chainfire or some of those strage programs.

4. Are you running 100% stock kernal and recovery? And what is the version of you kernal?

5. Have you discovered any other problems, need to know this to!

Since I can't see how many who have downloaded my 4.2.2 and 4.3 images, I need to know if ANY users on the 4.3 have the same issues.

It's very important to me that this works 100% before I continue the De-Odexing.

To the 4.3 users, please report back about how it works, did the pre-freezed KNOX apps start up or did they remain freezed?

Best regards.

UPDATE!!!

I have found the problem, I don't need any info from 4.2.2 users. I need to upload a new Image file, something went wrong in the process. I downloaded my own image and flashed it...same problem.

Sorry for the trouble this may have caused you running 4.2.2.

I still need info from 4.3 users.

Regards.

Right now testing new 4.2.2 image.

I have pre-freezed 12 apps for testing. If the tests makes it, I'll upload it. And then WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G/4G have been tested.

See ya'

Latest news.

WiFi testing turns out OK, it now works! Bluetooth tested, paired to my Samsung TV - works. 3G/4G works.! And Root works!

But my Pre-freezed apps did NOT work, then turned out NON freezed.

If you want it, I'll upload it. You can however still freeze unwanted with Titanium Backup or Uninstall Expert from Play Store.

Well, I will upload. Stay tuned.

And sorry for the problems this may have caused some of you. It will not happen again.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Try Root Checker by joeykrim from Play Store, it will let you know :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
If it turns out you are not ROOT, download and flash my image, it will NOT break anything in your phone.

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

Right now uploading new TESTED 4.2.2 system image, will be ready soon and then come onlie.

WiFi Now works, Bluetooth works, 3G/4G works and Root works.

It's still ODEX.

And now what seems to be GREAT news;

A guy from Germany was on the French 4.3. He wanted to go back to 4.2.2 and flashed my 4.2.2 system image. It booted! and he had WiFi problems, AGAIN this was on the OLD 4.2.2 image. Guys He actually downgraded fra 4.3 to 4.2.2.

We are now in touch by mail, and I asked him to do some tests. If this is what I think it is...it's GREAT news. I now wait for his answer regarding KNOX and other tests.

I just love this kind of info!

After the new 4.2.2 image in online, I go to bed.

See ya' and happy flashing!

New 4.2.2 system image is now online!

ZZZzzz...
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] xenix96:
Well cant sleep so have to do something :)

Dear Dehawk

If the guy was on a full working 4.3 firmware and just flashed your system image then YES in android settings device info it says "4.2.2" but this is only caused by the build.prop file in system.img from 4.2.2 firmware but this not means that he have downgraded full... the bootloader kernel etc. are still 4.3.... you will get this confirmed from that guy when you just ask about Download mode "Is there the line Knox warranty void"? and he will say yes ...

So with only system.img.ext4 file you will not downgrade the device to 4.2.2

Sorry but this is reality... if i am wrong just correct me ;)

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

He has now replied, and what he has done is: Flashed my 4.2.2 boot image and recovery image.

He then flashed the 4.2.2 system image, lastes one and it seems to work, afaik he also did a factory reset.

He also reported the download settings, KNOX is tripped, but might be because he tried to downgrade with a full 4.2.2 file from SamMobile.

From what I understand, he's now running 4.2.2...

Perhaps he would like to explain here.

I'll just post this and edit later.

See ya'

New edit.

Ok, below is how his download mode now looks:

Current Binary: custom

System Status: official

Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0

Knox Warrnty Void: 0x1

Qualcom Secureboot: ENABLE

RP SWREV: S1, T1, A1, A1 P1

Write Protection: Enable
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] RotteRotte:
Is this a joke? Please keep us informed.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Nope, it's not a joke. I found it when I unpacked and examined the boot image. Well the rest with knock knock...is just for fun.

I'll try to post the file later today.

See ya'
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] RotteRotte:
Thanks for answer. Looking forward to the post.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Doesn't seems to appear in the 4.2.2 version. Just browsed the files in this kernel. I don't have access to my 4.3 files from my work pc. Must wait until I get home.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
As I promised, here is the NSA words I found while browsing the unpacked GT-I9506 4.3 kernel...

They were found in the file_contexts file.

I won't paste the whole file, only segments, NSA marked bold and red.

If any of you wan't the whole file, I'll put it online on my drive.

See ya'

1.

#line 1 "vendor/samsung/common/sepolicy/nsa/file_contexts"

###########################################

# Root

/	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

# Data files

/adb_keys	u:object_r:adb_keys_file:s0

/default.prop	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

/fstab\..*	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

/init\..*	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

/res(/.*)?	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

/ueventd\..*	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

# Executables

/charger	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

/init	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

/sbin(/.*)?	u:object_r:rootfs:s0

2.

#############################

# Device node

#

/dev/.secure_storage(/.*)?	u:object_r:secure_storage_device:s0

/dev/__kmsg	u:object_r:klog_device:s0

#remove it because of conflict with NSA

#/dev/__properties__	u:object_r:prop_device:s0

/dev/bcm2079x	u:object_r:nfc_device:s0

/dev/block/platform/dw_mmc.* u:object_r:dw_mmc_device:s0

/dev/bus/usb(/.*)? u:object_r:usb_bus:s0

3.

/dev/smem_log	u:object_r:log_device:s0

/dev/socket/audio	u:object_r:audio_socket:s0

/dev/socket/hdmid	u:object_r:hdmi_socket:s0

#remove it because already defined in new version of NSA release

#/dev/socket/mdns	u:object_r:mdns_socket:s0

/dev/socket/mpctl	u:object_r:mpctl_socket:s0

/dev/socket/mpdecision(/.*)?	u:object_r:mpdecision_socket:s0
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Absolon:
Did you find the "Fish ball"/"Gold-fish" references? I poked around and I think that is what they mean with "THEIR" 4.3 that they simply

virtualize your phone. The ultimate goal would be that you THINK you are root and you THINK that you broke it because it shows you Knox 0x01

but what is showing you that you don't know because that is encrypted so it CAN be code in the precious memory areas that made

at least one phone die on me when I started to dump the whole content and not the block-devices. And I need to test that again. I have a candidate

that is willing since his phone got "knoxed" so bad that whole wifi went dead. And the bull with the "incompatibility of software",

as I said before and I will soon on the Knox thread after I read up, if I have a phone that is working before and the ONLY think that has been done is

installing a custom recovery and SU, how can that affect the wifi? It doesn't make sense and that is "Samsung talk", more

smoke since they sit and troll from time to time with false info but hello dear Samsung! We know that and we can troll as well ;)

And you who want to get involved with me, dehawks, xenix and co, pm me.

Have you posted this in the Knox-thread? If not then I link it there.

/Abs
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] RotteRotte:
Thank you dehawk. Interesting stuff.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] bumax:
NSA have developed parts of KNOX so this aint anything new.

You can read it about here and I bet its posted on several other topics about KNOX.

http://www.samsung.com/uk/news/localnews/2013/samsung-unveils-samsung-knox-for-secure-byod
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Ok, might have read it before. But from my point of view it should have been an option to have it or not.

They now just push it out to all S3' and S4' and even more devices. Yesterday they actually did try to push the 4.3 NEE update into this, my GT-I9305, but failed. :D This because I've freezed all the FOTA and firmware update apps. Have done the same on my S4+. Have had a look at the newest S4+ kernal sources, lots of things changed since I made kernals for my S2. Not sure if I want Samsung 4.3 at all, seems to be to much trouble. Perhaps I should begin to look at some cm 11 porting.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Good news! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Right now testing new fully DeOdexed and Zip aligned 4.2.2 pre-rooted system firmware. BIG thanks to XDA-members Xenix96 and Absolon for their support in making this.

In this version WiFi, Bluetooth 3G/4G had been tested and is working 100%. But most important...the contacts now work. This because of Xenix96, who provided me with 2 files that made it possible.

When full testing is done, I'll put this image online later this evening when I'll come back home.

See ya' :)

Update info.

Sorry for the delay, I had some things that I needed to take care of.

But the 4.2.2 version is now on it's way. Uploading will begin in few minutes and when done it will come online.

This is a totally stock 4.2.2, Pre-Rooted, fully De-Odexed, ZipAligned, and all KNOX removed.

Is has beed tested; WiFi, 3G/4G, bluetooth and contacts...I have atm. not been able to find any apps that did not work.

For more info, read the poster over the download link.

See ya'
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
New 4.2.2 system image is now online.

Pre-rooted, fully De-Odexed, Zip-Aligned and all KNOX files removed.:)

Happy flashing

See ya':cool:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mabmed:
Thank you!

Waiting for 4.3 image system deodexed!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Gilg@mesh:
no recovery zip version??
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
Can you take the 4.4.2 files from E330S and make a custom 4.4.2 rom for our i9506?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey.

Have tried, doesn't work. And that's why I'm currently working on 3 different kernels. A kernel for 4.3, that I hope will be able to run the 4.4.2 system. A 4.4.2 kernel for 4.4.2 and a kernel for CM11, based on European version.

So much to do and so little time.

Regards.:cool:

Time to do some coding.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] tomogo:
Not working screen mirroring

Hi,

Not working screen mirroring with 4.3 prerooted slim....