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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
For me the boot sound was heard after the boot logo... touch sounds when making selections didnt work.

Typing did make sounds.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] breakingstorm:
any news? 4.4.2 fw stable and working?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

I've been working hard on this WiFi problem, still no success. I've tried different sources, all kinds of configurations. Making changing to the sources and now even using Linaro GCC 4.9.1 as cross compiler. The kernel runs perfectly, it's small and fast...but still no working WiFi.

Have even checked out the latest ROM, interesting thing is that most files here have become smaller. But it doesn't work on my kernel and no new sources available.

Checking other threads here on xda, found interesting things regarding WiFi problems, but nothing helped.

Seems that the S5 has a couple of custom kernel's available where WiFi should work so I downloaded and checked them out. But nothing in here was for any help. Even using the latest SHV-E330S sources, with the required changes, doesn't help.

And why does the stock kernel refuses to work on a modified system? Could be because of the System Modified flag that's raised when flashing a system without the right signature in it. Perhaps this could be fixed by flashing the system using a custom recovery. I might therefore have to make a system that can be flashed by a custom recovery and in that way prevent the System Modified flag from being raised.

Stay tuned.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
Do this and im here for testing.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Initial testing with CWM turned out well. My script did as it was supposed to do; removing 3 folders and replacing them with the De-Odexed once. Considering if I should delete the dalvik cache at the same time. As for now, I leave it up to you guys. Furthermore the flashing will not delete anything personal, since I only deal with the app, app-priv and framework folders. Now time for next test, on a full stock 4.4.2.

Stay tuned.

Regards.

EDIT

Success!

Stock kernel booted fully KNOX free, slim De-Odexed system. And...WiFi IS working!

Next test; will now install insecure kernel and AutoRoot.

Stay tuned.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] konninn:
You bloody genius you. Great work.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Thx.

AutoRoot was successful, still have WiFi. But my insecure kernel screwed everything up....

Can be that I have been trying to many things and changes in my sources. Also it seems that it's needed to flash modem and a few other original files when flashing the kernel. Because after flashing back stock kernel, I lost all connections. Then added a few more files and got 4g back, but lost WiFi.

Need more testing with my kernel, but should be able to release a CWM version.

Heading for bed.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] breakingstorm:
I really really really hope it will work now! :) I want to get only a deodexed 4.4.2 firmware xD so excited and nice work man!:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Have made a lot of testing and the flash able zip file for custom recovery will come up today or tomorrow. It will be a full version, but KNOX free. It will also contain some files from the latest ROM (atm. only drivers and firmware files). It will delete delvil cache automatically. A factory reset should not be required and it doesn't atm. contain a kernel - still working on that.

Stay tuned.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] coroneta:
Waiting for release!!! :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update.

Uploading 4.4.2 De-Odexed, full system - just KNOX free, based on XXUCNG3 with minor updates. You will need a custom recovery to flash the zip file.

Download the update.zip file to internal or external SD card.

Reboot to your custom recovery and select the file you just downloaded (update.zip).

And just flash. Since you guys already have tried this before; no more instructions here.

Further information.

Will automatically delete the delvik cache and nothing important stuff will be touched.

You should after the installation use the AutoRoot again, you still have root after the flash but SuperSU is gone.

This has been tested several times on my own phone and it works.

I have not tested everything, only some basic functions. So please test and report back in here.

Stay tuned for download link.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] konninn:
Fantastic, this most certainly will update the 4.2.2 bootloader to 4.4 right?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

This is ONLY for people already on the 4.4.2 bootloader.

I can't make this for 4.2.2 or 4.3 bootloader until I have a working kernel for 4.4.2.

When I have, I'll need to make some changes to both the kernal and system to make reboot, power off, and charging work.

But I'm pretty sure it can be done.

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

Upload ready, here comes the download link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdUEFYRndQREE3eUU/edit?usp=sharing

Please note: This is ONLY for the European/International version of the GT-I9506 - already running 4.4.2 original firmware.

Requires a custom recovery, see my previous post. I used CWM from XDA-member solk2.

Flashing a custom recovery WILL set the KNOX warranty bit.

If you already have a custom recovery installed, no need to care since the KNOX warranty bit has then already been triggered.

Please report back ASAP, so I can put this in the OP 4.4.2 section with full instructions.

Also note that more versions may pop up as I continuously try to improve it.

Happy flashing.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] omek07:
Mate thanks

One question i have to only flash the update.zip ???
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Yes, from the custom recovery. You can't flash the update.zip from Samsung's stock recovery.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] omek07:
Thank you

Everything its good here. Now i have deobex rom !!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] breakingstorm:
hey,

flashed your 4.4.2 and now, i alwys get an error like Unified Demon(EUR) stopped. Do you know how to solve that?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Sounds very strange. I've made so many flashes and never seen it before. Sure you're running XXUCNG3 stock firmware?

All my testing made on this in stock version, not even rooted which I did after the update.zip flash.

Try eventually to test the achieve integrity with 7-zip, just to make sure the file was downloaded without errors.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] breakingstorm:
hey,

yes im sure about the stock rom. I solved the problem, i just deleted data cashe in settings from Unified Daemon(EUR) and everything was fine after that :) so no big problem
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
can anyone try this S5 mod from this thread? sorry.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2780065
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] EclipseX:
Why you didn't try yourself?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] pille1:
It doesn't boot.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
Tried it didnt boot, i thought it was only me so i hoped someone else would try to prove it doesnt work.

Stuck at samsung gt i9506 boot screen yes?

Thanks and sorry for your time :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] breakingstorm:
hey,

i also tried it and it also doesnt boot if i flash it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Downloaded and checked package.

All partitions mounted is wrong. Partition table is NOT the same as on our device.

Not strange it doesn't work.

I can change it to right partitions and modify it, but don't expect me to test it...A GT-I9505 is quite different from our.

Be careful to flash something ment for another device, can screw up your phone.

Regards.

EDIT

On the other hand, the S5 is more like our than the GT-I9505 is.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] mezo91:
I can test it if you modify it. Im sick of our device having low development. .. i miss the note 2 old days
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update.

Just made some goodies for you guys out there on 4.4.2 bootloader and system.

I now have the latest released ROM (XXUCNH4) ready.

I made a package you must first flash with Odin 3.09. It only contains latest stock system, latest stock kernel and the NEE CSC from XXUCNG3.

Unpack with 7-zip, flash with Odin and let it install.

Then when ready, using a custom recovery, flash my new XXUCNH4 update.zip, which contains a KNOX free, fully De-Odexed system. No need to clear anything since my script will clear cache and delvik-cache.

When phone has rebooted and is ready for use, install my AutoRoot with Odin...just as usual.

I'm running it right now and it works perfectly. After rooting I removed all the apps I don't want.

They made some changes, but see for yourself.

Stay tuned for download link.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] EclipseX:
Let email apk into your build please. I've found some problemes trying install the stock email

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

De-Odexed version is fully stock, just removed KNOX and nothing else. :)

See ya

UPDATE

I can confirm that screen mirroring IS working on this De-Odexed and rooted system.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Update.

Here comes the download links.

First is the one, that you should download, unpack with 7-Zip and flash using Odin v.3.09. See my previous post for more info. about installation.

XXUCNH4 system firmware download link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdLUNpekhqVWg5Mk0/edit?usp=sharing

Second one you can either download directly to you phone's internal or external SD-card or to you PC and then copying it over to your phone.

But since it should be flashed with a custom recovery, downloading to phone might be faster. But be aware; size it's about 900MB so the choice is yours. When the update file is on your phone's SD card, reboot to your custom recovery, flash and wait until it tells you to reboot.

You should NOT loose anything, since only delvik-cache and cache is deleted during the update flashing.

Wait for phone to reboot and install all the apps, can take some time. When it's ready, you can now root with my AutoRoot from the OP 4.4.2 section.

When done, remove all the crap that you don't want.

Update_XXUCNH4.zip download link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdZzgyRkRHMGtlU1U/edit?usp=sharing

Happy flashing, please report back in here.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] reimart660:
Will this work on XSP firmware or its exclusive to NEE users only?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] omek07:
Thanks again my friend

I have problem with the Samsung keyboard every time I got FC and I don't know why.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] ipit:
That's a CSC issue. I just installed a custom keyboard to get around that problem.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Oh...sh..

I know what's wrong. ...

Didn't think of that, but now that you mention it, I forgot forgot the NEE CSC in the first Odin package.

Because we use Odin first to flash the whole original system we lose the CSC.

But strang, because I did everything as I wrote and didn't notice any problems.

Ok, here's how to fix; find your CSS/Hidden in the OP under the 4.3 section. Download unpack with 7-zip and use Odin to flash as AP.

Make sure to UNMARK Auto Reboot before you press Start.

When flash is done, disconnect from PC and go directly to RECOVERY MODE. It will then install the CSC and reboot. Then everything should be fine.

I'll fix the Odin package with the CSC when I get back home.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] ipit:
Stupid question - Do I have to be on a specific bootloader to install this? I'm currently on 4.3 XXUBNNE1 - KNOX OUT
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

It will work on all international/European versions, as long as it's a GT-I9506.

But don't download the first package, the Odin one, I need to fix the CSC.

You can download the second one and wait until later with the first.

Don't flash the second until you have flashed the first.

Or you download the first and find a CSC in the OP under the 4.3 section and then follow my instructions in the previous post.

Regards.

EDIT

You're now free to download, CSC files is present in the Odin image.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Sorry, but currently only for 4.4.2 bootloader. I forgot to mention it.

Need to get my insecure kernel to work before it can be used on 4.2.2 and 4.3 bootloaders. But the work continues.

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

I just downloaded and checked the 4.4.2 XXUCNH4 Odin firmware, that I uploaded last night, for missing CSC.

But it DOES indeed contain both the required NEE CSC files.

As I wrote before, I didn't have any problems when I flashed this myself and the files here on XDA are exactly the same as I flashed myself.

So you are again free to download.

Some people might have to flash a CSC/Hidden for their own country/carrier. This is because some carriers lock the phone/CSC so it can't be replaced and this can very well be the reason for the FC on the keyboard after flashing the NEE CSC. If you can't find a CSC/Hidden for your phone in the 4.4.2 section, just get one from the 4.3, it doesn't matter.

I will later today update the OP with both these 4.4.2 versions and the required instructions. Then I'm going to continue with the insecure kernel.

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

4.4.2 section updated with combined CSC/Hidden for: Vodafone Germany: I9506VFGCNG1

md5 checksum and zip file integrity checked before uploading.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] tvniklas:
Thanks a lot for your hard work, i just installed your package and it worked like charm :;_)

You write : When done, remove all the crap that you don't want.

What app/uninstaller is best to get rid of the bloatware?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

There's a couple of apps that does the job quite good. Titanium Backup is one of them and another is ROM Toolbox. Also you can use Uninstall Expert, it's not that advanced. I use the first two in the paid versions. Normally I start to freeze the app, and if everything is still fine after a couple of days usage, I simply uninstall it. Then I add it to a list over apps that's safe to remove.

If you suddenly get strange errors or FC, you know that you probably freezed an important one.

After you have removed the app, you should delete it in the delvik-cache, located in ROOT/data/

All done.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] EclipseX:
hey [MENTION=4188575]DeHAWK[/MENTION] can u organize better your main thread :P, its a litle bit confusing....i'm lost xD.....

what custom recovery you advice to use?

thanks for your work again:good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Yeah I know...I'll look into it. :cool:

Actually I downloaded and use the CWM version made for our device by XDA-member solk2. I haven't tried anything else.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] breakingstorm:
what exactly has changed in your new updates? :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Not sure...but seems that kernal has been changed a bit. Furthermore they have cleaned up a lot of apps, since they have become smaller in size. Also new icon's has been added to some of the apps and UI.

I also suspect that they removed some bugs and made some overall optimizations.

I have now been running it for 1 day without any problems.

Regards.

UPDATE.

They have removed the information showing SE Andriod Enforced or Permissive under about. Strange.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] tvniklas:
I´l try the ROM toolbox.

Thanks a lot, everything is working great so far!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Information.

Have now made a heavy clean-up in the OP 4.3 Section. I now understand why someone could get confused. :) - Sorry about that guys.

4.4.2 Section still untouched, maybe tomorrow.

Could someone please take a look at it and tell me if it's better now. Thx.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] papete:
Better...

I think you should add a guide to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4 (in my case I'm still on 4.3 with 4.2 bootloader), at least until you get a functional 4.4 on 4.2 bootloader...

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] pille1:
So.. Do I have to flash them first: vio Odin and them via custom recovery?

If I make that, will I have a deodexed ROM?

Can I flash only the second package like a custom rom via recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] puschel_1:
Hi,

I have a German GT-I9506 from T-Mobile on stock 4.2.2, just rooted with method from a thread here some months ago.

Now I want to get screen mirroring working with my chromecast... I think, I have to update to 4.4.2, right?

Which of the posted versions fits for me? I need root, for TB and other things.

Knox flag or custom status is not important for me, if all things are working.

Which way should I choose?

Or is it more easy to buy a miracast-dongle and stay on my very good working 4.2.2?

Thanks in advance!

Flo
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] papete:
It is easier than that... just follow instructions here
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] puschel_1:
Tried it already and just got bootloop. This method seems to be for 4.3 or 4.4 ROMs... [emoji26]

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] konninn:
Hi DeHawk, 4.2.2 user here, getting pretty antsy in wanting KK , thinking about flashing 4.4.2 official via odin and then you version via cwm and autoroot or in your honest opinion, would you suggest i wait for a working 4.4 system on 4.2.2 BL

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

First, you must be on 4.4.2 XXUCNG3 for this to work. If you are, the first file in my post you must flash using Odin. Then, when phone is ready again, the second file is flashed using your custom recovery eg. CWM.

After a successful flash and once again phone is ready, you can optionally use my AutoRoot to gain root.

If you already are on the XXUCNH4 firmware, flash only the second file using your custom recovery and then optionally use the AutoRoot.

And yes; after this you will in both cases have a De-Odexed ROM.

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

I wish I could say something positive, but I can't.

Every time I think I've found a solution to fix the WiFi problem in my 4.4.2 kernel - it fails.

Problem is, if you flash the original 4.4.2 and then don't like it...you can't go back to 4.2.2 or 4.3.

But on the other hand, if you decide to update, you have access to a De-Odexed 4.4.2 system and root, where even screen mirroring is working.

If and when I have WiFi on the 4.4.2 kernel, I still need to make it backwards compatible for the older bootloaders.

As I said before, I was running a 4.4.2 system on my 4.2.2 bootloader. But no WiFi and with the following side effects;

Power OFF, Reboot and charging in OFF didn't work. And that's why I need to change both kernel and 4.4.2 system to work with older bootloaders.

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Tangib1e:
I just wanted to chime in and say that I'm also in this camp. Flashed your 4.3 ROM way back when and have been happy with it for 6 months now, but am obviously curious about 4.4.2 yet unwilling to trip my Knox with their putrid new boot loader.

Obviously you don't owe anything to us, in fact quite the opposite, you have done a great service to the community and continue to do so. So thanks a lot for that, DeHawk!

I just hope that the recent surge of people already on the 4.4.2 bootloader won't make you forget about those of us who are still on the 4.2.2 bootloader and refuse to infest our phones with the Knox-tripping junk that Samsung released later. I'm sure that's not about to happen, but ... well, I've just reminded you just in case. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kotaxor:
Could it be possible that you are facing the problem because you are using the 4.2.2 bootloader?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

No way... You see, I have 2 phones. One on 4.2.2 bootloader and new newest on 4.4.2 bootloader. That's why I'm quite sure. :cool:

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] J1897:
Hi DeHAWK and thank you very much for your great work,

this 3d is really really big now, 123 pages, so I got a bit lost.

I have original 4.4.2 on my 9506 Europe, downloaded via OTA.

I just want to have root access.

Is that enough if I run this (copied from your first post):

Download link for GT-I9506 AutoRoot.

AutoRoot for GT-I9506 4.4.2 - XXUCNG3. <--------- Download link. - Update 2014-08-23

And then I follow these instructions:

Flashing instructions:

Download the Zip file below and unpack using 7-Zip. Go to the directory where you placed unpacked the Zip file.

This archive contains Odin v3.07 set up for you. Start this Odin and click PDA, now select the SGS4+_AutoRoot.tar.md5 file.

After a few seconds Odin has verified the md5 sum and is ready to flash.

Put phone in download mode...etc etc...same as we always do.

Just as a precaution: Check that only Auto Reboot and F-Reset Time is marked.

Now press Start and the magic will happen.

Phone will now flash and then reboot into a special Chainfire recovery. WAIT for the magic to happen.

After this, phone will reboot as normal and you will end up at your normal system...now rooted.

You can now disconnect the phone from your computer.

Now find and start SuperSU, it will first ask you if you want to disable KNOX. Answer yes and wait.

If SuperSU has not responded in about a minute, press and hold HOME button, Clear memory; press left hand icon and then select RAM, select Clear memory and confirm.

Return to SuperSU and start it up again.

I have done this several times now and it works every time.

Now get yourself an app that can remove all the crap

Is this all I need to do?

Many thanks. Great job!

J
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] amdsap:
I used your 4.3 rom :good:

but there were 2 warnings during boot

1. RED warning

2. YELLOW warning "Set Warranty Bit: Kernel"

after flashing the bootloader, the RED warning vanished, but the YELLOW warning remains.

is there a way to also remove the yellow warning?

Thanks in advance and more power.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] ipit:
dehawk I'm on your 4.3rom with 4.3 bootloader. Is there anything I can do to upgrade to 4.4 booloader so I can install your 4.4.2 rom?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DeHAWK:
Hey

Yes. - If you only need Root access, you just flash the AutoRoot as described.

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

Only way atm. is to flash the full original 4.4.2 firmware. But by doing so, will prevent you from being able to ever go back to 4.3 because of the 4.4.2 bootloader.

I still haven't been able to get WiFi to work on my insecure 4.4.2 kernel and therefore not able to provide a 4.4.2 kernel for 4.3/4.2.2 bootloaders.

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

On 4.2.2 bootloader it was red, saying: Secure fail: Kernel.

On 4.3 bootloader it became yellow saying: Set warranty bit : kernel

The same happens on 4.4.2 bootloader.

This is all because of the Samsung digital signature, which it's not possible to replicate.

The only one that I can remove, is the one about Kernel is not SEANDROID ENFORCED.

But flashing back the original kernal will remove them.

If KNOX on the original kernal, in some way has been activated and you then flash an insecure kernel, you will also see a warning about KNOX. This one will, afaik, remain even after flashing back the original kernal and is related to the KNOX WARRANTY bit which is set when flashing an insecure kernel, custom recovery or a modified system image.

Hope this makes sense.

Regards.