[Galaxy S 4 General] InfernalInstrument:
The 1st ROM List

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 (i9500)

All major ROMs for the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500. Comment if I missed any.

ROM List 2 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500

Disclaimer:

The ROMs listed on this page are property of their owners/creators. I DO NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY about what happens to your phone on flashing said ROMs. This said, all instructions about flashing the ROMs can be found on their original threads, which usually include an FAQ section.

Navigation Instructions:

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The Download buttons link to download locations - they may be direct or may include one further link.

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PAC-man ROM

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Source built all-in-one ROM. Combines features from all major custom ROMs - CM, AOKP, Carbon, Slim ROMs and PA. Currently only nightlies available.

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(NOTE: PAC servers crashed on 10/07/2014, and our device has yet to receive a new nightly since. However, Jenkins is back online, so builds will probably be ready soon.)

EDIT 28/7/14 : The Servers are back online, hale and hearty, and quite a few backed up nightlies are now available. A dev build of the ROM is also available for download. (More stable, less experimental features.)

Paranoid Android

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Source built vanilla ROM. Built directly from AOSP source without any tweaks.

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SlimROM's SlimKat (OFFICIAL)

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Unique source-built ROM. Features include SlimPIE, custom quick settings panel and the Smart Capture camera app.

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Official MIUI v5

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Android Version: 4.2.2 JellyBean

Custom ROM, containing a high level of customization options and multi-language support. Also has an incremental update system.

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OzcanRom v3.3

Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

Custom ROM, based on Samsung firmware XXUFNE7 with multi language support. Also has options for choosing stock or TW apps and mods..

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(Spare links on official thread)

CyanogenMod 11 Nightlies

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Best known source-built custom ROM. Famed for number of devices supported and smooth, stable experience. Offical nightlies here.

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GearCM - Optimized CyanogenMod for Samsung Galaxy S4

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Optimized version of the CM11 Nightly version.

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Hassan ROM v7.0

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

TW based ROM, built on XXUFNC1 firmware. Galaxy S5-themed apps and systemUI. Aroma enabled.

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AOKP ROM Official/unofficial builds

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Android Version: 4.4.3 KitKat

Highly customizable source-built ROM, with unique features like Vibration Patterns, LED control and a wide array of other customization options.

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AICP 5.0

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Custom ROM based on AOKP, with added features like Lockscreen Gestures, the OmniSwitch (OmniROMs), Halo Multi Window support etc.

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SOKP (Weeklies)

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

CyanogenMod base combined with popular mods from most major custom ROMs, and optimized for power users.

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Carbon ROM

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Source-built ROM with an AOSP-look. Has a lot of improvements on the base, with customization options like Carbon Fibres, Back in Black (TRSD), expandable power menu etc..

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Prism ColorOS ROM v7.0

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Android Version: 4.2.2 JellyBean

Although discontinued, this ROM still has a premium feel. Based on the Color OS Beta 24/1, it includes G-Apps ensuite.

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(Previous version still on official thread.)

Prism Barebone ROM v7.0

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

Built based on the Samsung Official Firmware XXUFNE7, and stripped of all bloatware that Samsung likes to package into stock FWs. This ROM is also deodexed and zipaligned, so the experience is pretty smooth.

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Omega ROM v22

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

TW ROM based on Samsung’s XXUFNC1 Firmware. Includes aroma launcher, so the installation is fully customizable, allowing you to remove almost 800mb worth of bloatware during installation itself. Also includes some Omega proprietary apps (with optional install).

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MoKee-OpenSource ROM

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

AOSP based ROM, built with the MoKee-OpenSource framework. Includes awesome features like native exFAT support, multi window support, active display settings (pocket modes etc.) and unique power saver functions.

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Sensonic HD ROM v1

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

AOSP based ROM, designed for multimedia tasks, with added performance tweaks, HALO multi window support, OmniSwitch (from OmniROMs), PIE Control, Sonic Launcher (from SOKP ROMs), and much more. Optimized for audio-video output as well, with custom tweaks like X-Reality engine and Digital Dolby ports.

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UPDATE: The links for v1 are currently dead, and v2 is yet to be launched. According to the SOKP website, the i9500 is no longer officially supported.

Revosoft ROM v2.5

Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

TW based ROM, built on Samsung firmware XXUFNE7, and themed to provide S5 like experience. Also has many S5 apps added in.

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Thunder Universe ROM v6.0

Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

Based on firmware XXUFNC1 Android 4.4.2, with Omega kernel replacing stock, this ROM is a heavily modded and rooted TW ROM. Includes Aroma Installer to add more customization capability to the installation process.

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Nation ROM v3.5

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

TW based ROM built on the INU version (Indian version) of the stock firmware XXUFNE4. Installation tested only with Philz Recovery as of now (check official thread) .

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Arrow ROM v14.0.0

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

TW based ROM built on the latest official Samsung firmware. Includes all Samsung features along with numerous tweaks such as VIPER4Android, Xposed Integration, 4 way reboot, X-Reality engine etc.

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Uncharted ROM v4

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

Stock based 4.4.2, deodexed and built from i9500UBUFND2 Firmware. With added mods, like 4 way reboot, call recording, S5 theming, zipalign etc.

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Lidroid ROM v2.1.2

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

Based on the last stock firmware Android 4.4.2, with the latest Lidroid kernel compiled with the Samsung kernel source. Fast little ROM, as it is deodexed and zipaligned, while still having all Samsung features active.

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SuperNexus ROM v4.0 Beta

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

“The main idea behind SuperNexus is to provide stock Android experience, just like how Google intended it to be. SuperNexus is entirely built from Google's AOSP source. A lot of improvements and optimisations have been done to the Google's Source Code to have the best possible Vanilla Android Experience. SuperNexus is very light too as there are no 3rd party apps (ZERO Bloatware).” (from official thread)

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BeanStalk ROM v4.4.4 Unofficial

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

CM-based ROM. Incorporates tweaks such as customizable boot animations and LCD density, status bar control and transparency etc.

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Paranoid SaberDroid ROM Unified

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

Paranoid Android base with SaberMod Linaro v4.8 integrated. All current PA features integrated.

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Resurrection Remix ROM 4.4.2

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

Based on AOKP, CM, PA , Omni and original Remix ROM builds. Main features include Halo multi-window support, OmniSwitch, camera mods, custom progressbar and system animations etc.

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Vanir AOSP 4.4.4

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Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat

Clean, source built ROM based on CM11.0. Delivers a clean optimized version of Android with subtly improved versions of various features.

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Dirty Unicorns 4.4.2

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Android Version: 4.4.2 KitKat

“…source-built custom ROM originally based off AOKP, but now based from OmniROM…brings you a great mix of stability and customization.” (from original thread)

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