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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] simonsalo:
alternative kernals??

Any advantage flashing an alternative kernal with your ROM? For example arter97-kernel-i9506-11.3. Although I think this wont work because it is based on 4.4.2 Kit Kat??

Are there any other i9506 kernals out there worth considering?

I am going to try your rom tonight. I am flashing from stock and just installed TWRP. And I was going to see what the kernal manager app suggests after activating root from dev options. I am not flashing supersu root.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Fr3eak99:
The arter97 kernel doesn't work. (Device won't boot until you've flashed cm again)

I didn't found another kernel yet.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] zardak:
- Screen-on delay is a known issue since CM 13 and every kyasu based ROMs.

- I actually noticed really nice battery performace. I'm able to get 6h screen on time. Over night there is a drop of 1-2% (connections turned off)

- Settings probably will be fixed soon. Be aware that Cyanogenmod just started to push CM14.1 and nightlies did not even start. It might take a while.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
Use TWRP.

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Well, I've also experienced the battery drain.. Compared to the Kyasu's CM13.

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No, there are no N kernels for our device. You should use the (kyasu's) inbuilt kernel. Furthermore, Arter97 has stopped updating his msm8974 kernels quite a while ago.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] simonsalo:
Apex launcher?? That dinosaur hasn't been upgraded in years... Try Action Launcher 3... optimized for Nougat 7.1.1... amazing options like shutters and integrates seemlessly with Nougat button shortcuts.... even does more if you convert to system app using titanium - but only if you use SuperSU root.

By the way I used Apex Launcher for years but it now has issues with Nougat as you will discover for yourself eventually.... and the developer no longer answers or supports this launcher.

Simon
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Mirsaneli:
I was wondering, if I flash this ROM on my device, will I be able to retrieve my contacts from Samsung account? Because I have a lot of contacts saved on my Samsung account. Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] zardak:
Can't you just export all the contact as vCard (vcf)? You can then load them again later
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] chetannaik24:
Can you install some flashlight app from play store, use it a couple of times and then try using the flashlight in the quick toggle bar?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Mirsaneli:
Nice and smooth ROM. Nice battery life. I installed it on my Galaxy S4 E330L. Working nicely! Only flashlight button in the status bar is not working...

P.S. Flashlight button is now working (I didn't do anything to fix it).

I noticed that the capacifive buttons light even when you press anywhere on the screen, which is very annoying. I had to turn them off :/
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] jegogo99:
I had the same problem. I removed the flashlight icon and then, I put it back. it works now

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] xanderovitch:
Yes, just remove icon a drag back.. Flashlight is working :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] jayjayjazz:
Yeah...the problem is that most of those apps are scam and just want your data. The flashlight istself is working with the camera app.

I will try the latest update later today. Can´t download at the moment. Will do another clean install.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] simonsalo:
File manager does not explore SD card

Has anyone noticed that you cannot browse the external SD card with the CM File Manager? Curious but not a problem. Just use another file manager.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] jegogo99:
I had same problem. I format ext sd and them, works fine

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] joona0825:
Gain root permission in file browser, and head to /mnt/media_rw/{SDCARD_ID}/ then you'll see your files in SD card
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] vagika:
[MENTION=4861355]kyasu[/MENTION] - Just a question, are you working on SELinux enforcement?

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] puschel_1:
If I come from stock 5.01 TMD do I have to flash first CM13 and then CM14?

Or is it possible to update to CM14 without installing CM13 first?

Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rjrdmetallica:
Its posible update to CM14.1 without flash CM13 first. You only need a factory reset and TWRP (oficial TWRP or by kyasu)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kyasu:
I think SELinux enforcement works well but it is not well tested.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] puschel_1:
I updated my wife's phone from CM12 (flashed stock first) to CM14 an my own from CM13 (also flashed clean with stock first) also to kyasu's CM14 an I am totally satisfied!

CM13 had really bad battery drain.

CM14 works really perfect and has really low battery consumption!

Thanks for your hard and good work!!!

puschel_1
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
Root quesion (by a noob)

Hello !

I want to install android Nougat on my s4 i9506 but (i'm a noob) i don't know if i will keep the root, and if i will be able to use root apps (uninstaller/adblockers/modify the appearence/several amazing things) ! :good:

If i can't root it properly i won't install the ROM cause root is the most important thing for me. (and don't forget that i'm a noob haha)

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] TonyTeoTeo:
Yes, you can use those root required apps after install this rom,

Enable Developer options: Go to Settings » About phone » Tap seven times on Build number.

Go back to Settings main menu and open Developer options from there.

Look for Root access setting, and set it Apps and ADB or Apps only or ADB only, as per your need.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
Thank you !

But is this exactly like root in lollipop ? with the Superuser and Chainfire root ? is that a total root access or some things will be missing ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] TonyTeoTeo:
I am not a heavy user. My experience is the same.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
Okay !

Last question : can i reflash the official rom after that ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Joselof96:
Yes you can, with Odin
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
ty very much !
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] arrrow:
The root function stays the same, but you won't have the supersu(supersu app) root manager. Instead you manage root through developer options. Root access is (almost?) always total, and superuser is basically the same as root access.

Also there is only one kind of root, there's no such thing as "chainfire root" chainfire is a developer who made supersu which is one of the options(apps) you have to manage as well as install root access.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
If you want, you can always flash the supersu manually. It will replace the built-in root manager. (I don't recommend it though. That is closed source, managed by unknown Chinese company. The built-in root manager is working with no problem and useful enough.)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] marchnz:
What is unknown and managed by 'unknown chinese company' - do I understand you are saying supersu or something else because my understanding is that supersu is not an 'unknown chinese company."

In my experience, I have found cyanogen built in SU to work without issue so dont recommend attempting to replace it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
Chainfire sold the SuperSU to unknown Chinese company named "Coding Code Mobile Technology" over a year ago. This fact have been discussed over and over in the SuperSU forum. And as you know, SuperSU is a closed-source app. Yeah if you want to use it, just feel free to do so. It's totally up to you.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
Okay ! That's why i won't install this rom. I don't know if my experience will be as stable as lollipop with SU etc...

And i tried the Rom yesterday, TWRP said that the CM14 zip was incorrect (this is not the right term i think). Even the MD5 was good. I'm a noob haha ! (do i have to update the kernel/ install a modem modification before ? i'm in Stock lollipop 5.0.1 root) !

ty for your help. I will install the rom when i'll have access to the real chainfire tools ! :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
I think you didn't understand what I said.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
i understood. But i don't wan't to install unkown sources. Not because they are "unkown chinese" tools, but cause they may not make my experience be like on lollipop : stable. so i'll wait. :P
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Seronez:
lol...lollipop and nougat are two differnet worlds, so you will most certainly not have the same experience, you will have a massively better experience. I don't get how some guys can still use lollipop. It's so slow and crappy in every way compared to nougat(7.1.1). You can of course wait till theme engine is integrated and more of the few bugs are fixed, but it's also good like it is right now. At least install Marshmellow it's very stable.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
Which is the best marshmallow rom with cf root ? plz ? (i never tested marshmallow)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
Please, read the previous posts carefully. If you want to use the SuperSU, just install it yourself. I clearly said "it's totally up to you".

I don't know which ROM will be good for you. Just try them yourself. Almost every ROMs are ABSOLUTELY COMPATIBLE with the Chainfire's SuperSU.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Baffsuki:
Hmmm, why do you still like Chainfire's root? For me the experience with Chainfire on Lollipop has been the same as the built-in root on Custom ROMS. If you are searching for marshmallow and looking for a stable build, you can try using kyasu's stable CM 13. Or if you want to go a little bit more adventurous, you can try the last RR M build. There are alot of ROMs here. I would recommend RR. Even for me Marshmallow hasn't been as smooth as this amazing crDroid 7.1.1 build. But its up to you :)

Touchwiz? OK, you can use those Note 7 ROMs but for me I hate those because its freaking touchwiz, but those touchwiz ROMs have Chainfire's SuperSU built in.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
Okay ! TY guys, as i said i'm a noob, xD forgive me ! Thank you for the help ! i'll test marshmallow roms !
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
Wow, [MENTION=4861355]kyasu[/MENTION] has pushed more than 5,000 commits on his kernel repository today.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] jeepcook:
New version is up

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rjrdmetallica:
I'm using stock LP 5.0.1 because it has things that don't have del CM14.1, but the last is faster than stock. I'm waiting the fix of the HDR mode on the camera ^^

I always prefer a cyanogenmod instead stock roms (except google nexus and android one roms in lastest versions) and I can get the lastest security patches of google (and this is a heavy point to choose CM13 or CM14.1 if your stock rom doesn't have it), but stock rom has a better design than cyanogenmod (in holo android based versions, 4.0, 4.1, etc) and all peripherials works 100% in their functions (or should do it in some cases, as I read in some devices that didn't work until de upgrade, like BQ Aquaris A4.5 and FM Radio)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kyasu:
cm-14.1-20161223-UNOFFICIAL-ks01ltexx.zip

New build is available (See the first post).

Sync with the latest CM source.

Update kernel to Linux 3.4.113 and Fix some kernel bugs.

Remove Samsung touch boost feature.

Enable sending and receiving Mms when mobile data is disabled.

Changes:

https://github.com/kyasu/android_device_samsung_ks01ltexx/commits/cm-14.1

https://github.com/kyasu/android_kernel_samsung_msm8974/commits/cm-14.1

By fixing kernel bugs, now you can play PokemonGO with the following method.

1. Install cm-14.1-20161223-UNOFFICIAL-ks01ltexx.zip.

2. Remove /system/bin/su & /system/xbin/su from recovery.

3. Install SuperSU 2.79, suhide 0.55, RootSwitch 1.3.3.2.

Enjoy!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
Sorry for such a dumb question, but where can I find the latest RootSwitch app? I've searched a lot, but couldn't find it anywhere. It seems that the thread has been closed.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
What does it mean?

Is it through wifi (if carrier supports it) or is it auto mobile data enabling?

TapaTalked from i9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] xanderovitch:
Does anybody tried CMNKernel?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] OxiDzZ:
I agree, Stock lollipop on galaxy s4 is slow... With custom roms and newer os version, the system is way faster. After i installed the only problem i have is the camera quality that has been decreased (and stabilizer is pretty bad now wtf) ! Si i'll keep it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rjrdmetallica:
The camera quality is less important for me than security patches, that makes the device more secure than using the stock against virus, hacks and other ****s (stock 5.0.1 has the security patch on 2015-11-05)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
I never updated any of my phones and I've never had a single virus. Same applies to all my friends. So this must be some kind of urban legend what you are fearing of...

I on the other hand use camera a lot.

TapaTalked from i9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rjrdmetallica:
Urban legend or not, I prefer use the last android version because the security, the new features, the apps updates in play store, the system is faster than stock,.... A lot of things

And I like the AOSP experience more than other stock android systems
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Genebaby:
I love the AOSP experience but it is a shame the camera suffers compared to stock. If only the Samsung camera app did not rely on TW.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
Yeah, especially when a certain app gets bought by a big player and instantly receives ads... ;)

TapaTalked from i9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rjrdmetallica:
I was not thinking about that kind of apps, but well....

I thought in whatsapp, eBay, Amazon, Paypal,.... that kind of apps, not apps which develops anyone and brings intrusive ads to give the developer more and more money without thinking in the users (cof cof.... MX Player.... cof cof) ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Baffsuki:
I think the reaso n between why Custom ROMs have such terrible cameras is because the Manufacturers doesn't release source codes for the camera( I think), which is illegal, so that's my answer :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] robbryjo:
still experiencing high battery drain. when im browsing or doing stuff (not gaming) the batter is empty in 4 hours.. ive nearly.ecerything disabled and acivated efficient battery proflie. display brightness is on the lowest level.. ;/
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
Yeah it's true that the CM-based ROMs usually don't have a good battery life. If you really cares about the battery life, I want to recommend you to use the stock lollipop ROM, or S5 Marshmallow ported ROMs.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] hanzaz:
Hello there

How can i upgrade or update your rom from cyanogenmod 14.1 20161209 to cyanogenmod 14.1 20161224

Tbanks for your hard work
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] TonyTeoTeo:
Yes, flash as normal, but i think you should make a full wipe first. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] hanzaz:
Fuul wipe ?

Cach ? or dara ? or both ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] arrrow:
Just dirty flash it. Though if you flashed anything else (such as another root like phh or supersu with magisk&oq, or v4a) you have to flash that again after flashing the update.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] hanzaz:
Thanks i will itry it
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] xanderovitch:
Dirty flash works :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kayoma:
Some apps stop connecting to internet after 5-10 minutes of work. I need to close it through recents to make it work again. Stuff like Relay for reddit, Discord, Firefox, Youtube.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] puschel_1:
Same here with Opera...

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] 3lambda:
Try to see if these app aren't "optimized" in settings
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Seronez:
I also noticed this, sometimes it's just for a short time and works again. Will update today and report back if the issue still occurs.

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You won't get more than 4h screen-on time with the S4, or what do you mean?

My battery lasts 14-20h with 3-4h screen-on time which is ok for S4 I'd say.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] puschel_1:
Can you explain how to do this?

Thanks!!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] 3lambda:
In settings somewhere there's a optimization option don't remember exactly where it is

Search in app setting :)

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Seronez:
Every time I start an app after disabling root with rootswitcher my phone freezes and restarts. Any ideas how to fix?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] zardak:
Looks like there was an huge update to the kernel repo (5000+ commits), so I've compiled it myself hoping for a screen delay fix, but it is still there.
[MENTION=4861355]kyasu[/MENTION], probably you've heard this many time, but is there actually a way to fix it?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] 3lambda:
Look for "quick wakeup" and add it to kernel
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kayoma:
Do you mean battery optimisation? If so then ALL my apps are "optimised". I also noticed it in 6.0.1 touchwiz rom and CM13 as well. What else can it be? I'm gonna try to uncheck apps from this optimization menu, but if it doesn't work I have no idea what else can it be.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] zardak:
I'm noob with such things, but I've managed to add this: https://github.com/RenderBroken/msm...mmit/dad821c6cfcb9f8f4d5c18b12f676dd8d33fb45a and enable it from the config file, but no luck; everything looks the same.

Also, solk2's kernel (which looks like he is somehow active lately) does not seem to have this driver, on his kernel the screen turns on way faster.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kyasu:
I can run any app including PokemonGo without problem. Do you install supersu and suhide?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kyasu:
My device wakes up within a second like a stock rom. Do you use the latest bootloader and modem?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
Could you please specify which is the latest?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kyasu:
I'm currently using this one.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862691635
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] sevenlife:
My phone wake up instantly like stock and dont have latest bootloader
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SolaRayvelation:
GPS not working properly

first thanks for the great work! The only problem I found is the GPS positioning. With the App "SatStat" I can reproduce this.

My installed Version is 14.1-20161223

Baseband Version I9506XXUDOK1
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] SolaRayvelation:
GPS seems to work now. Made an AGPS Settings update and after some time it started to geht the satellites
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Seronez:
Yes, installed 2.79 and suhide 0.55 everything is working without issues, only root switch app making the phone freeze.

Wiped several times and tested again, same outcome.

One time the safetynet helper app was still open after disabling root and it tested green...after that phone froze and restarted into bootloop.

Only hard restart helps. So it is working, just not usable for some reason.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rjrdmetallica:
I use the root switch app in stock rom 5.0.1 with supersu installed in system mode and it works properly. I'll try the same in kyasu's cm14.1 without supersu and suhide and I tell you later

Edit: okay, test failed :( for running pokemon go on cm14.1 you need the indicated steps
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] netwolfs:
Hello, i am using this rom and i have issue with Viber - when phone go in sleep mode i can`t receive message and calls in viber. When i start Viber manually i see missed calls and messages are coming. This is with all CM 14 Roms. Today I try with stock ROM and I have no this problem. I think that in CM14 Android stopped Viber in sleep mode. Any idea how can I resolve this problem. I really like CM14.

And HAPPY NEW YEAR to All. Excuse my english.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] __Alchemist__:
İs it good for daily use?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] gebaya:
Last CyanogenMod 14.1 build

CyanogenMod_14.1_ks01ltexx_userdebug_2016-12-31.zip (MD5)

kyasu has updated the build fingerprint and added blobs from I9506XXUDPG2.

CyanogenMod is not updated anymore, so this is the last build from me.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] DonAndress:
Yeah but lineage os will be sooo... ;)

TapaTalked from i9506
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] kyasu:
lineage-14.1-20170103-UNOFFICIAL-ks01ltexx.zip

First LineageOS build is available (See the first post).

Sync with the latest LineageOS source.

Changes:

https://github.com/kyasu/android_device_samsung_ks01ltexx/commits/cm-14.1

https://github.com/kyasu/android_kernel_samsung_msm8974/commits/cm-14.1
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] __Alchemist__:
The magnetic case is not working. Howering sensor is disabled (İf enabled what for will we use it? :D) . The flashlight does not work everytime.

Gps could be fixed by user..

For now i saw these issues. And i think magnetic case is important :D.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] zardak:
Flashed the last bootloader and modem, but nothing changed (I've also recompiled the ROM with the new fingerprint and blobs).

To understand what I'm talking about you can try turning off the device, plugging it to charge and wait until the white battery charging icon starts to animate.

You can now turn on, off and on again the display by pressing the power button and you can see how faster is compared to the booted ROM.

For instance, this "issue" does not exists on the (old) solk2's ROMs so I guess it depends on your kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rhartinger:
I cannot run Pokemon GO in the new Leageos ROM From today. The ROM from 23.12 works great
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Seronez:
here is how i got it working:

1. Install newest version and gapps in twrp

2. without reboot delete with the in-built file manager of twrp system/bin/su and system xbin/su (don't forget to mount system)

3. reboot and set up system

4. restart in recovery and install Magisk 10.2

5. reboot and install magisk manager 3.0 app and phh superuser app

6. Enable magisk hide in magisk manager, tick pokemon go and reboot.

7. Now to play you have to manually disable root in the phh superuser app (settings and just deactivate root access)

8. Start pokemon go and play.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rhartinger:
OK I try this . In the ROM from 23.12 it was easier
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] rhartinger:
OK PGO works
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] tardolus:
Works like a charm! Wonderful! <3 <3

Battery life's good too :) Flashlight is broken tho...

ks01lte here.
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] Joselof96:
So what is diffirent between the cyanogenmod and the new renamed cyanogenmod build? Like new bootanimation,?
[Galaxy S 4 i9506 Android Development] WeirdSoup:
It's name has been changed. That's all, seriously.