Thank you for your continuous interest in my work. I am happy to announce a new updated version of my Samy Deluxe ROM but please do not expect new versions on a daily basis. I release whenever I feel like and there is no masterplan or schedule I follow. As the Clash said, “the future is unwritten”, which means this could be the last Samy Deluxe update, or another step towards my world domination plan. Who knows?
First Samy Deluxe Release based on Android 5.0 Lollipop
This latest release is finally based on Android Lollipop but still fully adheres to my Samy Deluxe principles. No fancy-bull**** tweaks, no super-secret sauce is included, every element is straight to the point. It includes many (read carefully: not all!) Galaxy S6 features and apps, because I strongly believe this is what Samsung should have brought to all of its devices instead of forcing people to upgrade their hardware twice a year whenever Samsung releases a new flagship smartphone.
Since I am not a developer I haven’t been able to fully port all existing Galaxy S6 features. There are things missing which I am not able to fix.
I am also not including detailed instructions on how to flash this onto your Galaxy S4 because most people will not read it. If you were able to successfully flash a prior Samy Deluxe ROM version you will be able to do so again.
I installed the ROM pretty much like everybody else does. I copied the file to the internal disk, rebooted into recovery, went through the AROMA-Installer and kept my fingers crossed afterwards for a while since the very first boot up process takes an endless time.
I encourage everybody to take and modify this in every possible way and I neither don’t mind if you credit it or not, nor can I control what you are doing. Even though I must admit that I have some advanced mind control skills that will probably trick you into keep coming back here on a daily basis.
Or, to make a long story short: Use it!
Samy Deluxe ROM Questions & Answers
Do I have to full wipe before installation?
Yes, most probably you will get some errors so a full wipe (can be done via Aroma Installer) is recommended.
Do I have to flash a bootloader or modem?
Please use a Lollipop bootlader and modem if you encounter errors. Which one doesn't matter. Do not ask where to get them or how to flash. This is a development thread. Seak assistance in an appropriate thread - there is plenty of help here at XDA but you want everything directly served to you. Well, sorry but this is a "bring your own beer party"!
How often will you release updates and fixes?
Definitely maybe.
I have a problem. Can you spend your time fixing all the problems I have with my smartphone?
Yes, this is exactly what I wanted to do when I was a child. Send 500 Dollars for every hour I spend setting up the most basic things on your smartphone and we are good to go.
Will this work on my GT-i9500 | GT-i9515 | GT-i9506 LTÉ+ | SGH-I337 | SGH-M919 | SCH-I545 | SPH-L720 ?
I have no idea.
Do you like answering the same question over and over again?
Yes. Who doesn’t?
Why didn’t you release a new Samy Deluxe version for such a long time and now all of a sudden you come back with a bang?
I spent half a year in a cave without LTE connection and had better things to do. I released a new version because I need traffic for my website and I miss answering the same questions over and over again!
Word on the street is you now own an iPhone 6. You are a traitor!
Is that a question or are you trying to destroy my reputation? Besides that: Yes, I do own an iPhone 6 now and I am quite happy. However, I still don’t spend my time hanging out at starbucks and I don’t do hipster things with my hipster phone.
What happened to version Q and version R of your ROM?
These are the things that got lost in the fire. Their names were:
Samy Deluxe ROM Question The Answers
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Why should we use this ROM and if not, which other ROM do you recommend?
Using Samy Deluxe ROMs will make you sexier. In case you are sexy enough I would urge you not to use this ROM.
Apart from Samy Deluxe ROM, there are a ton of other great releases and I would always recommend using the one that fits your needs best, no matter what the name is.
Downloads
The latest release and full support can always be found here. Please do not mirror, and if you do so, don't blame it on me if anything goes wrong.
CREDITS & THANK YOU
dzoni989
XDA community (best, and will always be!)
zohawkish
shaji_ka_71
wanam (GOD of ROM)
MohammadAG
talexop
[*]Albe95: (some galaxy s6 apps and edited APKs taken form his fantastic s6 port . USE IT!)
tamirda
friedrich420
maxim000999
Repulsa
neodevkr
angelovitello (some new icons & apps)
irft
sanoc69 (mirror!)
rubbem06 (tested all apps!)
blackmen6969
gdmlaz
jserrano0628
robinmiclat
walid54
bigron77
zara86
perrito3
kristova86
If you find your work here uncredited, please let me know and I will provide proper credits. I will also immediately remove the ROM if you feel it should not be here.
You are invited to edit, modify and use this ROM in every possible way that suits your needs.
Q: How do I install this?
Download to internal SD card, do not put it on your external SD-card
Reboot into recovery. Please use TWRP
FullWipe or use option to factory reset
Install and reboot
Flash other addons after first boot (very important)
Q: What can I do if there are some errors?
Errors are likely to be there. This is still due to its nature a work in progress. However, before posting, read if the issue hasn't already been mentioned.
If you decide it hasn't, report the error and attach a logcat.
Q: Will you support any other Galaxy S4 versions?
Short answer: No. I don’t have your device and thus will never release anything I didn’t have the chance to ruin it myself….
Q: What is the last changelog?
Version T - True Sound of Liberty (1.6)
Kernel updated (selection option had to be removed last minute)
added option for s4/s6 camera
added option to select contacts & dialer (s4 or s6)
camera mode fix
added additional samsung galaxy apps (optional)
added multiuser support
fixed S6 Apps crashes
bugfixes & performance tweaks
Version S. Something Green and Leafy This Way Comes (12.05.15)
Based on Lollipop (finally!)
Version P. Pick Your King (20.8.)
AROMA installer
option to choose between stock s5 TouchWiz launcher and TouchWiz Launcher Stock S5 smaller Icons
choose between S4 and S5 SHealth
S5 Camera (thanks to Albe95)
changed to AEL kernel
Readded missing XposedInstaller
edited apps: SViewCover, Group Play, a few others I forgot
new XXUGNG4 base
Updated GoogyMax3 Kernel to 1.1.3
Replaced S5 SHealth with Galaxy S4 App
Removed themechooser option TouchWiz launcher
Replaced Samsung LInk with Galaxy S4 version (less battery consumption)
Updated some Galaxy S5 Apps (Accuweather, S5 Mini clock, SNote, ...)
Reduced size: removed unnecessary apps, libs, permissions etc
added some (mild) battery and connection tweaks
added some Galaxy S5 CSC features (need to stand the test of time)
special thanks to xda member dany_ for help!
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Version J Fixed
LINKS & INSTRUCTIONS
I will NOT be online because I will watch the world cup opening match tonight!
Changelog
Fixed S5 Player
Kidsmode
S5 Contacts & Phone
S5 S-View Cover
S5 Video Player
I personally take no credits for this update, I am just sharing the precious work of one of my readers: Tobi, thank you very much!
Version J "Jello Biafra" (17.4.2014) (NOWIPE Edition)
S5 Particle Effect & Water Color (Reboot after first reboot for full functionality)
New SecSettings & Reboot Menu (adapted to Samy Deluxe)
Sbrowser fixed
Write to SD fixed
Samsung Link fixed
IMPORTANT: Needs a previous version of Samy Deluxe I installed. Don't Wipe, just flash!
Version I *“I Don’t Want To Grow Up” (17.4.2014) (Uploading!!!!)
Took out the trash, bugfixes, bugfixes, bugfixes!!!
New SecSettings (thanks to yener90)
New SystemUI
Fixed Sbrowser
Fixed SViewCover
Added/New: Galaxy S5 Gallery, MusicPlayer (with bugs!), Optical Reader, KidsMode (untested)
This is a maintenance release that is supposed to add stability to the ROM and eliminate as many bugs as possible. It wouldn’t be possible without XDA, be it by sharing apps, libs and fixes or by helping me out seeding the torrent. I believe this is the most complete community-based release of Samy Deluxe up to now– a true community ROM: You deserve the props! Feel free to comment on this if you contributed in a way or another so I can add you to the thanks & credits list!
Version H *“Hey, the KKK to my baby away” (internal joke!) (9.4.2014)
Version G ”Good Clean Fun (6.4.2014)
New Base (XXUFNC5)
massive cleanup: completely redone & rewritten
Added new S5 Apps ( SHealth, Snote, SPlanner, S-Baro etc)
LTE option can be selected
S5 Launcher & Themes
S5 Lockscreen Effect (flash after first boot as addon)
ISSUE: SBrowser sometimes crashes with activated smart functions (smart stay, smart scroll etc)
Changelog
Version F From Ashes Rise" (1.4.2014)
New S5 sytle system, settings & framework
added new S5 Apps (Svoice etc)
S5 Wallpapers
new Kernel: Adam 2.2
removed viPERAudio
removed apps not needed
edited battery icon (now with or without numbers)
Version E “Evil Empire” (16.3.2014)
New Base VJUFNB2 (stability, but missing keyboard languages need to be downloaded)
Rework of all edited & added apps
New Galaxy S5 style reboot option
Galaxy S5 UI
Galaxy S5 style Accuweather widget
ViPER4Android FX integration (needs to be enabled in audio settings)
FULL WIPE is RECQUIRED to avoid errors!
Adam Kernel 2.1 (more stable than previously used kernel)
Version D (12.3.2014) (uploading…)
Added new S5 Apps ( Gear Fit Manager, Group Play, MyBoard, New Calculator, S-Translator, SVoice etc)
Settings updated (eliminated second settings icon)
FULL WIPE is RECQUIRED to avoid errors!
Talexop Kernel 2.4 (shown as 2.0)
Version C (10.3.2014)
Back to XXUFNB8
Full Language Support (including German!)
Galaxy S5 Status Bar
Fixed Multiview
some minor tweaks
Version B (8.3.2014)
themed more system apps
changed Settings UI
some performance tweaks
some other minor fixes
DONATIONS
No more donations please.
Schmedie
DarkAngel1971
marco giera
sakir ar.
steven d.
martin h.
walter k.
@gdmlaz
@danielgay33
david h
Reserved!!!
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Nice work!
This looks really good. Keep up the good work!
Another rom to play with goodjob mate.
Sent from Hell ?
Downloading now. Another rim to tinker with
Thanx
Download and flash
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How can i find in Philz the dont allowed old update script?
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Work's on old Bootloader MGA?
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mastrix said:
How can i find in Philz the dont allowed old update script?
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Work's on old Bootloader MGA?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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After you choose "install zip" it is an option twoard the bottom. Uncheck that.
Also don't go back to 4.3?
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I don't know about original 4.3 builds, all I can say is that I switched between 4.3 and 4.4 custom ROMs without a problem, but AGAIN: I don't know about official builds/stock odin packages.
mrmad23 said:
I don't know about original 4.3 builds, all I can say is that I switched between 4.3 and 4.4 custom ROMs without a problem, but AGAIN: I don't know about official builds/stock odin packages.
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Hello there , Did you use @friedrich420 rom as base mate? and why arent you giving him any credit or something. or your part of hes team? hehe and Sound setting is Fcing when i try to change the volume
I did use the SecSettings.apk that was posted here a couple of days ago. I credited the thread starter. If that was taken from somewhere else I am sorry and will credit as stated in my first post.
Volume works fine here and is no issue so I guess you must have dirty flashed or something.
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
Sorry can`t find this option in PR.
not touch whiz?
not that easy
preparing system..
format () expexts 5 args, got 4
E:Error in data/media/07download/sammsydeluxw--the folder where there is the rom downloaded
s4 rom.s5 ediitio etc
status 7
installation aborted
Not sush script in . Bck to pyrana rom
Got a lot of troubles to download to computer
xandas said:
preparing system..
format () expexts 5 args, got 4
E:Error in data/media/07download/sammsydeluxw--the folder where there is the rom downloaded
s4 rom.s5 ediitio etc
status 7
installation aborted
Not sush script in . Bck to pyrana rom
Got a lot of troubles to download to computer
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Did you do that?
Flashing with PhilZ Touch Recovery: “Don’t Allow Old update-binary” ->please remove (X) this option,
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Best of luck to this ROM. Especially when the S5 system leak gets available
marionite said:
Best of luck to this ROM. Especially when the S5 system leak gets available
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yeah great comment, best of luck to your brain when intelligence leak gets available :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
mrmad23 said:
yeah great comment, best of luck to your brain when intelligence leak gets available :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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I didn't mean that this ROM will be useless when the leak is available. I meant it could only get better. No need to say rude comments mate. Not good. I was just praising your work
marionite said:
I didn't mean that this ROM will be useless when the leak is available. I meant it could only get better. No need to say rude comments mate. Not good. I was just praising your work
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Obviously a misunderstanding kiss and make up and enjoy the rom... thank you
This is a cry for help, from me and the other NOOBs out here, new to the theming world with no idea where to begin.
I started out with a problem. I hate the UI on my Note Edge Lollipop, as compared to the stock Lollipop ASOP UI. I started about trying to change the entire UI (icons, menus, fonts, notification drawer, app drawer etc) to stock AOSP Lollipop UI. I am not rooted.
I AM LOST. No idea which guide to follow. Don't want to change my launcher. I would prefer not to root, would prefer not to void my warranty, would just prefer to screw around as less as possible while getting as close to stock Lollipop as possible.
And I know there are others around me. So here I am, on behalf of the noobs, requesting all experts to provide a starting point from where to begin changing the UI - completely, with as little messing around as possible. Not just to AOSP but to any other UI that someone else might prefer. Please explain this to us like we are 3 year olds.
1) Options for those who are Not Rooted.
2) Options for those who are Rooted.
Ps. This will not work if only the experts contribute. Everyone here who has something to contribute please do!
Ps. Mods I looked and searched for days. I know there are guides out there but I wanted something Note Edge and Lollipop specific.
As my contribution. I love the work that this Dev has done for the Note 4. But don't know if this will work on our devices. Also Im not rooted yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/theme-customize-galaxy-note-4-n910f-t3017621
The new TouchWiz on the S6 has themes. Pray that they port it over to us and any other features it has like they used to do before with those Experience updates during the S3 and Note 2 periods...
Mate, there isn't actually a lot you can do for theming without rooting your device. Most themes replace icons in the system files which is impossible to access without root or without being officially supported by Samsung...
The only real way to theme your un-rooted Note Edge is to change the launcher and theme that...
My wishes seem to have been answered within a week. The new Samsung themes app is all we need. Let's hope we get it fast.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/A-look-at-the-Galaxy-S6s-powerful-TouchWiz-Themes_id66717
Lollipop Touchwiz Theme
Here is themes app for Lollipop touchwiz http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/touchwiz-theme-lollipop-note-4-t3037891. I tryed and it worked. Just don`t flash the zip (that makes your touchwiz home to FC). Just extract the zip and copy all content of zip`s system folder in your devices system folder as it is in zip, except Toucwiz home. Reboot and all done. Now you can change touchwiz themes as you like
cerisu said:
Here is themes app for Lollipop touchwiz http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/touchwiz-theme-lollipop-note-4-t3037891. I tryed and it worked. Just don`t flash the zip (that makes your touchwiz home to FC). Just extract the zip and copy all content of zip`s system folder in your devices system folder as it is in zip, except Toucwiz home. Reboot and all done. Now you can change touchwiz themes as you like
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So, does your edge notifications still work?
I tried to get a few things changed but after messing with my system folders I lost all edge notifications...
I also opened the system file, did you realise you're installing Apex launcher onto your Note Edge? I already own the pro version of this. In the System>App folder it actually says Apex Pro meaning this could be considered as Warez, if it actually is the pro version...
ultramag69 said:
So, does your edge notifications still work?
I tried to get a few things changed but after messing with my system folders I lost all edge notifications...
I also opened the system file, did you realise you're installing Apex launcher onto your Note Edge? I already own the pro version of this. In the System>App folder it actually says Apex Pro meaning this could be considered as Warez, if it actually is the pro version...
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Yes, notifications works just fine. And i noticed that Apex launcher too. I deleted it so i doesn`t have any clue is it pro or not. I`m not the developer of this, I just pointed you out how you can use themes
Yes, edge notifications still work.
cerisu said:
Yes, notifications works just fine. And i noticed that Apex launcher too. I deleted it so i doesn`t have any clue is it pro or not. I`m not the developer of this, I just pointed you out how you can use themes
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Sweet, thanks for the reply...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...verted-t-mobile-sm-n915t-galaxy-edge-t2958479
The contacts, mms, and settings zips all work on N915G NK4 KITKAT. Framework zip makes xpossd and some modules FC.
I just bought a Galaxy Tab s SM-T800 (with Lollipop 5.0.2) and have rooted it and added custom recovery. I am still using a Galaxy Note 8 and enjoy the ability (through root) to have floating windows and have any app I want as a split window. To my disappointment I realized that with the Tab s you cannot add any other apps for multiwindow other than those that Samsung deems compatible. You also cannot float the windows. I tried apps such as Multiwindow Manager but they do not work (I think because Lollipop has broken this functionality). I have also looked at xposed framework (which I use on the note 8) but I am afraid to try this since it is alpha and there have been issues on Samsung devices. Are there any roms out there that would be compatible with the t800 tab s wifi version that will allow more extensive multiwindow support? (BTW I looked at the SuperSamsung Rom but it says it is for the LTE models which I don't have).
No issues whatsoever with Xposed.
Xposed + wanam = any app you want for multiwindows.
Thanks for the reply. I have done some more research and just today saw a post about IronMan rom (forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/prerooted-stock-touchwiz-rom-t2973107) and if I understand the post correctly it is compatible with my tablet and has xposed framework as part of it. If I got this right then all I have to do is copy the rom zip file to an sd card, boot into recovery and install it from there and then I would have multiwindow and floating window support as well as xposed framework. Am I correct in what I'm saying? Sorry for my ignorance but would appreciate your input on this.