Hi,
I'm really new to this whole Android phone thing. I understand almost nothing, including different abbreviations (like cm, what does that stand for?)
So I apologize if I'm asking something that's already written in some newbie guide, I'd love it if someone could refer me to such a guide.
I have some newbie questions:
I've bought a new S4 mini, and I want to install Cyanogen, but I could only find Nightly or RC versions of it, is there a stable version somewhere?
Do I need to install CWM? Or is there another way to root my device without having to install CWM? I want to install as less applications as possible. Unless you guys tell me that installing CWM is a good idea.
You need CWM (aka CWMR for ClockWork Mod Recovery) to flash CM (CyanogenMod, sometimes Cyanogen for short), which currently only has nightlies and RCs for the S4 Mini LTE model only.
The model number for the LTE variant is GT-I9195.
There is also a test release for the international 3G variant (GT-I9190).
There is none for the Dual-sim variant, GT-I9192.
Thanks a lot! Is the RC version of cm "safe"? I don't want to start dealing with dev issues, I just want a comfortable phone to use.
Maybe it's better to install the debloat rom instead of an unstable cm version?
The debloated rom has its fair share of issues. It's a matter of personal preference actually.
I prefer having CM and it's working fine for me on the latest nightly. No pressing issues.
Whosat said:
The debloated rom has its fair share of issues. It's a matter of personal preference actually.
I prefer having CM and it's working fine for me on the latest nightly. No pressing issues.
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So if I just want to remove unneeded apps (which are consuming CPU / RAM) then maybe the best option for me is to just root my device and remove any app I don't want?
Oh and another question: in a different thread someone recommended wiping /data and /cache, how do I do this? By using ClockworkMod?
Yes and yes.
Removing unneeded apps is also known as debloating. Those unneeded apps are known as bloat ware.
There are explicit options within CWM to wipe data and cache.
I'm newbie in Samsung too, also want to ask which one CWM for stock kernel/Rom? I'm using S4 Mini LTE (GT-I9195). Thanks in Advanced.
hy,
try this link, http://www.youtube.com/user/s4miniarchive?feature=watch , is very useful and explain everything
Hey I have a s4 mini i9195, it wont download candycrush, from the play store neither the Internet. ..can some please help? Saying not compatible...
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Hey I have a s4 mini i9195, it wont download candycrush, from the play store neither the Internet. ..can some please help? Saying not compatible...
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That is truly odd. I have no issues with downloading Candy Crush Saga on my phone here in Singapore.
Perhaps its a region lock?
Mayb that could be it...thanks
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Hi!!
I just wanted to ask if I have to be first root on my note II in order to install CyanogenMod, that's right?
can I install CyanogenMod rom on my note II without being root?
Cheers.
J.
Yes you need root and a custom recovery
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Check out www.galaxynote2root.com for all the info you need on rooting, flashing and recovery programs I have heard this rom can be a little unstable but have not yet tried it. I use WanamLite rom and love it, very close to stock with more benefits and very stable
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Read the CM10.1 nightly thread, it has instructions.
Hi,
Just wanted to ask if cyanogenmod is stable enough for my Note II. I am looking for a stable rom... the closest one to the stock because I would not like to get a stone as phone...
Is WanamLite working properly?
Regards and thanks!
I tested both roms for same time, both very stable. However my opnion is that if you want a rom very similar to stock what is the fun? Nothing new to play around.
I'm using now Moon v8, a lot of features, good battery and no issue so far.
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Well, sure - I'll have fun installing a rom and all that stuff but I had an iphone and I got tired saving everything before jailbreaking and then install everything.. when a new version was released the cycle again... so I'd like to have a phone with cyanogenmod o whatever mod rom but I don't want to change rom every time... at least I don't want to save my pictures and do a list of apps to download after installing a new rom because last one was unstable.... you know what I mean? I hate Samsung stock.. but works fine.. I think...
Thanks.
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Hello i have a T989 SGS2 and i want to install a great rom on it i was hoping to install the S4 rom on to it but i cant seem to find it, which is ok if its not out there yet or cant be done (As i read something saying the s4 rom cant be put on the s2) i was wondering what rom is recommended for the s2 im really looking to use the latest s-voice if i can i didnt know if it comes on a rom already or if i can install it using an apk file any tips and or help i am greatful for and want to say thank in advance.
Definitely don't flash an S4 rom! If u need Wi-Fi callng, u need one of the stock based 4.1.2 roms; jellybeast, infamous, jedi mind trick jb for example. If u don't, then many good choices.
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Check out the roms in the development thread. As far as s voice you can find the apk and install if you want. And no you can't install a s4 rom on the s2 or any other rom for that matter that is not compatible. The only other roms that work on this phone are the s2 skyrocket roms and with those you need the rotation fix for the sensors to function properly.
Best to go thru dev section & look at different features, screenshots, etc. Try different ones out & see what u like. U can always switch around.
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dawgdoc96 said:
Definitely don't flash an S4 rom! If u need Wi-Fi callng, u need one of the stock based 4.1.2 roms; jellybeast, infamous, jedi mind trick jb for example. If u don't, then many good choices.
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So the 4.2.2 PACMAN v2201 wont support wifi calling? how do i know what is a stock rom and what is not?
sorry for all the questions but i gotta learn somehow right?
Pacman, or any AOSP rom does not have Wi-Fi calling. Stock will say it is based on stock jellybean in description.
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Well, I am a total newb at this as well, as I just flashed my first ROM this week. I needed wifi calling as well, and I decided on the jellybeast rom. It looked cool, but also the dev was giving alot of support in the forum, so I knew he would help me if needed. Anyway, everything went smooth by just following his directions, and I could not be happier now with my phone. That rom is super smooth and fast and very stable. Good luck.
I am one of those who are looking forward to get "Official Samsung" ROM on my M919 ASAP.
It is not that I don't like custom ROM's. I have had car bluetooth issues with custom Kitkat. Also I use S-View a lot....something that is not possible out of box in Custom Kitkat.
I found a 4.4.2 Official ROM has been released in Europe for snapdragon 600 processors (i9505)
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/install-of...t-update-galaxy-s4-lte-snapdragon-600-1437696
I never developed Custom ROM's before. My experience stays with flashing ROM's.
Would appreciate any tips or help to install a official samsung 4.4.2 on my T-Mobile M919.
I just can't wait few more weeks for a official ROM from T-Mobile. I think I can, because I got you guys
Thanks, Ari
Hammer coming down in 3....2....1....
You should lurk in the 9505 forums. Devs there should have one available soon. Usually can be flashed fight to our phones once they make it a flashable zip
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goldeneye official 4.4.2
Goldeneye has it on the international forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
i9505 - Compatibility with M919
Thank you for the Golden Eye ROM link.
Is it fine to flash it in M919? I know they have a common processor.
Not sure if it is safe to try.
Thanks, Ari
i9505 and m919 are as close as identical as you can get. btw this is Q&A
Does this version still retain the same issues on our phone such as Wi-Fi, storage, and security settings?
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Flashing Golden Eye
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i9505 and m919 are as close as identical as you can get. btw this is Q&A
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I will flashing be GoldenEye 4.4.2 ROM on my M919 (GE-i9505-XXUFNB8-22.zip).
Trying to find a UVUEMK2 Kernel.
I will let u know how it goes.
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ChadBFlores said:
Does this version still retain the same issues on our phone such as Wi-Fi, storage, and security settings?
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Looks like you have a custom Kernel on your M919. Let me know what it is. Can it be used in 4.4.2?
If anyone flashes Goldeneye, would you kindly post your experience. Does it work? Your specific steps to get it working? I don't use Bluetooth, but my issue is the camcorder performance on non Touchwiz roms. I think this thread will probably be moved to Q&A so I'll check back there. Wish there were a thread over there dealing with flashing other carriers' roms. I'd try it if I knew it worked out well for others.
Guide to load other carrier ROM
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If anyone flashes Goldeneye, would you kindly post your experience. Does it work? Your specific steps to get it working? I don't use Bluetooth, but my issue is the camcorder performance on non Touchwiz roms. I think this thread will probably be moved to Q&A so I'll check back there. Wish there were a thread over there dealing with flashing other carriers' roms. I'd try it if I knew it worked out well for others.
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Here it is. I am using to load GoldenEye.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
Thanks!
c_arivazhagan said:
Here it is. I am using to load GoldenEye.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
Thanks!
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Yes, I've read that guide before but somehow it seems vague. It doesn't specify the Rom version tested, the exact kernel tested, and the info might be outdated. The link to Goldeneye for the T-Mobile S4 is a link to a closed thread that apparently used to be on the T-Mobile GS4 Android Development forum. But thanks anyway :good:
Ok OP, I looked everywhere, where is the link to your ROM!?
Oh, that's right, another case of not reading before posting - itus
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Try WanamLite. He just updated his ROM to 4.4 too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283194
I would think you would need their bootloader to run any of these roms. I hope I am wrong but I will wait for someone to try it first.
I am running Wananlite. It works.
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Wish there were a thread over there dealing with flashing other carriers' roms.
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Try typing that same exact phrase into the search bar "flash other carrier's roms" in either General or Q&A and be amazed.
Could not flash. Failed.
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Non-T-Mobile ROMs lack Wifi Calling, just an fyi if you depend on it on your house like I do.
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Looks like you have a custom Kernel on your M919. Let me know what it is. Can it be used in 4.4.2?
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I'm asking if you know of any non-banned kernel that works?
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Hi guys i want to know if there's a site aside from sammobile that i can download the latest firmware from? like 4.4 kit kat, 4.3 jelly bean, 4.2.2. ICS.
because i tried from sammobile and it said that since the download was 1.5gb it would take about an hour to download and about 50% something happened o my internet and it cut off and i got pissed cause 1 hour is too much to wait for a file.
does anyone have a link of this file to uploaded, or zippi, or mediafire, or any free site or mega or dropbox, or box?
thanks in advanced
i want this files cause im ready to root my tmobile s4 on kit kat so, also any guides or step by step would be appreciated:
im thinking of rooting, removing bloatware, so if anyone kind enough to help cause im new to samsung devices and also new to rooting samsung devices... i did root a htc that i had before this phone but i read that they are worlds apart from each other so enough said i dont want to mess up my phone or brick it. so please help guys
thanks again
Here's a mirror: http://true-android.blogspot.com/2014/03/m919uvufnb4-android-442-kitkat-firmware.html?m=1
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Here's a mirror: http://true-android.blogspot.com/2014/03/m919uvufnb4-android-442-kitkat-firmware.html?m=1
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thanks bro i downloaded the file it was 1.5 gigs, so do you know which custom recovery works best for tmo galaxy s4? and which version?
thanks in advanced:good:
CWM and TWRP both work but with kitkat roms personally I've had better luck with TWRP (using 2.7.0.0).
Alright thanks let me back up my phone text and let the rooting begin...
Jajaja
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dr69 said:
thanks bro i downloaded the file it was 1.5 gigs, so do you know which custom recovery works best for tmo galaxy s4? and which version?
thanks in advanced:good:
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what do you know about 4ext as a recovery cause i remember i used to have it in my old sensation and it was great... do you know if they have that one for the S4 or they dont? or is not compatible? or doesnt work for this type of phone?
thanks and sorry for asking so much...
dr69 said:
thanks bro i downloaded the file it was 1.5 gigs, so do you know which custom recovery works best for tmo galaxy s4? and which version?
thanks in advanced:good:
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PhilzTouch works best on my S4.
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Its T Mobile Samsung SGH-M191 running Android 4.3, can I download a rom from ether Android development or original android development and flash a 4.4.2 rom on it?
The know app is gone, the custom rom counter is still there,
I flashed CWM recovery on rooting and am running WIcked V10 currently
Region unlocked, but not sim unlocked
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Its T Mobile Samsung SGH-M191 running Android 4.3, can I download a rom from ether Android development or original android development and flash a 4.4.2 rom on it?
The know app is gone, the custom rom counter is still there,
I flashed CWM recovery on rooting and am running WIcked V10 currently
Region unlocked, but not sim unlocked
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Yes you can. If you are rooted you can flash any Knox free ROM. That includes 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 ROM. I'm currently on Insane KitKat its a great ROM.
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Thank you this s4 rooting is easy enough but the ROMs are kinda different than the s3s were to me, or maybe its because when I had the s3 I only ran TPR.
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Thank you this s4 rooting is easy enough but the ROMs are kinda different than the s3s were to me, or maybe its because when I had the s3 I only ran TPR.
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You mean TWRP?I was a long time user of the S3 myself. I've stayed away from Aosp because for some reason it breaks functions when I go back to Touchwiz. It did very well for me when I used HTC devices but not Samsung.
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No I meant TPR as in a ROM called The Peoples ROM, my GS3 was on Sprint and being new to rooting anything that advanced TPR was the closest to stock with no sprint bloat ware in it,
I have since learned how to add and remove what I want to make a ROM customized to my personal needs and wants. Is, I like adding Kii keyboard into a ROM before flashing, since I love it so much I bought it
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