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[Q] What is the Difference Between Versions

I see all kinds of tips/tricks in the forums for various Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini versions, but mostly the GT-I9190/2/5s. Unfortunately (or not), mine is a SPH-L520. What is the difference between these various versions, and will rooting/flashing process/procedures for one version work on another? Thanks.
•SPH-L520
•SCH-I435
•GT-I9190
•GT-I9192
•GT-I9195

foncall said:
I see all kinds of tips/tricks in the forums for various Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini versions, but mostly the GT-I9190/2/5s. Unfortunately (or not), mine is a SPH-L520. What is the difference between these various versions, and will rooting/flashing process/procedures for one version work on another? Thanks.
•SPH-L520
•SCH-I435
•GT-I9190
•GT-I9192
•GT-I9195
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Hello!
SPH-L520 is the S4 Mini Sprint version
SCH-I435 is the S4 Mini Verizon version
This means that your device have Sprint Kernel, Sprint System, Sprint everything
The rooting/flashing procedure is very different on those devices.. I don't know why, but is different.
I hope this help you.

foncall said:
... various Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini versions ...
•SPH-L520
•SCH-I435
•GT-I9190
•GT-I9192
•GT-I9195
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SGH-I257M - Canadian version, Rogers

Google "Galaxy S4 Mini wiki." Their page is very complete.

I'm looking for a screen replacement for the verizon version, sch-i435 but I'm only coming up with the international version parts. anybody had to replace one of these yet?

[Q] Android L Port

Has anyone tried to port Android L to the galaxy s3 yet? If not how would I do so?

Corbin270 said:
Has anyone tried to port Android L to the galaxy s3 yet? If not how would I do so?
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from what i know or what i have heard from xda and the internet Nexus 4 and 5 are the only two devices that got the developer preview, every other android port is either half baked, or does not fully work, its not a complete work or do they have enough resources to build a daily driver
for now users that have nexus 5/4 are just experimenting with the previews, (if you cant wait for Google to clean up and get a fully build that can work then this is for you)
S3's are far from getting the android l ports, not to mention that they are no official 4.4.2 roms but stock firmwares that are rooted and betas and roms that use t-mobile/sprint bases
either way, we are far from 4.5 AND or if samsung is done with our beloved S3..........anywz AOSP roms will always be available so THE INFAMOUS S3 will never DIE :laugh:

[Q] Tab S 4.4.4 update

Hi guys, Samsung are rolling out Android 4.4.4 to their mobile devices. But I have not seen any reports of that update for our Tab S or even the Tab Pro. Any news on this?
And what specific changes did Samsung add to Touch-wiz in this update (to the devices it's been released on).
Thanks

A new Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is hitting the phone to solve problems and also to prepare it for the upcoming Voice over LTE technology.
The Android Kitkat updates have been hitting the phones of major carriers but the last several either caused new bugs or didn’t solve all of them, prompting the 4.4.4.
“One of the devices that’s in the midst of an Android 4.4.4 KitKat update push is the Samsung Galaxy S5. Just about a week ago, the Galaxy S5 Android 4.4.4 KitKat update hit the Verizon Galaxy S5. The update was a bit of a surprise given how slow Verizon typically is to Android updates. The update’s change log was never publicized though there’s chatter about it fixing a Bluetooth issue. Today though, Verizon is rolling out a bunch larger Android 4.4.4 KitKat build,” according to Gotta Be Mobile.
The new update includes fixing the problem of an incorrect number of unread emails on the notification screen, and audio of the Bluetooth headset, and a camera shutters sound issue.
More tracking features have also been added to the S-Health, including Weight, Sleep, Stress, and Coach.
The update also includes tech that prepares the device for the upcoming VoLTE technology, which enables calls to sound better and clearer while having users talk on the phone while being able to use the Internet at the same time.
While Verizon’s S5 is the first model to get the 4.4.4., the other models are expected to receive it soon.
Meanwhile, some variants of the Galaxy S4, Galaxy Tab 3 and Galaxy Tab 4 have been getting the Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware recently.
The latest Google Android build is Android 4.4.4 KitKat, but that is only coming out for the very latest Samsung devices such as the Galaxy Alpha and the Galaxy Note 4–and the Galaxy S5–at present.
In the United States, Sprint are working on releasing the Android 4.4.4 KitKat for the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S5, while T-Mobile could be rolling out the update for the Galaxy S4.
Some United Kingdom carriers and Optus in Australia could also be making the update available for the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S5 LTE-A.
Samsung could eventually release the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update to its other phones, but at present, Samsung users will have to stick with a slightly older Android build.
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Source: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/963...olte-as-galaxy-s4-and-galaxy-tab-4-get-4-4-2/

This sucks. I have a note 3 and tab s.

I think tab s is too old for the latest android uodates

LoVeRice said:
I think tab s is too old for the latest android uodates
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You're not even serious LOL. the Tab S had only been out 3 months. Samsung has been known to update their devices up to 2 years out from release.

xRevilatioNx said:
You're not even serious LOL. the Tab S had only been out 3 months. Samsung has been known to update their devices up to 2 years out from release.
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True that but after 12 months passes for a device I wouldn't hold my breath....

skeeterpro said:
True that but after 12 months passes for a device I wouldn't hold my breath....
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This is their flagship device. I'm very confident we'll see the L Preview and their next iteration of the "L", after that.

xRevilatioNx said:
This is their flagship device. I'm very confident we'll see the L Preview and their next iteration of the "L", after that.
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Agreed. Looking forward to it.

That was a nice joke

My guess also is that Samsung will skip directly to L for the Tab S. They don't do frequent updates, that's true. So why would they bother with a relatively insignificant interim update?

S4 Mini lollipop update

http://pic.youmobile.org/imgcdn/samsung_lol_eta_phones_list.jpg
What do you think how reliable is this source? According to this sheet we will get 5.0 in march to april.

Samsung has hell of a lot work to do. Because they have uncountable number of midrange devices. :laugh:
S4 Mini, S5 Mini, Galaxy A3, A5, A7, E5, E7, Grand 2, Note 3 Neo to name a few.
But certainly S4 mini and s5 mini will get in 2nd quarter of this year. :good: Once S6 is launched world wide.

http://www.androidsilverprogram.com/2014/07/List-Of-Smartphones-Getting-Android-L-update.html
At the bottom of the page is a list including the S4 Mini as well.
Although I still haven't received the 4.4.2 update in my region yet
Hoping for good things though :fingers-crossed:

Waiting........
Yup. Been checking every month this year and I haven't seen anything promised later than April. So it's crunch time! Really hoping it'll happen soon, I'm terribly annoyed by the limitation apps have writing to the sd card in any location other than their own folder. You all think that this will be different in lollipop?

i hope we get the 5.1 version straight, because 5.0 has issues

I hope this update.
Otherwise, i choose another manufacturer after years with Samsung.
I gave up the S5 Mini after realizing that has problems such as low-quality recordings (sounds captured with mic) compared the S4 Mini and the camera gets to be lower.
If this update happen I stand with Samsung and I will try a S6 Mini . Otherwise i give up Samsung.

ADR USR said:
I hope this update.
I gave up the S5 Mini after realizing that has problems such as low-quality recordings.
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S5 mini is a horrible device. No custom roms, no dev support because it has no source code, uses poor chipset and is priced like it is the best phone ever.
No wonder the price of that phone came down by 130$ in India within 20days of its launch.

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...l-5-0-release-date-when-can-i-get-it--1257804
Other Samsung handsets may have to wait a little longer, although we'd expect that most high profile devices released in the last 18 months to 2 years will get the update, including the Galaxy S4 Mini and the Galaxy S5 Mini.

Let's hope the first release hasnt got all the issues the S4 firmware has/had.

Guys can anyone tell me if the stock lollipop , incase it exists, will have sdcard issues? Do i have to use sdfix or foldermount again??

sasank360 said:
Guys can anyone tell me if the stock lollipop , incase it exists, will have sdcard issues? Do i have to use sdfix or foldermount again??
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Just wait to be updated, the access it supposed to be back in 5.0 as it was in jb, but for now use sdfix and foldermout

I've Got question. Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LPR get Android 5.0 lollipop?

Why do you ask in the S4 mini forum?

note 2 ?

onurcngzhn34 said:
note 2 ?
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Lol dude,wrong thread and phone

i think that samsung is cooking something for us, there's no new firmware in a while.
maybe they are working on lollipop ?

I buy for my mum s3 from korean , i head samsung rip s3 so this can not buil in lolipop

Will the galaxy core 2 get lollipop update guys from samsung or any developer?

TevinLugther said:
Will the galaxy core 2 get lollipop update guys from samsung or any developer?
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Why do you guys keep asking questions in other forums ??
This is S4 Mini forum and anything is s4 mini related. NO other devices.

Dont be mad for anything i was just asking i just love lollipop n m desparate over t put urself in people lyk us. M sorry if its disappointin u

[Q] Would it even be possible to port Android 12 to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus?

Seeing how even the Samsung Galaxy S II has gotten a port of LineageOS 12, I wondered if there's anything that would prevent the Galaxy Nexus from getting it as well.
A developer already told me privately that it would be theoretically possible and that it would probably be better off with Android Go settings, but I wondered if there could be anything else that might prevent it. Because I see little discussion about this phone and I've seen no Custom Roms that go beyond Android 7.1 Nougat.
As a smartphone of the Nexus line, shouldn't it be even easier to support than something like the Galaxy S II?
I just know that it'd be awesome to see newer Android versions on it, just as with several other older phones that already got them.

Are you serious??? There is no way Galaxy Nexus can run Android 12. Even when this phone run on Android 7.1.2 (latest custom rom) it run poor and gets hot quickly, so i don't think anyone will build any custom rom for this device.

alprtewwqfr said:
Are you serious??? There is no way Galaxy Nexus can run Android 12. Even when this phone run on Android 7.1.2 (latest custom rom) it run poor and gets hot quickly, so i don't think anyone will build any custom rom for this device.
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I'm just curious whether it is possible or not. The Samsung Galaxy S II seems to be able to do it, even though it's still in an early phase.

"As a smartphone of the Nexus line, shouldn't it be even easier to support than something like the Galaxy S II?"
for ti Omap chipset it isnt really easy to port twrp or lineage 19.0
"A developer already told me privately that it would be theoretically possible and that it would probably be better off with Android Go settings,"
no, you don't bringup and you can't make android 12 for this device. remember TI OMAP processors are close source afaik. and android 7 on this device RUNS VERY POORLY. so it's impossible to port a12 on this device, unless you try to port LOS 15.0 first.

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Oreo actually runs way better than Nougat, at least with the holy kernel 3.4.

Can someone port Lineage OS 15.1 for the Galaxy Nexus maguro?

Don't forget, Android 12 (as well as 11, possibly also 10) is 64 bit only.

siealex said:
Don't forget, Android 12 (as well as 11, possibly also 10) is 64 bit only.
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That's not right, we are running A11, A12 and A13 on many other arm chipsets like the Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Galaxy S3 and also many others...

Yes, it can be compiled for these chipsets, but will it be compatible with new software?

siealex said:
Yes, it can be compiled for these chipsets, but will it be compatible with new software?
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Yep, everything seems to work fine .

its theoretically possible, the omap 4460 is armv7 and has over a gig of ram, which are the bare minimum system requirements for running android 12.
however, it would be a major undertaking to port the crusty code over to android 12 AND it would run like garbage, unless someone were to try and speed up that code, which would be a whole other story.
if the community had continued like it had on the galaxy s2, this wouldve already happened, but it didnt for likely many reasons.
im guessing one of those is the lack of mainline linux support, which is because of the SGX540 in this phone.