What version of the os are the new devices coming w/?
What can be done w/ them? i.e. rooted, rommed etc..?
Spend next hour or two scanning the threads...you will educate yourself pretty quickly
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
ericerk said:
What version of the os are the new devices coming w/?
What can be done w/ them? i.e. rooted, rommed etc..?
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Back in late August mine came MDK, the gold of Verizon S4's (can bypass bootloader and do EVERYTHING!).... other than Dev edition... I guess that'd be platinum actually XD
Stauf99 said:
Back in late August mine came MDK, the gold of Verizon S4's (can bypass bootloader and do EVERYTHING!).... other than Dev edition... I guess that'd be platinum actually XD
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I only got my phone in late june early july, so it was functioning flawlessly. Now It's over heating and not getting a decent signal.
ericerk said:
I only got my phone in late june early july, so it was functioning flawlessly. Now It's over heating and not getting a decent signal.
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Well you're most like gonna get one running mj7 or mk2 which means you can root then install safestrap which isn't a custom recovery but it's still a gift Hashcode has given us .
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Mistertac said:
Well you're most like gonna get one running mj7 or mk2 which means you can root then install safestrap which isn't a custom recovery but it's still a gift Hashcode has given us .
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So only debloated TW roms?
ericerk said:
So only debloated TW roms?
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As of right now yes. TW based and they must be based on our phones version too ie: mj7 mk2 etc
Hey its better than nothing! And actually there are a couple others in the works too. There's also still a talented group of devs looking into unlocking or bypassing our locked down bootloader too.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
Mistertac said:
As of right now yes. TW based and they must be based on our phones version too ie: mj7 mk2 etc
Hey its better than nothing! And actually there are a couple others in the works too. There's also still a talented group of devs looking into unlocking or bypassing our locked down bootloader too.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
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May I trouble you w/ a link to the devs looking into unlocking?
ericerk said:
May I trouble you w/ a link to the devs looking into unlocking?
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Sure here's one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
Think I have another saved I'll look then edit this post
Here's a Knox thread to which can be very interesting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832
There's people looking into these things on both the s4 and note 3 so the info can be spread about a little.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
Mistertac said:
Sure here's one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
Think I have another saved I'll look then edit this post
Here's a Knox thread to which can be very interesting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832
There's people looking into these things on both the s4 and note 3 so the info can be spread about a little.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
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I wonder if they'll ever get there... I'm starting to think about dumping my S4. I couldn't handle poor performance and Touchwiz
ericerk said:
I wonder if they'll ever get there... I'm starting to think about dumping my S4. I couldn't handle poor performance and Touchwiz
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I hear that. It's a tough call. I can say after flashing all sorts of aosp roms onto my RAZR that I actually don't mind TW . I like the fact that it's extremely stable not too many bugs like I had before and we're actually getting really good performance. But I know it's a matter of personal preference.
The S4 is still a beast!
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
Mistertac said:
I hear that. It's a tough call. I can say after flashing all sorts of aosp roms onto my RAZR that I actually don't mind TW . I like the fact that it's extremely stable not too many bugs like I had before and we're actually getting really good performance. But I know it's a matter of personal preference.
The S4 is still a beast!
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
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While I agree the S4 is a beast (When it works properly) I don't feel like getting a plethora of replacement devices,
Like I did w/ my S3 and the phone before that.
When I stop getting 4G signal and start getting only 3G and 1X on EVERY rom. I know there's an issue w/ the HW. Samsung has some very decent screens and cameras, which is why I buy their devices, but lacking long term performance is very annoying.
You know?
ericerk said:
While I agree the S4 is a beast (When it works properly) I don't feel like getting a plethora of replacement devices,
Like I did w/ my S3 and the phone before that.
When I stop getting 4G signal and start getting only 3G and 1X on EVERY rom. I know there's an issue w/ the HW. Samsung has some very decent screens and cameras, which is why I buy their devices, but lacking long term performance is very annoying.
You know?
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We had the same issue with my girls old S3 terrible service on most roms. Once it was back on stock however it had 4G everywhere again so that led me to believe it was a rom issue. .but hey I get what you're saying. Good luck whichever way you decide to go
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
Mistertac said:
We had the same issue with my girls old S3 terrible service on most roms. Once it was back on stock however it had 4G everywhere again so that led me to believe it was a rom issue. .but hey I get what you're saying. Good luck whichever way you decide to go
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrapped
Hyperdrive 12
Omega Rom
Sprint Galaxy S4
Philz Touch Recovery
Carbon 4.4
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I had even worse luck on the STOCK.
Anywho thanks for the info!
ericerk said:
I had even worse luck on the STOCK.
Anywho thanks for the info!
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You ave a defective phone. Try replacing it
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richii0207 said:
You ave a defective phone. Try replacing it
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That's a catch22
New phone = no AOSP rom, BUT less problems.
Current Device = No decent Signal or performance, BUT AOSP rom.
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I'm looking to buy either the S4 or the Moto X through Verizon. My droid incredible 2 has been running custom ROMs for two years now, and I have grown used to the "stock" android experience. Would it be possible to run kit kat on the s4 via a custom rom? Could someone comment on the overall state of development for the S4 that is on Verizon?
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I'm looking to buy either the S4 or the Moto X through Verizon. My droid incredible 2 has been running custom ROMs for two years now, and I have grown used to the "stock" android experience. Would it be possible to run kit kat on the s4 via a custom rom? Could someone comment on the overall state of development for the S4 that is on Verizon?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578569 Only the original firmware, MDK, can get AOSP rom's.
Thanks for the reply. So, I shouldn't go with the S4 if I ever want to run Cyanogenmod?
urhos said:
Thanks for the reply. So, I shouldn't go with the S4 if I ever want to run Cyanogenmod?
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If you can get your hands on one that still has MDK, then you'll be all set. Otherwise, if Cyanogenmod is that important to you, you should stay away from the S4.
Or get developer edition and run just about anything out there. Saves a bunch of headaches.
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hopeing non mdk s4s will get cm at some point. i am on mk2
powerram50 said:
hopeing non mdk s4s will get cm at some point. i am on mk2
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Don't worry. It won't
crushing my hopes?still really like hyperdrive 12. it is my daily rom. wife is still stock on her s4.
I recently bought a Gs4 on verizon running the latest 4.3 mk2 software and I hate touchwiz. Its just so packed with useless stuff that makes the phone slow. Since I cannot install a custom recovery on this phone I was thinking of trading it for an lg g2 and wiping the os and installing kit kat on it from cyanogen mod. What do you guys think should I do the trade?
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I recently bought a Gs4 on verizon running the latest 4.3 mk2 software and I hate touchwiz. Its just so packed with useless stuff that makes the phone slow. Since I cannot install a custom recovery on this phone I was thinking of trading it for an lg g2 and wiping the os and installing kit kat on it from cyanogen mod. What do you guys think should I do the trade?
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You'll have to define "slow." My S4 on the stock unrooted ROM was not what I'd consider to be slow. Rooted on Hyperdrive, it is not slow. I had a Blackberry Storm. That was slow.
KitKat is scheduled to be released this month or next for this phone. I would imagine that our devs will have custom ROMS fairly quickly afterward, if there's not a leak released before.
You might be better posting your question in the G2 forum. You'll probably find more people there with experience on both phones.
There are a lot of nice ROMS for safestrap users... I'm on MK2 ..currently running foxhound diamond dogs and eclipse. Both are pretty close to a aosp experience ( I also despise touchwiz)
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There are a lot of nice ROMS for safestrap users... I'm on MK2 ..currently running foxhound diamond dogs and eclipse. Both are pretty close to a aosp experience ( I also despise touchwiz)
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I agree with charliepan69. I would safestrap flash a ROM before making the switch
I would keep my S4. LG sucks. The LG g2 looks nice but I'm sure there isn't much development for that device. Pretty soon I'm sure someone will figure out how to flash aosp roms. I remember running safestrap when I had the DROID RAZR and devs made aosp roms compatible with safestrap
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holla420 said:
I would keep my S4. LG sucks. The LG g2 looks nice but I'm sure there isn't much development for that device. Pretty soon I'm sure someone will figure out how to flash aosp roms. I remember running safestrap when I had the DROID RAZR and devs made aosp roms compatible with safestrap
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I'm with you there... I had the RAZR too. I've thought about the g2 a few times as well and just couldn't do it. By the sounds of it kexec for SafeStrap may be close to coming out and that would change everything. There were a ton of aosp ROMs for the razr I'm sure the s4 will have even more. I couldn't wait myself that's why I just got rid of the mj7 s4.
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Touchwiz does suck
Just throw a different launcher on it. I'm running Apex pro. It's quick... usually have between 700 and 800 megs free memory. Not exactly what I'd call a slow phone. I looked at getting the G2 when I got this S4. Very happy with the choice.
Another good point. I use Nova on any an all ROMs I use. I'd say apex an Nova would be the two to choose from in my opinion
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Definitely safestrap it and stick with the S4 for now.....
S4 slow? You must've been using Nova, apex, or whatever launcher people use nowadays. My stock unrooted is screaming fast...
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richii0207 said:
S4 slow? You must've been using Nova, apex, or whatever launcher people use nowadays. My stock unrooted is screaming fast...
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Nova launcher flies. Faster than stock I think many would agree
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Mistertac said:
Nova launcher flies. Faster than stock I think many would agree
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No way, there's a huge delay in touch response when tapping an icon. I guess I'm one of the only ones who can notice that. I even bought the prime version a while back and don't use it because I can't stand the lag.
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richii0207 said:
No way, there's a huge delay in touch response when tapping an icon. I guess I'm one of the only ones who can notice that. I even bought the prime version a while back and don't use it because I can't stand the lag.
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I do not experience that with nova. Although I'll agree stock launcher is faster just because it was optimized for the phone, especially with animations off, but nova is plenty fast and worth having real control over the lajncher
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richii0207 said:
No way, there's a huge delay in touch response when tapping an icon. I guess I'm one of the only ones who can notice that. I even bought the prime version a while back and don't use it because I can't stand the lag.
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Well I really think it depends on the ROM... and the settings etc. As well.
I'm running Liquid Smooth with Nova right now. and I have no delay at all with touch response and it was so fast I ended up slowing things down a little so I could enjoy the animations from xuimod as well.
Like I said it depends if u ask me.
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You must have too much apps running, hold down on the home button for like 3 second and then let go. Close all of the apps you don't need by swiping them to the side. Then see how fast your s4 is. I had my s4 for at least 3 month now, still as fast as out the box (until i rooted and flashed it, now it's even faster with greenify).
My husband's HTC One has been acting up.. no wifi... powers on when it feels like it... and yesterday, he cracked his screen. So it's time to revive the old Droid RAZR until he's eligible for an upgrade.
So I'd like to get recommendations on which ROM is the most stable/reliable at the moment. My husband doesn't need anything fancy.. he's not big on technology/rooting... good battery life is important.
It's currently rooted with 4.1.2. If I use a 4.4 rom, can I upgrade directly to 4.4 if I do a clean install?
Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Phone is a Verizon xt912
So after browsing around... I see that I need Safestrap installed.
I installed v 3.73 and installed Recovery. Just waiting on feedback now.
nattygirl said:
So it's time to revive the old Droid RAZR until he's eligible for an upgrade.
It's currently rooted with 4.1.2. If I use a 4.4 rom, can I upgrade directly to 4.4 if I do a clean install?
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Yes. Install CM11 (or whatever ROM you like) into slot 1 and enjoy. You'll still have the original ROM in the stock slot if you want to switch back so it is pretty risk free!
I'll just throw in my two cents and say the SlimKat build 6 is a very good ROM. The only issue I've found is it won't send MMS. I just switch back to stock ROM to do that. A little bit of a hassle, but the benefits of the ROM far out weigh the inconvenience. Hope this helps!
EDIT: MMS works, I just had configured it incorrectly.
ROM recommendations
If you are looking for KitKat ROM's that are stable and normally run smoothly without major issues, my recommendations are Paranoid Android and CM11. CM11 has more options and gets more frequent updates but Paranoid Android is pretty streamlined and smooth and the current versions look and feel more like a straight stock Android system . If you are looking for a lot of options and things to tweak then PacMan ROM is nice.
As for battery life Paranoid Android may be a little better. Of course using a dark theme like thyrus dark ui, keeping screen brightness low and going into the advanced WiFi settings along with a few other things will really improve battery life.
nattygirl said:
My husband's HTC One has been acting up.. no wifi... powers on when it feels like it... and yesterday, he cracked his screen. So it's time to revive the old Droid RAZR until he's eligible for an upgrade.
So I'd like to get recommendations on which ROM is the most stable/reliable at the moment. My husband doesn't need anything fancy.. he's not big on technology/rooting... good battery life is important.
It's currently rooted with 4.1.2. If I use a 4.4 rom, can I upgrade directly to 4.4 if I do a clean install?
Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Phone is a Verizon xt912
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Install liquid smooth or slim, best roms out there so far!
Not only for the Razr Btw
can any of the kitkat ROMS be installed on the stock slot?
thanks...
jco23 said:
can any of the kitkat ROMS be installed on the stock slot?
thanks...
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Yes,all of them...
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nattygirl said:
My husband's HTC One has been acting up.. no wifi... powers on when it feels like it... and yesterday, he cracked his screen. So it's time to revive the old Droid RAZR until he's eligible for an upgrade.
So I'd like to get recommendations on which ROM is the most stable/reliable at the moment. My husband doesn't need anything fancy.. he's not big on technology/rooting... good battery life is important.
It's currently rooted with 4.1.2. If I use a 4.4 rom, can I upgrade directly to 4.4 if I do a clean install?
Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Phone is a Verizon xt912
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I am running AOSPAL without a problem.
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xlightwaverx said:
I am running AOSPAL without a problem.
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AOSPAL? What is that? I feel dumb asking.
vazersecurity said:
AOSPAL? What is that? I feel dumb asking.
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Sounds like paranoid Android
DumbleCore said:
Sounds like paranoid Android
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PA Legacy yes.
DumbleCore said:
Sounds like paranoid Android
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I knew it was Paranoid Android, but i didn't understand what the "L" was at the end.
i had the AxxionKat, LS, mooke and the resurrection remix and, in my opinion, the best was the resurrection remix, but the v5.1 . DumbleCore, what is the most recommended Cm11's nightly at the moment?
Edit: the axxionkat v 1.5 is very very fast
not meaning to hijack but ......
since this is a rom thread i see lots say cdma/gsm does that mean no support for lte or is it just not listed ? and what is spyder utms sorry just trying to find a rom to test i got phone rooted and safestrap installed and slots made just looking for a rom to try thanks.
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since this is a rom thread i see lots say cdma/gsm does that mean no support for lte or is it just not listed ? and what is spyder utms sorry just trying to find a rom to test i got phone rooted and safestrap installed and slots made just looking for a rom to try thanks.
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XT912-spyder (cdma with lte)
XT910-umts spyder (gsm without lte)
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thanks for the info
welder73 said:
XT912-spyder (cdma with lte)
XT910-umts spyder (gsm without lte)
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thanks for the info i am test
cm-11-20140805-NIGHTLY-spyder in slot 1 and
AXXION-v1.5.0-OFFICIAL-spyder in slot 2 really liking this phone so far. ill have to try out liquidsmooth i see lots saying its good.
iamteachme said:
thanks for the info i am test
cm-11-20140805-NIGHTLY-spyder in slot 1 and
AXXION-v1.5.0-OFFICIAL-spyder in slot 2 really liking this phone so far. ill have to try out liquidsmooth i see lots saying its good.
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Try LS,you will not regret it
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I have tried using the unofficial CM11 for the i9205 for the Sprint Galaxy Mega. I understand unofficial means that this is not the actual CM developed rom and I understand that will bring certain functionality problems to the phone. I also understand the rom is intended for use on the i9205 but from what I'm seeing people are using i9205 root methods and roms on the SPH-L600. I'd love to use CM11 on the Sprint Mega seeing this phone doesn't seem to get as much love as the other Galaxy models. What can I do to get this working or what do I need to do if anyone can point me in the right direction.
Currently I am rooted with Philz using stock rom 4.4.2 modded with Xposed.
Im in the same boat you are. Hopefully someone can make a Sprint rom soon. Im having "flashing" withdrawals. Lol
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asheehanjr said:
Im in the same boat you are. Hopefully someone can make a Sprint rom soon. Im having "flashing" withdrawals. Lol
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yeah dude me too im totally going crazy and CM 11s new features im like dying for lol
Im guessing the Sprint version wont get any love for CM. Stock blows man. Lol
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Hello,
Can you recommend any international or ATT or other ROMS that are fully compatible with 900T - T-Mobile S5?
I need some thing stable, fast and better battery life then stock .
Thanks.
karelson said:
Can you recommend any international or ATT or other ROMS that are fully compatible with 900T - T-Mobile S5?
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I like Omega. Been using it for years across many devices.
AOSP or TW?
Exel said:
AOSP or TW?
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I've been on Samsung for many years and have grown accustomed to Touch Wiz roms. I ran AOSP for a while when Touch Wiz was new and really sucked. But now it only sucks a little bit so I'm fine with it.