Before you start let me make it clear that, I don't own this device or don't have any connection with it. I put this thread only because my friend from Chandigarh, India requested me to do a guide on customizing this device. So, I collected information from members related to this device & from other forums.
The Roms listed here are not my works, so it may or may not work with your device. I tried my level best to make it as simple as it can.
ROOTING
First of all, you need to Root your device.
Use Universal Androot, you can download the software here
Use Root Explorer or any file management softwares to install.
Now download the Rom Manager and install it.
RECOVERY MENU
Next you need to Install the stock Recovery Menu.
The complete procedure as well as the required files can be downloaded here.
Just downloaded & extract the file and follow the steps.
CUSTOMIZED RECOVERY
This Recovery Menu can only install update.zip files.
So, it need to be modified to install any custom rom.
You can download the custom Recovery here
Extract the file, Use Android Download Tool provided in the package to install.
Select only the Recovery option and flash the device with it.
Now reboot into recovery you can see a new recovery menu with options to install any zip file.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEVICE
Currently only a few customized roms are available.
Customized CyanogenMod Rom
This Rom is tested several times and 100% working. You can download it here.
Download the rom and put it to your sdcard (Please don't extract it.)
Reboot to recovery either by Rom Manager or by Pressing & Holding both power key &Home button.
Select the option to Install zip file from sdcard, now select the option to disable signature verification.
Now select the downloaded zip file, the setup will start.
When the installation finishes, Reboot.
Now you can see your new Rom with added functions.
MIUI Rom for Micromax A60
MIUI is one of the most popular customized Rom for android. You can download it here.
The installation procedure is given below
1. Download Zip file(MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) place in your root of sd card.
2. Download Busybox installer from the market and update your busybox.
3. Go to ROM Manager & select "install Rom from SD Card" and choose the zip file from sd card (MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) .
4. Select all pre-installation requirements.
5. After you are done, don’t exit, Go to advanced and choose ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’
6. Reboot your phone
Procedure to Move Apps to SD Card
This the most important part since the Micromax Andro A60 has only a limited memory.
To transfer to sdcard you need to have ext partition.
Creating ext partion
First backup all your SD Card data to your Computer.
If you followed the procedure explained above, just reboot into recovery and select Partition SD Card.
Now you can choose the required size of your secondary partition.
These is another way to achieve this. Please refer this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883420
goto Recovery console
Reboot the device.
Install Apps to Your SD Card
I suggest to use Link2SD. This can be downloaded here
Please Remember, this not exactly installing apps on sd but making a symbolic link on the sd card to transfer data.
Also try the famous app2sd . You can download it here
There is some installation procedure. It is explained in the thread below. Try it if you are interested.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
febycv said:
This Thread will provide you with complete guide to Customize your Micromax Andro A60
Please note that this thread is for the Beginners, not for the Experts. So take it in that way.
I tried my level best to make it as simple as it can.
If you find any part confusing, Please contact me. I will be at your service.
ROOTING
First of all, you need to Root your device.
Use Universal Androot, you can download the software here
Use Root Explorer or any file management softwares to install.
Now download the Rom Manager and install it.
RECOVERY MENU
Next you need to Install the stock Recovery Menu.
The complete procedure as well as the required files can be downloaded here.
Just downloaded & extract the file and follow the steps.
CUSTOMIZED RECOVERY
This Recovery Menu can only install update.zip files.
So, it need to be modified to install any custom rom.
You can download the custom Recovery here
Extract the file, Use Android Download Tool provided in the package to install.
Select only the Recovery option and flash the device with it.
Now reboot into recovery you can see a new recovery menu with options to install any zip file.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEVICE
Currently only a few customized roms are available.
Customized CyanogenMod Rom
This Rom is tested several times and 100% working. You can download it here.
Download the rom and put it to your sdcard (Please don't extract it.)
Reboot to recovery either by Rom Manager or by Pressing & Holding both power key &Home button.
Select the option to Install zip file from sdcard, now select the option to disable signature verification.
Now select the downloaded zip file, the setup will start.
When the installation finishes, Reboot.
Now you can see your new Rom with added functions.
MIUI Rom for Micromax A60
MIUI is one of the most popular customized Rom for android. You can download it here.
The installation procedure is given below
1. Download Zip file(MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) place in your root of sd card.
2. Download Busybox installer from the market and update your busybox.
3. Go to ROM Manager & select "install Rom from SD Card" and choose the zip file from sd card (MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) .
4. Select all pre-installation requirements.
5. After you are done, don’t exit, Go to advanced and choose ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’
6. Reboot your phone
Procedure to Move Apps to SD Card
This the most important part since the Micromax Andro A60 has only a limited memory.
To transfer to sdcard you need to have ext partition.
Creating ext partion
First backup all your SD Card data to your Computer.
If you followed the procedure explained above, just reboot into recovery and select Partition SD Card.
Now you can choose the required size of your secondary partition.
These is another way to achieve this. Please refer this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883420
goto Recovery console
Reboot the device.
Install Apps to Your SD Card
I suggest to use Link2SD. This can be downloaded here
Please Remember, this not exactly installing apps on sd but making a symbolic link on the sd card to transfer data.
Also try the famous app2sd . You can download it here
There is some installation procedure. It is explained in the thread below. Try it if you are interested.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
@febycv- friend the cynanogen mod rom for a60 u hv talked about is the rom that you have created?
or
if it is from some other xda a60 forum then i want to tell you that this rom is not 100% tested and also just boots up but have no support for wireless connections and other hardware such as camera, sd ,etc,.....
so please tell whether it is original working cyanogen mod or modded eclair rom or the one that i hv talked about?
ya can u pls tell this rom working properly?
i think these roms are what amansingh is talking about.......
guys i hv earlier got the reply from febycv,
and according to him these are the roms created for our device earlier on previous posts that never worked or flashed properly and he have not created any of the rom by himself, he have just created this thread to post a flashing update procedure via recovery for as per requested by one of his friend using a60....
but still got a promise of help.....................long live A60
feby wrote this cause earlier i dont know how to install rom as i said him on fb.... he is ma frend........ and i live in chd......
febycv said:
Before you start let me make it clear that, I don't own this device or don't have any connection with it. I put this thread only because my friend from Chandigarh, India requested me to do a guide on customizing this device. So, I collected information from members related to this device & from other forums.
The Roms listed here are not my works, so it may or may not work with your device. I tried my level best to make it as simple as it can.
ROOTING
First of all, you need to Root your device.
Use Universal Androot, you can download the software here
Use Root Explorer or any file management softwares to install.
Now download the Rom Manager and install it.
RECOVERY MENU
Next you need to Install the stock Recovery Menu.
The complete procedure as well as the required files can be downloaded here.
Just downloaded & extract the file and follow the steps.
CUSTOMIZED RECOVERY
This Recovery Menu can only install update.zip files.
So, it need to be modified to install any custom rom.
You can download the custom Recovery here
Extract the file, Use Android Download Tool provided in the package to install.
Select only the Recovery option and flash the device with it.
Now reboot into recovery you can see a new recovery menu with options to install any zip file.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEVICE
Currently only a few customized roms are available.
Customized CyanogenMod Rom
This Rom is tested several times and 100% working. You can download it here.
Download the rom and put it to your sdcard (Please don't extract it.)
Reboot to recovery either by Rom Manager or by Pressing & Holding both power key &Home button.
Select the option to Install zip file from sdcard, now select the option to disable signature verification.
Now select the downloaded zip file, the setup will start.
When the installation finishes, Reboot.
Now you can see your new Rom with added functions.
MIUI Rom for Micromax A60
MIUI is one of the most popular customized Rom for android. You can download it here.
The installation procedure is given below
1. Download Zip file(MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) place in your root of sd card.
2. Download Busybox installer from the market and update your busybox.
3. Go to ROM Manager & select "install Rom from SD Card" and choose the zip file from sd card (MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) .
4. Select all pre-installation requirements.
5. After you are done, don’t exit, Go to advanced and choose ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’
6. Reboot your phone
Procedure to Move Apps to SD Card
This the most important part since the Micromax Andro A60 has only a limited memory.
To transfer to sdcard you need to have ext partition.
Creating ext partion
First backup all your SD Card data to your Computer.
If you followed the procedure explained above, just reboot into recovery and select Partition SD Card.
Now you can choose the required size of your secondary partition.
These is another way to achieve this. Please refer this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883420
goto Recovery console
Reboot the device.
Install Apps to Your SD Card
I suggest to use Link2SD. This can be downloaded here
Please Remember, this not exactly installing apps on sd but making a symbolic link on the sd card to transfer data.
Also try the famous app2sd . You can download it here
There is some installation procedure. It is explained in the thread below. Try it if you are interested.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
feby can u port a rom also plz?
Thread Closed!
Use "Thanks" Button to respond
I'm still on official firmware (15.3.A.1.17). Now I want to use the best custom rom (Kitkat). To do so, I have checked most of the posts in this forum. But, I'm confused about where I should start from. Could anyone please tell me the whole process in brief? May be names of the steps? I also want to know about the bugs in this rom (if any). A lot of thanks in advance!!
1. root your device
2. backup the TA
3. unlock the bootloader
4. flash the stock firmware.tft(/.ftf - i don't remember right now what the extension was) via FlashTool
5. root the device again
6. flash the boot.img file (from zip of the rom that you downloaded)
7. do a full wipe from recovery
8. install the rom.zip and gapps.zip from recovery
9. reboot your device and enjoy!
I just tried to show you an overall view. I know that you maybe don't understand some of this, but these are the steps you should take. there's a thread for every step.. you'll find them. (^_-)
Sent from my Phone using Tapatalk.
Getting short of memory with 1Gb internal Memory only? even tried 2.73Gb mod available but then you still run out of space as you can not move apps to the SD card?
Every time you need to flash a new ROM you need to revert back to the original storage by flashing and restoring... lengthy process.. here i put up a solution for all of you guys using the device or any of its clone. i have Qmobile A700 and tested this on Walton Primo N1 as well...:angel:
Do it ONCE and keeps same storage FOREVER. no matter how many ROM's you change or Flash via custom recovery.
Point to Note here is if you flash this method your current ROM will remain installed, only changes that will incur are Logo shall be replaced, partitions shall be modified and recovery will b replaced with twrp. If you need to keep current logo and recovery then replace the logo.bin and recovery.img with the ones you need to keep in the folder files_to_flashtool you can go to any ROM you want after this. Even when you are flashing a new ROM you don't need any zip to change storage, like it used to be with 2.73Gb Mod. just flash the ROM and you will have 2.49Gb Internal Storage in any rom. But Please take Backup of your Phone just in case anything goes wrong. i shall not be responsible for anything bad happening to your phone if you don't follow the method PROPERLY.
Method and Instructions.
1. Download the files from the Link given at the end.
2. Unzip the folder Tools.zip.
3. Unzip the Drivers Folder.
4. Install Drivers on your PC install ADB and fastboot drivers and device drivers as well.
5. Now Unzip SP Flash Tool 3.1352.01 (5.1352.01).rar and Files_to_FlashTool.zip
6. Turn off phone.
7. Pull out the battery
8. Run sp flash tool.
9. Load scatter file(MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc_PMT.txt) in the files_to_flastool folder. All items will b auto selected.
10. Click download
11. Put battery in the phone and connect cable.
12. The progress bar in sp flash tool will start and a green circle will pop up when done.:highfive:
After process is complete, disconnect the phone from the PC and reboot. Enjoy you have 2.49Gb internal Storage now.
and you will have twrp recovery installed as well after flashing just putting here so that if u want to take backup of current recovery or not.
Downloads
Tools.zip
Files To FlashTool
Credits
Mohammad Ali, Rasel Shiplu for helping and testing this out with me. and Piyush Tilva for Porting Android L Rom for our Devices. Salutes to you all
video tutorial how to flash and the Work Around for if you get stuck on boot logo
Here is the video tutorial how to do it
http://nibs.tinytake.com/sf/OTcwMDFfNjUxODgy
Please note you may require a work around to get it working if you are on stock ROM. so please please keep backup of your ROM before following this method. i shall not be responsible for any loss of Data or damage to your device. …
After the process was finished i rebooted my phone on the stock ROM, it did not boot. so i figured out a workaround for stock ROM users, after the flash is complete when you are on stock ROM (or even any other custom ROM) and phone does not go beyond boot logo, reboot to recovery and restore your TWRP backup.... after the process is complete reboot and enjoy 2.49Gb internal storage or you can also flash this and then install any custom ROM over it. and still you will have 2.49 mod. and it will remain the same untill you restore stock ROM using SP Flash Tools.
Thanks and Enjoy :good::laugh:
Dont forget to hit thanks if i helped you.
Dear Friends,
Here is a new AOSP ROM with pure Lolipop Experience for our Lenovo A6000/Plus.
You need to be on official Lolipop, If you are still on Kitkat DONT FLASH IT.
First update your device toLolipop using Official OTA. Please explore XDA for "How to upgrade A6000/Plus to Lolipop"
Always a good Idea to take backup of device, including Modem, EFS, Radio etc if you may.
Downloads: :good::good::good:
ROM
GAPPS Use ARM 64 5.1.1 packages depending on your preference (Nano Gapps will do if you dnt want to install google apps as system apps)
TWRP Recovery TWRP-1 TWRP-2
Superuser
Steps to Install:
(If you are a noob PLEASE explore XDA before commenting here that this ROM bricks the phone, my phone is dead etc. If you are flashing ROM for the first time.. then it takes a lot of learning, Use YouTube, Google to learn about Custom Recovery, Super User etc)
Transfer ROM GAPPS and SuperUser Files to Your SD CARD.
Proceed for Recovery Installation.
1. Install TWRP .img File. (TWRP is a custom recovery which replaces your stock recovery)
Steps to install TWRP Recovery
a) Install Minimum ADB and Fastboot on Your PC along with USB Drivers for your Phone. XDA Link for Help
b) Rename the recovery file to "recovery.img" (You will need the name to build command line.)
c) Copy recovery.img file to the same folder where ADB is installed.
d) Connect android to PC via USB and enable USB debugging from Developer Options, Authorize USB debigging.
e) Open ADB application as administrator, Give command "adb devices", this will ask for USB debugging authorization, give that.
f) run following commands:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot boot recovery.img
More Help
You will be now on TWRP screen
1. Select Install > SuperUser
2. Wipe Data and cache
3. Select Install > ROM ZIP File (Add More Zips) Select GAPPS ZIP File.
4. Swipe to Flash.
5. Wait till it completes
6. Reboot, Be patient first boot takes time.
7. Setup Your Phone and you are good to Go.
Bugs : None Known.
GPS Working, SIM Cards Working, FM Radio Working, Hindi and Indian languages Working, Camera Working, Performance Good, Gaming Smooth, Battery drain Normal.
If you face any bug, please report.
NOOBS : Please dont comment I am DEAD, I am Bricked blah blah.. That not because of ROM, thats because you have not done enough study and not learned how to flash ROMs.
Screenshots: :cyclops::cyclops::cyclops:
Duplicate of Pure AOSP 5.1.1. Stable Rom for Lenovo A6000/Plus 64 BIT Version (Step by step Guide)
closed.
THIS THERAD WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. TAKE A LOOK ON MY UNIFIED GUIDES/COLLECTION
CLEAN & DIRTY FLASH STOCK OR CUSTOM ROM
Note: These guides have mostly specific links for the S4 GT-I9505 Roms TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders but the steps are the same for all other S4 Models - You just need to find specific Roms,TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders for your device model. You can take a look at "Usefull Links" section below.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE BEST CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM OR STOCK ROM FROM THE SCRATCH:
1*. Download a stock LOLLIPOP Rom from here or here (doesn't really matter which country you will choose, just be sure to download one of the latests firmwares-recommend is QK1 or PK2) and recommend is latest QK1Modem / QK1Bootloader or PK2Modem / PK2Bootloader. For the all others Modems/Bootloaders, you can find them here. Also Download a windows program Odin. Next, move all your personal data such pictures,music etc from your internal storage to your external sd card or to your pc.*
2*. If you are going to flash a Custom Rom, Download the Custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash) [If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all] and the latest Magisk for root. After you finished with downloads move your Custom Rom,Magisk,Gapps to one folder in ur external sdcard. *
3. Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
4*. Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button) go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash. *
5. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
6. Now Boot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash Stock LOLLIPOP Rom via Odin. (You put the file in AP section)
7*. When Stock Rom is Flashed go to Odin again,
Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin fail to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.*
8. Now Reboot to Download Mode once again and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
9. Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and do the steps 4. and 5. Then flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) (If Rom doesn't include).
10. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
1*For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have PK2 Stock Rom then you need to have PK2 Modem/BL.
On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is QK1.
If you want to use KitKat Rom custom or Stock you should flash the proper KitKat Modem/Bootloader. It will not work if you have Lollipop.
2*Skip the step 2. if you are going to flash only Stock Rom.
4*Each app on your phone with the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission may create files or folders in ur sdcard. Most of these folders have once been created by one of these apps and many of them may be deleted with a few exceptions (e.g. Android, .data, .android_secure, these contain important system or app data like a game's downloaded content):
.android_secure: apps installed and then moved to sdcard
Android: app data/cache
data: app data
.estrongs: ES file manager
LOST.DIR: sort of trash folder (collects recovered files after phone crashes)
DCIM: phone gallery's photos and previews
OTA-update: Over The Air update service
ppy_cross: an unknown third-party app's data.
So I recommend to delete them so you can put your phone/sdcard in a clean state and is guaranteed to be able to re-create these folders.
7*If you wanted only to flash stock Rom you done on step 7. If you have any problem with Force Close Apps etc go to Settings->Accounts->Backup and reset->Factory data reset.
***** You can follow the same steps for other variants too but you need to find and choose the proper Firmware-Rom/Modem-Bootloader/TWRP for your variant. *****
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM ROM BUT NOT FROM THE SCRATCH:
1. Download the custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Magisk for root solution and Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file)[If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all], be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash. Then move all those files to one folder in ur sdcard.
2*.Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)*
3.Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button), go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash.
4. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
5. Flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Gapps.
6. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
2*Skip the step 2 if you already have TWRP Recovery installed.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR DIRTY INSTALL OVER YOUR CUSTOM ROM:
1. [Optional]Make a full nandroid backup., just in case something goes wrong. You can use TWRP to do that. (TWRP-->Backup-->Select everything)
2. Uninstall all Substratum overlays if you have any installed.
3. Remove previous root solution with Magisk Unistaller and optional UnSU to ensure all root remnants are gone. (TWRP-->Flash the unistaller.)
4. Reboot to TWRP and Wipe system, cache and art / dalvik.
5. Flash the Rom-->Magisk-->Gapps.
6. Reboot and Enjoy!
***** I've skipped some explanations, because if you are going to dirty flash, you already know for example how to boot to TWRP . *****
USEFUL LINKS (USB DRIVER, TWRP, ODIN, PIT FILES, ROOT-MAGISK, FIRMWARES, MODEMS AND BOOTLOADERS)
SAMSUNG USB DRIVER
If you have a problem while plug-in the device to your PC and PC can't recognize it, you may miss the Samsung USB DRIVER. To fix follow these steps:
1. Download SAMSUNG USB DRIVER.
2. Unzip it and install it to your PC.
3. Connect your device and done! Now should be ok.
TWRP
Download the TWRP version for your specific model of your device HERE.
Installation Process:
1. Without any custom recovery installed on your device: Download the .tar file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash the TWRP version you choosed via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
Done!
2. With TWRP already installed to your device (UPDATE to latest version): Download the .img file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and press Install--->Install Image--->Navigate to .img file you downloaded before---->Flash.
Done!
ODIN
You can download ODIN HERE
PIT FILES
GT-I9505: You can find the link HERE. Flash it in Odin at PIT tab.
ROOT - MAGISK
You can root your device via MAGISK. Just download the .zip from HERE and flash it in TWRP.
SAMSUNG FIRMWARES
You can find all Samsung Firmwares HERE or HERE.
Just search for your device model.
MODEMS & BOOTLOADERS COLLECTION
GT-I9505:
Latest Modem QK1Modem
Latest Bootloader QK1Bootloader
You can find most of the Modems & Bootloaders HERE. Just search for your device model.
Steps:
1. Open Odin
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
3.Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
4. Done! Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin failed to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.
Some explanation:
- For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have QK1 Stock Rom then you need to have QK1 Modem/BL.
- On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is the latest QK1 for GT-I9505 or the latest for your variant.
Great Tutorial, thanks @Retrial!
I wanted to ask if you could add some additional hints, e.g. like you did in response to a question of @InTheY2K here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78100797&postcount=2175
Then I realized, you've already done so. Thanks again!
But I've got some additional questions:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
pocketrule said:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
We are doing the best clean install from the scratch so the internal storage must be wiped. You should move all your personal data in your sdcard before you wipe. I will add it as clue to the guide.
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
That's not exactly true. If you have an old modem/bootloader and u flash for example PK2 firmware, you will not have same Modem/BL as ur firmware and then ur WiFi etc will not work. Flashing Stock Rom doesn't change them. You need to separate flash them.
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Hmm yeah this guide is for clean flash, but probably I will say something for dirty flash too.
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
Maybe the xda app has some issues. I've added numbers near asterisks, I guess it can help. Thanks for feedback.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks mate, I've answered with green color under ur questions.
Up
Update:
Added recommendation for JDC Roms
Added JDC Roms Universe Link
Added JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 Link
Updated Visual Color Titles for each guide
Updated some Links.
Updated some steps in the guide "clean install not from the scratch"
Update:
Added note that other S4 Models can follow the same steps.
Added Usefull Links Section with quick guides.
Visual changes on Titles
Update:
Added PIT Files section with links at "Usefull Links"
Minor general changes at steps.
Update:
Change the recommended Modem/ Bootloader to the latest QK1.
Added links for recommended Modem/Bootloader for GT-I9505 (latest QK1 links) at "Usefull Links" section.
Added steps with explanation how to flash Modems/Bootloaders at "Usefull Links" section.
Update:
Changed the steps of flashing Modem and Bootloader and added an additional tip.
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
varunkp said:
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
Retrial said:
No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
varunkp said:
Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try from here.
Retrial said:
Try from here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. It's now downloading ?
Update:
Updated Firmware Links
Updated TWRP Links
Updated PIT File Link for GT-I9505
I am working to reform-rewrite from the scratch the guides these days. I will unified the guides with adding the latest "stuff", links for all variants, change some steps and more
EDIT: NEW UNIFIED THREAD HERE
Mod Edit
Thread closed at the request of the [OP]
malybru
Senior Moderator