Ok guys, im not sure if this is the right thread, but I have a sprint gs4 (SPH-L720) and I need to know some things about it before I root it and flash a different Rom. The last phone I rooted was an HTC evo 4g, so you can see that its been awhile since Ive done this lol. I am currently experimenting with using my gs4 as a wifi-only phone. I have NO phone service right now on my gs4. I want to know if my phone is a 9500 or 9505 and I want a ROM that has a boatload of new features, like call recording, wifi call/texting support, no bloatware, but I also do not want to lose any of the native features that stock 4.4 has. Can some kind person out there help me with my model number (i9500 or i9505?) so I wont brick my phone and give me a list of some awesome ROMs to choose from? sorry if this is the wrong thread, this is my first time on this forum. Thanks for the help guys.
Hi,
This very informative thread has links to everything you could ever need... Just browse through it carefully. Covers roms, Root guides... Etc...
> Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General > [DIRECTORY][☆ ★ 3/5/14 ☆ ★] Everything GS4/Android - ROMS/KERNELS/THEMES/GUIDES +MORE
And here is a great help thread for any further questions about anything...
> Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [NOOB FRIENDLY] Sprint Galaxy S4 Questions Thread - ALL Are Welcome!
Good luck!
Thank you. Thread closed.
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Hello,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 from the new Cricket which was Aio before. My model is SGH-I337Z, code name 'jflteaio' and I have searched far and wide for custom roms for this device. I looked in the AT&T section because Cricket is owned by AT&T and I know that the model is I337 for those devices, coming so close to I337Z. I have TWRP 2.7 installed from Android Forums, as well as SkyFall touch wiz rom installed. I have made backups of both stock and Skyfall, and now I want to know, are there any AOSP/AOKP/GE roms for this device on XDA? perhaps cm11? or maybe some AT&T custom roms that will work on my phone? Thank you so much in advance!
raydantheman
Hi,
I suggest you ask the experts in the S4 section, as this is an important question. Flashing something not made for your specific device can sometimes go very badly...
> AT&T, Canadian Bell, Rogers, Telus, Virgin Samsung Galaxy S 4 > AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
Thank you for the quick response! I will do what you recommended
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Ok. So i read the introduction sticky thread on the galaxy s4 (verizon) and none of it really makes much sense. Im trying to learn how to root my phone and do things with it obviously. I have installed different launchers on my phone and i work in retail with phones so i understand the basics, not a complete noob here ^.^ but the whole rooting/jailbreaking thing is a new turf im unfamiliar with but i would like to dip a toe into the field. anyone who can explain a good before rooting lesson would be very helpful.
Hi there,
You may start reading and asking in the device related forums, where owners of this phone can help you more:
> Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 > Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
FYI:
[WIP] What you need to know before, during and after modifying your verizon S4
[VIDEOS] S4 How to Root, Recovery, flash roms & much more
[GUIDE] Official List of Roms, Mods, Kernels, Root, etc
Good luck
Thread closed, thank you.
I may appear a little simple but I have just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT i9505). It's vodafone (don't know if that matters). I want to install a kernal to overclock etc and custom ROM, but talks of bricking if you use the wrong one has frozen me and I need to know if ANY ROM/kernal that is compatible with the i9505 will be ok. I'm just a little confused, being new to all this. Any helplful advice would be most appreciated. Thank you all very much, and sorry to be so numb!
Hi,
I'm not sure what you mean about the bricking, but I do know that if you flash anything not designed for your exact device model, yes, you can and likely will brick. So just be sure anything you want to flash is for your exact model number and that you follow the instructions exactly.
Any more questions about this or anything else can be asked on this dedicated help thread for your device,
> Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505, i9505G, i9506 > Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly
Good luck!
P. S. If you want to learn more and build your confidence, read through some of the sticky guides, FAQ's and tutorials found here your devices Q&A and general sections, here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4
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I have a tmobil galaxy s4.....is updated to kitkat 4.4.4 i want to root it.......is never been root it before.....i was reading something about the knox protection....can anyone help me ? i want increasy the ram.....will it make it faster? i hearr a lot about cyonogen, and other rams...i dont know how to do this...if any ony one willing to help me..or do it for me...and tell me how much you would charge to do it...i also want help on what to putt in it once is root it...
Hi,
You seem to be new to this, so I suggest you read read read before you do anything and when you understand more, then begin.
Here's a frequently asked questions thread for your device,
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 > T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [FAQ] [REF] [GUIDE] Welcome to your device, T-Mobile Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919)
Here's an index thread with links to many good resources,
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 > T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 General > ROLL-UP STICKY THREAD for GUIDEs, INFO, Indexes
And after you've read some of the threads that interest you..... If you still need help, any questions about your device can be asked here
> T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 > T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [HELP THREAD] Samsung Galaxy S4 T Mobile Version | Ask ANY Question | Noob Friendly
Good luck!
hello to everyone and thank you for your support,
i would like to ask anyone and every one i have a AT&T samsung galaxy s5 i would like to change the settings to almost how the 4.4.2 rom settings were i have lollipop and the settings are hard to get used too.
also i have a AT&T Trek HD Tablet i want to know is there a root possible and maybe a rom that could make it run smoother and sorry i also have a AT&T samsung galaxy s4 I337 i would like a step by step on how to put Cyanogen mod 12 on it or something similar please help i have tried many times and many fails thank you...
Hi,
Thanks for using XDA Assist Please post here AT&T Galaxy S5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good Luck!
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