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Need help urgent!!!! Failed debrand

I debranded my phone to c432. and was on c636b211. I followed all the steps to debran and everything went ok until the last part it got stuck. It finished optimizing the system, went to huawei logo and never passes from there. What can I do?
Already went in erecovery mode to download latest version but nothing. Please help me

raul-_-flores said:
I debranded my phone to c432. and was on c636b211. I followed all the steps to debran and everything went ok until the last part it got stuck. It finished optimizing the system, went to huawei logo and never passes from there. What can I do?
Already went in erecovery mode to download latest version but nothing. Please help me
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How to install NXT-L29C636B521 (Official) Beta Firmware. (Guide with download links)
NXT- L29C636B521
Changelog
Huawei designed EMUI 5.0 based on the newly released Android 7.0. The brand new EMUI 5.0 is inspired by the pure blues and whites of the Aegean Sea. The interface is simple and smart, and EMUI 5.0 comes with enhanced, powerful performance that allows mobile phones to operate more smoothly
Recommendations
• A cleaner, more interactive interface A brand new UI and effects inspired by the blues and whites of the Aegean Sea. Simplified gestures, with most operations completed in 3 steps. EMUI 5.0 is more customizable, offering an optional Android App Drawer layout to users.
• Enhanced features System operations are more fluid, allowing you to view a massive amount of images, browse websites, and perform searches faster.
Find out more
• Notifications An optimized design combines shortcuts with notifications to reduce the complexity of user actions. Touch and hold notifications to quickly block messages and notifications. Reminder cards are stacked to save space.
• Three dimensional task management Tasks are stacked three dimensionally on the UI. Smooth gestures allow users to scroll through tasks by sliding up and down or dismiss tasks by swiping left or right. • Camera Camera now supports plug-in management. Infrequently used modes, like document readjustment, are presented as plug-ins to save internal memory on your phone.
• Contacts Customization and sharing features added to name cards. The sharing feature allows quick sharing of contacts through Bluetooth, Facebook, and other methods. Added a scanner to the search box and lock screen, making it easier to add new contacts.
• Email Improved how unread emails are tagged in the inbox. Users can now quickly delete, star, and mark emails as read or unread from the left sliding menu.
• Settings Created a new suggested settings feature that recommends key settings based on the device's current status. Now, your phone is more capable of adjusting to your habits. Added a newly designed drawer feature. When this feature is enabled, it hides non-system preset apps in a drawer on the home screen, presenting you with a simple and tidy layout. Added a new drawer feature for settings. For settings that take two or more steps to set up, the user can now jump directly back to the main settings page with one gesture. Emergency information added. Users can add their names, blood type, and other information, so emergency services personnel can view this information from the lock screen. Added App twin, a feature that allows users to log in to two different accounts for third-party apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
Update notes
1. EMUI 5.0 includes substantial changes to functionality, which may impact your usage habits. For more details, go to HiCare and check out our user guide.
2. We recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
3. The system will restart after the update. This will take about 10 minutes. Following the update, your home screen will automatically display the EMUI 5.0 theme.
4. If you encounter any issues while using EMUI 5.0, please document the issue and call our official helpline. Visit Huawei's consumer website for hotline information.
Step by Step Guide
1.
Download these 3 files (update.zip, update_data_full_hw_spcseas.zip, supersu_v2.79_sr2.zip)
1.1- http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1255/g104/v70880/f1/full/update.zip
1.2- http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...ll/hw/spcseas/update_data_full_hw_spcseas.zip
1.3- http://www.sillanwali.com/downloads/supersu_v2.79_sr2.zip
2-
Copy these 3 files (update.zip, update_data_full_hw_spcseas.zip, supersu_v2.79_sr2.zip) into SD Card
3-
Download TWRP Recovery 3.0.3
http://sillanwali.com/downloads/twrp-3.0.3.img
4-
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem device-info
fastboot oem unlock ****************
To obtain bootloader unlock code, go to https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/index
Huawei ID is the account you use to access all Huawei services.
Log in to your Huawei ID. Phone/Email. Password ********
fastboot flash recovery (PATH-TO)\twrp-3.0.3.img
5-
5.1- Reboot your phone to TWRP then choose Wipe > format > type Yes
5.2- Back again, then wipe (data, dalvik, cache, system)
5.3- Don't reboot
6-
Install
6.1- supersu_v2.79_sr2.zip (Don't reboot after install)
6.2- update_data_full_hw_spcseas.zip (Don't reboot after install)
ignore unmounting \ cust, system, userdata error
6.3- update.zip (Reboot when success)
7-
7.1- Factory Reset after success 100%. After that you will get NXT- L29C636B521 (Official) Beta Firmware.
7.2- Run bootloader
7.2- fastboot oem relock ****************
7.3- Factory Reset
8-
Install HiSuite
1.1- Download HiSuite (http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/index.html)
1.2- Install HiSuite on your Computer
9-
Connect your phone to HiSuite
10-
Download Gboard apk & Install App using HiSuite
10.1- Download apk Gboard - the Google Keyboard
http://www.sillanwali.com/downloads/Google Gboard 6.0.69.142176780.apk
10.2- Install Gboard - the Google Keyboard App using HiSuite
10.3- Go to Settings>Advance settings>Language & input>Virtual keyboard and enable Gboard
10.4- Go to Settings>Advance settings>Language & input>Default keyboard and select Gboard
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Huawei P9 [ROM][Android 7.0][EMUI 5.0.1][European Firmware b398]*MagicRainbow* v4

Huawei P9 Custom Rom - for EVA-L09 - EVA-L19 - EVA-L29 ​
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*MagicRainbow*​
Version 4
as usual in two Editions:
Magisk Edition and SuperSU Edition​
German Thread: https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-huawei-p9.2808/huawei-p9-rom-android-7-0-emui-5-0-1-magicrainbow-v4-by-tecalote.859343.html
I'm happy to present you my fourth version of MagicRainbow ROM for P9-EVA
Requirements:
P9 EVA-L09 - EVA-L19 - EVA-L29 - without mobile provider branding (like Vodafone)
unlocked Bootloader
minimum official Huawei background firmware b394
TWRP 3.1.1-1 by oldDroid - extended Version: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673791459329067086
Note: In Settings of TWRP on the last Tab disable "keep vendor mounted" but enable "Exclude OEM-Path from data wipe"
Phone must be encrypted because this ROM is based on EMUI (TWRP has encryption support) - if your data partition is decrypted, ROM cannot be installed properly because the script mount your data as encrypted. If you come from EMUI based ROM or official Firmware data is encrypted by default
Developer Options enabled, in these settings enabled OEM-Unlock and: A) ADB Debugging in charging mode - B) USB Debugging (in this order, or it will not stay enabled)
Changelog:
European Firmware b398 based for EVA-L09 - with patch.zips for L19-c432 – L19-c185 – L19-c636 – L29-c636 – L09-c636 – L09-c185 Note: EVA-L09 need no patch, but the other models/cust need this patch immediately after flashing the Rom without Reboot to system - but with reboot of TWRP (for fixing the mountpoints after ROM installing)
Magisk-Edition: Magisk v16 - preinstalled modules (required):SELinux Permissive-Script 1.2 - Busybox 1.28.1 by osmOsis - Huawei Property Fix 1.3 - KernelAudiutorReborn allows to emulate init.d
Safetynet-Workaround look in the description for Magisk
SuperSU-Edition: SuperSU 2.82 SR5 - init.d Support - modified launch_daemonsu.sh for SELinux Permissive - BusyBox 1.28.1 by osmOsis
"Advanced Settings" - made personally by KangV well known as "K-Settings" - ported in MRv4 from chinese Firmware b399 - optional flashable zip separate for SuperSU-Editon and for Magisk-Edition - please support this project in credits section. These settings allow you the maximum of customization. In SuperSU-Edition you can enable in Advanced-Settings /more settings/Xposed Framework last v89 by rovo89 (and of course, a lot of more...)
Note: If you enable Xposed Framework - after reboot (which takes bit longer than usual) you must reboot your phone once again (only one times) and Xposed will be and stay enabled (you can disable Xposed with same settings)
In Magisk-Edition this setting is not active (cause it breaks safetynet)
To disable chinese letters after flashing this mod in statusbar - open Advanced Settings /Notification settings and disable "Show statusbar Lunar"
Known BUG: Dont use "Hide navigation bar" - it works only on chinese Brands.
In Europe you should not use: "Disable Google Services"
Note: Do not change DPI in developer options (this can brick your device) if you use KangV Settings - change DPI only with KangV Advanced Settings!
Note: Do not flash KangV-Settings before first reboot to System. You can do it after first setup, but dont change the EMUI Launcher to alternative Launcher (example: Nova Launcher) before you have flashed KangV-Settings (if you decide to use KangV Mod)
With KangV Advanced Settings PMPlusApp will be installed (this App dont work on Stock Roms) With PMPlus you can enable in Phonemanager (on second page) the feature: Auto-Launch It is a powerful Autostart-Manager (which can help you also to save battery) that gives you full auto launch control over all Apps - but you must manually allow them to start automatically or not, on boot or in the background.
Note: If you enable this mod - you must enable important Apps into auto launch, example: Magisk Manager /SuperSU must be enabled in "Auto Launch" - and additional in Secondary launch management!, if not you cannot manage Root-Requests! WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram - all these apps you must enable in "Auto Launch" or they do not work properly. Some Apps like Amazon needs also an extra setting in "Auto Launch, called "App secondary launch" (this will only be displayed if you use apps that need it)
To enable this mod open PMPlus, use install button, soon it is succesful installed - close PMPlus and uninstall this App. After open Phone Manager and on second page you will find "Auto Launch"
Note: This mod is not uninstall able, once enabled!
Both Edition of MRv4-ROM have modified services.jar - the maximum of acces to external SD is enabled (TitaniumBackup dont neeed "DocumentProvider" but can use Filesystem storage - Ext. SD Card)
App-Twin: more apps than usual are enabled for cloning (WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype and a lot of more...)
Only the main Google (Core) Apps are installed in system, all others are installed so that they can be uninstalled via Settings /Apps. Same with added Apps - all of them uninstall able via Settings /Apps. If you need more Google Apps you can install them with Playstore (dont flash any GApps)
Added: Facebook Lite and Skype Lite (both can work in 2G/3G and 4G and saves a lot of battery
VIPER4AndroidFX and Dolby/Atmos with preinstalled Driver
Some beautiful Designs included: IOS11 - Sky Blue - Galaxya - XDA Exklusive - AegeanSea - Blue Pixel - Mate 10 (Mountains)
Security-Patch-Level: 01.02.2018
Installation-Guide:
1) Your official Huawei Background-Firmware must be updated to minimal b394 (which is available for all models/cust) - for updating use please my Post from MRv3 #3: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74913874&postcount=3
Note: Your Fingerprint HWEVA/xxx/xxx:user/release-keys (which you can see with apps like "My Device") on MagicRainbow v3 will show you ...b394 - but that does not mean your background official Firmware is b394 ! You see this information, because MagicRainbow v3 is based on b394 same as MagicRainbow v4 is based on b398.
But important is - which build was your last official Firmware. For example: If you had flashed MRv3 over MRv2 (which was based on b386) your background Firmware is b386 ! And this Firmware is too old and cannot be compatible with the Custom ROM MagicRainbow v4 which is based on b398. Custom ROM and Background Firmware should be similar the same build. Personally, I always update first to the last available firmware for my device before flashing my own Custom Rom
But if you have updated your Firmware to b394 - before you have installed MagicRainbow v3 - or if you come right now from Stock Firmware b394, b395, b397... then there is no need to update the firmware now and you can flash the MagicRainbow v4 directly - but with Unroot (if your Phone is rooted) AND with the neccesary wipes!
2) Before update your Firmware (or for clean flash) you must backup your apps and data (you can use Huawei Backup and/or TitaniumBackup - in every case make backup only from user-apps and not from system apps/components)
Backup also the important folders from your internal storage (WhatsApp folder, DCIM and so on...) - and copy them back to internal storage after updating the Firmware...
For Chat/Net-Call Apps like Viber, WhatsApp use inside Chat-Backup on GoogleDrive. If you reinstall these apps and registrate them new with your phone number, backup will be found automatically and you are able to restore chat-history.
3) For the next steps I now assume that your firmware is up to date Download now all Files you need - ROM.zip - patch.zip (if you need it for different cust/model than EVA-L09c432) - KangV-Settings.zip and copy it to your external SD.
4) Delete on your Phone your Fingerprint(s) and PIN(s)
5) If your device has Root - flash Unroot with TWRP - for Magisk: http://tiny.cc/latestuninstaller - for SuperSU flash UPDATE-unSU-signed.zip from this site: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63615067
6) Go back to main menu in TWRP and use WIPE /Advanced Wipe - for clean flash wipe: Dalvik/ART-Cache, Cache, data, system, vendor - for dirty flash exclude: data from wipe
7) Flash ROM - next step (8) is only important if you have another model/cust than EVA-L09c432
8) If you have another (like L19c432, L29c636.....) - you must REBOOT TWRP now (TWRP /Reboot /RECOVERY) - dont reboot to system! After TWRP is rebooted, go to install and flash the RIGHT patch.zip which match your model/cust. (EVA-L09c432 dont need this step.) In every case: no need to wipe Dalvik/Cache after the flashings
9) Reboot phone (first start needs about 10 minutes) - dont flash KangV Settings before first Reboot to system
10) Setup your Phone - disable "send systemdata to Google" (save battery)
11) Disable “automatic system updates” in developer options (save battery)
Safetynet-Workaround in Magisk-Edition:
1) If you made clean flash - during first setup at the point you enable your Google Account - disable "sending system-data"
2) After first setup safetynet check with Magisk Manager will show you - ctsProfile and basicIntegrity=false - so dont check now :laugh:
3) Enable Developer Options and in these settings enable A) ADB Debugging in charging mode - B) USB Debugging (in this order, or it will not stay enabled)
4) Reboot your Phone - after reboot, cts-profile and basicIntegrity=true
- Now we go to make Playstore certified:
5) Open Playstore and disable Play Protect
6) SET YOUR PHONE INTO FLIGHT-MODE!
7) Open native settings /apps and (right down) more: Show system processes - click on every following app and delete in storage-section: cache and data (some of them show you: manage space - in this case use "Delete all data"):
Google App
Google Play services for Instant Apps
Google Playstore
Google Play-Services
Google Services Framework
Huawei ID or Huawei Mobile Services (which is the same)
8) Reboot your Phone
9) If you get a message after Restart "Your backup-account is not set yet" - DONT enable it now!
10) DISABLE FLIGHT-MODE NOW - and wait until you have full network-access (open Browser for testing)
11) Now you can enable your backup-account (message is shown in statusbar)
12) Open Playstore - If you are facing a problem when you open Playstore (showing just a blank site) - open Settings /Apps /Playstore /storage - but this time wipe only Cache inside, after Reboot your Phone. Soon P9 is restartet, Playstore should work proberly and it should be certified
13) If you are using Apps (like banking apps and so on) which requires safetynet - enable them in Magisk Hide - BEFORE you start these apps first time - after reboot phone and then you can start these apps first time.
Note: If you did all these steps and ctsProfile /or basicIntegrity is false (red) - one User of this Rom (L19c432) found a trick which solved his issue: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75796309&postcount=595
14) If you use in Phonemanager "Auto-Lauch" (enabled with PMPlus - see description KangV Advanced settings) - you must enable Magisk-Manager in Auto-Launch and in Secondary launch management!
15) You can update to newest Magisk 16.1 using following method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75845280&postcount=87
Download ROM:
ROM - MagicRainbow-4_magisk.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569959046
MD5: c0856ddabf79312376ec5f90e52087ab
KangV-Settings_magisk.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569959103
MD5: 47ec7117a403af004e43c42cecde2b36
ROM - MagicRainbow-4_supersu.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569959091
MD5: 0ba05c096f4caa09afbe373d2986801d
KangV-Settings_supersu.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939824958
MD5: 4e197148bd00f4bb14ae7253d3f00a91
Download Patches (EVA-L09c432 dont need this!)
MD5-checksum is also shown on Android Filehost during download, please check your downloaded files if they match with this checksum.
Note: A very required point is - If you have another model/cust than EVA-L09-C432 and you must flash Patch.zip do it with following steps:
1) After flashing Rom - go back to main menu of TWRP, go to Restart /but NOT system - Restart RECOVERY
2) Then flash patch.zip and after reboot Phone first time. If you don't restart Recovery between, patch will not installed properly and some apps may not work then.
Information: I have decided to make new patch.zips because there are problems with safetynet (in the Magisk Edition). Once these are done, I will post the new links here.
L19-c432-patch.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657588204
L19-c185-patch.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569959118
L19-c636-patch.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657588206
L29-c636-patch.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939824987
L09-c636-patch.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657588201
L09-c185-patch.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850497993
HAVE MUCH FUN WITH THIS ROM
Many thanks to KangV for Advanced-Settings
If you like Advanced Settings made by KangV - you can support him: https://www.paypal.me/KangVIP
If you like *Magic-Rainbow* ROM and want to support the project, feel free to donate https://www.paypal.me/Tecalote
Many thanks and credits:
@OldDroid - TWRP with DECRYPTION SUPPORT for P9
@guitardedhero(Viper/Atmos)
@HootanParsa (MiXplorer)
@Chainfire - SuperSU
@topjohnwu (systemless Xposed Framework and Magisk)
@dkionline - Custom Roms for P9
@Blackball - Custom Roms for P8 - P9 - P 10 - P10Plus - Mate 9
@osm0sis – BusyBox for Android NDK
@ SuperR. – Best Kitchen I have ever seen
​
XDA:DevDB Information
MagicRainbow, ROM for the Huawei P9
Contributors
Tecalote
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: official Firmware b394 up to b398
Based On: EMUI (encrypted)
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: MagicRainbow v4.0
Stable Release Date: 2018-03-05
Created 2018-03-06
Last Updated 2018-03-14

Pictures and additions - tomorrow

Credits:
All Credits go to @Atarii for his special EMUI-Recovery for P9 EVA (L09 / L19 /L29). Users had reported, it is working also on P9+ VIE (L09 / L29) - but it will not work on other devices. Following method is based on this modified EMUI-Recovery.
Thanks to @zgfg He inspired me to do this post.
This Guide show you how to go back from Custom ROM to original Huawei EMUI Firmware. You can use this method also for updating/downgrade your Firmware - but only on Android 7. Also users of Lineage OS or RROS can use this method to return to Stock Firmware.
It can not be used for downgrade to Android 6 /or upgrade to Android 7 (this can brick your device) and it will not debrand your device!
Requirements: Unlocked Bootloader, installed TWRP, inserted SD Card (ExFat filesystem format recommended) -
Enable Developer Options and inside enable first ADB Debugging in charging mode and then USB Debugging - OEM Unlock must also be enabled!
Do a backup as usual if you change your system to another (Backup your Apps /data and also data from internal storage!)
Follow the steps on the instructions!
Not required: Root
Required: I would recommend to UNROOT your device before flashing the Firmware-Update and you should delete your Fingerprint /PIN /Password
How it works:
1) First you need one of those zip files (depended to your device):
Download HWOTA.zip for P9 and P9+ EVA/VIE-L09: [url]https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754474573[/URL]
md5: 98e141ca6d6ccc262d22288490a5eeea
Download HWOTA.zip for P9 EVA-L19: [url]https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754474574[/URL]
md5: e90b5b4d14d9808bb0626dbd77bb452f
Download HWOTA.zip for P9 and P9+ EVA/VIE-L29: [url]https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939834215[/URL]
md5: 5fad3c1971c45ad7b9a72ab2e8cc9404
2) Unzipp the HWOTA.zip on your PC - HWOTA folder contains 2 Files:
L(xx)_Recovery.img
(dependend to your device for example: L09_Recovery.img)
HWOTAUpdateSCRIPT.zip​
3) Do not use internal Storage of your Phone! Create a folder in the main directory of your EXTERNAL SD with the name: HWOTA
4) Copy L(xx)_Recovery.img and HWOTAUpdateSCRIPT.zip into the HWOTA folder on your external SD.
5) Search for the correct FullOTA-MF Firmware for your Device /Cust and download the 3 firmware zip files. See Guide below...
6) Copy the 3 Firmware zip files into the HWOTA folder on your external SD:
update.zip
update_data_full_public.zip​(The third zip file has different names dependend to your device: update_full_EVA-L09_hw_eu.zip / update_full_EVA-L19_hw_eu.zip / update_full_EVA-L19_hw_meafnaf.zip / update_full_EVA-L29_hw_spcseas.zip...) - Rename only this third zip file to the general name:
update_full_hw.zip​
6) Your HWOTA folder on the external SD is now prepared!
7) Disconnect USB cable from your P9
8) Boot to TWRP and from HWOTA folder flash only: HWOTAUpdateSCRIPT.zip
9) The phone reboots to EMUI recovery and automatically installs the firmware. After 57% it takes a while, do not worry. As soon as the update has been performed 100%, the system will be restarted
10) Open settings /advanced settings/ Backup and restore and do a data Factoryreset with wipe of internal Storage
11) Once the factory reset is 100% in EMUI recovery, the phone restarts. At this moment, press the VOL + key until the EMUI Recovery boots again
12) Do Wipe Cache Partition and Reboot to System
13) Look into settings /about phone and enjoy - and if you want to stay on original firmware, now everything is done.
14) On some Firmwares the Bootloader will get closed - in case you want to open Bootloader again, enable Developer options and open them. First enable "Allow ADB Debugging in charge only mode" and then "USB Debugging" (in this order USB Debugging stays enabled) and very important: Enable "OEM Unlock". Enter your Unlock Code with ADB in Fastboot Mode. Let the phone doing the low-lewel-wipe and do not disconnect the Phone from USB, the wipe should be done with 100% (important)- if not: open settings /Advanced settings /Backup & reset /Factory data reset with enabled "erase internal storage"
15) To flash TWRP, enable Developer Options again / OEM Unlock is enabled (but greyed out) /enable ADB Debugging and USB Debugging and then flash TWRP in Fastboot Mode.
16) Enjoy
How to find the Firmware:
A) You can not use FullOTA-MF-PV or OTA-MF - you can use only FullOTA-MF firmware for this method.
The firmware for your device consists only of three zip files. But the differnt possibilities for downloading the firmware can show you four / sometimes five zip files if the Build is made for two or three models. For example for L09 /L19 and L29 or for L09 and L19.
You need in every case update.zip and update_data_full_public.zip and third zip must match your device - and you have to rename it:
Examples:
If you own L09-c432 you choose update_full_EVA-L09_hw_eu.zip - and rename this update_full_hw.zip
If you own L19-c432 you choose update_full_EVA-L19_hw_eu.zip - and rename this: update_full_hw.zip
If you own L19-c185 you choose update_full_EVA-L19_hw_meafnaf.zip - and rename this: update_full_hw.zip
If you own L19-c636 you choose update_full_EVA-L29_hw_spcseas.zip- and rename this: update_full_hw.zip
B) For searching your firmware you enter always model name and cust version from your device - for example:
EVA-L09C432 or EVA-L19C432 or EVA-L19C185 or EVA-L29C636 ....
Note: You can not install L19c636 Firmware if you own a L09c432 device ....
C) Which Firmware should I use?
For the users of MagicRainbow v4 I recommend to use the firmware that was installed before MRv4. Same for the users of MagicRainbow v3.
From there you can update if necessary.
Note: There can not be any impossible "version jumps". For example, it is not possible to update from b386 directly to b398. Firmwares depend on prerequisite versions. For example with EVA-L09c432 you can switch from b386 to b394 and then: b397 -> b398 -> b399. It is recommended to use approved versions, otherwise Playstore is not certified. For example, EVA-L09c432 currently has the rollout b399 - that means, the firmware is approved.
If you do not succeed in updating with this method, then you have done something wrong, or the download of the zip files is buggy, or the version did not fit. Nothing bad can happen if an update fails, but TWRP must be reinstalled. Then you can try it with a different version that fits your firmware. But you can not use firmware that does not match your model /cust - this can brick your device!
D) There are three ways to download the firmware and it is up to you, which you use of it
1. Firmware Finder - Android App on Playstore:[url]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder&hl=us[/URL]
2. Direct Link: [url]http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=EVA-L09C432&firmware_page=0[/URL]
3. Firmware Finder for PC: [url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146[/URL]

Instructions for v4 have that new section Playstore Certified but Magisk Hide section (from v3 Instructions) are omitted - Magisk Hide is no more needed?
Maybe you can also copy/paste the Statusbar Lunar note for K-Settings (if Chinese letters still persist).
In case of installing from L09 c432 b394 -> MR v3, upon going back to stock b394 (by HWOTA), is it necessary to update in two steps b397 -> b398 or it can be flashed only one HWOTA for L09 c432 b398.

zgfg said:
Instructions for v4 have that new section Playstore Certified but Magisk Hide section (from v3 Instructions) are omitted - Magisk Hide is no more needed?
Maybe you can also copy/paste the Statusbar Lunar note for K-Settings (if Chinese letters still persist).
In case of installing from L09 c432 b394 -> MR v3, upon going back to stock b394 (by HWOTA), is it necessary to update in two steps b397 -> b398 or it can be flashed only one HWOTA for L09 c432 b398.
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Magisk Hide for some required components is preset!
You just enable Apps which requires safetynet (Banking Apps and so on) in Magisk Hide and reboot phone before you start these Apps first time.
Direct update from b394 to b398 didn't work for me and I got problems to update after trying the short way.
L09 c432 b394 -> MR v3 - going back to stock b394 (by HWOTA), then b397 then -> b398!
Statusbar Lunar note for K-Settings is included in description of KangV Settings

Hi,
What is difference between v3 and v4?

mnv12345 said:
Hi,
What is difference between v3 and v4?
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I didn't install yet but you can check post #1 ChangeLog.
E.g. based on b398 (for c432) with Feb Sec patch, latest Magisk components and so

zgfg said:
I didn't install yet but you can check post #1 ChangeLog.
E.g. based on b394 (for c432) with Feb Sec patch, latest Magisk components and so
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Where did you read based on b394? - I have written there and it is based in b398.
February Sec Patch is also written there..

Tecalote said:
Where did you read based on b394? - I have written there and it is based in b398.
February Sec Patch is also written there..
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Of course b398, lapsus

mnv12345 said:
Hi,
What is difference between v3 and v4?
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It contains the Features of b395 - 3D Camera Plugin
and newest Security Patch Level from b398 (February) - it has some optimations for Battery Life - Magisk Edition has newest Magisk v16 - SuperSU Edition has newest Xposed Framework (to enable from KangV Advanced Settings, sone more Apps added (but uninstall able from settings /apps)
Read Post #1 please

I'll hope you upload all files to change to v4.
My stock Rom is c185B387

Tecalote said:
Huawei P9 Custom Rom​Safetynet-Workaround in Magisk-Edition:
1) If you made clean flash - during first setup at the point you enable your Google Account - disable "sending system-data"
2) After first setup safetynet check with Magisk Manager will show you - ctsProfile and basicIntegrity=false - so dont check now :laugh:
3) Enable Developer Options and in these settings enable A) ADB Debugging in charging mode - B) USB Debugging (in this order, or it will not stay enabled)
4) Reboot your Phone - after reboot, cts-profile and basicIntegrity=true
- Now we go to make Playstore certified:
5) SET YOUR PHONE INTO FLIGHT-MODE!
6) Open native settings /apps and (right down) more: Show system processes - click on every following app and delete in storage-section: cache and data (some of them show you: manage space - in this case also DELETE ALL DATA):
Google App
Google Play services for Instant Apps
Google Playstore
Google Play-Services
Google Services Framework
Huawei ID or Huawei Mobile Services (which is the same)
7) Reboot your Phone
- if you get a message "Your backup-account is not set yet" - DONT enable it now!
8) DISABLE FLIGHT-MODE NOW - and wait until you have full network-access (open Browser for testing)
9) Now you can enable your backup-account (message is shown in statusbar)
10) Open Playstore - it is certified
11) If you are using Apps (like banking apps and so on) which requires safetynet - enable them in Magisk Hide - BEFORE you start these apps first time - after reboot phone and then you can start these apps first time.
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I made it and Play Store stoped working. It searching updates for years and nothing else happen.
And second case. After clean flash via TWRP I lost TWRP and had to reflash it again. Is it normal?

hapnik said:
I made it and Play Store stoped working. It searching updates for years and nothing else happen.
And second case. After clean flash via TWRP I lost TWRP and had to reflash it again. Is it normal?
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Playstore must just create new cache. Just open settings /apps and wipe in storage only cache at this point.
Reboot phone and it should work again.
Normally you loose not TWRP with clean flash. I never heard this.
But if you wipe internal storage included in the wipes you loose normally settings of TWRP.
That's why I do a wipe if internal storage with an extra step and reboot Recovery between the next wipes.

jonathanhenry81 said:
I'll hope you upload all files to change to v4.
My stock Rom is c185B387
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I can upload HWOTA.zips for newest Firmware c185b387 tonight (but late)

Tecalote said:
I can upload HWOTA.zips for newest Firmware c185b387 tonight (but late)
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Just take time you need

jonathanhenry81 said:
Just take time you need
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I answered here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75780638&postcount=557
You said your model is L19c185 and last official Firmware was b387.
In this case you must first update to b394 - after to b396 (you can't go directly to b396, it would fail)
The downloads and the Guide how to do you will find here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74913874&postcount=3
Be careful to download the right two zips.
I wish you success
Note: b396 is latest official Firmware for your device.
After it is installed (with factory reset and wipe of internal storage from settings) you can flash MRv4 (read Guide before)

Tecalote said:
I answered here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75780638&postcount=557
You said your model is L19c185 and last official Firmware was b387.
In this case you must first update to b394 - after to b396 (you can't go directly to b396, it would fail)
The downloads and the Guide how to do you will find here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74913874&postcount=3
Be careful to download the right two zips.
I wish you success
Note: b396 is latest official Firmware for your device.
After it is installed (with factory reset and wipe of internal storage from settings) you can flash MRv4 (read Guide before)
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I read the guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74913874&postcount=3
and I'm not clear, I have MR V3 at this time. but before that update to stock B387 .. now to change MR v4 first I have to update and should I start with B387 or B394 ???
as the post says; first B387.

jonathanhenry81 said:
I read the guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74913874&postcount=3
and I'm not clear, I have MR V3 at this time. but before that update to stock B387 .. now to change MR v4 first I have to update and should I start with B387 or B394 ???
as the post says; first B387.
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I think b394 should be okay.
On L09 it is also working to update from b386 to b394

Hi a small question, once I have returned from MRv3 to stock. I am assuming that TWRP will need to be re-flashed! Is this correct?
DH

bubba_66 said:
Hi a small question, once I have returned from MRv3 to stock. I am assuming that TWRP will need to be re-flashed! Is this correct?
DH
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Yes, that's correct - because the Update flash Stock Recovery (without no update possible)
After Update reflash of TWRP is necessary.
But sometimes Bootloader get closed and in this case unlock Bootloader is required..

[Recovery][TWRP] Nubia Z18 Mini Special Edition TWRP-3.2.2 [10/12]

RECOVERY information:
Name Version: Nubia Z18 mini Special Edition TWRP with modified optimizations
File package name: TWRP-3.2.2-NUBIA_Z18_MINI-CN-wzsx150-fastboot.7z
Compile time: 2018.07.11
Applicable models : Nubian Z18 mini
the compiler author: wzsx150
micro-blog account: wzsx150
team name: LR.Team
Changelogs:
2018.10.9 update:
1. Update to 3.2.3
2. Upgrade built-in root and unroot for magisk 17.1
3. Add remove dm and cancel forced encryption
2018-10-10 22:09:
After the twrp root system, or the card brush magisk card brush package, after entering the system, you need to manually install the magisk app, the network Disk, or download and install it yourself. The root can be managed normally
2018-10-11 21:57:
the original download link has expired.
Updated Nubian z18 mini download address
The optimizations/changes:
* Delete redundant languages, keep English, add Chinese language, default Chinese.
* Modify the default configuration, for example, the default time zone is East Eight Zone, default screen brightness, default vibration, default 24 hours, default return button on the right, default Chinese and so on.
* Modify the default configuration file path to reduce the possibility of conflicts with other people's compiled versions.
* Adjust and optimize the Chinese text and description, and re-edit all the items one by one, which is more accurate, understandable and humanized. Also added display mtp enable off display, file operation result display, operation page title display, permission description when modifying permissions, etc. UI text display.
* Modify the unlocking interface and adjust the height of the sliding unlocking bar, which can effectively prevent misoperation (the original unlocking bar and the operating unlocking bar are of the same height. When the unlocking is completed, the sliding may be repeated, and the corresponding action is directly operated).
* Open more partition backup and restore, such as modern baseband partition, bootloader, persist, cust and other partitions, easy to backup the underlying files before brushing, can restore the underlying files after brushing.
* Add .bin and .mbn format image files, so you don't need a zip brush package, you can write the underlying file. The original version only supports the brushing of .img format image files. (Be sure to pay attention to the selected partition!!!!)
* Solve the problem of interface jam when using the simulation operation (the simulation operation is mainly for testing the theme, and no actual operation).
* Add the manual installation root function in Advanced Options > root system. Add a display root system option on this basis for manual operation.
* Added the ability to unenforce encryption, in advanced options > Unforce Encryption. You can remove the official system to force encryption and cancel the check.
* Change the built-in root mode and add magisk as the default root mode.
* Fixed button and button operations for some interfaces.
* The adb/usb debug mode is enabled by default, which is convenient for operating the phone through the computer command line in rec mode.
* MTP is enabled by default. In the rec state, you can also connect your phone to your computer to facilitate file copying.
* Modify the logo interface, modify the header of the main interface page, and add the display phone model and team name, author name.
* Fix some logical relationships and modify some interface displays.
* Added remove root function
* Added remove power-on password function
* Added remove battery information function
* Added signature boot function, requires system to have complete system, mainly to prevent official rec cover twrp
* Increase recovery of official rec function, conditions are very demanding, must The official original system and boot, otherwise it can not be successfully executed
Download:
TWRP Zip
TWRP IMG
Fastboot included version
How to install:
TWRP Zip can be flashed from other TWRP Versions
Fastboot just run .bat file to install it from fastboot mode
TWRP.img can be flashed manually from fastboot
all credits goes to @wzsx150, he built this TWRP
Source

Thank you very much for this detailed guide, it has been very useful. Just today ZTE released an update to Z18 Mini, with Nubia UI 6.0. Can we still use the TWRP above to get root?
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/52

brenyoka said:
Thank you very much for this detailed guide, it has been very useful. Just today ZTE released an update to Z18 Mini, with Nubia UI 6.0. Can we still use the TWRP above to get root?
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/52
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Yeah, if not, let me know to check for twrp update

sabijan said:
If ZTE gets the camera quality and software right, they could absolutely destroy the Elephone U Pro and the Xiaomi mi note 3 when it comes to value for money. For my next phone it's going to be between the ZTE Nubia z18 mini, Elephone U or the Asus ZenFone 5, so it's going to be a hard choice
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I can tell you, after using the ZTE Nubia Z18 mini for 2 months, the camera quality is top, along with the cam software. Probably the best phone camera I ever had. Definitely beats any other phones in terms of value for money.

Thank you very much for this tutorial .Can i ask if there is a TWRP for Nubia z18

aqblwd said:
Thank you very much for this tutorial .Can i ask if there is a TWRP for Nubia z18
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will post it once its available

YES
brenyoka said:
thank you very much for this detailed guide, it has been very useful. Just today zte released an update to z18 mini, with nubia ui 6.0. Can we still use the twrp above to get root?
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/52
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reply: Yes,you can.

New version with fixed formatting https://sourceforge.net/projects/z18mini/files/twrp recovery/

THAT WORK WELL,Thank you so much.

After try flash custom rom MOKEE and not working then flash Nubia rom then TWRP is gone.
I try to flash twrp via adb and fastboot mode. Failures.
During fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX611J ...not pass.
(password error)
now i can not use or flash TWRP and also gapps.
Now, my z18mini seem no value for daily use.
Try Huawei Framework but not workings in more apps and not good enough.
Any one know how to solve about problem. (password error during flash via fastboot)
Sent from my NX611J using XDA-Developers Legacy app

🗃️S4 Unified Collection & Guides📚

Welcome to S4 Unified Collection!
​STOCK ROM FIRMWARES
[Check my Guides for Installation]
Note: If you can't find the Firmware for your device from the link below, then it's not my fault. Android File Host informed me, they delete files with less population on downloads. I don't have these files anymore.
You can find the latest Stock ROM Firmware for your S4 variant below:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): I9295XXSDQD6 / Build Date: 2017-04-20 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): I9500XXUHQD1 / Build Date: 2017-04-25 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9505 (jfltexx): I9505XXUHQK1 / Build Date: 2017-11-09 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9505G (jgedlte): I9505GUEUDPF1 / Build Date: 2016-05-13 / OS: Lollipop 5.1.1
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): I9506XXUDRB1 / Build Date: 2018-02-15 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9515 (jfvelte): I9515XXS1BQD2 / Build Date: 2017-04-17 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9515L (jfvelte): I9515LUBU1BQF1 / Build Date: 2017-06-08 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw): VERIZON USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the VRUAMDK
SCH-I545L (jfltelra): I545LWWSGQA1 / Build Date: 2017-01-05 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SCH-R970 (jflteusc): R970TYSGPL1 / Build Date: 2016-12-02 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SCH-R970C (jfltecri): R970CVRUFND1 / Build Date: 2014-04-11 / OS: KitKat 4.4.2
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp): R970XWWSGQA1 / Build Date: 2017-01-05 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SGH-I337 (jflteatt): AT&T USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the UCUAMDB or UCUAMDL
SGH-I337M (jftlecan): I337MVLSGQB1 / Build Date: 2017-02-09 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SGH-M919 (jfltemo): M919UVSFQA1 / Build Date: 2017-01-04 / OS: KitKat 4.4.4
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk): S975LUDUANB1 / Build Date: 2014-02-04 / OS: Jelly Bean 4.3
SPH-L720 (jfltespr): L720VPSGPL1 / Build Date: 2016-12-20 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
MODEMS & BOOTLOADERS
[Check my Guides for Installation]
Note: If you can't find the Modem/Bootloader for your device from the link below, then it's not my fault. Android File Host informed me, they delete files with less population on downloads. I don't have these files anymore.
You can find the latest Bootloader & Modem for your S4 variant below:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): I9295XXSDQD6 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): I9500DXUHPB1 MODEM
GT-I9505 (jfltexx): I9505XXUHQK1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9505G (jgedlte): I9505GUEUDPF1 MODEM
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): I9506XXUDRB1_I9506XXUDRA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9515 (jfvelte): I9515XXU1BQD2 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9515L (jfvelte): I9515LUBU1BQF1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw): VERIZON USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the VRUAMDK
SCH-I545L (jfltelra): I545LWWSGQA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SCH-R970 (jflteusc): R970TYSGPL1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLAODER - MODEM
SCH-R970C (jfltecri): R970CVRUFND1 COMBINED BOOTLAODER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp): R970XWWSGQA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SGH-I337 (jflteatt): AT&T USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the UCUAMDB or UCUAMDL
SGH-I337M (jftlecan): I337MVLSGQB1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SGH-M919 (jfltemo): M919UVSFQA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk): S975LUDUANB1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SPH-L720 (jfltespr): L720VPSGPL1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
RECOMMENDED ROMS
Recommend ROMs for the variants below, are:
Official LineageOS / LineageOS microG, Official crDroid, Official DivestOS or any of JDCTeam ROMs with tags [LIVE] [STABLE] [DAILY]
GT-I9505 (jfltexx)
GT-I9505G (jgedlte)
GT-I9507 (jtfddxx)
GT-I9508 (jfltezm)
GT-I9515 (jfvelte)
GT-I9515L (jfvelte)
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw) VERIZON USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the VRUAMDK
SCH-I545L (jfltelra)
SCH-R970 - jflteusc
SCH-R970C (jfltecri)
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp)
SGH-I337 (jflteatt) AT&T USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the UCUAMDB or UCUAMDL
SGH-I337M (jftlecan)
SGH-M919 (jfltemo)
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk)
SPH-L720 (jfltespr)
Recommened ROMs for the variants below are:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): Official LineageOS / LineageOS microG
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): -
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): Unofficial LineageOS 20.0 or Unofficial crDroid
TWRP RECOVERIES
[Check my Guides for Installation]
The list below contains the variants which can use the latest Official Unified TWRP Recovery or Unofficial TWRP Recovery or OrangeFox Recovery:
GT-I9505 (jfltexx)
GT-I9505G (jgedlte)
GT-I9507 (jtfddxx)
GT-I9508 (jfltezm)
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw)
SCH-I545L (jfltelra)
SCH-R970 - jflteusc
SCH-R970C (jfltecri)DCTeam
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp)
SGH-I337M (jftlecan)
SGH-M919 (jfltemo)
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk)
SPH-L720 (jfltespr)
The list below contains the variants which need a specific TWRP Recovery version:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): Official TWRP Recovery
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): Official TWRP Recovery
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): Official TWRP Recovery / TWRP- 3.6.0_9-0 or OrangeFox Recovery Project
GT-I9515 (jfvelte): Official TWRP Recovery
GT-I9515L (jfvelte): Official TWRP Recovery
SGH-I337 (jflteatt): TWRP Recovery Locki Patched by mattgyver
GAPPS & microG
GApps
Note: You should always use the smallest package of GApps, be sure you have selected 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.
Most of the GApps have also a config. file which can be used to to configure your installation the way you like. You can skip any Package that you don't want to be part of your installation. For more infos about that, read the instructions of the GApps you chose or search in Google.
MindTheGapps
BiTGApps
NikGApps (Only Core version)
Open GApps / Open GApps Unofficial A12L
LiteGapps
microG
If you don't want to use Google Play Services and general move away from Google, microG and its variants is an open source alternative which replace these services.
NanoDroid
MinMicroG
BiTGApps microG
microG
MAGISK ROOT
You can check my Guides for installation.
Magisk (APK)
Magisk.zip (Flashable Zip)
Uninstall.zip (Flashable Zip)
Magisk Canary (APK)
Magisk Delta
FoxMagiskModuleManager (This app replace the official magisk module repository since no longer available)
Momo (You can use this app too check if any modifications related Magisk are detected or not)
Universal SafetyNet Fix by kdrag0n [Video Guide]
Shamiko (Hide Root from apps) [Guide]
Note: If your apps detect root, follow this Guide (or this) to pass SafetyNet and have certified Play Store. [YouTube Video Guide]. For Microsoft Intune and other microsoft apps, check this guide.
PIT FILES
Note: If you messed the partitions of your device, you can fix it by simply flashing the PIT FILE for your variant via Odin in the PIT TAB.
The list below contains PIT FILES for some variants:
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx) PIT FILE
GT-I9505 (jftlexx) PIT FILE
SAMSUNG USB DRIVER
Note: If you have a problem while you connect 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.
ODIN
You can download ODIN HERE. Recommened version is Odin 3.12.3
ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS & GUIDES (APPS)
Check the Privacy & Security section in my Guides.
If for some reason you can't find/install an app on Google Play Store due country restrictions or anything, you can sideload the app from APKMirror.
Android Ultimate Collection & Guides
Windows Ultimate Collection & Guides
ReVanced & ReVanced Extended - Guides & Useful Links
UNIVERSAL ANDROID DEBLOATER
Universal Android Debloater
S4 UNIFIED COLLECTION MIRROR
S4 Unified Collection AFH Mirror
DISCORD SERVER
Please verify yourself at #welcome channel. Read #FAQ channel.
Discord Server
JDCTEAM UNIVERSE
Here you can find the work of JDCTeam over the years for our S4 device!
Scroll Down to check the Guides
​

Welcome to S4 Unfied Guides!
!DISCLAIMER!
Most people I know (including myself) who used my Guides and steps, did that with success many times. If you don't follow exactly the steps or you do a mistake during the process, I do not take any responsibility for any unexpected results or damage that may happen. However I am here to help if something goes wrong, just ask in the thread.​
INSTALL BOOTLOADER & MODEM
You can flash Bootloader & Modem with two methods:
Combined: [Recommended]
1. Download Odin and the COMBINED BOOTLOADER _MODEM.tar for your variant to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.down + Home Button and run Odin from your PC as administrator.
3. Put the COMBINED BOOTLOADER_MODEM.tar to AP section, untick Auto-Reboot, flash!
4. When It's done, reboot your device by pressing Power Button for couple of seconds.
Seperate:
1. Download Odin, the BOOTLOADER.tar and MODEM .tar for your variant to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.down + Home Button and run Odin from your PC as administrator
3. Put the BOOTLOADER to BL section and MODEM to CP section, untick Auto-Reboot and flash!
4. When It's done, reboot your device by pressing Power Button for couple of seconds.
Notes:
Check what version of Modem and Bootloader you have with apps like Device Info HW.
If Modem & Bootloader didn't changed to the version you wanted, do the same steps again with the method you have selected.
If for some reason Odin failed to flash, make sure your run Odin as adminstrator, 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, into one folder to your Main Drive for example C: drive.
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/Bootloader. On Custom ROMs doesn't matter. You can have any Modem/BL of your variant you want but recommend is always the latest.
INSTALL TWRP RECOVERY
ODIN Method (No TWRP Recovery currently installed)
1. Download Odin and the .tar file of the TWRP to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.Down + Home Button.
3. Run Odin as adminstrator > connect your device to PC > put the .tar file of TWRP in AP section > untick Auto-Reboot in options and flash.
4. Done! Restart to TWRP Recovery. (power button+vol.up+home button)
Recovery Method (TWRP Recovery already installed)
1. Download .img of TWRP Recovery. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot to Recovery by holding Power Button + Volume Up (+).
3. Press Install Image.
4. Locate the recovery.img you recently downloaded.
5. Select it and choose the option Recovery and Flash.
6. Go back and Reboot to Recovery.
7. Done! Your new recovery should be installed.
CLEAN INSTALL CUSTOM ROM
Note: If you have issues after flash check possible solutions here:
Check integrity of all downloads (compare checksums), do the downloads again.
Make sure you Wiped everything and Formated Data (format data not just wipe) except external SDCard and USB OTG.
Flash only the ROM (without GApps and Magisk) and check if the problem persists. If yes, flash another ROM.
Try other GApps package.
If nothing helps, go back to stock and start from scratch.
Note: You can also Flash Custom ROM using ADB sideload Method.
1. Backup all your data to PC or to external SDCard. [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost on step 7 while Formating Data or Wiping Internal Storage]
2. Install the latest Bootloader & Modem for your S4 variant. [Read the Install Bootloader & Modem Guide above]
3. Download: [You can find everything in my Collection]
TWRP Recovery.
Custom ROM of your choice.
GApps (be sure you have selected Platform: ARM and the proper Android version of the ROM you are going to flash) if the ROM you are going to flash does not include. [Optional]
Magisk Root. [Optional]
4. Move all these files in one folder to your PC or to External SDCard if you have one.
5. Install TWRP Recovery. [Read the Install Custom Recovery Guide above]
6. Turn off your device and Reboot to Recovery Power Button + Volume Up (+)
7. Installation:
Steps without external SDCard:
Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe. [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Go back and select Wipe > Format Data > type yes [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Connect your device to PC while you are on TWRP and transfer into Internal Storage, the ROM, GApps etc. and the files you want to flash.
Flash ROM > GApps [Optional]
Reboot Enjoy!
[Optional] If you want to root, reboot once again to TWRP Recovery and flash Magisk (you need to download it again if you previously had it in Internal Storage) then reboot to system and enjoy!
Steps with external SDCard:
go to Advanced > File Manager > External_SD and delete all folders in 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/Gapps/Magisk/DFE you want to flash.
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.
Select Advanced Wipe
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe. [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Go back and select Wipe > Format Data > type yes [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Flash ROM > GApps [Optional]
Reboot Enjoy!
[Optional] If you want to root, reboot once again to TWRP Recovery and flash Magisk then reboot to system and enjoy!
DIRTY INSTALL YOUR CUSTOM ROM
Note: Before you start flashing, keep in mind the ROM you dirty flashing MUST be the same with the one you have already installed.
1. Make a full nandroid backup, just in case something goes wrong. You can use TWRP to do that. (TWRP > Backup > Select everything) [Optional]
2. Remove all Magisk modules. [Optional]
3. Reboot to TWRP and Wipe Dalvik / ART Cache, System and Cache.
4. Flash the ROM > GApps [Optional] > Magisk [Optional]
5. 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.
CLEAN INSTALL OFFICIAL STOCK ROM
Note: 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/Bootloader. On Custom ROMs doesn't matter. You can have any Modem/BL of your variant you want but recommend is always the latest.
1. Download the latest stock ROM (Firmware), Modem & Bootloader for your variant, TWRP Recovery (.tar file) and ODIN to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Install TWRP Recovery [Read the Install Custom Recovery Guide above]
3. Reboot to TWRP Recovery and Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe
4. Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Cache, External SDCard (if you have) and then Swipe to Wipe.
5. Go back and select Wipe > Format Data > type yes [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
6. Reboot to Download Mode Power by pressing Power Button + Vol.Down + Home Button
7. Run Odin as adminstrator from your PC > connect your device > put the Stock Rom (Firmware) file to AP section and flash it!
8. Let the ROM boot.
9. Install the same version of Bootloader & Modem as your Firmware. [Read the Install Bootloader & Modem Guide above]
10. Enjoy!
BACKUP & RESTORE ROM (NANDROID BACKUP)
Check this Youtube Video to see the process in action.
Backup:
1. Reboot to Recovery (Power Button + Volume Up (+))
2. Choose Backup and Select Boot > System > Data (excl. storage)
3. Select Storage and choose SDcard if you have one otherwise let it on Internal Storage.
4. Swipe to Backup.
5. Done!
Restore:
1. Reboot to Recovery. (Power Button + Volume Up (+))
2. Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
3. Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
4. Press Home Button to go back and Select Restore.
5. Select the backup file with the ROM and make sure Boot, System and Data (excl. storage) are selected.
6. Select Swipe to Restore and when completed Reboot to System.
7. Done!
MAGISK ROOT
The easiest way to root your device is via Magisk, it should work in all ROMs, Stock and Customs.
Install Magisk:
1. Install latest TWRP Recovery. [Read the Install Custom Recovery Guide above]​2. Download the Magisk [You can find it in my Collection]​3. Reboot to TWRP Recovery by pressing Power Button + Volume Up (+) and flash it.​4. Reboot and check whether the Magisk app is installed. If it isn’t installed automatically, manually install the APK. [You can find it in my Collection]​Note#1: From Official TWRP Recovery 3.5.1 and onward (and other recoveries based on that), Magisk.apk can be flashed as apk without the need of rename it to .zip. So you can simply flash the Magisk.apk in TWRP.​Manually Creation of Flashable Zip:​Download the latest Magisk APK and rename the Magisk.apk → Magisk..zip.​​Note#2: If your bank apps detect root, follow this Guide.​
Uninstall Magisk:
Flash the Uninstall.zip in TWRP Recovery and reboot. [You can find it my Collection]
If Magisk App isn’t uninstalled automatically, manually uninstall the app.
Manually creation of Flashable Uninstall Zip:
Download the latest Magisk APK and rename the Magisk.apk → uninstall.zip
Uninstall Magisk directly through the Magisk app. Simply press the Uninstall button.
Note: If your apps detect root, follow this Guide (or this) to pass SafetyNet and have certified Play Store. [YouTube Video Guide]
MIXER_PATHS (INCREASE VOLUME VALUES)
Check HERE and HERE.
HOW TO TAKE LOGS
How to take logs on Android
SCREEN RETENTION FIX
Screen Retention FIx: If you have an issue with screen retention apply this configuration to your device ROM.
BATTERY TIPS
Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery Model: B600BE
Battery Replacment (Video)
Advanced Guide
Simple Battery & Charging Tips
Improve your SOT
Battery Calibration
Method 1
Steps:
1. Discharge your phone fully until it turns itself off.
2. Turn it on again and let it turn itself off.
3. Plug your phone into a charger and, without turning it on, let it charge until the on-screen or LED indicator says 100 percent.
4. Turn your phone on. It's likely that the battery indicator won't say 100 percent, so plug the charger back in (leave your phone on) and continue charging until it says 100 percent on-screen as well.
5. Unplug your phone and restart it. If it doesn't say 100 percent, plug the charger back in until it says 100 percent on screen.
6. Repeat this cycle until it says 100 percent (or as close as you think it's going to get) when you start it up without it being plugged in.
Method 2
Notes: It won't dramatically extend battery life, but it will give your old battery at least 30 minutes additional run time.
Steps:
1. Get "GSam or Ampere" from the Google Play Store.
2. Launch the app and fully charge your phone. (Important: Only proceed with the calibration when the word "Full" appears in GSam or Ampere.)
3. While your phone is still connected to the cable reboot your phone to recovery mode, open file manager and navigate to "/data/system" and delete "batterystats.bin," "batterystats-checkin.bin," and "batterystats-daily.xml."
4. Reboot your phone (while it is still plugged in) and charge it until it reads "full" on GSam or Ampere.
5. Unplug the cable and use your phone normally until it shuts down (0 percent )
6. Charge your phone to 100% while it is turned off.
7. Boot into os and plug in your phone and charge it until it says "full" on the GSam or Ampere.
8. Unplug and have fun!
Battery Capacity Health
Notes:
1) Before checking the battery health, charge the device to 100%.
2) Check charge counter values and consider first 4 digits from left as your battery capacity in mAh. And check charge counter. (Charge counter/level)*100 is the battery capacity.
To find battery capacity in Windows:
Enable Developer options in your device.
Enable USB Debugging in your device.
Conect your device to PC and give permissions.
Open Minimal ADB (run cmd.exe) or Platform tools.
Type "adb shell dumpsys battery" command in Minimal ADB or Platform tools.
To find battery capacity in Android (Terminal) - Root needed:
Download an android terminal app like Termux,
Open terminal and type: cat/sys/class/power_supply/battery/charge_full
Overheating
Following reasons will lead to device heating issue:
During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data.
Downloading large files.
Using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods such as:
Playing high-quality games for long time.
Recording videos for extended periods.
Streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting.
Using the Screen Mirroring / Smart View feature (connecting mobile to a TV).
While multitasking or when running many apps in the background i.e:
Using Multi window.
Updating or installing apps while recording videos.
Downloading large files during a video call.
Recording videos while using a navigation app.
Large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts.
Exposing device under sunlight when temperature is high around you.
Extensive usage of mobile hotspot and tethering feature.
Using device in areas with weak signals or no reception or in roaming network.
Charging the battery with a damaged / unapproved USB cable.
Device's multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead.
Solution:
Turn off Wi-fi, GPS , bluetooth and other connectivity options when not in use by dragging the notification panel.
Decrease screen brightness.
Close background running applications.
Too many applications installed in device may result in device heating since their corresponding process will keep on running in background. It is advised to uninstall un-necessary apps if not using them.
Avoid using apps like GPS, data dependent apps or graphic intensive games for longer duration since they require more energy to function, causing device to heat.
It is advised not to use device while charging as it may cause the device to over heat.
General:
DO:
Use manual brightness or dim the screen.
Turn off notifications for apps you don't use. Better still, delete/disable the apps entirely if you don't need them.
Enable battery or power saving mode when you want to extend your battery life.
Use the power adapter that came with your phone. Other chargers can charge slowly/faster but they can also damage your phone or battery.
Turn off bluetooth, location tracking, and Wi-Fi (unless you are actively using it)
Turn off print services from bluetooth connection preferences.
Avoid extremes of heat and cold. If your phone gets very hot or cold it can strain the battery and shorten it's lifespan.
DON'T:
Have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi turned on constantly.
Leave apps running in the background. Instead restrict background usage off apps that you don't need running.
Push email means your device is always listening for new email which drains alot of battery.
Drain your phone battery all the way to 0% or charging it all the way to 100%. Keep it between 20% - 90% for longer battery lifespan.
The more advanced the graphics and animations are (games, videos, photos, animations), the harder the processor and graphics chip in your smartphone have to work. More activity means more battery use.
PRIVACY & SECURITY
Some useful links:
All about Privacy & Security at Privacy Guides.
Electronic Frontier Foundation.
PrivacyTests: Open-source tests of web browsers privacy.
Check if your email address or your phone number is in a data breach at Have I been Pwned & at Firefox Monitor.
Test your browser to see how well you are protected from tracking and fingerprinting at Cover Your Tracks by EFF and at Bromite fingerprint mitigations tests.
WebRTC IP Leak Test. WebRTC is a new communication protocol that relies on JavaScript that can leak your actual IP address from behind your VPN. You can find more infos how to disable it at Privacy Guides in browsers section.
Ad Block Tester is a free service on the Internet to evaluate content blocking solutions. It is not designed to be a benchmark, but it reveals the level of blocking against a set of hosts that are very popular.
Check on AM I FLoCed? by EFF if your your Chrome browser has been turned into a guinea pig for Federated Learning of Cohorts or FLoC, Google’s latest targeted advertising experiment.
How to block ads on Android.
εxodus: εxodus analyzes Android applications in order to list the embedded trackers and ads.
Spyware Watchdog Article Catalog: A catalog which determinate under tests and tracking if an app is spyware and what data it collects.
CryptPad: CryptPad is built to enable collaboration. It synchronizes changes to documents in real time. Because all data is encrypted, the service and its administrators have no way of seeing the content being edited and stored.
PrivateBin: PrivateBin is a minimalist, open-source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted/decrypted in the browser using 256-bit AES. It is the improved version of ZeroBin.
ShutUP10++ , Privacy.Sexy: Disable major tracking features of Windows.
General:
Always prefer Open Source or well popular Programs, Apps, ROMs, Kernels & Stuff.
Open Source doesn't mean it's 100% safe but it's unlikely to have something suspicious, since you and other users can check the code in GitHub or in any other code hosting platform the "stuff" is hosted. You can also find and use FOSS apps at Droid-ify.
Prefer ROMs & Kernels with SELinux Enforcing. You can find informations here.
Always download and install Apps, Programs, ROMs & Stuff from official sources and do not use redirection links from different sites. Google is your friend to find the official source of the stuff you want.
Always check the permissions an app requires, before download and install it to your device. If an app ask for permissions which has nothing to do with the app functionality then it's should be reconsider or ask the developer why these permissions needed.
You can also check if the app includes trackers and ads with εxodus.
If you want to avoid Google and Play Store (De-Google), you can choose a ROM without GApps preinstalled like LineageOS and use Droid-ify client which is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device. Note that not all apps from Play Store will be available in Droid-ify or F-Droid. Only Open Source projects. You can find alternatives though.
Alternative you can use LineageOS for microG or any ROM which support signature spoofing and can support microG and use Aurora Store.
For Windows use the default Windows Defender & Malwarebytes to scan your files whenever you want (Prefered before open or install them). Also use the addon/extension uBlock Origin in your Browser. These should be enough for normal users. You can also use the tool ShutUp10++ or Privacy.Sexy to disable major tracking features of Windows.
For Android Do not use any antivirus - antimalware since it's useless, just check what apps and from where you installing.
Always verify the source of addons/extensions in your browser. Avoid installing random and unpopular addons/extensions. Keep it minimal and clean, so browser can be fast and safe, no need bunch of extensions.
If you are using VPN, always check the terms and rules of the provider. Avoid random VPN Services.
Recommended VPN Services.
Using a VPN will not keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add additional security to non-secure (HTTP) traffic.
Recommended is to encrypt your data/files always before uploading them to cloud with tools like Cryptomator.
Always use unique and strong passwords for each of your accounts.
Use awarded open source Password Managers like KeePass or KeePassXC for Desktop and KeePassDX for Android to manage your passwords and have them with you safe, encrypted and secure. Must be noted you can use the same database file between these programs.
Always enable 2 Step Authentication wherever is available for your accounts.
You can use apps like Aegis Authenticator.
Do not open or click on links attached in unknown emails or SMS you may get. Always check the address of the email or the number of SMS and verify it's legit from the official source.
Create and use "burned" email for accounts/sites you have concerns but you definitely want to try them. Do not use your personal or business email. You can also create and use email aliases of your email with SimpleLogin which is open source and awesome service.
DISCORD SERVER
Please verify yourself at #welcome channel. Read #FAQ channel.
Discord Server

Changelog
Note: Changes in Collection & Guides happens in real time. The date I post these Changelogs is just a sum up since I can't post all the changes the time that happening to avoid spamming the thread. So you can always consider the Collection & Guides Up-to-Date. However, I may announce some big changes in posts before I include them in the Changelogs.​
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Hi guys,
I can't manage to install the Bootloader & Modem via Odin on my phone.
Does the phone need to be already rooted in order to install the B&M?
Attached is also the capture I took when rebooting the phone in Download mode.
I selected "reboot to bootloader" in order to install the B&M, because otherwise Odin won't detect that the phone is connected to the PC. Probably I'm doing something wrong.
Any help will be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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R_A_N_D_Y said:
Does the phone need to be already rooted in order to install the B&M?
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I'n not 100% sure, but I think no
R_A_N_D_Y said:
Attached is also the capture I took when rebooting the phone in Download mode.
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The picture shows your device in recovery
R_A_N_D_Y said:
I selected "reboot to bootloader"
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How did you do that? I'm not aware of such a reboot option.
You should boot into download mode (see above for how to). It should look like attached picture 1
In Odin, before you start flashing, you should see a success message "<ID ... Added!! If not, you should check if you have all required driver installed for your device.

pocketrule said:
I'n not 100% sure, but I think no
The picture shows your device in recovery
How did you do that? I'm not aware of such a reboot option.
You should boot into download mode (see above for how to). It should look like attached picture 1
In Odin, before you start flashing, you should see a success message "<ID ... Added!! If not, you should check if you have all required driver installed for your device.
View attachment 5212215View attachment 5212217
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Thank you very much !

R_A_N_D_Y said:
Hi guys,
I can't manage to install the Bootloader & Modem via Odin on my phone.
Does the phone need to be already rooted in order to install the B&M?
Attached is also the capture I took when rebooting the phone in Download mode.
I selected "reboot to bootloader" in order to install the B&M, because otherwise Odin won't detect that the phone is connected to the PC. Probably I'm doing something wrong.
Any help will be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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No need root.
Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers in your PC. (You can find it in my collection)
Download the Combined Bootloader & Modem for your variant from my collection.
Turn off your device.
Reboot your device to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.down + Home Button and run Odin from your PC as administrator.
Put the COMBINED BOOTLOADER_MODEM.tar to AP section, untick Auto-Reboot in options and flash!
When It's done, reboot your device by pressing Power Button for couple of seconds.

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Updated the Magisk Guide and added Flashable Zip method.
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Hi Retrial, first of all this is a really useful post thank you so much!
I just bought a brand new S4 GT-I9505 and I used the latest TWRP in your post wich is twrp-3.5.1_9-0-jflte.img.tar for flashing lineage-17.1-20210116-UNOFFICIAL-jflte.zip and I have some question if you are so kind to aswer me:
I want to update the firmware so I downloaded the last one for Italy from Updato.com which is I9505XXUHPK2 (Genuary 2017) and I would like to know if is a good idea to flash it with Odin and if I have to fresh re-installing Lineage. Then I would like to know if after updating the firmware I can update only XXUHQC1_BOOTLOADER and XXUHQC1_COMBINED which are the international versions and obviously the most recent versions.
Do you think is possible? Thanks in advance. Kind Regards

hermes127 said:
Hi Retrial, first of all this is a really useful post thank you so much!
I just bought a brand new S4 GT-I9505 and I used the latest TWRP in your post wich is twrp-3.5.1_9-0-jflte.img.tar for flashing lineage-17.1-20210116-UNOFFICIAL-jflte.zip and I have some question if you are so kind to aswer me:
I want to update the firmware so I downloaded the last one for Italy from Updato.com which is I9505XXUHPK2 (Genuary 2017) and I would like to know if is a good idea to flash it with Odin and if I have to fresh re-installing Lineage. Then I would like to know if after updating the firmware I can update only XXUHQC1_BOOTLOADER and XXUHQC1_COMBINED which are the international versions and obviously the most recent versions.
Do you think is possible? Thanks in advance. Kind Regards
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Hello,
If you flash firmware u need to reflash lineageos from start along with twrp. U can only do it via Odin.
Btw use the latest for your variant from my collection. Doesn't matter the country.
Flashing firmware=flashing stock rom. Why u want to do that if u are already in los?
You can flash bootloader and modem seperate yes (but I recommend to use my combined .tar which include both of them), without the need to flash everything again. Just go to Odin and flash the combined .tar I have made to AP. Once again, all the latest versions are included in my collection, doesn't matter the country so just use them.
All the infos and steps you need are in my collection and guides. Let me know if you have more questions.

Retrial said:
Flashing firmware=flashing stock rom. Why u want to do that if u are already in los?
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Hi thanks for your fast response! I want to flash an updated firmware because my S4 GT-I9505 is new and probably from an old stock so the firmware is for sure the old one (2013-2014) ,right now in lineage os in setting/info I can't see the current version of baseband. I don't care if I have to re-install Lineage and the recovery, I had to do it before installing Lineage, I know I forgot it... but I wanted just to know if is possible to do now without breaking something. Now you say that it doesn't make sense and that is better to just flash your combined Modem and Bottloader package, is it correct? What's your advice: installing your last complete firmware or just the combined Bootloader and Modem package? I red somewhere in this forum that it's better to update the firmware before installing lineage so I wanted to do the installation again in the right way. Sorry if it's an annoying question I'm not an expert and I want just to be sure. Thank you so much for your support.

hermes127 said:
Hi thanks for your fast response! I want to flash an updated firmware because my S4 GT-I9505 is new and probably from an old stock so the firmware is for sure the old one (2013-2014) ,right now in lineage os in setting/info I can't see the current version of baseband. I don't care if I have to re-install Lineage and the recovery, I had to do it before installing Lineage, I know I forgot it... but I wanted just to know if is possible to do now without breaking something. Now you say that it doesn't make sense and that is better to just flash your combined Modem and Bottloader package, is it correct? What's your advice: installing your last complete firmware or just the combined Bootloader and Modem package? I red somewhere in this forum that it's better to update the firmware before installing lineage so I wanted to do the installation again in the right way. Sorry if it's an annoying question I'm not an expert and I want just to be sure. Thank you so much for your support.
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Just follow what Retrial said; flashing his combo-file will accomplish what you want. Starting from scratch like you wanna do isn't any better.
I flashed bootloaders and modems so often, I can't even remember. Flashing stock firmware? Maybe once!

hermes127 said:
Hi thanks for your fast response! I want to flash an updated firmware because my S4 GT-I9505 is new and probably from an old stock so the firmware is for sure the old one (2013-2014) ,right now in lineage os in setting/info I can't see the current version of baseband. I don't care if I have to re-install Lineage and the recovery, I had to do it before installing Lineage, I know I forgot it... but I wanted just to know if is possible to do now without breaking something. Now you say that it doesn't make sense and that is better to just flash your combined Modem and Bottloader package, is it correct? What's your advice: installing your last complete firmware or just the combined Bootloader and Modem package? I red somewhere in this forum that it's better to update the firmware before installing lineage so I wanted to do the installation again in the right way. Sorry if it's an annoying question I'm not an expert and I want just to be sure. Thank you so much for your support.
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Firmware=Stock Samsung ROM. Firmware does not include Modem & Bootloader. So even if u flash Firmware u have to also flash Bootloader & Modem.
Now you say that u are on lineageos, I don't know what version you are but you can flash via Odin the combined .tar file which include Bootloader & Modem and then clean install via TWRP the latest LineageOS along with latest GApps if you use.
If you want to start from scratch-fresh then follow my Guides: "Clean Install Official Stock ROM" and then the guide "Clean Install Custom ROM".
With few words: go to TWRP wipe everything, the connect ur device to PC and flash via Odin the latest Firmware (stock ROM). Let it boot and then flash via Odin the latest Bootloader & Modem. Then flash TWRP and clean install the latest LineageOS with GApps (optional).
Everything you need is on my collection and all steps in my guides. Since u have i9505 variant you need the latest Firmware/Modem & Bootloader which is I9505XXUHQK1.
Let me know how it goes or if you have any other questions.

Retrial said:
Flashing firmware=flashing stock rom. Why u want to do that if u are already in los?
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Retrial said:
Firmware=Stock Samsung ROM. Firmware does not include Modem & Bootloader. So even if u flash Firmware u have to also flash Bootloader & Modem.
Now you say that u are on lineageos, I don't know what version you are but you can flash via Odin the combined .tar file which include Bootloader & Modem and then clean install via TWRP the latest LineageOS along with latest GApps if you use.
If you want to start from scratch-fresh then follow my Guides: "Clean Install Official Stock ROM" and then the guide "Clean Install Custom ROM".
With few words: go to TWRP wipe everything, the connect ur device to PC and flash via Odin the latest Firmware (stock ROM). Let it boot and then flash via Odin the latest Bootloader & Modem. Then flash TWRP and clean install the latest LineageOS with GApps (optional).
Everything you need is on my collection and all steps in my guides. Since u have i9505 variant you need the latest Firmware/Modem & Bootloader which is I9505XXUHQK1.
Let me know how it goes or if you have any other questions.
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Wow your instructions are absolutely detailed and useful, thank you so much Retrial for your support.! I'll opt for the "start from scratch-fresh" install by following your guides. If I can take advantage of your competence I would like to ask you just one last advice: I switched to Lineage OS for privacy reasons (I don't like google so I don't need GApps) and I also use it for sharing internet to my MacBook Pro with USB tethering (not wifi tethering which is not safe for privacy) so do you think that the Optimized Lineage OS (Android 10) version from JDCTeam is the right version for me? May I use the Android 11 version? Probably I'm asking you to much things and I can understand if you can't answer me, you have been really kind and I really appreciated your help. Anyway I'll post here my experience with "start from scratch-fresh instal" .

Anything for the AT&T S4 Active (+) variant?

hermes127 said:
Wow your instructions are absolutely detailed and useful, thank you so much Retrial for your support.! I'll opt for the "start from scratch-fresh" install by following your guides. If I can take advantage of your competence I would like to ask you just one last advice: I switched to Lineage OS for privacy reasons (I don't like google so I don't need GApps) and I also use it for sharing internet to my MacBook Pro with USB tethering (not wifi tethering which is not safe for privacy) so do you think that the Optimized Lineage OS (Android 10) version from JDCTeam is the right version for me? May I use the Android 11 version? Probably I'm asking you to much things and I can understand if you can't answer me, you have been really kind and I really appreciated your help. Anyway I'll post here my experience with "start from scratch-fresh instal" .
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Don't worry mate, ask whatever you want. I will help if I can.
Optimized LineageOS 10 is great but it's EOL (end of life). Optimized LineageOS 11 is also great and it's currently under development.
But since you are looking for privacy & security it's better to use Official LOS with guarantee monthly security patches cause lately optimized los stays a bit behind on updates. (Dev is busy) Soon official 11 will also be released.

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Anything for the AT&T S4 Active (+) variant?
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I think ur variant has locked bootloader so I don't know if anything exist.

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I think ur variant has locked bootloader so I don't know if anything exist.
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Thank you. If you become aware of any work arounds please let me know.
It's a phone that is expendable now

blackhawk said:
Thank you. If you become aware of any work arounds please let me know.
It's a phone that is expendable now
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I know there is a workound for S4 AT&T on specific firmware with locki patched TWRP but I don't think it's exist anything for ur S4 active at&t. I will let u know if I find anything.

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Don't worry mate, ask whatever you want. I will help if I can.
Optimized LineageOS 10 is great but it's EOL (end of life). Optimized LineageOS 11 is also great and it's currently under development.
But since you are looking for privacy & security it's better to use Official LOS with guarantee monthly security patches cause lately optimized los stays a bit behind on updates. (Dev is busy) Soon official 11 will also be released.
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Ok thank you, I'll follow your advice.

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Stock to Android 13

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Stock to Android 13
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (hero2lte Exynos SOC) Stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20
Supported models
International & Canada:
- SM-G935F
- SM-G935FD
- SM-G935X
- SM-G935W8
Korea:
- SM-G935S
- SM-G935K
- SM-G935L
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge hero2lte to a powerful one with Android 13.
Make sure your phone is hero2lte/Exynos SOC before going further: in Android, go to Settings > About phone > Check Model number is listed above.
If not, quit this tutorial.
### READ THOSE WARNING COMMENTS
CHANGELOG
v5. Back to TWRP 3.6 (3.7 oversize)
v4. Android 13, TWRP 3.7
v3. BitGApps v1, Magisk 25.2
v2. Update TWRP, add adb to change screen definition, update download link
v1. Initial release for Android 12
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy S7 hero2lte pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxys7edge-pack
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.6.2_9-0 official recovery + Magisk Root + adb.exe). Unzip files.
+ ROM Unofficial LineageOS 20: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ofing-ota-updates-for-s7-edge-exynos.4484511/
Download latest build: https://ivanmeler.github.io/devices/hero2lte.html
+ BiTGApps Package ARM64 13: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
OR NikGApps T Basic: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Canary-Releases/NikGapps-T/
OR MindTheGApps 13 ARM64: http://downloads.codefi.re/jdcteam/javelinanddart/gapps
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung USB drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use Google built-in cloud to backup apps like SMS Backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Backup your WhatsApp messages in Google Drive.
Everything else: podcasts, Authenticators, TODOs etc...
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Make sure you have latest official updates for your phone:
Connect to Wifi and go to Settings > About device > Software update > Update now
### BACKUP NOW, you will lose everything.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.7 RECOVERY
Go to Settings > About phone> Software information.
Tap 7 times on Build number item to unlock Developer options.
Go to Settings > Developer options, switch OEM unlock ON and Confirm.
Shutdown phone.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Home + Power + Volume- until you see blue-green Warning screen and release buttons.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Phone now displays "Downloading..., Do not turn off target".
Connect phone in USB, wait for drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In AP > select twrp-3.6.2_9-0-hero2lte.img.tar
### Same recovery for Korean models (G930S/K/L variants)
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
Wait until flash Success message appears.
Unplug phone.
Restart phone to recovery :
- hold Power + Home + Volume- until phone screen becomes black...
- and immediatly switch from Volume- to Volume+ (still holding Power + Home) and hold until Samsung's logo is displayed to land in TWRP recovery.
### If Android launches, hold 3 buttons until phone restarts and Samsung logo appears.
4) BACKUP IMEI PARTITION AND SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
(Boot in Recovery Mode: Hold Home + Power + Volume+ until you see Samsung's logo then release and wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot)
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Wipe > Format Data.
Type: yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Encryption is removed. You can now access partitions.
### If you miss this step you won't have access to any partition.
Back to home menu > Backup.
You can now select the partitions you want to save.
Select at least EFS partition to backup your IMEI. If a flash fails and partition is damaged you will still be able to restore this partition and use the phone.
If IMEI is lost during a flash, phone won't be able to reach cellphone networks.
I prefer to backup Boot, System, Baseband and EFS partitions. In case of problem, you will have your phone in its original state.
Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
Save backup: still under TWRP recovery, connect phone to PC.
Go to Mount menu and check Data partition is checked and MTB button is on "Disable MTP" state.
From Windows explorer, access phones memory and copy-paste the TWRP folder (located in root folder, beside DCIM and Music folders) somewhere safe on your computer.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
### Make sure you copied TWRP backup from internal memory to somewhere safe.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage (if you really made a backup at step 2), then Swipe to Wipe.
Back to TWRP home screen, go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
On next launch, check the checkbox to remember choice and swipe to allow modifications.
6) FLASH ROM, (MAGISK ROOT) AND GAPPS
Back to TWRP main menu, go to Mount menu again to connect phone to PC again.
Connect phone to PC and use Windows explorer to copy files on phone's internal memory.
Copy TWRP folder from your phone to somewhere safe on PC.
This backup can restore your phone to its original Samsung state.
Copy files of ROM + BitGApps + Magisk on phone.
Go back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > choose lineage*.zip,
Optional for root: Add More zips > Magisk*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
After restart, go to Install, select bitgapps*.zip and swipe to flash.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System and on Install TWRP App? menu, tap on button Do Not Install
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
7) ROOT ACCESS
Configure Android as you like.
Don't try to set fingerprints at first setup. It will crash.
No need for extra work to be root.
Magisk launches with Android.
Superuser permissions can be managed from Magisk Manager app.
8) TWEAKS
- Calibrate battery: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Battery_Calibration
- Set dark Mode to improve battery by 30%
Settings > Display > Dark theme.
- For better battery, remove Always on display
Settings > Display > Lock screen > Ambient display
- Activate Developer options
Go to Settings > About.
At bottom, tap 7 times on Build number. You activated Developer options.
Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options.
- Change screen definition for low GPU/CPU usage: from 1440x2560 to 1080x1920
You need developer options to enable USB debugging.
Open a terminal where adb.exe from my pack is located.
Plug phone and Authorize USB debugging.
Then type:
Code:
adb shell wm size 1080x1920 && adb shell wm density 400
// Defaults 1440x2560 and 504
- Screen sensitivity is too low ?
Try to recalibrate screen sensitivity with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=touchcalibration.favoritappindia&hl=en&gl=US
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: @Ivan_Meler, LineageOS team, TWRP team, TopJohnWu
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Coming from another ROM
- Backup
- Recovery: Wipe Cache, Dalvik cache, System and Format Data > yes
- Reboot recovery
- Flash rom
- Reboot recovery
- Flash BitGApps
Enjoy
Force Samsung Galaxy S7 restart
Hold Power + Volume down for 10-20 seconds

Thanks for the detailed instructions.
Please fix two minor typos: In the Odin instructions, the files should be hero2lte* not herolte*.
Re Magisk: 24.0, I suppose, should be used / upgraded to. (I've run into issues with 24.2 on another platform.)

steve8x8 said:
Thanks for the detailed instructions.
Please fix two minor typos: In the Odin instructions, the files should be hero2lte* not herolte*.
Re Magisk: 24.0, I suppose, should be used / upgraded to. (I've run into issues with 24.2 on another platform.)
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Hi, you are correct and I'll fix glitch.
For Magisk, as you report bugs, I'll wait to move to 24.x. You can create an Issue here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues
Thanks for sharing

I have a problemi instaled twrp format data and and instal rom after configuration rom when i rebooting to twrp data is encrypted. why ?

zulwik said:
I have a problemi instaled twrp format data and and instal rom after configuration rom when i rebooting to twrp data is encrypted. why ?
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Hi, did you Format Data then Advanced Wipe > Format Cache, System ?
Then
Reboot to Recovery
Flash ROM
Reboot to recovery
Flash BitGapps
Reboot

I solved problem.
I installed older version TWRP with Odin and new version

hey @djibe89 & other XDA folks, thanks for these steps.
I have a SMG935W8 and currently borked on the BiTGApps step. All proceeded smoothly until there and now I'm seeing an error on TWRP and I'm not really sure how to resolve it.
It's complaining that the install config is not found and that it's an unsupported Android SDK version, which doesn't seem quite right.
Any tips would be highly appreciated

Judging from my deep dive, the current LineageOS 19.1 builds are SDK 32, and the BiTGapps builds only support up to 31... Definitely looking for tips, still.
Going to try this post's GApps

Hi, for now, stick to latest LOS 19 build: https://github.com/ivanmeler/ota_provider/releases/tag/herolte_lineage-19.0_1646935359, not 19.1

Or could you try NikGapps and tell us?

Thanks @djibe89 ! I went with NikGapps and that was a win.
It might be good to edit the top post to say 19.0 or have the NikGapps linked in it, for future readers.
Phone's working great. I appreciate it!

Bujiraso said:
Thanks @djibe89 ! I went with NikGapps and that was a win.
It might be good to edit the top post to say 19.0 or have the NikGapps linked in it, for future readers.
Phone's working great. I appreciate it!
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Hi, I'll update it.
I hoped a newer BitGapps update would be released by now.
Enjoy, this phone is awesome

Hey again!
Been daily driving this for a bit and here's a laundry list of the issues I see, in no order at all.
I'm not sure if they're Lineage issues or artifacts of being an "unsupported" Lineage build.
1. The screen just stays on despite the power save settings (I've tried 15s, 30s, you name it) if I'm on the home screen. Trebuchet, is it?
It's like it has some keep alive function a la YouTube. It's not 100% but it seems far more than 50% of the time that I have to manually lock the device. Anyone know if I've just configured something wrong or if this is how the launcher is supposed to work?
2. Phone services will not stop demanding my location, no matter what I configure. It's every few minutes and it's creeping me out a ton. Why is it so nosey?
3. The call audio quality is still barely usable. While I *can* have intelligible business conversations when required, they suffer the quality noticeably and are terribly robotic and tinny. For personal calls, I tried to play it off once but immediately was laughed out of the call: they asked before even a "how are you" could pass if we could switch to VoIP since it was so comically bad. After some kind tips from Ivan I tried mucking with the mixer levels to no avail. They did seem a bit "low" compared to the 18.1/19.0 values, so I pumped them in a couple places (NB volume from 22 to 32, call default volume on 917 from 98 to 164 -- I have no clue what any of these mean). It might be louder now? It's not worth an A/B test to confirm what should be the expectation, but my point is that it didn't fix the robotic, tinny quality.
4. Banking app complains of the device being rooted, but it isn't. "Great." I hear the latest Zygisk might fix? I haven't tried yet.
Now, I'm still excited to be on 12L! I'm trying to buff my ability to dev on this ROM and fix up some of these issues, as I really don't think this phone needs to be replaced yet, but being stuck on stock Oreo isn't working either, so I say let's hack this thing till it's stable as stock!

Hi @Bujiraso , thanks for sharing.
Didn't use it on a daily basis
Have you tried another launcher ?
I think bank apps detect custom ROM, nothing can be done. Hope I'm wrong. Some genius of signature spoofing can pass this I believe. But I'm not.

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- To tweak overclocking and more, use SmartPack-Kernel Manager
SmartPack-Kernel Manager - Apps on Google Play
The ultimate tool to manage your kernel
play.google.com
Enjoy,
djibe
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SERGE4NT said:
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Hi, you can try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.performancetweaker.app or https://f-droid.org/repo/com.smartpack.kernelmanager_174.apk

hi, is it possible for the model number SM-G9350

Klein44 said:
hi, is it possible for the model number SM-G9350
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Hi, sadly no.
9350 and 9300 have Snapdragon SOCs, not Exynos.
Only Android 8 ROMs: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-snapdragon-roms-kernels.5975/

Oh, ok. And is there any good custom rom for the SM-G9350 model?

Klein44 said:
Oh, ok. And is there any good custom rom for the SM-G9350 model?
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Like you see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-snapdragon-roms-kernels.5975/
No.
This happens with Qualcomm proprietary SOCs