Custom ROMs for my Active? - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey XDA!
I recently purchased an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. It has MF3 and is rooted (obviously). I installed SafeStrap earlier this morning and was looking for custom roms to put onto my phone. However, I was unable to find any for the Active version. I have seen plenty for the regular s4, but none for mine. Do you guys know of any that I could use? Or a better question would be is it even possible? I dont think I can put the roms for the regular s4 on but correct me if im wrong.
Thanks in advance.
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Dreamzeh said:
Hey XDA!
I recently purchased an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. It has MF3 and is rooted (obviously). I installed SafeStrap earlier this morning and was looking for custom roms to put onto my phone. However, I was unable to find any for the Active version. I have seen plenty for the regular s4, but none for mine. Do you guys know of any that I could use? Or a better question would be is it even possible? I dont think I can put the roms for the regular s4 on but correct me if im wrong.
Thanks in advance.
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Currently the only functional rom is the active Intl Google edition.
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The AOSP ROM from LeJay is presently the only known working ROM compatible with Safestrap (I think I said that correctly, who knows) and it can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406177

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i537 or i9295 ???
Can someone please state whether its the galaxy s4 active i537 or galaxy s4 active i9295?? would be very appreciated

dealwitit187 said:
Can someone please state whether its the galaxy s4 active i537 or galaxy s4 active i9295?? would be very appreciated
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The OP's signature states he has the i537 and the 2nd poster has a i9295

br0adband said:
The AOSP ROM from LeJay is presently the only known working ROM compatible with Safestrap (I think I said that correctly, who knows) and it can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406177
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Hey @br0adband did you read that we can flash stock based 4.2.2 gs4 Roms for our actives? Its only a matter of adding the two physical menu and back buttons. I am anxiously awaiting more people to try and verify. If I get brave I will attempt it after work today.
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap

Didn't know that, no, but I no longer have the Active.

br0adband said:
Didn't know that, no, but I no longer have the Active.
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What happened? Fall out of love?
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap

I too can confirm the s4 stock based roms can be flashed on i537
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Same here.

hokeymcf said:
Same here.
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Have you tried the Jedi ROM?
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap

yankeesfan714 said:
Have you tried the Jedi ROM?
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap
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Not yet. I'm a sucker for touchwiz though, so I'll give it a try in a couple of days. aosp has too much black and blue coloring for me. I tried shostock first because that's what I had on my s2, and I loved it.
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maxwen's
MOD EDIT: THERE IS NO BEST! AS EVERY MEMBER'S SETUP/PHONE/USAGE/APPS/SIGNAL STRENGTH ARE DIFFERENT. YOU MUST TRY FOR YOURSELF TO FIND WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU

I am sorry that if I may just be too worry about my device but I think everyone should be the real question I am asking is whether there are any current roms that are working with the Samsung galaxy s4 active AT&T (i537) F3, That is the phone I have, its running Geohot Root and Safestrap 6.3 and can not wait to hear that Task650 is working for it, That would be my perfected phone!
I appreciate the Responds I get, its my first time Posting on XDA! Great Site!!
kennyglass123 said:
The OP's signature states he has the i537 and the 2nd poster has a i9295
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as I think that
OPPO kind of ruined color rom and I do not want to use it anymore because of it not being ready for daily use, I would like to ask you folks which custom rom is the best in your opinion. Therefore I would like to know what the most positive and most negative aspects of each custom rom are so that I can compare them.

dealwitit187 said:
I am sorry that if I may just be too worry about my device but I think everyone should be the real question I am asking is whether there are any current roms that are working with the Samsung galaxy s4 active AT&T (i537) F3, That is the phone I have, its running Geohot Root and Safestrap 6.3 and can not wait to hear that Task650 is working for it, That would be my perfected phone!
I appreciate the Responds I get, its my first time Posting on XDA! Great Site!!
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Check this thread, it's a work in progress, but it is being maintained.

Thank You But I did find this finally about a week ago it feels like haha I was looking in the wrong section the whole time.
Devo7v said:
Check this thread, it's a work in progress, but it is being maintained.
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To keep things orderly, please take any further discussion to an earlier created thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467824

Related

Anyone there?

So I notice nobody has posted or replied to any of the galaxy note 1 forums... Where is everyone at? Did u guys give up on our phone
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There are few Tmobile note users because it was only for sale a very short time.
Use the ATT note forum, it is the same device. If you want to use an ATT ROM and there isn't a Tmobile equivalent, use the instructions in the "vibration fix" thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41533675
And then you can run any ROM. Be sure you understand that thread though.
Really? That's awesome I'll check it out.... Thnx.. :thumbup::thumbup:
srpanadero said:
There are few Tmobile note users because it was only for sale a very short time.
Use the ATT note forum, it is the same device. If you want to use an ATT ROM and there isn't a Tmobile equivalent, use the instructions in the "vibration fix" thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41533675
And then you can run any ROM. Be sure you understand that thread though.
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I never got the hang of flashing AT&T ROMs on the T-mobile version. I asked a couple of times in their forums whether certain ROMS would work, but didn't get much of a response. Maybe i'll try one and see. As long as it doesn't brick my phone.
Off topic...
It works fine on any rom, but pay attention to that thread and also learn about the ROMs. The boot image and replacement files that you use have to come from a similar Tmobile ROM. So if you want to run a 4.2.2 ROM, take the files from something like cyanogenmod 10.1.0. If you wanted to use a 4.1.2 ROM, then that would be cyanogenmod 10.0. ICS =cm9.
That boot image is basically the kernel. You cannot flash ATT kernels.
Warning. Might ruin your phone doing this.
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[INDEX] How to Root, ROMs, Kernels, Recovery etc

This thread will be a one stop thread for all the Roms, Kernels and Recoveries present for Galaxy S4 Active.
HOW TO ROOT
1. [GUIDE] Root for Galaxy S4 Active! (SGH-i537 ~ AT&T) [UPDATED 7/8/2013 @ 10PM MST]
2.
[How To Root]AT&T Galaxy S4 Active Root (SGH-i537) and S4 Active (G-i9295)
ROM
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406177"
[AOSP][Port]★I9295★ Official 4.2.2 - S4 Google Edition - Feel the Experience of Nexus[/url]
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The thread is in progress, meanwhile you can also come forward and help me by making it better.
nhdncxbhs said:
thanks
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There is a button for it.
tks, good rom, but still some errors need to repair
MrT9N said:
tks, good rom, but still some errors need to repair
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What kind of?
link to "2. how to root" is down..
Nice post..Much Appreciated
Looking to it
Samsung s4 root question
AT&T just replaced my S4 because of a constant reboot problem. The phone was rooted I used Wondershare to backup the bad phone. My question I have this new S$ and would like to have it rooted and also restore my app backup from Wondershare which is on my laptop. Is there anyone out there that can assist and certainly I will pay, just want someone reputable. Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated. Chuck
Hey, sorry, don't know how you can restore it! Although you might get a little more attention if you make a thread for this in the Q&A section. Hope that you get answers! Good luck with phone #2!
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TRENDadvisor said:
AT&T just replaced my S4 because of a constant reboot problem. The phone was rooted I used Wondershare to backup the bad phone. My question I have this new S$ and would like to have it rooted and also restore my app backup from Wondershare which is on my laptop. Is there anyone out there that can assist and certainly I will pay, just want someone reputable. Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated. Chuck
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Create a thread at Q @ A section.
can someone update the link to root?
thanks.
badai said:
can someone update the link to root?
thanks.
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For some reason the second thread is missing, I cannot find it anywhere. If you're trying to root the i537, then use the first link. If you're trying to root the i9295 try using this method

Help with gear!

Hello I just picked up my smartwatch today and am inquiring how to install nova launcher and getting it working with my verizon s4 which im running hyperdrive on. My s4 is unlocked and rooted so ill be able to flash what ever is available for verizons s4. Any help would be great.
Thank You,
Doomwake said:
Hello I just picked up my smartwatch today and am inquiring how to install nova launcher and getting it working with my verizon s4 which im running hyperdrive on. My s4 is unlocked and rooted so ill be able to flash what ever is available for verizons s4. Any help would be great.
Thank You,
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Are you kidding ? Theres thread all over the place regarding this..
I love to help others out, your asking to be spoon fed tho.
fOmey said:
Are you kidding ? Theres thread all over the place regarding this..
I love to help others out, your asking to be spoon fed tho.
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Its confusing there is no organization for this device. I kinda pieced together I need to install a 4.3 rom and than I can get everything from the store but what is the best 4.3 rom for the s4 currently?
Doomwake said:
Its confusing there is no organization for this device. I kinda pieced together I need to install a 4.3 rom and than I can get everything from the store but what is the best 4.3 rom for the s4 currently?
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Dude, now you're asking about the "best" ROM for the S4, in the Galaxy Gear section of XDA.
Please, act a little less helpless.
So many threads. simply install 4.3 touchwiz rom and search for how to install nova............
Brendo said:
So many threads. simply install 4.3 touchwiz rom and search for how to install nova............
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Can some one give me the link to the Verizon 4.3 rom I cant find it anywhere.
all I found was this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466202

AT&T GS4 Active ROMS?

Sorry for the newb question but I cant seem to get a clear answer can my locked att GS4 Active Flash a KITKAT ASOP Rom? everything i read is for internation version
Thanks
x2beach said:
Sorry for the newb question but I cant seem to get a clear answer can my locked att GS4 Active Flash a KITKAT ASOP Rom? everything i read is for internation version
Thanks
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Just to help you. Even 4.3 roms don't work for the ATT version due to the need of a new kernel. Until we find a way to replace the kernel we are pretty well jacked.
ok so do 4.2 asop work? i dont see much development in here
maybe i should exchange this for the Normal GS4 ?
x2beach said:
ok so do 4.2 asop work? i dont see much development in here
maybe i should exchange this for the Normal GS4 ?
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There isn't any development for the att version. I had the original s4 before I traded for my Active. The original was laggy. The active is a better phone in my eyes. If I was you I would take it back and get the lg g2. My wife has one and I'm extremely jealous.
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x2beach said:
ok so do 4.2 asop work? i dont see much development in here
maybe i should exchange this for the Normal GS4 ?
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Until an exploit is found on both the regular S4 and the S4 Active you are limited to flashing TouchWiz-based ROMs because of the kernel limitation mentioned above. Currently the only way to flash AOSP-based ROMs is to purchase a phone with an unlocked bootloader (the international versions).
Your best bet is to use Safestrap.

[Q] porting official note2 kitkat to our note

request for all the devs
im askin u
can we port note kitkat to our device
i have seen note 2 kitkat ports in galaxy s3 forums
isnt it possible cant u people try
please discuss here
Junaid1460 said:
request for all the devs
im askin u
can we port note kitkat to our device
i have seen note 2 kitkat ports in galaxy s3 forums
isnt it possible cant u people try
please discuss here
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1st of all, did you search n read how this kind of question is answered? If, and IF this will be realized, It will. Just wait and keep hoping
Jackwu696 said:
1st of all, did you search n read how this kind of question is answered? If, and IF this will be realized, It will. Just wait and keep hoping
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i guess you would have to surf once galaxy s3 xda android forum
u will find official kitkat of note is ported for some roms
hope devs will see my question and atleast try once
try google search with this key word
"Galaxy S3 Kit Kat Port fom Note 2"
Junaid1460 said:
try google search with this key word
"Galaxy S3 Kit Kat Port fom Note 2"
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Thanks. I read that thread already. Someone already posted that n got grilled quite a bit. I'm not saying it's impossible (hopefully). I'm just saying that this question has been asked tad too many times which suggest u should read what's already in the thread. No offence though. Just a form of goodwill of reminder.
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Jackwu696 said:
Thanks. I read that thread already. Someone already posted that n got grilled quite a bit. I'm not saying it's impossible (hopefully). I'm just saying that this question has been asked tad too many times which suggest u should read what's already in the thread. No offence though. Just a form of goodwill of reminder.
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yeah that true
i had ported almost all custom rom successfully
but i have no idea about porting samsung stock
so im requesting devs
Junaid1460 said:
yeah that true
i had ported almost all custom rom successfully
but i have no idea about porting samsung stock
so im requesting devs
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I read that to port a stock rom you must have the source code, which samsung will not release. That's the problem.
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it is very difficult (nearly impossible) to make a port like that
but in S3 case the hardware of it is almost the same as N2
Junaid1460 said:
i had ported almost all custom rom successfully
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That's a remarkable feat, especially having in mind that you asked where you could find porting tutorials just three months ago.
chasmodo said:
That's a remarkable feat, especially having in mind that you asked where you could find porting tutorials just three months ago.
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yeah i know
at that time im new to android developers forum
but now im gettin to know what is it..
im now downloading the tw 4.4 try my level best
if you know how to run bootstrap(/system/framework/)
of other device on mine one(is it possible....???)
or how could i merge cm11 framework_res.apk of mine with tw
please tell me
thanks for response
Junaid1460 said:
yeah i know
at that time im new to android developers forum
but now im gettin to know what is it..
im now downloading the tw 4.4 try my level best
if you know how to run bootstrap(/system/framework/)
of other device on mine one(is it possible....???)
or how could i merge cm11 framework_res.apk of mine with tw
please tell me
thanks for response
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all the best bro....:thumbup:
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now galaxy s2 gt i9100 developers also trying to port note 2 rom to
s2....you find it on s2 android development forums
now had changed every thing as required in the rom
only thing left is kernel
cm11 kernel is not getting unpacked
gives error "magic header not found"
i require a little help to unpack / repack cm11 kernel
Junaid1460 said:
now had changed every thing as required in the rom
only thing left is kernel
cm11 kernel is not getting unpacked
gives error "magic header not found"
i require a little help to unpack / repack cm11 kernel
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Would you want to take part in this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2771315 ?
TOTTALY SUPPORT THIS TRREAD :d

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