[ROM] Albe95 ASTRA v2.5 Note 5 PORT S4 VZW (14/03/2016)

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Changelogs:

V 2.5:

  • - Replaced All Icons with Newer Pack from the most recent Marshmallow (Fully Themed 6.0.1)
  • - Marshmallow SBrowser (4.0) fully fixed
  • - N5 5.1.1 Gallery Full working
  • - Messaging App Themed like MM v2
  • - Music themed like Marshmallow v2
  • - New TouchWiz without Shadows under icons
  • - Accuweather from 5.1.1 themed like Marshmallow
  • - Accuweather clock without shadows
  • - Added Video Editor now working with camera and gallery
  • - Fixed SPlanner Framework Preview Issue
  • - Lockscreen Clock without shadows
  • - Added Blur People Edge and Apps (Marshmallow Mod for Settings Icon)
  • - Theme Store from Marshmallow (+Theme Center)
  • - Galaxy Apps from Marshmallow
  • - Fixed Custom Wallpaper + None Screen Lockscreen Effect
  • - Added New Updated Marsmhallow Shorcuts to Lockscreen
  • - Air Command Settings Marshmallow Mod + Blur
  • - Added Boot Animation from Marshmallow + Sounds
  • - Updated all Third Party Apps with Icon from v2.0 Icon Pack
  • - Added N5 SVoice [Marshmallow Themed] with Air Command Fully Fixed
  • - Added Live Clock Fix for Marshmallow Launchers
  • - New S6 Camera [New Icons from MM]
  • - Fixed SystemUI preview image at lockscreen in shortcuts
  • - More Secret Stuff and options..Try it!

Previous Chanelogs:
News on V 2.0:
  • - Replace entire icon pack with 6.0 Touchwiz icons
  • - Added Note 5 Phone and Contacts with video call enable (thanks to JASONRR and alemtro)
  • - Themed Phone app like 6.0 MM
  • - Themed Contacts app like 6.0 MM
  • - Themed Message app like 6.0 MM
  • - Fully themed framework with MM 6.0 elements and color scheme (thanks to Gabri98)
  • - Added new 6.0 TouchWiz animation for opening/closing apps
  • - Themed Settings app like 6.0 MM
  • - Update Touchwiz with latest 6.0 PNGs and color for folders
  • - Fixed black background in settings of launcher thanks to Martillero
  • - Themed Clock app like 6.0 MM
  • - Themed Music app like 6.0 MM (thanks to ManuPRO and Brylle)
  • - Added N5 Video app and Video Player with popup function (thanks to alemtro)
  • - Added S6 MM 6.0 Calculator
  • - Added Exclusive icons for MM Power menu (some made by myself)
  • - Themed Smart Manager like 6.0 MM (I keep dual layer even if they not use it officially)
  • - Added 6.0 MM Scrapbook
  • - Added Rounded icons for some 3rd party apps (Smart Remote, Air command,...)
  • - Themed Air Command like 6.0 MM (thanks to djraz)
  • - Added Exclusive S6 6.0 MM Setupwizard (setup after a wipe data)
  • - Fix maximum brightness thanks to gitin and HITMAN-CREED
  • - Themed Memo app like 6.0 MM
  • - Added Multi-language for some missing apks (missing call, wifi direct menu, NFC one and more)
  • - Added S6 MM weather PNGs for Accuweather thanks to ManuPRO
  • - Added Signal fix for M919 variants thanks to JASONRR
  • - Fully themed SystemUI and lockscreen like 6.0 MM
  • - Themed Voice Recorder notification player with white UI thanks to ManuPRO
  • - Fixed crash in long list for My Files
  • - Fixed unworking settings button in air command thanks to Martillero
  • - Added LTE Only voice in mobile data menu
  • - More and more. Try it! :p

V 1.0:
  • - Based on Albe95 S6 PORT
  • - N5 TouchWiz Home with 5x5 with MarshMallow 6.0 leak style
  • - N5 Accuweather Widget
  • - N5 Message app
  • - N5 Wallpaper Picker and Galaxy View for Lockscreen
  • - N5 S Health 4.6
  • - N5 Smart Manager with Dual Layer UI
  • - N5 Gallery
  • - N5 Email App
  • - N5 SystemUI style for Auto rotate button
  • - N5 My Files
  • - N5 Music Player with new leak 6.0 icon
  • - N5 Calculator
  • - N5 Calendar (fixed missing icon when for event reminder)
  • - N5 S Browser
  • - N5 Clock App with next number function with new leak 6.0 icon
  • - N5 Scrapbook
  • - N5 Voice Recorder (fixed record button with an HD PNG)
  • - Added N5 Side Sync (unfortunately screen mirror will not work)
  • - N5 Galaxy Apps
  • - N5 S Note with finger support (MORE/Settings then disable "S Pen only mode")
  • - Added Galaxy View lockscreen Wallpaper
  • - N5 Setup Wizard
  • - Added People/Apps Edge and Wave Notification Edge from S6 Edge Plus
  • - Added S Pen voice in Settings
  • - N5 Air Command with full finger swipe + Memo App working + Screen writing function
  • - Air Command Launcher
  • - N5 Galaxy Apps
  • - N5 Gallery
  • - N5 Full Theme Support and Store
  • - N5 animation and white toast notification in framework
  • - S6 Smart Remote
  • - S6 Keyboard
  • - S6 Phone and Contacts
  • - S6 Multiwindows
  • - S6 S Voice
  • - N5 Air Message
  • - N5 Side popup windows
  • - Deodexed
  • - Deknoxed
  • - Debloated from Google and Samsung crap
  • - Rooted
  • - Improved Performance
  • - Better Stability
  • - 5 Way to Reboot
  • - Added Ambient Display
  • - Replace Menu button with Recent like N5
  • - Fixed problem with LTE thanks to ausdim
  • - Set as default after first boot English language
  • - Enabled by default unknown source for apps
  • - Replace stock emoji with Whatsapp one

Bugs:

  • Some Camera modes are not working.
  • Screen Mirroring isn't working. Even in Side Sync.
  • Sensor may be bugged after some time. Reboot to fix.

How to get rid of kingroot
here

Instructions to Install this Rom:

OC1, OF1 and other bootloaders
FlashFire install instructions:
  • - Open FlashFire.
  • - Press the "+" button and select Wipe (Select System Data, 3rd Party Apps, Dalvik and Cache)
  • - Press the "+" button and select "Flash ZIP or OTA"
  • - Add Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX.XX_S4_VZW.zip
  • - Add Gapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For google app
  • - Add Sapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For samsung app
  • - Add OC1_firmware.zip If you coming from 4.4.2 or Below
  • - Press FLASH then OK.
  • - Phone will reboot, wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!
SafeStrap install instructions:
  • - Boot into SS
  • - If you coming from OC1/OF1 Use NC5Flasher to flash the NC5 Kernel and reboot. This will boot you straight into SS.
  • - Flash Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX.XX_S4_VZW.zip
  • - Flash Gapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For google app
  • - Flash Sapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For samsung app
  • - Flash OC1_firmware.zip If you coming from 4.4.2 or Below
  • - Reboot system.
  • - wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!
MDK Install Instructions:

Must be on OC1 Modem

  • - Boot into TWRP Recovery
  • - Flash Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX.XX_S4_VZW.zip
  • - Flash Gapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For google app
  • - Flash Sapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For samsung app
  • - Reboot system.
  • - wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!

Some elements of the statusbar are english after first boot; make a fast reboot. This happened only for the first boot.
Read post #3 before post any question!
Enjoy the Rom.


Download Links:
Albe95 ASTRA Note 5 PORT S4 VZW V2.5

Download Fixes and Mods for ASTRA v2.5

Old Download
Albe95 ASTRA Note 5 PORT S4 VZW V2.0



Donation:

If you like albe95 rom and want to support all the work that he done with it, please make a donation!
http://xdaforums.com/donatetome.php?u=5403589

A nice video review by @shark jungle of Albe95 ASTRA N5 v2
https://youtu.be/eC4NPXlhnto

Credits:
Thanks to all that help me: (if I forget you send me a PM) :

  • ManuProN5
  • HITMAN-CREED
  • alemtro95
  • Repulsa
  • JASONRR
  • geiti94
  • darkera13
  • slink_59
  • ausdim
  • Pho3nX
  • klabit87
  • Mr.W0lf
 
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afaneh92

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MODs:


Menu and Home Buttons Function for N5 ASTRA 2.0 also Disable 3 dot menu button.

Flash through FlashFire
Disable 3 dot menu button ASTRA V2.0
Disable 3 dot menu button ASTRA V2.5
BUG:
- No more ability to enable Multiwindows via HW button combination


Galaxy S4 Stock Camera (S6 Like) & Gallery


Xposed Framework


3Minit Battery for v2


Extended Power Menu
 
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afaneh92

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Tips & Info:

1. Since I had recieved too much questions about it, this rom is based on G920F (S6) 5.0.2 Chinese build, with framework edited to run Note 5 Touchwiz 5.1.1 plus various 5.1.1 Note 5 system apps. This is why you'll find 5.1.1 in device info.
Kernel and all part essentially (like GPU drivers, kernel, modules and libs) of course are still S4 5.0.1 one otherwhise device can't run.

2. Hear Uncle Albe, make Wipe Data before installing the rom and don't blame me about stupid and newbie dirty flash

3. Uncheck diagnostic report on security and privacy If you got mobile network disconnected.

4. If while unlocking you randomly get camera open and to speed up the home button disable from the Camera app the opening with the double tap of home button.

5. You got reboot or not complete instalation on OC1/OF1 there a workaround

Please read read read
- Download I9505XXUHPA1 and place on sdcard
- Open FlashFire
- Press the "+" button and select "Flash firmware package"
- Add I9505XXUHPA1
- Select only (System, Cache, Hidden)
- Press on EverRoot and tick "Inject SuperSU"
- Press FLASH then OK.
- After it boot to stock I9505XXUHPA1 , Do the OC1/OF1 instructions to Install this Rom.
 
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EdgardoSchiffer

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Nice! I was waiting for this rom.

By the way, can be installed using safestrap? If so, do I have to install it just flashing Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX_S4_VZW.zip (since I have nk4 bootloader)?

Thanks for your efforts!:D
 

fix4tv

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Flash went flawlessly...thank you! However, I am unable to connect to Verizon's network. I occassionally get visual notifcation that I have service (reception level icon flashes on) but it quickly disappears and gives me the no network connection icon ("O" with a line through it.)

For the life of me I can not locate APN settings.

Thoughts?
 

afaneh92

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Nice! I was waiting for this rom.

By the way, can be installed using safestrap? If so, do I have to install it just flashing Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX_S4_VZW.zip (since I have nk4 bootloader)?

Thanks for your efforts!:D
Yes you can, I will add instruction for ss flash soon.
Flash went flawlessly...thank you! However, I am unable to connect to Verizon's network. I occassionally get visual notifcation that I have service (reception level icon flashes on) but it quickly disappears and gives me the no network connection icon ("O" with a line through it.)

For the life of me I can not locate APN settings.

Thoughts?
I had modded build.prop and added vzw ril and apn config.
I will dig on this soon since I have non vzw sim I can add apn manualy and its work.
Uncheck diagnostic report on security and privacy it may help as reprted by some users.
 
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XxD34THxX

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finally gave up on the s3 eh :/
Might try this when I get my MicroSD but prolly only for a bit since I abhor the new UI(personal preference)
 

afaneh92

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finally gave up on the s3 eh :/
Might try this when I get my MicroSD but prolly only for a bit since I abhor the new UI(personal preference)

Still updating safestrap recovery but the superlite ROM will not get any update.
I hate that kernel patched on 5.0.1 but I will get safestrap to work soon.
I got the recovery loaded but not entering the ui. And the hijack method that work at system load time also risky.
 

afaneh92

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For whom it may concern:

I've already installed via SafeStrap using same instructions and files (except rom, obvious :D) from [PORT][ROM] Albe95 S6 FULL PORT 4.7 [S6/Edge Plus/N5 FEATURE PORT] (UPDT 12/8/15), it's working fine, the only thing that is not working for me (not listed on bugs) is the air command -> smart select :rolleyes: but nevermind! I love this rom!
Thanks for report I will update first post with ss instruction today.
air command reported WIP by Albe95 so its a lil buggy.
 

afaneh92

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OP updated with SS FF and MDK install instrctuion thanks for klabit87
Also second post updated with some MODs
 

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Can you please clarify the MDK install instructions a bit? getting confused on if we need to flash the kernel in the MDK instructions or not. Unsure if your saying if we do or don't SKIP" the kernel flash that it will cause problems. Thanks.
My device is Verizon S4 MDK bootloader, currently running Hyperdrive rom 4.4.2

Must be on OC1 Modem
skip MDK kernel flash will end with soft brick as ROM contain non Loki'd OC1 kernel
•- Boot into TWRP Recovery or recovery of your choice
•- Flash Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX_S4_VZW.zip
•- Flash any Loki'd MDK kernel like AIO kernel TW 5.0.1
•- Reboot system.
•- wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!
 
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Since the Galaxy S4 does not have a Wacom digitizer and therefore no S-Pen support, how would I use the S Note app? I did note in a quick Google search some mention of a C-Pen being supported, but that is just a plain jane capacitive pen, right? Never mind. I figured out that though the second icon from the left of the S Note widget allows for S-Pen input only, the rightmost one allows for notes to be taken with capacitive input. Nice

One bug to bring to the dev's attention. The proximity sensor does not work. I tried disabling and reenabling it in the dialer settings to no avail. As a result, during a call, the screen will remain on and take inadvertent input from your face pressing up against the screen.
 
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Can you please clarify the MDK install instructions a bit? getting confused on if we need to flash the kernel in the MDK instructions or not. Unsure if your saying if we do or don't SKIP" the kernel flash that it will cause problems. Thanks.
My device is Verizon S4 MDK bootloader, currently running Hyperdrive rom 4.4.2

Must be on OC1 Modem
skip MDK kernel flash will end with soft brick as ROM contain non Loki'd OC1 kernel
•- Boot into TWRP Recovery or recovery of your choice
•- Flash Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX_S4_VZW.zip
•- Flash any Loki'd MDK kernel like AIO kernel TW 5.0.1
•- Reboot system.
•- wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!

I dont have MDK bootloader but I now that MDK user need to flash loki'd kernel If Im not wrong.
the ROM has stock OC1 kernel that not loki'd and ROM not have script to do that
So the instruction to be as that you enter twrp >> WIPE >> flash the ROM >> flash the loki'd kernel >> reboot

Since the Galaxy S4 does not have a Wacom digitizer and therefore no S-Pen support, how would I use the S Note app? I did note in a quick Google search some mention of a C-Pen being supported, but that is just a plain jane capacitive pen, right? Never mind. I figured out that though the second icon from the left of the S Note widget allows for S-Pen input only, the rightmost one allows for notes to be taken with capacitive input. Nice

One bug to bring to the dev's attention. The proximity sensor does not work. I tried disabling and reenabling it in the dialer settings to no avail. As a result, during a call, the screen will remain on and take inadvertent input from your face pressing up against the screen.

as of now reboot will fix it.
this not happen to me yet but If I figure it out I will post the fix.
 
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I dont have MDK bootloader but I now that MDK user need to flash loki'd kernel If Im not wrong.
the ROM has stock OC1 kernel that not loki'd and ROM not have script to do that
So the instruction to be as that you enter twrp >> WIPE >> flash the ROM >> flash the loki'd kernel >> reboot



as of now reboot will fix it.
this not happen to me yet but If I figure it out I will post the fix.
Thanks! This build also seems to run the CPU to very high utilization because my battery drained extremely fast (1% per 5-10 minutes) and my phone was hot to the touch. I don't notice these issues in other ROMs (rooted debloated stock or stang5litre). I like the UI in this ROM the most so I will keep an eye on this and try it out from time to time to see how it progresses. Hope my comments help!
 

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Thanks! This build also seems to run the CPU to very high utilization because my battery drained extremely fast (1% per 5-10 minutes) and my phone was hot to the touch. I don't notice these issues in other ROMs (rooted debloated stock or stang5litre). I like the UI in this ROM the most so I will keep an eye on this and try it out from time to time to see how it progresses. Hope my comments help!

which kernel you are using, My battery stand all day.
 
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which kernel you are using, My battery stand all day.

I use a non-MDK S4, specifically one with of1, using the stock kernel. I am relatively new to this mind-bending game of Android rooting because of the shackled-down state of affairs for of1 until recently. I was shocked just a few days ago to find out that rooting was a thing of reality, so I find my nerdy, techie self modding. (I personally haven't done this sort of modding with handheld devices since the days of my HP iPAQ 110, Casio Cassiopeia E-125 and Dell Axim x51v.) My understanding is an oc1 or of1 kernel-updated S4 like mine cannot use anything but stock. I would love to put a custom kernel, like the AIO kernel TW 5.0.1, on it if it is possible. Is it? Thank you for being so helpful!
 
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    Original thread​


    (To all Devs: you're not allowed to take files from my ROM without my permissions.)


    Screenshots:
    Click on the Screenshots to get full size:​



    Changelogs:

    V 2.5:

    • - Replaced All Icons with Newer Pack from the most recent Marshmallow (Fully Themed 6.0.1)
    • - Marshmallow SBrowser (4.0) fully fixed
    • - N5 5.1.1 Gallery Full working
    • - Messaging App Themed like MM v2
    • - Music themed like Marshmallow v2
    • - New TouchWiz without Shadows under icons
    • - Accuweather from 5.1.1 themed like Marshmallow
    • - Accuweather clock without shadows
    • - Added Video Editor now working with camera and gallery
    • - Fixed SPlanner Framework Preview Issue
    • - Lockscreen Clock without shadows
    • - Added Blur People Edge and Apps (Marshmallow Mod for Settings Icon)
    • - Theme Store from Marshmallow (+Theme Center)
    • - Galaxy Apps from Marshmallow
    • - Fixed Custom Wallpaper + None Screen Lockscreen Effect
    • - Added New Updated Marsmhallow Shorcuts to Lockscreen
    • - Air Command Settings Marshmallow Mod + Blur
    • - Added Boot Animation from Marshmallow + Sounds
    • - Updated all Third Party Apps with Icon from v2.0 Icon Pack
    • - Added N5 SVoice [Marshmallow Themed] with Air Command Fully Fixed
    • - Added Live Clock Fix for Marshmallow Launchers
    • - New S6 Camera [New Icons from MM]
    • - Fixed SystemUI preview image at lockscreen in shortcuts
    • - More Secret Stuff and options..Try it!

    Previous Chanelogs:
    News on V 2.0:
    • - Replace entire icon pack with 6.0 Touchwiz icons
    • - Added Note 5 Phone and Contacts with video call enable (thanks to JASONRR and alemtro)
    • - Themed Phone app like 6.0 MM
    • - Themed Contacts app like 6.0 MM
    • - Themed Message app like 6.0 MM
    • - Fully themed framework with MM 6.0 elements and color scheme (thanks to Gabri98)
    • - Added new 6.0 TouchWiz animation for opening/closing apps
    • - Themed Settings app like 6.0 MM
    • - Update Touchwiz with latest 6.0 PNGs and color for folders
    • - Fixed black background in settings of launcher thanks to Martillero
    • - Themed Clock app like 6.0 MM
    • - Themed Music app like 6.0 MM (thanks to ManuPRO and Brylle)
    • - Added N5 Video app and Video Player with popup function (thanks to alemtro)
    • - Added S6 MM 6.0 Calculator
    • - Added Exclusive icons for MM Power menu (some made by myself)
    • - Themed Smart Manager like 6.0 MM (I keep dual layer even if they not use it officially)
    • - Added 6.0 MM Scrapbook
    • - Added Rounded icons for some 3rd party apps (Smart Remote, Air command,...)
    • - Themed Air Command like 6.0 MM (thanks to djraz)
    • - Added Exclusive S6 6.0 MM Setupwizard (setup after a wipe data)
    • - Fix maximum brightness thanks to gitin and HITMAN-CREED
    • - Themed Memo app like 6.0 MM
    • - Added Multi-language for some missing apks (missing call, wifi direct menu, NFC one and more)
    • - Added S6 MM weather PNGs for Accuweather thanks to ManuPRO
    • - Added Signal fix for M919 variants thanks to JASONRR
    • - Fully themed SystemUI and lockscreen like 6.0 MM
    • - Themed Voice Recorder notification player with white UI thanks to ManuPRO
    • - Fixed crash in long list for My Files
    • - Fixed unworking settings button in air command thanks to Martillero
    • - Added LTE Only voice in mobile data menu
    • - More and more. Try it! :p

    V 1.0:
    • - Based on Albe95 S6 PORT
    • - N5 TouchWiz Home with 5x5 with MarshMallow 6.0 leak style
    • - N5 Accuweather Widget
    • - N5 Message app
    • - N5 Wallpaper Picker and Galaxy View for Lockscreen
    • - N5 S Health 4.6
    • - N5 Smart Manager with Dual Layer UI
    • - N5 Gallery
    • - N5 Email App
    • - N5 SystemUI style for Auto rotate button
    • - N5 My Files
    • - N5 Music Player with new leak 6.0 icon
    • - N5 Calculator
    • - N5 Calendar (fixed missing icon when for event reminder)
    • - N5 S Browser
    • - N5 Clock App with next number function with new leak 6.0 icon
    • - N5 Scrapbook
    • - N5 Voice Recorder (fixed record button with an HD PNG)
    • - Added N5 Side Sync (unfortunately screen mirror will not work)
    • - N5 Galaxy Apps
    • - N5 S Note with finger support (MORE/Settings then disable "S Pen only mode")
    • - Added Galaxy View lockscreen Wallpaper
    • - N5 Setup Wizard
    • - Added People/Apps Edge and Wave Notification Edge from S6 Edge Plus
    • - Added S Pen voice in Settings
    • - N5 Air Command with full finger swipe + Memo App working + Screen writing function
    • - Air Command Launcher
    • - N5 Galaxy Apps
    • - N5 Gallery
    • - N5 Full Theme Support and Store
    • - N5 animation and white toast notification in framework
    • - S6 Smart Remote
    • - S6 Keyboard
    • - S6 Phone and Contacts
    • - S6 Multiwindows
    • - S6 S Voice
    • - N5 Air Message
    • - N5 Side popup windows
    • - Deodexed
    • - Deknoxed
    • - Debloated from Google and Samsung crap
    • - Rooted
    • - Improved Performance
    • - Better Stability
    • - 5 Way to Reboot
    • - Added Ambient Display
    • - Replace Menu button with Recent like N5
    • - Fixed problem with LTE thanks to ausdim
    • - Set as default after first boot English language
    • - Enabled by default unknown source for apps
    • - Replace stock emoji with Whatsapp one

    Bugs:

    • Some Camera modes are not working.
    • Screen Mirroring isn't working. Even in Side Sync.
    • Sensor may be bugged after some time. Reboot to fix.

    How to get rid of kingroot
    here

    Instructions to Install this Rom:

    OC1, OF1 and other bootloaders
    FlashFire install instructions:
    • - Open FlashFire.
    • - Press the "+" button and select Wipe (Select System Data, 3rd Party Apps, Dalvik and Cache)
    • - Press the "+" button and select "Flash ZIP or OTA"
    • - Add Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX.XX_S4_VZW.zip
    • - Add Gapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For google app
    • - Add Sapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For samsung app
    • - Add OC1_firmware.zip If you coming from 4.4.2 or Below
    • - Press FLASH then OK.
    • - Phone will reboot, wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!
    SafeStrap install instructions:
    • - Boot into SS
    • - If you coming from OC1/OF1 Use NC5Flasher to flash the NC5 Kernel and reboot. This will boot you straight into SS.
    • - Flash Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX.XX_S4_VZW.zip
    • - Flash Gapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For google app
    • - Flash Sapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For samsung app
    • - Flash OC1_firmware.zip If you coming from 4.4.2 or Below
    • - Reboot system.
    • - wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!
    MDK Install Instructions:

    Must be on OC1 Modem

    • - Boot into TWRP Recovery
    • - Flash Albe95_ASTRA_N5_Port_VX.XX_S4_VZW.zip
    • - Flash Gapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For google app
    • - Flash Sapps_Astra_VX.XX.zip For samsung app
    • - Reboot system.
    • - wait that it complete the first boot It takes around 12 minutes!

    Some elements of the statusbar are english after first boot; make a fast reboot. This happened only for the first boot.
    Read post #3 before post any question!
    Enjoy the Rom.


    Download Links:
    Albe95 ASTRA Note 5 PORT S4 VZW V2.5

    Download Fixes and Mods for ASTRA v2.5

    Old Download
    Albe95 ASTRA Note 5 PORT S4 VZW V2.0



    Donation:

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    A nice video review by @shark jungle of Albe95 ASTRA N5 v2
    https://youtu.be/eC4NPXlhnto

    Credits:
    Thanks to all that help me: (if I forget you send me a PM) :

    • ManuProN5
    • HITMAN-CREED
    • alemtro95
    • Repulsa
    • JASONRR
    • geiti94
    • darkera13
    • slink_59
    • ausdim
    • Pho3nX
    • klabit87
    • Mr.W0lf
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    Just wanted to let you know I will be putting my version of this port but sensors fixed and i have changed some other things as well. Already had permission from albe95. Just fyi.

    Sent from my stang5litre Edition 5.0 v3 using Tapatalk
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    MODs:


    Menu and Home Buttons Function for N5 ASTRA 2.0 also Disable 3 dot menu button.

    Flash through FlashFire
    Disable 3 dot menu button ASTRA V2.0
    Disable 3 dot menu button ASTRA V2.5
    BUG:
    - No more ability to enable Multiwindows via HW button combination


    Galaxy S4 Stock Camera (S6 Like) & Gallery


    Xposed Framework


    3Minit Battery for v2


    Extended Power Menu
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    Does this rom work on verizon's network? I'm currently on the s6 rom with no major problems, and v2 of this rom wouldn't connect to the network.
    I dont have a verizon sim but you can add the network manualy in worst case.
    I installed the rom all went well data works aslong as you by pass the security thing from samsung at the beginning of setup. But when using google play store you get error 492. I tried the diffrent fixes but no luck. Please help.

    I get error 492 as well, after updating supersu.......i'm not able to install apps from the playstore and im also getting signal drops on wifi even after doing the unchecking in security and privacy, is there a way to fix them please?

    Go to smart manager > ram > END ALL then try download again.
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    Good to see S4 dev is still alive.... I know stang has been quite busy as I have myself.

    Thanks for the port :good: