[ROM][Unofficial][4.4.4] LineageOS 11.0 based Galaxy S4 i9505 (jflte) [2019-12-24]

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grzwolf

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i9505 LineageOS (former CyanogenMod) 11.0 - ABANDONED

LineageOS (as well as CM did until December 2016) still maintains the cm11.0 / 4.4.4 sources to keep pace with 'The Android Security Bulletin' (ASB).
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/index.html.
Patches for security issues are released at least once a month to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository.
Patches for Android 4.4.4 are not provided by ASB anymore.
This means, security wise Android 4.4.4 is formally dead.
Nevertheless there are a few enthusiasts, still backporting security patches from recent Android versions to 4.4.4.
You should know, such backports are no formal ASB security patches.
Therefore the security patch level of this ROM is named: Unofficial Security Backport "December 2019".


Despite of implementing these security patches by the LineageOS team to its own repository https://github.com/LineageOS,
LineageOS does not provide cm11 builds anymore.
Since I personally like 4.4.4. more than later versions, I build it myself unofficially and would like to share it.
The build is made from LineageOS "Branch: cm-11.0" PLUS ASB security patches, even if they are not yet approved by LineageOS.



Instructions:
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 * I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
 * before flashing it! 
 */

First time flashing cm11.0 your device, or coming from another ROM
- download the zip
- install a compatible recovery
- perform a recovery backup of your current ROM
- wipe data & cache partitions of your device
- flash ROM
- optional: install the Google Apps addon package

Download Link:
<< latest 2019/12/24 >> Unofficial Security Backport "December 2019"
Android File Host


Included:
LineageOS per 2019-12-24 status merged at LineageOS
LineageOS per 2019-12-24 status open at LineageOS topics asb-2019.12-cm11

Note
The stock browser is removed from this ROM due to severe security issues, which cannot get fixed.
Get a state of art browser (like firefox) from play store instead.


Older Downloads



Known Issues:
a) xposed not supported
Update 2017/08/27:
A fix is provided by Lenny Bard, see instructions at post here.
Be aware, this fix will revert/break some security patches.

b) stock camera HDR mode is unstable

c) In case of xposed, one could experience issues with gesture typing.
Fix provided by lamuzi: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76504202&postcount=199

Extra Kernels:
#1: LOS 14.1 Kernel for the LOS ROM 11.0 S4
It turned out (thanks to side), the LOS 14.1 kernel works in conjunction with LOS 11.0.
Just a small modification to its ramdisk was needed.
Benefit: Security wise the LOS 14.1 kernel is much more advanced compared to the LOS 11.0 kernel.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195915686

#2: 14.1 SideCore Kernel by Lenny Bard modified to work in conjunction with this LOS 11.0 ROM
See Forum Post provided by Lenny Bard


Credits:
LineageOS
xpduyson - ASB patches
Tim Schumacher - ASB patches + KRACK fix patches
MSe1969 - ASB patches + KRACK fix patches
Android-Andy - security patches
syphyr - security patches
 
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grzwolf

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Link provided in the first post.
Cromecast is not working.

Sent from my SM-A9000 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Confirmed:
Chromecast screen mirror works well with latest official CM build cm-11-10160815-NIGHTLY-jflte.zip,
but it doesn't work with the version provided in the OP.
Thank your for your feedback, I'm going to add a warning regarding this issue.

Two choices:
a) I screwed it up with my local build.
b) One of the patches between August 2016 till now did it.
Either way not easy to find out, at least not for me. Let's see.
 
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yarrou

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Will the project develop further? If so, whether different from the original CM11?
 

grzwolf

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Will the project develop further? If so, whether different from the original CM11?
The only development will be "mostly" security patches.
"mostly" means: Recently the LineageOS team started to rebrand some naming in the sources.
But other than this, I'm pretty sure there will be no feature development.
Therefore, only the above mentioned patches will make the difference to original CM11.


How are the battery life in KitKat version for lineage os ?
Chances are low, that the security patches will screw it up.
I didn't notice any difference.
 
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kxymm

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The only development will be "mostly" security patches.
"mostly" means: Recently the LineageOS team started to rebrand some naming in the sources.
But other than this, I'm pretty sure there will be no feature development.
Therefore, only the above mentioned patches will make the difference to original CM11.



Chances are low, that the security patches will screw it up.
I didn't notice any difference.

i buy a s4 this year(my last phone are stolen) and i never tested the cm11 and i don't know how are battery life in kitkat hahahahha
 

yarrou

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Of course it is clear that there will be development of 4.4.4, but you do not plan to add in the way of new features or modifications?

Написан с GT-I9505. Работает на XDA Forums PRO
 

grzwolf

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Of course it is clear that there will be development of 4.4.4, but you do not plan to add in the way of new features or modifications?

Написан с GT-I9505. Работает на XDA Forums PRO

I'm strictly going to build the ROM using pristine sources from LineageOS.
So you are correct, I do not plan to add new features or modifications.
Even if I could find a fix for the screen mirroring issue, I would go the regular way thru Gerrit https://review.lineageos.org/#/q/status:eek:pen+branch:cm-11.0
 
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channel48

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I THINK THIS IS THE FIRST LINEAGE OS 11 , Congratulations , I will test it , great that you made it for one of the phones I own .

Thumbs up GrzWolf , see you in the Video -
Regards
Puck Channel48

---------- Post added at 03:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:49 PM ----------

its so funny guys...u are asking questions about rom and just waiting for answer...
dont u respect the dev who spend some hours to build/upload ?
Just give a try to the rom...thats the "thank you" he want from u....come on!


Hello Side is this YOU bro ?
Made a great video of your Lineage OS of Jan 7 for this phone
Thanks again brother from another mother ..

Best regards
Puck
 

side

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ost Preview:
I THINK THIS IS THE FIRST LINEAGE OS 11 , Congratulations , I will test it , great that you made it for one of the phones I own .

Thumbs up GrzWolf , see you in the Video -
Regards
Puck Channel48

---------- Post added at 03:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:49 PM ----------




Hello Side is this YOU bro ?
Made a great video of your Lineage OS of Jan 7 for this phone
Thanks again brother from another mother ..

Best regards
Puck

yes its me mate.can i watch that ?
 

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    i9505 LineageOS (former CyanogenMod) 11.0 - ABANDONED

    LineageOS (as well as CM did until December 2016) still maintains the cm11.0 / 4.4.4 sources to keep pace with 'The Android Security Bulletin' (ASB).
    https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/index.html.
    Patches for security issues are released at least once a month to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository.
    Patches for Android 4.4.4 are not provided by ASB anymore.
    This means, security wise Android 4.4.4 is formally dead.
    Nevertheless there are a few enthusiasts, still backporting security patches from recent Android versions to 4.4.4.
    You should know, such backports are no formal ASB security patches.
    Therefore the security patch level of this ROM is named: Unofficial Security Backport "December 2019".


    Despite of implementing these security patches by the LineageOS team to its own repository https://github.com/LineageOS,
    LineageOS does not provide cm11 builds anymore.
    Since I personally like 4.4.4. more than later versions, I build it myself unofficially and would like to share it.
    The build is made from LineageOS "Branch: cm-11.0" PLUS ASB security patches, even if they are not yet approved by LineageOS.



    Instructions:
    Code:
    #include <std_disclaimer.h>
    /*
     * Your warranty is now void.
     * I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
     * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
     * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
     * before flashing it! 
     */

    First time flashing cm11.0 your device, or coming from another ROM
    - download the zip
    - install a compatible recovery
    - perform a recovery backup of your current ROM
    - wipe data & cache partitions of your device
    - flash ROM
    - optional: install the Google Apps addon package

    Download Link:
    << latest 2019/12/24 >> Unofficial Security Backport "December 2019"
    Android File Host


    Included:
    LineageOS per 2019-12-24 status merged at LineageOS
    LineageOS per 2019-12-24 status open at LineageOS topics asb-2019.12-cm11

    Note
    The stock browser is removed from this ROM due to severe security issues, which cannot get fixed.
    Get a state of art browser (like firefox) from play store instead.


    Older Downloads



    Known Issues:
    a) xposed not supported
    Update 2017/08/27:
    A fix is provided by Lenny Bard, see instructions at post here.
    Be aware, this fix will revert/break some security patches.

    b) stock camera HDR mode is unstable

    c) In case of xposed, one could experience issues with gesture typing.
    Fix provided by lamuzi: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76504202&postcount=199

    Extra Kernels:
    #1: LOS 14.1 Kernel for the LOS ROM 11.0 S4
    It turned out (thanks to side), the LOS 14.1 kernel works in conjunction with LOS 11.0.
    Just a small modification to its ramdisk was needed.
    Benefit: Security wise the LOS 14.1 kernel is much more advanced compared to the LOS 11.0 kernel.
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195915686

    #2: 14.1 SideCore Kernel by Lenny Bard modified to work in conjunction with this LOS 11.0 ROM
    See Forum Post provided by Lenny Bard


    Credits:
    LineageOS
    xpduyson - ASB patches
    Tim Schumacher - ASB patches + KRACK fix patches
    MSe1969 - ASB patches + KRACK fix patches
    Android-Andy - security patches
    syphyr - security patches
    8
    New build is up containing 4.4.4 relevant parts of ASB 2018-04-01.
    Link to be found in OP
    8
    New build is up containing 4.4.4 relevant parts of ASB 2018-08.
    Link to be found in OP
    7
    WHOAAAAAAAAAAA i love that concept!!!!i will definately try mate
    7
    its so funny guys...u are asking questions about rom and just waiting for answer...
    dont u respect the dev who spend some hours to build/upload ?
    Just give a try to the rom...thats the "thank you" he want from u....come on!