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Galaxy S5 firmware for Galaxy S4 LTE-A

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arter97

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(I'm sure everyone will know what that bandaid means :p)

Galaxy S5 firmware for Galaxy S4 LTE-A

/* Info */

Portion of Galaxy S5 firmware to Galaxy S4 LTE-A.
This ROM is based on Galaxy S5(klte)'s stock Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM.
This will break your device's KNOX warrenty!

/* Disclaimer */

Your warranty is now void.
I am 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! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard. A lot.

/* Warning */

Do not redistribute, modify, fetch, extract files used within this project or integrate with other files without my permissions.
Making mirrors, re-uploading to another servers are strictly prohibited with no exceptions.

Kernel is not included. Make sure to install the latest arter97 kernel at the installation time.

First boot will take more than 12 minutes and generates more than 1GB of ART cache.

This ROM may be incompatible with devices with Android 5.0 bootloader and modem installed. Downgrade to Android 4.4 if possible.

/* FAQ */

Q : I don't like arter97 kernel ... Can't I use anything else?
A : No. You can't.

Q : I don't see kernel for KT or LG.
A : Every E330 variant can install SK(E330S) kernel. Go install the e330s kernel.

/* Supported device */

Galaxy S4 LTE-A SK (SHV-E330S, ks01lteskt)
Galaxy S4 LTE-A KT (SHV-E330K, ks01ltektt)
Galaxy S4 LTE-A LG (SHV-E330L, ks01ltelgt)
Galaxy S4 LTE + International (GT-I9506, ks01lte)

/* Thanks to */

@sktjdgns1189 for fixing nearly everything
hsk from Matcl for throughly testing and reporting with much detailed logs
teirua88 from Develoid for tipping the signal fix

/* Contact */

Email : [email protected]
Twitter : @arter97_dev

/* Downloads */

ROM
XDA DevDB (discontinued after V15)
SendSpace
arter97 kernel for Galaxy S4 LTE-A with Touchwiz

/* Installation */

0. Install the latest Galaxy S4 LTE-A's bootloader and radio
(Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware for GT-I9506)
(Android 4.4 KitKat firmware for SHV-E330)
1. Factory reset
2. Download the right firmware accordingly to your device
3. Extract the downloaded 7z file
4. Use ODIN to install the ROM
5. Install PhilZ Touch recovery and arter97 kernel (ESSENTIAL)
6. Wait approximately 15 minutes until the boot animation is finished
7. Select "No thanks" to "Diagnostic and usage data" on "EULA and Diagnostic Data" initial setup
(Selecting "Yes" may cause signal issues)

XDA:DevDB Information
Galaxy S5 firmware for Galaxy S4 LTE-A, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4

Contributors
arter97, sktjdgns1189
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: arter97 kernel for Android 5.0 Touchwiz Lollipop
Based On: Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Touchwiz Lollipop

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2015-02-22
Last Updated 2015-10-11
 

arter97

Recognized Developer
Oct 14, 2012
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33,625
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Seoul
/* Changelog */

V16
Rebased to latest firmwares (all builds)
Rebased to latest artware releases
- Fixed potential battery drain due to framework's Knox misoperating
- Fixed potential apk crashes
Fixed misc Camera issues including Panorama mode
This release requires arter97 kernel 9.0-newfirm!

V15
Rebased to latest firmwares (all builds)
Rebased to latest artware releases
- S-Finder and QuickConnect toggle removed (by hsk from Matcl)
- Deodexed with latest oat2dex.jar (misc bug fixes)
- Fixed Google Play and WatchON force closes
- PowerOn sound from Galaxy S6

V14
Rebased to OD3 firmwares (all builds)

V13
Rebased to G900FXXU1BOC7
Some audio issues fixed
Rebased to artware
(More info)
(HD-voice and video calling fixed)
Now uses RIL from the S4 firmware
Support for SHV-E330L added (untested)
Other misc improvements

V12
SoundAlive audio effect fixed
24-bit loseless audio playback fixed
Optimized for new Lollipop kernel base
(arter97 kernel 5.0 or higher required)
Chinese language restrictions removed
Android 5.0 Lollipop memory leak improved
Camera shutter sound control enabled
Radio props fixed

V11
Rebased to G900FXXU1BOB7
Camera - fixed Smart stabilization image corruption
Camera - fixed Burst shot image corruption

V10
Initial release
 
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