[ROM][I9190/I9192/I9195/L520/R890][Unofficial][11.0.0] LineageOS 18.1 for S4 Mini

[ze7zez]

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Please, this solution is not practical at all, do you see something better to do?
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Have you tried the microG version?

 

[Napafroi]

Have you tried the microG version?

Why not? I'll give it a chance. I wonder if the problem is with the device itself or if a modem for a different region might be better suited

 

[Gamez Khan]

The last upgrade causes a new behavior of my legendary S4 mini that I can't correct; I proceeded to 4 reinstalls from scratch to be sure I didn't make any mistake.

The SIM card is correctly recognized at each new installation, but at the next reboot, it is not the case anymore.
I don't get the prompt to type my pin code. I have tested activating airplane mode, cleaning the cache, dalvik cache. Including removing and reinserting the sim card.

Finally I discovered that reflashing LOS 18.1 (over previous) solved the issue and I found momentarily (until the next reboot) the use of the phone and data.

Please, this solution is not practical at all, do you see something better to do?
GT-I9195 >> lineage-18.1-20221115-UNOFFICIAL-serranoltexx.zip + MindTheGapps + Magisk-v26.1.zip

i have that problem too

 

[Napafroi]

I have given up using MicroG, which I don't know; the complications don't seem insurmountable, but they will take a lot of time because I haven't found a guide simple enough for me...

In the meantime I have refined the problem I am facing:
1) for a normal boot or reboot, once the home is displayed, the pin code prompt does not come immediately. This is what changes from before. So if I touch the screen, there is no chance that the pin code prompt comes. On the contrary, if I let the screen turn off, then count 5 seconds to turn it back on, I immediately get my pin code to enter.
2) if the device is connected or charging, I never get the pin code prompt, even if I leave the screen off for 5 seconds.

My guess is that this problem comes directly from a defect on the device.

 

[arco68]

First post updated with new builds.

April security updates

 

[dan252525]

@arco68 I just registered to this forum to thank you for your work, I installed the rom and absolutely everything worked straight away on my s4 mini, I can't believe this phone is 10 years old and can still be used. I just ditched my phone for this one to reduce the time I waste consuming mindless content.

 

[Octy1003]

@arco68 I just registered to this forum to thank you for your work, I installed the rom and absolutely everything worked straight away on my s4 mini, I can't believe this phone is 10 years old and can still be used. I just ditched my phone for this one to reduce the time I waste consuming mindless content.

Yes, it feels like magic. I absolutely love it! I'm using it for a similar purpose as you do. It's incredible that it has such flagship features like NFC, AMOLED screen, IR port etc. and the fact that these parts function on this ROM. Thank you @arco68 !

 

[Flegias134]

i have that problem too

I also have this problem with I9192. It doesn't recognize SIM. There is a solution?
I could try to change modem baseband, but wifi and other connettivity work well. I have I9192XXUBNB1

 

[giannis athlos]

Hello everyone, i have the same problem as some other people stated, SIM recognised fine at installation but after some time it stops, reboot fixes it some times but thats temporarily as it happens again. My baseband is I9195XXUCQL2, which is the latest as far as i know. i clean installed the latest update of this rom, everything else works fine so far. Is there any solution i can try to fix this?

 

[ThierryM31]

Thanks a lot arco68 for your work !

I installed your build 16.0-20210116 on my phone there's maybe 3 years ago.
It will be now my first update.

Is there a specific procedure or I have to reinstall lineage from scratch ? (I already made backup of /data and /storage/emulated)

Thanks again to let alive these "old'" devices.

 

[Not-Aus]

Thanks a lot arco68 for your work !

I installed your build 16.0-20210116 on my phone there's maybe 3 years ago.
It will be now my first update.

Is there a specific procedure or I have to reinstall lineage from scratch ? (I already made backup of /data and /storage/emulated)

Thanks again to let alive these "old'" devices.

It's recommended to wipe everything before upgrading.
Don't forget to update firmware and TWRP.

 

[kurtn]

Thanks a lot arco68 for your work !

I installed your build 16.0-20210116 on my phone there's maybe 3 years ago.
It will be now my first update.

Is there a specific procedure or I have to reinstall lineage from scratch ? (I already made backup of /data and /storage/emulated)

Thanks again to let alive these "old'" devices.

Don't wipe "evrything". System and data is enough. Firmware and twrp haven't changed much since lineageOS 16 release. No need to update.

 

[ThierryM31]

Don't wipe "evrything". System and data is enough. Firmware and twrp haven't changed much since lineageOS 16 release. No need to update.

Ok, thanks. Update succeed.

Feedback for other users: phone I9195
TWRP (I upgraded to 3.6) was VERY long at startup: more than 5 minutes.
No SIM card problem.
GPS still not working, but probably due to an hardware problem.

 

[bierma32]

@ThierryM31
Which TWRP you installed ? From the Post#1 or official from TWRP.me
Normally on my device it takes max. 3 min to start up after a clean install.

GPS works, but it needs round 2 min to find all satellites.
You can flash the GPSfix from magisk.

 

[commander-keen]

Have you noticed any problem with it? Did you also install GApps? What about the speed, do you think your phone is slower or faster with 18.1 compared to 14.1?
One problem I have with 14.1 is that often when I restart the phone, some apps disappear from the screen, espicially the app "Real calc" but also some other apps. I have no idea why, but it is a bit disturbing. And also, the camera does not work 100%. Sometimes when a taka picture, It is very slow, and take the pictures several seconds after i pressed the buttons, and sometimes the flash is not flashin at the right time, sometimes I only get a half picture, and sometimes the picture becomes all white.

I experienced nothing like that using LineageOS16 (Android 9) or higher.

@arco68
in lineage os 18.1 I have issue With The sim Recognition The Sim Card Just Dont Work No Moblie Data
My Problem Its Not lineage os 18.1 all unofficial versions
Can Somebody Help
Model Of My Phone = GT-I9192

@Gamez Khan Do you see this right from the start (after booting), or does mobile disappear at some later point for you? I'm using a 9195 and sometimes have to switch to airplane mode and back (only rarely I've got to fully restart) to reactivate the connection.
In another device thread I read that `rild` may have to be killed/restarted, but I'm not sure whether our devices are comparable

The last upgrade causes a new behavior of my legendary S4 mini that I can't correct; I proceeded to 4 reinstalls from scratch to be sure I didn't make any mistake.

The SIM card is correctly recognized at each new installation, but at the next reboot, it is not the case anymore.
I don't get the prompt to type my pin code. I have tested activating airplane mode, cleaning the cache, dalvik cache. Including removing and reinserting the sim card.

Finally I discovered that reflashing LOS 18.1 (over previous) solved the issue and I found momentarily (until the next reboot) the use of the phone and data.

Please, this solution is not practical at all, do you see something better to do?
GT-I9195 >> lineage-18.1-20221115-UNOFFICIAL-serranoltexx.zip + MindTheGapps + Magisk-v26.1.zip

i have that problem too

I also have this problem with I9192. It doesn't recognize SIM. There is a solution?
I could try to change modem baseband, but wifi and other connettivity work well. I have I9192XXUBNB1

Just out of curiosity: Have you guys updated your baseband as arco68 wrote here? https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...eageos-18-1-for-s4-mini.4189967/post-83918529
If not, maybe it's worth a try.

 

[Warren_Orange]

Hi.

I am thinking about buying an s4 mini and flashing lineage in order to get away from big phones. I have flashed ROM's quite a while ago (Moto X 2013 etc) so I am not a total rookie.

If I was to buy a S4 mini off ebay is there anything I need to avoid in order to flash it successfully eg certain software versions etc?

Thanks.

 

[bierma32]

@Warren_Orange
Important is that you buy the correct one, we have got 2 Version of the S4mini the GT-I9195 and the GT- I9195i ( different Hardware )
For the flashing of the Recovery you need Odin 3.09 and the original Samsung USB charger Kabel.

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[Not_Rich]

Hi.

I am thinking about buying an s4 mini and flashing lineage in order to get away from big phones. I have flashed ROM's quite a while ago (Moto X 2013 etc) so I am not a total rookie.

If I was to buy a S4 mini off ebay is there anything I need to avoid in order to flash it successfully eg certain software versions etc?

Thanks.

Hi I live in the UK and bought an international lte version ( serranoltexx ) 10 years ago and its running well on its second genuine battery. I haven't made a phone call in years and the sim is not recognized, but that's probably due to the age of the sim card, or maybe cos its a pay as you go sim, and they cut you off if not used.
Samsung did make a 3G version, you might want to avoid that one.
There are some good prices on new ones on ebay

 

[Warren_Orange]

Thanks guys.

I've found some apparently 'brand new' ones on ebay UK (description: NEW Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 White/Black 8GB Smartphone- 2 Year WARRANTY). . Do you think these will be kosher? Do you think some of these 'brand new' ones on ebay could be fake?

Also, if the original battery is not present does that mean the NFC won't work?

 

[Not_Rich]

Ebay is a minefield, I found this one shows what looks like a genuine box but goes on to say supplied in a white box. One listing had 1 year warranty but 6 months in the description further down the page.
Just make sure you can return it for whatever reason.
There is a new one on Amazon UK for £180....