Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance (samsung-ks01lte)
| This device is marked as not booting. Status: Untested |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Name | Galaxy S4 Advance |
| Codename | samsung-ks01lte |
| Model | GT-I9506, SHV-E330S, SHV-E470S |
| Released | 2013 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) |
| CPU | 4x 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | 450 MHz Adreno 330 |
| Display | 5 inch 16:9, 1080x1920 AMOLED/TFT (Active only) |
| Storage | 16/32 GB EMMC 4.5 |
| Memory | 2 GB 800 MHz LPDDR3 dual-channel |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.2.2 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 5.0.1 |
| Optional software | Android (LineageOS) (Unofficial) |
| FOSS bootloader | yes |
| postmarketOS | |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available from the postmarketOS Installation page. |
no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 800. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Introduction
Also known as the Galaxy S4 LTE-A, this phone was only avalible from select carriers in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. It looks identical to any other S4 on the outside, some have text that says "LTE+" printed on the back. The device codename appears to be "KS rev 01" Could this be a reference to the Galaxy S5? Also see #Similar devices.
Users owning this device
Model variants
- GT-I9506 (Global) - Untested.
- SHV-E330S (SK Telecom) - Untested.
- SHV-E470S (S4 Active variant, TFT LCD, rugged housing, IP67) - Untested.
Boot modes
Fastboot (lk2nd menu) - hold during boot, or (only for lk2nd Fastboot) - execute $ fastboot reboot bootloader on a connected USB host, or (also lk2nd) - select it on the bootloader menu by pressing or three times, then confirm using
Recovery (using lk2nd) - hold during boot, or - enter Fastboot mode and select it on the bootloader menu by pressing twice, confirm using
Recovery (using Samsung bootloader) - hold ++, or (with USB debugging enabled) - execute $ adb reboot recovery on a connected USB host
DFU (Odin/Download) mode - hold ++, or (with USB debugging enabled) - execute $ adb reboot download on a connected USB host
Firmware
Outdated firmware
Only some carriers ever pushed the latest update. Flashing a different CSC for the same region works fine and should not impact network compatibility.
Compatibility and repairs
Parts do appear to be interchangeable between it and regular S4/S4 Active variants. More testing and a list of possible components are needed, not only for this device. Like usual with Samsung, this can be a bit messy.
Useful software
Bootloader builds
Recovery builds
Packages
heimdall Tool for dealing with Samsung's Odin protocol. Used to install firmware.
Device Support
linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8974 Mainline kernel. Currently unsupported. Needs DT. And more.
Links
Source code
- Downstream kernel (LineageOS)
Similar devices
- Samsung_Galaxy_S4_(samsung-jflte) Different SoC. Compatible peripherals.
- Samsung_Galaxy_S4_Value_Edition_(samsung-jfvelte) Different SoC. Compatible peripherals.