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, GT-I9507V, SHV-E300S, SHV-E330K, 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? See #Similar devices.
Users owning this device
Model variants
- GT-I9506 (Global) - Untested. Boots lk2nd.
- GT-I9507V (Global?, ?) - Untested.
- SHV-E300S (Korea?, ?) - Untested.
- SHV-E330K (Korea?, ?) - Untested.
- SHV-E330S (Korea, 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.
Battery
This device uses removable 2600 mAh Li-Ion batteries. Large aftermarket batteries (with a custom back cover) are made by third parties.
| WARNING: Be careful with degraded batteries. They may cause issues. Some UIs will not power the device off automatically on low charge! |
BMS
Unknown. Needs more research.
Charger
Unknown. Needs more research.
Fuelguage
Unknown. Needs more research.
Wireless charger
Unknown. Supports 5W Qi charging. Only on some variants! Needs more research.
Notes
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
- Latest official lk2nd build Required to boot mainline. Currently unsupported. I9506 boots as a generic MSM8974 device, keys are not working. Support is coming soon.
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.