While we wait for OEMs like Motorola, HTC, Samsung and others to push out OTA updates for Android 4.4.4, custom ROMs spring up very quickly for almost all devices.
One of the devices which I have, is the Samsung Galaxy S Advance. And today I am going to walk you through the steps of downloading and installing, what I consider to be the perfect ROM for it.
It is the Android 4.4.4 AOSP from the J-Team at XDA. Yes, you get to taste the latest version of Android OS on your SGSA. The Android Open Source Project, is a Vanilla OS, and so comes with no third party apps included, i.e., zero bloatware.
(Disclaimer: AndroidPure are not responsible for any damage you incur by flashing the ROM. Proceed at your own risk.)
Always make sure to check the MD5 checksum value of the downloaded ROM and GAPPS file. This ensures you don’t have a corrupted or broken file, and helps aoids bricking the device.
You can check the MD5 from your PC by using a free software called HashTab, which adds a “file hashes” tab to your right-click context menu in Windows Explorer.
Or, you could check it from your phone by using a file manager app that supports it, like ES File Explorer.
1. Download the J-Team][4.4.4] The Android Open Source Project from the dev host page.
MD5: c9ca50095b88ae0d9d046e19f38a2045
2. Download the GAPPS file from the updated XDA thread or from the uploader’s folder at Dev-Host. Do not choose the full GAPPS package as the size is quite large, and may take up a huge chunk of your System’s memory. Choose the mini or micro version. This way, you get the core Google apps, and you can install other Google Apps such as Hangouts, Maps, Google+ etc, from the Play Store.
It’s actually better this way, because you can get the latest version of the app from the play store, instead of downloading the full package and then having to update old ones. The micro version saves your data bandwidth.
Dev host link for micro version 88.32 MB. (Core Base, Google Bookmarks Sync, Gmail, Google Calendar (replaces stock/AOSP Calendar), Google Now Launcher, Google Play services, Google Search, Google Text-to-Speech).
MD5: 8891980462860c8a38e48bda88dc679a
3. Copy both files on to the external SD card of your phone.
4. Reboot to the recovery.
5. Wipe the data by selecting ” Factory Data Reset”
6. Wipe the Cache
7. Go to advanced> and Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Note: You will need to Flash a custom recovery for the following commands. Here is a temporary one:http://d-h.st/oZD. Select reboot to custom recovery and it will boot to CWM. Proceed to step 8 below.
8. Select “Mounts and Storage”. Format the /system partition.
9. Return to the main menu and select “Install the Zip from External Storage”. Select the ROM file, for eg:AOSP-4.4.4-20140620-janice-alberto97.zip. Wait for it to finish installing.
10. Again select “Install the Zip from External Storage” and choose the GAPPs file. Wait for it to finish installing the apps.
11. Reboot your phone to Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
Optional: You can enable ART from the developer settings.
I haven’t noticed any bugs yet. The camera works fine with the flash.
hey trying this update today did u notice any bug so far..
It’s quite good as a daily driver. Battery drain is the only issue, but then again I am yet to find a CM ROM on any device without this issue.
hy ashwin , i already up dated to kitkat 4.4.2 and that was smooth . i got carbon fibers utility in that version , culd you plz tell me thats also available i 4.4.4 also …
Is that an app or a theme? Could you explain?
its custom rom
i used yours also but carbon rom kitkat is best
No bugs… its super fine , super fast and good battry and wifi performance… Using this since last 1 and half month… TRhanks Ashwin…..
I did exactly what you said but after all the steps it said “root acces is missing” and now it won’t rebooting. it stays on te black page with “samsung galaxy s advance” on it. Can you help?
Sorry, it works now. I forgot to install one .zip file. it works perfectly!! tnx!
Thanks for the feedback.
Hii. Is it necessary that the phone should be rooted before performing this installation?? My SGSA is fully official and I haven’t rooted it yet….
I am not 100% sure, as I have rooted all my devices immediately after I got them. But the Cyanogenmod wiki says that you don’t need to root the phone, prior to installing the ROM,http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/CyanogenMod_Installer
I am guessing the same applies here, as this is an unofficial port of CM.
Okay. And is it necessary to copy the 2 zip files onto the external SD card only?? Because I don’t have an external SD card in my phone…..
No, you can put them on your internal memory and flash the files.
Hiii. Just installed the ROM yesterday, Works perfectly!!!! The phone’s become supersmooth now, with an absolutely stunning look. Thanking you sincerely for your valuable suggestions….Cheers Mate!!!!
Great. Thanks for the feedback
Hi…
I have Galaxy S Advance.
I updated my phone to Official JB 4.1, now the recovery has corrupted and JB really sucks, it starts hanging every now and then… Kindly help me to install 4.4.4 or 2.3.6 base version onto my phone …
A good phone has loost its fluidity and smooothness…
HELP PLEASE…!!!
Sorry about the delay, I was out of town. Just flash the stock JB through ODIN, and then flash 4.4.4 from this article. It is far better than stock JB.
Thanks for reply, but my recovery mode is not working properly… it only shows folders not files into it…
can i have ODIN version of 4.4.4
It will be a great help.
Use this temporary recovery: http://d-h.st/oZD
Thanks Ashwin… U r really ver supportive…
Can you please tell the process to use update.zip….Thanks
Just flash it like a normal zip. Select reboot to custom recovery and will boot to CWM.
Hi Ashwin…
Thanks a lot… it worked fine…
But google apps micro package is installed in all other cases installation is aborted…
Nevertheles… i have installed necessary apps by extracting the zip file and choosing system/app/ folder…
Thanks a lot ashwin…..
U R very helpful…Thanks
You’re welcome. And I’m glad to hear everything went well.
hii I have a Galaxy S advance which is 2 yrs old. After reading this article (instructions), i thought came to my mind to update my phone to 4.4.4 version. My concern is how wil it effect the performance of the phone. wat abt the internal memory. Will the present 16GB (12 GB usage) be reduced..?? If yes, upto how much wil it reduce to. The Battery backup…??? In case I update and I dont feel comfortable using it, can I get back the GIngerbread version. Kindly help me out..!!!
I gave the phone to a relative a few months back, and it’s still working great. The battery backup is quite good, much better than JellyBean, but it all depends on your usage. Regarding the user available memory, not it will not consume more space.
You can always go back to stock GB or JB if you don’t like it.
it show signature verfication failed
Are you using CWM?
Edit: Did you check the MD5 Checksum of the downloaded file? If it doesn’t match the one given in this post, then you have a corrupted download. There is no pack 2, its just 1 zip file which is 170 MB in size.
i have check the MD5 checksum.. but it was same mention in the post but in capital letter….also the point no.7 does not come in the option of the phone….also my phone current android version is 2.3.6. ….now suggest me what to do..
ROM Firmware Required: JellyBean 4.1.2.
So flash Stock JellyBean using ODIN, and then flash this firmware
i have done every thing but still it shows signature verfication failed …install pack 2
ashwin ji please help me..about my problem
is there any bug with this?
I’m using s advance with official JB. Now I want to update it to stock android 4.4.
So,I want to know that is it safe?Is there any bug/problems?
Bugs – I didn’t encounter any while I used it. As far as stock update is concerned forget it, even the Galaxy S2 did not get stock Android 4.4.
Check my reply below to the reader named “Dens” about the root info.
Plz suggest which ROM is better – this one or the CyanogenMod 11?
I didn’t try the other one, and I no longer have the phone, I gave it to a relative. So, I can’t experiment on it. But they are still using this ROM as a daily driver. They haven’t reported any issues at all.
thanks for your advice..
Hello Ashwin,I want to flash my samsung galaxy s advance which is out of warranty. I haven’t done flashing before.kindly tell me the all the steps to flash the mobile and upgrade it to Android 4.4.4.Is it safe to flash it ??If yes then pls help me put with it.Also tell me all the prevention and safety measures required to flash the mobile.Thanks….
Just follow the steps given in this post. I have written it to be user friendly as possible. Flashing is just a fancy term for installing. Once you boot the phone into recovery mode, you have to select a file which you want to install, aka Flashing.
Make sure our phone is running on Stock Android 4.1.2 JB before you
flash this ROM. If not, do so from here:
http://www.androidpure.com/update-the-samsung-galaxy-s-advance-i9070-to-the-official-jelly-bean-firmware/
The only additional thing not given in this post, are the steps for flashing a temporary recovery.
Download it from here: http://d-h.st/oZD. Copy it to your memory card, and boot to stock recovery. Just flash it like a normal zip. Select reboot to custom recovery and will boot to CWM.
You can take a backup of your phone from CWM recovery. It is called a NAND backup, it will allow you to restore the backup in case you want to switch back. If you wish to do a factory reset, you can always flash stock 4.1.2 JB using Odin.
Once you backup the phone, come back and read this article and follow the instructions to install the ROM. After you flash the ROM, the phone will have the CWM recovery permanently. Rooting is not required prior to installation.
And also tell me whether it is necessary to root the device before flashing it.I have checked the your previous comment also,especially those related to dens one.If yes then kindly tell me the rooting steps also.And if the things go wrong are there any backup measures to restore the phone to its previous condition.
I can’t see the 7 & 8 option in the recovery mode.
And i installed the aosp but it’s showing an error
Please help.
What recovery are you using?
I’m using the stock recovery..
By pressing vol up+home+power button.
You need to use CWM. Here is a temporary one: http://d-h.st/oZD
Select reboot to custom recovery and will boot to CWM.
I installed the AOSP ROM on my S Advance and it looked fine except for that I was not able to use my 3G connection. Only WIFI worked, but when having no WIFI access the R (roaming) icon was shown and no connection could be made to the network of my provider.
Experimenting with the data connection settings did not change this and this makes the ROM unusable for me. Following the instructions of my provider was not possible because some dropdown boxes appear to be missing.
I have gone back to the CyanogenMOD ROM which I do not really like (battery life is very bad) but it does at least support my 3G connection.
I use the AOSP-4.4.4-20140620-janice-alberto97.zip
If this is fixed one time I would consider to give it a try again.
thanks a lot!!!! great work,all is ok
Hi Ashwin, I updated my phone to JB 4.1.2 through samsung service center , but after updating to JB , it lags a lot , so what about the performance after updating to 4.4.4 , and my standard ROM shows only 1.97 GB of use , so is it going to be expanded after update.
Really glad to have my updates jb to 4.4.4 all credit goes to Ashwin sir .. Thnx alooot
All I did was write the how-to article. Credits go to the developers of the ROM.
it says failed to mount /system (invalid argument)……..what to do now plsss help??
Dude it works perfect….no bugs at all…seriously….thnxx bro…:)
hi Ashwin,
I have decided to upgrade my s Advance to Kitkat from gingerbread. Kindly let me noe wat all instructions i have to be aware of while doing it. Since its new to me , I dont want to screw up my phone. Kindly help me out.
First update your phone to JellyBean: http://www.androidpure.com/update-the-samsung-galaxy-s-advance-i9070-to-the-official-jelly-bean-firmware/
And then follow the instructions given in this article.
in case i want GB back, can i get it back after ihave installed kitkat
You can always revert to GB using ODIN. ther is some guide on XDA for that.
Hello people, I recently installed this wonderful ROM on Advance, but I have two question… the first one is it possible to set up an icon that indicate the status of the battery while this is charging and the phone is turned off?? And the other question I set up all my custom sound and ringtone to the phone and some contacts, but when the phone restart I loose all that change.. does anybody has the same problem?? Thank!
The first one is impossible. Regarding the ringtones, I’m not sure about this, maybe you could try moving the files to your internal memory. This could be because the phone takes a while to mount the SD card after a reboot.
heyy aswin i’m saban………….i am rooting my s advance firstly….straight update to kitkat from 2.3.6 gingerbread……….any prblm……that straight update from 2.3.6 to 4.4.4……….pls reply
You can’t. You need to update to stock JellyBean first.
heyy aswin i’m saban………….i am rooting my s advance firstly….straight update to kitkat from 2.3.6 gingerbread……….any prblm……that straight update from 2.3.6 to 4.4.4……….pls reply
Does this ROM supports over the air update to get the latest ROM updates?
Why can’t I install apps that requires less is version than 4.4.4 and it shows the device isn’t compatible with the application.
Which apps are you trying to install?
Hi Ashwin great work dude, i installed kitkat just now & found reboot takes time, any suggestion for this, will update once i start using
1. Install Xposed Framework, and the Boot Manager module. Then disable apps you don’t want to auto-start.
2. Switch to ART cache.
How do i switch to art cache,
Xposed isn’t compatible with ART. So pick one of the two options i mentioned.
Now, to enable ART, go to developer options and tap on Select Runtime, and choose Use ART. Make sure you have plenty of charge on your battery because the phone will reboot and build the cache. It takes quite a while for it to complete.
Some apps are incompatible with ART, and it may also cause some minor bugs. You can always change back to Dalvik if things don’t go your way.
hi,
I just tried the steps…. but my phone is dead now…. help me plzzzzzz
Hi,
1. What ROM were you on before you tried this?
2. When you power on the phone, do you see the Samsung logo?
Link for the recovery compatible with kitkat..plz help me
Check this comment: http://www.androidpure.com/install-android-kitkat-samsung-galaxy-s-advance/#comment-1610350554
WIFI not working. I will be very grateful if you suggest solution
Is it not connecting? What steps have you tried to fix this?
Hi
Network connection is working? Like 3G network and what languages this rom have? I think I install this rom if it that good what it says
2G, 3G and, Wifi networks work fine. Regarding the languages, it supports many. Which one do you need?
Finnish. I have now cyanogenmod and I can install this rom without install first JB 4.1.2?
Which version of cyanogenmod do you have?
11-20141102 janice 4.4.2 android I think it is cyanogenmod 11?
You are already on KitKat, so you don’t need to install stock Jelly Bean. But I would recommend taking a Nandroid backup just in case.
And yes it does have Finnish (Suomi). Check the screenshots attached to this comment.
Okay thanks for help I try to install this in the evening:)
Good luck
Thanks lot! I just install this rom and it looks so good!!:) And it working nice until now:D
Great.
Is in the ROM Hungarian language?
Yes, it has Magyar.
Thanks!
You are welcome
in this Rom, can i move apps to external memory? thnx a lot.
hi sir,i’ve installed it, In principle it work fine..
1 problem, computer won’t recognize my phone with this new 4.4.4 ! any idea Admin.
Install Samsung Kies, it will install the USB drivers for your phone. Then go to Settings > About Phone, and tap on the Build Number 7 times to enable developer options.
Go back to Settings > Developer Options , and enable ?USB debugging.
thnx for no reply Sir
it resolved.
_____ ______
Now .. how about Lollipop on this device?
I did reply 8 hours ago. Perhaps you missed it. http://www.androidpure.com/install-android-kitkat-samsung-galaxy-s-advance/#comment-1830192484
Anyway, there aren’t any Lollipop ROMs available
Can you give a link to GT-i9070 model..the link you gave is for GT-i9070P
Which link do you mean?
I have android 4.1.2, but when I press volumedown+home+power i do not see many function in developement mode like ‘advance’ etc ….so I could not complete step 7,8,9,10 and 11
Check the comments for the instructions to use a custom recovery:http://www.androidpure.com/install-android-kitkat-samsung-galaxy-s-advance/#comment-1608115603
im getting a error like “E: error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip ” .. can anyone help with this ??
That sounds like a Status 7 error. What firmware are you on?
previously the phone was running on jelly bean which was a official update from samsung .. when i tried to install AOSP-4.4.4-20140620-janice-alberto97.zip with the steps which you have posted . it showing this error . and the biggest problem is forgot take a recovery of the previous OS . now my phone is only in the start up ( it cannot go furher than that because there is no os ) and i ve no idea about the firmware … so can you help ?? and what steps i should follow now ?
I’m checking what maybe causing the Status 7 error
In the meantime, you can flash stock firmware back using ODIN.
Follow our guide here: http://www.androidpure.com/update-the-samsung-galaxy-s-advance-i9070-to-the-official-jelly-bean-firmware/
thanks alot ashwin !! i ll check
Welcome.
Check both of my comments above. Hopefully it should fix your issue.
P.S: I’ll be away till Saturday. In case of any serious issues, revert to stock firmware, and drop a comment here. I’ll help you when I’m back.
hello ashwin .. some how i managed to install gingerbread to my phone .. but i cant able to full 11gb space .. im getting oly 3.9gb .. can you help with that ??
It appears to be a known issue. Read steps 17 to 21 to fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195673
2.3.6 for Indian S Advance:http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/4211/I9070DDLD4_I9070ODDLD4_INU.zip/
Let me know how it goes
Looks like someone else got the same error as you did in the XDA thread too.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578599&page=37 (read post#361)
I’m still looking for a fix.
When i go into reboot recovery, I only have 4 options:
Reboot system now
Apply update from sd card
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Help what do I do?
bro mine has the same problem. how do we play safe ashwin ?
Can u reply to this ashwin?
Check this comment for the link to get the temporary CWM recovery.http://www.androidpure.com/install-android-kitkat-samsung-galaxy-s-advance/#comment-1608115603
Bro, I boot in CWM recovery & everything works fine upto step no.8 i.e Format/ system. After that in mount & storage, I cannot find the option..Install Zip From external Storage. IAM STUCK HERE.
Suggest me a solun.
You are doing it wrong. Read step 9.
“9. Return to the main menu and select “Install the Zip from External Storage”. Select the ROM file. Wait for it to finish installing.”
Do it from the main menu of CWM. Check the screenshot here for reference:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34007203&postcount=1
still there is no option like” Install zip from external storage ‘On the main screen. Can’t find it.
Is it like after step 8 Do I have to Boot in stock recovery?
Still Shows error 7. Please help me.
Did u find a solun brother?
Helo brother can you help me. I am install kit kat vision on my s advance.but no install Google play store o. My mobile can you tell me what problem.please…
Read step 2 to install GAPPS (Google Apps).
Camera not connecting….. Please suggest something….
Take a backup of your data, and wipe the cache and see if it fixes it. Else, reflash the ROM.
Bro how do I back up my Original JB ROM on Galaxy S Advance.
There’s no BACK UP & Restore option in Mine one.
kernel version
3.0.31 – 1119559
se.infra@SEP-88 # 2
SMP PREEMPT
Flash the temporary custom recovery.
Since everyone seems to be having trouble finding this, I’m sticking my own comment with the link and instructions for temporary cwm, as the featured one to this discussion. It will appear above the comment box.
Bro I reboot in CWM Recovery & follow upto step no.8 i.e format /system but after that I can’t find the option INSTALL ZIP FROM EXTERNAL STORAGE.
suggest solution please.
Check the featured comment in this article for the link and instructions for using a temporary CWM recovery.
Please elaborate. I am unable to understand the same . Could u please?
If you are in the Mounts and Storage screen, go back to the previous screen. That is the main screen of the recovery. You will find the options there.
Read the Note below step 7. I have now included the link for CWM in the article.
Hey Ashwin I followed the link for CWM but then i couldn’t download the zip directly,so instead of “download now” I pressed download but that update. Zip that was downloaded does not have the same md5 as in the link… what should I do please?
You are doing it right, but it appears that both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are blocking the file as malicious. I’m not sure whats wrong. it is the file from this XDA thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34007203&postcount=1
No no it’s OK Ashwin I tried that in explorer and every thing is fine…now I’m running with 4.4.4 KitKat version. Thanks a lot bro !!!
Oh ok.
Good to know you got it working.
I’m still a bit concerned why Firefox and Google are flagging the download as malicious though.
Thank you very much but I have 1 problem. If someone calls me I hear my ringtone, but nothing appears in the screen. So I won’t be able to answer a phonecall. That’s very annoying! Can you help me?
Which one are using, ART or Dalvik cache?
How can I see that, which one I am using??
Go to Settings > Developer Options and check. If you don’t have developer options, you are probably on Dalvik.
P.S: To enable developer options, go to Settings> About phone > tap on the build number 7 times.
I have the developer options and use Dalvak now.
Okay, take a backup of your data. Wipe the cache from the recovery.
If it doesn’t fix it, then reflash the ROM after a full factory reset. Make sure you wipe/system folder when doing a clean flash.
Thnx for the very quick reply. I shall try this and report if it’s done!
Good luck
I reflashed the rom and this has fixed the problem!! Thank you very much!
Glad to hear that. Cheers
Hey Ashwin,
Thanks for the awesome right up !
Previously I had Jelly Bean on my Samsung Galaxy S Advance, which was extremely slow.., then after updating to Kitkat 4.4.4 the phone works like a charm.. No lags, Never hangs, Very smooth, Extended Battery Life ..
Thank you for the detailed write up !!
Glad you liked the article, and that it helped you
hi , ashwin any chance we get lolipop on i 9070
Sorry, I don’t think that is going to happen. With the availability of affordable phones with higher specs, most of the developers have abandoned working on the SGSA.
hi using your kitkat since 2-3 months & over all its working fine, only it does not have radio app, can u pls help me to install the radio app.
hay bro I cannot find Wipe Dalvik Cache help please
The options listed in steps 7 and 8 will not be present in stock recovery. Follow the note below step 7 to use a temporary CWM recovery.
hay Aswin bro i have stuck problem on 4.1.2 after this room can this stuck problem solve
Flash the official 4.1.2 firmware again. Here is our guide for that:http://www.androidpure.com/update-the-samsung-galaxy-s-advance-i9070-to-the-official-jelly-bean-firmware/
Hey Ashwin just to know can I charge the phone while installing the 4.4.4 on it?
I wouldn’t recommend that. Charge it at least to 50% before hand, just to be safe.
hy I cant make mp3 song rington… any sugestions??? thx
Hey it appears that i have totally screwed up this could u contact me somehhow? Please it would be crucial. (gery69x@gmail.com)
Relax, just flash the stock JellyBean firmware using ODIN. Instructions here:http://www.androidpure.com/update-the-samsung-galaxy-s-advance-i9070-to-the-official-jelly-bean-firmware/
Little bit late but updated to4.4.4…looking nice. Thanks
guys just install this kitkat version & enjoy 3 times more faster than JB, loving my phone again, only Radio app is missing
Hi Ashwin, The Gapps file link is not having any files..do you have any other link for that
Hi,
It appears the XDA thread was closed. Here is another one http://forum.xda-developers.com/paranoid-android/general/final-post-tkruzze-regarding-pa-gapps-t3064539
hi ashwin .. i just install 4.4.4 in s advance every thing is fine but data not working help me to resolve this
Check the APN settings to see if you have the settings. Else, you may manually have to enter them. Also try removing and reinserting the SIM card.
ashwin u r ultimate … thnk bro … only little bit prolem in 4.4.4 its battery back but its good then 4.4.2 nice thnks
Well the battery problem exists in almost all Android devices these days. Unless you have a 3,000 mAh battery
wifi // wifi direct are working properly ??
and others features ??
Hi,
Sorry about the late reply, but I didn’t have access to the device until today.I just waited to confirm if Wi-Fi Direct works.
As you can see from the screenshots it works fine.
i cant install it
What error do you get?
nothing…
but its same laggy
Switch to ART cache, and install Greenify if you haven’t done so already. But I should warn you, though Greenify speeds things up, it is an awful battery drainer.
hi this work’s perfect , only radio app is not available , kindly suggest any radio app
The only real FM apps I know are Spirit1 and Spirit 2, They are paid apps.
You can find a free version of Spirit1 from the developer’s thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57261804&postcount=8695
Spirit2 is only for Lollipop.
How can i install android lollipop in my sumsung g star advance SM-G350E ………………
PLZ HELP MEe
Sorry but it isn’t available for your device. And to be honest Samsung only upgrades their higher end devices, even their popular mid-range phone, the Galaxy Grand didn’t get Lollipop.
sorry but the gapps file is closed
Try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2779598
how to downgrade back to jelly bean plz help me… thanks…. having lot of problems in 4.4.4…
Just flash the stock firmware back again using ODIN. http://www.androidpure.com/update-the-samsung-galaxy-s-advance-i9070-to-the-official-jelly-bean-firmware/
after installing spirit1, phone is getting shutdown autometically, kindly suggest me the solution
Try clearing the cache and dalvik cache.
Hiii once again….The SGSA lollipop version 5.1.1 is out there….but the gapps package is still not available…Could you do something about it?? I’m still running your 4.4.4 version and it works like a charm….But still if could shed some light on the latest version…it would be very helpful….Here’s the link from where i downloaded the 5.1.1 lollipop : http://s-advance.blogspot.in/2015/05/cm-121-update-21052015-for-galaxy-s.html
the AOSP-4.4.4-20140620-janice-alberto97.zip cannot be installed.it says status 7.i have the 9070 and not the 9070p.
Check my reply to a previous comment http://www.androidpure.com/install-android-kitkat-samsung-galaxy-s-advance/#comment-1847237230
Hope it helps
There is a Lollipop ROM now available for the Samsung Galaxy S Advance. http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-advance/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-t3099172
I haven’t tested it yet though. But I will be getting the phone back, and will test the ROM soon
is their any Lollipop now for S Advance tht u have tested
Sorry, I haven’t tested any Lollipop ROMs on the SGSA.
hi in the above post u have talked about testing the ROM (Lollipop) soon , did u check it & is it working fine?? pls update
hi Ashwin, was able to successfully upgrade my galaxy s advance. Camera is working fine. But i keep getting ‘Unfortunately google play services has stopped’ pop ups. If i disable location to just Gps only, i am not able to use Maps to find my current location.
Apologies for the delayed reply, but have you tried wiping the cache?
Yes I did try wiping the cache. It helps but only for few moments. Soon the pop ups start once again. I have found now that if I put Location setting to use only Phone Gps the errors no longer come. But my location does not get picked up in Maps or Runtastic App.
Odd, perhaps it needs to be calibrated.
The pop ups come only when I select Location to High Accuracy or Battery save option. As long as location is set to Phone only, the pop ups dont come.
This looks like a common issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565505&page=2
Yes one of the links worked for me !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2197842
My phone is able to lock on to GPS now after using the ‘GPS Status – Test & Fix’ app.
Good to know
does it work on android 2.3.6 gingerbread
Sorry, missed your comment.
No, you have to update to Jellybean and then flash this ROM.
dude this is really one of the easiest & best tutorial i have come across, if i get a radio app for this than nothing like it , any how thanks for the effort ,
hi i have seen google maps not working properly these days, it gives some error , is any body getting the same error
Glad you found it useful.
Try your luck with this Radio app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/spirit-fm/app-spirit2-free-source-real-fm-radio-t2951455
And the discussion thread for the app which has several links http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296
For the GPS fix, read these comments between me and Ramakrishnanhttp://www.androidpure.com/install-android-kitkat-samsung-galaxy-s-advance/#comment-2165166768
(click the above link, and the page should scroll down to the comments)
i have two problems. 1) i can’t connect my phone with my laptop (windows 8) i have tried everything with kies i reinstall the files but nothing seem to work.
2) i cant connect wia wifi is says fairule wps… can you help me please?
1. Enable USB debugging from developer options. It might help, and also try suggestions at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661492
2. Can you try using WPA2 PSK? It is actually more secure.
No the usb debugging doesnt solve my problem.the wpa2psk is a setting i must change on my rooter?the other phone and pc wont have a problem with this change?
Check the other suggestions on XDA for the USB issue.
WPA 2 PSK is a standard Wi-Fi setting which you can set in your router, It will work on all devices. My laptop + tablet +phones are all connected using WPA 2 PSK.
Hi ashwin now a days my phone network goes on toss, to the caller it says not reachable, even few times network signal goes down & starts after restart , any suggestion
Is this the case with all service providers which you have tried it with? I haven’t experienced this at all. Can you perhaps try a clean flash?
clean flash means , i should degrade to jb and again install or how, can u pls guide
No need for a JB downgrade. Reboot to the recovery, wipe cache, dalvik cache, perform a factory reset, wipe the /system partition. Reflash the KitKat ROM and Gapps.
I am getting hanging and network problems after installing Kitkat 4.4.4 in Sumsang S advance Gt-I9070 so what should I do????
Wipe the cache or try a clean flash.
Guys FM radio working on my i 9070 with spirit , download the apk from below site & install on your device , you need to give super user permission as grant for ever .
http://m.hiapphere.com/apk-spirit_fm_unlocked
I have removed the paid APK link, as it is against our policies.
You can download Spirit FM for free from the open-source repository F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=fm.a2d.sf
or from XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296
hi ashwin .. how to downgrade 4.4.4 to 2.2
You mean 2.3, right?
Download it fromhttp://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/9396/I9070DDLK2_I9070ODDLJ1_INU/
And follow the steps in this guide. http://www.androidpure.com/update-the-samsung-galaxy-s-advance-i9070-to-the-official-jelly-bean-firmware/
Hope it helps