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[Linux User]

Galaxy S4 Sprint CM13 (cyanogenMod 13) Marshmallow ROM (Device Codename: jfltespr) goes official on CyanogenMod servers. Official NIGHTLY build are automated builds which makes sure the build is not broken by daily code changes made by developers. NIGHTLY builds are not stable as compared to SNAPSHOT builds and may contain some minor bugs. Here is some brief explanation of the difference between a NIGHTLY and SNAPSHOT.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup your all data or take a NANDROID backup using a recovery. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you. Neither the developer nor we will be held responsible for any disaster that happens to your device.

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR THE Galaxy S4 Sprint CM13 ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• TWRP recovery download link for Galaxy S4 Sprint.
  – Download the .tar extension TWRP file for YOUR DEVICE ONLY which can be flashed with ODIN. Follow this guide: How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the img.tar TWRP file.

  – If you already have an unlocked bootloader then you can download the .img file extension. Then follow this guide: How to flash TWRP using fastboot.

• ROM download link for Sprint Galaxy S4 Official CyanogenMod 13
• GApps download link

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

For more Custom ROMs, TWRP Recovery Installation guide, Rooting Guide you can have a look at the Galaxy S4 Sprint forum and also you can subscribe to stay updated for this device specific topics.

FLASHING OFFICIAL GALAXY S4 SPRINT CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) MARSHMALLLOW CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 13 for the first time to your Sprint Galaxy S5, or coming from another ROM:

   This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider backing up your phone data or take a nandroid backup. Here is how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Make sure you have a TWRP installed on your Galaxy S4 Sprint.
     If you don’t have a recovery then download it from the above link and see if the below guide works for you:
     – How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar TWRP file.
   • Download and Copy the GApps and CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your device.
   • Take a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then you can take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have already flashed a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP on the phone.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.
   • First flash the CM ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on your Galaxy S4 Sprint.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13.0:

   • Copy the CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

The first boot may take long time, so don’t panic and be sure that you have enough battery backup. Let the phone reboot and then enjoy the official CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on Galaxy S4 Sprint.

After this CM13 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13.

[Linux User]

Android Nougat 7.1 ROM, LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. If you want some more Lineage ROMs or wanna taste the OFFICIAL Lineage build then stay tuned the LineageOS 14.1 ROM collection page. Here we also have the CM14 for Galaxy S4 Mini. The Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd) is brought to you by developer csendre, Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx) is brought to you by developer Woivod.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD WHICH MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd) may require the bootloader to be unlocked on the Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd) phone, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

Status of LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini Nougat 7.1 Custom ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Not Known

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Not Known

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR GALAXY S4 Mini LineageOS 14.1 NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM:

• TWRP download link for Galaxy S4 Mini

  – Here is How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar TWRP file.

• ROM Download link of Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd)
• ROM Download link of Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx)
• Lineage Nougat GApps download link for Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 14.1 Nougat 7.1 ROM

Root binary is inbuilt in LineageOS 14.1, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 14.1
If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try flashing SuperSU zip using recovery or else install the CF auto root for Galaxy S4 Mini: https://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-serranodsdd-gti9505.zip?retrieve_file=1 to gain ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE LINEAGE 14.1 FOR Galaxy S4 Mini NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd) for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd) (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

   • First flash the LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS.
   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the Lineage 14.1 Nougat GApps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the Nougat 7.1 Lineage 14.1 ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd).

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd):

   • Copy the latest LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS.
   • Then flash the Lineage 14.1 Nougat GApps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.1 with Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd). After the installation of Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd) you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 14.1.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd, serranoltexx) forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 14.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

[Linux User]

Galaxy S4 T-Mobile CM13 (cyanogenMod 13) Marshmallow ROM (Device Codename: jfltetmo) goes official on CyanogenMod servers. Official NIGHTLY build are automated builds which makes sure the build is not broken by daily code changes made by developers. NIGHTLY builds are not stable as compared to SNAPSHOT builds and may contain some minor bugs. Here is some brief explanation of the difference between a NIGHTLY and SNAPSHOT.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup your all data or take a NANDROID backup using a recovery. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you. Neither the developer nor we will be held responsible for any disaster that happens to your device.

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR THE Galaxy S4 T-Mobile CM13 ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• Galaxy S4 T-Mobile TWRP recovery download link.
  – Download the .img.tar extension TWRP file for YOUR DEVICE ONLY which can be flashed with ODIN. Follow this guide: How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the img.tar TWRP file.

  – If you already have an unlocked bootloader then you can download the .img file extension. Then follow this guide: How to flash TWRP using fastboot.

• T-Mobile Galaxy S4 Official CyanogenMod 13 ROM download link
• GApps download link

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

FLASHING OFFICIAL Galaxy S4 T-Mobile CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) MARSHMALLLOW CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 13 for the first time to your T-Mobile Galaxy S4, or coming from another ROM:

   This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider backing up your phone data or take a nandroid backup. Here is how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Make sure you have a TWRP installed on your Galaxy S4 T-Mobile.
     If you don’t have a recovery then download it from the above link and see if the below guide works for you:
     – How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar TWRP file.
   • Download and Copy the GApps and CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your device.
   • Take a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then you can take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have already flashed a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP on the phone.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.
   • First flash the CM ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on your Galaxy S4 T-Mobile.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13.0:

   • Copy the CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

The first boot may take long time, so don’t panic and be sure that you have enough battery backup. Let the phone reboot and then enjoy the official CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on Galaxy S4 T-Mobile.

After this CM13 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13.

[Linux User]

Android 8.1 Oreo, LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini is now available via a development build. This LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd/3gxx/ltexx/velte) is brought to you by developer arco68 and the S4 Mini VELTE build is by Danil_e71.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S):

If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to Danil_e71, arco68 and LineageOS project:
– Donate to arco68
– Donate to Danil_e71
– Donate to LineageOS project

If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15 then here is the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 supported devices list or the Android Oreo ROMs devices list page.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BETA BUILD WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS.
FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Installing a custom ROM on a Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd/3gxx/ltexx/velte) may require an unlocked bootloader, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

Status of LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd/3gxx/ltexx/velte) Android 8.1 Oreo ROM:

Supported devices:
Galaxy S4 Mini 3G: serrano3gxx (I9190)
Galaxy S4 Mini Dual SIM: serranodsdd (I9192)
Galaxy S4 Mini LTE: serranoltexx (I9195)
Galaxy S4 Mini Value Edition: serranovelte (I9195i)

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Almost everything except few

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR THIS LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini ANDROID 8.1 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

• TWRP recovery for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G (serrano3gxx)
  TWRP recovery for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx)
  TWRP recovery for Galaxy S4 Mini Dual SIM (serranodsdd)

  – Here is the TWRP update guide for the Galaxy S4 Mini.

• LineageOS 15.1 Download link for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G, for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE, for Galaxy S4 Mini Dual SIM and for Galaxy S4 Mini Value Edition
• Android 8.1 GApps download for Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 15.1 Oreo ROM
  – Download any Oreo 8.1 ARM32 or ARM GApps for the Galaxy S4 Mini.

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 15.1, so you may need to install a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS 15.1 Root guide

If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE LineageOS 15.1 FOR Galaxy S4 Mini; ANDROID 8.1 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP files to your phone.
   • Boot into the custom Recovery.
     – Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery. If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide (this only works for tar and tar.md5 file types)
   • Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

   • First flash the Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 15.1 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.
     – Then flash the Oreo 8.1 ARM GApps zip from your phone memory.

     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS

   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the Oreo Gapps for LineageOS 15.1 package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps on TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd/3gxx/ltexx/velte):

   • Copy the latest Galaxy S4 Mini Lineage 15.1 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP that you copied on your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
   • Then flash the Lineage 15.1 Oreo GApps package.
     (Mostly the GApps is kind of self sustainable across ROM updates. You may need to follow this only If you don’t have Gapps after updating to the latest LineageOS 15.1 on your device.)

     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.

   • Done. Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 8.1 Oreo with LineageOS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini. After the installation of LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– LineageOS 15.1 ROOT.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini (serranodsdd/3gxx/ltexx/velte) LineageOS forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

[Siba]

Android 10 based LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini is now available to download. This article explains how to install LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini, with a step-by-step guide.

This Galaxy S4 Mini Lineage OS 17.1 build is brought to you by developer arco68. For other Android 10 based custom ROM builds you can always visit this Android 10 Download page for supported devices.
 

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to arco68 and LineageOS project:
– No donation link found for arco68
– Donate to LineageOS project

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Installing custom ROM will delete all data on your phone. Make sure you copy all important data.
You are the only person making changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.
[/su_note]

Known Issues on this LineageOS 17.1 build?

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]

Where to Download LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini?

• LineageOS 17.1 Download-
  • GT-I9190: Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 17.1
  • GT-I9192: Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 17.1
  • GT-I9195: Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 17.1
• TWRP Download-
  • GT-I9190: Galaxy S4 Mini 3G TWRP
  • GT-I9292: Galaxy S4 Mini TWRP
  • GT-I9195: Galaxy S4 Mini LTE TWRP
• Install TWRP using ODIN
• LineageOS 17.1 GApps
• LineageOS 17.1 Rooting
• Download ADB to sideload this build
  – 15 Seconds ADB Installer for Windows
  – Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  – ADB Fastboot for Linux and MAC

[/su_note]

How to Install Lineage OS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini?

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
Following are the two sub-sections of this Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 17.1 update guide:

1. Installing LineageOS 17.1 for the first time
2. Upgrading from existing LineageOS 17.1 ROM build

[/su_note]

First Time Installation of Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 17.1 –

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This ROM update process requires few guides to be followed and few files to be downloaded. Everything referred in the below guide is provided in the above downloads section.[/su_note]

1. Boot into the TWRP Recovery to install this Galaxy S4 Mini LineageOS 17.1 Android 10 based custom ROM.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
   – If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow how to install TWRP on Samsung using ODIN (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)[/su_note][su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]IMPORTANT NOTE:
   Use Odin without “Auto Reboot” option to flash the TWRP.
   After flashing TWRP via Odin, manually reboot to TWRP recovery by holding the key combination of Vol UP + Home + Power.
   Don’t reboot to the stock image which restores the stock recovery.[/su_note]
2. Wipe the data partition, Cache partition, and system partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider taking a complete backup of your phone data or take a backup of all relevant partitions.
   – How to backup data on Android
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
3. ADB Sideload the LineageOS 17.1 zip file for Galaxy S4 Mini.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to do ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Once done, reboot into the TWRP recovery again.
5. Then install the LineageOS 17.1 GApps package.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Android 10 based LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini.

Upgrading from earlier LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini:

1. Boot into Recovery to flash the updated LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy S4 Mini
2. Wipe the system partition from the TWRP recovery menu.
3. ADB Sideload the LineageOS 17.1 zip file for Galaxy S4 Mini.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to do ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
   [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.[/su_note]
5. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini, then flash the GApps.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to ROOT LineageOS 17.1[/su_note]
7. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 10 with LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini.[/su_note]

How to Root Galaxy S4 Mini on Lineage OS 17.1?

After installing LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy S4 Mini you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– How to ROOT LineageOS 17.1

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

GCam for LineageOS 17.1 or Android 10?

GCam 7.0 and later versions are compatible with LineageOS 17.1 or any Android 10 ROM in general.
You can always look into the big list of Google Camera APK download page to get a compatible GCam for your phone.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini page for other Android 10, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

Resurrection Remix Oreo for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G is now available to download via a development version. This Resurrection Remix v6.0.0 Android Oreo 8.1 ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G (serrano3gxx) is brought to you by developer Harvey_Spectar.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(s):

If you like this ROM then do consider a small contribution to Harvey_Spectar:
– donation to Harvey_Spectar

If you want the OFFICIAL Resurrection Remix update or some more Android Oreo Custom ROMs then stay tuned to the Lineage OS 15 Download page or the AOSP Oreo ROMs Download devices list page.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF RESURRECTION REMIX ANDROID OREO (8.1), WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. BACKUP THE CURRENT ROM BEFORE FLASHING. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Installing a custom ROM on a the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G requires a custom recovery to be installed, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

Content structure:

1. Status of Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G
2. Required Downloads of Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G
3. How to Install Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G
   • How to Install Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G for the first time
   • How to Upgrade Galaxy S4 Mini 3G from existing Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM
4. Rooting the Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G

 

Status of Galaxy S4 Mini 3G Resurrection Remix Oreo 6.0.0 Android 8.1 Oreo ROM Download:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS TO UPDATE Galaxy S4 Mini 3G RESURRECTION REMIX OREO ROM:

• TWRP recovery download link for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G Resurrection Remix Oreo ROM

  – Follow this guide: Flash TWRP using Odin

• ROM Download link to Resurrection Remix Oreo 6.0.0 Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G
• Oreo GApps Download Link for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G Resurrection Remix Oreo ROM
• Rooting guide for RR Oreo

HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE RESURRECTION REMIX OREO ROM FOR Galaxy S4 Mini 3G (ANDROID OREO 8.1, RR v6.0.0 ROM):

Follow this to Install Resurrection Remix Android Oreo on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G for the first time or coming from another Android ROM:

Points to NOTE on BACKUP before updating:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

1. Boot into Recovery by one of the following method:
   – Power off the phone and keep pressing key combinations while turning on your phone.
   – If you have enabled USB debugging and you have ADB utility installed on your PC then you can execute the following command on a console or command prompt:

   adb reboot recovery

2. Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition using the recovery.
   – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

   This will delete all your data on your phone. IGNORE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
   – How to backup all data on your Android Device.
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

3. Download the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G Android Oreo ROM zip file from the above download link and copy the files to phone.
4. Flash the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G RR Oreo ROM zip from device.
   – Here is a post explaining how to flash a ROM zip using TWRP.

Upgrading from earlier version of RR Android 8.1 Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G:

1. Copy the latest Resurrection Remix Oreo ROM ZIP file to your phone.
2. Boot into Recovery.
3. Flash the latest RR Oreo ROM ZIP from your phone and wait till it finishes flashing.
   – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
4. Reboot and Enjoy

Reboot to system after flashing is done completely. Do the required initial setup and enjoy the Android Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G. If you face any problem following this guide or post installation then just login and leave a comment to get an instant reply.

Rooting Resurrection Remix Android Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G:

There is no inbuilt ROOT functionality available on this ROM.
Here is how to How to ROOT RR Oreo ROM, a step-by-step guide !!!

The above link is for LineageOS 15.1 Rooting guide, because RR Oreo is based on LineageOS 15.1.

 

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G custom ROMs forum For other Android Oreo ROMs, Android Nougat ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, Resurrection Remix ROM, Omni ROM, AICP ROM, crDroid ROM, and all other device specific topics.

 

If you have found any BUG or have any issue(s) on this ROM then here is the dev thread on xda where you can convey your concerns.

[Linux User]

Resurrection Remix Oreo for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE is now available to download via a development version. This Resurrection Remix v6.0.0 Android Oreo 8.1 ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx) is brought to you by developer Harvey_Spectar.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(s):

If you like this ROM then do consider a small contribution to Harvey_Spectar:
– donation to Harvey_Spectar

If you want the OFFICIAL Resurrection Remix update or some more Android Oreo Custom ROMs then stay tuned to the Lineage OS 15 Download page or the AOSP Oreo ROMs Download devices list page.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF RESURRECTION REMIX ANDROID OREO (8.1), WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. BACKUP THE CURRENT ROM BEFORE FLASHING. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Installing a custom ROM on a the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE requires a custom recovery to be installed, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

Content structure:

1. Status of Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE
2. Required Downloads of Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE
3. How to Install Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE
   • How to Install Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE for the first time
   • How to Upgrade Galaxy S4 Mini LTE from existing Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM
4. Rooting the Resurrection Remix Android 8.1 Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE

 

Status of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE Resurrection Remix Oreo 6.0.0 Android 8.1 Oreo ROM Download:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS TO UPDATE Galaxy S4 Mini LTE RESURRECTION REMIX OREO ROM:

• TWRP recovery download link for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE Resurrection Remix Oreo ROM

  – Follow this guide: Flash TWRP using Odin

• ROM Download link to Resurrection Remix Oreo 6.0.0 Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE
• Oreo GApps Download Link for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE Resurrection Remix Oreo ROM
• Rooting guide for RR Oreo

HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE RESURRECTION REMIX OREO ROM FOR Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (ANDROID OREO 8.1, RR v6.0.0 ROM):

Follow this to Install Resurrection Remix Android Oreo on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE for the first time or coming from another Android ROM:

Points to NOTE on BACKUP before updating:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

1. Boot into Recovery by one of the following method:
   – Power off the phone and keep pressing key combinations while turning on your phone.
   – If you have enabled USB debugging and you have ADB utility installed on your PC then you can execute the following command on a console or command prompt:

   adb reboot recovery

2. Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition using the recovery.
   – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

   This will delete all your data on your phone. IGNORE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
   – How to backup all data on your Android Device.
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

3. Download the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE Android Oreo ROM zip file from the above download link and copy the files to phone.
4. Flash the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE RR Oreo ROM zip from device.
   – Here is a post explaining how to flash a ROM zip using TWRP.

Upgrading from earlier version of RR Android 8.1 Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE:

1. Copy the latest Resurrection Remix Oreo ROM ZIP file to your phone.
2. Boot into Recovery.
3. Flash the latest RR Oreo ROM ZIP from your phone and wait till it finishes flashing.
   – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
4. Reboot and Enjoy

Reboot to system after flashing is done completely. Do the required initial setup and enjoy the Android Oreo ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE. If you face any problem following this guide or post installation then just login and leave a comment to get an instant reply.

Rooting Resurrection Remix Android Oreo ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE:

There is no inbuilt ROOT functionality available on this ROM.
Here is how to How to ROOT RR Oreo ROM, a step-by-step guide !!!

The above link is for LineageOS 15.1 Rooting guide, because RR Oreo is based on LineageOS 15.1.

 

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE custom ROMs forum For other Android Oreo ROMs, Android Nougat ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, Resurrection Remix ROM, Omni ROM, AICP ROM, crDroid ROM, and all other device specific topics.

 

If you have found any BUG or have any issue(s) on this ROM then here is the dev thread on xda where you can convey your concerns.

[Linux User]

You can now download and install LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G. Here is how to install LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G, with a step-by-step guide. This build of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G is brought to you by developer arco68.

Follow the links to get other LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to arco68 and LineageOS project:
– Donate to arco68
– Donate to LineageOS project
 

 

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS.
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL DATA OF YOUR PHONE BEFORE FLASHING.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing a TWRP recovery on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person doing changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]
 

Status of Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything except listed below

 

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Screen Casting

REQUIRED GUIDES AND DOWNLOADS TO INSTALL Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 ANDROID 9 PIE ROM:

[styledlist style=”yes”]

• TWRP for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G (serrano3gxx, i9190) to install LineageOS 16 ROM
• Install TWRP recovery using ODIN
• ROM Download link of Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 ROM
• MindTheGApps for LineageOS 16

/ GApps for LineageOS 16

• How to Root LineageOS 16

[/styledlist]

HOW TO UPDATE/INSTALL LineageOS 16 FOR Galaxy S4 Mini 3G – Android 9 Pie CUSTOM ROM:

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
Following are the two sub-sections of this LineageOS 16 guide:

1. Fresh installation of Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 ROM
2. Updating a new Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 on top of previous LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]

Flashing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G for the first time:

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
Points to NOTE:

• Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
• Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
• It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

[/su_note]

 

1. Download and Copy the LineageOS 16 Gapps and the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
2. Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
   – If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow how to install TWRP on Samsung using ODIN (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)[/su_note]
3. Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
   – How to backup all data on your Android Device
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
4. Install the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
5. Then install the Android Pie MindTheGapps for LineageOS 16 package.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G LineageOS 16 Android 9 Pie ROM.

Upgrading a new version of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G (serrano3gxx, i9190):

1. Copy the latest ROM zip file of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G, LineageOS 16 GApps and/or Magisk ROOT package to the phone
2. Boot into Recovery.
   – Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 16 ROM update.
3. Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
4. Install the LineageOS 16 ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
5. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.
6. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G, then flash the GApps.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
7. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]
8. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini 3G.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 9 Pie with LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G.[/su_note]

After installing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini 3G you may want to install Google Camera (GCam) or enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– How to ROOT LineageOS 16
– GCam for Android Pie (this page contains a huge list of GCam for all available devices)

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini 3G (serrano3gxx, i9190) LineageOS forum For other Android Pie, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

You can now download and install LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE. Here is how to install LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE, with a step-by-step guide. This build of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE is brought to you by developer arco68 and another build is by DarkFrenzy.

Follow the links to get other LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to arco68, DarkFrenzy and LineageOS project:
– Donate to arco68
– Donate to LineageOS project
– No donation link found for DarkFrenzy
 

 

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS.
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL DATA OF YOUR PHONE BEFORE FLASHING.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing a TWRP recovery on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person doing changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]
 

Status of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything except listed below

 

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Screen Casting

REQUIRED GUIDES AND DOWNLOADS TO INSTALL Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 ANDROID 9 PIE ROM:

[styledlist style=”yes”]

• TWRP for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx, i9195) to install LineageOS 16 ROM
• Install TWRP recovery using ODIN
• ROM Download link of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 ROM by arco68
• ROM Download link of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 ROM by DarkFrenzy
• MindTheGApps for LineageOS 16

/ GApps for LineageOS 16

• How to Root LineageOS 16

[/styledlist]

HOW TO UPDATE/INSTALL LineageOS 16 FOR Galaxy S4 Mini LTE – Android 9 Pie CUSTOM ROM:

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
Following are the two sub-sections of this LineageOS 16 guide:

1. Fresh installation of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 ROM
2. Updating a new Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 on top of previous LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]

Flashing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE for the first time:

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
Points to NOTE:

• Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
• Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
• It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

[/su_note]

 

1. Download and Copy the LineageOS 16 Gapps and the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
2. Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
   – If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow how to install TWRP on Samsung using ODIN (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)[/su_note]
3. Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
   – How to backup all data on your Android Device
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
4. Install the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
5. Then install the Android Pie MindTheGapps for LineageOS 16 package.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE LineageOS 16 Android 9 Pie ROM.

Upgrading a new version of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx, i9195):

1. Copy the latest ROM zip file of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE, LineageOS 16 GApps and/or Magisk ROOT package to the phone
2. Boot into Recovery.
   – Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 16 ROM update.
3. Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
4. Install the LineageOS 16 ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
5. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.
6. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE, then flash the GApps.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
7. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]
8. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 9 Pie with LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE.[/su_note]

After installing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE you may want to install Google Camera (GCam) or enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– How to ROOT LineageOS 16
– GCam for Android Pie (this page contains a huge list of GCam for all available devices)

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx, i9195) LineageOS forum For other Android Pie, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

Android Nougat 7.0 ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) has now arrived. For latest updates, stay tuned to the Lineage OS device list page. This Nougat 7.0 has come for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE via CyanogenMod 14 ROM. Since Google released Android Nougat Source code, we have update many Android NOUGAT AOSP ROMs and we also have a big list of Available CM14/CyanogenMod 14 Nougat 7.0 ROMs. This CM14 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (US Cellular) CM14 is brought to you by developer jason972000 and CM14 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE International is brought to you by arco68. If you want to help developer’s then here are the donation links: Donate to arco68 using this link.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS STILL AN EARLY BUILD AND CONTAINS BUGS. Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup your all data. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and neither the developer(s) nor we can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

Status of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (US Cellular) CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Not known

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Not known

Status of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (International) CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything working

KNOWN ISSUES:
– NONE

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR GALAXY S4 MINI LTE CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14, NOUGAT) CUSTOM ROM:

• TWRP recovery download for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranoltexx)

  – Here is How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar or tar.md5 TWRP file.

• Download link fo Galaxy S4 Mini LTE CM14 ROM (International, GT-I9195, serranoltexx) [UPDATED]
• Nougat GApps download link for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE CM14 ROM

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on CM14/CyanogenMod 14

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE GALAXY S4 MINI LTE CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14) NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 14 for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (serranolteusc, serranoltexx) for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider backing up your phone data or take a nandroid backup. Here is how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and Galaxy S4 Mini LTE CyanogenMod 14 ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery)
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

   • First flash the CM14 ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the CM14 Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 14 for S4 Mini LTE (serranolteusc, serranoltexx):

   • Copy the latest Galaxy S4 Mini LTE CyanogenMod 14 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then flash the CM14 Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.0.0 with CyanogenMod 14 for S4 Mini LTE. After this CM14 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on CM14/CyanogenMod 14.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S4 Mini forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

Deve thread of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE CM14 ROM (International) by arco68 is here.