[11/02][DEV][ROM][4.4.4] CyanogenMod 11.0 for Samsung Express (GT-I8730) - Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730 ROMs, Kernels, Rec

This ROM is for the International GT-I8730 ONLY! It is NOT for the SGH-I437! Just because Samsung named them both "Express" does not mean they have identical internal hardware!
CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. CyanogenMod does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
All the source code for CyanogenMod is available in the CyanogenMod Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to CyanogenMod, please visit out Gerrit Code Review.
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Downloads
ClockworkMod Recovery (needed to flash KK): http://www.mediafire.com/download/nlcq4tlcedjxj34/recovery.img
Latest build (11.02): http://www.mediafire.com/download/czk14wiwuyeixoq/cm-11-20141101-UNOFFICIAL-expressltexx.zip
Google Apps: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps
Bugs
- NFC
Installation
- First time flashing CM11.0 to your Galaxy Express (or coming from another ROM)?
Root your device.
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
Flash the I8730XWAMK1 baseband via odin (Guide, thanks to @Svennen)
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Apps
Changelog
Full changelog can be found on Github, just check the sources!
- 10/26
- CM sync
- TimeService-related fixes
- Modded gps.conf
- Now you don't need a seperate app for mounting USB sticks
- Older releases:
- 10/26
- CM sync
- Several RIL tweaks
- Completely fixed USB OTG
- Some cleanup
- 09/21
- CM sync (M10 source merged)
- Fixed USB OTG (for someone, at least)
- Kernel synced with CAF
- 09/15
- CM sync
- Set enabled buffers to 3 (better performance hopefully)
- Kernel synced with CAF
- Allowed more background services
- Updated some RIL code
]- 09/10
- CM sync
- Updated RIL blobs from the S4 Mini's Kitkat update
- Fixed GPS (using the new GPS HAL, it seems to be faster)
- 08/30
- CM sync
- Updated every vendor library from the S4 Mini's and the Express 2's official Kitkat update
- Reworked GPS HAL (arco)
- 08/27
- CM sync
- Enabled mount/unmount option for external SD
- Enabled proximity wake option
- Updated CWM Recovery (6.0.5.0)
- 08/13
- CM sync
- Fixed 4G disappeared issue
- 08/08
- CM sync
- Fixed time issue completely
- Initial support for PN547 NFC (almost works, ALMOST)
- 07/28
- CM sync
- Fixed huge battery drain caused by msm_otg wakelock
- Fixed automatic brightness
- Fixed time issue completely (needs to be confirmed by users)
- 07/16
- CM sync
- Android 4.4.4_r2 (KTU84Q)
- Fixed bad sound in phone calls
- 07/15
- CM sync
- Now using custom PowerHAL
- Updated snd_soc_msm_Sitar to fix separated FM
- Disabled RETIRE_FENCE
- 06/25
- CM sync
- Fixed FM Radio
- Fixed Mobile data
- 06/23
- Initial release
Reporting Bugs
You are allowed to report bugs only in this thread. Before reporting a bug, please make sure you are running as stock as possible. This means no custom kernel, no custom framework modification, etc. If you are using any of the above modifications, please flash the rom again to get rid of the modifications before reporting.
If you're having issues like these:
-Phone reboots randomly.
-Phone blacks out, and you have to force shut down/remove and put the battery back in for it to turn on again. (This problem doesn't happen when it's plugged in though)
-No Audio AT ALL.
-No calling works, phone also sticks/freezes when you try to make or accept a call, there is a blank screen. When the call does go though, neither you or the other person can hear.
-No video plays either, test with youtube if you're unsure about this one.
-Several apps/features that attempt to play audio crashed and freezes.
Try this (thanks to @toxious651):
1. Factory reset current rom and clean cache.
2. Download and install this entire firmware using ODIN (make sure you use this specific firmware):
http://samsung-updates.com/details/16541/Galaxy_Express/GT-I8730/KPN/I8730XWAMK1.html
Note: I recommend you use the terafile.co link, to download, scroll to the bottom under "Free" and click a link that says "Regular", close the popup, enter the captcha when the countdown is done and click "Create Download Link".
3. Check if audio, calling, and playing videos work after installing that firmware. If they do, then continue to do the remaining steps.
4. DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR FLASH THE BASEBAND IN THE OP. The firmware I gave in step 2 covers that.This is important, do not use that baseband as it is probably the source of your problem.
4. Root the phone
5. Install clockworkmod recovery
6. Factory reset and clean cache
7. Install CM11 Zip
REPORT BUGS IN THIS THREAD ONLY
Grab a logcat right after the problem has occurred. (Please include at least a few pages of the log, not just the last few lines, unless you know what you're doing.)
If it is a random reboot, grab /proc/last_kmsg. (Do not bother getting a logcat unless you can get it just before the reboot. A logcat after a reboot is useless)
Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. The following is a useful format to follow.
Code:
What is your--
Phone model:
Radio (baseband):
CM version:
CM Download url:
Gapps version:
Did you--
wipe:
restore with titanium backup:
reboot after having the issue:
Are you using--
a task killer:
a non-stock kernel:
CMSettings/Performance settings (other than stock):
other modifications:
Provide any additional information (observations/frequency of problem/last version it worked on/etc) as needed:
FAQ
Can I request a feature?
If it is a feature in general CyanogenMod, please post the request at the CyanogenMod bug tracker.
https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/secure/Dashboard.jspa
The CyanogenMod team would like to thank everyone involved in helping with testing, coding, debugging & documenting! Enjoy!

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Is audio normal or 1.5x faster on international express?
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

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paulwollf said:
Is audio normal or 1.5x faster on international express?
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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On my phone, it's okay. You need to test it.

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How did you root it?

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munlar said:
How did you root it?
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The ROM has built-in root access.

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Hmm ok can you rapidly explain how to put CWM on a never modified device?

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munlar said:
Hmm ok can you rapidly explain how to put CWM on a never modified device?
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43098202&postcount=3

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Flashed it
Wifi gold
Sound terrible
Plesse make a build with fast audio in your device that hrlped with 10.1
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Wifi good
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paulwollf said:
Flashed it
Wifi gold
Sound terrible
Plesse make a build with fast audio in your device that hrlped with 10.1
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 04:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:52 PM ----------
Wifi good
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I can't, KK needs many, many changes in the kernel, and I can't add them to a 4.1 kernel properly. But, I have another idea!

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Mobile data also broken Logcat:
Paul Muster hat "data.txt" geteilt: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=692BA9C30A342646!942&authkey=!AJbtxb3VwamyTi4&ithint=file,.txt
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Can confirm the audio bug on mine as well, did a wipe + cache wipe before CM installation. Didn't touch any CM settings. Mine is a non branded GT-I8730 bought on amazon.de

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EDIT: Fixed

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is anyone who can not access the internet after turning on the mobile data? I am using GSM sim
I have tried *#*#4636#*#* many times, 2G mode seems not able to access the internet for GSM. Anyway, no matter how I repeat turning on and off the radio for each mode, it always shows the GPRS disconnected.
I do think APN is OK, i use the default values which i compare with other friends' APN setting
Please help with this, I check online a lot, but no useful information
Thanks!

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semanty said:
is anyone who can not access the internet after turning on the mobile data? I am using GSM sim
I have tried *#*#4636#*#* many times, 2G mode seems not able to access the internet for GSM. Anyway, no matter how I repeat turning on and off the radio for each mode, it always shows the GPRS disconnected.
I do think APN is OK, i use the default values which i compare with other friends' APN setting
Please help with this, I check online a lot, but no useful information
Thanks!
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Yes you can turn on mobile data but there isn't any H or E or 4G sign
It's a nogo because I play clash of clans a lot and not only at home
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paulwollf said:
Yes you can turn on mobile data but there isn't any H or E or 4G sign
It's a nogo because I play clash of clans a lot and not only at home
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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do you mean you can access the internet through the mobile data (not wifi)? I changed another CMDA sim card, it has the same issue. It is really boring that the reason can not be found

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semanty said:
do you mean you can access the internet through the mobile data (not wifi)? I changed another CMDA sim card, it has the same issue. It is really boring that the reason can not be found
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No mobile data doesn't turn on
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paulwollf said:
No mobile data doesn't turn on
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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do you know what is the problem? kernel, baseband or other?

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Okay, I can also confirm that the mobile data doesn't work. Could somebody make a logcat, when you turn off the data then turn on again?

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paulwollf said:
Mobile data also broken Logcat:
Paul Muster hat "data.txt" geteilt: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=692BA9C30A342646!942&authkey=!AJbtxb3VwamyTi4&ithint=file,.txt
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Here
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szezso said:
Okay, I can also confirm that the mobile data doesn't work. Could somebody make a logcat, when you turn off the data then turn on again?
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Here
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=692b...942&ithint=file,.txt&authkey=!AJbtxb3VwamyTi4
I also turned airplanr mode off and on and tried to change apn
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Bug: date&time not saved
when setting the date and time manually with automatic date&time unchecked, the data is not saved once the phone is rebooted