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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Do you know how to flash a one click? If you don't know how to flash one follow lumin's guide, except use the one click .jar file I linked below instead of the one he says to use in his guide. (Note the one click won't contain the bootloaders so skip that step when you get to it)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21953878&postcount=2

I have a one click that's only bhundven's blastoff v2.5 kernel. If you're already on gingerbread this will install the blue CWM v5 for you that will allow you to flash a kitkat rom.

http://files.fernandob.com/sgs4g/roms/heimdall_one_clicks/blastoffv2.5.jar

I recommend the cm11 (kitkat 4.4.3) builds Ive been pushing out. You can find them here, make sure you grab the latest ones (they all have dates):

http://files.fernandob.com/#sgs4g/roms/cm11
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Since I already have CWM v 5.0.2.7 with voodoo lag fix, do I have to flash that again? Or can I go straight to the Custom rom?

Sent from my SGH-T959V

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Oh, so I have to have the blue CWM Voodoo lag fix. ok I think I get it. just one thing. Thanks a ton! :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Shoosh:
Stable rom

I've been using Slim kat for a while. But its still buggy for me with random reboots, phone not waking, low memor warnings up etc etc. tried solutions suggested in the devlopment thread.... came to conclusion to back down for a while. can anyone recommend the most stable ICS or JB rom? I'm looking at cm9. Also whats the difference in partitioning? can i go from slim kat to ICS via wipe and flash or is there something special i must do?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Wait these kernels/roms are not ZIP files! Will they still work?

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
If you follow lumin's guide which I linked you to they will ;)

I'm a little biased but you can give Team Acid's AOKP build a try, it's been extremely stable for me:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1733097

Just be aware that this is running code from 2012 that hasn't been updated since, like many ICS roms there will be problems.

You can also give the CM11 builds we've been making a shot since they've been fairly stable on my test phones and [MENTION=4571512]daothanhduy1996[/MENTION] and I have been making some good progress with it.

http://files.fernandob.com/#sgs4g/roms/cm11
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Ok so I just change the name to zip, verdad?

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
You really don't wanna read the guide do you? :D. Trust me it'll help you in the future when your phone is bricked and you need to go back to stock.

To answer your question, no you don't just rename it to .zip. It needs to be a jar and you need java to run it. Read the guide.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Alright I will. Haha it is just super long.

Thanks for your help.

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Yeah I know but once you learn how to do this, if your phone EVER messes up, you just put your phone in download mode, double click the heimdall one click file, flash it and bam, working phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Ok I have read it. I just need you to give me the thumbs up. First, flash CWM using SGS4G flasher. After that I go into CWM backup and flash the custom Rom?

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Shoosh:
Done...trying out cm11... i wasn't able to find a dev thread for it. i assume i wipe everything system, data, davlik etc etc then flash?

funny thing i've been using xda for 6 yrs or so and have never posted. Dev threads and FAQs have always been enough. till yesterday lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
If and only if you have the blue CWM v5, then go for it. You're good to go.

Yeah... I haven't made a thread for it yet 'cause it's still a "preview" although it's fairly stable at this point. There's just the hassle of creating the thread and making it look good. I've been spending time trying to fix some issues before that. :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Thanks a ton!

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RackMonkey:
If this is really a "Noob" thread then I'm in the right place. I'm ex-mil so the questions are short and to the point but if you need more info to answer I can get real wordy.

1. I would really like to change to a custom ROM but I do a lot of work in Canada or in a really low signal areas so I really need WIFI calling that doesn't seem to be a part of the custom stuff. If you know of one that has it and actually works, please point me in the right direction.

2. I have read a lot about CWM (ClockworkMod) for flashing a ROM. I can't find a CWM download. I went to the CWM web site and the closest I could come to it was ROM Manager. Where can I get CWM?

3. If I do a factory reset, can I flash the modem to try and get it to work better? Hence question 2 about getting CWM.

Jon G S 4G

System Engineer

MCSE, CCNA, A+, N+
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] groovechild:
I couldn't find an answer anywhere else, so I'll post here.

After flashing wrong files from the vibrant, I managed to flash a stock pdf via ODIN.

Now the phone constantly vibrates in pulses, 1 and then 3. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Shoosh:
Its the best Rom i used so far. And i've been playing with roms since seem files in motorola v series, and my old htc excalibur, Maybe I need to get back into coding and actually contribute. None the less I'll pm you about my findings with this rom. Thanks a bunch.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Sent from my SGH-T959V

Ok I just got back from helping out at a week long camp and have had time to think (you are probably like "Oh no, this fool again" ), am I.supposed to have blue CWM before I flash bastoff? Another thing, I thought blastoff was the blue CWM. One more, I promise, I read over the directions atleast 5 times and I have found that he kept on saying .zip not .jar. How is this supposed to work? If I flash blastoff will it be able to flash .jar's?

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Wow I am an idiot! So sorry for wasting your time. I know how to do it now. Thank you for you patience and time.

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] NickNockz:
T959V Multiple issues.

I just installed Beanstalk 4.4.2 and I am having battery draining issues as well as networking problems with the current 3g network provider from straightalk/att.

From what I know, at the top of the screen there are the signal bars which usually have the "3g" next to it but occasionally it switches to an "H"

symbol. It seems to stop 3g and internet seems to not work then it flips back to 3g and so on.

As for the battery drain, I would like to know if its the rom or something else.

And if so, I want a stable rom that is gps workable and not as fast draining.

Any help would be appreciated. :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] christoophat:
You could try a rewipe/install to see if it clears up.

Also might try another ROM, SlimSaber & CM 11 are both solid & provide good battery life ( have run SS for months, currently on CM11 to try it)

noted that there is a thread on Beanstalk in the General sectiom, might ask some q's there on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Rehan Siddiqui:
Please Help!!!

I was flashing my phone using Odin and noticed after I clicked start that the re-partition option was checked. The Odin screen then froze .. After waiting for a while for it to continue the flashing process I finally close Odin and removed my battery to restart my phone. Unfortunately now I can't restart my phone. When I press the power button nothing happens. Now I also trying to flash using heimdall one click but following error occurred.

" LOCAL AND DEVICE PIT FILES DON'T MATCH AND RE-PARTITION WASN'T SPECIFIED!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Answered here starting with post #9.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sasuke3428:
battery

my battery keeps showing different pecrentages on different areas of my phone any way to help?

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does this means i need a new battery? or is it just the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] llinkll:
Same happen to me, you need a new battery.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
Is there battery swollen? Place it on something flat & see if spins easily. If so, New battery time.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sasuke3428:
battery

yes it is thanks champ 1919
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] slaithe:
I flashed my phone with this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2792697

Now I'd like to install GAPPS.

How do I boot into recovery mode with TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] christoophat:
Hold down both Up & Down volume buttons & Power button until screen flashes then release them, then you will boot into recovery & from there you can install GAPPS (which is hopefully already loaded onto your SD card.)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] slaithe:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Simoney:
Switching phones

I've got a nice stupid question! I'm switching my wife's phone from this thing to an S4 mini, and I'm working on prepping the SD card for switching over. Is there a way to just send ALL THE CONTENT on the phone to the SD card? I know apps and what-not are backed up in the Play Store, but like pictures, music, contacts, bookmarks, etc... that kinda stuff.

If someone could lemme know that would be great!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hutson23:
I tried to find a app that does this

and I could not find one exactly like your

asking for but this is how I do it.

Use Drop Box for Pictures or Files.

And Google Drive for Music and other files..

But I keep my music on my SD Card anyway.

Then use Titanium Backup for your Bookmarks,

Blue Tooth Pairings, Data Usage, Call Logs, Messages and all kinds of stuff.

Contacts should be restored when you sign in.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
I prefer to use X-Plore as a file manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore

Any file manager app will let you do a copy from the internal storage to the external SD card though.

The only other advice for you is to not flash anything you find in this forum, since everything here is for the Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V/W) which was released in 2011... You have an S4 Mini, not an S 4G
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] explorer2001:
confused

short story; I bought my Samsung Galaxy S 4G in 2011. It was my first smart phone and my first love :) :good:

It is still working like a new. I bought a Moto G LTE last week but i am not gonna sell my Galaxy S.

I think i never flash a custom rom before but i always read forums like this, that is why i am not sure if i tried it or not.

I was always updating my phone on official samsung website with kies.

I will write my "about phone" information. Please can anybody tell me my rom is custom or original ?

Model number : SGH-T959V

Firmware ver : 2.3.6

Baseband ver : T959VUVKJ6

Kernel ver : 2.6.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130

Build number : GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6

p.s : I saw a friend developed 4.4.4 rom for Galaxy S (nickname FB) :good:

I want to thank him and will try his custom rom after i learn this things.

Now reading all pages about roms :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DerPuGNa:
it is a original, or lets say stock rom..
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Shoosh:
000000000000 imei

for some reason i started having connection problems

no flashing or nothing: just bam

today i had an lightbulb moment and checked the imei

all zeros

can someone direct me to a thread to fix this

excuse the puctuation im in a cyber cafe using a bootleg azerty --qwerty with keys changed--

they didnt take into consideration some keys are different totally

im currently running cm 11

hardware

my laptop is being repaired i use linux mint

i have two efs backups one is a tarball with md5 and the other is just a copy

been seqrching forums but find nothing

also i have intermittent signals

i would like to avoid installing windozs again:

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
You should be able to use a file explorer (I use root explorer) and overwrite the folder (make sure to set permissions after).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Shoosh:
tried that... except reset permission. wipe system, data, and caches. reinstall cm11, use file manager in recover to replace efs folder, fix permissions and let you know. Thanks

results----

No Luck. I used twrp file manager and cm file manager.I erased reboot with no efs, same again using back up efs and no results. A clean install after efs replacement, reformat system,data etc etc, pull battery, hold power 1 min, let sit for half hour still zeros. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Go back to stock GB using a one click and reinstall CM11 from GB. Sometimes wonky things happen to the EFS partition, but luckily MTD ROMs (anything ICS and newer) make a copy of the EFS partition you get on stock GB.What this means is that your IMEI number can be restored after you go back to stock GB.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Shoosh:
Sucess

I used AntonX's BwaT + Stock Rom (with blastoff v2.5 kernel) Heimdall one-click for this (got the idea from this post of yours). Worked like a charm :good:.

for some reason swipe on default keyboard isnt working... other than that :cool:

I appreciate all your help thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Droidatar:
OK, here's my stupid question. I have a rooted mdk, I factory restored it because my power button stopped working. Walla it works again...for about a week. Added xposed but only the multi window module. And button savior. I'm concerned this may be xposed. After I did a factory restore it was not exactly like out of the box. So the question...which forum do you recommend I start?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Ugh, mdk?

uuuggggghhhhhmmmmm....

Well, deduction would say: Start with your device forum (if it's not SGH-T959V or SGH-T959W, otherwise, your in the wrong place). Second, make sure you're using the xposed for your device, not some other device.

Pro Tip: Try to explain as much technical details as you can when asking for help.

* What device do you have

* Where you got exposed from

* What guides you followed

:sigh: we are in the stupid questions thread... :D so no harm... no fowl :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JaimeZX:
Hey gang; my wife and I have both had SGS4Gs since 2011. Both are running VB; one VB and one VB FB edition. We have been very happy with them overall, but the GPS seems to have died on one (repeated kernel flashings haven't helped) and the aging batteries mean useful life has been getting less and less (even when buying "new" batteries, they haven't been that good.)

We have stayed with GB ROMs because we both use WiFi calling quite extensively.

Recently we added an S4, meaning we have a "spare" 4G, that is essentially a 4" wifi-only tablet at this point. I would like to flash a fresh image to it, and I am no longer constrained by the wifi calling requirement.

After spending an hour looking through the Development forum, I still can't figure out which ROM is right for this purpose. Essentially I want maximum stability, GPS, WiFi, and battery life. It will mostly be used as a dash-cam for the car, and also Skype / Google Hangout chat / music / Bluetooth / navigation / etc.

Suggestions at this point would be most welcome. Also, can I tether this phone to another for accessing data through T-Mobile?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] screwyou00:
Video decoding on cm based roms

Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone would happen to know what happened to native video (hardware GPU and not CPU) decoding on the device when you are using a CM based rom, such as CM11? I've noticed that on the stock Gingerbread ROM, mp4 decoding, no matter the mpeg4 profile (h.263, xvid, divx, or h.264), played fine natively, however on CM based roms such as CM11 or even the Slimkat rom, only h.264 videos played natively while other mpeg-4 videos would require software decoding (CPU based) to work. Is this a permanent bug for all sgs4g cm based roms or am I the only one having this issue?

Update: I found the answer to my question above after discovering I couldn't play WMA files either. AOSP based ROMs, such as CyanogenMod, do not support closed source/proprietary/patent encumbered codecs, so although the device can support the Xvid/Divx or WMA format natively, without proper decoder support in the rom we will never be able to access those formats natively. Another possibility (and most probable) is that AOSP ROMs can't conform to every device's specific hardware functions so it's up to the developers to implement those functions into the AOSP ROM, meaning whatever special hardware API TouchWiz had we will never see in an AOSP ROM for our phone, unless the developer puts it in (thus h.264/mp3 support and no h.263/wma support).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] adrianhall06:
SD card debrick files needed for SGH-T959V Plz!

So i have flashed SGH-T959 to my SGH-T959V. Hard bricked with no response even with USB Jig.

I have seen success stories with other galaxy users debricking their phones with SD cards without any need for J-tag.

See the links below to furthur understand my request for a SGH-T959V owner to "export" necessary unbricking files.

Galaxy S3

Note 3

Galaxy S2

Anyone(developer or not) with the SGH-T959V PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take a little time to create this image so me and others with hard bricked devices may have some hope of unbricking our hard bricked devices without having to resort to J-tag.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dok2boi:
Hi, I'm currently running CM 11 on my Galaxy S 4G. Is there any way I can disable the capacitive button backlighting? I don't know if it's an option located in the settings, but if I go to Settings --> Display & lights --> Advanced Settings the settings menu will go black and crash. Is there any other way I can disable the button backlighting? Right now the default timeout is set to ~5 seconds, and it makes using the phone in dim/dark environments extremely obnoxious. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Can you get a logcat while going to the advanced settings with the crash?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dok2boi:
OK, I'm not sure if I did this right (Sorry, first time logging), but I recorded using the catlog app and just let it run while I ran through settings and got the error message. I've also attached a screenshot of what it looks like.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Guessing this is cm11?

And guessing you are trying to use tvout?

This is a known bug, I'm currently investigating. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dok2boi:
Yes, running CM11. Thanks for your help. So is there any way I can disable the capacitive button backlighting in the meantime?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Wait for it. ;)

I'm syncing.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mafworld:
Hello Xda's Members just i little question, how i can use my external sd as internal storage on my samsung galaxy s 4g ? :o :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dinocool:
HELP

Hi I just wanna know how do I flash CM 11 (by team acid?) onto SGS4G? When I try to flash it, it always says E: signature verification failed and installation aborted. My phone is running CM 10.1 (Android 4.2.2) with CWM 6.0.3.2
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DickyG:
Follow the developer's installation instructions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2792697

If you're still getting errors, you might try using heimdall to flash back to Gingerbread and start over.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Sounds like a bad zip. Try downloading again.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rgvg:
K. I just flashed Noor cm12. Phone works fine until I leave the house. Then no WiFi or internet even tho icons showing working. Didn't start happening until I had installed Echoe ROM & He couldn't help me:(. Any ideas? Thnx

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Try Link2sd app.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] payeehay:
"Install aborted" when trying to flash roms?

The error message doesn't get any more specific than that.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4g, and I followed this guide to root it, using the files provided: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2256821 It seemed to work perfectly.

Then I backed up the factory (4.0.4/touchwiz) rom, used the recovery to wipe user data, cache partition, and dalvik cache, and then tried installing the stock kitkat zip. It got a little way into the process and then stopped, saying "Install aborted". It was able to boot into the stock (4.0.4/touchwiz) rom after that, so I did some googling and tried again with a version of Liquidsmooth specifically for the device. Same problem, except it said "Error 7" this time. I fixed that, tried again, and the "Error 7" message went away, but the "Install aborted" message stayed.

Now whenever I try to start it up, it boots straight into recovery mode. I tried restoring from the backup I made at the beginning, and it says "md5 mismatch". I've considered trying to flash the rom with Odin, but 1) the files aren't md5s/tars? and 2) I'm hesitant to do anything that may damage my phone further.

I've also tried googling around, with a lot of not-quite-helpful results. Any help would be amazing and highly appreciated.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
Possible bad download. Redownload and try again. .
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] payeehay:
It happened with two different roms, though (stock kitkat and liquidsmooth) :( I can find the links, if that would help anything.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
I don't have this phone anymore, well, I do but the charging port went bad and I haven't sent it off.... anyways, yes, odin/heimdall back to stock and start over would be what I would do.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Where'd you get stock kit kat from?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] payeehay:
This'un, and then I used the first download link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544474
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GFX.myst.:
Wrong forum. This is for the SGS4G, you're talking about the S4. Two totally different devices. Nice try though. Almost had me and FB fooled. :p
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] payeehay:
No, I'm not, I don't think...? The SGH-T699, right?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
These are the forums for the SGH-T959V and SGH-T959W
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] payeehay:
Oh whoops, my bad. Sorry guys!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Basith klk:
Hi sir how to hacked netgear WiFi router
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dethfull:
Why google don't do Android like linux os: with root adm, and don't distribute phones with grabbed stock os in a cd rom for reinsztalling the os? :confused:

:thumbdown:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
When is Nougat going to be available?

OK, I know, stupid question, but poking any of the old gang that might be hanging out here still. I've still got a well-worn SGS 4G that I just don't have the heart to get rid of, even if it's #4 on the back-up phone list for me these days and hasn't been charged for a couple years.