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[Galaxy S 4 General] Hotzigetty:
Was find my mobile there in older versions or is this a new addition in mf8?

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[Galaxy S 4 General] spacetribe99:
What would change (serial # etc.) if the motherboard of your phone is replaced?
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
You wont be able to Get OTA updates and warranty would get void
[Galaxy S 4 General] zavenfoizon:
I asked ADVANTAGES my friend ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Rasin Ansar:
Hi guys I bought the phone from saudi arabia. And now I'm in india. I am not able to see any ota updates on the phone. Is there anyway to trigger the update??
[Galaxy S 4 General] paarkhi:
19th Feb is too long, I also spoke with CC they said if you don't get within 15 days then you can write a mail to our CEO office and you'll get a reply within 24 hours. I registered a claim for free gift on 22nd June and 14 days is to claim a gift after the purchase.
[Galaxy S 4 General] nani67:
mac address of bluetooth, mac address of wifi... these are what we directly see

processor, gpu, emmc, pcb (changes but, they r under the hood )
[Galaxy S 4 General] asad007:
I also bought mine from Saudi but I got ota upfate once. I think I get ota updates of the latest Saudi Arabian firmware.
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
Haha well sorry my friend..Maybe not taking a proper sleep resulted in that

Well I have rooted the Phone for basically running apps like greenify,Titanium backup,Root explorer and freedom

Other then That i dont think there is any other benefit
[Galaxy S 4 General] zavenfoizon:
Ow. Then it's not really worth rooting I guess.
[Galaxy S 4 General] bibymon:
The advantages varies from user to user.. You can use certain apps which require root access.. Titanium backup greenify, android tuner etc.. Like someone told before..

But Rooting is not just about installing apps.. It gives you full control over the phone.. You can decide decide the startup apps, over clock or underclock, undervolt, uninstall the bloatware, flash coustom roms etc.. You may get a good battery life by using certain apps n deleting the bloatware, removing certain startups...

There are many other advantages which are user specific.. For eg:i'm using ipega controller.. The app I'm using to map the buttons require root access.. Another eg:if you want to use ntfs formatted card or usb, you need paragon ntfs app.. Which require root.. There are many advantages my friend :)

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No it was there from the beginning :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] rgshah3:
I remember using it on MDK but I've forgotten where it is now :P where is it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] guitarmafia:
Settings》more》security

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[Galaxy S 4 General] zavenfoizon:
Thanks buddy. Btw how u guys setting the counter to zero ? I heard Taway is not working with S4.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samir_a:
There is lot on news on Exynos SOC on S4 and looks like the S4 is the only device which will have it in future also and that to in countries like India if the processor is a faulty one then as a consumer i have the right to sue samsung and demand compensation for giving me a faulty product.

But it is not something that can be easily proven, my point is if there is a fault in the processor and it becomes clear we are the only few markets where samsung is dumping this SOC then why cant we all s4 owners get together and take Samsung to court because if hundreads or even a thousand get together it will create lot of hype in itself and Samsung will have to bend
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
I9500 Is not supported By Triangle Away.. Moreover there is no way you can check the Status as it is hidden. Chainfire is up to finding a fix for this.
[Galaxy S 4 General] zavenfoizon:
Guys I just spoke with the samsung redemption executive, they are saying that the s view cover will start dispatching from 8th july and ill get that within 15 days.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hotzigetty:
What makes you think the soc is faulty?

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[Galaxy S 4 General] bibymon:
Mine is i9505.. So its supported by triangle away.. For i9500 i don't know.. You can hope that chainfire will be finding a way soon

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[Galaxy S 4 General] kaifkhan97:
what about mf8 update
[Galaxy S 4 General] bibymon:
Just copying does no good.. In s2 i made the tar back up using root explorer ..

Or make back up using EFS Professional..

Install busybox in phone.. Run efs professional as administrator.. Choose efs professional.. Wait till you see 'ready'.. Click on back up tab.. From device filter choose your model.. Now it will show the system partitions related to efs data.. Select all.. Back up
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
Who have cracking sound in home button on your s4?
[Galaxy S 4 General] vdhawwan:
Finally got my Spigen Glas.t Protector. Installed. Will post pics soon..!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] guitarmafia:
good choice..i too use glass.t....i find it well balanced btwn thickness and protection...though u ll find airview a bit jumpy..on edges..

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[Galaxy S 4 General] haxor:
It is trus that Samsung Provide new buyback scheme for its flagship Galaxy S4, which will come with one-time free display replacement for new Galaxy S4 buyers ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] saifbukhari:
Yeah whats with that i mean? I quite didnt get that offer idea, they mean like insurance for a screen or something? Or there are any dead/stick pixel issue resurfacing so much so that they may need replacement offers like this? Please somebody throw some light on this..... It an honest query, be it dumb whatsoever.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samir_a:
The idea behind is more of a marketing gimmic if you break the screen within the one year it will be replaced thats all.

Guys I have disabled wifi during standby and have chosen data over wifi where available and I have got around 10 hours of battery life with battery still at 80 percent so is wifi so much drain on the battery find it surprising
[Galaxy S 4 General] haxor:
I got that have a look with all details :)

http://www.bgr.in/manufacturers/samsung/samsung-starts-buyback-scheme-on-galaxy-s4-offers-one-time-free-display-replacement/
[Galaxy S 4 General] rgshah3:
If you crack your screen in a year, you can replace it for 500.. Only if it's cracked! Not like phone is almost a year old so a change the screen for Timepass so that it's new and will take more time to get spoilt :P (indian mentality which I intended on doing until I read the terms and conditions :P)
[Galaxy S 4 General] .xxx.:
Finally!!!! Got my s4 today. After switching from s3, I am having a great time with it.

At first, I was confused between htc one and s4. Chose htc one at first. But changed my mind because of the limited memory (32gb) it was offering in India along with the high cost (43k).

Bought s4 for 36k along with a rubber case. I am completely satisfied ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] saifbukhari:
Can share the source from where u bought for 36k?

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Thanks mate so basically its a screen insurance
[Galaxy S 4 General] .xxx.:
I live in Mumbai. Bought from a local store in Navi Mumbai. If you want more details then reply to this post :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] zoot1:
Which shop in Navi Mumbai?
[Galaxy S 4 General] darshanbangre:
I bought my S4 for 32.5 with bill and warranty sealed box...from flipkart..

Edit: through employee discounts
[Galaxy S 4 General] bala_gamer:
tempted zooty? :P
[Galaxy S 4 General] darshanbangre:
And what's that Vodafone offer?
[Galaxy S 4 General] zoot1:
Hmm... Just weighing my options.. Though I must say that the phone is good however if only Samsung use a different design language... Anyways no money right now... Keeping my options open...

:thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 General] danveer:
Hey guys, any software to backup my game saves and games data without root ( for temple run and subway surfers etc)

I am facing a wifi issue and service center guys want to reinstall software first before replacing the hardware. ..

So now I wanna back up all my data..

Any suggestions..
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hotzigetty:
Helium by Koush. Used to be called carbon.

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[Galaxy S 4 General] saifbukhari:
Yes please more details please i am also from mumbai. Do they accept cards? With or without extra charges?
[Galaxy S 4 General] paarkhi:
[MENTION=3424331]danveer[/MENTION], here's the link for Helium playstore
[Galaxy S 4 General] samir_a:
There is a schem going on for S4 and note 2 at Mobile Store where they have tied up with Aeon Finance and are offering the same at 15 equal emi without any interest of credit card
[Galaxy S 4 General] sachinaik:
I had it. It was irritating. Its very minor and difficult to notice.

Also if I'm scrolling down the titanium backup app list (any big list) 3 out of 5 swipes used to select some app. This is also very very difficult to notice.
[Galaxy S 4 General] .xxx.:
Sector 17, Vashi. Shops name is 'Gravity Mobile'

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^^
[Galaxy S 4 General] usama492:
i dont know why but i am not receiving OTAs. stuck on MEA. Kies fails in the middle and also takes too long :/
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
U must not rooted for getting ota updates..

U have 2 more options for get update..

1. Is samsung kies, which u r doing.. u can stop anti virus and windows firewall + stop using internet if u r updating..

But incase samaung server is down then ita diff problem.. btw disable firewall and anti virus..

2. Is Odin.. download and flash latest firmware and then flash from odin..
[Galaxy S 4 General] saifbukhari:
Thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] rkadve:
Got my wife xperia z. Hmmmmm. I believe except for the design, water & dust proof, nothing to beat S4.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ravishah922:
Still nthin on tht latest MF8 update!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hotzigetty:
Just flash via odin?

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[Galaxy S 4 General] Sm007hCriminal:
I'm stuck on MEA, no new updates available OTA.

My phone is not rooted. (It was rooted when I had MDK, but lost the root after I flashed MEA via odin).
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hotzigetty:
Just flash the update via odin. Or re flash mea via odin and see if you get the mf5 update.

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[Galaxy S 4 General] nani67:
hi..

got my Spigen Neo Hybrid case... ( not original, but looks nice ), good fit n finish.

silver color one looks same as the brushed metal look of my S4

got it for 599/-

http://cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271223837673#ht_4501wt_906
[Galaxy S 4 General] zeusumit:
how to use 'MtServices' feature.???? please help
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
So.. what u did? Is there any way to fix or install new home button with easy method without dissembling full? :P
[Galaxy S 4 General] karannahar:
Someone used watch on app for an onida tv?

Sent from my love galaxy SIV
[Galaxy S 4 General] danveer:
looks really good...

I might even buy one for me...

BTW , how does it feels in hand...

And will it protect the screen if the phone falls down?

thanks a lot man...:D

thanks yaar ...

Downloaded it right away

Even I wanna know what did he do what his home button...

The guys @ service center are already fed up with me...

First I got my vibrator changed ( it was producing ticking noises like something is broken from inside )

Then I just asked for replacement for battery.. ( its a bit loose )

Then comes the wifi problem..

Apart from that the volume key is also loose and the home button produces that irritating noises...

I wish I could just get a replacement for my device...
[Galaxy S 4 General] nani67:
feels good in hand.. not filmsy as other plastic cases,, the rubber material is also good.

overall it has a very smooth finish.

there's a small rubber beading on the front may be some 2mm..

so if phone is falling on from very less heights and onto even surfaces like a table or wooden floor or something like that, it will be ok

if the surface is rough n uneven or phone falls from much higher height, it may not protect..

but, the in-hand feel is good, its not slippery so as to drop it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] rgshah3:
The lock button gives a problem! You feel it hasn't got pressed properly and press it harder but it actually has got pressed! I feel this case will damage your power button very fast
[Galaxy S 4 General] nani67:
its not the case with me..

i have a good feel to the power n volume buttons..
[Galaxy S 4 General] danveer:
You purchased the same one or the original one?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
Actually I noticed when ever I use samsung devices there always be problem like that.. I m using samsung from starting of galaxy.. really annoying things there been..

Like I m suffering from screen tint issue from s3 note 2 and now on s4 too..

Home button creating sound..

Earpiece have crackling sound..

I bought from original samsung shop

I like the response of software and features and screen saturation only

Truth is samsung device never made a device fault free..

But...... I cant live without samsung :D

I m customer of sony as well I m using.

All xperia.. sold xperia z month ago..

I felt that never got hardware fault.. never never.. main thing on sony is annoying support from software wise.. full of lag experience on sony.. but I never got hardware problem on that..

Samsung just trying to make happy people with gift of sview cover..
[Galaxy S 4 General] jaideeproy:
Friends I am new to this forum, been following for quite sometime. I bought S4 recently, was having purple tint issues with the screen, got the DOA certificate from service centre but even with the 2nd unit same problem. I was shown a few more handset by the dealer but in them the tint was even more. my brother in law got his as early as april and his is absolutely ok.

Unfortunately I dropped my handset and screen was shattered, went to service centre and got the screen replaced by paying only Rs 500 , yes even this screen is having tint( even more than the screen I broke). I have given up on screen tint or MURA effect as it is called. Simply can not understand why Samsung is unable to rectify this manufacturing issue, even sent a mail to them and got a simple acknowledgement from them.

After the screen replacement my home button is creaking and giving problems besides it appears to me that ear piece is also making crackling noise. My question to you guys is that are these issues related with screen replacement( because screen comes as integrated unit with front plate) ? or these can be separately rectified. Please throw some light...

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
I have to say all issue that u r facing..... are normal... really..

I have same issues which u r talked about...

Its normal in s4..

Some notice, some don't want,

I having pink tint issue from s3 note 2 and s4.. all says that its common in amoled..

Earpiece have cracking sound.. its normal too because s4 Earpiece have bass effect and due to bass and loud volume, net vibrate and produce cracking sound.. u can fix it by choosing "soft" adapt settings.. it will reduce bass and clear the audio from call receiver..

Home button have sound which is annoying but u cant repiar with this reason however button works ok..
[Galaxy S 4 General] rgshah3:
What exactly is this tint? Haven't noticed anything
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
Tint is faint blue shade like mura effect on some sides.. some have on top. I have on at bottom.. some are noticable, some not...
[Galaxy S 4 General] guitarmafia:
No man...its not a normal issue..i hv no tint on my phn..and as the op said his brother's s4 dint hv the prob...

No audible noise on my homebutton(by audible i dont mean the thud which is there on all hardware keys on all devices..be it a phone or any other hatdware with any type of keys)

Also there is no crackling noise in my earpiece .. i seem to drop my calls once in a while..though it might be a network problem...but everything sounds clear..

So looks like some ppl might hv gotten some handsets from a defective batch or something..i cn say fr sure that its not normal..

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] bibymon:
Me too don't have any problems stated above
[Galaxy S 4 General] rgshah3:
Mura effect?

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Yeah me too
[Galaxy S 4 General] seltaeb:
This. I spent some time looking for the so-called mura effect. My phone doesn't seem to suffer from that.

To the OP with the issues: Creaky home buttons and crackling ear pieces are not normal either. I know it's difficult to get these things fixed, due to reluctance of service center people to even acknowledge the issues, but I would suggest making enough polite fuss till they fix the problem or give you a replacement. It's an expensive high-end phone, not a cheap Karbonn or something to put up with such problems!
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
Can Anyone Please Upload the Latest India_MF8 Firmware On Google Docs and provide the Link plz?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
Actually there are problem in all s4 devices.. some notice and some not..

My friend have s4, I asked him, "is ur screen have blue tint shade like mura effect" he said no but I checked his device personally he have that issue..

Tint is not much visible,

If it is ao much visible then we can say its defected..

Cracking is not loud but it feels like button is loose.. some people have abilities to highly noticing that things :D

Which is not good ability I think..... :rolleyes:

I know that there are many threads on screen which says that 70% who are using s4 they have that tint...

I know op said that screen is good on his bro s4..

Actually my brother had s3, when I check his device for tint.. I didnt notice.. after 3 weeks I sold my note 2 and I said "give s3 for some daya" and he gave me..

First day I didnt notice.. and after spending so much time on it I noticed there is also blue tint..

Actuallt its very very very less noticable or its not seems to noticable sometime..

And its not looks like screen is defected..

All colours looks saturates...

Calling thats defected means all s4 are defected..

I made an thread for that

I used s3 note 2 and now s4 they all have that tint.. it not means that they are looks bad and colour are fully shifted..

All is well looks..

I made that threads on s3 note 2and s 4

S3.

[Q] is my sgs3 amoled screen normal? - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1950271

Note 2.

Is All Amoled Screen are Not Perfect Like Mine(Note 2) - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2159407

S4.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349481

People says that mostly they also have this and its normal..
[Galaxy S 4 General] .xxx.:
Can you post some screens of the so called mura effect or the tint? Because now I am a bit worried.
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
Yes i Also have the Fake NEO Case and Same Problem is with me Also
[Galaxy S 4 General] nani67:
i have purchased the same one..

the one i gave in link..

paid 599/-
[Galaxy S 4 General] praveen_kalasa:
Guys I have updated to latest firmware, but still m facing issue with my device.

I have done a factory reset after updating to MEA, and now m in MF5.

It hangs and restarts automatically while unlocking the phone.

I tried with pin and pattern lockscreen, but no difference.

Any of you facing this issue?:confused:

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I spent 3700 INR, how about you?:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
I have not hanging problem.. never reboots..

Did u factory data reset after updating mf5? U should do..

And did u scan ur sd card may be harmful files creating problem..

I had 3 virus in note 2 and I cleaned by pc as well from mobile security..

Note 2 was hanging and fixed after scanning..
[Galaxy S 4 General] guitarmafia:
Dude..u dont hv to explain it to me...i know what tint u r talking about..but thinking that evry device hs a prob cuz urs hs it ..is stupidity...

When i first bought s2 i waited fr a month and a half for the second stock in the country..cuz i knew there ws a blue tint on the screen..i must hv gone through more than 10 sets in the first stock..

Then my bro got s3 and he does hs a tint..but his note 2 doesnt hv any tint...

So i probably know better than u about the problem u r talking about...on s2 it was a bit common...but atleast aince note 2 ..its not..

Ur device hs a problem...and the threads u created mostly attract the ppl wid the prob..cuz most ppl dont want to explain and argue ..whn they hv no prob..

Like i said..on s4 this prob is rare..so get ur phn checked..and there is absolutely no cracking on the earpeice..or any kind of sound on the home button...i noticed this problem ws there on many devices from the first batch ..but since then its not common and its not normal..

Ability to notice things which arent there is not very helpful..i dont hv it..

So anybody who is going to buy a s4 shud check fr these..and if there r such probs look for another one...

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] godmakarand:
latest firmware

I have noticed that sammobile has uploaded latest MF8 firmware for india. as of now, neither kies nor OTA recognises the same. i have downloaded the upgrade file. does anyone know how to make kies notice the file and upgrade?
[Galaxy S 4 General] bibymon:
Me too looked for tints as he said.. But i couldn't find any :cool:

The same goes for earpiece and home button :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] guitarmafia:
Yeah man..but what he is saying is also true upto a point...some devices do hv the problem..

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mandeep148:
listen, i read and learnt so much on mura effect and blue tint,

many s4 have blue tint issue on black also(blue tint visible on black background too) like this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb7EZTPi_eA

this person have green tint rather than,

this will count as hardware issue.

if person having tint issue like mura effect depends upon opacity(if its much more visible like 20% opacity then it will count as defected too)

only visible on white,grey or plane background then its not defected,

like this thread,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1950271

mine have tint which is not noticable, u can say 2-3% opacity(its nothing)

tint issue only visible on white or grey, plane background, which is not defected,

actually what tint issue is and why it cause,

there are 2 reason,

1. colour burinin(hue or colour tint , visible in black too) then its defected

2. screen have slightly dent from manufacture, which results different view angle(blue tint) on certain part.. like mine have, mine is already not noticable much, it becames normal when i change viewing angle towards which direction screen is dented...

reason 1. is defected https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb7EZTPi_eA

reason 2. like http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1950271 is not defeted

call reciever have crackling sound, which is not defect, its depends on sim cariar,

like in india, Vodafone is good cariar, which have good quality audio during calls,

it have bass and good treble, in call reciever, a (net) is include, so due to heavy bass and good quality audio, A net vibrates which seems like cracking sound,its only noticable which person is speaking high and high noice...

it can be fix for those whose network cariar is loud and good quality soung(high bass), in call settings, change adapt settings to soft clear audio..

it will totally fix...
[Galaxy S 4 General] guitarmafia:
U r basically saying what i said earlier...the problem is NOT common or normal..

I know about all this..and like i said in an earlier post..u r right..some ppl do hv this prob...but u were totally wrong when u said every s4 has it...on the contrary very very few s4 have this prob..(more common fr the ppl who bought the first lot..like in the first week or something)..

And i also use vodafone..no crackling sound here..

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
If it is a Tar file you can flash VIA ODIN. Data would not be deleted.

And Can You Please Upload it on Google Drive,If Possible?