[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
Hi,

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A big thank you to [MENTION=3038832]undercover[/MENTION] for the idea and inspiration behind this thread.

Also a big thanks to [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION], the original creator of this thread, for all the work done.

Index:

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1) Samsung Galaxy S4 Variants

2) Other variants

3) 11 Golden Rules

4) Hall of Fame

5) Getting Started

6) Features

7) Sim Unlock

8) Firmware

9) Modems and Bootloaders

10) USB Mass Storage

11) Moving Apps to SD Card

12) Battery Saving Tips

13) Recovery Flasher (Requires root)

14) Triangle Away

15) Partitions Explained

16) Fix MD5 Mismatch

17) CPU Governors Explained

18) Tha TechnoCrat Corner

19) ROM Video Reviews (GT-I9505)

1) Samsung Galaxy S4 Variants

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Please, be aware of the model of your phone and state which phone you have when asking questions .

It is also good to make a signature; to help in this matter, look HERE

This thread deals with the i9505 and i9500 variants.

For i9500 links and useful posts ,see the second post.

2) Other Variants

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T-MOB SGH-M919

Also, the Help Thread is HERE

Verizon

Sprint SPH-L720

Also, the Help Thread is HERE

AT&T SGH-i337

Also, the Help Thread is HERE

South Korea (SHV-E300S, SHV-E300K, SHV-E300L)

Also, the Help Thread is HERE

[OFFICIAL] Korean SGS4 LTE-A (SHV-E330S/K/L) Rooting, ROMs, Kernels & Guides

i9505G

i9506

i9507

S4 Value Edition (9515)

Look HERE and HERE For	[CLONE] HDC Galaxy S4 Legend

First things first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on XDA.Particularly the part about

SEARCHING

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Then, have a quick look at the links at the bottom of this post. You might find what you need right away.

Third. Even if you do get your question answered, please, do come back and read the links in this post to educate yourself. You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.You might even be able to help others with your new-found knowledge :P

ASK ANY QUESTION HERE, adb, drivers, superCID etc... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction. No abuse towards noobs is tolerated here!​

Before asking questions!

3) Try and follow these 11 Golden Rules:

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Don’t be rude

Try to be as precise and as short as possible

Please use english when posting. If you don't speak english very well you can post in your native language and add a Google translated version under it.

Do your homework before asking (Google, search newgroups, read tutorials,FAQs Known issues etc..)

Try to ask one question at the time

Proof-read your question after writing it

Don’t expect others to do your work

Avoid PM and private email if other channels exists

Remind yourself that people help you voluntarily

Read and follow up on suggestions

If you get a solution let others know

Thanks [MENTION=2839458]_JKay_[/MENTION]

4) HALL OF FAME​

People who contributed most to this thread. In no particular order. These people also have the right to use the banner below in post 3 :)

[MENTION=2743227]gee2012[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4616793]HS™[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4975115]samersh72[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4655143]D™[/MENTION]

[MENTION=3306843]kantjer[/MENTION]

[MENTION=3150645]runedrune[/MENTION]

[MENTION=5038461]CarlM34[/MENTION]

[MENTION=2288048]Hawke84[/MENTION]

[MENTION=5642133]Joery1983[/MENTION]

[MENTION=5269805]Mussels84[/MENTION]

[MENTION=5580710]ShinySide[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4169130]XxLordxX[/MENTION]

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List of mainly i9505 useful links and threads:

5) Getting Started

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[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

[GT-I9505 + GT-I9505G] CF-Auto-Root

[MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION]

[JFLTXX] TWRP Recovery

[MENTION=4975115]samersh72[/MENTION]

Unroot/Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 & I9505

[MENTION=1394987]monteiro-ribas[/MENTION]

No mobile network and/or 3G/4G fix

[MENTION=4272718]hawkerpaul[/MENTION]

[CWM UTIL] GS4 Wipe Scripts (GT-I9505)

[MENTION=4169130]XxLordxX[/MENTION]

[ROOT][NO-ODIN][LINUX]Galaxy S4 Root Script

Heimdall

ODIN for MAC

[MENTION=4663337]Tha TechnoCrat[/MENTION]

Setting up your phone

[MENTION=1834730]lyriquidperfection[/MENTION]

Backup and Restore EFS

EFS backup is also possible with Philz Recovery

Look HERE

[MENTION=4171201]J.Y.Daddy[/MENTION]

EFS BACKUP Made easy with app

[MENTION=5064841]pyler[/MENTION]

[4.0+][ROOT] SA Manager (EFS, MODEM, TA backup & restore!)

[MENTION=4462941]pikachukaki[/MENTION]

IMEI BACKUP

Manniakk CSC Changer

[MENTION=5089674]fAiLOfax[/MENTION]

I9505 Ultimate BLOATWARE & KNOX removal list (ROOT required!)

[MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION]

[TOOLKIT] GALAXY S4 V1.0 LTE Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery, Flash, + MORE I9505 & I9500

[MENTION=4954352]mohamedrashad[/MENTION]

Google play errors Explained (with fixes)

[MENTION=4877010]DeepankarS[/MENTION]

[GUIDE] [NOOB FRIENDLY] How to backup your phone.

[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]

AD-Blocking

6) Features

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[MENTION=4402720]Kremata[/MENTION]

50 Tips and Tricks

[MENTION=4402720]Kremata[/MENTION]

S4 Phone Features and bloatware

[MENTION=4486156]ipsuvedi[/MENTION]

Un-disclossed Features

[MENTION=3578535]kkoolpatz[/MENTION]

Enable secret CSC features

7) Sim Unlock

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[MENTION=4172983]chavxxx[/MENTION]

Galaxy S4 Sim-Unlocking

8) Firmware

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[MENTION=4975115]samersh72[/MENTION]

Stock firmware

[MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION]

Samfirm - Samsung firmware downloader & checker

9) Modems and Bootloaders

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[MENTION=6082440]_Bon_Bon[/MENTION]

[REF] GALAXY S4 I9505 MODEMS and BOOTLOADERS collection (ODIN)

[MENTION=4398524]DjeMBeY[/MENTION]

Modems and Radios

[MENTION=3136944]Repulsa[/MENTION]

Repulsa's modem/ WIFI-FIX and BOOTLOADER for GT-I9505 fix

10) USB Mass Storage

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[MENTION=2011359]MohammadAG[/MENTION]

USB Mass Storage Enabler

11) Moving Apps to SD Card

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[MENTION=4697294]Eambo[/MENTION]

FOLDERMOUNT

12) Battery Saving Tips

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[MENTION=2062281]Shade5[/MENTION] & [MENTION=6082440]_Bon_Bon[/MENTION]

Samsung S4 i9505 Super Tweaks (by _Bon_Bon & Shade5)

samersh72

Battery Saving Tips

Tha TechnoCrat

Getting better battery life and performance

13) Recovery Flasher

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SGS4 Flasher

Flashify

14) Triangle Away

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Andro Mods

Unroot Galaxy S4, restore to stock and reset the flash counter

15) Partitions Explained

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Android Tips

Android Partitions Explained: boot, system, recovery, data, cache & misc

16) Fix MD5 Mismatch

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[MENTION=1589280]ihtfp69[/MENTION]

Fix md5 mismatch nandroid restore

Also, look HERE

17) CPU Governors Explained

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RootsWiki

CPU Governors Explained

18) Tha TechnoCrat Corner

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Tha TechnoCrat

***Kernel 101***

Tha TechnoCrat

ROM 101 + CWM Errors Solutions

Tha TechnoCrat

Updater script

Tha TechnoCrat

Setting up your phone

Tha TechnoCrat

Getting better battery life and performance

Tha TechnoCrat

[How To]Use NFC TAGS TO SIMPLIFY LIFE

Tha TechnoCrat

[INFO]Processor 101

Tha TechnoCrat

[TUTORIAL]ByPass Pattern

Tha TechnoCrat

[Info]FIXING A BRICKED PHONE

19) ROM Video Reviews (GT-I9505)

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[mention=4581600]ISF[/mention]

WCKD YouTube Channel

[mention=7119908]shark jungle[/mention]

Shark Jungle YouTube Channel

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:)ENJOY:)​

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