yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KonowaL:
Can someone explain me ... ?

Hello, i already got completely new Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 (that without LTE). I wanted to install Greenify for start to hibernate some useless apps and ... it works in root mode (lel?).

I didn't believed so I installed App Ops and guess what? It also installed properly.

Every time when there should be any pompt about root giving access, there wasn't any.

I was completely confused so I installed SuperSU and ... It also got installed properly.

I have rooted Galaxy S4 I9500 without custom recovery and with knox flag 0x0 and any binaries and firmware "Official". Can someone explain me what already happened?

Is it normal that samsung phone has build-in root?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

If you want to know for Custom ROMs, AFAIK JFLTE and JFLTEXX ROMs are compatible :).

Hi,

This seems a problem with Samsung Stock Lollipop ROM. I suggest you changing to a custom ROM if these problems annoy you that much.

And, please, do not bump your own question.

Hi,

This is really really weird. Are you sure that these apps are running okay? Download a terminal and try typing su, if the symbol changed from $ to #, then you somehow have root on a completely stock device...

Hi,

Sorry, but I don't know if installing a system app would help. There's something I've overlooked before, but, are you sure you accidentally didn't remove the reading mode from the quick settings? I'm pretty sure you can do it on settings, and put it back as well. Also, if this isn't the case, then I suggest you trying another county stock ROM, but remember to keep the same Android version and pick one to your device.

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iwnijao:
My Galaxy S4 doesn't see any WiFi network while other does.

Hi all, recently a friend of mine gave me a new Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (an international version or factory unlocked I think), as I can see it has a stock room (not rooted) and it came from United Arab Emirates.

Model number: GT-I9505

Android version: 4.4.2

Baseband version: I9505XXUGNG2

My problem is that my device doesn't see any WiFi network, at home I have an Encore ENHWI-2AN3 Router and I can connect to it from my Laptop and other smartphones can see it and can get connected to it too. I have tested Connectify.me in my laptop and other laptops and smartphones can see it and can connect to Connectify.me except my new Galaxy S4.

I'm able to create a Hotspot in my new Galaxy S4 that other smartphones and even my laptop can see an can get connected to it.

I used to have an old Galaxy Ace with Android 3.2 (I rooted almost 2 years ago) and I can see WiFi networks including Connectify.me on my Laptop and my home Encore Router.

Is there some configuration in Samsung/Android 4.4.2 to allow seeing certain types of WiFis or do I need to root my device to see every WiFi?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Asphalt 8 is not showing proper graphics (only black color in the game)plzzz help me...this game is runing iutsatnding in my grand but in s4 it sucks. ..plzzzz help me .:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Help me plzz

.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poliooo:
Hi guys,

I have a very strange problem with an S4 GT-i9500

Can't enter Odin mode just CWM and I flashed 10 roms and the problem persists...

When I boot up the phone the screen lights up but there are no images or text whatsoever...

I'm stuck... Any solutions?

Phone is invisible to both Odin and adb...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KonowaL:
Hello, i already downloaded terminal and typed su in it. The symbol changed to #. Are You able to explain me how do I have built-in root access on completely stock device almost straight from factory? It looks like the creators accidentally did "always allow" to system files than "always deny" o.o
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pozla:
I've been browsing and searching for the past hour without an answer. I just bought the GT-I9506 and it came installed/updated automatically to android 5.0.1 build DOC5. I can't flash any custom recoveries with Odin, it seemingly succeeds with the flash and comes up with a green PASS, but I'm still left with the stock recovery. I'm thinking the bootloader must be locked, if so, how do I unlock it? How can I root this damn thing?? I would like to install CM12 but it seems impossible right now. Please help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lentia:
Hi. Is there are any aosp/cm derivatives rom with samsung stock camera? I tried other cameras from google play, but the results were somewhat worse compared to samsung camera.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xode:
Try as described HERE
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Plzzz help me bro..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pozla:
It works! Thank you so much. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xode:
Try to wipe game data and then reinstall the game again .... I do not know what could be .... would have to install the game to see how it works for me...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Plzzz install it and report it me also if i will clear its data, will loose 1.4 gb game data...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

This is really really weird... I guess they've sent you accidentally a "developer version" of the phone hahaha. Good for you! If KNOX is untouched and so is System Status, there's no way someone outside Samsung could have done that AFAIK.

Take my advice, just enjoy the device like this haha.

Hi,

I feel you, however you can't have Samsung's camera on a non-Touchwiz ROM, as it requires Touchwiz framework.

Hi,

First, please, stop thread jacking like this. It's simply rude to quote every single one for your problem.

Now for your problem, last time I've played Asphalt 8 it was just fine (IIRC I was on Lollipop, but CM12), and it was in January as well. Maybe some update broke the app, or you have a bad download, do as suggested, reinstall the app. If it doesn't work, then report the problem to Gameloft, they'll be able to assist you further than us.

All the best,

~Lord

"This Story Ends Where It Began" - Octavarium (Dream Theater)

Sent from my GT-i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Plzzz stop this ..if u dont want to help then simply ignore it..i many times posted this but no one's reply me.that's why i asked for help from online people. .the name of the thread is noob friendly but i think the name should be changed as asking help will give u a bad reply..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KonowaL:
Thanks you for help. Of course im not sad because of it. On the contrary, im very happy of my root with untouched knox, recovery, firmware and even binaries :D It was just weird that It was allowing to give to apps root permissions than blocking it :D I just wonder, What is the chance that your phone that you have bought, get (at completely stock) built-in root permissions (in phone that usually doesn't have it)? :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MohammadMug:
i9500

its for i9505

i have i9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xode:
For both devices is the same procedure.... http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general/i9500-easy-to-downgrade-official-t3036258
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozz200127:
Does anybody know what phones have unlocked bootloaders?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
S4 wise? All except Verizon and att.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dandemonic:
Please read the following with particular attention to rules 2.5, 3, 5 and 16...

http://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?a=81

It would also be very helpful to other members trying to answer your posts, if you could provide more details of your device, rom, any mods you're using and steps you've taken to try fix the problem yourself, as per the instructions in the OP of this thread.

Best of luck and I hope you managed to sort out your problem with the game :thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiruuu.samad:
Please dont make this thread rubbish that only is what [MENTION=4169130]XxLordxX[/MENTION] meant and i support that.Anyway am not having any issue with ashalt 8.First move game data to your PC.then uninstall game.reboot Reinstal apk copy data from pc to andriod/obb.Now you can see is it games issue or not [emoji1] .By copying data to PC you will NOT have to redownload it again[emoji2]
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
I am using official 5.0.1rom ...my device is s4 black edition (9500)...i am facing this issue after restart and even clearing its data but problem still oxcurs...i attached a screenshot in my last post. ..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poliooo:
Nobody saw it the last time I posted so here goes....

Hi guys,

I have a very strange problem with an S4 GT-i9500

Can't enter Odin mode just CWM and I flashed 10 roms and the problem persists...

When I boot up the phone the screen lights up but there are no images or text whatsoever...

I'm stuck... Any solutions?

Phone is invisible to both Odin and adb...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dandemonic:
I've just had a look at the latest reviews for the latest version of Asphalt 8, on playstore, there are heaps of complaints with similar problems to yours, from several different devices, not just S4.

Your best bet is to contact the game developers as it is almost definitely app related, not rom related.

Either that or maybe wait for an update from them which fixes the problems.

Hope that helps :thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Where to contact ,any email or anything else...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eamon.ash:
Hi there,

i have galaxy S4 I9500 with stock ROM And Kernel (Android 5.0.1)

i have this problem that the phone keeps saying connected to wifi .. sometimes it appear 2 or more times in a Minute and sometimes it doesnt appear for whole day.. but the wifi icon on the status bar does not disappear at all when it says connected to wifi

i did a full wipe and reflash the phone with odin with no luck to solve this..

i bought this phone used not new one .. i dont know what to do .. and i dont want this problem to go bigger with the incoming days ...

so plz help me and tell me what to do .. is this a software problem or hardware

many thanks for you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msj003:
hard bricked samsung s4 I9500

hi guys,

my s4 is hard bricked. firstly it stopped booting few days after i updated to samsung lollipop update.it drained battery then boot loop and then stopped booting.

i tried to connect it with odin in download mode but it could not be detected by pc.

and on very next day it stopped even getting into download mode.

i tried a usb jig still no response.

what can i do to get my phone back to life. :confused: :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dandemonic:
android.support@gameloft.com

At least that's what it says in the app description, see screenshot below.

For future reference if you're having trouble with a specific app, the developer usually lists contact details at the bottom of the app description on playstore.

Hope that helps :thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdrakas:
Galaxy s4 i9505 problems

Hey Guys.

Im having some problems, my phone doesnt have mobile service (it was when i been updated phone to lollipop thru phone settings ) but i been made factory reset in wich i dont have service too, and now it doesnt get that push to lollipop tryed to manualy flash diferent versions of lollipop thru odin but this doesnt hellped my phone is laging crashing and it has no sound too... here is what i get now added screenshot sometimes it doesnt unlock anything is here doesnt work as it should be. maybe you can tell me what i need to flash thru odin to get service back when updating to lollipop via phone updates or something? please help me
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casuk:
Hi, im hoping for some help and advice about a samsung galaxy s4, can you put a new rom in any s4 phone, the reason i ask is i have my bros old s4 locker to 3 and i want it to run on 02, i took it to a shop and he says it is blocked and it will be £35 to get it working i paif the £35 but i keep getting, not regestered to a network can i just flash a new rom or is tgere a way to do this myself,

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] volkmadi:
Notifications reset after each reboot GT-I9505

Hi,

I have a question, does anybody know why on my rooted GT-I9505 (Firmware DBT 5.0.1) the notifications settings are reseted after each reboot?!

That's annoying! Would be great if one has a solution for that.

Regards

Dirk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwarfer66:
It has something to do with GlanceView.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FateDreadnaught:
Hey, so I've had this problem for a while, but without any luck in finding a fix, I decided to ask around. Ever since I updated my i9505 however long ago to a new custom ROM (Pacman all in one 4.4.4 black power edition) anything that I copy to my SD card via a USB cable to PC, it is fully corrupt, and anything I copy onto the SD through an SD adapter to PC is deleted after putting it into the phone and booting. So I was wondering if there is a fix or some certain procedure I need to do so I can watch some movie's on my phone. Thank you in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bingley:
Had the same issue. If rooted search for and delete glanceviewmx and reboot
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
When i listen music through headphone,my s4 (9500) becomes laggy ...respond very slow..i am using lollipop 5.0.1...plzzz help me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickertslovakia:
i dont get it... i previously flashed this custom rom tororo http://www.7hdmovie.com/2015/02/galaxy-s4.html and then when the lollipop came up out then flash it directly i got boot loop...

and suddenly.....

it boots to welcome to google account sign in,another problem is,its shutting down by itself and open..again and again..sigh

EDIT : my phone is SHV-E300L
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raman99311:
in my s4 i9505 on 5.0 , games are lagging and most of them crash...please help me by suggesting any way to solve this or by downlaoding a custom rom
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] volkmadi:
Hi,

it's rooted, so good idea. ;)

But what's glanceview good/used for and which app brings it?!

Regards

Dirk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itslumxz2:
Hey guys, I was wondering if there is an alternative method on rooting the I9505 Galaxy S4 or Lollipop, I'm aware of CF Auto-Root but the issue is, no matter how hard I try I can't get any computer to recognize my buddy's Galaxy S4, tried the whole nine, re-installing drivers, using different USB cables, using different computers, hell I even re-installed Windows but to no avail, no matter what I do I always end up with a 'Device not recognized' warning at the bottom right of my screen, I've tried connecting it while it's turned on, while it's on Download Mode, no luck yet.

Tried towelroot, it says device not supported, so if you guys know any method that does not involve Odin and connecting the phone in the computer, that would be great.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Buccanero:
Whoops, ignore.

Sorry, posted this in the wrong sub-forum.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fits79:
Why whith the android 4.4.2 the auto pause feature at youtube it work fine and with android 5.0.1 it doens't?

Is there any solution for that?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jb.NY:
Hi,

Guys I have a 9500 with russian lollipop, now I want to install Resurrection lollipop, But I really dont know what to do, or what recovery to install... Im really confused.

Someone lend me a hand?

........................................................

Edit:

Never mind guys, Found my answers, I just had to search a liitle more, sorry.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulremember:
HELP!!! I upgraded to NG2 Bootloader and Now can not root

Hello> I upgraded me S4 Spr to NG2 and now I cannot get root access. I have tried 5 times using odin and cfautoroot. Root check basic says I do not have root access. No access no ROM installation.

PLEASE HELP

Blessings
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RatusNatus:
Man check your cable. Is it original?

Your problem is in windows.

The easy way is to flash a pre rooted rom from Odim. No need of any software, just the rom. You don't need to boot to android to check.

This is what I did almost a year ago. After that, install any recovery and u are good to flash any other rom.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FateDreadnaught:
Corrupted copying

Ever since I updated my i9505 however long ago to a new custom ROM (Pacman all in one 4.4.4 black power edition) anything that I copy to my SD card via a USB cable to PC, it is fully corrupt, and anything I copy onto the SD through an SD adapter to PC is deleted after putting it into the phone and booting. So I was wondering if there is a fix or some certain procedure I need to do so I can watch some movie's on my phone. Thank you in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Does your computer recognize something while it's connected? For example, can you acces the files that are on the internal or external storage? If not, then has probably has a faulty usb port.

There are other ways to root, but they all require a working usb port.

Did you factory reset?

Did you try formatting your sd?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FateDreadnaught:
Yeah I did that straight after posting this, changedchanged it toto exFAT
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The7Suggester:
i9505 Upgrade to Lollipop v5.0 = Speed Issues

I dont personally have Lollipop v5.0 (I'm on Kitkat v4.4.2), but i have heard that the first version of lollipop (v5.0)

created big delays. I would highly suggest to upgrade to v5.02 of Lollipop, as i have heard others say that these

speed lag problems then disappeard.

One thing to remember about lollipop is that it is the FIRST android OS that has ART (Android Run Time) as the

new default way of running android (java based) apps. (better speed performance running multiple apps).

Best of luck :)

I personally wont be upgrading until Lollipop v5.1 becomes available for the i9505 S4.

Ben
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raman99311:
how can i update to 5.0.2 ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The7Suggester:
i9505 - upgrade to Lollipop v5.0.2

You will need to find a Lollipop v5.0.2 specific to your make and model of phone.

Question: Are you using the original ROM OS with phone (called TouchWiz) ?

Or are you already using a custom ROM (i.e. Android Open Source Project - AOSP) ?

Have you flashed a phone before ?

Do you have a custom recovery option like: ClockWorkMod Recovery / Philz Touch ? / TWRP ?

More data from you = Me more likely to help you ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raman99311:
right now using stock 5.0 rooted with philz recovery.......tried miui ..stock 4.4.....imperium rom....but nithing worked for me...everytime lags a lot....launcher and everything else works fine..no lag at all...but when i play games....it just becomes galaxy y
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The7Suggester:
Yes, an an Imperium user myself, i find it lags quite a lot.

Well, firstly i will give you MY basic backup procedure list of things to, well, backup first.

Note that some of the apps i have in my list may of course not be applicable to you.

Here it is:

Android - Backup Procedure:

Super Backup:

- SMS/MMS (TXT Messages) Backup

- Contacts Backup (Gmail/MyPhoneExplorer)

- Phone LOGS

- Bookmarks Backup (Only backs up System Browser Bookmarks)

SMS (TXT) Messages:

Folder Location: - CONSIDER BACKING THIS UP TOO

The absolute path to the sms database is: /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db

Phone Contacts - Export to a .VCF File

Folder Location: /storage/emulated/0

Emails Backup:

If you are using 'MailDroid' refer to file

'Android - MailDroid - Export ALL Emails & Email App Configuration Data for Backup.txt'

to find out how to backup all the MailDroid Configuration and Emails.

Titanium Backup

Backup the actual folder where all the files are stored

Dolphin Browser Bookmarks File Backup:

SDCard0\TunnyBrowser

SDCard0 = Internal SD

XPrivacy Pro - app settings (Export) Backup

MyPhoneExplorer - Backup:

1. Appointments

2. Tasks

3. Notes

FROM PC - MyPhoneExplorer:

Method 1 - Direct Files Backup

C:\Users\xxxx\AppData\Roaming\MyPhoneExplorer

The current Account name is called 'Administrator' (the type of account)

xxxx = Administrator

Backup the Entire 'MyPhoneExplorer' folder onto an external HD or USB drive ready to be copied BACK to this 'Roaming' folder later

for restoration of all data (Appointments, Tasks, Notes, TXT/SMS Messages, Contacts, etc)

Method 2 - Backup using the PC's MyPhoneExplorer's 'Create Backup' Option under the 'Extras' Menu.

TO RESTORE NOTES:

Copy the 'MyPhoneExplorer' (or the files and folders in this folder) back to the original 'Roaming' or 'MyPhoneExplorer'

folder.

To Sync the NOTES Back to the phone, you MUST first select all the notes, (use the shift and home/end keys) to highlight all

the notes, THEN select 'Force as Edited' in the context menu (right click).

Then you can finally press the Blue Sync Button to Sync (Restore) all the notes back to your's phones MPE

Notes.

What is the make & model of your phone ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickertslovakia:
yessir..i did... :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hannah Stern:
Two Questions.

I've got Two Questions:

1.

Is there a Galaxy S4 GT-i9506 with 32 Gigabytes of Internal Storage?

2.

Can you replace the 16 GB INTERNAL Storage of an i9515 with one with 32 GB? (Open the Device, etc.)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
In my storage , miscellaneous files are showing 1.7 gb but inside it there is no 1.7 gb data but only 150 mb

...i want to access these files or delete.plzzz help me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Try reflashing the firmware. Or try flashing another lollipop version for your device.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squarepusher80:
Reverting

Hi! Can somebody help me how to revert to stock LP? My specs:

- I9506 phone (ks01lte)

- current ROM: Temasek CM12.1 (v10.3)

- current kernel: arter97 5.3.1

- i came from stock 4.4.2 (yes, i know: it is impossible or something but i haven't updated my phone to LP before install CM12.1)

-i use TWRP

No reboots or FCs, i just miss the IR port function...

Thank you in forward!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limjialok:
Hi, is there anyway to find our why is my s4 restarting by itself randomly?

Everything is stock, updated to the latest firmware, rooted..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

1 - http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9506_galaxy_s4-5542.php - according to GSMArena it seems it exists, good luck finding ;).

2 - I wouldn't risk doing so...

Hi,

Search for flashing stock ROM with Odin, there are many guides, even in the OP of this thread! Also, download the latest firmware for your device from sammobile.

Hi,

Rooted+Stock. Did you remember to remove the KNOX apps? Also, have you installed any app recently that you think may have caused this issue?

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limjialok:
Knox app? I thought I only need to remove that app if I decides to flash a custom ROM? I don't think so, I didn't recently installed any apps.... All the apps are installed like weeks ago...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finac94:
I think it's a kitkat bug. I had like 3 reboots in one day (first week of use) on kitkat, but now that I have updated to Lollipop I don't have random reboots anymore.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fits79:
Does anyone has this kind of issue?

And if it does how it solve it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Anybody plzz