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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
Hi, can someone tell me the best, easiest and safest, (not asking much I know) way to root my s4 GT-I9505 4.3 XXUEMJ7. Trying to keep knox at bay and can anyone recommend a good rom? Thankyou.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try and find MKF or MK9

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
Could anyone help me out with some options with greenify and Setcpu! I'm running Hyperdrive 12
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Sure but you have to be a bit more specific with your questions.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
Well I want to know what apps do most people greenify and does anyone seem to get the experimental option to work! Because have a few apps like email apps that I greenify and thought I would get email notification but I don't! Also with Setcpu I want to know some good profiles maybe! It seems mine slow my phone down a lot! Just trying to get extra battery life
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratbagphotography:
Soft bricked s4 i9505

hi there im new to these forums and have serched everwhere for a solutuion but i cant find one anywhere. I recently tried to put a custom rom on, but now when i try to turn my phone on it says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery ode in kies & try again. Kies wont reconise my device as it wont fully turn on and when i try flash the stock firmware to my device using odin, on the download screen on my phone it doesnt download it from odin it has this on the screen under download mode:

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505

CURRENT BINARY: Custom

SYSTEM STATUS: Custom

KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0X0

KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0X1

CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30

WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLED

eMMC BURST MODE enabled

Please help?!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] perr0.br:
Never seen this but maybe you should try restoring a nandroid backup (did you make one?)

You might also search the forums for knox 0x1 as it seems you messed with knox.

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There's usually detailed explanations on how to flash using odin when you're supposed to do so.

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

I have m919 T-Mobile Galaxy s4 but I'm with other carrier (Wind Canada).

I spent yesterday in environment where I didn't had coverage for most of the day, but i haven't gotten it back yet. Sounds really weird as it might be not connected to the fact at all. I have 4G connection active, which means that I have internet, but it keeps 'searching' for service and I can't Call/Text anyone, neither I can receive calls or texts. Instead of the bar at the top showing how good coverage i have it just shows a crossed out circle icon.

I've tried reboots, keeping my phone off for 30mins without battery, taking out sim and putting it back in, changing network modes and resetting APN (all from settings panel).

Have anyone experienced something like that and how do I fix it? It was working perfectly for last couple of months and the phone didn't get any damage yesterday neither.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrien84:
Hi,

I am having problems with my GT-I9005. Stock ROM 4.3 not rooted.

First issue was that touchWiz would always ask me to choose between touchWiz Easy or touchWiz everytime I pressed the home button. I think I solved the problem by uninstalling the all the Google Search Updates (please let me know if this actually is a good fix)

Second problem is that my proximity sensor seems to be very unstable and sometimes does not work at all. If I receive a call the screen will turn OFF as usual once the phone is near to my ear but it won't come back ON unless I press the home button and sometime the phone will only respond if the other person calling me hangs up. The Air gestures only work sometimes even though they are enabled (not that I use them much). It looks to me as a Bug in the software since sometimes it works OK but only 10% of the time. I am aware that I might be asking questions that have been answered in the past and I am sorry for that...

I am seriously thinking about Rooting the phone and installing a Omega ROM ( I used to have it on my old S2 and it was awesome)

Can anyone help me as I would like to solve the issues without having to Root the phone at first.

Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
1. there is an 'always' button when choosing launchers. i use nova launcher, and have to set that every time i set up my phone.

2. remove screen protector/clean front of phone. you COULD have a bad sensor, but most likely somethings just covering the lens or reflecting light into it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrien84:
Hi,

Thanks for your quick reply.

For issue 1 I am aware of the always button, I had to choose the launcher every time I pressed the Home button even though I pressed Always every time.

Issue 2, my screen protector has been on the phone since I bought it, the sensor used to be working fine and one day started bugging, the screen protector is not covering the sensor not the LED or the front camera and phone is clean.

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

Is your phone 100% stock?

Have you modified it in any way?

If not ,take it back to the store, and tell them what happened.

You did nothing wrong.

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

You have the knox-pox.

If you want to flash stock firmware , it must be the same firmware as you had to start with, or a later version.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Regarding Greenify, it really depends on the apps you're using. I have seen users Greenify about everything and others that use it selective(I belong to the last group) I only Greenify apps that I really don't need to be active all the time and wake the phone on a regular basis.

Apps I have included for example are TapaTalk, Chrome, Dropbox, Google Search, Google+, Maps and WhatsApp.

I haven't included my email client in there for the reason you mentioned, I need it to be able to check for new email frequently.

You will only get notifications for Greenfied apps if they support it (cloud sign on the right side of the app in the listing). It will also only work for pushed notifications.

If you care about battery life you don't want to use push mail, it will drain your battery.

As for SetCPU, I used it a lot in the past but stopped using it. It's my believe that they do more harm than good for both performance and battery life. If your phone is set-up correctly (wake locks under control) your CPU will be in deep sleep mode most of the time when screen is off. It will only only be woken up when there is something to-do, like email checking. I want that to be done as quick as possible so the phone can get back to it's energy efficient deep sleep mode. Setting a low CPU frequency profile when screen is off for example will only delay the email checking process and therefore the phone will spend less time in deep sleep. Using a good CPU governor will do much more for battery life than setting profiles.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryanrioz:
1st. try to use 3rd party launcher and see :)

2nd. can u tell me what's your current firmware n if the problems still consist, u need to update it as well :3

Send my signature phone to XDA with bad grammar
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
1 - I have custom recovery(philz) , i need stock recovery and do not want to flash a stock rom , so what can i do?

2 - flashing stock rom via odin will replace our kernel and recovery by stock ones?

3 - for flash custom rom base on ml6 to another base on ml6 again , do we need full wipe?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi

1.Some stock recoveries HERE

Make sure it matches your current firmware

2.Yes

3.If it's a different ROM,then,yes.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chieco:
Hi everyone,

i want to install this MOD therefor i decided to finally root my I9505!

This would be my first time doing so and i need really need some help because the amount of threads and methods that are available (different fw's/variants) are overwhelming. The other "problem" i am facing is that I'm on a Mac.

1. Is there a way to backup my device before rooting? like dumping a complete image of my phone? (I guess probably not but don't mind if i ask)

2. Can someone provide a link to a HOW-TO root on a Mac without loosing everything on my phone?

3. What about Knox? is there a way to root without loosing my warranty?

4. I've read that everyone should backup their baseband after rooting. Is this true?

5. In order to install the MOD i want, i have to flash a different rom?:crying: r there stock roms that r Deodexed?

My device is a I9505 and it's on XXUEMKE. I appreciate any help and advice:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vagaBond07:
This means that you already ROOTED your phone and flash Custom ROMs. Download the official stock ROM from here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general, however as far as I know once you flash a custom firmware, KIES might not recognized the phone anymore, that means you can not do OTA update through KIES. It happened to me when I got mine and root it after 4 days. :D . . . but you can download official update ROM and update through ODIN... or use custom ROMS, and youll get faster update. :laugh:

Hope I helped
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
Are u certain that the stockrom that you're trying to flash is the right one for your phone?

If so try to flash with a different odin 3.07 for instance. Are the correct drivers installed for your phone? If so go in to download mode and try to flash it again. It must work.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kokozaurs:
I rooted it a month ago, so I guess its not 100% stock... also, there is no store to bring it back to because I bought the phone used, but that was several months ago. Im really desperate for a solution to this, as I have to use phone on everyday basis and I dont have replacement :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dratsablive:
Swtiching Runtime To ART

I had switched to ART about two weeks ago and noticed some slight improvement. Not sure about battery because I use Easy Battery Saver set to intelligent mode (Very aggressive.) But yesterday I shut my phone off to help preserve battery and when I turned it back on I noticed Android was "Upgrading." So when I checked the runtime it was set back to Dalvik. Now I hadn't changed it myself so what could have caused this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vagaBond07:
You can download custom ROMs anyway. Flash a custom recovery first and flash a new ROM.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I am a little reluctant to advise anything,because it involves modems .

You are better off asking in your own DEDICATED FORUM

There is a Help Thread there too.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
1 - is there a way to change the position of battery , signal and the wifi signal into the left in 4.3 rom?

2 - In computers that run windows OS there is a software by the name of "deep freeze" that when we start it , we can do everything in windows then after a restart , all the things go back to the first time of rhnning deep freeze.

just like this , LG G2 has a function by the name of "guess mode" that works like deep freez in windows.

But i am thinking is there any app for galaxy s4?

"Please do not recommende the nandroid backup"
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mamica:
Hello guys i need your help.i've got an gt-i9505 and i rooted my phone and installed an custom rom(actually i'm on echoe rom 4.3).Now i would like to know how can i back to an official rom or install the latest 4.4.2 android.thx you guys :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
You can download official firmware on Sammobile.com here is a link to official leaked firmware 4.4.2 flash through odin 3.09 it's included in the file. Remember once you are on 4.4.2 you can not go back to 4.3

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You've got a pm

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrien84:
Hi Since I have removed the Google Search Updates the launcher problem seems to be resolved..

My Phone

Model Number: GT-I9505

Android Version: 4.3

Base band Version: I9505XXUEMK9

Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2082040 se.infra@SEP-126 #1

Built Number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMK9

Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
I have 3 basic questions

1 - why samsung release leaked versions of 4.4.2 instead of final version?

2 - who create the android 4.4 for our phone , google or samsung?

3 - why the creaters of official android roms do not joint this forum and help developers in creating custom roms or apps and modes?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
I don't no if it's the same on a mac as that it is on Windows but you can try. I've noticed that I can't post a link since I'm new to this forum but I will sent you a pm with a link to cf auto root. Download odin 3.09 on your computer and flash this on your phone.

Before flashing go to settings, about phone and press on buildnumber for a couple of times I believe seven (but maybe more) this will open developer options on your phone. Go in to developer options and enable USB debugging.

Install the correct drivers for your phone on your Mac and make a backup of your phone with kies. Rooting doesn't delete things on your phone but better safe than sorry.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Ask Samsung:p:D:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vladxxx:
Hi guys, what can i use to keep my notes online and offline. Means that can edit offline and when i go online the notes updates. There is some app for this?

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
I love Google Keep. But it's mainly for short notes.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] war.nerve:
Hey guys I just got my GT-I9500 and its on android 4.2.2 should I OTA to 4.3? im not sure if I should since im seeing a lot of people complaining about this update
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
no. stay as you are and do a manual update to a custom 4.3 rom. getting KNOX isnt worth it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmokerz:
hello guys,

Should I upgrade my JB to 4.3 if I want to install CM on my phone??

because I don't like Samsung Knox in 4.3

Thanks btw :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
no. dont upgrade to the official one if you dont want knox.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GUGUITOMTG4:
just IMO

1) Someone who works for Samsung maybe without permission uploaded a test version (I don't believe on this kind of leaks, it could be intentionally to animate the consumer before the final version comes out)

2) New versions of android with numbers (2.2.2, 2.3, 2.3.5, 4.0, 4.4 etc) are crated by Android inc. A group of developers backed by Google since 2005.

Those builds are passed around to manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, etc. Where they adapt the OS to their hardware (like adding drivers for their cameras, display, sensors, antennas etc. These manufacturers also create the User interface. That is a unique appearance for every brand, model and android version. (UI like Touchwiz, Sense, etc) also, the 50% of bloatware aka junk apps that you see in new phones.

The next station is the Carrier, (Verizon,T-mobile...) The manufacturer somehow give their unfinished OS to phone carriers where they make it work according to their Network frequencies (by adding a radio that connects to their network) and also add the other 50% of bloatware.

3) Those guys must be very well paid and also busy as a heck. The last thing I would do in their place is to come to a forum and do it for free.

Plus they might no be allowed to reveal certain codes about their own stuff.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
I agree on some level but with that said whiteout updating the Bootloader to a KNOX version he will never be able to install a 4.4.2 rom. And the warranty void issue well that's a risk you take with customisation.

Then better stick with the original versions and updates.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
Thanks for your complete answer

1 - you mean samsung does not know that some people in their company release leaked versions?

2 - you mean google create android (4 , 2 , 3 and ...)then some expert people in any company like sami , lg , sony and .... adapted the android of google to their phones?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
thats already been worked on. you can install a 4.4 samsung rom (the leaked one) on 4.2.2 bootloader and all works except wifi, and there is a test kernel out there that fixes that (but it was banned on xda for legal reasons)

once samsung release kernel source, we'll have everything working in custom 4.4 touchwiz roms on 4.2, knox free bootloader.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GUGUITOMTG4:
1-Technically true, but as I said, it could be more of a marketing strategy.

2-Yes in most cases, there are some exceptions like the Play edition of SGS4. it uses google version without sami's mods.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryanrioz:
damn... EMK9... :eek:

no wonder....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrien84:
Can you be a bit more explicit?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryanrioz:
err.. okay now i currently sticked w the leaked Kitkat rom so i mentioned from the based firmwares...

why i hate EMK9 firmwares..?

1-Proximity bugs.. [sometimes when u made a call, it'll automatically restart your phone...]

2-Slow SD reading cache...[esp.when u using Class 10 micro SD cards..., and its take my time around 4mins.. :confused: don't know why...??]

3-some bad FC at certain apps.... [UI force close, TV controller aka IR blaster* buggy, battery hunger for the data's :rolleyes:..]

so what did i do,

1-over-ride the buggy UI, and installed the Nova launcher to make it as default

2-factory reset * (BEAR ON YOUR MIND, BEFORE THAT, DO A BACKUP 1st)

3-still have that problems, just bring it back for service center.. :) [Malaysian Service center charged me 30 bucks for the softwares..==!]

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1-nope...

2-yes...

and depends on the company :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deviil-Boy:
Hello,

I'm on KingCOBRA ROM (GT-I9500) and I cannot access to Google Now, even in settings it doesn't appear. Like that http://www.noelshack.com/2014-04-1390655534-android-image-01-25-2014.png

I have already tried to clear cache, unistall updates, desactivate, re-download, not working at all, on my Galaxy Nexus it works perfectly!

I have also reflashed, not working...

Thank you for helping.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpsr_007:
Hi,

I have pre rooted 4.2.2 JDQ39.I9500XWUBMG5. In the download mode Binary : Samsung Official , System : Official. If I flash the CMW recovery using SGS4 Flasher apk. Is it going to change the current binary status ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djremcop:
Hy there, my wife has sat down on her S4 and now the screen is cracked and doesn't work, has anyone have experience with replacing it? Is it easy to do?

Regards,

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

Yes.

Anything custom will change it

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cubantigre180@hotmail.com:
Can i use Phil cwm on my galaxy s2
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchiejoe:
Hey,

My back button and menu key have stopped working, I think I may have deleted something important in titanium backup. But i have been deleting things that are listed as safe to remove :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

No.

You cannot use the S4 version.

I do not know exactly which variant you have, but THIS ONE is in the S2 forum.

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

Restore the nandroid you made.

Did not make a nandroid?

Why not?

Reflash the ROM without wipe should restore all your system files.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchiejoe:
I have reflashed the rom and it is working again :)

I just want to clean my rom without breaking again :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Firstly make a nandroid before making any changes to your phone.

Why not try ROM CLEANER ?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fits79:
Does anyone knows if with new android 4.4.2 at samsung galaxy s4 i9505 all the NOT GENUINE peripherals like sview cases doesn't work?

If it true what i can do if i want to have one sview case for i9505 that DOESN'T replace the back plastic with this on the original sview case?

Is there a topic for that discussion?

Is there any solution for that WITHOUT root the device?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamzzzzz:
A link to a guide to install 4.4.2 would be nice, what's the best ROM to install currently? Obviously the ones without any bugs etc.

i9505 Please. Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

"Best" ROM/kernel posts are not allowed on XDA.

Please test these things for yourself.

This is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion,and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.

Take yourself over to the i9505 development sections and start looking there.

All ROMS have an installation guide on the first post, and also a list of bugs.

Check HERE for rooting and custom recoveries.(Which will void your knox warranty ,in some parts of the world)

Good luck

Read before you start.

malybru

Forum Moderator
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamzzzzz:
Ok thanks for that, so if i download a ROM that says 4.4.2 does that mean my phone will be 4.4.2? Or do i need to install something first before i can install a ROM?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchiejoe:
you need to follow the installation instructions provided in the ROMS thread
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
asking in the wrong place just because here seems to be actually full of helpful people, with a lot of generic android knowledge:

my galaxy tab runs at 1280x800, and it does not work well over HDMI. is there any reliable way to change the resolution of the tab/HDMI output? i've tried solutions found on XDA for other devices, but nothing seems to work. figured whatever works on the tab 3 would also apply to the S4, hence asking here.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chieco:
WOW guys thanks for not replying...

anyway i installed windows with bottcamp and rooted my s4 now...

But i still don't know howto install a mod! in the mod thread it someone else asked if it is possible to mod a stock rom and the simple answer was no.

To get a deodexed rom do i need to flash a new rom or can i turn my existing stock rom into one? please help:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
1. nope

2.not really a mac forum. probably heavily linux based here, with windows second.

3. yes, but not if you want custom recovery or roms. may not be possible with what you want.

4. yes. if it corrupts you gotta factory reset with ODIN and a stock firmware file, undoing any mods, root, custom recovery, etc.

5. no idea. ask the mod maker. most custom roms are deodexed.