yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

I've seen people losing IMEI before here and sometimes when they downgraded it showed it back. I'm not sure if it will work though.

Also, always have an EFS backup.

Hi,

You can install TWRP using Odin, and then with it you can install a custom ROM. I can't tell you the best, it's highly a personal option, check the threads at development section and see which suits you better.

Hi,

Yes the baseband is the problem. Flash both the modem and the Wifi fix, before flashing the Wifi fix make sure you're in the correct modem (in case OB7).

All the best,

~Lord

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

Sent from my Xperia Z1
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bilicool:
Try these:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2972025

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2980857
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nagraj123:
ROM suggestions needed

Can anyone pls suggest any lollipop rom for galaxy s4 that gives the option of custom arrangement of apps in the app drawer or at least arranging the number of rows and columns in the app drawer page. i don't to do this using a third party launcher. that's why. pls help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KamaL:
Hello everyone.

I just flashed Aurora N4/S6 Rom, it's working just fine after fixing the call quality issue.

I don't like the system sounds in it, like the sounds used when turning on or off the screen , notification sounds etc... It seems these are the S6 ones, but their quality isn't that good.

Is there a simple way I can replace all system sounds and tones through an app or package?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nalitox:
What ROM should I use on my i9505?

- stable

- not special features required (nothing special required, I dont care about themes, CPU stuff, GUI modding, etc)

- easy to flash (I just want to flash it and run the ROM, I dont want to flash additional gapps, no wifi tweaking or other stuff if possible)

- no freaky design, stock design is the best (I love MIUI, but there is no decent MIUI rom for the i9505 out there, right?)

- Android 5

- able to run the new google pictures app (the Google ROM is crashing)

- LAG FREE

Any ideas, guys? :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zlovenac:
Hello folks! Is there any custom rom for i9505 which has MirrorLink incorporated/working?

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Any rom based on the stock rom will fill your needs. Pick a rom from this section. Make sure its a TW rom.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Please help guys. On stock 4.4.2 ROMs where is the language folder? I need to change the one I have on my debloated deodexed i9195 ROM.

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Accraze:
OK, when i want to make a call, there is literally no sound. just the vibration thing that tells me that someone answered my call, nothing else. It takes multiple reboots to solve it but it comes back again after a while. I use phone a lot and would apreciate help. Ps : i tried hard reseting and recover a rom and still didnt work.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KamaL:
Any help?

I need to replace the system sounds on my custom ROM, since the sounds are low quality. What is the best way to do so?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

The way it seems to me it looks like a hardware problem.. As changing ROM and hard resetting won't work. You can try opening and checking the cables to check if everything is okay, but I suggest you finding a tech support that could help you.

Hi,

CyanogenMod and other AOSP/GPE based ROMs work pretty well and suits your needs. If you don't mind a heavier ROM you can also install TouchWiz based ROMs. Like I always say: check the development subforum and read some few threads, read the features, the bugs and the comments on the ROM thread, after all you'll check the end user experience.

Hope you can find a good ROM :).

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Accraze:
Well thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nagraj123:
Official firmware download confusion

I am a s4(GT-19500) user from india. I have rooted the device. But now i want to get the official stock lollipop firmware and when i found the firmwares (SAMMOBILE website) there were about 10 of them for my model for the India version. My device build number is 19500XXUHOD3. In the downloads section i found the first one to have the same PDA as my build number. But there was an other one that had a different value from my build number for its PDA but the name was s4(Black edition). now mine is a black edition and i am quite confused which on to download, the (black edition) one with different PDA value or the one whose PDA and my build number matches? pls help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LifeDrainerRO:
Hello. I am running Dan GPE on my S4 but i will sell it since i purchased a Note 4 so i want to restore it to stock. What do i need to do? Just download TW FW and flash it with Odin? Or do i need to wipe something/do anything else?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
I posted the firmwares in general. Just grab one, then (at least I would ) completely wipe it in twrp/cwr internal and all, then flash the firmware and you'll be 1000% stock
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Annunneo:
After you wipe then flash the firmware, do another wipe/factory reset, then you're like a whistle.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgreen0306:
Galaxy I9505

Hi all, I recently found a Galaxy s4 I9505 and have been allowed to keep it after following the proper procedures regarding lost property.

I am in the UK.

I know that it was previously used on the Vodafone network, but I do not have access to anything other than an EE sim card.

The phone is running 5.0.1 firmware.

After spending the majority of today learning about Android, rooting, Odin, etc... I have managed to successfully downgrade the modem to the '4.2.2 ME' modem, and have even successfully navigated the *#0011# menu, with the successful reboot and blue LED.

I followed this up by successfully running the Regionlock Away patch, and then rebooting once more.

I am still unable to use this phone on the UK EE network, and am presented with the 'sim unlock pin' screen when I reboot. I have tried to turn off/on mobile data, still to no avail.

I have tried to manually select the 'EE' network; which times out. And the 'automatic registration' option also times out.

Device: GT-I9505

Android Version: 5.0.1

Baseband: I9505XXUAME2

Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3996895, dpi@SWDD6117 #1

Build Number: LRX22C.I9505XXUHOB7

MANY thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
U may need to manually input the APN settings, with these u can send MMS or use internet

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgreen0306:
Thanks for the quick reply.

in the 'APN' section, it gives me the text 'Access Point Name settings are not available for this user.'

There is a '+' in the top right, and I filled out all the information for EE APN settings, pressed menu, and then save.

However... In the APN screen it still gives me the text as above 'APN settings are not available for this user.'

If the IMEI has been blacklisted, would the phone simply not ask for a sim network unlock code?

I just dont want to waste any more time if there's nothing that can be done due to IMEI blacklist...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
How

Maybe its network locked by ee from prev owner, the only other option would be to contact ee and see what they say. Try here http://www.imei.info/ if blacklisted then there's nothing u can do.

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MRahman13:
Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9507V, China Unicom

Does anyone know about how to get an international firmware for "Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9507V, China Unicom". i bought the phone in China and there are few things for which i want to change the software to any international one.

Some of the issues are,

Can't install Google play or store

Can't install Samsung Keyboard

Only have 3 languages, Chinese, Korean and English

And there is another problem with the phone, i.e. the screen flickering issue. i searched the internet, a lot of S4 users are complaining about it. My S4 flickers only while calling or receiving a call in GSM, when the signals are low and the flickering is just like when a magnet is brought near a TV.

Any solutions... I will be thankful....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shukry Faiz:
My Galaxy S4 is overheating after the Android 5.0.1 update. ..... Please someone help me to fix that problem
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dopediculous:
So... I saw this floating around Facebook and decided to see for myself on my old S4 (have s6 now)

In the video on FB, dude says its for Samsung spying and getting pictures and whatnot. Well I'm pretty sure when I say that, that's not the case. Here's what I responded with →

↓

"Just ripped open my S4 battery. Same phone, same battery, same result. However, I think this has more to do with wireless charging being efficient. As you can see, connects to the contacts on the battery. However... You need a special back panel to get inductive charging to work. Even so, I still feel this is about charging and NOT about "phone memory for pics etc..." This may also be some sort of protection against NFC scanners or something of a similar sort. More research is needed, but I'm guessing this has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with pictures... "

Any other ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okidokiss:
That's the nfc antenna

Enviado do meu GT-I9505 através de Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DAN1926:
Hi guys, I've recently rooted my gt-i9505 with towelroot so without tripping knox and flashed the Knox Removal Script following this guide, now i want to install a custom rom and i want to know if installig it through a custom recovery will eventually flag knox even if I've flashed the script.

In case my knox will go 0x1 can i use the triangle away to reset it? Right now my rooted s4 has a GNJ3 firmware and its branded H3G italy.

Tha ks a lot for your help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Flashing a custom recovery will most likely trip Knox, triangle away only works on the yellow triangle, currently there is no Knox reset tool although I've heard a signed bootloader will reset knox

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
you can remove the knox app, but you cannot remove KNOX itself, or reset that counter.

as soon as you start ODIN flashing things like custom recoveries, KNOX will be permanently tripped.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Its even been tripped when flashing a completely stock ROM too

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DAN1926:
If i follow this guide can I perform a clean install? Like wipeing data and caches?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Yep

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Komorias:
Hello..what's the deference android development and original android development?

Can I download from original development ROMs?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
I believe original development is stock based ROMs. But android development is custom ROMs

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dopediculous:
I can't believe I didn't think of that! I should have known that because I had a couple third party batteries and both of them did not work with NFC. Lol Thanks ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2340945

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zodiac573:
Hi guys,

i installed several ROMS on my GT-I9505 and ended up with this one.

now when i look for my partitions

root@jfltexx:/ # df
Filesystem	Size Used Free Blksize
/dev	906.0M 48.0K 906.0M 4096
/sys/fs/cgroup	906.0M 12.0K 906.0M 4096
/mnt/asec	906.0M 0.0K 906.0M 4096
/mnt/obb	906.0M 0.0K 906.0M 4096
/system	2.7G	724.3M 1.9G 4096
/firmware	86.0M 11.5M 74.4M 16384
/firmware-mdm	86.0M 49.8M 36.1M 16384
/efs	13.4M 4.2M 9.2M 4096
/cache	2.0G 35.6M 2.0G 4096
/data	9.1G 2.5G 6.7G 4096
/mnt/shell/emulated	9.1G 2.5G 6.7G 4096
/storage/emulated	906.0M 0.0K 906.0M 4096
/mnt/ntfs	906.0M 0.0K 906.0M 4096
/storage/emulated/0	9.1G 2.5G 6.7G 4096
/storage/emulated/0/Android/obb	9.1G 2.5G 6.7G 4096
/storage/emulated/legacy	9.1G 2.5G 6.7G 4096
/storage/emulated/legacy/Android/obb 9.1G 2.5G 6.7G 4096

i got several 906MB partitions where I do not know what they are for, and i see lots of them are empty and the space isn't even used.

my question is can i remove them completly or shrink their sizes so i can use more than (currently) 9.1GB . and how do i do that ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
No not possible. Your partitions are exactly the same as with stock rom. You or a custom rom cannot change them.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

It would involve messing up with the partition table, as said before it's not a good idea, it's not impossible, however the probability of something going wrong is very high and because of such, AFAIK there's no known method to do as such. IIRC there was a PIT file that would be able to give you 300-500MB more of internal storage, however, I'm not one to risk a device because of that much storage. Better option would be getting a larger sdcard and save everything in it (you can use apps like FolderMount to mount your android data folders on your sdcard ;)).

Hi,

This problem was also reported on Z1 forum. I suggest you cahnging some configurations of the device, for example: downclock CPU, change CPU governor to something more power friendly and downclock GPU. I did these 3 on my Z1 and worked like a charm. Also, when my S4 had overheating problems, I've installed Greenify to hibernate background apps that kept it on and draining my battery, it may also be a good idea for you.

Hi,

You need to find a matching CSC preferably, as said before many times, your build number is also your modem number, when you update your system it WILL change. So if you try finding another build with the same build number you won't be updating at all.

About the Black Edition confusion, BE has exactly the same internals, so when you install it, you will just have a slightly different system, overall all the same :).

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiual:
Can someone upload XXUDOD3 modem for i9506 on other server? The links provided in the modem's thread doesn't work!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glitch529:
Yes [MENTION=6785630]DAN1926[/MENTION]

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Disable the auto updates from apps, also unnecessary widgets & lower your display

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Disable the auto updates from apps, also unnecessary widgets & lower your display
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
Developers please help here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3144648

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chemmutk:
rooting 5.0.1

how to root s4 5.0.1 without odin ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Player:
I went full retard an deleted All EFS 1 2 3.

I made a backup before doing so but can't find it and it says no back up available. My IME now says "unknown" in the phone settings...

Anyone know a fix?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
When you say you delete efs do you mean you deleted the partitions entirely or you just formatted the partitions
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Player:
Here's what I did.

*#0011# in dialer

Physical menu button, on screen back button, physical menu button again, key input Q0000

[1] UMTS

[6] common

[6] NV rebuild

[3] make back-up (I did this but it's no where to be found)

[2] erase all EFS1/2/3!

[2] Yes but CAUTION!!

The IMEI says "unknown" in the phone settings, and says " /13" when I enter *#06#
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Why my download manager is showing about 1gb of data.. as my download folder is empty.. anybody plzz help me. As i want to free some space.. can I clear my download data..?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
Try to check /data/data/<downloads app name>/files and delete the files there

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
My phone is not rooted. Can i access this folder as u said.. if yes.. then how.. i mean to say that stock filemanager donot have this location. .as when i open data folder then it is empty...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
Stock one can't. Use root explorer or ES

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Ok i am downloading now.. after that i will report you..by the way thanks bhaijan for help..☺
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
NP. Just don't delete necessary files. Look for unusual files :D

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
You cannot root it without a pc.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Data folder is also empty in es filexplorer too.. (
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
Turn on Root Mode by swiping from left

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
As i said earlier that my phone is not rooted..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
Oops misunderstood it. I thought you said it was rooted

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Is there any other methid to check these download files
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SturgeonGeneral:
Yes, tap the clear data button in that screen that you showed.

Then go to settings-more-storage and tap on cached data. Clear that as well.

Add a SD card and use the app manager screen to move as many as possible to the sd card.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DAN1926:
Hey guys, i've flashed LiqudSmooth rom 3.2 on my S4 and i want to know if its possible to add a custom tile in the notification drawer to switch on/off the backlight of the touch LEDs or just add in the drawer a shortcut to the "Hardware Buttons" path in liquidsmooth settings where the backlight options are placed.

can someone help me please?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolfx89:
Hello,

I want to ask, does the proximity sensor in S4 i9500 always turn on when the screen is on?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
No.

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raulz0r:
Not sure if I am in the right thread, but is it worth updating from 4.4.2 to 5.0.1. ? I am especially concerned about battery life and my memory usage compared to kitkat.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
An app has to specifically activate it. The phone app does it. A sensor testing app will do it, etc.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Player:
Does anyone know how to fix this? I just got the phone a few days ago and can't even use it now :|
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
If you don't have a backup, then you need someone with a z3x box. Or you have to buy it yourself.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Player:
There's no other possible way? The IMEI is clean but unknown in the settings. I have an SGH-I337 if that helps.

Also I did make a back up via service menu, but i can't find it anywhere.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolfx89:
It is weird, my proximity sensor always on when the screen is on, don't know what apps activate it, It already activate in the middle of Samsung bootscreen.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
My friend had that problem. His sensor was bad

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolfx89:
maybe I just ignore it, the sensor actually is good, just always on when screen on, only turn off when the screen is off.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kilbaine:
I flashed my S4 i9505 to lollipop using the Black Edition ROM from samfirmware thru ODIN and ever since, I can't get a 3G/4G signal anymore. I already downgraded to kitkat using Smart (Philippines) ROM or lollipop Smart(Ph). I also tried flashing modems and bootloader, but still only Edge signal :( Any ideas how to get back the 3G/LTE signal?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
you need modems and bootloaders that match the ROM you're on. Its possible you screwed up the flashing of them.

If you still can't figure it out, flash a complete stock ROM with ODIN and start fresh.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Player:
I still have these files in my ESF folder. Is it salvageable?

View attachment 3384564
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
No, I don't know any other way.

You can try selecting NV rebuild, maybe that will fix it. But I doubt it. You messed it up real bad. It shouldn't be hard to restore it, but like I said, you will need the proper hardware.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Player:
Can you take a look at the pic I posted above? Is there anything in there that could fix it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kelso.94:
Switchching the Microphone

Hi, my normal Microphone is broken and i tried everything. Is there any way to use the second one during Phone calls without turning on the speaker?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emmaxzi:
Hello everyone. Im currently using aviate as the default launcher on my galaxy i9500 but recently I tried to revert back to touchwiz and I couldn't find it anywhere! I'm rooted I've checked with titanium backup and a keep seeing "com.sec.android.launcher" but it doesn't reinstall. I appreciate any suggestion that doesn't involve flashing with a custom rom.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Have u tried going to settings. Apps and resetting all app preferences? Then when u hit your home button it should ask u which laucher u wish to use

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emmaxzi:
Yes Ive tried that countlessly. I just get the "choose default launcher" stuff and I see only aviate.

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Yes Ive tried that countlessly. I just get the "choose default launcher" stuff and I see only aviate
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Strange, maybe your Version isn't complete for all me reason so won't install, maybe ask a fellow member if they have it and if they could make a zip for you.

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emmaxzi:
Okay thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GordonSpace:
Germany (1&1) BL & Modem Versions & Custom Rom?

Hello,

as thread title says, I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 LTE which I purchased through the company 1&1 in Germany.

I have already installed the BL and modem but I htink i picked the wrong ones.

So I want to ask, what is the latest Bootloader and modem versions for Galaxy S4 Germany (1&1)? The product code is XEG

Moreover i got some questions:

Is the product code (XEG) relevant for choosing BL and Custom Rom? If yes then:

Which BL & Modem version should I choose (is fully compatible with my device)?

Do I have to install a custom rom which is based on that BL&Modem version?

Do I have to install any other relevant software relating to PDA and CSC and if yes, where can I find it? or ist this included in the BL firmware or custom rom?

Currently I am using this custom rom: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-imperium-ll-v1-0-t3046889 (but older version, update 5.1 I think)

The BL and Modem was update to XXUH0D7 (don't ask me why i chose that one).

I appreciate any helpful response. Thanks

Regards GordonSpace
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spookis:
solved

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