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

I'm new here so be gentle :p

I own this device:

Model Number: GT-I9505

Android Version: 4.3

Baseband Version: I9505XXUEML6

It's complety stock, never done anything to it, now the warranty is expired and i want to use it a bit more ;)

Can I flash a recovery like CWM without wiping the phone, so i can do a full backup?

How can i check my bootloader status (locked/unlocked)?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZappMasteR:
Hi, I have a problem. I have a galaxy s4 ( i9505 ) , I received the update to Android 5.0.1 but now the phone works verry hard. I want to go into recovery mode to give him a full wipe and reinstall it . Here the problem arises . I press volume up + power + home key and hold them down until I get sick . Do not go into recovery. I put in download mode. There appears above the left titty writing and I managed to decipher something out there that sounds like ( wipe enable protection ) . Any idea what I can do or how to disable it ? Or how I enter in recovery ? Can you guys help me somehow ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finac94:
I believe it' home + power + volume DOWN (not up)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try holding power plus volume up only,

When you see the blue writing in the top left corner, let go of everything, and tap volume down

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

Look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2419762

Yes, you can install recovery and make a nandroid

Your boot loader is not locked

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LifeDrainerRO:
Yes you can install recovery without wiping the memory. I recommend TWRP flashed with Odin, pretty safe.

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Search for CF Auto Root for i9505 on Lollipop. I rooted mine like that, very easy to do with Odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superfra:
I tried to flash the recovery with Odin 3.09 and this CWM:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397108

but it doesn't do anything (odin report 0 error) stock recovery is still there

I took a screenshot of the "odin mode" i have:

http://postimg.org/image/fyqvzj2xv/

what's that "write protection: enabled"?

maybe my bootloader is realy locked :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okidokiss:
I had that problem also.

Do like this

Remove the "AutoReboot" option from ODIN

When finished do not reboot the phone, just remove battery for 30 seconds

It should work now.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thexfiles123:
Is it safe to install foreign firmware on my S4 i9506? Mine is purchased from Australia and I wanna install European firmware for the android 5 update, is it safe to do so?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheard:
yeap you can do i think :laugh:

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what's that "write protection: enabled"?

i think it is because latest lollipop bootloader
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bruno_Tec:
screen mirroing

is it there a rom based on aosp for i9500 where i can do screen mirroing by using chromecast's app?

I can screen mirroing on aosp roms but the mirror screen is with negative/inverse colors on TV.

This problem (negative/inverse colors) doesnt happen on other tvs using the same chromecast dongle or using another cellphone (lg g2 stock and note 2 stock) and tablet (tab pro 8.4 5.1.1 aosp).

Also it doesnt happen if i use a stock rom based on 5.0.1 touchwiz.

PD: I have tried 2 different gapps and 3 different aosp rom based on 5.1.1. and all of them screen mirror with negative/inverse colors.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ramnathe P:
Please Help

Where can I find official samsung lollipop firmware download for S4 i9505 ?

It was bought in Korea. But now it is used in India .
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheard:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9505/

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505

http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajaz Wali Khan:
Hey ever since i have updated my s4 (i9505) to 5.0.1 i have a little issues with my wifi reception even though i have my own router modem in my room still i get not more than 3 signal bars and if i get a little far from my modem it disconnects. Help me with this please if anyone can. Thankya
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cajunlibra:
Switching Recovery

Hello,

I previously had the Sprint D710(GS2) using CWM Recovery. Now I have the Sprint L720. I have just rooted my phone (CF Auto Root JFLTESPR) and flashed the Philz Touch Recovery but didn't flash a ROM yet. I'd like to try the GPE (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2557353) but it suggests using TWRP. Do I need to switch recovery? If so, how?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

You can use PhilZ, but if the ROM behaves weirdly (or deosn't even install), then I suggest you to try flashing the suggested recovery. You can install it just the same way you installed your current one over Stock Recovery.

Hi,

You can try removing your battery for some seconds before booting in download and also you can try another Odin version. Also, that "write protection: enabled" is nothing to worry about, I also have it and changed ROMs/Recoveries uncountable times haha!

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MeltdownSpectre:
I'm not really sure HOW to, but you can get modem files for I9500 from a thread on XDA.

Rooting is not required for it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superfra:
I did what you suggested here...

After reinserting the battery I booted the recovery and the CWM was there.

Reboot because I need to check something in the phone before taking a backup.

After the reboot the recovery was the stock one :eek:

Reopen odin to flash the same CWM recovery and FAIL (same options of before..)

Reboot and the phone wasn't even trying to do something other than a message saying that something was wrong and to use Kies to resolve...

Another round of Odin, flash done without error.

Now the phone boot fine but i can't go in recovery mode (stock one or CWM)

I think my recovery is gone for good :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qODYNp:
Hello

Anyone could write me toutorial how to revert from cm12 lollipop 5.1 to any rooted touchwiz lollipop? Mine device is i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Annunneo:
Do you mean pre-rooted stock ROMs or custom tw ROMs in general.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qODYNp:
Any touchwizz would do, i'm a bit bored with google edition and cm, i've been with cm for so long that i forgot how do do simple things;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Annunneo:
Check the android development thread for goldeneye ROM. Just clean install through recovery and you're good.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okidokiss:
I think you're missing something, or wrong recovery!

Try with a good quality cable and short.

It must work
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SwanEater:
First post, please forgive any transgressions. I have one of the older Galaxy S4's, with details as follows:

Model Number: GT-I9500

Android Version: 4.4.2

Baseband Version: I9500XXUGNF6

Kernel Version: 3.4.5-2434847

Build Number: KOT49H.I9500XXUGNH2

Location: South Africa

The phone has recently been factory reset. 4.4.2 seems to be the latest version of the OS available in my country/carrier. I'm not too bothered about voiding warranty as the phone's warranty is nearly up.

I'm looking to attempt my first root and then install one of the optimized Cyanogenmod ROMs, partially to get rid of bloatware and partially to be able to deal with a recent GPSD wakelock/battery drain issue (not the focus of this post). I've read as many threads and guides as I dare, and I feel like I'm still unsure how to proceed. For example, if the ROM is written for Android 5.1.1, do I need to root first, then upgrade to 5.1.1 and then flash the rom? More importantly, I am uncertain as to which root method to use, since some of the guides seem to be out of date, or do not mention whether my particular version of the phone/software is supported. I have a copy of ODIN 3.09 on my PC, however things like PhilZ Touch Recovery aren't available anymore (dead links/project). Could somebody please point me in the right direction? I don't mind complex instructions, as long as I can get some clarity in between all the seemingly conflicting info. Many thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiruuu.samad:
First

1)Root your phone using CF auto root

2)install flashify in phone ,open app and flash any recovery of choice(twrp is best)

Go to recovery and wipe whats needed and flash the rom file.Rom file will be a .zip file

Like unofficialcm12.12013436.zip

From my s4 Powered by

Prism barebone v15

LWK or VoLTage kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbhanot2:
Unable to get viper work on 3rd party music players

Hi I am running Aurora v8 and have installed viper4android successfully. But the problem is that it is working only with the stock music player and not any other player. i have tried Shuttle player, Jetaudio, Rocket player as well but it didn't work on any of the three players. So can anyone please guide how do i get it working with third party music players? ??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msk247:
Can u recommend a kernel with fastncharge support for my i9500 running paac ROM LP beta or atleast tell me how I can tweak my kernel
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thunderstormgr:
Lollipop contact history

In android 4, in any contact there was a "history" option where i could see the history for that contact only. Now in Lollipop, the only way is to go to phone logs, press a contact and see that contacts history. The problem is if i want to see a contacts history that last call/sms was weeks ago... Is there an way to see a contacts log withing the contact menu itself?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cajunlibra:
L720

Does anyone use the L720 for Sprint? I wanted to know if there are any network issues(LTE, GPS, etc) before I flash this ROM. It seems that most are using the international versions. I linked to this discussion from the Sprint/L720 section of the forums.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QuantumRZ:
Backup restore Problem

Hey Guys,

my problem is that since i updated my Galaxy S4 i9505 to Stock Lollipop 5.0.2

i have a problem after i restored my backup:

I can't use all Apps because if i try do write/read on my internal/exsdcard , i don't let me.

For example in Whatsapp i can't download any files. Chrome same, Titanium Backup also.

I don't want to factory reset everything, there must be a other solution.

Every Backup i did with lollipop is same problem.

Hope you can help me

Galaxy S4 i9505

Stock root lollipop

TWPR (<i think that is the name of the recovery)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okidokiss:
Download TWRP from playstore, it includes a patch to solve de External card issue-
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nillbandi:
galaxy s4 crashed after lollipop and in a bootloop

I have a galaxy s4 and here is the issue:

after 1 to 2 weeks from using lollipop OS all the mobile applications started crashing continuously and that usually used to end up with the GUI crashing and not working any more ... and the mobile wasn't always booting up and if it did .. it wont take so long until the the whole GUI stops working again.

When I tried to update the SW it suddenly displayed this msg "the OS on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. try downloading software updates using Samsung Kies on your PC, or visit a customer service centre." plus the status was a custom and not official.

I haven't done anything with my mobile and I've been using it since 2 years and everything was normal, these crashes ended up with the mobile stuck in a Boot-loop

I've tried to: wipe cache, emptying the capacitors, factory reset .. and nothing worked

I also don't think its an issue with the power button because, when ever I put the battery it doesn't turn on automatically. I have to to press the power button by myself

Please, does anyone know what should I do ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QuantumRZ:
Very very very big THANK YOU :victory:

Saved my day
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Annunneo:
If I put my battery in my phone I have to boot it my self too so I would say that's normal. I would flash a stock firmware with odin, but do a factory rest before and after.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GSMMorties:
i9500, Lollipop, random reboots

Hello, all!

I`ve faced a problem with my Galaxy S4 (i9500, exynos). On each and every Lollipop ROM (custom and stock) my phone is rebooting every once in a while, usually after I turn display on. Never encountered this problem on KitKat. Any suggestion, how to get around it?

Thank you in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superfra:
thank to you guys I was able to load a custom recovery (CWM) to my completely stock Galaxy S4 with android 4.3

first thing i did was make a backup to SD, no error all good.

reboot, use towelroot to root and superuser to watch over things.

reboot into recovery and after another backup to SD, again no error.

all of this because i want to try lollipop and if i don't like it i can return back with a simple restore.

but before doing that I have to check if my backup is good, so i restored the first backup, again not a single error.

now every app i launch it crash immediately and i have every second a popup saying "unfortunately the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped" making the use of the phone almost impossible..

i tried to wipe the dalvik cache, still the same

tried factory reset and restore the backup again, still the same

what's wrong with this CWM backup??????????

I've lost everything?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smstiv:
Wipe cache and dalvik, not only dalvik. And try again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superfra:
wiped both before and after the restore

same results :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Don't use CWM. Use TWRP. CWM is not updated anymore.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superfra:
S4 with android 4.3 it's not new either

anyway I can't backup with TWRP because i don't have a working phone anymore :crying:

I tried to restore to stock and then with the advanced recovery option i restored only the data part, same thing :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okidokiss:
Flash stock firmware with odin
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidcol:
Hi, I'm kind of desperate here and hope you guys can help me: since about 2 weeks my phone is ramdomly turning off and then it just doesn't turn on or shows the initial Samsung logo and turns off again, I mean it just goes dark suddendly not showing the Samsung boot animation nor anything, it just goes black. Initially it was only whrn I turned on the mobile data so I flashed another modem but now it is at any moment, Wi-Fi, mobile data... At first I thought it was the ROM beacuse I was in Lollipop BTU but I've chenged it about a million times with full wipes/factory resets each time and the problem stays. I'm starting to think it's a hardware problem but I can't tell and I have no clue. Thank you for your help guys. I'm currently on Lollipop stock 5.0.1 I9505XXUHOE1-I9505OXXHOD2. I've cleaned cache, dalvik cache, done wipe/factory reset and nothing. Thank you guys, I'm lost here. Sometimes it just doesn't happen and it stays working fine but somtimes it doesn't. It is not related with any app that I've noticed.

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If someone with more experience can help be I would deeply appreciate it, really, thanks in advance, I'm kind of about to throw it against the wall :S
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vizu27:
Hello everyone,

I used an online translator to speak because I am French .

Currently I play in a game or I would need to have SEVERAL account and be able to switch from one to the other.

I am trying to find out if it is possible to change a apk file to change the original installation file and thus possessed several times this game on my phone (Samsung S4 9505 )

Thank you all
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidcol:
So when one put the battery and it turns on automatically, it means that the power button is not working fine? That's happened to me sometimes.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lifu':
Proximity sensor issue

Hello everyone,

My screen is turned off by proximity sensor during incoming calls.

Same as in this thread.

I'm using Android 5.0.2 | Optimized CyanogenMod 12 builds [STABLE] by AntaresOne

Clean Install, F2FS, TWRP and everything without skipping any step.

Device Details:

Model: GT-I9505

Type: jfltexx

Baseband/Bootloader: I9505XXUGNG8 (original 4.4.2 touchwiz)

Any suggestion is much appreciated,

thank you in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickertslovakia:
reflashing done,flash other lollipop version done...and still the same..boot loop...

EDIT: from JB to kitkat tororo to lollipop.. did i got it wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

It was a normal bug on Optimized CM12, when that happens you'd have to tap the screen twice of thrice, that was the only workaround I've managed to find. Unfortunately it never seemed to work, on CM12.1 OTOH it is working fine, so I suggest you updating to CM12.1.

Hi,

It seems to be a normal issue when restoring a stock Touchwiz nandroid. I'd recommend you installing the new ROM and if it works, then make a backup of it. If you want to go back to the stock ROM, then flash via Odin and then restore the data using Titanium Backup (it can restore nandroid apps), do not attempt restoring the data from recovery.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
I've found using cwm fails when trying to restore. I now use twrp and its fine. Format the system if u already on a stock ROM and then you can restore no problems as I have done this myself.

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Glad to know you've found a workaround. Maybe it was a CWM bug, then?

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952607108

Exact version I use. Plus cwm doesn't back up as much as twrp does. Like. Modem and efs. U lost efs on i9100 when I used cwm :( but phone still works so all is good

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
Hello.. I hope someone here can help me.

I have been on i9505XXUGNf1 for a while. CSC was PHN ( The netherlands ).

I've flashed PDA	I9505XXUHOB7 CSC	I9505PHNHOB2 to get to lollipop, i wanted to have the same country firmware.

After upgrading to lollipop I've encountered an issue with youtube, specifically the audio and video go out of sync when notifications come in. Is this supposed to happen? Im starting to thing this is because of the upgrade I did. Maybe something screwed up and I did not flash the correct file?

Currently I am on :

BL i9505XXUHOB7

baseband is the same

pda is the same

CSC: i9505PHNHOB2

edit: I've tried replicating the issue but it has not happened yet...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lifu':
Thank you for reply.

I thought it's maybe because I use an old NG8 Baseband.

Whats CM12.1 OTOH? Are you referring to this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omali1017:
Lollipop wifi fix?

I just flashed a stock 5.0 ROM with Odin. Everything is going okay except the wifi does not toggle on.

Anybody have a fix for this?

I have a SCH-I545 Running 5.0.1

build number LRX22C.I545VRUGOC1
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Reflash again. Should fix

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omali1017:
Alright I'll try it, but I feel like it won't work because I flashed it twice already (and the second flash fixed the recovery mode issue I was having)

But who knows, maybe each time I reflash it'll fix something new lol
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Yes, that link is CM12.1. 'OTOH' is an abbreviation for "On The Other Hand".

Hi,

Try flashing the modem standalone.

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeremeel2015:
is anybody here know how can i make my boot faster? my booting time takes about 30-40 second, any way it can be faster? i have s4 Gt-I9505 & cyanogenmod 12.0 optimized build by AntaresOne
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vizu27:
Hello everyone ;

Sorry for my bad language im french ,

His possible to instal the same apk with different repertory ?

I need multiple same app to my phone ( It is a game app ) , is for manage my multi account on the game.

Thanks all
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lifu':
Yes, with BootManager (under settings there is an option "Enable fastboot"), but that would mean to install Xposed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] variananora:
Ohhh, somebody help me!

My S4 (GT-I9500) dead after flashing!

so the story is:

1. go to download mode

2. install twrp

3. wipe system data media cache and dalvik

4. flashing cm12.1 (link: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9500-orig-develop/5-0-cyanogenmod-12-beta-t2944968)

5. flashing gapps

6. idk it's rebooting after Android is upgrading

7. go to twrp and not detecting battery nor internal storage available memory

any body please help me

Note: It's out of warranty
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Find stock firmware and flash that. It should restore your phone and then try

Another ROM

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeremeel2015:
thanks for the info :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ralegend:
I am getting delayed push notifications on Wifi. How can I fix that?

Push Notifications Fixer not working.

I tried to solve this problem on many ROMs. But no solution.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eklovya:
Hello to all.

I am new to this community though I was using and even porting roms for other phones.

Can anyone please help me out with my questions :

1. Which is the best rom for i9500?

2. How much screen on time you get on custom rom ?

3. Is there anyway to get 5+ hours screen on time ? I only get upto 3 hours.

I will be obliged if anyone can guide me that which rom is good and increases the screen on time without loosing the samsung features that are in stock rom..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntaresOne:
Hi mate,

Your nickname reminds me someone... LG P720?

Coming straight to the point:

1. There's no best ROM. The best is what suits more your needs, anyway I suggest you to try this one even if you don't want to lose TouchWiz features

2. I own a i9505 but good or bad it's almost the same as i9500, I reach 3.30 hours SOT with 1 and half years-old battery. I think i9500 CPU drains more

3. Yes, the only way (without an external power bank) is to change battery, a real enhanced one should be okay (bigger battery+cover replacement). Try to look or ask here
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickertslovakia:
boot loop

hi i got this boot loop problem..my phone is SHV-E300L..i flashed tororo rom from JB,flashed to official lollipop then boot loop..

flashed this kitkat rom [MENTION=5222615]damtuan91091[/MENTION] posted,then flashed to official lollipop,and still boot loop.. any problem? did i do it wrong?

Model: SHV-E300L

Model name: GALAXY S4

Country: Korea

Version: Android 4.4.2

Changelist: 546814

Build date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:02:58 +0000

Product Code: LGT

PDA: E300LKLUFNB5

CSC: E300LLGTFNB5

MODEM: E300LKLUFNA7

Changelog:

1. Change Bootanimation Samsung World

2. Fix SMS >160

3. Remove Apps Korea & Knox

4. No personalization

5. Use of international

Link Download:

http://goo.gl/aPp1hP

Rom build *tar.md5 - Up through ODIN 3.09

Pass extract: e300l442fix