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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NUMAN24:
Help

Guys i need some help!

Im on I9505XXUDMH8 and i tried to downgrade to another frimware with odin and then the progress was failed beacuse of the new bootloader and i cant do anything, even with kies, it cancels the progress even when kies try to recover it.

Please help me! Is there any way i can restore my phone?

Whenever a try to boot it it goes to the download mode and it says ''Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies and try again''
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Piero88:
Hello!

I accidentally dropped my S4 and got a few scratches on the metal outer frame...

Is it possible to replace it?

If yes, how and how much will it cost?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NUMAN24:
But i dont think the bootloader wíll let me flash via odin?

Thanks for your help!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allen mcbrisket:
greetings fellow xda members hope you are all well

i am wanting to flash a GE 4.3 rom on my gt i9505

i have rooted and installed TWRP custom recovery

when in TWRP when i try to do wipes i am getting a bunch of unable to mount errors

although it says the wipe was completed successfully ...

i tried to boot the zip from external SD and it just hung at the twrp logo for a bit

i turned it back on and nothing happened its still just the stock phone

why is twrp unable to wipe?

i am successfully rooted i have been granting SU permission

im running GT-I9505

baseband: I9505XXUBMGA

build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMGA

do i need to manually mount partitions first in TWRP?

should i just try installing the philZ custom recovery?

or is there a problem with the XXUBMGA and i have a locked boot loader

or am unable to flash roms with this build number for some reason??

any and all help is greatly appreciated! many thanks in advance!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maoroh:
sd card help

Hi I'm currently using a galaxy s4 gti9500 and recently bought 32gb class 10 micro sd card, inserted it into the phone and discovered that it does not write to the card, not using a file Explorer or a card reader in a computer, but inserting it to a galaxy s2 gti9100 it works perfectly fine...the card is generic with no company name, bought it on ebay and the seller is offering a refund but I would like to try and utilize it before cancelling it completely
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try it and see.

Worst that can happen is it gives you error.

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

Try PhilZ

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NUMAN24:
Ive tried to flash everything via odin and kies but it wont let me.

Iv already have a stock roms in my computer that i tried to flash via odin.

If you chack the update changelog then you will se that you cant flash anything using odin.

I really need your help!!

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

Did you try wiping cache and dalvik,then,factory reset?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NUMAN24:
I cant acces the recovery mode i can only go to download mode
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Did you use mobile Odin?

In that case there is no other option than to flah a stock Rom using Odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NUMAN24:
I flashed a another stock rom with the original bootloader and using odin and i bricked my phone beacuse the new bootloader cancels the update and then it brocked my phone.

And now i cant flash anything even kies cant do something about it!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] excellentlanding:
That's what I meant. In your screenshot, the notification bar is still transparent in the Recent Apps list.

Normally, it should be black when in that list.

On another note, if I download the latest official stock ROM, flash it, but keep all my current data, apps, settings, etc. (eg. memo notes, alarms) ?

Can titanium backup and similar apps do this?

Or will I have to set up everything again after flashing the updated (but still stock) rom?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Is Odin just giving you errors,or not letting you do anything?

Odin troubleshooting: If Odin accidentally gives you "fail" try the following:

- Repeat procedure.

-

Make sure that all actions of Kies are disabled from task manager.

- Change usb port.

- Try another usb cable (make sure it is the original).

- Try another Odin version.

- Uninstall and re-install driver.

- Use pit file.

- Try another computer.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allen mcbrisket:
thank you so much for your quick reply!

ok i will do that. i know i can just flash philZ custom recovery via odin same as i did the TWRP...

only question i have now is can i go ahead and flash philZ?

or must i first remove the TWRP custom recovery before flashing the new philZ custom recovery

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

It is probably best to flash via Odin.

Just flash over TWRP.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digitard:
I know this is probably already sitting somewhere, but adding "google play" into your search terms pretty much floods it with "Load GP on your Verizon/ATT/Telus/etc" type threads.

I just want to know this, and hopefully it's an easy one.

For a business thing I am being sent either an ATT Galaxy S4 or a Google Play Edition S4. Both would, obviously, be US models w/ the Qualcomm chip, and not the 8core international.

Now I know, like Verizon, the ATT update that was just pushed out kills the bootloader entry methods and all that is left is Root (still a big deal).

The Google Edition has the unlocked bootlaoder, and you can load a few Recovery options on.

The question I have comes down to ROMs... can the Google Play US edition use ATT / etc custom ROMs? I mean the hardware should be identical, right? So shouldn't it be able to flash/take a ROM designed for the ATT version?

That's where my knowledge gaps a bit as I've been off Android for a while (had an OG Droid that I went nuts with, and eventually went VZN iPhone but switching carriers now to GSM). I'm sure the model identification in the phone might make be where it could get tricky, but looking at my options.

I just want to know how limited ROM wise I'd be with a Google Play version. If it's wide open then all the 3rd party support might make the 16gb but custom ROMs worth more than the 32GB ATT w/ locked bloatware. I'm a fan of tinkering when I can, and getting that perfect blend of installed apps. So I dig the idea of being able to work with custom ROMs and Kernels. On the flip side if there's little support for it on a device, even if it CAN, then I'm most likely going to go with the ATT 32GB and hope that sometime in the future they get an update that can be broken back into and enjoy that + the expanded internal memory (+32GB C10 card I picked up). Looking on XDA I dont see much listed for the Google version on the site in terms of ROM support, but model numbers aren't my strong point with this. I'm jumping back in, and trying to dig up what I can online.

Help?

Also, let me thank you for your reply. I know my Cellular knowledge has slipped a bit and trying to re-educate myself, but the S4 has proved a bit tricky due to it's wide variety of variants.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try also asking in your DEDICATED FORUM

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digitard:
I was planning on it, but I thought that it might be more appropriate here first since it's most likely been answered and I didn't want to create duplicate threads due to search not liking my choice of terms.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] secguy:
any ideas why OTA updates say that I don't have enough available space? Where does it try to save it??? It says its 80MB. I'm pretty sure I have more than 600MB free on the device and several GBs on the SD card.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uae_1990:
hi

Hi does flashing custom ROMs and kernels reduce the heat problem

Cause I heard that the heat problem is in the two versions

BTW I don't own an s4 ;(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Now I am jealous,and annoyed:

:mad:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aasim-:
invalid package

why am i getting the invalid package message on my s4 for some downloaded apps.. even the update of flipboard gave this message.. any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] potjanee:
Thai language

Hello,

I just bought a I9505 for my thai wife in norway, and during setup there was not thai language available. I have downloaded a thai keyboard so that is ok, but the problem is the menus. Is there any possible way to fix this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Icoris:
Yeah I don't seem to have that option, Australia region, and even when my phone is silent, shutter sound still goes off.

EDIT: Another question. I keep having a problem where some songs I transfer keep displaying another cover art, does anyone else get this problem too?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -uniQ-:
is there a way to hide picture only show Camera Upload from Dropbox in gallery app. currently it shows every folder that contains pictures in dropbox (got like 30 folders in gallery app from dropbox)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] archipop1974:
Download mode

I can't connect my i9500 in download mode. I instaled Kies and the device is recognized, but when I try to connect it in download mode, it doesn't in Odin. I'm using Windows 8 x64.

Please help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Avide:
I have the GT-9500,

View attachment 1977330

I want to know how to root this device in a safe way, and im getting cyanogenmod?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saype:
And about Helvetica S font, anyone know if is possible include it on s4? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Install iFont from Play, i use Helvetica S right now ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tabenf:
samsung galaxy s4 gt-i9500

Hi I have a gt-i9500xxuamde see screenshot and live in South Africa and would like to flash Omega v4.0 rom but not sure if it is compatibale with my firmware I am new to roms!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Only flash roms for the GT-I9500 and NOT GT-I9505 roms. We have different cpu`s and that will will not work and might damage your phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tabenf:
Yes can you mabe tell me if I should first load new firmware or just flash rom on top of current firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Do you want to flash a custom rom or samsung firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tabenf:
Custom rom see here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2232887 rom is based on different firmware than mine and also based on custom kernel
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
That doesn`t matter, firmwares don`t have to match. Just root, install a custom recovery and flash the custom rom. Backup files and apps first before you wipe the phone before flashing the new rom.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tabenf:
Thanks a lot I aprecciate your help,is the kernel loaded with the rom?persues I think
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Yes, it says Perseus in the OP.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tabenf:
Thank you will flash tomorrow
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Good luck and read up so you don`t get into trouble ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
in cache/fota

wipe the cache partition
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ace_of_spades021:
Rom Issue....Help me

hi

I have 9505 and my rom is: SFR	I9505XXUAME2 I think SFR is an operator but I don't know becouse I'm not in france...

but my simcard work!!!

I have a nandroid backup OF this rom and EFS too....

I try to install BTU-I9505XXUDMH8 and after that my wifi don't turn on...

and then I restore my nandroid backup and EFS and everything work great...

but again I flash BTU-I9505XXUDMH8 and I9505_XXUDMH8_WiFi_FIX but wifi don't turn on and I can't here any sounds...

I try to restore my nandroid backup and EFS again but now I can't here any sound and wifi don't turn on and when I call my brother's number it's ring but no sounds in and out from my phone....

any one knows about SFR??????

please help me...........

what can I do?????????

I install my nandroid backup and BTU-I9505XXUDMH8 alot of Times with factory reset and wipe cache but problem still there...

help me please:crying::crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
it has nothing to do with SFR firmware.

the only solution i know is to wipe data and cache and let your phone sit without battery for a couple of minutes, then flash MH8 firmware without ticking "auto-reboot". when it "pass" remove battery, insert it, boot into recovery, wipe data and cache, reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ace_of_spades021:
I do that without pit file but problem still there....

doing that with pit file or without it? is any other solution for this? can I install TGY	I9505ZHUDMI1??????
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
no need for pit.

for me, i dont flash firmwares begin with "z" :D

see this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2436368
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DFineNormal:
i9505 can't back up efs partition - Initializing ADB server...

Hi there,

I have a rooted GT-i9505 and am trying to back up my efs partition. I've installed BusyBox 1.20.1 (I've tried other versions too). I've tried EFS Professional 2.0.68 and 2.0.70.

Whichever version of EFS Professional I use I only get as far as "Initializing ADB server..." and then nothing.

A popup appears on the phone telling me that ADB Shell has ben granted superuser permission and then disappears.

Then nothing...

I've googled this problem and can't find anything relevant to my setup.

Any help would be most appreciated.

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

There are a number of methods in the first post.

Please check there.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DFineNormal:
So there are. Apologies for not reading that far down before posting.

Many thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
For sure will do the req changes there and update I too did not noticed that Lol

I ll be glad if u can test it for me

I have released the v1 just now

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451003

U can flash and tell me where and all I should do changes will work on it in the coming theme / any update etc
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronnie498:
trying on AT&T s4 will let you know
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3adly:
Hello guys, I bought my SGS 4 9505 before 2 days and I still cant find a solution for this problem. I've flashed 2 modems, the last one was those: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2li...bTQ/edit?pli=1, before 10 mins I did a factory reset but still I cant use my Wi- Fi. Whats exactly the problem is ? Well, when I turn on my Wi Fi (nevermind from where - slide menu or settings menu) it doesnt want to start. When I turn it on from settings menu, the slider changes from 0 to 1 (but not in green, staying gray) and for 5-10 seconds it says: "Turning on..." adn then the slider (which is on top,right) from gray (dark) 1 go to 0 again. When I try from Slide menu, it happens NOTHING. The color of line under the wi-fi picture is dark (smooth) green and it doesnt change. Also my Mobile Data network doesnt want to connect too :crying:

If there is someone who can help me I will gratefull. Thank you previously.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Did you do anything else to your phone?

New ROM?

Custom recovery?

Was your phone working on full stock?

Please give more information.

The link you have given is dead.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g4z808:
Hey guys, could use some advice here.

I got my S4 from T-mobile on launch day, and promptly rooted using motochoper method. and i havent done anything to it since. Whats the best way for me to get to the latest update for the phone? and is there a way to keep root ? thanks for the help. im kinda newbish at this
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
testing it ATM, I will get back to you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Is that US TMOB or European?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allen mcbrisket:
so i flashed philZ recovery via odin

went fine. booted into recovery just fine but then some dialog is coming up

i have a picture

its saying the unable to mount kind of stuff it was saying before so it has me worried before i go ahead and start wiping and flashing

thanks again so much for your help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I had this once or twice before.

Did you use the "Wipe for a new ROM" feature?

As I remember,I just powered off,ran the wipe again,and kept trying.

What version of PhilZ's did you install?

You are absolutely fine to run new ROMS with MGA firmware.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allen mcbrisket:
no i havent tried to do anything in philZ yet.. i tried wiping in TWRP earlier and after a long pause i got the unable unable dialog

i have installed this version of philZ: philz_touch_5.14.9-i9505.tar.md5

ok im going to power up a bit and then try a wipe and flash wish me luck

thanks!!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callmewoof:
I'm sorry to ask such a dumb quesiton, but I tried searching online and reading as many FAQ posts on this site as I can but I can't find the answer. I just bought a samsung galaxy S4 from sprint last week, and I hate all the "bloatware" on it, so I came here looking to replace the rom (or however that works - I haven't done that since the days of my HTC touch pro, so hopefully the same idea still exists). However, every post here refers to some kind of i9500 i9550 etc etc model. According to the posts, it seems to matter which model you have as to what unlocking (rooting? unrooting?) methods you use for your phone, and I just can't figure out what model my phone is!

tldr; how do I find out which i9xxx do I have? And is it possible to replace the OS/ROM/etc with a custom "featured and/or clean" version? THANK YOU!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Check the first post of this thread.

I have listed all the S4 variants.

There is a Sprint version.

You will find a whole dedicated forum to do the things you want to do.

Check in settings/more/about phone/model number a well.

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callmewoof:
Thank you! I can't believe I missed that, you've solved all my problems <3
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3adly:
It is full stock, no root, no recovery. Full stock.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swizzy88:
I've tried those options. I used to use TWRP then when this started I switched to CWM to see if it makes a difference. The rooted stock firmware has lasted the longest so far. However last night it reset while using the stock browser and was stuck in bootloop. I took the battery out and went to sleep, put the battery back in in the morning and it booted. Really really strange.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Flash your area firmware ,and if it still does not work,take it back to the shop.

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

I do not know what else to suggest.

Put it back to complete stock(reset the counter with Triangle away),and see how it goes.

If it stops working again,you might consider taking it back to the shop...

It could be hardware,if it keeps breaking no matter what software you have on it.

:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swizzy88:
I think it's something to do with the battery. It just turned off again with 40% battery and wouldn't boot. I connected the charger and it booted fine but it said it had 2% battery. I disconnected the charger once it booted then the battery started creeping up to 37% in about 20ish minutes...

Is it a battery calibration issue maybe? I don't think the bootloop is a software problem, seems to be the phone thinking the battery is empty and rebooting but if it charges it works...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g4z808:
Its US T-Mobile. i got my device on launch day
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try asking your question HERE

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

The battery recalibrates after a full charge,so I doubt if it it is that.

Getting a new battery is the easiest thing to do,it it is certainly a very useful addition.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swizzy88:
It's definitely something to do with the battery. It just reset again and dropped from 40% to 1% and staying there. Trying to charge it now...

Can't even take it to the shop because it's rooted...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Running stock firmware from HERE and Triangle Away ,will return it to a completely new state.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gam3-KiNG:
Hi guyz,

I am facing an issue with my sgs 4, issue is it fell off my bed on carpet floor. After that its vibration has stopped working, on capacitive keys vibrate softly but main call/notification vibration aint working. After a week it suddenly started working again but last night it stopped same way as before. Any ideas/suggestions to help fix it without warranty claim.

Thanks

Model details:

I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

It sounds like an hardware issue.

There is nothing that any software will fix.

Check the post above yours for how to return your phone to a "New" state.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawke84:
Vibration comes from the battery (i think) so its possible its damaged the battery, if you have a spare you could try that but as malybru says if its only on some keys and not vibration all together its likely damaged the hardware - especially if its from a fall. best thing you can do is revert to stock and send it off to samsung but they may flash you onto the new bootloader :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meyhemg:
Hello

I'm new to SGS4 and wanted to ask you some questions about the update which is going to arrive to SGS4 next month and whether my phone will get the update.

I'm from Israel and I bought my phone in a private shop and not a carrier.

My phone details are:

Baseband Version: I9505XXUAME2

Kernel Version:

3.4.0-526204

se.infra@SEP-101 #1

Thu May 2 21:56:41 KST 2013

Build number: XXUAME2.CCOM

CCOM is the name of the importer of this and many other devices to my country (not-official),

At status at Device Status it is written Official.

When I open up Kies to chech for updates it is written:

Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies

My current firmware (as written on Kies) is: PDA:ME2/PHONE:ME2/CSC:MDB(BTU)

Will I be able to get an update next month/whenever is comes out over the air?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArioK13:
There are video of how to root on YouTube. Just search for you carrier, firmware and model you have. By now there should be a lot of videos. Also once you do that I suggest buy rom manager, TitaniumBackup and super su. Make back up of your data before doing anything else. Download f-droid apk from google, its like play store but for third party apps. Biggest app tonget from there is ad blocker. Good luck buddy. Like if it help. Thanx
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ace_of_spades021:
I solved my problem

hi....

finally I solved the wifi and sounds Issue...

this instruction not helped to me.... I Restore mynandroid backup and then flash this 4 files rom and everything work again now...

now I'm on MH8 build and my question is:

If I root my phone, can I update my phone through OTA ???

if No can I installed new build with odin??? If the problem back again, what should I do?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
it is the MGA splited firmware for Nordic countries. so how you are now on MH8 and not MGA??

does the firmware contain a bootloader?