yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
The GE edition has a different bootloader afaik thats why CM didn`t boot. I wouldn`t flash anything from here designed for the I9505. Don`t think there is a section for the GE yet.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingbasescu:
I'm new to Samsung and I heard there are some people that can't update their phones due to the fact that they bought their phones from other countries.

So,if I buy a exynos s4 from another country,will I get software updates in Romania ? I heard that Kies might say I have unofficial firmware and not let me update my phone,but are there another methods?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
You will get the updates depending on the country where the phone was sold originaly, not where you live. Best is to flash roms manualy with Odin imo.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nervous wreck:
I cant believe... I wasn´t able to test this...

I did nothing other like the 100 times before..

1. factory reset

2. flashing MBC Firmware as PDA

3. check CSC

and it was shown :eek:

I think Samsung is watching us ... :D

Kies can´t connect to the device but the update via OTA is running now...

Thank you both. I make an update here tomorrow after testing the device...

NW
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wagnerlucena:
Forced closed google chrome i9500

Hi friends,

I have a i9500 with stock firmware (4.2.2 UBUAMDK) and the chrome browser freezes ( forced closed) all the time. I'm really frustrated with this issue. Does anybody experienced it? does the new firmware MF8 solve this issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamy_hallian:
Guys a few noob questions, I will be obliged if someone could answer these.

I have a GS4 of PAK region.. Can I flash firmware of some other region on it like INDIA, RUSSIA OR BANGLADESH? If yes, is the procedure any different?

Seconldy, does flashing a different region firmware void my warranty?

Third, does higher changelist number mean good or bad?

Four what do I do with the kernal file that is provided by samsung-updates.com with the firmware? Do I need to flash it too every time I flash new firmware? If yes, how?

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

1. a)Yes.b) No.

2. if you have an i9500,there is a problem getting it back to stock if you root it.

Triangle Away does not work.

I do not think firmware changes void the warranty.

3. latest is not always best

4.no.kernel is included in the firmware

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamy_hallian:
Thanks for the reply. about number 4, if you go to this link

http://samsung-updates.com/details/12262/Galaxy_S_4_Exynos_Octa/GT-I9500/SLK/I9500XWUBMG5.html

you'll see that there is also a kernel file available for download for the specific firmware. thats why I am asking. what to do to that kernel file. do both firmware and the kernel need to be updated or just the firmware is enough?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

This is normal.

Sometimes people only want stock kernel.

The stock firmware also contains the stock kernel.

So, no separate flashing is necessary.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] francisdsa:
yea. just got the update yesterday. hope the call drops are not there now. but if it does, which modem should i put in? can you help? some tested working one?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
as far as i know i had call drop on MDK firmware after that never that issue occured in 9500

Do not rush and flash any modem etc

Rather try reset the device after OTA generally that works better my personal experience

---------- Post added at 10:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:21 AM ----------

i never had that issue even in MDK firmware and now also however there are many firmware release after the MDK u can flash one of the firmware and get rid of all that issue

Remember to do reset after flashing firmware u ll have error free device :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choochcaleb:
Will someone please help me! When I leave my house my phone disconnects from my router like it should. When I come home it never reconnects I have to unplug the router and plug it back in for it to connect.

What do I do?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Do you have a D-Link router? Then you need to do a firmware upgrade of your router.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tha TechnoCrat:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2386239 [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] buddy please check if this thread should be added to the OP
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] francisdsa:
The problem does not seem from the provider's end. as the issues i face is random and comes up anywhere in the city. at times the call drops within minutes, sometimes for almost 10 minutes it works fine. also it does not happen every day. at times three to four times in a single day or after a few days it acts up again.

it is a new SIM (Micro) card that i installed when i received this phone (New). can a SIM card also be an issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
That is possible, try your sim card in another phone just to test. If you also get call drops then it may be a defective or not well cut simcard.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] francisdsa:
Hmm. Mayb i shall do that too. Well, i am planning to root the phone again and try on another ROM.

whcih one do you suggest?

Nextgen, Omega, Wanamlite or Arrow?

or do you suggest i stick to a stock ROM itself?

rooted or unrooted?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
I`am running stock atm not rooted, but thats because i`am running and testing Ziggo Wifi spots (free mobile internet) for when i`am outdoors that requires to be unrooted. Omega v11 is very good, i used v9 and had no issues at all and lots of mods and tweaks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] francisdsa:
Thanks buddy.

Now, taking backup - rooting - installing Omega v11.

in the meanwhile, switched the SIM card to another phone to test call drops.

later, will switch back and find out more.

Thanks again for all your help.

Lastly, any idea is MIUI is making a build for the 9500? no news from them about the development.

i personally like the MIUI ROMs....

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
-Edit- Miui will probably add the I9500 to its devices, that will take a while though.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiviuManolache:
No sound in call

I got my S4 just after it was released and I've been running stock since with no problems whatsoever.

In the last few days the in call sound has completely gone. I can hear the connection sound but that's all.Can't hear the phone ringing, I can't hear the other person and they can't hear me. Switching to loudspeaker or headphones is not solving the issue. However internet calls like Skype or Viber are working fine.

After a bit of research I found out that this is a common fault on android not just the S4. I've tried messing with all the settings, different apps that were meant to fix the problem and even perform a few factory resets and completely wiped out the phone with hard resets. No joy :(

It looks like return to manufacturer is the only solution at the moment. The only problem is I am going on a holiday and I kind of need the phone now.

Any suggestions? Has anybody got a quick fix solution for this problem?

Much appreciate your answers!

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Reflash a stock rom with Odin and do a data factory reset afterwards. See item 1 and 2 of my signature.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] narell:
Hi...this may probably class as a noob question but here goes..will rooting my galaxy i9500 stop the air gesture, smart scroll/pause etc. features etc?? Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
Everything will work except OTA update from samsung that also u can get from XDA and flash it :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ww2916269:
This is really a epic thread! Thank you!

My question is that is there any guide to build a custom rom for i9500?

I searched but just found some thread for i9300.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Thanks.

Look HERE

It is a good place to start.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anupaus89:
Can I install a firmware update built for a different region??

Im having a Galaxy s4 G-I9500 with baseband I9500XXUAMDK (bought in Arabic region). But Im living in Sri Lanka. I need to Manually install firmware update because im not getting OTA update.

Will it be ok to Install the built for Sri lanka (SLK)?(without rooting)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Yes ,it is fine to do.

Flash the firmware in ODIN.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tylersblue:
Hey all. Been a whil3 since I rooted. Like og droid long.... I rooted my sprint gs4 and tried to install the omd patch to bypass the stock wifi tether widget and idk what happened, wrong odex or deodex I believe, but using twrp, when I rebooted it wouldnt pass the sprint screen. It would just bootloop after that. I could still load to twrp recovery, so I downloaded force rom 2.3 and slapped that baby straight w it. Should I have stock rom'd it first? It wants to uodate now but im scared to lol. Need advised on next move. Thanks. Sorry it was so long but I see many threads w very little info....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I do not want to give you the wrong advice.

Please seek assistance in your own DEDICATED FORUM

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gustavoca1:
disable turning on screen when notification received

Hi... i have PAC ROM on my S4 i9505. Every time i get a notification the screen turns on for a while and then shut down again. Is there a way to disable this feature from the ROM??. I dont want the screen to turn on every time i get a notification.

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

Look in your messaging app.

There is a notification setting ,which you can turn off.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Just make a backup in TWRP and install the update. There is/was no need to flash stock Rom first.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gustavoca1:
Oh, i actually want to receive the notification, but i dont want it to turn on the screen, this happens whit every app the deliver a notification.

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

That is what I meant.

In the settings,you can choose NOT to have it turn on the screen.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BazmanFoo:
Galaxy S4 Clean Install

Hi Guys,

n00b question:

I have been testing out a few different ROMs on the S4 the past few days. When I installed the last one (4.3 Omega 2.0), the file structure changed - everything is now in a subfolder called '0'. Will this affect me when installing 4.2.2 ROMs?

Is there something I can do to revert to the previous structure to ensure I'm getting a totally clean install? I wipe data, cache and dalvik after each install, do I need to wipe system aswell? The new structure seems to affect my 'Disk usage' app and I feel I've lost space as a result of the change.

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

I have gone backwards and forwards between 4.2.2 and 4.3

I have not noticed any undue change.

I think it must revert back when you go back to 4.2.2

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BazmanFoo:
Thanks,

I'll try install a 4.2.2 ROM now and report back
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anupaus89:
Thank you

How to select the proper firmware update for my phone?

What other factors I should consider if doesnt have to worry about the region?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
If you live in Europe or speak English the Geman DBT, UK BTU and Poland XEO roms are fine.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anupaus89:
I live in Sri Lanka, but speaks English too.An English rom is perfectly OK.

Is there a chance I get my phone bricked because I install a firmware that is not built for the region my phone is originally built for?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Nope, thats no issue, you can flash any compatible rom. Don`t know for sure your language is included in those roms i mentioned. You`ll have to try that out.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
flash the stock firmware for your variant. as i red it is I9500. no BTU, DBT or XEO for your variant.

flash the latest Sri Lanka firmware Download link

see my signature for tutorial on how to flash. or the Guide in gee2012 sig. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Didn`t see that coming, i thought he had a I9505, will ask next time if that is not stated in a post ;) Aah well no harm done thank god.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rescue Wagon:
Union Wireless S4

I'm seriously thinking about leaving Verizon (Galaxy Nexus) for Union Wireless (Galaxy S4) and need a little help. Union Wireless is a Wyoming based provider and only owns towers in Wyoming and then uses other GSM providers towers around the country for their service. So, does that sound right, is the S4 a good option if I go this route, and what ROMS can I use as its not one of the common carriers?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gustavoca1:
i guess im really a noob...

Ok, lets say i dont want "whatsapp" to turn on the screen...

So what i get from your message is that i go to the setting inside whatsapp and look for some option, that prevent to turn on the screen

I did that but i cant find any option that would do this

Thanks again :P

Sorry for my bad english
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mohaimed:
Any way to disable fast dormamcy other than the app. The app does not work
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Go to whatsapp/settings/notifications

Scroll down to "Popup notification"

Choose the one you want.

I have "No Popup" selected on mine.

Nothing comes up on the screen.

I just hear the notification sound.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gustavoca1:
Thanks!!. So theres no a global setting for every app? i have to do it manually for every app?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choochcaleb:
I have netgear
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
i red that it depends also on carrier support, read this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41727012

maybe if you post in S4 Korean variant thread, you will have better answers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Sorry,but yes.

All the apps should have a setting for the notification.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Kakarot:
quick rom question, rogers gs4

I have a stock Rogers GS4....

I would like to flash to a fast/stable GE rom.... any recommendations for this specific phone and carrier... greatly appreciated
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Have you look in your own DEDICATED FORUM ?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiviuManolache:
No in call sound

Thanks for the good intention, unfortunately that didn't work also :(

The reflash went well, I performed a hard reset after but the phone has exactly the same problem.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Kakarot:
no, lol... been a while since I been around... ahaha... thx dude!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mechryanc:
Megawipe

I would like a fresh start on my S4. Is there a megawipe script for the I9500 like on the I9300 or would the same script for the S3 work on the S4?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] protox 109:
Well there is a possible solution to the question that no one want new roms but want root

Pls try out my tool as it did work on my friend's Samsung Galaxy S4 :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2239958
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drziddo:
Bootloader

Hello everyone.

Thanks for all the people involved making our phones even better. Respect.

Is there a way to unlock the i9500 bootloader already?

Sorry if this is old, but I am new.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajreef:
Please elaborate.

Is there a trick to it?

Any file manager will do?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samb222:
Hi, I'm about to flash a BTU Rom onto my i9505 which is locked on EE. Would it mess up the 4G capability? What difference will it make? Like will it stop some of the features? And if I flash the rom will my EE sim still work as it's a locked phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SevenD2:
I had apps backed up from Astro file manager and then used root explorer to install them (without root enabled) it comes up with a warning about apps from unknown source, check the box in setting and then install

This was on the I9500 stock, though it shouldn't make too much of a difference with i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Which ROM do you intend to flash?

I think I showed you to ask djembey on his thread.

Maybe he just missed your post.

Try again.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samb222:
Just the stock UK rom to get updates faster. I guess I'll try asking him again haha, but this was a different question :p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try now,while he is online.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kave2:
Anyone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gavinfabl:
Here's a tougher question. I know the UK version of the S4 is the i9505, but at the moment its not available in anything other than 16gb. I can import very easily the 32 and 64gb i9500 version. I know it won't have LTE support, but will it support Three UK and its already faster DC HSPDA speed? Also does it work ok?

I have heard the Korean version of the S4 with does LTE and Octa is problematic on the 3 network, hence why I wont get this one.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krisirl:
Group Messaging

Hey guys,

I did some searching and I haven't really gotten a clear answer. Does the GS4's stock messaging app support group messaging? I saw in a few places that it does but you need to enable it. I can't seem to find out how to do it, though. I know I can download GoSMS or something but I'm trying to avoid that. I'd iust like to know if the stock app can do it before I install a new app.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
It does have and option to enable it under -> message/ settings /group messaging

but i guess after adding more then one contact it converts them to MMS

I guess better to use other apps if on stock firmware
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garygnobriga:
I recently rooted my s4 and then I jnrooted because its just not my thing. But now my phone says samsung custom wheb it boots up. Now ive tried using superSU to update the binary file and theb ininstall superuser and then reboot twice as per androidtechy. But when I restart again it goes right back to saying samsung custom. HELP PLEASE
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazza_downunda:
Folder Mount help

Hello All,

I posted earlier on what was probably the wrong thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2269009 with issue I am having with Folder Mount and what I may believe is the cause.

I have since tried to link Evernote folders and experienced the same behaviour, 6 reboots then all good, green pins. Would be great if anyone here can give their opinion.

Thanks in advance Darren
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
Flash any stock rom again and it'll go back to normal.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruthl3ss:
What happening with the dark dark red colors instead of pure black when looking at full darkness. Is that problems to all devices or just some? And is that gonna be fixed with future update or thats phone defect? Thanks alot and sry if its in wrong section.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
Don't have that issue here so its probably just some devices. And that sounds more like a hardware issue than a software one.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WillyBear:
Is there a way to disable (or delete) the notification sound of a delivery report message when sending a text message?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
None with the stock app.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruthl3ss:
Actually here in Bulgaria many people complain about this problem, but also some of them said that after root and changing ROM this thing getting fixed. So I am kinda confused. Maybe it was problem from first days sale but got fixed by update I am not sure on that also.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

On PhilZ recovery for the i9505,there is a wipe which prepares for a new ROM.

"full wipe before flashing new ROM: wipe user data + format /system and /preload. SD card content is not affected"

I assume it would be the same for the i9500.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mechryanc:
Fresh Start

Would that be the PhilZ Touch?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Yes.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VienCervantes:
Can someone send me the LTE MODEM for MG5? Can't find it in google.. thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryanrioz:
wow, nice thread :P

and seems quite useful as well :good:

can i join this thread :D

SEND my GT-i9505,GT-N7100 & GT-S5360 to XDA
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Check the first post of this thread.

There is a modem link by DjeMbeY.

:)

Sent from my TF 201
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VienCervantes:
Thanks !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Sure, just be helpfull to fellow users and at some point you will be invited to join the hread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
and why u want that? u wanna turn this beast to extra beast?

Look buddy, its already been so much heating issue around i9500. but if over clocking would b the best then it shall b introduced by several devs. but for ur safety only, pls don't do it

Thanks,

Disturbed™

______________________________________________________

Wait for my time, U gonna pay for what U have done. - Disturbed™
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
I think he means gsm and lte frequencies :)

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
oopppsss.. actually i was out of touch with this thread now a days. much busy with office(its promotion time). You guys is freaking awesome.

BTW about frequency, i dont think it must b changed using any mod. coz only subscriber company can set it to u. or use 2g, 3g and 4g switch from network menu of setting.

Thanks,

Disturbed™

______________________________________________________

Wait for my time, U gonna pay for what U have done. - Disturbed™
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tha TechnoCrat:
Yes buddy you are right.

"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"

---------- Post added at 05:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:52 PM ----------

@malybru buddy this one is for the gamers

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2375990

"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvlansour:
hi guys.

sorry I have a strong problem with my phone camera . when I want to take a photo in the mid-darkness , it's noise is a lot.

my information via this code ( *#34971539# ) is :

Baseband: I9505XXUBMGA

Rear Camera

Cam FW Ver: S13FOSAGB39

Isp FW Ver: S13FOSAGE03

Phone Ver: S13FOSAGE03

how about yours??? do u have my problem ??? what's u suggestions ???

many thanks in advance

look at this pic u know what I wanna say then zoom it . its awful
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Only the Nokia EOS 1040 or Lumia 925 make good pictures in the dark. Haven`t seen a good low light android phone shooter yet.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
HTC one is the best in android for capturing low light images

Thanks,

Disturbed™

______________________________________________________

Wait for my time, U gonna pay for what U have done. - Disturbed™