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

As [MENTION=5038461]CarlM34[/MENTION] said , you can install a custom recovery , then , a custom ROM.

Most custom ROMS come pre-rooted.

Read the first post of the ROM thread for specific information about that ROM.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peppe130:
Thanks for the reply :) So a custom rom can access to any partition without root? This is my doubt
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I am not sure that I understand your concern with partitions.

What partitions are you talking about , and what is your concern about them?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peppe130:
For example: to access to /system partition you need to have root permissions right? If I flash a custom recovery, can I wipe/write/read the /system partition without root? :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

No.

You need to be rooted for that.

Flash the custom recovery, then , you can flash either root , or a custom ROM which contains root.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peppe130:
So without root I can only flash a custom rom? Sorry :) ??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anonymous777:
I wanted to try the Lab Rats ROM so I downloaded the zip file (from this site) and these are the steps I took. First, I booted into recovery using twrp, I wiped my dalvik, cache, and data 3 times like instructed, but then when I try to install the zip file it gives me an error message. I tried installing a different kernel which didn't help either. Any suggestions or advice to what I may be doing wrong I would appreciate. Sorry if something similar is posted in this thread, but waaaaay to many comments to go through! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poison spyder:
Update your recovery and try once more?

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Just go to sammobile.com and download the correct firmware for your s4 and flash it via odin and you are back to stock and fully unrooted?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
If all you want access to areas of the device system and to use apps that require root, then just root your device.

If you are going to want to flash a try out custom roms then flash a custom recovery and then the custom rom.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paolonicus:
My S4 Powers on Automatically if charged while the phone is OFF.

Hi! I would like to ask if this is normal. I noticed that whenever the phone is OFF, and I connect it either thru a regular USB Port, or a Wall Outlet, the phone automatically Powers On & Boots. I have just flashed 4.4.2 Firmware, and I am also using MaxFour v14 Kernel & PhilzTouch CWM Recovery. Mine is a GT-I9500. It's not like the regular thing that when I charge my phone and it is off, the screen will light up a little, and shows a battery image and how much is already charged in there. And if I turn it off while charging, it will just Power-On and Boot again automatically.

I also tried flashing a stock Firmware but it still is the same. I dont have this issue with 4.2.2 or 4.3 JellyBean.

Hope you can give me an advise on this.

Many Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathan209paul:
tetheringprovision.apk

So I've inadvertently removed my original "tetheringprovision.apk" from system/app file. Does this matter. I'm trying to setup my wifi tethering on my rooted galaxy s4 At&t .
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cesium22:
android process.phone has stopped working on kernel flash

Hey guys,

I have a Cricket Galaxy S4 (jfltecri) running CyanogenMod 11 nightly w/ stock CM kernel. I've tried flashing other kernels but when I boot up from flashing I get the message "com.android.phone has stopped" over and over, making the device unusable. I've flashed the stock CM kernel back on until I can find a solution.

Are there any workarounds/mods/settings/special kernels (preferably OC enabled) to install to get it working?

Thank you in advance, and keep in mind I am a noob.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
clear cache + dalvik in recovery, after flashing new kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MirceaTr:
Sim-unlocking S4 (and yes, I searched)

So, I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 l9505 locked in Orange RO (Romania) .

I am in China and I need (more like have to / absolutely must) to use a Chinese Sim-card but my phone won't take unless I get the PIN.

For the past days I wasted hours over hours trying every single alternative with no luck.

I rooted my phone out of desperation, obliterated my warranty, tried EVERYTHING.

I'm currently desperate.

This method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 doesn't work. I can't enter in SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU, because I don't have any service for Orange in China.

This method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1693491

I simply don't get the UN_Lock_code.

Tryed the automated version and it gives me:

/system/unlock.sh[34]: + + ; unexpected 'end of expression'

Orange Romania also refuses to give me the PIN unless I bring them the phone, and I can't do that.

I tryed sending them the IMEI code but they refused.

EDIT:I also forgot to mention that in China I can't use Google, Google Play, and most other Google services, and internet speed for accesing anything that's out of China is very very slow.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randomuser245:
Can anyone explain this?

Stock Rom unrooted.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abdo jouma:
Hi guys can i flash stock google play edition ( i9505G) on my normal galaxy s4 i9505, if yes then can i go back to stock Samsung

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

Yes

&

Yes

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LMH1998:
My S4 doesn't turn on anymore. When I want to turn on my phone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 bootscreen shows up and then it's a black screen. If I take the battery out and put it back in, it turns automaticly on and also stays on the black screen.

My device isn't rooted or has a custom rom, it's completly stock.

I also tried to boot into recovery and download mode, but it goes to the black screen aswell.

Can someone please help me?

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

If it is completely stock, take it back to where you bought it

:)

Transmitted telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vboechat:
im using DANVDH google play edition CUSTOM rom 4.4.2..

The new 4.4.4 version is released..

How can i update a custom rom? Do i need to do the boring backup -> wipe all -> flash via recovery ???

There is a way to update the ROM without the need of wiping my phone??n:confused:

thks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verny94:
If you change version of Android full wipe is strongly recomended ;)

Flash via recovery is the only way :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazza7111:
Hi any one know why can't s4 i9505 be properly turned into i9505G? I did it with HTC One M7. Don't want to to go root and custom rom

Just wondering why not? Thanks

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Move stuff from downloads onto memory card also check apps by size must have loads of crap. Or just wipe phone and start fresh.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quinnaay:
Hi I'm a newbie to flashing and rooting I've considered it for a while but my battery life is atrocious and lasts about 1 hr screen on time when on auto.

So my question is, can I root my GT-I9505 with towelroot and if so can I use a custom rom, which one and how do I go about doing It safely. Baseband is I9505xxugne8 and the reason towelroot is the way I'd prefer is for simplicity.

Hope someone can guide me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kifel Jatt:
Hi, i have been having problems with my apps. Ill try to explain in detail. A few of my apps E.S File Explorer, root explorer, easy voice recorder, photo grid and a few others cant write to the internal or external sd cards. I have tried to fix permissions using Nextapp SDfix, ROM Manager and twrp recovery but im still having problems. Stock apps such as the "my files" and camera app can still access both internal and external storages.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anonymous777:
Ugh it's a breakdown of your storage and what is using what amount...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick123ablxx32:
Bootloaders

when flashing a bootloader for example XXUGNF1 bootloader over an XXUFNBE does it have to be for your carrier specifically? or can you flash any bootloader ? :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n-j-f:
Hi

Sorry if this has been answered before but I could not find it.

Bought a new GS4 i9505 recently which had 4.4.2 pre-installed. I got so annoyed by not being able to use apps like Foldersync to sync items to the external card, I used Towelroot to root it and made the change to allow me to write to the external card. Everything's fine and Knox stayed at 0:0.

Now I would like to instal xposed framework to make use of xposed modules but I want to be sure this will not trigger Knox and affect the warranty.

Can I be certain installing xposed will not trigger Knox or change my status from Official? My phone is too new to risk voiding my warranty.

TIA.

norm
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Installing Xposed won't trigger knox.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fleming.patel:
U can install any bootloader of any reigon but u need carefully which gs4 model u using...infect u can install any gs4 i9505 bootloader for any reigon as well as in i9500.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poison spyder:
Yes you can root it using towelroot.....If you do not care about triggering knox then you can install a custom rom of your choice.......before flashing a rom you need a custom recovery like cwm or twrp.....search for all these in xda?

Hit thanks if it helped?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fleming.patel:
And most important u phon must be unlocked.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n-j-f:
Great! Thanks for the advice.

norm
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babondbs:
Hi, i used wanamlite and had no problem with it .Then i tried PA 4.4 but suddenly my imei became fake, then i restored efs folder from my backup, and my imei back again. But last night i turned off my phone and when i turned it on, my imei became fake again so i had to restore it again. pls helpp

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quinnaay:
Why must it be unlocked? i believe it is but not 100% however it works on the carrier i am with.

What Rom is good, steady and battery friendly? also can you tell me which recovery is better and point me to a link on how to do it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam142000:
Can someone please tell me why this graph is going ul and down? Shouldn't it just go down? I'm not charging it again and again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Malc8519:
Hi, what is the difference with all the Kernals?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PurdueLumberjack:
Phones estimate remaining battery life based on voltage across the battery leads. When a battery gets hot enough, this can affect both the internal resistance (thus the measured voltage goes down) and the cell potential itself (the emf of the battery before it passes through the battery's own internal resistance). When a battery cools down a few degrees, it can make the measured voltage rise back up a tad. When this happens, the phone thinks that you now have a more fully charged battery. You don't of course, as your intuition told you, but as I said, the power indicated as remaining is an estimate that can be deceived by what I mentioned above.

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You will have to flash the new 4.4.4 ROM to get the update. You have the option to do a dirty flash, meaning you don't do a factory reset/wipe, but this could cause issues and I wouldn't advise it. Dirty flashes are typically done for minor tweaks to the same android version of a given ROM, and you're looking to advance two versions. My suggestion is to perform a recovery based data wipe, clear your cache, clear your dalvik cache, and flash the new 4.4.4. You should do it too, the new ROM is flawless.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

You got ,then.

:good:

:D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bindoeve:
I bought a i9505 in Norway, and I'm currently running XXUAME2 (rooted) firmware. I do believe this is an old firmware, and I would like to upgrade to the following:

Build Date: 29.05.2013 -> Region: DBT (Germany) PDA: I9505XXUBMEA Changelist: 768421 Android: 4.2.2 Download Link or Download Kernel

Is this an option, is it compatible with my phone? Would I simply download the ROM and flash with Odin? Do I have to download the Kernel as well? And would I use CF-auto or something to obtain root?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
You can just flash the ROM with Odin no need to download and flash a separate kernel. Much easier is to flash an already rooted ROM. I'm currently not at my PC if you want a link let me know.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Pre-rooted ROMS are HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bindoeve:
I just wanted to make sure there wouldn't be any compatibility issues considering it's a German release. I assume CF-Auto will do the trick as for rooting my device afterwards?

Thank you for the advice, but as for now I want a clean ROM with absolutely no modifications. I absolutely hate touchwiz, so last time I rooted I froze most of it with Titanium Backup. My ultimate goal would be a clean android install, something which I hope will become available as Google starts pushing their own version of the S4.

Edit:malibry & kantjer: Thank you for the input. I've decided to go with the pre-rooted ROMs, that seems like a more convenient way to do things. It seems as the OP is busy uploading the newest ROM which is XXUBMF5. Is would assume this is even newer than the newly released XXUBMEA? :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
There are no compatibility issues with it, I'm using a ROM based on that same German FW and I not German either.

And there are no modifications in the ROM's at the link provided by [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION], It's only rooted and some bloatware is removed.

But if you feel more comfortable by flashing 100% and root withCF please do what feels best for you.

EDIT: just noticed your edit, smart choice ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

It has gone from MEA to MF2 and now to MF5.

There is actually very little difference between them,so MEA is perfectly good.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bindoeve:
Thank you very much. How will OTA-Updates affect root access?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
OTA updates will most likely remove root.

It's just as easy to upgrade by flashing a new prerooted ROM, so why would you need OTA updates
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bindoeve:
That would be to keep my own personal modifications when I update the phone. I'm currently flashing one of the modified ROMs now by the way, as I was going to remove the bloat anyway ;)

Edit: Which I apparently keep when updating with Odin as well :D

Edit2: Unfortunately the notification area still isn't semi-transparent, but that's only a minor issue I suppose.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moxdown:
Hey you guys, sorry for this extremely noob question... I have been reading through rooting the s4 for a while and I feel CF-autoroot is the easiest option here on xda. Please I hope no one would take offence but I just wanted to know why wouldn't anyone use these methods?

Like http://www.oneclickroot.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-s4/

Or

http://1clickroot.com/

Don't get me wrong alright I'm not new to flashing and I have flashed my Nook countless times but is there any particular reason for not using the above methods? :) oh and I searched the keywords "one click" and "1 click" etc and I came up with nothing on this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Buddy, 1st No offense. Now, I have tried every Root options (like, one click root & using Unroot.exe) but it wasn't root yet. Also, You can easily get answer here if somehow you face any problem. But, somehow, on one click root(if you stuck kin any bad situation) you need to come here & ask what bad you did.?

So we are really using cautions for our Galaxy S4. Its new & nobody wants to stuck.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moxdown:
Oh thanks mate. Yeah I get it. So you mean you tried the one click root and it didn't work? Yeah I know that's why I haven't rooted my phone yet. I'm a bit nervous because I jst don't want to screw it up :P which is why I have been reading all the rooting options for about 2 and a half weeks now. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Yes buddy. But if possible you can test it also. Just follow the instructions as per site. Also, this might prevent your phone for binary counter or not to flash any other Custom recovery.

I will test it personally after reaching home again with my Lappy. Till then If possible, use that method & revert.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
Nothing to worry that much if u just wanna root use CF ROOT method tht works great u wont get into trouble if u do what is told good luck
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
As i red, one click is guaranteed method, no use of odin, the question is: so does this method trig the binary counter :confused:

Try it and report back. (Do it on your responsibility)

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moxdown:
[MENTION=1239179]disturbed[/MENTION] thanks mate :) if you could post the results of doing that it would be great. Just let me know too if that's alright:) [MENTION=4616793]123hiten[/MENTION] I'm still nervous mate. I used odin before for my other devices but this is a exceptional little toy after all :P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazbot:
open source

I read that samsung released S4 mini and S4 Active's kernel source code there. What are those files in opensource.samsung.com when try to search i9500. Theu are listed as..

GT-I9500_JB_Opensource.zip

GT-I9500_JB_Opensource_Update1.zip

and others...

Isn't it missing for better ROMs for S4 OCTA? Sorry if it is just the stock rom... :)

found similar post
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Ok I will. but I think It willn't increase counter at all. Coz I have rooted my Galaxy 3 before from this method. It uses USB debugging & adb for pushing files in system.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Usually not using odin will not increase counter. But im afraid that s4 has a special security system
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
you cant flash a stock one, but you can flash custom GE roms. some of hte hardware is slightly different.

Echoe team have a GE rom on 4.4.4 that works fine, and you can swap back and forth. hell, i'm dual booting stock TW and GE on one of mine.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucasdargis:
I have a problem that I've spent far too much time trying to figure out. I'm out of my league here and would like to pay someone to help me get my phone working. Is it OK to create a thread offering to pay someone for help? If so, where should I create it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazza7111:
Whats your problem?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucasdargis:
I have an S4 i9505x (demo unit) that after rebooting, gets stuck on the Samsung Live demo screen. I was trying to remove the demo OS.

Here's what I've done so far:

1. Rooted the phone using these directions

2. followed the directions here, (post 132)

I found this thread (post 13) but I'm not sure if that is the best way to proceed or even how to do it.

If someone could help me get this phone as close to a normal S4 (obviously without the cellular capabilities) I'd be happy to pay for your time and expertise.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBrutalLicker:
So I've made a mess..

I currently have a random setup of bootloader + odin flashed rom + modem. I suppose my phone is working alright. But I would feel a lot better with stable cell coverage and an all out solid performance from the phone (which isn't the case). Now I need your help, experienced experts.

Which roms should be pared up with what sort of bootloader and modem?

I've read through several FAQ posts and such, although I've got a little bit wiser I still feel pretty insecure about the combinations.

I've decided that I want to go with the most stable Touchwiz Kit-Kat solution. At the moment I'm looking towards the Golden Eye rom, but Omega is also an option. I've been told it's equally good, or better, to go with stock kit-kat and modify it to my liking with xposed framework. But I've encountered so many stock kit-kat roms made for different countries and what not.. I've no clue which to pick.

Any sort of help clearing things up for me would be highly appreciated. :)

EDIT: i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

There is no "Best" combination.

The best modem is the one that works well for you in the area where you live.

Modem thread is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025

You need to try different ones until you find the best one for you

Modem and ROM are separate .

Modem does not get flashed with a custom ROM.

I am not sure what you mean by bootloader.

Either you have knox bootloader ,or , not

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CowGirlUp36:
When to backup EFS

First, thank you so much for a great noob friendly thread. I've been on XDA reading for quite some time now and am recently getting serious about rooting my phone for the first time. I'm trying to learn all I can before I do it in order to reduce the chance of bricking my phone.

My question is this. When do I back up my EFS folder? Before I root, or after? :confused:

Thank you in advance!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
directly after rooting, it requires root permission.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBrutalLicker:
Thanks!

I will try out a few modems then. :)

I have the "new" bootloader with knox warranty broken. Should I take that into consideration when looking for ROMs and modems? Are ROMs and modems programmed for either the new or the old bootloader?

Do the ROM version (e.g. 4.2 or 4.4.2) have any affect on modems?

I also have another question. If I'm coming from a 4.3 ROM and want to install a custom 4.4 ROM. Should I, at first, flash stock 4.4 through odin before flashing the custom 4.4 ROM in recovery mode? Or could I take the jump directly from a 4.3 ROM to a 4.4 custom ROM?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

The bootloader does not matter in this situation.

Your knox flag is tripped , and there is nothing you can do about it.

So , just enjoy trying out new ROMS

As far as I know , ROMS have no effect on modems.

You do not need to flash stock unless you develop a problem.

Always read the opening post of any ROM you wish to try.

There will be important information about installation and content.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babondbs:
bump:))