yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Did you have knox on your phone when you downgraded?

If you have knox , downgrade is virtually impossible.

Did you try flashing a firmware that was equivalent or later than the version you had on your phone?

There is a i9507 thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2577856

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tanay97:
Can any one help, how to get double tap lock and unlock of screen on S4 I9500(T.W-4.4.2)?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brycetimothydavis:
knox is not triggered/can not be flagged on i9507's

if i may, as you dont seam to know about this.............the I9507 does not have the ability to trigger knox as far as im aware ( ive been as high as 4.4.4 and back to 4.2.2 with out triggering it) knox is listing everything as stock in odin/download mode phone has teamwin (newest i9505) running a 4.4.4 rom with full superuser and all for over 8 months tried a half dozen roms....................

the i9507 is only made for OPTUS (AU) and a Chinese provider it is 100% identical so far to the s4 i9505 software and hardware. i can even flash the stock rom for the i9505 with no issues at all.....if anything its a few % faster then my orignal s4 (i9505)

the biggest problem with this model is we had to wait over a year before we got 4.3 and almost another year before 4.4.4 (December 2014)

i rooted when 4.4.4 came out samsung disabled the s view cases, buttons on the samsung headsets and a ton of other offical things on the note 3 (ops editon) and the i9507 (ops)

if i can flash anything below 5.0.2 and not even have to consider tripping knox its got to be a good thing (only tried a single 5.0.2 rom and it just boot looped endlessly)

before i did my first flash i was on 4.4.4 stock from optus (OTA) had a ton of rooting issues at first (had to find a hacked copy of CF-Auto-Root as chainfire at some point blocked the i9507. (he also blocked mobile odin from those of us who bought all his apps knowing they worked on our device)

but part of that is chainfire added a hardware check to mobile odin (as far as i can tell) and his other apps to block unsupported devices.......i never had an issue until that was done......................went back to a stock 4.2.2 i9507 rom yesterday with no issues knox is still not triggered even after going to 4.4.4 via OTA update and re rooting the device/installing teamwin, flashing 4 roms since (reads all is offical with samsung recovery)

heres my current info
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shash_bellic:
Since last 2 years I'm using galaxy s4 and now I'm facing the battery fast battery drain so do i need to change the battery ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
My s4 gti 9505 proximity Spencer 0.0 shown through CPU z checking.when incoming call revived screen goes to off any solution?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yesh8352:
Did u wave your hand near front speaker?

0.0- when your hand closed the front speaker.

8.0- when your hand off.

Its still 0.0 for hand ON & OFF? Then blow(mouth) air into the front speaker hardly, that will fix.

If not then change the proximity sensors values.

Hit tanks if i helped:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zakkkkk:
Is there a flashable zip to get the note 3 multi window with 4 app multitasking. I remember using it in one of the roms.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

I believe the best would be to ask for the developer of that ROM if he is willing to share a flashable zip for it, but keep in mind that maybe he had to modify framework or some system files to get it working, so it may not work on all ROMs. Actually, it'll only work on Touchwiz based ROMs to start off, if you don't use one, then you won't get it working.

Hi,

Do you really mean S5? This is a Galaxy S4 forum! Please, check your own device model forum:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5

But in any case, you may want to try reinstalling the firmware via Odin or Kies. As I believe your wife's device is still completely stock, give Kies Recovery mode a try, but I can't guarantee it'll work. You may also want to see Odin instructions. But remember to see your specific device forum!

Hi,

Have you tried changing the ROM? It can be caused by your current ROM. I'm with my S4 for almost 2 years, battery is still lasting good enough for me! Another try would get the battery swapped for a day or two with a friend, just to check if your battery is really the problem.

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
But how can change proximity value there r no options?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yesh8352:
Here its, Method 1 Solved my problem...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2569141

Hit tanks if i helped:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shash_bellic:
[MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] I've tried everything but no good results :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zhamnov:
Can I reflash carrier branded UK-O2 with official stock UK-BTU?

Sorry but noob is not sure.

Can i reflash carrier branded firmware UK-O2 I9505XXUFNB9 with official stock firmware UK-BTU I9505XXUGNG8?

Device is unlocked, rooted with Knox 0x1.

And will the flashing wipe my data? (i understand is recommended wipe data and cache before and after flashing).

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

Yes , you can.

Flashing stock firmware wipes your phone clean , because , as you say , you should wipe cache and data ( before and after flash )

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zhamnov:
Here we go!

Thank you...

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjergerking:
I9500 which region?

I've got an S4 I9500 model, running on 4.4.2. I've heared that the update is available in Russia, but i still can't update my phone. Where can i check which region is my phone from? And when can i get that update? My phone's box is Russian, but i've bought it from a little gsm shop, so i don't know. I hope someone can help me out :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
While type *#0*# there no any response
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yesh8352:
Setting>>More>>About phone>>software update>>tap "Check for updates". If there is an update, your phone will automatically receive OTA:)

Yes Russian has received 5.0 update but only how has "I9500XXUHOA7" Baseband, Check your baseband in "About Phone"

Hit tanks if i helped :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brycetimothydavis:
Took the phone to optus (my provider) as 4.3 disables all offical s view cases and unoffical batterys (as well as samsung i9505 replacement batterys. They have disabled the samsung and 3rd party headphone buttons and my offical qi charger wont charge after 4.4.4. If you have an optus i9507 DO NOT UPDATE. UPDATE ALSO LOCKS THE BOOTLOADER ON THE NEWER MODEL
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Hello to everyone,

I have an i337m (jfltecan) running stock 4.4.2 and I'm looking to update to Lollipop.

I'd like to flash CM12 but there's no release yet for my model. What would happen if I flashed a jfltevzw/usc/xx to my jfltecan?

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

Just to let you know that you have your own dedicated forum.

Q&A help thread is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2320430

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunter777:
Hi All

I noticed that my charge time is very long even when i am on airplane mode ,, is there any way to enable fast charge or quick charge provided by qualc devices my device is (i9515 blackedition) rotted with stock firm ware and i know their is option called fast charge on note 4 so is their any option like that on s4 or even to enable quick charge 1.0 by qualc by using secret dialing code ... thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martyjones:
Phone still can't activate

Ok...so I took the phone to the US Cellular phone and they can't get it to activate either. It will dial in to the activation code (*228 or *22800) and 20 seconds into the call while the music is playing the call drops and the screen either still says "Activating phone this may take a few minutes..." or it says it can't find the SIM and hit ok to restart the phone.

*sigh*

Any advice from here?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amby2010:
Sir

I downgraded my galaxy s4 from android 5.0.1 leaked stock rom to ozcan rom android 4.4.2 and now my galaxy s4 is not recieving any sim signals. It shows please insert a sim card. I have tried 2-3 custom roms but the problem still persists. What should i do please help me. When I was downgrading my phone was in airplane mode... Does that make any difference?

Plz help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kushan02:
try flashing the stock rom for your device it should fix the issue.

You can download it from sammobile.com
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zakkkkk:
Been using the s4 touchwiz insane fast launcher. Its amazing. But I want a s5 insane fast launcher, is there one available or does anybody know how to modify apks to make them faster, it would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kadeve:
Hello, I was using stock rom with xposed modifications but recently it started to feel really slow so i decided to install the GPE rom (for jflte). It's insanely fast but has some bugs. I can live with those bugs but my main problem is I can no longer use my Gear 2 smartwatch and I couldnt find a solution to get it working. So I am wondering what should I do to get a fast phone that works with my smartwatch. Its been a week now and I learned that I cant live without my smartwatch. My daily actions rely on it way too much now.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
I thinkyou need a stock rom for the smart watches.

I reserve the right to be wrong about that
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
My s4 after update flash ROM,gapps than my rooted loss how can I fixed?pls help friends.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidcore:
Flash SuperSU
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
Dwnld from play store superSu but not work.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritvars:
Hey, guys!

Just received my brand new battery from eBay and I wanted to ask how to correctly start it? I've read that it needs to be charged ~8 hours no matter if phone says "fully charged" and then I've read that it's not true and I should charge until it's full because Li-Ion batteries are smart, etc. What is it then? + Is it safe to use my phone while it's charging? Like, non-stop?

P.S. This is already my 4th battery, so I really would like if it lasted longer than my previous ones.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tudy87:
port s5 camera app to s4 cyanogenmod 12

Does anyone know if I can port the Samsung s5 camera to s4 GT-i9505 with CyanogenMod 12 ROM installed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kv007:
can anybody tell me how can i go back to stock official lollipop ?...i,m currently using prism barebone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

As far as I know , the official camera uses TW to work , and will not work on CM

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Phone variant?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tudy87:
Any suggestions? Another camera app better than the cm12?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
I am using current custom rom of choice (in my sig) and my Gear 2 Neo is working perfectly well.....?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kadeve:
yeah but that rom is 4.4.2. I am talking about 5.0
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kv007:
i9500:silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Sorry....I missed the bit that said you were using 5.0........?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] datkxdj:
null imei

hello, i recently had the android l chinese leak and i downgraded my samsung s4 i9500 back to 4.4.2, everything works fine but my imei is lost (null), is there any way to restore it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general/rom-5-0-1-android-lollipop-official-t3005979

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronniefillingim:
Does anyone have a rom for the straight talk s4.. I can't find one any were and my wifi keeps coming on and off at it pleases
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kushan02:
Did you flash the stock tar.md5 file? If yes then If you have a nandroid backup or something like that you can restore the efs folder.. If no sorry bro its a hard situation and it will be hard to find a solution so always backup your efs folder..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] datkxdj:
i am currently running stock android, where do i find such file?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eliramtole:
modem flash on 5.0.1 rom

hello,

i am new to the Samsung android development , please help me with this issue .

my device is the GT-I9500 international version of the Samsung s4 .

i recently flashed the new official Russian 5.0.1 I9500XXUHOA7 rom and the network signal is really bad and i don't get good or any reception especially indoors .

all other functions work just fine , when there is a good signal every thing work great .

i live in Israel and this rom is intended for Russia so i am thinking maybe the problem is the modem version .

now the modem version is I9500XXUHOA7 and the latest Israeli (ILO) ROM is using the I9500JKUGNJ1 version .

can i flash the I9500JKUGNJ1 version and keep using the Russian 5.0.1 rom without any stability issues or other problems ?

and if so , how do i perform this ?

thanks for the help .
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marionite:
Hi. I need help. I have a 9505 running PhoenixROM. Everything was fine until one night while I was using it, the screen froze and the phone rebooted. I have experienced things like this before and my phone eventually was running normally, but this time it didn't. I am not able to enter the lockscreen because it keeps on rebooting to the samsung logo. I tried wiping and flashing the ROM again and it doesn't finish installing because it reboots again. I flashed the stock ROM with the pit file and it booted only up to the setup screen and then rebooted. I am able to enter download mode and recovery mode. Can you guys please help? I don't want my S4 to die so early :( Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Does your battery bulge?

Have you tried a new battery?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] undercover:
That shouldn't really affect boot sequence in the way described above. Either bad flash or half dead emmc.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hey,

Long time , no see.

How are things with you?

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

Yes, I believe the issue is indeed with the modem. To solve it (by it I men's flash the other modem), check this thread:

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

You'll have to flash the modem using Odin.

Hi,

It's pretty much personal opinion, I agree that CM12 camera is bad, so I installed Google Camera and it has been nice for me. Not as good as TW Camera, but still good.

Hi,

Download SuperSU from this link and flash the zip using a custom recovery.

All the best,

~Lord

"And people think so supersonic and they make their bombs atomic" - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween)

Sent from my Nexus 10
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] one peace25:
Download mode

I have a sch-r970c s4, as of recently my phone has been turning itself on when it it turned off and goes straight into download mode, iv searched for hours tried multiple forums to no avail. Any help is appreciated (charging port got wet=odin is not an option) after a few hours or so of battery being pulled it ends up working again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MerXcoolZ:
Knox counter reset I9500

Anyone reseted the knox counter of s4 I9500 International variant

will triangle away work in I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] undercover:
:)

Not bad, thanks. What about you? PM me your Gmail, we'll catch up in hangouts.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marionite:
My battery doesn't bulge, but I think it does but only a little

---------- Post added at 03:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:13 PM ----------

Can you please tell me how to fix it? Is it still fixable? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Triangle Away has nothing to do with the KNOX counter, this is for the binary flash count. Also, afaik there is no support for the i9500 with TA.

And no, no-one has found a way to re-set the knox counter..........;)

Supported S4 devices take from CF's TA thread...---

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/2014-01-15-triangleaway-v3-26-t1494114

Samsung Galaxy S4 International GT-I9505 **

Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T SGH-I337 UNLOCK BOOTLOADER

Samsung Galaxy S4 Verizon SCH-I545 UNLOCK BOOTLOADER

Samsung Galaxy S4 T-Mobile SGH-M919

Samsung Galaxy S4 Sprint SPH-L720

Samsung Galaxy S4 US Cellular SCH-R970

Samsung Galaxy S4 Canada SGH-I337M
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MerXcoolZ:
Will they check knox counter during service of mobile
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
The best you could do is put it back to stock and just hope they do not check it.

I do not think triangle away works on i9500

Get stock here;

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cyb0rgz:
S4 Queries on Root

All,

Am from HTC and quite new to samsung devices and yes S4 - Exynos is my first device. Would like to get clarified with following queries,

Currently running on Kitat 4.4.2 - Would like to root my device to optimise my battery perfomance

1. Will i received lollypop update via OTA? (Not going to flash new ROM - Would like to stay in current official rom with rooted access)

2. if yes, Will i lose root access if i Update to Lollypop?

Regards,

Cyb0rgz
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Can I assume you have the i9500 variant?

If you root a device , it will not receive ota, because it has been "altered"

You can root it , then , go back to stock and receive ota , as far as I know.

Or just flash the new stock lollipop , which is now out .

Re-rooting after the upgrade is a simple matter.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cyb0rgz:
[MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION]

- Yes, Mine is 9500 Exynos varient. thank you for your help :) "go back to stock" means process of unrooting it right?

(just to reiterate, I would like to be in official rom with rooted access.)

Thanks in advance :)

Cyb0rgz
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Official i9500 firmware is now available.

You have your own thread on the subject , here;

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general/rom-5-0-1-android-lollipop-official-t3005979

Check there for rooting options

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoCorral:
Can anyone point me to the thread were it explains how to enable symbols in stock Samsung keyboard. Using PBB V14 based on Lollipop 5.0.1 for the i9500

Thank you in advance...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Not sure if this requires an edit/addition to the feature.xml.....

Have a look HERE...I imagine its the same principle for the S4......I know it worked on the S2 when I was messing around with xmls and other stuff!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willblizzard27:
TW i miss you!

guys, hello ...

it is possible bring the s4 applications in TouchWiz for CM12 ?

as the explorer , gallery, music ?

I miss them! :p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Not all of them , no.

Some need the TW framework in order to function.

Have you checked play store for alternatives?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willblizzard27:
Yes, i do.. but the alternatives dont have the same features.

for example, the camera.

i lost some important resources, like dual shot, save pictures on SD and etc.

In Galery on CM12 i dont have the option to hide some photos, move images from albums and some resources.

I never aprecciate samsung bloatware, but , I'm reconsidering re-use. :crying:

by the way,there's a date for lollipop to gt-i9505?

thanks and sorry for my bad english. i'm rusty!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cyclops25:
Not sure if this is the right place, but here we go; im currently on namelessrom 4.4.4, wil i get updates throug nameless center for 5.0/5.1 when its ready?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Keep reading the thread for any announcements :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57941852&postcount=1807

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
Bro i have my s4 GT I9505 update from 4.4.2 to kitkat 4.4.4 cyanagon and than lollipop many ROM but always found there some problems.now i planing goes to custom ROM its possible? Pls suggested me and provide link custom rom .
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Graveeagle:
My Boot animation on My S4 is not Showing up and I cant shutdown my Phone because of this
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] misbah16:
Do I9500 and I9500 (BLACK EDITION) share same firmware ? . Or to say the least can i flash 5.0.1 for normal I9500 on I9500 (BLACK EDITION) ..??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 012512:
turning sync on drains battery

Hi. turning this sync settings email to automatic without Master Sync on will drain the battery for a long period?

View attachment 3161982
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronniefillingim:
U was wondering if anyone had a chance to find out about a new flash able rom for the S4 for StraightTalk or Trac phone. model number Sm-S975L my wifi tries to stay on all the time and kills my battery.

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

Sync is always known for consuming battery, as it'll keep turning the device on to check for new data (wakelocks). So in a long period it may not be good, that's why if you're not going to use it in long periods turn off autosync and/or data connections.

Hi,

I still didn't find a camera that can take dual shot as good as Samsung (unfortunately :( ), but you can save pictures on SD Card with many camera apps, like:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera

A nice gallery alternative is QuickPic, you can at least move pictures from albums to another:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder

There are some of Samgung bloatware that is indeed useful, what held me back a lot from going from Phoenix ROM (Touchwiz based) to CM12 was the camera! I still miss Touchwiz camera, but with all the others features I have on CM12 I preferred to keep it. But the decision

Hi,

If I understood correctly you are asking the "best ROM". Sorry, but no one will give you that. I'm personally fond of CM12, but by the looks of it you didn't like this ROM. And, for your information, CyanogenMOD is a custom ROM. If I didn't understand you, please send another message and be clearer ;).

Hi,

As far as I remember you can install the normal i9500 firmwares on the Black Edition. But it won't have any of the Black Edition stuff that you have in your firmware.

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saisoemoeaung:
plz help me upgrade to official rom from leaked one

Hi seniors,

I've installed the leaked china lollipop firmware on my GT-I9500, I put all 4 files in the odin (AP,BL,CP,CSC). Now I want to upgrade it to latest India firmware, that has only one md5 file. When I flashed it via odin, it failed, even soft-bricked my phone. I searched through the forum and found a modem file from India firmware. I flashed it n my phone works again, but now "Unauthorized actions have been detected.Restart your device to undo any unauthorized changes" keeps appearing.

Is there any method to use just md5 file to flash it again? bcoz the internet here is not so good to download Russian 4 files-package firmware, again. So, If possible, I don't wanna download it again. Please help me, may be by giving the instructions or just the links.

Thanks in advance! :o

(p.s. there's a 16G pit file, in the china package. Anything I can do with that?) :rolleyes: