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

1 - Some ROMs has a "Samsung Package", which comes with apps like those you need. You can for sure backup it with Titanium, I don't know which ROMs are those, but to apps like SMemo run you need to have Touchwiz. Hangouts already comes pre-installed in many ROMs, as it is something stock by Google. Watch On can be installed in any ROM via PlayStore, I guess a Titanium Backup wouldn't hurt too.

2 - You can try installing it with the baseband you have currently, if you face connection problems then it's better to flash a new one. To flash a "higher" baseband it's required that you have a compatible bootloader. Install the Android System Info app and check yours, flashing a "higher" baseband to the bootloader you have can cause audio problems. But flashing another one can fix it. Like I already saw before: "Flashing baseband is a matter of trying, if one doesn't work, you have to keep flashing until you find one that works okay." But, like I said, try flashing the ROMs before flashing, just assure to have everything backed up ;).

~Lord

"This Story Ends Where It Began" - Octavarium (Dream Theater)

Sent from my Monster KitKated S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Try XXUEMKE, I'm using it and just back from a week in Denmark during the holidays. My reception with that modem was perfect.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kastehvalen:
Thanks man - I'll try that out later. And I might even switch back to the Slimroms that I loved on my SGS2 :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_SilverOne:
Hello and A HAppy New Year to ALL.

Sorry I dont mean to thread jack, but does anyone here know whether pit files are interchangeable (ie use an att pit for fido (canadian i337m)?

ran into a dirty flash and now soft bricked and suspect that partition tables are gonzo as odin is failing and cannot find a pit specific to my carrier (fido) or device (sgh-i337m 16gb Canadian variant)

Original thread here for more info:

Any help is very much appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Have you tried all the odin fixes:

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] The_SilverOne:
Tried it all in varying combinations,except for the pit file one as i cant find/dont know which pit to use for my device/carrier, including using parrallels in mac (virtual machine) which i found the most reliable in the past. all leading to me to believe that pit is corrupt on the device itself. have even tried KIES firmware recovery and firmware initialization to no avail.

so the impossible question: how do i find this mythical pit file that is geared for my device and carrier (if its even carrier speific)

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

Sorry.

Cannot help you with that.

Perhaps , [MENTION=4975115]samersh72[/MENTION] might know.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_SilverOne:
I appreciate your efforts, thanks for your insight and referral. I just sent him an email. Hopefully he can help, or likewise anyone else that knows PITs.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Read here please http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2323019
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DawMatt:
Since 4.3 update Camera will no longer record videos to micro SD card

Hi,

I have an S4 (GT-I9505) that is unbranded (no carrier bloatware) and used on the Optus 3G network in Australia. I installed the 4.3 update OTA once Optus allowed it to be pushed to the device.

Almost everything works fine since the update except writing to the external Micro SD card. I have a 64 Gb external card that I use heavily but apps no longer seem to be able to write to it. This includes the Camera app provided with the phone, as well as most other applications. ES File Explorer is the only app that still seems to work with the external Micro SD card.

If I record a video using the Camera app to the device memory it works fine. If I record it to the external Micro SD I receive the following error when I try to play the video using Samsung's Video Player:

Cannot play video: Sorry, this video cannot be played.

If I look for the video using ES File Explorer sometimes it is written to extSD at full size but presumably is corrupted. Other times it isn't written at all.

I tried following the instructions on Android Central ( forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-google-edition/303764-4-3-sd-write-access-4.html ) but my platform.xml file already had media_rw group information included. Any suggestions as to what else I can try to get my external storage usable again?

Thanks,

Matt
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_SilverOne:
Hello! Thanks for the reply.

I have seen that page a few times read it a few as well, stayed away as thats sgs-i337 not sgh-i337m and no one is quite sure whether i can use that on the Canadian Variant. I also didnt try flashing it cause it had not worked for others with the intended device and hence the thread being closed.

you think its safe to use?

As always, any help is appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
If you download the firmware from here

http://honai-android.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-to-update-galaxy-s4-canadian-sgh.html?m=1

There's a pit file for the i337m in it

Sent from a Carbon'd Galaxy KitKat
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edwaver:
Hi all,

Sorry for the stupid question, but I have already bricked my phone several times and don't really enjoy it.

I have sgs i337 mf3. No custom recovery. I don't like using Safe Strap, cause I am too afraid to brick my phone again.

What kind of rom can I upgrade to using the stock recovery?

Thanks and sorry to be noob.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
None. Unless someone has found some crazy way to do it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MasterBrush:
Easy switch from CM11 to OmniROM?

I want to switch from CM11 to OmniROM. What is the easiest way?

When I flash OmniROM I have to wipe /data?

So I have to reinstall all apps?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Yes you have to wipe. Backup your apps and data before. There is alot of ways to backup.

Follow omnirom thread for installation process
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
You don't have to wipe data... I never do unless going from tw to aosp/cm based. Just contains log ins, user apps, wife passwords, etc etc
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MasterBrush:
My phone is encrypted, so /data is encrypted. Might I have problems with this when I dont wipe /data?

---------- Post added at 03:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:40 PM ----------

I have My Backup Pro, is this a good way to restore my apps later?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Yes, if you made the backup woth the same tool.

I prefer to WIPE DATA AND CACHE AND DALVIC before and AFTER flashing
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
There's absolutely no point in wiping data if you're just going to use back up pro, tibu, helium, etc. You're restoring the same stuff you just wiped.

As far as encryption I have no idea. Never encrypted mine
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmann2k10:
Internal to SD. Moving failed.

Whenever I try move or copy certain files (mp3, mp4) from my internal memory where they're automatically downloaded to and try move/copy them to external sd card it says movinf/copying failed. Any solutions? I've tried moving with the normal file browser and also with root Explorer.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpdc27:
Video Player Request

Guys do you have a custom/Samsung/Sony VIDEO PLAYER that can be flash or install on Samsung s4 i9505?

I'm using Mahdi's custom ROM 4.4.2

Hope someone will answer this, thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Did you try VLC from the market?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N!KE26:
Can I undervolt my s4 to save battery without haveing overclocked?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Afaik you can only do this with a kernel that is compatible to do this. Ie a custom kernel
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpdc27:
You mean the beta one on play store? Yes I already have that but it doesn't please me in terms of visual interface layout unlike on those stock video player from Samsung and xperia. Thanks anyways for answering my post.. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
I have that same issue with root explorer. Aggravating as hell

Has to be added to the kernel source and built just like over clock

---------- Post added at 06:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:15 PM ----------

Not sure what kind of video player you're looking for but I use BSPlayer. It's 4.4 compatible and is updated often. Great video player. They have a free version but I use the paid

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsplayer.bspandroid.full
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Try using "FX File Explorer" + root, from the market.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N!KE26:
I have jamals gpe 4.4.2 and kt kernel with KTweaker. So I can undervolt without overclock?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
system files may interfere with each others which may cause instability and/or crash at the boot sequence.

always a clean install including wiping system is better. i never and ever had any issue with all my devices when flashing a custom rom, even if i m updating the same rom, i wipe everything.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PedroCam:
Well guys I rooted my device, and due to worries regarding safety, I unrooted it. I unrooted through the SuperSU, full unroot, but now I can't install OTA updates, as I get the message device was modified, and worse, I still have custom recovery installed...

Now two questions came through my mind:

How can I remove the custom recovery?

And can I flash kernels without root???

If yes I will be a happy man...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

1.Either google stock firmware and flash that,or you may find a stock recovery for your firmware HERE

2.You need custom recovery for that

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Reset flash counter with triangle away. (Needs root)

Flash the stock recovery or whole firmware package in Odin

And yes. But have to have custom recovery.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PedroCam:
Thanks guys. So I need to root, install Triangle Away, and then unroot...

Ok, but now I just did not use Triangle away as it said it could brick my phone....

Is it true?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
This is a obligatory warning for this due to the nature of what it is going to change.....if its any comfort my S2 and S4 have never been bricked using it. Its like anything we try doing to our phones .....all at our own risk;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Actually, if you're going to install the OTA, you can skip unrooting. The OTA will wipe it out.

Just saying if you don't follow instructions and something happens, it's your fault not his.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PedroCam:
Ok so if I just update my phone through Kies, it totally unroots with no problem?... :D

Now I am a happy man.

Another question. My phone in custom recovery says I can install SuperSU, and recover the root. Would it work, as it would be much easier to root again this way, than have to go to Odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
You should be able to do pretty much anything tweak wise with KTweaker app......I am not that familiar with the app though!

EDIT - Have a look HERE for some tweaks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
If you're not worried about losing all your stuff, just odin the firmware. Then you can skip everything and have it like it just came out of the box. It'll wipe everything down to your internal clean. With triangle away route it was returning you to official status to be able to get the OTA which wouldn't wipe your data. But if you're not worried about losing your data just use odin and find a firmware tar of the update which you'd be able to find in your respected forum.

I've never updated thru Kies so im not sure if itll do the same. I never use it because it conflicts with odin when I'm trying to install recovery and root Ahaha

Oh and Google chain fire super su. You'll find a zip file that you can flash in recovery that will install root.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Piippes:
DPI settings

Hey!

I have the jftlexx s4 Gt_I9505 with the latest CM nightly 20140104!

I would like to change the whole phones DPI, since I don't want to use PAC or PROBAM ROMs. I have tryed with xposed but it does not seem to work and I have to manually do it to each app. I don't want it to take forever I just need something like paranoid android that changes the whole phones DPI. Anyone who has a suggestion?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Texdroider DPI
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.wtf:
anyone has an idea how to disable led in ge 4.4?

not with an app i mean
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piecho:
Hello! I have i9505. It shows that i have 1gb partition for apps IS IT NORMAL? Device was recently updates ota. I do not know how it was before. I cannot believe this is normal as even gs3 had one partiton, i thought only cheeper samsungs had this troublemaking partition system :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flavine:
I am looking for I9500XXUBMG1_I9500OLBBMF9_XME.zip. Since Hotfile is down, the only other available host I could find is Terafile:

http://terafile.co/512209a04c42/I9500XXUBMG1_I9500OLBBMF9_XME.zip

But, I have a problem downloading this file as the download always stops halfway, most of the time when it is at 1.41GB out of 1.51GB.

Is there any other mirrors for stock firmware? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchiejoe:
Hey everyone,

Is there an alternative to sammobile for stock firmwares? the download speeds are awful!

I'm on a rooted rom so can't use kies correct?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
At the moment I think these are the only means of getting stock firmwares:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nyzoli:
Hello! I have a problem with the gravitybox. I use the echo kitkat rom, and when i want to start gravitybox, it doesn"t answer and stop. What's the problem? Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paolonicus:
Help! I think I killed my phone

Hello. I am currently running our of options on how to restore my phone to a working state. Mine is a GT-i9500 currently running Wanamlite v3.4.

Due to some bug I found in Wanamlite v3.4, I decided to flash a Firmware, and it messed my IMEI. I remember before that I backed-up my EFS, but couldn't remember how to restore it. Then I took some time to google for some answers, then it lead me to this guide using Andromizer. By some stroke of stupidity, I put the old EFS backup in Andromizer folder intended for EFS restoration, and proceeded to restore the EFS from there.

Now I am stuck with and endless Bootloop that I can't fix even with reflashing of another Firmware. It also gives me this error within Android Recovery Mode failed to mount EFS (Invalid Argument

Based on some reading, I may have wiped the EFS of my phone. Unfortunately, Samsung Service Center can't help me, because the only unit that they can readily repair is the GT-i9505, my phone is not supported since I purchased it here in KSA, and now I am in vacation in my native country, the Philippines.

If there is someone out there that can help me, I will be greatful.

Many Thanks and God Bless.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Sounds like your efs partition got screwed up by what you used. If you're imei and all that got wiped, the phone would still boot.

What happens when you try to use odin? You're probably going to need the pit file for your device and repartition the device to fix the efs partition that whatever you used messed up.

To restore the efs back up, it wouldn't of mattered if you used an old back up. That information will never change. Unless you illegally change it.

To restore that back up, you should of used a terminal from the market and typed

su (hit enter)

dd if=/sdcard/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=4096 (hit enter)

And then rebooted
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirsharon:
Can i set bluetooth to auto receive files from known devices like my computer for example?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paolonicus:
Odin can still detect my phone, and I can still enter Android Recovery Mode and Download Mode. I haven't tried using a PIT File, but I will give it a go. I can still flash Firmwares. Many thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paolonicus:
Even after flashing the new firmware and PIT File, my phone is still stuck in Bootloop. What else can I do? I also discovered something else, the boot tone would only be played for like 2 seconds and it will stop.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Try to factory reset it.

When I upped my phone to mk2 it wouldn't boot until I factory reset it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paolonicus:
I have a different situation. It's about the EFS Partition that got wiped.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djsolidsnake86:
can't install cm11 on i9505, stuck at cyanogenmod logo, what do please??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrew96m:
Can someone provide me with instructions and links on how to get safestrap and hyperdrive 12.0 on my verizon galaxy s4? It's running 4.3 and is MK2. I cant find any threads with links for file downloads or anything. And yes, I've already rooted the phone I just need safestrap and hyperdrive.. Please and thankyou!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
EFS partition doesn't let you stuck at Boot. Better to Wipe data and caches for proper boot. After that, you may check your mobile IMEI no for EFS related problem.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Have you tried to boot into recovery and wipe cache and then re-boot.......?

Failing that I would do a complete wipe/format......./data /cache /dalvik /system and then re-install ROM with full wipe also if available!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramordep:
hi all, noob questions here: im currently at stock 4.2.2 and want to try the google edition roms. question is is it ok to flash the 4.3 or 4.4.2 GE rom though im still in 4.2.2 version? is it safe to flash roms on a factory/carrier locked phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
You should be fine to flash both on 4.2...Just carefully read the install instuctions for whichever ROM you decide to try. Flashing to a carrier locked phone is fine also.:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ali Merii:
S4 Roms

Hi all,

I saw this rom

[AOSP] Official 4.4.2 - S4 Google Edition - Final-R3 - Feel the Experience of Nexus

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544474

It says S4 google edition, is it a rom for the GE s4 or is it ported from GE s4 to all variants?

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

It is posted in the i9505 section , so if you have an i9505, you should be fine.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djsolidsnake86:
do you mean after install the cm11 rom?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Yes.....If phone in boot loop put it into recovery and try wiping the cache and then re-boot. If that fails try what I suggested in my other post.:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djsolidsnake86:
tried right now with a full format, cm11, wipe cache, and always the cyanogenmod bootloop! :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramordep:
thanks, i am assuming that doing that would upgrade or update my Android version to either 4.3 or 4.4.2 right?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Afaik your Android version will stay as 4.2 but the build number will change to the version you flash. I believe the Android version will only change if you flash official 4.3/4 firmware:o
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrian7up:
Hi. It will be a problem if I install different mods/zip files from other custom roms than I have?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
It might be OK if the Mod's come from Rom's sharing the same base. But even then there is no guarantee.

I wouldn't advise you to go that route.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
1 - how to create nandroid backup?

2 - how to backup our widgets?

3 - how to backup our customization in themese?

4 - how to backup icons of the apps that we changed?

5 - please someone tell me how to open an flash memory by ntfs file format , i am usind 4.3 android and paragon ntfs but it is interesting that 4.3 has a bug that could not open ntfs file format.any way?

6- any way to use sensors for example smart pause in mxplayer?

7 - i hate samsung because a usefull voice command for me is answer reject call but it does not work correct

Sometimes it worked for first time and sometimes i should say 3 times "answer" to answer a call

any way?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

1 - Download and flash a custom recovery, like CWM, and select backup. The backup is what we call nandroid ;)

2 - Do you mean home screen? If you use an app like NOVA you can backup it in settings. Some other apps may have an option too, the stock one you should be able to backup via Titanium.

3/4 - Customization in themes and icons are probably in the app package, so I don't know if you can really backup it.

5 - I use StickMount and I can open my External HD, you should try this one ;).

6 - Unfortunately no, the app needs to support it beforehand, it's not possible to enable manually.

7 - Sorry, but I don't know this one... I don't believe it's possible, but someone else may be able to answer it better than me.

~Lord

"Time is too short to cry, long enough to try." - March of Time (Helloween)

Sent from my KitKat Nexus 10
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
thanks my friend

5 - i have it and test it but no answer.both of the stickmount and paragon mount the ntfs flash but do not open it and said it is empty

i tested it by 3 other flash memory but no answer.i do not have problem with fat32 flash memory

8 - you did not answer the question number 8
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Regarding your issue number 5, I've faced a similar problem. My Nexus 10 and S4 can't read my external HD, but my Xoom can. I believe it was a problem that happened on it... If you can, try formatting your NTFS just in case.

And I saw no question 8 in the list :p. Can you please tell me what's the other problem?

~Lord

"Time is too short to cry, long enough to try." - March of Time (Helloween)

Sent from my KitKat Nexus 10
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theunderling:
Should I have "auto network switch" enables in wifi settings?.

Im asking because I use my wifi in my my 2 houses, one is ok, but the other keeps giving me notifications about wifi is unstable, thus disconnecting or not connecting because its slow etc.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchiejoe:
[MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION]

if I flash stock software with Pit file do I have re-partition checked?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Be sure what you're doing before flashing a PIT file. You have to have repartition checked. Check for this post for further information :). The procedure is the same, the difference are the software and device in the post I sent (as it is about a S3). Just make sure you're doing like the member said and don't go flashing things you're unsure.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46859668&postcount=17

~Lord

"Time is too short to cry, long enough to try." - March of Time (Helloween)

Sent from my KitKat Nexus 10