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

Yes. GAPPS packages are usually universal. You should check the OP of the ROM for checking if it needs GAPPS or not. AOSP/GPE based ROMs need, while TW based ROMs doesn't.

Hi,

What do you want to do exactly? You have rooted, now what do you want to do?

~Lord

"Dream On! Dream Until Your Dreams Come True!" - Dream On (Aerosmith)

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pike0:
Root, custom recovery & rom

Hi guys. I have the i9505 on FW version XXUGNE8 - 4.4.2

I have done a fair amount of reading up on how to root etc.

What confuses me is the Knox locked boot loader.

Do I need anything other than the CF auto root, custom recovery, odin and whatever ROM I choose?

I'm not worried about voiding warranties etc.

Is it as straight forward as the rooting for dummies thread on here???

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 11calcal:
Honestly it's as easy as it says on the dummies guide & nothing to it [emoji6] autoroot is very fast & as long as you've read up beforehand you will fly through it :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pike0:
Thanks man! So Knox (other than warranty) won't affect it or get in my way?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 11calcal:
No it'll be fine & if your not concerned with warranty follow the steps you've read & flash away [emoji6]

Occasionally on 4.4.2 once you have rooted superuser may ask if you want to disable Knox just select yes & you're good to go :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] upinsmoke7610:
I have a black edition s4 i9505 that i am about to root any ideas on a first rom to install
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

No one can choose for you.

Everyone has different preferences.

You can use any ROM from the i9505 sections.

Read the first post of each ROM.

There will be information about the ROM,installation instructions, what the ROM contains, what had been removed etc etc

:)

Transmitted telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idr3s:
Well like if I want tp update my phone to a latest firmware... do I need to install a custom recovery?

Also if yes which custom recovery should I install? Cwm twrp or ....

Also how will I update.. like does that use Odin?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Okay, first thing. When you have root access you won't be able to receive OTAs, so if you want to update officially it's only through Odin and then rooting again.

But! You can always install a custom recovery and install the latest custom firmware or a pre-rooted firmware. About the recovery choice, it's up to you! Test and see what's the best for you ;).

~Lord

"Dream On! Dream Until Your Dreams Come True!" - Dream On (Aerosmith)

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiran123:
I have a random reboot/lost of gsm network on my phone with CM 11 (4.4.4 all Nightlies) on my I9505. I am a little curious, is it mandatory to have latest boot loader(and ofcourse and thois lovely knox ;) ) and modem to work with that version of CM, because I would like to have opportunity to revert everything back(now I am on old boot loader, I think I was on the boot loader from MDM firmware)? I flashed various modems from MDM, MH1 to the latest, but there is no difference. I even try to run logcat and save the logs, but the problems are too random and I didn't have luck to catch them(from 5 times per day to ones per week). I'll be more then happy about any suggestions.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aoshido:
Hi there, im trying to install this rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349774

But i keep getting the "Signature verification error"

So far i've done this:

1)Rooted my phone (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292615)

2) Downloaded from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349774

Arrow ROM v14.0.0 XXUFNE7 K.K. 4.4.2

3) Wiped data/factory reset

4) everytime i wiped the cache it rebooted without letting me do anything so i searched and they say itsnormal because when you factory reset the cache wipes automatically...

5) Tried to flash it from ext sd

6) get "signature error"

This is my device

Model : GT-I9500

Android version : 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

BaseBand Version: I9500XXUBMF3

Kernel Version: 3.4.5-768420

se.infra@sep-137 #1

Wed jun 5 20:06:33 KST 2013

Build Number: JDQ39.I9500XXUBMF3

SELInux status: Permissive

About the baseband version, could it be from russia? When i bought the phone it had a lot of rrussian aplications that i couldnt uninstall...

Im from Argentina Btw. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated, i fell really dumb failing at everthing :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
"Toggle signature verification" in cwr :p

Edit.....or wait are you trying to flash this in Stock recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aoshido:
Oh i forgot to specify that. I use the Rom Manager APK to start in recovery mode, from there i use the "apply form extSD"

Also is CWR the Clockwork Rom Manager?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Click install recovery or whatever it says. I haven't used rom manager since gingerbread so I cant remember what it exactly says. And install clockwork recovery. Then boot into recovery, make a back up, and follow directions in the rom thread
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aoshido:
Yes im doing this, but when it ask me to install the recovery it installs me the one for the "I9000". I've been ignoring this and doing the steps anyway but still get the signature fail error!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Doooo nottttt flash that.

Check your forum for a cwr or twrp recovery

Here

Clockwork recovery

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2760875

Philz Recovery

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2280457

Twrp recovery

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2361122

Take your pick
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aoshido:
What? Please be a little more verbose -vvv :D.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Linked all 3 recoveries available for you in my prior post. All have directions on how to install
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aoshido:
Yes, sorry that was before you put up the links and this forum wont let me edit cause im new.

im downloading this one (First one dl link is broken!)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2361122

seems to have a few erros thou... when i installed it and tried to select my device to install the recovery it told me "Sorry we cant get the info for your device blablba" but then the recovery option showed up and its dling somthing... as soon as it finishes it i'll update!

TWRP Recovery seemed so nice but it hangs up when its downloading the recovery.. so im installing Philz

Yes!!!!!!!! Philz worked out nice and now im installing arrow!!! I hope everything works out now thanks a TON for the help!!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fleming.patel:
Install latest philztouch or clock work mod recovery then try again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tibaland:
where
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fleming.patel:
There are many threads for recovery go on original android development for your device.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idr3s:
need guide to ROMs

So I have a rooted s4 i9500 4.4.2 [using CF Autoroot] and I managed to flash the TWRP custom recovery.

I also made a backup using TWRP [I think thats whats a Nandroid backup] and I have also backed up using Titanium backup.

Now for the Questions.

1) I want to install the Beanstalk 4.4.4 and I currently have a 4.4.2 running. How do I install this?

Will the rom automatically update the firmware as well, or is there a separate procedure to update and then install rom?

2) Will I lose all my files on phone memory while installing rom? does it do a wipe? If yes, should I restore all the files using Titaniumbackup?

3) Do I need to know about Bootloader unlocking? My phone was not locked by my service provider [if thats relevant]

4) Anything else I should know while installing roms? Have never done it before

thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shempz:
Internal memory missing

In the past few days, I've noticed that about 1gb of the internal memory on my I9505 has disappeared (as in its being used up by some file or app). My phone is not rooted, and I'm just running stock 4.4.2 (EE variant). I've cleaned the cache, and looked at all the files on the phone to try and work out what might have used up so much memory, but to no avail. I've just backed up the phone via KIES. Would a factory reset possibly help restore the missing memory...or should I do something else?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fleming.patel:
Firstly u need download recovery like a (clock work mod or philztouch) Put your rom zip file into sd card and open recovey mod first u need wipe data and go to update via external xd and chose zip file and install your rom after that you u need gapps for play service...when u will have finished that u r firmware never update but your rom get updates.u lose your all application bt there data is not lost u can see that data via explore application. So u should take backup for your data and your phone is unlocked so u don't worry about that.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmorin94:
#Oops, found a solution to my problem sorry for this post, it can be deleted (didn't find the delete button in editing mode)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MASTER260:
Hey, does anyone know how to upgrade a rooted MI1 to KitKat and keep root? All I can find is how to do it with other builds of the GS4 and with a leaked version of KitKat, and I don't want to use a leaked version.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vctrwltz:
I've been battling with my gt-i9505 for quite some time, there is anyone who could give a clue in what to try??

That's my case:

I let it charging by night, when i waked up, it was dead and didn't turn on for nothing. Charging LED was off.

I've pulled out the battery, wait a bit, put it back on just to find it in a bootloop... Couldn't understand why.

Plugged on the wall charger or the USB it turns on...

If I let it turn on without any key combination, it goes to a gray battery with a frozen loading inside, then, after some time it reboots.

With key combinations it is booting ONLY to Download Mode.

Kernel and Recovery, both reset it right after the model name appears, not even boot animation.

Download Mode always boot normally, Odin can see it, and flash without errors.

When I unplug it from the USB, phone shuts down, and gives no life signal.

But the battery is 100% charged (Tested on another SGS4).

[I'm starting to think it might be a hardware problem on the battery docking pins, hope it's not though]

[But since Download Mode is working, can't see it as a motherboard problem, am i wrong?]

I tried to flash Original Stock 4.4.2, Custom 4.4.2, a lot of different recoveries to no avail and Pre-Rooted 4.4.2 in which it is now.

Once on the very first recovery flash, it booted, but i was stupid and, instead of doing a full wipe of cache, dalvik etc, I quit the recovery and tried to kernel boot, which worked! But as soon as the system started, anything i was to do would lead to reboot. I've let it rest booted to charge, after some time, it rebooted again.

I was able to heimdall pull my PIT file. Tried to flash stock re-partitioning... No change.

I'm really losing my mind over here... Google is not helping OR I'm not finding the right words to describe this state.

ODIN MODE shows the following:

Current Binary: Custom

System Status: Official

Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0

Knox Warranty Void: 0x1

CSB-Config-LSB: 0x30

write protection: enabled

eMMC Burst Mode: enabled

What could it be? What more can i try?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

A factory reset will completely wipe your device's internal memory, so it could help! Just keep in mind that a complete wipe will delete every stuff there, so remember to backup photos, music, etc.

Hi,

AFAIK you can't receive OTA, and flashing a new version via Odin will make you lose root. I recommend searching for a pre-rooted ROM and installing it.

~Lord

"Dream On! Dream Until Your Dreams Come True!" - Dream On (Aerosmith)

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myawan:
I have seen a lot of people having problems with modem after flashing some ROM, why is it? I am going to root and install recovery but this thing terrifies me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Nothing to be terrified about. The only reason some users are having issues is because they don't bother to read the installation instructions given by the developers when flashing a ROM.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiran123:
That is not exactly true. I am flashing with latest CWM awayable - my last stuffs was on CWM 6.0.4.7 and every time I am formating cashe, dalvik cashe, and system partitions, tryed with different modems and so on (even repartition), and I have terrible problems with reboots and loosing gsm connectivity. Now I am os stock rom MGA and stopped updates. For now it is running ok(and no option for LTE in the options on this rom ;) ). So keep in mind, that it can happend. Last think is, I am wondaring, is it mandatory to have latest bootloader and knox worantly woid for unofficial roms. So if some know let me know :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

At least for me modem was about downloading and trying, first you need to make sure it's compatible with your current bootloader if you don't want to change it. Another important thing is that some ROMs will need a different modem. For example, while I had a modem that worked perfectly in a ROM, another ROM had issues with that modem, no WiFi signal, GSM kept stopping, etc. Then I installed another modem and then sound stopped! Then tried a third one and worked everything!

In the end, the best would be a modem with the same version of your bootloader, however if GSM has problems, you should try another one. Or update your bootloader.

Knox has nothing with it.

Hope this helps,

~Lord

"Dream On! Dream Until Your Dreams Come True!" - Dream On (Aerosmith)

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chossen:
Hello guys i have a question. My wifi keeps on disconnecting, what can i do, i have an i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MASTER260:
...Do you mean a Safestrap-compatible ROM? Because I'm pretty sure that's the only thing that doesn't brick the GS4 if someone's using MI1.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myawan:
Why EFS backup is necessary? When it would be used?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Copied from HERE
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Hopefully , you will never need it.

But there is no harm in having a backup.

I do not read about many efs problems , but better safe than sorry.

:)

EDIT:

+^^^What Carl said ^^^
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myawan:
Thanks just clearing all doubts before going for root and flashing, previously I had LG P500 and then Xperia U. So I am new to Samsung.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Whops, sorry I overlooked it... In this case it's better refer for your specific device forum:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinySide:
Make the back up. It takes 2 seconds even tho you probably will never need it ever. Leave a copy on your phone and make a copy on your pc. If thst partition gets wiped you will ultimately hate yourself for a good while if you dont.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tibaland:
i had a s4 using a google edition by aosp edition

how i go to closed apps?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Your question is not very clear.

Can you try explaining it again , and give more detail , including which variant of the phone you have?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ptanoob:
hi i9500 rooted and installed miui then changed font. Now the phone is in continuous restart mode. i think its in boot loop.

cant enter recovery or download mode. the phone just restarts.

what kind of situation is this.

pls help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Remove the battery for a minute and reboot into recovery and flash the ROM again

I can't imagine a font change can cause a situation that prevents you from booting into recovery.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfa_G:
I want to flash a new modem and bootloader via odin. Do i have to reroot the device again/install custom rom etc? I have xxufnc4 now and i want to update to I9505XXUGNF1
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

What is your current status?

Do you have a custom recovery and ROM?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfa_G:
Yes. I have twrp and omega rom
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ptanoob:
thanks that worked when i removed battery and left it idle for some time.

did flash the stock rom i had.

and now the next problem

1) unfortunately the process com.android.phone has stopped

2) "system UID is inconsistent - UIDs on the system are inconsistent, you need to wipe your data ....... im feeling lucky" (cant read the rest, its hidden behind the first notification)

hope wiping dalvik cache will do the work:confused:

and im back to zero, its the boot loop again. i had done nothing and its back to boot loop. :mad::mad::crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Then , just flash the new ROM in the usual way via recovery.

Modems are flashed separately.

See the MODEM THREAD

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] misterbreadcrum:
Need help rooting and installing AOSP roms!

So I've gone through this process a few times now, but this time I'm having more trouble than usual. Let me give you a little information about my device:

Samsung Galaxy S4

Model number - SAMSUNG-SGH-1337

Android version - 4.4.2

Baseband version 1337UCUFNC1

Kernel Version - 3.4.0-1125940

Build number KOT49H.1337UCUFNC1

So anyway I'll start by saying that I've rooted my device (enabled Superuser via SuperSU) and downloaded the ROM Manager v5.5.3.7 apk from the Clockworkmod website. So this is where things start to go AWOL. The app tells me that I need a recoverymod - cool, I let it install the ClockworkMod 6.0.4.7, and it says it's done. At this point I expect to be able to boot into the Clockwork Recovery mod, but when I presss the Reboot into Recovery mode, it only boots into the stock Android recovery mode.

I know there's nothing for me here, so I just boot my device back up and open ROM manager again. This time I go to Download ROM to see if I can get anything else done, and I press Cyanogenmod, since that's the mod I want to start out with. This is where I've run out of ideas, because the download fails and I get an error.

UPDATE: I've gotten my Odin to recognize my phone by installing the usb drivers (I did this automatically through Windows 7) but now I'm running into a problem - Odin fails to flash CWM to my device and gives no reason why. Here is the log:

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

Anyway If you guys have any advice let me know!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfa_G:
good!!So FIRST install a new modem,THEN flash a new rom?Do i have to update to bootloader to accommodate the modem?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
[MENTION=4094398]moxdown[/MENTION]

I can understand its not a low end device after all but to get something we have to risk a bit also
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Yup but let see. BTW, how can I check the counter related things in my mobile. It says Custom only. where I can check binaries counter..?:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
+1

So far there hasnt been any option to even check i guess all that i see is custom or if i flash a stock it bcomes official

There is also a possibility that there are no counter i ll be glad if that is true :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moxdown:
There is a counter according to this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2304177
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oblivion186:
just wanna ask,

is there a way to change boot animation?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Counter is hidden.

I think we need a fresh unrooted 9500, and after using one click method, check all status in download mode.

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
I have checked my phone itself b4 installing Root or any Roms

it tells u the same as what after flashing Stock Firmware back
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
yes but a kernel must be supported bootanimation.zip file instead of .qmg files.

---------- Post added at 01:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:01 PM ----------

Means official.:o
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
I cant see now as running ROM but it tells "Samsung Official"

I can also try asking my friend who has S4 stock unrooted and take scrn sht and mine after flashing S4 stock again for clear picture
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
I can also confirm that before flashing any custom MOD it was Official & after that it Custom only.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
I meant all things remains same after getting back to Stock except the "hidden counter " which we dont see as yet
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Yes buddy. Its what i m talking about.;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wayne9394:
Nandroid backup for i9505

Hi there,

Was wondering if anyone could help me out. I am trying to create a nandroid backup. I downloaded ROM manager but it doesnt support by the i9505 it seems? any other way? Ive tried a search online, tried goomanager but doesnt find the file, so a bit lost.. was wondering if anyone can point me to the right direction?

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
flash a custom recovery if not yet, and do the nandroid backup with it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Have you installed a recovery yet? That is a separate system you boot into that will let you make the nandroid.

CWM will install CWM recovery for you. GooManager will install TWRP recovery for you. You must be rooted to do this. If you are not rooted already you have to use Odin to root and/ or install a recovery.

Once the recovery is installed you can boot into it and then use the recovery options to back up your current ROM. And the ROMmanager app will let you set up the recovery from the app if you have CWM installed.

Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wayne9394:
hi Skipjacks,

I have rooted it already. Basically I am haven't managed to install a recovery. The stock one, only has 4 options and doesnt give me like backup / restore etc.

So when I launch Rom Manager > clockworkModRecovery > Samsung S4 is not on the list and on the bottom when selecting 'Device not listed' a message appears "GT-i9505 does not have an officially supported ClockMod Recovery yet..etc" so im guessing i need to install it manually??? If so can you tell me which recovery i should be using?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
check the OP buddy. it has given the link of custom recovery. flash it and then take backup.

Sent from my Disturbed™ Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zymesh:
Happened twice on me. My unofficial fix is to update all samsung bloatware or at least ping it to check for updates. Via the samsung apps. Also open up all samsung related app. Also install Kies Air a samsung app from samsung marketplace if you dont have it yet. My theory is that somehow the OS tries to update or check for updates but cant due to some process or bug/glitch. Not sure if that will work for you but somehow it did for me twice.

Edit: this was before the second firmware update