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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shunz07:
i already instal omega roms and backup to the internal storage,so i connect my phone to pc and search for the backup but didnt see that backup.. can you tell me how to search the backup stock roms?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
your backup is located in data/media.

use root explorer to move/copy it to sd card then to your pc

or using adb command (enable usb debug)

adb pull /data/media/clockworkmod/ C:\desktop
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shunz07:
thanks to mr. kantjer and mr. samersh72.. problem solved.. i can move that backup to external storage now..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darixtorento:
1) lack of source codes for the previous exynos in galaxy s3 is a well known problem preventing the ability to create good, custom and clean android roms for s3. therefore, many developers have decided ditching s3 custom roms.

im afraid there will never be any good clean android roms for S4.. or it will take a long time.

what do you think? why doesnt samsung release the source code of the exynos 5?

Will exynos 5's source code be released soon???????

2) a new linux version 3.10 has been release, supporting exynos 5 core.. when it will be used in galaxy s4???

3) how will linux 3.10 improve android? will it be better/faster?

4)Ive heard that samsung is busy developing a new SoC, Exynos 5420

when it will be released and what will it do
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koreee:
can i root my I9505 XXUBMF4 with CF-Auto-Root?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Yes use cf. Auto root to root it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quaidi:
Yes. It's very easy with it

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GODSPD:
Very quick and simple question,

I would like to flash the latest MF8 firmware, but it is not available for my country or region, can I still flash a different region country code firmware? is there any issues with this?

I have a i9505 from Poland, can I flash the latest MF8 that has been released for Germany DBT or several other regions? or Pick one with a country code/region that is N/A ?

Do I need to change my CSC before or after flashing this?

Anything else I need to know?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Yes, you can flash it.

No,you do not need to change anything.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GODSPD:
Thanks, so should I select the German DBT region or the N/A region? XST, XSZ are marked as NA,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Just pick the German one. It won't matter that much.

---------- Post added at 04:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:26 PM ----------

Only a few days later and I need to revise my reaction.

I'm testing this ATM and it looks NFC payment on non-stock Rom's is going to be fixed soon.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
[MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION]: Can you check this & add it in your support list..?

I have installed it & worked but till now i didn't loose IMEI so can't comment further.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

You forgot the link ,again

:p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3mel:
help on battery king Wi-Fi and LTE fixes

hi folks, I've got an I9505 that I've just flashed with battery king's v4.8 firmware from this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2323577

like a few others my Wi-Fi doesn't switch on so I need to flash the fixes posted on the first page of his thread. they're in tar format, but as I don't have regular access to a PC I'm wondering

a) can I use mobile Odin ?

b) if yes, then do I flash the mf8 modem under modem or modem 2 in MO ? when I try to select it for just modem a message pops up ''no partition found'' whereas in modem 2 it seems to be ok. will that work?

c) again if it's possible what do I try to flash the Wi-Fi fix under (it being another tar file) ?

d) and do I flash the LTE fix zip file as normal with CWM ? I would have asked in the topic, but I don't have enough posts yet for asking in development threads... ***sits back and awaits a kind soul***
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

I posted on your behalf.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Ok just to ask again is there any way.to restore the imei if it shows unknown?

I've tried with replace working efs folder so the corrupt one would disappear tried with gs2 repair no.luck,

Also I've tried with efs pro which added Qualcomm tools but can't seem to fix it that way neither
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I would love to be able to help.

When I read your first post,I wondered how you managed to lose your IMEI in the first place?

Then, I downloaded EFS Professional, and KIES.

But I cannot even get EFS to communicate with my phone,let alone back it up. (WIP)

:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Donno where the hell my mind is now a days.

I have updated the post. Here is the link of post

Edit: Link is here https://mega.co.nz/#!XZRikDSa!_z43R50cQHEcgs6DLFyDLqA-aephhqkVQ30aKCDIlQQ

& the link of the thread is here

Its an application. I forgot the link of thread will give u soon. Till, pls use above application. Atleast they will have the saved IMEI.

Also here is the command for For S4 GT-I9500 for copying the efs partition

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/efs.bak

_________________________________________________

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

---------- Post added at 08:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:44 AM ----------

Actually IMEI stores in Nv**** file not in efs folder. I have done the same previous. Even took full backup of efs but in the end no luck. But my buddy [MENTION=4719724]Adam77Root[/MENTION] stated that IMEI stores at nv_data.bin file is on EFS partition. If you backup the whole partition, the file will also be saved.

_________________________________________________

Wait for my Time, U gonna pay for what have U done. - Disturbed™
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Post 4 updated with 140 FAQ downloadable PDF file. Have fun. Thanks for Sammobile for the same.:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daviefl86:
hi.

i m new to android. i baught s4 recently. i want to install 3mint framework. i need to be deodexed to do that. can u please help me to deodex my stock rom on 9500.

my firmware version is I9500XWUBMF8.

BTW i tried titanium backup. but no luck.

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
you need a deodexed Rom in order to use 3minit.

Download the DEODEXED Apps+Framework" package from here

Maker sure you select the correct one, in your case the package for XXUBMF8
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daviefl86:
thank u for the response. the link pointed to the thread that have packages for the 9505. my s4 version is 9500. is it ok to use those packages.?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

First look for the ChainFire thread to root your phone.

Then, you will need a custom recovery.

Then, a custom deodexed ROM.

Then, you can think about installing 3Minit.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The nv_data.bin is in the era folder right? Anyways will try tomorrow then
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daviefl86:
hi. i already rooted my phone and have recovery.

i m trying to deodex my stock rom the way i have it with out installing a custom rom.

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

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

Look HERE

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

I have looked for you ,but I cannot find anything specific to the i 9500.

I found THIS

In that it is still an Android phone,it may work.

You might want to wait for someone who is more knowledgeable on the subject.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
3Minit Framework is also for the i9505 :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

YUP

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daviefl86:
its not the 3mint packages i was talking about! the deodex packages
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
I know but you mentioned you wanted to deodex your Rom to install 3minit.

If the deodex package for the 9505 can't be used than 3minit also won't work (both contain a deodexed i9505 framework.

I have seen reports from 9500 users successfully running 3minit, so make a backup and give it all a try
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daviefl86:
ya, but 3mint has different packages for 9500 and 9505. .. any thoughts
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Use the one for your phone.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lither:
I live in the UK and want to buy a S4, but in Phones4U and CarephoneWarehouse it costs around £500 but on eBay and Amazon it costs around £450, what's the difference between them?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
The Amazon/EBay one is cheaper.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilpriest:
I9505 doens't see SIM and doesn't show MODEM

So I have a S4 I9505 and instead of the signal bars next to the clock I get a circle with a dash trough it (like the not allowed sign); this often happens even with the SIM card in or out of the phone. Also, when I dial *#1234# it comes up with AP and CSC (no MODEM); I am running MF5 NEE. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
That's the no signal sign.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zymesh:
Oh, totally forgot that the button on the left exists lol. Thanks. The buttons doesnt light up any idea why? Is there a way to make it light up when screen is on? it only lights up when i press it. then turns off after a couple of seconds.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaymondTracer:
How do I tell what firmware I have? I want to root my phone but apparently what tool I use is firmware dependent?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaymondTracer:
The Baseband says MD8 but the Build number says MDE, which one is correct?

Edit: Another question: I enabled USB Debugging but when I type "adb devices" into cmd, it doesnt show anything. I have Linux installed on another Hard Drive, is it easier to try rooting in that or what should I do?

Edit 2: Yes I installed Kies

Edit 3: Nevermind, I managed to get root working
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rekaviles:
I ended up ordering a new phone, as recommended by Samsung support, stating it was a software issue. I'm sure it's an easy fix, but not enough ppl popping up with this same problem yet.

I wouldn't have cared, but I actually want to use this app. :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halo0:
I'm having the same problem! Talkback is turned off in my settings yet I can't shut that stupid voice up! So annoying.

I also have the problem with the menu bars refusing to go away in both the stock gallery and video player. I'm using alternate apps from the play store instead. :/

Did you order a replacement directly from samsung or from the vendor you got it from?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rekaviles:
The issue i'm having is with Story Album. Does not allow me to create an album, keeps crashing when I click create.

I received my replacement from Tmobile but I called Samsung first to see if they would try something different besides the typical cache/data/reset suggestions. They had me do just that and deemed it a software issue. I was then directed to have it replaced.

The new phone was just delivered, so i'll find out later if the new phone has the same issue. If it does, i'll try getting a new SD card.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] perissatto:
Hi all.

After reading this post i would like to know if someone who lives in US can help me.

My friend will travel today to US in Minneapolis. I was checking and there are some Bestbuy stores there. But on their site there are only galaxy s4 with carriers ( with no contract plan). I just want to know if these models is the same from Samsung or its a variant. Because here in Brazil only the octa core version will work.

Thanks a lot

Felipe
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swanseatom:
A point in the right direction...

Hey all,

So my S4 arrived today and I've been searching and searching for a 'HOW TO' guide to deodexing a ROM,

I've found a bunch of guides that refer to a number of different devices and different ways, which kind of confuses things for me.

Just wanted to know what people are using when doing there own s4 ROM's.

Any advice appreciated

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobile mouse:
Confused !!!

i have had all of the SGS phones and upgraded to the SGS4 and i would like to root it but there are so many different root tools for different phones which method do i use ?? my phone is a GT-19505 base band version 19505XXUAMDE build number JDQ39 I9505XXUAMDE SELinux status Permissive.

any help would be appreciated thanks and regards
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SevenD2:
Is it possible to root without unlocking the phone? (so the warranty is still intact)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CHUUZE:
any way to turn off the auto-lowering of media volume when you put on headphones/speakers...its rather annoying to have to turn up my volume constantly.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burhanistan:
Rooting probably technically voids your warranty, and is separate from unlocking. Are you in the US? The US now has a law on the books making it illegal to unlock your phone without the carrier's permission. You'd have to request the carrier do unlock the phone for you if so.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SevenD2:
I have the international version (i9500) In the Uk.

I know I was able to root my Xperia Arc without it voiding my warranty

Though if I did root, couldn't I just restore it if I need to send it back for repairs?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
In UK is only I9505. Be careful with this version numbers and the tools you are playing with when rooting and so.

About rooting you are absolutely right, you can restore (remove root, use triangle away, install stock) to send it to warranty.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SevenD2:
I am actually getting the I9500 (octa) and Uk is getting both

However for example if I was to do CWM recovery and Root

Would I use this Unroot/unbrick to restore it?

And then be able to send it for warranty?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NessLookAlike:
Exynos 5 Octa or bust!

Samsung Exynos 5 Octa Works on All 20 LTE Bands

So, given that Samsung's official twitter confirmed that the Exynos 5 Octa works on all LTE bands, is there anyone else considering hopping over to eBay and buying the South Korean version of the phone with the Exynos 5 Octa and LTE and enjoying the best mobile phone in the world on carriers like AT&T and Verizon?

Is there any reason why that wouldn't work? :fingers-crossed:

EDIT: I had searched through this thread and only found people complaining about lack of LTE in the official US and UK models, and no one looking at the twitter link and putting 2 + 2 together.. but then I searched the forum and found this thread:

[Q] The korean SGS IV (SHV-E300) possible to import?

It seems like this is truly the million-dollar question for those of us that want to have our cake and eat it too. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndhunay:
Bluetooth Tethering on S4

Has Samsung started to remove Bluetooth tethering from all of it's devices? It's not available on the S4.

Any ideas on how or mods that could enable it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zymesh:
I have it here on my s4 under the wifitethering. Im using a phone from my local carrier Smart Telecom.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prabhu_camry:
Battery life on 9500 after OTA firmware upgrade

Hi,

I got S4 I9500 on 27th April and the battery was fine and was draining about 4-8 % during night and that seemed normal. Then I did an OTA firmware update to Android 4.2.2 XXUAMDE and since then the phone started draining around 15 % during nights and in comparison it drained a lot during standby. I decided to do a factory reset and now it seems fine. I read in several forum that OTA update messes up the battery life and we have to do a factory reset to fix that. Is there any way to avoid a factory restore every time I do an OTA update or is there any way to update it by connecting it to a PC like samsung KIES, does that prevent such issues ? I'm coming back to android after using apple for 2 years, so I'm kind of a noob

Thank you !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshuaburnsjr:
MMS won't send

With mobile data off, wifi off; anyone able to send or receive picture messages (MMS)???

Please share your apn settings. I preordered and received my testor a couple of days ago but noticed sending pic messages is only done via data. Never had this problem before.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilpriest:
yes, ok, but what can cause this? it worked fine for a while, then it starting doing this; I was rooted with CF-auto-root and had cwm6 installed, but now I reverted to stock NEE with no root and this hasn't fixed the problem.

Even so, the phone doesn't ask for my SIM card PIN number, as it should, at startup, as if no SIM is inserted, but the phone doesn't show the 'no SIM inserted' icon. I can't event get the IMEI # when in this state.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1dtms:
Great thread, Thanks for compiling/create!

I'm still confused about something though :(

What is the affect of using a firmware from various regions? Are there any advantages or disadvantages from lets say using one from China as oppose to using one from Russia?

I've tried some searching/reading and found out that the letters in the end are code for different regions but no further explanation on which one to use.

I bought an unlocked GS4 from 1saleaday and it came as i9500UBUAMDK. Which I found to be Brazil / Trinidad and Tobago areas.

Now I live in CA, USA and will be using Tmobile's pre paid plan.

If I want to flash my phone to stock firmware, which one should I use?

If I use a firmware from another region will it affect my data in anyway or change the radio frequency on my phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Thanks for ur kind words towards our thread.

Now, flashing other region firmware wont make any difference except modem and bloatwares. So just go to the sammobile.com and choose firmware as per ur region and flash that using ODIN.

_________________________________________________

Wait for my Time, U gonna pay for what have U done. - Disturbed™
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worthy89:
Hi All. im just new in the world of android. i just want to ask if there is already a .tar file available to root my phone. build is XXUBMF8 via CF Auto Root. thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
Welcome on behalf of all xdaians and androidians..

Now, u can root ur phone using first 2 posts instructions. Btw, u must tell us what variant u r using.?

_________________________________________________

Wait for my Time, U gonna pay for what have U done. - Disturbed™
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worthy89:
Thanks that was a heart warming welcome sir. Im using Galaxy s4 I9505 with the latest build XXUBMF8. Dont know if CF auto root will work on my device. Got this fear of bricking my unit
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
CF Root will work on any build.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1dtms:
I see... Well then, which region has the fewest bloatware?

And is there a way to see based on a carriers supported frequency which model will work best? Or is it all just trial and error?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
I would recommend flashing the latest Indian firmware since it has the newest of all regions. It didn't have any region specific bloatware on it. At least I don't remember it having any.

That pretty much is just trial and error.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1dtms:
Alright thanks!

and just to confirm, if I have GT-i9500 I have to stay on this version and can't flash it to SGH-M919 (US variant) right?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JonesWTF:
Does anyone know the exact features and settings for the camera in the GE roms?

I was wondering if HDR is in either of the 4.2.2 or 4.3 roms floating about?

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

You

MUST

flash it with i9500 firmware only.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lither:
What's the difference between them?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

If it says i9505 , then , they are all the same.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilpriest:
anyone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Try flashing a recent modem for your phone and region from here
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chape199:
Whats the best sound mod for i9505

Enviado desde mi GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
What are you looking for, louder sound?

Look here
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilpriest:
Thank you for your answer; I've tried 4-5 different MODEMs but with no result. Could it be an issue with the SIM reader (hardware)?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rymngh:
Please help me with Unable to mount data error in TWRP..

Is my S4 bricked?:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

If you can get into recovery,your phone is not bricked.

Have you thought about trying a different recovery?

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

thank you for your very fast response.. no i havent tried others yet.. i think my mistake was i mistakenly shut off my s4 while flashing android revolution.

then i also flash different CSC because my i9505 didn't have 4g when i successfully installed android revolution.

now each time i reboot my s4, i need to format the data to make it boot again..

so i think the /data is the problem.

i can't even backup in recovery mode..

so all my sms messages are gone when im switching out my batteries..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Could be the SIM itself is damaged, do a visual check.

Should be fairly easy to order a replacement SIM from your provider.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

It seems you have many problems.

Have you thought about returning everything back to stock,and then , trying again?

Look HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rymngh:
maybe the system / data is unmounting by itself when i shut the s4 off? is there an issue like that before in the android world?

---------- Post added at 04:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 PM ----------

ok, im gonna try to flash it with the rom listed in that page. thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lither:
But could the i9505 be a different country model?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Hardware is the same for all i9505 phones regardless where they are coming from. Did you think Samsung made a different phone for each country and provider.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] czar22:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2353454
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilpriest:
The SIM is working in other phone, and I've also tried other SIMs and still it isn't working. Could be that the bootloader doesn't load the MODEM on startup. Is there anyway that I can rewrite everything from scratch?

I thing I've found the problem: under "about phone" the Baseband version is unknown as is the IMEI; so I think I've lost these due to flashing.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Thanks.

Third post adjusted.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EnricoIT:
Are the google roms better than any samsung TW, in terms of battery life?

Which one do you guys advice? I was thinking of going with the jamal Google rom, but was wondering how the camera quality might be....