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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jorgetobal:
Hello everybody, i thought this was the right section to ask some question because i have some doubts and maybe you could clear them.

i have this situation.

i own a i9500 international factory unlock that had its official factory firmware installed (with a lot of CSC codes to choose from). originally was a 4.2.2 unbranded Android.

when all updates where launched i checked my CSC code and it was THR corresponding to IRAN. by this moment does not have the 4.3 Update. so i thought it was a good idea to install a different Firmware. when i did this i had my android 4.3 and i was very happy. After installing this my warranty was void with KNOX counter in 1

Then, after learning a little bit about flashing and modding i discovered CyanogenMod. So i installed it and now i´m having problems with my 3g

i would like to go back to my old factory firmware with that huge list of CSC codes (to try everyone until it gets OTA 4.3 update). OR get a unbranded official firmware with android 4.3 and of course reset counter to 0 (this is not so important for me)

thank you very much

i hope someone could help me to solve this because i dont have the slightest idea how to solve it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
I had an update today and the only thing that seem to change was my baseband from XXUEMJ7 to XXUEMK7. Would I be still able to root my S4. Sorry if it's a dumb question I new to Android and lost when it comes to rooting.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Yes you should be fine.....I am assuming you are aware KNOX Warranty stuff?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
Not really
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Have a read through HERE

If you root the new KNOX enabled bootloaders you will not be able to use the KNOX locker/container (at the moment) ever again........If its something you use then I would not root your phone or apply any custom recovery!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
Is there any way to downgrade from 4.3? I just got an S4 and it came with stock ROM is on 4.3 (with Knox) is there any way I can flash it back to a previous stock ROM without Knox installed? If I've posted this in the wrong place I'm sorry, I've been searching xda for the past 2 hours can't find anything, please can someone point me in the right direction. Thanks

Have A Nice Day :)

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 (Y)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

It depends on the file you want to install.

If it is a .tar.md5 file,then, you must use ODIN.

If it is a .zip file ,then, you can flash it in recovery.

Flashing recoveries will not affect your data or settings.

It seems that the 2 fora are a mixture of everything.

There does not seem to be any structure yet.

Each has ROMS,kernels,recoveries,and various developments

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Zork-:
Flashed to pre-root ROM from djembey MEA last version Slim One, and going smooth.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jay1997:
I Need Some Help Guys

As the Galaxy S4 only has about 9.5 gb on space I found out about this app called FolderMount that allows you to move apps to a micro sd card. My issue kind of popped up and im not sure what happened. I'm running CM 10.1 on my Galaxy S4 right now. I decided that i want to remove FolderMount and flash touchwiz back on the device. The simple reason is because samsung have now enabled the ability to move apps to the sd card. So i tried to remove FolderMount only I think it messed up my micro sd card. When I plug my phone into my pc it only lets me browse my internal memory. There is no option for micro sd. So i tried to have a look at this on my phone and it wont let me wipe my sd card or do anything with my sd card. What happend? Im sure that this has something to do with FolderMount I have never had an issue like this before. The Micro SD card is basically useless right now. I can see the files on the card using a file manager but i cant access the memory i had on the sd card. I dont know what to do. I would really appreciate some help guys. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enter The Void:
^^ Yes Maybe 20 times now? not sure what else to do
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OpenCollective:
Thanks! I'm just wondering one thing, how can you flash a recovery...when you're already in recovery? Wouldn't flashing a recovery overwrite the previous one? But if you're currently using it, how can it be overwritten?:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zjelkoivos:
Kernel

Hey Guys

I am new to all this Rom and Kernel stuff

I have tried CM10.1 and also Omega Rom, really loving Omega rom, and v5.0 has just been released

but I really dont understand whick kernel to use, which is best, or fastest

I see people talking about Adam, KT and Faux but have no idea what they do

Do I need to find a region specific kernel, I am in the UK on O2?

thanks guys
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Kernel is not related to region.

It is matter of taste, try and decide :thumbup:

sent from my Galaxy

---------- Post added at 02:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 PM ----------

If you flash recovery by recovery (zip file), when you press "reboot recovery" or pull out battery then insert it and boot into recovery, you will see the new flashed recovery :D

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OpenCollective:
OK, thanks bro! This is a really great thread btw, allowing us to ask all the questions we wanted to ask, but were afraid to do so :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Glad to hear it

:)

Hi,

As I understand it,the new "Move to sd card" button only moves the app,not the data.

Have you got a card reader?

If not,you might consider investing in one.

Then,save the card data to pc and format it.

Also try to contact the maker of the Foldermount app and see if they have any suggestions.

:)

Hi,

I am sorry,but I am out of ideas on this one.

Maybe someone else can help.

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

Glad you like it.

Please consider rating it as well.

Thanks

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jay1997:


Why would I need a card reader? I never used one before. I would just plug my phone into my PC and it would appear. I have visited the FolderMount thread and asked the same question. Hopefully someone can help me fix this.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostaa:
Update rooted phone

Hi,

wondering if someone can guide me to the right direction, how can I update the latest firmware when I have already rooted the phone?

do I need to wipe the data as well?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OpenCollective:
There are some long transparent stickers running along the sides of the phone. Are you supposed to remove those or leave them on? What do you guys do?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
You can flash latest firmware then re-root

Remove them....out of the box stickers ;)

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
You can remove those it's given just to avoid scratches while shipping etc
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pennywisdom:
Ok I just got my S4 from AT&T in the US and it's not 9500 or 9505. The model number is SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 which is obviously cool but what is the proper utility for rooting and unlocking the bootloader? TIA

Edit: sorry I realized I'm in the wrong forum, found the SGH-i337 forum
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Check the first post for the location of your variant.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonbruin:
Disable Screen Wake-up from Recieving Texts

Hi,

Is there a way to disable having the screen wake-up whenever I receive a text?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
For now we have one option which is at

Message / setting / scroll down notification settings - unchecked notifications tick

This option mutes sound and screen wake both

Thats the option for now :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I use GoSMSPro.

It has the option in settings to disable on screen,yet it still makes a sound.

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

Sorry, there is no way to downgrade the bootloader , or to get rid of the bootloader once you have it.

:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Hi there,

Follow the link in Post 2 HERE and download your firmware to flash via Odin, may take awhile to DL though..........

Unfortunately you will not be able to reset the KNOX counter to 0x0 though....This is not possible at the moment and may never be!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
Bulox man, I just bought the phone, already came with Knox, and apps, I've managed to delete the apps after root, I've flashed CM10.2 but whenever I reboot the device I get a message on the top left, SEANDROID IS NOT KERNAL ENFORCING in red and below it in yellow "SET WARRANTY BIT" also happens if I boot into recovery but "KERNEL" is then showing "RECOVERY"

I've not seen this on any of my previous devices and I'm not sure if this is normal to site this message? Would you know if this is normal and nothing to worry about? Oh and sometimes the device hangs on Samsung screen upon reboot.....

Have A Nice Day :)

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 (Y)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Those messages are perfectly normal and can be ignored...nothing to worry about!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
Mod Edit that's a relief! I was considering even selling the device because of that, but what about the hang problem? Sometimes happens on reboot, never happened in stock ROM but happens on CM10.2, what ROM is the best to use on this device do you think?

Have A Nice Day :)

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 (Y)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
The hanging thing I am not too sure about....but if your phone eventually boots then I would not worry too much....Unfortunately "What is the best" is not permitted and will be met with the same answer! You have to try these things out for yourself to see what suits YOUR needs best ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
Very true, I often have even said what's best for one may not be best for another, I'm just a lil stressed atm lol, phone does eventually boot, I did remove all Knox applications before flashing the ROM thou, you've taken a big burden of my head, I'll keep the device now knowing these messages are normal, thank you sir

Have A Nice Day :)

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 (Y)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

What kernel are you using?

Please mind the language.

malybru

Forum Moderator
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
It's the kernel that's on the official CM10.2.0 / 4.3

Because I never got this message with stock ROM only with cm10.2
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

We had this on the slim rom for a while.

When we used a custom kernel (kt's) the reboot hangs disappeared.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
Cool, I can take a screenshot and post here to show you if you like? I never installed the kernel but they come with done ROMS already, what's the best thing you recommend I do?

I've used slim ROM in the past on other devices, and CARBON also, what do you think the best thing is for me to do?

Is there anyway to not get the SEANDROID KERNEL NOT ENFORCING messages?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

As Carl suggested , there is nothing I can recommend, as only you can decide what you like.

But , if you say you have used Slim before, then you know what you will be getting.

There is a 4.3 and 4.4 version ;)

As for the "SEANDROID KERNEL NOT ENFORCING message" ,I can only tell you that this is the knox-pox telling you that it does not like your kernel .

I do not think it will ever go. :(

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
Thank you so much guys, you've been a huge help :)

I shall conduct my experiments with other ROMS tomorrow.

The battery life is not so good thou, I've ordered a zerolemon battery hopefully I'll receive that soon and then make this my default daily device!

Once again, thank you so much I'll be subscribing to this thread :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] war.nerve:
Does anyone know how to replace samsung emoji with stock android emoji?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P41g3:
GSM Modems

Hi,

Would anyone be able to tell me if it is OK to Flash 4.3 GSM Modems on the leaked 4.4 Kit Kat. I have flashed Omega 4.4 V21.1 and everything is working great but feel that my network signal is not as strong as it was before.

Any advise would be appreciated...Thanks :fingers-crossed:

i9505

NA5 bootloader

Omega v21.1 (4.4.2 Kit Kat)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
Try to flash an older version of Philz-touch recovery and than flash the rom again.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Palliridium:
Hello guys,

I'm trying to install the amazing OMEGA ROM in 4.4.2 (V21.1)

I have flashed the new BL and the new modem with Odin, it went well on my recovery (teamwin), I flashed the custom ROM with a fullwipe (data, cache, system, dalvik~) and everything is ok ! But, after the installation, everything works except the wifi.

I've read in the omega thread that I can reflash the files etc... I've been doing this the whole night.. it changes nothing.

If you have any idea... please, help me !

I think my baseband version should be I9505XXUFNA5.. ? I don't really know.

In any case, thanks !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Did you also odin flash the correct LTE modem (see Omega thread) ?

That's usually the cause of not working WiFi
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
The baseband should be I9505XXUFNA5 yes if it is not flash modem again Untick auto reboot after pass remove battery and go back in download mode and flash again. So flash twice without reboot. Then restart and check your baseband. If it's correct and you still don't have wifi flash this: www.foxhoundota.com/GSIV/GE_442WIFI FILES.zip it is meant for Foxhound 4.1 but that rom is based on the same leaked firmware so maybe it will work for omega to.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Palliridium:
I didn't know there was a correct LTE modem ^^.

BUT. Very confusing thing happened to me right now !

I re-re-re-re-read the instructions on the Omega thread and I decided to completly power off my device (manually).

And then, I flashed with odin in download mode (one again...) and when the screen started... I saw the wifi T__T".

I don't know why it didn't work well... but now it works so thanks ~.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
It works because power down before going into download mode is the only proper way to do it. If you boot into download mode using the power menu it won't work. I think having the download mode in the power menu is useless.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Palliridium:
Thanks you !

I didn't know that this wasn't the proper way to go into download mode... I'll always use the volume down button during boot now !

And thank you [MENTION=5642133]Joery1983[/MENTION] because what I did was almost what you wrote so... ;).

Are you using FoxHound ? Before Omega, it was what I wanted to try ^^.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
Yes I'm using Foxhound since a couple a months nou and for me it is the best rom out there but that's for everyone to decided themselves ofcourse.

And although you figured it out yourself I'm still happy that my Post would have helped you if you hadn't... :)

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

I don't believe it's the best of ideas flashing an old modem in a new bootloader. You can try it though ;), but AFAIK it would make you lose your WiFi. If the signal issue is really annoying, then Is suggest you to try, but remember to backup your current modem in order to restore it in case anything goes wrong. To flash, follow the procedure in the last page posts ;).

~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] Palliridium:
I will try it, now that I can fix the wifi problem if it occurs ;). Thanks you, once again and yes, I think it would have helped me... it should be on the main post of those custom rom !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhasgari:
Cleaning the phone like its first time

Is there a way to clean the I9505 completely, just like when it was at the first time?

I mean from every aspects of it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
Just remember to make a clean install wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache and factory reset. After installing before reboot wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache and factory reset again. Then reboot and enjoy.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Senadar:
I have a Samsung GT-I9500 with problems in the accelerometer.

I installed AdroSensor and I see tha the axis Z get stucked with de value 30m/s^2.

The USSD code *#0*# doesn't word in my phone.

If anybody know any solution please help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Download the stock ROM from sammobile website, then Factory Reset it wiping everything in recovery. Then shut down your device, and turn it on to download mode (vol- + power) and flash the Stock ROM you downloaded earlier ;). I don't know if it will be exactly the same you got, as it can be an updated version, but I can guarantee you that it will restore your device to stock completely.

~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] Misterjunky:
re: download mode

Actually there is a more proper way to go into download mode without using any buttons at all,

what I use is a USB JIG, it costs about 2-3 bucks on ebay or 4-5 bucks at a lot of online stores

like Amazon.com. Either way it includes shipping.

It's the the ultimate download mode tool. All you do is power down the phone and plug a tiny usb

connector into the usb port of the phone and wait 4-5 seconds & you have instant download mode.

As soon as you see the download mode on the phone unplug the USB JIG.

Could not be any easier. The USB Jig is also a great tool to revive a semi-bricked phone which will

not go into download mode any other way.

The Jig is fully compatible with all Samsung Galaxy phones and a lot of other phones too.

(will work with most any Android phones.)

Good luck!

phone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jorgetobal:
do you know any of this that is for sure unbranded?

thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aphinxwu:
Hello, i'm here for helping my friend. My friend's HH is Galaxy 4, bought at Guang Zhou China. Official Samsung China. After went to Mt.Bromo,may that's too cold, the problems are :

HH suddenly can't booting. Just appear until logo samsung and then suddenly off.

Can't launch stock recovery mode (vol up+home+power)

but CAN launch download mode (vol down+home+power).

HH can't appear status of charging when it's charge but maybe the battery is charging. Maybe.

All are still official. Maybe Android 4.2.2, but can't sure.

Anyone can help me fix this phone? Step by step please help...Thanks all :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
If your friend didn't change a thing to his phone so installed nothing custom I suggest that you look at the battery if its slightly swollen than its broke. Buy a new one and the problem should be solved.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aphinxwu:
She tried with another battery, but it didn't work too.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
Well if the phone still is completely original I suggest that she heads over to a servicecenter they'll probably repair it under warranty. If not you can download official firmware from Sammobile.com and flash it trough odin but I would seriously consider to first go to a servicecenter if it's original.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aphinxwu:
She can't too go service center. because she live at Indonesia, she bought that phone when she went to China. Myfriend already tried using odin 3.07 n tried to flash firmware China on Sammobile (PDA), but it can not too. just stuck, the bar progress didn't make any progress.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
Use another usb port

Use another computer

Use another version of odin

Download firmware again and try again.

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

I wish you had good times

I have 2 questions :

1 - how to disable pull up function?i have phoenix rom v7.3

2 -i have galaxy s4 i9505 , is it possible to create nandroid backup with philz recovery and restore that in another galaxy s4 i9505 ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aphinxwu:
Hello how to install firmware S4 with odin? step by step clearly please (I'm newbie)...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark Fear:
hi guys

i've nexus 4.. my friend gave me his i9505 and asked to flash a kit kat rom.. i flashed Slim due to my good experience on nexus 4

but he's saying it's buggy and has some FC's.. can you suggest me a Stable and fast kitkat rom?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

ROM choice is very subjective.

Everyone has their own opinion on what is good , or what is best suited for them.

Please test these things for yourself.

This is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion,and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.

malybru

Forum Moderator
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
I just flashed slim ROM myself today, the official versions are very stable but I don't think there's a stable KitKat slim atm, have u googled it? "Official stable KitKat releases for GT-I9505" for example....

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark Fear:
you're totally right.. but as i said, i don't own this device.. i'll never ask this kind of questions in my device (Nexus4) section

so i can't test and decide.. i'll be thankful if you guide me.. i want a stable, fast rom (with little Customization of course)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanhav:
Has anyone else had the problem that widgets wont update? I´ve had this problem with Nova launcher, Next launcher 3D and latest I use, Lightning launcher.

This happens when I open the screen. All the widgets have old data, Beautiful widgets, Android Pro widgets, Switch Pro widget...

You can click on the widget button and they work but they just dont update on the screen.

I really would like to know what is causing this.

Rom I´m using now is Omegas latest JB.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jrowe820:
Sph-l720 kit kat flash download? Stock. 4.3
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
I'm not sure but in nova you activate the "labs" menu and there's an option in there to auto restore widgets, to activate it open nova settings and hold the volume button down

Sent from my GT-I9195
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanhav:
Thx but I really like using Lightning launcher since I installed it. If this problems bugs me enough I might go back to Nova.

And have to say in LL this problems is not as bad as in Nova and Next.

In Next launcher this problems happens most.

It must be something to do with memory management or maybe deepsleep I think.

In my Nexus 7 this problem has never been happening.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Do you use Greenify? If so don't add the widgets to the list.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanhav:
No. No battery saving apps in use.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamikaze702k:
Try using memory locker and lock the launcher app

Sent from my GT-I9195