yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choochcaleb:
Thanks so much. I I didn't know that.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
No probs....Hopefully you will get the right help there :fingers-crossed: ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockz1991:
Hey guys, I upgraded my s4 to 4.4 kitkat. But i dont see the new album art in the lockscreen feature when playing music. How am i supposed to get it? ￼

Anyone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
works for me, same as it has in previous roms... dont know whats 'new' - does your music even have album art?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
New is that on 4.3 you just had a small bar with options to play, stop, rw, fw that showed album art. Now if you play a song the entire lockscreen will show the album art.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockz1991:
Back in 4.3, it used to be a regular lovkscreen music widget and it used to display the widget in the lockscreen when i turn on the phone (when music is being played in the background).

According to 4.4, the music player displays the complete album art in the lockscreen which doesnt for me and the music widget doesnt appear when the music is being played.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paolonicus:
Update: I've noticed that this problem is non-existent on other media players on the PlayStore. I can use that, but unfortunately, Sound Adapt is not available on them, and I can't reproduce the same sound quality I have on the stock player.

I hope I can get a fix for this. Many thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ace_of_spades021:
hi all...

how can I disable smart cover or uninstall all related app to this??

I want to disable phone completely from black screen becouse in my country most of persons when use simcard's data the phone shows the black screen for a few seconds and repeat it after a while....

I think it's related to smart cover function....

can some one help me??

sry for my bad English...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Monkey Chops:
Thanks again :good:

OK, so I have decided upon the rom in your sig, it does seem to be what I'm after. I'm just going through their checklist and there are a few things I'm not 100% on. I've pasted it below with my question next to the list:

Installation:

1. Backup your device (nadroid backup, titanium backup, efs backup ... etc) and save the backup to a safe place. Done this with nandroid and saved to sdcard.

2. Flash the new bootloder and modems with odin This I'm not sure about or how to do it.

Bootloader -> BL_I9505XXUFNAD_481100_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5

Modems XXUFNB8 -> I9505XXUFNB8_GSM_LTE_Modems.tar

Power off device completely, then boot to download mode and flash bootloader and modems with odin like this: These look like windows screenshots? Where do I get odin from? How do I boot to download mode?

http://www.omega-roms.net/Photos/xda...05_XXUFNAD.jpg

Then boot to android and check if the new modem XXUFNB8 flashed ok (if wifi is not working is normal)

(If you already have the correct the new bootloader or modems, ignore this step) - Not sure what this means either - I had the Jellybean with knox prior to doing the cyanogenmod 4.4.2.

3. Boot to Recovery --recommended TWRP, get the latest version from here -> http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/182--

and flash Omega and then boot to android. Not sure how to get to recovery.

You can flash without full wipe if you are coming from a previous Omega Kit Kat version, if not then flash with full wipe - I remember you said a full wipe is best for this.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE EASY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELSE YOU WILL HAVE VARIOUS ISSUES!

Thanks for any help :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
ok, well i have that fullscreen album art on v16 of the echoe rom. might be related to whatever rom you have.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steve90k:
Changing the deafualt keyboard when cooking Roms

Hi, I'm not sure if this is a noob question or intermediate, however, I have searched this and not found a specific thread....

I'm trying to cook my own rom.... I noticed that the default Samsung keyboard takes up a whopping 87mb on my phone, which to me is far too big.

I personally like to use the Google keyboard with the voice typing and search function. which is considerably smaller in MBs.

I have opened my rom in the kitchen and have removed the Samsung keyboard, however, how do i make sure that the rom uses the google keyboard when i install my rom?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Halftime21:
Restore to Stock

Hi, I own a GS4, I9505, and is currently running on a custom rom SlimKat.

I'm loving the custom rom but for some reason, I need to get it back to stock touchwiz.

Can I just restore a nandroid backup I did before I flash the custom rom or do I have to flash the stock firmware?

Help would be greatly appreciated :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
enough to restore your nandroid for stock if you are not willing to update or unroot.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Halftime21:
I heard Android 4.4 will soon be out for the GS4.

If i restore with my nandroid backup and use the wanam xposed module to make the status official, could I still update it when 4.4 is released?

Also, a kinda noob question, will there be any complication or problem if I restore from my nandroid backup? Sorry, it's my first time doing all this.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.n0b0dy:
From Knox to CM

Hello there, I have Samsung Galaxy s4 i9505 and a stock rom 4.3 (KNOX)

It has 0X0 (means the warrenty is okay)...Is there any way to install CM 11 without triggering the warrenty void? 0x1 ?

IF so pleas tell me!

If there isn't ...is there any instructions on how to install the CM 11 and placing Root?

Thanks in advance for any help!:o
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choochcaleb:
I recently rooted my phone on android 4.3. I unrooted through supersu but now I have to edit the etc/hosts file cuz of one stupid # sign. How do I do this without rooting? Is there a permanent fix? Thx in advance (:

Please help! Can anyone give me a link to the stock rom 4.3 flash file? Much appreciated. (: I can't find answers anywhere else.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
you need to full unroot within supersu app, flash stock recovery, get official status in order to receive update.

or simply flash stock firmware

no, flashing custom rom needs a custom recovery your counter will be triggered.

AFAIK latest official stock firmware for SGH-I337 is 4.2.2 http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I337&pcode=0#firmware
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockz1991:
Well, i am using the official 4.4 sammy rom. I updated through odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxviz:
Hi guys. I have a small problem. I am just about to install a new rom and am unable to get my phone to reboot. When I reach the correct stage the small blue letters appear but then go off and the phone continues on to the samsung logo page . Any thoughts please? i9505 on xxufna1 trying to upgrade to CWM11

---------- Post added at 05:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:34 PM ----------

Sorted.......and for anybody else - release the power button ONLY after the first vibration - it will work
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Halftime21:
Logging In Issues

I'm not sure if I should be asking here or asking my network provider but ever since I flash the SlimKat custom rom, I haven't been able to log in to some sites when using LTE. I doubt it's me not having any internet as I was able to check my social networks and stream a few videos.

The weird thing is that when I connected to Wifi, I have no problem logging in. Only when I use my mobile network, I'm not able to log in.

Before I flash the custom rom, it doesn't have this problem and able to log in successfully. So is it a software problem or something to do with my network provider?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
1. Download the relevant files and save to you PC.

2. I have attached Odin 3.09 (extract to a folder somewhere and open Odin.

3. In Odin click BL and navigate to where you saved the files in step 1 and click the BL file and Open (Odin will load the file)

4. Repeat step 3 but for the CP (modem file)

5. Boot into recovery and Wipe cache/dalvik/data/system.

6. TURN YOUR PHONE OFF and leave for a minute

7. In Odin uncheck Auto reboot

8. Put phone in Dowmload mode - Press and hold Power + Volume Down together. You should see an Android and a triangle.......press up. You should now be in Download Mode

9. Attach USB to PC and Phone

10. Let Odin see your phone.............

11. Click Start in Odin

12. Leave your phone alone until odin has finished and a PASS is registered

13. Unplug phone from USB and boot into recovery (Press and hold volume UP + Power button.....On first vibration release Power keeping volume up pressed. Release volume on second vibration!)

14. Flash Omega with FULL wipe in Aroma and choose what you want. Untick items you don't want or need

Sound scarey????? :p;):cyclops::cowboy::cool: Its not really when you have done it a few times.

Failing the above Flash the official 4.4.2 firmware inOdin.....flash recovery in Odin.....Flash Omega

Good Luck!

EDIT - IF I MISSED ANY STEPS SOMEONE PLEASE CHIP IN :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Monkey Chops:
Thanks mate, much appreciated, gonna have a stab at it this weekend. I'll update how I get on, cheers again :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.n0b0dy:
I'm not talking about the counter, I'm talking about the Knox - is there any way to upgrade from stock rom to CM without triggering the KNOX warrenty void?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Upgrading to CM requires you to have a custom recovery.

Anything custom on your phone will trigger the knox flag.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Not sure if HERE is any help :fingers-crossed:

I take it your own device's help thread was no help?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choochcaleb:
Sorry I didn't mean to post on this one haha. But yeah someone was saying that the 4.3 stock rom is unavailable for att. So I am confused how I got it. My knox warranty still says 0x0 even.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] misiu0000:
I have updated using Kies to 4.4.2 (NEE) and WiFi is not working - can't enable it anyhow.

Tried applying Wifi fix.zip using custom recovery but didn't help. Any other ideas? Please!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matitorres07:
Hi everybody is there any guide about how to Cook a custom rom noob friendly? I want lo learn and work, thanks! Almost forgot, for i9500!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Have a look round HERE. Maybe a good place to start reading and learning :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ivikd:
Hey guys, I just updated my S4 to 4.4.2 and have been having intermittent issues with screen rotation :(

First noticed when snapping a picture (in landscape mode) straight from Whatsapp (portrait mode), when picture has been taken and sent, whatsapp is stuck in landscape until I press home and reopen.

Then after restarting and checking if my settings were alright, the screen refused to rotate at all, for any app. The camera is the only one that still detects the rotation, as the shutter button changes orientation with the screen.

Has anyone had any similar problems?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockz1991:
Wierd. Mine works properly in 4.4.2.

Have you considered factory reset? Might work.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ivikd:
I suppose I could :(

What's the best way to back everything up and restore? Any one-tap solutions?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nex86:
what is the difference between fjlte and fjltexx ?

I have a german unlocked S4 (GT-i9505) and both jflte and jfltexx roms work.

Since the latest official CM11 nightly for jfltexx was february 17th I've been using the one for jflte from yesterday and it seems to work fine.

So I guess I can just go with that?

Still I'm unsure what the difference betweet both variants is.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockz1991:
Wher do live? Because i flashed the indian version 4.4 from sammobile.com and works like charm.

Anyway, I would recommend using some backup application such as "super backup". That way you can backup all the apps (will be converted into .apk file), contacts, messages etc. This app can be used to restore also.

Store the data in your external sd card for a safety measure.

Factory reset or flash through odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Did you reset your device (wipe cache and data)

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

As well as CarlM34's suggestion , look HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] misiu0000:
No. Why should I when doing official update? :)

But I was manage to solve the problem by installing stock image again using Odin - no settings/apps lost :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 11calcal:
If it states jfltexx only use that ROM but over on american s4 forum there are some ROMs which can be ported onto i9505 but it states jflte or multicarrier & will usually state you can use on i9505 ?

Make sure you read correctly & follow instructions from OP before flashing or you will end up causing a brick :victory:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qaeda:
Hi, just flashed my i9505 with the s4 google edition 4.4.2 and found that I didn't like the messaging app, is there a way to replace it with the standard touchwiz one or another one similar to that?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

There are hundreds of apps in the market.

Look HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
If everything could be that easy :p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TEENAGERS:
I want to flash my i9500 to official rom of 4.4.2 with Odin.

But when i wanted to flash Odin Stucked In Setup Connection ...

Why?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
problem with connecting to pc, change usb cable, port, re-install driver....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TEENAGERS:
But Odin Reconized it and the rectangle was Blue too.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
yes, but could not complete the connection setup, do as i said and be sure that kies is disabled from task manager
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TEENAGERS:
OK.so it should be because of the cable.Because i Didn't install Kies on my pc.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam_msaa:
Gt-I9500 update to kitkat

Hi Everyone

I am new to android. Bought an S4 Gt-I9500 (second hand), it was rooted. I got an OTA update notice. I performed the update (KEN region).

My device status was Official, now it says Custom. (Android version now is 4.3)

I read around the forum and I came to understand that to get it back to official i need to flash a stock rom using odin.

My questions are:

1- When 4.4.2 comes out, will i be able to update via Kies 3?

2- If not, does that mean i have to download the specific 4.4.2 rom for my region, and use Odin to flash it?

3- Will that bring it back to official?

Thank you so much, and I apologize in advance if the answers are there already. i was overwhelmed by the sheer size of information available.

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mSchumi87:
Hello,

is possible to change csc code on samsung galaxy s4 without loss of warranty and without root?

I have SWC Switzerland (Swisscom) CSC and i want to change it to DBT Germany.

Now i have Android 4.2.2 - this ROM on my phone:

Model: GT-I9505

Model name: Galaxy S 4 LTE

Country: Switzerland (Swisscom)

Version: Android 4.2.2

Changelist: 1220396

Build date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:21:27 +0000

Product Code: SWC

PDA: I9505XXUDMGG

CSC: I9505VFGDMG3

MODEM: I9505XXUDMGG

THX for reply
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viliuza:
Hello

I had Omega rom v23 ant tried to upgrade to v24, when i flashed bootloader and gsm modems something gone wrong sorry I didnt save odil log

now ot writes Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.

now I cant flash anything with odin i tried to flash official version I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_NEE but it fails

odin log

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<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> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> Added!!

how can i fix it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.n0b0dy:
Is there any risk about what chainfire said back then when the knox went out? that the phone may get bricked without being able to restore it?

or he has already fixed it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
Did u try a different version of odin?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

It has been safe for a while , now.

As long as you follow the installation instructions to the letter , there should be no problem.

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

I believe that if you flash the firmware via Odin and it's completely official then it will have no problems. But even if you can't update it via Kies 3 anymore, in a short time it will be out in Sammobile site and then you can download from there and install using Odin ;).

Now, if it will bring status to official or not I don't know... But if you have knox it'll trigger it and depending of region (don't know if KEN is in the list) it's good bye to your warranty.

Hi,

AFAIK there's no way :(. You can try searching on the forums if someone managed to do it or wait for other answer, but I belive there's no such thing.

~Lord

"This Story Ends Where It Began"

Sent from my monstrous Xperia Z1
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viliuza:
yes i tried 3.07 and 3.09

its the same

today i tried once more with odin 3.09

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/007> tz.mbn

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/007> Removed!!

<ID:0/007> Added!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joery1983:
You could try a different cable preferably the original one, a different USB port or computer. Seems to be a connection failure.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Golfnuut:
I9505 No sound after Echoerom KitKat install

Having all sort of issues after trying an update.

Was on Echoe 4.3 .. updated BL and MODEM

Applied the 4.4.2 and get error some items failed

Tried the SLIM version .. no different

Went back to 4.3 but still NO SOUND

Can anyone point me where to find a solution

Can't post in the Echoe developer Forum as I don't have enough posts racked up

............................

GT-I9505

Android 4.3

Baseband version i9505XXUFNB8

Kernal version 3.4.78-KT-SGS4-JB4.3-TW=INTL=02.05.2015--gd8c5a17

Build number Echoe_Illusion_JSS15J.I9505XXUENA4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viliuza:
Thank you very much, you were right I bought new cable and it worked

Now I,m back to Omega

thanks once more.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] normopath:
Filesystem

How can I convert my I9500's filesystem from EXT4 to RFS (and vice versa) so it doesn't get stuck on boot loop everytime I restore a CM nandroid backup? I'm currently running the stock ROM which uses RFS.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SAYF777:
Hey guys, i need some help understanding about Know, rooting and about the bootloader.

I've got the international version of the Galaxy S4 i9500

I've got the baseband version i9500XXEUMJ8 so by MJ8 part must i assume I have a locked bootloader?

When going in download mode I see ODIn mode in red, product name, current binary, system status (official) all in white and in a grey font below that warranty bit:0

Does that mean I have Knox or at least the exynos implementation of Knox?

With that in mind can I root my phone with cf auto root and use a custom recovery? I assume using a custom recovery enables one to use something like Mobile ODIn ?

Or at the very least can I have root access with full root privileges?

Wit regards to tripping Knox, is there currently (possibly never) no way around it since it's eFuse?

The most varying reports of what happens if I trip root which I need clarification on is:

1. No OTA even if I flash an official rom via ODIN

2. With regards to point 1 , since I tripped Knox I can't flash anything? ??

3. If point 2 is not true, what part of the flash memory does Knox 'burn' that can't be used? Is it that if I flash an official os and get unrooted I won't be able to root again? Or what won't I be able to flash?

Apologies for the long post and I have used the search function :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PLUG313:
anyone have a fast dl link to one of those all in one (modem, bootloader...) firmware packs of the latest kitkat update for the i9505?

and is there any real disadvantage to getting the new bootloader? besides losing knox and warranty...

I just want to have everything updated so everything works perfect on the most recent roms

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

Do you mean like THIS?

Once you have the latest bootloader , you can no longer downgrade your firmware.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PLUG313:
exactly, thank you! :D

I can't downgrade with odin, but I can downgrade to CWM flashable roms right?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polygonwindow:
Ok. Does this mean that on other forums there may be ROMS or firmware that I could flash, but just not on this forum?

Is there any way to fix my issue of not being able to "Add Account"?

Is there any way to install Google Play Services so I can run some apps to get more info on what the phone has and doesn't have?

I have little knowledge on these issues, but these seem like software issues that should be able to be fixed.

Am I missing something?

If I basically just have a useless S4 clone phone and there's absolutely nothing that can be done please don't be shy to tell me. I'm out less than $100 if this is the case.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I do not think so.

Once you install the latest knox bootloader , you might be able to install other lower firmwares/ROMS , but it will not work properly.

If you have the 4.4.2 bootloader , you can install other 4.4.2 custom ROMS without problems.

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

AFAIK , there will be nothing on XDA that can help you in terms of software.

I cannot vouch for the rest of the interwebs.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam_msaa:
Thank you, that is very helpful. I do not mind so much about the warranty, as long as I can update it and it does not get bricked.

So if i download an official kitkat rom for my region, and use Odin, things should be ok, right? Does it matter if the recovery currently on the phone is original or custom? Or does flashing using Odin replace it automatically?

thanks again