yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sallad08:
Hi all,

I updated to CM13 a while ago, softbricked my phone with SuperSU v2.30 and 2.52 by flashing through TWRP. I was able to fix with a dirty flash, or maybe it was back to stock via Heimdal. Anyway, I haven't tried rooting my phone since then and it has been a few months and I would like to get root back. I have googled/looked on XDA for how to root a i9505 with Marshmallow but I can't seem to find anything. Does anyone know of any links to sites (XDA or external) on the process of how to root the i9505 in Marshmallow (Cyanogenmod 13)? I vaguely remember reading those months ago that I had to flash back to a stock rom and then root, is that still the case? If so, can I flash back to CM12 (with TWRP) just to get root so I can backup my data before the wipe? Thanks for your time.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esedust:
help needed!!

i have i9506 and 4.3 stock, i decided to flash the same rom to have it clean. First i have done a backup of all my aps with titanium backup.

I have flashed the same rom, i have tooted with towelroot and instaled supersu. then i have instaled titanium backup an granted root acces but when i try to backup any app the proccess starts but never ends. ¿what can i do?

please anybody help!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
Try to find here http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=55&Itemid=82
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jon.d.stowe:
I appreciate the response and the effort, Waheem, but yet, another dead end. And it kills me cause they have every other known Samsung phone EVER made, it seems like, I dont get it ... ive never had this much trouble finding Firmware. Do have a question though, being that this particular model is a "Straight Talk" S4 (which is AT&Ts network), I couldnt just flash the firmware for the I337 (AT&Ts S4) could I?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
Find your at&ts firmware acoding to your region and flash it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phantomize:
Thanks heaps, problem solved
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jon.d.stowe:
Ok - So I did what you suggested and it keeps failing at the same point in Odin - is it just not going to work or is there something I can do?

ODIN Fail:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/005> Removed!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
[MENTION=5986278]jon.d.stowe[/MENTION] make sure your downloded firmware is acording your device model and region try another version Odin

Try deferent cable original Samsung cable much better

Try to change port restart pc reinstall Samsung kies or driver disable anti virus

Try to change PC
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jon.d.stowe:
my phone is Straight Talk's S4 (SM-S975L) ... what I asked, and maybe you misunderstood or I worded it incorrectly, was that since Straight Talk share's the same network as AT&T, would the firmware for AT&T's SGH-I337 work and flash correctly to my SM-S975L
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZaiKoo:
Hello guys.

I would like to ask for some help.

My warranty is just out dated and I decided to install a custom rom into my S4 (I9505 LTE international).

From years ago, I liked cyanogenmod so much (with X10 mini pro..) and I wanna give a shot with this device too aswell...

But this is kinda hard to see through everything with this one.

I wanna install this rom: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/rom-cyanogenmod-13-t3282242

I've already installed the latest version of TWRP (from TWRP Manager app) and it works like a charm. Full backup done.

The device has a samsung stock rom with Android 4.4.2 (baseband: I9505XXUFNC4, kinda old one)

My question is, do I need to change the mondem and the bootloader to a newer version? Is it required to install CM13 (which is android 6.0)?

(If so, maybe can you recommend a modem and bootloader version for this aswell? I'm from europe, hungary if this information is neccesary for choosing a modem.)

And another lame question: the kernel comes with the rom in one image or do I have to change kernel manually?

Any help would be appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
The rom has been tested with lollipop+ modems. It is recommended, but not necessary, to update to a more recent modem and bootloader. You can also stay on your current modem and bootloader. It's not important for the rom. But if you have network issues or signal issues you should update the modem.

You can find the latest modems in a thread in the general section. The first post wasn't updated anymore, but users still maintain it by adding modems in comments. Just look through the last pages.

That rom, and pretty much any other rom, comes with a kernel included. In this case it is the stock CM kernel. You can't do much in terms of tweaking it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sallad08:
Wow, now I feel stupid. I just found this thread and I can't believe it was as simple as turning on the setting in developer options. LOL, all this time, no root, and I just had to touch something. :o
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
You also could've flashed a supersu.zip. I found supersu working better with titanium backup.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sallad08:
Thanks for the reply, though every time I have tried that (versions 2.30 and 2.52) it has soft bricked my phone. Which was the reason for my initial question in the first place. Oh well it is working now and titanium backup pro (and all other apps I have tried) is working with the CM root from developer options.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omran Zendaki:
Hello guys..

In your opinion which rom Galaxy S4 GT-I9506 is better do you find and why?

CyanogenMod 13 by Temasek and arter97 or the official CyanogenMod 13 ??? For GT-I9506 only....

Brëâk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bcxxbc:
I just got an S4 and wanted to install a custom rom, Cri5 to be exact. I rooted the device with a cf root file and checked it worked. It did. I then downloaded TWRP from the store and went to install the custom recovery. When I did it asked if the block it was writing to was right. After Googling it said it was the right one so I let it proceed. It then attempted to reboot into recovery, but it just says booting into recovery and never boots into it. How can I fix this or did I mess up?

I have an I9505 German edition.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
Try flashing the recovery with Odin.

Or you can use an app called Flashify to flash the recovery without a PC.

Also, do not let the phone auto-reboot into recovery. The auto reboot generally causes the stock recovery to overwrite the custom one. So, the first boot into recovery should always be a manual boot. That means turning the phone off and using the key combo.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bcxxbc:
I reinstalled the stock FW and it fixed the problem. Now when I root it, it works fine again. However, when I try to install TWRP via ODIN it doesn't work. It fails and makes me reinstall the stock firmware again then reroot it. I will try flashify, and see if that works. Are there any steps I am missing?

Install stock FW.

Root with CFRoot via ODIN.

Try to install the recovery via ODIN.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
1st Flash your stock ROM

2nd root with auto root

3rd download rashr from playstore and flash recovery.img via rashr after flash it wil asked to reboot on flashed recovery just reboot on it

Make sure downloaded recovery is correct one
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bcxxbc:
Thanks guys. I finally got it to work and installed VRToxin, but now I am getting a new problem. For some reason after installing VRToxin my microphone doesn't work. It's like the ROM doesn't know to use it or something. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mohaimed:
hello people. i have an S4 E300L. So few days back i update to lollypop and found the bug that wifi keeps disconnecting/doesnt connect if i am outside the router room. have checked online but didnt find any soln. so i reverted back to kitkat. but after a few days, m facing the same prob agn. Wifi doesnt connect (says connecting), but if i go near the router it connects. there are other phones in the house which connects just fine.

Looking for:

1. any solution to fix

2. can anyone confirm where the bug has been fixed in the latest lollypop firmware?

3. any custom rom i can try. really bored with this phone :/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
There is a dedicated thread for your variant here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2284543

And a help thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2241947

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Royostos:
Where can i get xposed framework 4 free plz thnx
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3030118 you will found all about you need read carefully find correct one xposed and flashed
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KonowaL:
Hello, I'd like to ask about CyanogenMod installation for jfltexx (GT-I9505).

In the tutorial created by CM team (here: https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jfltexx) there is written to select ROM in TWRP recovery.

As for now, I have Philz recovery (and I like it). I also want to install CyanogenMod in future.

Question:

Is it a MUST

to use their recovery to install CM or could I use other custom recovery (such as CWM, Phillz etc.)?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
CWM and Phillz are both outdated as far as I know.

Newer CM roms may give you flash errors because of this.

I recommend getting TWRP as it still is maintained and updated.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iRev:
Hello there guys. Ive got a S4 GT-I9505 which Idk what version is but I guess there is a 3G and 4G version. The thing is that im facing a problem related to SIM cards. Some cards get connected and some are not recognized by the phone and I realized that its all about 3 and 4G. 3G ones phone does recognize them properly but 4G not. Is there anything I can do about this situation or its just the phone its self that wont ever work on 4G cards? Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
The GT-I9505 model supports 4G. So there is something else causing the problem.

Are you 100% sure it is a GT-I9505? It isn't hard to make a device think it's a different phone model.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iRev:
Well that's a good question. The phone came to my hands original I believe. I checked network setup and its on the opion 'LTE, GSM, CDMA' etc, which I believe its ok (because LTE is 4G? :confused::p)

It has made me a lot confused but the fact is that really only 3G cards get normally connected on the phone. :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
You can boot into download mode just to check the model for sure.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iRev:
I remember last time I went to ODIN and ye it really says there 9505, the thing is that Idk what else to go for on google and etc to find a solution for this. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taqi110:
Hello

I have galaxy s4 at&t, I tried changing mode from enforcing to permissive using an app called 'se linux mode changer' but when ever I click on permissive it just returns to enforcing. I also don't get any type of error as to why it is reverting back to enforcing. I also tried to change it via terminal but again changes are not made and I also don't get any error

I have already uninstall all samsung Knox related apps using an app calles nobloat

Also I have rooted by mobile using this Guide

Phone Specification

AT&T S4 SGH I337

BOOTLOADER : I337UCUFNJ4

PDA : I337UCUFNJ4

CSC : I337ATTFNJ4

BASEBAND : I337UCUFNJ4

KERVEL VER : 3.4.0-2960651

ANDROID : 4.4.4

BUILD NO. : KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ4

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fiize:
Hidden Activity Settings

Hey! Anyone still here? The other day I came across an article on changing to "Condensed mode" on the Galaxy S7 and because I was curious, I tried on my i9505. So I installed Nova Launcher, go to Activities widget and try to find ".DisplayScalingActivity" option and couldn't find it. But then, I found some other cool stuff like, changing the SView background color and more importantly Download Booster! I don't understand why these stock settings are hidden. I'm still trying to find more hidden features in the now old S4. Just wanted to share what I found and don't really want to make a new thread.

Note: I was on latest stock 5.0.1, which itself brought some S6 features like the Smart Manager and Android Security Patch level to my i9505.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schicksal:
I recently came into possession of a Galaxy S4 i9508v I was wondering if I can flash i9506 roms and recovery as they appear to have the same specs?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KonowaL:
Hello, I have quite important question. I have done a TWRP backup of EFS partition after I installed custom rom but also a copy of a folder EFS from stock rom (using root explorer) (the earier - the better :p). Is COPY of a folder EFS can be considered as a backup and am I able to restore this partition by simply replacing (in future) "corrupted" EFS partition with copy&paste using TWRP file manager?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
No you never flash a deferent model ROM on a deferent phone it will totally bricked your device

---------- Post added at 03:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:43 PM ----------

Restore a twrp efs backup that's you created
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limjialok:
Hi what's the average screen on time u guys get? My s4 only get 3h of screen in time per full charge...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You can attempt to double that SOT using this guide: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/general/guide-advanced-interactive-governor-t3269557

It does require finding your voltage table and calculations on your part though.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aarshad:
my device I9500.can i used miui 7 rom without any bug!.

i mean miui 7 rom any bug?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
Its depend what they offers what the user say read the full thread and replyers what they say about ROM bugs
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] damonsmith666:
Does anyone know of a stable lollipop touchwiz rom that doesn't have a lockscreen that requires tap and swipe to open notifications? So the old style double tap to open way? Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

I believe it was introduced in a TouchWiz update, so unless someone can downgrade the lock screen to an older version (the one you want), I don't think it's possible to do that.

Hi,

My S4 was getting 2.5-3h SoT with a bit more than 2 years of use, it could be the battery getting old, you can get a replacement though.

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Stuck with what to do with my S4

Before my uncle gave me his S4 months ago, I had an S3 which I rooted and installed BlissROM on, and it ran like a dream. So when I got the S4, I was playing around with it and found out that

1. It was rooted with SuperSU on it.

2. It was the 19505 Model, but with AT&T software, running KitKat.

3. It was unlocked

The next day I decided to try and install a ROM on it, but when I went into the recovery, I found the message with a warning sign saying that "system software not authorized by at&t has been found on your phone". I tried rebooting and it flopped, it was stuck, so we sent it to repair and got it fixed but it still had the same software.

A month later, I tried to get into the recovery and the AT&T message popped up, but I could boot back into the system no problem. So then, I tried to install a custom recovery through the TWRP app, and this caused my phone to brick again, and when it got repaired again, I found out I couldn't get into the recovery anymore, but everything else was fine, I could boot into the system.

2 weeks ago, I decided to download this uninstaller from the Play Store, and used it to get rid of some of the TouchWiz bloat, but I accidentally deleted Calendar Storage, which caused me to get the error Android.process.acore, which kept spamming my device every few seconds. I figured a way around it by going to contacts storage, force stopping and clearing it. Now whenever I boot the device, I always have to do that to get rid of the message.

Now, I don't know what to do, I really want a custom ROM on my phone, but I don't want to brick it again. I really miss themes and KitKat is just so outdated. I need 5.0+. Can anyone help me? I've still got root, but I can't get into the recovery anymore. I can't find any articles.

[IMG="https://goo.gl/photos/6XeC4W2mBBCiXuRA9"]https://goo.gl/photos/6XeC4W2mBBCiXuRA9[/IMG]

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
Have you tried using Odin to flash the recovery?

Also, since it is an AT&T phone it probably has a locked bootloader. This makes rooting and flashing recoveries harder.

In order to flash a recovery on it you will have to loki patch it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limjialok:
Thanks for the info but I only wish to find out what is the average sot u guys get on s4? Because I only get 3h running cm12 and wish to find if my s4 battery is too degraded
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
If the battery is swollen it begins to degrade. Put flat on a table and try to spin it. If it spins, it is swollen.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limjialok:
I read that android battery could not hold charge well after a period of time
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walttheboss:
All brands of batteries now are li-ion and are limited to 1000-2000 full recharges based on initial purity of ingredients. Charging every day means 3 - 6 years of life.

The S4 turned three two weeks ago. Many peoples batteries are going and blaming ROMs. Its a great phone just get a new (6-10usd) battery.

When they die they die pretty fast. Your SOT will degrade very fast. Nothing really to do but get a new one. If performance is just a bit less than before then it may be ROM related.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John GS:
I can't connect a pendrive to my Samsung s4 gt-i9500. It does not show anything not even detecting. In the storage settings it does not show mount usb device
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I can't find the right files for Odin as the ones I found are outdated and incompatible. Also, I've never done a Loki patch.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sp1948:
Hello every1. I just got s4 in my hands which has CM11 installed. I want to move it back to stock as it was in the box. Any guide to find which firmware exactly do i need ?

I only found model number, which is SPH-L720. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
Go to sammobile.com and input your phone model. Then select your country and carrier, it should give you the right carrier.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kid26_andie:
Galaxy S4 active shv-e470s dropping call

Do you have a fix zip files for dropping call for Galaxt S4 active e470s
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Airsoftjunky:
Hi guys! I have a Verizon sch-i545(v). It was running lollipop, rooted. I tried to install safestrap, but it never took. I decided to sell it, and reset it. Now I'm stuck at the "use Verizon recovery tool" screen upon boot. Odin does not work; I get a fail as soon as it tries to write. (I can get to download mode). I also tried using the pit file in odin- different specific error, but still doesn't write. What can I do besides sell for parts? It's in near mint condition. Thanks for any help! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Just to let you know that you have your own dedicated forum here:

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

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Airsoftjunky:
Cool. Thanks. I just saw 'noob thread'. I read you guys a lot, but never had to ask before.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cake100:
I have been offered a used one in good condition for $90 US. If I took it, I would install a custom ROM on it of course.

Is it worth buying at that price?

Cheers.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
It depends on the model. The I9505 has the most custom rom support.

It also depends if you can find anything better than the S4 in that price range.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lentia:
Hi. Is there some way to add fonts from my sdcard to samsung own list of fonts. Couse apps like hifont and others just ignore samsung list, replacing standart font with new one.?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Airsoftjunky:
Check the play store for a font manager. To change the systemwide font, you have to have root and something like romtoolbox. (I like the droid font)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cake100:
Thanks for the response.

It is the I9500.

Is it worth it?

Cheers.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
I9500 development is pretty much dead. There are few roms, but they have problems I think and they are rarely updated. CM builds haven't been updated since 1st of January.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kripz123:
Hey guys I got a couple of minor niggles I'm sure you can help me out with. Whenever I try and restore wifi xml it says Titanium Backup has stopped. It always says this no matter what Rom I'm using and I was wondering is there a workaround or alternative to it?

Secondly while flashing a new Rom Bootloader and Modem I have somehow managed to get one reception bar to disappear so it will remain on 80% reception for 4g and 3g. I tried all the Lollipop Bootloaders and Modems to no avail. What is the best way of assessing which Bootloader and Modem to use on Roms or do you just try them all?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
About the xml file I'm not sure.

With the bootloaders and modems there is not sure way to tell. It depends a lot on the region and carrier.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kripz123:
Thanks for the reply GDReaper I just realised I'm being paranoid over the reception bar it actually has improved when flashing a modem and bootloader.

The XML WiFi point bothers me with Titanium Backup it just doesn't seem to work when I try and restore it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derekq:
Hey guys :)

Hey everyone. My Galaxy s4 recently been acting strange like screen not turning on only capactive buttons light up. Notification led lights up and there is power on sound

Tried this method on YouTube ( i can't post links due to new members on XDA) : Fixed! Galaxy S3/S4/S5- Display Black, Blank Screen, or Touch Pad Unresponsive: Try This First!

and yay.. at least got the phone's screen turning on.

But... sadly it only flickers and turns right off. After I fully turn the phone on, I press the power on button once it flickers again and then the cap active buttons light up. Once those turn off, I press it again, flicker again and it keeps repeating.

Help is apperciated. tinypic.com/r/jtnf9h/9

I managed to capture the flickering moment by luck.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrosseLi:
Hi

I've noticed that on custom roms like CM, there's no camera stabilization ( you know, just to remove this blur effect )

I can get it only thanks to Cinema-FV, but I don't want this app

How can I enable it ? Build.prop tweaks ?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
The S4 doesn't have image stabilization. What you have in Cinema-FV is simulated in the app itself, nut by the camera hardware.