yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
i9505 came with an unlocked bootlooder.

but with 4.3 and 4.4.2 firmwares the bootloader became secured (with knox)

boot into download mode and see if you have "knox warranty void 0x..."

if you have it, so you have the new bootloader.

according to your baseband, i guess you have the new one.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuiCunha:
Ok, i get knox warranty void 0x1. So I cant downgrade to Android 4.2.2 with any modem, right?

So, why i cant get lte connection anymore?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
no you can not downgrade.

read here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50787570&postcount=2549
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
Hello,

What is dpi and the benefits of this? Is it possible on stock rom? Would love some info on this
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Not sure you can change it on stock.

We can on SlimKat...

[MENTION=3306843]kantjer[/MENTION] is more educated in these matters.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
Thanks, i saw this option in andromizer so i got curious:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
You can change it on any ROM as long as you are rooted. But without a modified Google play app there is a change some apps are listed as incompatible or won't show up at all.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

It looks like flashing a ROM via Odin (even though it's stock) will void your Knox, therefore you may have an issue when going to the Service Center.

Here's a good thread regarding Knox: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2447832

And a good one about flashing stock firmware: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

Good luck ;),

~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] Stefan0vic:
What about the version of Odin, which one is everyone using? There are different versions with different options.. AP.. PDA etc.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Does not matter which one you use.

Try the latest one first.

If one fails try another.

There is a guide in the first post.

It's worth a read before you do anything.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItalianWolf:
I know that flashin same or newer firmware stock doesn't void knox.

I did it, flashed the same (last!) stock firmware and knox is still 0x0.

Unfortunately sensor are still "on vacancy", so i'll wai.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Sorry for misinforming then, I didn't get it right then... I think you'll have to take it to a repair center then :P.

~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] Stefan0vic:
By the way, how come some titels have baseband versions in their name like UFND7, is it only compatible with this version and up?

Also, is there a specific recovery for beginners? Dont want to mess it up haha
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Those are not basebands.

Those are firmware numbers.

Baseband =radio=modem

These can be changed independently.

All the recoveries work in more or less the same way.

The difference is which you prefer.

No one can help you with that.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
I see, thanks!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick123ablxx32:
Apart from CyanogenMod, Omni ROM and AOKP any other ROM I try with a custom kernel....... My wifi won't toggle on........ I've read that I should go into build. Prop and edit ro.Securestorage=true to false but I can't seem to find it when I enter build. Prop..... Anybody have a workaround

ETC(Mahdi ROM, liquidsmooth, KT kernel)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soulcinder:
Since I am not allowed to post into the Developing Section quick question:

Does the PhoeniX ROM v8.0 support APT-X Codec?

I use CM11 ATM but i Want to switch since i bought new bluetooth Headphones.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamoen:
Can anyone port Note 3 Rom to S4 [i9500]?

Can anyone port Note 3 Rom to S4 [i9500]?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samer menla:
hey guys

i know this question may be bad

but is there a BIG difference between jb and kk?(im not talking about cm)

i only see that everything is changed to white wich is not nice

and the camera shortcut on the lockscreen

keyboard became darker

thats it?

cuz i like jb colors more than kk

is there any big diff that make me stay in kk?

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

Do you have knox bootloader?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 012512:
Hi.. i have a knox boot loader I think because when I got my phone, it is already in kitkat version. ? is it the reason why I am seeing "kernel is not seandroid enforcing"?

sent from Nokia 3310
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Yes.

That is just knox telling you it does not like the custom kernel you have installed.

It is not a problem.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samer menla:
hi,

what does my question have to do with the knox bootloader? im asking in general but sorry i dont know what it does differ if i have knox bootloder or smth

but im on 4.4.2 ozcan custom rom

plz reply asap
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kuchma777:
I have been searching for days already but cant find anything.

Is there a way to install apps on sd card on S4 GPE?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kalasso:
New Battery

Hey i just bought new original battery. Because old one died with charged game play :( It was saying 2100 mah on battery programs and was dropping extremely fast. Now i just bought new battery. What should i do? Close phone full charge after start using it :confused:i dont want to give another 50 bucks damn :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
About to return to stock on my sister's s4,

Just want to confirm the steps on how to do this please :laugh:

I go stock recovery >Wipe data/factory reset and format cache.

After that I open Odin and flash the .tar file in PDA.

Once done I reboot in stock recovery again and wipe data/factory reset and format cache?

Is there anything else to consider?

Edit: what exactly does a .pit file do?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Looks OK....Just remember to turn phone OFF and enter download mode manually.

Also ensure you are not installing a downgraded firmware if it has the knox enabled boot loader!

[MENTION=4975115]samersh72[/MENTION] can probably answer the .pit question better than me:silly:

:)

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Personally, I would turn the phone off and fully charge it overnight....but thats just me;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
clear cache + dalvik BEFORE the odin flash, and you'll be fine. a few times i've had to go into download mode after the odin flash, install a custom recovery, and clean the caches in that and flash again - which just made me feel silly.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
Thanks :) so as long as I have the correct CSC corresponding with the firmware, not downgrading i should be ok?

The bootloader is i9505XXUFNB9, I think someone mentioned it earlier that I can flash any firmware that corresponds with my CSC.

For instance: I can flash i9505XXUFNB9 AUT software,

But i cannot flash i9505XXUFNA3

( an example)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
That is really strange that it would make a difference if you wiped anything prior to a full stock Odin flash. The Odin flash should over write EVERYTHING on the phone, including cache.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
that was my logic too, but a few times on various samsung devices going back to stock has caused me a bootloop at the samsung logo. the only solution was a clear in a custom recovery (which meant un-stocking the device again)

so boot into recovery, clear cache + dalvik, then boot into download + odin flash. factory reset in stock recovery, and all should be peachy.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
Ok thanks everyone :) Btw am I right about the CSC in the above post?

I really want to understand everything about this device, as this will be my daily driver for the next year or 2
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
If so.... what do you explain a potential bootloop after flashing with odin that a wipe can solve it??

flashing pit file will fix a corrupted partition table of the device.

dont use it if there is no need.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahnafakeef:
Best ROM for i9500?

Hello everyone!

My S4 has had abysmal battery performance recently and I am finally willing to root and install a custom ROM on it.

So what is the best custom ROM that will give me the longest battery life? Although, I should note that the ROM should not disable notifications such as Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger etc.

Also, I've no knowledge of rooting or custom ROMs. Please provide me with a guide for rooting an S4 and installing the custom ROM.

Please list all the apps that I'll require to carry out the whole process.

Also, I've been made aware that I'm going to lose all data on my phone in the process. How do I retain all the data?

Thank you very much. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Annunneo:
Google, Google and Google. I too started from scratch and through Google leading me to xda, hours of more googling and comprehensive reading I am now some what of a flashaholic but definitely more knowledgeable in flashing etc. You are not a child don't expect to be spoon fed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Hi there,

First off, What is the best type questions are not permitted. The best rom is what suits you and your needs the best....To find this out you need to test them yourself.

At this point I would advise you to have a really good look through the OP (first post)....Masses of information there to get you started and learning some fun stuff.

Still confused?? Then come back....We are a friendly bunch really:D:silly::cool:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahnafakeef:
Okay so I've rooted my phone, but I still haven't flashed a new ROM on it yet.

Can someone please recommend me a ROM that will give me the best battery performance I can possibly get from an S4?

Thank you very much. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
Try one and work it out for yourself
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
XDA rule No.1 Search before posting.

In this case you only have to look at the post above your question.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsimsfour:
How do I disable ota updates on stock rooted nb1.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Motawa88:
I just bought the s4 with kitkat installed an. Is it correct that i cant unlock the bootloader/flash custom roms??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazydude:
help...

Hi guys.

I have a galaxy s4 GT I9500

I am on omega rom ver 20 currently.

I accidentally broke my screen.

Fortunately my screen is covered under warranty.

But since I am rooted and using custom rom my binary counter is obviously custom.

I have a few questions :)

Anybody from India know if the service centres here check for binary counters?

How do I get my official rom back and unroot the phone.?

I saw a thread that says I can root but maintain stock rom and use a custom mod by Wanam to create a fake binary reset.

Would that work?

I accepted full responsibility at the point of installing custom roms and thus voiding my warranty but if there is anyway to get this done under warranty I would obviously prefer it.

Any help / suggestions sincerely appreciated.

Cheers

Krazy
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Settings>More>About Device>Software Update.....Uncheck Auto Update.....I think this is the only way:eek:

---------- Post added at 07:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:27 AM ----------

A little more info if possible please.

Phone varient - i9505/i9500??

Baseband/Firmware installed

FYI....i9505 has an unlocked boot loader, but depending on firmware; 4.3/4.4 have the KNOX enabled boot loaders.

You are able to root and install a custom recovery and in turn flash custom roms but if you have the KNOX boot loader doing this will trip the knox flag.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braien334:
Hello, here's a question.

I am currently running rooted stock 4.4.2 on my S4 and I am wondering, can I flash a custom kernel on the stock rom, ofcourse the kernel has to support 4.4.2, but will a custom kernel work with the stock rom?

On my Galaxy Nexus I could flash a custom kernel for the stock rom, but I'm not sure about the S4 stock rom.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2297379

This kernel for example.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
As long a you flash the correct ROM, you are rooted and using a custom recovery than it will work
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braien334:
I intend on keeping the stock ROM, but will the:

Touchwiz Kitkat 4.4 VERSION work from the link that I posted?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
I can't tell you, I have no idea what type of S4 you are using.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braien334:
i9505.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
I'm not using a stock ROM but I don';t see any reason why it shouldn't work.

Make a nandroid backup and try.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluesky88:
hi;

Recently I got a slightly used Fake Galaxy s4 GT i9500, having 4.2.2 on it.

I want to access Sound editing for Features like ringtone changing, key stroke audio and many others, but there is no such a thing in setting area,

as I have searched online Sound editing should be available under Setting>My Device,

on my phone it is Device instead of My Device and there is no Sound to tap on under Setting>Device.

instead of Sound there is Audio Profiles to tap, when I tab on it, there are 4 options to choose from( radio button), General (ring), Silent(silent only), Meeting(Vibrant only), outdoor(loudest ring).

Can anyone help?

appreciate your help.

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
No support here on fake S4's sorry.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braien334:
Okay, flashing it via recovery didn't work.

said:

E: Footer is wrong

E: Signature is wrong.

I wanted to flash a custom kernel because I thought maybe it would fix my charging problem, the phone isn't charging with most of the chargers, even not the stock charger, only with galaxy Tab 7.0 2 charger and via usb if connected to the pc.

[edit]: problem was that I was on stock recovery, managed to flash the kernel with a custom recovery.

Charging problem still continues though..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clownse:
question: recently installed custom kernel and cm11 on my e330s. gps no longer works. I'm guessing this is a kernel issue. can anyone confirm?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Not with that limited amount of info. What kernel? How is gps 'broken'? Does it not lock? Does it not see satalites? Does it not turn on at all?

You can check it by putting the original kernel back and see if it fixes it.

---------- Post added at 10:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 AM ----------

Use Odin to return to completely stock. See if the problem persists then.

That is the next diagnostic step you need to take.

Also, how often do you need to charge the phone while it's powered off? If it charges when powered on, then you aren't even really in danger of not being able to charge it. You can also get a separate battery charger if you really want to leave the phone powered off for hours at a time. Anker makes on that you can take your battery out of the phone and put into a charging dock.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtayabkk:
hey! kantjer i need your help

battery drain...android system and os is main issue which drain battery on standby 100 to 90 in 15 min no useage how to fix this problem.. i found many post on google about this issue but doesnt find proper solution. my device rooted greenify,samy delux rom version i i9505. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braien334:
Well, it doesen't charge when it's on, or off, when it's ON and I attach the charger, nothing happens, no gray icon or charging icon, when it's turned off and I plug the charger in, it just starts vibrating.

It just charges over usb via computer, or with galaxy tab charger.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Matoxxi:
someone can send me a screen of the system tab with cpu-z of the galaxy s 4 i9500

ONLY THE SYSTEM TAB

thanks in advice
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
That is really weird.

If it didn't charge via usb on the computer I'd say that the USB port was physically messed up and be sure of it. It's still a possibility.

Are you using the same USB cable to charge it on the computer than you use with the regular wall charger?

Are you certain that the wall charger isn't broken? Does it charge other devices?

It's possible the wall charge just isnt' outputting enough current to charge. It could be outputting enough for the phone to recognize it's plugged in, thus the vibration, but not enough to actually charge it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gigeaky:
I tried asking this on the rom thread but I wanted to try here too: so i have xxuemkf baesband and i have some strange signal drops and never more that 2 bars and i get a message sometimes that i have a missed call... i think that i might need to flash a modem (any links and how to's would be appreciated)

Does the modem needs to be the same with anything else?

anyway to find out which modem is specific to my region/country?

Sent from my GT-I9505 running (a custom rom, finally) C-Rom
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

The best radio is the one that works best for you.

No one can really guide you to that end.

You need to try a few and see which one works best in your area.

They do not need to be firmware or region specific.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gigeaky:
I took a look there (someone posted about the same problem 10 pages back :D) but i can't tell which is the latest or... on which criteria I should choose ...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

The latest are on the bottom of the list.

Just pick a number that you like the look of

:p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clownse:
sorry, should have included it before. using arter97 kernel. I'm guessing it's the culprit anyway. gps doesn't even turn on... gps essentials reports "network locations disabled" and switching between location settings in cm doesn't fix (as suggested elsewhere).

e330s / arter97 kernel / cm11 m6
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RnRExpress:
Can ADB enable Debug mode on Kitkat?

I apologize if its been asked before, and I did try a search but wasnt able to actually find a post that answered this question.

I have a S4 which the phone works yet the touch screen does not. So, I cannot go into the settings menu and enable developers mode and usb debug mode. Is there any way anyone can think of to enable usb debug mode via ADB? I could reflash a ROM with USB Debugging on, but that would lose the data I am trying to save.

thank you all in advance!

Richard
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gigeaky:
Do you think it also could be kernel related?

Sent from my GT-I9505 running (a custom rom, finally) C-Rom
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I am fairly sure it has nothing to do with the kernel.

Which baseband did you have when it was last working properly?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick123ablxx32:
CM 11 kernels for S4 ?

are kernels like KT kernel compatible with CM11 ? if not then what are some good kernels that provide overclocking and are generally stable?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Always read the first post of the ROM/kernel carefully.

You want the AOSP KitKat version for cm

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick123ablxx32:
really sorry to ask but do I need to format to F2FS

in order to flash? :confused: :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
No need to. Just flash it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
When switching recoveries is it recommended to flash through odin or is can i also flash it through sgs4 flasher? I have root so both methods are available to me
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
I only use SGS4 flasher, never anything else.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan0vic:
How exactly does this work? I mean where do you get the recovery file from? Does it need to be on ext sd? I've never used it before.

Does it matter what file it is?. Zip or tar
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gigeaky:
beat me if i know... mkf? maybe....

i was on stock 4.3 saferooted
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

There would be no problem if you flashed that original one back on your phone.

At least you would be sure of a good signal.

Latest is not always best.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
When you have downloaded the recovery file it will normally be on your internal sd in Download folder. You need the md5 file or .tar.md5.

Open SGS4 app and press flash, navigate to file location and press the file name.....and continue with flash recovery when it says Are you sure?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyler660:
Weird Color and Brightness on Galaxy S4

Hi,

I have a galaxy s4 and for some reason the right side of the screen color and brightness is more accurate then the left. Is this normal? Or is it like this with all Galaxy S4. I'll upload a picture soon. thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HassanM:
Picture will be more helpful. ..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyler660:
Attached in thumbnails. Can't upload via URL yet.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyler660:
Here you go... :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
Shot in the dark but Try changing ur font to see if that helps
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyler660:
Yes, its easily noticable when in the dark or low light situations, during the day its still noticeable but not as bad. I have tried your suggestion but no luck. thanks for your suggestion though. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
R u running any roms
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyler660:
Full stock Samsung, no root.

even tried factory wiping and reseting all data. but no luck. took screen protector off, no luck. :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
You have already tried everything I can think off and I'm sorry I can't help but I'm sure the devs on here will. They know there stuff
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyler660:
That is fine. Thank you very much for your help. But one last question, could it be a faulty unit? :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

If you have a completely stock phone with no custom modification at all , you should take it back to where you got it.

Ask them why it is displaying incorrectly.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyler660:
Hi, thank you for your reply. I think I will do that today.

Last time i have brought it there, they said its normal, i used Chrome as an example. they said thats the app. But this time I have evidence from you guys and photo evidence. So they cant get away with it I guess.

Thanks for your help, i really appreciate it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazydude:
Bump
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] braien334:
The charger charges other devices, like my S2, Galaxy Nexus.

The charger might not be outputting enough for the S4, I know the s4 is picky when it comes to chargers, so most likely I will get a new charger soon, to check that out.

Also, when I connect my S4 to my S2 via usb OTG, it starts charging too.