yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Try flashing with SGS4 flasher, the link is on the first page of this thread. I flash every recovery with it and it never failed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usm740:
So what should i do?

I am on official stock firmware 4.2.2. and i have tried via odin and now via flasher. and also tried different recoveries but no solution. and how come everything works fine in odin? is cleary says PASS.

and one more thing whenever i boot into stock recovery first it says "no command" then also when i try to wipe cache clean it gives an error and reboots normally.:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

You could try Nandroid Manager to load a new recovery.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
Anyone know where an how I could install flash player on my s4?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukri90:
Just install this apk http://db.tt/hRY8FVrc
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
Thanks. But now why won't it still play? An also how comes when I click on the app in the app drawer it takes me to my setting but nothing comes up?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
It support ur device browser and other utilities too. Reboot ur phone for getting effect.

Thanks,

Disturbed™

? Sent from my Disturbed™ Galaxy S4 using XDA Premium 4 ?

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samueldidi:
Overheating problem for S4 GT-I9505

Hi everyone,

I'm sorry if my message bother in any way.

I am a new user to this samsung brand as I bought my first S4 last Saturday.

There is overheating problem when i use internet with mobile network or playing games and battery drain very fast. It is very uncomfortable to use. I tried to find solution on the internet, but i can't find any solution right now.

I am starting to regret that I bought this device.:( Also In my country, I can't return my device to the shop.

Pls anyone advise me what should I do.

Should i flash custom ROM? If so what is the best ROM for my device and pls guide me to do so.

Here is my device information. Model number. GT-I9505, Base band version I9505VJUAMDM, Build number JDQ39.I9505VJUAMDM

Sorry for my bad english since it is not my native language.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usm740:
Quote:

Originally Posted by usm740

So what should i do?

I am on official stock firmware 4.2.2. and i have tried via odin and now via flasher. and also tried different recoveries but no solution. and how come everything works fine in odin? is cleary says PASS.

and one more thing whenever i boot into stock recovery first it says "no command" then also when i try to wipe cache clean it gives an error and reboots normally.

Hi,

You could try Nandroid Manager to load a new recovery.

But For that Shouldn't it be rooted? SO your suggestion is that i should first root my device while having stock recovery and then try to install custom recovery via "android manager"..?

:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
what variant?

9500 or 9505?

if 9500 i would recommend Crash ROM 8.1, Omega 14 & Arrow ROM

Kernel there's Perseus and Adam Kernel( no many choices :p)

Recovery Philz Recovery latest :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
It is normal to have heating issue when playing games and using internet but it is not a big deal since your phone did not shut down or reboot. At what temp. Your phone when get heat?

Draining battery!? Sure the drain should be faster when you play games or using the net.

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I search for performance. You can always charge your battery, at home, work, car, but you can not always load performance. We have our S4 to enjoy its cheerful power.

You can install any rom and try some kernels.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] norml:
This device has been out for OVER 4 months and you haven't read about the heating problems or other issues, or even seen any youtube vids about these issues? You should've done some more research before investing. But not to worry, new fw's are coming out left and right and they are fixing a lot of these problems as of late, so try to stay up to date on the newest versions.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kGitsov:
Hi folks,

Is there any database with all stock roms.

I need for Globul Cosmote that is here in Bulgaria.

Sorry for my bad English and really noob question. I have searched all threads here in this forum and similar from google search :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usm740:
thanks everyone. found a solution. At first i rooted with CF auto root. and then straight away through SGS4 Flasher flashed cofface recovery. worked fine for me. :good::good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samueldidi:
It's my bad not to check about my device before I bought.Thank you for your suggestion. By the way what is the latest version of the device? When i try to update OTA, It is saying that my device's version is up to date.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G33k_shane:
Hey everyone! :laugh:

I have bought a Galaxy S4 and am wondering if i should root it. The main question that i have is whether i will be able to update the phone via OTA or kies? I only want root though, no custom ROMS or anything of that sort. And i don't care about the binary counter. I just want root and official updates via kies/OTA. So if i root will I be able to get the updates? If so how? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] norml:
I'm not sure, a whole bunch of 'em came out as of late. Go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and type in GT-I9505, but you have to register in order to get the DL links.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jesssiii:
Where's the boot animation on this? Verizon ME7 rooted. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Piero88:
Hello,

Can someone please tell me the "reverse" process from going to CM and going back to stock FW with stock recovery?

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

Check the first post:

Under "Getting started "by samersh72 .

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegribbon:
Omega v10 Issues

Hi guys,

Wondering if anyone can help me, have been stuck trying to sort this issue out for the past 2 days!

So, I have a I9505, rooted the stock, then installed TWRP recovery (v2.6.1). I have ever since been trying to install the Omega ROM.

It installs fine, and boots, and I can use it as normal. However whenever I reboot I get stuck on the Samsung boot screen, and it won't move! I have tried re-installing/flashing many times, and wiping every partition under the sun. Have installed Cyanogenmod successfully and that reboots fine. I've spent countless hours searching Google and this forum to no avail.

Luckily I have a nandroid backup of my rooted stock which I have to keep reverting to so I can actually use the phone!

If anyone has any ideas how to resolve this it would be greatly appreciated :)

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

Did you try it with PhilZ's recovery?

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

I did not no, Omega recommend TWRP as a recovery, but I'll give it a go - thanks! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
Try to flash some other version of that rom.

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Use odin and flash some stock firmware.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DragosPaul:
Hi! Noob incoming here with lots of questions.

I have purchased a galaxy i9505 but desperately want to root it. I do not want to install a custom ROM, just want the stock rooted. I also want to be able to receive OTA updates. I checked http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2250824 but there's a dozen things that scare me ( wifi not working, bricked devices, blah bleh) :

1) How do I check if my bootloader is locked or unlocked?

2) In order to install TWRP, do I need an unlocked bootloader? I saw on their site that if you try to install it on a locked bootloader you will brick your device.

Here's a screenshot of what my "about the device" looks like : http://puu.sh/4pqLf.png

I just want not to **** this up. I got the handset from amazon and on the warranty card thing it says "GT-I9505 GH90-21918B". I don't know if that means anything but if any of you are nice enough to spoonfeed me through this process, I'll name my first baby after you.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
For rooting ur phone :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2219803

For twrp:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265588
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DragosPaul:
Thanks, but again I'm not asking for links to those threads. I need a personal and exact statement because I'm concerned about bricking it.

How do I check if my bootloader is locked or not, and do I need an UNLOCKED bootloader in order to install TWRP?

ALSO. Using CF auto root, is there any chance of bricking the device in the process? Because from what I read your device needs to be rooted to install TWRP. What happens if your device bricks for some reason DURING the rooting process?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
Till now I never got than kind of issue. First root ur phome using cf autoroot. All the steps are given in detail for the same. And than download TWRP revovery and flash it using odin. Steps for this is also give in the thread.

I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO UR PHONE.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

As Chainfire himself says,there is always a chance of bricking when you play around with your phone.

The key is to READ,READ,READ carefully,and follow instructions to the letter.

This way you are less likely to do it.

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

You have the dreaded latest firmware version.

Your bootloader is locked,in that you cannot flash earlier versions of custom ROMS.

Only the latest.

I would hold back for a while and see how things develop with the new firmware.

Watch DjeMBey's thread and see what he says.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DragosPaul:
Grr, first it's unlocked, now it's locked :( . I take it that means I can't use CF auto root OR the other method, right? :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegribbon:
Hey,

I tried flashing PhilZ using Odin but it would not load, just got stuck on the Samsung boot screen with recovery loading.. in the top right. You can just flash over TWRP right? I have since reflashed to TWRP.

This of course has not solved my issue, maybe I should give it a go using CWM?

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

It is locked in that it is not backward compatible.

Chainfire has managed to break the new firmware,and his Auto-root does work.

All I am saying,is just watch for a while ,and read around the fora to get a better picture of what is going on,and what is going to happen.

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

If Odin is not being nice,try some of these:

Odin troubleshooting: If Odin accidentally gives you "fail" try the following:

- Repeat procedure.

- Make sure that all actions of Kies are disabled from task manager.

- Change usb port.

- Try another usb cable (make sure it is the original).

- Try another Odin version.

- Uninstall and re-install driver.

- Use pit file.

- Try another computer.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegribbon:
Can I use TWRP to flash the Philz zip?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawke84:
As malybru its a work in progress, as its so new and Samsung changed a lot of security settings. just give the devs some time. CF-Autoroot will work but pre-rooted roms wont for now try using THIS to flash from ROM environment :) you will need to open the PhilZ recovery zip and extract Recovery.img

hope this helps :)

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I wouldn't use a recovery to flash another recovery, asking for issue, see my post above
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aliendna999:
Hello

how do i copy large files to the phone? everytime i try it just say "device stopped responding" or similar.

device didnt stop responding though as i can continue accessing it and transfer small files.

if i transfer many files it will randomly not work either.

using mass storage mode doesnt work either, since i cannot see the internal storage that way.

so.. how the hell do i copy files :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinicius.freitas89:
Hey guys, i bought the S4 of a friend and when he factory reset the phone the S health and S translator apps vanished.

Do you known how can i get them back?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
I have installed flash player. I rebooted after install. But when I go to a page it still tells me to install fash player. Also when I click the app it goes to a Web page but it's bank? How can I get this to work.?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

What is your firmware?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crauze:
I've uploaded SHealth and STranslator for you, just place them in system/app and reboot, here's the link

Have you enabled flash in your browser?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
I looked at the settings an I did not find anything to enable?

So where or how do I enable it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crauze:
I'm not sure as it depends on what browser you use
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
I currently use Chrome!?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinicius.freitas89:
Thanks man! I'm really sorry but i didnt found the system folder... can i create it or instal in any other place? thanks again!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Go to the market and get "FX File Explorer" + root.

It's a great app for changing the system files .

Use the root option to navigate to "System (root)/system/app

Place the .apk there,save,and reboot.

Use the padlock at the top of the page to enable "write"

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinicius.freitas89:
Thanks man... i just dont get why i dont have that on the phone since it was never rooted.

i dont want to lose my warranty so i guess i will have to live without it :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Get Google translate from the market.No root required.Works well.

Also type in "Health" in the searchbar.

You might find something similar.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinicius.freitas89:
Yeah, i will try that... but do you have any idia why it isnt instaled on my phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

It may be your region.

Different areas get different software sometimes.

Or maybe your carrier did not want it in the ROM.

Who knows?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinicius.freitas89:
Thanks man
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aussie2sweden:
Can flashing a Carrier firmware, enable Simlock or network locking?

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

I am not sure what you are asking.

Do you intend to flash firmware from a carrier that is not your own?

If so why?

Having said that,it is unlikely that a different carrier firmware will simlock your phone.

Think about going on holiday abroad,and using a local simcard while you are there.

You will not become locked to that network.

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

I had rooted my I9500 and installed CWM, I want to update to Latest firmware version : MG9

the question is can I update through Kies or do I need to use Odin

thanks for your help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Piero88:
Hello,

I just flashed on my S4 MGA firmware DBT from CM and I have a problem with Wi-Fi ... it's not working at the moment.

I also tried if I could update via OTA but it says I have a modified version of the firmware so I can't get an update..

Can anyone tell me what to do?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fishawy:
This issue is still persistent. I also tried moving my music to both internal & external storages, no use.

Can someone please assist with this? Any help is much appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bullrune:
Unofficial CM 10.1 - Victorator

Unofficial CM 10.1 - Victorator

Hello!

I rooted my new Sgs4 (i9505) yesterday. I used CF-root, CWM and the Cyanogenmod 10.1 (victorator) a build that was released 2013-05-17.

Carrier: Tele2 Sweden

Everything works great, it operates smoothly and it looks awesome. The only problem that I'm experiencing so far is that the headset gets inactivated during calls. The headset works when I'm listening to spotify or watching youtube - but not during calls.

Is there any way to fix this?

Remember - I am a noob & english is not my first language so if anything is unclear about my problem or if I have missed some important facts about anything... Then please tell me and I will try to learn from my misstake

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

Does your headset have a microphone?

Did it work on the stock ROM?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bullrune:
Yes the same headset worked fine with the device on stock ROM. I have also tried with other headsets. :P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Then,I am sorry to say that this is a ROM problem,and should be taken up with the dev.

I had these sorts of problems with 4.2.2 custom ROMS on my Sensation.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bullrune:
Yeah I know, but as a n00b I can't post in dev. threads before I have reached 10 posts... Seems awesome.

But I take this answer as you don't know any ways to fix the problem?

Thanks anyway.

Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sayofy:
New to android

Hi

I just bought samsung galaxy s4 and im very new to android cause ive been an iphone user for the past 4 years , anyway i have some questions

1. Do i have to do rooting to be able to transfere apps to sd to free some space cause u all know the storage problem on s4 only 8 gb.

2. If i root my device will system updates stops working?

3. I noticed that my ram is alyays almost full , is there a way to free ram?

Thanks and sorry for being a noob
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

In answer to 1,2,and 3 ,look HERE

Go for the deodexed slim version,and it solves all your problems.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sayofy:
Thanks for answering me so fast, but i forgot to mention that my s4 is 9500 so the page that u refered me to does not contain roms for my s4 , isn't there another way to solve my issues and thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Sorry,I am not so well versed in the 9500 ROMS.

I suggest you scour the 2 development forums.

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

Anyone know where's the Helvetica S that was in S3? I liked her, but she vanished in S4 ... Can I install it without root?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tkhokk:
WatchON application

I understand that with the built-in IR emitter and Samsung WatchON application, S4 can be used to control TVs, DVD and Blu-ray players, streaming media players and air conditioners.

I have tried without success to set up my S4 to control air conditioners as I could not get to the set up page where all the various devices including air conditioners are listed. When I go to Settings - My room - Add devices, only TV and Home projector are shown.

Would appreciate assistance from anyone who have successfully configured their S4 to control air conditioners. Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joe0Bloggs:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41443480&postcount=2

This is the information I gathered while being a n00b (still am one) and trying to root my S4 i9500 :)

The WanamLite rom is close to stock but lighter and more powerful :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Icoris:
How do I turn off the shutter sound from the camera? I've tried renaming the files in system and I had to reflash.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedlever:
You can enable/disable it in the camera settings:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avadis99:
Mixed up setting

Guys can anyone tell on SG S4 where is the "Page Buddy" and "Developer Options" located? Couldn't find either! THanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Developer options,: settings/more/device info//press buildnumber 7 times and developers options will be revealed.

Page buddy not implemented (yet) on the S4 afaik.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thunderserpent:
DELETE
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

So far ,no one has found a way to do this.

A workaround is to put the phone on silent before taking pictures.

Obviously,this is a pain in the a$$.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedlever:
Is this another carrier/region unique feature? It works fine on my i337. I turned off the shutter sound and presto! No more shutter sound when I take a pic.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
with odin :good:

i guess you have the I9505

root your phone then see this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40819876

flash stock with odin

if wifi stiil doesnt work, flash other modem http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GermainZ:
Hey guys, I'm looking for a few APKs from the XXUBMG9 baseband. If someone could upload them, I'd be grateful. :)

SamsungVideo.apk
SecVideoList.apk
SecVideoList.odex
SecVideoPlayer.apk
SecVideoPlayer.odex

I'm asking for files from this specific baseband because trying those provided in the various threads here all give incompatibility errors (I may be wrong, logcat here). Thanks. :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aussie2sweden:
[COLOR]

If in 'settings' & 'device status' it shows 'official' you can use Kies.. But you will lose root.. Then you will need to use Odin to restore root..

I would just flash using odin..

It's quick easy & painless when you have done it a few times..

I recently installed Philz cwm recovery for the first time.. It's easy to install using odin and allows you to do full system backups just like in windows..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoniedelt:
The thread title says ask any question.

The question is, should i?

I have an S3 right now, the S4 came out 2 weeks after i'd taken the S3. :crying::crying:

The phone is okay, mine's rooted, Neatrom'ed and perseus kerneled, battery life could be better.... but the photos are crap, basically.

Macro shots seem to do "okay" but I come from a long line of Nokias and i am used to superb image quality, even on the Nokia N9, my last Nokia.

So I have a chance to get rid of the S3 and up to an S4 (9505 LTE i guess, on EE).

Should i?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

For the camera alone,it is worth it.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoniedelt:
Is the camera really that much better?

I know the S3's camera is F2.6 - which makes it just about on par with the Nokia N9 i got rid of in April.

What about the S4 camera?

Is rooting / flashing approximately the same procedure?

Should i be considering any other makes? LG G2? Xperia z1?

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

Rooting and stuff is easier than on my old HTC Sensation.

Dunno about those other makes.

Google will help you on that front.

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jesssiii:
If it was never rooted, those apps may have just been disabled. Check under settings/Apps. Slide to the All tab and scroll down toward the bottom to see what, if anything, has been disabled.