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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] borayeris:
Flashing CyanogenMod 11 i9500

I will flash CyanogenMod but as I understand I have to root the phone. I see that the easiest way is TowelRoot. Can I flash CyanogenMod my i9500 after I root with TowelRoot or should I use heimdall?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Is samsung is releasing lollipop for s4 black edition i9500????????
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiruuu.samad:
Both root method didn't work. Use cf auto root for i9500.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] th3cr0w:
when screen starts displaying something it is OK to release (galaxy i9505 logo)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dizzy1k:
Hi , I want to know if my version on s4 http://prntscr.com/5jblv9 we can install rom and if so which is it ? Tell me me to where to watch after I tell if we rom version is compatible with my phone..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

It's not needed to root the device before installing a ROM. You only need to install a compatible custom recovery ;).

Hi,

As they have released for Normal i9500 I believe they will release for BE, but if they don't release, you can flash the normal i9500 version without problems.

Hi,

You have i9505, so you can install any ROM from the i9505 Development area.

All the best,

~Lord
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gildoniel:
Issues with my Philips Headset & volume in general

Hello again!

I'm experiencing issues with my Philips SHL9705A headset (particularly with microphone volume) but also with the "default" samsung headset (and any headset I connect) problems with too loud volume in calls (hurts my ears).

I guess different phones are different and even different carriers seem to have different levels of volume settings (the default carrier sounds vary vastly in volume). Some are good and some seem to blast my ears out even at 0/5 calling volume (lowest possible setting).

I've read an article/tutorial about changing various volume settings for the i9505 when I was on the train with my tablet last friday. But I seem unable to find that article again ...

Was about changing files (uploading with USB from the PC) to specifically change the volume of internal speakers/mic as well as headset speakers / mic.

The mods I find are usually "make everything louder" - and some include headset mic.

Here in my case I'd like to LOWER the volume and increase my headset microphone gain.

I've been searching for the tutorial for hours on my pc but I guess I just don't enter the right keywords...

I'd be grateful for any hints!

Gildoniel

Edit 1: Okay I found the page: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2293133

Now I have to find a way to flash stuff to /etc/snd_soc_msm

Edit 2: I did it! Modified a CWM flashable zip and now I can tune my phone volume.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sothea1:
Good morning , I need your help.

After I upgrade to 5.0.1, I couldn't see Khmer language on Google keyboard. Help me please.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
One of the annoying things about the S4 is the lack of software navigation buttons. I was used to using them on my Nexus 4 so I really missed having them on my S4 GT I9505 echo rom v43.can any body help how can enable navigation key?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eltarod:
A friend has a stock I9506. He updated to lollipop stock but now he wants to go back to stock KitKat. Is it safe if I flash I9506XXUCNG3_I9506EURCNG1_EUR.zip (4.4.2) with Odin or will there be any problems?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Afaik you cannot downgrade the official firmware's that have KNOX boot loaders...........;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eltarod:
So no way at all? If I go with the unofficial way? Root, Recovery and flash custom KitKat software?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
I would not know tbh.........May be worth a try....All depends also if your 'friend' wants you to root their device!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiruuu.samad:
Yup to get back to kitkat u want to root,install recovery and flash ROM.don't even try Odin ur phone will be dead.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pika456:
anyone has problems with email sync?

lollipop (echoe rom) and k9 mail seem to not work well together,

email push not seem to work properly and poll is always "late"

with push me phone was always the first to inform me for mails

and now I see mails on pc with 15m interval which are not received on mobile

this is really a problem for me as I use emails for work.

is there any suggestions?

anyone else has problem?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhardeepx:
What is unlock bootloader? What to know before rooting or flashing chainfire?

I saw this mentioned on chainfire root site ?

UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS

If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !

How would I know bootloader is locked and how to unlock it?

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I have two s4 i9505

1. updated from stock 4.3 to stock 4.4.2 (ODIN)

2. updated from stock 4.4.2 to stock 5.0.1 (ODIN)

Is there any possible way without damaging or bricking the phone to get back to lower version firmwares?

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I have another s4 with cm 12 nightfly in it?

I want to try another custom rom ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiruuu.samad:
No way to go back to old firmware

You can go back to another ROM by flashing it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckkone:
Noob Question

Hello everyone... new here and not even sure if this is where i should post so apologies beforehand....

I have a galaxy S4 i9500 its an AT+T phone but im using it in the UK on the GiffGaff network ie... O2.....

I would like to root the phone i could see the detailed instructioncs but it mentioned something about bootloader so i believe i cant use that specific root can anyone please direct me to the correct rooting method...

Many thanks

CKKONE
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhardeepx:
Bootloader??????

What is bootloader?

What to know before rooting or flashing chainfire?

how to unlock bootloader?

I saw this mentioned on chainfire root site ?

UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS

If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !

How would I know if bootloader is locked or NOT? and how to unlock it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

What phone do you have?

I believe it is only a few US models that have a locked bootloader.

The rest are unlocked.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhardeepx:
s4 gt-i9505 vodafone australia
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
You should have an unlocked bootloader with that one.

Although , as was previously mentioned , you cannot downgrade the firmware , without causing issues to your phone.

You are able to flash any equivalent version of firmware , or a later version.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhardeepx:
rooting or custom recovery first?

is there any order what comes first?

I mean to say

1. Can I root my S4 without installing custom recovery?

2. Can I install Custom recovery without rooting s4?

3. Is it possible to install Custom roms via zip file install on STOCK recovery?

4. Can I install SuperSU zip from STOCK recovery?

5. Custom recovery like CMW or TWRP really necessary for installing cutom roms like cyanogen mod?

6. If you have installed Custom recovery Do you need to root it first in order to install custom ROM or Custom Rom will automatically root it?

7. how to uninstall Cyanoge mod 12 nightly and return back to 4.3 stock?

8. If I make a Nandroid backup of my phone using TWRP of rooted stock 4.3 and then install (4.4.2 or 5.0.1 STOCK BOTH), Will I be able to downgrade back to 4.3, after wiping phone data and restoring nandroid backup (without bricking or doing and damage to my device)?

I am planning to do above things, So your help will be highly appreciated

sorry guys too many questions but I am TOTAL NOOB and I don't want to brick my phone s4 i9505 any way.

AND I know with your guys Help I'll be able to figure things out.

Thanks for bearing me
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
1. Yes

2. Yes

3. No

4. No

5. Yes.

6. Some ROMS are pre-rooted .Some are not

Check the first post of the ROM in question for more information

7. Flash CM via custom recovery

Return to stock firmware via odin

8. No.

You cannot downgrade firmware

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

my phone is a galaxy s4 i9500 the chainfire method of rooting is not compatible with AT+T PHONES ...

is this correct or have i got this wrong
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhardeepx:
SuperSU????

I have installed custom recovery TWRP on my phone i9505 through odin?

Now

1. Do I root it first through chainfire odin flash method (OR) just install SuperSU through install zip will root it?

2. will superSU root it automatically in install zip method from TWRP recovery without chainfire?

3. will I have to install SuperSU additionally after chainfire odin flash, or chainfire zip itself contain SuperSu apk and binary?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skrapz101:
Memos in S Planner i9505

Hi Guys,

Having a slight issue trying to move my wife's data from a broken i9505 to a new i9505.

The only thing I don't seem to be able to do is sync/copy the memos in s planner over, which there are plenty over the past year and are considered important.

The rest of the calendar, tasks and events have synced fine.

I've had a look through the file manager but can't seem to find anything, maybe I've overlooked the files.

Thanks in advance.

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

According to this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41763857&postcount=3

you should NOT use it...

My advice is to read up on matters in your own dedicated forum:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att

and specifically , here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

and

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Yes , custom recovery is installed via odin

You can then flash the root via odin as well

It is all explained here:

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

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhardeepx:
what does stock firmware restore do?

1. restore stock recovery?

2. unroot phone?

3. reset flash counter to 0?

4. is it safe to install another region/country rom to i9505. I am on 4.3 stock i9505 vodafone australia? I want to install stock 5.0.1 from UK i9505?

5. will doing 4. lock me to uk carrier OR lock my unlocked s4?

6. does it matter if mode number is name, BUT PDA and CSC files are different? I mean installing different PDA ad CSC other than existing on your phone, right and safe?

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I just installed CM12 nightly over 4.3, s4 i9505, I want to try another custom rom?

1. do I just install another custom(other than cyanogen) rom zip (while cyanogen already installed)?

2. will doing 1. automatically replace cyanogenmod. i mean overwrite it. (Error Free and safe)

2. or install stock firmware first then install other custom rom from recovery zip install
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
1. Yes

2. yes

3. no

4. should be fine.

When installing stock firmware , you should wipe data and cache (in recovery) before and after flash

5. no

6. mode number is the important one

others should not matter

Part 2

1. yes.

custom roms do not change the bootloader

2. yes.

you should wipe cache and data and dalvik to avoid errors

3. no need to install stock first

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhardeepx:
Does ADB Shell work in download mode?

Are there any commands to get info through ADB Shell in Download mode (without rooting and without installing custom recovery or any stock firmware) about

1. Bootloader lock status

2. Soft reset / Hard reset . factory reset/ wipe cache/ dalvik etc. commands

3. listing and backing up important or all partitions to pc or card

4. restoring various partitions

Please tell if there is any possibility of doing above after either rooting or installing custom recovery or both?

5. If bootloaer is locked, what are its limitations, like you cannot install chainfire root zip. means no SuperSU install. No root. what else

6. on locked bootloader can you install custom recovery?

7. on locked bootloader can you install stock same version firmware and above?

8. can upgrading stock firmware lock bootloader which was unlocked before?

9. is updating version stock firmware possible on locked bootloader?

10. what can you do by changing kernal of phone? why change kernal?

11. can you change kernal of stock firmware running official OS ?

12. does changing kernal requires root or custom recovery or custom rom or either or all of three?

13. is there any software tool or paid service available to unlock bootloader?

14. does flashing stock official firmware replace custom kernal with original?

15. does nandroid backup save the bootloader in backup and restore when required?

16. how can nandroid backup be used to unbrick or trouble shoot the device?

17. does stock rom version install same or higher version change bootloader?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LifeDrainerRO:
I have an unlocked i9505 with Vodafone baseband. Lollipop update is available on sammobile with the same baseband but for Black Edition, only the CSC is different (one letter as for all Black Editions). If i flash it manually will i continue to receive OTA updates (in case they release a small update for bug fixes)?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pete101:
which BTU stock unbranded 4.4.2 firmware gives the best battery life?

Of you who have gone through all the available versions of stock unbranded 4.4.2 firmware for the s4 which one gave you the best battery life?

i eant to flash an unbranded version to my phone but it is tedious testing each one factory reseting etc

i have this msm_hsic_host wakelock which only gives me 80% max deep sleep which firmware of 4.4.2 minimises this the most? My main goal is battery improvement

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Sorry for the newbie question i am using samsung s4 from o2 uk and have their 4.4.2 version, i am unlocked now so can downgrade or upgrade to BTU unbranded 4.4.2 versions of which there appears to be 4 available in sammobile.

I understand that there is a new bootloader in 4.4.2 so am i able to upgrade /downgrade to any of the stock 4.4.2 firmwares without tripping knox or losing my imei?

I know to my annoyance that the new bootloader efs v2 in 4.1.2 xxemg4 for the samsung s3 prevented me to downgrade to any of the previous 4.1.2 stock roms due to this much to my annoyance as the battery life was superb on xxemc2 4.1.2 so i don't want to make the same mistake with 4.4.2, does anyonr know if there is another bootloader version in the latest 4.4.2 stock rom that may cause a similar issue?

Bear in mind i only want to be able to up down grade to any of the 4.4.2 that is available not go to 4.3 or up to 5.0 as far as you're aware are all versions of 4.4.2 BTU ok to flash in odin without issues?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxLordxX:
Hi,

Try downgrading your Keyboard or trying a different one.

Hi,

You can check for Xposed Modules that do it or you can use set it up with CyanogenMOD settings (buttons) for example.

Hi,

1 - Bootloader is unlocked as far it is not from a carrier. As it was already mentioned by [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] earlier.

2 - Factory and soft reset are the same, and you can't do them without a proper recovery. Hard reset involves deleting all your data in the phone as well, and you can do it either from stock recovery or settings (factory reset, with a different meaning).

3 ; 4 - you can do them easily with a nandroid on custom recovery.

10 - you can customize many aspects of your phone, but only you'll decide if it's better to change or not.

11 - Yes.

12 - None, just Odin. Or custom recovery if you want to make it easier.

14 - Yes.

15 - No.

16 - in case of a bad zip or something you've installed went wrong and soft bricked your device. It will restore your system to what it was when you did the nandroid.

17 - Stock updates will flash latest Bootloader.

Hi,

AFAIK you can flash Normal i9505 firmware on BE, I don't think you'll have troubles doing the opposite. Just search a bit and you may find someone who already did it.

All the best,

~Lord

"This Story Ends Where It Began" - Octavarium (Dream Theater)

Sent from my GT-i9505

"This Story Ends Where It Began" - Octavarium (Dream Theater)

Sent from my GT-i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mamica:
Hello guys,is there any cm/aosp lollipop rom with Good battery life or any Way To incress it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bingley:
So, I'm on official 5.0.1 stock rom and while debloating I must have removed the main calendar sync files as I have the Google Calendar from the play store installed but ni calendars are listed to be displayed and calendar does not appear in my google account sync list. Any ideas which files I need to restore?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Try re-flashing the ROM with no wipes

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bingley:
Right. The point being I don't want to reflash the while thing and set everything up again else I would have done...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
That is the point of re-flashing WITHOUT any wipes.

Basically , it just puts the system back on.

It does not affect ANY settings or data you may have on the phone

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bingley:
I understand this - see previous post - I have debloated and changed things in /system I don't want to have to remember and do all again, hence my original question. Thanks for your input, but I'm really looking to just replace the specific calendar sync files
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheAwesomeBit:
Looks are out of options at this point. You may have to reflash and start over. Next time keep backups before you mod system files in case anything goes wrong.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LifeDrainerRO:
Does anyone know for sure if it's safe to flash black edition software on regular s4? Same baseband, only one letter in CSC is different as for all BE.

I want to test Lollipop faster and its available only for BE. Will it trip KNOX? i still have 1 year of warranty left.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adanadhel:
Browsers crash/freeze when opening links from FB app

Hey folks.

I've been facing this issue for quite a while on my I9505. Not sure if it's related to the device, but clearing app preferences, reinstalling the FB app and even installing a new Custom ROM (not because of the app, just cuz I felt like trying a new one), which implies wiping cache, data, etc didn't change the scenario. I can't open external links via FB app. On Chrome, it opens the browser but it doesn't load anything. On Firefox and on the stock browser, it crashes the browsers.

Any light on this issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leizem:
Hi,

What is play store error code 944?

Any idea?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prevelation:
Sorry for that very late response. I'm using PowerAMP (bought via Google Play) by default. Even with every other music player this occurs.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foggy10:
I have a question: what is the difference between a pre knox bootloader, and a knox bootloader? Where can you get pre-knox/knox bootloaders?

The reason why I ask is because I am having massive problems with wifi stability. LTE radio works fine, and I've flashed modems that are fairly recent (I am running on a 5.0.1 rom from danvdh and flashed a B7 modem, with BL, Wifi fix/Non-HLOS and GSM modem) and it still does not work well.

My knox is tripped 0x01.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Wow! first post in 9 years :good:

When the phone first came out , there was no knox bootloader.

It came with firmware updates after MGA

So , if you were lucky enough to get one of the early phones , you could stay away from the knox pox altogether.

The only way you could get it now , is to find an original phone which has not been updated.

It is not something that you can flash.

Regarding your wifi problem , if your LTE is working fine , have you tried changing the channels on your modem , to see if you can get better stability.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/23/the-play-store-is-lousy-with-944-download-errors-right-now/

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LifeDrainerRO:
Does no one really know to answer me these questions ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bubba949:
I've flashed black edition on my regular s4 with no issues but as for knox I've already tripped mine so I'm not sure about that.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chavyno:
I've just installed android 5.0.1 with odin on my s4 and my memory is on the half? I already did a reset..

How can i get it clean?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LifeDrainerRO:
Bubba thanks for the answer.

[MENTION=6529317]Chavyno[/MENTION] - it's clean, on kitkat you have 9.2 GB available, the rest is reserved for the OS and other stuff. On Lollipop is slightly lower due to ART and maybe other things.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chavyno:
Oh thanks it is true because on android 4.4.2 it showed me only something like 9 GB. Thanks for the fast help ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foggy10:
[MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] - I think I had one of those phones as i recall my knox being clear at 0x00. It happened after I flashed a stock rom (which must have included the locked bootloader and knox code) which then forever changed the phone.

So that being the case, what you're saying is it doesn't matter if I use a modified bootloader or not since my knox is already tripped.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Once tripped , there is currently no way to reset knox.

Only a new motherboard will give you knox 0x0 again.

So , yes , it does not matter what bootloader you use.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Guys pllzzz help me , after installing lollipop in black edition , my phone occupies 3/4 of memory, but in kk it was about 1/2 ????
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mp3elv:
i9500 lollipop upgrade

hi guys, please answer me this, i have a i9500 with exynos with 4.4.2 android (MULTICSC TTT), and i wanna flash lollipop 5.0.1 Russian, and i have read all this place that say that before doing anything create a backup of the EFS but then i have the following questions:

1. Given that as far as i know backing up the EFS requires Root, and to get root there's no way on earth to do so without tripping KNOX, what could i do? just not back up the EFS and pray jesus christ to help me that it doesnt get corrupt?.

2. What would happen if knox turns into 0x1 and i flash the new russian lollipop 5.0.1 rom, with its new knox 2.0 in it? shouldnt it start creating all kind of problems, cos the flag is now 0x1??

What should i do then? i cant keep knox at 0x0 if i root my phone, and i shouldnt flash lollipop if i hadnt backed up the EFS, it is impossible to flash lollipop without runnig this very real risk of EFS corruption? please help me i dont know what to do, anyone knows how to back up EFS without using ROOT?? please help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AakashKaushal98:
Plzzzz reply me..:(:(:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yesh8352:
What are you talking about? Explain it properly?

We are here to help:)