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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megapleb:
Signal loss - I lose network signal regularly, it looks like it is triggered by the screen being off (I've read this is a common fault), though it can drop out when the screen is on too. I updated the modem to MKE, but am not seeing any improvement. I also switched the network mode from LTE/WCDMA/GSM to WCDMA/GSM, as I'm not using LTE anyway at the moment, but that hasn't helped. What this means is I can't get data when my screen is off. I have found a wi-fi fix for MKE, though wi-fi is working fine, so I'm not sure that I want to try flashing that. Edit - I just checked, and the ODIN flash I did on the modem didn't take. I'm using 3.06, reboot after flash. I'm still on MH8.

Calibration issues - In google maps, or a compass app, the direction the apps think I'm facing is wrong. I had this issue on stock, but running calibration in GPS status app fixed it. Now, that fix isn't working.

Corruption - There was a strange overlap off the battery % in status bar (circle mod built-in to Omega), the signal level, and the time. They would not be lined up, but overlapping. This isn't showing up after the last reboot, so hopefully it was a temporary thing that has now resolved itself.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'm a bit confused with all the terminologies. I used a HTC Desire in the past, which I rooted and flashed custom ROMs. However, I'm still not entirely clear about certain processes.

1. Rooting gives you superuser privileges. Okay, I understand this. But do you need to be rooted to install a custom ROM? Or more specifically, do you need to be rooted to install a custom recovery, from which you install a custom ROM? What exactly goes on behind the scenes? From what I gather so far from reading many articles and threads, say for example I want to install TWRP custom recovery (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/182) - I need to be rooted to use the GooManager install method (because the app needs superuser privileges to make such a system-level change to the phone), but I don't have to be rooted if I opt to flash the .tar with Odin. Am I right?

2. There are many ways to root. There is the CF-auto-root, KingoApp 1-click solution, motochopper, etc. Are they equivalent in the sense that they are essentially the same thing packaged differently, or are there differences and pros and cons to each method?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
1. you need a custom recovery to install a custom ROM, but technically you dont need root. you'd be crazy not to, as it offers many advantages (such as adblockers like adaway).

2. CF-auto root works great, he's a real big name in the android community and his work is fantastic quality. they're different ways to achieve the same thing, but they're not always made equal - some apps may not like a certain method of root, so i suggest either going with chainfire or a pre-rooted rom.

3. You do not need root to install a custom recovery (philz works great for me). Definitely use the Odin method (not mobile odin or any app) for the least amount of trouble - power off phone, remove battery for 30 seconds, boot to download mode using the 3 button combo and away you go.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Thanks so much for the quick reply! :)

Just to clarify...

1. I thought flashing a ROM will mean that whether you have root originally or not is irrelevant, because if the ROM you flashed is rooted, you will have root eventually, and if it's not, it'll just unroot your phone? You mean the root status of the phone PRIOR to flashing persists till AFTER flashing the ROM?

2. I see... thanks! CF-auto-root trips Knox though. Hmm.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
1. once rooted you can unroot easily enough, it just enables root and gives you an app to control root permissions. It doesnt persist - but most custom roms come rooted since thats what the majority wants.

2. this is why you should stay away from knox :P my phone has no warranty but i got lucky enough to stay with 4.2.2 bootloader and went to a custom 4.3 and 4.4 rom without it, so i dont have that issue.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Ah I see.

So if I want to root, I can choose to go with a rooting script like cf-auto-script, or I can simply flash a rooted ROM, right? Both will give me root, albeit in different ways?

If I want to unroot, all I have to do is flash back to a stock ROM?

I'm getting my S4 soon, I haven't got it yet, so I don't think I'll be lucky enough to get a 4.2.2 bootloader! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
root isnt a global on or off switch - apps that want it have to request it, and you get an approve/deny popup. you can just uninstall that app, or say no to everything if you dont want it. it gives you an option, and forces nothing.

personally i highly recommend the echoe V10 rom - its based on the stock samsung 4.3 rom (looks the same, features are the same - just faster and with more options and they have a slim version if you want less bloatware), pre rooted and a great example of what kind of extras a custom rom can provide while being as full featured and stable as the samsung stock roms.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xonix240719mu:
Are GPE roms for GT-I9505G ( Snapdragon 600) compatible for use on GT-I9506 ( Snapdragon 800 ) ?

I wasn't able to find any existing thread on this matter in either model's forums respectively.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anuj6111:
can some1 direct me to the files required for rooting ....

i tried cf-auto root but it has stock recovery ... and i cant install mods or flash roms with stock recovery ...

and cwm links i found give error that i hav 4.3 and knox so i should headover to fourms for help ...

and if i flash odin with autoroot then again with cwm my root goes and again the same error is shown by supersu .... :( :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
you'll need to flash a custom recovery via odin before rooting. use philz recovery. if you flash a stock rom via odin you'll lose root/mods, so flash the recovery and install everything else via that.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anuj6111:
tried flashing that also but all available files are for 4.2.2 without knox ....

they not working on 4.3 .... :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
hmmm, sorry cant help there. you could always go to a custom rom that is prerooted, there are several based on the stock touchwiz rom.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ya Rahman:
hi friends

I have problem with my battry

my battery was broken 1 month ago

and I change it

the life of new battry very low

example when I charge it for 100%

it's work for 4 hours

and when it reaches 30%

and it's quickly end

Is it a problem of my phone?

or battry?

sent from my galaxy s 4 using my fingers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beatsleigher:
Are you rooted? Which ROM?

Android ver? Is the battery original?

Did you have problems like this before?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ya Rahman:
Thanks for your quick answer

yes my phone was root

Arrow rom v11.0.0

Android v : 4.3

I don't know battry was original or no

I'm looking for a way to understand it

I did not have this problem before

sent from my galaxy s 4 using my fingers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmengs:
Do you have any changes in the usage of your phone? Any new apps installed?

Have you tried a battery diagnosing app to see what is possibly draining your batter?

What kind of battery did you purchase? Official brand, third party? Have you already tried to exchange the battery?

A lot of questions but I have not encountered extreme battery wear myself. I wouldn't recommend a hasty reset of your phone yet until other avenues have been explored. It can be bothersome to reset the phone.

There was this little news article a while back... http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/...lems-samsung-offers-free-battery-replacements

Maybe someone else can chime in with something more helpful.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WRXRB320:
Does it matter if your phone is locked to 1 carrier? Want to root my S4.

T-Mobile UK

GT-I9505

Android version 4.3

Baseband version UEMK8
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
No.

It should not matter.

Root should be fine,

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ya Rahman:
no I do not use the phone for more than before

I factory reset my phone and don't install a new app

this is my battry usage

sent from my galaxy s 4 using my fingers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidInsanity:
My phone is unlocked yet I get no service or signal :/ not even a bar. I flashed another modem earlier to access the free sim unlock (didn't work so paid for service) and it was working. I flashed the GoldenEye ROM and the network just vanished. I searched for network automatically and it picked it up and got signal again. Now its just gone again :/ if its a modem issue. Can someone send me a link to the modem I need? And which one? Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
try MGA or MKE, those two have been good for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidInsanity:
If it even matters, i'm in the UK.

Still will work?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rapa15:
Samsung S4 camera question

Hello,

it might be asked a lot of times, but I, personally, cant find any info on how to improve Samsung Galaxy S4's camera.

I updated my S4 from 4.2.2 to 4.3 (and regret it deeply) and found that fantastic picture quality from 4.2.2 version is poor at best with 4.3.

I tried to change ISO, picture quality to 13 and then to 9.6 MP, update camera firmware but the picture quality is still poor.

I would like to go back to 4.2.2 version but because of KNOX Warranty I'm a bit scared (still have 1.5 years of varranty).

So I would like you to ask you all for help - is it possible to get picture quality to 4.2.2 version's or maybe somehow get 4.2.2 version's camera app. I don't know, my knowledge is very limited when it comes to Android stuff.

Hope you can help me.

Sincerely,

a new member
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

I use MGA,and it's good here in London. ;)

The best radio is the one that works for you.

You may have to try a few to get to the best one.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidInsanity:
Thanks. did that check firmware thing on sammobile.

Since I am on o2 I flashed MK8 one. and everything is good for now.

But thanks :) will do this if i run into more trouble.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Is your phone unrooted ,and pure stock?

If so,take it back to Samsung and demand that they put you back on 4.2.2 because you are deeply disappointed with the upgrade.

Worth a try.

If you are pure stock,there is probably nothing you could do to improve the situation without voiding your warranty.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AMPhilbrick:
I need help viewing a note that was written on the back of a picture sent from another S4. Does anyone know how to view the note?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukri90:
Guys my battery is swelling. I bet I'm one of the s4 owners with faulty batteries. Do I need to be on official status or is it okay to go with a custom rom on my phone? I'm going to the service centre today.

Edit: Got a battery replacement and my phone was on a custom rom :D

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
Hi

1- If the samsung create 64 bit processor for galaxy s5 , does it need 64bit apps like windows 7 and 8 in pc? The apps that have released until today will work on it?

2 - where is the stop watch of 9505?

3 - below the camera and all if the screen will be warm in doing heavy works.what is this?cpu warming or another.

Does it harmfull for screen to be warm too high?wich temp is good
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

1.?

2.depends on the ROM.Try pressing the clock on the homescreen.

3.Warm is not a problem.

If it gets hot,stop what you are doing, and let it cool down.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
3- So i want to know what is it?is it cpu?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
cpu, gpu etc are all in the one package, so basically yes.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avadis99:
Guys thank you for this great thread, actually I have to questions:

1. What is the ARMv full specification for GT-i9500, is it 7?

2. From day 1 I got this phone the USB driver has always problem, when I connect to the computer e.g. it does not recognize unless I restart the phone (I have all drivers installed of course), even while trying to connect to sixaxis controller either I have to restart it so that it connects or I have to turn on the bluetooth for it to conncet later? Any solutions for this headache?

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
armv7 neon i think, unless i'm getting confused with one of my other devices.

not having driver troubles here so no idea.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FL630:
Returning to stock firmware FAIL

Hello,

I'm selling my S4 so want to return it to stock rom. It was purchased direct from Samsung in the UK.

I am getting a FAIL flag in Odin however when trying to flash the stock firmware back on. Here is what i'm doing:

1) Starting Odin 3.09

2) Booting S4 into download mode (down vol, home & power)

3) Plugging in S4 to laptop, making sure all Kies is not running

4) Load I9505XXUDMH8_I9505OXXDMHA_I9505XXUDMH8_HOME.tar.md5 into AP in Odin

5) Press Start.

I am then getting a fail flag with the following:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9505XXUDMH8_I9505OXXDMHA_I9505XXUDMH8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<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> sbl1.mbn

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

<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn

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

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

So, I then try flashing with the PIT file (CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.pit), again, FAIL with the following:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

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

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

<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn

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

<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn

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

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

I have tried two USB cables including the stock one, a multitude of USB ports (both USB 2 & 3), closed everything to do with Kies in the task manager, used both Odin 3.07 and 3.09 running as administrator.

Any other ideas what the fail could be and how to fix it?

Many thanks

FL630
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GreenXSI:
After rooting, is it possible to modify app permissions? How can I do that easily with least hassle?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
Can someone help me out! I'm trying to find out good profiles on set up on my s4 that would give good performance and battery? But I've never really messed with the cpus also I would like to know opinions on temperature for the cpu. Don't want to mess things up.

Thanks greatly appreciated!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Please be more specific what you are looking for. Kernel settings or what. Also let us know what phone type, Rom and kernel version you have.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanw5489:
OK I'm just looking to use setcpu profiles to get better battery but also keep my performance of my phone. But not sure how to do this. Also I want to create a profile that keeps my temp at a safe level, so if any suggestions to good profiles would be nice. I am currently running Hyperdrive Rsl11 on my SCH-I545.

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
You can do this by using Root Explorer (in play store)........Navigate to where app is - usually system/app (mount file system as read/write)......find app............long press till new menu appears and press on permissions...change to desired:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
If you are on a stock kernel there is usually not much to tweak. In my experience setting the cpu governor to ondemand will give you a good balance between performance and battery. All things like screen off profiles etc don't really make much difference. If you really want to try weak your cpu settings you need a custom kernel and some knowledge and patience. Look at my signature to see what I mean.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Hi there,

1..FIRST ENSURE THE FIRMWARE YOU ARE TRYING TO FLASH IS NOT A DOWNGRADE FROM WHAT WAS INSTALLED - IT WILL FAIL.......:eek:

1.a - FACTORY RESET Phone

2. Turn phone off completely and leave it for a few minutes.

3. I use ODIN 3.07 (Never had issues with this)

4. Get ODIN set up with the .HOME.tar.md5 in PDA (Check auto re-boot and re-set time and nothing else)

5. Put phone into download mode (power + volume down) then volume up when prompted!

6. Plug phone into USB and let odin recognise it.

7. Press start

8. Do not touch your phone until PASS appears in ODIN

9. Fingers crossed it works:fingers-crossed:

:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikegianni:
Omnirom 4,4,2 16th dec nightly

Hi All

first time poster, just used the OTA update for the Omnirom 4.4.2 to the latest update and my s4 now seems to have super volume and no matter what i do (even 1 notch from vibrate) its still mega loud any1 else had a similar issue ? I don't wanna blow my speaker
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidInsanity:
I am on goldeneye which is a great ROM, but am looking for a ROM OR KERNEL that will provide decent battery life (screen on time)

Can anyone recommend any?

Will save me flashing tens of ROMS
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Hi there,

Unfortunately this is going to be the best way for you to find the one that best suits your needs, Experimenting. What may be great for someone else may turn out to be completely useless for you! There are a number of kernels/ROMS out there....some tweakable and some not....You just need to try them;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

There are guides and suggested ways of doing things.

Need to do some reading ,though..

Look at post #8141 ,just a few above yours.

kantjer's signature makes for some interesting reading...

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmj1977:
help trying to get S4 back on stock with root

Hi

I have the international S4 (GT-I9505G) running a custom version of 4.3, build number JWR66Y.S003.130805.

My goal is to get the BTU version of 4.3 on but also have root.

1. Is this possible?

2. If i changed the CSC to BTU would i be able to update OTA while having/keeping root?

I have been trying to do it. I wiped the phone and installed the BTU stock rom (by loading the new zip via the ext card through TWRP) and it went on and I could boot into the stock OS. But when i tried to root again (Using CF-auto root via ODIN) it seemed to work but using root checker the phone was not actually rooted. I tried loading the auto root multiple times (both with auto reboot and manual reboot). During the process the phone started hanging on the boot screen.

I tried a whole bunch of stuff to get it to work (re-loading recovery etc.) but in the end gave in and put my custom 4.3 back on via TWRP.

I can provide more detail as needed but would really appreciate any help/advice

3. Is there a step I'm missing or a guide I can follow to get FROM my rooted, custom rom TO rooted stock rom

Thanks

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

I am not sure if the "G" version works like the i9505 with knox and everything.

But look HERE

It seems to be the latest 4.4.2 with root.

Any good?

Plus look around that section for other possibilities.

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

if I have a custom rom on my galaxy s4 in the bootscreen on the top is a text in yellow and red.

now my question is, if I flash the official rom and put all on official, is the text still there?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megapleb:
I'm having too many issues with Omega ROM 4.3 v17. Constant wakelock from the email app, nearly as bad from location services, and my phone sometimes won't register on my mobile network.

Can someone tell me the easiest way to go back to 4.2.2? Ideally stock but rooted.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Read THIS

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KIKI3000:
Google Play can't start

Hi, i can't start Google Play app.

I have SGS4 with Android je 4.3.1. (cyanogenmod - installed via CyanogenMod installer)

I unistaled updates for Google play app and google play services without result.

Someone on my local forum said that i must wipe cash and wipe dalvin cashe and something flash zipp GAPPS for that rom and that device but for all that i have to have CWM which i don't have.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Google the goo web site and get the 4.3.1 Gapps.

Cache and dalvik are wiped in recovery.

:)

Transmitted telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KIKI3000:
Please, is this what i have to install? How i can do that?

Recovery is CWM? How can i install that to smartphone.

I thought this topic is noob friendly
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Download the 4.3 gapps from here, and flash the zip through CWM
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzffu:
Screen Broken !!

Hi Guys..

I have a S4 i9505 with a broken Screen which is from Sweden & i Live in India where S4 I9500 is the model..

When i took the phone to Samsung store to Replace the broken screen..

I got to know that the screen & the whole part is different for I9500 & i9505.

I just wanted to get a confirmation here whether it is so ?

As there is no difference in the hardware side for both variants..

Please give me some more information whether there is indeed any Difference ??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

There is a huge difference in hardware between i9500 and i9505.

Look HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzffu:
Thank You for the reply..

So the screen glass & whatever part that comes with that set is not the same for Both ??

i am having to shell out close to $200 dollars for just one drop :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Sorry,I thought you were talking about under the hood.

I have no idea whether the glass and attachment is the same or not.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
you can find videos on how to repair on youtube and the parts on ebay.

replacing the glass and digitizer (touchscreen) but not the LCD on an S3 (i9305) cost me $20 and only needed a hairdryer to soften the adhesive.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kifel Jatt:
Hi.

My gt i9505G is on 4.3 but I can't update it to 4.4 ota.

On the settings menu it says system update...... Waiting to download 256Mb.........via Wi-Fi only until 22:30.

When I try tethering from my mums phone it just stays the same. Is it due to me being rooted?

I also downloaded the update manually but its only 53.76Mb compared to the 256Mb its showing me in the settings.

And I also don't know how to install the update which I downloaded.

---------- Post added at 04:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 PM ----------
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

You cannot get OTA if you are rooted.

Look back a few posts.

I posted a link to the i9505G forum with a 4.4.2 rooted update.

:)