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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Just Anton:
Hello All,

I am new to flashing your rom and all that.

i have flashed my 1st rom(stock google) went to boot loop.

reflashed it few times, nothing. then flashed one from omega. that worked. so i tried others, but all of them go to boot loop. please help me.

my phone isSamsung Galaxy s4 GT i9505 T mobile(UK)

i was trying to flash 4.2.2 and 4.3

some of the ones i did :

Omega v2.0 Android 4.3

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2253528

this worked 1st time, but did not work after.

Google Edition 4.3

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2395030

did not work.

FoxHound 1.6 and 1.7

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2303239

both didnt work.

i have used both TW and CWM recovery programs

Installs were all clean..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
Use Philz recovery while flashing after u flash

wipe cache / dalvik also do factory reset if it does not reboot all should be well

And always have efs & nandroid backup safe on pc or external card
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
[MENTION=1496529]dez93_2000[/MENTION] the Exynos CPU is lte compatible, but doesn't have modern, so lte will never work.

Guys, I have a question. I updated the S4 yesterday to the last Android (by OTA) and I got the SE on enforcing. The issue is that now I'm getting security alerts about preventions against WhatsApp, and another notification about a Security Policy Update, but when I want to do it it's just giving an error connecting to the server. Anyone having this issue? Any idea?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

You are on new territory.

I am not being flippant , but, asking Samsung what

THEY

can do about it.

After all, they caused this problem.

If enough people complain,then, surely , they will have to fix it.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
The most annoying about Samsung is that their FOTA updates never works (maximum number of updates accomplished or server busy) and now they are rolling out security updated with the same problem (update server down). Why they are doing this. Wtf? We are all clients, why they limit the FOTA updates or are not able to keep a server on?

Also, I'm wondering, what WhatsApp is trying to do to the system files? This is the only app creating issues (also the only one messaging service, Line works just fine). I'm doubting the Whatapp security and permisions already.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I have never done an OTA , and never will.

And precisely for all of the reasons that you have given.

Even custom updates,I will wait and see other people's reactions.

As for Whatsapp,I would email them as well,and ask what are they doing about the latest firmware update,because their app is now unusable .

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZICO ~ GFX:
hi

When do I put a PIN on galaxy s4, the swipe lock screen deleted Unlike the Galaxy S3

How can I put a swipe lock screen with a PIN?

sorry for my english

this is on galaxy s3
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Well, I already emailed them because I'm sure I'll get an answer from them rather from Samsung. The app it's working, sometimes Sendung and receiving the messages slowly, but I think I get all the messages. The Knox only tries to kill it because it's trying to access the file system, but since it's a push notification, the messages should be all send /received
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Do you mean settings/my device/lockscreen/screen security ?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmsChap:
Where do deleted DCIM photos go?!

Does anyone know what happens to photos if you delete the 'Camera photos' folder from your gallery? - So basically the contents of the internal storage's DCIM folder, but all at once. I've run a full recovery (ripped mmcblk0p21 to a .raw file, converted to .vhd, etc) of the UserData partition and everything worked, except for the fact that my DCIM folder photos aren't there. The ones which I have individually deleted along the way (all the trashy photos) got recovered, but the thousand or so perfectly decent ones which I deleted all at once from my gallary are nowhere to be found.

I am on a Samsung S4 I9500 and would greatly appreciate it if anyone knows where the pics might have gone or if there is a 'LOST.DIR' equivalent somewhere on the internal storage. No one on the internal storage recovery thread has been able to help me and I am not the only one experiencing this issue.

Thanks so much

DMS

PS: the recovery method used can be found here if you're interested: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1994705
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newbie.:
Nope i don't think it has got to do with nandroid backups because I haven't tamper with root yet, waiting for end of warranty just in case:p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtimcampy:
Hello. I'm new here and I'm also really new to Android and phones but I hope someone can help me out.

I got a S4 I9500 about 5 days ago and I have been having battery problems.

Last night, I left it at about 95% battery and I woke up to about 55% battery. On the battery usage screen, it shows that "Android OS" has used 67%

It does say it has been on battery for about 8 hours (time I am sleeping)

It also says: "Stay awake" for 7 hours (I'm not sure what that means) under "Android OS"

Dropping 40% of battery overnight is quite the problem.

Can someone help me and tell me what's wrong and what is the root of the problem? Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Quintron:
Recovery Flash Question

Hello everyone,

I just rooted my S4 SGH-M919V, and Goomanager suggested the "Canadian" TWRP which I think is the i9505 version. I'm not sure if I should keep going with this one or install the T-Mobile TWRP recovery because it's closer to my own model number.

Any advice?

I haven't flashed an Custom ROMs on it yet, but I'm planning to do very shortly, I'm just waiting to figure out if I can keep the "Canadian Carrier TWRP" on it before going any further.

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

You should use recoveries and ROMS from your own DEDICATED FORUM

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Just Anton:
I did exactly that just now. still stuck on Samsung screen :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZICO ~ GFX:
yes
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stoonk:
Cannot access Download Mode

I've been trying to root and flash CWM recovery using ODIN but I cannot seem to load the phone in Download Mode. I end up loading factory mode which is in Chinese or some language like that. How can I get into Download Mode? I've tired a lot of guides but doesn't seem to wok.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
clone...fake I9500?? did you hold volume down + home + power or volume down + power?

can you post a screenshot of that "factory mode"?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stoonk:
Could be. I still haven't ruled out that possibility. I did. I tried a lot of other alternative ways too, didn't work either.

I have attached a picture of the factory mode screen.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
When u boot does it show samsung galaxy s4 i9500 And all.

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I think its a fake s4.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
mmm... look here please http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2324540
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stoonk:
Nop, it says "CIRCLE" just that. I'm starting to think the same thing.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaRkEMpRoR:
how can i connect my Wii Mote to My Rooted I9500 s3 can but i can't do it on my s4 whhyyyyy
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
Ok its fake for sure . Go get it changed from the same shop.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
Flash pre rooted if possble and then reset the device flash philz recovery and do flashing of roms so hopefully all should be fine... finger crossed
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stoonk:
Tried and everything goes to factory mode. I'm concluding this as fake now.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choochcaleb:
I am having trouble rooting my phone. Everytime I try with motochopper it says "access to root failed" but then it says press enter to reboot. After it reboots I have superuser but my phone is not rooted will someone help me?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Did you try using Chainfire Auto-root for SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 variant ?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choochcaleb:
On the forum it says that the method explained is only for Canadian models. I have a US AT&T model.

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I have flashed a stock rom on it before and after I flashed stock it woukdnt root anymore. It downloads superuser just fine.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Check HERE

Question 4

Look for your type and model.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddoyel79:
Screwed my self

I have a GT-i9502 . Pretty sure its a clone because the boot loader aka download mode is nothing like the stranded Samsung. any screwed it tring to flash it now i just get a black screen please help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D!3G0 #1:
anyone know if it goes the camera and video cyanogem?:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
Pls retype.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D!3G0 #1:
wanted to know if the camera walks (photos) in the latest version of s4 cyanogemod for i9500:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
No but u can take screenshots in camera app.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D!3G0 #1:
anyone know or have tried an i9500 rom ram occupying little memory?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
I am using crash rom its take somewhere around 800 mb-0.9 gb of ram(better than stock).:D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D!3G0 #1:
sii'm using that! v8 crash with the stock kernel. ometimes I think that would have q work I have a obsession with 700 mb ram! I now work between the 1,1 gb
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
Reboot and than clear memory. It might help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Suddenly dead battery and rebooting

Dear All, please excuse if this is in the wrong location...

I have a question that's driving my nuts and need a little input from someone with more know how than I.

I have S4 running Wanamlite V2.0 and suddenly from about 2 weeks ago my battery will drop from about 10-20% and switch itself off. The phone will automatically reboot itself and get stuck in a rebooting loop (never quite makes it to 'on'). I need to pull the battery and connect the phone to charger to get it restarted. On restart the battery is at 0% and needs to recharge.

It's been getting worse and now I'm starting to get totally random reboots at any percentage battery. Occasionally, I will restart and the battery is at the same % prior to shutdown. Last night I even witnessed the battery go from 0 to 6% while not even connected to a charger!

I've done a FULL wipe and re-install and even went back to Wanamlite V1.8 with not affect.

Is this mostly likely a defective battery? Any help would be much appreciated. (I'm not a complete noob, but pretty close....!)

Many kind thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UchihaKakarot:
Try flashing some other rom
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tx12345:
What's the best way to totally wipe my i9505?

I was using a stock MGA with CF auto-root, then updated via Odin to MH8 on the weekend and noticed that I'm seeing a few errors and poor battery life.

I have a Odin flashable MH8 but would like to know what I need to do in order to totally format and reinstall?

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

Unfortunately, you have the dreaded "New" firmware.

There is not much you can do.

Factory reset and re-install is just about all you can do.

The errors are due to the "Enforced" Knox .

Some apps just do not like it.

If you want answers,or want to complain, speak to Samsung.

They are the ones who have caused this.

BTW, you are now locked to that firmware,and cannot currently downgrade to an earlier version.

Sorry.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
If you are rooted, there is something to do about the errors.

See my post with a quote from Chainfire on the Omega thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tha TechnoCrat:
[MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] buddy are there any chances of such a firmware for Note II?

Sorry for OT

Sent from my Android 4.3 powered Galaxy R!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I would imagine that something similar will happen, because Google are pushing this through.

It's the new Knox security.

So, be wary of new firmwares...

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tx12345:
Did a factory reset and all is well. Now running stock unrooted MH8 and no more annoying KNOX errors :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahil333:
copying data error

whenever i copy any data to my s4 internal memory by USB ....in d end it always says device has stopped working....and no data is copied....anyone knows how to fix this ?

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anyway to play game through external sd card....without rooting...games like fifa 12,asphalt etc
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Have you got USB Debugging on?

Are your PC phone drivers up-to-date?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaRkEMpRoR:
reply pleeaaaaaaaaaaaaaase
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Virusi:
wrong kernel :/

i have I9500XXUBMG9 it had its original kernel but i wanted to get rid of the smearing problem so i installed this kernel suggested by this guy: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41556378#post41556378 and my phone is hanging like crazy have no sound and i can't make a call!!! how can i flash the original kernel back? where to download? thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Ask HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VienCervantes:
Hi guys. Is it possible to set my network mode to LTE Only?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bidiminished:
Hi. I'm running Omega v10 with Philz Touch 5 recovery.

I tried installing 3minit framework but when installing the package I get this:

Finding update package...

Installing update package..

Installation aborted.

I re-downloaded the zip file but I still got the same error.

What am I doing wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawke84:
Hi, using S Planner i have my google and hotmail calendars syncing but for some reason my google calendar is names "myusername@hotmail.com"

any ideas why its doing that?

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Piero88:
Hi,

does anyone know the real difference between DMH8 and DMH5 latest firmwares?

I am struggling between which one should I get..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattMcGoogan:
hey again guys, ive been enjoying the 4.3 GE rom since i got it working but have noticed a serious pain, sometimes when i get a notification or a message the sound doesn't go off, has anyone else had this problem?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawke84:
Hi, no i dont think its possible as if it was LTE only it would leave you with no network connection soon as you leave 4G area. I think you can set it to 4G prefered..

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it does sound like a bad zip. have you been ok flashing other things?

you havent tried to modify the zip in any way have you?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wcharon:
In my case i am having problems with AutoLock. I have it set to 30 minutes but when i am in a call and hang up it automatically lockups the phone...

Any advise on how to solve this issue...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theSilentProwler:
Hi Guys,

Quick ancient question as I cannot get a definitive answer. I want to buy an unlocked version of S4 from Amazon. I understand that S4 has two variants S4-iGT9500 (Quad core) and S4-i9505 (Octa-core). I am interested in getting the Quad-core (i9500)

I have a AT&T SIM (postpaid) and am planning on using LTE for the same. Is it a safe assumption that S4 i9500 and AT&T version SGH-I337 are the same phones. I understand AT&T LTE bands are at 700 Mhz but S4 i9500 supports 800-850. Thus, the big question being, if I buy an unlocked S4-i9500 will I get LTE on AT&T using this phone?

Thanks,

TSP
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
See this.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fugitiv3:
Hello. Does anyone know where I can find the changelogs of the firmwares that are coming up? I am using I9505

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Virusi:
No service after flashing rom!

i flashed the wanam v2.0 rom and now i don't have service (carrier). do i need to flash something extra? need some help!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Apparently,there is an APN PATCH

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wcharon:
Stock Lock Screen ....

During calls my lock screen activates automaticaly... Is there a fix or a recommended third party lock screen application????
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SERBDVB:
BoBCatRoM

I'M new here and i just flash my i337m rogers to make it i9505 and i'm using BOBCAT ROM

Niice work team keep it up beautiful rom , everything running so smooth no problems

l
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
Hi friends, I need to know why I can't use Samsung hub contents, I am currently with Omega 14 stock kernel and anything wrong with CSC? Need to change? I am with GTi9500, no way to do that actually please help me Samsung did give me couple of vouchers for my birthday.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tha TechnoCrat:
Buddy Samsung apps only work on touchwiz platform:)

So to get them running you can return to stock
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
Yeah I tried official firmware for country. And it's MG1 very outdated also sign in fails.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawke84:
Hi,

is there a kernel removal tool / reset script for use when changing kernels on the S4?

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Yes there is, look here

The one you're looking for is GS4KernelWipe
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papampi:
HI all

I'm just migrating from Galaxy Note to Galaxy S4

wanted to know which rom/kernel you suggest for best performance and battery life ?

Thanks a lot ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawke84:
its really down to personal taste and how you use your phone, whether you like TW or AOSP etc. CPU gov can do a lot for battery performance but at the expence of performance. Personally im using Omega ROM and havent had any problems with it. Im still deciding on a kernal. Stock seems to be the most stable imo...

what i did when picking a rom is look at who rolled out the latest update first and that was Omega so went with that figuring it will be the same each time...

hope this helps a bit. just do some flashing and see what you think.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thedarkmunk:
Issues installing custom roms

Hello guys! Sorry if this is annoying but i've tried searching for a solution and i can find nothing.

Here's the deal:

I have an unlocked gt-i9505, rooted with the latest CWM recovery. I am currently running Android Revolution HD 3.0 (and it works fine!)

However, I used TWRP to flash ARHD 3.0 and I then updated TWRP as I was advised in each ROM thread to make sure I'm running the latest recovery so as to properly support newer, updated ROMS.

Whenever I booted into TWRP it would hang/freeze on the "Teamwin" boot screen for at least 15 minutes. I often found that the only solution to this (and to get into recovery) was to reflash TWRP via ODIN, and it worked! A "new" recovery flash would result in me booting in recovery almost instantly. However I couldn't install NEW ROMS. It let me back up and restore, wipe data/cache etc. But whenever I tried to install a new ROM i always got an error, and it said "Failed". I updated TWRP and tried again, same issue. (And I've tried this with more than one ROM file: Revolt 4.4/FoxHound 1.7/LiquidROM/PACMan/Omega 9.1). None of them would install. I DO have root access as I can use Titanium Backup.

So I then flashed CWM 6.0.3.2-5 and it boots much quicker, it backs everything up and it works, but when i tried to install a new ROM i got the error code 7?

So I'm guessing it's the same thing.

I just don't get it, as I managed to install ARGD 3.0 fine with NO issues. Can anybody help me please?

Thank you! :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
In addition to response from [MENTION=4913577]hawk84[/MENTION] performance and battery life don't go wel together. I have had kernel configurations with great battery life but for me below average performance. So you need to find your balance. And realise that ROM and kernel are only parts of the puzzle. Apps and app settings will have great influence.

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It's a know issue with all TWRP versions for the S4. I'm back to PhilZ recovery for that reason. And that status 7 error also seems fixed on PhilZ
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ~ emad ~:
hello - I have S4 9505 and I try to Upgrade Firmware from BTU-I9505XXUDMH8 to new Firmware TGY-I9505ZHUDMH6 and I get an error in odin 3.7 FAIL

any Solutions plz
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Don't bother.

There's no difference.

Nothing to gain.

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ~ emad ~:
thanks for ur help :)

but There is change in the changelest

I9505XXUDMH8 : 1220396

I9505ZHUDMH6 : 1371094
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gouveia00:
Don't know if this has been posted or not, but the only thing that keeps me from enjoying my new S4 is this:

Let's say that I've locked the screen and left the phone for 5~10 minutes. When I get back to the phone and unlock it, it takes almost a full minute for it to get data connection back. I'm using a 4.3 Google Edition port, but it has been this way since when I got it with TouchWiz. Is there any workaround on this matter?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Are you using some kind of battery saving app?

Normally the data connection stays life during locked screen.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .::Alien::.:
Urdu language needed !

Man I am using Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, but it does not have urdu language in it, I really need it, I am from India.

Can somebody help me.. I am a noob so if my question appear ignorent , treat me as a noob,,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gouveia00:
Nope. The only app that I had that interacted somehow with the screen locking and unlocking was DynamicNotifications. I removed it and am testing the issue right now. Seems like it's gone. At least, when there's a delay, it's pretty minimal. But I don't know if it's something specifically with this app.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acelover:
crash rom

I have rooted galaxy s4 i9500 and I am on crash rom v6 should I update it to crash rom v8 ??

I want to ask if there is very much difference and is it worth updating or please recommend the best custom rom for my phone

Help apriciated
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
Have you tried complete reset / changing the firmware and then resetting may be some bad file/system file is causing this... it must be somewhere in internal storage

Try flashing a stock firmware and then reset the device completely and see the result
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usm740:
urgent help needed!!

halo everyone!!

i am unable to install any custom recovery on my galaxy s4 i9500. everything works fine in odin. but whenever i boot into recovery it goes straight to official android recovery.:(:(:(