yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alliktaavo:
Damn, that writing is small :D

I didn't realize, that 4.2.2 had knox counters already, especially since updates take some time to get to Estonia. If I have those counters already, does it mean, that I can't flash older firmware based ROMs without effing up knox warranty?

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Thanks, just posted the info. Pulled the battery this time, rebooted fine as well, At least next time I'll know that the power button works as well :D

[EDIT] I'm heading out for the moment, have some stuff to do before winter and the weather is nice for a change! Thanks everybody for their interest and time, I'll be back soon!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NoobieUser:
Well that you've got to ask [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K900i:
hmmm,, but whatsapp FAQ states that all messages are backed-up automatically every day at 4:00 AM, if that is the scenario will I able to retrieve ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonmazzacane:
Hi,

I have 4.2.2 XXUBMF8 stock ROM, and as i said before browser that doesn t work properly. Can i flash same firmware XXUBMF8 via ODIN without KNOX problems?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Your current firmware is KNOX FREE...so flashing the SAME should be fine.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aerodeath:
Hi, a virus keeps downloading Applications in /storage/emulated/0/cmdir/App and keeps trying to install.

Unfortunately, Dr. Web free version has sometimes detected it.

Is there a way to find the root cause and to remove them using some anti-virus or something?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Could this be a rogue app or something? May be a pain to find???
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aerodeath:
Thanks, I've found it to be RealCalc.

For people who would be interested: With Samsung devices all we need is to press and hold on the pop up and click App Info.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cubemackie:
Poor battery performance from S4 19505

Hello all,

I got myself a S4 this week but have been having serious battery problems with it since starting it up.

I have disabled GPS and wifi/mobile network location services as well as disabling Google maps, which was taking up a lot of battery initially. However, the problems are still persisting, I got less than 9 hours from a full charge today. I was hoping someone would be able to help me.

I have read an article saying that there were some poorly performing batteries when the S4 was released so I'm thinking that maybe mine was part of this bad batch.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
How much screen on time was this? It may be a poor battery but could also be the bloatware that samsung chuck in? Have you tried to use any apps to help find out whats causing the drain. You could also try using DS Battery saver from play store and others.??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cubemackie:
Thanks for the reply. I'm using battery guru, which is limiting my apps ability to break my phone out of sleep mode. I'd say that I used maybe 2-3 hours of screen time on this charge. I was using it a fair bit, but nothing too demanding. I recently upgraded from an iPhone 4s so I feel that i know what kind of usage to expect out the current battery technology. This is certainly not up to standard.

As for all the extra apps samsung include, I haven't touched any of them and I cut google maps usage right down.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kubics:
Try to install Wakelock detector from Playstore. It could help to find some issues.

As well I recommend to go through all Settings and switch off all those features like Beam, Screen mirroring, all those touchless and other features utilizing camera to catch your hands and eyes, etc. etc...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cubemackie:
I have wakelock detector already installed and nothing seems out of the ordinary by looking at it. I just turned off the above features, but surely these can't be responsible for such drastic battery loss? Most people i have spoke to say they get 24 hours+ battery time for their phone, and even with extremely heavy use it would at least last them while they were awake, so around 12 hours +.

My battery was drained in less than 9 hours today with moderate use.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enfield bullet:
help

guys i'm unable to flash official 4.2.2 vodafone through odin for gt i9505.....now i'm on official 4.3....when i tried to flash official 4.2.2 odin gives fail error but when i flash 4.3 through odin it successful flashed...whats the error guys i'm confused..please help me....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lou 270:
What is 3minit and where do I get it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Check in your download mode.

Really small writing.

Something about Knox warranty. ( either 0x0 or 0x1 )

If you tried to downgrade ,you probably tripped the knox trigger , and now have 0x1

If you have Knox,you will be unable to downgrade.

Hence the errors.

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

Check the dev section HERE

Check and make sure that it will work on your variant.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enfield bullet:
knox warranty void: 0x1 written when i go in download mode???is the mean i can't downgrade now???
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
U can downgrade just that knox cannot be reset to 0x0 which means warranty wont be there till there is a solution to reset the knox counter
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enfield bullet:
How can we reset knox counter? ???
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
U cannot :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enfield bullet:
There is no solution??? Why I flashed 4.3...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kubics:
As far as I understand Knox issue, there is no solution to reset the flag and no solution to downgrade to original stock ROM.

But now, when the flag is 0x1, you should be still able to flash custom ROMs.

Please, correct me someone, if I am wrong.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
You are correct, if the knox flag is set 0x1 you can still flash all custom Rom's and future stock Rom's. The only thing you can't do is downgrade Samsung stock Rom's.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Once triggered,the Knox flag CANNOT currently be reset.

Once Knox is installed,firmware can no longer be downgraded.

On the plus side,though, you are able to install any ROM/recovery/kernel with a similar or later firmware.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linozoid:
command error

anybody can solve my problem??

while entering recovery mode,the " command error" message appear before it...

and also i cant wipe cache in recovery mode...

the phone is not rooted...

please....someone help me...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yogg:
Okay so some may think I'm stupid or cruel but...

I left my phone in my car for 12 hours in damp but not so rainy weather in 5-6 degrees celsius I think.

I'm kind of worried. In the rainy morning today I went to see if the phone had any water condense damage or so. I saw a bit water condense on the screen itself but it was still snappy and fast.

I got in to TricksterMOD and saw the temps. The battery temps were at 7-8 degrees celsius and the CPU was around 10-11. Do you think that did any major damage to my phone? Thinking of the whole internal parts, motherboard, cpu, battery etc.

I've read the quick manual from Samsung and it said that you could use it at 5-35 degrees celsius and battery temps should be at 0-45 degrees celsius.

One line from the manual is: ”Keep the device dry, moisture or liquids could damage parts or electronic circuits in the device”

Do you guys know where the water damage indicators are and which color it should be when it is damaged.

Also I found a water damage indicator I think on the bottom 2/3 from the phone to the right. It is kind of sticky and the dot is orange.

Thanks

/Yogg
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Have a look here mate - http://nerdr.com/location-of-samsung-galaxy-s4-phone-water-damage-indicator/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juventusmvp:
I know with over heat issues

Ky s4 when idle is 28-30, when I use app like youtube or any socmed is 32 or full load (play asphalt 30 minutes) is 39-40 but when charging up to 42 is it normal ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Please be patient.

The person who has the answer to your problem has not seen your post ,yet...

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
it is a stock recovery bug.

update your firmware.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linozoid:
actually, that was the latest update

july 2013...FYI i am living in Malaysia... that was in asia..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
yes it is an old one, you can wait for an update or change the firmware for another country.

any way your issue is not a big deal.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demigod11:
S4 GT-I9500 Motherboard Replacement.

Hello frnz,

I bought my S4 3 months ago and it got wet a month back.(Drenched in WATER)

Since then i havent used it but when i turned it on bluetooth and wifi wasn't working.

I had been to the service centre, they said it isnt covered under warranty and the motherboard has to be changed.:crying::crying:

I almost died at first then i had to move on with the harsh truth.

Authorised Service Centre ppl said it would cost RUPEES 10,000/- to replace the board, as i didnt have that much of money I went to a local guy to see if any repairs could be made to it, but all in vain he said he would arrange for a new board for RUPEES 6500/-

In Both Case Warranty will be retained as they hadnt punched the jobsheet of liquid damage officially on their server.

As i dont have much Knowledge... I have some QUESTIONS (very curious to know)

1)HOW does the procedure goes for replacement of parts?

2)HOW do they re-validate the warranty of my phone?

3)Does the IMEI no. changes with thee new board or do they reapply the same efs on the new board?

4)HOW do they reapply the IMEI on the new board?

Stupi Question though..:confused::confused:

What is Prefferable..

Shall I get it done from the Authorized Service Centre OR from the LOCAL guy?

Thanks,

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lou 270:
I know we got an update the other day and we remain 4.2.2 but I keep reading that 4.3 is going to be released soon also has anyone else herd this and do they have any idea what will be new or improved
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ningeal:
Hey guys,

I need your help really badly.

I've been using samsug's tw jb 4.2.2 ever since I got my s4 and decided to flash cyanogen mod today. After tons of attempts it finally worked. But as soon as I realized that whatsapp doesn't work properly (can't verify number) I wanted to go back to tw, which I made a recovery of. As soon as I flashed the recovery, I was stuck at samsung's gt-i9505 logo (screen kept going black, vibrated twice and rebooted itself in an endless loop). Tried formatting cache, and other things but nothing helped. Now it got worse: I cannot copy a rom onto the phone or the card: I don't own a card reader and the recovery doesn't recognize the ext. sd at all. I can access DL mode and recovery but can't go further.

I'm desperate.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
U are fine friend don't worry

Best and easy way to get back to normal is flash a stock firmware using Odin u ll have your phone back for good exprnce reset the device after you flash... from the phone itself and then root and put custom recovery ROMs etc

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If u are changing the mother board I suggest changing it from service centre only they will do proper work

I mean fit it proply with out harming the other parts as they have all instruments and local can give u unfinished one and again ask for money etc and I guess changing mother board will also change the imei not 100% sure abt it actually once u do let us know here

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There are few people who already got update for 9500 / 9505 if I m not wrong

New improvement

1st is compatibility with smart gear watch few bug fixes some unnoticed nothing major as far as I know
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Minchir:
New user and have some questions

Hello guys. I am new to this forum (reading a lot, but not writing) :)

Today I got my S4 i9500 and I am very happy with it. I got my Huawei 8800 pro for 3 years, so you are understand, that I am not a fan of changing my mobiles every year:) But I am really like to read about changes in mobile world and, of course, reading this forum:) So I got some questions, that little bit bothering me:

1) I am from Lithuania, Europe and I am thinking of updating to 4.3. Read, that region does not really meter, but would like to confirm this information for i9500.

2) Played some games, almost everything running smoothly, but, for example, in game "Dump ways", when there are level, when need to tap to kill bees, when I got 4 bees on screen, it is getting notable lags, so it is really strange for me, that in such game I am getting lags.

3) I am got 1 year international warranty, so I would not like to loose it, so for a year or maybe half, I am not planning to root my device. So I would like to ask, if rooting your device is boosting it, that "medium use" user can definitely notice changes?

Thank you in advance for answers and sorry, if questions are very "noob like" for you:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukri90:
Hello

Lately, my SD card has been unexpectedly removed even without removing it physically when my phone is asleep. I suspect that this is a hardware issue. Any solutions to fix this? Running Echoe Rom V5 Plus.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ench18:
Ok its me again. Just wanted to ask this question.. Ok, my i9505 LTE originally had a France XEF. then i flashed the 4.3 Open Asia (Working great). Now my question is... Can i flash any open firmware? And how will i know which one is safe to load onto my i9505? Can i flash my current country's firmware which is Philippines XTE or whatever 4.3 firmware version comes out for the Philippines? Also and last question - is this new Official German 4.3 firmware any better than the Open Asia one (Basically, can i load it onto my i9505?) Thanks in advance for all the help guys. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
If it only happens after you're phone is waking from sleep mode I doubt it's a hardware issue.

Sounds more like an ROM or kernel issue. Did you change ROM, kernel or kernel settings recently?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scandiun:
It's a code referring the manual and shop.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
accidentally deleted my stock samsung music app (and whatever file was used for the stock music widget, if its a seperate file). Made a backup, but sadly it didnt include the stock music apk.

any chance someone could upload for me? I9505 4.2.2 TW

TIA
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukri90:
Yup. From Echoe rom v5 to the recent v5 plus.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beneelim:
Not sure if this question belongs here, but, why don't more ROMs use AROMA installer? It seems really neat, you get to pick stuff you want. Instead, most cooks publish multiple versions of same room - full, medium, lite...etc. I'm thinking of making my own ROM soon so I'm doing a lot of reading and this question just popped in my head.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

This is entirely up to the developer.

Yes,it is a neat idea,but not to everyone's taste.

That is why we have such a wonderful variety of choice on XDA.

By all means make your own ROM,and then, you get to include whatever

you

like.

Look HERE for a list of everything.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonetechkid:
Thanks for reply and I'm still kind of new to this what is a CSC.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Variable:
A modem.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adlibitum:
Anti scratching camera glass ?

Does the S4 come with anti scratching glass ON the camera ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Variable:
Updated OP

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KMAT:
I am currently using S3 with SImple Mobile.

Simple mobile 4G or HSPA+ runs on TMOBILE network and i used both the 1700/2100 bands. S4 does not have the 1700 band. Does that mean if I get the s4, it will not run on 3G/3.5G? Will I get stuck with 2G?

Also, I know Tmo is launching LTE in US but thats not in my state yet. From NY.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sarcron:
Does anyone know of a retailer that will be selling the Galaxy S4 right at or just under $600? Not 650/40/30
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ironheart5:
question

can we oveclock it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phobos Exp-Nord:
Tell the PowerVR GPU clock please.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Variable:
AFAIK it is the same as the on on the iP5, correct me if Im wrong.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nyeazyone:
Since its on Android version 4.2, does that mean that the galaxy s 4 have group MMS A La iPhone/Nexus 4 on the default text app?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Variable:
Wild guess, but since Samsung places their own versions of the main apps, maybe not, but I also think that theyre not that silly to remove a default feature.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i9100g user:
Nope.

It is clocked at 532mhz and i5 is clocked between 266mhz and 330mhz (325mhz is quite likely)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChronoReverse:
I don't think anyone knows for sure yet but it would be great if someone could find out if the ATT GS4 is bootloader locked.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahgnillig:
UK coverage for US S4

I'll be buying the S4 in the US on T-Mobile when it gets released. Last time I traveled to the UK, I contacted T-Mobile and asked them to unlock my phone so I could use it there (which they did), then when I got there I put in a pre-paid SIM from a UK mobile provider so I could use my phone there at local rates. I would like to know what UK network the US T-Mobile version of the S4 will work best on so I can choose the correct provider next time I travel to the UK.

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jzsax1:
I have an International version of the Galaxy S2 Series GT-i9100 and this thing works everywhere that has GSM coverage,,,, no matter where....

i have been in Germany, Italy, France, Czech republic, Netherlands, Dubai, US, UK, Thailand, Japan, Caribbean and that thing just works...... i doubt it will be different with the international version of the galaxy s4:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dj3boud:
S4's User Internal Memory Capacity

Hi guys, i got my S4 and as i am transferring my files from my S3 i found out that in the storage sub-menu in the settings it showed that total capacity is 8.89GB.. isnt the entry level S4 supposed to have 16GB? maybe reflected by total capacity around 13 or 12GB like the S3 used to be?

any input is appreciated,

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sarcron:
GB figures advertised don't take into account the software and stuff already on the phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabilsilva:
exFAT support

i know previous galaxy phones dint support exFAT format on sd card

will gs4 support it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smokie Smokerson:
As far as i can remember, my Note 2 supports exFAT.

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Does anyone know how to move everything off the Galaxy S3 to the Galaxy S4 ?

Contacts, data, settings etc...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JobinM:
I bought an i9500 from Amazon, the Exynos version. I thought I could use it in the US on Verizon's network. I tried to activate it, but Verizon says that the IMEI number doesn't work in the country.

Is there I can do to use it on Verizon? Or do I need a different phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Do you mean like this:

My phone is unbranded,and sim unlocked.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gohan2021:
missing icons

That would be why I think. Seems like others are telling me VZW changed it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Well, it is their phone ,and as a carrier, they can release it as they like.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djcyph:
I'm not ready to root yet....can i restore a backup from my rooted Thunderbolt to the galaxy?

if not, whats the best way to get my apps without manually installing?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Try Helium from Play to backup and restore apps and data, works also on not rooted devices.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djcyph:
thanks...any chance syncing my titanium backup from my bolt to my drop box that id be able to restore without root? i understand that it wouldnt be able to back up
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
I don`t think both backups (Helium and TB) are compatible and you need root and the original TB app to restore TB backups.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benny.L:
Privacy options

Hi,

What are the options regarding privacy for the S4's (i9500 and i9505)? I haven't been able to find anything regarding PDroid 2.0 or OpenPDroid, any other suggestions for options for controlling what data is leaked?

Thanks

Benny L
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeritoX:
hi,

is there any way to stop the home screens from going in circles? I want to reach the maximum right screen or maximum left screen and not go in a circle. (kinda like galaxy nexus)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zethiel:
I ended up flashing the latest I9500XXUAME1 from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2257645

Using this method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

And then rooting with Supercurios: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283485

Thanks a lot for helping out Joe :) if I could thank twice, I would :P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeritoX:
my s4 i9500 is clearly overheating. what can I do to help minimize this problem?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themacdaddy:
Hi Guys I flashed the offical firmware a few weeks ago

I used this one:

United Kingdom BTU (April 2013)

PDA: I9505XXUAMDM

CSC: I9505OXXAMDB

Version 4.2.2

As a result of this method can I use this method specifially:

Quote:

updated 22.05.2013

ATTENTION PLEASE!!

All who recently updated to ME2 and have OLD KERNEL, please download this package(Stock Kernel+Recovery), un-pack it and open in Odin as PDA.

DO NOT FLASH WHOLE ROM again as there is NO NEED for it

BEFORE YOU FLASH, make sure you are using the LATEST SuperSU!!!

Listed on this forum : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2250824

Any help would be greatly appreciated! What I am really trying to discover is if I need to redownload pre-rooted firmware or not or would my method of flashing the above firmware previously allow me to bypass the method and just do the steps highlighted in red.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gaurdjatixa:
How can I backup s4 before unrooting?:) and How can I flash back to stock kernel?:) Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi ,

Try posting in DJEMBEY'S GENERAL THREAD

You have a better chance of him answering you.

:)