yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asder.mko:
What stuff do you wanna run? Like what exactly do you expect?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mliverpool:
Hi and sorry if it is answered somewhere but there is so much text about it. So, I installed lineage OS 14.1 on my S4 I9505 with TWRP and I didn't root my phone. It works good but battery drain is awful. It lasts just 2 hours on the internet. So I found that I need to install custom kernel. My questions are:

Do I install kernel the same way as lineage OS (with TWRP)?

Do I need to root my phone(I didn't do that for lineage OS installation)?

What kernel to install for lineage OS 14.1 (what's the best)?

Thank you very much. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PieSniper:
Okay, so I just managed to get TWRP installed. I believe this means that I can simply flash any ROM I want to now. I now have no idea what ROM to pick up. In a furious frenzy, I just decided to try the most recent Samsung update, which is apparently Android 5.1, which is adequate enough, I'd say, gets me SnapTools. But I can't find it except hidden on scam sites like SamMobile. I even tried registering at SamMobile, even though having to make an account for anything pisses me off beyond belief, and no, you can't download it within a reasonable timeframe without paying them. Absolute trash.

So I just need something good to flash on there to get more current and not delete my text messages and voicemails in the process.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asder.mko:
Well, if u want stock like experience try 5.1 ( though I couldn't run Xposed then :/ ) or else I would seriously recommend you Infernus V4 ROM! It's just EPIC!?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
Faulty SDCARD holder

I have a gti9506, whiuch has an SDCARD slot in the back. Previously, on pushing the SDCARD into the slot it would click and lock into place, w\ith a second push unlocking it and popping it out. Now, the card will not stay in. I have tried other SD Cards, and they all do the same thing.

Is this a known issue? is there any fix not involving surgery?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walttheboss:
No fix. Need to replace. Very easy job and the part is cheap. Called the sim card tray. Sim and SD card on the same part.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iMaterial:
Is it worth getting the Galaxy S4+ (I9506), or does it have too many flaws these days, compared to newer units? I've read it drains a lot of battery, does that also go for the Snapdragon 800 version? Just wondering since it seems like a decent sized device 136 mm. I really like smaller smart phones with replaceable batteries. Right now I have 4.7" device that is 130 mm long, don't really want anything much bigger than that.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PieSniper:
Asking around because I want this finally done. It's been over a month. I need to get Xposed on my S4. I've gotten as far as getting the ROM upgraded to stock 5.0.1, which is what I have to use to avoid losing my app data, which I need kept intact. I managed to install Magisk as well. The only thing left to do is get Xposed, but according to the thread for Xposed on Lollipop, this would bootloop my S4, and according to what appears to be the thread for the Samsung specific Xposed installation process, the ROM must be deodexed. I can frickin' deodex the ROM if I must, but I need some instructions that are actually accurate. The ones I found were incomprehensible. The first step is to "extract" an EXE installation file. ...Wut? If I could just get some instructions that make sense, then I can probably finally get this done and hopefully never have to worry about it ever again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Curiosity question: what app? Asking because I know ES File Explorer can back up apps and their data, so long as the device is rooted.

Anyway, the EXE must be a self-extracting archive file. The instruction given assumes you have WinRAR or 7-Zip on your computer, both of which can open the archive without executing it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asder.mko:
Just asking but many of the Xposed modules on stock Samsung lollipop don't work. Even I tried to deodex the stock rom but failed. So I went for custom rom.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mvdi:
Hi [MENTION=2026117]FernBch[/MENTION] and everyone. I've acquired an i545, without realising it was a Verizon model... Stupid me! I thought it would be a simple matter to install my favourite JDC AOSP ROM...

To use your method, I would need to root it first, right? Can I read build.prop any other way? I just want to find out quickly if I've bought a pig in a poke :p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PieSniper:
Absolutely dying still.

So far I've gotten my stock ROM upgraded to stock Lollipop. That's good.

Got Magisk flashed onto it and got root back. Good.

Deodexed and got Xposed. Good...

Couldn't pass SafetyNet. Tried uninstalling Xposed. Didn't help.

This is all part of an epic (used correctly, this has been going on for a month) struggle against my *** damn S4 (Sprint) to JUST RUN SNAPCHAT WITH SNAPTOOLS! But I can't log into Snapchat because of this idiotic SafetyNet trash!

How do I beat SafetyNet with Magisk V14 on a Sprint Galaxy S4 with stock 5.0.1 ROM? I need to finally have this battle won!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
You hid Magisk, correct? If even after that you still can't pass Safetynet, you'll need to find a version of the Snapchat app that doesn't check for Safetynet and use it. Otherwise, you'll have to forego using Snapchat, as there is no other way to avoid Safetynet.

P. S. You cannot use Xposed at all if you hope to pass Safetynet.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PieSniper:
I have Magisk set to hide itself, but as you can see in the attached photo, it still doesn't pass and Snapchat therefore is not allowing me to log in, and I hate it!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
If even after doing everything you're still not passing Safetynet, there isn't much that can be done here except try a different ROM. The ROM I currently have on my S4 doesn't pass Safetynet either, but I also don't use Snapchat so it doesn't bother me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eminem4ever:
Hello all! I wanted to know which is the most light and stable rom for 9500 in which i could remove the bloatware if any,Right now I'm using ale95's N5 port and there's no way possible to remove bloatware in it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mats_N:
AOSP Security Updates for ROMs

Hi all,

As experienced by many Galaxy S4 owners, a common problem is the sudden "no SIM card" error, requiring a re-boot. After changing motherboard twice (used), sim card reader, batteries etc, the problem was not solved. In my case the problem is software and not hardware-related, as the the only thing that brings me back to a working phone is changing to certain ROMs. KitKat 4.4 ROMs seems to work and some slim versions like SlimRom 6.x. Latest developments of LineageOS, R.R. etc all gives the "no SIM card" error.

But being restricted to few working ROMs with no more updates launched, is there a way to use the latest android security patches? I am currently running on the excellent SlimROM 6.0.1 v2.0, but the security patches are from Nov 2016. Is there a way to improve the security without replacing the ROM or am I stuck "living-on-the-edge". . . . or is the security risk neglect-able?

//Mats
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
You don't specify which S4 you have, but if you have an I9505 you can install the JDCTeam Optimized LineageOS ROM and be updated.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mats_N:
Sorry - i9505 jfltexx it is. :o

Thx, will try the proposed ROM. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SaulMod:
Help Samsung S4 i545 from Verizon. does not share hospot wifi

Hello everyone. Excuse me if my English is not very good. I only speak Spanish xd :RE.

I have a Samsung S4 i545 from Verizon. does not share hospot wifi. There is an error 'Can not connect error validation.

My S4 is already rotated with super help please...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chad_zky:
hi.. can anyone help me please?

my s4 svh-e300k shows on the screen a korean language but in english "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies & try again." but kies can't read my s4,

i tried odin mode and downloaded stock rom for svh-e300k and nothing happen, always failed.

and my s4 shows "invalid magic string"

what should i do? thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Using Odin, place the ROM in the BL slot rather than AP, then flash.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkness:
I need stock rom flashable zip for i9506 my charging port doesn't work :svetius:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Flashable stock ROMs (i.e. stock ROMs in a flashable zip) do not exist. They all require Kies or Odin. You can however see if Mobile Odin will work for you.

P. S. The board with the USB port should be inexpensive. Replace it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ptaq1234:
Hello. I've got a questions about I9505.

Yesterday I tried flashing TWRP touch enabled and after some time (stock rom was swapping recovery to stock one) I finally got there. Unfortunately I've encountered an issue.

After locking phone/shutting screen down, my touchscreen became unresponsive. Restart would bring the touch black until I lock the screen again. I've also flashed custom rom later on (7.1), it booted up, but the issue persisted.

However after restoring stock recovery and stock system everything works fine.

There comes my questions:

1. What do you think caused this issue (my bet is on recovery, but this seems strange to me)

2. How can flash custom rom without this issue?

Thanks for help guys ☺
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtop:
So I'm new to technology you could say. I decided I'd upgrade my girlfriends spare phone as practice before doing my own. I was successful in making the s4 an android 6.0.1. I should have stopped there because then I did the cm 13 upgrade with no nugget. After trying for days I soft bricked the phone a few times I managed to remove it. Now the phone won't boot , for a while it wouldn't get to recovery either. I have twrp on it and I did the c.f. root the android turned red and all but phone won't boot. Is there anyone that can help me out with a suggestion so I can end this week long head ache of listening to her complain that I broke her phone I would be for ever in your debt.

Also I tried to do sideload Odin and twrp sd load but twrp say partition error
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ptaq1234:
if I were you I'd just try to flash stock rom and stock recovery in odin. Are you able to get to download mode?

If you have partition errors you probably messed up with them. Idk what to do with that
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtop:
I have the stock stuff on it now. When I put cf auto root in it everything goes stock doesn't IT? I am only able to load c.f. root and twrp also cwr. IT is very frustrating. I side loaded the 5.0.1 and it went all the way to 100% and then it said fail lol. For a beginner like me I though I had it because I've never seen anything say 100 % and fail.ive even down loaded the stock firm from samware. I'm sure it

I found a fix . I bricked my s5 last night. On xda somone posted about getting rid of one of the errore msgs. The tool was called sam firm or somthing like that and the post was about a samsung j. Wish i remembered more. Both phones work just dont go in recovery mode or it will do it brick again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RatusNatus:
Is there any Rom advertising security features?

Wich one people think is safer?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rishad Alias:
I checked bro . I think it's a hardware fault but I couldn't identify the fault . Please help me
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DIGITALKILLER_87:
hi, is there a custom nougat/marshmallow rom for i9500 with working format sd card as internal?

link2sd, app2sd seems to be useless with the newer android
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frankv723:
There is no ROM that can do that but you can do it on the ROEHSOFT app
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DIGITALKILLER_87:
which ROEHSOFT app?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoocha:
Hi,

which Custom ROM is the most stable / fastest / battery saving?

Which order should I install / flash everthing. Something like this maybe:

1. Rooting with Odin (which version?, Auto-Root?)

(2. IMEI Backup with AntaresOne: Is this stept highly recommended?)

3. Flash TWRP with Odin

4. Flash Custom ROM in TWRP

5. Flash GAPPS in TWRP
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asder.mko:
In my opinion, infernus V4 was the best rom for me! Odin is preferable.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
The answer to your first question is subjective. The best way to figure out which ROM is best is by trying them.

You have the installation order correct. Backing up your IMEI is MANDATORY. If you lose the IMEI the device no longer will receive service and then you get the privilege of paying someone to fix it. However, unless AntaresOne's tool backs up the hidden partitions where the IMEI is now stored, using Wanam Partition Backup is a much better choice. The IMEI and nv_data are no longer stored in the EFS folder.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
I am having issues updating/flashing the latest bootloader and modem onto my GT-i9506.

I am using the source files from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634757130 which should bring me up to J2 (currently I am J1)

I am using Odin 3.12.10 from https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51767811&postcount=1

When I flash it in Odin, it all seems OK, but after I reboot, the bootloader and modem still return as J1:confused:

This is my log, and a screen shot is attached, which all appears to return that it worked.

<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin engine v(ID:3.1210)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> modem.bin
<ID:0/009> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/009> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/009> tz.mbn
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/009> modem.bin
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/009> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/009> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/009> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/009> tz.mbn
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/009> Removed!!

anyone have an idea what I am doing wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
The file is loaded into two locations, both wrong. Plug it into AP and flash.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
I did a webg search before I did it, and I found more than one references that said the above as I selected were correct (although my experience would prove otherwise...)

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68319864&postcount=2

first answer refers to the above, the second confirms (but may be based on first post)

https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176515/what-do-the-terms-bl-ap-cp-and-csc-mean-in-odin

http://www.droidforums.net/threads/guide-complete-samsung-odin-v3-xx-options-and-reference.278159/

Are they all wrong?

---------- Post added at 02:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------

ahh... did it anyway, I had backups.

So I selected BL and AP and selected the tar file for both and it all appeared to work, as before, but after a reboot, still on J1:mad:

<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> modem.bin
<ID:0/009> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/009> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/009> tz.mbn
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> modem.bin
<ID:0/009> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/009> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/009> tz.mbn
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/009> Removed!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Why are you putting the file in both BL and AP? Use just AP by itself with nothing else and it should work. The only time BL gets used in my experience is to recover from a bad bootloader flash. Placing the file into more than one spot is in my experience simply not done.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
Thats what I did the last time I mentioned just above. I ONLY selected and placed the file in AP, and it did not work. I also tried the old "use a different USB port" and that failed to make a change as well. Even though all the logs seemed to say it worked.:crying:

edit: I typed the wrong thing in the above. I did NOT select BL
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
just noticed I hadn't closed the window. Strange that the size shows 0 this time
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Papalapa:
Cannot flash Android 4.3 ROM

Hi,

I'm trying to flash the stock ROM Android 4.3 from Sammobile on a Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 (Spain) unsuccesfully.

Android 5.0.1 and 4.4.2 can be flashed without problems but if I try Android 4.3 or 4.2.2 I get an error message when I try to flash using Odin.

Is it possible to do that? Maybe there's some downgrade protection due to KNOX or bootloader?

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
[MENTION=5539610]Papalapa[/MENTION]: Bootloader. You cannot downgrade to an earlier bootloader or - I think - a version of Android older than 4.4.2 once Android 5.0.1 is installed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rishad Alias:
I have gt- i9500 . I have charging problem . When I plug charger to my phone , it's shows charging but it won't charge , battery drops while charging . I tried changing charging pin but does not work .help me
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Changed batteries?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rishad Alias:
Yep but not working
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Try the usual (different port, different cord, different adapter if possible). Have a tech look at it if none of those things help. However, I suspect the charging circuit may have failed. Especially if you replaced the USB port and there was no change.

This likely means a new motherboard, in which case you would be better served with a newer device.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiamondJohn:
My boo-Boo.

<=== THIS! how the heck did I miss that.

:silly::eek::o:o

OK, it was all me. I stuffed up BIG TIME.

I was selecting CP instead of AP.:o:(:silly:DOH!

Now it has flashed.:victory:

Thank-you to all who tried to help beyond my stupidity, and sorry for wasting every-ones time with said stupidity.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samdouco:
Hi all :)

Could you advice me 3 very battery friendly roms ?

I was starring at the Kitkat Google Play Edition JFLTE-GPE by Danvdh (last update 28/01/2018)

Maybe Official Lineage OS 14.1 (nightly 7.1.2) ; JDCteam Optimized Lineage OS 13 (stable 6.0.1) ? I read also about MIUI.

I would like to use Opera Mini, Waze, and during hiking the GPS and the Camera (no video recording). But my main usage will be 2G idle during day, and airplane mode during night. Few sms, no calls (and no games by the way, so neither performance nor costumization do matter for me). Something very lightweight would be nice (with a black amoled theme).

With my old S1 i9000 i could last 6days+ with a single charge (without using much the phone indeed ...)

Thanks :cyclops:

I9505XXUHPK2 with the french “Free Mobile” Carrier (see details here)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] purfilio:
Hi, I have a problem whenever I install a custom or official rom 5.0.1 or higher the back and menu buttons are uncontrolled and the back does not work, any help?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SupremeXXL:
Cant install twrp via odin. can you help me pls ? I tried once and everything went well but still stock recovery :(

Odin3 v3.12.3

AP> twrp-3.2.1-0-jfltexx.img.tar

auro reboot, f.reset time Checked !

Android version 5.0.1

i9505XXUHPK2

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Uncheck "auto reboot". If you used a shutdown menu to get into download mode, don't. Download mode needs to be accessed using the button combination, or else flashing won't work.

I got tripped up on this upgrading my bootloader and modem.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xode:
Hi,as soon Odin does his job, immediately pull out the usb cable (while the screen is black) and go into recovery manually (wit the button combo)....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SupremeXXL:
Uncheck Auto reboot

And after installation finishes

Pull off usb cable then manually reboot to recovery with buttons combination.

Right ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xode:
Yup ..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SupremeXXL:
After installation, download mode screen is still on.

Should i pull of cable and go to recovery mode when screen is on or pull out and in battery to go to recovery mode ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xode:
it's important that you do it while the screen is black .... means immediately after Odin is done.....

SM-G935F using Echoe Rom
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SupremeXXL:
After pull off cable, screen is still on as download mode. can I reboot to recovery mode from this screen ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xode:
Yes,you can ... or take out the battery if it's easier for you..

SM-G935F using Echoe Rom
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SupremeXXL:
Thank you so much man

Done :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Branfella:
Is there a Telegram repo for I9505 similar to the one Note 2 N7100 has? Where it basically lists the recent ROMs, Kernels and so on (files).