yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
1.http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/rom-cyanogenmod-12-t2943934

2.http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/rom-cyanogenmod-12-t2943934

3.http://www.xda-developers.com/root/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Podroznik:
Thanks i was looking into those threads before good to know i was on good way:)

another few questions:

1.For flashing it i need first to root phone or do smth else than in instruction:

2. IF something will go wrong and i fail to root or flash custom room, what is best way to make phone work again?(backups new originals roms or??)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
just flash stock ROM via Odin. stock ROMs are on sammobile.com
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Podroznik:
So i downloaded stock Lolipop from Sammobile in case if something goes wrong.

I decided to flash [Android 5.0.2][FINAL][STABLE] AntaresOne & Alucard24's optimized CM12 builds

For to do it i need to:

1. root using [GT-I9505 + GT-I9505G] CF-Auto-Root

2. install TWRP Recovery v2.8.6.0 with F2FS

3. Install ROM and GAAPS by TWRP

Correct?

How to instal TWRP Recovery v2.8.6.0 with F2FS on Stock lolipop with root access?

Why stock firmware is over 1,5GB in size and this CUSTOM ROM is about 275MB i know there is less apps and etc but thats difference is size is killing me :D

Sorry for many questions, i just dont want to fail and better to be 100% sure how to do it correct.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] julzky0403:
Hi guys. Can I get a link for me to root my S4 Lollipop 5.0.1? Been struggling lately. Thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Podroznik:
check previous page there is link for auto cf root
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _stokesd3_:
Go to the TWRP website and get the latest version from there. Comes with instructions :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
1. You need to download an app called flashify, and install using that app a custom recovery like clockworkmod. Then follow those instructions.

You will need to be rooted to use flashify.

2. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

Just do a quick search in the galaxy s4 forums, it's much easier than to ask it here. Make sure to read the FAQ before posting in this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _stokesd3_:
CWM is no longer supported. Use TWRP or for lower level flash, ODIN
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mithrils:
Hey guys, so i've noticed on 3 roms now that accidentally brushing the capacitive keys whilst locking the phone will wake it back up, and hitting the menu button will bypass the lockscreen altogether (even after the screen is completely off for a second). I've tried fiddling around in system/usr/keylayouts without much success - is there anything else i can do besides enabling onscreen buttons?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akz007:
Can anyone help me in upgrading 4.2.2 (rooted) i9505 to 5.01 (rooted) and remain knox 0x0? 4.2.2 is knox free.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
4.2.2 doesn't have Knox. from 4.4.4 it does
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Podroznik:
I roted my I9505 lte using CF-Auto-Root

flashed TWRP Recovery using Odin, later using Recovery i flashed TWRP Recovery v2.8.6.0 with F2FS

Next i Converted EXT4 partitions to F2FS

Using TWRP flashed [ROM][Android 5.0.2][FINAL][STABLE] AntaresOne & Alucard24's optimized CM12 builds

and GAAPS

and during instaling ROM there was something like this at the beggining:

"Skiping MD5 check no MD5 file found unmount of /system failed; no such volume script succeded: result wos[/system] Updating partition details....done "

i rebooted phone after finish flashing and system works fine atleast now. What this "Skiping MD..." is about?

edit:

i think is something wrong with root acces(there is no root) and apps
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akz007:
Yes, but how can i upgrade to that version and keep root?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choicepaper:
Lost IMEI

I've gone through a bunch of forums and threads but haven't found the solution. I flashed Kitkat stock firmware on my S4 and was stuck on the Samsung logo (for about 5 mins) so I wiped cache and data/factory reset and now, my phone won't detect sim and also has lost its IMEI and IMEISV number. Now, the solutions around here tell you to dial something in the dialer, which I tried but I always get "Mobile network not available." I've also rooted my phone in a bid to fix things but no luck (certain "solutions" needed a rooted phone). I do see the serial number though. WiFi is working fine too.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Akz07, As long as you flash the Lollipop rom in recovery as you would any custom rom it will maintain root and not trip knox.

You cannot, however, upgrade via ota and keep root. You would have to unroot to do it, then take the ota update. Then reroot Lollipop to be rooted again...at which point you would trip the knox counter
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akz007:
Thank you Skipjacks. I know you can flash 4.4.2 rom and then root again and then use Tyxerakias method to upgrade to 5.0.1 and keep root with knox 0x0.

So are you saying I can flash lolipop rom directly on 4.2.2 and then root without tripping knox?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PLC_GUY:
Flash older rom without USB or custom recovery.

Hi guys, thanks in advance for anyone taking the time to read my question.

Here goes: I have a i9500 recently updated to official 5.0.1 via OTA. My devices usb is not working and hasn't been for a while, I have had the usb board with its flex cable replaced to no avail. After my update to 5.0.1 my device has been draining battery rather fast, and it has started rebooting sporadically. I have tried both resetting the device to factory settings and running in Safe Mode, no joy. Now my question is, is it possible to flash an earlier version rom lets say 4.4, with the stock recovery and a sd card avoiding the use of the USB port?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mafsi:
Try mobile Odin
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Mobile Odin doesn't work on lollipop

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akz007:
Hey Guys, Any way to root 5.0.1 I9505XXUHOE3 without tripping knox? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
my s4 GT I9505 have custom rom[manupro v1]todays while chang modem and bl through odin.odin says fail and now my phone brick.not going to recovery mod so i havenot restore my previous backup.i think now need stock rom but i cant found stock kitkat/loli file.any one help pls.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] E_Cartman:
Hey you guys, got a serious problem with my i9505:

Tried to flash a new TWRP via Odin. Got an error right in the middle of the flashing process. Don't know why, flashed hundreds of things on different devices and never encountered any problems. Since then I am not able to get it to boot or flash anything else.

Tried everything! Got a stock ROM from sammobile, tried to flash it, got an error. Try to flash it with a PIT-file, got an error. Now I don’t know what else to try.

Here is the error message Odin gives me all the time when I try to flash a stock ROM with PIT-file:

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Added!!

Here ist the one I get when I try to flash stock ROM without a PIT-file:

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.

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

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
Hi guys. My problem is with Build Number system update.So i have notification about new system update LMY 470.008>LMY470.008.blablabla so after i press update my phone reboots and goes to TWRP i select Reboot>System so after reboot my phone turns on again and after short time i get again notifiation to update my phone to the same version which i mentioned above. What i should do ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frangs:
HI, i'm using the Untouched GPE Version, and i always get error when i'm trying to install some app on SD Card with "Preferred Install Location" someone know how to fix? i've see some rom with this feature fixed... but nothing detailed

tnx
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walttheboss:
I have an S4 with no known problems. I have been using Lollipop(several custom roms) for a while and frankly I don't like it. I want to go back to KitKat. I want stability and battery. No fancy features. Please recommend a choice or two.

And how do I downgrade from Lollipop( I did OTA Stock updates to 5.01 to get recent bootloader. Do I need to downgrade this too?)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Which model of the S4 do you have?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walttheboss:
I have the Qualcomm i9505. Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finac94:
I just did a factory reset, flashed the stock kitkat firmware and as soon as it restarted, I went into the recovery and did a factory reset again, booted into the system and everything worked without downgrading the bootloader :D

The only bug I had was random reboots every 2 hours but I fixed that with wanam xposed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattwarr:
First, just flash any touchwiz ROM for your device if you can't find the stock one. Then, if you have a backup from a previous rom, go into your recovery and flash just the radio relevant parts of the backup. Do a dirty flash. Restart the device. Deactivate the device on your carrier website. Reactivate the device following their instructions. Reboot. If your phone doesn't work, you will probably need a new board. This is what worked for my Note 3 when I was getting the wrong IMEI, so maybe it will work for you.

What I learned: Recovery backups aren't worth very much. Recovering from an old backup will not fix the issue. I am looking into a way to do full clones of my phone. Something like clonezilla would be nice.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

As well as what finac94 said , please check this:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general/i9505-downgrade-5-0-lollipop-to-4-4-2-t3052472

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PePeMoke:
But you still got a custom recovery on your phone right (TWRP)?

Then try to install it via TWRP Manager if you haven't tried that already?

You can get the app in the playstore.

Run it, choose your device, choose the right recovery for your device (twrp-2.8.7.0-jfltexx.img), hit "install recovery".

or

You can try installing it via TWRP using following zip file.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347763625

Optional F2FS support included.

You say you're not able to boot the device or do you mean the recovery?

If it's the device you could use adb sideload to get files from you pc onto your device.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntaresOne:
Hi,

that's what TWRP did:

Skipping MD5 check: recovery didn't check zip's checksum because md5 file (which contains the package's checksum) was not available

Unmoun of /system failed: if /system partition is mounted then unmount it before installation of the new ROM, in your case it was already unmounted

Script succeeded: installation successfully completed

Updating partition details: update of current partition status (size, used space, free space)

Root access, starting from CM12, is disabled as default. To enable just go in Settings->About phone, press 7 times "build number", go back, Developer options->Root access (put Apps & ADB)

I strongly suggest you to update to the 5.1.1 version (base CM 12.1) which is way better and stabler, you can find it here :)

Hi,

what's the phone model and what Android version did you have before flashing KitKat? If you was on Lollipop you can't downgrade in that way :)

Hi,

what bootloader version did you try to flash?

Hi,

I suppose you can still enter Download mode but not the recovery (do you have "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue" message if you try to power on normally?), what firmware did you try to flash? Please write the CSC code here (do not confuse with PDA), it looks like I9505xxxxxxx

In my past experiences I saw that sometimes a third-party USB cable doesn't allow firmware flashing. If it's your case try to get an original one, anyway you could try this:

Uninstall Kies (if installed) and/or Samsung USB drivers, reboot your PC. Clean Windows registry with CCleaner or similar, not mandatory but suggested)

Install USB drivers only

Download and extract latest Odin version

Download this PIT file

Firmware of your choice, just remember to not try to flash KitKat stock firmware if you are on Lollipop. Extract the .tar.md5 file from the .zip!

Open Odin, in PIT put the above PIT, in Options tick: Auto Reboot, Re-partition, F. Reset Time all the rest unticked

In Odin's AP put the .tar.md5 firmware file, finally put your device in Download mode and connect to the USB

Hi,

it can't install the update because you're running a custom recovery

Hi,

happens with every app or with one in particular?

Make sure you have enough free space on the SD card, either try to manually move an app (Settings->Apps)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choicepaper:
Oh jeez, yeah I downgraded from 5.0 to 4.4.2 and phone model is i9500. Btw, I flashed the same version again (another file), didn't work. I'll be grateful if you could help me fix this.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walttheboss:
Thanks for the tips on downgrading. I will do that.

I also would really like a recommendation on what KitKat ROM is stable and working bug free for the i9505. I have read that Slim is good but looking for your advice.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinay Patani:
hiii

I bought s4 i9500 last week.

I am addicted to change roms in my last phone.

But after knowing knox problem in s4

I am very afraid to root & install custom recovery coz it will void the warranty.

So i want to know that it is possible to reset knox & binary counter or not????

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
No. Not possible

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinay Patani:
So it will be dream to root s4 untill it's warranty to unvoid warranty.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
When did u last use the warranty?

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinay Patani:
I didn't used warranty yet

My phone is only 1 week old

☺
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
I always had a good experience with Slim ROMS

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Lol I mean ever? I rooted my A500 2 weeks in and not looked back since.

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vinay Patani:
One thing noticeable that after installing lollipop official update from ota now my phone shows

System status : Custom

How it is possible???
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PePeMoke:
Hi guys.

Rooted and using Antares optimized CM12.1 builds.

I recently flashed HOHJ2 bl and modem.

So I know what BL and CP are for but when do I need AP and CSC?

I only flashed newer BLs and modems from time to time.

Do I need to keep something else updated too?

Do I need Kies to keep something updated if using a custom ROM?

Please explain..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
I can't remember what CSC is for but ap is for full stock ROMs or recovery.tar files

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PePeMoke:
[MENTION=6576153]jimbomodder[/MENTION]

Thanks! But this part of my question is more important :p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
CSC*- This is some country code used for the region to flash the ROM against, XE is Europe, AU is Australia, and so on, this part can throw you off, its more then for tracking what region this is based of, in*terms of localization and language support.*And more importantly, for Kies to recognize the region and to determine if there's firmware update available. It is quite possible to have a CSC that can be limited to one country.

Another aspect of the Phone and CSC is, some would expect the name of the file for the Phone to be near same as CSC, for example, P1010XWKC1 is the froyo firmware, but does not have a PDA in the filename... just to highlight that firmware for Samsung devices can be inconsistent at times.

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PePeMoke:
[MENTION=6576153]jimbomodder[/MENTION]

Thanks for the explanation!

This was misleading by me, sorry.

I've wanted to know whether you must update sth. from time to time exept the

bootloader and modem when you are running a custom ROM and no stock one any longer.

I mean like new samsung drivers for the device.

Like when you flash new bootloaders that some other "drivers" or sth. stay not updated

and it won't go well together.

F.e. There is an entry in my system info (got that via an app) that says

"fingerprint" Samsung/jfltexx/....I9505XXUHOB7:user/...

And that HOB7 differs from the HOJ2 I've got now installed.

Or is it that what you mean by "inconsistent"?

Will I be fine when I only update bl, modem and custom ROM I am using?

You get what I mean?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
I think so yes. I flashed latest BL and modem too yet most custom stock based ROMs still run UHOB7 but don't worry. It will only change if u flash a full stock rom

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martikp:
Hello all,

Can somebody help me to root Galaxy S4 i9505 latest stock firmware I9505XXUHOJ2 android 5.0.1, please?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mafsi:
Flash cf-autoroot from chainfire.eu in Odin. Put the file in AP in Odin
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Flash cf-autoroot via Odin. It will work even thou its based on 4.4.4. I've done it without issue. Then flash your chosen recovery via Odin and jobs done :D

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
Bro my s4 9505 update via ota UHOE3 V5.0.1 afyer I'm trying to connect my earphones to Samsung, but the icon won't pop up. the earphones don't work, either. I can use them fine on any other device– but the Samsung phone is just stubborn. How can I get my earphones to connect to my Samsung phone?

REPLY
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thexfiles123:
Does the battery on the left look genuine to you guys?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
so i need to unistal custom recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
It won't install as it will see you have modified the system. Best thing to do is flash update via odin

Sent from my SM-A500FU

---------- Post added at 10:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 AM ----------

Price?

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
thanks one more thing how to know if my phone has custom roms? if i have it how i can find out which one i am using
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mafsi:
Install phone info from google play
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
should i look for farmwire?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Which model S4 do you have? If I9505 then yes there is a lot of custom ROMs all running 5.1.1,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
gosh i am totally lost about androids :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Ok there will be some custom ROMs around. Just Google "custom ROM I9505G XDA "
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
so now my phone dont have any roms instaled?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
You've wiped it completely?

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
i wiped cache and did factory reset
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Ok so you'll need to setup it up again so u can download some ROMs unless u use PC to download them

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kafeto:
i am thinking about this rom http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9500-develop/phoenix-rom-i9500-t3101153 any opinion?

Also if i have twrp i cant update my phone what i should do?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
U can flash the custom ROM zips in twrp.

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruzzler2809:
Root GT-I9506 on 5.01 without Tripping Knox?

Hi, i have a new S4 LTE+ and would like to root it and install a custom recovery without tripping knox.

As far as i understand i have to downgrad to kitkat again and root it there.

But then how to proceed? Do i need a special bootloader so that i can flash custom recovery and install custom roms through TWRP?

Thanks for any help.

BR
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thexfiles123:
Was 8$ from eBay I believe, said it was genuine of course
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
At that price I'd say not genuine as genuine ones are around $30. But as long as it charges fully and doesn't drop charge rapidly you should be fine

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
why can't reply any expert to this req?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyanTech:
Bug after flashing ROM

Hello!

I have a little problem after flashing any 5.1.1. ROMs on my phone. After the first screen lock, the touchscreen becomes completely unresponsive. I can't do anything. Only hardware buttons work. If I reboot my phone then it's okay again, but after i lock it, nothing....

I9505 with any 5.1.1. ROMs (JFLTE-GPE, SlimLP, SlimSaber)

I haven't tried other 5.1.1. ROMs yet, but until this problem remains, i'm not planning it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Slim ROMs have known issues. Resurrection remix, cm12.1, aicp, s6 ports, Note 5 port all work fine:thumbup:

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyanTech:
I don't know. It seems to me i'm the only one with this problem, i searched through all topics, but nobody posted about anything like this. I will download and try the Ressurrection remix ROM, a few mins and I reply about it. :)

______________________

Well, it works...after flash my phone stuck in bootloop, after optimizing the apps, rebooted and started over....but i flashed again and now it works!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
So now more non responsiveness? Nice one. Glad its sorted :thumbup:

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyanTech:
No, at the moment, on previous ROMs i couldn't even unlock my phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbomodder:
Ouch, well I moved on to A5 after my S4 but I still keep it going with latest AICP roms
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Hello, i flashed a 4.4.2 Custom ROM on my friend's Galaxy S4 i9500 through PhilzRecovery after rooting it. Flashed successfully but IMEI was showing null/null, so i googled it and downloaded about 1.6GB file that was GT-i9500 fix_imei_null.tar.md5 Flashed it through ODIN and now stuckat Samsung logo please help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NigelNoscopes:
I sent my phone (SGH-I337M) to a third-party network unlocking service with Cyanogenmod 12.1 installed. They said it'll take longer to get a code since it's not stock TouchWiz. Will they eventually find a code, or should I just flash a stock ROM temporarily so they can unlock it? I'd prefer to keep CM.