yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattlgroff:
How to root May 7th OTA:

Install CWM, TWRP, or OUDHS Custom Recovery through Download mode.

Boot into the Custom Recovery of your choice.

Flash the Original Firmware's Boot.img (provided in a flashable zip here by Dev ptmr3.

Flash a Root.zip (such as UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.25.zip by Chainfire or superuser.zip by Koush

Reboot and enjoy your rooted device on the latest firmware (as of May 7th, 2013).

You can flash back to the May 7th OTA boot.img using the entire firmware, or you can flash it in a zip (thanks to Dev ptmr3 for the original boot.img flasher for Custom Recovery): http://d-h.st/QmV
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Disconn3ct:
If anyone wants it for other reasons, I finally got the update.zip onto my device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
Do you have a link for a CWM that's ODIN flashable in Download mode? I can only find an .img file.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattlgroff:
I don't, I'll take that off of my thread for now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
Cool. So basically use ROM Manager to install CWM and follow the rest of your guide, I assume. Btw, is there any downside to using the previous version's boot.img?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattlgroff:
ROM Manager requires root to install CWM... or you to already have a custom recovery. If you are unrooted not going to work that way.

I haven't found a downside yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Disconn3ct:
There isn't really a way to know until we get source. Technically that should be when/before it is distributed, but..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] k0nane:
Thanks, I did want that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Root:
Got behind on posts. Edit
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wannabeswede:
Sorry, but that was not my point.

I wanted the OTA but being rooted stopped that, when I changed to the other SU it was able to update but I lost root. Which I'm ok with for now, I'll give TW a chance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Root:
Think they went deeper? #blatantinceptionreference
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Maybe it wasn't your point. But... any insight at all can be helpful. If not now... later on down the road when ppl are researching. :good:

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Purrrrrrfect. <3 you guys. (No Homo) :silly:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike3000000:
Can anyone confirm if this update breaks auto rotate?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Atmazzz:
I made Odin flashable .tar files for both regular CWM and touch CWM and tested them both.

CWM 6.0.3.2

CWM Touch 6.0.3.2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
You = awesome.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
It only breaks auto rotate on the "desktop". All apps still auto rotate fine.

This works out perfect for me so I'm not complaining. But others may not like it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] flipq88:
I thought that's how it has always been? Pretty sure tw launcher never rotated

Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Really? I've never actually used TW for more than a few minutes. Guess I never noticed. If that's true then disregard my post. :/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
I updated to the new OTA, downloaded your CWM flashable, ran ODIN and flashed, and it's still using android recovery. Are you sure these are right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] flyingwolf:
Yup, tw launcher does not rotate.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bikrame:
Can we flash this on recovery??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Atmazzz:
I can tell you they both worked for me. I tested both with odin before posting them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] plexwang:
I rooted with motochopper, but now I can not update through OTA, it keep saying "your software has been modified and can not be updated"

I have uninstall the Superuser, does not work, install SuperSU, does not work. Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Disconn3ct:
Just grab the update.zip I posted earlier and install it from CWM/TWRP. (You'll also need the kernel that was posted, I didn't change the update at all.)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Don't do any of that !!!

It your Wi-Fi will no longer work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Disconn3ct:
Try reading next time. I did that and wifi works fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
So samsung sends an update to break your wifi? Highly unlikely

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] luckychef28:
The update does not break Wifi. It seems the root method for the update causes the system to throw a process error, but Wifi still works (at least for some, they just ignore the error).

I have no doubt an error free, rooted or root method update will be out very soon. Honestly, I'm not doing much that requires root yet so I may just grab the official, give up root and deal with it. I can always Odin back to the original firmware if I desperately want root back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
I was clearly referring that rooting latest update gives Wi-Fi errors, plus other errors get thrown as well, asking to reboot, etc.

Root could come very handy at times and useful apps that need root.

Hopefully smart people would be able to crack the Kernel or find another way around this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattlgroff:
Fixed :) Check out the thread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Thanks,

Very good job

But what's the difference then if we use older Kernel and modules with newer build,

Instead of just using older full build altogether which doesn't have rooting problem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattlgroff:
Ask Samsung to release the kernel sources...then we'll know.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] garwynn:
Just an FYI - Sprint users are joining the same party and looks to be coming to all i9505 variants thanks to jf_defconfig.

Fortunately our source dropped so a new kernel was already built with the flags off.

Link to Sprint MDL source:

https://github.com/garwynn/L720_MDL_Kernel

And our thread for reference:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2269426
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
:)

Very funny

But you misunderstood me

I meant why go through all of these trouble

If we use old kernel anyway, why not do the update at all and just stick with original firmware ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Disconn3ct:
An update is more than just a kernel..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Well according to official T-Mobile update log, there nothing in update worth getting.

Even this Kernel thing was a secret...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Lol. Someone else want to take this one?

All joking aside, I believe the reason we all enjoy the new update is because it removes a lot of the lag we originally experienced. Replacing the boot img via ODIN isn't going to change that. But it will allow folks to get root while maintaining the benefits of the new firmware.

Also, we all knew the new update would lock out root at the kernel level. The other S4 devices who got the update prior to us provided us with an early warning.

Good news though. You can keep a lookout at opensource.samsung.com and let us all know when the source code drops. :thumbup:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Disconn3ct:
Anyone else having lockups with this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xXchrizhurtyXx:
Well there is something there but its for the m919V and im not sure if its even what were looking for...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattlgroff:
Seems to work pretty good on my T-Mobile S4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xXchrizhurtyXx:
So does this mean that that root blocker can be removed and people can now update to the new update?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattlgroff:
The kernel source out now is not exactly based off the latest version. However, they could easily just run this one I made and not have it blocked. (Although I can't see a different from my current root method, using the original boot.img, since we don't know the different between the kernel source for M919V and M919's MDL update).

EDIT: You can find it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41240723
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ballzrdeep:
Im 4.2.2 ota m919 and running root just fine, no wifi errors, no lagging.

Sent from the National Zombie Defense Council using my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 M919
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zayarln:
It works. Really appreciate for that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] brobberson:
Problem Downloading

I tried both links and they are not working....I hope it is just me but don't know.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Atmazzz:
Not sure why. I just tried them and they work.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] alandvz:
Im unable to boot my galaxy 5 into recovery. I hav not yet rooted the phone.

The screen shows the "Downloading" icon only. I waited for half an hour but nothing happend. Shud i wait for a longer time???

Please help!!!
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] XdaNoob98:
When it says DOWNLOADING its in the download mode for the odin tool on the pc to connect. You can't boot into the CWM mode when you have no root. In order to root your device use the app called androot universal. Its not on play store but you can find it in the internet. To boot into cwm you have to install it over the download mode (ask google)

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Oh and I forgot: there is no button combination to boot into cwm for the galaxy 5
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] nkg5:
Actualu you can boot in recovery without root.

It can be done vith adb.

You can also flash CWM without root. But many options in CWM don't work(install zip from sdcard work)

So yoou can enter recovery without root, flash mew recovery, even you can install custom rom without root.

Послато са GT-I5500 користећи Тапаток 2
[General Topics] nicb1:
Hey guys. Over the last few weeks i've been debating over whether i should buy myself an S4 or HTC One. They're both awesome phones, which is making it all the harder for me to decide which one to get. So i decided to ask which one you guys would suggest.

I would mainly use the phone for heavy internet browsing and listening to music.

Also I will most likely put a custom rom on the phone so I dont really care about what software features it has.

Over here in Australia the HTC One costs $750 whereas the octa core galaxy S4 costs $699.

If you suggest a phone make sure to let me know why it's better than the other one.
[General Topics] immortalneo:
Not sure what to buy next?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1846277

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[General Topics] nicb1:
Thanks for the link.
[General Topics] bob13bob:
Responded in the official thread

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$750 is ridiculous for the nexus 4 when it really should cost $300. Can you buy it in eBay from us seller? At that price difference definitely Samsung or the n new HTC. Newer more advanced phone, cheaper.
[General Topics] nicb1:
I replied in the official thread, but wanted to let you know that im not talking about the nexus 4, im talking about the Samsung galaxy s4 and the HTC One
[General Topics] thecoderone:
HTC One is much cheaper you can get is for about $720 (second hand on eBay probably costs ~$500) and the quality that you get is pretty good. For example if you compare the quality of the pictures taken with both HTC One and Galaxy S4 there are almost no difference. However, if you are looking for a long battery life definitely S4 is better but more expensive though.

If I were you I would buy the HTC then use it for a couple of months and then buy another new phone :)
[General Topics] freakboy13:
1st theres like a million of these threads. Second:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2230505

Third:

Go visit the s4 forums.

Then visit the htc one /m7 forums.

Use your new found knowledge to make a yoda like decision.

And now:

Thread reported, it is ;)
[General Topics] justmpm:
Since this has been asked in the "official" thread, I am going to close this one...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KillaHurtz:
Short vid showing some subtleties between the international and the T-Mobile version.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KillaHurtz:
i9500

Auto mode:

Night mode:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KillaHurtz:
M919

Auto mode:

Night mode:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NuShrike:
pro-tip: turn on camera Macro for close-up shots, or keep camera far away and use zoom mode.

Thanks for the comparison.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TeknoGodz:
When you said octa-core I stopped watching.

I don't care what anyone says, it's not an octa-core. At no point in time will there ever be 8 cores running simultaniously. Therefor it's two quad cores that alternate, in my opinion at least.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KillaHurtz:
You're welcome! Yeah, the cam I was using has horrible auto mode and a broken LCD to top it off. It was just the only camera I had available to film both phones.

It will run all 8 cores at some point. This is a dev community homeboy, not a convent. If you wanna call it a dual quad or double quadruple or whatever so you feel better about it go ahead. The fact still remains it has 8 processing units in the SoC. Go troll somewhere else.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TeknoGodz:
Actually, no, it wont.

The "octa core" processor is a 1.6GHz quad-core Cortex-A15 and 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 in the big.LITTLE configuration.

big.LITTLE means it will use the less powerful 1.2 GHz when the phone doesn't need the extra juice. Whenever the phone does need it 1-4 cores of the A7 will turn off and 1-4 cores of the A15 will turn on to give it extra power.

At no point will all 8 cores be running simultaneously. In fact, at no point will more than 4 cores be running simultaneously.

Basically, this is how it can operate:

A7	A15

ON	OFF	ON	OFF
1234	1234
234	1	1	234
34	12	12	34
4	123	123	4
1234	1234
134	2	2	134
34	12	12	34
124	3	124	3
24	13	24	13
123	4	123	4

At no point will more than 4 cores be running.

Just cause you put 8 cores on a chip unless 8 cores run simultaneously it's not a true octa-core. If you put 16 cores on a chip but only cores 1-4 actually work does that make it a 16 core chip or a terribly designed quad?

And as to your covenant comment, that doesn't even make sense. Nice try though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] i4mt3hwin:
Actually it does have a mode where it can run all 8 cores simultaneously. Anandtech talked about it in one of their podcasts. So the dev community could enable it if they wanted -- but it definitely wouldn't be worth the power draw.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TeknoGodz:
If this is true enabling it would be freaking stupid. Not only would it waste way more power for not enough extra juice but it also will overheat like a mo****er.

BUT my original statement still holds true. It's two quad core processors, not an octa-core processor.

EDIT: Oh yea, and also decrease your cpu's lifespan exponentially.
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] yeshwanthvshenoy:
In which xml file of the framework-res.apk is the default wallpaper specified?? thanks in advance guys
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Crytech:
For what you need may I know.???...because if you want to replace it just replace the png in drawable-X/H/M/L DPI....
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] yeshwanthvshenoy:
i wanna give my own name to the wallpaper :P :D and also wanna make the app drawer transparent :)
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] speed_bot:
there is no xml that defines it..the default_wallpaper.jpg gets picked automatically
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] SohamJ:
just rename your wallpaper as default_wallpaper you wont need to edit XML then.

in cm7 , the default wallpaper is in drawable folder
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] yeshwanthvshenoy:
okay so can i never give a rom something like gingerbread.jpg instead of default wallpaper.jpg or something like that??
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Mangtas_666:
Can some1 share a keyboard like the z10 or like octopus keyboard for iphone..does android have a keyboard like those?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] CheesyNutz:
z10 keyboard is swiftkey with there skin nothing more
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Mangtas_666:
I'll try it bro tnx..
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] ongxa:
When you come to Keyboards, iphone is nothing to compare. You can try Swiftkey or Swype. These are all good to me.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Mangtas_666:
I just installed SwiftKey it's amazing.!! Thank you so much I just knew this app from you..
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] ongxa:
You are very welcome. Glad you find what you want.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] timgreen123:
SwiftKey type method is good, thanks very much.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Nexii:
The stock keyboard is actually really accurate after you calibrtate it. before its crap... but after calibration its way better.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] chivamex10:
I find swift key annoying at times. Anything else out there? I love the z10 keyboard. Flicking the words onto the page. I remember on older versions of swift key you were able to choose what type of texter you are, precision or speed. I don't see it anymore unless I'm missing something?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Element515:
That option is still there for swiftkey... same as always... Does it really affect much anyways?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] CheesyNutz:
its still there just look for it
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jamaiquino:
i still cant change my keyboard. how does one do that? went to keyboard and input, turned it on, but there's no selection, am i mssing something?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] julianisrael:
Try TouchPal Wave beta, is very similar!
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] spitfire2425:
When you go to type open up the keyboard and swipe down the notification drawer and click choose input method and click what you want.

Sent from my HTC One
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Zachinater:
Try TouchPal x
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] calanizzle:
Swiftkey is the best out there
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slybunda:
hey all im running cyanogen mode 10 stable. everything is working great, however yesterday i put music on the phone and decided to do some testing using different apps for music playback, tried google music, winamp, apollo (stock cm10) and music folder player.

on conservative governor when playing music the cpu is always at 400mhz.

however using the ondemand governor the cpu sits at 100mhz.

why is this so?

any way to mod it so that the conservative governor drops to 100mhz when playing music?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slybunda:
only me having this issue?
[General Accessories] shumiedog:
Anybody have any info on these cases. They look cool...dont know how durable they are?
[General Accessories] JAVOedge:
Hi shumeidog,

Here are some reviews done on our O2 JAVOSkin. Please have a look if you got some time, they should answer most of your questions.

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=2981

http://www.tekguru.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=20532#20532

For more reviews of our products please visit:

www.javoedge.com

Thanks! Please let me know if you have more questions
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] arc_u:
Would it be possible to mod the navbar and add a quick access button for applications?

I mean the button will show a top dropdown menu with some applications, like this we can access them quickly instead of returning in home and launch the drawer?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] arc_u:
anyone ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Qbsti:
there is a free app called "notification toggle". Try it!

By default you can add toggles and apps, also it is very easy o set up.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle
[Android Apps and Games] symbuzzer:
Hi dear XDA users. This is my first work for android. I made a simple apk installer for my own use and wanted to share everyone. This app is based on standart batch executables, visual basic and mortscript scripts

and combined neccesary adb tools.

With this program you can transfer apk files from your Windows PC to your phones data/app or system/app

folders. For affecting changes, I added reboot option after installition. It has ui completly so you won't

write codes on cmd screen or anything else. Only working mouse is enough:)

! It uses adb interface for communicating with phone. So you MUST INSTALL ADB DRIVERS on your PC.

! You MUST ENABLE ADB DEBUGING from your phone.

! For system/app installitions, you MUST HAVE ROOT PERMISSIONS in all phone models

! In HTC devices, nand protection must be removed (S-OFF)

! I strongly recommend to SELECT REBOOT option after installition.

For developers, this project is open-source. You can edit/modify it freely. But don't forget to credit

me in your work:) This app based windows bat, vbs and basic mortrun script files. So you can open this exe

file via an unrar app and modify via notepad.

For users, if you have suggestions or issues with it, feel free and write here;)

CHANGELOGS:
-1.01
*Initial realase
[Android Apps and Games] josephnero:
Good.if i ever buy Motorola again this will be useful
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ivesdotkom:
i was wondering if someone who has both the S4 and Dish network could elaborate or maybe show a video on what the s4 is able to control on the hopper dvr box.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ivesdotkom:
well i got my phone and it works just fine with dish incase anyone else ever wonders. I wish there was a guide button though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] H3adru5H:
Hiw do I get either of these apps to work in stock Touchwiz 4.1.2? I tried both, pushes both files to system/app and changed permissions. Rebooted. Awesome beats installed fine but doesnt actually work. It works in the jedi roms though. What am I doing wrong here?

Also if anyone has any other suggestions as far as audio mods go I'm all ears. I've heard good things aboud Ac!d audio mod but I dont think that's available for the t989. Correct me if I'm wrong please ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iburnhearts:
Acid works well with t989. You can check this thread for more info
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manangadaria:
​

hey guys..... I've got octa core version of galaxy s4 and I think I'm having a huge battery drain.

Here are some snapshots. ...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KillaHurtz:
#1. Wrong forum, this is for the M919, not the I9500.

#2. 16+hours with 24% left doesn't seem so bad.

#3. Refer to the i9500 forum to see "normal" discharge.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JayceOoi:
Yup, look good to me.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] efox29:
With screen lock disabled (no password/pin/pattern/face), I find that slide to unlock does not work. What I mean is that a simple touch (anywhere), unlocks the device.

Is this normal behaviour ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v-b-n:
Thats is wierd, you should still need to slide somewhere ... can u post a quick video ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WolfDale7:
You sure you're not sliding somewhere? You don't have to slide from the lock, you can pull up from the middle left of the screen or wherever you please..

This does sound odd if you're just tapping :o. Like the v-b-n said, is there a chance you can post a video?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] efox29:
I'll take a video with my old phone in a few mins. Need to charge it.

Is there any specific parts of my phone you want to see or just the unlock bit ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WolfDale7:
I can't seem to find any option that disables slide to unlock, so at this point, no.. Just go ahead and demonstrate the touch to unlock :o if it unlocks, i dont know what to tell you to be honest :s looks like a defect
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] efox29:
It's uploading now.

I'm pretty sure I noticed this before on stock, I am running a custom kernel and ROM. ARHD 7.3 and faux123 kernel. I don't necessarily want to revert back just to confirm it.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] efox29:
http://youtu.be/4jB4-i4NBAU

Sorry for the random blur. Autofocus lol
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samflorin:
I believe it has something to do with some assistive stuff. Saw an earlier thread about it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2264360