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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] raheeljessa:
I seem to have found a fix for this particular problem

Go to Settings, More tab, Developer options (if it's not enabled please google how to enable), [[[[[[DISABLE HARDWARE OVERLAYS]]]]]

I found this fixed it in my S4 Black edition.

If this solution doesn't work for you then also try to clear the cache partion.

To do this, Hold power, home and volume up until the phone shows [Samsung Galaxy I9500 blah] then release only power button. you are now in recovery mode. use volume buttons to scroll to the correct option (clear cache partition, i think) and press power to select it.

Then reboot. Hopefully this will work for everyone.

Those having issues with S Cover flicker problem should know that this is a design flaw. locate the magnetic contact that is used to work with the S Cover and then flip the phone over and open the back. You'll see there's a screw right behind it. This screw is magnetized. Either remove it yourself, unscrew it a little bit or ask a pro to help you with it.

Also for those wanting to fix Chrome flicker problem, Do this

https://www.eigenmagic.com/wp-uploads/2014/03/chrome-flicker-fix.png
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sskoul:
BINGO!!

I have been trying to solve this for months. Tried everything

This is what worked for me. Now no flicker on the lowest brightness!

Just remove, blow clean this connector a couple of times. Worked like a miracle for me.

Good Luck guys!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] universeisgr8:
If someone is still having this problem, turn off power saving mode on your phone and it will be fixed. M phone was fine for a long time and i turned on power saving mode during a recent travel. And bottom half of the screen started flickering. Since i knew the only thing i changed was power saving mode, i turned it off and flickering was gone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xshawk:
Power saving is turned off on my phone and it is still flickering...

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Opened it up and tried disconnecting display connector, examined contacts, blew off several times, inspected again and re-assembled....

but no luck...

still flickering at low brightness settings, particularly bad at the bottom of the screen.

auto adjust is off, adapt display is off, power saving is off...

any other ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AdrianCRC:
Same here

I have the same flickering when using low brightness (30% or less) on the screen, to me it seems related to internet usage, usually the screen flickers when I'm refreshing or downloading a webpage in the browser (doesn't matter which browser), also happens when a video is buffering on YouTube. Maybe the network adapter consumes more energy than it should be.

Still no fix for me, only rising brightness level to 40% aprox.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killerz298:
There must be different things going on here because I sent my phone in to Samsung for warranty repair and there was absolutely issues with the hardware that had to be replaced. It has been going strong since I got it back with the new parts but I am going to upgrade soon and sell this one hopefully before anything else happens!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mr. 69:
Same issue here. I have to disable adaptive brightness in the evening. When the lvl drops below 30 - 40% the screen starts to flicker. The upper 25% of the screen looks normal. 75% of the screen shows heavily flickering stripes. This is definitely my last Samsung mobile!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killerz298:
Are you still under warranty? They fixed mine. Sucks it took 21 days though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mr. 69:
I read in different forums that this issue has something to do with the amoled screens. Most people who bring in their phone for repair get it back in the same state. I think the phone is still under warranty. Since this is a common/standard issue, Samsung should fix this anyway.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killerz298:
I had to send mine in to Samsung and they replaced the screen and some other things and I no longer had the problem (who knows if it will return) so at least in my case, it was a hardware issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] johnrai:
screen flickering

Thongs to do

make your galaxy s4 screen brightness full for 1 to 2 weeks it will vanish flickering

good luck:o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rascal0pl:
I dont know whether it is the same problem. My screen is not flickering in low brightness. Is is rather point problem, when screen is set on lowest brightness and when there are dark colours displayed, then it blinking from black to deep navy blue for a while in place when something is moving (status bar pulldown for example). It looks like screen refresh rate is too low...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killerz298:
That is how mine started. Then it was doing it even when I wasn't moving anything on screen.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ballist1x:
I had this on my S4.

Turn Air View on then off again. That fixed it for me. I thought it was a hardware issue but it wasn't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HassanM:
Friends any solution.... ????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killerz298:
My solution was warranty replacement through Samsung. It seems there might be several similar yet different flickering type problems going on here from what I have read in this thread. I suggest you read through and try some of the things suggested by others and then if all else fails, if you are still under warranty, send it to Samsung for repair/replacement. Be aware that this process door to door can take up to 2 weeks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
Not all.

Pp .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ndabar:
S4 I9505 screen flickering - half screen

I am also suffering this issue (S4 I9505 screen flickering - half screen).

This issue happens for using the low brightness and the power saving option. If you don't have the warranty from Samsung, at the moment these are the options (no solutions) that you can do to avoid the screen flickering:

- Brightness Level (maximum)

- Auto brightness (unchecked)

- Auto adjust screen tone (unchecked)

- Don't use the power saving

- Install "Screen Filter" module in Xposed

I have noticed that the low temperatures affect to this issue, and also the vibrations (after using the bike the first timeS the screen is flickering)

I don't know what causes this issue, if... it is a HW error or a bug after to install something, no idea

If someone knows another solution, please share here! Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HassanM:
Mate thanks for your reply....

I solved the issue by clearing the dalvic cache (in the recovery mode) and rebooting the device...

Voila!!!! No flickering anymore....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killerz298:
I tried that with mine without success. Hopefully yours stays fixed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HassanM:
Mate clear the data of your respective Video Players before u clear the dalvic cache.... Hopefully u should be ok....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NYCDianand:
Just tested this in all ways possible and I couldn't find this issue on M919, and i9505
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lijooshc:
yes, I have the same problems as you explained, on my recently purchased S4. The flickering issue is present only when the connection mode is GSM, just wondering what is the cause! :(

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HassanM:
Refer to Post # 93

Clear the data and reboot into recovery and clear the Dalvic Cache...

Reboot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pablacho:
I have this issue, and it is BAADDD..... I have searched a LOT on this and not found a clear solution yet. My phone starts flickering green lines whenever on low brightness. Sometimes it does it, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes when putting it to sleep, and sometimes when waking it up it never turns on, only the capacitive buttons backlight (that is REALLY, RREEEEAAALLLYY annoying).

The only way I have diminished the effect was using manual brightness, which is a shame as I altern sunlight/low-light conditions and the auto-brightness is a big help.

I've tried updating - no use; replacing battery and recallibrating - it filled me with hope, but nah, issue was still there; overheating the phone (I've read it somewhere) - It helped, but a couple of hours later the issue reappeared; I am actually thinking on reworking some of the BGA chips on the motherboard (I am an El. Eng. and have a couple of cool tools at work), but that will be a last call kind of situation!. I have (just now) tried with disabling hardware overlays, which apparently I have not tried before, and hope is still back on, but IDK, im scared! LOL... I think he knows I am starting to fall for the s6edge :p.

EDIT! Disabling hardware overlays lasted 3hs, then the flickering started again... :-/

EDIT 2: Apparently, the heat thing is key. I have noticed that when I have the phone on my pocket, the phone acts normal, but if I leave it on my desk (i.e. at room temp) it is harder to turn on, I have to retry a couple of times, and at the morning when I pick up my phone after charging, it is almost impossible to wake up... :cryingLikeALittleKid:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mr. 69:
I discovered that the flickering screen issue is gone when the temperature rises above a certain lvl.

When the cpu gets a lot to do (like installing a new rom), the issue is gone for a minute or two. This indicates that this is clearly a hardware problem. Could be a broken pcb trail or a component running out of its specs.

If you have a coldpray and a föhn you can reproduce this standard problem easily.

My S4 is returned for a repair.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
Not all S4's, my S4 is18 months old and still no flickering.

Pp.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
Still, Not all S4's. :sly:

Pp. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gerz2405:
Condition for this to happen:

-cold screen

-low brightness

mostly around 40% of the screen(upper) won't be affected because the heat from the CPU

changing rom doesn't help. tried on stock KK, stock LL, CM 12.1

changing battety doesn't help either

changing motherboard doesn't help too

my brother's s4 also suffer from this issue. His worse though.

maybe custom kernel will help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mousumst:
Just found out this solution...

I thing I have found the best solution out there... Done a substential amount of digging and finally discovered the app "Twillight" works like a charm...try it out and post your review...cheers...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jaswinky:
Finally I fixed it by replacing complete touch screen, after several days with new screen I can be sure it is a hardware (screen or screen bus flex connector) issue.

Enviado desde mi SM-T520 usando Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] av911:
Finally happened on my S4, after 2.5+ years.

Noticed a horizontal line between the top 2/3 of the screen and bottom 1/3 of the screen. I thought it was burn-in, but after a while, I started to notice the slight flickering.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JBriZzeL:
How easy was it replacing the touch screen??? :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jaswinky:
To replace only the touch screen is difficult. I suggest to replace the complete chasis which actually comes with the touch screen embebed and just extract all electronic components and mount them on the new chasis. With the help of any video tutorial it is very easy.

Enviado desde mi SM-T520 usando Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JBriZzeL:
Awesome, my screen is flickering when i turn on dim and have to push the power button from a wake 5 to 25 times for the screen to turn on, can you link me to the part that i need a video install, thank you so much for the help!

by the way, i troubleshooted beyond belief.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jaswinky:
If your model is i9500:

http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Digit...8&qid=1440948350&sr=1-4&keywords=i9500+screen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAYWDv6Lvik

Enviado desde mi SM-T520 usando Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdm9mm:
I have had one i9505 and 3 M919 without issue. The latest one I am holding now... In my opinion it is better to buy a brand new one and selll your older one if it is still sellable (great condition). I bought mine new from amazon for $230.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdwright45:
If somebody calls me and that somebody hangs up, the stock phone app automatically hangs up the call.

But, if I call somebody, and that somebody hangs up, the stock phone app keeps the line open. I have to manually end the call. Why doesn't the phone app figure this out?

Anybody else experiencing this? I have been for a long time, but just haven't posted about it.

Stock ROM, unlocked bootloader, not rooted, 4.2.2 Yakju. JDQ39.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
Have you tried deleted Phone App cache and data? Last year I had an issue where my phone was randomly dialing the last person I called. Wiping cache and data solved the quirk.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdwright45:
That didn't work. Thanks for the help. Any more idea?

Now, some more information... 2 other people at work have the same phone. One with stock android, one with AOKP. Same problem...

It only occurs when you call somebody on a land line. If you call somebody on the same mobile network and they hang up, my phone hangs up immediately.

Also, it turns out that my phone (and the 2 others at work) do eventually hang up. It takes 25 seconds to figure out that the other person has hung up... so not as much of a problem, but still, not very clean.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Meticode:
Sound Popping/Clicking

Hmm...
[LG Optimus 4X HD] ydoubleun:
hello Geeks

I have encounter one problem with my Viber contacts.

I have installed latest Viber app on my CM10.1 JB 4.2.2 and i couldn't find viber contacts.

and there is not Viber account in Stock Contact. (only google, whatsapp and facebook).

any one has any experience with Viber contacts and fixed?

thanks a lot

ydoubleun
[LG Optimus 4X HD] ydoubleun:
I have installed VIber (PC) version on my windows 7 the other day. did it cause the problem (probably)?

I should uninstall PC version when i got home and see how it goes on my LG.

I will update you guys here again.

Thanks.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] ydoubleun:
Great. after i reboot, it all back to contacts list.

:D

can some close the thread now!

thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 83RN15:
hi i just recently switched from an xperia x10 mini (mimi) to an XPERIA U ST25a

Android 2.3.7

firmware 6.0.B1.564

kernel 2.6.35.7+

I was palnning to update to android 4.0.4 but i was told not to since it get alot laggy.

can someone link me on how to root this device im not sure if its the same way i did

for my mimi.

and what do you suggest is the best kernel/rom for this device? (stable)

i honestly want to get the most of it. thanks for the help in advance.

I HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN TRYINT TO ROOT IT SAYS IM IN MTP MODE, and i dont know how to disable that seems like its by defautl
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dsaklein:
Just look in this section for an gbrocks and flash it it stock modified gb rom and work great and its also prerooted.

P.S. wrong section pal, it should be in Q/A section, and in future just use search button on this forum coz its been answerd a lot of times
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mrmbk:
First of all wrong section, you may put in the Q & A section,

Secondly there is no rating for custom kernels/ROMs, every development is best in its own unique way !

Use search for rooting methods :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 83RN15:
thank you verymuch for ur replies and sorry i found the seccion now U.U ..

i just foudn the GB rom but i believe i need to flash first dont i? and im having trouble with that i got this messege "15/016/2013 22:16:40 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work" im also having trouble with unlocking bootloader i found a video here in the forum but it says root ICS/JB xperia U will it be the same way for GB?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mrmbk:
You may require unlocked boot loader for rooting GB

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_U

Look at that page !
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 83RN15:
THANKS I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY ROOTED AND UNLOCKED MY PHONE

now im trying to install CWM but on that page it shows only CWM for ICS

im running ANDROIDN 2.3.7

i tried it and when i turn off phone i rapidly prass vol down and shows the blue green blue light but then it goes back to sony logo and starts normally
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mrmbk:
Now as you have unlocked your boot loader you can flash custom kernels, most of them have pre installed CWM.

Check for GB ROMs in the development forum.

Or CM9 ROMs are pretty smooth and simple, you may flash stock ICS (ftf file) and flash a CM9 ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] weiss27md:
I don't even know the differences between the android version. What are they? I want a stock like rom but faster and lighter.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Before you find a /stock like rom / you need to improve your posting skills. :D

Pp. :p

Transmitted from another galaxy with a Jellybean infused P-5113 full of Unicorn porn.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
The only way to get help is to do some research. If you don't even know the difference between versions, you have no need to mess around with flashing Rom's until you have a few days of reading under your belt. This is a place where effort is required. We are not here to spoofed every noob that wants something for nothing.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] BigErkk:
im wanting to install the most recent&best rom but not sure of how to go about it any suggestions?i currently have o2 rom english but i would like tmobile english being im in the usa on tmobile...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] The Sickness:
I was running CWM and decided to go back to TWRP for various reasons.

I used Goo Manager to flash the latest version. After flashing I went into recovery to make a backup of Wicked...then rebooted.

I then went to Rom Manager to see my backups....nothing there. Soooo I did another backup from Rom Manager.

After it rebooted I looked at my backups...still nothing.

So im back on CWM. Has anyone had this problem? Curious to know why its doing this.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
ROM Manager is made by the same individual that made CWM. Makes sense they work together.

Not surprised ROM Manager can't see TWRP backups.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Misterjunky:
re: backups

You just don't know how to use TWRP or CWM very well.

If you saw CWM and TWRP successfully backing up your rom then the problem

is that you don't know how to navigate in those recoveries and find the backups.

You need to get better acquainted with twrp and cwm, if you do you will find the backups.

Perhaps they are in a folder... (hint hint).......... :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] The Sickness:
I am very familiar with both. There are NO backups in the TWRP folder. Also Rom Manager list your backups. Once again it shows no TWRP backups. And yes I had Rom Manager set up for TWRP
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Misterjunky:
re: backups

If you just want to find the nandroid backups, why not simply use Root Explorer, or another

file manager and find the backups, that way you will see exactly where they are located.

Once you find the backups, you can move or copy them to any other folder you like

and restore with CWM or TWRP.

If you cannot find the backups, it means that twrp and or cwm did not successfully create the backups.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] The Sickness:
I have Root Explorer. TWRP files are empty. Oh well im gonna hang in CWM till I figure this out. TY for ur help
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] The Sickness:
Rom Manager does list TWRP backups. As long as its your current recovery.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icrzymonkey:
Hi all,

This the new news today. And installed the update.

Is there a way to combine text messages with the hangout so its all in one?

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DirgeExtinction:
Hangouts is pretty much just a Google Talk replacement at the moment. It doesn't unify anything.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icrzymonkey:
Thanks... Fingers crossed it does do
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wpkwolfseye:
Well, it totally screws up the easy way of cross compatible situation that Gtalk provided with XMPP. So many Messengers on various Computer Systems, incl. Android and iOS could connect to a Gtalk account. Now thats all over. What has that to do with unifying ? Sounds more to me like "limiting".

I suppose, since Gtalk was a major part in Android, one that I believe cannot/could not be uninstalled (please correct me if I am wrong here), we can't uninstall Google Hangout now. Right ? Since if it replaces Talk, it must be a part of the System that can't be uninstalled. Or please tell me that its no problem to uninstall it ?

Any info is appreciated.

Thank you.

Wolfseye
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sumit29:
I don't like the fact that we can't see the online/offline status of the people in our friend lists anymore!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] memetcan88:
It's no problem to uninstall it. You can uninstall with titanium backup.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wpkwolfseye:
Thank you, that worked. ;)

Does anyone know if Google will also disable the Gtalk Servers with the use for Gtalk compatible XMPP apps on for example PC or if that is still running a while ?

Wolfseye
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] youngcn:
I move the file which named talk.apk from system/app,and then open google play,hangouts can be installed.

But I put the file back,and reboot device.Gtalk is back again, hangouts is missing.

Now I am back to gtalk
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wpkwolfseye:
I uninstalled it with Titanium Backups. Now its gone. Can I go back to Gtalk again and if, will it next time be automatically updated with Hangouts again since Google wants to get rid of Gtalk ? Does anyone know if Gtalk (in general) still works as for the Servers, so I could use it on a PC with some alternate Messenger.

Any info on that is appreciated.

Wolfseye
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] youngcn:
You can go back to gtalk,put the file back to the path,and reboot

When I updated gtalk to hangouts, PC termination had worked as usual.

I think automatically update of gtalk will be successful next time.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wpkwolfseye:
If I understand you correct, I could put in TALK again but next time (or soon) it will be updated automatically to Hangout again, since that is what Google will force on everyone. So there is no point in putting Talk back I suppose. I just hope they keep the XMPP Servers running for Talk to be used on other Systems like PC. So many nice apps that can be used with Gtalk. Pidgin, Miranda etc.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] youngcn:
yes, you are right.

I also like XMPP Servers, but talk combine with google+ message, what a pity.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dp917:
If you're on a computer, go to Google plus page and turn hangouts on, there is a green line under the picture of contacts who are online. My list of contacts that show are just frequently used ones though. I know this isn't the same but maybe it will show up in the app soon.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icrzymonkey:
ya its a great design but really missing the simple facts.

GOOGLE if you're reading this, combine all the servers into one.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blocoholi:
it is still called talk and still looks the same, however apparently I already have the hangout update... what can I do? I rebooted my nexus twice and talk is still there.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Serinety:
It doesnt look the same at all actually. Lol. if it looks the Same for you, it hasn't been rolled out to you yet. there is a phandroid article with a link to the app itself and you can just install it manually.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blocoholi:
well it still says talk up left... thanks, I might do it manually, can't wait even tough I never used google talk :laugh:

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finally, looks completely different. love it.