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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qlaz:
Had same thoughts like you couple of weeks ago. I sold my regular S4 i9505 and bought one of these S4 i9502. Caller id does not work in most places in Europe (work around you store all contacts in 2 formats) and the phone does not have LTE (I don't need this), otherwise I can't tell the difference really since I am normal user more or less. I guess if this phone with same specifications for some reason was released outside of China you could definitely upload that ROM. Thanks to SVA ROM and his great work I finally bought the phone. Just hoping the caller id will be finally fixed some day.

It's a great phone and so far I have no issues what so ever.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] korpinga:
Phone works same as 9500/05 only problem is caller Id. I am on sva 3.5 and working for mobile numbers as they get international prefix but not land lines.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oraaljan:
Remove WO 3G boot screen

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your great work.

I successfully replaced the above mentioned files with the files that you had attached and all of them worked.

Minor problem is that when I restart the device it takes longer time, do you know the reason or any solution for that?

Also were you able to figure out how to remove the WO 3G boot screen that displays on the device as soon as you turn it on?

Thanking you in advance,

Oraaljan
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirandolo:
Where is others.xml?

I wanted to install your others.xml to solve the sorting problem in contacts. But I cannot find no "sys/csc" and no "others.xml" on my device. Can you help me?

Regards,

Kurt
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frexxl:
Default Andorid browser

Hello,

I got a I9502 with I9502ZNUCMH3 is root but I would to change Chinese browser with original International version like is in I9500 because in this browser the search engine is baidu and is in chinese.

How can I do dat ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peppo:
Hello Kurt,

Do you have root access on your device?

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9502 mit Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirandolo:
No, this I9502 is not rooted.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qlaz:
This does not work.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
While your comment is useful it would be more useful if you added stuff like...

Your country code

What you do get onscreen

Have you tried variations such as +49 as well as just 49

More information helps us all work towards getting fixes

Sent from Stock MH8 i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qlaz:
Edit: Doing as described above only adds e.g. +49 to the dialler when you are about to make a call.

I have written more about this before. My country code is +46. Network sends without +46, just mobile number like 070-xxxxxxx. If I add country code as suggested I assume this becomes an issue with the 0 i.e. if network really sent the area code it would be +4670xxxxxxx. So the caller id cannot be matched I guess.

Not to any help perhaps, but this issue I have had on all Chinese phones brought back to Europe. It must be something specific in China Unicoms network that makes the phone manufacturers do this in the SW for Chinese market. Nokia E6 bought in China behaved like this, then I flashed another firmware from Nokia and it was gone. Same with the Samsung had before, behaved the same and then I flashed another ROM from Samsung not developed for China, gone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peppo:
Than you cannot edit and change. You need root acces to do that.

Gesendet von meinem GT-N8010 mit Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nemeshn:
Hi Gordon,

it seems that i'm experiencing the same problems as you had described.

Could you please let me know if you had came up with a solution for it?

Looking forward for your answer,

Noam.

---------- Post added at 12:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:10 AM ----------

I've got the same phone.

i had rooted it with first version but i'm experiencing power off and no caller id.

any luck with rooting your LDQ39.I9502ZNUAME3?

looking forward for your reply,

Noam.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0928:
Hi guys, quick question, does anyone know where I can find the Favourite Apps & contacts widget? I know there was a choice to remove it when I installed SVA's rom, but I unchecked it and I see it in the list of applications, but it's not in the widgets menu.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
I'm due to receive my i9502 tomorrow and at the moment don't know what firmware is installed....

I have a couple of questions though.

I see from previous postings I need to install Stock MH4 before SVA 3.5?

Do I need to install MH4, do a factory and cache reset then install 3.5?

I can root as instructions posted elsewhere.

As this is going to be a daily driver for me I really don't want to be reflashing too often as it's a serious work tool for me, is there likely to be an update beyond 3.5 in say the next two weeks? If there is I may well hold off for that before doing my update.

I have a few workaround ideas about the caller id issue that I'll try when I get the phone.

Xie Xie
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirandolo:
German language disappeared

I got my I9502 from China a week ago. With the equipment and the supplier I'm very happy, although four problems have shown:

- After a restart, the device needs more than three minutes, because it reports "Android is upgrading" and counts each installed app through.

- The contacts can be sorted by first name only.

- It shows many times the error message: "The process com.google.process.gapps was stopped".

- The device has been delivered with German language installed. This language is now gone, and I can not find a way to install them again. All menus are back in English.

If you know a solution to one of the problems, I am very grateful.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omid_freesky:
Did you read any posts here? Anyways

Do you know what root and recovery is?

I assume you do (if you don't you got a big problem, go learn and come back )

Download SVA's latest Rom version which you can find few posts ago

Go to recovery, wipe data and flash the rom. Most of your problems (if not all) will be solved, and then lots of goodies will be added to your amazing phone.

Make sure you got nothing important on your phone without a backup so you won't lose it.

---------- Post added at 03:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:33 AM ----------

I don't think flashing a rom before SVA's rom will be mandatory but it might be better (i never did this with any phone ever)

Of course there will be an update to the Rom (finger crossed) but you don't need to hold off, you can use the 3.5 which is a very stable powerfully Rom and you can flash the new update over it without losing anything. You even might not want To flash the new update Right away. Or there might not be an update after all.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
Thanks.

It's not a case of not being able to flash newer version over 3.5 it's that I'd prefer to keep flashing to a minimum for time and peace of mind reasons. If there's likely going to be an update beyond 3.5 in the next couple of weeks I'd prefer to wait for that.

Sent from Stock MH8 i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirandolo:
Download problem

I cannot download your Rom. Is there a Problem with this link?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
Is 2.5 Free hosted anywhere else as the link from SVA leads to a hoster that wants to connect on specific ports that I have blocked (not under my control).

I want to test 2.5 today before deciding if I upgrade to 3.5 or wait (how long) for the next version.

Also if 3.5 is only hosted on that hoster I can't get it anyway.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swakoo:
hi there.. after downloading v1.9.. how do i flash it in?

I am using a stock phone from China, so its still original other than the first root i did (from first few pages) to get google apps

Do I need to upgrade my rom before doing anything too?

Mine build is: JDQ39.I9502ZNUAMDI

Starting from ground zero, appreciate the pointers :)

Thanks all!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swakoo:
I realised i quoted a really old post. Much has changed since (took me 1.5 hours to catch up on the reading).

My i9502 is still rooted based on original chinese rom (bloat ware, caller id, optimizing app during startup, camera shutter). Hoping to fix it.

For [MENTION=251168]sva[/MENTION] rom, basically I need to match the stock rom first before flashing his right?

-- If I need to revert to original rom, is that still possible?

I read [MENTION=3881604]MarrkDaviid[/MENTION] excellent blog post http://marrkdaviid.com/2013/08/fix-...gle-play-on-the-galaxy-s4-i9502/#.UkKTeCQmy4J

Will try this out later :)

I so far could only find 1.9 and 2.5 SVA rom. I see mentions of 3.0-3.5, but could only find this: http://www.studenikin.ru/svarom/svarom_I9502.asp

Anyone able to kindly interpret? Or has a link i can download?

Quick side question: whats the best way to import contacts from iphone over to android, without going through cloud (google)?

Any recommendations?

Thanks all, gonna try and update :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
Guys

Is there a mirror site for 2.5 (and I guess 3.5) as I cannot download from turbobit as they're doing something our firewall doesn't like.

I now have my phone and am stuck for the sake of no mirrors.

Also surely there won't be a SVA version based on 4.3 due to the KNOX and locked bootloader issues?

Sent from Stock MH8 i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
Can no-one let me have a copy of 2.5....I'm dying here! :(

Message from my GT-P6800
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmyl19:
maybe you could try using "free download manager" just google it, use this to download from turbobit...good luck:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
I don't run windows so can't do that and turbobit is trying to use specific blocked ports so that wouldn't help either.

Also spending 5 minutes reading other peoples reviews of it would stop me downloading it even if I could use it.

http://download.cnet.com/Free-Download-Manager/3000-2071_4-10301621.html#rateit

Why wouldn't the author of 2.5 want his software hosted anywhere else anyway, the 2.5 version is free afterall.?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
Hi,

did you read this ? Could become a problem for 9502 ? Think so !

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2457964

Anyway..

For the german speaking people i made a guidance to make CWM,Root and SVA on 9502

http://www.android-hilfe.de/anleitu...wm-root-sva-rom-auf-s4-dual-sim-gt-i9502.html

goes like hell
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bubbl3:
It was clarified that country locking is only for initial activation. After activating with a SIM from the origin country, the sim lock will be gone.

Source: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...gions-putting-the-squeeze-on-phone-importers/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
But it means when you buy one in china and goes to europe for example you have to unlock it for europe with an authorized samsung-dealer.

You cant take it from china, go to europe, put your sim into it and it will work !!! Thats fact !

Same is for Northamerica, southamerica every single region.

They intend to stop unauthorized dealers to import from other regions. Its not against the single user.

goes like hell

PS So i dont know what is with ordering from etotalk or private import.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bubbl3:
I know chinese dealers and they will simply preactivate them for you, that's sure.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jychan28:
Note3 with dual SIM cards are available in China now. It is just pricy so I will wait couple of weeks and see how the price goes.

As far as I9502, there was no SIM lock problem whatsoever. As far as custom ROM goes, I got one downloaded which I have been using for more than month and half now, very stable and very happy with it. It has Google Play added but with all the bloatware removed. Very little modification from the original ROM, that is why it is stable. I just don't know how to post a 800MB file.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinsb:
[MENTION=251168]sva[/MENTION]

Why are you choosing to host this ROM only on a site that requires Free Download Manager to be installed before it'll download successfully, having read the comments on both cnet and sourceforge about what Free Download Manager seems to be trying to install I wouldn't want any ROM I'd developed anywhere near that software.

I've linked to the reviews below so people can make up their own minds, but seriously, in my opinion the Free Download Manager software raises valid concerns about the motivation for hosting on that site and I'd ask you to reconsider hosting it on other sites as well

http://download.cnet.com/Free-Download-Manager/3000-2071_4-10301621.html#rateit

http://sourceforge.net/projects/freedownload/reviews/?sort=created_date&stars=0#reviews-n-ratings

What I also find concerning is the vast number of single line reviews on the Sourceforge site that frankly look mostly like they've been generated by a bot, the software hasn't updated it's Sourceforge code in over 18 months although it keeps releasing new pre compiled binaries, this breaches the GPL and that alone should be cause enough for you to run a mile from any hosting site that forces you to use it.

Also Free Download Manager only works on Windows and therefore stops both Apple and Linux users from downloading the ROM.

I would have bought your 3.5 version after being able to use 2.5 but frankly am now worried about some of the motivations and would welcome your opportunity to address them on a public forum.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xHausx:
Thread closed as the OPs question was answered long ago.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cfchong:
Thanks Horeb7...Did a factory reset and the issues mentioned were resolved.

The issue with the local number vs the international number is still there.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpong:
"I've however noticed that when I go to Contacts -> Settings, there are three (and not five) settings available, i.e. "Only contacts with phone"; "Service numbers" and "Contact sharing settings". Missing are: "List by" and "Display contacts by".

As a result, contacts are only displayed by first name first. I cannot set contacts to display by last name first and this irritates me big time."

cfchong, do you have the above problem.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
Hi again,

for what is this menü? "IP Call List"

What are these numbers? 17911 /17951/17950 etc

Maybe we have to give in Europa a different number to Hide Caller ID !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
Yes,also I don"t have that.Maybe by next update,they think about that.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpong:
Do you think that by installing the Language Enable and select English (UK) or English (US) instead of selecting English make any difference.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
Language

Do you have a i9502 or other one?

my phone has only Chine/English/ Korea to selecting.

or which FW do you have? I9502ZNUAMDI_I9502CHUAMDI_CHU ??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpong:
Install Language Enabler from Google Play Store and see whether it helps. Your phone needs to be rooted to install the app.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
It is rooted, but do you think Language from Google Play, can completely adopt of system Galaxy S4? Do you mean I can change all the system in German Language?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
Thanks, I tried and it is working, I have German Language in my i9502 :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpong:
Can you try to change to English UK or US and see whether those missing from the Contacts appear.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
I changed to English UK and US, but does not make any different, there are still three (and not five) settings available,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdrddnn:
root & unlock

finally i will got the Galaxy S4 Duos i9502 today. and hopefully all will works fine, cross fingers lol.

ahhh does root unlock I9502(unicom) or do i need to get the code somewhere (if it exist)?!!

i feel little stupid just thought about unlocking stuff!! :D:eek::silly: lol
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cfchong:
yes...same as you...only the 3 options...:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
why unlock? are they not all free for every Sim ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdrddnn:
a friend from China bought and sent it to me,it's china "unicom" Galaxy S4 Duos I9502, i thought since it's a chinese telecom operator model (unicom),maybe it will be locked, i hope i'm wrong.

i will be sure tomorrow, UPS called and said they will deliver it tomorrow ,it seems there is customs problem or it made them delay!!! a,yway they said it will be solved and delivered tomorrow.

i'll wait and see!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
I am sure it is not locked. How much you paid for it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdrddnn:
it's 32Go one , with cover, screen protection and 64Go MicroSD cost around 1150$,includding ups shipment,,i trust that friend so i assume it's nice price,lol i hope it is.

can't wait tomorrow to get it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DjSam:
Same deal except for the cover for $770 shipped to Lebanon
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
Sure it is cheating, I know the price is min 1000 USD, they can not sell under price! Did you bought your from Lebanon?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
Yes, tell us where did you buy or order it ? Link ?

Goes linke hell
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meksovic:
i9502

Just got mine,it is fantastic.

My friend bought from china,32GB for 620Euro.

I just rooted and installed GAPS and it work fine.

It is only a problem:

The WIFI disconnect after 5 mins of work,I think it is a problem of Play Store.

updated to the latest firmware I9502ZNUAME3,rooted and everything works perfect
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M@tt27:
To those that are getting the "Android is upgrading...optimiszing app X of Y" message during reboot, you may try the following procedure.

NOTE: Before you do this, it is assumed that you have done the rooting/Gapps installation steps provided in the earlier post. All Google apps are working fine except for that you are getting the "Android is upgrading...optimiszing app X of Y" message.

1) Use Titanium Backup to backup the following applications. (Backup is stored in the internal storage).

Google Services Framework

Google Account Manager

Google Partner Setup

Google Play Store

Google Play Services

Google Contacts Sync

2) Flash the I9502ZNUAMDI firmware

3) Root the phone (Odin-ed i9502-cwm-recovery.tar.md5 and i9502-csc-root.tar.md5)

4) Install SuperSU-v.130.zip thru CWM

5) Restore the applications listed in step #1 using Titanium Backup

This method worked for me. Let us know if this works for you too.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FosCoJ:
Do a taobao search on i9502 and you know the prices, China unicom offers the i9502 for 5700cny to 5900cny, taobao even cheaper. Add Agent and shipping, then you are in the range of 650-700 eur...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
I would like to go by agent and shipping but i am not really familiar to that. Special when i think on custom.

Ordering Taobao, agent, shipping and custom is not arount 650-700€.

5900CNY is already 734€, + agent + shipping + custom (20%), lets talk about 1000€ !!!

goes like hell
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FosCoJ:
Sorry you're right, forgot the higher exchange rate by now... Have to remjnd that when k try to get mine at taobao...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dilwaala:
Anyone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peppo:
new firmware available

There is a new rom available for i9502

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9502&details=Galaxy_S_4

But I think it's also only for ChinaUnicom…
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
Thanks anyway but what else then for chinaunicom should it be ?

There will be no other ROM because its only for china.

Goes like hell

PS Are there anywhere change-logs available ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peppo:
Perhaps there will be an international version in the future. Never give up the hope :D

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9082
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
Hi,r_theboss

do you think root funktion also with this FW I9502ZNUAME3?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfaysal:
Yes, it works for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peppo:
Are there any changes to former Firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meksovic:
i9502

no
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Horeb7:
Rebooting

with this new FW update the Cell Phone rebooting self, has this problem anybody?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meksovic:
i9502

No,it works flawless for me.

Everything perfect,I can confirm.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kikkomax:
Hi to all, I would like to buy the i9502 and I found it in a chinese store on line. They told me that they can send me it with mod rom so i can have multilanguage fw and working with play store etc... Anybody bought it from etotalk with their mod rom? It works fine or anyone knows other good rom and modificated fw for this device?

Thanks in advance for answer me.

Kikkomax
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
I dont have one and i didnt order one at etotalk. The one for me comes at July by a friend.

But i hesitated to order from etotalk because i am on fire.

Keep a long story short...In a german forum are some guys who ordered the 9502 at etotalk.

They didnt have it yet. One paid by banktransfer the other one by paypal. Banktransfer takes long time.

There is a little secret about the roms from etotalk. I read somewhere that there are some processes running

in the background which are unserious. No details, ask google.

But on the other hand it takes 5$ for that rom. Try it and if you dont like flash the stock and root manuel. Thats fine.

Language,Gapps and Playstore can you install by yourself.

goes like hell
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfaysal:
when i ordered mine from them just i asked them to root it for me and they did it free. (only root not mod rom)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
Hi alfaysal,

can you tell some details belonging etotalk.

How long does it take from ordering to delievering ?

How did you pay (paypal, WesternUnion,etc) ?

Did you pay custom or what did you pay at all ?

What firmware comes with your ?

Root with CWM and SuperUser ?

Are you happy with etotalk and can you advise them ?

Thanks

goes like hell
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kikkomax:
Tanks a lot goes like hell, so if i understood well, the better way is buy it with stock rom and root it manually following this trhead?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfaysal:
You are most welcome.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kikkomax:
Good! And only with root you were able to install play store and others google apps, whatsapp, etc?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfaysal:
True.:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samer2050:
conclusion???

HI ALL

so now what is the conclusion???

what is the differences between s4 and (s4 duos after rooting)?

is all the function and applications in s4 duos working properly same as s4 (after rooting)??

should i get it or not??

:angel:

your advice please
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goes_like_hell:
You say that you updatet your rom by yourself. But then you have lost the root by etotalk and you had to reroot by yourself ?

How did you do that ? With the r_theboss-Method ?

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