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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheFiganator:
Ah I see. I'll figure it out. What all will this delete off my phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
nothing will be deleted from your phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheFiganator:
I think I've almost figured it all out. I have everything downloaded. Should I wait for my phone to be fully charged? For some reason I recall seeing somewhere that before you root you should be fully charged.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
Honestly, from my experience, fully charged or not doesn't matter too much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheFiganator:
Well I just followed all the steps. How do I know if it works? It all seems the same.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
It's all in the guide. All the info, step by step, is there. Just follow it. It tells you have to verify root.

After your first flash, you run SuperUser?

Once you do, you can download a root checker on Google Play or use adb shell (you prolly won't use adb shell cmd though).

Once you verified you are rooted, you flash the 2nd file.

But since you seem to have already completed the full process, just go to google play and download a root checker. Run it to verify you have root. Simple.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheFiganator:
Well I guess I have root. Hmm. Thanks. Now I'll figure out what to do with it lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
You're welcome.

Remove all the bloated junk Verizon put on your phones!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheFiganator:
Well another noob question then. How do I remove it :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
Get Titanium Backup on google play. It costs money, but well worth it, imho.

This app lets you freeze or delete unwanted apps. Just be careful not to delete something you need that makes the phone function properly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheFiganator:
Yeah I'm running the back up right now. I'm worried that I may delete something I need. I'll just have to be careful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2291560
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gabrielpina4:
Actually just download (sd maid) its the only free app that lets YOU freeze and delete any app for free plus many other things its amazing ! and its free and it works perfectly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
ok. good for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gabrielpina4:
First freeze non system app firsts as that won't effect your s4 then check each system app and ask your self do YOU need it??? If YOU don't know just Google the app :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rsswga:
does anyone have a link so i can odin this gs3 to stock 4.1.2

thanks

encryption failed bullshi@@W
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rsswga:
got it, what a nightmare...

why did i get encryption fail ?

at least my sdcard wasnt faulty
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rsswga:
Lol
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Encrator:
Hey guys!

One day I woke up and I noticed all the pictures from my camera were weird.. they couldn't focus bright light properly and had a bit of a "glaze" to them. I attached some pics for example. I looked at the lens and after cleaning it found its coating was coming off. Since the Ion is my main camera, do any of you know how to fix this? It would be greatly appreciated!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lewis021:
Im having the same problem. The only way to fix this is buy another back panel for your phone. Dont use any wet substance or chemicals while cleaning the lens.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Encrator:
Buy another back panel? I already used a lens cleaner to clean it...

Where can I get another back?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wscheng2:
is it work?? i mean ur lens become clear after u clean it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Encrator:
nope.

I ended up calling AT&T and they'll send me a new Ion since I'm still under 1 year Warranty and this isn't considered "Physical Damage".

Right now though, I feel like selling my Ion for a HTC One Nexus Edition though... Decisions, decisions..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wscheng2:
i see...HTC one for sure is better than ion ^^ go for it if u have the budget...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Encrator:
I actualy don't lol... perhaps a Nexus 4...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Encrator:
no. I got my phone warranty replaced by AT&T. I'm keeping it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
Damn!

I have the same problem. My lens has few light scratches and now it takes glazy photos :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lee480:
Actually, I opened up the phone and removed the lens. No side effects, as of now.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
You mean using without lens?

I had Xperia S for almost a year and didn't have such problem.

But the Ion has got this problem just in 3 months :(

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Just saw your post here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39424761&postcount=7

Curious to know what you did to get rid of it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smartboy0668:
My ion lense is also with scratches in 2 months..i just want to know if i remove it than is there any dust collection problem or not?

sent from xperia ion Lt28at loaded with Lt28i fw ics
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lewis021:
If you get any dirt on the sensor. You're gonna have a bad time. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smartboy0668:
Yeah...i am changing my mind:p

If it is due to software than official jb will be have some fix for it...hope so..

Pictures are also some tinted with green red with cybershot mod too....

Some one plz tell if it(cam) is good in GB????

Bcz when i got phone it was with ics.

sent from xperia ion Lt28at loaded with Lt28i fw ics
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
It is not because of software.

It is due to the coating that has scratched off.

sent through Xperia Ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smartboy0668:
Where we can find such a lense to replace?is it available in india??

I am looking for it but i heared that whole back case is available...if you know than tell me whats its cost in INR??

sent from xperia ion Lt28at loaded with Lt28i fw ics
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
I am planning to take it to service centre.

I have only seen complete back cover.

sent through Xperia Ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smartboy0668:
Ok..i am also planning to go to tge care but i am afraid that i have at&t version so they may charge more..about 1500 INR for just open up it.:confused:

Any way i reply after care service..

sent from xperia ion Lt28at loaded with Lt28i fw ics
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
Are you sure they charge 1500 for just opening it?

BTW I have warranty but I'm still afraid they will charge me.

sent through Xperia Ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
Well, I just cleaned up the lens with glass cleaner. Rubbed the cotton bit harder and all coating is gone now.

Camera is producing normal pictures now. :)

sent through Xperia Ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smartboy0668:
Ok thanx i will try it...

My friend has htc desire s bought from us.phone had some lcd problem at that time the care people told us that 1500 for just opening it...so i think sony will also charge huge amount...

I am uploading some pics.

Pic has some autofocus problem and rainbow effect on glare of the bike petrol tanks.

sent from xperia ion Lt28at loaded with Lt28i fw ics
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smartboy0668:
Exellent utsav bro...ur trick worked..see the pics now with cyber shot mod...

I am very happy now...thanx bro...i have used colin for cleaning.:)

I love this sharpness.

sent from xperia ion Lt28at loaded with Lt28i fw ics
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
Glad to hear it :)

I asked about this problem on sony forums, but no one replied.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kljb:
hey..did u clean the lens without open the back panel of the phone? I have the same problem and so far nothing worked..i am thinking of open the back panel myself and clean the whole thing..is it worth the shot?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
yeah i did it without opening the cover.

remember that it needs a little hard rubbing. use a cotton such as spectacles cloth.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevenkhan168:
I updated my GS3 to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean leaked firmware from Sammobile (http://goo.gl/p7Zfg).

Firmware Details

Android Version: 4.2.2 – JDQ39 (Jelly Bean)

PDA: I9300XXUFME3

CSC: I9300OJKFME1

MODEM: N/A

Region: Middle East

Carrier: Branded

Changelist: 611730

Build Date: 8 May 2013

But now I have 2 questions which need everyone who see this post help me :(

1. How can get back Chinese language on this ROM? (The phone can read and type, but just no the language)

2. If possible, how to replace the HOT mobile boot screen logo back to the stock Samsung boot logo?

I also downloaded "more local" from PlayStore, but it doesn't change anything.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrismast:
for (2) check the "leak" thread in the general section, there is a file to flash for removing the boot animation.

for (1) I am not quite sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joderme:
To clarify as I am sure this question will get asked.

The VZW S4 is already unlocked for other SIMs (T-mobile verified - like the VZW GN2.

I haven't checked the Add APNs section under mobile network settings but assume it is there and working as it now does on the VZW GN2.

EDIT:

To access the Add APN menu you must have a SIM other than VZW in your phone.

Thanks astralentity for confirming.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wintrmte:
Well, You can see the APN's (LTE - Verizon Wireless) but hitting the settings button reveals that Add new access point is greyed out and not selectable.

Bummer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
yes. it is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wintrmte:
What am I doing wrong then? I cannot select the option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokuzumi:
I'm fairly certain he was answering the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshw0000:
Probably need to install APN Manager Pro as a system app. That worked on the N2.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] astralentity:
New here, but I've been following the site for almost 3 years now.

I got my S4 yesterday, and I can confirm that with my AT&T microsim for GoPhone service, I was able to get HSPA+ without any software or hardware modifications. When you have a different SIM in your phone, you can add APN information. After I added the wap.cingular info, HSPA became HSPAP in the Status menu, and I had H+ on the notification bar.

I have no money in the GoPhone account right now, so I was unable to test the speeds on HSPA+. Verizon is still my primary service, the GoPhone is my emergency backup.

Hope this helps everyone! I can provide screenshots after when I get home and able to pop in the AT&T SIM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yyhd:
Thanks for putting this topic at rest.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] astralentity:
No problem. I know this was quite a frustrating thing for the S3 owners. Glad I could be of help :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wintrmte:
Perfect!!! Explains why I could but add an APN because I did not have a non vzw SIM installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rEVOLVE:
What about international carriers? When I go to Europe next month can I just buy/rent a prepaid SIM and pop it in without alteration or would I need root and APN Manager?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] astralentity:
I did not need root to add APN info. You should be good to go with international SIMs, since HSPA is available on all bands with this phone, with the possible exception of 1700.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tw1ser:
What about that World Data plan that the verizon customer service been telling me all the time when I asked them if the phone would work outside US.

P.S. I'm aslo talking about a 200$ on contract version
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] felixm477:
FInally the thread I was looking for, i for one would like to see this thread keep active as I am thinking of purchasing a verizon S4 and want to know what prepaid and mvno options I have for it as well as what speeds. Sofar I see gophone im curious how it will work on tmobile and simple.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokuzumi:
The verizon version does not support the 1700 band (according to the Verizon website), so you would need to be in an area that has been upgraded to the 1900 band of hspa+.

Here's the info straight from Verizon;

Network

Network: LTE, CDMA/1xEVDO Rev. A (800/1900 MHz)

Global Network: EDGE/GSM (850/900/1800/1900), HSPA/UMTS(850/900/1900/2100)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] derichio02:
Hi all

I have a quick question under your APNs are you only seeing one line "Verizon LTE" as the only access point? I was messing around with my apns-conf file and I wanted to make sure I restored the right one. Does your screen look like this with a Verizon sim inside? View attachment 1999160
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] derichio02:
So... no takers? Just want to know if my apns are correct
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SergeantDroid:
Looks the same as mine.

Sent from my Ssmsung Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tw1ser:
I will be traveling to Russia in two weeks. Will update either if it works or not over there...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joderme:
See if the GLONASS works on your phone too - I'm curious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] commiecat:
Check the pricing and coverage first. VZW used to have an unlimited int'l data plan for, IIRC, $60/mo. which would get prorated if you spent less than a month overseas. Now they only offer data chunks which I think run $25/100MB. The VZW SIM should work where there is Vodafone coverage.

I'm traveling in the UK currently and I work with our VZW corporate account back in the States. I believe the same scenario applies to all of their customers. Really sucks that they switched that plan since our grandfathered users are on Droid Inc 2s and once they upgrade they lose the unlimited int'l.

I have a Note2 and prepurchased a UK SIM (ThreeUK) with unlimited data for about $50 shipped. I used a site called RiteSIM. If you look at getting a SIM at your destination then check the terms; for the UK all of the cheap pay-as-you-go SIM deals that I found (~$15 for 500MB) were for UK residents only. Not sure how strict they are about being a resident in stores or kiosks but I decided not to go that route and pay a bit more to get a working SIM delivered before I left for my trip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] istundra:
AT&T SIM Card in SCH-i545

Yes the sim card slot is unlocked. I am using AT&T on sch-i545 and able to get H and sometimes H+, and sometimes 3G data. I am still testing the APN's. This device has LTE Band 4... and for AT&T LTE Band 4 not available in my area.

The phone is out of the box and not modded.

Only 1 issue is with Caller ID.

-When receiving caller ID, the format is incorrect. For example +8088327890. When this occurs, i cannot dial-back missed calls without editing and it does not display City Name.

I tested with VZW LTE SIM and no issue. displays (808) 832-7890 and City Name.

Somehow the software is messing up and adding "+" in-front of the 10 digitt #.! But i am dealing with it for now! :laugh:

If anyone have feedback, please reply!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diljosh:
This just awesome , so I can use my phone when I travel abroad. Lovin the GS4 more and more everyday
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] deranger:
GLONASS works everywhere GPS does, you don't need to be in Russia. GPS Test displays the GLONASS satellites as inverted colors on the SNR page and as triangles on the overhead view page. I am picking up a handful of GLONASS signals sitting here in San Antonio, TX.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
I have a quick question but don't have anywhere to turn to. I want to buy the Verizon s4 out right, unlock it an use the page plus or even the new Verizon prepaid plan for $60 which now gives you 2gb instead of 500mb. Some say it will work, just unlock an get the prepaid Sim. others say unlocking a s4 will give you just data no talk or text!. What gives?, can I or can I not unlock the s4 for prepaid? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sonrep29:
Page plus doesn't support 4g, and neither does the $60 unlimited verizon prepaid plan. Both are 3g only. People do illegally flash phones to be compatible with either plan, but many aren't happy with the service.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
Sorry, forgot to add that. 4g isn't really in my area anyway. So then I could go out an by the S4 from Verizon unlock it to use either plan? Reason I say Verizon is that AT&T doesn't have that great of service where I work. Thanks, sorry for all the repeat questions. Just wanna know for sure before I pay out all this cash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] manofcolombia:
Some times I hate verizon sometimes I love them and this is another reason I love them...unlocks :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
Ok so I'm guessing the woman at best buy was wrong then? I can buy a Verizon s4 an unlock it not just for data though?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rmanaka:
Unable to get T-Mobile 4G LTE

I was able to pop in a T-Mobile 4G LTE active SIM card and the phone switched to global mode. I was able to make and receive phone calls but the data side only indicated "Edge" and was very slow. I tried adding a T-Mobile APN and then tried each network mode (Global, LTE/CDMA, GSM/UMTS) and never was able to sign into TMO LTE. Do I need specific APN settings or does the phone not have a radio that will receive the TMO LTE spectrum?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokuzumi:
Supposedly, the aws frequency has not been unlocked by Verizon yet. They plan to in a future update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
So then I'm better off getting an AT&T phone an doing it ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
So I'm guessing its a yes. Go buy a Verizon s4 flash or unlock it an I could use a prepaid plan with it? Not just for data either.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrMuzik:
can't wait
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
All I need is someone to throw me in the right direction.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
Anyone out there that can help a newbie out?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokuzumi:
What are you trying to do? If you just want to use an AT&T or T-Mobile service, just pop in the SIM card, and edit the apn as necessary.

Or are you looking to do something else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
Thanks tokuzumi for taking the time to answer a most obvious question but to me I'm no way shape or form good with hacks or anything unless laid out an detailed step by step(pictures an all). My problem is my thunderbolt just **** the bed won't even turn on, bout time since I keep managing to drop it. I guess this last drop was it's last. I hear about this buying of the s4 an unlocking it for prepaid plans, my issue is where I work at&t nor t-mobile have good/nor acceptable service,I would have to stay with verizon.

OK, Here's the Question:

I need to stay with Verizon, I wanna stay with a smartphone. Can I buy the Verizon s4 an go on the page plus's prepaid plan(supports Verizon frequencies)? If I could what will I need to do to be on that prepaid plan?

Thanks again for probably such an easy answer for all you guys who do want to chim in on this.

Reason I'm so baffeled is I read somewhere i could do it, the guy at swm's clubtold me he's currently on it so if his wife(Can't find him now Everytime I go there), an best buy says no chance in hell I would be able to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokuzumi:
Page plus doesn't really offer that good of a deal. If you are going to need data, you are going to pay a lot for it. You might just be better off going with Verizon prepaid. It's $60/mo for 2GB of data, and $70/mo for 4GB. Page Plus has smartphone plan offerings that are $55 and $70/mo. Plus, with Verizon, you just need to give them your imei of your verizon phone, and you will get the sim card you need.

And since it sounds like you are not too comfortable running adb commands, flashing things, etc, either staying with verizon post paid, or doing their pre paid sounds like the easiest thing for you to do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
We'll 2GB data should be good for me since I do work out in the woods an data sometimes isn't the best in places. I have Rooted my htc evo back in the day ( 4-5yrs ago) that's why I'm so skeptical about doing it, but as far as flashing an running adb commands an an IMEI #, Never did it. Now I also herd that Googles new unlocked version of the s4 there selling you might be able to do it,IDK? thanks

.

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I think I might've found an answer IDK though. i found this just now of a google search. "If a CDMA phone is sold as unlocked, it usually is in reference to the SIM card slot for the GSM side for global use. Are you sure it is a Vzw S4? If it is, you will need to flash it or pay someone to flash it to work on PPC. If it isn't a Vzw (CDMA) S4, you'll have to use it on the AT&T or T-Mo network, including any of their MVNOs."

Is that pretty much the jist of things for the Verizon s4? So to get a or any sim for PPC Just dial up Page PLus an get started?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokuzumi:
Just know, the Google Edition S4 will not work on Verizon or Sprint. It is purely a GSM-only device, meaning it will only work on AT&T/T-Mobile, or any MVNO of AT&T/T-Mobile.

As far as getting the GS4 to work on page plus, I have no info for you. It may involve cloning an ESN, which you will need to find someone to do that for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hardcor4e:
As far as getting the GS4 to work on page plus, I have no info for you. It may involve cloning an ESN, which you will need to find someone to do that for you.[/QUOTE]

thanks for your help. f U C K it! i just bought a prepaid flip for verizon $20 an a unlimited plan $50.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DKYang:
Old topic, but might as well just mention it here.

I was able to have it work with T-mobile USA before visiting Korea, so I know the sim was obviously unlocked, but the phone never worked with the top carriers in Korea. I did everything I could and the employee their did everything they could, but it still wouldn't work. I even called Verizon to see what's up and all they can tell me was that it was unlocked and should work. Not really a global phone like they said it was.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dansan382:
thanks for the tip on ritesim.com such an awesome website, makes international SIM and plans so much easier
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] levilib:
I had the same issue with my VZW S3 a few months back when I was using AT&T (and one of their MVNO's) it was a real pain in the neck, many calls that came in with area codes that are the same as country codes were flashing up as international numbers (all numbers from NYC area code 646 were showing up as +64 and the phone thought it was from New Zealand, I tried posting it in various forums, but no luck.

I should add, I was using CyanogenMod at the time (I don't recall what version), were you using stock? rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] istundra:
i've been using stock 4.3 and living with it. good feedback on using CyanogenMod. I was thinking to root to see if it address the issue but now i hear it is the same, i won't bother. Thank you!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxsalez:
Hey Devs can some of you guys post the android 3.1 firmware from new zealand

not

the ics version (XWLPC) or if you can just extract the csc code from a New Zealand firmware.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
www.sammobile.com search here.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxsalez:
I know i have searched there. there is an XWKG7 version but it does not have the NZC CSC