yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bezerker:
You are forgetting that you can simply sell your phone or trade it in with TMO any time you want.

TMO offers a trade in program and that takes a portion or most of the remaining payment off your account.

You can also just choose to sell it to whoever you want to pay it off or pay it off then sell it.

You can even subsidize TWO phones if you want to switch between them.

You have far more choice with the TMO version.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Underground_XI:
We probably differ because I have family plan with 4 lines
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
That's exactly what I'm doing, and exactly why I find the $30 Tmobile plan to be the best value in the industry. Saving $1200 to $1800 over two years is fantastic.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Underground_XI:
Do you guys use your phone as a phone? Or you have a home line that you use for phone calls because to me 100 seem to run way too fast...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
It made sense to me to keep a land line (I use VOIP), because I use it in combination with my internet connection. I only use the cell phone as a phone for when I need to stay in touch, not for casual chatting. I've never come close to using 100 minutes, and I can always use GrooveIP if that ever happens. Text, of course, is unlimited.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] samnada:
I use Ooma (VOIP) for my home phone, which costs me about $3.50 a month. I use almost no cell phone talk minutes, so 100 is more than I'll ever use. But I understand other people have different needs. TMO offers the best plan for me by far.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dito33:
I didn't pay $200 on contract but $50 for S3, you can look for special deals and promotions for really good price. I can always buy new or used phones for whatever they cost, that's for right now I don't worry about no contact but latter I may switch. Pure unlimited everything, those insurance companies keep me for 2 hours every time I call and my Ooma not quite reliable.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Underground_XI:
Good luck buying used in craigslist or wherever. From now on, all craigslist purchases will get blacklisted. Before people would purchase for 200, sell for 500 make 300 profit and stick for 2 years with contract but now nobody has any profit because phone costs them 630 so the only ones selling on craigslist or wherever will be those scamming people and reporting the phone stolen later on.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dito33:
True with CraigList is bs now days buying a phone from, but like I said if I have an upgrade coming I will use it since buying a phone outright it's always an open options.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] vomer:
Hi Guys,

Any good/decently priced places to get htc one unlocked? I have a canadian Bell version.

Thanks!
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Electroz:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2242473
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zakatum:
I want to use another tts engine in s-voice. This must be possible. Anyone know how to do it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gnarfoz:
You can change the global default in the language and input options, but apparently, S-Voice doesn't care about that.

It seems it is designed to use just the Samsung TTS engine. You could try removing the Samsung TTS engine with using root, but my guess is it would just not work, then.

Why do you say it must be possible? Have you seen it done?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zakatum:
S-voice on my galaxy s3 worked with Vocalizer tts, but now old method of installing custom tts gives me FC of DELETED samsung tts.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] CNexus:
Well I thought I would make a formal thread for this.

Quick and dirty ATM but I will fix this later.

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FlashImageTool is a tool that allows you to flash all sorts of files to your device, while booted up and also while in fastboot mode. You can flash an *.img file to your device as long as you know the name of the partition of where it's supposed to go (ex. system, data, recovery, etc)​

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] thokol:
Hi guys,

I've been reading some guide to replace wpa_supplicant, to enable Ad-hoc support for Neo V MT11i. But, for some reason, i did what i shouldn't do... I replaced a system file without back up. So i lost the original file of wpa_supplicant.

Now, my Wi-fi won't turn on.. can I restore the original wpa_supplicant file for this model or my Wi-fi is just dead now ?

Thanks a lot, and i appreciate anyones help
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ryuu.:
Did you try flashing full stock firmware yet?

Try flash it first when your phone back to life check your wifi if it still dead try flashing wifi module from lupus kernel.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
@OP: try finding original files here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1540066
[General Topics] mindracing:
Does anyone know when the III is due to be available on Orange?

It's in the Orange magazine and I'm ready for an upgrade.
[General Topics] ukmctc:
Hmmm isn't it called the XDAIIs

and its out now in some online stores direct to your home in 24 hours....

well thats what they say anyway. or just update your Rom its cheaper.

TJ
[General Topics] psuter:
well i've got mine for two days now (it's called SPV m2000)... here in switzerland it's being sold for about one week now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rushing:
Hi was thinking of purchasing this Verizon device switching carriers . does this tw running device have water drop noise for touch sounds.

Reason i ask is I strongly dislike that noise.

Of course I can change this after rooting but

I wanted to keep it stock for while so I would enjoy the custom roms I flashed and or make.

Just curious if I can handle stock for even a day...

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rednoved:
Yep. The touch sound is a water drop. There is another variation for the screen lock sound. I had to think about it for a minute since I don't use them. You could just uncheck those options under the system sound settings. I normally have my system sounds turned off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rushing:
Case closed thank you.

..thanks =]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rednoved:
No problem. :thumbup:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timonoj:
Hi guys,

I think this doesn't look good, due to the way it failed. It was working just fine, using NeatROM. Just came after a walk, using it no problem. Let it rest for a bit while I was doing other things, and then when I check it again, it's dead.

It doesn't go beyond the Galaxy S2 logo, it doesn't get to the bootloader. Custom Recovery doesn't load. Download mode does start, but Odin hangs in "NAND write start". What would be your recommended steps?

Since I installed the crappy Samsung Link on my home laptop, I'm going to put the blame on that, and will use the work laptop that is clean of Kies or other crap. But i'm not very optimistic of how this looks...

EDIT: OK, so tested on a different laptop. Samsung USB drivers downloaded/installed, ODIN 3 v1.85. Still hangs on "NAND Write start!"
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Try with usb drivers first, but kies is always a safe bet (of course, you need to kill its applications before flashing, all four of 'em).

This is probably an usb problem or odin version.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timonoj:
Hi Gastonw,

Thanks for your reply. However I'm now with a "virgin" laptop, with samsung usb drivers installed specifically for this. And still no luck, still hanging and the NAND write :(

EDIT: Just to confirm, this laptop has never had Kies installed, and I'm just running with the USB drivers, without Kies.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Alright, I want you to try all usb ports and try with different odin versions.

Genuine SII cables?

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hospadam:
I'm having some crazy times with my new phone. I can't seem to get it into Download mode. I've tried several button combos - but no dice. They all take me to "Factory Mode" - wehre I can test the individual components of the phone.

I can get ADB working - but when I type "adb reboot download" - the phone just cycles back to the regular OS. When I type "adb reboot recovery" - I get the android + red exclamation mark.

Any advice? I'm really confused as to what's going on. I can't do anything with Odin without getting it into download mode...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mightyox:
Have you ever got it to download mode before?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajeteja:
May I know on whch phne u r trying
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hospadam:
I just got the phone today from Craigslist. It is the 9500.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glensta:
Did you try just holding the power + volume down only for like 5 seconds ?

Don't hold the home button.... Just hold volume down + power

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If I have helped you, please hit the "Thanks" button

-Sent from one of my Obsessions
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Towle:
Questions go in Q&A

Please read the Forum Rules.

Thread moved.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hospadam:
I tried this - and I get the android with a red exlimation mark.

On that screen, I can press the menu to get to following options:

Reboot

Apply update from sdcard1 (and 2 and cache)

Wipe data

Wipe cache

Backup user data

Restore user data
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glensta:
I don't think you're doing it right. You must be pressing volume + power, and sounds like you're in stock recovery only.

Pull battery out, put back in, then again Try , volume down + power for at least 5 seconds or until you see the downloading screen appear, then you'll have to press volume up to confirm. At that point you should be in download mode
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muhamet:
Power off - volume dawn , home buttun , power buttun and you will go in dawnliad
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hospadam:
Thank you everyone for your help so far. I'm pretty sure the guy who had it before me must have put a custom ROM on it... and now I'm dealing with the consequences. Here's what I know: the phone (and box) physically say it's a i9500 - but when I go to "About Phone" when the phone is on - it says it's a i9505.

I promise I'm doing the following right...

Volume Up + Power = "Factory Mode"

Volume Down + Power = Red Triangle Exclamation mark

Volume Down, Home Button, Power Button = Red Triangle Exclamation mark

I've tested to see if root is still enabled on the phone - it isn't.

Is there anything else I can try? Can I push something via adb to reset this all? I tried "adb reboot download" - but it just reboots normally. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muhamet:
First power off the phone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hospadam:
I have powered off the phone. In fact, I've been pulling the battery just to ensure its totally off.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ExjeetzZ:
Maybe i could help

It's a totally different device but it happened on my Nexus 10 because i got rid of the custom recovery and deleted the Rom with data (Don't ask why) FOLLOW! - Power off + Volume down, Once it's in "Volume Down + Power = Red Triangle Exclamation mark" Press and Hold all the button except Home button until it restarts the Bootloader and Hopefully it shows all the options like - Start, Recovery & What ever else

If you can see the options then You are in Luck! Now all you need to do is get the Stock Rom and Flash it through Odin and It should work!

Please let me know if it works, Add me on Skype, If you are confused (Skype - ExjeetzZ)

:silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hospadam:
I was so hopeful this would work... But no dice. It never leaves the red triangle screen. I held it for like 20 seconds.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
A little tired right now, so hopefully I didn't miss any simple solution.

If you have no luck....

I have tried my USB jig used with my ex-I9100. It was used to force download mode from power off condition and reset the custom flash counter.

I have tried it on my I9500 and will force download mode (no reset).

You can buy them on eBay for a couple dollars or make them yourself from and old male micro USB connector and some resistors. Guides are found on XDA or Google.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hospadam:
I'm not sure if this is any help...

But I'm pretty sure the previous owner really messed up the ROM. The IMEI number on the back of the phone does not match the one that is being reported by the OS. When I checked the one that is being reported by the OS, it comes up as a Galaxy S3.

Any options besides the jig to reset everything?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mancuk29:
Only option return it for a refund ... if your imei doesn't match something isn't right
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mathieulh:
Looks like an engineering unit to me, possibly a prototype. A dump would have been nice, assuming the software allows it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlrmineiro:
For the the original galaxy s gti 9000 there was a plug to insert in the micro usb port, that would force the devuce to boot into download mode... there was an issue with some devices, and that was the solution... it also worked in case of a brick. I got one for my s1... 2 dollars on ebay. Could it work?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Already suggested, Read my previous post ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanghui911:
hey could you let me know if you found a solution, thanks.

P.S. i brought one off of Craigslist and it is having the same exact issues you are having.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tantalize8:
same issue

I'm also in the same boat.

Also just bought the phone of craigslist and am having the same issue. After doing some research the stock firmware loaded is

Build number:JDQ39.I9505ZHUAMDE

the ZH indicates a Hong Kong firmware I believe.

From read other posting I'm wondering if the bootloader is lock and needs to be unlock some how. Also while the recovery mode usually the center home button is used to select the options like reboot, but instead the left touch button is used to select the options. I've tried holding the left button instead of the center button when doing the reboot and that didn't work either.

Keep us posted on whatever you guys find.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanghui911:
usb jig

I tried the homemade usb jig and that did not work. I tested it on the S3 and it works on the s3.

Please Help us.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tantalize8:
Here are other things I've tried....

Restored it back to factory setting from the recovery menu.

Tried to use the run.bat script that attempts to install SuperSU and tries to unroot. The installation of SuperSU was good, but unrooting was not successful.

I wonder if while in recovery mode if there is some kinda of patch that can be installed to unlock boot recovery or install cwm.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanghui911:
I think the only way we can have a root + recovery is have someone make a update.zip file. I see the option "apply update from sdcard".
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ravenstears:
I also have the gt-i9505, Hong Kong gsm. I am missing air gestures as well as several other functions.. I can't enter download mode, ussd codes refuse to work. I can't connect to pc because it does up as HTC dream interface. Kies won't work either. I have am imei that registers as s3.... Some info about phone says I'm running android 4.0 another says 4.2.2... I can't check for updates, says network failure... Constant gapps failure error touchwiz fails aloft too... I'm am at whits end with this junk. Please is it just my phone? Is there hope to maybe have a reasonably normal phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tantalize8:
After reading the last post. Sadly i think as the subject line says. We are screwed. I was doing some Google search and everying is leading me to believe we all have the counterfeit versions of the s4. There is a you video out there that shows the difference. Let me know if you guys conclude the same thing.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testulous:
FWIW it sounds like the phones on ebay sold as "i9500 international demo units". Probably locked bootloader to prevent removing DEMO mode, like the i9505X, except the Int'l demos can apparently make phone calls.

It would be awesome if you can get pictures of the internals and we could see if it's an S4 or not.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juggalo818:
ok guys i have a problem and i think that this might be the same i got the s4 on ebay and when i got it i called Samsung and gave them info and they told me its good but i cant for the life of me get into download mode all i get is a black screen that flashes Factory mode then a menu in Chinese that looks like it would be a custom recovery of some kind im sure if there was some way to translate the whole thing i would be fine but i have no idea what it said
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IIGolden KingII:
No solution to the problem ؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟

i have the same problem ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48397523#post48397523 )
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaswinky:
You have a chineese clon S4 device.

Sorry.

How to check it:

1) Chineese S4 clons aren't able to enter in odin or download mode

2) Chineese S4 clons have a screen of only 1024px instead of 1900px (pass Antutu brenchmark or similar and see)

3) Chineese S4 clons don't have a IR port. Clons have a hole where the IR port should go (on the same side at the right as earphone connector). ¿Have you ever use the watchon app to control your TV, cable or DVR?

4) Chineese S4 clons have only 1GB RAM instead of 2GB.

http://www.priceangels.com/Air-Gest...l-Camera-Wi-Fi-GPS-1G-RAM-White--s594968.html

Video comparations for S4 real and fake:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lJtI2VZftzo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VKxbBBtvAdY
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rednoved:
Just curious what keyboard everyone is using. The S4 is defaulted to the Samsung keyboard which uses SwiftKey, but the S4 also comes with Swype. Are you using one of those, or are you using another? Maybe the SwiftKey or Swype from the market to gain some more options? Another keyboard?

What are you using, and why do you prefer it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] firsttimer44:
I'm using SwiftKey from the market. The stock Samsung keyboard does not have auto correct which is not something I can deal with.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] drt054:
+1 on Swifkey.. Love the flow more than swype and stock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krazykevin76:
SwiftKey here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sifuentes2013:
Swift key is the best
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HwaA18:
I'm using stock 4.2.2 keyboard because I like the Holo UI look.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trmiv:
Kii. It has the option for the top number row like the stock keyboard, but it has autocorrect. I own Swiftkey also, but I hate it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tgumina:
I use swiftkey from the market although the stock keyboard is kinda nice with the number row on top
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dansan382:
installed the AOSP 4.2.2 keyboard. got so use to it when i was on my nexus, why change..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ozkaya:
Check out the Swype keyboard I modded for a dedicated number row:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2471891
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] a.demarco:
i am using the google keyboard currently, but looking for something with a little better flow. the fact that the comma key isn't on the letter screen bothers me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mightycaptain:
+1 SwiftKey.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NilsP:
Press and hold the period

Actually a few of the keys on the main screen have sub functions so experiment
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
SwiftKey! :thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flybub:
I've been using swiftkey but the lag the keyboard creates drove me crazy. I'm now using the Google keyboard and I bounce to the kii keyboard every once in a while.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chinstrap:
I hear ya.

I like that it matches my N7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] barrackOBAMA:
I used to be a huge fan of kii. Then I found swift key.

Had some fun with touch pal.

But ended right back up with swift key
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Addiso:
SwiftKey keyboard without a doubt.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Get shafamales themed Google keyboards
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tnmurdock:
Swift

Swift Key...market...is the way to go! Or BETA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bsimpson1:
I'm using multiling beta. It is an incredibly small 300 kb with more customization options than I've ever seen in any other keyboard.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Definitely using Shaf's themed keyboards
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ribenabob:
google keyboard here. simple and gets the job done.
[LG Nitro HD] AltaEgo:
I changed my Bell P930 from rooted ICS to CM 10.1 RC2 but quickly discovered it didn't include any Google apps. I really don't care about most of the Google apps, but I'd definitely like to have Google Play and Maps. I went to the Google Play website but didn't see Google Play as an option as an app to install. Additionally, I didn't find it as easy to add on accounts besides Exchange or email accounts. Is this just what you get or is there an easy way to make it a little bit more like the Android experience I'm used to?

In the meantime, I've restored my CWM backup. I'm not sure what I'm gaining by switching if I lose the ability to easily install apps on my smartphone or sync with my Gmail and FB accounts.

Hoping for a real JB release from LG/Bell but doubting that will ever come!

Thanks for your help.
[LG Nitro HD] audit13:
Did you install the gapps files for CM10.1?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2169393
[LG Nitro HD] AltaEgo:
Thanks, I will give this a shot.
[LG Nitro HD] KronicSkillz:
cyanogenmod comes with no bloatware so you have to install even google apps if you want them, the link is already there just being clear that it is normal for them not to be there and you are suposed to install them on first install but u dont need to reinstall when updating CM
[HTC EVO 3D] KiiDPoLo:
Ok so i have a htc evo 3d and i rooted it and before you know it im trying to overclock it but after that my wifi stopped working so i factory reset and my wifi still wasnt working so i keep restarting and reseting it and now my computer dosent even recognize my phone when i plug it in and my phone stops on the white screen with green htc and thats it, nothing else. I feel there's no fix, and so fustrated and angry and ****ed !
[HTC EVO 3D] kriz225:
You'll have to state exactly what you've done to your phone in order for anyone to be able to help you. How did you root? Are you S-OFF? What ROM did you load? What recovery? HBoot? Kernel? Radio?
[HTC EVO 3D] KiiDPoLo:
I Used Revolutionary, Yes It Is S-OFF, HBoot Recovery and I'm Not Sure About The ROM Part.
[General Questions and Answers] jcarr1:
When uninstalling apps on the xperia Z (my first Android device) I have noticed that associated files and directories are not always removed by uninstall. I assume that entries/changes are also left in config files. I had hoped to leave this issue behind with Windows !

Will these leftovers eventually slow the Android down, necessitating a factory reset ?
[General Questions and Answers] SohamJ:
the files which are in our internal memory , like the apk dex and lib files are removed from the device

however some files like logs,setting backups, icon cache or other data gets stored ( on sd card)

if you don't want this you can use apps like SD maid ( its available on playstore )