yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Haxel:
As someone who has done it

1.) Works fine, performs as expected

2.) Yes.... yes you will... limits you a bit. YOu can't just dump a TMO rom on, you have to make sure to use LOKI_DOKI after flashing (DONT REBOOT) and you can't use ODIN for the flash. (I use complete stock... now I cant #&%)(#*%)

3.) It works 100%, I haven't noticed a single problem. Battery usage is normal unlike the conversion on the GS2 and GS3.

4.) Have to use a TMO rom

5.) Yes possible, you leave the partitioning alone. DO NOT EVER REPARTITION UNLESS YOU WISH DEATH TO THE PHONE.

Note: The PIT prevents the death, there isnt one for the S4 yet...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ferganer:
Thanks a lot for the answers. I got everything except for "now I cant #&%)(#*%)".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] colorchange:
Tethering

I have the AWS booted and it works great.

What do I have to do to get tethering (ATT 32gb now on tmobile)?
[General Topics] noviur:
Can somebody help to find company who sells GPS maps for Can Cun, Mexico?

I am going for 10 days and planning to do a lot of traveling.

Would appreciate any help.

Thank you.
[General Topics] noviur:
ANYBODY?
[General Topics] M4io:
I don't know, but maybe they can help you on the GPSPassion forum.
[General Topics] noviur:
thank you. will check there
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinrubio1:
Are there any steps I do to flash a new kernel? Like wipe the cache or anything?

And let's say I have the deviant kernel, how can I switch to the faux kernel?

Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277368&highlight=+q+wipe
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinrubio1:
Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinrubio1:
Do i wipe it afterwards or before?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Deleted member 2653512:
Both. Think of it like this...

Would you ever take a dump without wiping? NEVER. Wipe, wipe, wipe, wipe, wipe. A wiping flasher is a happy flasher.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
I'm still pretty new to all this stuff, from what I've read, it's all different, noone ever is really specific, which is annoying imo. And a lot of guides/tutorials are very vague. Step by step guide, my ass, lol. I think if ur flashing a new rom, u wanna do data, system, cache and dalvik. If ur jus restoring a backup, I think all you need is factory data reset which is basically data, cache and dalvik. But hey, WTF do I know, hopefully someone can fill us in, I originally posted that link, because I remembered it because it was the only one that was pretty specific. Good luck man.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike105217:
In almost any ROM i have ever flashed its been recommended to wipe System,Data,Cache,Deviant Cache Before you flash the Rom after you flash the ROM wipe Cache, Deviant Cache.

With Kernels wipe Cache,Deviant Cache Before and again after.

Just in my experiences.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinrubio1:
Nice reference haha!

Thanks for the help!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinrubio1:
Thanks! I'll do both just to make sure!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Could you be a little bit more specific pls?:silly: JK, thanks man.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinrubio1:
Haha, I really hate it when they don't specify important things!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike105217:
No problem.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrcol:
for the life of me cant find a way to do this, please dont say google sync.

my backup root/pro which worked for me great between GB roms just sits there forever I dont know if its actually working or not but it didnt progress for 2 hours suggesting something wasnt working.

Tried titanium backup which is currently sitting there with spinning circle restoring data, is it just a slow process or is it likely not working?

Any other ideas for OFFLINE transfer of data?

also messing around with ICS it doesnt feel particurly great and even doesnt look much different to gingerbread. I was expecting something like the theming in CM7.2 which I thought was took from ICS.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viper The Ripper:
google sync!! :p :p :p

Did you try using phone-contacts Cm7/9/10 app? You can import/export all your contacts to a file (.vdf extension) in your sdcard ;) and then you only need to push on this file and all your contacts will be restored (working on stock roms, CM7/9/10x roms)

You can also try 3er pary apps as Clickfree
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrcol:
Well it seems it does work it may be a CM to stock issue instead.

The backups done on cm7.2

But do import to cm9. Just fail to stock ICS.

If I remember correctly I couldnt import log from stock GB to cm7.2 but contacts did work.

Reason I dont want to use google sync is 2 reasons.

1 - privacy, dont want phone contacts on gmail.

2 - gmail has 1000s of contacts which I dont want cluttering my phone, I strictly keep the 2 seperate.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HWGMousey:
Hi there, i'm only really posting this out of desperation, I'm at my absolute wit's end with this tablet and i honestly can't suss out what's wrong with it anymore :eek:

I followed http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20032494&postcount=2 to try and install CWM and it worked, CWM is running and uses 6.0.12 i believe the version is without looking.

UNFORTUNATELY now i can't access anything via CWM, i can't mount, open or format any of the internal stuff like system, cache, log, emmc ect. I've tried reflashing different versions of CWM with no success via ADB, they just quite simply don't seem to be taking hold no matter how many times i reboot or reflash and also i can't boot into the OS anymore, which really sucks since it won't accept anything i try flash to it.

Now here's the real slap in the testes, The original firmware recovery seems to be now gone :eek: meaning i can't put the device into software update or firmware recovery or anything to try flashing with Livesuit, i'm sure there's something i'm missing somewhere can anybody help? Livesuit definately detects SOMETHING is going on when i hold the volume buttons and hammer the power button, my system beeps and LiveSuit pops up, but it only displays a blank error message which i'll take a screenie of, from there it refuses to do anything else.

I've also tried using USBDeview or whatever it's called to remove every trace of a driver related to anything remotely Android and gone that route but no luck again.

I've looked into and read (and re-re-re-re-read) every single post i can find about this but the threads have either gone or died out :rolleyes:

EDIT - Another quick think i forgot to mention was that if i try to view the partitions or hardware info via ADB i get extremely limited info back which i'll post in as well when i get chance
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tjpearson:
Hello, forgive me if this is a common question but searching doesn't yield much info.

I'm considering a Samsung Galaxy 2 10.1 Tablet new or second hand but really want the USA spec as I believe the UK model has less features such as IR Blaster.

Can anyone advise best procedure to get one delivered to the UK from USA. I mean is eBay a good option or do some suppliers specialise in this type of thing. I just worry a little with regards to safe delivery and reliability.

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tjpearson:
Found a UK supplier of refurbished by Samsung Galaxy 2 10.1 models with the IR Blaster.

I mailed them to confirm and they replied that these were the US models with IR, at a good price but I worry how good a quality these would be.

Has anyone bought refurbished that can advise ?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tjpearson:
Sorry, Posted in right place now

I've posting in wrong place, so sorry.

Now posted on Tab 2 forum, sorry again :o
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Jaccident:
Can't speak to the refurbisher you're looking at but I can say having bought refurbished before that USUALLY is means pretty immaculate second hand. Most often these are new devices that had an issue that was fixed, for example dead pixels, which means that part of the unit is corrected and the unit is sold again as B-Grade.

Also purchasing through Ebay is pretty safe, check the terms of the seller but you'll find that Ebay's policies are pretty purchaser oriented.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tjpearson:
Thanks for the advice, appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jscarano:
Is there anyway to flash the stock 4.2 camera with sphere mode on the GS4? thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Prophet HERO:
Hey guys. Just came back to Android after a 3 year stint with Apple. Made a guide for setting up the S4 from the prespective of a long time iPhone owner. Linked a few other threads on XDA so thought I should post the guide. Since I cannot yet post links, feel free to check it out here through some copy and paste:

procorner.blogspot.com/2013/05/setting-up-galaxy-s4-android-jellybean.html
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] addicted2sex:
Guys, can u tell which version of android is the best for Neo (locked BT), GB or ICS, cuz now I'm with GB and I have about 160mb free memory when I've rooted the phone and removed the stock apps, but what about rooted ICS and removed stock apps ?! Thx in advance
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] dontbelive:
Im ics you have less free ram.about 110-70 mb

Unlock you bootloader and flash custom kernel and use swapper2 from.playstore and increase ram

Ics has a beautiful interface but.lags

Gb has a bad design but good ram management

I would say stick with gb if you are a gamer
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] addicted2sex:
I'm not a gamer, but I want to have more battery life that's why I'm asking ... I cant unlock my bootloader cuz I'll void my warranty. And also if u can explain to me what's the differences between the stock and the custom kernels ?! What in fact is a "kernel". Speak as an advanced user, cuz I'm a programmer but I'm coding on Windows
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vishal_android freak:
Please search.. Please do that.. If everyone starts explaining the same things again and again then this forum will full of.......:rolleyes: there is a thing called 'Stickies'.. Please take the effort of reading it.. And keep the forum clean.. Read these two threads.. And post relevant question over there..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2282559

And still if your doubt is not solved then here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2276094..

Thats the best I can help.. If you arent satisfied, then google is your only friend..:cool:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] dontbelive:
Gb is better for battery life :)
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] anoshees:
i have bought brandnew Galaxy S2 Plus two days ago and came to know that its showing very weak signals..full signals are shown in one position and the moment its position is changed it shows one bar then no bar and again one bar and so on.... in an open area it shows full signals and never drops a single bar but the moment i make a call or sms it says service is unavailabe,sim is not registered...i hve no network coverage issues in my area .... now im confused if it has software problem or hardware problem...plz help
[Networking] questioner_xx:
I have just bought an O2 XDA II.. But i don't know how to set up internet connection in this item. Can anyone show me how and where to start??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] mankar4:
Hi guys! Just got a GS4 after a long debate over the HTC one vs GS4. In my past, I had a WP7 Focus S and an Iphone.

I'm trying to get facebook messenger to integrate the sms function, but when I go to settings, there is no option to enable SMS/MMS integration. Is this just a problem on my end, or does the GS4 not have this ability yet?

Thanks so much! Looking forward to becoming an active user of these forums, and especially looking forward to GS4 bootloader unlock!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] mankar4:
Can someone just look in their Facebook Messenger app and see if the ams option is there?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] mankar4:
I've figured out that if someone else signs in to fb Messenger on my phone the sms can be enabled. Anyone figure out how to enable it in a specific account?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] flyngsqurl:
If I click on "text messaging (sms/mms)" above "info and accounts" I have these options:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] mankar4:
Yep I don't have the sms option in the first place
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nakulkhanna:
hey guys i need stock ICS FTF file for xperia go... which could work fine in india.

i did find some FTF files but they all seems to have some issues. people are complaining about lag, wifi problems and no 3G...

so if any1 could provide me an ICS FTF which would work fine...

plus i also need help in flashing the FTF file via Flashtool... i have never flashed any FTF before, i tried searching on youtube for a tutorial but couldn't find anything... so if any1 could post a link of tutorial or a guide on how to flash the FTF file would be great.

P.S- i have the flashtool from binary & androxyde but i do need the ICS FTF file for xperia Go which works fine in India or if there is universal FTF file which works fine everywhere...

thanks in advance....

Edit...

am trying to go back to ICS from JB so that i can root.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] apex_predator619:
Here you GO. (the pun intended.)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2112716

Thanks to tecomi.

As for instructions to use flashtool:-

*do not connect phone*

>Open flashtool

>Open the folder to which you have downloaded the ftf.

>Simply drag the ftf into flashtool

>Just click ok

>Follow instructions which show up.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nakulkhanna:
thanks a lot brother... made my day... :)

i hope this FTF wont have any issues... :P

thanks again... (hitting thanks button for u)
[HTC One S] Helgaiden:
Hi guys, ive grown sick and tired of my T-Mobile (USA) One S bogging down to crawl using GoSMS when i get like 7-8 friends sending group messages including me. Sometimes i have a clever response, only to so bogged that by the time my phone catches up my response is pointless. After a little research, im hearing that the Android 4.2 JB fixes this. With that, im looking for a rom that utilizes that. After talking to a friend with CM10.2 and having him try it and he confirming that group messaging still sucks like it always has, ive ruled out using CM10 and am looking for something that actually has it how AOSP 4.2 is said to have fixed it. Any help is appreciated, thanks guys.
[General Questions and Answers] droidroid956:
I tried asking this question on the development side but I can't because I need certain # of posts. I am trying to root/unlock my Verizon note 2 with casual. I have it on usb debugging, but I cannot get casual to show device connected on link status. ive tried my laptop my desktop, a note 2 cable, a blackberry cable, an htc cable, and an LG cable, can someone please help me. I do not know what else I can do.
[General Questions and Answers] Aiowire:
did anyone ever help you with this? mine is doing the same thing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
I understand why people want to flash stock JB custom ROMS (me always having been one of them, for 3 phones now), but in the case of the GS4, why?

You would lose actual useful Samsung features like Multi Window (works ridiculously well), WatchON (to utilize the IR blaster), the mostly better Samsung camera app, S Health (some ppl use), and even some of the smart features like gestures, S Voice, and the eye tracking stuff.

Don't most people want at least some of these? I would never want to lose Multi Window (first time having this, especially when using Samsung Multi Window Manager to use any apps with it), WatchON, and the camera app, even having been a stock custom ROM freak for a long time with other phones.

This is the first time I feel that rooting, deodexing, debloating, and a few theme mods are enough to satisfy me (for now) mainly because I want these factory apps and features.

Anyone else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TechSavvy2:
Ummmmm.....because I prefer stock AOSP over ALL that stuff combined?!?!?!?!

I have absolutely no use for any of the features you listed. Camera quality on AOSP will get there eventually.......and I don't use multi window.....and the other stuff is just bloat....

Just my opinion....;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Schoat333:
Your going to have people on both sides of this. Some want an AOSP like experience and consider all of these Samsung apps to be "Bloat".

IMO, I'd like to see a AOSP look and feel ROM, with some of the Samsung features in it. I'm sure someone will make something like that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
I agree, but honestly with some theming, Nova launcher, and a few app replacements, the phone on Touchwiz isn't much different whatsoever. I mean what, just the settings menus and some of the system apps? No big deal.

I don't get why anyone wouldn't want true multitasking like Multi Window provides (among the other things)...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Better lockscreen

Theme engine

More internal memory

More customization (although xposed is making that less of a difference)

Sometimes things like better Bluetooth stacks

---------- Post added at 03:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:03 PM ----------

There are lots of de-sensed ROMs in the HTC world.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Schoat333:
Exactly. They run really smooth too. We need some de-wized ROM's I guess :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mbh87:
Unfortunately no matter how small the ROM is you won't get any of that space back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
Then if there was a de-Touchwized ROM, I'd take that lol. I want to keep these things but yes I too hate the small differences in Touchwiz that aren't easily changeable without custom ROMing.

Also, I actually like the Touchwiz lock screen a lot, that sunlight effect is sick and something to show off the screen with, and you can still use the widgets just like in AOSP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ch0use:
How is the multi-window different from just holding down Home to access recent apps? I know it puts a side slide-out bar on top of everything. Just curious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] linkman88:
I agree! I love the AOSP look but I really like the samsung features. They have actually been really useful!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
you obviously havent seen this feature in use have you?

http://youtu.be/Q25QKx16Z8E

its 28s in
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] oxidant11:
I have removed almost all of the Samsung apps I can't stand them so yeah can't wait for a stock jb rom, oh and as for the watchon app.. It sucks, smart remote is way better and way more intuitive.

Galaxy S4 posted it was from.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
Exactly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ch0use:
Yeah, I stand corrected. That is pretty slick.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Southern_mind:
I came to this phone from the galaxy nexus. I wanted something different from stock Android. Don't get me wrong I love stock Android just wanted something different. I don't use all the s app and all the air view and motion stuff. But there are some I like and use and from what I can tell there is a Rom that leaves all the features on it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
Edit: Nvm
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] daniello8:
I'm looking for an app that can show me who is calling if the caller is not in my contacts. there are many. but none of them seem to be able to fetch the information from my corporate address book.

When I search contacts my corporate oulook address book is included into the search but when a call comes in the callers are unknown even though they could be identified in search mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jtspitbull:
Does anyone know if app2sd is possible on the s4 even with root is it being worked on or just forget bout it I really need it 32gig sd card thats virtually useless without it
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Theraze:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1375331

Please try to get the right forum next time. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jtspitbull:
Im confused that post is bout the galaxy s not the galaxy s4 and didn't I post under general?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] chacua358:
wrong forum this is the samsung galaxy s 4g not s4

wrong forum this is the samsung galaxy s 4g not s4 go here
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GFX.myst.:
let me point you to a thread that might be of assistance for you ;)

This is for the Galaxy S 4G, not the Galaxy S4!!!

sent from within pure darkness
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mundo Hackz:
does any knows how to edit and customize Aroma installer for ROM like the options and the sub menu and such? ??

Wolfed out Note Dos
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] x3malex:
I have looked everywhere and there is either no/ or insufficient information on flashing ClockworkMod Recovery (Either Touch or Regular) on Samsung Galaxy S3 T999V (Wind Mobile) with Jelly Bean 4.1.1....

Is it possible? One of the main threads requires you to downgrade to ICS which I don't want to do. Would the guides on T-Mobile CWM flashing work for my version? I don't want to brick my device so I want to be absolutely sure before I try it.

Thanks in advance.

PS: I'm new to this ROM/flashing world and yes I did visit pretty much every possible guide but it did not answer this question.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Just install Rom Manager (CWM) or Goo Manager (TWRP) from the play store and install recovery from there. It will automatically choose the correct one.

But just to answer your question, if you look in one of the threads here devoted to the T999V and Canadian users, you will come across quite a few that have flashed both CWM and TWRP to their phone. So what i am saying, is yes you can flash the T999 d2tmo custom recoveries to your T999V. I have heard of no problems with it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] x3malex:
Ok great, thank you. I do have rom manager and when it asks me to choose from my device from the list for flash recovery, the only gs3 option is metro pcs (d2mtr). So I'll just have to just manually flash the tmobile version via Odin? And if so, will it be able to update through rom manager afterwards?

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Unless you have made any modifications to spoof your model phone for certain apps, (such as google wallet where you had to change the device name in the build.prop), it should be choosing the correct one automatically. You would have to verify this with another T999V user though. I cant say for sure since I dont have it and wasnt expecting to see that.

Try Goo Manager and while in the app, press menu and select Install OpenRecovery. It will automatically download and install the correct TWRP recovery. Just like RomManager, but since RM has Metro PCS as the option, I am more comfortable suggesting TWRP.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] x3malex:
So that's it. I installed GooManager, pressed open recovery, it downloaded some d2can.img file for 10 seconds and said recovery installed. So now I have TWRP? I'm guessing TWRP has the same functionality as CWM?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Correct. They are both great recoveries. I personally prefer twrp, while some prefer cwm.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] blackirises:
I've been looking for an answer on this too. Thanks!
[Networking] anoshees:
bought brandnew Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus two days ago and came to know its dropping signals as i change its position.i hv no network coverage issue in my area.at one position it shows full bars and as i move phone signals drop to one bar...disappear, reappear and so on...in an open area it shows full signals n it does't drop signals but when i make a call or sms it says no service available...as soon i came back in my room signals drop to one bar and it somehow works.... plz help either its a hardware issue or software???
[Networking] megamoudy:
same problem :(