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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] neosynthesis:
get the pure google edition GS4 or hack the Roger's version

Hi there, to me, Wind phones are not a drawback because they usually contain ALL the bands used by other carriers, making their phones usually the most well-rounded phones and in this sense, true world phones (minus CDMA/Sprint networks) when unlocked.

It's true Wind phone selections are very limited but that's the case with all low cost mobile leaders.

I've been buying phones from T Mobile outright (they're cheaper!! GS4 from T Mobile is only $579US, so is HTC One and even the iPhone 5 which will also work on Wind) and using them on Wind once unlocked.

My GS4 M919v is unlocked (easily following this thread and can be used on every network) and contains the most well rounded bands for both WCDMA (HSPA/4G ish) connections and LTE bands, too!

Now to answer your question: Rogers GS4 SGH-i337M actually has the AWS WCDMA (HSPA 4G) band and can be activated see here: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-enable-t-mobile-hspa-aws-bands-on-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sgh-i337m/.

But it's so much more work than just getting a Wind version of GS4 that will already work on all other bands once unlocked.

As well, the Google Play edition direct from Google is compatible with Wind's 1700 AWS HSPA+ network. See Anand's article for this: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7107/htc-one-and-samsung-galaxy-s-4-google-play-edition-review-nearly-nexus

A bit of a out of scope discussion but in case you're just researching on Wind compatible phones in general:

I also bought an unlocked iPhone 5 directly from Apple store in Vancouver and it worked with Wind Mobile as soon as I activated a nano sim with Wind. With both a Wind GS4 and iPhone 5 side by side for comparison, I found the GS4 simply a lot more feature rich and 99% of the time, I simply reached for the GS4, so I ended up keeping the GS4 and returning the iPhone.

Happy shopping! :good::good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Flashed the Google Edition Rom on SGH-M919V

There hasn't really been much activity on our thread and so I figured with the release of the new Google Edition S4..it was time to dive in!

I successfully flashed the rom from this thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2341026

All credit goes to the OP there...

As far as I can tell, everything seems to be in order. Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, Camera, IR blaster, NFC, data (H+/LTE) are all working. Surprisingly even Google Wallet works!

You do however, lose some touchwiz based stuff like the stock camera with different modes, air gestures, multiwindow etc.

Another thing that doesnt work is that phone isn't recognized by the pc. It detects the phone fine but the card/phone isn't accessible from the pc.

Steps to get you started:

1) You have to be rooted. Use the motochopper method if you are not.

2) Download Google-Edition.version0.1.zip from the thread posted above and put it on your sd card.

3) Go to the Play Store and install Goo Manager.

3) Use the app to install TWRP recovery.

4) Boot into recovery and perform a nandroid backup.

5) Then flash the Google-Edition.version0.1.zip and reboot.

6) That's it, you are now running the google edition rom on your sgh-m919v!!

You'll note that the baseband remains the same. The device ID however is changed to GT-i9505G. The kernel is different since the original one broke wifi.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
I would give it a couple of days. There is already 20+ roms over at i9505 forums we will wait to see what kernel people end up on. Infamous has one that is specifically built for m919 people e over here (not that it makes a difference for the record)

His kernel seems great, kt kernel is great, there is a lot in flux right now. But if you want to be on the bleeding edge give Infamous or the above roms a shot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2341936
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] js13:
does triangle away work with wind m919v

hey guys,

I just wanted to know that if i use the motochopper method to root, will the flash counter be tripped or effected in anyway. In other words will i be able to revert back to stock easily for warrant purposes. (also does the phone revert back to stock when we update through the settings>about phone).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
Not sure about the flash counter. I just use triangle away to reset it.

But, I know you can't update your phone if you're rooted.

The phone *****es about modified software.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tikay00:
What is this motochopper I keep hearing about. I just used cf root. Takes no more than 3 minutes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Miami8906:
Root Uvuamdl zip works in seconds as well
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
If you use the motochopper method to root, your flash counter will NOT be tripped/affected in anyway because you are not flashing a custom ROM/recovery etc. This method uses an exploit to just push root info/super user into the system folder.

Rooting however, will change your phone's status to custom from official. This can be checked under About - Status - Device Status. This will essentially prevent you from getting OTA updates for your firmware.

To revert back to stock, you can flash the stock firmware via odin and then just uninstall the super user app.

If you do however, flash a custom recovery or rom...you will trip the flash counter. To return to stock you will have to use triangle away first to reset the counter and then flash stock firmware via odin.

Hope this helps!

---------- Post added at 08:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:52 PM ----------

It's just another qualcomm exploit used to push root and super user. I think its fairly quicker and noob friendly than cf-root. Plus this way you don't trip the flash counter, as I believe CF-Root will do so.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] js13:
So can someone confirm that triangle away works with our wind mobile version (m919v) galaxy s4's? That is the only thing holding me back from rooting and trying out other roms, as I do not want to lose warranty if triangle away does not work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
It works.. I can confirm it myself.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] neosynthesis:
Which stock ROM is for Wind Mobile

Hi all, can you tell me which stock ROM is for Wind Mobile? Or are they the same? following the link from OP I see a few options. Thanks very much, all!:D

Canada (MCT) M919VVLUAMDJ

Canada (this is ESK) M919VVLUAMDJ

Canada (GLW) M919VVLUAMDJ

Canada (VTR) M919VYVLAMDJ
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
GLW = Wind

MCT = Mobilicity

VTR = Videotron
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] js13:
Rom/kernel question

Hey guys,

So I bit the bullet and rooted my s4. now i just have a few questions.

in this thread it makes it quite clear that if flashing roms from other s4's (i.e. i9500 i9505 etc.) to flash your own carriers kernel (so in our case a wind kernel). However I am having a difficult time finding qa kernel specifically for wind which is flash-able through a custom recovery.

So What i wanted to ask was:

1) could we use the t-mobile kernels on our Wind (m919V) s4's after flashing roms built for other s4 models (i.e. i9500 i9505 etc.)?

2) and if so, can we flash any t-mobile roms no problem without worrying about flashing a special kernel?

3) finally i found a .tar file of the stock wind mobile kernel (also videotron etc.) but do not know how to make it a flash-able .zip file. does anyone have the expertise to do that? (it can be found here).

thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] youknowjack8:
Just wanted to say Hi and thanks for having this thread exist. I've only had my s4 for 24hrs, learned lots. My first android phone, switching from Nokia N8 (ghetto 3yr phone, but still better camera haha). I've managed to unlock it, root it and am learning about how to install custom rom on it.

I've been reading that Hyperdrive is one of the best roms for people like myself who actually like touchwiz and some of the samsung apps, but just want a bloat-lite version, currently HD is only for Verizon S4s, so hopefully I'll learn more about whatever this kernel thing is and eventually install HD onto the m919v version.

In the mean time, could someone clarify a few things?

1. I've managed to install titanium, but it's only good to have if you want to switch between between roms and have your apps backup-ed?

2. Got Goomanager and installed TWRP, but I have no clue how to use it. I was under the assumption I needed it in order to make a backup copy of my entire phone? (It's same with the 1.6GB file on the 1st page of this thread right? GLW version for us Wind users)

3. What are some apps you find useful specific for us Canadians or you recommend? I was sadly disappointed with the redflagdeals app, not very user friendly, will have to stick with their website through the default internet browser.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Well first off, Welcome to Android and XDA!!

You will find tons of stuff on here to tinker with on your new S4. To answer your questions,

1) Everytime you switch/flash ROMs, it is always a good idea to do a complete wipe and clear the cache. This normally deletes all user data including the data within the apps. For example, your achievements/level unlocks in a game, login details in an app etc are wiped. Titanium backup will backup all the apps and the data within so that you can restore it on a new ROM.

2) In order to use TWRP, you have to enter Recovery mode. Normally done via holding the power button + home button + volume up. Once in TWRP, you can create a nandroid backup so that if anything ever goes wrong while flashing a ROM, you could always restore your nandroid. It is different than odining back to stock because a nandroid will also save your data within.

3) There aren't much Canadian specific apps I use, but I find Cineplex useful to keep a track of my scene points! :laugh: CAA is another good option to have if you have their membership. GasBuddy to find the cheapest gas rates and Kijiji for local classifieds.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] youknowjack8:
^Thanks!

In regards to flashing, I'd like to hear what current M919V Canadian users are using which Roms or have attempted which roms? I'm very disappointed with my S4 experience a the moment considering I'm coming from a Nokia N8. Battery by 4pm (unplugged at 7) is already done to 40%. I hardly use my phone very much and maybe this is normal for Galaxy phones... not sure, but I was surprised at how fast it is draining. Maybe its a firmware issue? Anyways, I'm going to do some digging and learn to flash to something else asap to fix this battery issue.

Also, do any other users notice their phones turn very warm when they wait a movie or play any games? I assume this is normal right given that its a very thin plastic phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Netuser:
I am using infamous 2.6.1 it is working great :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kylepuno:
I need help learning how to flash ROMs onto my phone. They said that I need to flash a kernel onto my phone but I need help looking for a wind mobile kernel
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Hey Folks!

New OTA update being pushed to our devices...It's got the Apps 2 SD feature and the phone seems to be running a lot smoother now.

Here's a link to my post with screenshots:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2367434

Update: You will lose root and there's no currently available methods that is able to root the newest firmware. So keep that in mind before updating.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mateoftw:
They made the lock screen clock font ugly as ****. I'm actually pissed off about this. Idk what goes through Samsung's head. The original font looked super nice
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
Great thanks for the heads up trying it out now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] astatek:
[MENTION=390903]dj_aj[/MENTION]

I am canadian french with Galaxy S4 of videotron M919VVLUAMG1. I want to root my cell phone to uinstall some off samsung application. I also want adware.

The motochopper ROOT alway work with my version ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Unfortunately, I don't think motochopper is able to root the new firmware.

I am not aware of any other methods currently that is able to root the new firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kendoka15:
To everybody with a SGH-M919V with the new update, Motochopper does not work but CF Auto Root for T-Mobile SGH-M919 works fine.

I've tried it with hopes that it wouldn't brick my phone, and everything worked as planned and I have the apps2SD function of the update AND root.

EDIT

Nevermind, it reverted to un-rooted for whatever reason
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] interaser:
S-VOICE

Hi, I have noticed that after new update from videotron the s-voice or alarm briefing is terrible. Not the same voice as before. I will use google voice from now :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
tried rootkeeper and last ota update

Hello,

using M919V from Videotron.

Was rooted with motochopper

was (apparently) unlocked : inserting an unactivated sim from another carrier seemed to work

Didn't change anything else (no custom rom, was using stock videotron rom)

Someway had kept an "official" status for the rom, don't remember exactly what I did

before the ota update, protected my root with rootkeeper

applied the ota update

Lost my root, rootkeeper was unable to restore it, even if it said it did

and now the device's status is custom, which I guess won't give me access to any other update :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Try a factory reset. It will most likely restore you back to 'Official' status.

If that doesn't work, flash the newest stock firmware via odin, then factory reset once more and you should be good.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] SeismicSquall:
remove bloatware

I also have the latest update. All i want to do is to delete the bloatware. Anyone have any idea how much I can gain (MB) by wiping samsungs crap apps? Is it worth the root risks (when it becomes possible to root current update)?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] slooky:
I got it to work! I cleared the phone using TWRP and wiped everything. Then I used odin to directly flash to the new update. Then I used motochopper to root it. And I've rebooted several times and the root is still there (I also used Voodoo OTA Root keeper just in case). All seems to be working fine.

The firmware status is "custom", but no big deal...can just re-flash if a new update comes out again...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
So you were able to root the stock new firmware (Firmware version: M919VVLUAMG1) using just motochopper?

I did the same, however even though it installed the superuser app, actual root wasn't gained. Could you verify that you are able to grant root access to other apps?

On 1st superuser app boot it asks me to update the binary and it fails each time.

You might be on to something if you're able to root this firmware since all other S4 variants (Verizon, Sprint, AT&T etc) have bounties put up to be able to root this newest update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
That's good news! Please forgive me, I'm a total noob: where do I find the new update file?

Thanks in advance for your help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
Nevermind, I found it on Sammobile.com

Google is my friend!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
Are you using the high quality files? Perhaps the sound was reverted to the initial Samsung "low quality" one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
Canada Eastlink SGH-M919V

so you managed to update to the M919VVLUAMG1 firmware and managed to root it successfully? I am on Canadian Eastlink with firmware M919VVLUAMDJ and I want to update but I need to be able to re-root after update. I am already rooted now so I will prob need to reset but I need to be sure I can root the new firmware because I cannot lose root and not get it back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
Just for the record.

Re-uploaded stock firmware with odin

Got an "official" status

tried motochopper -> motochopper returned "failed", which isn't a surprise, as the hole has been fixed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
I get the same result which is why I'm curious as to how [MENTION=1857717]slooky[/MENTION] got it to work.

I'd like to know if rootkeeper had anything to do with it.

Also, I wonder if it'd be possible to flash the previous firmware, root it and then use rootkeeper while updating the firmware to get root again.

Sent from my SGH-M919V
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
Yeah that's what I am afraid of. I cannot update unless I can root. I do so many things on my phone that need root to not have it is a deal breaker for me. Has anyone been able to confirm that they actually have root on the new firmware?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
positive results

So here's what I did this morning:

For the details, please see the notes below.

- I had the new firmware installed (M919VVLUAMG1), status 'custom', no root

- flashed old firmware (M919VVLUAMDJ) with Odin (1) -> OK, firmware downgraded

- firmware is shown as 'official'

- rooted with motochopper-supersu (2) -> OK

- root confirmed, firmware still shown as 'official' !!!???

- avoided the ota update

- quickly bought supersu pro and enabled the root protection, installed rootkeeper and protected the root (it migh be redundant according to the rootkeeper documentation). Also installed Tasker and Secure Settings + helper: this is the main reason I need root, I want my phone to go into airplane mode when face down, etc... I made sure Tasker and Secure Settings were granted root access and device administration. This way, even if I lose root after the ota update, Secure Settings may still have access to 'root only' features

- crossed my fingers

- applied the OTA update ->OK, new version is M919VVLUAMG1, as expected

- firmware is still shown as 'official' !!!???

- tasker / secure settings still working (it's not a root proof)

- used Root Checker -> granted the root with Supersu

- Rootkeeper shows the device as still Rooted

Quite happy with the results, it's time for me to move onto other matters. :)

Good luck!

Notes:

(1) followed this tutorial to downgrade the firmware:

http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-downgrade-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/

please wait until you get the odin's "PASSED". Carefully follow the instructions for the recovery mode

(2) used this motochopper-supersu: http://d-h.st/RZn
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Awesome job dude! Thanks for taking the risks and posting a step by step guide for all of us who are interested in keeping the new firmware with root.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
hoping for root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
Sorry, I'm not an expert, so I cannot tell if it's a real root or not. Only thing I can say is that each time a new app needs Root access, SuperSu kicks in and asks me if I want to grant that Root. So I guess, this is what's called Root....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
Are you able to preform functions that require root?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
As I said before,

Secure Settings tasks that require root are working: turn off/on the radios, disabling the pattern lock, etc...

Besides, when I launch Root Checker https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=fr

Supersu kicks in to ask me if I want to grant the Root, and After that Root Checker tells me I'm rooted
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
Can anyone else confirm this works? It's my understanding that once I update I'm stuck and if I lose root and can't get it back then I am screwed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
Or does anyone know if it is possible to downgrade from M919VVLUAMG1 back to M919VVLUAMDJ ? I would feel much safer if I had a way to go back to the old firmware
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
The answer is right in front of you. Check my posts. ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
So if I understand you correctly then yes I can downgrade if I wish, that is what I was afraid of, that once I did the update I would not be able to get root and would not be able to go back to my current firmware. As long as I have the firmware I can flash it and don't have to worry about my baseband or bootloader being updated or anything like that. That's my only concern is doing something I can't go back from.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
I also read online that the update locked down the bootloader on the AT&T and Verizon US variants. Do you know if that happened with this update too?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
The bootloader still accepts stock firmware. It also accepts older stock firmware: I was able to downgrade

I didn't check the new bootloader status, but in the latest firmware there's a new entry in the Settings menu:

"Secure boot status: type Samsung" (I have it in French)

That wasn't present in the previous firmware.

So that looks like the bootloader has been secured.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pepsihfx:
Yeah that's what I was worried about, which means if I plan to run custom ROMs in the future then no update for me. Thanks for answering my questions. You have definitely helped me make my decision. Which is, I want to run a custom rom so I will not be taking the update. Seems most of these phone manufacturers can't make up their minds regarding locking their bootloaders. Looks like it may be Nexus devices for me from here on in
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] speed4134:
Thanks for sharing this,

I tried exactly to go the same route you did. I'm scratching my head because as soon as I root the phone with motochopper ( using the same file you linked), I immediatly lose the firmware's ' official' status contrary to what happened to your device?

I did all the successive steps anyways, just in case...crossed my fingers!

Anyways, I can no longer update OTA, getting a message that my device is no longer Official blablabla....

For now, I'm back on M919VVLUAMDJ 'till I can figure out a way to get root on M919VVLUAMG1..........just for adaway, Man, just half a day on an unrooted phone was driving me crazy with all those adds and fake virus warnings!!!!!, it's when you're not using it that you realize how good an ad blocker app can be!

Thanks for your help

Update : I just tried something ; went back again to M919VVLUAMG1 using Odin , tried motochopper exploit to check if I could gain root....exploit does not work with new bootloader it seems.

Then tried the CF-autoroot method, and Voila!, it works flawlessly!...took a few seconds and gained root again.

cf-autoroot link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kendoka15:
I tried this, it worked for about an hour then for whatever reason, the root was gone (after multiple reboots)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpeirano:
Strange... when downgrading to the old firmware, did you went into recovery mode and wiped everything, as in the article?

Other hint: I think that SuperSU has the ability to hide the root and make your firmware look as official.

Anyways, I'm glad you figured out how to get Root with another method.