yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] slooky:
Hey sorry for the delay! Haven't logged in for a while.

Okay, here's how I did it...process involved...

My phone was rooted and had the previous stock firmware (mine is a Canadian Wind Mobile version 1919V).

I rebooted into TWRP and completely erased the phone - everything erased, except for the internal SD card partition / external SD card.

I then ran Odin and flashed the new firmware onto the phone. Everything worked, except it was no longer rooted.

OOPS...revised. I used CF-Auto-Root, not motochopper!!! Sorry about that - I'm still new to this stuff - got the two confused. Motochopper didn't work. CF Auto Root did!

Used Goo Manager to get TWRP back. Then I installed Voodoo OTA Root Keeper to keep my root, for the next time around (during my first test, I tried using Odin to flash-upgrade to the new firmware - this caused issues - I think you must start from a clean slate).

Though note: my firmware status is indeed "custom" So I'm not expecting to be able to auto-update via over the air anyhow...

---------- Post added at 11:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:04 PM ----------

Unfortunately my phone is from Wind - so I can't say for sure if the same results will happen with your phone as my firmware could be slightly different. In theory, I'd like to say yes. But I can't give any guarantees. :(

---------- Post added at 11:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 PM ----------

Yeah, super user is definitely working. Root check says it's rooted as does Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper. Titanium backup and a Root Explorer all work...it's definitely rooted properly (I get SU prompts for root-requesting apps, as I should)...

And yeah, I was able to use CF Auto Root to root it. Mine is a Wind 1919V phone. Can't guarantee if your experience will be the same.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Thanks for the reply. I think my confusion had to do with using Motochopper to root the new firmware.

I just wanted to update that the newest firmware is rootable (as mentioned before by other users) using CF - Auto Root.

Also, using Goo Manager I was able to install TWRP recovery and make a full nandroid backup.

I was also able to flash one of the Google Edition based on Android 4.3 successfully, however it was unstable and kept crashing so I had to revert it back. Though, this proves that we are able to flash custom Roms on this device.

Heads up:

If you are using CF-Auto Root to root this firmware, it will trip your flash counter. As of now, Triangle Away does not work to reset the flash counter back to 0 on this firmware. So keep that in mind for warranty purposes.

However, all is not lost since a workaround is to flash the old firmware via odin, root it with motochopper and then use triangle away to reset the counter. Then unroot by flashing stock firmware via odin and do a full factory reset wipe.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] itzik_man:
Can't move any apps to SD after firmware update to M919VVLUAMG1 ?

So far it's seems as a useless update of the "new" feature Apps 2 SD in the new firmware !

None of my apps can be moved to my 32GB SD card. is there something I am missing...?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mwadie:
Thanks a lot! very smart!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] interaser:
hi,

is there a way to root VIDEOTRON S4 JDQ39.M919VVLUAMG1 without DOWNGRADING and is the [ROM] WICKED™ v5.1 [Hybrid]-[Rom] compatible with Videotron M919V S4's?

thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
The videotron S4 is exactly the same as the 1 from Wind. You can root the newest firmware using CF Auto Root, thus there's no need to downgrade.

Wicked 5.1 appears to be compatible with the M919V, but as a measure of precaution..create a nandroid backup just in case.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] L-Rose:
When on the auto root website browsing the different versions the m919v is not there. Can i still use the m919 version to root the m919v?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
Yes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Netuser:
Is it worth upgrading modem anything better ? I am enjoying infamous Roms and don't want to mess my phone to upgrade the radio if it dosent bring anything much better.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ankushkatari:
firmware change

Is it possible to flash stock TMobile M919UVUAMDL on WIND's phone through odin?

I wanted to change it because TriangleAway does not work with the new update M919VVLUAMG1.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
No flash the older version of wind if you have a wind phone re root it and triangle away
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] branana:
Hey guys I'm trying to upgrade the phone to M919VVLUAMG1, the PDA and CSC successfully update to M919VVLUAMG1 but the baseband/phone is staying at M919VVLUAMDJ when I go check that under About, has anyone encountered this problem where the modem just will not update?

This is what I'm doing:

- Wipe cache, dalvik, data system with TWRP

- go into download mode

- using Odin 3.07 and selecting M919VVLUAMG1_M919VYVLAMG1_M919VVLUAMG1_HOME.tar.md5, 2,289MB
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
I can't find the post right now but there was a process if your baseband was not updating. I had the same problem I think if you flash it *twice* in odin it will stick. There may have been other steps I will keep looking for the post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] branana:
You are totally right. I had to flash twice in succession to get the modem to update. :good:

However I am now experiencing some issues with my Wifi. The wifi works fine but would stop working after a few hours at point it loses connectivity and you can no longer turn Wifi on and off. The only way to address it is to reboot the phone. This seems to be happening in both the M919VVLUAMG1 TouchWiz firmware and in CM 10.2 nightly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikeogden198181:
eastLink sghm919v keeps failing when trying to flash to stock. what do I do

Hey fellow sgh-m919v owners in Canada!

Need some help here!

I am trying to Flash my eastlink wireless sigh-m919v back to stock and uproot it but it keeps failing in different times depending on the Rom I'm flashing.

On the older firmware I downloaded from sammobile.com it almost finishes then gets to modem.bin and says fail(auth) with a big red fail sign. On the phone it says secure check fail:mdm

When I try the newest one it doesn't even want to start. Odin starts then fails right away stating. Fail at sbl2.Mbn and Secure check fail: sbl2 on the phone.

Note when I go into download mode it does state that my phone is a sghm919v, current binary custom, system status custom, csb-oem_config_lbs:0x38 or 0x30. Too small to tell.

Note. I'm able to install custom roms and recoveries fine but not stock roms.

What am I doing wrong? Can someone give me step by step instructions? I'm using a Partially installed stock Rom and want it to be fully installed.

Any help is appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] brightshoes:
omega v.9 jelly bean rom works!

Hi

I don't normally post, and I am definitely new here but... just wanted to share with you all in case you want to root and load a custom rom. I have been searching like mad on XDA and there is just so little information about this phone.

I am WIND, version SGH M919V of the galaxy s4. Only had this phone for a week, and switched from the iPhone 4s.

Anyway.

I rooted using motochopper

flashed recovery using CWM - (I downloaded recovery tools from Google Play store to load CWM recovery)

Copied the Omega V.9 Jelly Bean custom rom to my external and flashed in CWM recovery mode. This works great, however WIFI doesn't work.

After many attempts, I finally got it working with Adam Kernel for i9505.

So it's definitely possible to root, and load custom rom for i9505's even though we are a variant of that here in Canada.

Hope this little bit of info helps!

-Jennifer
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
Hey Jennifer!

Welcome to XDA and welcome to the fun that is rooting and modding our phones. The m919v is hardware identical to the m919 which as you pointed out is compatible with i9505 ROM's. Any of the ROM's for the m919 (tmobile s4) or 9505 (international s4) should run just fine but as always make a backup before trying anything new. Omega ROM is a great place to start probably the number one used Touchwiz ROM other things to try would be Wanam (That is the TW ROM I use personally) and CM 10.2 (Android 4.3) and Jamal's or someone elses Google Edition Roms (Android 4.3). While I have had luck using i9505 kernels the rule of thumb has always been to make sure you use a kernel for your device (in our case m919) if you are using a ROM made for another device.

Hope that helps a little, there are literally hundreds of ROM's to try on our phone, best of luck and welcome again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rick Gastly:
So, I recently bought the S4 from Wind, so I'm sure it's the SGH-M919V. I tried rooting it using the motochopper method, but it failed and I read that it was patched. Is there another way to root the M919V, or do we have to wait for someone to find another exploit?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kendoka15:
Use this
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rick Gastly:
Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] imran_g:
Hi there..

All of you masters out there. I just jumped from an iphone to s4. And got this S4-SGH M919V from WIND Canada.

I am a newbee to Android. Now I have been searching if there is a way to enable LTE in my S4. I am facing the exact same problem as my friend posted above. I have tried enabling LTE through ×#2263# command. It does show an esterik infront of LTE bands once selected butttttt I cant make calls.

Now I think this is happening because Wind model of S4 which I have does not support the LTE band frequencies...

My question is if there anyway I can flash the modem firmware from T-mobile which apparently has all the LTE bands in it????

Will that enable LTE in my S4??

P.S I have not rooted or done anything yet with the phone. Just got it unlocked through Wind mobile.

Phone details are as folows..

Wind S4.

Device name : SGH M919V

Baseband : M919VVLUAMG1.

I am currently using wind mobile sim card with 4g speed on it.

I really need this LTE enabled. Because when I put a Bell sim in my phone. It connects data with 3g. Its not showing LTE at all. And when I tried forcing LTE with bell sim inserted, the LTE works fine but I lose the calls.

I would greately appreciate any guidence here. Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] imran_g:
Hi there.

I did all of these steps and forced LTE in my Wind SGH M919V (M919VVLUAMG1)

It worked like a charm BUT I lost the calling activity. So I dont know. May be its the phone modem or radio is blocking LTE with SIam functionality.

Is there any way around that?

Sent from my SGH-M919V

---------- Post added at 06:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:07 AM ----------

Hi there.

I would appreciate if someone actually has tried flashing LTE radio in Wind SgH M919V yet?

I bought it from wind shop and now moved to bell. Its working fine but LTE is not working. Please help..

Thanks in advance

Sent from my SGH-M919V
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] koroth:
Root Failed

Hello, hope someone can help me.

I followed the instructions on this thread to the letter. The process failed and now my phone will not start. Just goes to a screen stating "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue."

I am on latest firmware and was not rooted before.

Thank you in advance.

Edit: Forgot I wasn't using my stock Samsung cable. That's the problem with a house of Samsung users. Anyway, got my cable, did the process again and it worked in seconds.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jason_Nguyen:
Which one is the wind firmware on sammobile?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zee24:
Unlock instructions not working

I have a wind mobile s4 sgh-m919v

Hi, using this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2285431 i have followed the steps very thorougly but it doesnt work. this is what happens i dial in *#0011# and it goes to service mode then i hit back using the menu then hit key input 1 but after that nothing happens it stays on the same screen and even if i press back after that it doesnt go to the main menu, i think wind mightve blocked this feature so that we cant unlock it. is there another way to unlock? Please help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] horsegold:
Root works, Cyanogen flash doesn't

This root method works. The method roots the Canadian S4 assuming it is T-mobile variant;

When I try to flash Cyanogen 10.2 using the jfltecan ROM, it doesn't work. Going to try flashing the jfltetmo T-mobile ROM and see if it works
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] L-Rose:
Unroot/Reset flash counter.

Hey i was wondering if anyone knows how to reset the flash counter on my s4 M919V so it can be brought back to a carier. yes i am currently rooted.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
Have you looked into triangle away? Not sure if there is a version for our phone yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] L-Rose:
Sadly yes, the M919V is not supported
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dakunclear:
It's good to see this thread up I would if made it myself like I did the s3 thread but I jumped over to the note 2 and made a wind thread there but now I have the s4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
Good news everyone!

Triangle Away v3.05 supports our beloved Galaxy S4 SGH-M919V once again...go ahead and reset your flash counters.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cryolithic:
Has anyone been able to get cyanogen on our phones? I tried the jfletmo version, took the assert out of the updater-script, but it never booted after flashing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ryanmillet:
Did you ever find a solution?... I'm battling the EXACT same thing...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rick Gastly:
Well, I've been able to get it on my M919V, it just doesn't work properly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wazedn:
Just a quick question, the CF-autoroot file is for the t-mobile galaxy s4 (SGH-M919) right?

I have the WIND Mobile Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919V) and I need to make sure that I have the right file.

Also, do I need to factory reset after root? I tried using the TWRP mode for root and my phone bootlooped. It continued even after I flashed stock recovery (for M919VVLUAMG1). I had to factory reset in order to stop bootloop.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] horsegold:
Make sure to update your recovery to its latest version. i had the same problem when i used an old twrp. For some reason jfletmo didnt flash but jfletcan works fine. But my device model is now sgh-I337m instead of the wind model number. Everything works fine on the stable 10.1.3. Gapps 20130301 flashes but not gapps20130813. I be to say this ROM is phenomenal. Battery life is 10 times better plus juicedefenderand more ram. supersatisfied

---------- Post added at 05:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:03 PM ----------

Then you should factory reset. Your internal SD card (photos) are left intact if you factory reset. If you want old app+data, contacts, backup with titanium backup, and your Google account then restore after flashing. I think though your android versions for the ROM and your old ROM have to match if you are restoring, or else you get constant error pop ups ( happened to me when I tried flashing Google edition ROM android 4.3 on 4.2.2 and restored phone dialer lol).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sup3rphone:
M919 Sim unlcok

Hey Guys, I need some information on sim unlocking my Samsung M919v locked to wind , i tried using *#0011# method and it just does not want to enter service mode menu, any help will be appreciated. Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Netuser:
Thats is for international version for m919 it is différent code. Follow this thread : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41525593
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dakunclear:
I've tried every way that you can do it....it just doesn't work or gives unrecognized code
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sup3rphone:
Thanks guys, I guess i am just going to have to purchase the unlock code. I think it stopped working ever since the update?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] iBatzman:
Hello Wind Users! My M919V's screen recently broke from an unfortunate fall and I need some help.

95%ish of the screen is entirely black, I can really only see the top menu bar. The touchscreen still seems to work as I can still drop-down the bar... There are some cracks along the screen. Minimal, hard to see really only under direct light. The phone itself works, I still receive messages and calls and whatnot. I plug in my headphones and PowerAMP automatically starts playing music. The phone itself is still at full function.

I went to WIND and they said it'll cost $300.00 for repair the screen... I think that is a bit absurd. So I need to know how to approach this? Do I attempt to fix it myself? Go to phone repair shop and get another quote?? What do I do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_aj:
That absolutely blows dude...

From what you have described...it appears that the lcd itself has been damaged and so you will have to have the entire lcd panel replaced.

If it were only the glass that was cracked, it could have been replaced for 10 bucks with a little bit of work (from what I've seen on youtube videos, the glass needs to be separated from the lcd to which it is glued on).

This option while available to some, isn't the best because some of the touch sensitivity is lost when you put a new glass on top...since it isn't being glued back on.

However, if the top half of your lcd isn't displaying anything, it needs to be replaced. The cheapest galaxy s4 lcd replacement I've seen was for $200 on amazon.com. After receiving the part, you have to transfer some of the components from your phone over to it which takes about an hour or so but this makes your phone like new again.

I hope that this helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] iBatzman:
certicui leave

This does help thanks! It's not the greatest news, but at least I have more clearer idea as to what is the issue and how to go about doing it. Thanks again! :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] imran_g:
Because of LCD is attached to the glass. You will have to change both and it comes in a set. My friend got it replaced for 150 dollars in toronto.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] abudgx:
I own an S4 and and S3... I did it with my S3 and it was easy. I just followed a video on utube and got the screen/lcd replace.

I would not try to replace the glass only because the device can sometimes freeze when you touch the screen...

---------- Post added at 07:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:57 PM ----------

Just updated to v3.10 and it still works great....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zee24:
Kernel HELP

Hi, guys i was reading through the thread and someone also had this question that went unanswered. I want to flash an s4 gt-19505 rom on my m919v but for that i need a kernel for my phone m919v but i dont know where i can find a stock kernel for download. Can someone help?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Netuser:
Just flash infamous ROM stock kernel or infamous BioShock 3.0 kernel.

BTW why you want to use other ROM while Infamous ROM is kick ass ROM with so many features like xposed and 3minit framework integrated. Customization are endless. And alpha 11 is smooth as butter. Haven't noticed a slight lag since I am on it about a month now
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Idyar:
Many of the kernels for the i9505 do work just fine on the m919v. The "stock" kernel means a few different things as each stock kernel is related to a build. If you are looking to say put the 4.3 Touchwiz build and need a stock kernel for it, there is no stock kernel for m919v 4.3 yet. There are many extremely popular custom kernels. Just make sure you nandroid and try out the kernels that come with 9505 ROMs I have not had a problem with any of them so far on my m919v. Most recently tried the 4.3 Omega TW build and was very impressed with it.

Because everyone is different. There is not a right answer when it comes to customization. I have nothing but respect for Jamison and his amazing ROMs and kernels but I am sure he would agree that its not the right solution for everyone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dylanear:
Is there ANY difference between the Mobilicity and Wind versions of the M919v? Included software/bloatware, branded wallpaper? Is there any carrier branding like T-Mobile or is the phone more or less a "Samsung" branded phone? Granted I'll probably be putting the Google Play ROM on it immediately, but I'm still curious.

And anyone got any suggestions for getting a M919 (any brand) in the Vancouver area? All I'm finding are L337s or full retail price ($650+) M919vs from the carriers. In the US there are plenty of T-mobile S4s for $400ish in near new or new condition on Craigslist in most cities, but strangely the M919 seems REALLY rare in Canada, L337s are all over. I know I'd probably be fine with one of the many, many modded L337s I see for sale, but would prefer to get a M919 and have one thing less to consider when doing future flashes.

Than again, I could get a 32GB 337, but 919s are all 16GB. Hmmm......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kiruba8:
How can i find out

how can find the difference between the Mobilicity and Wind versions..:rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dylanear:
Perhaps go into both stores. But it has to be a showroom store. Most Wind or Mobilicity stores have few or no actual phones to look at or even buy! I think there is one showroom store in Vancouver for Mobilicity that has actual phones you can try out and purchase on the spot.

But I think the difference between them is going to be small and almost entirely cosmetic. And it's even possible they are the EXACT same phone with the EXACT same ROMs.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] icewolf293:
After looking at this thread I'm so happy I didn't buckle and buy the phone from Wind, I ended up getting an unlocked t-mobile one for nearly $250 less.

Wind mobile service and pricing is great, my experience with their phone support is dismal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_m:
wind mobilicity and videotron have the exact same phone the only difference is the bloat inside the rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dylanear:
My understanding is they are the same physical phone. My question is the difference in the ROMs and bloat. Talking to a Wind salesperson they say there is no Wind ROM, it's a generic touch wiz ROM, no added apps, not even branded ringtones or wallpapers. But that's just a salesperson talking.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dj_m:
he may be right me an my cousin had an s3 mine was from telus it has no bloat at all my cousins s3 was from rogers and was witc all of rogers crap
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dylanear:
Yeah, those small carriers may not want to pay for the cost of making the bloat apps/wallpapers/ringtones. May be a good reason to get a M919v and not a M919 (T-Mobile). My T-Mobile branded S3 stopped tethering one day even though it was on Mobilicity simply because T-Mobile changed their tethering policies. Granted WiFi Tether TrevE Mod fixed that and has been dead reliable compared to the ever flaky stock tethering.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dakunclear:
They would be correct wind never puts anything like that on any of their phones and I've had the s3, note2, optimus 2x and this phone the LG g2 but my s4 had a bunch of bloat on it but that was all added by Samsung had to look that up make sure
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zee24:
Hey guys anyone know when we'll get the 4.3 update or 4.4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kendoka15:
There were rumors some american carriers were going to get it this month (4.3) but idk how that translates to canadian carriers

Officially nobody has said anything