yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] SirBash:
I might give it a go if your instructions are clear enough xD
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] oOamnesiaOo:
Yes, although it looks like our process differed slightly but same tasks completed...except when you "gave up" initially you changed your build.prop back and it started working. When I gave up, I went to bed :)

Restored my build.prop and rebooted and works like a champ, no longer crashes for me :)

(i also have the unsupported device message..but works)

If i have time today, I will start from scratch and try to clear up the end piece for ya

update: flash stock (MF1), walked through again, and this time when launching wallet i let it run during initialization (where it says could take 5 minutes). It ran for about 2 minutes then wallet went to black screen and closed, but no fc message. Relaunched wallet and boom, it was walking me through setup. This was before restoring build.prop. I guess i was not patient enough last time.

I restored build.prop after setup and did not uncheck the modaco wallet module and the "unsupported device" message is gone!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] firemedic1343:
Some companies will pillage pallets destined for their storefronts. So they might be giving no estimate to discourage online orders.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mazlin:
Same here but mine shipped out late on Tuesday and will arrive today. I got AT&T to cover the overnight shipping when I place my order.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] msn.debord:
Lucky. I have second day delivery..
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] SoullessGinga:
Hey let's show this rep how much we want a waterproof case https://www.facebook.com/BallisticC...ffset=0&total_comments=6&notif_t=feed_comment
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
Just got my diztronic case in. .feels pretty good. .both camera and speaker cutouts have small raised lip which is nice. The power and volume buttons are very responsive. .few pics below... sorry for the terrible lighting...

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] firemedic1343:
Good idea. But don't forget all the other awesome case manufacturers that we need to spam...I mean convince that we need cases: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2331133
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] joshuadjohnson22:
Do you have front photos? Mine will be here Friday
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] SoullessGinga:
Yeah I've also been on Lifeproof's page telling them the same thing
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
I have one. ..can take more when I get home.. About to watch "white house down"

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
Seidio has an OBEX case in development for the S4, maybe they can make one for the Active as well if there is enough interest. At $80, it seems a bit high but is the same price as the upcoming LifeProof case for the S4. Someone posted that they didn't want to pay $80 for a case when their FourSquare deductible was only $100, but they fail to think about the time it takes to replace / repair the phone plus the data loss or the trouble of setting a new phone back up. For me, a good case is worth it.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
Lifeproof also said many months ago they would make one the S3.. Where's that case at? Don't hold your breath on Lifeproof

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] _MetalHead_:
Looks great! Diztronic really won me over with their case for the One. Mine is sitting in my mailbox waiting for me :)
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
Is the front part raised above the screen so if you lay the phone face down the screen doesn't touch the surface you put it on?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
yes, the front part is raised above the screen.. the screen does not touch when you lay it screen down:D:D

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] d.cortez:
adding a few pictures to show the lip around the top. i have the BodyGuard glass (?) screen protector on my device as well. click the pic again after opening it and you can get a larger view. please, no feedback about my lack of a manicure, lol. took these while i was putting together furniture in my office.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] firemedic1343:
Looks very nice. Thanks for sharing.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
Got to the first time you reboot your phone and my phone just hangs after the samsung splash screen with the blue light on, any help?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Need help, the one click Odin tool that is supposed to return us back stock,keeps failing on me. Any other way to do it? I tried it on two different computers. Thanks...

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Can someone link me to the actual mf1 firmware and not the one-click tool? Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
same, i keep getting a data error blah blah wrong password? after about 30 seconds of unzipping and i'm pretty much ****ed without this
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
Redownload, the oneclick just incase you had a bad download.

Make sure you have the proper drivers and that they are installed correctly.

Use the cable (data) that came with the phone.

Try different USB ports.

I'm willing to bet the problem you are having is the same as the problems people have with ODIN and the regular S4 most of which can be resolved by doing the above. Good luck.

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Where did you download your oneclick from?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
rootzwiki, ive checked the password and tried multiple times to no avail, downloading again, but its taking a lot longer this time
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Ok I'll try Downloading it again and using different usb ports (im already using the stock cable). thanks for the quick response!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
So it fails unzipping the oneclick? Or does it fail during the ODIN install on the phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
so I open it with 7zip, put in the password, it shows me the oneclick file which I then need to extract, but while its running I get that error
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
Are you using the oneclick from the file created after the extraction. I'm just trying to be clear about which point you are experiencing the failure from.

Try extracting the file to a separate directory than where the original ZIP is located. Then, go to the newly created directory and try it from there.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
during the extraction is when it fails, i put in the pass word and it opens the archive then fails while trying to extract or move the oneclick file anywhere
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
Try a different unzipping utility and make sure you are putting the password in exactly as it appears.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
Just to confirm you're using password "rootzwiki"?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
yea it opens the archive with the password, it just wont extract, trying with a different program now

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It was a bad download
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
If you're on windows try winRAR. Worked for me

Edit: you could also have a corrupted archive. You could check the md5, I think it's posted on that rootzwiki thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
got it to work with 7 zip, my first download was just bad, thanks for the help everybody

aaaand its alive again! phew!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
How did you,download it again already? Mine isn't even half done, it's been saying it will take two hours for over an hour now.. any other place to Download it from? Thanks... also let me know if you,are actually able to restore your device with it..
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
You can definitely restore with it. I've done it.

Your location and internet speed will affect your download speed of course. But it took me around 45 minutes. I think you just get lucky with your download mirror.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Globel:
Do Google

PI929BLEGWW

This is the case I want when do you think it will be available?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
Already available.

http://www.mobilefun.com/39734-official-samsung-galaxy-s4-active-protective-cover-plus---blue.htm

The link in the OP has a huge list of cases/accessories.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Globel:
Its just a place holder. There is no site selling it right now :(

Available for pre-order*Click here to be notifed by email when this product is back in stock*

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
You're right, started the Download again and now it's zipping along, only have 15 minutes left. Thank god I read your comment, that,other mirror was downloading one meg as minute at the most!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrtramplefoot:
I did get it to work, just gotta set everything up again :( , but atleast it works, I do have road runner ultimate which is pretty fast so that didnt hurt :cool:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Damn Im redoing it now with the new downloaded Odin oneclick but i have a feeling its gonna fail again. Its stuck at Setup Connection just like before. In case this does fail, any other advice from anyone on what I may be doing wrong? Or a way to get just the firmware file so I can try regular Odin?

Edit: Yup it failed. I have the drivers installled, I tried two different computers, different usb ports, using the stock cable that came with the phone. Im at a loss, and I really need to go back to stock tomorrow sometime at the latest, the phone call quality is horrible and I need to get a replacement from att :(
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
Do you have the same antivirus on both computers?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
No one is my work laptop, the other is a home laptop which has norton on it which is expired so i dont think working. I will try to completely uninstall norton and see if that makes a difference. I am also reinstalling the drivers just in case. I have one more computer i can try, but i wont be able to till morning.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
Have you allowed USB debugging, etc... on your phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Im pretty sure I did, but now that I am going into settings to make sure, I cant find the usb debugging settings... Do you remember how to get there? Thanks!

Edit. Nevermind found it, just unlocked the dev settings and it says usb debugging is selected. But maybe it wasnt since i just unlocked the dev settings!. If this is what the problem was Ill feel like such an idiot. Gonna try again, thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
USB debugging has nothing to do with ODIN don't worry.

But you can enable developer mode by tapping "build number" in about phone a bunch of times and then developer options will appear in the settings menus.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
That was part of the (etc...) part. I just couldn't remember all of it, but in order to get to USB debugging you have to have Developers mode operational.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
Oh I accidentally said *have* to, I meant you *could*. I'll edit my post. You do not have to enable developer mode either, I worded that poorly.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
It failed again. I just dont get it. My last hope is that it works on my other computer. This is nuts
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
At this point I'm just throwing different stuff out there because if you did everything that has already been mentioned...I don't know. But, depending on which version of Windows you are using, have you tried to right click the oneclick file and running it as Administrator?

These cases almost always come back to bad downloads, wrong USB ports, or incorrect driver installation. So I really don't know, maybe another PC will work for you.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Ill try to do the admin thing, thanks...
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] d.cortez:
i've reflashed 3 times with no issue. the third time i had to put the phone in Download Mode twice before ODIN worked. it also took about 15-20 seconds before the the update process started.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Sorry, what is download mode, so I can try it?

Edit: Running in admin mode failed as well :(
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
Its step # 4 in the guide I posted earlier, I thought you were following it?

Here it is again...

http://forum.jakar.co/android-hack/1341289013/

From the ODIN restore S4 thread.....

5.Hold Volume Down + Home + Power until your device enters Download(Odin) Mode, then press volume up.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] d.cortez:
you have to be in Download Mode for ODIN to work. :) power off the phone, then simultaneously press and hold the home and volume down buttons, then the power button. When prompted, hit the Volume up to put it in download mode. Once there, launch the the ODIN one-click, wait for it to connect and then you should be good to go.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Holy, crap that explains a lot. I didn't see any guide, all I saw was a link,in the first post to Download Odin one click. Sorry to be a moron guys, unbefreakingleivable !
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] scott14719:
Posts 811 through 813 in this thread. ;)

I'm just glad you got it working. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Solange82200:
Yup we're in business, out of thanks, for today, but thanks again!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] firemedic1343:
I hate when I run out of thanks. There's so much good support here.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
Thanks are unlimited if you're using the app on your phone:thumbup::thumbup:

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mbonus:
Cruzerlite case beta test

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2350917

S4 Active Beta Case Testing
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
I just posted a small tutorial for something I thought you all would find useful: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=43267964
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] joshuadjohnson22:
I already added it to the Op, thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dudeicon:
wifi tethering

Any ideas on wifi tethering?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
Yuup, very simple.. you do not even need to be rooted for this.. Download ES file explorer if you don't already have it>make sure your wifi is turned off>open up ES file explorer>menu>tools>net manager>create a hotspot network> it will then create and give you the password to log on.. there you have it:good::good:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] tisaznpimp:
I did that but it keep saying "To enable mobile hotspot on tis device, go to att.com/mywireless or dial 611"
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] _MetalHead_:
ES just activates my built in hotspot app. I have a shared plan so I've got included tethering but I'd imagine if you don't pay for it, it won't work.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
I don't pay for the service... using this method allows me to tether WiFI for free.. it works. .

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Globel:
I installed nottach xposed and it has a bypass in it. It won't work 100% of the time but it works ever time right after a reboot

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] strikeIII:
I get the same message. Doesn't seem to work.

Sent from AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
Just enable your mobile hotspot app. . Open it and turn on..

Sent from my S4 Active

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I just went through the steps just to confirm again...is working...quick question did you guys disable or freeze you stock hotspot app by any chance? If so that's your problem

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] tisaznpimp:
Got it working, froze Tethering Provision and it works fine now.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dudeicon:
wifi tethering

Thanks for the quick replys. Freezing tethering provisions worked for me. After a reboot..
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] sc0tty8:
Thank you, this is amazing. I did not see the SecDialer in my folder but copied over the new one and it looks like she works :)
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] TenEightyPee:
I installed. Works fine but I was hoping the international Contacts apk would get rid of AT&T adress book, but it is still listed in the settings of the Contacts app.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] sc0tty8:
When I freeze this then go to launch I get an "unfortunately settings has stopped"

I can however, turn it on using ES File Explorer and then use the hotspot app change the settings or turn it off.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thatbigmoose:
Mine did that the first couple times. Now it's perfect.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] sc0tty8:
That don't do anything for me, just tried 6 times...
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] casadelbeard:
Anyone having a pixelated display when trying to shoot video using the Google Edition Camera ? Regular Camera app shoots video fine. I haven't pulled the video to see if the playback is pixelated or not, but it is on the phone.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] joshuadjohnson22:
I haven't tried google camera but anytime i try to record a video in instagram it does that. I have tried with another Active and it does it too.

We have to admit samsung needs to fix the camera on this phone
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] _MetalHead_:
I just froze all the AT&T apps and that got rid of AT&T address book. I think the offending app is AT&T messages. I see no listing for AT&T address book in in the settings of the contacts app.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] _MetalHead_:
Anybody ever have touchscreen issues with certain games? Phantom touches, hypersensitivity (ie. you don't even have to touch the screen), things like that? I've only had issues with two games but they are games I've never had issues with on any other device. I do know that the touchscreen on the Active is VERY sensitive... perhaps too sensitive?

Also, does anybody know how to adjust sensitivity? Something in the build.prop perhaps?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] :
I have noticed the touchscreen sensitivity as well. I thought it might be the type of screen protector I was using but I think it is just the active itself. Mine does it on the homescreens, texting etc. There is a way to adjust it but it is not in the build prop. I can't really remember where it is.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
Did you enable "high touch sensitivity" by chance under display?

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] msn.debord:
I do not have this problem.

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Yeah that is most likely the problem.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
Disable it, you should be good:D:D

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] :
I didn't and mine still is. It's not that bad of a issue, just annoying some times.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] sleze:
My wife and I also noticed the sensitivity of the touch screen. I was hoping a screen guard would help desensitize it.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] _MetalHead_:
Nope. Notice when you hover your finger over the lock screen without actually touching it? A little white dot follows it around. My finger can be 1/2" off the screen and it will still register it. It's super sensitive without that setting on. I've only noticed this issue in games, and only 2 of them. Otherwise it works perfectly fine.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] fresh_TD:
That little light you speak of, you have to disable it..menu>system settings>lock screen>unlock effect.....as far as the sensitivity, I don't know;);)

Sent from my S4 Active
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] ap3604:
I can't believe that anyone would actually still buy the regular S4 over the Active :eek:

The Active is simply my perfect smartphone (large high res LCD display + removable battery), every single S4 annoyance has been fixed by it for me:

1) LCD >>> AMOLED

I didn't like how AMOLEDs hardest color on battery life is white, which is exactly the background color that most websites are during internet browsing.

Puremind did a LOT of research showing that Samsung basically crippled the S4's AMOLED display to only go up to a certain brightness based on what color was being displayed at any given time in order to avoid battery drain and excess heat. So basically if you bought the regular S4 with the AMOLED display you had less battery life while web browsing (my main activity of using a smartphone) plus the screen brightness was crippled.

With LCD you don't have to worry about web browsing since it's easiest color to display is white. Also the LCD screen can be cranked up much brighter for better sunlight visibility outdoors based on the GSMarena tests.

2) Matte finish >>> Glossy finish

I don't know why but Samsung seems to LOVE making their phone's glossy fingerprint magnets :mad:

While it might look great in photos, once you've had the phone in your hands for a bit the glossy version ends up looking like #$&! and you constantly have to wipe off fingerprints to keep it clean.

With the S4 Active the back is matte finish, meaning you don't have to worry about your phone looking like dirty trash due to fingerprints :victory:

3) 3 physical buttons >>> 1 physical + 2 capacitive buttons

I'd much rather have 3 physical buttons instead of 1 physical and 2 capacitive buttons. Capacitive buttons are too easy to press when you are in the middle of something (say the back button while writing a text). With the 3 physical button layout of the S4 Active you won't have issues with accidentally pressing something.

4) Waterproof >>> Damaged by water

This is just obvious. The regular S4 could be damaged / warranty issues if you accidentally spilled a drink on it or your kid threw it in the pool. With the S4 Active you no longer have to have those heart attack moments and you can simply look away knowing your phone will be ok. Many times at restaurants I get nervous because I don't like my phone in my pocket while I'm sitting, yet if I place it on the table someone could accidentally knock their drink over. With the S4 active I can simply enjoy my time more and not have this constant worry in the back of my head the whole time.

5) Rugged design >>> Dainty design

Personal preference but I much rather prefer the more rugged masculine design of the S4 Active compared to the glossy more feminine like design of the regular S4.

I would but I've had waaaay to many lost packages with my post office to trust them with a $600 phone :(

So I'll simply go in person on the 21st. I wonder though if I should wait for a sale on it through Fry's, Amazon, Best Buy, etc :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] joshuadjohnson22:
They have always shipped mine UPS of FedEx so I don't have to deal with the Post office. If you go into the store they can have it shipped to the store for you that way you dont have to worry

And I agree, it is perfect for me too, the phone I have been longing for. I hope it meets my expectations
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] AutoUnion:
No eBay for me. PayPal blows. I'll just wait it out. Might easier if someone will trade me their Active for my One. But I doubt that's happening :(

- sent from Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] mrfriday2010:
Me 2. pre ordered today.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] khaytsus:
I looked around a bit, I haven't seen any details on "when" the S4A is waterproof.

Do you have to have the ports well-closed, otherwise water will ruin the device? Headphone jack, USB, I assume no others...

And not like I seem to be able to afford wireless chargers, but does it have a wireless charging to at least reduce the cycles on the USB port?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] joshuadjohnson22:
headphone jack is water proof (see photos on OP), MicroUSB has a cover (not sure if it is waterproof without closing). If you look at the photos in the OP it has the same connectors to allow wireless charging as the standard S4 so I expect it to work with wireless charging.