yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] steelersmb:
That's strange because mine is working perfectly. After I make a call, if I rotate the phone it doesn't change at all. I know there is a setting somewhere that may need to be checked as well. Not sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mt2020:
This may sound really dumb but... Build 5 has been very stable for me, and I want solid and stable with Touchwiz. Don't have the time to keep tweaking and pushing the envelope.

What would be the advantage to going to Build 6 AFTER it gets Themed? As I said, don't have the time to keep dealing with little quirks and bugs, and use my phone for business so can't afford to have it act up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] reinert012:
Why when i flash this ROM the sound quality is just "ok" on my car stereo but when I flash an aosp ROM, the sound quality is much much better?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tsitalon1:
Does quick glance require a special kernel?

Air browsing is working so I'm sure the sensor is working...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AntsInMyPants:
Popup Browser

Anyone else having issues with Popup Browser not being able to go full screen? It worked perfectly on B5 and now it just reloads the Popup when clicking on the Full Screen Arrow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BRosenow:
The hex code for the light blue is ff33b5e5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrdonbonjovi:
Anyone have mobile hotspot? I only get USB Tether or BT Tether?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Works fine for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] alekurkudi:
Anyone else notice that the nfl fantasy app is not working?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GameChanger:
Does anyone know how to blacklist an app in multi window manager? I am trying to add XHaloFloatingWindow. MWM is not in my app draw and when I open it up I dont see anything to blacklist. Any help is appreciated!

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Have you tried nottach? I believe it's in the applications section.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GameChanger:
I didnt think of that. I will give that try. Thanks.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] btgood:
NFC won't stay on....

I can't get NFC to remain on; after turning it on in settings it turns right back to off once you leave the screen to complete the wallet mod. I've done a clean wipe since build 5 where it was working. Any ideas?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I've posted it in this thread and the mod thread and many others, hopefully at one point the keywords will be searchable.

To enable google wallet on any me7 rom, the original TW wallet mod must be flashed immediately after flashing the rom.

Once the rom has been setup, go into xposed hit update, then reboot. Use a root explorer to change your build prop to the appropriate value.

Install Pauls wallet mod apk. Add module in xposed, then reboot. Go into Google wallet, set it up, then change your build prop to the original value.

Presto! Google wallet now works on your me7 rom!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] btgood:
Thanks!

Do I go straight back into recovery and flash after the first Aroma reboot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Not to sound rude but you shouldn't have rooted and flash roms because there is always a chance for something not to work also every phone is different
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mt2020:
No problem. I bought the phone on Ebay, and it came in rooted to this ROM. Never had a rooted phone. Vendor offered to let me return it and I wanted to try it. I love not having all the stupid extra software preloaded and runs better than stock. I also like not using third part apps to create hotspot. Buidl 5 seems to run as solid a a stock app, so maybe you are right, I should stick with build 5 or go back to stock after next Samsung update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AliceBToklas:
Sounds like you are in your comfort zone & got a bit lucky on the purchase. Hang out & read if you feel so inclined. You may be tempted to try other ROMs or versions in the future. For now, enjoy your phone running a very good ROM. Flashing isn't for everyone and there is nothing wrong with that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Ever since I installed the aosp ui mod my direct call tw feature isn't working. Anyone else having this issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
No mine works perfectly, and I'm also running the aosp ui. Make sure that motion is on in the settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Iskateforfree:
Not to sound like an ass but does anyone know what APK file in Build 5 allows for no increasing ringtone? I'd like to flash that on my phone. Also, do I just transfer that apk to my phone and install or do I need to do something else for that to work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
go to post 2087 use that. all you need to do is install xposed module in jelly beans setting check the box reboot all done call yourself to test
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Iskateforfree:
Thanks buddy! Do you know how to pull the apk from build 5 anyways? Just for my own personal knowledge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
the way i do it is i put rom on my computer unzip the rom and then you can delete copy or whatever you want to do then rezip when done
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Did a reboot and its working. Thanks

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Is anyone running elite kernel? Thoughts? It doesn't break smart stay which is why I want to try it out...I miss smart stay!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Everything works on faux
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
I had initially ran faux when I flashed the ROM and it wasn't working. Your smart stay icon is active and keeps your screen on??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Works fine, confirmed it again just now in my browser. Icon lights up every once in a while to check for your eyes. Turned the phone away and the screen dimmed slightly afterwards.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Not on my end. Icon pops up and then screen dims then shuts off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Your lighting may be too dim. It needs to see your eyes. Go somewhere very bright and try it again.

The icon will not stay on, only when it checks for your eyes will it pop up. I promise it works on faux.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
I did I was in my kitchen. I had faux on bones ROM and it didn't work on there either. I am going to try elite. Never had any issues on the mdk Roms so
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Okay, also just tested smart scroll and that works as well as pip on the camera. Good luck!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Working on elite :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I believe you, I've used that one before, I just don't know why it's working for me also. Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Haha I don't know why either. You sure your on faux???? I know for a fact it won't work on faux which is why everyone was trying ktoonz
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Yeah man 1000% sure. I even just tried smart stay again and set my inactivity for 15 seconds and keep my phone on for over a minute with smart stay. Soon as I turned the phone away it dims and then goes off. Lol. Here's a screenshot to prove!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Haha bizarre!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
try using baseband mdk see what happens
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Duh! You are on me7 baseband maybe that's why....I am still on mdk

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Could be why! Me7 is better for me reception wise anyway, and everything works. But at least now I know why the issues with smart stay between the two.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Thanks for the input Anthony!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
np guys trying to help as much as i can.

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i need a tester i redid the rom with v5 phone apk nothing else change want to see if it works for you guys. pm me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Addiso:
It does work, confirmed awhile back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I also posted a flashable zip file for the phone rotation fix post number 2088 I believe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
jfltevzw_JellyBeans_B6_2.zip (1.33 GB)

https://mega.co.nz/#!5AJ2GSba!Qn6UbHgxyBlMMyVZikuymgld5IgQEgtjRTyof5gl_I8

this is beans file with v5 phone apk so no increasing ringtone.

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i know this thanx anyways i just wanted to make sure before uploading the rom is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
What about a flashable with just the phone app lol for size? Does blocking mode and call recording work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
no i did not add that i do know it was posted but didnt know if increasing ringtone was removed as well. All i did was take beans rom and changed phone apk for people to flash new instead of his so this way the thread doesnt get tied up about increasing ringtone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Addiso:
A flashable zip with the apk is actually better instead of the whole rom though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Try the zip I posted in 2088 I flashed that and I don't have the increasing ringtone. If that's not it, then it's nottach.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Addiso:
Oh I already have it with wanam but just letting him know if he's trying to have his phone apk out instead of putting it in the rom to put it in a empty flashable zip. But thank you both for trying to help the community.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
rom fixes and more

here is a list of flashable mods for beans rom

1. no phone rotation thank andybones

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fi5lkxu4zovnnl5/SG4-BlockingMode-CallRecord.zip

2. different color stock keyboards.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6rzikm69nifwqet/keyboards.zip

3. different color keyboard text. You can get an idea from post 2087 and 2051

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lhzayx5ztzglxq2/keyboard text.zip

4.no increasing ringtone you need xposed installed

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mbk8ts1quz2fuz3/NoIncreasingRingtone.apk

5.stock mdk kernel

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6g2kebllbzzx9u4/Stock_Kernel_S4.zip

6.me7 baseband.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/25hiqp41oce1c1j/modem_FLASHABLE_ME7.zip

7.mdk baseband

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vqbn9qdf7iqz305/modem_FLASHABLE_MDK.zip

8.dark calculator post 2056

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xrrkb1w5111dmph/Calculator_Dark2.zip

9. moderate volume boost.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/to5pcueybyvv6t3/Volume_Boosting_Sound_MODERATE.zip

10.very loud boost.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e8s7t6nynvks6eg/Volume_Boosting_Sound_VERY_LOUD.zip

11. this is beans rom with no increasing ringtone put in nothing else is changed or added.

jfltevzw_JellyBeans_B6_2.zip (1.33 GB)

https://mega.co.nz/#!5AJ2GSba!Qn6UbHgxyBlMMyVZikuymgld5IgQEgtjRTyof5gl_I8

and here

http://depositfiles.com/files/3033f9pmb

12.the latest viper4a

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0c640rt61swp8wt/ViPER4Android_FX_2209.apk

13.and this is dark phone contacts by Gadget.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pmkt0zknkhclfr4/DarkPhoneContactsME7.zip

I hope you all enjoy and thank you beans for a great rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JBeXX:
Hey Guys and Gals,

I'm trying to find a few testers for an aosp messaging that should work great on ME7 based deodex roms such as Beans and Hyper. If interested and you have time to backup please request a PM in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2320384&page=41

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Haven't used the aosp mms in a while. Any major improvements? Will it support message blocking? I would test for you but I'm about to hit the hay I think, and I haven't made a backup of beans yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JBeXX:
No worries. Improvements are if you prefer aosp MMS. It is also a themeable version.

If ya have time inn the coming days to test hit me up.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] harrytery:
Dont have a computer to check but has there been a patch for when you're in the text app and you use the volume up or down and it changes the font size?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
You can turn that off in the text settings. No patch needed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
I like aosp message but I wish it worked with lock screen like stock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] harrytery:
Psh...too easy. Thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JBeXX:
Yeah, that would be a no go unfortunately. Works great with NILS tho.

Lancaster huh? I'm in Colorado now but I'm a Marilla native :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Im actually 500 ft frim alden and 10 min from marilla
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JBeXX:
Nice! I went to Alden High. I still come back about once a year to see family. But as I'm sure you know there is much to do in Marilla/Alden lol so I spent much of my time out your way growing up.

Cheers :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Where im at there is nothing to do. Im on broadway about 9 miles from darien lake
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbaty08:
I just tried loading elite kernel (TW ver.) on Beans 6 and it wouldn't boot; can anyone recommend kernels for this rom that support ext 4 and fast charging, other than KT?

Just wanting to try new things.

Thanks.:cyclops:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GameChanger:
This rom has settled in nicely with Faux's kernel. I've had little issues getting everything dialed in with add ons and mods.

Beans...thanks again for this build. On point as usual.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] steelersmb:
I flashed Elite last night and working fine for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
Same here, I am running elite
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbaty08:
Weird, I must have got a bad DL?

Did you guys DL it from here(?): http://www.droidforums.net/forum/samsung-galaxy-s4-roms/248964-project-elite-elite-kernel.html

Or, can you guys post a link where you DL'd it from? Thanks. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] steelersmb:
Yes, that is the one I used. I don't know why it wouldn't be working for you. If you can't get it working, send me a PM and I can email it to you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbaty08:
Fuggit; will give it another go and let you know how it went. :good:

Thanks.

EDIT: Am booting fine on the newer downloaded .zip; thanks for chiming in and letting me know it was working and to try again. :)

EDIT #2: "SD card safe to remove"??? 64GB Sandisk... I need exFAT, not ext 4 support.. don't I!? :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1Raiders:
Which kernel did u choose in rom install?

E's S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I'm not sure about KT but faux doesn't support ext4. Stock does.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbaty08:
Originally I was using stock, now am on Elite.

Yeah, stock runs fine to me... I'm just picky and wanted my fast charge..

Thanks guys, looks like I'll have to make a decision on what I want to do now.:eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1Raiders:
Thats what I was leading too..lol

Stock stock optimized or KT are the only 3 that works w my 64gb exfat

E's S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
By any chance is the stock kernel in the updater the optimized kernel?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ObedStackpole:
64 Gig exfat?

I'm running stock "Jelly Beans" and the phone doesn't recognize my SanDisk 64 Gig SDCard. If I put in my 32 Gig one, no problem. Also no problem on the stock verizon rooted. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mpetruzz:
I love the rom so far!! One thing I did get used too was the hold menu to kill app function of other roms.

Any way I can flash that or something??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nmnm4alll:
GREAT ROM, Thanks :)

i love the option to hold the menu button for search, please do not change it to kill apps :)

I hate the 360 rotation thingy, is there is any way to stop that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ijeenyus:
Just test. Works great! I'm new to this ROM, does anyone know how to change lockscreen wallpaper? It's different than the homescreen, I can't find setting to change it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] puma1:
What is loki exactly?

I have my s4 rooted and currently running cm10. I have recovery CWM. Can I load this rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] catapilla:
Yeah, bro, your cwm is loki'd already.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Settings > my device > display > wallpapers

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ijeenyus:
Wow. lol I'm an idiot. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SponsOne:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41991830#post41991830. I'm note sure if it works with this ROM, however.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jscarano:
This mod looks promising http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2311562 . It has menu to kill in its features.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] puma1:
Does everything on this work including GPS lock on and Google now?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] suptt14:
Everything is working great for me, including GPS which locks instantly and Google now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jscarano:
edit
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jayochs:
weird..air view just stopped working for me out of nowhere. i turned it on/off a bunch of times, and toggled all the things under it, but nope, it just doesn't work when i hover anymore. that's..weird.

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the customizable shortcuts in the camera app get reset every time i seem to go into it. anyone else notice this? I have them set for ISO, white balance and flash...and they always go back to the stock ones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dopediculous:
Fort some reason, after flashing the faux kernel, I'm getting this. Not sure if its because I'm on beans stock deodex or what...? :-\
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] le0.br4zuc4:
Does anyone know a way of removing the AM/PM of the clock in the notification bar? I do now want to change settings to use 24 hours format
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
Freeze the app "SEandroid"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CraiaSoftware:
either of 2 ways:

NottachXposed

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2285074

or

3Minit Framework

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2276611
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] le0.br4zuc4:
3Minit gave me some problems when i tried it with ROM so I'll try NottachXposed now. Thanks a lot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dopediculous:
Boom! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] puma1:
I am reading a lot of people mention the faux kernel. If I do flash this kernel, will I still be able to flash back to CM, or restore a back up easily? Or would i have to reflash to the previous kernel?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
You're not running the stock kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ObedStackpole:
I haven't flashed a different kernel since installing JB...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1Raiders:
If I recall, just choose stock not faux during rom install. I took the stock optimized from Hyperdrive to test out.

E's S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
During the aroma install, which kernel did you choose? If you chose the default, which is faux, your 64gb card will not read.

Try going into the beans updater and installing the stock kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ObedStackpole:
Thanks for the idea! I don't remember what I chose when I installed it, but I'll try again. BTW, where's the "beans updater?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Settings - My Device - Custom Settings
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ObedStackpole:
Thanx again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saul1991:
I don't have the calender app i guess I didn't install it during the aroma process. Do I have to reflash the ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Just open up the rom zip and pull it out of system/app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saul1991:
Just install like a regular apk?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Export that apk to your system app folder reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Raygray123:
I just discovered that if you have the volume up next track mod/volume down it will actually work with the screen off on the Samsung headphones control button that came with the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trook:
So, Ive been rockin beans for a long time, yesterday I broke my s3 and got an s4 since I had an upgrade, whatever the case, I've spent hours trying to figure out loki, what is posted about it is very vague to say the least. What recoveries do you guys use? please help, I cant stand stock for another minute.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Well does your s4 come with the me7 baseband? If so, you'll be unable to load a custom recovery to your phone.

Recommended recoveries are cwm touch or twrp.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trook:
I've gotten that far but it said nothing about not being able to download TWRP or cwm, in fact it said only cwm weren't compatible....is there a downgrade people are doing or anything that you know of as it is ME7? I really appreciate this btw. Should I take it back?

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Let me clarify, when I say custom I mean cwm or twrp. everytime I go to flash either that says theyre loki compatible it puts me at the stock android recovery....what do I do with that? Thank you, seriously, oh, and I am rooted of course.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
If your phone already came on the ME7 baseband you will NOT be able to flash a custom recovery. Hence will not be able to flash a custom rom.

You can root your phone though, and then apply various root mods, debloat your phone, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trook:
Right on thanks man, but why the whole: Build 6 [08/20/13][Aroma][Fully Customizable][I545VRUAME7]☜★? was there an upgrade?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Those of us who purchased the phone around release had the MDK base, so me7 was an upgrade for us. The mdk shipped models had an unlockable boot loader so we can put custom recoveries.

Still though, like I said, you can root your phone just not have a custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tanium:
Build 6

wicked great battery life, no issues that have popped out at me.

Great rom dev, really enjoying it.

Also loaded up tsf and they finally fixed the weird issue when transparent status bar is used.

just awesome that's all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kgeier82:
Not so great here overnight. 9 hours with powersaver on lost 17%
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ObedStackpole:
Verizon Warning?

The day the I got my phone I rooted/unlocked it using "BHP090808 I545 ALL IN ONE TOOL". When it rebooted the first time I saw the "Samsung Custom" with the unlocked padlock icon on the first boot screen, so I'm assuming that it all went well, and the bootloader is unlocked. I then installed TWR, and everything has been great!

Now i'm on Jelly Beans Build 6 and love it. The problem i'm having is that my phone won't recognize my 64Gig SDCard, so I posted it here and got some great advise that it's probably the kernel that I chose when I installed the rom (which I don't remember my choice) and suggested flashing a different kernel that supports the large card.

I downloaded ktoonez's KT-SGS4 Jellybean kernel and rebooted into TWR flashed the kernel, then wiped both caches, and fixed permissions. all good so far...

Here's what happened: When it rebooted the screen I got was a Verizon warning stating something to the effect that I was trying to run custom software, and to take it to the nearest Verizon store. or download something. I rebooted the phone back into recovery and restored the backup that I had made prior to installing the kernel, and it's back to normal.

Has anyone else run into this before, and is it normal? Also, what do I need to do to get a good kernel on this thing so I can use the 64Gig card.

Any help is greatly appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AliceBToklas:
Can't help with the first issue, but regarding the sd card and kernels....it all depends.

If you format FAT32 you can use any kernel.

If you format exFAT you need a stock kernel or KT - at least those are the only ones I know that support exFAT. May be that others had added support by now.