yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2299087

[ROM][GT-I9505][XXUAME2][28 May]{~BoBCaTROM_v1.0~}|OTA Update

Bobcat v1.0.. It's a fully themed rom.. If you don't like the theme, you can use omega rom..

Rom can only be an 9505, you can't use a 9500

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU MUST FLASH A TMO KERNEL AFTER THE ROM BEFORE YOU REBOOT THE PHONE OTHERWISE IT WONT BOOT.. in my case I used faux

.....

Only con is using wifi calling.. Otherwise I love it.. Some people will suggest not to use other carrier roms, but I can confirm you'll be ok, just make sure you flash a tmobile kernel..

Call recorder works like a charm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
Recording as you can see
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dannyben:
Confirmed working on Tmo with Omega 3.1 ROM. But yes, no wifi calling.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pnjboyzz:
i did not understand this.

"PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU MUST FLASH A TMO KERNEL AFTER THE ROM BEFORE YOU REBOOT THE PHONE OTHERWISE IT WONT BOOT.. in my case I used faux "

i am under Tmobile. dont know where to get kernel..

if you dont mind. would it be possible for you to provide me step by step instruction fellowed by links.

thanks.

i really need call recorder on my phone..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
well... i cant link you to my rom, because the threads been closed down an hour ago due to the OP adding a file without permission, soo that down until he complies...

ill link you to the rom dannyben is on, which is Omega 3.1

download link here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2253528

Kernel ill link you to is faux..

http://faux.androidro.ms/jfltetmo/jb...ux123-003m.zip

STEP 1.. DOWNLOAD BOTH ROM AND KERNEL ABOVE ON YOUR SDCARD..

once you have both saved on your card....

STEP 2.. REBOOT INTO RECOVERY

STEP 3.. WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET IF YOU ARE IN TWRP

STEP 4 FLASH ROM

STEP 5 do not reboot YET! now flash kernel

STEP 6.. REBOOT...

profit
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pnjboyzz:
can i flash any rom from I9505 ?

or it has to be some special rom with special instructions ?

i see this I9505 has several roms. can i install any of them into my Tmobile GS4 ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
you can flash ANY i9505 rom... i am on bobcat. just make sure that you flash a tmobile kernel right after you flash the rom, then reboot..

I am on bobcat... dannyben is on omega.

YOU CANNOT USE I9500 ROMS... ONLY I9505
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pnjboyzz:
but where to get Tmobile Kernal ?

the link you gave is does not work ..

any other link out there ?

thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2273437

go to the tmobile version

"T-Mobile Version (jfltetmo): http://faux.androidro.ms/jfltetmo/jb...ux123-003m.zip

T-Mobile Version (jfltetmo): http://faux.androidro.ms/jfltetmo/jb...ux123-003u.zip"

click on the first one in the thread and it will download
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pnjboyzz:
i am keep getting " 404 - Not Found "
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ests1rwbosyewtq/jfltetmo-faux123-003m.zip

i mirrored the link
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pnjboyzz:
thank you for your kindness.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jonnyredcorn:
You shouldn't be flashing kernels seeing as you don't have a clue what you're doing. If something were to go wrong you would be screwed. You don't even know where to look for the kenerls. All T-Mobile kernels are in the T-Mobile original development forum. You can flash any T-mobile/i9505 ROM as long as you flash a T-Mobile kernel(which can be located in the Original Development forum). You were lucky enough to be given step by step guide but that won't teach you anything and you won't learn that way. All you know is that you need a T-mobile kernel to flash after flashing a i9505 ROM, but you don't know why. I would suggest learning why so you don't run into future problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joemagistro:
Question while you're on this subject..

Im waiting for an update for my rom which contains a new firmware..

This should still be able to flash since roms don't come with radios right? Just gotta stay up to date with my tmobile radios and kernel updates.. Is that correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pnjboyzz:
I was asking for guidance. .. I used to flash hd2 before.. this device is costly... I am afraid to brick my device....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ArmoMafia:
Wow bro, talk about going above and beyond, bravo for your kindness!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cali310:
flashing an i9505 and faux will also cost you HD voice. I haven't tried another kernel yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] primo523:
Thinking about going over seas and was wondering should I have any concerns with calling or data while I'm there. "Europe" I have the sprint variant quad core. Running stock rooted rom updated to mdl. Any advice?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] buck1623:
It is a world phone and does work. Rates do apply of course but the internet was pretty good and calling and texts were also good.

Sent from my SPH-L720
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] primo523:
My conern was if rooting would have any impact on service. Currently on Mdl software and modem. I'm thinking everything would run as smooth as when I'm in the states.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] oscarthegrouch:
I've heard international roaming can be extremely expensive, or at least Woz said it was for him when he went to Europe. I'm talking thousands to tens of thousands dollars. He said when he went to Russia, I think it was, it was crazy expensive.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Inline:
Simply rooting shouldn't affect service in anyway since it's basically just giving you "root" access to your device and not actually changing anything.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] oscarthegrouch:
I have no experience but it might be cheaper to limit your s4 to Wi-Fi only and get an inexpensive pay as you go phone that was meant for the network area you're going to.

At the very least, contact Sprint and inquire the roaming rates in the country you're planning on going to.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
You have to activate your worldwide service with Sprint before you go and they will be able to tell you the rates and countries that you can use the service. You may want to have them unlock the UICC sim for you so that you can get a prepaid sim over in Europe for a local provider to save some bucks. You must have Sprint unlock it first though.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the7reek:
HI! I bought a vowney v5 from fastcardtech (here: http://www.fastcardtech.com/VOWNEY-V5 ). They sent me what I think is a clone!!!! When I boot it up, it says: FIREFLY. Model name seems to be V5, it has 2800 mah battery (not 2400), front and back cameras are 6MP... Can you help me figure out what phone is this? can I flash vowney's roms?? oh, and here's my advice: DON'T BUY FROM FASTCARDTECH!!!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azzlan:
Unlucky

All I can say is unlucky. You have got a clone. The phone you have got is the firefly V5. Search for it on Antelife

I wouldn't blame fastcardtech too much just yet though as its possible (although unlikely) that because the look SO similar, they didn't realise the difference between them themselves and so accidentally sent you the wrong one.

I suggest you contact fastcardtech complaining about them sending you the wrong phone (it is false marketing after all which is illegal). If they don't offer you a refund or resend the right phone, I think you could possible file a paypal complaint or something to get you money back (im not too sure about that though, ive never had to do one, i just know its possible)

By the way you wont be able to flash vowney roms as it is a completely different phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryfly:
Be careful with the PayPal time limits for raising a dispute, you have 45 calendar days from payment date to raise a dispute , check it on their web site
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Scammers

Hi there (i'm new here).

I am pretty sure they scam. I asked them they can confirm that they sent me the Vowney V5 and NOT the FireFly V5.

Answer:Thanks for your inquiry, we may confirm it, thanks

They don't know the difference between send and sent, but ok.

So normally the question and answer appears at the bottom of the product page, HOWEVER, they answered and removed my question.

My question now, what to do when i receive the Firefly V5? I really want the Vowney V5...

Im pretty sure i receive the phone within 45 days after my payment, but probably if i claim my money back, paypal wants me to sent back the item.

I have heard bad things about Fastcardtech and returned items....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] isador:
what happened to returned items?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Well they say that they pay the fees and the extra costs etc, but they don't do it.

I have also heard that they don't even send items back (=scam).

Anyway, the phone arrived in my country today, so probably i will get it today.

Let's see.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RPFCNV:
Anyway, the phone arrived in my country today, so probably i will get it today.

Let's see.[/QUOTE]

You allready send the clone back?

And allready expecting the REAL Vowney V5 today?

Wish the best luck when oppening your package!

Leave your feedback about the all process.

Hoping for good news!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Hi, no i guess i get my package tomorrow, i expect the fake vowney "FireFly V5"....

Anyway i will post what i got tomorrow.

But has anyone a tip what to do if they sent me the fake vowney?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RPFCNV:
Since you haven't received your package yet, there's still a chance that you receive the real V5.

But if not, I am almost sure that FastCardTech will assume the error and accept the refund of your money (after you send back the cloned V5 and paying the shipment costs of your pocket of course!) or the sending you the REAL Vowney V5.

But you will have to be very pacience because it's gonna take some time of course!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
I have spoken with 5 people now, they all got the FireFly.. Lets hope i will get the real one, but i have no confidence.

Also why should i pay the shipment costs if it is their mistake (i guess scam since they removed my question).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RPFCNV:
5 people allready? They all bought from FastCardTech?

I was thinking on buying one but from Merimobiles, now I'm a little bit scared.

Ialso think that you didn't have to pay for anything else, once it wasn't your fault but is most likely they will tell you to send the Firefly back to receive the refund!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbatliner:
Happy so far

I got mine two days ago from merimobiles.com. Everything's ok only minor issues that I haven't resolved yet. Flashing cwm was a bit tricky but worked in the end. Only thing not working yet is google calendar sync...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RPFCNV:
Make a review of it please!

The camera works well? The screen has good quality? Video quality?

You haven bought the V5 with the root firmware installed? Or did you rooted it yourself and installed the room you want?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RPFCNV:
Hi!

Have you managed to solve your problem with FastCardTech?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
As expected i have received the Firefly V5 ...

Anyone knows how to install Googlee play store?

When i install Google play store as APK i get the "Google play has stopped" error....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RPFCNV:
Are you going to keep that Firefly? You're not going to ask for your refund or the real Vowney?

Hve you made a full reset of your phone?

Because that problem of Google Play is a system error...

Otherwise, you will need to root your phone, install a recovery with flash tool and then enter recovery mode and reset phone.

Then you need to install a new ROM via Recovery Mode (voltar a fazer volume up + power - extract zip from sd - install - boot).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the7reek:
Solved some problems!

Hi guys! I took courage and flashed one of the vowney v5 Roms from needrom.com (without flashing the preloader, because i was scared to hard brick it) and it worked! when I boot it up it says Vowney and everything is good, except for the compass, but it's a problem that's not solved even for "real" vowney v5s. So I guess the factory is the same, vowney just puts a brand on it! anyway, you can go to v5zn.com and check latest updates with the help of google translator, or download roms on needrom... for me it's working!:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Never buy from FCT

I made a paypal dispute.

The case doesn't fit, the plastic which is attached before the camera (idk how to explain) is loose... and so on..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the7reek:
Yes, I agree. This is the last time I buy from Fastcardtech! they don't even know what they are selling you! anyways it's a good news that we can use vowney roms on firefly v5... at least! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Just updated my dispute to a claim.

As i said the back shell is damaged and doesn't fit, the camera is loosen and so on.

They declined my dispute so...

I have no problem if i have to sent it back, but i want to be sure that i get my money back + no extra shipment costs...

Anyway, nice to hear you haven't problems with it :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the7reek:
Soory about it... how unfortunate!:( they are really bad at after sale service (also in selling they are really bad actually)... I hope you'll get your money back but i think that shipping costs will be up to you! that's why I didn't sent mine back! I've read online about many people sending back devices and waiting for months for refound... I wish you all the luck!!!! Fingers crossed!!!!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Anyway, can you give me some info about the ROM you installed? Programs you have used etc. Thanks.

I have spoken to FCT and said i dont really have a problem with the phone itself, but with the case which is damaged. Maybe they will send me a new case (back shell) and otherwise they will send me 30EUR. So my question now, does somebody know a store where they sell Back shells for the vowney/firefly (worldwide shipping).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Anyway, they still lie;
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Hello guys,

I Would like to inform you that I'm an other victim since I have received also a Firefly V5 when I bought a Vowney V5 :( from FASTCARDTECH.

I've contacted them proved them the phone was fake but they doesn't recognize that and doesn't want to solve the problem.

As you said they are lying and not giving any kind of support (After sales is very very bad).

I'm planing to open a dispute via Paypal.

Don't Buy from FASTCARDTECH
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Hello Paradiizee,

As I can see you are in contact with many FireFly V5 owner and you can help me in an issue I have.

I would like to re-flash using the original ROM of the phone since I've deleted some important files and I can't synchronize the phone with my Gmail account.

Could you please help me to get a copy of the original ROM by recovering it from your phone or the phone of an other owner of a FireFly V5. (To backup the ROM you can use the tutorial posted in Needrom website - Tutorial Backup ROM with MTKDroidTools) "I can't post a direct link to Needrom website".

If you have a copy of the driver it would be nice to send them to me too.

Thanks in advance for your help and support;

Facsi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danmullen:
I ordered it today from Merimobiles. They have a good reputation and I know someone who bought this handset from them recently.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
How ironic they sent me the original Vowney V5 Back shell (Mine was almost broken by arrival).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Hello guys,

Could a owner of a FireFly V5 backup the original ROM and share it with us?

Thanks in advance;

Facsi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
The official Vowney V5 Rom works fine on my FireFly: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=1027825441&uk=3540497176 (Update jule 9)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Thanks for your reply, I need the original ROM with the genuine "preloader" in order to reinstall the phone.

Thanks in advance for your help and support.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Uhm, not sure what you mean (kinda a noob in this world ^^).

However, my FireFly ROM was damaged, and i wasn't able to start it.

So i downloaded the ROM in the link, and used Flashtools, and everything is working fine for me,

The ROM has a preloader file included named "preloader_bird89_wet_c_jb2". But as i said, im kinda noob in this world, not really sure what you mean with 'genuine' in this case.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Hey Paradiizee, don't worry I'm a noob too ;) trying to find his way.

Do you mean by the ROM was damaged that your phone was bricked or switching on but not launching?

Did you flashed the ROM including the preloader "preloader_bird89_wet_c_jb2"?

Thanks in advance for your help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
Yes, i had everything checked as shown in the screen below
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Hello,

I've tried to flash my phone using the ROM you suggested me but without success :(

Can someone share with me the original ROM (A backup of FireFly V5 original ROM).

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradiizee:
What is the problem?

btw, just want to say, my GPS wasn't working on the FireFly Rom, but works now :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Dear Guys,

Any good Samaritan to help me by making a backup of his FIREFLY V5 ROM and sharing it with me.

Thanks in advance.

Facsi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dax47:
Vowney V5

Hi there !

Is there any owner of a original Vowney V5 ( i intend to buy one from antelife , price looks good, 149 $ ).

I wanted to know if you are happy with the phone, how much the battery lasts, if the gps and camera are working good , if you can hear good while talking, etc

PLS respond as quickly as you can, cause the discount is available 24 from now.

Thank you very much !
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vanmarek:
A bit late, but if you buy a phone from a company that advertises itself as "your

honest

pal", it's your own fault if you get screwed over. :laugh:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Boocy:
Hello sir, have you recieved the original Vowney V5? and does it support OTG?

Regards. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danmullen:
Yes, I received the Vowney V5 and I also ordered a Cube U30GT2 tablet - both arrived within a couple of weeks and I'm extremely happy with both :)

The V5 does support OTG. The only issue I have is the compass doesn't work. Apart from this, everything works great and it has the best battery life of any smartphone I've ever owned! Superb screen too, great for watching Netflix :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] george_sh:
facsi, slightly irrelevant question - don't you remember if the compass was working on your stock Firefly ROM? I'm asking because I have Vowney V5 with non-functional compass like most of its owners do. And we all wonder if it works in other phones based on the same S5009 motherboard. So I'd love to see a Firefly stock ROM, too.

And regarding flashing ROMs from other phones - people say that you can't brick an MTK65xx Andoid phone by flashing wrong ROM if you keep your stock preloader. In preloader mode (phone turned off, without battery, connected to PC) you can easily unbrick any such phone by flashing a stock ROM with SP Flash Tool (with preloader). So never flash the preloader while flashing a custom ROM! Always remember to unmark it in SP Flash Tool!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mastergool:
Hey guys, just got the v5 today, I'll have a look to the forum and the phone then come back to you !

happy to join that community :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] facsi:
Hello, and happy new year.

Sorry for the late reply.

I would like to tell you that I haven't try the compass and I can't try it anymore since I don't have this phone.

Now I have a LENOVO phone and I'm really happy with.

Best regards;

Facsi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HitNrun_:
hi, i just got my vowney v5 from aliexpress. the store was the no.1 saller for this phone but the problem is that the seller didnt tell me that there are no earphones included. my problem now is that the phone doesnt recognize any earphones. i have read in vowney forums that other eaphones doesnt sound well but nowhere that the phone doesnt recognize them. does anyone had this problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J-Caesar:
V5 just arrived

Hi everybody,

I got my Vowney v5 from Aliexpress. The phone looks nice and suitable for one hand use. I am trying to root it with the same methods I used with other MTK6598s but did not work. I will find a way though.

I've seen some posts regarding the compass with no answers. Is this a hardware or software problem? anyone???

Happy new 2014 to you all ....:o
[HTC Desire C] Monkeywoman:
Hello, I have an HTC Desire C, Fido. I have unlocked the bootloader and installed CWM recovery. The problem I have is no rom I have flashed has successfully booted. It seems I have to turn S off. I have seen methods to do so but not on my Hboot version.

Is it possible to turn S off on Hboot 1.28?
[HTC Desire C] RestlessScreams:
There is no S-OFF on our phone.

boot.img have to be flashed via fastboot (:
[HTC Desire C] Phenziox:
S off doesn't affect ROMs at all, you must be doing something wrong
[HTC Desire C] Monkeywoman:
I have been flashing the boot.img that comes with the rom I got, Nameless 7.4 build1. Here are the steps I take. First wipe all data though recovery, then flash boot.img, then flash .zip. Upon first boot, there is either a boot loop or boot's to a point of "optimizing applications" then restarts.
[HTC Desire C] Monkeywoman:
What is the best rom for use in Canada? I just installed Nameless 7.4 but it freezes and the first HTC splash screen. I dont want stock.
[HTC Desire C] dr.pythagora:
Hi,

I do have a Desire C from Virgin Canada.

I have tried other custom roms - nameless and revolutionmod. Revolutuionmod is better, but I found it unstable. Dont know if the instability came from the rom itself or the kernel.

After a lot a search I found the best option, for now, to return to the stock rom.

I have removed all the junk (with titanium backup) and the phone runs fast and smooth, with quite good battery life.

Suggestions/warnings:

- apply the ota update, if any quickly and BACKUP your working rom; if you modify the rom, or the recovery, you will not be able to install the ota update

- if ever you'd like to go back to stock rom after mdifying rom/recovery, this would be not possible for now because there is not any canadian stock rom for desire c

- if you install any custom rom, the odds are that the wi-fi will not work; you have the flash a custom kernel, such as prometheus kernel from nikhil, to make wi-fi functionnal.
[HTC Desire C] Phenziox:
Sense based ROMs will have WiFi with stock kernel, cm based ones won't even boot with a stock or sense kernel.