yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] vandal4e:
Camera fw updated nothing about hdr video?
[Galaxy S 4 General] xpc21:
Just got it though a fast Google Drive link, here is: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8sCSX2LKKZWLXRGMjNheGFsUVU/edit
[Galaxy S 4 General] Bajo76:
Why does this ROM changed my CSC from AUT to OXA if the .tar file doesnt contain cache.img or hidden.img?

Does *#272*IMEI# work for you?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Stevemeister:
Yep it is still there on some places, not as clear as it was before so they have made improvements. Purple smearing will always be there at some degree because it is LED technology, but the human eye shouldnt notice it so there is some room for improvement left.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Drsela:
As others are saying: The smearing issues haven't been fixed - at least not yet.

The smearing issues aren't a problem when I browse through notifications, but it annoys me when I try to read my feeds from Feedly.

The smearing issue makes it very difficult to read the text while browsing. I had to change the theme to light. And honestly - I do not like light colours on an AMOLED screen.
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Lol yeah I don't get it... why does this screen have so many issues
[Galaxy S 4 General] vampyren:
Pretty please can one of you experts answer these questions so we feel a bit more confident updating :)

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- What exactly is the difference between this ROM and the official ROM i would normally get through my operator/country? I'm in Swede so i

have XXUAME2. So Basically what differs this DBT version to what i would get through OTA update?

- I dont have root today but i guess it doesnt matter for flashing through Odin? (correct me if wrong pleast) i'm not intressted in rooting at this point.

- If i flash using oding will i stil have official software and counter at zero when going to flash mode? I want to be able to be able to check OTA status and get

updates OTA later, will this still work?

- Doing a flash using odin will it break my wifi as some people mentioned? I dont get what would be the difference between using Odin vs getting the ROM over the air if this is

official software? and how come it works for some and not others?

- When people say do "Full wipe and flash all firmware with Odin" what does it mean exactly? does it mean wipe by using "Factory data reser" before flashing this ROM using

Odin? and is there any other file than this we need to flash? i assume this is the PDA file we use in Odin?

Could someone maybe put a screenshot of the Odin and what checkboxes are checked and not so we all know 100% we are doing it correct please?

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[Galaxy S 4 General] Dean-xXx:
-Difference is that you don't need to wait for OTA to have the last update, however you will loose the ability to receive OTA updates, but i think if you change the CSC to match your country will be ok. This ROM is unbranded so doesn't have any carrier logo's / animations ect.

-Doesn't matter you are rooted or not.

-Status will stay official and counter to 0. Is official ROM

-It will not break your wifi. Just don't forget to clear cache and reset factory setting from recovery after flashing the new ROM.

You need to do a wipe (clear cache and factory reset from recovery after flashing this ROM to avoid having any kind of issues)

As for instructions for flashing with ODIN you will find on this forum loads of them with screenshots on every step.

EDIT:

Here is a tutorial for flashing with ODIN: >> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
[Galaxy S 4 General] vampyren:
Thank allot Dean, will read more in the link you provided, will read more.....

By the way where do you get the right CSC file from? i googled a bit and found

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=VDS#firmware

Not sure its the right one, i got mine from Telia.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jj03:
Anybody got the 'testicular fortitude' to flash this via mobile odin yet ? If it works lol. Download'd pre rooted version, opened it via winrar. Saw the md5 file, but thebwindow shut. now cannot find the file. Anywhere on my computer...
[Galaxy S 4 General] boterkaaseneieren:
This is not pre rooted version. But to help you just open odin and click pda. You will find your dw.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jj03:
Downloaded superslim pre rooted version from link few pages back.
[Galaxy S 4 General] boterkaaseneieren:
I know, few pages back is not OP. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] dikime:
So.... Samsung cheated and the smearing isn't fixed. They just made the Settings background dark grey. The same fix we used for several weeks. :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gillion:
Lol... you should read over what you wrote.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] btemtd:
I dont know what ppl are sayin smearing is 90% fixed now... this is only my 3rd rom flash many more updates to come hopefully hdr video is in one of them... although saying that the camera does open quicker and the focus seems faster and more responsive. I would assume quality to be slightly better also but cannot confirm. .. I recon samsung had a pile of to-do's and hdr video was one . since farryabb saw the camera version firmware update he assumed the hdr video was apart of "this" update

Ps: the settings background is still pure black
[Galaxy S 4 General] renosj:
Good news.What about watching movies, smearing doesnt bother you?What about camera picture quality,any improvements,can you post any full-res shots?
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Calm down. And yes the smearing isn't gone. They did cheat.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jj03:
Really? Thanks for that. Incredibly helpful...:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Khy50:
Anyone notice the delete icon has been removed from pictures in gallery? To delete a pic now, you have to long press the photo strip at the bottom and select which photo you wish to delete. Would like the old option back!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Vihru:
There is no hdr video like not older firmwares too. If you choose hdr mode and press video button, its not hdr video.. :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] oXunknownXo:
True, but you can press the "Menu button (left one) and it will show the delete icon there.
[Galaxy S 4 General] boterkaaseneieren:
Not long and we have update 4.3, let's see if we can also criticize that update. For now it's the best phone I owned. So we all can complain about no hdr and whatever but you all bought the phone knowing that.
[Galaxy S 4 General] btemtd:
Dont worry people hdr video may come in future updates. .. its obviously in samsungs to-do list so we will just have to wait and see either way I dont care but I am sure there will be even more big updates on out way... its still very early days remember the s3 and how many we got? But Thank goodness that fixed 90% of that smearing
[Galaxy S 4 General] foxy4270:
ATTENTION

ABOUT CAMERA UPDATE AND HDR VIDEO

if you go to camera firmware menu (*#34971539#) you will notice that the option PHONE TO CAM FW is active.

That means there is an update available that has to been installed manually.

I mean the new camera firmware did not install the drivers automatically.

Those drivers have to been install by the user manually.

I strongly believe that HDR video is hidden on those drivers.

Before you do that make sure you take a nandroid bacup because there is a risk to damage your camera permanently.

DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] plasmastate:
Thanks for the review about smearing. Did you just test the smearing in the settings app or also in other places like notification bar etc ? Not trying to insult you by any means. I just want to make sure whether is smearing is improved or is it just some software trick from Samsung in the settings app.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tomboymad:
I did twice but camera firmware doesn't update really..

Enviado desde mi GT-I9505 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 General] clax6:
Since using this rom my play store is german do I have to change the csc?
[Galaxy S 4 General] foxy4270:
Did you notice any difference in camera?

Any HDR video option?
[Galaxy S 4 General] vwbest16:
Me too camera no upgradable drivers.

Latest camera firmware is:

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9349/screenshot2013060818023.png
[Galaxy S 4 General] tomboymad:
Nope. The same settings..

Enviado desde mi GT-I9505 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 General] dagnammit:
Can anyone confirm if the update has fixed talk back issues, as I'm having trouble with the intelliring app and the notifications.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sxi200:
If upgrading your camera firmware damages your camera permanently then a nandroid backup / restore will not fix it.

Just saying but I doubt upgrading will do that anyway.
[Galaxy S 4 General] clax6:
My Google now thinks I'm in Germany too? How do I change the csc? I assume this will fix it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Kriomag:
because it is isp firmware and you have updated it as seen on screenshot. same as phone fw = updated.

Please could anyone upload camera firmware file? in the galaxy s3 name was "SlimISP.bin". THX!
[Galaxy S 4 General] dickson123:
Read through most of the thread but surprised nobody seems to be mentioning what I view as the biggest but of all: audio crackling with low impedance earphones.. Can someone verify if it's fixed cos I'm on the verge of selling it because of this issue
[Galaxy S 4 General] tomboymad:
Is fixed

Enviado desde mi GT-I9505 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 General] tango280581:
Its fixed buddy
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gillion:
Because people are more concerned with what is not fixed or what is partially fixed.

That is what people are like.

The audio issue is gone. Sounds almost as good as the i9500 ... generic earbuds and earphones work perfectly.

Enjoy your music...

And remember to use adapt sound it is really good now.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] Toss3:
Still not updating.
[Galaxy S 4 General] androidizen:
I mentioned this was fixed for me earlier in the thread
[Galaxy S 4 General] metinrecepi:
I like the new update; phone seems smoother.

Camera firmware updated automatically when I opened camera application.

I'm not satisfied now by the picture quality, pictures seems to be so yellow.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jj03:
Noticed less lag/stutter after flashing this update..seems smoother.
[Galaxy S 4 General] GSeeker:
So sad, still no update for i9500.:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 General] noideaforusername:
Don't worry, it'll come :)

Don't forget that the leaks for the i9300 come from Israel (which have only the i9500 officially) so whenever a new version (4.3?) will come, we will have the first leak :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] renosj:
Really?Could you post some samples in full-res?
[Galaxy S 4 General] bala_gamer:
i like your insight thought :p
[Galaxy S 4 General] noideaforusername:
Even the latest leak (4.2.2) came from Israel (it has hot mobile boot animation) :cool:
[Galaxy S 4 General] prodigyX:
What exactly do you mean by 'latest leak'?
[Galaxy S 4 General] noideaforusername:
For the S3 i9300 variant, there was a leak about two weeks ago :p
[Galaxy S 4 General] prodigyX:
But by 'leak' do you mean Android version (4.2.2, 4.3, etc.) or Samsung firmware version (ME1, ME2, MEA etc.)
[Galaxy S 4 General] blakamin:
It's ME3 for the 9300 from Hot Mobile in Israel.

I9300XXUFME3_I9300OJKFME1_ILO
[Galaxy S 4 General] McGiver93:
With WIPE you mean factory reset?
[Galaxy S 4 General] 00raq00:
If I flash it and I have CSC different than DBT it'll change CSC to DBT?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Simmo3D:
When I flashed this, I did a factory reset and my CSC is still stuck on BTU. I even tried multiple flashes and factory resets. Anyone know how to change it to DBT without rooting? I want to keep it pure stock so i can update on kies.

I know on the GS3 you could type *#272*IMEI# and manually change it but that code doesnt work on gs4.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mancuk29:
Did you do reset in recovery ? Power off

Up volume home and power

If u wipe in recovery mode and then restart that changed my CSC last time from three UK to btu
[Galaxy S 4 General] boterkaaseneieren:
No, only wipe your gorilla glass. With soft tissue. :p

Yes factory reset.
[Galaxy S 4 General] geliner:
Very good, it is helpful for me.
[Galaxy S 4 General] McGiver93:
hahaha :D that could fix my problem.

No, my device have hardware malfunction :(

Problem with video H/W encoder.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tntgdh:
A fast link

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B8sCSX2LKKZWLXRGMjNheGFsUVU&export=download
[Galaxy S 4 General] btemtd:
Yeh its 90% i fixed i wouod say I tested it in all places wherr it would normally happen... the easiest places to see it is when u have a deeep black background . Like I said even in settings its not 100% fixed.. but 90% yes. Eg; go to contacts place where u can scroll very fast .. now scroll down reall quick for a longer amount of time and u will slightly still see the smearing but its hard to see.

Honestly I beleive if this phone came out like this no one would of picked it out... but now because we are are looking for it we can still see a slight smear..
[Galaxy S 4 General] alvinezz:
guys, I am still not too clear about flashing the new official ROM I9505XXUBMEA.

I am new to Android flashing..

I bought my S4 Unlocked here in Australia (from brick and mortar retail shop). It is still very new, not rooted, bootloader still locked, just few apps installed, some pics.

Can you help me with these following questions please?

1. Before I can flash the new version of official firmware ROM I9505XXUBMEA, do I need to unlock the bootloader first and root my phone? If so, what is the safest way to do this?

2. Do I need to back up my data and apps before I unlock bootloader and root? If so, what is the best software to do this? I understand Titanium Backup is the best now (?) but it requires root.. so it is bit catch-22 situation.

3. Since I9505XXUBMEA is German-based firmware, can I flash this straight to my phone using ODIN/KIES? Do I need to change my CSC to DBT (German) first or I can leave it as it is (AU)?

4. Once I successfully flash the I9505XXUBMEA firmware, will I still get OTA updates in the future? Or do I need to change the CSC to DBT if I want OTA updates in the future?

5. What impact does it have to use other country/region's firmware, instead of my country's (AU)?

6. Once I successfully flash the I9505XXUBMEA firmware, I plan to root my phone. If I root my phone, will I still get OTA updates in the future? Or do I need to Unroot first, flash the new version (in the future), then root again using the same method? Doing it this way, will my data and apps be erased?

7. Is it recommended to always do factory/hard reset (press the power and volume buttons thing) and clear all cache via recovery after flashing any ROMs? How about before flashing, do I need to do this as well?

Sorry if it's bit long and many questions.. but I am totally a n00b in this.

I want to make sure that I can always get OTA updates in the future after flashing or root, but also want to make sure my data is safe and intact since it is a pain to install and everything again every time flashing a new ROM!

Thanks heaps in advance.

Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 General] tntgdh:
Working great here. .. but no root for me. I tried to Different ways and no go.

How did you guys do ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Anyone figure out how to enable hdr video recording
[Galaxy S 4 General] Simmo3D:
Does this firmware include the DBT CSC? So when I factory wipe it sets the DBT CSC?
[Galaxy S 4 General] boterkaaseneieren:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
[Galaxy S 4 General] benni_1994:
I've flashed the pre rooted slim mea firmware from djembey.

Works great so far. :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] G-XtremE:
Could someone with experience post answers as I'm sure there are many of us who are curious about these issues.

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 General] sebarkh:
International version doesn't have locked bootloader, so no.

No need to root too.

Root is no needrs, but useful. The best way and most simple is to use Chainsfire's Autoroot

You can root with CFAuto root and use TB, but you also may Flash any CWM in odin (I like TWRP or Phil's Touch)and do nandroid backup in recovery mode. There is also a way to do a nandroid backup without rebooting to recovery, see here, but it needs root.

If you are using Odin there is no need to change CSC. I don't recommend using kies at all.

No, you won't. But you will be using Odin, like a pro. :)

No significant. Or even none at all. You will not be able to flash with Kies. But you could only if you had your country's fw.

Ps. You may flash your stock csc afterwards to get your regional bloatware...

No OTA after you root. Rooting will not wipe data.

No need, I don't do it and have no issues.

But if any problem occurs you can wipe.

No wifi? See my thread.

Any questions, use PM.

Sent with Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT I9505)
[Galaxy S 4 General] khein:
1. If it is i9505 then NO.

2. Same as 1.

3. Yes, just use odin(pda). You may leave it at AU but it will be updated to dbt after flasing.

4. Possible, Please see rooting + stock rom official in the general forums.

5. You lose you country/carrier specific apps/bloatwares. Your gsm modem will change also(might affect gsm signal positively/negatively).

6. See #4, you should still backup for data safety purposes. :P

7. Not sure but maybe just do a factory reset via accounts in settings if you want.

Some info might be inaccurate. I hope somebody may add/affirm. Good luck.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Dean-xXx:
Hi,

1. I don't think that your bootloader is locked and you don't need to be rooted to be able to flash ROMs. Just flash the ROM with ODIN (You can find tutorial here on forum)

2. Save what you have on PC/Laptop ( Pictures, music ect), make a backup of your contacts and save in on your PC/Laptop.

3. If your device is a 9505 you can flash it straight away with ODIN, you don't need to change anything.

4. If you want OTA updates you will have to change CSC to your country default one.

5. Doesn't have any impact, you will just be running the latest and best ROMs available. ( If you don't change the CSC to AU you will not get OTA)

6. Rooted or not you will still get OTA. Your data will not be erased installing OTA updates.

7. Yes it is recommended to clear cache and factory reset from recovery before and after flashing new ROM's.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sebarkh:
Are you sure you will get OTA having rooted phone?

Sent with Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT I9505)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Dean-xXx:
As long you flash a stock official ROM you will still get OTA's.

EDIT: [MENTION=3028964]sebarkh[/MENTION]

You still need to clear cache and factory reset, because sometimes after some bigger updates you might have problems, like users reporting here with wifi. So if you want to be sure everything will work properly is recommended to do a wipe.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sebarkh:
But only on official. Ok. :)

Sent with Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT I9505)

---------- Post added at 02:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:46 PM ----------

Problem with wifi has a different source. See my thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2313101

So in my opinion no wipe is needed, it is my experience. And of course it is easier for a new user to wipe than use terminal.

Sent with Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT I9505)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Dean-xXx:
This is true, but all depends on every user. I personally wipe everything when i flash a ROM.

I said its recommended, but this doesn't mean is necessary. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] sebarkh:
There are many ways... To reach consensus and to avoid problems and confusion for new users let's state here:

Make a backup and wipe before flash.

For your safety and good experience. ;)

Sent with Nexus 7
[Galaxy S 4 General] damador:
1. No you have unkocked bootloader. This rom i flashed via odin software. No need root to flash.

2.Official images dont wipe data. Backup is recomended but not needed. Never lost data with oficial non wipe roms.

3. I have same rom. Didnt change csc works in poland. Csc is for geting automatic network settings. For me it work. Also used before brazilian rom with brazilian csc and still getting my carrier seting :)

4. You wil get ota if you dont touch the image stay with original kernel and dont root it. First thing that i do after geting any new phone is rooting it. I dont.bother about ota as almosy always you can get new upgrades befeore ota hit my region central eu :)

5. None ,all roms for 9505 are unbranded and clean from any carier trash aps and settings

6. Root = no ota. Rooting and upgrading with stock images wont harm your data. All roms up to now are non wipe. Maybe in future some dumps could require wipe. But for now stock roms are just simple update without wipe. To get ota you need to retur to stock botloader and kernel. But as stated before ne wsoft can be downloaded ad flashed. Official 9505 for poland is still ME1 ...

7. Hard reset is recomended for custom roms. No need for stock one.

Sent from stolen Iphone 27,3 using mind control boomstick

---------- Post added at 03:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:25 PM ----------

Inost cases is better ro flash other region new soft than waiting for ota. Or better flash custom rom that base on new firmware

Sent from stolen Iphone 27,3 using mind control boomstick
[Galaxy S 4 General] sebarkh:
Custom roms are a different topic. We are talking about official firmwares like this from the name of the thread.

And true. Skip OTAs. It's wiser to flash full firmware with odin. You gain full control over your flashing process.

---------- Post added at 03:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:34 PM ----------

Not all, since yesterday, . Odia provided us with the factory image.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2316978
[Galaxy S 4 General] gffgff:
it sound good :laugh::good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] btemtd:
Guys does Dual Shot freeze up on this? Im using Omega Rom and Ktoonz kernal but Omega is using MEA base I am just wondering where the problem is ... Kernel or MEA
[Galaxy S 4 General] DjeMBeY:
It's all OK with Dual Camera on STOCK Kernel... so it must be it.......

================================

All who recons that Root=NO OTA, think again and do not spread false statements..

It's all here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2255190
[Galaxy S 4 General] tntgdh:
Guys after i installed this my wi fi keeps disconnecting after a few minutes. I can't find anything about it in the forum. Any ideia ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] lanka93:
When i first flashed XXUBMEA (pre-rooted) my wifi didn't even turn on (greyed out) until i wiped the Cache and Dalvik Cache in CWM recovery. Maybe try that?
[Galaxy S 4 General] tntgdh:
I did now. ..also erased all the wifi saved passwords.

It works !

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] nielsvg:
Still nothing in belgium

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] Slai:
Flashed this today on my Netcompurchased s4 here in Norway.

Flawless victory.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ManicStreetPreacher:
Also waiting. Luxembourg CSC in fact
[Galaxy S 4 General] boterkaaseneieren:
Wy you all waiting? Just flash with odin.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ManicStreetPreacher:
Don't feel like setting up everything all over again.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Slai:
You don't have to.

I didn't need to wipe, it all just works fine.

And big you din have to wipe, just use Helium from the play store to back up everything from save games to message log.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hally79:
Just flashed this ROM that I downloaded from sammobile

.com without any wipes and it is running perfectly smooth with no issues:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] alvinezz:
Thanks guys for the replies. Really helpful! :)

Couple of follow-up questions:

1. As far as I understand, it is not possible to clear cache and Dalvik cache using stock recovery, so have to install custom recovery like CWM?

If I install custom recovery, what impact does it have on the phone/updates/etc?

2. Is it usually recommended to change / ensure the CSC is your country's CSC since it seems setting CSC to your country code will give you the country's network settings, etc.?

3. Some people said as long as we use stock ROM, regardless rooted or not, we can still get OTA updates, but other said wont get OTA?

4. I saw a thread that provide i9505 latest ROM Pre-Rooted. Is that recommended/safe? Or is it still better to install the official ROM and manually do the rooting?

Thanks!